Looking at this little beauty, I wasn't quite sure what to do with this multi use product. I was quick to find out though, when schlepping around New York City yesterday, that  LORAC's Double Feature is the perfect portable concealing and highlighting tool.

Look at the three - yes, three - components in this one stick.

First, there is the concealing stick. The stick is totally creamy, full coverage, and easy to blend. No need to use your fingers though, especially when you are on the run.

Now, notice the little roller ball, which is the perfect little blending ball. This ball smooths the concealer out perfectly. Who would have thought? It totally puzzled me when I first opened it. I rolled it on my skin waiting for something to come out. Once I realized there was no powder or liquid in there and read the directions, all was clear.

On the other side of the concealing stick is a highlighter. This is a a bit pearly that will lighten and brighten. Not only can you use this under your eyes, but you can simply dab a bit on the top of your cheeks or right under your brow. It is a quick little perk-up.

Double Feature ($24) is one you definitely want to check out.  It is available in three shades to make matching easy too. $24 is a steal for this.

This just in...

Benefit Cosmetics is running a sale from now until August 14th just in time for Back to School. Get a FREE silky powder eye shadow in your choice of shade with any $30 purchase. Enter promo code SCOREBIG at checkout. Only available online at Benefit Cosmetics.

Elizabeth Arden is known around the world for it's Eight Hour Creams. It is iconic. It is really the ultimate multi-tasking beauty product out there - for chapped skin, glossy lips, to shape brows, highlight cheeks, you name it... It works.

In celebration of the number eight, especially with tomorrows date of 8-8-08, Elizabeth Arden will be launching a special promotion on Elizabetharden.com  and it's iconic Eight Hour Cream. This will include free shipping on Eight Hour Cream purchases as well as a free Eight Hour Cream Triple Packette Sample (containing samples of Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant, Eight Hour Cream Intensive Moisturizing Body Treatment, Eight Hour Cream Intensive Moisturizing Hand Treatment).

In addition they are also offering two online exclusive Eight Hour Cream value sets they are really a pretty great deal!

Eight Hour Cream Intensive Moisturizing Hand Treatment,  Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick SPF 15, and Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant, 1.7 fl. oz.

Eight Hour Cream Hand & Body Set - $38.50

The madness began when companies started making giant wands and huge brushes, a la Benefit's BADgal and the newer CoverGirl's LashBlast. Then there are the rubber-like brushes, a la Lancmes High Dfinicils, and again Lash Blast combines this type of bristle with it's large wand. Needless to say that these are my favorites of the many mascara's that have veered away from the norm. Then there is now. Now we have an even weirder looking brush in the shape of a ball and some rotating and vibrating wands.

While I am tempted to try these, you know I am a sucker for anything beauty related; I honestly don't know if any of these mascara's would become a staple in my makeup bag.

I have SpinLash and it is not a favorite of mine. The brush spins very slowly aiding mascara application. I can see it being a help to those gals that are not only mascara challenged, it can force a curl at the base of the lashes for those that need it. I was very excited to hear of Estee Lauder's TurboLash (sold out) and Lancmes scillation (sold out in the exclusive preview). Alas, the more I read about them and study them - I am afraid I could really poke my eye out with one of these vibrational wands. Then there is one that looks almost like a torture device, Givency's Phenomen'Eyes. I don't know how this one could evenly coat my lashes.

Mascara application takes a very steady and precise hand. It could be considered an art form (applying false lashes certainly is!). I do not need my fingers slipping or running a muck. I certainly do not need a mascara brush in my eye, let alone rotating or vibrating at unheard of speeds.

I must admit that besides SpinLash, I have not held any of these other newbies, so call me judgemental. Simply put, I don't need eye damage and I can see it going wrong - very wrong, at some time or another.

Madness - I swear! Will it end? And where will it go from here? Let me know your thoughts in the comments. I am anxious to hear if you have tried any of these, if you love them, or are a bit of a skeptic or afraid as I.