New lip gloss addiction alert! I received samples of the ultra moisturizing superbalm from Clinique and tossed it in my travel vanity case (I have to admit that I have not used anything from Clinique since I was very young). When I arrived in Paris after a very long flight, I discovered I forgot my favorite lipbalm from Fresh- Sugar. I was about to run to the pharmacy for chapstick when I saw the Moisturizing Superblam in my bag from Clinique. I swiped a dollop on my lips and do you know what I used the entire 17 days in Paris in London? That's right, I am officially addicted! I always thought of it as lip gloss, not realizing it works better than anything to moisturize, smooth and add shine to my lips! The colors they sent me were great but now I want more more more, so I am going to the Clinique counter tomorrow to get a few other shades. This is so perfect for the summer because it's light and sheer, it doesn't stay on as long as other kinds but it just feels so good on! You can also order online for $13.50 At Clinique.com

This July, Bobbi introduces her Mauve Collection- a must-have for those desiring definition and polish without looking overdone. Inspired by Ali McGraw’s vintage look in the classic film “Love Story,” the collection’s range of mauve shades will flatter every skintone. I have never liked the word "mauve" but it is such a flattering color on me (and most of my friends). A subtle brownish pink that adds just enough color without overwhelming, it's the shade of the moment and Bobbi's palette is just sublime. It was sitting on my table when I arrived home last night (what a great treat to come home to after 17 days of traveling!) and I used it this morning to liven up my jet lagged and hungover sallow complexion (I have never drank so much champagne and wine in my life!). Within a few strokes and I'm all rosy and glowing again. Don't you just love the magic of make up?

Bobbi's collection features the new, limited-edition Mauve Face Palette in addition to several new products for lips and eyes, including: Black Mauve Shimmer Ink Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner ($19)-- we are obsessed with Bobbi's gel liners and this color is really cool! Black Pearl and Iced Mauve Shimmer Lip Glosses ($19), Mauve Lip Gloss, and Heather Mauve and Pale Mauve Lip Colors ($22). You must try this out next month when it hits the Bobbi counters-- it's now one of my favorite palette combos! Mauve Palette above $55. At Bobbi Brown.com and stores worldwide.

I usually stick with glosses because, most days, I want a touch of shine without any added color so, typically I wouldn't even have tried stila's SPF 20 shine lip color ($22) in the Georgina shade, but I happen to be looking for some makeup to complement a new pair of Stella McCartney red pumps I just got to go with a vintage Chloe wedding dress I bought (yes wedding dress! But other than it being long and white it really doesn't look like one:) )...Anyway,Georgina is the perfect color (no traces of orange or pink, yet not too deep of a red), and since this outfit is for a party out in Southampton I'm loving that it has SPF, however what really sealed the deal for me was the smell -- vanilla!
Besides going on smooth and being relatively lightweight I loved the smell...so many lipsticks and even glosses are sticky, smelly messes so this one is a nice change. The package also says that it has Vitamins A, C and E:)

I’m curious about how many people bother to exfoliate their lips? I have done it off and on since high school, and I found that regular treatments can make a world of difference for your kisser! Of the products that are out there, I can say (with confidence) that this is the BEST one I have ever tried. What really sets this product apart is its genius combination of ingredients, which Sara mixed together in her kitchen when she first began to make it for herself. The exfoliating agent is sugar, and the binding agent is oil based- which means that your lips stay hydrated during the whole process and after. I got the Peppermint one and my lips are hooked! For all you lip gloss junkies- this will make your products go on silky smooth! They have six flavors to choose from, YUM!

