Girl Power Glam: The Best from Female Beauty Gurus

(http://v2 NULL.singlemindedwomen NULL.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/poppykinglipstickqueen NULL.jpg)As a beauty writer, I’m constantly asked about my favorite products – you know, the ones I “really use.” The truth: too many to count. I practically need to rent a storage space to make room for the goodies I regularly rotate in and out of my routine. So how about I narrow the scope a bit, and tell you my favorite beauty products created by women? There’s plenty to choose from, to be sure, but I consider these my go-to gals.

Bobbi Brown Bronze Shimmer Brick Compact (http://www NULL.bobbibrowncosmetics NULL.com/templates/products/sp_nonshaded NULL.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY2695&PRODUCT_ID=PROD1315): Where would we be without Bobbi? I know where I’d be without this bronzer: with all the other ghosts at the Pale Convention.

Anastasia Go Brow Universal Brow Pencil (http://www NULL.sephora NULL.com/browse/product NULL.jhtml?id=P213538&categoryId=C8330&shouldPaginate=true): An instant boost from the famed arch expert.

E. Harcourts Fragrances (http://eharcourts NULL.com/excess NULL.htm): Eileen Harcourt is the queen of home-brewed beauty in my book. And her budget-friendly scents smell deee-VINE.

Laura Mercier Secret Brightener (http://www NULL.lauramercier NULL.com/store/home NULL.jsp): Okay, so this legendary highlighting wand isn’t so secret anymore, but it’s still pretty darn fabulous.

Carol’s Daughter Sweet Honey Dip Chocolate Brown Sugah Scrub (http://www NULL.sephora NULL.com/browse/product NULL.jhtml?id=P216707&categoryId=C13121): No, you can’t eat it. This exfoliating body scrub from Lisa Price is as indulgent as the name suggests. Yum.

Bliss Vanilla and Bergamot Set (http://www NULL.blissworld NULL.com/product/bath+-+body/shop+bath+-+body/scrubs+-+masks/bliss+vanilla+and+bergamot+set NULL.do): All hail Marcia Kilgore! This sweet-smelling duo is a bathtime body treat.

Kate Somerville Deep Tissue Repair (http://www NULL.blissworld NULL.com/product/brands/kate+somerville/shop+kate+somerville/kate+somerville+deep+tissue+repair+with+peptide+k8 NULL.do?filterby=&sortby=newest&asc=false&finder=null): Two words: Cult fave. This LA-based facialist to the stars knows how to deal with dry and damaged skin, making this rich moisturizer a must.

Jemma Kidd Contour & Flush Creme Blush Duo (http://www NULL.bergdorfgoodman NULL.com/): It takes an English rose to transform you into, well, an English rose.

Poppy King Lipstick Queen Saint (http://www NULL.vivre NULL.com/): Pucker up to this matte lipstick from the Aussie beauty guru. And yes, there’s also a Sinner, you heathen.

Chantecaille Les Sorbets Palette (http://www NULL.spacenk NULL.com/): Mother and daughter Sylvie and Olivia Chantecaille were the masterminds behind this gorgeous 5-pack of lip-smackin’ glosses.

From beauty, to fashion…this week’s Your Looks feature, Swimsuit Central: The Perfect Bathing Suits for All Budgets & Bodies is a must-read for anyone entertaining thoughts of stripping down to a swimsuit this season (and in this weather, who isn’t?). We’ve rounded up swimsuit styles and tips for all figure types, including several bathing suits that fall under the $50 mark. Whatcha waiting for?

-Erin Donnelly, Your Looks Editor