Philosophy Holiday 2009 Collection.

Philosophy has so many amazing sets for the holidays, that I honestly do not know where to begin. I am going to run down all of the Holiday items, but limit the images to my very favorites, just to make the experience easier on all of us. Let's just say everything is magical, and done in only the finest ways that Philosophy can do.

‘twas the night before - $20.00

cookies & milk shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath 8 oz. duo

home for the holidays - $25.00
creme brulée shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath 4 oz.;
body soufflé 2 oz.; and lip shine .5 oz.

the cookbook - $35.00

6 recipe-inspired shampoo, shower gel & bubble baths 2 oz.
gift set (double rich hot cocoa, cinnamon buns, gingerbread, warm
pear cobbler, red velvet cake and pumpkin spice muffin)

peppermint hot cocoa - $16.00
shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath 16 oz.

melting marshmallow cream  $12.00
marshmallow flavored lip shine .5 oz.

melting marshmallow cream - $16.00
body soufflé 7 oz.

old fashioned eggnog - $16.00
award-winning, ultra-rich shampoo,
shower gel & bubble bath 16 oz.

the bake shoppe - $30.00

pink frosted layer cake and raspberry mousse shampoo,
shower gel & bubble bath 4 oz.; raspberry mousse lip shine .5 oz.;
and sweet creamy frosting lotion 2 oz. gift set

the recipe box - $18.00
2 recipe-inspired shampoo, shower gel & bubble baths 6 oz. gift set
(pumpkin spice muffin and fresh baked apple pie)

the gingerbread man - $16.00
foaming bubble bath &
shower gel 16 oz.

the gingerbread man - $25.00
gingerly hot salt scrub for tub
& shower 23 oz.

red velvet cake - $15.00
shampoo, shower gel & bubble
bath 4 oz. and lip shine .5 oz. duo

the recipe box - $18.00
2 recipe-inspired shampoo, shower gel & bubble baths 6 oz. gift set
(sweet creamy frosting and red velvet cake)

first snow - $25.00

snow shower exfoliating gel 4 oz., snow body lotion 2 oz.
and snow kiss lip shine .5 oz. gift set

snow kiss - $12.00
pure snow flavored lip shine .5 oz.

snow shoes & mittens - $20.00
snow shoes miraculous foot cream 4 oz. and
snow mittens miraculous hand cream 4 oz. duo

pink frosted angel wings  - $30.00
pink frosted lip shine .5 oz.; pink frosted body lotion 8 oz.
and pink frosted shower gel 8 oz. gift set

holiday angel - $12.00
angel food cake
flavored lip shine .5 oz.

holiday angel - $16.00
angel food cake scented shampoo, shower gel
& bubble bath 16 oz.

silent night - $16.00
relaxing, creamy lavender
shower gel and bubble bath 16 oz.

angel cakes - $20.00
holiday angel shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath
8 oz. and lip shine .5 oz. duo

the cookie exchange - $30.00

4 delectable, cookie scented shampoo,
shower gel & bubble baths 4 oz. gift set
(lemon cookie, chocolate chip cookie, oatmeal raisin and coconut macaroon)

holiday hostess - $20.00
cinnamon buns award-winning, ultra-rich shampoo,
shower gel & bubble bath and body lotion 8 oz. duo with pumps

have a cherry christmas - $16.00
shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath 16 oz.

a kiss & a wish - $22.00
mini holiday lip shine set
(raspberry sorbet, candy cane,
red licorice and pink bubbly)

happy holidays - $30.00
3 recipe-inspired shampoo, shower gel & bubble baths 6 oz. gift set
(the gingerbread man, old fashioned eggnog and candy cane)

candy cane - $16.00
foaming bubble bath and shower gel 16 oz.

holiday spice and everything nice - $16.00
holiday spice scented shampoo,
shower gel & bubble bath 16 oz.

holiday spice and everything nice - $20.00
holiday spice scented shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath 8 oz.
and lip shine .5 oz. duo

holiday spice and everything nice - $12.00
lip shine .5 oz.

