Lancome Beauty Sensation Sets 2011-2012!

If I had to choose my favorite Holiday thing in the beauty world, I would immediatly answer, "Lancome's Beauty Sensation Sets". After one Lancome purchase, you can receive a $300 value set for a mere $57.50. Available in cool or warm, This pulchritudinous 14-piece collection is available for a limited time at department stores such as Nordstrom and on Lancome's Website.

Lancome Holiday!

It may only be October 28th, but parents and children alike are counting down the days to Christmas. Lucky for us beauty fanatics, the holidays comes early in the world of beauty and fashion. Sets are released in late September and October, and sell out by the time December 25th actually arrives. I guess you could call Lancome  a "late-bloomer", for it just recently launched its glamorous collection of holiday products. Take a look:

Juicy Tubes Dazzling Splendor Gift Set ($29.50)


Deluxe Brush Set & Makeup Case ($59.00)


Perfect Pout Lip Set: Natural Sweeties ($39.50)

Perfect Pout Lip Set: Blushing Pinks (($39.50)

Color Design 5 Shadow and Liner Palette with Swarovoski Stone Jewels ($48.00)

Bottom to Top: Kissed by Bronze, Lilac Seduction, Smoldering Gold, Rose Bijou

That sums it up for Lancome's newest Holiday items! I'm a bit disappointed to Lancome's packaging this year, especially compared to MAC Glitter & Ice (Snow Globe Compacts?!). The shades, however are more to my liking. They may not include the most "holiday-ish" palette of hues, but they are buildable classics that aren't just reserved for winter. As for my favorite set, I can't stop dreaming about the Juicy Tubes set. I've had many pleasant experiences with this gloss, and I cannot wait to get it for a steal!
What's your favorite?

 

Winter Makeup Du Jour --Lancome Color Design Shadow

I scored this Lancome palette last year, but it wasn't until this October that I realized its powers. They were smooth, pigmented, and came in a perfect color selection for winter. With the sparkling black (The New Black) and the metallic silver (Style Section) you can create a gorgeous smokey eye. Color Du Jour (the golden purple shade) works well with practically anything!

Kate Winslet Holiday Colour to Support Autism!

The beginning of October brought disappointment for my Lancome-obsessed self. I would watch as other brands began to sell BCA items, while Lancome did nothing in the sort. Finally, I paid their site a visit, only to discover their recently launched collection: Kate Winslet Holiday Colour. I was overjoyed to see that they released a collection that would benefit something. Oddly, this collection supported autism instead of breast cancer. That will not stop me from purchasing, however. A cause is a cause, regardless of the month.

Here are the products that Kate Winslet Holiday Colour features:

Wanna Be Bold? - Lancome Color Design Lipstick in Wannabe

If it weren't for Lancome Bonuses, I would've never discovered this amazing lipstick. Lancome's Color Design lipsticks are creamy, pigmented, and long-lasting. Wannabe gives your lips a bold pop of color with a shiny finish that lasts the entire day. If only a 13-year-old could actually get away with this lipstick...

The Claim: If your lips long for full, fade-free color in tempting textures, and a shade selection that would inspire any makeup artist; the search is over. This luxurious lipstick is infused with soothing ingredients, so lips feel soft and comforted all day. Choose from four fabulous finishes: cream, sheen, shimmer, metallic and matte.

The Verdict: This lipstick does in fact keep lips feeling soft all day. It only requires one touchup per day when on my pout. Color goes on smooth and pigmented.

PROS

• Goes on smooth
• Gorgeous, bold shade (vivid purple raspberry/magenta)
• Requires only one touchup
• Shiny finish
• Moisturizes and conditions lips

CONS

• On the expensive side
• Fades throughout the day: requires a touchup

Where to buy:

• http://www.lancome-usa.com/
• Lancome Counters
• Department Stores

Mangos&Cream Rating:
**** or A

Overall, this product is...

-GABBY