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New in Beauty, Feb. 16: Harajuku Lovers Sunshine Cuties and Benefit Confessions of a Concealaholic

February 16th, 2010 by Karen 26 Comments

New in Beauty

  • The Harajuku Lovers Sunshine Cuties Bag Collection ($18-38) put a BIG smile on my face. 😀
  • AVAILABLE NOW (ONLINE): Benefit’s Confessions of a Concealaholic ($36)!
  • Sleek… The Smashbox Sweet & Sultry Beauty Kit ($53) looks sharp.
  • Is this a joke? Holiday 2010 from China Glaze?
  • MAC’s Riveting and Mineralize SPF 15 Foundation collections are now online.
  • YAY! Laura Mercier has new Tinted Moisturizer ($42) colors for brown girls!
  • Despite it’s goof-tacular name, I still wanna try Clinique’s All About Eyes Serum De-Puffing Eye Massage ($25), LOL!
  • Have I ever mentioned that “Synergy” is one of my least favorite words? I guess I can let it slide in Anastasia’s Illumin8 with Youthful Synergy Complex Eye Shadow Palette ($40).
  • ATTENTION (OIL SLICKERS): Laura Mercier says her Smooth Focus Pressed Setting Powder ($32) eliminates shine and makes even the oiliest skin look matte.
  • Three words: HOT PINK BRUSHES!
  • Both Neimans and Bergdorf’s have the new Chanel Rouge Coco ($30) lippies available online, WOOT!
  • I wonder if Quelques Fleures perfume ($135) smells as lovely as it looks.
  • Speaking of pretty perfume bottles, Guerlain’s Vega Vintage ($305) speaks to me (and says HOLY SHIZZ, THAT’S PRICEY!).
  • I wonder if ModelCo’s ergonomic Sunsponge ($40) will make it easier to self-tan my butt. 😕

It’s Tuesday morning — do you know where your caffeinated beverage is (LOL!)? My tea is steeping, and I’m watching it like a crazed clown: “Steep faster! FASTER!! Mamma needs her fix…”

Have a great day today. I haven’t figured out my to-do list yet. Figuring out what’s on it is probably the first thing on it, though, ha!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

New in Beauty, Feb. 16: Harajuku Lovers Sunshine Cuties and Benefit Confessions of a Concealaholic / Originally published February 16th, 2010

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  1. Sarahc says

    February 16th, 2010 at 9:24 am

    Haha! Synergy is such corporate jargon. How do you feel about pro-active Karen? I hate that one too!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 16th, 2010 at 9:26 am

      I had good luck with it. Eventually I found it too drying though (my skin changed when I hit my 30s).

      Reply
  2. Vanessa H says

    February 16th, 2010 at 10:04 am

    The little bags are so cute, I might have to get one for my makeup 😀

    My coffee is sitting in front of my on my desk, with a chocolate chip cookie lol…I need the sugar!
    .-= Vanessa H’s last blog post… No Frizz by Living Proof Review =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 16th, 2010 at 1:05 pm

      That sounds like a delish snack! Do you like milk chocolate chip cookies or semi-sweet? I’m a semi-sweet kinda girl!

      Reply
  3. Vanessa H says

    February 16th, 2010 at 10:06 am

    *right in front of me.

    Guess the coffee hasn’t kicked in yet, lol!
    .-= Vanessa H’s last blog post… No Frizz by Living Proof Review =-.

    Reply
  4. Alexzandra says

    February 16th, 2010 at 10:18 am

    I wish they had come out with a Sunshine Cuties wallet too, but oh well 🙂
    .-= Alexzandra’s last blog post… Kevyn Aucoin @ Hautelook =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 16th, 2010 at 1:05 pm

      Oh, I know. I would’ve totally been all over that… I love yellow accessories!

      Reply
  5. lexi says

    February 16th, 2010 at 11:22 am

    Oh no – I bought the Marc Jacobs heart printed makeup bag becuase of you hahahaha now I’ll be buying a Harajuku Lovers pouch too!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 16th, 2010 at 1:06 pm

      Oooh! You got that bag! I put it (along with a bunch of stuff) into my Nordstrom cart and then stepped away from the computer, LOL!

      I got a gift card from the boy for V. Day… now I’m extra tempted.

      Reply
      • lexi says

        February 16th, 2010 at 2:15 pm

        it’s super cute!! I used a gift card I got from my birthday way back in September….I’m surprised how roomy it is. I just have to resist the urge of over stuffing it!

        Reply
      • Karen says

        February 16th, 2010 at 3:37 pm

        I had a feeling it would be roomy. Soo tempting!

        I just got a Kate Spade makeup bag for Christmas though… like that’s ever stopped me before, ha ha.

        Reply
        • lexi says

          February 16th, 2010 at 3:53 pm

          exactly – it’s like us saying, “no I have enough pink glosses, thanks!”

          Reply
        • Karen says

          February 16th, 2010 at 4:02 pm

          Ha! Or “No, I don’t need another pair of black shoes.”

          Reply
  6. Jenna says

    February 16th, 2010 at 11:53 am

    What kind of tea do you drink? I’ve been on a darjeeling (the champagne of teas!) kick lately.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 16th, 2010 at 1:08 pm

      I love Darjeeling, too. Right now I’m doing a mix of Celestial Seasonings Green Tea (it has a hint of citrus) in the morning and Get Relaxed tea by The Republic of Tea in the afternoon/evenings.

      What other teas do you like?

      Reply
  7. DonnaN says

    February 16th, 2010 at 1:11 pm

    Those Tarina Tarantino brushes are SO mine!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 16th, 2010 at 3:36 pm

      They’re really cute, huh?

      Reply
  8. marisol says

    February 16th, 2010 at 9:17 pm

    What kind of tea do you like? I have been enjoying Republic of Tea & Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s different blends.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 17th, 2010 at 8:39 am

      I’ve been all about Celestial Seasoning’s Green Tea (it has a hint of citrus) in the morning, and Republic of Tea Get Relaxed Tea in the afternoon/evening. It helps me chill out…

      Ooh, which Republic of Tea ones are your faves?

      Reply
      • marisol says

        February 17th, 2010 at 5:00 pm

        I like several of the republic of tea ones. My mom knows the owner and she had like this mixed bag of different teas so I was able to try several of them. I think my fave and ones I keep repurchasing are pomegranate green tea, moroccan mint & hibiscus.
        .-= marisol’s last blog post… Fun in the Snow =-.

        Reply
  9. diane says

    February 17th, 2010 at 12:02 am

    Thanks for these links, I was thinking about benefit’s new concealer kit for some time now 🙂

    kiss
    .-= diane’s last blog post… Not another Valentine’s day outfit =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 17th, 2010 at 8:39 am

      You’re welcome. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Sarah says

    February 17th, 2010 at 12:58 pm

    Ok, first with my week – I need the benefit concealer kit, I’m hoping since yo said it works for lighter skinned girls I might be able to work it!

    Also, does this mean you might do a review of the Tarantino brushes?! I didnt buy the Lancome blue ones and I still regret it…

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 17th, 2010 at 4:51 pm

      I might. I gotta see them in person first. If they look cheesy or feel scratchy, well…

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        February 18th, 2010 at 3:25 pm

        Wow, I should not post on here without my mid-afternoon latte, it makes my grammar even worse than normal!

        Also, I stopped by Sephora today and they didnt even know what I was talking about when I asked about the Benefit concealer kit! I comforted myself with a trip to Bloomingdales…

        Reply
  11. All Women Stalker says

    February 17th, 2010 at 10:09 pm

    Those bags are cute! So summery and just plain adorable.

    Reply

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