BOBBI BROWN BEAUTY TRUNK (NEIMAN MARCUS EXCLUSIVE) - NEW

Makeup dreams do come true. The ultimate, luxe gift this season—

This elegant Beauty Trunk is filled with hand-picked selections of Bobbi Brown's best-selling products. Whether you're starting a new makeup collection, adding essentials to your current kit, or building the perfect travel case, this set has everything you could want for face, eyes and lips. Think classic lip colors and glosses, a range of rich shadows, Bobbi's iconic eye liners and so much more. We've also included six of our most-loved brushes, so you're ready to create almost any look. And, with two tiers and lots of compartments, the Beauty Trunk is the perfect way to keep it all organized.

Includes:

Blush, Slopes.
Pot Rouge, Rose.
Bronzing Powder, Medium.
Shimmer Brick, Bronze.
Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner, Black Ink.
Long-Wear Eye Pencil, Jet.
Eye Shadow, Bone.
Eye Shadow, Shell.
Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow, Champagne.
Sparkle Eye Shadow, Silver Moon.
Metallic Eye Shadow, Velvet Plum.
Long-Wear Cream Shadow , Cement.
Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick, Golden Bronze.
Smokey Eye Mascara.
Lip Color, Brown.
Art Stick, Rose Brown.
High Shimmer Lip Gloss, Bellini.
Face Blender Brush.
Ultra Fine Eye Liner Brush.
Smokey Eye Liner Brush.
Eye Shadow Brush.
Eye Sweep Brush.
Cream Shadow Brush.

Retails: $962.00 USD

Availability: Neiman Marcus

RECOMMENDATIONS / FAV PRODUCTS FOR THE SEPHORA 20% OFF VIB AND VIB ROUGE EVENT

Need some help deciding what to buy during the Sephora 20% VIB and VIB Rouge event?  Every year I recommend the Sephora kits. You know the Holiday samplers for eyes, lips, nails and fragrance. They are perfect for those wanting to try a multitude of new products and they make great stocking stuffers too.

Lip product recommendations:

SEPHORA FAVORITES GIVE ME SOME LIP

For those that don't want to spend a lot of money on just one lip product this six piece lip sampler is only $25 USD. It's perfect for those on a budget and it contains glosses, sticks, tints and lacquers plus one full size product.

Available here: Give Me Some Lip

SEPHORA FAVORITES GIVE ME MORE LIP

I love this lip sampler set! It is the perfect way to try a multitude of lip products for just $59 USD. This 17-piece, must-have lip sampler set of sticks, glosses, liners, treatments, tars, liquids, balms, and creams in an irresistible array of red, pink, nude, and berry shades.

Available here: Give Me More Lip

Eye product recommendations:

SEPHORA FAVORITES DRAW THE LINE

This sampler set is a wonderful collection of various eyeliners in liquid, gel, and pencil that let you flick, drag, sweep, or smudge on liner. It currently retails for $30 USD which isn't too costly considering you are getting one full size eyeliner.

Available here: Draw The Line

SEPHORA FAVORITES LASHSTASH

I chose this next set because I am always on the hunt for a good mascara. It contains 10 mascaras and a remover for just $45 USD. These mascaras will allow you to stretch, volumize, and enhance lashes with wands that curl and lift plus a bonus lash primer is included as well.

Available here: LashStash

Skincare recommendations:

PETER THOMAS ROTH MINI MASK MAGIC

This mini mask set is on my "Must Buy" list. Masks are great for detoxifying, repairing, and polishing skin. I use them on a weekly basis so I'm definitely going to buy this set and for $20 it's a steal!

Available here: Mini Mask Magic

LANCOME BIENFAIT MULTI-VITAL HYDRATE AND PROTECT

If you are like me and have really, really dry skin in the winter then this is the best skincare set for you. It hydrates the skin, leaves it so soft and it protects it from the cold weather and the harsh elements. The entire set is only $51 USD.

Available here: Lancome Hydrate and Protect

SEPHORA FAVORITES SKIN WONDERLAND

Still not able to commit to just one skincare brand? No worries, Sephora has you covered with this adorable 11 piece variety skincare set that includes oils, cleansers, creams, and treatments to pamper and address a wide range of skin needs. It currently retails for $56 USD.

Available here: Skin Wonderland

Individual items I recommend / worth mentioning: 

GUERLAIN PETROUCHKA PALETTE FOR EYES AND BLUSH

I recently purchased this Guerlain palette and I'm in the process of reviewing it so a blog post should be up shortly. So far it is on my "Must Have" this palette because it is worth every bit of the $90 price tag. LOL. It contains five eyeshadows, four blushes and comes in a gorgeous gold compact. Enough said.

