Tried & Tested: Oscar Blandi's "Every Other Day" Regimen Set

With the Fall season upon us (don't forget to set back your clocks this Sunday!), I am always wary about washing my hair everyday for fear of drying it out, ruining my color, or suffering a serious case of hair static, flyaway madness. I've always been a fan of Oscar Blandi's Pronto Dry Shampoo so when I heard he was coming out with a specially-priced "Every Other Day" Pronto Regimen Set made for gals like me who alternates her shampoo sessions, I couldn't wait to try it.

The set starts with Oscar's Instant Volumizing Shampoo and Conditioner, which you use one day, then the next day you would use Pronto Dry Shampoo Spray and style as usual. The shampoo and conditioner smells amazing and has the Pronto signature Lemon Verbena scent that lasts a long time. It definitely left my strands super swingy and bouncy the whole day, but of course, I have stick straight strands and rarely use gel or anything like that to weigh it down (hmmm, ok, I do use a light spritz of Oscar's Lacca Hairspray to "bulk" it up a bit).

On the "skip the shampoo" day I sprayed in the Pronto Dry Shampoo Spray at the roots, gave it a good brushing front/back/upside down, then set it in rollers for some extra body. Gorgeous. It totally left my hair soft and fresh, lightly scented with the the smell of Lemon Verbena. I like that it didn't weigh my hair down at all thanks to a balanced blend of gentle starches, plus rice and wheat proteins that absorbs icky oil, but also adds body. My hair actually felt really soft, like baby hair. If your hair is flat like mine, finish with Lacca Hairspray to add a little "thickness." And since you alternate the products, the set lasts a while - I am hoping it will get me through the Fall season till I have to switch to a heavier conditioner for Winter.

Till then, no more stinky second-day hair for me. It's tons of volume and fresh-scented strands all the way - at least through the Fall season. This "Every Other Day" Pronto Regimen Set is definitely a hair 'do!

- Joannie McIntyre

GET A SPOOKTACULAR STARE!

For our office holiday party we shopped the MAKE UP FOR EVER Lashbar. Check 'em out and let us know what you think! Happy Halloween you boo-tiful people!

Still stumped for Halloween? Here's a costume idea from Too Faced creator Jerrod Blandino

We've been asking our brands the question of the week: "What are you going to be for Halloween?" We got this response from our friend Jerrod Blandino, Founder of Too Faced cosmetics, and seriously loved it. If you are an SNL fan, then you MUST know Gilly. We *heart* her :) And if you don't like this look, then "saww-rreh!!" (Sorry, in Gilly-speak).


From Jerrod (aka: Gilly):

“I'm going to be Gilly from Saturday Night Live. I am wearing a huge, brown afro with a little pink bow on the side. I’ll be dressed in a pink and red heart-print jumper with a white cap-sleeve shirt underneath and black maryjanes over knee high socks. My face will be done with Primed & Poreless Skin Soothing Face Primer for a flawless, youthful finish. (Gilly is in grade school.) I'm going to rim my eyes in glittering pink using Starry Eyed Liquid Eyeliner in Mad Mad Love. I'll pump up my lashes up with our new (and exclusive to Sephora!) LASHLIGHT Mascara, using its Optic Blu LED light up wand to give me Gilly’s glossy, jet black lashes! My cheeks will be a babydoll pink with my Brightening Blush in Pinch My Petals layered with a little Lip Of Luxury Lipstick in Marcia Marcia Marcia to really get that cupie doll look. My lips will have a hint of little-girl color using my Mirror Mirror Gloss in I Know You Want Me.”

Our Favorites: Solid Fragrance Rings

Now you can have your perfume application (almost literally) at your fingertips. Several of our latest scents are available as gorgeous wearable perfume rings, are are available only at Sephora. Twist each ring top, and you’ll find a solid perfume pot to touch up your fragrance wherever you go.

Marc Jacobs Lola Solid Perfume Ring
It’s a multicolored metal rose on the outside and a lovely fruit and floral scent on the inside. Marc Jacob’s Lola fragrance is luscious and layered, just like the petals of a rose. Notes of pink peppercorn, pear, grapefruit, rose, peony, geranium, vanilla, tonka bean, and musk all play on the senses—fantastic for the flirty girl about town.


