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The best gifts often come in small packages -- and low prices! You don't have to spend a fortune to please the beauty junkies in your life this holiday season! Check out these top ten cheap stocking stuffers under $10.

1. KISS Pedicure Kit ($9.99, Walgreens.com) - A complete set of 10 pedicure tools for just under $10? Who ever gets in this in her stocking will save a bunch of money on pedicures this winter!

2. Essie Nail Polish ($8, EssieShop.com) Essie's color collections always offer something for everyone, from the soon-to-be bride to the punk rocker 13-year old to everyone in between.

3. Dr. Miracles Deep Conditioning Treatments, ($1.79, drugstores nationwide): Dr. Miracle's makes a great deep conditioner that comes in small 1.75 oz packets.
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Eva Longoria Parker was looking particularly amazing at the Hollywood Reporter's annual Women in Entertainment breakfast last week with full lashes and peach-colored cheeks and lips. Get the look easily with these product recommendations!
Eyes: Line both the upper and lower lashes with a black eyeliner (Thevi Cosmetics Automatic eyeliner, $12, TheviCosmetics.com), and make lashes pop with a mascara that lengthens and separates, my favorite Maybelline Lash Stiletto ($6.98, Walmart.com). For the eyelids, sweep a silver eyeshadow over the lids.
Continue reading Get the Look: Eva Longoria Parker is Pretty in Peach

Halle Berry was at the Hollywood Reporters annual Women in Entertainment breakfast rocking some very neutral, soft makeup.
Wondering how you can recreate the subtle but very pretty look at home? Swap the black eyeliner for a dark-brown gel liner for a more day-appropriate look. Apply two coats of mascara and sweep a peach-colored blush on the apples of your cheeks.
Peach flatters a variety of different shades and skin tones -- a perfect option is Nars blush in Super Orgasm ($25, NARScosmetics.com). Ensure that lips are soft and kissable by applying your favorite lip balm with a tiny bit of clear or sparkly nude gloss. Don't forget your bronzer!
One of my favorite makeup looks is a pink lip paired with a very natural looking face, whether it's a attention commanding hot pink or a subtle baby doll pink. There is something undeniably feminine and girly about pink lips. Check out these picks based on skin tone.

Light-skinned ladies
1. The packaging on Benefit Cosmetics products have always caught my eye, but the great color selection for lipsticks is also a reason to stop by your nearest Benefit counter. While you're there check out My Treat, a beautiful creamy rose color that packs a punch on lighter skin tones. ($18, Sephora.com)
2. For something a bit more on the sheer side, try NARS Lip Lacquer in Hot Wired. ($24, NARSCosmetics.com $24) What's great about these little pots is that you can build the color if you like by adding more.
3. Get Pink Perfection with Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Gloss ($6, Walmart.com) this pink will give you baby doll pink lips on the cheap.
Continue reading Party-Perfect Pink Lips: Pink Lipstick for all Skin Tones!
Something about Minx nails has caught my eye. I mean really, how could you pass up having any design you could think up right there on your nails? Well, there's one thing that has held me back from getting the long-lasting, cool manicures -- I'm a nurse by day. But just when I gave up hope on having a manicure last more than 48 hours, along came OPI Axxium Gel Lacquer system. It definitely will work better for my lifestyle than Minx. Not sure which version is right for you? Check out the pros and cons of both systems!

Minx Nails
The best things about Minx nails is that they are waterproof and funky cool different patterns are available. The downsides are that no matter how good the Minx professional is, the edges will never be perfect. If you are very active, the chances of the adhesive lifting off is very high. However, if you like exclusive and trendy things, this is for you! It's only available in a few salons throughout the US.

The Holidays are officially here. Are your nails dressed appropriately? If not Sally can help! Sally Hansen that is. For the 2009 holiday season the Holiday Diamond Strength No-Chip Nail Color collection is all you need to keep your nails looking fabulous and party ready. The Holiday Diamond Strength No-Chip Color collection is a limited edition collection featuring six shades that range from deep raspberry red to a tinsel-inspired sparkling glow.
Each polish costs $4.75 and can be found in Drugstores nationwide.
Hand cream is one of those items that every woman needs to have in her purse. After washing your hands just a small dab will go a long way in keeping your hands soft, moisturized, and some types can even prevent the signs of aging on the hands. No matter your budget you can keep your hands looking and feeling fabulous this winter! Here are some hand cream reviews that will help you whether your at the drug store or a high end boutique.
Luxe Hand Care

(Hand Perfection Complete Day Cream, $30.00 HandPerfection.com)
Hand Perfection hand cream was created and formulated by a hand model and it's the first product to treat the skin on the hands like the skin on the face. Think about it, hands can age you - your eyes, face, and neck might look fabulous because you are diligent with applying your creams, serums, and potions but if you forget your hands all your hard work goes right down the drain. Hand Perfection even completed clinical trials where 93% of patients saw an improvement in smoothness and texture after just two weeks of use. The formula is thick and creamy, but absorbs fast leaving hands soft and smooth.
Jurlique Age Defying Hand Cream ($49.00 Jurlique.com) is a favorite on my nursing unit. As nurses we wash our hands continuously so without a heavy duty hand treatment our hands would be tore up from the floor up! This formula is unique because it has Daisy and Biodynamic Licorice and Black Elder to help fade discolorations, even skin tone and brighten skin for more youthful looking hands. This scent reminds me of the spa and on a hectic day it's a fabulous added perk of using the product.
Amore Pacifica Time Response Intensive Hand Cream ($80.00, NeimanMarcus.com) is unique because it claims it provides 24 hour time release technology that lasts and provides protection against the elements for 24 hours when used twice a day. This formula is so creamy, it feels luxurious when it's applied plus the ability to stand up to even handwashing? What could be better?
Continue reading Hand Cream Reviews: Hand Creams for All Budgets
Is your loved one a Mariah Carey fan? How about 50 Cent? If so, you don't have to limit yourself to the music section of the store when you're looking for their gifts this holiday season. More and more celebrities are turning toward the lucrative celebrity perfume business to subsidize their earnings.
Mariah Carey is at it again -- her newest perfume Forever has hit shelves and it's a floral scent that will leave you feeling nothing short of glamorous. My favorite thing about this perfume besides the heady scent of gardenia and tuberose is the bottle that was crafted to mimic an antique perfume bottle. I love anything that's going to make a statement on my dresser. This scent is perfect for a fancy dinner date.

(Forever, $55.00 Beauty.com)
Continue reading Celebrity Perfumes: Celebrity Scents Make Perfect Holiday Gifts
False lashes have always seemed to be something that was just a little "too" extra for me. That is until recently, I have seen first hand the difference that long lushy flirty lashes can make and NO! you don't have to spend hundreds of dollars and spend up to two hours in a salon getting lashes applied hair by hair. You might be surprised to find that there are some great lashes available right in your drugstore.
Kiss has a bunch of different lash options with iEnvy by Kiss. The products are available at your local drugstore for just $3.49!
If you are looking for something all natural try the Au Naturale kit featuring short individual flares tied by a clear, invisible band. Trim lashes to fit any eye shape and simply apply glue to lash band and wait 30-60 seconds.
Once you get the hang of applying your lashes, individuals are the way to go! By applying individual clusters you can really make your eyes pop. The Premium Individual Lashes Classic Short Black kit features short, medium and long individual flares will give you a professional lash extension look.
Is eyelash volume what you crave? Are Kim Kardashian's lashes not to die for? Duplicate the look with the iEnvy's Juicy Volume kit. This kit features thin wispy lashes that are lower density with flared ends. All you do is apply with the lash glue and hold for 30-60 seconds, how easy is that?