Available here: Guerlain Petrouchka Palette

DOLLY'S HIGH ROLLER COLLECTION

I saw this palette in the store on Friday and the Dolly blush (last blush on the left) and the Dolly double-ended lip products are what make this bulky palette worth the $45. The eyeshadows are nice but not as pigmented as I had hoped but the bronzer and luminizer have excellent color payoff. Plus the waterproof eyeliner is incredible.

Available here: Dolly's High Roller

GIVENCHY PALETTE EXTRAVAGANZA LIP AND EYE

This is a gorgeous palette with four shimmer eyeshadows and a lipstick. Normally I shy away from eye and lip palette combos but this set is absolutely gorgeous and worth the splurge of $66 USD.

Available here: Givenchy Palette Extravaganza

GIVENCHY PRISME LIBRE LOOSE POWDERS

There are four loose powder color combinations to choose from and each retails for $53 USD. This may seem like a hefty price tag but each contains .42 oz of product. I've already bought one of the Givenchy Prisme Libre loose powders and I love it. So I'm definitely gonna buy a back up and maybe one or two other colors that are available.

Available here: Givenchy Prisme Libre

For those not on a budget / splurge-worthy items:

MAKE UP FOR EVER MAKEUP STATION

Make Up For Ever is a phenomenal brand and all of their products are worth the hefty price tag. This is a makeup artist’s set for creating backstage looks and glamorous holiday style with 30 iconic bestsellers for eyes, lips, and the complexion. Even though it is expensive, it retails for $300, I would definitely splurge on this. It would be number one on my splurge list.

Available here: Makeup Station

GLAMGLOW BRIGHTMUD EYE TREATMENT

When I attended one of the Sephora Beauty classes we used a sample of this eye treatment and it was AMAZING! It got rid of my under eye puffiness, it made my fine lines under my eyes less noticeable and it moisturized the scale-y look near the inner corners of my eyes. So this is definitely a "LOVE" for me and I have this item on my "Must Have" list but at $69 USD it is definitely gonna be a splurge for me!

Available here: BrightMud Eye Treatment

MAKE UP FOR EVER ARTISAN BRUSH KIT

The Make Up For Ever brushes are amazing! I currently use the large foundation brush and it doesn't shed and it applies my foundation without streaking. It is such a wonderful investment. As such, this whole brush kit is really worth the $210 USD price tag. For good quality brushes these are the best. Definitely worth the splurge!

Available here: Artisan Brush Kit 

MARC JACOBS THE BRONZE - BRONZER BRUSH

I currently own a Marc Jacobs makeup brush and it works wonderfully. I just don't know that I would fork over $78 USD for a big fluffy powder brush. I know it says it is to be used for applying bronzer but come on. A brush this big is really best used for loose powder application that is why it made my "Splurge" list, LOL.

Available here: The Bronze  

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN NAIL COLOUR

The last "Splurge" item on my list are the Christian Louboutin nail polishes. Each bottle retails at a hefty $50 USD. I've had several of the polishes on my "Splurge" list but I'm not ready to fork over that kind of money just yet. Maybe I can ask Santa to bring me a bottle or two for Christmas, LOL. 

Available here: The Nudes, The Noirs, The Pops, and Rouge Louboutin

MINI BRUSH SET CHANEL HOLIDAY 2014 LES MINI DE CHANEL - PICS AND REVIEW

An array of exclusive, mini-sized brushes ideal for travel. Presented in a signature pouch with mirror. Set includes: Foundation Brush*, Blush Brush, Eyeshadow Brush*, Contour Brush, Eyeliner Brush and Lip Brush*.

Chanel's new limited edition LES MINI DE CHANEL is a holiday treat! It is a fun travel-size collection of six make up brushes, a brush pouch to store them in, a mirror and a round mesh tote to carry the whole set. When I first saw the Chanel Holiday mini brush set online at Bloomingdales I purchased it immediately. The brushes are super soft and work as well as full size brushes. I've used the brushes several times and I didn't notice any shedding with them either. The mirror is nice as well. I use it for touch-ups and it can rest inside the mesh pouch as a stand for hands free access. The mesh pouch allows you to see everything stored inside so that is great too. Although, to be totally honest, for the price I would have preferred a vinyl or leather pouch.

The Chanel Les Mini De Chanel brush set retails for $125 USD and is still available for purchase at NeimanMarcus.com.

VITALUMIÈRE LOOSE POWDER FOUNDATION WITH MINI KABUKI BRUSH SPF 15

Inside its new "LIGHT BOX," which holds the secrets of a naturally luminous and even complexion, CHANEL unveils an unprecedented duo. A loose powder foundation and a precious accessory: the MINI KABUKI BRUSH. The surprise: a texture with the evanescence of a loose powder and the smoothing result of a fluid foundation. For a natural second-skin result with no hint of thickness and an amazingly even and smooth skin texture.

