Highbeams, shine and lustre that only stars are made of. Dazzleglass Creme is the newest launch from MAC, that debuts in September 2009. It’s emollient and non tacky.It’s also enriched with aloe and vitamins.

The Dazzleglass Creme comes in the following flavors:

* Sublime Shine

* Soft Dazzle
* Perfectly Unordinary
* My Favourite Pink
* Do It Up
* Luscious Spark
* Totally Fab
* Crème Allure
* Amorous

Each Dazzleglass Creme tube retails for $18 and will debut in Sept.

If necessity is the mother of invention, then Rolling Razor wins the prize for cutting down your stubble. It’s a razor that you can grip with your finger tip (actually, it’s two razors — the double headed god of razors) and you can literally roll it back and forth over your stubble until it’s gone.

There is a men’s version and a woman’s version (yup, you guessed which colors are gender specific). The razor also has a gender specific shaving cream and replacement cartridges (for women is the Pomegranate; for men, it’s the more macho Eucalyptus).

The way the razor is designed is innovative:

- There’s a no slip rubber grip. When I was using the razor, I had no problems getting a clean shave (I thought at first it would be a nuisance, but it feels completely natural).

- The motions of the razor are up and down (you literally roll it up and down the area where you want to shave). I thought I would cut myself, but the razors do NOT injure you at all…they only tackle the stubble. My underarms got the closest shave I’ve ever experienced. Honest.

-  You can hang it on your bathroom wall using the suction cup and designer base provided.

The razor comes with a cover (shown in the picture above) and is perfectly portable and great for traveling.

I really like the cute design too. In fact, I don’t think I would really ever go back to my regular Mach 3.

The razor retails for $14.95 and the cream for over $8 at www.rollingrazor.com. There’s even a camouflage one for use in the military (Jungle Camouflage; Jungle Jane are green. Desert Camouflage and Sahara Adventure are brown).

Give these guys an award for innovation that works!

I’m an eyeliner junkie. If Anna Sui and I were to be in a room with only one eyeliner left in the whole world, I’d snag it while she wasn’t looking. I’d ARM wrestle her for it.

Which is why when the new L’Oreal HIP Kohl Eyeliner fell into my lap, I felt as though I was at Dylan’s Candy Bar, sucking on a swirly peppermint patty.

I was not expecting much from the powdery eyeshadow. I expected it to be as flaky as my ex-boyfriends, and devoid of lasting power. To my entire surprise, I was amazed at the intensity and longevity of this eyeliner. It’s a sparkly powder that glides on your lash line with a precise poined brush, and it’s so remarkably easy to apply that your liquid eyeliners will be history (honest, this one is about as easy as it gets– your five year old niece can do it).

No more shaky hands, no messes, no raccoon eyes (it comes off easily too).

You’re able to do Cleopatra eyes, cat eye and sparkly party eye with this. Layer several times, or use just once for a simple silhouette. This retails for $13 at drugstores nationwide. Buy one, buy several (they come in various shades, from charcoal to gold). Seriously, this investment just might be better than the housing market right now.

Yup, it’s HIP.

L’Oreal High Intensity Pigments Kohl Eyeliner comes in the following shades: Burgundy, Navy; Gold, Teal, Black and Brown. Show in the picture is the Navy Kohl.

Even men love TLC on their hair. In these hard economic times, everyone wants to look their dashing best — in order to land that coveted job.

Redken has a great new Camouflage Service that’s quick, discreet and inexpensive.

The professional service costs anywhere between $20-$70 and is a wash and dry step. It gently camouflages the gray hair and the color lasts for 6-8 weeks.

Before

After

The five minute services promises to (and does — I witnessed it) add more “pepper” to a man’s “salt” hairs in a matter of five terse minutes. The color is applied during the wash at the shampoo basin, and it stays on long enough for their next haircut appointment.The formula is ammonia-free, and also has strengthening protein (so his hair STAYS strong) and conditioning quinoa oil. Take a look at the natural tones of the before and after pictures. The last thing someone wants is to look like they have hair “out of a box,” right?

