A few of my favorite things...

I've decided that each month I'm going to do a post of a few of my favorite beauty "things" from that month...
As always my fellow beauty whores, if you have suggestions or recommendations, let us know by leaving a comment in the comment box below!

ReVive Lip & Perioral Renewal Cream: Why? Because it restores the moisture in my lips like no other lip cream out there. It's also meant to be used around the mouth to nourish and fill in cracks, lines and wrinkles. It's the perfect product to use prior to a red lippy 'cause it doesn't let the lippy bleed! One huge drawback.... the PRICETAG: $115.00 (but if you are a serious victim of dry lips, this is a must-have product to add to your beauty regimine).


Malibu Secret Body Treatment: Why? Because it smells tropical - jasmine, old rose and gardenia - (and all the boys notice) and it feels like a cool souffle layered onto my skin! The company says that it is, "the first body lotion that contains ETF a patented biopeptide, biotech version of Epidermal Thymic Factor, a hormone naturally occuring in the skin that promotes cell renewal." All I know is that this lotion really works and my skin just devours it up! PRICE TAG: $22.00


Benefit's Eye Bright Stick: Why? It fakes the "slept all day and night" look. If applied to the inner and outer corners of your eyes, this wonder stick brightens dark circles and dull, tired eyes flawlessly! It's great for an afternoon pick-me-up as well. Make sure to blend! PRICE TAG: $18.00

Oil of Olay Body Thermal Pedicure: Why? Because it heats upon contact. It's the strangest feeling and I don't know how they do it, but it actually gets hot when rubbed onto your feet (the heating sensation only lasts a couple of seconds but it's pretty cool!). Bora Bora white sand, pumice, and micro-crystals exfoliate (very important after using self-tanning lotions as the tanner tends to create pockets of orange residue around the toes and ankles)! Shea Butter moisturizes. This product is genius! I use it every other day in the bath or shower!!!

MAC Viva Glam VI: Why? Because proceeds from the sale of this terracotta-plum lipstick go to the MAC AIDS fund to support H.I.V./ AIDS research. Since 1994, MAC has already donated 90 million to the cause. And we at beauty banter love sustainable beauty! Giving back! (found in the pages of Vanity Fair's July issue). PRICE TAG: $14.00

Vanity Fair's July 2007 issue dedicated to Africa with special guest editor Bono (of U2): Why? Because it's s a magazine that you'll want to read cover to cover. It left me feeling hopefull and empowered. We can change the world, each and every one of us! (And the 20 special covers shot by Annie Leibovitz boast some of the world's most important faces helping to raise awareness in Africa: Oprah, George Clooney, Alicia Keyes, Bono, Bill and Melinda Gates, even President George Bush!) This issue is an absolute must (currently on newstands)!!!! PRICE TAG: $4.50