December, 2009 | BeautyStat.com
 

December 2009

We've told you about Maybelline's new Eye Studio launch in another life (remember they're coming out with two new shadows, a marvellous gel eyeliner and mascaras in four unique formulas?). These marbleized eyeshadows are all the craze now since MAC came up with their marble eyeshadows...

Everyone loves a good coat of paint – skip the car, and focus on your nails! Here are the best trends of 2009: Minx Nails Minx is “fashion for your nails.” This professional only product made a statement in 2009 by bringing patterns and color together on...

The votes are in and here are our picks for the best body products of 2009. Agree or disagree? Tell us why. Here’s what we love: Best Body Cream
Kiehl's Imperial Body Balm

Kiehl's Imperial Body Balm

Leave dry, flaky skin far away in the past with Kiehl’s Imperial Body Balm ($42 at kiehls.com) The mix of shea and cocoa butter seals in moisture like no other. Best Hair Removal
Nair Hair Exfoliator

Nair Hair Exfoliator

Nair Exfoliator with Skin Renewal Microbeads ($9.99 at drugstores) uses lanolin and mineral oil while the microbeads of the title buff dead skin away. Oh, and yes, the cream removes hair as well. Best Fragranced Cream
Laura Mercier Creme de Pistache Body Souffle
Laura Mercier’s Creme de Pistache Body Souffle is our hands down favorite scented body cream of the year. One whiff, you’re in the Greek isles. One slather on your skin, you’re a lifetime subscriber.

We're generally not that focused on glowing in the winter time. Defrosting, yes. But glowing, not so much. In fact, the journey from our toasty warm beds to the shower on a Monday morning is pretty much one of the most brutal experiences we can...

This vibrant nail shade caught my eye because of the eye-popping bottle: This is definitely holiday, empowerment and good New Year's resolutions and is a clear polish with red, blue and purple glitter. It reminds me of Deborah Lippman's Happy Birthday collection as well. Take a...