To see all of the images and to order, visit Philosophy.com, Nordstrom.com or Sephora.com.

Get Your "Glenda Party Bag" Exclusively at Beauty.com.

Tis the season for shopping and getting a little extra something is such a special treat, especially this time of year. Right now, when you spend $100 at Beauty.com, you will get this gorgeous "Glenda Party Bag", filled with some superb beauty treats.

This one-of-a-kind gift with purchase was created with famed jewelry designers Karen Erickson and Vicki Beamon. The accessory features whimsically printed duchess satin, a bijoux zipper pull, embossed gold logo tassel, and lace and pearl embellishments.

Now, for what is inside:

• dr.brandt® Microdermabrasion Body Exfoliating Cream
• FULL SIZE Sue Devitt Eye Intensifier Pencil
• Talika Eye Decompress
• Nick Chavez® Beverly Hills PLUMP 'N THICK® Thickening Hairspray
• Jack Black® Industrial Strength Hand Healer
• Rene Furturer Myrrhea Anti-Frizz Silkening Mask Tube
• DIANA B. Scented Candle
• Smashbox Lash DNA Mascara
• StriVectin® Neck Cream
• DDF Daily Protective Moisturizer
• PHYTO Phytolisse Finishing Serum
• INTELLIGENT NUTRIENTS® LIP DELIVERY NUTRITION
• Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

The value of this set? $150! Yours for free with a $100 purchase at Beauty.com right now. Shop soon, because this is a limited time offer and I know you will want this beauty of a bag. I am thinking of taking some of the samples and stuffing them into a friends stocking. It's a perfect idea, and no one will know it didn't cost anything!

Borghese Holiday Collection All That Shimmers.

Let your beauty shine though with the addition of this All Over Shimmer Powder, and the beautiful new lippies, just in for the Holiday collection.

The collection includes:

All Over Shimmer Powder - $29.50

An all in one face and body brush filled with Mineral Shimmer Powder to add a soft, luminous sparkle to your face and body. Perfect for all skin types, this weightless powder is talc-free, fragrance-free and mineral-oil free.

B Gloss Lip Gloss - $18.50

Lush, glossy colour accentuates lips providing high shine looks. Moisturizers deliver a soothing treat while our high style pigments add luminosity. Crimson Kiss is new for the holiday.

Labbro Più Paffuto Lip Plumper - $31.50

Powerful lip-enhancing and instant plumping action in a revolutionary, concentrated technologically advanced formula that plumps lips instantly and visibly improves them. Labbro Più Paffuto Lip Plumper, presented in a slimline tube with silver case, is a translucent gloss infused with revolutionary technology to plump lips instantly. The sponge tip applicator is for precise placement of the product.

Perfetta Lip Pencil  - $19.00

Holds the line on lip colour. Blends easily, helps prevent lipstick from fading, feathering and bleeding. Hydrates and soothes skin with their exclusive complex. Red Autumn is new for the holiday.

Linea Precisa Liquid Eyeliner - $18.50

Long-lasting and water resistant, the eyeliner goes on precisely and flawlessly thanks to its easy-glide felt tip applicator. Eyeliner will not smudge or run, and adds shape and definition to any eye.

Superiore State-of-the-Art Mascara - $19.00

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.

Available now at Borghese counters as well as Borghese.com.

Borghese Nail Lacquer 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.

Lancôme Holiday 2009 Color Collection L'Absolu Rouge Soirée.

For Holiday 2009, the look is sultry and seductive with rich reds, feminine plums and exquisite browns. Lancôme created the hottest color palette to bring out your wild, sexy side. All for sensual eyes, lips, cheeks and nails with touches of shimmering light, day into night.

