Beauty Treatments on he Fly – Have a long layover or get to the airport extra early? Try a 10 minute $10 manicure at select airports.

Courbe Virtuose – Lancome’s newest Mascara which is available exclusively online. It promises divine lasting curves for 12 hours. The Beauty Bug is always impressed with Lancome’s mascara so She’s eager to try this one.

Smashbox’s newest set -  Smashbox makes the best makeup sets – value-wise, they can’t be beat. This one is available for pre-order at Nordstrom.

Procter & Gamble Acquires DDF Skin Care – Procter and Gamble just keeps growing – soon they’ll be competing with L’oreal for number or brands owned.

Clinique to open a Skin Wellness at Cornell – The line between medicine and beauty/skin care continues to be blurred as Clinique just announced their plans to open a skin and wellness center. The center will teach consumers about makeup as well as skin care, and you will be able to make an appointment based on your own personal needs. If nothing else, click the link and look at the photo of the “nurse”. It’s a bit freaky if you ask The Beauty Bug.

Wet ‘n Wild introduces new cosmetics and makeup bags – Everyone secretly has their own favorite Wet’n Wild product. Look out for their new makeup line!

And finally, Cover Girl is looking for the next Cover Girl! Are you her? All women of color ages 18-48 are invited to strut their stuff in front of a panel of judges, including Queen Latifah herself. Contestants will be asked to share their story as to how they have achieved both inner and outer beauty. Get there and work it – this coming Monday, Jaunary 29th, from 11AM to 4PM at the BB King Blues Club & Grill at 237 West 42nd Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues).

Beauty and the Blizzard – The NY Times released its’ winter Beauty It list. The list contains products from Patricia Wexler, Curel, Darphin, Fresh, etc. Another brand that made its way on the list is AmorePacific, a brand that the Beauty Bug has been wanting to try for some time now.

It’s Not Your Mothers Makeup – Cosmetics giants are marketing to 10 year olds? What? This article is an interesting look at how the major cosmetics brands are altering their marketing plans and media dollars to attract the younger crowd.

How to get Angelina’s Golden Globes look – Here is a guide to getting Angelina and J Lo’s hair and makeup.

How much would you spend for your skin care – This article speaks with the the a Sr. VP at Saks who oversees cosmetics. She says that women are beginning to spend as much on skin care as they spend on designer jeans, shoes and handbags.

Lancome Launches another new Mascara – Lancome has just launched their new Cils Design Mascara, a custom design double mascara. It’s another 2-step mascara with a mascara wand on one side, and a comb on another. The price tag on this one is pretty steep, it’s $35. The Beauty Bug plans to stick with Definicils for now.

Women on the Rise; The story of Maureen Kelly – founder of Tarte cosmetics – This is a great read for any of you beauty junkies out there who aspire to start your own business.

Nivea expands its Brand – Nivea is set to launch new products including anti-cellulite and, self-tanning products, as well as home micro-dermabrasion categories in time for the spring skin-showing season. The Beauty Addict exclaims her love for Nivea, and The Beauty Bug seconds that.

The Hilton Brand enters the world of cosmetics – This doesn’t surprise me. I, myself, won’t be buying this, but I bet a lot of people will.

Beauty Look-a-Likes – FabSugar’s at it again. These are such fun reads. After they posted their first look-a-like feature, I posted one as well. Read it here.

Bobbi Brown’s Beauty Booty Trunk – Recently, all members of Ellen Degeneres’ studio audience got one of these because Ellen chose this to giveaway in her annual 12 Days of Giveaways promotions. I’m jealous. I’m drooling. I want one! I would have made the trip to NY just to get one!

NARS’ 2007 Spring Collection -  This was just released. Check it out. It’s really hard to get a good idea of what the colors are, but next time I’m at Sephora I’ll specifically be looking for the Habanera eyeshadow duo, and the Thebes eye shadow duo.

Sonia Kashuk, the only beauty entrepreneur whose products can be bought both at Target and Barneys, tells us how to get the perfect holiday makeup.

MedSpas now offering DNA tests – Just a swab from your cheek and get a full report in the following five areas: heart health, bone health, insulin sensitivity, antitoxidation and detoxification and inflammation. Is this something I really want to know when I’m getting a facial and/or a massage?