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Products of Interest: December 29, 2011

1. Bare Minerals Ready SPF 15 Touch Up Veil: ($22): I'm curious how this product will work on my skin. I used bare minerals on my face for years and then grew tired of it. I've read some good reviews on their new pressed products. (eye-shadows, powders etc.)

2. Smashbox Be Discovered Eyeshadow Palette ($44): This palette reminds me of a Disney princess. I love how soft the colors look and how girly the packaging is.

3. Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream SPF 35 ($39): The end of 2011 bought about the popularity of BB creams. Immensely popular in Japan, the cream has now become a go to item for many. When the creams first launched, they only came in one universal shade for light to deeper mediums. Now brands have gotten smarter and are launching different shades. I like that this Smashbox one has different shades and a fairly high SPF.

4. Sephora Prisma Chrome Eyeshadow ($15): These new eye-shadows from Sephora remind so much of the texture of Laura Mercier's best selling rose illuminater. I've seen them in person and they're gorgeous. The pigments are great and shadows can be used wet or dry. I haven't decided what colors I wanna pick up just yet.

5. Tarina Tarantino Dollskin Cheek Palette ($45): I've become a huge fan of Tarina Tarantino's line this past year. All her products are insanely pigmented and the packaging is always sturdy and fun. I've become drawn to blush lately and these shades are perfection. I like the idea of a cheek palette from a well-known brand. I already own a cheek palette from Crown Brush, but this is calling my name.

6. Chanel Nail Colors from Spring 2012 Collection ($25 Each): I own tons of cosmetics, but Chanel is one that isn't really seen all that much in my collection. I find their prices to be very high and mostly cause of their name. I've stood away for a while but this new collection has me intrigued. I'm loving these nail colors (especially June, which is the orange-apricot color). I'm on the prowl for the perfect orange and I think I found it.

7. Too Faced Natural At Night Collection ($36): I'm always a fan of new launches from Too Faced. I especially like their palettes for the small size. I like the color range in the palette since it's not just boring browns, which I have a ton of.

8. Laura Mercier Radiance Primer ($30): Laura Mercier is a brand I keep coming back to for complexion products. I recently tried their hydrating primer for winter and quickly became obsessed. I like the idea of a radiance primer for the summer when I want more glow.

What have you got your eye on?

Chanel Fall 2011 Makeup Collection

"Inspired by the heritage and savoir faire of the artisanal craftsmanship of the House of Chanel, Peter Philips, Creative Director of Chanel Makeup, introduces new textures and makeup effects in a radiant Fall 2011 Collection, ILLUSIONS D’OMBRES DE CHANEL. At the heart of this captivating colour story: Shimmering bronze, gold and platinum are the perfect complements to plum, khaki and copper shades on eyes and lips. Unique reflections of metallic green, silver and beige on nails provide the ideal counterpoint."

Ooo who doesn't get excited for a makeup launch from Chanel? I know I do! (My wallet, however, not so much...) This Fall Chanel's focus is on bronze, gold and platinum. These are the perfect colors for Fall and will look amazing on anyone. The idea of metallic green on my nails is definitely getting me excited. It seems like only yesterday Summer was starting and here we are again getting ready for Fall.

Here's a complete list of Chanel's Fall 2011 Collection:

Illusion D’Ombre Long Wear Luminous Eyeshadow ($36.00)
A revolutionary silicone gel formula sets a new standard in eyeshadow with the advent of ILLUSION D’OMBRE Long Wear Luminous Eyeshadow. A unique mix of silicone and a patented Silicone Elastomer Gel creates a texture that is soft and cushiony, and glides on easily. With an intense shimmer effect, eyes reveal a modern drama. A mix of pigments in varied sizes provides this enhanced light reflection. The versatility of ILLUSION D’OMBRE — it can be worn as eyeshadow or eyeliner — makes it this season’s true makeup must. A specially designed shadow/liner brush, developed specifically for this unique formula, is included to provide an elevated level of artistry that every woman can master. ILLUSION D’OMBRE is available in six long-wearing, luminous shades, ranging from intense black to delicate peach.

These eyeshadows come in six shades: Fantasme White, Epatant Khaki, Emerveille Peach, Ebloui Red Brown, Illusoire Purple, & Mirifique Black. I'm very curious about the textures of these eye shadows. I have never heard of a eye shadow with a blend of textures like this one. I also love the idea that it can double as a eyeliner (2 in 1!)

Rouge Coco ($32.00)

It comes in two shades: Plumetis Peach Beige & Etole Rose Brown

Le Vernis Nail Colour ($25.00)
This nail colour comes in three shades: Graphite Metallic Silver (Limited Edition), Quartz Silver Beige, and Peridot Green Gold (Limited Edition)

I don't have any polishes like these in my collection so I'm definitely interested.

Levres Scintillantes Glossimer ($28.50)
This comes in two shades: Pampille Sheer Pink & Braise Reddish Brown

Rouge Double Intensite ($34.00)
It comes in one shade: Rose Morganite Rose Brown

Le Crayon Levres ($29.00)
It comes in two shades: Coraline Coral & Rose Cuivre Rose Brown

Joues Contraste ($43.00)
It comes in one shade: Rose Ecrin Soft Rose

Les 4 Ombres ($57.00)

It comes in four palettes: Prelude Taupe, Beige, Taupe Rose, & Plum Charcoal

Le Crayon Yeux ($29.00)

It comes in one shade: Khaki Platine Silver Khaki (Limited Edition)

Retail: Chanel or Saks

Will you be purchasing anything from this collection?