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Holiday Beauty Gift Guides 2014 — Makeup Sets

I was at the grocery store today and someone said that we have 5 weeks until Christmas — 5 WEEKS! Crazy. So I thought I better get started on my gift guides!

Do you know a lady that would love some new makeup for Christmas? This week I have some fun makeup gift ideas.

Tarte Petite Treats 12 Days of Tarte Deluxe Collection

Petite Treats 12 Days of Tarte Deluxe Collection ($37 USD, A $122 value!) — Ulta Exclusive! Countdown 12 days of Tarte with this exclusive deluxe advent calendar featuring a Tarte surprise hidden behind every door. From Tarte’s brightest in skincare to lash, lip and cheek wardrobe staples, this 12-piece deluxe set has everything you need for any glamorous holiday adventure, plus an exclusive Tarte offer that’s too good to miss. Simply open one door each day to reveal each delightfully deluxe treasure that awaits. Plus, enjoy a surprise offer on your next Tarte purchase inside!

The exclusive deluxe collection includes:

Limited-edition LipSurgence Lip Tint in Wishful (pinky nude) (0.056 oz.)
Brazilliance Skin Rejuvenating Maracuja Self Tanning Face Towelette 1 Ct.
Clean Slate Poreless 12-Hour Perfecting Primer (0.25 fl. oz.)
Limited-edition Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder (0.07 oz.)
MultiplEYE Lash Enhancing Primer (0.14 fl. oz.)
Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara (0.1 fl. oz.)
Lights, Camera, Flashes Statement Mascara (0.16 fl. oz.)
Double Detox Amazonian Clay Exfoliating Facial Mask (0.1 oz.)
Maracuja Rainforest Glow Instant Waterproof Body Perfector in Park Ave Princess (0.5 oz.)
Limited-edition Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Thrilled (light pink) (0.05 oz.)
Maracuja C-Brighter Eye Treatment (0.08 oz.)
Limited-edition Maracuja Oil (0.23 fl. oz.)

Available only at Ulta stores and http://www.ulta.com

Burt’s Bees Tint ‘n Shine ($9.99 USD) — Whether layered or worn separately, our Lip Shine and Tinted Lip Balm will give anyone on your shopping list that little extra bit of holiday polish. And it’s sure to score you some extra holiday thanks. Available in Red or Pink sets.

Burt’s Bees has lots of fabulous holiday sets including skincare, kits for baby care and pedi sets.

Available at http://www.burtsbees.com

Laura Mercier Into the Wild Lookbook Collection ($125 USD) — selected for you. Tame yourself with the book of neutrals, or go wild with the forest greens and violet pops of colour books.

Stick to the look or mix, match and unleash your exotic side. Any way you choose you will be fearlessly flawless!

SAFARI CHIC PALETTE:

5 Eye Colours (bottom right palette, clockwise from top left corner)

– Buttercream, Goldspun (Limited), Bronze Glow (Limited), Cognac and Bamboo

1 Face Highlighter – Coral Shimmer (Limited)

1 Mini Longwear Crème Eye Pencil – Espresso

JUNGLE CHIC PALETTE:

5 Eye Colours (bottom left palette, clockwise from top left corner)

– Vanilla (Limited), Granite (Limited), Asphalt (Limited), Brocade (Limited) and Black Envy (Limited)

1 Tightline Cake Eye Liner – Black Ebony

1 Mini Kohl Eye Pencil – Black Gold

1 Travel Flat Eye Liner Brush

TRIBAL CHIC PALETTE:

6 Eye Colours (top palette, clockwise from top left corner)

– Gold Leaf (Limited), African Violet, Ambre (Limited), Royal Pink (Limited), Sugarplum (Limited)

2 Second Skin Cheek Colours

– Orange Blossom and Pink Lotus

Purchase at http://www.lauramercier.com

Hard Candy Eye Essentials Collection Eye Shadow Palette Holiday Gift Set ($4.88) — Create that smokey look you desire for an evening out on coordinating shades for a natural look with the Hard Candy Eye Essentials Collection Eye Shadow Palette Holiday Gift Set. Fall in love with these purse friendly eye shadow palettes.

