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With a new year comes a fresh start, so it’s time to clean out your cosmetic case and throw away old products that you’ve had for too long or those that will never be used again. With all that extra room you now have in your bag, check out these just-released goodies:

Covergirl Outlast Lipstains are the newest way to wear lipstains. We have found these water-based lippies are fabulous to apply and when we need long-lasting color they never leave our lips feeling dried out. We resolve to use these year-round. Available in 10 shades. $7.49 each, drugstore.com

Smashbox HALO Hydrating Perfecting Powder & Brush Set is great for all skin types. We fell in love with this revolutionary antiaging formula (that contains Gogi berry, a powerful antioxidant) when we were given the opportunity to try it out during L.A. Fashion week. It made our skin look and feel amazing! Infused with encapsulated water to refresh and hydrate the skin, this pressed powder has a built-in shaver, so you get the convenience of a pressed powder, but end up with the radiant finish of a loose one. The super-sized brush deposits perfect amount of powder, so you end up with the best finish every time. $59, sephora.com

Bobbi Brown Brights Palette is perfect for you if you’re not afraid to play with color, and desire to keep maximum products in a minimal amount of space. These 35 soft matte shadows come in a colorful shade range that includes everything from pinks and greens to blues and purples. All the shades are new and exclusive to this palette, which features a unique, fold-out design and full size mirror. Limited edition. $70, nordstrom.com

MAC Penultimate Eye Liner is a liquid pen-style liner that provides the ultimate precise, bold line. It goes on smooth, and though it isn’t waterproof, once it dries, it stays put. We think this is a fabulous liquid liner to try if you’ve shied away from them in the past— it’s very user-friendly! $16.50, nordstrom.com

Clinique Quick Blush is a portable powder blush for cheeks. We love that this easy to use blush offers an innovative way to keep blush and brush with us on-the-go- with a twist of the hand, the brush picks up color inside the cap. The formula is appropriate for all skin types and tones, and offers us a natural-finish. As with all Clinique products, this is allergy tested and 100% Fragrance free. $21.50, nordstrom.com

Sonia Kashuk Look How To Look Organically Natural face palette is a collection of beautiful, neutral colors that will give you a a natural-but-better makeup look. Again, because of the palette, the 3 eyeshadows, mirror, step-by-step application directions, 3 lipglosses, applicator and blush will take up less space in your makeup bag. $19.99, target.com

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It’s the second week of December, how are you doing with your holiday shopping? If you are like us, there are still some people you haven’t shopped for. Finding the best gifts for them is priority #1, so we are here, as always, to recommend some great beauty-inspired gifts!

Take a look:

Pixi Lumi Lux Eye Palette has 20 gorgeous, blendable eyeshadows that is sure to wow your recipient! Palettes not only keep everything in one place, but it also is great for travel. Another plus: this one gives a plethora of options without taking up any extra space. $38, target.com

Essie Winter Collection features colors that were inspired by the fashions that were shown on the runways of NY Fashion week for the Fall/Winter 2008 season. With names like Damsel in a Dress and Sexy Divide, any fashionista will appreciate this very wearable and versatile set of six polishes. $26.99, amazon.com

We were inspired by Charlize Theron’s elegant, yet strong, look (created by Dior makeup artist Shane Paish) at last month’s Rock the Kasbah event, we had to find out how it was done!

Shane used Dior Airflash Spray Foundation to create the base of the look.  This spray foundation will change the way you makeup your face. The fine texture creates a soft radiance that will leave you looking flawless and glowing. $60, dillards.com

Using Dior 5-Colour Eye Shadow  (Paish used Elegante), he added drama and color to her eyes. We love eyeshadow palettes like this one because there are so many options! Use the lighter shades for day and add the darker shades to turn the drama up a notch for night! $54, dillards.com 

Dior Crayon Eyeliner in Black along lash line added just the right amount of definition to her eyes. We love pencil eyeliners because, unlike a liquid liner, they allow for so much control and are great if you have little experience with using eyeliner. This one also includes a smudger for softening the line and creating a more smoky result. $25, sephora.com

Paish used DiorShow Unlimited Mascara in Black to complete the eye look. When it comes to eye makeup, we all agree that mascara is the must-have product! DiorShow Unlimited will give your lashes a look-at-me, long-lash effect with its dual-sided brush. $24, sephora.com

Dior Backstage Pro Cheeks in Hip Peach gave Ms.Theron her perfectly glowing cheeks. This cream formula blush creates natural-looking, long-lasting color and blends to a sheer, beautiful finish. $30, nordstrom.com 

Dior High Shine Lipstick was the final complement for this elegant look. This designed-for-the-runway lipstick is ultra-glossy and long-wearing, making it a great choice if you want to try a lipstick but usually opt for a gloss. $25, dillards.com   

We happen to think that a GWP (gift with purchase) makes any shopping experience feel so much better. Not only do you end up with your own beauty picks, but you get to sample products you may not have purchased before, and in most cases, end up finding some new favorites!

If you agree, you’ll love this news: For a limited time, with a $100 purchase, Beauty.com is offering a set of samples and full-size products in a beautiful, structured, woven case designed by Rachel Roy.

Take a look at what you will find in this limited-edition case:

·  Juice Beauty Oil-Free Moisturizer
·  Korres Basil Lemon Shower Gel
·  Fresh Sugar Lychee Body Lotion
·  Murad Firming Bronzer
·  PHYTO 7 Daily Hydrating Cream
·  Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
·  Stila Eye Glaze in Kitten
·  Remede Alchemy Premium Night Cream
·  Arcona Cranberry Gommage
·  Fekkai Protein PM Repair Strengthener
·  Jane Iredale Pure Matte Transparent Powder
·  Nick Chavez Flocker
·  Prescriptives Super Line Preventor Xtreme

“I was inspired by the modern woman, who is equal parts feminine and strong,” said Roy. “I paired a solid and sophisticated black exterior with a softer champagne satin interior in an effort to re-create this balance. I found this to be an extremely organic collaboration, as both Beauty.com and I design for the woman who, despite being on-the-go, remains ever so chic.”

a $150 value, free with the purchase of $100 or more, beauty.com

  Terri Seymour looked so amazing at the 30th anniversary Carousel of Hope Ball a couple of weekends ago, we couldn’t help but be a little envious of her flawless-looking skin and luminous glow! We had to get the inside scoop for you on how to achieve this look:

Makeup artist Melissa Walsh used products by Hourglass Cosmetics to achieve Terri’s beautiful look:

Veil Fluid Makeup Oil Free SPF 15 gave Terri a flawless complexion while it also treated it with collagen-building ingredients to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles. We love the pump-style tube that keeps our makeup fresh and free from bacteria. $60, sephora.com

Veil Invisible Powder was used to set the foundation while adding a natural, bright glow. This sheer powder helps keep makeup looking amazing all day and is fabulous for any skintone- it has quickly become one of our favorite products! $32, sephora.com

The Color Link Palette in Dusk was used to give Terri’s eyes an added a pop of dark shimmer (don’t they look amazing?). This palette features six eye colors and two blushes, making it a great tool that we love to use for creating a plethora of makeup looks. $75, sephora.com