Sunday, December 06, 2009
Life, In this Issue..., Style

Putting on the glitz

Get fab and festive this holiday season without breaking the bank

Tamara Crockett

The weather outside is frightful, but no need for your look to be. We’ve gathered all you need to be ready for all that this season has in store for you. For less than $50, you can afford to give yourself (and others) a boost in the beauty department, all in the name of holiday splendor and delight.

Mission: Moisturize and protect your entire body
What: Jurlique Love Balm
Price: $15
How: Show your entire body some love—literally—by rubbing this balm, which is made with 98 percent natural ingredients, from head to toe. Created to treat extremely dry, chapped and sensitive skin, this miracle cream will provide moisture and antioxidant protection that your skin will thank you for.
Where: Jurlique stores, Sephora, select spas and www.jurlique.com.
When: Show off that glow when going to meet your s.o.’s family.

Mission: Pamper your tips and toes
What: Burt’s Bees Polka-Dot Perfect Mani-Pedi Set
Price: $19.99
How: Loaded with full-size containers of their most popular treatments, including the Almond Milk Beeswax Hand Crème, Lemon Butter Cuticle Crème, Coconut Foot Crème and Replenishing Lip Balm (along with a nail file and cuticle sticks), this set provides your hands and feet some much-needed attention and a little sparkle and shine.
Where: Target stores or www.target.com.
When: While handing out gifts to your eager family members.

Mission: Precise makeup application
What: Pur Minerals 5-piece Holiday Brush Collection
Price: $35
How: They say it’s all about the tools, and this set will help you apply and achieve the trickiest of makeup looks like a pro. Complete with a powder brush, utility brush, covered lip brush, blush brush and eye shadow brush, this all-natural, cruelty-free collection comes enclosed in a lush quilted case.
Where: Sold exclusively at www.purminerals.com.
When: At your work soiree, to show your boss and co-workers you’re just as flawless with your face as you are with work.

Mission: Princess-perfect hair and skin
What: The Magical Beauty Collection by Carol’s Daughter
Price: $8 for the bubble bath, $10 each for the shampoo, conditioner and detangler, or $24 for the Magical Beauty Collection Gift Set, which includes shampoo, conditioner, bubble bath and a loofah sponge.
How: Besides boasting Disney’s newest princess, Tiana, and the film “The Princess and the Frog,” this product line features natural ingredients that’ll leave your baby girl with soft, manageable hair and squeaky-clean, moisturized skin.
Where: Carol’s Daughter store in Lenox Square mall, www.carolsdaughter.com, www.disneystore.com, and select Disney Stores, Macy’s and Dillard’s locations.
When: Get your little princess picture-perfect for her Santa snapshot.

Mission: Dress up your tips and toes
What: Sally Hansen Holiday Collection Diamond Strength No-Chip Nail Colors
Price: $6.25
How: Complete your holiday look by coating your nails and toes in rich colors like Mon Cheri, Toast of the Town and Hopeless Romantic.
Where: Drugstores nationwide.
When: While toasting and dancing the night away at holiday soirees.

Mission: Heat up your eyes
What: Pixi by Petra Smoky Eye Creator Kit
Price: $30
How: The fireplace won’t be the only hot thing in the room when you play up your peepers with a sultry, smoky eye. Armed with mascara, gel liner, the limited edition Fairy Light Quad in Sooty and Smoky Eye Brush, creating this look will be a snap—especially since the five step instructions are provided for you.
Where: Target and at www.target.com
When: For a New Year’s Eve bash—because you never know who you’ll end up making goo-goo eyes with.

Mission: Glam up your gaze
What: Eye Wish Palette from the Smashbox Wish Collection
Price: $44
How: Show off the sparkle in your eyes with this limited-edition palette of 12 eye shadows, four cream eye liners and Photo Finish lid primer. Give the Get-the-Look holiday looks a shot, or craft a party-perfect face all your own.
Where: www.smashbox.com, Sephora, Ulta, JC Penney and more
When: Holiday cocktail party with the girls

Mission: Prime your pucker
What: Rimmel London’s Lasting Finish Kiss & Stay Gloss
Price: $7.99
How: Keep your pout perfectly polished with one of the 12 shade offerings. Constructed with a smooth color applicator on one end and sheer, glossy, high-shine finish on the other, the shade of your choice will stay shining for 10 hours.
Where: Nationwide retailers and drugstores including CVS, Target and Walmart.
When: If you think you’ll be spying mistletoe.

Mission: Spice up your smooch
What: Bath & Body Works Winter Cordials  
Price: $7.50
How: Yummy flavors like Warm Spiced Cider, Hot Buttered Rum, Vanilla Cream Eggnog and Triple Hot Chocolate will tempt you to steal a taste of these winter warmers for your lips. The hint of shimmer will remind you not to.
Where: Bath & Body Works stores or www.bathandbodyworks/bigelow.com.
When: While scrambling to get those last-minute gifts for everyone—the scents will help keep in mind that this is the season of giving.

Mission: Keep holiday stress at bay
What: Bath & Body Works Limited Edition Lemongrass Cardamom Holiday Collection
Price: $10-$16.50
How: Ease your mind and cares away with this essential oil-infused, stress-relieving collection. Whether you indulge in the body cream, body wash or foam bath, they’ll rid you of tension and help restore calm and relaxation into your life.
Where: Bath & Body Works stores or www.bathandbodyworks/bigelow.com.
When: At the family holiday dinner—because how else will you deal with your crazy uncle and overly critical granny? SP