Currently available in the United Kingdom and there are five shades to choose from: 10 Beige, 20 Beige, 30 Beige, 40 Beige and 50 Beige. 

Use VITALUMIÈRE LOOSE POWDER FOUNDATION as a foundation after daily skincare, following a specific ritual:
1-Turn the powder case upside-down and tap the bottom to release the powder in the case.
2- Swirl the MINI KABUKI BRUSH over the sifter several times to take just the right amount of powder.
3- Sweep on lightly with circular movements, from the middle of the face outwards.

-A new generation of high-definition light pigments that makes it possible to capture and diffuse softer light that is more flattering for the complexion.
-Mica powder, which optimises light reflection for a natural satiny effect.
-Canola oil derivative, which improves skin suppleness and provides a sensation of comfort on application and all day long.
-A sunscreen for SPF 15 protection.

CHANEL LES BEIGES COLLECTION SUMMER 2014

This innovative, versatile makeup gives you the freedom to show your glow for any season, any occasion. The sheer, natural powder can be worn alone or over foundation, while a new multi-shade palette offers healthy colour with an effortless touch. Enhance, brighten or bronze and create your customized look.

Chanel Les Beiges Collection Summer 2014

Available May 5, 2014 at select department store counters
U.S. Launch Date – mid May 2014

Les Beiges / Healthy Glow Multi-Colour Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Sunscreen – $65.00 USD (These are already available at select counters!)

Lightweight, multi-stripe powder offers a palette of effortless effects. Acts as a highlighter, sculpting powder, bronzer and blush — all with a sheer, natural finish and broad-spectrum sun protection.

N°01 (Limited Edition)

N°02 (Limited Edition)

Les Beiges / Healthy Glow Hydrating Lip Balm – $35.00 USD
(Chanel may not release the lip balms this year or could possibly be exclusive to the US only) 

N°10 - Fresh Violine (Limited Edition)
N°20 - Pink (Limited Edition)
N°30 - Cherry Red (Limited Edition) 

Les Beiges Retractable Kabuki Brush - $70.00 USD

The ideal accessory for a natural glow, this retractable makeup brush caresses the face with soft, soothing bristles while delivering a smooth and polished result. Perfectly portable, the synthetic-fiber brush adds allover colour or simplifies touch-ups on the go. (Currently available on the Chanel website)

Les Beiges/ All-In-One Healthy Glow Fluid Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Sunscreen – $45.00 USD (These may not be released until late May)

N°10
N°20
N°30
N°40
N°60

Les Beiges / Healthy Glow Sheer Colour Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Sunscreen – $57.50 USD

N°10 (Repromote)

N°20 (Repromote)

N°30 (Repromote)

N°40 (Repromote)

N°50 (Repromote)

N°60 (Repromote)

N°70 (Repromote)

HAUTELOOK SPRING LIP BEAUTY BAG - NOW AVAILABLE

Today on HauteLook the HauteLook Spring Lip Beauty Bag is now available!

It contains over $160 worth of lip products and it's only $24.00 USD plus tax and shipping.

- Set of 10 items with cosmetic case

Set includes:
Laura Geller Italian Marble Lipstick: The Italian Marble Lipsticks were inspired by my luxurious, Italian-made Baked Collection.This swirl of light and dark pigments creates a vibrant depth of color on the lips, while its unique formulation provides deeply smoothing and softening benefits, thanks to moisturizing emollient oils.
- Color: sugared maple (a glazed caramel with creamy vanilla)
- Size: 0.12 oz

LORAC Lip Lustre Gloss: Inspired by our top-selling 3D Liquid Lustre Eye Shimmer, these glimmering, glam glosses are paraben-free, super hydrating and infused with antioxidants of Acai Berry, Pomegranate, Grape Seed and Vitamins A, C & E. Wear Lip Lustre alone or with your favorite LORAC lipstick for added sparkle and shine.
- Color: ruby
- Size: 0.11 oz
- Paraben-free
- Hydrating formula
- Infused with antioxidants of acai berry, pomegranate, Grape Seed and Vitamins A, C and E

Mirenesse Glossy Kiss Shade: Mirenesse Glossy Kiss is a 3 in 1 color created with BB Mineral Technology. Glossy Kiss takes Lip Color to a new level, delivering a high dose of color and shine in just one swipe; with the precision of a liner, the moisture of a balm, the shine of a gloss and the staying power of a stain all-in-one! Engineered from the latest in color technology, this high-pigment, glossy color is non-sticky, non-drying, and non-feathering and is infused with moisturizing vitamin E and BB Mineral Pigments to leave the lips full, smooth and hydrated and looking younger every day!
- Color: 2. Flirty Kiss (glossy red)
- Size: 3g
- Imported

