THIERRY MUGLER ANGEL EAU DE TOILETTE I’m a big fan of the new Angel Eau de Toilette by Thierry Mugler ($97 for the 2.7-oz. bottle at Nordstrom): It’s an intoxicating mixture of bergamot, honey, vanilla and patchouli. Completely sophisticated without being cloying. Try it — it’s addictive. And the stunning bottle will look gorgeous on your vanity.
LA PRAIRIE CELLULAR RADIANCE CREAM BLUSH Some people swear by powder blush, but once they try this they are sold on creams. Just a pinch of this gorgeous blush will give your skin a perfect, dewy glow. $70 at shoplaprairie.com.
URBAN DECAY EYESHADOW PRIMER POTION This has quickly become a classic: Available in different shades, it goes on with no gumminess or residue, paving the way for a perfectly smooth application of shadow. $18 at urbandecay.com.
URBAN DECAY 24/7 LIQUID EYELINER These waterproof liners will startle with their staying power and the bold pop they give the eye. Try Radium, a shimmery blue that’s pretty on all eye colors. (The small wand helps precisely line the eye, too.) $18 at urbandecay.com.
CLARINS BEAUTY FLASH BALM Not only does this wondrous lotion tighten your skin, it works as a radiant primer underneath your foundation with no stickiness. A must-have. $32 at clarins.com.
STILA ONE STEP BRONZE This awesome swirl-in-a-bottle serum does just about everything you need for a luminous face — it evens out your skin tone, lightly bronzes and illuminates the skin, plus reduces the appearance of tiny wrinkles. Try it for $36 at stilacosmetics.com.
UMBERTO BEVERLY HILLS DRY CLEAN DRY SHAMPOO A bunch of dry shampoos are available now, and I think Umberto’s is one of the best. It’s great for extending the life of a salon visit ’do, or just to spray on when I’m in a hurry. It cleans without leaving powder, a must! $8.99 at Target stores.
KINERASE EXTREME LIFT FACE AND EXTREME LIFT EYE If there’s a more immediate quick-fix for wrinkles I haven’t found it: Dab the Lift Eye beneath the brow bone and around the eye, and lightly spread the Lift Face around your contours — just a couple of drops are all you need. You will be astonished in just a minute or two — goodbye crow’s feet! $150 for Lift Face, $95 for Lift Eye. Buy at kinerase.com.
KINERASE EXTREME LIFT FACE AND EXTREME LIFT EYE If there’s a more immediate quick-fix for wrinkles I haven’t found it: Dab the Lift Eye beneath the brow bone and around the eye, and lightly spread the Lift Face around your contours — just a couple of drops are all you need. You will be astonished in just a minute or two — goodbye crow’s feet! $150 for Lift Face, $95 for Lift Eye. Buy at kinerase.com.
3LAB WW CREAM First, the price: Yes, it’s $425, but it’s worth every penny. This extremely concentrated cream will brighten your complexion and soften your wrinkles tremendously. In just a couple of weeks there was a noticeable difference to the clarity of my skin. Buy at Nordstrom or visit 3lab.com.
MIRACLE SKIN TRANSFORMER TREAT AND CONCEAL This product is terrific not only because it works great to conceal imperfections and lines around the eye area, but it also works to hydrate the skin. But take special care: a little goes a long way. $36 in three shades, at miracleskintransformer.com.
GIORGIO ARMANI EYES TO KILL MASCARA I don’t want to ever be without this perfect product — it’s a volumizer for intense eyes that requires only one coat because the exceptional wand spreads and coats the lashes so beautifully. $30 at giorgioarmanibeauty-
BENEFIT HIGH BROW This matte pink cream pencil is applied directly underneath your manicured eyebrow, giving your eyes the appearance of a tremendous lift. Your eyes will look bigger and very well groomed (and it works on all skin tones). $20 at benefit
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