This ain’t no Betty Crocker cake mix. Everything is customized and professionally done, and your man won’t even know he has had a camouflage.

These are available at Redken salons nationwide.

I was not expecting a lot from L’Oreal’s HIP Color Presso, for the simple reason that I’ve tried so many lipglosses and been unimpressed with “gimmicks.” Marketing glosses must be real hard work, because you have to sell an age-old makeup essential to finicky women who have likely seen it all.

L’Oreal HIP Presso does excel in some aspects, and falls short in others. What I LOVE about the Presso are:

1. A rich, luminous sheen. There are touches of sparkle and faint glitter and the pout you get is a “let’s go out clubbing and become Avril Lavigne,” kind of vibe.

2. A great innovative product with TWO distinct colors. You can mix and match and increase impact and intensity of one color over the other.

3. The gloss is not tacky or sticky at all, which is great. It also has a nice smell to it. It’s very emollient, in fact.

Shown: HIP Color Presso in “Trendy”

But my pet peeve with this product is that it’s not nearly high intensity enough for me. HIP stands for “High Intensity Pigment.”  The colors have that sparkly sheen, but not enough IMPACT. I was hoping they would last a tad bit longer too.

If you want a lovely emollient gloss with a good finish, I would invest in this. If you’re looking for color that stands out, I’d skip this one.

L’Oreal’s HIP Presso retails in all drugstores nationwide and comes in ten shades.

I firmly believe that every girl never stops the search for the perfect foundation. Light, flawless, long-lasting are qualities we’d gladly apply to our makeup, lest our significant others fall short in any attribute.

I went to a Temptu Seminar where I saw the latest Airpod Airbrush System being demoed. In a matter of seconds, skin looked ready for HD; the foundation was streak free, and blush and highligher were applied using the same device (but different airpod).

After using the airbrush, I am now a complete convert. One you pick the airpod color in your perfect shade, you simply attach it to the airbrush and spray your face lightly in concentric swirls until your skin is coated with sheer layers of foundation. All you have to do is hold the airbrush 4-6″ away from your skin.

You can then use the blush airpod and highlighter airpod to add accents of color and luminosity.

These are the four blush airpods. Pick the color that you love.

The other neat thing about this system is there are absolutely no tools to clean. If you look at the Temptu Airbrush Pro — there are so many moving parts to it, and it’s a bit of a pain to clean it after each use. But let the pros deal with it! The new consumer system is just a snap — no mess, no fuss.

Temptu also recognizes the need for touch ups (amen). Because the airbrush system is so big to carry, they’ve made easy, purse-size touch up sticks with built in brush that match the foundation, blush and highlighter colors of your airpod.

The airbrush retails for $225 (you have to purchase the foundation, blush and highlighter airpods separately). Each airpod contains foundation that’s water and silicone enriched. There’s also a mineral component that helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and blemishes.

Of course, there’s no doubt that you’ll run out of Airpods as you continue to play with your foundation gadget. Refills are available for $55 for two airpods (each airpod gives about a month’s worth of coverage).

Blush airpods are $30 for one; highlighter Airpods are $35 for one.

Retouch Foundation Stick: $47
Retouch Blush Stick: $35
Retouch Highlighter STick: $40
Retouch Powder Stick: $43

This new system will debut at Sephora in the Fall. Temptu is also the official airbrush partner of Sephora.

All I can say is you’ll need to get in line because I’m expecting a wait-list.

I recently attended a LOFT blogger event where they showcased some really stunning pieces for women with style and a budget.

I think every American woman has been “LOFT-ized” at some point.  They have everything from the cutest sandals, tees to gala-ready dresses… (from Amelie- style cute to Grace Kelley-style frocks, this design team knows how to create trendy essentials).

Here are some of our top picks for a budget summer:

Sateen Two Button Short, $39.50

Ruffle Blouse, $39.50

Paisley Tiered Dress, $69

Studded Flip Flop, $29.50

Pumpkins in the cornfields,
Gold among the brown,
Leaves of rust and scarlet
Trembling slowly down

- Carmen Lagos Signes

The weather has started to resemble a touch of summer, but Fall is not too far away.

