Smashbox Cosmetics has partnered with acclaimed director Sofia Coppola’s upcoming film, The Bling Ring, as the exclusive beauty brand of the much-anticipated fashion heist film. To mark its upcoming June 21 nationwide release (limited release June 14 in L.A. and New York), Smashbox will launch a two-part Smashbox The Bling Ring campaign with a limited-edition kit inspired by the film and an exclusive sweepstakes in Facebook.

Fans can channel the L.A. high-life seen in the film with the Smashbox The Bling Ring Kit, available May 21 only on Smashbox.com. The Smashbox pros developed this custom kit to re-create the fame-obsessed glamour of the film’s stars with hot pink pouts, out-all-night kohl-rimmed eyes and lashes for days.

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Always at the forefront of the latest beauty trends, Sephora brings CC Creams, the newest industry innovation, to everyone with the widest selection from the world’s best beauty brands. Taking their names from the color correction benefit they offer, these one-step wonders prime, hydrate, protect and perfect skin; and, each has a skincare ingredient and SPF which maximizes its multi-purpose functionality.

AMOREPACIFIC CC Cushion Compact SPF 50 ($60) – This revolutionary formula contains Bamboo Sap to hydrate, encapsulated Green Tea Oil and Green Tea Flower Extract to soothe and cool the skin, and lightweight color pigments to even skin tone, all in a patented Fluid-Capture System Technology that imparts a cushiony light texture. Housed in an elegant compact and applied with a puff, this portable CC Cream leaves skin with a flawless, luminous finish. Available in four beautiful shades.

Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream ($35) – Neutralize imperfections and add multi-dimensional radiance to skin with this lightweight color correcting cream. This advanced formula contains aloe, sodium hyaluronate, trelahose and sorbitol to instantly hydrate skin, while color correcting optics reflect light to counter-act dullness, redness and sallowness, and a combination of physical and chemical sunscreens provide UVA and UVB protection.

Dr. Jart CC Essence Balm ($42) – Revive your morning complexion or midday makeup with this lightweight, serum-based complete care cream. Infused with Sea Buckthorn Berry Extract, this cream perfectly corrects uneven skintone and pores, provides intense hydration and leaves skin looking radiant and flawless. What’s more, CC Essence Balm can be applied as the base of your beauty look or as a midday enhancer to combat greasy or dry skin texture.

Peter Thomas Roth CC Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 ($48) – This all-in-one cream offers anti-aging broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen, complexion correcting Vitamin C, and moisturizer. Enriched with Camu Camu, a potent source of Vitamin C equivalent to 30 oranges, as well as skin-brightening Arbutin, Vitamin E, Glycerin and Hydrolyzed Collagen, skin is left brighter, hydrated, and protected against the sun and free radical attack. Available in three skin perfecting shades.

Sephora Skin Perfect CC Cream SPF 20 ($26) – Instantly cover minor imperfections while perfecting skin over time with this lightweight blend of corrective color and powerful skincare ingredients. Soothing Licorice Extract, anti-aging Sea Kale Extract and nourishing Rice Botanical Extract are combined with Color Last pigments and moisturizing Hydra24 Complex for smooth, flawless, protected skin. Available in seven shades beginning May 1, 2013.

Smashbox Camera Ready CC Cream SPF 30 – Dark Spot Correcting ($42) – An advanced formula containing an exclusive Antioxidant Complex, Phytowhite Fruit Extract, and a patent pending botanical extract, works to brighten dark spots, even skin tone, improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, all while enhancing the natural radiance of the skin. Consider this your ultimate complexion correcting cream to prime, perfect, protect, hydrate and control oil in one step.

Smashbox Waterproof Shadow Liner

Smashbox’s waterproof shadow is a stay-put waterproof eye shadow and long-wearing liner in one. I love products that make life easier. Seriously, shadow and liner in one? YES PLEASE!

This great product gives eyes soft definition wherever, whenever with this travel-friendly, mistake-proof shadow liner. The creamy waterproof formula glides on effortlessly for endless possibilities.

