A Book That Conceals All

We can never have enough products to hide all those little skin imperfections on our faces, but Benefit has now provided us with a number of ways in which to cope. This perfectly portable kit contains everything you need for custom concealing and brightening. Your kit looks like your own secret diary with your personal tricks of the trade. The outer packaging sleeve, which encloses the volume within, resembles a fine book cover, printed with a gold gilt title and a heart and key dangling from a ribbon. Open the “diary” to find a mirror on the left, below the words “This diary belongs to” On the right, “inside” the diary are five concealing products along with a slim volume filled with step-by-step instructions for those who confess their need to conceal regularly. $36.

More info: www.benefitcosmetics.com

Yves Rocher Releases So Elixir

Liquid topaz is how Yves Rocher describes its newest ultra-feminine fragrance, So Elixir, launching in April in 30- and 50-ml EDT ($58), bottles, perfumed body lotion and bath and shower gel. Designed by Catherine Lévy and Sigolène Prébois from Tsé&Tsé, the heavyweight, soft, rounded bottle was accomplished by Heinz Glas; the topaz cap—a natural extension of the bottle—is from Axilone, and the pump is from Valois. A beautiful white jasmine flower unfurls its petals on the carton, inviting you to inhale the delightful floral fragrance contained within—created by Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp and Jacques Cavallier—with its notes of bergamot, Damask rose, jasmine, incense extract, patchouli essence and Tonka bean.

More info: www.yvesrocherusa.com

Jo Malone Puts Fresh Face on Home Scent

Two British iconic lifestyle brands—Jo Malone and Farrow & Ball—have partnered for a home scent makeover. The two brands have collaborated to create a limited edition collection of colored candles that bring together the philosophies of decorating with color and decorating with scent. Each of the Jo Malone iconic candle fragrances—Lime Basil & Mandarin, Wild Fig & Cassis, Blue Agava & Cacao Grapefruit, and Pomegranate Noir—have been matched with a classic Farrow & Ball paint shade that is intrinsically linked to the unique inspiration behind each scent. The five limited edition Home Candles that compose this charming collection may be used singly or together to create an alluring aroma and colorful palette. The candles will arrive on counter in May. Jo Malone Farrow & Ball Collector’s Edition Colored Candles cost $65.
    
More info: www.jomalone.com

Too Faced Lights Up Spring Collection

Too Faced has put the glam back in glamour with its Spring 2010 Collection ($17-$38) with products and kits aimed to wow even the most jaded starlet.  The Spring 2010 Collection is filled with innovative new products such as Walk of Shame (pictured), an all-you-need overnight survival kit to plan for that spontaneous dusk-till-dawn rendezvous. Lashlight mascara shines the light on lashes for perfect applications, even in the dark, and Fun in the Dark puts an illuminated focus on eyes, all in Too Faced’s fabulous iconic style. Another highlight: Mood Swing Gloss, which turns up the heat with its exclusive Heat Responsive Technology that reacts to the body’s temperature and adjusts to reveal a range of lip tints within the color spectrum.
    
More info: www.toofaced.com

Urban Decay Sharpens Facial Definition

Say goodbye to loose sponge applicators with a new foundation gesture. Urban Decay’s high-tech translucent powder, Razor Sharp Ultra Definition Finishing Powder ($30), keeps you camera ready at all times! The sleek gunmetal lid and clear base, supplied by HCT Packaging, showcase a unique mess-free system and attached puff. It even touts an on/off feature to keep your purse powder-free. A motif of tiny razor blades encircles the jar to emphasize the point. The micro-fine powder claims to fool the eyes with “optical blurring,” so imperfections are seemingly airbrushed away for a soft-focus finish. Skin appears flawless, even under bright, unforgiving light. Apply as a finishing touch after your foundation. Thanks to oil-absorbing properties, skin stays shine-free, and foundation stays in place longer. Or, wear it along for a bare, but “perfect” image of youthful skin. This one miracle shade works on a wide range of skin tones.
    
More info: www.urbandecay.com

Laura Geller Glow Box Highlights Skin

Laura Geller’s Ethereal Rose Baked Powder is paired with a limited edition of highlighter in this carryall rosy pink box ($39), complete with a secret drawer to stash on-the-go accessories. Cosmetics are mounded to resemble glowing planetary objects. The powder provides a natural all-over radiance while the highlighter side instantly brightens the face. The accompanying fan brush, imprinted with the brand name, offers a professional application and feather-light finish. There’s even a full-size mirror.
    
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