This set includes:

2 eye shadow palettes
2 applicators
3 make-up brushes

You can purchase this and other cute and affordable Hard Candy sets at Walmart stores and http://www.walmart.com

glō minerals Keepsake Collection Train Case ($85 USD) — Showcase your ethereal self this season with a modern palette of neutral tones paired with dramatic accents to emphasize your best features. Create endless combinations from soft to sultry and everything in between.

Kit Includes:

Liquid Ink Eyeliner- black – A semi-gloss liquid liner featuring a felt-tip applicator
Eye Shadow Quad- spellbound – Rich, complementary tones, designed to enhance every eye color
3-in-1 Color Stick- fairy dust – A shimmering rose-gold for eyes, cheeks and lips
Lipstick- glaze – The perfect mauve kissed with pink shimmer
Lash Boosting Mascara- black (mini) – Volumizing, thickening, lengthening, strengthening and conditioning
Texture Eye Brush (mini) – Ideal for creating soft layers of color

All packaged in a timeless, quilted train case perfect for travel!

Available at http://www.gloprofessional.com

I hope these ideas are helpful! It’s good to know that you can give a fun gift at any price range!

tarte Sweet Indulgences 3-in-1 Holiday Gift Collection — QVC’s Today’s Special Value For 11/10/14

Looking for an awesome makeup gift for someone you love (maybe yourself) this holiday season? QVC and tarte are bringing you a fabulous set from tarte called the Sweet Indulgences 3-in-1 Holiday Gift Collection!

This is boxed like a book set. It has one big box that houses three smaller boxes with the products in it. It includes 26 products: 2 lights, camera, lashes mascaras, 3 new eyeliners, 2 new LipSurgence lip tints, 1 new LipSurgence lip gloss, 2 new Amazonian clay blushes & 16 new eyeshadows.

The colors are gorgeous — especially the eye shadows. There are 2 palettes; on is pinks and plums and the other is really pretty neutrals in mattes and shimmers.

The blushes come in a melon and a dark rose-gold which is a very unusual color, pretty for the holidays. The lip shades are soft nudes and roses, which I love!

Also included are 3 eyeliners in bronze, plum and slate (I’m always looking for a great gray eyeliner) and one of my fave mascaras, Lights, Camera, Lashes!

The set retails for $59.94 (Easy Pay is 3 installments of $19.98 plus shipping and handling). The value of this set is $287! It is available for purchase on QVC and QVC.com for one day only, Monday, November 10th.

Are you going to pick this set up for yourself or as a gift? Leave a comment and let me know. I have it and love it!

And don’t forget to follow tarte on social media, and for this set look for #mysweetindulgences.

ULTA Beauty’s 21 Days of Beauty For Fall 2014 Week 2

Hi All! Have you been enjoying ULTA Beauty’s 21 Days of Beauty? I picked up a few things I needed online and used the $3.50 off of $10.00 coupon. If you sign up for Ulta rewards, you will be emailed these periodically. Just visit http://www.ulta.com or an Ulta store and sign up!

Today the Beauty Steal’s are:

Pür Minerals Chateau Kisses Lip Gloss

tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara

Pür Minerals Chateau Kisses Lip Gloss ($8 today, reg. $18) — These one-of-a-kind lip glosses pack a pout-perfecting punch with age-defying Resveratrox®, freshly harvested from Bordeaux’s finest wine-producing grapes! Never sticky or tacky, this luscious, lip-plumping formula provides hours of dewy colour along with visibly softer, smoother lips—even after the gloss comes off! Paraben-free. Gluten-free.

Online, it looks like this is only available in Scandalous, the color above. The stores may have more shades available. I love Pür Minerals and have tried their Lip Gloss Sticks, so I’m sure this is great, too!

tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara ($10 today, reg. $20) — A lengthening, curling, volumizing, and conditioning mascara infused with olive esters to condition, treat, and protect lashes.

One of my all-time favorite mascaras, this one is a steal today! This lengthens and give volume to my puny little lashes, making it look like I actually have some! And tarte is a natural makeup brand, so you know this won’t hurt your lashes or eyes.

Have you purchased anything from the great deals going on at Ulta? Remember, every day they are different and that there are also free gifts with purchase with many of the brands!

Stay tuned, I should have information on an ULTA Beauty giveaway soon…I will post it as soon as I receive the details!

