Clarins 2010 Holiday Barocco Collection is inspired by the dramatic, daring and sensual style of the baroque period. From luxurious draperies to rich golds – this historical time was one of excess, glamour and mystery. The new collection from Clarins introduces four limited edition pieces that celebrate every woman and her unique beauty.

These new products make my list, because, well, I love them! The makeup itself is beautiful – but the cases, the cases each look like a piece of jewelry! I swear I feel like royalty when I pull them out of my purse.

I love this new collection. I love the golds, and deep black. It makes for a glamorous evening look. I know anyone else would love these pieces. One of them – or heck – all of them! They’re wonderful!!

* Barocco Face Palette: A soft, light compact powder with a scroll motif in peachy-pink and sandy-beige. The combination of the two shades is perfect for illuminating the face or adding matte touches to the complexion. ($55)

* Barocco Shimmering Gold Powder for Face and Décolleté: An elegant black and gold powder box holds little nuggets dusted with golden pearl. With a sweep of the puff, they release a fine powder to beautifully enhance the skin with sparkling reflections. (Here)

* Barocco Eye Colour Trio: A trio of shades that create the perfect smoky eye for day and night with these ultra-fine textures that can be combined, layered or blended together for perfect holiday makeup. Create a wash of bronze to enhance the eyes, black to define the eyelids and gold to catch the light and brighten the inner corners. ($40)

* Barocco Rouge Prodige: The purple velvet drapes of the Baroque period are the inspiration for the colour of this lipstick. The rich formula combines long-hold colour, extreme shine and total comfort. ($24)

Give the gift of smooth kissable lips!

I love lip gloss and balms to the point of obsession. Over the year I have sampled numerous balms and glosses but one brand keeps rising to the top. EOS Lip Balm Smooth Spheres are without a doubt the best lip balms I have tried. What do I love about them let me count the ways!

1. Pretty much the coolest packaging out there!

2. Smells and tastes so fruity and delicious.

3. Leaves my lips so smooth and hydrated even in the coldest weather.

4.The sphere shape is easy to find in the dark recesses of my messy purse.

5. Chemical free.

6. Long lasting (one sphere last 4-5 months)

7. Affordable

Eos Lip Balm Smooth Sphere Holiday Bag – including Limited Edition Pomegranate Raspberry!
(Pomegranate Raspberry, Sweet Mint & Honeysuckle Honeydew)

eos, an innovative personal care brand, expands in the lip balm category and announces the Holiday 2010 launch of eos™ smooth sphere lip balm holiday gift bag – a set of 3 organic, all natural lip balm spheres in a stylish, reusable cosmetic pouch. Designed to be a delightful gift or stocking-stuffer for less than $10, eos™ smooth sphere lip balm holiday gift bag contains full-size eos smooth sphere lip balms in honeysuckle honeydew, sweet mint and new limited edition pomegranate raspberry. Packed with antioxidant-rich vitamin E, soothing shea butter and jojoba oil, eos™ lip balms keep lips moist, soft and sensationally smooth. The smooth sphere’s unique packaging is soft-to-the-touch and easy to use.

Points-of-Difference:
· 100% natural & USDA certified organic (made with 95% certified organic ingredients)
· Petrolatum-free and paraben-free
· Revolutionary Smooth Sphere precisely glides directly on to lips
· Soft-touch, recyclable packaging in vibrant, sophisticated colors
· Includes eco-friendly, stylish reusable cosmetic bag

Key Ingredients:
· Jojoba oil – provides long lasting moisture
· Shea butter – moisturizes, softens and nourishes
· Vitamin E – antioxidant protection soothes and heals

Price: $9.99
Availability: Walgreens nationwide & www.evolutionofsmooth.com

Give a gift fit for a princess with Borghese! From sensual scrubs to glamourous lip glosses Borghese has something to please everyone on your list this year!

If you are a fan of mud masks Borghese Fango is mecca! It smells amazing, and the clay leaves your skin feeling and looking great a perfect treat for winter ravaged skin. I might be sneaking one in my own stocking.

Fango
Active Mud for Face and Body

Our exclusive mineral-enriched mud mask is sourced from Tuscany’s volcanic hills. It energizes and nourishes skin cells on the face and body. Special absorbing action unclogs pores, eliminates dead skin cells and detoxifies impurities. Skin feels comfortably hydrated, firmer and invigorated.

What it does
Italian Mud – Provides mineral nourishment and special absorbing action which rids skin of impurities.
Acqua di Vita® Complex – Revitalizes skin, reducing the signs of aging.
Natural botanicals that stimulate and improve skin tone.
Avocado and Sweet Almond Oils – Moisturize and soften skin.

$33.50-$61.00

After all the waist killing sweets of the Holidays who doesn’t want to indulge in something that won’t leave you feeling regret? Borghese Tuscan Sugar Glow is pure pampering, it has the perfect balance of exfoliators not too harsh but enough resistance to buff away dry winter skin. I figure a tub for myself is really a gift for my hubby, what man doesn’t want to feel silky smooth legs?

Dolce Luminosita Toscana
Tuscan Sugar Glow

Satiate your sweet cravings with the natural exfoliants in our brown sugar scrub. A truly luxurious blend of the finest botanical oils and nature’s exfoliants – brown sugar, sea and mineral salts. Reveal smooth, radiant and refreshed skin.

What it does
Brown Sugar Crystals – Natural, gentle exfoliators.
Olive, Avocado and Grape Seed Oils – Restorative skin conditioners.
Sea Salt and Mineral Salts – Exfoliants.
Jojoba Seed Oil and Vitamin E – Therapeutic skin hydrators.

$43.00

I love Borghese Superiore mascara! I have a serious issue with flaking mascara, but the Borghese formula manages to keep my lashes looking great all day without the flake. Make a great stocking stuffer.

Borghese Superiore State-of-the-Art Mascara

After one use of our thickening mascara, you will understand why it is called “Superiore.” Infused with a built-in, silk-powder foundation for superior wear, delicate lashes are coddled in natural conditioners while providing smudge-proof, flake-proof coverage. Suitable for contact lens wearers and sensitive eyes.

What it does
Provides extended wear.
Lengthens, separates and curls lashes without clumping.
Vitamins and protein add nourishing moisture and conditioners to lashes.

$19

Disclosure: Complimentary samples of this product were sent to me for an honest review.

Fresh Prime & Glow

What it is:
A travel-friendly, skin-loving duo that helps you achieve complexion perfection in an instant.

What it does:
This kit includes two Fresh face prep essentials. Rose Freshface Primer, a lightweight, silicone-free lotion, fills in pores and smoothes over imperfections to create a flawless finish. Twilight Freshface Glow is an illuminating sheer cream that instantly imparts a stunning, yet natural-looking radiance to all skintones.

This set contains:
- 0.17 oz Rose Freshface Primer
- 0.17 oz Twilight Freshface Glow

$10