Smudge as a liner or blend as a shadow with included smudger for allover, longwearing color. Light-reflecting pearls give high-drama color and shimmer, while emollients create a silky, creamy texture.

Try it!!

Click on the image above for more info!

Smashbox Smashbox Be Legendary Lipstick, Black Plum 1 ea

I’ve always admired women who could pull off bold lipstick. Erin is one of them, she has these goddess lips that look great with just about any color of lipstick! My problem could be a lack of lips…. I swear they are just under-developed. I blame my mother. No upper lip. So for me – I stick to glosses, but if you’re like Erin GO BOLD! If you’ve got it, flaunt it!

I got a sample of this BEAUTIFUL plum lipstick from Smashbox (might have to hand it off to Erin for a real review) and I was instantly lip-envious. It’s such a gorgeous color! I wish I could pull it off!

Do you ever go bold with your lipstick? Which is your favorite shade?

Black Plum – Deep Berry

Legendary beauties are unforgettable for their daring, iconic style.

Get famously bold lips that stand out from the crowd with Be Legendary Lipstick. This ultra creamy formula is packed with vitamins C & E, shea butter and a unique moisture complex to provide instant and long-term moisturization while saturating lips with luxurious color. With its super comfortable wear and lustrous finish, you’ll be ready to rock your own iconic look.

Pair the lipstick with Smashbox’s Lip Liner!

Smashbox Smashbox The Nude Lip Liner, Medium 1 ea

Actually, I’m kind of cheating. I’m picking two different gift sets for my #9 spot. So sue me. They kind of go together – like peanut butter and jelly! Or maybe primer and eye shadow?? Okay, I’m not funny.

Anyway – I love these two kits – not only because I love the products, but because I love the packaging! I know it’s wrong to judge a book by a cover, but I would be lying if I said I didn’t like good packaging on makeup. C’mon, you agree with me.

Smashbox has released two awesome sets, Studio Pop for Lips, and Studio Pop for Eyes.  Each set comes in a cute little white tin – wrapped in a bold wrapper!

For Lips:

Experience super high shine and playful pops of color as seen at the studios with this set of five glosses in Smashbox’s favorite shades.

Lip Enhancing Gloss:

• Illume
• Razzle
• Spiceberry

  Reflection High Shine Lip Gloss:

• Star
• Candy

For Eyes: 

Discover Smashbox’s must-have products for camera ready eyes with this super sleek set of Eyeliners and Smashbox’s best-selling Full Exposure Mascara.

You know what else is great? Each set is only $19!! For ALL THIS! Click on each of the pictures below for more information, or to buy!

Smashbox Studio Pop For Lips

Smashbox Studio Pop For Eyes

PS: We were NOT paid for this post, we were sent samples, and these opinions are 100% true and our own.

I have never been a huge fan of fighting the Black Friday crowds but Cyber Monday, sign me up! There are some smoking hot beauty deals this Cyber Monday so stock up at drastically reduced rates and get the perfect gifts for everyone on your list.

Don’t forget the men in your life! Great skincare products can keep the special guys in your life looking and feeling good.

Beauty Bar: On Cyber Monday, spend $100 and get $20 off your purchase with the code BBCYBERMONDAY.

Bobbi Brown: On Nov. 26, you’ll get five samples of your choice along with free shipping.

The Body Shop: On Nov. 23-26, the entire site is three for $30 (some exceptions apply).

Fekkai: From Nov. 23-26, all orders will be 20 percent off with free shipping.

H2O Plus: Starting Nov. 23, H2O is offering its Blockbuster Bestsellers Bag (a $72 value) for only $27.

HauteLook: Nab a one-of-a-kind navy-and-white-striped cosmetic bag overflowing with beauty samples for $20 plus shipping starting Nov. 23. You’ll also receive a $20 Sole Society gift card.

Hydroxatone: Receive 30 percent off any purchase of $150 and more on Nov. 26 using the code CYBER.