Kat Von D Solid Perfume Ring
Now here’s a rose of a different color: shiny black. For the rocker girl with ever-changing moods, Kat Von D’s entry in the ring roundup contains two different fragrances. Between the skull-ring band and rose top you’ll find both Kat’s Saint and Sinner scents.

Is the angel on your shoulder yelling louder than the devil? Then dip into the Saint pan, a sweet and innocent floral essence. And when the devil is pushing the petal to the metal, it’s time for Sinner’s seductive scent. A perfect adornment for you True Blood-inspired vampire ladies this Halloween? We think yes!


Michael Kors Very Hollywood Solid Perfume Cocktail Ring
Whether you’re dressing up as Liberace, a Hollywood starlet, a fairy princess, or even as yourself this Halloween, this pretty pink gem is flashy, fun, and glamorous. Heads will turn as onlookers catch that awesome “rock” you’re wearing, and admirers will inch ever nearer to get a hint of that intoxicating blend of sparkling mandarin, gardenia, and vetiver. If you’re looking for showy, yet sophisticated accoutrement, this is it.


—Kylee Swenson Gordon

Sephora Friends & Family: 20% off!

B&TB readers: There's only a few more days left to take advantage of our Friends & Family discount. Enter promo code FF2009 at checkout to get 20% off your orders. And remember: all orders of $50 or more ship for free!

Need ideas? Check out Musings of a Muse's incredible guide to Sephora F&F shopping: Sephora Friends and Family 2009 Guide for Hauling: Should Haves, Must Haves, and Everything Else

Get Scared Pretty for Halloween at the Beauty Studio

Begin your Halloween transephoramation at the Beauty Studio. From now through Saturday, Sephora beauty pros are waiting to help you master the latest Halloween looks, all inspired from our three limited-edition SEPHORA COLLECTION Halloween kits. With each kit, BOO! You’ll get not one, but three looks! So hurry, honey, to your nearest Sephora.

Need more tips on bewitching everyone at that party on Saturday night? Don't forget to check out our how-to videos (including Vampire, Mouse, Cleopatra, Marie Antoinette or Fairy).

SEPHORA COLLECTION Kit – Vampire, Rock Star, Witch, $19

SEPHORA COLLECTION Kit – Peacock, Sexy Goddess, Cleopatra, $19

SEPHORA COLLECTION Kit – Doll, Fairy, Angel, $19

Dior's Dr. Saddick @ Sephora Times Square

Dior's Global Medical Adviser (cough, skincare genius, cough) Dr. Sadick graced Sephora Times Square on Friday and, as expected, he had all the secrets to glowing winter skin up his sleeve. Here are the goods:

HYDRATION: Old Man Winter makes quite the dry mess of our skin, so there is nothing more important than moisturizing throughout the day. Want low-maintenance? Dior HydrAction Deep Hydration Sorbet Cream is the only 24-hour moisturizer on the market, so you only have to apply it once in the morning.

SUN PROTECTION: Summer might be a distant memory, but sunscreen shouldn't be. UVA/UVB rays still damage skin cells in the winter, so you must must must apply SPF year-round. Try Dior HydrAction Hydra-Protective UV Milk SPF 20 which has SPF20/PA++ plus a special complex that nourishes dry skin.

HUMIDIFIER: Lathering and slathering moisturizers to no avail? Add a humidifier to your bedroom, stat. It adds much-needed moisture to the air, and alas, to your Sahara-dry skin as well. 

SHOWER: Baby it's cold outside, but that hot shower isn't your friend. Hot water dries your skin out big time, especially during the dry winter months, so opt for luke-warm water whenever possible. 

Dashing Diva: Get Your Nails Into the Halloween Spirit

Halloween is right around the corner, and for a truly great Halloween costume, the devil is in the details. It’s all about accessories.

The sad truth is, I have procrastinated on my costume more times than I care to admit. It’s not that I forgot. In the weeks leading up to Halloween, I am constantly reminded about it as I hear friends and even strangers on the bus discussing their painstaking preparations to assemble, sew, and glue their ideas together.

