Lashplosion!

This is the weirdest looking mascara wand I have ever seen...and you should know, I've seen a LOT of mascara wands in my years. Its a spiky little ball and guess what else? It's AMAZING! It builds lashes and separates them quickly and efficiently. The aptly named Loreal Telescopic Explosion mascara is available for just $8.99 at Ulta.

Dramatic and Haute Nails for Fall

The new Espana collection from OPI is amazing! A broad selection of dark, high fashion shades and fun, punchy shades, there is truly something for everyone here. The Fall/Winter shades will take you from now to the holidays with fabulously fashionable nails!

Right now, I am wearing Bullish on OPI and the next shade I will be trying is the adorable shade, Ate Berries in the Canaries! All shades are available for purchase at NailPolishDiva.com.

Every Beauty Maven Needs a Glam Box of Q-Tips

We are officially obsessed with the new Q-tips Vanity Boxes. They come in a variety of colors and pull out like a cute, little drawer to reveal the blessed q-tips inside.

A little refresher course on the many uses of a q-tip? Sure!  Besides the obvious ear cleaning function, q-tips are great for removing excess eyeshadow from underneath the eye, wiping away smudged mascara, thinning out eye liner, smooth away excess lip liner....the list goes on and on!

The box is cute, the q-tips rock...what can we say, this is a must have! Available for $3.99 at Drugstore.com.

Style Warrior!

MAC's newest collection, Style Warrior, is amazing! Not only is the packaging HOT, but this shade of lipstick Brave New Bronze ($14)is the perfect Summer nude shade! We tried it on today and have not taken it off yet!

It's warm but not too warm and cool but not too cool which makes is a must have for light to mediums skin tones! Nicciknows TIP: try it with Ginger Root Cremestick Lipliner ($14.50). Available at MAC Cosmetics.com.

For Those Who Want to be in "In the Know"

This is the cutest kit ever! What a wonderful opportunity to try out some of the most famed shades of Stila's wonderful lip glaze. For just $8, pick up this set of:
- 0.03 oz Lip Glaze in Brown Sugar (shimmering golden nude)
- 0.03 oz Lip Glaze in Apricot (melon nectarine)
- 0.03 oz Lip Glaze in Starfruit (shimmering coral)

This is absolutely a must have and Nicciknows recommends picking up a few for gifts as well! These glosses deliver adorable color and high shine! Available for $8 at Sephora.com. Love this and what a recessionista special deal! 

The REAL Cure for Dry, Cracked Skin

Don't get me wrong. I love a luxurious moisturizer as much as the next girl. But when it comes to getting down to the nitty gritty of dry skin, Eucerin Moisturizing Cream Dry Skin Therapy is the best cure I've found. I have been moving all weekend, so lifting boxes, unpacking, organizing and my skin started to feel as dry as the cardboard I was carting around.

After just two applications, my skin feels 99% back to normal, one more and I'll be baby soft! The texture of the cream is thick and takes a while to absorb, but it really does cure dry, cracked skin. TIP: Its also great to use as a foot mask. Apply all over feet and cover with plastic wrap and a pair of socks. Your feet will feel amazing! Available for just $12.99 at Drugstore.com.

Luscious Lips Please

My new favorite lip gloss is this Hi-Shine Lip Treatment from The Body Shop. It provides maximum hydration with a dermatologist approved formula that is not sticky!

It feels deliciously luxurious on the lip and leaves a gorgeous pearl shine on the lip. It comes in 16 amazing shades but I am loving the Juicy Peach right now! Available for $13 at The Body Shop.

Organic Kisses!

Okay we are absolutely LOVING these Kiss My Face lip products. It is not easy to find natural, organic and healthy products that are also easy on the pocketbook! The new Sheer Organic Shine lipglosses are amazing! The shade Ruby is particularly adorable but at $6.95 a piece, you can definitely pick up a few different ones!

All are earth friendly products containing no parabens, SLS, phthalates, synthetic colors or flavors, and use of animal ingredients or testing. Not only that, but these lip glosses are packed with Organic Shea Butter, Organic Cocoa Butter and Jojoba Oil for natural moisturization at every level! Definitely submit your info below (http://www.nicciknows.com/2009/04/kiss-my-face-giveaway-on-nicciknows-.html) for the Nicciknows giveaway of Kiss My Face products. To purchase, visit Kiss My Face Webstore.

Take a Little Trip, Take a Little Trip With Me....

 

...to Tahiti of course! Bath and Works has done it again, with a body lotion that I literally cannot get enough of! The Tahiti Sweetie Body Lotion with Monoi Oil is simply amazing! Fast absorbing, ultra hydrating and off the charts in terms of fragrance! It combines coconut oil and the Tiare flower to literally transport you to a beach paradise every time you apply it! The scent is not overwelming, just soft, exotic and intoxicating. Available for $15 (or 2 for $20) at Bath and Body Works.

Double Agent for Lips

Kiehl's Lip Balm #1 has been a long time favorite of many many people. For those of you who haven't yet had the pleasure, Nicciknows would like to take the opportunity to introduce you to a great opponent for dry, cracked lips. At just $6.50, it protects and helps to relieve dry, cracked lips while helping to prevent further damage from wind and cold weather. It also has a little sun protection with an SPF of 4. Best of all, it's not tested on animals.

Beth, a friend of Nicciknows, who views herself as the ultimate makeup minimalist, loves the Kiehl's Lip Balm #1 because she claims that "not only is it the best lip balm, but it doubles as a lip gloss!" Well we love it too and think that everyone needs at least one!

Pick this up at Nordstrom.com.