'the lip scrub' -$20 for a 1oz pot

I have to say I was predisposed to not like sukicream. I have a pet-peeve about cheap gimmicks and something about sukicream not using capitalization in any of their product descriptions or packaging just reeked -- cheap gimmick -- to me. Is that crazy??
Anyway, that aside I tried the sukicolor Pure Cream Satin (note the capitalization!), which is meant for both cheeks and lips. Personally 2-in-1 products never work for me (the worst are those 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioners!) and this product was no different. It was a little too waxy for my cheeks and didn't blend in easily so I ended-up looking like a clown when I tried the product on my cheeks! It worked better on my lips, but it had a potent chemical-like smell so I took it off just as fast as I put it on:( Luckily, I had one of my Bourjois Effect 3D High Shine Lip Glosses (love #4 Rose Emblematic) nearby!

Philosophy sent me the latest in their yummilicious body sets, Surfer Girl, last month. I generally give the sets away to our readers but this one perked my interest. Not many (if any) people know about my secret obsession with surfers. I moved to Southern California when I was 16 and spent years going to the beach almost daily. I had a great tan (while using lots of sunscreen and hats ) and dated cute surfer boys but what I really wanted was to be that cool surfer chick who drove up with her surf board on the top of her car, shaking her long tangled sun bleached hair as she zipped up her wetsuit and bravely paddling out to sea without fear of sun, sharks, or drowning (all of which I am deathly afraid of). I remember watching the surfer girls with envy as they caught the perfect wave and the exhilaration on their faces as they were brought back to shore. Each of those memories are tinged with the smell of sea, fruity surf wax and glistening skin. Which is what the Surfer Girl exfoliating shower gel and lotion offers! The products smell delicious and leave your skin with a hint of gold shimmer. There is also a sparkling gold lipgloss that I've been using on top of my usual-- it gives me just the golden tinge I need to face the summer days. Philosophy Surfer Girl Set $35 at Sephora.

Mmmm…. Lick your lips! B Glossy lip gloss is more than 85% organic with no chemical preservatives. It's made with sweet peppermint to give your lips a tingly pick me up, which is my favorite part. Your lips are actually being conditioned while your wearing it! It is nice and soft, and I love that it comes in the pot instead of the tube. How many of you have left your tube in the car and had a pressurized mess on your hands? B Glossy Organic Lip Gloss is what I would consider the perfect mating of chapstick and lip gloss. Enough color to stain your lips on its own, and glossy enough to make your lips look lush and juicy! I actually got three out of four of their selection, and may be placing another order soon!

-4 Shades: Natural; Ruby’s Red; Every Blond’s Pink; Copper Penny
-Key Ingredients: Organic Castor Oil, Organic Shea Butter, Beeswax, Micas
-$10.00 at Sally B's Skin Yummies

....Read on about Lip Yummy of the Month!

Now that the warm weather is upon us, it’s time to put the cool, winter colors away and break out your warm, summery colors--beautiful bronzes, golds and corals. Just in time for summer, Dior is releasing its Goldrush collection. The collection features four new shades of Addict High Shine lipstick and 18-Karat versions of the 5-color eyeshadow palette and Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss in tan, shimmery gold and coral hues.

The collection also includes a limited-edition medallion that contains an all-over golden glow highlighter for the eyes, cheeks and lips. The compact is adorned with champagne crystals and a satin ribbon, what a fabulous little trinket to wear around the neck or tie on your bag! I love multi-purpose products like this. Beauty Snob tip- apply a dab of this on your bottom lip over your favorite lipstick or gloss. $55 at Dior counters nationwide, Christian Dior also at Sephora.com. (View the entire collection after the jump.)

Post by Beauty Snob Sharon:
With summer just around the corner, I am on the lookout for makeup to give my face that effortless sun-kissed glow, like I just got back from a relaxing week of sipping champagne on a yacht in St. Tropez (wouldn’t that be nice!). I am loving Chanel’s new summer colors. Chanel just got a new creative director for makeup, Peter Philips, and he is whipping up some wonderful bronzes, golds and shimmery tons all set to hit stores in July.