The collection includes the following beauties:

Sparkling Cherub Illuminating Powder - $40.00

• Sparkling Cherub

Color Design Cream Eye Shadow - $22.00

• Pink Lace
• Garter Belt
• Haute Smoke

Ink Artliner- $23.50

• Plum Tease
• Brun Mystere

Holiday Eye & Cheek Palette - $39.50

• Evening Splendor
• Nude Seduction
• Plum Irresistible

La Laque Fever Lipshine - $26.00

• Captivating
• Untamed Plum
• Seductively
• Evening Splendor
• Feverish

L'Absolu Rouge - $29.00

• Luxe
• Crushed Rose
• Coquette
• Rouge Seduction

Le Lipstique - $23.00

• Rougelle

Ôscillation Mascara -$34.00

• Sparkle Silver Top Coat
• Sparkle Gold Top Coat
• Black

La Vernis - $18.00

• Untamed Plum
• In All Her Splendor

L'Absolu Rouge Soirée Holiday Collection is available now at Lancôme counters as well as online. 

Shu Uemura Holiday 2009 Wish Upon a Star Collection.

Collaborating with acclaimed fashion designer Tsumori Chisato, shu has created a very special makeup collection called “Wish Upon a Star”. As you will see, the collection takes Chisato’s distinctive playful and charming style with motifs of soft feminine beauty and adds them to shu uemura’s contemporary edge.

PLANET CAT COUTURE PALETTE - $65.00

• 3 Pressed eye shadows, 1 cream eyeliner, 1 cream highlighter, 2 double-ended applicators, 1 glow on

RADIANT RIBBON COUTURE PALETTE - $65.00

• 3 Pressed eye shadows, 1 cream eyeliner, 1 cream highlighter, 2 double-ended applicators, 1 glow on

GOLDEN SNOW COMPACT - $45.00

• 2 Highlighting Powders

ROUGE UNLIMITED - $25.00

• Jupiter Brown

MINI BRUSH SET  - $69.00

COSMETIC POUCH - $29.00

LIP GLOSS SET - $45.00

MIRROR WITH POUCH - $15.00

tsumori chisato holiday collection is available online or at fine department stores now.

Venus Embrace Wins Allure Best in Beauty! You Can Win Too.

Venus Embrace, the most technologically advanced razor for women, was recently named one of Allure magazine’s 2009 “Best of Beauty” products. These annual awards are Allure’s highest distinction and are the result of months of testing by beauty experts and editors.

Woo Hoo! Congrats to Venus - it is hands down my favorite razor as well. With the five blades and smoothing strip, I have yet to get a closer shave.

Embrace key features:

• Five blades that get virtually every hair to help women experience touchable, smooth skin.
• Five curve-hugging blades positioned closely together and spring mounted to create a shaving surface that adjusts to the natural contours and curves of a woman’s body.
• A Protective Ribbon of Moisture that surrounds the shaving surface for smooth glide.
• A Soft Grip handle that improves control, even when wet.
• A ShowerPod® with suction cup attachments for convenient in-shower storage.

To celebrate this win and to let you "win" too, my friends at Venus have offered up a great giveaway for 5 lucky Beautiful Makeup Search readers. Look at what five of you can win!

• Venus Embrace Razor
• Pack of replacement blades
• Can of Satin Care Lavender Kiss shave gel

Get super soft and smooth skin just in time for the Holiday season.

To enter for your chance to win this Venus Embrace giveaway, leave a comment on this post saying why you want soft and smooth skin this season. Five random comments will be chosen at 11:59 PM on November 25th, 2009. Be sure to leave an e-mail address where specified in the comment form (only I will see this), as you will have just 72 hours from being notified to respond in order to claim your prize. Open to US residents only, aged 18 years and older. Only one entry per e-mail address please.

Stila 2009 Holiday Collection.

Snowflakes that stay on her nose and eyelashes... Smudge Pots and Glosses and Kitten and Glazes... These are a few of a Stila Girl’s favorite things. The Stila Holiday 2009 Collection features four fabulous limited edition gift offerings packed with iconic favorites and new classics in the making. With Stila’s favorite things,
every Stila Girl can express her signature style this season and give the gift of glamour.