Meanwhile, my personal Halloween success rate is dictated by whether or not I’m wearing a group costume. (It’s like going to the gym—sometimes you need a partner to motivate you.) Every time I go with a solo costume, the big day arrives, and I’m scrambling to find something in my closet that will work.

But that’s not happening again. One thing that inspired me to really get it right this time was Dashing Diva’s Design Nails On The Go series, which is perfect for Halloween. Seeing the NY company’s cool nail sets reminded me that even the smallest details can help make a great costume.

Thinking of dressing up as a pirate? Go for the Skulls & Diamonds. Queen of Hearts? It’s all about the French Hearts. A vampire? Check out the Black French set. There are dozens of costume ideas that could go with each of the three sets.

Each box includes 28 high-quality, glossy nails (in 14 sizes) that are super-thin and easy to apply. Adhesive is automatically attached to the backs, so the nails simply stick on and stay put for up to two days. At only $10 a set, it’s a cheap ticket item to make your look ultra-convincing on Fright Night.

—Kylee Swenson Gordon

MEET WHITNEY PORT, STAR OF MTV'S THE CITY

Stop by Sephora Times Square (42nd St & 7th Ave) TODAY from 7-9pm to celebrate fall style & beauty hosted by Allure and Sephora. Plus you can meet Whitney Port, star of MTV's The City.

View her Whitney Eve fall 2009 collection and experience the beauty looks inspired by her designs.

Dance your booty (not your makeup) off!

If pro dancer Edyta Sliwinska's makeup doesn't budge after a show-stopping performance, I want what she's using! Luckily for us, Edyta's makeup artist Patti Ramsey Bortoli shared their secret to keeping makeup both looking and feeling good all day long: Boscia's Skin Perfecting Primer and NEW! Sheer Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15. This two-step punch evens out a complexion, doesn't clog pores and gives your makeup something to grab on to so it lasts all day. A no-brainer!

The MAKE UP FOR EVER Lashbar: Get All Eyes on Your Halloween Look!

Don't go for a bare stare on Halloween. Whether you want something dramatic and wild to bat above that Ninja mask or a little glitter to sparkle below your fairy tiara, the MAKE UP FOR EVER Lashbar has the perfect flutter for you. From bold colors, feathers and crystals to natural-looking flirty lengths, there’s a perfect lash for every Halloween look. No tricks, only treats–take a peek!

Halloween Looks From Tarte Cosmetics: Devil

Devil (Worn by Anna Sponaugle, Product Development Coordinator)

· treasure chest limited-edition holiday palette

· indelible wink liquid liner & shadow duo in black

· natural cheek stain in flush

· vitamin infused lipstick in vinyasa

Halloween Looks From Tarte Cosmetics: Cat

Cat (As worn by Kristin Pehush, PR Assistant)

· lock & roll creaseless shadow duo in bronze

· eye couture day-to-night palette

· emphasEYES high definition eyeliner in black

· indelible wink liquid liner & shadow duo in black

· emphasEYES for brow in medium brown

· tarte lipliner in sexy lexy

Halloween Looks From Tarte Cosmetics: Mermaid

Mermaid (As worn by Erica Hillmann, Graphic Designer)

· lights, camera, splashes! 4-in-1 natural waterproof mascara

· rest assured brightening wand

· treasure chest limited-edition holiday palette

Halloween Looks From Tarte Cosmetics: Vampire

Vampire (As worn by Maria Sansotta, Sales & Marketing Manager)

· ReCreate™ foundation in porcelain

· provocateur pressed powder in fair

· eye couture day-to-night palette

· emphasEYES high definition eyeliner in black

· rise & shine natural lip stain & lip enhancing gloss in mauve

· vitamin infused lipstick in vinyasa

Halloween Looks From Tarte Cosmetics: Zombie Bride

Zombie Bride (As worn by Heather Ratushny, Director of Product Development)

· provocateur pressed powder in fair

· eye couture day-to-night palette

· lights, camera, lashes! 4-in-1 clinically proven natural mascara

· rise & shine natural lip stain & lip enhancing gloss in cherry

Show Us Your "Boo" Face! The lovely ladies at Tarte share their hot Halloween looks...