I have a feeling that Chanel’s $30 gold nail polish, a limited edition shade called Gold Fiction, will be this summer’s equivalent to Vamp and Black Satin. It comes in an opaque gold case and Christine Dagousset, who is the executive vice president of Fragrance and Beauté for Chanel, said that high-end pigments were used to get the color and finish just right, hence the shade retailing for $10 over the regular $20 price tag. Not that the price tag will stop Chanel devotees from buying the new shade, but for $20 I thought I was already getting high-end pigments!?
In any case, there are plenty of other stand-outs in this new collection including Facettes D’Or, a finely milled gold loose powder that is said to read as a subtle glow on the skin ($56), Gold Light Glossimer lip gloss ($26), Rouge Hydrabase lipstick shades in copper, plum and coral (each $27), and a quad eye shadow palette with gold, coffee, ivory and dark green eye colors ($56).

I have always had a weakness for Chanel. Everything from their soft brushes to their sleek, black packaging brings a smile to my face so, I can’t wait to hit the beach (Chanel sunglasses in tow!), decked out in these fabulous new shades.

Get Chanel at Saks Fifth Avenue!

I am so glad cosmetic companies are offering more eco-friendly products. I don’t buy green exclusively, but I like to, when I can. I recently tried Cargo’s PlantLove lipstick and loved it! Not only is this lipstick great, but it’s a purchase you can feel good about as well! I tried Sarah, which is a shimmering pink pearl shade. It is gorgeous, and looked perfect with the smoky-blue eye look I wore over the weekend. The lipstick is made of a botanical formula, including an orchid complex, meadowfoam seed oil, jojoba and shea butter, with no mineral oils or petroleum. It comes in a wide range of shades, and the new celebrity shades have been created by celebrity mothers, Kim Raver, Angie Harmon and Denise Richards, who all care about the environment.

I remember when Bobbi Brown first published her book, "Bobbi Brown Beauty." It was the '90s, and I was obsessed with the "No make up" look, also known as, Nudes. I studied her book from front to back and learned all the tips and tricks to a flawlessly sheer face. It's a look I've embraced for a very long time and don't plan to change, ever, because naturally pretty never goes out of style! Sure, I experiment with blue eye shadows and brightly colored blushes on occasion, but the look I love best is, Nude! I got this palette last week (for myself and my friend Melinda, who is also a nudes freak), and I am completely obsessed. It has all the shadows you need to look natural and youthful (key word), plus an array of pretty lip glosses. The palette is perfect for traveling because it's a single, easy-to-use compact with a mirror (the shadows slide out from the bottom)! I also got the gorgeous shimmering lip gloss to finish off the look (photos after the jump!). And yes, in the shade "Nude", $19.

The Nudes palette is $60. At Neiman Marcus. It's sold out on the Bobbi Brown website, so you better get yours today!

Mr. Armani made a huge splash with Beauty Snobs worldwide when he launched Giorgio Armani cosmetics. The line is simply luxurious and understated elegance, just like everything else from Armani Prive. I was obsessed with the lip glosses and lip sticks ever since I discovered the line at Bellagio and love the limited items they offer each season like The Hollywood 2008 collection. There is a glamorous jewel-like lip gloss that you can dangle from your bag as a chic accessory, but pull out discreetly and twist to reveal a mirror and a shimmering beige lip gloss when you need to touch up. I don't care what Ms. Landers says, pulling out a giant sparkling compact in the middle of dinner is tacky and rude! But a small twist of this jewel, a quick swipe across the lips, and a peek in to the top mirror, is completely acceptable. $125 at Armani Cosmetics.

1. Prep and protect your skin
Even if you’re in a hurry, it’s still important to apply a facial cream with SPF and an undereye cream. This will help to protect your skin as well as providing a great base for makeup. Daily Moisturizer with SPF from the L’Oreal Skin Genesis line is a good lotion with SPF and anti-aging properties.
Oil of Olay Definity Eye Illuminator is an amazing undereye cream that helps to diminish dark circles and illuminate the eye area.

