CASH BACK BEAUTY

Everyone's been talking about how we need to pull together as Americans and spend that rebate check. Especially on beauty.

I still (sigh) haven't received mine yet and I know that I should put it in the bank, let it gain a measly 2% and put it toward my big fat Spanish wedding. But…I really don't need any excuse to spend. And it pulling together and getting all Rosie the Riveter, well that just makes me feel like making a list of wants has a purpose. And since I have a purpose I can fell all kinds of wants, guilt-free (well, almost).

Too Faced Lip Injection: Lip Plumper Supersize Original ($23.50)
Show me a woman who doesn't want to have mama-of-6-to-be lips and I'll show you some land I can sell you in Florida. This formula imparts a light tingle and a whole lot of shine for super set-pot. It makes me feel so H.O. double T that I might just go out and adopt a few babies.

Frederic Fekkai Overnight Hair Repair ($195)
Just ask my mother—hair isn't my strong suit. So anything that will keep my already shiny brown strands healthy, strong and impart a wee bit more shine, I consider an important investment. The fact that this bad boy is nocturnal means I can literally do some serious hair care with my eyes closed.

Go Smile Go All Out Starter Kit with Advanced Formula B1 ($120)
My five cup plus coffee habit may be helping my career, but it certainly ain't doing my teeth any favors. This three-step system is as easy as uno, dos, tres. The fancy ampoules do some serious scrub-a-dub, the fluoride-infused toothpaste keeps teeth strong and the touch-up bits erase coffee stains in a snap.

Bliss FatGirlSleep ($38.50)
A relaxing lavender scent and that patented SlenderiZZZe complex pretty much guarantee sweet dreams. The fact that the formula doesn't get my jammies all greasy is just the, well, cat's pajamas.

MD Skincare Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Daily Face Peel 60-Day Supply ($125)
I know you might not believe this: The big bro of a certain super-watt, wide -smile star actually said to me: "Wow, your skin looks fantastic!" mere minutes after receiving the two-step skin treatment. Yup, this stuff is that amazing!

Benefit "Bridesmaid" Limited Edition Cream Shadows/Liners ($18)
The unbelievably adorable packaging is reason enough to stock up on these stay-put, pigment-packed hues. But the easy, breezy wearabilty of the totally flattering creamy colors is the reason I'm raiding the store. And at less then $20 a pop, I can afford to buy one for every. single. lady at my wedding. (well, almost)

Tocca Candele De Viaggio Travel Candle Set ($42)
I'm on the road more than the average bear. And even though I pretty consistently stay at pretty posh properties, it's nice to have a little something to make the whole experience a little more homey. That citrus-y Stella is really supa yum-yum.

- Jenna Mahoney