We asked our friends at Tarte for some fun ideas, complete with makeup tips, for a boo-tiful look for Halloween. Here, and in the following posts, meet the Tarte team - in disguise!

- Joannie McIntyre

1920’s Flapper (Maureen Kelly, CEO)

· lock & roll creaseless shadow duo in sandstone

· indelible wink in black

· rest assured brightening wand

· cheek stain in tipsy

· mineral bronzer in park ave princess

· vitamin infused lipstick in vinyasa

WIN IT: SEPHORA COLLECTION and Kat Von D Goodies from the Allude Show

Want to go modern with your classic red lip? A little sheen with your matte? You would have fit right in with the models at the Allude show. Key makeup artist Jose Rivera created an ultraclean complexion that was matte, except for a slight shine on the forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin. The lip, which was drawn smaller than the natural shape, was filled in with a timeless bold red.

The look is pretty and easy, especially with the right products, which YOU could win! Just leave a comment telling us why you think this look is for you (and don’t forget your e-mail address).

SEPHORA COLLECTION Harmony Trio Bronzer in Bronze Trio, SEPHORA COLLECTION Nano Lip Liner in 02 Cute Caramel, SEPHORA COLLECTION Blush Me! in Rose Rebelle 1, Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer in Sand, Kat Von D Painted Lipstick in Hellbent

Acne Is Whackne: Surprising Facts About Oil

Even if your skin tends to be on the dry side, we all have our days when even well-behaved skin turns into a Texas oil field. Need to keep your sebum

1. Estrogen is a natural oil suppressant. Which explains why, around that already special time of the month when testosterone is up and estrogen it down, you get a fresh crop of red spots.

Combat it: Grab a face wash with salicylic acid in it. This wonder juice speeds up cell turnover so your oil never even gets a fair shot at clogging up those pores. Find them here>


2. Oil production spikes at 11 a.m. every day. I.e., when you're sitting at your desk, fully made up, and totally unable to wash your face.

Combat it: Oil's mortal enemy is oil-absorbing clay - mix a dollop of clay mask into your morning face wash. Or, if you've got oily skin, K.O. oil all day with a clay-based foundation.
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3. Mineral-based makeup is less likely to cause breakouts. Right, we can hear you saying Duh! from here, but think about all the times you're flooding your pores with makeup and don't even realize it: lunchtime workout, sweaty subway ride, too-hot office...see? We thought so.

Combat it: If you're guilty of unintentionally clogging your own pores, switch to a mineral-based powder foundation. Even if you're a liquid foundation lover, there are new formulas available that mix the best of both worlds.

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WIN IT: Fekkai goodies from backstage at Marchesa

The sleek buns at Marchesa's Spring 2010 show really let the clothes take center stage. From structural origami frocks to flowy draping gowns, tying locks away from the face in a far out bun was the perfect solution—hair looked modern and elegant. 

Fekkai is giving away two of our favorite products that will help you score this look in literally 2-minutes (check out Renato's how-to video below). Tell us in the comments section where you'll be sporting this do and what you'll be wearing it with in order to win. 

Prize includes: Brilliant Glossing Cream and Extra Control Styling Gel. 

Win a Trip to Hawaii: Leslie Blodgett Perfume Diaries Contest

Hurry: Friday is the last day to enter!

Like the sun-filled memories that inspired Bare Escentuals CEO Leslie Blodgett to create Bare Skin, her first Perfume Diaries fragrance, Leslie wants to hear about the travel experiences that moved you! Post a photo of yourself on vacation (just you—no group shots, please) on the Leslie Blodgett Perfume Diaries Facebook wall along with a diary-entry caption (100-word minimum, 200-word maximum) that describes why the featured experience was truly unforgettable. Tell us about the emotions it evoked, the inspirational thoughts it stirred, and the senses it entertained. Handpicked by Leslie herself, the person who writes the most moving entry will win a five-night/six-day trip to Honolulu, Hawaii, where they can create even more treasured travel memories. The Grand Prize Winner and three 2nd-Place Winners will all receive the entire Bare Skin collection.

