Discounts!

An update now...I did not make it to Bloomingdale's or Sephora to buy and/or try Philosophy's kiss me lip treatment.
Instead I went to Toys R Us to buy Henry a few things.
I bought him a musical gloworm like the one he has at my mom's house.
We've nicknamed it glObama.
I will try and pick up the gloss tomorrow and report back to you ASAP.

Here's a question for you:
How much is too much for a lip balm?

Wanting Kiss Me

In classic beauty junkie style I am thinking about Philosophy's kiss me tonight intensive lip treatment. Here's how my mind works. I read about a product. I want the product. Where can I get the product?
I don't feel too bad obsessing about makeup tonight. I spent 2 1/2 hours at a health clinic waiting for the H1N1 vaccine. A little retail therapy never hurt anyone, right?

Do I need it? No. Want it? Yes.

Kiss Me Tonight!

Dear readers,
I must apologize. I missed Sephora's Friends & Family event. What kind of beauty babe/blogger/junkie and I if I can't alert my readers about F&F?

That's what mommy-hood does to the brain. As I write this post, I'm sitting on my couch next to my breast pump. The baby is sleeping and I'm multitasking. I just shaved my legs (I used a burp cloth to wipe off the shave cream) and I'm about to wipe off a Mario Badescu face mask.

I was just checking out some other beauty blogs, including one of my favorites Beauty Addict. Kristen talks a lot about Philosophy's Kiss Me Tonight intensive lip therapy.  I tried a similar product from Philosophy before and didn't like it. That was the company's Kiss Me Lip Balm. It was greasy -- oily. You know when the product separates from the oil? That's what happened? It was unappealing. Anyway, she raves about the balm. Let me know if you have tried it. I'm curious if it's worth the $20 price tag.

Go Blue!

The holidays are nearing, which means great buys for beauty junkies. I love this time of year. Lots of beauty kits and gift sets. And pfferneuse cookies.
BlueMercury is holding their annual makeup madness party.

NEW YORK CITY
2305 Broadway, New York, NY 10024
(212) 799-0500
Presale Parties Sun November 22 & Sat November 28
HOLIDAY PARTY
Wednesday December 2
4 P.M. - 10 P.M.

The Brows Have It!

Ulta Savings.

Just a reminder that college students can save money on makeup and other products at Ulta ... the 1st Tuesday of the month.

Students will save $5 off a $15 purchase.

FYI: A new Ulta just opened near the Bergen Mall in Paramus, NJ.

Denim Crisis

Folks, it was a beauty-filled weekend.
Don't ask me to explain what happened.
I got sucked in at Space NK.
Got my Poppy King Lipstick Queen lip crayon in Mystery and a new cleanser by Kate Somerville.
Will report on these purchases later.

In the meantime, if you have a minute or too, check out my friend's blog.

It's fabulous.

Beauty Contest

Mariobadescu is having a contest for acne suffers. Five winners will receive a consultation with one of the company's skin specialists and a customized regimen of Mario Badescu Skin Care products.

I've been using MB's acne line. I like the company's acne facial cleanser and glycolic cleanser. Good stuff. I also recommend their masks. Great products, reasonable prices.

For details go to http://www.mariobadescu.com/acne#contest .

A visit to Space NK

Tried a fun lip crayon today from Poppy King, Lipstick Queen.
Sadly I am not the lipstick queen.
Had lunch with a friend near 72nd street so I decided to pop into Space NK on Columbus Avenue. I really liked the crayon called mystery. It looks like a deep plum. But it is sheer and rich at the same time. A very pretty purple.
But, it was sold out.
Next time.

I also tried this Rachel Zoe-endorsed product called Glam Balm (Rodial). Very interesting product. It's supposed to give an instant lift to face and lips. But it also helps heal cracked feet -- so says the salesgirl. It felt wonderful on the lips. Very moisturizing. My lips felt well-protected. But I could not bring myself to purchase it because it was so expensive!

Later this week look for a post about Mario Badescu products. I'm using their Acne cleanser religiously -- well, sort of.