Not so long ago, in the near distant past, the Muse was every so delighted when she heard about Clarins Everlasting Foundation. This brand new foundation is dubbed “everlasting” for a reason as it promises 15 hours of staying powder. For the Muse finding a foundation that doesn’t oxidize and lasts on her face for 15 hours is equivalent to discovering the holy grail and owning the Hope Diamond. I mean imagine it…you put your foundation on in the morning and it lasts and lasts and lasts. Never again will your foundation slip away, melt off, or just disappear. Yes, indeed this sounds like what I need in my makeup life.

Jump ahead for my take on the Clarins Everlasting Foundation.

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Happy Monday! And most important of all Happy 1st of the Month! Since Valentine’s Day is but two weeks away I thought I’d give you the good word on the new Estee Lauder Love Your Lips Lip Collection. How fitting is this collection? We just discussed brands introducing Valentine’s Day Collections a few weeks ago and now this pops up. It kinda has a lovey dovey romantic feel to it thanks to the colors and cute details on the lipstick so the Muse dubs it perfect for V-Day!

Check it after the jump!

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Ahh Bobbi Brown Cabana Corals….possibly the most thrilling collection to release this Spring in the Muse’s humblest opinion. Coral, peaches, oranges, etc…seem to really suit my complexion and I absolutely adore them so of course I’m all about the new Cabana Corals Collection.

Wonderful job as always Bobbi.

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Wanna know if you’re a concealaholic? Ok, sit down. Get a pencil. We’ll take the Benefit Concealaholic Quiz.

• Do you own more than three concealers?

Oh heck to the yes sirree! I own over 20 concealers.

• Do you refuse to leave the house without concealing?

What? Need you ask? I will NOT leave my casa without concealer, no way, no how.

• Do you conceal alone?

Yes, because I don’t want anyone to see me without my concealer on.

• Have you ignored friends to spend quality time with your concealers?

Yes, I pet them, caress them, and tell them how much I love them everyday.

• Do you conceal more than four times a day?

Ok, let’s not crazy….no. Two times tops.

• When you look at other people, do you wonder of they’re concealaholics?

Yes all the time and I’m hopeful I’m not alone in my disease.

If you checked three or more of the boxes above good news you’re a concealaholic!

Now it’s your turn! Answer all of the Benefit’s above questions and let me know in the comment box if you’re a concealaholic!

Now jump for my review on the new Benefit Confessions of a Concealaholic Palette.

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Your Muse fears she falls victim to the lure of kawaii bits and bobs. She loves cute stuff with a passion. That’s why when she recently came across the Fatally Feminine Designs Chocolate Cookie Mirror she decided to make it her own.

Who doesn’t want a cute cookie mirror to whip out of their purses for quickie touch ups on the fly?

Jump for some pictures!

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