Jane Iredale is as innovate as mineral make-up comes! From fantastic mineral foundations, powders, and lip crayons. You can’t go wrong with this superb brand. Made by none other than television and film professional - Jane Iredale herself. I am absolutely in love with the Jane Iredale line. And I am so excited to be sharing a few of my favorite products from the line. As well as giving back to our readers with our Lip Crayon giveaway!

Our giveaway item from Jane Iredale! Introducing Lip Crayons ?¢‚Ǩ‚Äú Color Your Lips Beautiful!

You?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢ve found the perfect dress ?¢‚Ǩ‚Äú same for the shoes. The clutch? Well, it?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s luscious?¢‚Ǩ¬¶but it doesn?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢t hold very much. That?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s fine because you have Jane Iredale?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s new Lip Crayons. They line and color your lips and can even add a blush to your cheeks. In five delicious colors to match every mood and outfit, think of them as your little black dress for every handbag. And in five perfect shades - Naughty, Tasty, Luscious, Juicy, Tempting. You can’t go wrong!

Daytime Eye Shadow Kit - Superb in creating beautiful eyes!

An incredible loose mineral foundation with UVA/UVB broad-spectrum sun protection. The look is creamy and luminous. The feel is like silk.

Amazing Matte?¢‚Äû¬¢ Loose Finish Powder - A mattifying finishing powder that will matte all skin types.

JustKissed?¢‚Äû¬¢ Lip Plumper - Make your lips full and kissable with this tinted cool mint and ginger lip plumper. Special peptides give moisture and visible plumping that lasts. One simple sweep and your lips will be transformed with sheer natural color and a refreshing feeling you can’t top!

Retractable Handi Brush - This is the go everywhere, do everything brush, and a must for Jane Iredale pressed powder application!

Visit Jane Iredale for the full mineral make-up experience! NEW! Subscribe to Couture in the City’s Newsletter to enter this fabulous giveaway! This giveaway will run until December 12th 2008!

Article by ?Ǭ© Jacqueline H. - Senior Writer & Editor, West Coast 2008

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Yes it is that time of year! I have reviewed some of the best bronzers and powders out there on the beauty market. And I have chosen my favorite brands! And of course these are the Best of Beauty 2008 from Couture in the City!

*Best of Beauty 2008 Compact Bronzer: Sephora Brand Sculpting Disk

*Best of Beauty 2008 Sephora Sculpting Disk! For its price value point and size! Retails at $24.00 at Sephora.com

I chose the Sephora Brand Sculpting Disk as the Best of Beauty 2008 Compact Bronzer. It is wonderfully priced at only $24.00. And with a large case of about 4” across! It has a lot to go around! Included in this sculpting powder trio is the bronzer color to contour cheeks, and forehead. A matt finish powder that is non-comogenic, to absorb excess oils and give a great finish. Plus, it has the highlighting powder to add definition, illuminate and brighten the skin. The compact is fully fitted with a deluxe oversize mirror. Use the powders to sculpt your face into a work of art, adding sun and light in all the right places! This product is great to add some color to your face during the fall and winter season! I use it every day and swear by it!

*Best of Beauty 2008 Compact Powder and Foundation: Jane Iredale PurePressed?Ç¬Æ Base

*Best of Beauty 2008 Compact Powder - PurePressed?Ç¬Æ Base by Jane Iredale

I chose the Jane Iredale PurePressed ?Ç¬Æ Base as the best compact foundation and powder for a few reasons. Firstly, the Jane Iredale line is one of the best mineral cosmetics out there! So look out bare minerals! Also, the beautiful gold compact casing is very decadent looking. (The compact is also beautifully inserted in a velvet pouch). The casing includes a mirror, powder puff for application. And an assortment of several colors to suit your complexion. It is a foundation, powder, concealer and sunscreen all in one. And with a UVA SPF 20, you are getting a great sun protection too! It is very water-resistant and free of oil, talc, dyes and parabens. The look and coverage is sheer and semi-matte. The feel is weightless. The result - flawless!

Source: Jane Iredale Cosmetics, Sephora

Article by ?Ǭ© Jacqueline H. - Senior Writer 2008