I’m incredibly curious about this new release from Benefit: it promises to quickly minimize the appearance of pores, leaving you with “smoother-than-smooth” skin. It’s almost like a bottled version of Benefit’s Dr. Feelgood balm, no?

Benefit the POREfessional is available from Benefit Cosmetics for $28.

Is it ridiculous that I want to have this in my purse just because of the incredibly cool, city chic case? Whoever said looks don’t matter obviously hasn’t laid eyes on this one…

In all fairness, I’ve been dying to get my hands on this lipstick, as I always have an insatiable curiosity to find out how the cosmetic products of design houses stack up to their counterparts.

Tell me, what are your favorite “designer” cosmetic products?

Burberry Lip Cover Soft Satin Lipstick is available in 21 colors from Nordstrom for $30 each.

Maybe this is old news, but I am in LOVE with this fragrance!

I was walking through Nordstrom recently when this sample was thrust at me as I was trying to make a beeline toward the shoes. I politely sniffed the strip the woman handed me and was instantly enamored. The scent was musky, floral, sweet, fruity and warm, all at the same time. The depth and complexity amaze me still – this fragrance is femininity wrapped into a bottle and I could NOT possibly love it more.

Trish McEvoy Sexy 9 Blackberry & Vanilla Musk is available from Trish McEvoy from $52.

While I truly love Bobbi Brown’s new customizable palette system, I was starting to feel oddly empty when a brilliantly complementary compact didn’t accompany her new seasonal releases.

I guess she got the memo, because I couldn’t be more excited about this Bobbi Brown Denim Rose palette! The shadows and lip colors are perfect for creating a starry night inspired smoky eye and pale lip or a more subdued, Twilight-esque look. The palette includes four shadows, four lip colors and a blush.

Bobbi Brown Denim Rose Face Palette is available from Nordstrom for $60.