My Skincare Holy Grail: Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick in Porcelain

You know what's super fun? A huge, unprecedented eruption on your face. Especially when you're on a belated birthday trip to Las Vegas with your brother and it comes out during your first day there. (Yes, this just happened to me a few weeks ago.) This was seriously a case for the big guns ... so I ran instantly to the Sephora across the street from my hotel and purchased the Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick in Porcelain.

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A Sparkle in Your Eye: Bobbi Brown Black Velvet Sparkle Eye Shadow

Glistening. Glittering. Twinkling. Glinting. Shining. Gleaming. No matter how many synonyms I list, I just can't get enough of Bobbi Brown Black Velvet Sparkle Eye Shadow.

This eyeshadow garners so many compliments upon each wearing, it's quickly become one of my makeup bag staples. A combination of shimmery pearls and fine glitter create a gorgeous shimmery shadow that, amazingly, doesn't crease, smudge or fade no matter how many hours it's worn. And that's without a primer!

So sparkle to your heart's content.

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Summer's Best Citrus Products, The Skincare Edition: Mario Badescu, Darphin and Bobbi Brown

From big, juicy oranges to tangy lemons and limes, summer means one thing to me -- citrus-scented products. Discover all of my favorites in this series!

I have a new skincare regimen thanks to this series, and honestly? My skin couldn't be happier. Three fabulous products have made their way into my life and I really don't know how I've lived without them until now. Check them all out after the jump.

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My New Lipcolor One-Two Punch: M.A.C Lustre Lipstick in Way to Love and Bobbi Brown Lip Gloss in Rosy

As many of you know, I am a huge fan of layering my lipcolors. I can never be satisfied with just one lipstick or lipgloss -- I like to create my own shades and consistencies by mixing and matching various shades in my lipcolor wardrobe. And my recent find -- the combination of M.A.C Lustre Lipstick in Way to Love and Bobbi Brown Lip Gloss in Rosy -- is a real winner.

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Holiday Gift Guide: Makeup Palettes

Throughout the month of December, The Beauty of Life will be featuring a Holiday Gift Guide. Each gift is one I'd like to give AND get this season.

As the holidays near, you might be freaking out about what to give. If you're not quite sure how to please the person on your list, why not go for a makeup palette? The variety of colors, textures and products within each of the palettes featured below are guaranteed to put a smile on your recipients' faces this holiday season.

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I'm No Oil Slick: Bobbi Brown Cleansing Oil

You know the saying: Oil is thicker than water. Well, that really stopped me from ever wanting to try an oil-based cleanser. Something about putting oil on my face when it already felt oily just didn't sit right with me. And yes, I know that dermatologists have been recommending this for years -- but sometimes I'm slow to try these newfangled ideas! Let me be the first to admit how wrong I was ... because the second I tried Bobbi Brown Cleansing Oil, my entire life changed.

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Party Time: Bobbi Brown Extreme Party Mascara

It's my party and I'll cry if I want to
Cry if I want to, cry if I want to
You would cry too if it happened to you
--It's My Party, Lesley Gore

Trust me, there has been no crying over my recent acquisition of Bobbi Brown Extreme Party Mascara. Ever since I started using this gleamy little tube, it seems like my lashes have perked up about a thousand times more than normal!

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Celebrating Labor Day with Beauty Products (Of Course!)

In honor of Labor Day -- originally meant to protect union workers but now basically symbolizing the end to summer -- I've decided to compile a list of the beauty products I use that require little or no effort. No labor, if you will. Check out my labor-free product choices after the jump!

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Best Summer Body Wash Series: Bobbi Brown Beach Shower Gel

The Best Summer Body Wash Series features the body washes and shower gels that will thrill and delight you all summer long.

Can't make it to the beach this summer ... or just want to relive that Hawaii vacation over and over again? (I know I do.) Well, Bobbi Brown Beach Shower Gel is fabulous for either sentiment. The name of this shower gel really is apt -- it smells exactly like the beach.

I have to admit I was curious before I popped open the tube. How could the delightful smell of the beach (minus seaweed, which looks and smells disgusting) be poured into a fragrance? But Bobbi captures it perfectly with notes of sand jasmine, sea spray and mandarin. The scent is somehow intoxicating, refreshing and purely delightful all at once. And luckily, it won't follow you all day -- it's light and crisp without any cloying feeling left behind.

And the lather! I haven't seen lather this good in I don't know how long. Only a dime-sized amount upon your washcloth or pouf will get you so many bubbles, you'll be hard-pressed to get them all onto your body. Plus, it's formulated with sea kelp extract to moisturize and condition as it cleanses.

The packaging is simple -- just a white tube with black writing and a black cap. But there's something quite nice about the simplicity of it, I must admit. It's clean, refreshing and doesn't put on any airs -- just like the beach.

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My Top 4 New Lipgloss Obsessions

I am a total lipgloss addict. I can't help it ... even when lipstick comes back as a trend full force, lipgloss still reigns supreme. And while I've got my tried and true favorites, I can always make room for a few more. Check out the four I'm totally enamored with as of late.

