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If you're looking for a mascara primer that will help build lush, longer-looking lashes while nourishing them at the same time, you may want to try Lancome's new Oscillation Powerbooster mascara primer. The formula creates an ideal base for lashes, while conditioners keep them nourished. We love that it defines and preps our lashes to enhance the benefits of our favorite mascara, giving our lashes the fullest result. $39, nordstrom.com

.01 oz SPF 20 eyecolor in Sandcastle, a light warm toast

.01 oz SPF 20 eyecolor in Boardwalk, a milk chocolate cocoa

.01 oz SPF 20 eyecolor in Starfish, an iridescent apricot pink

.01 oz SPF 20 multi-tasking minerals in Well-Rested, a cream linen

Sun Proof Fun (a $44 value), $28, sephora.com

We love, love, love, CoverGirl LashBlast. Now the volumizing formula has been glammed up a bit into a Luxe version that we are adoring right now (we can't resist the fabulous hot pink tube). With four black shades infused with a hint of color, each also contains a hint of shimmer to give lashes a little something extra-- so fun! Colors include Black Cabernet, Black Emerald, Black Royale and Black Platinum. $7.99, drugstore.com

We love sporting big, bold lashes, even if we're wearing a more natural-looking makeup look. Our new favorite is L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara. It delivers clump-free, look-at-me lashes, and we can't get enough. Not only does it give us the blackest lashes to frame and add the finishing touch to our eye looks, but it never dries stiff , flakes or ends up making us look like raccoons. $7.50, drugstore.com

We asked our friend and celebrity makeup artist, Melissa Walsh, to put together a fabulous and time-friendly routine to help you put together a look on Valentine's Day that would be sure to make you feel and look your best. Whether you plan a romantic night out with the one you love, or a night out with the girls, don't hesitate to try these tips (along with product suggestions), and have a great Love Day!

"Start with a light serum that smooths the skin and sinks in immediately without leaving an oily residue - Janson Beckett Vitamin C&C Facial Serum ($44.50, spalook.com) is perfect for this."

"Then, dust a powder foundation all over, being careful to blend well - Smashbox Halo Hydrating Powder ($59, beauty.com) gives a really natural glow with great coverage."

"Using a fluffy brush, swirl a sheen powder blush onto the apples of your cheeks - I love Cargo's Catalina blush ($24, sephora.com) as it is a perfect pinky-coral shade."

"As you don't have much time, use one shade of eyeshadow all over the lid and into the crease; think soft sheeny, muted shades like taupe, heather and moss, and take it under the lower lashline too. Line the top lashes with a soft matte pencil and soften the edges with a cotton bud. A few coats of thickening mascara (try Lash Venom by DuWop, $24, sephora.com) finish the eyes."

"For your lips use a stain or a cream tint like the ones by Jouer ($20, jouercosmetics.com ), which can also be used as a blush - Amaryllis is especially pretty - and smooth into the lips for a barely there flush."

"Spray your face with a refreshing mist like Caudalie Beauty Elixir (from $15, sephora.com), which I always use to smooth my skin and freshen my makeup after a long day. Let it dry for a few seconds and then, using a cream tint in a versatile shade like a soft gold or bronze, smooth onto eyelids, cheeks and lips. Lots of mascara for definition and a light colored eyeliner in the lower lashline will open up your eyes. You should be finished in less than 5 minutes but still will sweep your man off of his feet!"

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Anastasia Brow Gel isn't something we could easily live without. We know that well-groomed brows keep our look polished, and keeping them in place with just any brow gel won't do. Even with the best looking brows, we can't risk any embarrassing flakes showing up in the middle of the day or a product failing us. This amazing gel keeps our brows in place, never flakes and nourishes our brows with botanical and essential oils. So, needless to say, we only use this. Available in three shades. $21, sephora.com

To create Heidi's thick-lash look, celebrity makeup artist Linda Hay used as many short individual lashes as possible on both the top and bottom lashlines. "I then applied a very fine line of Victoria's Secret Glitter Eyeliner in Licorice and liberal quantities of High Definition mascara from Victoria's Secret."

Hay calls the combination of a strong, defined brow, individual lashes and berry stain on the lips "super striking" on Heidi. We think this look is a perfect balance of naughty and nice, not to mention it makes her look amazing!

Victoria's Secret High Definition mascara, $12, victoriassecret.com

What are the hottest colors to add to your wardrobe this season? Purples and plums! And makeup companies have considered this when creating the"newest, hottest, latest" in their product lines. They've looked at the popular trend, and are offering their mascaras in this eyecolor-enhancing hue. We are excited to see some of our favorite mascaras available in this gorgeous new shade, and urge you to try them out for yourself this season.

