Here is Erin’s Top 10 list of 2009! I hope you take a second to look through my picks! I think they’re the best. Enjoy!

Erin’s Top 10:

#1: Silk’n SensEpil

#2: Borghese Nail Lacquer
#3: Organic Glam

#4:  Benefit Sexy Starlet

#5:  La Falaise Organic Beauty

#6: Mama Mio Congratulations Kit

#7:  Smashbox Eye Wish Palette

#8:  Sleep Luxury Bath

#9: The Instyler

#10: Lush’s Gift Wrapped Goods

Popularity: 9% [?]

The ultimate of all luxury items whether you are shopping for the person who has everything or looking to reward yourself at the end of the year, the Silk’n SensEpil will not dissappoint!

The Silk’n SensEpil is an investment, but with this at home machine will save you hundreds on costly laser hair removal at a spa all while in the comfort and privacy of your own home. Within two treatments most women have seen significant reduction in the hair regrowth. Just 5 minutes of your time and you can read up on proper use of this machine and get going. Its a great gift for couples as well, men are loving it for reducing back hair or other areas they want to cut down on hair growth.

Silk’n SensEpil™
What it is:
A portable, FDA cleared device that offers the visual results of in-office laser hair removal in the convenience and privacy of your own home.

What it does:
Silk’n SensEpil™ is an over-the-counter innovation that delivers the clinically proven effectiveness of the well-established, market-leading Silk’n™ sold by physicians. This breakthrough product harnesses the power of proprietary Home Pulsed Light™ (HPL™) technology to create a cutting-edge, safe, user-friendly hair-eliminating solution. Look no further if you want a quick, gentle, safe, and affordable way to diminish unwanted body hair. This must-have device and replacement cartridges provide a lifetime of personal treatments at a fraction of the cost of physician office visits.

Each packaged unit comes with:
- Silk’n SensEpil device
- Instructional DVD
- Quick start guide and user’s manual
- Lamp cartridge (with 750 pulses)
- Power cord

What else you need to know:
With just two-to-four self-treatment sessions, most users experience visually diminished hair that is comparable to results produced by professionally administered laser procedures. User satisfaction and clinical results speak for themselves:

- 80% of users experienced a noticeable reduction in hair after 3 months.
- 90% preferred using Silk’n to visiting a spa or salon.
- 90% said they would recommend Silk’n to a friend.
- 90% described Silk’n as convenient, easy, useful, and innovative.

The Silk’n SensEpil device features state-of-the-art, skin-sensing technology that dramatically increases the safety of the already safe and reliable Silk’n brand. SensEpil’s built-in skin sensor will only activate a pulse of light energy onto appropriate skin types, ensuring maximal safety. Dr. Tina Alster, Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Georgetown University Medical Center, states that, “Silk’n SensEpil is the safest, most effective, and most cost efficient home-use laser hair removal device to be launched this season.”

Safety Information:
It is designed for use on legs, arms, underarms, bikini lines, and other areas of the body where hair removal is desired; it is not recommended for use on the face. This tool is ideal for use with lighter skin tones (I – IV on the Fitzpatrick Skin Tone Classification Scale) and brown-to-black hair. See the chart >

$499

Popularity: 8% [?]

Here is my Top 10 list of 2009! I hope you take a second to look through my picks! I think they’re the best. Enjoy! 

Jocelyn’s Top 10:

#1: Lola by Marc Jacobs

#2: Perfekt

#3:  Crabtree & Evelyn’s Hand Therapy Collection

#4:  No Foundation Foundation

#5: Dior 2 Color Eyeshadow

#6:  Oscar Blandi’s Luce

#7:  Anastasia’s Color Quads

#8:  Zoya’s Matte Polish

#9:  Estee Lauder’s Ultimate Red Collection

#10:  Icon Brilliant Shine Spray

Popularity: 8% [?]

Two years ago, Marc Jacobs launched the wildly successful Daisy. I love Daisy, it’s such a great scent. I never actually splurged on buying it – but everytime I go to a Sephora – or Macy’s I definitely spray it on.

I was recently sent a sample of Marc Jacobs LOLA (in quite possibly the cutest packaging I’ve ever seen) and immediately I want to claim this scent as my own. It is so ME! I wonder if everyone will feel this way. It’s just the best scent ever, probably one of – if not the one favorite perfume I’ve ever smelled.