Enjoy!

Freshen Up Your Summer Look With Products By Tarte, Pur Minerals, Mineral Fusion and Jane Iredale

I get tired of turning to the same products all of the time. When I think that my look has become predictable, I like to change it up. I’ve been trying out some great new makeup from some of my favorite brands — tarte, Pur Minerals, Mineral Fusion and Jane Iredale — and I am loving my new look!

Tarte Timeless Smoothing Primer ($39 USD) — Turn back the hands of time with tarte’s new timeless smoothing and filling primer formulated to fade out your biggest beauty boundaries such as large pores, fine lines and wrinkles. The antioxidant-rich formula infused with vitamins C & E and green bean extract gently melts into the skin delivering a surge of moisture, peptides and other naturally-derived elixirs for a firmer, smoother appearance. You’ll love the lightweight texture and fresh powder scent as it provides the perfect blank canvas to enhance the look and wear time of makeup. It can also be worn alone as part of your skincare regimen, blurring out skin imperfections and signs of aging for a flawless, soft-focus finish.

What I think: I love the new blurring primers and this one is exceptionally good! Just a little evens my skin tone and smooths lines and the appearance of pores. Perfect under makeup or by itself, for a fresh, polished look.

Available at http://www.tartecosmetics.com

Tarte Rainforest After Dark Palette ($38 USD) — Inspired by the deep orchid hues of the Rainforest at dusk, this palette has everything you need to create sultry, sophisticated looks to take you from day to night. Each pigmented, flattering shade is infused with colored clay, which naturally color-corrects as it helps control oil for longer, truer wear. This next generation ingredient from the mountainous regions of Brazil brightens, evens and soothes skin while the velvety formula glides on and delivers rich color without settling into fine lines or wrinkles.

New limited-edition and iconic shades inspired by sultry Amazonian adventures include:

• bare to explore (pink beige)
• make a mauve (plum mauve)
• plum away with me (dark plum)
• up to no gold (gold)
• tan-gled up in you (tan)
• don’t turn a-brown (dark brown)
• unleashed (nude rose blush)
• champagne (highlighter)
• park ave princess™ (bronzer)

What I think: This gorgeous palette will give you great day and night looks. The eye shadows are so flattering and will work well now, and as we go into fall. Plus, Park Avenue Princess is one of my all-time favorite bronzers. It’s a subtle, lighter shade, but is really pretty on!

Available at http://www.tartecosmetics.com

Pür Minerals Big Look Mascara in Black ($20 USD) — Fortified with Argan Oil, this game-changing mascara formula envelops lashes in nourishing, knockout colour with endless build and dewy sheen. And with our exclusive, clump-resistant mascara wand, getting smooth, evenly coated lashes is easy — even in tough inner corners! Now, that’s a stroke of genius.

What I think: I love trying new mascaras! I love that this has Argan Oil in it. The brush is molded plastic and is medium-sized. I tried it and — wow! I noticed instant separation and length and since it is very buildable, in a couple of coats I had tons of volume as well. It is so good — and good for my lashes!

Available at www.purminerals.com

Mineral Fusion Lip Tints ($9.99 USD ) — This sheer, hydrating formula composed of natural ingredients smoothes lips with moisturizing cocoa butter while delivering vibrant color with staying power. Its sleek automatic packaging allows for easy application, buildable color and an always-rich pout for chic, on-the-go women. The lip-firming peptide locks in moisture for luscious lips and a perky pout while the natural Vanilla Mint flavor leaves fresh breath for any occasion.

What I think: I have been testing this in the shade Glisten, which is a shimmering nude. The vanilla mint flavor is tasty and the color is sheer and pretty. I like this as an everyday lip color since it moisturizes and does not dry out the lips.

Available at http://www.dermstore.com

Jane Iredale PureGloss Lip Gloss Tangerine ($24 USD) — If you’d rather have a gloss than a tint, this is perfect! This has a luxurious formula that feels lusciously creamy on the lips with Moringa butter and avocado oil that make lips feel conditioned, moisturized, quenched and nourished. It is remarkably long‐lasting and is free of petroleum‐based products.

What I think: I do love my lip gloss! This is such a pretty soft, coral and it’s perfect for the summer. The gloss itself does last a long time and is makes my lips soft — and isn’t sticky. Yay!

