Philosophy’s recent releases have me giddy with delight, as I have long wished they would add more cosmetics to their excellent array of offerings.

This bronzer harnesses the power of minerals to deliver a natural, sun-kissed glow in a hurry! And the best part? No brush required! The slim container houses a built-in puff for perfect applications, even on the go.

Philosophy the Supernatural Instant Sunshine Natural Mineral Bronzer is available from Nordstrom for $28.

Sometimes I need a simple, sweet accessory to make my day just a little bit prettier.

This Juicy Couture Mother of Pearl Flower Ring would be the perfect choice; its mother of pearl inlay is pretty and polished in an understated way, while the classic flower shape is set off with a gold tone border and clear crystal accents.

Juicy Couture Mother of Pearl Flower Ring is available from Bloomingdale’s for $88.

Last month while I was in New York with my fellow Daily Makeover Beauty Bloggerati members, we stopped by the Lancôme Boutique on Columbus Avenue for some cupcakes and fun with the Lancôme beauty team.

While I was there, I had an opportunity to preview a ton of gorgeous new Lancôme products and witness superstar makeup artist Sandy Linter in action. Here she is (below) applying makeup to my friend Annie from The Jet Set Girls:

I left the boutique with a sample of the new Lancôme Hypnose DRAMA mascara and I have to say, next to Latisse, this is the best damn thing that’s happened to my lashes ALL YEAR.

Lancôme Hypnose DRAMA gives me huge, thick, false-looking lashes without clumping or flaking. The brush is curved into an ‘S’ shape to help grab even the tiniest lashes, and the formula features highly saturated waxes and intense black pigments for maximum lash volume.

AND, here’s the best part: Lancôme Hypnose DRAMA doesn’t unfurl my curl (longtime readers know that me and my Asian lashes have issues with keeping the curl) and it washes off with soap and water.

I can’t even believe my good fortune!

Lancôme Hypnose DRAMA is currently available only at Sephora for $24.50.

This new Smashbox High Definition Dual Finish Micro Powder SPF 15 promises to blur fine lines, protect skin with broad spectrum SPF 15 and boasts a unique applicator system, but none of those things have me as excited as the fact that this tube houses three different types of powder!

That’s right, friends! Smashbox has jumped on the wagon – this handy little hybrid utilizes a clicking system so you can opt for “matte” to absorb shine, “luminous” to impart radiance or “mix” for a silky, natural finish.

Smashbox High Definition Dual Finish Micro Powder SPF 15 is available from Sephora for $38.