Kitten Set - $18.00, exclusive to Sephora

The signature shimmer of Kitten will dress both lids and lips in the best-selling universally flattering pink champagne shade. Featuring classic Kitten Eye Shadow, which can be applied wet or dry and stays put without creasing, and NEW Kitten Lip Glaze, infused with vitamins A, C and E to moisturize and smooth, this is a double dose of sparkle for the season.

Holiday Lip Glaze Collection - $25

When it comes to these best-selling glosses, you can never have too many. What better way to ensure that the perfect shine is just a swipe away than with this 8-pack of mini must-haves. Introducing eight shades for every outfit in your winter wardrobe. Featuring four NEW LIMITED EDITION shades (Marmalade, Pinkle Twinkle, Plum Fairy and Candy) and four top-selling shades (Starfruit, Kitten, Cranberry and Blackberry) This is one stylish set to stuff in any stocking.

24kt Luxe Lip Gloss Collection - $30.00

Give the gift of gold. This collection will make lips glisten with four shades of 24kt Luxe Lip Gloss (Radiant Sunset, Precious Coral, Golden Charm and Vintage Merlot) infused with genuine 24kt gold leaf. This non-sticky formula is loaded with moisture-locking ingredients including Vitamin E to nourish and condition and Vitamins A & C to provide anti-oxidant protection. You will be sure to make a statement with this luxurious gift of gold and gloss.

Smudge Pot Set - $32.00

 Introducing vibrant new twinkling shades of the classic long lasting, waterproof Smudge Pot formula that will outlast even the most packed social schedule or winter snowstorm. Featuring NEW Violet with shimmer, NEW Starry Night, Black and Kitten shades, and complete with a mini brush, these versatile multi-taskers are beloved by makeup artists and makeup mavens alike. Each can be used for lining the eyes for the perfect cat eye or smudging on the lids to create a smoldering smoky eye.

Each set is gorgeously, gift wrapped inside earth friendly packaging that is 100% recyclable, made from a renewable resource and reduced raw material consumption. What a beautiful Holiday gift to the environment.

Shop now online at StilaCosmetics.com, Sephora stores and Sephora.com.

Laura Mercier Holiday 2009 Collection.

From the best in palettes, brushes, body cremes even candles, Laura Mercier has some beauties in her holiday collection this year. For yourself, go ahead, splurge... or to give as a gift, it is here for the true beauty believer.  

Baked Eye Colour Palette - $48.00 A first for the brand, Laura Mercier launches five perfectly paired baked eye colours in one convenient palette this season. Contour and define eyes with the mini double ended brush for on-the-go glamour.  Create endless looks by using them wet or dry. 

• Included Shades: Champagne, Sepia, Mink, Malt and Sterling
• Included Brushes: Crème Eye Detail Brush and Eye Colour Brush

Laura Mercier Petite Eye Palette - $28.00

Perfect for every woman on every gift giving list, these pocket-size portable compacts contain four of the most flattering shades in warm and cool tones. Wear two for day or all four for sexy smoky evening eyes. This palette is the ultimate stocking stuffer or jet-setting sidekick.

• Warm Eye Colour Palette: Sandstone, Stellar, Bamboo, Truffle
• Cool Eye Colour Palette: Morning Dew, Rose, African Violet, Twilight Grey

Laura Mercier Mini Lip Glacé Set - $48.00

Never be caught with less-than-perfect lips this holiday season. Protect them with five perfectly portable Lip Glacés, each infused with Laura’s Lip Complex to help keep lips shiny and healthy. Layer with a favorite Lip Colour or wear solo for a translucent tint.

• Pink Diamond
• Babydoll
• Violet
• Ambre Rose
• Bellini

Laura Mercier Colour Wardrobe- $100.00

Laura’s new Colour Wardrobe is the perfect accessory this holiday season. The two-tiered compact holds multiple Eye, Cheek and Lip Colours along with two finishing Lip Glazes and expert tools that will have you looking flawless in a flash.