Purchase at shop.janeiredale.com

Need a New Self-Tanner — Check Out QVC’s Tarte Today’s Special Value

tarte’s QVC one-day only collection of self-tanning essentials (perfect for when the beach is out of reach) is available TODAY ! This exclusive collection is available on QVC and qvc.com. The price is $49.98 or two easy payments of $24.99 plus tax and shipping.

Included in the collection:

12 oz. skin rejuvenating Brazilliance™ maracuja self-tanner
Application mitt
NEW! Brazilliance™ skin rejuvenating maracuja self-tanning facial towelettes

This is a HUGE size! I have tried it before and really love the natural color it gives. It looks like you’ve been out in the sun and got a very even tan. I have used the mitt and love the coverage you get with it without the mess. The self-tanner is tinted so you can make sure that you get and even application and it is good for you skin. It is infused with Maracuja oil. I haven’t tried the face towelettes but I will this weekend as I am doing a self-tanning post next week and I will let you know how they work.

I recommend this product and think you won’t get a better value. Enjoy!

Tired of Winter? Freshen Your Look With Fresh New Makeup

I am wearing sparkling raspberry and gold nail polish for Valentine’s Day. I love the rich colors and the glitz, but I am starting to yearn for warmer weather and softer colors of clothes and makeup!

Many current winter and spring cosmetics are made of soft shades and textures. I was sent the below products for my honest opinion — and I can honestly say that I am loving this look!

Laura Mercier’s 2014 Spring Colour Story is called Spring Renaissance. It provides all of the essentials for a flawless, youthful appearance.

The inspiration for this collection is that the spring brings a new day, a new beginning and a new you. It’s a time to reinvent yourself with shades that shine and shimmer and colours that cast a happy, youthful glow. The look is warm and fresh tints of colour, with glowing, luminous skin.

What I think: I was lucky to test the Metallic Crème Eye Colour ($23 USD) It is a lightweight, non-greasy, lush metallic formula that floats across the eye leaving a gorgeous, shimmering sheen. I really love the shade Golden Mist. It is a limited edition shade that is so pretty swept across my whole eyelid, with our without a contour color.

These products are available at www .lauramercier.com.

Bobbi Brown’s Nude Glow Collection features three sets of products designed to add luminosity and brighten your look during the winter months.

In the above photo, you can see the Limited Eye Palettes in Crystal, Nude and Bronze and the Sheer Lip Color in Pink Flush, Pink Gold and Pink Rose. These are the products from the collection I tested.

What I think: The eye palettes are gorgeous. I love layering a sparkly color over a shimmer or matte. So pretty for going out. The Lip colors are sheer and pretty! I love the Pink Gold, but they are all gorgeous!

The collection is available now at all Bobbi Brown counters and on www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com.

Tarte’s spring collection is full of beautiful, fresh hues and products. There are eight beautiful shades of the cheek stain (Fearless, a pink-coral is my favorite) and eight matching shades in the Power Pigment lip crayon. The colors are all gorgeous!

The Spring collection also includes the be MATTEnificent colored clay eye & cheek palette. This includes fresh, pretty colors. I haven’t tried the palette, but I might have to pick it up!

What I think: Beautiful colors for any complexion and the formulas stay all day. Love!

Available at www.tartecosmetics.com and www.qvc.com.

butter LONDON Boho Rock Collection — Unleash your Bohemian spirit. This gorgeous assortment of nail lacquer and cosmetics combines luxurious neutrals with ethereal textures for an earthy and feminine finish. The collection takes neutrals to the next level with soft, shimmering shades that accentuate every skin tone. The collection includes:

Nail Lacquer in Goss (NEW!), Trallop (NEW!), Keen (NEW!), Trifle (NEW!), Lucy in the Sky (NEW!) and Lushington (NEW!) ($15 each)

LIPPY Tinted Balm in Mush (NEW!), Nutter (NEW!) and Teddy Boy (NEW!)($20 each)

WINK Eye Pencil in Earl Grey (NEW!), Twigged (NEW!), Union Jack Black and Brown Sugar($18 each)

WINK Cream Eye Shadow in Earl Grey (NEW!), Twigged (NEW!), Treacle (NEW!) and English Rose (NEW!) ($18 each)

WINK Mascara in Union Jack Black and Brown Sugar ($20 each)

CHEEKY Cream Blush in Honey Pie ($20)

What I think: My favorite products is the dark peach lipstick called Mush and the peach crème nail polish called Keen. So fresh and pretty for spring.

