New in Beauty: NARS Orgasm Illuminator

I am THRILLED about the newest addition to NARS’ Orgasm shade collection: NARS Orgasm Illuminator.

While NARS Orgasm blush and The Multiple Orgasm shade stick were a hit or miss among various skintones, who could lose with this sheer, illuminizing fluid that can be mixed right into your foundation or moisturizer (or worn alone)? It will leave your skin enchantingly  glowing and radiant. As Sephora touts, “The effect is, well, orgasmic.”

I’m thinking that this is a personal must-have for NYE.

You can find NARS Orgasm Illuminator ($29) exclusively at Sephora, online or in a location near you.

New in Beauty: MAC Care Blends Essential Oils

Mmm, essential oils are such a sweet skin care indulgence (among the many other beauty uses). They can be just the trick to revive dry, lackluster winter skin, or a perfect addition to your weekly facial routine. What a lovely time of year for MAC to release their Warm & Cozy collection, featuring Care Blends Essential Oils in two skin conditioning formulas: energizing Sweet Orange & Lavendar, and soothing Grapefruit & Chamomile.

MAC Care Blends Essential Oils are gentle formulas that leave the skin feeling moisturized with a healthy glow. These unique oils can be used alone, under makeup, mixed into skincare treatments, or mixed into makeup to increase emolliency and comfort, or to sheer down or increase playtime of a product as desired. Only a drop or two is necessary.

You can find MAC Care Blends Essential Oils at MACcosmetics.com, Nordstrom.com, or at your local MAC counter.

Barex Shampoo & Conditioner Review (by Janine)

The first thing I noticed about Barex products was the adorable packaging. The 3.05 oz bottles ($10, each) have secure tops and are ideal for travel or home shower. AETÓ Botanica Bamboo & Yucca Shampoo smells lightly earthy and the Bamboo & Wild Mango Fortifying Mask is a more intense, pleasant natural scent.

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