Those that follow this site probably know that I never really review many fragrances, because I’m so darn picky. But this scent is amazing. It’s so unbelievably intoxicating – that’s a great way to put it. When it’s released – you need to go check it out. See for yourself. You won’t be sorry!

LOLA is my favorite fragrance of 2009 – in my opinion is the best scent of the year. LOVE IT! Perfect Christmas present! Look how beautiful the packaging is!

LOLA is a warm floral bouquet – irresistibly alluring, vividly tempting. The fragrance is an intoxicating swirl of rich layers, wrapping the skin in sensuous florals blooming with a signature of the fuschia peony.

LOLA sparkles with fruity topnotes of delectable bright pink peppercorn, seductive pear d’anjou and succulent ruby red grapefruit. The ultra-feminine heart is highlighted by the lavish dischia peony with soft touches of rose and geranium.

The base lingers on skin exuding a warm and seductive aura with enveloping notes of smooth vanilla, tonka bean and creamy musk.

“Where Daisy is more innocent and sweet, Lola is more sensual — the name conjures up a flirtatious, warm spirit,” Jacobs told WWD.

THE COLLECTION

EAU DE PARFUM

LOLA Marc Jacobs Eau de Parfum is a warm floral bouquet. It is playfully alluring and irresistibly tempting. The captivating heart of the fragrance blooms with luscious fuschia peony.

LOLA Marc Jacobs Eau de parfum: SRP $65 / 1.7 fl. oz / 50 mL
$85 / 4 fl. oz / 100 mL

SENSUAL BODY LOTION

A luxurious yet lightweight lotion that delicately envelops the body in moisture, LOLA Marc Jacobs Sensual Body Lotion leaves skin soft, smooth and sensuously fragrant.

LOLA Marc Jacobs Sensual Body Lotion: SRP $45 / 5.1 fl. oz. / 150 mL

SILKY SHOWER GEL

Creating a rich, moisturizing lather that gently cleanses and refreshes, LOLA Marc Jacobs Silky Shower Gel leaves the skin dewy, renewed and lightly scented.

LOLA Marc Jacobs Silky Shower Gel: SRP $40 / 1 fl. oz. / 150 mL

LUXURIOUS BODY CREAM

LOLA Marc Jacobs Luxurious Body Cream is the ultimate indulgence for bare skin. A rich, all-over body cream that lavishly moisturizes and envelops the skin in pure luxury, it leaves skin silky, radiant and veiled in sensuous scent.

LOLA Marc Jacobs Luxurious Body Cream: SRP $50 / 4.9 oz / 140 g

Available August 2009 exclusively at Bloomingdales and September 2009 at select specialty retailers nationwide.

Popularity: 6% [?]

This product really took me by surprise! I get a lot of samples sent to me, and rarely do I find a product that really amazes me. Like – how could I not have known about this before – products. I have seen this product before, but I never actually made the jump to buy it. But when it was sent to me, I thought – now I can try it out, and see if I like it! Let me just say – that had I known how great this product was earlier, it would have saved me so many foundation mistakes. This is a miracle product, I’m not even joking.

This is a MUST-HAVE for Christmas! Don’t even think twice! Go get it!!

It’s colored like a foundation – but it doesn’t go on like a foundation. It goes on like a moisturizer that turns into a smooth powder once it sets! My skin felt amazing! Soft, and glowing! All of my redness was gone! My sun spots were covered! My favorite part? It makes your pores disappear! I mean honestly! It’s like someone painted my face with fairy dust! Okay, getting out of control here…but really, it is amazing!! I wish I had some to give away, I really think every woman should try it!

• Skin tones are improved and softened to reveal an even and smooth complexion.
• Skin imperfections like enlarged pores, fine lines and wrinkles are disguised.
• Vitamins A & E repair and protect skin from future damage.
• Redness is reduced.
• Alpha Lipoic Acids fight aging.
• Skin hydration is maintained by locking in moisture.

Skin Perfection Gel by Perfekt Beauty is a multitasking all-in-one vitamin enriched, sweat-resistant and water-resistant skin perfector.