The collection is available at www.butterlondon.com

Tarte’s Shades of Clay 7-piece Collection — The QVC Today’s Special Value on February 4, 2014!

Get ready for tarte’s latest QVC Today’s Special Value! They have harnessed the skinvigorating powers of colored clay to bring us a revolutionary beauty routine that will color our world and invigorate our complexion with every application. The set includes everything for a full face of good-for-you gorgeous.

Includes:

· colored clay CC primer

· colored clay liquid foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15 *World-wide Launch

· colored clay bronzer blush in pink bronze *World-wide Launch

· colored clay eyeliner in black *World-wide Launch

· lights, camera, lashes™ 4-in-1 mascara

· LipSurgence™ lip gloss in true love*World-wide Launch

· bamboo liquid foundation brush

· makeup bag

This set includes lots of new products, including 4 world-wide launches. I am loving the CC primer, which is new to me. It glides over the skin and blends in so nicely. I have been using it with a little concealer and no foundation. But, the liquid foundation is very nice for a more polished look. I love the container it comes in, too! It looks like it should hold powder. But it is liquid, not cream. You apply it with the cool brush that fits in the opening.

I am also enjoying the new eyeliner — very smooth — and the mascara which is one of my favorites.

The new bronzer blush is gorgeous, I can see that it will be a perfect multi-tasker product for summer.

The lip gloss is too bright for me, but it is a gorgeous color!

The price for this set is $59.96 — with a whopping total value of $202! Available in fair, light, medium, tan, and deep.

So check out QVC tomorrow January 4th or visit www.qvc.com as you can order it there as well.

Enjoy!

Beauty Stocking Stuffers

Looking for the perfect stocking stuffers for the ladies in your life? Here are some really fun beauty products that are fabulous and under $25!

ChapStick® Holiday Tins ($4.99 USD) in new colorful and fashionable designs are available for a limited time. Plaid and Snowflake tins containing Strawberry, Cherry and Spearmint Classic ChapStick® varieties and the Diagonal Candy Cane Stripe tin containing limited-edition Candy Cane are available exclusively at Walmart for the SRP of $4.99 each

The ChapStick® product and information have been provided by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare for my honest review. I think these are a great value and a really great gift!

bliss mistletoe must-haves ($12 , a $24 value) – This mega-moisturizing duo for lips and hands includes the fabulips softening lip balm and 1 oz. high intensity hand cream.

Available at BlissWorld.com, Sephora, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom

Violent Lips The Red Snowflake (9.99 for a set of three) and are available in the snowflake print above as well as fun holiday glitter prints! Just apply like a temporary tattoo.

Available Online at www.Violentlips.com

tarte thoughtful treasures best-sellers set ($19 USD) — A limited-edition, deluxe-sized collection of tarte’s best-selling favorites. The limited-edition set features:

• deluxe maracuja oil

• deluxe Amazonian clay 12-hour blush in limited edition thankful (golden pink)

• deluxe LipSurgence™ skintuitive lip tint in energy

Tarte has taken the guesswork out of giving with a handpicked collection of their favorites that’s simply the best. These charming deluxe sizes of best-selling maracuja oil, Amazonian clay 12-hour blush and LipSurgence™ skintuitive lip tint deliver a radiant and rested appearance even on the fly.

Available at http://www.tartecosmetics.com

The perfect stocking stuffer or 12 days of Christmas present, Goody offers ornaments, gift wrap, and bows that double as hair accessories. Dress up the tree or an adorable package with a headwrap, elastics, or clips that are also a festive accessory to wear to parties. $3.99-$5.99, Target, Walmart, Kmart, and CVS.

Yes to Cucumbers On-The-Go Facial Towelettes ($2.99 for 10) Our famed facial towelettes in mini! These all-natural and hypoallergenic Towelettes and made with soothing ingredients like cucumbers, green tea, and aloe. They fit right into your purse, gym bag or even your TSA size clear plastic bag! Regardless of where you are (let’s imagine Hawaii) your skin will feel gorgeous, hydrated, smooth and most of all refreshed!

