Beauty products that will take you right into the holidays

Pamper your urban princess
Getting ready to go anywhere is a lot more fun with the goodies in the Bellezza Box, a pink and black lunch box filled with wonderful Principessa beauty products. The Cattiva Diva hand lotion, Dolce Dreams body lotion (it literally feels like whipped cream), and the Fresh Fiore shower gel will make you feel like a princess, at least in the shower. Bellezza Box is $41 at www.principessabeauty.com.

Liven up your shower
This large grapefruit size sponge is filled with 30 showers worth of poofy, tangy suds and is the perfect pick-me-up to start or end the day. Exfoliate, massage, cleanse and moisturize your skin with Spongeables which are $15. For more information go to www.spongeables.com.

Gently remove
If you have skin so sensitive that makeup remover does more harm than good, then Vivid MD is the answer to gently remove post-office or office party makeup. Vivid Satin Cleanser is $24 at www.vividmdskincare.com.

Pamper your skin
This trio from Angelica Beauty will give your skin a pampered spa glow. The 3-in-1 Body Oil with Lemongrass & Orange Blossom is fantastic to smooth over skin as you step out of the shower. The Revitalizing Mist and Beauty Serum will be just the thing to calm your skin and ease you into the holiday mood. Buy all three together for a major savings Trio $49.50 at www.angelicabeauty.com.

Alter your life
Alter Your Life's French Vanilla body lotion combines pure olive oil, aloe vera, and tea tree oil to nourish your skin. You'll also love these hypo-allergenic vanilla soaps which are made with pure virgin olive oil from the Provence region of France. They're so mild and inviting that you can use them in the shower but they're so pretty you won't want to. Alter Your Life vanilla soaps come in a box of four and are $15. French Vanilla lotion is $10 at www.alteryourlife.com.

Curl up with something steamy
These Ionic steam curlers by Revlon are just the thing to make you look glam this holiday season. Using steam to create long-lasting luxurious curls, it actually conditions as it curls. This 20-Soft Roller Ionic Steam Professional Hairsetter is $29.99 at www.drugstore.com.

Have radiant skin
I am a big fan of this ultra luxurious stress reducing line of beauty products by Prai. Their Radiant Skin Cr�me enhances cellular renewal and hydrates your skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines. Prai Radiant Skin Cr�me is $45 at www.praibeauty.com.

Get stress relief
Prai's Stress Relief is a great product to travel with because it's virtually spill-proof and it gives your skin the extra gentle care it needs when you're traveling. But don't get me wrong, it's also great for every day as well. Prai Stress Relief is $35 at www.praibeauty.com.

Your skin solution
Skinsolution/undereye cream is a moisturizer specifically designed for this fragile area and a great remedy to keep on hand during the holidays. If you're looking for a great ultra light sun protection, then Skinsolution's SPF 30 oil-free lotion is just the thing. It's also enhanced with anti-oxidants. Skinsolution/SPF 30 is $25 and Skinsolution/undereye cream is $40 at www.skinklinic.com.

Get great coverage
Developed by makeup artist Judy Twine, Take 5 Cosmetics are fun to use and easy on your skin. Her tinted Moisturizer has SPF 15 and is oil-free with anti-oxidants such as vitamins A,C, & E and is available in 3 shades. Take 5 Tinted Moisturizer is $26.25 at www.take5cosmetics.com.itcstore.com.

Be a golden girl
A light dusting will make you dazzling at holiday parties this season. This brush on shimmer comes in plastic zip bag for easy transport. Take 5 In-Dispensable Glow is $24.95 at www.take5cosmetics.com.itcstore.com.

Wear sexy lashes
The classic pink and green version is still around but don't let that fool you. Maybelline stays on the cutting edge of mascara development, especially with this ultra-sexy mascara that will give you twice the length and 10x the volume without clumping, Maybelline's intense XXL microfiber mascara is $6.99 at Walgreens or www.walgreens.com.

Have fun with shadow & gloss
Wearing makeup was never so fun--Tarte has one of the best eye shadow kits around and it comes in a great compact that makes it easy to take with you everywhere you go. The Platinum Princess eyeshadow palette comes with four rich shadows. $30 at www.tartecosmetics.com.

Look glossy
Tarte's irresistible Trust fund baby comes with three miniature versions of their best-selling lipglosses in a faux lizard card case that has enough room to tuck cash or a credit card. Trust fund baby is $28.00 at www.tartecosmetics.com.

Own the best palette
Three Custom Color, in addition to being able to create your favorite discontinued makeup, also have a fabulous ready-to-wear line of makeup that's one of my all-time favorites. Their thin and easy to carry Lip Palettes come in cool or warm tones and are available in a choice of full coverage, semi-matte or sheer gloss palettes. Check out their site for great tips on what colors are best for your skin tone. Three Custom Color Lip Palette is $45 at www.threecustom.com.

Be polished
Truly one of the best nail polishes on the market, Creative Nail Design is a company that really knows what it's doing. Creative Nail Design polish shows up on all the major designer runways for a reason. This fall their new Exhibit pallet is inspired by the great artists of past centuries. Rich and velvety colors are paired with bright, saturated colors. To order or find a store near you go to www.creativenaildesign.com.

As stressful as the holidays may be, it isn't hard to look great in a matter of minutes if you keep your bathroom stocked with some essential beauty products. Remember, the most important thing is to have fun while you're getting ready so that your outer sparkle matches your inner one.