Glides on effortlessly to instantly improve skin tone, reduce redness, and help minimize the appearance of enlarged pores and fine lines. Enriched with powerful antioxidants including the universal antioxidant alpha lipoic acid, and vitamins A and E to help repair, protect, and fight future environmental skin damage, this lightweight gel helps maintain hydration leaving the skin with a healthy, even glow by locking in moisture and absorbing excess skin oils. And the best part? You can take this handy size with you anywhere. Oil Free. Fragrance-free. Paraben-free.

$57.00 – BUY IT HERE!

Popularity: 8% [?]

I love Borghese nail colors, the applicator tip makes it easy to apply without getting it all over my finger tips which I seem to be prone to doing. On top of super cute colors Borghese is super long wearing leaving  you with cute nails thatlast without the chips!

Borghese Nail Lacquer brings you the newest limited-edition holiday collection – Festivo. This season, add sparkle to your little black dress with the hottest shades in nails. Long gone are dark hues and in are cool metallic’s and rich jewel tones.For a flashy effect, choose from shades like Prima Platinum – a sleek silver infused with glitter, and Gusto Golddust, a rich, yellow gold with a sparkle finish. For a bolder look, choose from shades like Ecstasi Indigo – a deep blue with a hint of shine, or Brava Blackberry – a rich, shimmering shade of maroon. For classic red holiday nails with a twist, go for Festivo Fuschia and Magnifico Magenta – two bright shades of red that are sure to make a statement.

Each shade retails for $8 and is available at drugstores nationwide.

Popularity: 5% [?]

Crabtree & Evelyn launches NEW CITRON, HONEY & CORIANDER HAND THERAPY COLLECTION of naturally based hand creams, washes and treatments specifically formulated to help hands preserve their youthful appearance. Drawing on a rich botanical heritage, the range features extracts of lemon, coriander and honey – known to soothe dry, irritated skin – as well as myrrh, which has been shown to help condition nails and cuticles. In addition, a unique blend, including thyme, rosemary, eucalyptus, tea tree, golden seal, and willow bark, works together in the rich formulations to leave hands feeling softer and looking younger. The range is free of parabens, lauryl sulfates, mineral oil, and propylene glycol.

My hands and my face suffer the most when the weather changes. My hands seem like they’re always dry! When I received these new products I about did a back flip. I was so excited to try these products, and they totally exceeded my expectations! They are amazing! They have completely transformed my hands! They are so soft, and the results are visible! My hands will never be the same! I’m totally addicted!

I loved these products so much – I bought some to give out this Christmas! They’re awesome!!!

NEW CITRON HONEY & CORIANDER HAND REMEDY helps reduce the visible signs of aging and leaves hands feeling soft and smooth with a more youthful appearance. In consumer tests, 92% of women who tried the product felt that Hand Remedy left their hands feeling more supple.

Blending the best of nature and science, NEW REJUVENATING HAND REMEDY absorbs into the skin with naturally derived sugar and pea extracts to help even out skin tone and a peptide blend that has been shown to visually plump and improve skin suppleness. Our age defying formula contains a unique time released capsule, including known antioxidants (vitamins C, E, and Tocotrienol) which have been found to minimize the damaging effects caused by free radicals. In addition, botanical extracts of lemon, honey, and coriander as well as a custom blend of natural butter and oils – shea butter, soy, sweet almond and jojoba oils – have been added to moisturise. Free of parabens, lauryl sulfates, mineral oil, and propylene glycol.

Ritual: Apply liberally to hands each night or when additional care is needed to help reveal softer, younger-looking hands. (3.4 FL OZ/$24.00)

NEW CITRON HONEY & CORIANDER HAND RECOVERY differs from other products on the market because it leaves hands feeling noticeably softer and smoother immediately! Awarded a British patent, the revolutionary formulation contains three sizes of natural exfoliators – fine pumice and two sizes of salt crystals – which polish and retexturise the surface of hands. In addition, botanical extracts of lemon, honey, and coriander, along with a blend of nine emollients, including over 35% Macadamia Nut Oil, Palm and Shea Butters, help condition even the driest of hands. Free of parabens, lauryl sulfates, mineral oil, and propylene glycol.

Ritual: Use 2-3 times a week. Apply while hands are dry. Massage into hands, front and back, to distribute evenly. Rinse with water. (3.5 OZ/$20.00)

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Popularity: 5% [?]