Available at www.yestocarrots.com and mass market retailers near you.

Gifts for your girlfriends are always tough. You don’t want to overspend, but you want it to be meaningful. Bodycology offers fantastic sets at Walmart and Target under $20 including Soothing Body Scrubs and Body Butters, Travel Cases, a Sock Set, and an adorable Scrubbing Mitt with hand and body lotion.

Blowpro textstyle, mini dry texture spray ($9.50 USD) — Versatile formula allows you to set textured styles in just seconds. Quick-dry dispense provides dramatic definition that works to not only build desired texture, but controls grease and oil buildup. Our brushable blend of ingredients and Lasting-flex® technology with built in memory allows you to re-create your style the next day.

Available at www.shop.blowpro.com.

Hope these ideas help! Have fun stuffing stockings!

Give The Colorful Gift of Makeup Sets This Holiday

Makeup Sets are my very favorite beauty gift to give (and receive). Giving the gift of color and variety can really brighten up a friend or family member’s holiday!

em michelle phan holiday life new year’s countdown edition ($29 USD) — Paint the town beautiful at every holiday soiree with this mini life palette filled with rich, luxurious colors. Inspired by the reminiscence of the past year and the celebration of the new year to come, new year¹s countdown boasts sophisticated and sensual rich berries and golden and smoky browns with touches of holiday reds and raisins.

Products and accompanying video tutorial will be available on emcosmetics.com.

e.l.f. Studio 96-Piece Geometric Eyeshadow Palette ($10 USD) — This 96-Piece eyeshadow palette features a fun geometric pattern for a totally unique design. Become your own makeup artist wherever, whenever! The beautiful soft textures melt into your skin for vibrant color that lasts. Convenient and easy to apply, just layer the colors to achieve your desired look. Apply wet or dry for a fabulous look that never creases or fades.

Available at www.eyeslipsface.com

tarte stop and stare smolderEYES™ 6-piece liner and lash set ($39 USD) –The limited-edition set includes:

• 3 full size skinny smolderEYES™ Amazonian clay waterproof liners: best-selling onyx, new purple garnet & azurite green.

• 2 full size smolderEYES™ Amazonian clay waterproof liners in new taupe & rose gold

• Deluxe lights, camera, flashes™ statement mascara

Product Performance: Put a twinkle on your eyes this holiday season with this Amazonian clay-infused collection of smolderEYES™ & skinny smolderEYES™ waterproof liners in limited-edition and best-selling shades. These versatile liners deliver rich color for a crisp or smokey look that won’t fade, run or budge. To take your look to the extreme, finish with lights, camera, flashes™ statement mascara, which features a dual-molded brush for a 752% increase in lash volume instantly!

Available at http://www.tartecosmetics.com.

CARGO Let’s Meet in Paris Holiday Kit ($36 USD) — Inspired by a luxurious trip to the French city, this kit evokes a sophisticated, fashion-forward feel with rich red and black tones with hints of sparkle. The look is 100% luxe – a bold red lip, soft eye with shimmery black liner and seductive full and defined lashes. Housed in a baroque patterned clutch-shaped carton, it makes for a festive gift or splurge for yourself. Kit contains: NEW Red Essential Lip Color, NEW Travel Size HD Lip Primer, NEW Swimmables Eye Pencil in Black Sea Travel Size Reverse Lip liner, and TexasLash Mascara.

Available exclusively at Ulta/Ulta.com (while supplies last)

Hard Candy Smokey Eye Kit ($4.88 at Walmart) It’s like having a makeup artist at your fingertips. Mascara, pigmented eye shadow and eye liner are expertly matched to give you a glamorous smokey eye look.

1 eye shadow palette (0.14 oz)
1 volumizing mascara (0.04 oz)
1 liquid eyeliner (0.14 fl oz)
2 eyeliner pencils (0.02 oz each)

Available at www.walmart.com or Walmart stores.