Another great time-saver is tinted moisturizers. Stila Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 15 , will give you a beautiful, luminous finish.

Lancôme has been a long supporter of emerging talent in the fashion industry. Think Thakoon, Proenza, Benhaz, Peter Som, etc. This month, Lancôme has unveiled its biggest fashion world collaborations to date: The Juicy Tubes World Tour with Christopher Kane! Christopher Kane is one of London's most beloved designers, his designs are coveted by Kate Moss, Lily Allen and Victoria Beckham. He showed his first collection just six months after graduation from Central St. Martins, the alma mater of Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney and other fashion power players. I can't wait to try the juicy tubes he designed for Lancôme (and no, I have not received any samples, just got the press info and about to order online). The Juicy Tubes World Tour offers nine new lip glosses, each decorated with an illustration by Christopher. The shades, names and flavors were born from Kane’s fashion travels. From Rio, where, according to Kane, “the girls have an incredible kind of beauty,” to Paris, “the fashion capital of the world,” to New York, where “girls are groomed, sophisticated and so well dressed,” each captures the excitement of the hottest cities around. At Lancome.com.

Now that you have seen the new MAC Fafi line, you may be interested in a little background information on the Artist who created the cute cartoons. "Fafi" was born and raised in Toulouse, France. She has a strong street/graffiti style that is unique for its cute and feminine characters. If you are a New York native you may have even seen a design or two around town, you may also have seen her work on LeSportSac bags and Adidas shoes. When she teamed up with MAC for the new line she created three new "Fafinettes" Eriko, Monoka and Ermine who will be gracing the containers of everyones favorite makeup brand =)

For more information about the Artist, check out her web site at Fafi.net!

At first glance I was completely frightened by MAC's Fafi collection (from the photos of the models with brightly painted faces). I was just discussing my junior high school horror stories in the 80's with you guys and then this showed up at my door. Visions of my Souxie and the Banshees eyeliner with blue eyeshadow and sometimes red lipstick flashed before my eyes as I flipped through the look book. As I inspected the eyeshadow quad, lip glosses, blush and lipsticks I received I realized this was not my 80's rainbow bright make up. The colors are actually very sheer and used with a gentle hand, you can create a lot of fun looks for a night on the town! Okay, so the model in the ad campaign resembles Bozo but click to the jump page and you'll see different ways of putting together dramatic looks without scaring anyone. Eyeshadow Quad above is $36, when blended well, the colors will brighten and lighten your eyes.

I was rummaging trough my mother’s make up bag recently looking for some lip gloss to put on, but of course she didn’t have what I was looking for! What I did find though was Bobbi Brown Creamy Lip Color! Normally I am not a big fan of lipsticks, I will use them from time to time, but my staple is normally a tinted chapstick or lipgloss. Bobbi Brown Creamy Lip Color however has shea butter in it, it’s creamy and moisturizing enough to keep me from having to follow up with a gloss. It is like a gloss and lipstick in one, I absolutely love it!

I just broke up with my college boyfriend over the Christmas break and I am happily embracing my single life. (I just needed some time to figure out what I wanted to do with my life after graduation. And, not to mention, the idea of marriage at my age kinda freaks me out.) I'm also trying to figure out what kind of man I want to date. I feel like I'm one of those girls who is always in a relationship and I just need to focus on what makes me happy. So I'm really excited about this new lipstick by Nars called Manhunt since I'm on a manhunt for the perfect man. I'm determined to not settle for anything less. Nars Lipstick in Manhunt, $23.00, narscosmetics.com.

MAC products from the look above:
Plush Lash- Holy mother of lashes, this is the fattest and biggest mascara wand I have ever used! It curls and thickens, my lashes are stick straight but it managed to curl them without a lash curler!
2N Lip Glass- Love this, it is pale but has a lot of shine and depth.
Sublime culture Lipliner- I am a product of the '90s and adore lipliner, this is flesh colored so you won't have the dark lines. It is a great canvas for the 2N lip gloss!

