The last time I was at Walgreens, I did a double-take in the cosmetics department. If I didn't know better, I would have guessed that Revlon's spring colors were from a high-end brand. They're part of a limited-edition collection called A Floral Affair, and I'm craving a lot of the items: some eye-catching blushes, swirled lip gloss compacts, and beautiful eye shadow trios.

Most of the colors are warm metallics—lots of light browns, bronzes peaches—and I wound up buying a powder blush in Hushed Blush (about $5.99). As you can see, the clear compact holds three shades in a beautiful embossed pattern. When applied with a brush, the colors blend into a sheer peachy-pink with the slightest amount of shimmer. If you're thinking, "Hmm, that sounds a lot like Nars Orgasm," you're on the right track, my friends. While the color isn't absolutely identical, I'd say it's a 90% match. To see a color swatch, read more

You know the lines that form between the eyebrows? They're called the Elevens, and they form over time because you make expressions. (A fancy Manhattan dermatologist once told me to ward off wrinkles by avoiding making any facial expressions, but a life without smiling or frowning is not a life I want to live.) Lately, I've noticed that my brow muscles are contracting as I go to bed, and this has me paranoid that one day I will wake up with the mother of all Elevens.

So it was with great hope that I recently tried Libertâge ($44), a duo of lotions meant to target expression lines. They do this by restricting your muscles' movement—like Botox, but without the needle. I gave the night lotion a whirl, and whaddya know, I actually felt my forehead relax that night as I was drifting off to sleep. It doesn't hurt, and it doesn't give you that freaky frozen-faced look; it just keeps you from involuntarily squinting, which keeps your face from turning it up to 11.

Can you guess what the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure is? If you guessed breast augmentation, you're right. But one thing that some women don't know is that breast implants aren't a one-time deal. They need to be replaced over time, or you could run into some pretty unpleasant health problems. Even before their recommended 10-to-15-year replacement time passes, some women run into trouble. Worst-case scenario, the implant ruptures, spilling saline or silicone into your body. Or scar tissue can form around the implants, causing disfigurement. In either case, the implants need to be replaced. This New York Times story examines the issue in detail. Tons of interesting stuff in here, including this:

“Your implants may last less than 10 years or more than 10 years, but when you start having problems with them, your health insurance is unlikely to cover the M.R.I. tests or the reoperations,” said Carol Ciancutti-Leyva, the director of a 2007 anti-implant documentary called Absolutely Safe. “It can be a very expensive proposition, especially if you are young.”

Another interesting tidbit: Doctors don't have to disclose information about how long implants may last. One woman quoted says that her doctor never told her she'd need to have "re-surgery." (Bitter surprise that was, I bet.) I've never really wanted implants, but the story is a must-read if you or someone you know is considering augmentation—or if you're just fascinated by the phenomenon, as I am.