Which means we’re thinking about pale makeup, my mavens.

Bobbi Brown is introducing her Fall Nudes Collection in July…months earlier than when the leaves start falling from the maple trees, just so you can practise your fall palette.

Bobbi says, “Nude makeup doesn’t mean monochromatic, barely-there makeup. It means makeup that’s right for your skin.”

There’s a limited edition palette for the season. The Nude Eye Palette ($60) features eye shadow duos in shades that are great for every skin ton. It comes with a customizable 3 Pan Palette, which can be filled with your choice of any Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow or Blush shades.

Bobbi also introduces a new shade to her iconic Shimmer Brick collection- the Nude Shimmer Brick ($40). This brick features five pure pearl pigments in pink, gold, bronze, beige, and caramel. All of them are supposed to be blended together to give skin a great nude shimmer.

There’s more! The Caviar Ink Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner ($21) is now in a rich, deep brown shade. There are also four new shades of the popular Creamy Lip Color ($22) that compliment the Nude Eye Palette and Nude Shimmer Brick.

All of these products will be available from www.bobbibrown.com and Bobbi Brown counters July 2009.

Do you ever wish you were 18 again? While we may not have fond memories of standardized tests or tacky prom dresses, we will spend countless dollars trying to regain our youthful looks. Embryolisse, started by a doctor in the 1950s, may not be new to the anti-aging game, but with their line of effective and reasonably priced products, they do stand out in the industry. The line, which is comprised of 16 toners, moisturizers, firming creams, and makeup removers, uses ingredients including collagen, hyaluronic acid, shea butter, and orange extract to leave skin feeling soft and supple and looking refreshed. In addition, the formulas help protect against skin-aging free radicals. These pieces might not have people mistaking you for Miley Cyrus on the street, but they will have them wondering how you got such enviable skin.

Exfoliating Creme

While all of the lotions and potions in the line are swoon-worthy, the following pieces are the stars of the show:

-Crème De Soin Exfoliante (Exfoliating Cream): This exfoliating cream really gets the job done. Its micro-beads are tiny but tough and left my skin feeling soft and clean.

Flower Essence Toner

-Rosamélis Lotion Démaquillante Sans Alcool (Flower Essence Toner): With all of the greasy makeup removers out there, I was skeptical that this alcohol-free liquid toner would be strong enough to remove my heavy-duty makeup, but this wonder potion did the job like a champ. Another perk? The light, floral scent of this toner is so delicious, I was tempted to trade in my perfume and dab this behind my ears instead.

Moisturizing Cream with Orange Extract

-Crème Hydratante A L’Extrait D’Orange (Moisturizing Cream With Orange Extract): This cream doesn’t just moisturize, it changes the feeling of skin entirely. My skin, which was feeling rather rough and flaky from one too many late nights, felt as smooth as a baby’s bottom once this cream had sunk in. The results are so dramatic, I’m still touching my face in disbelief.

The products range from about $15 - $65, and you can find a retailer by visiting the company’s site at www.embryolisseusa.com  

If it ain’t broke, why fix it? Chapstick has been one of my favorite lip balms for decades (yes, I AM that old) but the new True Shimmer Summer Flavors are leaving my pout with shine and taste.

The new True Shimmer flavors are:

Botanical Berry - a berrylicious feast for your lips plus the usual emollience we’ve come to know and love about Chapstick.

Tropical - think of it as fruit punch for your pout.

Peppermint Rush - The name says it all. This will hit stores August 2009.

Blended Fruit Sherbert - One of my favorite flavors, this one feels like you’re about to eat sorbet.

The True Shimmer balms really do provide a hint of shine. But the best part, for me, is the long lasting moisturization. Nothing beats Chapstick —well, Smith’s Rosebud Salve comes darn close — and I have always carried a stick in my purse ever since I was 12.

So these sticks, which retail for only $2.79, are going to help me combat summer dryness all season long.

I often use lip balm as a base layer before applying lipstick and even lip gloss, and the shimmer helps make my lippies stand out (neat trick).

Get yours at drugstores everywhere PRONTO. Seriously, they are THAT good.

www.chapstick.com