Dior Diorshow in Plum is exclusive to Sephora, in stores and online, and still offers the same show-stopping drama to your lashes! This best-selling mascara formula volumizes, lengthens, defines and doesn't clump or flake. $24, sephora.com

L'Oreal Panoramic Curl Extreme Curl & Separating Mascara in Plum Plum offers users the benefit of curling and separating lashes to create the ultimate eye-opening results. Removes easily with soap and water, and is suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers. $8.95, drugstore.com

Borghese Superiore Mascara in Prima Plum promises to give nourishment and moisture to lashes while it creates superior thickness. Features built-in silk-powder foundation for long wearing results. $19 beauty.com

Awake Stardom Escalate Lash Mascara in Plum Escalation features a curved wand to enhance your lash curl, while the formula works to give natural-looking volume.  $23, beauty.com

Benefit BADgal Plum Mascara is the newest in the BADgal family, and offers its users the opportunity to experience the fullest, knock 'em dead lashes with this eye enhancing shade! $19, sephora.com

Lancome Fatale Mascara in Amethyste Envoutante is a new mascara that claims to boost spectacular performance with a patented 3D comb that gives exceptional filling power from first application. The super coating formula delivers a fine, strong mesh on lash to plump it up. $27, strawberrynet.com

Jane Iredale Longest Lash Mascara in Ripe Plum was designed for the risk-taking woman. Formulated with Algae Extract and Beeswax to condition the lashes and keep them healthy. The formula creates amazing length and thickness in addition to adding s a certain allure and drama to your eyes. skinbotanica.com

Check out two products from the line that we are loving right now.

PlantLove Eye Liner glides on so smoothly we were amazed this was a pencil liner. It blended well, lasted all day and didn't smudge. It comes in six amazing shades, but we find ourselves loving (other than Black and Dark Brown) Bronze and Midnight Blue. $16, sephora.com

PlantLove Eye Shadows are highly pigmented and long-wearing. We love the variety of colors and blendable shades. It's unbelievable that these are "green" products, but we're convinced they're fabulous! $20, sephora.com

So, if you're looking to add more natural products to add to your makeup bag, we think you should check out PlantLove!

Most of us wear a smoky eye for evenings beacuse it's simple, and looks amazing. While black will continue to be the traditional color for this look, this season the smoky eye gets an update using grey tones and metallics that can also be worn during the day.

Try these products to achieve your new smoky eye:

Nars Eyeshadow Duo in Paris is a fabulous combination of two coordinating greys (silver shimmer and matte grey) that can be worn together or alone, wet or dry. Try applying the matte grey shade on the entire lid, and apply the silver shimmer to the eye's inner rim and along the bottom lasheline for a long-wearing, eye-popping look.  $32

Rimmel Colour Rush Quad Eyeshadow in Smokey Noir includes four grey tones that are long-lasting and versitile. Try using the darker shades as a liner when wearing the lighter tones for a subtle yet defined daytime eye. $5.99

Use Urban Decay Metallic Eyeshadow in Smog (a deep coppery bronze) to help you create the smoldering bronzed eye that was seen on many of the models during the fall runway shows. $16

CoverGirl Eye Enhancers Eye Shadow Trio in Golden Sunset gives three color options to work with that will help you create a number of different looks. For night, try wearing the shimmery colors paired with a sheer berry stained lip. $4.99

CARGO SmokyEye Eyeliner Duo in Brazil will help you acheive the perfect earth-tone spin on the black smoky eye. These liners combine matching cream and powder eyeliners in a beautiful burnished bronze. Wear the cream formula alone or use the powder formula to set the cream. $28

Wet N Wild Kohl Eyeliner Pencil in Charcoal makes defining your eyes smooth and simple. The creamy formula glides on and blends easily. Use this alone with a sheer shadow or as an added product when defining your eyes. $1.49 

Estee Lauder Perfectionist High Definition Volume Mascara will give you fabulously definied, lengthened and darkened lashes that will perfectly frame your newly smoked out eye. The tapered wand allows for easy application to bottom lashes, and the flake-free formula lasts for hours without smudging. $19.50

CoverGirl LashBlast is fast becoming the go-to mascara for the fullest, most lush lashes. The clump-free formula bulids lashes to enormous proportions and beautifully adds drama to the smoky eye. $8.50

This season, creating different variations of the classic smoky eye will keep your look fresh and modern, so don't be afraid to experiment! 

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Q. Glossy mascara is there REALLY such a thing. I've been disappointed time and lash again.