Usually for holiday MAC releases one big, universally distributed holiday collection (this year it was Magic, Mirth, and Mischief), and then a second, smaller, "couture" collection in swanky packaging, sold through freestanding MAC stores and Nordstrom. This year it's available in MAC stores only, and the ladies at my Nordstrom counter are still in denial.

Baroque Boudoir

Don't forget, folks, if you want to enter to win one of four fabulous prizes in my Lancome Holiday giveaway, that contest ends tonight at midnight. Go back to the original post and use the widget to enter!

Make Up For Ever has five different concealers in its line:

• a dual-ended pencil for facial spots, blotches, and wrinkles. It also doubles as a lip liner, and it only comes in one shade;
• Lift Concealer, firming concealer in a tube, intended for the undereye area, as well as facial darkness — you can apparently also use it as

Make Up For Ever (MUFE) — as a brand — is generally known for the color range and quality of its foundations (Face & Body, HD, and Mat Velvet) and for the intense pigmentation of its "color" products. I've had a number of reader requests for "more MUFE" — well, readers, you know I aim to

Lancome is having a Friends and Family sale (at their website) from now through November 30. Take 20% off your order (excluding gift cards, gift sets, and beauty box) with free shipping, with code HOLIDAYJOY2

Armani is having a Friends and Family sale, also ending November 30. Take 20% off your order of

I think one of the most enduringly interesting subjects in the "field" of makeup is how different it looks on different skintones. It's something I keep bumping into, and I'm fascinated every time.

I've seen MAC's black eyeliner Smolder (click here for a swatch) turn green on a gorgeous mid-toned Indian woman. Last Christmas, I tried to

Good morning, readers! Today we're taking one step closer to a complete catalog of foundation swatches.

We've previously looked at Teinte Innocence Fluid foundation, the lightest liquid foundation in Chanel's lineup. Now, we're jumping down to the other end of the spectrum. Lift Lumiere Firming and Smoothing Foundation offers fragrance-free, medium-to-full coverage with a natural, luminous finish

Hey, TNBTTGSYers! I just wanted to give you a contest update: you're doing great! We're only 33 entries, and about 170 Twitter friends away from giving away all five prizes! Woo!

Haven't entered yet? Do it here!

And if you previously entered by leaving a comment on the post, please go back and enter

Welcome to the Butterfly Ball! Lipstick Queen is introducing a new lipstick formula for holiday. Butterfly Ball lipsticks are sheer*, contain Aloe Vera, vitamins E, C, and B for moisture, and have tiny blue sparkles to make your teeth look whiter. They're $20 each, and if you don't find one in your holiday stocking, don't fret: they are a

Don't forget to enter TNBTTGSY's Lancome Holiday Giveaway extravaganza! We're already up to at least two prizes!

NARS' holiday collection is special this year, and not just because I think so: NARS is celebrating it's 15th anniversary (wow!).

There are three new eyeshadow duos ($32): Taiga (soft, shimmery white-yellow and olive-green-gold-black), Eurydice (red plum and soft black with lots of multicolored sparkles), and Brousse (softly shimmery brown and shimmery blackened violet).

There's also a new cream

Dear readers,

I have a totally awesome giveaway for you (I know, I get excited about every giveaway) — but this one is pretty special. It's a great big holiday extravaganza, inspired by the Lancome L'Absolu Rouge Soiree collection (see the collection here and here). And your prizes aren't even swatched this time! (Woohoo! Pristine

Hey readers,

I stumbled across this breakdown of makeup artist Vanessa Scali's look for Ashley Greene (at the LA premiere of New Moon), and I thought it was unusual for actually listing all the products used from every brand. I also love how perfectly 60s it is, and I wanted to keep it handy in case I get inspired

Amazing news, readers! Lancome heard we were talking about them — and gave TNBTTGSY a writeup on their blog!

But the coolest part is they're giving away one item of their holiday collection! All you have to do is leave a comment on their blog with which item you'd most like to win!

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Yesterday we looked at Lancome's holiday palettes — today let's admire the rest of the collection.

First the lips. There are six shades of L'Absolu Rouge lipstick (and some unusual color choices for holiday). L'Absolu Rouge (Advanced Replenishing and Reshaping Lipcolor) is Lancome's newest lipstick formula. It contains Pro-Xylane, a hydrating ingredient also found in Lancome's