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.

craving conditioner

Welcome to spring (we thought!) Between the cold air and dry heat, my hair's been having its ups and downs...or rather, more downs than ups. It's been craving moisture lately so you can imagine my panic when I reached for the conditioner in the shower and picked up a bottle of shampoo. Then another bottle of shampoo. Then another bottle of shampoo. They were all bottles of shampoo! No conditioner in sight.

Just as I was about to call out to my husband and ask him to rummage through the beauty stash in search of conditioner, I saw it: A silvery marine blue tub of product nestled in the shower rack between the shaving cream and the loofah. I picked it up and--yes!--it was conditioner. After unscrewing the top, I scooped a goop and smoothed it through my hair, dispersing it throughout. It felt soft and creamy and my hair seemed to drink it up. After rinsing, my hair felt smooth and sleek again. And it even looked smooth and sleek after blow drying.

Redken Nature's Rescue Cooling Deep Conditioner is ultra moisturizing and helps re-balance hair while cooling and soothing the scalp. What it's made of: A Sea Algae Hydracomplex, complete with sea algae to protect, soy protein to replenish, aloe vera to moisturize and oceanic calone for fragrance. Use daily after shampooing or after using Refining Sea Polish.

For more info, go to www.redken.com.

one case fits all

Every try to rummage through your makeup tote looking for a particular item? Isn't it amazing how much time it takes? And half the time, you can't even find what you're looking for.

The makers of UNII Palette have come up with a solution to your makeup mayhem. The innovative, re-usable, chic makeup case eliminates clutter with a green way of thinking. The UNII Palette lets you consolidate your makeup into one multi-brand palette that's refillable and customizable to meet your makeup needs.

UNII Cosmetics founder, Minna Ha, designed the palette in an artist's palette motif. You can “depot” your favorite makeup from its original containers, or buy refills and stash them in your UNII palette. Go to www.uniicosmetics.com to find instructional videos on ways to depot different brands. It's convenient and it saves waste associated with conventional packaging.

According to The Green Book by Elizabeth Rogers and Thomas Kostigen, "If one in twenty-five women chose refillable eye shadow, more than 350,000 pounds of wasted cosmetics containers could be saved each year."

Each UNII Palette includes: a sleek, purse-friendly palette, several magnetic strips to keep makeup from sliding, a large full-sized mirror for makeup application, a movable thumb grip, and a tight, rubberized seal to prevent leaks. The UNII Palette comes in a range of colors including eggplant, pomegranate, twilight, lemongrass, snow and coal, and is available for purchase at www.uniicosmetics.com.

happy vday: kiss bliss

A kiss is just a kiss...or is it? Hopefully, you'll be doing some serious smooching this Valentine's Day so it's best to be prepared. Try these soft and sheer Tinted Lip Balms from Burt’s Bees for a hint of sheer color and a cutting edge formula that leaves your lips feeling smooth. Available in six modern, wearable shades and a sweet natural flavor, these 100% natural balms care for your lips with soft flower waxes, moisture‐rich Shea Butter and Vitamin E, leaving lips feeling smooth, healthy and totally kissable. Visit www.burtsbees.com and go ahead, pucker up.

happy vday: three must-haves for a night of romance

Got a romantic evening in store? Fit these three beauty/fashion essentials into your vday routine and you'll be ready for romance.

#1 Show your hair some love.. with the LOVE Collection from Davines. Whether your hair demands deep conditioning or hydrating definition, the LOVE formulas nurture and care for hair in need of some TLC. Try LOVE Smoothing Shampoo ($22) for dry, frizzy hair. The prickly pear extract provides intense moisture to hair and scalp while Indian Fig Extract heals hair cuticles, leaving hair manageable. LOVE Smoothing Conditioner ($25) works to replenish both hair and scalp, restoring heat-damaged hair with Vitamin E so hair looks soft, silky and manageable. More info at www.davines.com.

#2 Get your senses in the mood with the ultra- creamy Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Sensual Black Currant Vanilla Body Lotion ($13) before you get dressed. Black Currant Absolute inspires heightened sensuality while Vanilla Absolute soothes and calms. Go to www.bathandbodyworks.com to purchase.

#3 Stilettos equal sexy...foot pain doesn't. But with the help of Foot Petal’s Rose and Rosebud Tip Toes, your night will be pain-free guaranteed. "Instantly look 10 lbs thinner and 10 yrs younger by slipping on high heels,” says certified pedorthist and creator of Foot Petals, Tina Aldatz. “ I love the look of opaque tights with patent pumps, but tights can cause toes to slide forward--Foot Petals will prevent this." Virtually invisible in all of your shoes, Tip Toes help prevent calluses from forming, protect bones and tissue, and cushion the sensitive ball-of-foot area. $6.95 at www.footpetals.com.

happy vday: get come hither hair

You don't have to spend a fortune on a professional blow-out to create a sexy, tousled, bombshell look this Valentine's Day. Just purchase these Remington’s T-Studio Pearl Ceramic Heated Clip Setters ($39.99)--flirty, pink rollers that will get you in the mood while getting ready by creating sexy curls to go with your little red dress (of course)! Whether you’re hitting the town with the girls or having an intimate dinner with your mane man, make sure you have the perfect hairstyle to heat up the night. Celebrity Stylist, Richard Marin, suggests making the look soft and romantic by brushing out curls after the hair has cooled and finishing the look with a spritz of shine spray. It's a great way to make heads turn and ensure a fun, flirty, fabulous Valentine's Day. Go to Target, Ulta or www.remingtonproducts.com to purchase.

happy vday: heaven on earth

This Valentine's day, smooth sets the mood. Get sexy, smooth skin with Earthly Elements Moroccan Vanilla Body Wash and Body Lotion. They keep skin touchably soft and hydrated with a sexy scent. The Hydrating Body Wash soothes and nourishes skin with aloe, arnica, chamomile, lavender and white tea to calm. The Moisturizing Body Lotion contains jojoba, flax seed, rose hip, extracts of lavender, chamomile, calendula, cucumber, green and white tea and borage oils for hydration that lasts all night. The bonus: Each bottle is adorned with unique keepsake charms featuring messages like “HOPE, SPIRIT and SERENITY”. These special charms can be used as a keychain, hair tie, cell phone or handbag trinket– so if he forgets the jewelry, he's still covered. Check out www.earthlyelements.com for more details.