Three months ago, Maybelline impressed us with their new Color Show nail polish collection. Now, the company is plunging into texture -- and their timing couldn't be more perfect. The holiday season is all about glitter, and the brand's sequin line contains extra large glitter specs for truly eye-catching dazzle. Plus, if it's anything like the original Color Show formula, two coats will last at least five days without chipping.
If you haven't had a chance to test CoverGirl's LashBlast mascaras, you've been missing out. The drugstore gems rival most luxe brands (yes, even DiorShow). So when the company announced their latest Clump Crusher mascara, we were psyched to get our hands on it. The tiny bristles separate lashes so you get lots of length but no clumping, which is ideal for gals that like a pretty -- but not overly dramatic -- effect.
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Bliss Raspberry Champagne Body Butter, $29
Over the pumpkin craze that was October? We're with you on that one. Luckily, the holidays include plenty of other festive scents that aren't squash. If fruity and bubbly is more your style, Bliss' latest lotion definitely deserves a sniff test. Not only will the ultra-high quality and super-hydrating formula keep your skin from drying out, but the yummy fragrance is also light and sweet.
With static-y hair problems at their worst this season, we've been on the hunt for a frizz-fighting hairspray -- one that will make wearing your hair down actually plausible. Enter Joico's new finishing spray. Spritz before you stuff your hair into a beanie and when you remove your cap, no hat hair, stiff texture, or sticky residue. Plus, you're left with a light floral scent.
Thankfully, Essie seems to have received the memo that winter doesn't have to mean vampy lacquers. The brand's new polish collection features bold hues like cobalt blue, and even a beachy turquoise -- perfect if you're going on a tropical holiday (or simply wish you were). For those traditionalists looking for the usual suspects for December fetes, there are three cheerful reds and a glittery gold.
The end of November marks the start of the holiday season, meaning post-Thanksgiving shopping sprees should be restricted for gift-buying only.
But we know as well as the next beauty junkie that resisting the urge to pick up Essie's new winter colors or score CoverGirl's latest mascara (for yourself) can be like trying to quit smoking cold turkey.
So why not forget about your holiday shopping lists for a little while longer? After all, you still have a few weeks until Black Friday. That means there's time to stock up on these best new beauty products before they start to sell out. If you're really feeling guilty, think of yourself as a beauty guinea pig who needs to try 'em out before you stuff 'em in your friends' stockings. .
