For those BGs who don’t like gooey glosses or color-loaded lipsticks, but still want soft and supple lips, Yes to Carrots has the perfect treat for you. Their new C Me Blush Lip Tints provide moisture and conditioning while enhancing your natural look with sheer shades that work well on all complexions. Plus, the tints are enhanced with shea butter, coconut and jojoba oils, and are 95% organic! I love using these as a base for my glosses because it creates a smooth foundation while providing a hint of tint.

C Me Blush Lip Tints available at www.target.com for $4.49 each.

One lucky reader will win the Ready Red & Sunset Pink shades. Just leave a comment and the winner will be selected randomly and announced later this week.

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Choosing the right nail color for this time of year can be tricky. Luckily, Borghese Cosmetics has created a beautiful array of hues with their Fashionista Collection to help transition nails from winter to spring. The Milan-spring runway inspired lacquers include 6 super saturated shades ranging from a tawny beige (Biscotti Beige) to a deep sparkly violet (Plumaggio Purple). My personal favorite is the barely-there Biscotti Beige because it gives your nails just the right amount of pigment creating a polished look. Plus, this lacquer doesn’t chip easily which is essential to a great manicure.

Shades from L to R include: Biscotti Beige, Bella Berry, Plumaggio Purple, Stellare Notte, Mezzanote Blue and Almondine. Some of the colors are difficult to differentiate w/this photo, but this is the best photo that I have. Lacquers are available at drugstores nationwide for $8 each.

**What nail color shades do you typically use during the transitional season? Are you a fan of brights, darks or neutrals? One lucky reader will win the Plumaggio Purple shade. Just leave a comment sharing your favorite nail polish shades. The winner will be selected randomly and announced later this week.

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What woman wouldn’t want to have a facial done in the comfort of her home every night? Well, with the compact, Clarisonic Mia, every woman can have the luxurious feel of a facial at her fingertips. After finally trying the popular at-home skin cleansing gadget, I can attest to its convenience and quality.

The one-speed, vibrating bristles deeply cleanse while clearing pores and preventing unwanted oil production ultimately leaving skin softer and smoother. It also diminishes the appearance of blemishes, which is always a plus in my book. An added bonus is that it’s completely waterproof and rechargeable, making it by far my favorite beauty gadget of the moment.

Available at www.clarisonic.com for $149

Have you ever tried the Clarisonic Mia or the original larger version? What are your favorite at-home beauty gadgets? What do you use to create at-home facials? Please share!

**BTW – The winner of the Sephora gift card is Yelena! Congratulations. Please email me your mailing address.

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If you want to create a sexy lip look for Valentine’s Day, Maybelline’s new ShineSensational glosses will make your kisser kissable for your special someone. These super shiny shades are high on color and low on unwanted stickiness, which makes for a perfect pucker. With a wide variety of colors, there’s a hue that’s right for you. My absolute favorite shade from the line is the pinkish-red, Cherry Kiss because it goes on smooth with just the right amount of color and is also great for mixing with other glosses.

Maybelline ShineSensational glosses available at www.target.com for $5.19

Have you tried any of these new glosses from Maybelline? Will you be wearing a gloss or painting your pucker with lipstick this Valentine’s Day?

**The winner of the Ambi body care products is T! Congrats and please email me your mailing address. 🙂

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