Mirenesse Lip Bomb #2: A Revolutionary color that combines gloss, stain and lacquer all in one! A satisfying new innovation in lip color; beyond gloss, stain or lip lacquer. Color that drenches your lips for a juicy high impact color that's feather-light and super-moist with a velvety finish. Power packed with non-smearing pigment that lasts and lasts. Colors may be mixed easily to create countless intense or nude looks depending on your fashion mood! Infused with a breath refreshing mint taste and Lip Perfecting Spheres plus caring vitamins. Who says you can't have it all?
- Color: 2 (siren red)
- Size: 3.1g
- Key Ingredients: Lip Perfecting Spheres,Botanical Oils & Vitamin E
- Formulated for Sensitive Skin, Mirenesse Cosmetics are pharmaceutically formulated using organic Australian and safe, high quality and unique ingredients to minimize the risk of allergies.

Swoon Lip Gloss Reusable Wand: An innovative cosmetics tool that is designed to retrieve every bit of gloss from a lip gloss tube.
- Size: 5.6 x 1 x 1.5 inches
- Extend the life of your lip gloss
- Use on any brand of lip gloss; designed to reach, scoop and apply all the product in the tube
- Easy-to-clean with makeup cleaner or baby wipe
- Grooved handle enables easy gloss application
- Applicator cover keeps Swoon clean in your makeup bag
- Washable applicator tip is made of TPE

La Fresh Lip/Eye Makeup Remover Packette: Travel-savvy women around the globe rave about La Fresh Travel Lite Makeup Remover Wipes. That's because they instantly dissolve even heavy-duty makeup with a silky, lite-touch formula. Perfectly portable, La Fresh makes beauty a breeze when you're on-the-go.
- Approx. 6" x 7.75"
- Dissolves makeup from eyes, lips & face
- Moisturizing formula with vitamin e
- Carry-on friendly -- no spills, no leaks
- Biodegradable and compostable wet wipes

Lord and Berry Shining Lipstick: Say hello to vibrant and kissably soft lips with the Lord and Berry 20100 Lipstick Pencil. With a smooth and silky texture, it glides on effortlessly to produce seamless, long-lasting coverage, whilst having a glamorous, shiny finish.
- Color: Fire (red)

Allegro Lip Gloss Case
- Approx. 3.5" L x 1.5" W x 1" D

Crown Brush Lip Liner Brush: Add the perfect finishing touch to any look with the oval Taklon. The soft, yet firm synthetic bristles are specifically designed to line, contour, and blend with ease. The size of the tapered tip is ideal for reaching smaller areas and smudging liquid and cream based products.
- Brush length: 180mm
- Tip length 8mm
- Hair color: brown
- Ferrule color: black patent
- Handle color: black patent

NYX Lip Liner: Slim, trim but never prim, our lip pencils come in a variety of dashing shades from auburn to orange and traffic-stopping red. The buttery, long-wearing lip liner formula goes on easily and resists bleeding.
- Size: 0.01 oz.
- Creamy formula glides on smoothly and blends easily
- Provides long-lasting wear that does not feather or bleed
- Contains Coconut Oils to hydrate and condition
- Works perfectly with any NYX lipstick or gloss
- Color: Ruby, Fruit Punch, Nectar, Nude Pink, Citrus

Makeup Bag:
- Approx. 8" L x 4.5" W x 4" D

Please note your order will be shipped directly from the brand. Orders cannot be shipped to Australia, Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico or P.O. Boxes.

THE FACE 1 MARC JACOBS LIQUID FOUNDATION BRUSH - REVIEW

The Face 1 is a Marc Jacobs liquid foundation makeup brush. The brush bristles are made up of synthetic fibers and the extremely large top was designed to give an airbrushed finish to the face. The ends of the brush bristles are tapered which prevents streaking or smudges during the application process. The FACE 1 brush currently retails for $48.00 USD and is sold exclusively in-store and online at Sephora.

While this is a nice brush to have in your collection - it's definitely not a "must-have". The weight of the brush feels rather cumbersome and continuous pro-longed use will almost certainly tire out the hand. During the application of my foundation I found the over-sized top just way too large and not very effective especially when using a thicker foundation formula. The tapered bristles didn't pick up enough product and what product it did pick up was mainly centered in the middle of the brush - maybe if the brush bristles were more dense it might have worked better for me. I even tried using the brush with my Guerlain meteorites but the brush bristles were way to soft to really pick up any product. Then I tried using the brush with my loose face powders and I did achieve better results but overall, in my opinion, the FACE 1 makeup brush just doesn't live up to all the hype.