NewBeauty.com (by Marci Robin Zitner)
LipFusion was the first lip-plumping gloss I ever tried, so no matter how many others I test out, there’s always a special place in my heart (and on my face) for it. And I recently returned to Fusion Beauty’s famous formula when they introduced a new version of the gloss: Smile Whitening Color Shine.

Now, of course, you don’t actually put this on your teeth (unless you’re that woman who always manages to get lipstick on her teeth when she dares to converse right after application… which is me, unfortunately). Just like the other LipFusion glosses, you apply it generously to your lips, where you’ll feel that subtle sensation that indicates it’s working towards making your lips fuller. But it’s also creating an ideally flattering color contrast between your lips and teeth, minimizing the look of yellowness and maximizing brightness.

Both my fuller-than-before lips and my teeth have just the right amount of pretty shine when I where this updated classic, and I leave the house feeling confident that my mouth is my best feature. (Until I open it, that is.)

Ah…to be beautiful and save the world!  No, I’m not talking about “Brangelina.”
You can save the world and look fabulous too!  Cargo Cosmetics PlantLove, is a collection of 12 lipsticks, in eco-friendly packaging and 100% botanical ingredients such as; vitamin E, shea butter and jojoba, the lipsticks contain absolutely no mineral oil or petroleum.

The tube is actually made of corn (yes, like the corn you eat) which makes it 100% biodegradable.   And not only are you getting a great lipstick but you’re getting a garden of wild flowers – the outer box is made of flower paper and real flower seeds.  Just add water and flowers will bloom – seriously!

In my pursuit to be a responsible beauty junkie, I feel the duty to support sustainable cosmetics.  Mother Earth needs our help looking beautiful too!  Also, CARGO is donating two dollars from the $20 sale of every shade to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  Let’s help save the planet and provide a brighter future for our children, one lipstick at a time!

Bonus: Five of the gorgeous lipsticks were designed by and named after some of your favorite celebrities:  Evangeline for Evangeline Lily, Lindsay for Lindsay Lohan, Maria for Maria Menounos, Mariska for Mariska Hargitay  and Sarah for Sarah Chalke

We don’t spend twenty dollars a tube for lipstick just to re-apply every five minutes!  Unfortunately we don’t have a choice, with all the talking and eating we do our lipstick is bound to wear off.  Expert makeup artist Elke von Freudenberg has some great tips and tricks for achieving perfectly pouty long-lasting and matte lips.  He accomplished long-lasting lips by using eye shadow and clear gloss, fuller lips by softening out the lip line with concealer and matte lips with loose powder and a Kleenex. Go to complete How-To.

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These trendy twins by YSL [Yves Saint Laurent] come in 12 different combos to create personalized shades to match your moods!  Each twin conceals three fun sides: two lipstick shades one silky, one shiny and a mirror for ultra convenient application!  The formula is protective (SPF 8), the texture is soft and creamy and the slightly sweet taste makes these twins an enticing treat.   The couture, jewel-like packaging will definitely score you some style points!

This nifty new gloss from Go Light on My Lips comes equipped with LED’s in the lid so when you unscrew it, the wand lights up.  Brilliant!  Also one side of the tube is a mirror so you’ll be able to lather up anywhere, at any hour.  Not only do you have five shades to choose from but you can also customize your gloss with a Swarovski crystal initial of your choice!  Now you’ll always be able to sport a beaming smile.

Go Light on My Lips  [ Via Gizmodo.com ]

Spring is just around the corner and Estée Lauder  wants you to be ready to shine!  Lauder has launched Heavenly Summer Skin Bronze Goddess Color Collection (wow, that’s a mouthful!).  With golden bronze and coral tints, the collection will give you healthy sun-kissed perfection without the risk of skin damage.  We all envy that bronzed goddess look but cosmetics are the healthier way to get the golden glow.

Bronze Goddess Collection includes:

• Soft Matte Bronzer
• Soft Shimmer Bronzer
• Soft Duo Bronzer in Amber
• Luminous Liquid Bronzer
• Loose Shimmer Powder
• A Classic Mirror Compact
• High Shine Glosses: Coral Reef and Bronze
• Pure Color Eye Shadow: Bronze and Gilded
• Nail Lacquer: Coral Reef and Bronze Goddess

EstéeLauder.com  [ Via FabSugar.com ]

Paulina Rubio, known as La Chica Dorada in Latin America will be the new face of MAC Cosmetics.  The internationally known pop-star will partner with the cosmetics giant to create a new lipstick shade, Rubina.  She’ll help launch the new shade with MAC on Robinson Blvd. in Los Angeles on March 20.  If you are in the neighborhood be sure to check it out!  The lipstick with be available at all MAC counters March 20.

MACCosmetics.com  [Via NewBeauty.com]