Seas of satin and chiffon mix with champagne bubbly. This sensual beauty collection proves a captivating gift of shimmering hues and pearlescent glosses. If only the holidays lasted forever.  This collection is so gorgeous, I want it all.  I think I’ll end up picking up the Rapture Lip Gloss Collection , but I’m not sure what else.  What  do you plan to purchase from this collection?

Available at :Smashbox.com.

High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens  shared her makeup and beauty essentials with InStyle magazine recently. What are they you ask?

• Clarins Instant Light Perfecting Touch in No. 03
• Stila Glaze Lip Liner in Melon
• Maybelline Lash Discovery mascara is very black
• Shu Uemura  eye shadow in ME Blue 600
• Kevin Aucoin eyelash curler
• Rodial Glam  Balm
• Three Custom Color Specialists Watercolours for Cheeks in Pink Hyacinth
• OPI Nail Lacquer in You Don’t Know Jacques
• Jouer gloss in Starfish
• Kevin Aucoin Precision Brow Pencil in Brunette
• Dior 5 Colour Eyeshadow palette in Stylish Move
• Prescriptives Softlining pencil in Jet
• By Terry Laque de Rose glossin No. 3

I know that some of you probably already know about this trick, but I’m sure there are others who don’t so I thought I’d share it with everyone.  When you can’t seem to get anymore Primer Potion out of the container it’s not empty.  Cut it open with a knife and look what you’ll find:

That’s a lot right?  So what you’ll need to do is take a knife and cut your primer potion open at the thickest part and then at the base. Next you’ll scoop out all of the primer potion and place it in a container of some kind and viola about two more months of potion left. Just be careful and don’t hurt yourself!!

I love how pretty and fresh the makeup for the new Mac Emanuel Ungaro Collection looks. If you plan on purchasing any of the new collection yourself make sure you enter code UNGARO at checkout to receive free shipping.

Available at Maccosmetics.com

Are you looking for a new scent for Fall?  If so, you may want to stop into Bath and Body Works and check out their newest scent, Black Amethyst.

Here’s how they describe it:

• Our exclusive fragrance is a hypnotic scent inspired by chic, sensual and confident women
• Fragrance top notes: Bergamot Italian Oprur, Juicy Mandarin, Sparkling Tangerine, Zesty Orange, Waterfruits, Crisp Melon
• Fragrance mid notes: Lily of the Valley, Magnolia Blossom, Sheer Gardenia, Tuberose, Freesia, Peony Petals, Camellia
• Fragrance base notes: Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla, Musk

I stopped by the mall on Sunday to check it out and I must say I’m very surprised that I enjoyed this scent as much as I did. I’m usually much more of a “girly” scent type of girl and Black Amethyst smells very unisex, but for some reason I still love it. I wasn’t willing to fork over the money for the perfume since I never seem to finish those , but I did pick up a Body Splash and Wildflower Plugin. Have you tried this product ? What were your thoughts?

The Body Splash Retails for $11.00 and the Wildflower Plugins Retail for $12.50 at Bath and Body Works

Allure magazine tested thousands of products to find the best in beauty for their October 2008 issue.  Did your favorite products make the list?

Best Lip Gloss:

Clinique Long Last Glosswear SPF 15

Best Mascara:

Lancome High Definicils High Definition Mascara for day and Max Factor Volume Couture High Volume & Definition Mascara for night.

My thoughts:

Really?  I didn’t care much for either of those mascaras myself.  I guess that just goes to show you that some products work great for one person and not  another.

Best Primer:

Smashbox Photo Finish Light Foundation Primer.

Best Medium Coverage Foundation:

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Makeup SPF 10.

Best Anti Aging Treatment:

For day Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 30 and for night RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream.

Best Shampoo and Conditioner:

For normal hair the choice was Fekkai Glossing Shampoo and Conditioner.

For a complete list of winners check out the October issue of Allure magazine on newstands now. What do you think of the results? Did any of your favorites win?

What they say:

K-PAK Reconstructor contains the highest amount of Quadramine Complex than any other product in the Joico family. Hair is left shiny, strong and in a healthy, manageable state. K-PAK Reconstructor results in an immediately noticeable difference in strength, texture and appearance.

What we say:

This product is amazing!  I have had my hair dyed every color under the sun in the last 10-15 years and it showed.  My color of choice has been light blonde for years  now, but I recently decided to go to the salon and get it dyed back to it’s natural state (a dark blonde).  While I was there I asked the stylist about different haircare products to improve the condition of my hair and she mentioned K-Pak Penetrating Reconstuctor.  I’ve been using it for about two months now and the condition of my hair has improved tremendously.

One thing to note about this product though is it’s not a conditioner it’s a reconstructor.  This product is used to fill in the holes of your hair shaft, using protein. By doing this and strengthening the shaft, it reduces breakage therefore leaving you with healthier hair.  Use once a week and you’ll see a difference in no time at all. Really, I promise it’s that good!

Have you tried this product?  What were your thoughts?

Price: Around $29.99

Clinique Modern Matte Fall 2008 Collection

Any matte makeup lovers out there like me? If so the new Clinique Modern Matte collection is for you. The collection features the deep, lush shades of fall with matte lids and high impact lips. I just adore the look they did on the model. I want it all. The collection contains new shades, a new cream-to-powder blush, and so much more. There’s truly something for everyone!

For more details visit Clinique.com.

I can’t wait for this to come out it looks awesome! What do you think?