Enter here >

Get the full Leslie Blodgett Perfume Diaries experience >

Illamasqua Celeb Sighting

Spotted: This Brit singer at the Illamasqua counter (again) in Selfridges London yesterday. What did she buy? Our sources say she picked up two Liquid Metals and two Pure Pigments. Oh my, oh my.
xoxo Sephora Girl

Fragrances + Freebies = Happiness

In addition to the Weekly Specials page we alerted you to yesterday, Sephora now has a perks fix for all you fragrance lovers: Purchase your scent from Sephora, and there's a good chance you can snap up a something extra, like a charm bracelet, a gift bag, a Pucci pouch.

Sephora has an entire page just dedicated to scentsastional deals, like:




Want more sweet-smelling deals? Check out our fragrance specials - updated weekly!- here>

IN NY? GET A BOSCIA CONSULTATION & MEET CELEB MAKEUP ARTIST, PATTI RAMSEY BORTOLI

Celebrate the launch of Boscia's new Sheer Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 with a consultation from Emmy Award-winning celebrity makeup artist, Patti Ramsey Bortoli. Plus, meet and mingle with pro dancer Edyta Sliwinska.

When:  Friday, October 23 - 12-7pm 

Edyta Sliwinska will be 

there from 1-3pm

Where:  Sephora 5th Avenue 

(between East 48th & 49th Streets)

If you're not in NY and you have a question for Patti, please leave it in the comments section and we'll get back to you with the answer. 

IN NY? MEET DIOR'S CELEBRITY DERMATOLOGIST DR. NEIL SADICK

Got a skin concern? Then come ask the doctor. Dior Global Medical Advisor Dr. Neil Sadick, along with a team of Dior skincare and color experts, will answer your most pressing beauty questions and recommend a customized personal regimen. 

Here are the deets: 

Friday, October 23 

Sephora Times Square 

42nd Street and 7th Avenue 

Dr. Sadick 5pm-8pm 

Skincare Specialist Consultations all day. Call 212-SEPHORA to reserve your appointment today! 

Tried + Tested: Josie Maran's Bronzing Argan Oil

So the autumn season is officially here--summer whizzed by with the blink of an eye; no more half days at the office, it's 6pm and the sky tells you it's practically time for bed. Gone are the days of the exquisite feeling of the sizzling sun beating down on you as you lazily rocked in the hammock, a chilled Corona in tow-- and simultaneously, the (safe) tan you were acquiring is just the icing on the cake. Sigh. Now that fall has made its arrival, you can feel yourself slowly getting paler and pastier. Double sigh.

But mercifully, a supermodel showed me the way to keep that summer glow, even when the sun has decided to take a sabbatical. And that model is organic gorgeous glamour gal Josie Maran and her Bronzing Argan Oil. You know some gals say they can't leave the house without curling their eyelashes, or dabbing their pout with a lip gloss? For me, I can't leave the apartment without applying Bronzing Argan Oil. I don't care if I miss the 7:40am bus and am late to work (again) or that my stomach is growling and begging me to eat that bowl of cereal before I leave the house, if time is -a -tickin', I will choose putting on her rich and shimmery product.

When I had the pleasure of meeting Josie again this summer, she generously gave me a bottle and little did i know what I would be in store for......'coz here's the rub: Ladies & gentlemen, yours truly is turning the milestone "Dirty Thirty" next year. There, I said it. And you know what? I'm embracing it, actually looking forward to it. Since slathering on her Bronzing Argan Oil, I have been showered with compliments regarding my skin and complexion. (Would I be too immodest if I told you it was practically daily?) and I owe it all to Josie Maran.


Let me give you the lowdown on argan oil:
Argan oil has numerous virtues and is from Morocco and has been used by Moroccan women for centuries to restore skin, hair and nails. It's rare and special and highly effective. It protects against oxidation which is the cause of skin aging and will maintain your skin's resilience, smoothness & radiance. This oil from the Moroccan tree quenches dryness & helps fill in lines. And although the texture is rich and creamy, it holds promise for oily skin(it's true: In one study, applying argan oil reduced sebum production). Josie's product not only delivers all of this, but the bronzing element has blessed me with that radiant dewy, golden glow. The product sinks in your skin very quickly and gives you a coveted shimmery complexion. I've even deliberately omitted the step of foundation and powder, opting for that more natural, healthy and youthful look that her Bronzing Argan Oil delivers. ---remember, don't mask, but enhance! And enhance it does. Enhance the inner 20 year old in my skin---- that and a golden tan all year round.


