Happy Holidays my lovely ladies! I hope you are enjoying this festive time of year and I'm sure you are all gearing up for the shopaholic days ahead. I have a fantastic holiday gift idea that will make your female loved ones happy and keep your bank account nice and full. Now that's what I call a gift! I am launching my new amazing foolproof kits from Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired By Carmindy. What you get is me and my expertise captured in a convenient box and there is something for everyone on your holiday list. I have taken all the guess work out of it for you by creating kits based on some of my favorite looks like my famous 5 Minute Face. Just like in my top selling book The 5 Minute Face, I keep it simple and easy and provide everything you need to create that flawless natural you in 5 quick minutes. I have included perfectly coordinated products with easy-to-follow tips and have 3 collections to choose from based on your skin tone. There is one for light skin, one for medium skin and one for deep skin so the colors are guaranteed to work with your complexion. I have also created The Perfect Smoky Eyes Kit. All women want to try the smoky eye but never seem to know how to go about creating it or even what products to use. Now you can attain this elusive sexy look in 5 simple steps with my streamlined kit. Each shadow is marked so you know exactly where they go on the lids and the final results will look smokin' every time. Last, is my Super Balm Kit. Don't get daunted by endless lip color options, with my colored lip balms you will get 3 universally flattering shades of sheer wearable moist color. Perfect for daytime and great for the drier months these balms will keep lips hydrated and plump. They contain yummy good-for-you ingredients like shea butter, avocado soy extract and licorice extract for naturally lush lips. The best part of these stellar kits are that they only cost $12.99 and can be found at CVS stores nationwide. Now that's just good gift giving!

1. Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired By Carmindy The 5 Minute Face Kit in Light. This group of soft shades totally compliments fair-haired gals and guarantee flawless results in 1 easy collection. Available at select CVS stores nationwide.
2. Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired By Carmindy The 5 Minute Face Kit in Medium. From Asian beauties to Latina lovelies this shade range will enhance your natural beauty perfectly. Available at select CVS stores nationwide.
3. Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired By Carmindy The 5 Minute Face Kit in Deep. For mocha and deep skin ladies try the smoky eye and light lips combo in this fab kit. Available at select CVS stores nationwide.
4. Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired By Carmindy The Perfect Smoky Eyes Kit. If you have always wanted to try the smoky eye this is your chance to nail it! Available at select CVS stores nationwide.
5. Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired By Carmindy The Super Balm Kit. A perfect range of 3 luscious colors to hydrate and protect your pretty pucker. Available at select CVS stores nationwide.
6. Essence Of Beauty Wedges. These non-latex wedges are the exact sponge to apply primer and foundation to the skin for a natural smooth finish. Available at www.cvs.com
7. Stila Double Ended Shadow Brush in #30. Use the larger end of this perfect brush to apply highlight under the brows and the smaller end fits perfectly in the inner corners of the eyes for ultimate sparkle. Available at www.sephora.com
8. Mac 187 Duo Fiber Brush. This funky looking brush swirls on cream blush evenly and quickly. Available at www.maccosmetics.com
9. Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired By Carmindy Your Skin Makeup. The best liquid foundation ever created to smooth out normal to dry skin and get it prepped and ready for The 5 Minute Face Kits. Available at www.amazon.com
10. Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired By Carmindy Airbrush Spray Makeup. This light as air foundation works wonders on normal to oily skin before adding on a smoky eye or sweet lip color. Available at www.amazon.com

I'm pleased to announce the fabulous winners of my Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired By Carmindy blog contest held in October. Tanya Padilla and Heather Schwochow are my bloggeratti beauties that did me proud. Each one of these lovely ladies will receive an autographed copy of both of my books The 5 Minute Face and Get Positively Beautiful as well as a full bag of products hand selected by me. Congratulations girls and thanks for all the love and support.

Have a question you want Carmindy to answer? Email her at newsletter@carmindy.com

Dianna Kim writes:
How do I cover up my dark circles with concealer? When does it go on?

Carmindy:
Always apply it after foundation. If you put it on before you will wipe it away when you smooth on foundation. So apply your foundation all over your face and under the eyes, chances are you will need less concealer. Then lightly tap on the concealer and set with a very light dusting of translucent powder.

Tina Kobas writes:
How do I create the smoky eye?

Carmindy:
Start by lining the upper lash line with dark liner. Next apply a lid shade in a dark grey across the lid from the lash line to the crease. Then apply a slightly lighter grey contour shadow in the crease and under the lower lash line. Apply highlighter under the brow and on the inner corners of the eyes and finish off with black mascara.

Racheal Hughs writes:
Is balm, gloss or lipstick best in the winter?

Carmindy:
Is all about the look you are going for. If you choose moist lipsticks and hydrating balms and rich glosses your lips will stay supple even in the cold months. For a natural look use balm, for a polished look go for lipstick and for a fun flirty look stick with glosses.