We know it’s tough to look good while traveling, especially when you lug along your hair dryer, brushes, clothes, and shoes…but you really don’t need a barrage of makeup either. Now you can take your Orgasm (blush, that is) with you. NARS has created a genius little kit, aptly named Midsummers Dream ($47, from $57),  filled with a trio of travel size luminous shades for eyes, cheeks, lips, and the nails.

Get the iconic Hungry Heart Blush Duo, Orgasm Multiple, that can be used on lips and eyes as well as cheeks (mini size), and Adelita Nail Polish (mini size). Enjoy your vacay, and still look good in Facebook photos, without being bogged down by your overcrowded makeup bag.

While you’re at it, check out our guides to overnight bags, flat sandals and Spanx swimwear, too.

NARS makeup cult devotees have a new place at which to worship their favorite brand. Tomorrow, the first NARS flagship store opens at 413 Bleecker Street in NYC, 16 years after the line initially launched with just 12 lipsticks.  Now it’s an international beauty editor go-to, with over 400 unique products.

The store launch will feature two exclusive in-store-only items, where you’ll find fans stocking up on the brand’s cult favorites–of which, any beauty junkie can attest, there are many. Beat the NARS-crazed crowd: our top five NARS must-haves you can get now, (including, of course, the much-beloved Orgasm blush), below. After all, Francois Nars himself is the one who famously quipped, “Why so serious? It’s only makeup.”

NARS Blush in Orgasm ($27) is a perennial favorite and a beauty bag mainstay, lending cheeks the perfect pinky-peach flush that is flattering to all skin tones.

NARS The Multiple ($39) is the perfect all-in-one stick, gliding on cheeks, lids, and lips easily with just the right amount of sheer color. Choose from 11 colors, but we love the shimmery Luxor shade, which illuminates cheekbones with a single glide.

NARS Duo Eyeshadows ($33) contain two highly-pigmented colors that work wet or dry, meaning the darker shade can double as an eyeliner. Brilliant. Our favorite is the Tzarine compact, which contains a shimmery gold and charcoal, but there are 39 other duos to choose from, too.

NARS Lipstick is legendary–with 53 fun shades, if you can’t find one for you, you probably shouldn’t be wearing lipstick. Jungle Red ($24), a universally flattering, vibrant crimson, is also one of the company’s first lipstick shades. How fitting.

We heart all of the NARS Nail Polish ($17) shades, which are super long-lasting, but we are especially coveting the lilac Pokerface shade for spring.

Check out our beauty roadtests, and find your next favorite eyeshadow, mascara, and eyeliner in our hand-picked guides.

NARS Beautiful Life Lip and Cheek Palette ($55) has everything she needs for a picture-perfect face, with four lip shades and two blushes that are flattering for all skin tones.

Bliss Take-Away Spa Day ($45, a $62 value) is a visit to a spa in a box, featuring some of Bliss’s bestselling products, from Fabulous Foaming Cleanser and–our personal favorite– Lemon + Sage Body Butter.

If she favors the rock-star look, tokidoki’s Glitter Eyeliner Set ($25, a $49 value) will make the perfect present. These glittery liners pack a punch that’s sure to draw attention to her peepers.

Manicure-loving ladies will love this NARS Precious Mini 4-Piece Nail Set ($30), which has four, chip-resistant colors that she’ll be sure to wear year-round.

Laura Mercier’s Travel Brush Set ($85, a $249 value) is a must-have for any true makeup devotee, with everything brush she’ll ever need, wrapped up in a travel-friendly case.

This Philosophy Peppermint Bark Duo ($15) , which features an ultra-shiny gloss and shampoo/body wash, smells so good (mint chocolate!) she will want to eat it.

The perfect gift for your mom who loves to garden, this L’Occitane Moisturizing Hand Cream Trio ($25, a $30 value) comes in a colorful box and smells great.

The Art of Shaving’s “The 4 Elements of the Perfect Shave” Starter Kit ($25) is the ideal gift for the man in your life who could afford to step up his grooming routine.

Check out more gifts – like our favorite gifts for your homebody friends, gifts for your reality TV obsessed friend, and gifts for your nudist friends.

These Kate Spade Adhesive Notepads ($25) are a definite step-up from traditional post-it notes, and a whole lot chicer.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Sealed With a Kiss Stud Earrings ($22.90, from $35) are an adorable and a fun alternative to the classic stud. Plus, your designer-obsessed pal won’t ever guess they weren’t way more pricey.

Have a friend who is constantly touching up her makeup? This Sonia Kashuk Dripping in Diamonds 8-pc. Cosmetic Brush Set ($21.99, from $24.99) is the perfect thoughtful (and still wallet-friendly) gift.

Not sure what to get your guy? This Victorinox Swiss Army Classic Pocket Knife ($18) is a foolproof choice- practical and masculine.

This metallic LeSportsac Electric Blue Mini Wallet ($25) is the perfect gift accessory for your friend who needs a new wallet. She’ll think you spend big bucks – even though you didn’t break $25.

This Sephora Collection Mono Eyeshadow Set ($20, a $40 value) features five high-impact eyeshadows that are sure to please any makeup maven.

Philosophy’s Candy Ribbons Set ($18) features a shampoo/shower gel and glossy lip shine that will keep her smelling sweet all year-round. And, of course, the too-cute packaging is a nice bonus.

Check out more great under-$25 gift ideas, then find the best gifts for your party girl friends, reality TV-obsessed friends, and passive aggressive gifts for your frenemy.

