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Beauty411 Favorite Beauty Products of 2009

Is it really the end of 2009?  To a beauty blogger, that just means "on to bigger and better" in terms of beauty products. After testing hundreds of products this year, I've done the work for you to find the best of the best. 

Looking back, it's been a great year in beauty.  Innovative products, creative packaging and exciting technology, particularly in skincare.  Expect those trends to continue in the upcoming year as brands try to edge each other out for the consumer's attention (and dollars!).

Here are some of my favorite beauty products of 2009:

Zoya Reverie - Spring 2010 Nail Polish Collection

 

The Zoya Reverie Spring 2010 Nail Polish Collection introduces six metallic shades sure to get you out of the winter doldrums.

Estee Lauder Blacker Than Black Makeup Collection

 

Just in time for New Year's Eve glamour, Estee Lauder has introduced the Blacker Than Black Makeup Collection.  This limited-edition collection features six of Estee Lauder's most popular mascaras in the deepest, most dramatic, jet black shade possible.  Add the Blacker Than Black new Signature Eyeshadow Quad and Double-Wear Stay-In-Place Eye Pencil and you have a beautiful smoky eye look!

The Estee Lauder Blacker Than Black Makeup Collection includes:

Beauty Bylines™ Interview: Meet Trish McEvoy!

This month's Beauty Bylines™  interview with makeup artist Trish McEvoy has me in awe. I remember when I first started reading the makeup artist credits in magazines (my own versions of rock stars, I guess!) and seeing Trish McEvoy's name. Yes, she's worked on models and celebrities, but she has always believed in making personal connections with her clients. 

From the beginning of her career, Trish's focus has always been to give her clients the best quality products and teach them the most effective makeup application techniques.  It goes without saying that I am beyond excited to introduce you to Trish McEvoy!

Beauty411:  Your makeup line is streamlined and edited; your Makeup Planners keep everything organized. Does that mirror your philosophy on makeup in your own life?

Trish McEvoy:  Of course!  As makeup continues to evolve and I get to create exciting new products each season, my philosophy has always remained the same: get organized. Keep it simple.  Learn to do it yourself. Enjoy the process.

Happy Holidays!

Here's hoping your holidays are filled with family, friends and that Santa is good to you! I'll be spending time with family over the next couple of days; look for a new edition of Beauty Bylines with a fab interview on the 28th!  Joyeux Noel!