Breaking News! Borghese One Day Sale: Wednesday December 16th!

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Borghese will be hosting a ONE DAY SALE on Wednesday, December 16th.  For 24 hours, Borghese will offer 30% off any web purchase to registered users ONLY!  

To access the promotional code, you must become a registered user of Borghese. The promo code will be sent out only to registered users on Tuesday, December 15th.
 
To register, click on the following link: http://www.borghese.com/register.cfm

Beauty News: Stop By Your Estee Lauder Counter Today!

On December 5th at all counters nationwide, Estée Lauder is celebrating the 25th anniversary of America’s #1 fragrance, Beautiful, by giving away 130,000 High Gloss Deluxe Samples in Blush nationwide and treating everyone to a free 2-minute hand massage with Beautiful lotion. 

Who couldn't use a bit of R&R and a free treat?  I'm certainly hoping my journeys lead me there…

CoverGirl ShineBlast Review: The Latest Lip Gloss!

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When I was 10, my best friend had a raging crush on my cousin.  Who could blame her?  He was charming, funny and utterly handsome.  In an effort to win his affections, she dressed in her finest and had me photograph her holding a tube of lip gloss– an attempt to convince him she was a model, and therefore worth dating.

The gloss she held in that oh-so-convincing Poloroid was CoverGirl LipSlicks, the “go-to” gloss of every 5th grade girl in the know.  Many years later (exact number of years omitted to protect the ancient) CoverGirl launches ShineBlast, immediately propelling my mind to those sweet girlhood memories.

ShineBlast will hit retailers in January 2010, in 16 girlish fruity-scented shades.  This gloss is shiny to the extreme, sheer, and a welcome addition to my makeup bag.  But you, my dear readers, are no commoners!  Click HERE for an opportunity to buy the latest by CoverGirl before these items ever hit the shelves!  Select your hair and eye color using their interactive product selection tool, and you can get an idea of what the different shades will look like on YOU!  If you decide to buy, you’ll get $5 off of your order plus free shipping from drugstore.com.  You only have until 12/5 for this offer, so hurry to take advantage of the deal.  Have fun!

Suggested retail price is $7.49.

The author of Raging Rouge received press samples for purposes of this makeup review / product review.  For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.

Estee Lauder Makeup and Fragrance Gift Guide, Holiday 2009

If you're having a difficult time shopping for the perfect beauty gift for that special someone, allow Estee Lauder to help! Their recently launched Holiday Gift Guide makes it easy to browse the selection, and drill down to a winning gift!  Click HERE to get started!

You can view the top 10 gifts, or browse by category, price or theme. If you're looking for a Raging Rouge recommendation, check out the Lipstick Luxuries set for only $37.50 (pictured above). Not only will the purchase earn you four deluxe-sized samples (until 12/1), but the recipient will be so pleased to unwrap FIVE luxe Estee Lauder lipsticks, complete with an adorable red satin box for safe-keeping!

Pure Color formula shades included are: Sugar Honey, Rubellite, Hot Kiss and Autumn. Estee Lauder Signature formula shade included is Soft Amethyst. Have fun shopping!

MAC News: Kids Helping Kids Cards

MAC News:  Kids Helping Kids CardsEvery year, MAC releases the most wonderful collection of greeting cards illustrated by children affected by HIV/AIDS. 100% of the proceeds are donated to pediatric AIDS/HIV organizations. Not 100% of the profits, 100% of the actual retail price!


This year’s collection is vibrantly colored and cheerful.  They’ll definitely stand out, because they aren’t the typical “holiday” card!


Six Kids Helping Kids greeting cards retail for $6.50. 12 gift tags retail for $6.50.


Click HERE to shop at MAC online.

MAC News: Baroque Boudoir

MAC News: Baroque BoudoirIt's not physically possible for me to covet a holiday collection more than Baroque Boudoir by MAC. The packaging is reminiscent of another era, when the style and quality of your compact was equally important as the product within.

