Friday Finds: November 30, 2012.

This week, I discovered a few new items. Some are especially great for the holidays, and a few are some that I have wanted to try for quite some time.

1. Maybelline Sequins by Color Show - $3.99
These beautiful sequined nail top coats are perfect to jazz up nails for the holidays. In my book, I could wear sequins any day of the year, so I would wear sequins on my nails (or anywhere else for that matter) any day of the year. The unique transparent suspension gel holds the sequined pigments in their truest form for crisper color and an super glossy shine. The formula is even made to resist chipping, so the look lasts days. Choose from eight sequin-laden shades:

• Ruby Rhinestone
• Lavender Sparks
• Silver Gleam
• Gold's Night Out
• Sea-Quins
• Rose Bling
• Sapphire Masquerade
• Cocktail Dress

2. L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Million Lashes Black Diamond Mascara - $8.95
Not only will lashes look bigger and bolder while wearing this limited edition mascara, but eyes will sparkle extra pretty with the silver shimmer that is inside the formula. The effect is subtle, but just enough to draw just a bit of attention to the lashes. It is the perfect holiday effect!

3. Josie Maran Bear Naked Wipes - $12.00
I have really fallen hard for Josie Maran Cosmetics and have never tried these wipes - one of their most popular products. I love the naturally fresh scent and feel of the super soft wipes as they remove every trace of makeup from my face at night.

4. Philosophy Candy Cane™ High–Gloss, High–Flavor Lip Shine - $10.00
Tis' the season for candy canes. I adore the strong peppermint flavor of a candy cane, but can most definitely do without the calories. When I saw this, I knew I had to have it with the hopes that it will curb those cravings while satisfying the need for the peppermint flavor. I am happy to report that it does, and makes my lips super shiny too. I've been applying it on top of my gloss all week.

Holiday 2012: bareMinerals Cool As Ice.

Let's face it. You can never have enough lipgloss.  Whether you want this bareMinerals Cool As Ice lip gloss set for yourself or to give to your bestie, these we will be a welcome addition to any collection.

This 6 piece collection of cool, edgy Marvelous Moxie™ Lipglosses will take lips from one gathering to the next sparkling glossy shades. With one swipe, lips are kissed, plumped to their fullest and layered with superior, long-lasting shine.

The collection included the following glosses:

• Hot Ticket - electric pink
• Dare Devil - sparkling raspberry
• Fashionably Late - sparkling opal
• Socialite - sparkling pink
• Gutsy - fuschia berry
• Rebel - pink mauve

bareMinerals Cool As Ice is for sale at Sephora for $25.00.

Holiday 2012: Mally Slimline Lip Gloss Library.

Looking to spread a little holiday gloss this year? You can't go wrong, especially with a beautiful 10 piece gift of gloss like this Mally Slimline Lip Gloss Library. With 10 high shine liquid lipsticks, which are really so much more than just a gloss, this gift set is perfect for any woman on your list.

The Liquid Lipstick is wonderful. It is very highly pigmented, creamy soft, applies easily through the twist up pen, and it smells and tastes delicious. It lasts a good few hours on my lips before having to reapply.

The set is housed in a beautiful box that is easy to wrap and beautiful to keep and reuse. It has a magnetic wrap around closure.

The colors range from a very natural gloss to a pink red. Here is the complete list:

• Supernatural
• Blossom
• Pouty Pink
• Starburst
• Perfois Pink
• Orchid
• Summer Peach
• Heartbreaker
• Fuzzy Navel
• Sweet Berry

Each gloss is .04 oz, which is an ideal size.  It's much more than a travel or "mini" size, though not as large as a full .12 oz. Honestly, who uses a full gloss anyway? I rather have a variety. At $39.96, it is less than $4.00 a piece, which is still a fraction of the regular $20 per piece full size price.

Lip gloss sets are perfect to give for the holidays. I buy multiple complete sets and give as intended - as a set. I also buy multiple lip gloss sets and break them up. I like to tie a lip gloss on top of every gift that I am giving to a woman, as a little special added touch of beauty.

Buy the Mally Slimline Lip Gloss Library at QVC for $39.96.