Ever since I started Cosmetic Connection, Garden Botanika is easily the line I recommend the most. Their quality is great, their prices are outstanding, and they have a handy catalog for shopping at home.

Whether you are just starting to use cosmetics, or if you like to experiment with different colors, Garden Botanika's $25 Color Kits are a great way to play with color. Not only do I think the quality is excellent, but I love how the kits are in ready-to-go sets of either warm or cool colors, so you can match your skin tone. You don't have to think "Does this eyeshadow go with this lipstick?", and you can choose from light (Kit 1), medium (Kit 2), or dark (Kit 3) intensity colors for whatever look you want. Each kit comes with full sizes of lipstick, lipliner, blush, 2 eyeshadows, eyeliner, and nailpolish, so you have everything you need for a whole new makeup look.

Here are a few of my favorite colors:

• Clove lipstick
• Loganberry eyeshadow
• Charcoal eyeliner

To order a catalog, or to find a Garden Botanika store near you, call them toll free at 1-800-968-7842 or check out the website at www.gardenbotanika.com.