I presented this question on Facebook the other day…how do you care for your makeup brushes?
When you purchase new ones, do you wash them right away or use them straight out of the package? How often do you wash them once they’re used?  I’d love to know!

I get so excited when I spot the limited-edition displays from Wet ‘n Wild.  Heavy Metal (above) was from a CVS special display about a month ago and I almost passed it up, thinking it was a boring shade.  This smokey-gray borders on black and it’s absolutely stunning!  It has a hint of shimmer and was opaque in 2 coats.  This dark shade of gray will look great against any skin tone and it’s classy enough for work or a night out.

Wet ‘N Wild Crystalic in Heavy Metal retails for a $1.99 or less.

The upcoming Holidays are usually guaranteed to leave you exhausted and frazzled.  Trying to find a moment to pamper yourself amidst the chaos IS possible and Style & Spa would like to make sure you are looking your festive-best.  One Makeup Masala reader will win the Serenity Hydra Deluxe Traveler’s Kit shown above.  The kit includes:

Leave us a comment stating your favorite things about the Holidays.  One winner will be chosen Friday, November 6th at 10:00pm CST.  Giveaway open to all readers from the U.S.

The Jr. Masala has inherited my obsession for eyeshadows and after eyeing the above palette for a week, she finally caved and picked it up today.  The palette is part of the holiday displays at Walgreens and is by a brand called Profusion.  There are 120 absolutely gorgeous shadows in this palette and also a full-sized mirror.  The picture above does no justice in showing how pigmented and shimmery these shadows are.  They’re buttery-soft to the touch and glide onto skin with no chalky feeling (as seen in many holiday makeup sets).  The “Ultimate Blockbuster” set retails for $9.99 at Walgreens.

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I love everything Chloe and Jane has to offer and if you haven’t tried them, now is your chance!  From now through October 31st, enjoy 50% off all products in celebration of Halloween.  If you’re new to Chloe and Jane, let me recommend their body scrubs and any product in my favorite scent, First Bloom.  The Travel Kits will make excellent Christmas gifts, as will the Sampler Kits.  Remember to use code scary2009 at checkout!

Rimmel has released yet another mascara and the packaging is so SUPER-GROOVY! 

Does this not scream 1960’s British Mod??  The Jr. Masala and I have never met a Rimmel mascara we didn’t like and this newest release is no exception.  The extra-thick brush plumps lashes in one coat and adds extreme length with no clumping.  I was only able to find this mascara at Walgreen’s (retails for $6.99), but it should be available at more locations soon!