• Top Level Contents: Black Plum Eye Colour, Stellar Eye Colour, Café au lait Eye Colour, Sandstone Eye Colour, Celestial Eye Colour, Coffee Ground Eye Colour, Plum Cheek Colour, Rose Cheek Colour, Nude Cheek Colour, Eye Colour/Corner Eye Colour Double Ended Brush
• Bottom Level Contents: Mocha Lip Colour, Scarlet Lip Colour, Melon Lip Colour, Mulberry Lip Colour, Nude Lip Colour, Rosette Lip Colour, Brown Lip Glaze, Pink Lip Glaze, Double Ended Lip Brush

Laura Mercier Deluxe Mini Brush Set - $85.00

The ultimate array in professional tools has arrived this holiday season! Laura’s expert brushes for eyes, cheeks, lips and brows in space-saving sizes so you can travel light but always look your best. Each double-ended brush fits neatly in a chic zipper case that rivals even your favorite clutch!

• Included Double-Ended Brushes: Crème Cheek Colour/Cheek Colour, Secret Camouflage/Camouflage Powder, Ponytail/Eye Colour, Brow Groomer/Lip, Flat Eye Liner/Smudge

Laura Mercier Touch-up Brush Set - $45.00

No need to redo when you can retouch! Laura’s travel-friendly tools make it easy to perfect your look from the office to a holiday party. This sleek holiday case accommodates four mini brushes and a pocket-sized mirror.

• Included Brushes: Cheek Colour Brush, All Over Eye Colour Brush, Eye Crease Brush, Flat Eye Liner Brush

Laura Mercier Soufflé Sampler - $50.00

Always a favorite of Laura’s, these ultra-rich whipped Soufflé Body Crèmes are scented with blends of the finest gourmand notes, including Almond Coconut Milk, Crème Brûleé and Crème de Pistache. The active ingredients in the silky smooth formula instantly nourish the skin and enrich it with much deserved vitamins and protein derivatives, while shea butter and macadamia nut oil provide conditioning benefits. The sampler set of four ounce plastic jars is also perfect for travel.

Laura Mercier Candles –$48.00

Let the heavenly aroma of Laura Mercier gourmand candles drift through any space to create a warm, welcoming ambiance. Each candle is ozone friendly and has a 100% cotton wick for a clean, even burn. Treat your senses this holiday season with Laura Mercier’s delicious smelling candles.

• Almond Coconut
• Creme Brulee
• Warm Roasted Chestnuts

These beauties are all available now from Neiman Marcus and LauraMercier.com.

Dior 2009 Holiday Collection.

Influenced by the ornate, corseted gowns and decorative broaches of the 18th Century Louis XVI style and inspired by the delicate light-reflecting qualities of crystal, each product in this exquisite color collection is like a tiny jewel. Featuring shades of petal pink, deep silver and a wide range of purples to create a luxurious and festive look for holiday.

Cristal Boreal Gloss Pendant - $80.00 

In the mid Fifties, inspired by the magnificence of Versailles, Christian Dior asked the Swarovski House to create a crystal that evoked the reflections of the sunlight going through the famous Galerie des Glaces in Versailles. This led to the creation of the Aurore Boréale crystal with its unique multi-colored reflections.
For its 2009 Christmas Look, Christian Dior Parfums has collaborated for the very first time with the Swarovski House to create an exceptional Star Product using the legendary Aurore Boréale crystal : “Cristal Boréal”. The oval pendant, inspired by the shape of the neo-Louis XVI chairs that Christian Dior loved, is adorned with 52 Swarovski crystals of which 4 are Aurore Boréale.

This pendant contains a crystal-effect gloss declined in one easy-to-wear shade: Pink Crystal. A true makeup jewel for precious iridescent lips.

