New Year's Eve is right around the corner, so if it's party perfect glamour you're after, this week's reviews are just for you.

Stila Flaunt ($45)
I'm not much of a body powder user, mainly because they are usually too perfumy for me. Flaunt is a nice change, with subtle scents like gardenia and jasmine, and just a touch of shimmer that looks pretty on arms, shoulders, or wherever. The packaging is also unique - the powder comes in a standard cardboard shaker, but there is a pretty decorative cover with one of the Stila girls on it that fits over the top, so you're less likely to spill powder everywhere. It also comes with a small puff that fits under the cover.

BeneFit Kitten ($22)
Again, I'm not much for powder, but this one from BeneFit is unique as well - the powder is contained within the puff! Kitten comes in a pretty, vanity-appropriate, gold trimmed box with a fluffy peach-colored puff inside, but no loose powder. The powder is actually inside the puff, so when you pat the puff on your skin, the powder comes out. Clever, and much less messy! Kitten has subtle golden flecks and a feminine, floral scent.

You can find BeneFit products at benefitcosmetics.com (which also has a list of regular store locations).

Cargo ColorTube ($24) in Dublin (peachy orange)
It seems like every brand has an all-in-one, three-in-one, or lip/cheek color that can be used on eyes, cheeks or lips. This one from Cargo reminds me most of Stila's All Over Shimmer - it's a cream that comes in a tube, has a light, silky texture, and comes in a variety of sheer and slightly shimmery shades of pink, peach, and champagne. You can use it as eye shadow, highlighter (for eyes or cheeks), blush, and lip color, but personally I like it as lip color the best. The creamy texture tends to slide into the crease of the eyelid (and you can't really powder over it), and when worn on the cheeks, it really works best alone without foundation or powder (tough for anyone with less than perfect skin).

You can find Cargo products online at beauty.com and Sephora.com. If you prefer to shop in a "regular" store (gasp!), Barneys in New York City, Seattle, Boston, Chicago, and Beverly Hills carries the line as well as Sephora in San Francisco, San Diego, New York City, and Northbrook, Illinois. If you happen to be in Canada, Cargo (a Canadian company, by the way) is available at The Bay in Toronto and The Sarum Room in Unionville.

Prescriptives Magic Liquid Lotion
There have been so many articles on these new Magic products in all the women's magazines, I practically ran to the local mall to check it out. Magic is available as a lotion, cream (which comes in a compact like Prescriptives' Photochrome foundation), loose powder, line filler cream (comes in a tube like a cream concealer), and undereye stick. Each one contains holographic particles and is supposed to deflect light and make the skin appear flawless. I had high hopes of it erasing all my complexion "flaws" and eliminating the need for me to ever wear foundation again. Well, keep dreaming! I found it to be an over-rated highlighter and nothing more.

Magic liquid is simply a pearl-colored lotion with a bit of shimmer (it reminds me of BeneFit High Beam). Applied under the eyes or on cheeks, it gives a soft, shimmer effect that mimics the dewy look seen on the fashion runways. If you are into the dewy look and like shimmer products, try getting a sample of one of the Magic product to see what you think. I was not able to try the other products because all the counters I visited had either a very limited shipment that they sold right away, or no product yet at all. If the other products are anything like the lotion, I'll be spending my money on something more worthwhile.

In Cosmetic News
Part of reviewing all these products involves me staying current on what is new and exciting in the beauty industry. I learned recently that Biore is coming out with two new products at the beginning of the year for those of you with acne-prone skin. Blemish Fighting Cleanser ($6.99 for 5 ounces) will be a salicylic acid treatment cleanser designed to heal blemishes and help prevent new breakouts. Even more exciting is their new Blemish Bomb, a salicylic acid treatment that goes on as a gel but dries to a clear patch that you leave on overnight. A box of 10 single-use packets will sell for $6.99. As soon as I can get my hands on both of these, you can be sure I'll have a review for you!