I love this photo of Lydia Hearst, she looks mysterious and a bit dangerous while giving off an aura of vulnerability. You all know by now that my grandmother grew up in Shang Hai in the 1920's; some of my most fond memories are of the two of us having tea with her telling me stories of the glamorous life she had in Shang Hai when it was dubbed the Paris of Asia. To say my grandmother has high standards would be an understatement, from good manners to a proper dress, she taught me to appreciate the best (even though it took years of stabbing me in the leg with a toothpick to train me to sit up straight with my head up at the dinner table! A lady should never lean her mouth down to her bowl of rice or shovel food in her mouth, she should sit perched at the edge of her chair and bring each grain of rice to her lips delicately. And you wonder why Asian women are so thin?) She is also very critical of modern ready-to-wear, every time I'd come home with a new outfit she'd feel the fabric, purse her lips and say "I never wore anything this rough, you should only wear silk and cashmere and have it custom made by a good tailor". And if I protested with "But it's Gucci"! She'd launch into how I should buy clothes of quality, not for the name brand. She also had 100 servants but that is a tale for another entry. Anyway, this ad reminds me of a photo I have of my grandmother from that period of her life- the impossibly thin and arched brow, dark lipstick and pale creamy skin. I am going to buy the blush and lipstick for her. At 95 years old, she still wears her lipstick, everyday. Once when I was home she had a mini-stroke and she requested I am the only one to ride with her to the hospital in the ambulance. During the ride I noticed her fist was clenched, I opened her hand to find her favorite lipstick. She looked at me and said "Do not let me die without my lipstick on". True story- she'll kill me if she ever found out I put this on Beauty Snob but that is the extent of her vanity! NARS at Sephora.com

To get the look:
Alahambra duo eyeshadow
Ayssina single eyeshadow
Multiple Orgasm Blush
Captiva lipstick

How many of you have some sort of dual lip stick/lip gloss system? I have different dual lip systems, some with lip stick then gloss and some that are a combination of 2 glosses. Its fun to mix and match and experiment and you get such depth and variance in shade by doing that but for those who want to take the guess work out of it, Nars has this already assembled duo. It has a stain on one end and gloss on the other. The stain is totally flat and quite opaque but it is light in texture, not like lipstick. The gloss is pretty neutral and just gives the color some sheen and brightness. So this would be closer to my lip stick / lip gloss system, but better because with lip stick then lip gloss, it gets too goopy and thick and it doesn't feel good. I love this idea and it makes things a bit easier for me when I'm running out (always running because I am always late) because I never can find the 2 that go together (like everyone else, I have more lip gloss than anything). The tester I got was the wrong color for me so I don't use it, but if I had the right one, it would just permanently reside in my cosmetic pouch in my bag. I can do my dual system at home and futz around with all the colors, but once I'm out, I can have my handy Nars duo. It's perfect because lip color is the only thing you can change after you have make up on, after it comes off (or more accurately, you've eaten it), you can do whatever you want as long as it doesn't conflict with the rest of your make up. One helpful hint, if your lips are dry and chapped, put a bit of the gloss on first then the stain, it actually will help hold the color on longer. NARS Lip Gloss/ Lip Stain Duo, $28 at Sephora.

