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Be Givenchy is a limited edition fragrance that will be available at Pharmaprix / Shopper’s Drug Mart locations across Canada as of today. If you know Givenchy as the brand of strong aromas, your opinion is about to change.

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I just got my hands on the new MAC & Milk limited edition collection this morning and I’m already loving it. The collection features items pro MAC makeup artists will be using during Fashion Week in NYC (which started yesterday). These staple items that no makeup artist can go without include skin care products, lipsticks, glosses, eyeshadows, mascara, foundation and more.

This morning, I played with the Mineralize Skinfinish Natural pressed powder and a lipstick in Freckletone. The powder is super light and has a matte finish. I like that it doesn’t look thick or heavy. The lipstick got my attention because of it’s neutral peach colour (super trendy this season), but it’s the creamy texture that won me over.

The MAC & Milk collection is available exclusively online and only until February 22, 2010. If you’re lusting after the natural makeup trend this season, then you definitely need to check this collection out.

Mineralize Skinfinish Natural (pictured): $30

Lipstick: $16.50

Eyeshadow: $17.50

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If you’re a Michael Kors fanatic, the you can’t afford to miss out on Estée Lauder’s limited edition spring collection. The Hollywood Collection is available at select counters across the country but only for a limited time. So if you loves you some MK, then get your beauty fix now!

My personal fave is the creamy Starlet Peach lipstick. Aside from the trendy shade, it’s soft and delicate. The entire collection is centered around one of spring’s biggest beauty trends: coral and peach. This season, take a step back from the black smoky eye and lighten up with the shade of the season.

The Michael Kors Hollywood Collection products range in price from $25 to $45 and are also available in bright berry shades (another hot trend for spring 2010). Plus, it’ll match perfectly with your Michael Kors shades, no?

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Whether you’re a fan of V-day or not, it’s still a great excuse to get your hands on these awesome new lip products from Estée Lauder. Starting in early February, “Love Your Lips” (Estée Lauder’s new limited edition lip colour collection for V-day) is going to be available at Estée Lauder counters across Canada.

The Signature Lipstick ($23) comes in 12 different shades and the Kissable Lip Gloss ($21) comes in four different shades. Bonus: all of them come with the cute LOVE engraving.

Look out for the new collection at a counter near you. Or try shopping online. Estée Lauder now ships to Canada, too.

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As usual, MAC has released their limited edition Viva Glam holiday kits.  If you’re stumped on what to buy your BFF, mom or sister, then you’ve stumbled onto the right blog. The Viva Glam Miracles Happen Lip Kit is currently selling at MAC stores across the country for $27 (but hurry, quantities are limited and going fast!). It contains one shiny lip gloss and two shimmery lipsticks–perfect for any occasion.

Plus, they all come in this pretty package complete with soft-bristled lip brush for precise application everytime. But aside from the shimmering shades of luxurious lip colour, there’s one more very important reason to consider opting for this gift. Viva Glam lip products were created to benefit the MAC AIDS Fund, established in 1994. Since the foundation started, it has raised over $150 million dollars to help people around the globe living with HIV and AIDS.

The only thing better than buying someone a gift they’ll love is buying someone a gift that benefits millions more at the same time. For more info, visit the MAC AIDS Fund.

Still in desperate need of a last-minute gift idea? Remember to check back tomorrow and everyday until December 24 for plenty of more fab ideas.

Photos: Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics

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