November 2009's New Beauty Products

Bright Idea!

A few months ago, I headed out of state for a friend's wedding. The day of the event, I was ready to apply my makeup when I found all my cosmetics brushes at the bottom of my bag, bristles frayed. Next time I pack for a trip, I'll use a Brush Guard ($6 for a pack of six; TheBrushGuard.com ), a plastic net that slips over a brush's bristles to prevent them from breaking and getting tangled or dirty. The guards come in four sizes, so all your brushes can travel safely. — Alessandra Foresto