Lipgloss that will help you lose weight? That does sound a bit too ridiculous to be true, I mean, if it works wouldn't we all look like Kate Moss? This lipgloss from Too Faced has the same ingredients found in FUZE slenderizing drinks, it is supposed to curb your appetite and boost your metabolism. OK, well that just sounds like every other thing on the great big diet market. My take on this? I don't believe in dieting, my body is programmed against it but every little thing I can do to curb my appetite is a good thing. I pride myself in my incredible appetite but to my demise. I am no longer in my 20's and after 2 kids my body likes all the fat hanging off it. So what's a girl to do? If I don't have someone with me to remind me of how big my gut is while reaching for that chocolate croissant, I think a kick in my appetite's butt from a lipgloss is good alternative. It totally makes sense, putting on lipgloss deters you from eating anyways cuz you don't want to ruin the nice lips you just put on. I am going to call my new ass kicking lipgloss Tina 2 cuz Tina 1 is alway there to reminds me that the word tone is now only used in my vocabulary to refer to speech and no longer to my body. Too Faced FUZE Slenderize Guilt Free Lip Gloss at Sephora for $18.50. Comes in Blueberry Raspberry (sheer purple), Dragonfruit Lime (sheer peach) and Strawberry Melon (sheer pink).

Don't you hate it when your favorite product gets discontinued? I understand a company's need to evolve, change, etc but a good original product should stay in the line forever! Luckily MAC Cosmetics understands that some classics can't be improved upon, from Bjork to Blondie, Bowie and every glam rocker and tightrope walker in-between. This season MAC pays tribute to all the high flyers, in the shades, shadows and styles that have stayed with the company for all these years, and some of the late-greats they discontinued all too soon. It's a throwback to the future. Originals are now and forever.

I remember my early MAC favorites in the '90s, from Spice lipliner to Twig lipstick, the collection has it all! I was also really into red lipstick. As in all day, all night - red lipstick! I'd wear it to class at USC and never thought it odd- I was and am a red lipstick girl. Russian Red was one of my favorites and it's back as well! Go to the MAC boutique to see what "Originals" you loved but was discontinued and treat yourself! Available til the end of Januaury- you better stock up on beloved classic favorites.

See the collection here at MAC Cosmetics.com

I don't know if I've told ya'll this, but I am from Alabama. All my life I can remember the women who have shaped me into the person I am today, insisting that they just cannot go anywhere in public without putting their lips on. I never quite understood this expression until I discovered the Chanel La Rouge lipstick. Givenchy Rouge Interdit is another of my red lipstick favorites! For years I had avoided red lipstick for fear of looking too much like my mother. Then it dawned on me that my mother is really pretty cute. I also have a love of anything French. I lived there for 5 months last year and one thing I really admire about French women is that they are always so put together. They also love their lipstick. Not wearing makeup can even look fantastic when paired with a fabu red lip. This color is dramatic and rich and you simply must try it! Chanel Le Rouge Lipstick, Saks Fifth Avenue, $19.00 - $25.00. Givenchy Rouge Interdit Lipstick, Saks Fifth Avenue, $26.00. Tonight is the perfect night to pucker up with sexy rouge lips, Happy New Year everyone!

Whether jet-setting to Monte Carlo to attend a New Year's Eve gala,
or popping a bottle of a sublime Champagne with your petit cheri,
no matter the New Year’s occasion, you want to do it in style…especially
when the clock strikes twelve! It is important to pay close attention to every
detail, particularly when it comes to your makeup and of course those pouts
yearning for some midnight action. Lancome makes your evening that much
more fun with a collection of lip products that are sure to make smooching
a special someone a lip-lock to remember.

We love the ultra hot COLOR FEVER GLOSS, a sultry, hydrating, highly-pigmented gloss that features the patented Lip-Magnify™ applicator for a precise and even application. Offered in three bursting-with-color shades, check it out at a Lancome boutique near you! Price: $22.00

• Noise Maker (Deep crimson with sparkle)
• Cheers! (Clear with gold sparkle- a great gloss to layer over your old gloss to give it extra shine.)
• Midnight Kiss (Pale pink)

Get ready to pucker up this New Year's Eve with Philosophy's trio of yum yum lip gloss called Kiss Kiss Kiss. What better way to cozy up when the ball drops than a big smooch with your hot date? Get philosophy lip shine, kiss, kiss, kiss, the holiday lip trio at Sephora.