Hot Beauty Products for Spring

Candace Leigh Coulombe
Get the Digits

Paint pretty tips and toes with the newest Essie collection. It's a Mod Mod World includes the irreverently-named but ever-wearable colors Guchi Muchi Puchi, Jackie Oh My and Mini How High. Keep your pedicure cool with these sweet sorbet shades. (0.5 fl oz polish, $7.00)

French Kiss

Trust Lancôme for ooh la la lips. Color Fever Lipstick contains light-maximizing pigments for a luminous smile. Try one of the dozen new radiant shades, such as Wicked Brown and Everyday Beige. The long-lasting formula also keeps your lip print off his collar. (tube, $24.00)

Get Sentimental

Engage in a floral affair. The latest fragrance to join Estée Lauder's Beautiful family is the unapologetically romantic Beautiful Love. Magnolia blossoms, white jasmine, heliotrope and vetiver mingle with sandalwood and white moss for an intoxicating new scent. The effect is sensual and unabashedly feminine. (3.4 oz bottle, $78.0; 2.5 oz bottle, $62.00; 1 oz bottle, $45.00)

Haute Lips

Go Bardot with a plump pucker. Nearly nude lips make the most of your natural assets. For creamy, semi-matte color, choose Bobbi Brown's Lip Color in Uber Beige. For a see-through tint, opt for the brand's Natural Beige Lip Sheer. (12 oz lip color, $21.00; 12 oz lip sheer, $21.00)

To Dye For

Keep those tresses looking salon-sleek with Color Savvy Shampoo and Conditioner from TIGI's S-Factor line. The sulfate-free shampoo cleanses without stripping color. Say bye-bye- to tangles, frizzies and breaks with the silkening conditioner. Bright and shiny satisfaction guaranteed. (8.45 oz shampoo, $24.00; 8.45 oz conditioner, $24.00)

Petal Power

Pink isn't out when it comes to your pout. Laura Mercier's Evolution of Colour for Lips provides a day-to-night spectrum of lip color, with the Rosebud compact spanning bright rose to pale pink. Brush on colors separately or mix for a custom kiss. (compact, $28.00)

Smear Campaign

Achieve a finished face in a flash, thanks to Benefit. In a single slim gold tube, Rush Hour is a one-stop cosmetics shop. Dot the flattering sunberry cream to lips and cheeks and simply blend. It's a red-light makeover! (tube, $20.00)

Published by Candace Leigh Coulombe

Candace is a full-time corporate communications specialist and a sometime freelance writer of lifestyle editorial and short fiction. Her irreverent style makes everyday topics entertaining.  View profile

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