Cristal Boreal Silver Eyeshadow - $30.00

5-Colour Iridescent Eyeshadow in Smoky Crystal - $56.00

Style Liner in Sparkling Purple - $31.00

Dior Vernis in Silver Purple - $20.00

Dior Vernis in Black Sequins -  $20.00 (Sephora Only)

The Dior Holiday 2009 Collection is available now at Dior counters and at Sephora.com.

Clinique Holiday Collection: Black Tie Violets.

From violet berries to rich plums, purple is the season’s new red. To celebrate this purple reign of colour, Clinique introduces Black Tie Violets Holiday 2009 colour collection. This sweetly feminine, yet bold line features a range of girly violet tones that mirror the festivity and allure of the season. A full-face holiday look draws inspiration from Clinique’s best-selling Different Lipstick in A Different Grape. Eyes and cheeks in hues of luxurious plums and vibrant violets complement a glossy lip. For an extra touch of glamour, key items are elegantly housed in luxurious, metalized packaging.

Shimmering Stripes Powder Blusher - $29.50

This limited edition compact features four complementary shades of pearly, luminous blush in rich, plum shades. Pressed together in a beautiful striped pattern, these sheer powders deliver a soft, radiant
allover glow. The silvery jewel-like packaging makes this the perfect holiday accessory. In Tuxedo Plums.

Colour Surge Eye Shadow Quad - $25.00

A gorgeous grouping of four coordinating shimmery eye shadows creates looks ranging from subtle and soft to sexy and sophisticated. These intense shades build quickly and blend easily offering effortless sheen and luminosity. Perfect for holiday glamour. The sleek, modern mirrored silvery compact adds glimmer to any party. In Black Tie Violets.

Brush-On Cream Liner - $14.50

An ultra smooth, creamy gel liner that provides the precision of a liquid liner…so lay it on thick or thin, subtle or dramatic. Either way, this fast-drying, non-smudging, waterproof eye liner delivers a precise line every time. Limited Edition Violet Luxe creates an eye-popping holiday look.

Different Lipstick - $14.00

The creamy, lightweight formula of Clinique’s beloved Different Lipstick in A Different Grape is the inspiration behind this collection’s colour story. It provides a smooth comfortable feel and is great alone or paired with a liner for an even deeper look.

Full Potential Lips Plump and Shine - $17.50

A multi-purpose, high-shine gloss that instantly and over time makes even the most modest lips appear fuller, softer and more contoured. The feel is cushiony soft, the finish ultra shiny and the sheer holiday shades are lusciously delectable.

• Bloomberry
• Double Plum
• Luscious Lilac

High Impact Lip Colour - $14.00

A sophisticated lipstick that delivers superior colour and moisturization benefits from the moment it’s applied. The multi-tasking formula is moisturizing, long-wearing, feather-resistant and colour-true. As an added benefit, lips are shielded from UVA and UVB rays. Extreme Pink is the perfect shade to dress-up any holiday look.

Defining Liner for Lips - $15.50

This long-wearing formula goes on smooth, stays put and is a great complement to your favourite lipstick. It’s perfect for women who desire a defined, chic looking lip that feels divine. The built-in sharpener provides on-the go ease and convenience. In Pomegranate.

High Impact Mascara - $14.00

An instant gratification mascara that delivers intense, glamorous, dressed-up lashes in a flash. Volumizes and lengthens lashes for a more lush, more plush, bolder look. In Black.

Limited Edition Powder Brush - $30.00

This luxurious brush, made of natural hair, is available with a festive, shimmery, metalized handle especially for the holidays. The large dome allows for easy application of powder for smooth, even delivery. Load brush with powder then gently tap palm of hand to shake off excess before sweeping over cheeks. As with all Clinique brushes, it utilizes a unique anti-bacterial technology that protects the brush to ensure a high level of hygiene. It’s the perfect beauty tool to help make the season glow.

The Clinique Black Tie Violets Collection is available now at Clinique counters and online at Clinique.com.