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Estee Lauder Holiday Compact Collection 2009

Every year I can't wait for the Estee Lauder Holiday Compact Collection to come out; I am never disappointed in the intricate designs. From a very, very young age, I have always been fascinated by compacts.  Perfume or powder compacts, it doesn't matter.  I love that each compact is a tiny work of art that you stowe away in your purse or display on your dresser.

Guerlain Holiday Colour Collection 2009 - Imperial Holiday

Guerlain Holiday Colour Collection, Imperial Holiday, is a limited-edition makeup collection worthy of royalty but designed to be enjoyed by every woman.  Guerlain's holiday makeup collection celebrates the opulence and splendor of the aristocracy.  Colours remind us of the nobility of precious stones and fabrics, while the packaging is always elegant.  As with every Guerlain Collection, the products are stunning. Every year, Guerlain is the holiday collection that sets the standard for beauty.

The Guerlain Imperial Holiday Makeup Collection includes:

Sublime Radiant Powder Face & Body: Silky and ultra light in texture, this sparkling powder graces the skin with a sheer veil of diamond-like reflections.  Like fine-spun muslin dappled with delicate sprays of glitter, it will subtly illuminate shoulders, arms, back, decollete and hair and leave a light violet scent. Sublime Radiant Powder Face & Body is one of the most exquisite cosmetics you'll ever own.  $85

Philip B Russian Amber Shampoo--Da, it's that good!

Few people can get me fired up to try a product like Lucky magazine's Jean Godfrey-June.  Her column is the first one I turn to every month when my Lucky magazine arrives.  Recently she talked about her love of Philip B Russian Amber Shampoo.  I was curious, even intrigued about Russian Amber Shampoo, but quickly dismissed it as something I was not going to get the chance to experience.

Then out of nowhere, I received a sample of Philip B Russian Amber Shampoo and couldn't wait to try it.  Would it be as life-changing as Jean Godfrey-June suggested?  

Guerlain Rouge G Lipstick

Lipstick enters into a new era with new Rouge G de Guerlain. Comparable to a work of luxury jewelry, Rouge G de Guerlain was developed from Olivier Échaudemaison’s desire to capture the quintessence of luxury in an object dedicated to the lips.

Inspired by the most precious element in jewelry--a bar of gold--the Rouge G lipstick case is shaped horizontally.  It's the most sensual lipstick case I've ever seen.  It feels substantial in the hand, opening up to a mirror and the lipstick; closing with a heavy click.  It's as much an accessory to take out of your purse as a cosmetic; "cosmetic jewelry"!

The Rouge G lipstick comes in 25 shades and key ingredients were selected to create the five essential criteria that define excessively perfect lips: the ultimate radiance of colour, immediate definition of the lips, an absolute smoothing of their surface, a plumping effect and extreme comfort. 

Guerlain Rouge G lipstick retails at $45 and is available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. 

Lancome Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate - Fantastique!

Lancôme introduces Génifique, the first anti-aging product inspired by your genes.  Rarely have I been so excited about a skincare product that I say "just get it", but Génifique falls into that category.  Génifique is an entirely new category of product and is geared toward restoring a youthful complexion.  To be honest with you; I've never tried an anti-aging product and seen results is so short a time.  I have with Génifique. 

This breakthrough skincare formula is the result of 10 years of research and development by Lancôme in the area of genomics and proteomics and has received seven international patents.  After significant research, Lancôme researchers discovered that young skin is brimming with healthy proteins, but the genes that help activate them slow down with age. 

In developing and testing Génifique, Lancôme was able to document that according to consumers in a clinical study, results can be seen within seven days.  And that is absolutely my experience, too!