Laura Geller Holiday Baked Stackable Macaroons Collection ($59.50 USD) –A delightful assortment of Baked confections awaits. Three shades each of blush, highlighter, and eye shadow begin as swirls of liquid pigment that are baked on terra-cotta tiles for 24 hours and finished by hand in Italy. The result is a silky wash of long-wearing color that illuminates the skin. Inspired by luxurious, light-as-air sweets, these gorgeous goodies are perfect for creating unlimited looks for the face and eyes.

Includes:

0.06-oz Baked Brulee Blush in Gingerbread
0.06-oz Baked Brulee Blush in Lychee Rose
0.06-oz Baked Brulee Blush in Cassis Violet
0.06-oz Baked Brulee Highlighter in Honey Lavender
0.06-oz Baked Brulee Highlighter in Toasted Coconut
0.06-oz Baked Brulee Highlighter in Dulce de Leche
0.06-oz Baked Brulee Eyeshadow in Orange Blossom
0.06-oz Baked Brulee Eyeshadow in Mocha Latte
0.06-oz Baked Brulee Eyeshadow in Chestnut
Made in Italy

Purchase at www.qvc.com

Urban Decay Vice 2

Urban Decay Vice 2 (59 USD) — Now here’s a vice we’ll gladly take a spot on the naughty list for. Introducing Vice 2, the limited-edition sequel to last year’s holiday hit. Each palette features 20 gorgeous brand-new, exclusive, never-before-seen shades. As if that wasn’t enough, each is also one-of-a-kind – the luxe ethereal design is applied by water transfer to make each palette unique, and each comes with a double-ended Good Karma Shadow and Crease Brush. With a mix of brights and neutrals in every texture imaginable, it’s got a little bit of something for everyone on your list.

Available at Sephora, Ulta, select Macy’s and online at Sephora.com, Ulta.com, Macys.com, Beauty.com and UrbanDecay.com

Don’t forget the gift of flawless application! Limited Edition Heavenly Luxe™ Vanity Brush Set ($39 USD) — Feather your way to happiness with this 6-pc Limited Edition Heavenly Luxe Vanity Brush Set made from 100 percent Ultra Plush, Cruelty Free Bristles. The chic and innovative set is sure to give you that airbrushed finish, while keeping you organized, even on the go! Includes the following:

Heavenly Luxe Travel Multi-Powder Brush
Heavenly Luxe Travel Flat Foundation Brush
Heavenly Luxe Travel Flat Concealer Brus
No-Tug Travel Crease Brush
No-Tug Travel Allover Eye Shadow Brush
No-Tug Eyeliner and Brow Brush with Spooly
Sleek Snap Shut Case

Available at QVC.com

Are you giving any makeup sets this holiday season.

Luxe Beauty Gift Ideas

There are so many fab holiday beauty gifts this year! Some are more expensive than others, and when you do want to splurge, there are some great brands to choose from.

I have been sent the following wonderful products to test and I highly recommend them for gifts — there is even a great kit for the man in your life!

The Wrinkle Prevention Pillow ($99 USD) combines the comfort of sleeping on a luxurious memory foam pillow AND is ergonomically designed to be extremely comfortable. The pillow lifts and cradles your face so you do not develop permanent sleep lines and wrinkles on your face, neck and chest while you sleep.

I have been testing this pillow for a couple of weeks and am loving it. It is very comfortable and I love the satin pillow case that comes with it. The only downside is that it has a fairly strong synthetic smell to it. But it seems to be fading over time.

Available at www.wrinklepreventionpillow.com.

Temptu Patricia Field Signature Kit ($199 USD) — Celebrate the transformative power of fashion and beauty with our Patricia Field Signature Kit. The kit is fully customizable, you can choose all of your own shades for foundation, blush and highlighter. The kit includes:

AIRbrush Makeup System 2.0 with your choice of Patricia Field GelaSkin, Martine Girl or Lips on Fire.
1 AIRpod Foundation
1 AIRpod Blush (Patricia Field recommends AIRpod Blush in Hot Pink)
1 AIRpod Highlighter (Patricia Field recommends AIRpod Highlighter in Champagne)
3 Pod Stand (Bonus item!)
Signature Clear Makeup Bag (Bonus item!)

PLUS, TEMPTU’s Care and Usage Guide, One-year Warranty, 45-day Money Back Guarantee, and Shade Match Guarantee.

