
While drugstore varieties Maybelline and CoverGirl (along with luxe Lancôme) were neck-in-neck for second place in the
Best Mascara of 2008 showdown, it seems that the majority of you adore
Dior when it comes to mascara. Our very own
DearSugar agrees. "I can't tell you how much I love my Dior!"

Shopping is more than just a fun activity for most of us, it is a monster-sized habit that must be fed on a regular basis. Our friends at
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Seems it's the Summer of unusual mascaras. Lancôme and Estée Lauder are both
launching vibrating versions — more on those soon — and Givenchy is also trying something new with its
Phenomen'Eyes Mascara ($27).
The big difference with this mascara is its wand.

How does outer space smell? Apparently, it smells good: I've been noticing fragrances that claim to be scented like the cosmos, and I don't mean Sun Moon Stars from Lagerfeld. Givenchy’s new men's release,
Givenchy Pi Neo ($47.50 for 1.7 oz), includes “patented, futuristic” notes.

Spring will officially be here by week's end. This season is known for heavy pastel makeup shades, and 2008 is no exception. As we've seen in my post about
Festive Floral Spring Beauty Buys, beauty brands have made pretty and pale floral products a big part of their offerings.