Lab Series: Stock up for your man on Nov. 26-30, when the entire site is 25 percent off.

Mineral Fusion: From Nov. 26 through the end of the month, you’ll get 20 percent off the entire site, plus free shipping on orders of $50 or more.

Nars: On the 26th and 27th, the entire site is 20 percent off.

Philosophy: Score a deluxe gift, which includes a limited-edition tote and an assortment of bestselling Philosophy products, with purchase of $75 or more on Cyber Monday. Just use the code DELIGHT at checkout.

Shu Uemura: Nov. 22-27, get 20 percent off plus free shipping on all orders over $50. Use the code WISH2012 when you check out.

Smashbox: Friends and family get 20 percent off orders of $50 or more from Nov. 22-26. Use the code FRIENDS2012 at checkout.

Stila
The brand is hosting its Online Warehouse Sale at stilacosmetics.com, featuring deals up to 80 percent off. November 26 through December 2

Thymes
Get a free limited-edition Frasier Fir Candle ($17 value) with your order of $50 or more at thymes.com. November 26

Jane Iredale
Buy two New Limited Edition Glimmer Gift Boxes ($40 each) on shop.janeiredale.com, and receive one free with code GLIMMER at checkout. November 26

John Masters Organics
Use the code HOLIDAY12 to score 25 percent off your order at johnmasters.com. Now through November 26

Laura Gellar
Enjoy 20 percent off everything on lauragellar.com, plus free shipping on all orders. November 26

Mark
Get a free Mark fashion and beauty gift set valued at $72 with your purchase of $40 or more at meetmark.com with code MKCYBER. November 26

Nuxe
Enjoy 20 percent off all products on us.nuxe.com. November 26

Ouidad
Stock up on curly hair products and take 25 percent off your order using code FFCURL at checkout. Plus, get free shipping on all orders at ouidad.com. November 26.

Alba Botanica
Take 25 percent off your purchase of $50 or more at albabotanica.com with code CYBER25. November 26

Ahava
Spend $40 at ahavaus.com and score a free Extreme Night Treatment ($72 value) with code CYBERTREAT. November 26

Bliss
Save up to 50 percent on select luxury items at blissworld.com. Save 30 percent on Bliss and Remede bundles and sets, and save 20 percent on a selection of Bliss, Remede and Elemis products. November 23-27

You Can Do: Red Lips
Like the perfect leopard-print stiletto, an amazing red lipstick can transform even the most basic black dress into something startlingly chic. Case in point: Despite some stiff competition from her ambitious right leg, Angelina Jolie’s red lips won us over at the Oscars.

The Basic Tips
• Ditch the chapped lips! For a pitch-perfect crimson like Rihanna’s, exfoliate lips with a wet washcloth, followed by a dab of lip balm.
• Fill in with a liner that matches the natural color of your lips—not the lipstick.
• Apply color with a tiny brush, starting at the center of your mouth and blending outward.

The Basic Products
• Available in four versatile shades, The Nude Liner by Smashbox ($17 each; sephora.com) is easy to blend, and lasts for hours.
• A blue-based crimson like MAC’s Red ($15; maccosmetics.com) brightens up your smile, and neutralizes any discoloration on your teeth with its cool undertones.
• MAC’s 318 Retractable Lip Brush ($23; maccosmetics.com) creates a seamless finish, and thanks to its compact size, is perfect for touch-ups on the go.

I’m scared it will look too harsh.
If a full-on red is too much commitment for you, try out a lip stain instead like YSL’s Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain in Orange de Chine ($32; yslbeautyus.com). Just dab a bit of it on the inside center of your lips, then smack them together. The effect is subtle, rosy, and youthful—like you’ve just finished a cherry Popsicle.

What eye makeup do I pair with it?
Although a statement lip works best with minimal eye makeup, that doesn’t mean you have to swear off shadows altogether. Unless you want to channel an ’80s revival, steer clear of bright shades, and stick to sheer neutrals

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