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What's you sign? No, seriously, what's your sign? It might help when picking out one of Napoleon Perdis' new Astro Girl Eye Shadow Quads. The Australian make up artist references astrology in his new collection of eye shadow quads based off the zodiac signs Fire, Earth, Air, Water. We're total astrology buffs so we couldn't resist giving this new product a chance -- fire to be exact. Even though we don't consider ourselves characteristic Leos, this 'take charge' (their words not ours) palette worked wonders. The iridescent copper, gold, pink and deep purple compliment each other very well. The firey tones blend together smoothly and boast just the right amount of shimmer.

For $35 a set, get your reading online at NapoleonPerdis.com.

Picture this: you hit the snooze one too many times, should've been at your desk, oh, about five minutes ago, and your hair is such a disaster that the Red Cross won't give it coffee. S.O.S!

Never fear: Living Proof, the company responsible for cult favorite No Frizz, introduces the latest innovation in the battle against bad hair: No Frizz Restyling Spray, a style reviver that detangles, reduces static, and adds weightless shine...all without having to rewash.

No Frizz Restyling Spray's non-silicone formula contains PolyfluoroEster, which works by adding just the right amount of moisturize to refresh hair without making it greasy or heavy... turning disheveled, frizzy, or flat hair into beautiful, shiny hair in just minutes.

Simply spray on dry hair until lightly damp, follow with heat to style, and you're out the door!  Crisis averted.


$20, QVC.com

Our penchant for eyeshadow primers aside (we're seriously addicted), Benefit Cosmetics' new Stay Don't Stray primer does the trick. The instructions say you can use it under concealers and eyeshadows but we've only tried it above the eyes. When put to the test during our long and strenuous work day, it did it's job and kept our shadow in its place -- even with our most troublesome and wandering shadows.

Side note: be careful when dispensing as the pump dishes out a heaping amount of primer and a little goes a long way. The instructions warned us but we of course didn't listen and had to learn the hard way.  Benefit Cosmetics, $24.

We're perpetually on the hunt for the perfect highlighter and never seem to find it-- this little highlighter is too glittery, this little highlighter is too greasy, and this little highlighter has us streaking all the way home. What's a girl to do?

Enter Vapour Organic Beauty-- their new Halo Body Spotlight imparts a luminous, lit-from-within glow that looks natural, and more importantly, doesn't leave glitter bomb fallout on our cheeks. It's the perfect shimmer to counteract dull, lifeless winter skin, and can be used on the face, shoulders, arms, décolletage.. the possibilities are endless.
 
Halo also delivers potent anti-oxidants into the skin to heal and protect it against environmental elements and pollutants.  It's made with the anti-inflammatory Frankincense, moisturizing Lotus Flower and Tulsi, an ancient healing herb, and is 70% organic.

Added bonus? The packaging is so pretty: a steel blue-gray shimmer... and it smells awesome too! Sort of a light, fruity smell that makes us want to bite it...but we won't. ;)

Halo comes in one universal shade, Moonlight, suitable for all ages and skin tones.
$34, VapourBeauty.com

 

Essie's Spring 2010 color palette just infiltrated our dark and moody fall nail polish collection, and we're loving it! It's just what the doctor ordered to pick us up out of this dreary cold-weather funk.  We're already imagining warm summer days and a closet full of chic spring ensembles. Their mix of pretty lilacs, flirty roses and muted corals, along with fun art movement inspired names like 'Lilacism' and 'Neo Whimsical' proves, once again, that Essie  knows their nail polish. EssieShop.com 

We've tried a lot of lip products, and let's be honest: as product junkies we rarely have complaints! Senna Cosmetics Lip Lacquers are no exception...we're absolutely in love with them.

The formula is lightweight so it feels like a dream on our lips, while still allowing for big color payoff. It's also surprisingly long wearing (lasted us an entire day running around during Fashion Week!), which means less time re-applying and more time looking fab.

Our only gripe is that we wish it were a bit easier to get product on the wand....but only because we love it so much and want tons of it on our lips!

Lip Lacquer is available in Sheer, Cream, Sparkling, and Pearl Glow formulas in a wide range of shades, each equally as covet-worthy. Try Pearl Glow in Sunkiss, a peachy rose new for Spring, and our current fave.


$19, SennaCosmetics.com

Beauty addicts rejoice: CHANEL'S new Rouge Coco Hydrating Lip Colours inspired by the legendary 'Coco' Chanel have arrived! After taming our excitement, we ran into trouble deciding on a shade. We narrowed it down to Camelia (a deep rose), Legende (reddish-brown), and Paris (a sexy deep red), but finally ended with Paris. As was expected, the color glides on like a silk nightie and left our lips soft and luscious. 'Coco' would be proud.

CHANEL Rouge Coco Hydrating Creme Lip Colour is available online at Neiman Marcus. $30

Senna Totally Transforming Eyeshadow Primer has taken the market by storm. The multi-tasking primer neutralizes eyelid tone, provides a smooth canvas for color, and keeps shadow vibrant all day. The added benefit of hydrolized hybiscus extract keeps eyes looking young by warding off fine lines. We tried it under shadow during the 12 hours days we've been keeping at Fashion Week, and it seriously gives a certain purple-bottled potion a run for it's money.


$22, Senna Cosmetics

We'd be lying if we said we weren't initially drawn towards Dior's Crème de Rose Lip Balm's chic exterior. We realize that may sound superficial...but look at it! To our delight, packed neatly inside a lovely vintage-inspired container is a just-as-impressive rose-scented balm with essential oils, shea butter and SPF 10 (gotta protect that pout!). The rose scent isn't overbearing and it works incredibly well on chapped lips. It's thick but not too sticky, the perfect combo.

This is a handbag must have, especially during fashion week. $25, Sephora

Everyone loves a multi-tasking beauty product, especially as we start to age. Who has time for millions of products, or an hour-long bedtime routine? A serum here, line filler there, it's enough to make your head spin.

Enter Stila's new Yumberry Crush Lip & Cheek Stain.

Yumberry Crush is a sheer, mid-tone pink hue that boosts your pout with a hint of natural color, while at the same time boasts the anti-aging benefits of yumberry. 

You're probably wondering...Yum-WHAT? Yumberry is an antioxidant superfruit from China, said to be FIFTY times stronger than vitamin E, and twenty times stronger than vitamin C. Research also shows that Yumberry may help slow the break down of collagen, therefore slowing premature aging.The gorgeous pearlized pink shade comes in Stila's trademark travel-friendly lip pen, and can be worn as a sheer cheek color or a "just bit my lips" stain

A pretty pout that also helps fight fine lines? Sign us up.

$24 at Sephora.