This super-premium limited edition collection is slightly pricier than most MAC products, but will likely sell out fast due to the special stand-out packaging.  It's scheduled to hit counters TODAY, so head to your local MAC makeup counter if you want to stake your claim!

The collection contains:

Baroque Boudoir Lipstick $22 
Baroque Boudoir Creamy dark plum
Prive Creamy light blue pink
Treasured Creamy warm nude beige

Baroque Boudoir Lipgloss $22 
The Lap of Luxury Sheer baby pink with white and pink pearlized pigments
Preciousness Sheer metallic pink with white pearlized pigments
d’Nouveau Sheer dusty rose with light pink pearlized pigments

Baroque Boudoir Compact/Sheer Mystery Powder $60
Light Medium
Medium Plus

Boudoir Clutch $65
Chic black clutch in a brushed crinkled nylon fabric

Click HERE to shop at MAC online.

Click HERE to buy MAC at Nordstrom online.

Click HERE to shop MAC at Macy's.

LORAC Holiday Value Set: Everyday Eye Collection Review

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The hits keep on coming, over at LORAC! The latest installation in LORAC’s ever-expanding collection of holiday value sets is definitely one of my favorites.  The aspiring makeup artist in your life would love to receive this set as a gift!  A LORAC Croc Makeup case is filled with NINE best-selling full-sized LORAC eye shadows.  Shades included are: Beige, Joy, Cappuccino, Mesmerize, Cocoa, Suede, Kiwi, Lush and Jade) and a Front of the Line Liquid Eye Liner in black.  The shadows can be used wet or dry, to create so many different looks!

If you were to purchase these items individually, it would cost $202!  But this VIP Value Set retails for only $22.50.  Don’t forget to check out the other VIP discounts while you’re there shopping!  Cheek Stamp for $4.99?  A collection of 6 Mocktail Lip Glosses for only $7.50?  Oh, my!

Click HERE to visit my friends over at LORAC, because this offer is only good while supplies last!

The author of Raging Rouge received press samples for purposes of this makeup review / product review.  For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.

Urban Decay News: Surreal Skin Mineral Makeup Launches More Dark Shades

Urban Decay Mineral Makeup, Spring 2008Those with dark skin, and those with light skin often have the same obstacles when shopping for foundations and concealers…  It can be tricky to find a perfect match.  Well this Fall, Urban Decay has added an additional FOUR shades to their Surreal Skin Mineral Makeup line.  That brings the collection to a total of 12 different shades from fair to dark! 

I've mentioned it in a past post, but really must stress this point:  the mess-free application method is quite amazing.  Each canister has a twist open/shut top, to ensure you don't lose any precious product in your purse or spray it all over your counter-tops!  The built in applicator puff is actually attached to the container, so you'll never have to worry about dropping your loose powder puff into a wet public sink. Uck!   Of course, for those of you who hate the attached sponge, it's not an issue.  Urban Decay designed it to be removed easily, and used like a traditional sponge!

This talc-free, oil-free formula is also devoid of artificial dyes and fragrance… making it ideal for those prone to breakouts or with sensitive skin.  The formula is also lightweight, so it's perfect for people who want to even out their complexion but hate the feeling of liquid foundations.

This product retails for $29.

Click HERE to buy it from Urban Decay.

Click HERE to buy it from Beauty.com.

Click HERE to buy it from Sephora.com.

SOLD OUT! Shu Uemura Art of Hair

Shu Uemura Art of Hair's most successful launch to date, Essence Absolue, which launched this November has already sold out worldwide at salons. An immediate call to corporate for upped production has been made. Join the wait list by clicking here.  Good luck, readers!

Estee Lauder Holiday Color Spectacular Is In Stores!

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It's here! With any $55 Estee Lauder fragrance purchase, you can buy over $340 worth of makeup for only $55 (you read that right people)! The Holiday Color Spectacular includes eyeshadow, blush, mascara, lipstick… even brushes! The gang's all here!

Click HERE to shop the fragrance collection at Estee Lauder online!