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Be Good to Yourself This Valentine's Day

Beauty Picks That Say "I Love Me!"

By Belinda Clarke

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  • A concealer pencil will help clean up lines outline the lip line. Also, put some powder on a Q-tip – it helps keep red lipstick from bleeding over edges, also called "reverse lining."
  • Add lip balm or gloss in the center of bottom lip only. If you add gloss on the top lip, your lipstick will bleed!

    • Julie Hewett's makeup artistry can also be seen in Spider-Man II. To find your perfect red shade or for more information and retail locations, log on to www.juliehewett.net.

    Skin Care

    Clarins Beauty Flash Balm
    There is something about this creamy moisturizing balm that provides an instant radiant look that's hard to get in other products. It's the perfect splurge gift for yourself that keeps on giving! Recommended for all skin types any time of day, it contains algae extracts, derivatives of olives and rice, as well as witch hazel to refresh your skin immediately. It is available at department stores. For more information, log on to www.clarins.com.

    Sweet Body Treatment
    Original Bombshell beauty and skin care products incorporate natural ingredients such as shea butter and aloe vera in two luxurious and fun body creams. The Spoil Me! Citrus Souffl矂ody Cream contains green tea extract, lemon and lime fruit extracts, cocoa butter, chamomile and more to revitalize and energize dry skin. Also recommended is the Ooh...Baby! Cranberry Souffl矂ody Cream, which uses real cranberry fruit extract, green tea, jojoba, aloe vera and more to help you smell sweet and feel oh so soft. What makes these products even more unique is the retro Hollywood packaging. It makes a great gift for your girlfriends! For more information visit the Original Bombshell site at www.originalbombshell.com.

    Cosmetic Bags with Personality

    Your makeup says a lot about you, but so does your makeup kit! Here are some suggestions for cosmetic kits to fit your individual style:

    • The Sophisticate – You need a cosmetic case that's smart and sophisticated. The Coach Soho Mini Signature Beauty Case is durable and classy with an outside zip pocket and three internal pockets to keep your makeup organized. Cost: $68. (www.coach.com)
    • The Glamour Queen – Benefit Cosmetics, whose makeup is a perfect combination of fun and functional, offers the Glamorous Gabbi bag with six pockets inside for brushes, etc. and a glamour gal on the front to keep you feeling beautiful whenever you pull it out. Cost: $26. (www.benefitcosmetics.com)
    • The Celebrity – If you're into makeup, you've heard of M.A.C. cosmetics. With a huge celebrity following and avant-garde image (loud music will often draw you to the M.A.C. counter in your favorite department store), M.A.C. offers a simple mesh makeup kit with vinyl Italian trim in just two colors: black or white. Very mod. Cost: $22. (www.maccosmetics.com)
    • The Practical Gal – Most often, when Clinique offers one of its famous "Bonus" deals in department stores, the mini assortment of makeup and fragrance comes with a makeup kit included. For the most practical of shoppers, with the purchase of a Clinique product (or two, depending on how much they make you spend to get it), you get some new makeup to try and a reusable cosmetics case, too! Cost: Free with Clinique purchase. (www.clinique.com)


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