Deep burgundy tones are everywhere this season–and we don’t just mean on clothing. Bordeaux lips, nails, and even eyes have sprung up on runways and red carpets. If you love Lauren Conrad‘s vintage beauty (the loose side bun is a nice touch), we have the best the burgundy trend (even if you’re color-shy): The trick is to pulling it off is to focus on just one feature.

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Want more beauty inspiration? Check out our shopping guides for the best eyeliners, eyeshadow, and mascara. Then, find the perfect LBD to wear it all with.

Calling all Scottish lassies. From the folks who brought you Disney villain eyeshadow and wildly popular Alice + Olivia for MAC comes our favorite themed collection yet: MAC’s A Tartan Tale, a Gwen Stefani-esque plaid cosmetics collection. We predict that these hot compacts will make their way onto the Gossip Girl set (so preppy) next season, so grab one before they sell out online:

These M·A·C ‘A Tartan Tale – Twists of Tartan’ Eye Kit ($36) and Beauties Play It Cool’ Eye Kit ($36) are so cool, you won’t want to

If  you’re in the market for an adorable plaid pouch and 3 cosmetic staples to put in it – this M·A·C ‘A Tartan Tale – Vain & Glorious’ Lip Bag ($36) comes with MAC lipstick, lipgloss and lip pencil.

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The best part? BH Cosmetics only uses “highly pigmented” colors, bendable with high staying power, which means they go on vibrant and smooth and they stay on, so you don’t get those gross creases in your eyelids after five minutes. Check out the deals:

Treat yourself to this BH Cosmetics 120 color eyeshadow palette ($30) , ranging from neutrals all the way to deep oranges, greens and blues. I fell in love with the violet shades, which made my blue eyes really pop.

I love the colors in the BH Cosmetics 88 color shimmer eyeshadow palette ($18.95)–can you believe how many you get for the price? The palette fits right into my laptop bag so I can take it to work and do my makeup all over again for fashion events at night.

If you’re more of a neutral kind of gal, these 28 pretty shades ($18.95) will get you through the season–from smoky black to cool peaches, there’s a color for every mood you’re in.

Order by 3pm PST (6pm on the East Coast) and get same day shipping! Shop the rest of the BH Cosmetics site, which is filled with lip palettes for lip gloss lovers, and beautiful, inexpensive makeup brush sets, too.

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If you need foundation, we suggest making a beeline for the L’Oreal’s True Match Super Blendable liquid makeup ($10.95). True to its name, the foundation provides a near-perfect match for your skin.

For concealer, stay in the L’Oreal section and grab a bottle of Bare Naturale Gentle Mineral concealer ($9.95)–it blends flawlessly with most makeups and will do double-duty as a blemish concealer if you pat it on the trouble spot.

Need an inexpensive blush? Try Revlon’s cream version ($9.99). Unlike some drugstore products it won’t cake or crack – and it actually looks more natural than expensive blushes I’ve tried.

For bronzer, Physician’s Formula Baked Bronzer ($8.79) resembles a pricier high-end brand (we won’t name names). Use it liberally wherever you want a glow – you don’t have to worry about wasting expensive product.

Oh yeah, about that must-have mascara: try Maybelline’s Full and Soft ($6.59). It’s earned great reviews for years for lengthening and thickening without clumping. Plus it has a waterproof version for when you take a dip in the pool.

Need an emergency eyeliner? Rimmel’s Soft Kohl Kajal liner ($3.99) goes on as smoothly as the best of them, without blotching or running. And it smudges beautifully if you’re looking for a smokier look.

For eyeshadow, make-up artists and consumers alike recommend another L’Oreal product: its new H.I.P. line of Studio Secrets Professional Crystal Shadow Duos ($8.00. We love the pearlescent, sandy highlight tones – it’s a great, affordable alternative to brands like M.A.C.

Finish off with a great lip gloss: Revlon’s Super Lustrous lip gloss ($6.03) comes in bold, shiny shades, goes on smoothly and tastes and feels much better than most unexpensive lip products.

For more great makeup finds at the drugstore and elsewhere, check out SheFind’s buying guide to the best makeup and skin care products. Score yourself a flattering swimsuit with our swimwear guide; and don’t forget to check our top-recommended self-tanners to get the perfect golden glow to go with it.

While a drugstore makeup supporter through and through, an eye shadow upgrade is worth it because the quality is 10 times better; you can count on richer hues, longer staying power, smoother application, and a lower likelihood of creasing. I think this Yves Saint Laurent Eye Shadow Duo is so worth the price, but let’s do the Fashion Math first:

There you have it. At an implausibly low $.50 a wear (or less depending on how heavy you apply your makeup), there is hope for those of us who may never own the real thing, but who want a little luxe in their life just the same.

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1. Smokey night out: Too Faced Smokey Eye Palette ($34). This palette is for serious smokey eye fans only – the pigment is intense. It’s easy to mess up but looks cramazing if you do it right (that’s crazy-amazing, of course).

2. Smokey office-appropriate: Neutrogena Blue Smoke ($9.99). Who says grays and blues are only for the evening? This stuff is subtle enough to wear anytime.

3. Neutral night out: Too Faced Natural Eye Shadow ($34). Don’t be fooled by the word “natural.” This is serious eye makeup, perfect for looking glam paired with a blood-red lip.

4. Neutral office appropriate: Clinique Colour Surge in Choco-Latte ($25). The perfect everyday fall makeup for looking put together but never overdone.

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