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The 9 Best Summer Bronzers

As temperatures heat up, thoughts turn to beach trips and sun-kissed skin. But if you're like this beauty chick, only a few minutes spent in the sun will turn you into a lobster! That's where these bronzers come in. I've rounded up the bronzers guaranteed to give you that gorgeous summer glow without any harmful UV rays. Discover my favorites after the jump.

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Lash Perfection: Bobbi Brown Perfectly Defined Mascara

Always on the lookout for the perfect daytime mascara, I've tried pretty much every one on the market. I'm not a fan of "going out" lashes in the daytime -- I don't need them to be so long they hit my glasses or so thick I look like I'm wearing falsies. And you'd be surprised just how tough it is to discover that elusive lash lengthener. At least I thought so until I came across Bobbi Brown Perfectly Defined Mascara.

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Beauty Giveaway: Bobbi Brown Bobbi Brights Eye Palette

Remember my rave review of the Bobbi Brown Bobbi Brights Eye Palette? (If not, don't worry -- you can click here for a recap.) In a nutshell, this palette contains 35 gorgeous eyeshadows in all the colors of the rainbow ... and even some others! And one lucky winner will receive this palette ABSOLUTELY FREE by entering this giveaway. You don't want to miss out -- not only is the Brights Eye Palette a limited-edition item, but it retails for a whopping $70!

Entering is easy. Simply enter your name and email address in the box below. The winner will be selected on Friday, March 27 and notified by email. It's that simple!



This giveaway is open to US residents only. Giveaway runs until Thursday, March 26 at midnight. One entry per person, email address and IP address. Multiple entries will be disqualified.

Must-Have Mondays: Bobbi Brown Shimmering Body Oil

Glitter. Shimmer. Glimmer. Glitz. If you're looking to add a bit of high-intensity glamour to your life, then Bobbi Brown Shimmering Body Oil is definitely the way to go.

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Hey, Bright Eyes! Check Out the Bobbi Brown Brights Eye Palette!

I heart makeup palettes. I really and truly do. There’s something so fun and exciting about opening one up and having choices. Red or purple? Green or blue? Pink or grey? And the list goes on and on. So when the new Bobbi Brown Brights Eye Palette came my way, I quite literally jumped for joy. (Seriously, I jumped up and down like a little schoolgirl.)

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Trend-Filled Thursdays: Gold Products

Whenever I'm feeling blue, or just when I want to add a little more sparkle to my look, I go for the gold. Gold products, that is! And you know what? I'm not alone! Brands like Chanel and Smashbox have created collections specifically around the gloriously royal hue. And what's better for the holidays than a little glisten under the mistletoe? Read on to find the products that will really have you glittering in golden glory.

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Grin and "Bare" It With Bobbi Brown Almost Bare

Looking for a fragrance that's delightfully crisp, light and perfect for summer? Then call off the search party, because I've found the holy grail. Bobbi Brown Almost Bare has everything I've been looking for in a fragrance for the warmer months. There are some perfumes and colognes that are just too heavy and strong when the temperature heats up ... but Almost Bare is not one of them.

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Must-Have Mondays: Bobbi Brown Yogi Bare Lip Balm

My name is Jamie, and I am a lip balm addict. It's true ... I must have at least five clinking around in my purse at all times. And that's not to mention the tins and tubes knocking around on my dresser, kitchen counter, desk, nightstand, vanity ... it's grown to be quite an obsession. But I recently discovered one that puts them all to shame, and its name is Bobbi Brown Yogi Bare Lip Balm.

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Shimmer and Glow from Head to Toe: Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Compact

I have somewhat of an affinity for makeup palettes. No matter how many seem to accrue inside my makeup bag, I'm always trying to squeeze in just one more! But one that gets permanent time and attention both in my bag and in my daily makeup routine is the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Compact.

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Bobbing for Beauty: Bobbi Brown Apricot Shimmer Brick Compact

I have a long-standing affair with eyeshadow. The two of us do everything together -- we go to work, we dance at clubs, we dine at fancy restaurants. But for all of my passion for shadow, I can never seem to commit to just one. Every day and night of the week seems to find me in a different shade, a different brand, a different look. Call me flighty, but I like to think of it as searching for my next soul mate. And I definitely found it in the Bobbi Brown Apricot Shimmer Brick Compact.

The lacquered black compact -- emblazoned with Bobbi's signature, of course -- opens to reveal shades guaranteed to work on every skin tone. Don't believe me? Well, who doesn't look amazing in ivory? What other girl stands a chance when you're wearing shimmering taupe? And, pray tell, whose eyes can't stand the glimmer of a sparkling peach? As a connoisseur of compacts, this beauty chick wholeheartedly supports this one.

With five strips of intense color, starting at matte ivory and working their way to glistening apricot, these shades are not only perfect on the eyes but sitting in the compact as well.

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