Five different people in the last week have said to me, “Oh my god, your skin looks so good.” They looked shocked and a little embarrassed when I told them: “It’s Orgasm.” NARS Orgasm, the Multiple, is the most amazing beauty product I have ever used. This sheer highlighting stick can be used on the eyes, cheeks, lips, and body. It is shimmery, but not over the top. Talk about a glow from within. It lights up your face. You’ll sparkle. People will be jealous. The stick comes in sleek black packaging and is so easy to apply. You can rub the stick directly onto your cheeks or use your fingers. I prefer rubbing the highlighter directly onto my skin and then using a make-up sponge to blend. Oh, and since I’m sure you want to know—yes, it does make you look like you just had a quick, refreshing little tousle. *Wink* Quick tip: For long lasting wear, put a little cream blush on first (I love Clinique’s) and then use the Multiple on top. Finish with a dust of loose powder and you’ll be glowing all day.

What’s one beauty product that can really open up your eyes and get you noticed? Mascara! (Never underestimate the power of long flirty lashes. They can get you free coffee, get you out of a ticket, or just get you noticed.)

I recently tried out L’Oreal’s Double Extend mascara. The commercials boast of lengthening and thickening lashes without clumping and this product lives up to every word! The two wands are like fine tooth combs separating as it coats each lash first with a white basecoat that creates the “beauty tubes” and second with is the mascara coat, which darkens the basecoat and makes your lashes appear thicker and longer. The best part is they look natural because they’re clump free! No one likes clumpy mascara, right?

I wore it all day at work and out after. It’s lasted throughout the day, holding up to any rubbing (hey, I was out late) without smudging or flaking off. The tubes formed around each lash by the two coats are gentle on the lashes and won’t cause breakage, and they are easy to remove with just warm water. No makeup remover necessary.

L’Oreal Double Extend is a low maintenance, high performance mascara that looks great all day long.

Cyber Monday is over but there are still plenty of deals and steals around. Count on some great holiday pricing throughout December.

Clinique’s Instant Pretty Limited Edition Gift Set - $36

“Dress up eyes and lips in a flash with a colour and care collection you can take anywhere.” This gift set includes all the essentials for touch-ups on the go. Smaller versions of some of my favorite Clinique products come in a great silver makeup bag. Perfect to stick in a new purse (a subtle hint) and go out to a holiday party. New Year’s Eve party, perhaps? Plus the makeup bag is adorable, you could almost use on its own!

The set includes:
All About Eyes, .5 oz./15 ml
High Impact Mascara in Black, .14 oz./4 g
Mini Long Last Soft Shine Lipstick in Twilight Nude, .08 oz./2.4 g
Forever Compact with Colour Surge Eye Shadow Super Shimmer in Sparkling Sage, highlighter from Sunburst Duo, highlighter from Pink Tweed Duo, contour shade from Beach Plum Duo, and Colour Surge Eye Shadow Soft Shimmer in contour shade from Totally Neutral trio, and highlighter from Sugar Plum Duo.

A $76 value for only $36? Sign me up!