And yes, I still get carded, get asked if I attend SF State by college students, and once in a blue moon, get hit on by someone who would get in trouble with the law if I dated him. And I just smirk - who knew the act of adding Josie Maran's Bronzing Argan Oil to my morning ritual would result in all this??? I think instead of calling it the "Dirty Thirty" I'm gonna call it the "Flirty Thirty". ;)

-Joyce Dulanas

WIN IT: SEPHORA Collection goodies from Venexiana

Paging all vampire-crazed beauties (yes, you with the Twilight book you've read twice). There was a serious gothic romance trend happening at fashion week this season--like the smoldering vampire-inspired cat eye and soft pink lips at Venexiana--and the ultra-edgy makeup you need to recreate the look can be all yours. Just tell us your favorite vampire joke (in the comment section below) and cross your fingers while we announce the fangtastic winner.

SEPHORA Collection Waterproof Mascara in Black 01

SEPHORA Collection Lipstick in 03

Kat Von D Autography Eyeliner in Black Metal Love

Kat Von D True Romance Eyeshadow Palette in True Love

WIN IT: Sephora goodies from backstage at Geren Ford

Ta-da! Now you can achieve the perfect smoky eye—in BROWN! Yes, brown. A little softer than black or gray, it's the perfect combo of colors to wear to work. "Less is more," said key makeup artist Sara Biria backstage at Geren Ford, just one of the reasons why she loved this palette. 

What's even better is this kit can take you from the office to evening cocktails since the shadows can also be applied wet (to add drama). Why do you deserve a SEPHORA COLLECTION backstage goody bag? Do you need a make under? Tell us in the comments section, and you will have a chance to score this swag bag filled with: Brown Smoky Eyes Palette, Atomic Volume Mascara, Sweet Candy Lip Gloss, Harmony Trio Bronzer in Apricot.  

 

WIN IT: Zirh guys' goodies from backstage at Yigal Azrouël

Who doesn't want their guy's skin to feel super soft and oh-so-smooth? It's easy to achieve with the Zirh skincare that was used backstage at Yigal Azrouël. Tell us (in the comments section) why your man deserves this triple play of products, and we'll pick one lucky winner. 

Here's what he'll get: 

ZIRH Restore, ZIRH Correct and ZIRH Protect. 

WIN IT: Fekkai goodies from backstage at Rag & Bone

Tousled waves were all the rage backstage at Rag & Bone (plus neon nails and natural makeup, but that's another story). The key to snagging this romantic hair style: prepping with wave spray and drying hair in small twisted sections. 

Tell us in the comments section why you deserve to win Fekkai's Coiff Oceanique Tousled Wave Spray and Full Blown Volume Lifting Hairspray. Are your locks so limp they won't hold a curl for more than a minute? Are you bored of the same ol' style? Do tell...

FASHION WEEK: NARS Cosmetics for 3.1 Phillip Lim

SHOW: 3.1 Phillip Lim

MAKEUP: Lisa Butler for NARS Cosmetics

MODEL: Julia for IMG

BEAUTY BOTTOM-LINE: Barely-there makeup featuring luminous skin

THE LOOK: Phillip Lim's collection this season was inspired by the late works of Picasso and the Cubism period—the clothing looked different from every angle. Lisa Butler applied the same idea to the makeup. While the look was clean, there was still tons of texture ranging from matte, sheer, shimmer and shine.

"The idea is not to be harsh. There is some shimmer so when the face moves around, the light really captures it. But there are no lines—no eye lines, no lip lines," said Lisa Butler.

To achieve this look, concealer was mixed with moisturizer and used around the nose, forehead and on cheeks. The Multiple in Luxor (available for Holiday '09) subtly highlighted cheekbones.