I have been testing a Temptu and I am loving the coverage I get. It took me a few times to get the hang of it, but I can now do my whole face and it looks smooth and even and as if I don’t have any makeup on at all! This would be a fabulous gift for the makeup lover in your life!

Available at www.temptu.com.

Tarte the Tarte of Giving Collector’s Set and Travel Bag ($59 USD) — Make your own holiday memories with this chic travel bag overflowing with all your must-have beauty essentials. Inspired by the Tarte family and their favorite gifts over the years, this exclusive, rich collection features a host of limited-edition shades that are reminiscent of holidays past, as well as some of the bestselling and most iconic Tarte products. The set includes everything needed to create endless looks and timeless memories.

This set contains:
– 20 x .07 oz Limited-Edition Amazonian Clay Eye Shadows
– 8 x .059 oz Deluxe Maracuja Lipglosses
– 0.23 oz Deluxe Pure Maracuja Oil
– 0.08 oz Deluxe Maracuja C-Brighter™ Eye Treatment
– 0.05 oz Deluxe Limited-Edition Amazonian 12-Hour Clay Blush in Memorable
– 0.17 oz Deluxe Cheek Stain in Flush
– 0.16 oz Deluxe Lights, Camera, Lashes™ 4-In-1 Mascara
– Travel Makeup Bag

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
– Parabens
– Phthalates

Amazonian clay facilitates better, longer, truer wear. Maracuja oil is rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin C to support firmer, brighter, smoother skin. Vitamin E acts as a natural preservative, an anti-inflammatory emollient, and an antioxidant. Mineral pigments are known to soothe and soften skin. Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-In-1 Mascara increases lash volume by up to 330 percent.

Available at www.sephora.com and Sephora stores.

Ellis Faas Hot Lips ($35 USD) — Hot Lips is Ellis’ latest revolutionary texture for the lips. Because it’s absolutely packed with pigment, you’ll only need a tiny bit of the non-greasy Hot Lips to add vibrant colour. Hot Lips are extremely long wearing, without the risk of drying out your lips. A little goes a very long way!

All Ellis Lips products are suitable for every skin tone, age and style. Paraben-free. Non-sticky. Available in 9 bright shades. No animal testing.

Purchase at www.ellisfaas.com.

Limited Edition Eye & Cheek Color Set ($65) — Naughty or nice? You decide this holiday season, with new Limited Edition Eye & Cheek Color Sets from Paul & Joe! Each set comes in a precious cat-print pouch complete with a warm, wintery eye color duo, an eye gloss for a touch of holiday.

Sugar & Spice 001 (not shown) – rich, spicy tones create a sultry feminine look that will have you glowing all season long.

Gingerbread 002 (above) – sugary sweet shades make for a wintery look that’s deliciously pretty with just a kiss of color.

Paul & Joe Products are available at www.Dermstore.com.

Lolita Lempicka’s Unlock the Mystery Collection ($100 USD) — Lolita Lempicka’s Unlock the Mystery Collection is the perfect gift for someone you love this holiday season, The set includes a jasmine, ylang-ylang, neroli, sandalwood, and coco scented 80ml Eau de Parfum, 50ml Body Lotion, and Jewelry Cuff designed by the Lolita Lempicka family.

Available at www.neimanmarcus.com.

Sensai ULTIMATE Holiday Gift Set ($740 USD) — Sensai’s unmatched product line, ULTIMATE, is truly the ULTIMATE gift for any beauty connoisseur. Included is a Full-Size Ultimate Cream, Travel-Size Ultimate Lotion and Travel-Size Ultimate Emulsion. Allow your loved one to take on the luster and refinement of premium silk.

Where to Purchase: http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/ and http://www.neimanmarcus.com/

L’Occitane Men’s Luxury Set

L’Occitane Men’s Luxury Set ($155 USD) — Prep him for every holiday occasion with this luxury men’s grooming set. The fine collection features Cade Rich Shaving Cream, Cade Shaving Brush Plisson, Cade Razor Plisson, and Cade After Shave Balm. This holiday season, L’OCCITANE has joined forces with the famous Plisson brand, which has been creating shaving accessories since 1808. In keeping with the tradition of master barbers, they promise an experience that will satisfy even the most demanding of men.

Where to Purchase: usa.loccitane.com.

Enjoy!