beauty 'round the clock

Expertly-picked color combinations in one adorable clockpot... Hissyfit just cut my primping time in half and found a convenient way for me to tote by favorite shades 'round the clock.

The Hissyfit Clockpots come in a range of shades and formulas for eyes, cheeks and face. Just open the top of the "pot" and choose the color combination that works for whatever time of day you are prepping for. The gorgeous hues are designed to flatter any skin tone and are easy to apply.

Face Clockpot features Hissyfit Saving Face Foundation and Highlight plus four powders so you can highlight, contour and glow all over for a flawless finish. Eye Clockpot offers a velvety primer and four eye-shadow trios to take you from work to play. And Cheek Clockpot comes with a soft sponge and four color duos to give you a subtle blush, rosy flush, bronzed hue or bold effect.

Go to www.hissyfit.com to learn about more products that will simplify your life.

glimmer with shimmer

What girl doesn't want to get flowers? Excluding one unfortunate friend who's allergic to "the great outdoors," no one I know. That's why you'll flip for Laura Mercier's new Shimmer Bloc Gilded Garden ($38), a limited edition baked illuminating powder. The concept? Baked technology--makeup that's baked under high temperatures to create luxurious pigments with subtle shimmer and long-term staying power. The pigments combine to give the face and body a youthful glow without leaving it looking frosty or metallic. This ethereal effect is caused by light-reflecting properties that give skin a healthy glow and brighten eyes, cheeks and body with natural color and light. Plus, it's oil-free and ideal for all skin types. The best part? Four shades of shimmer powder in a floral motif are set in a sleek, black compact that looks great on any vanity or when pulled out of a makeup bag for a quick touchup. Some women are just in the know when it comes to makeup and Mercier is one of them. She founded Laura Mercier Cosmetics in 1996 with a classic, current palette and has evolved the brand to include skin care, bath and body, and fragrance lines. This is one item to spring for this season; it'll brighten up your daily makeup routine and ensure things are coming up roses, even in these doomed economic times. Pick yours at www.lauramercier.com.