On eyes a golden moss color was used all over, filling in the crease with a sienna shade. D.Gorgeous shadow (available in Spring 2010) was applied with a smudge brush to the lower lash line for some intensity, and eyes were finished with one coat of lengthening mascara. A swipe of peachy nude lipstick was dabbed on, working from from the middle outward. To add a slight shimmer, the new Orgasm Illuminator (available in Spring 2010) was applied all over the face, concentrating on cheekbones.

GET IT: Concealer, NEW for Holiday 2009 Luxor Multiple, NEW for Spring 2010 Camargue Duo Eyeshadow, NEW for Holiday 2009 Mousson Cream Eyeshadow, NEW for Spring 2010 D.Gorgeous Eyeshadow, Larger Than Life Lengthening Mascara, NEW for Spring 2010 Cruising Lipstick, NEW for Holiday 2009, Luxor Multiple, NEW for Spring 2010 Orgasm Illuminator

Halloween Is Next Week - What Will You Be? Check Out Sephora's Halloween Look Book On Beauty And The Blog!

Are you ready to glam-o-rize? In the next few blog posts, we’ll show you our most-haunted looks with tricks, treats (and how-to videos!) to ensure your night is outrageously bootiful. Break out those costumes—your Halloween transephoramation starts here.

Sephora's Halloween Look: VAMPIRE

TRICKS:

After applying eye makeup, use a sponge to smear it upward and outward, for a chilling effect.

Complement your fangs with a pair of spiky faux lashes and long black nails.

Flip your hair upside-down and spray it with lots of hairspray. This will keep locks looking disheveled all night.

Keep your complexion makeup fair and define with deep-toned blush for a goth-like allure.

TREATS:

SEPHORA COLLECTION Halloween Kit - Vampire, Rockstar, Witch, $19

SEPHORA COLLECTION Matifying Compact Foundation, $20

MAKE UP FOR EVER Sculpting Blush in Matte Rosewood 12, $24

MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Creamliner in Matte Black 1, $20

Urban Decay Lip Envy in Greedy, $17

Kat Von D Painted Love Lipstick in Prayer, $18

HOW-TO VIDEO:

Sephora's Halloween Look: MOUSE

TRICKS

Wear flared fake lashes to enhance the winged out shape of your eye makeup.

Create a really wide-eyed look, but applying generous amounts of white liner to the inner corner and rims of the eyes.

Keep hair extra slick by styling it while it’s still wet. Once it dries, spray hairspray on a toothbrush, and use it to tame any remaining fly aways.

Use cream shadow and a sponge to create a mouse nose; create clean whisker lines with a liquid liner and a ruler.

TREATS

NARS Eye Liner Pencil in Iceberg, $20

NARS Highlighting/Bronzing Duo, $37 in Orgasm/Laguna $37

MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Eyes in Mat Black 0L, $17

MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Smoky Lash, $22

MAKE UP FOR EVER Eyelashes – Strip in #120 Didi, $15

Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairspray, $23-$35

SEPHORA COLLECTION Nano Lip Liner in 03 Queen Quartz, $5

Yves Saint Laurent Easy Liner For Eyes Automatic Eyeliner in 1 Black, $32

HOW-TO VIDEO:

Sephora's Halloween Look: CLEOPATRA

TRICKS

When applying black liner, get as close to the lash line as possible—a small detail that adds major impact. (Hello, hypnotic eyes!)

For the best brow definition, use wax to define and shape, then go over it with powder for extra intensity.

Go for the extra long false lashes; they higher they extend, the more geometrical your eyes will look.

Instead of blush, use bronzer to sculpt your cheeks, concentrating the color only along the cheekbones.

TREATS

SEPHORA COLLECTION Halloween Kit - Peackock, Sexy Goddess, Cleopatra Set, $19

MAKE UP FOR EVER Flash Color in Yellow #13, $18

MAKE UP FOR EVER Eyelashes – Strip in #26 Bayly, $15

SEPHORA COLLECTION Colorful Mono Eyeshadow in Stephane #38 and My Favorite Jeans #40, $12

NARS Blush in Exhibit A, $25

Smashbox Single Eye Shadow in Blackout, $16

Benefit Brow Zings, $30 (P1274)

HOW-TO VIDEO: