Our Facebook fans are great at making New Year's beauty resolutions!

* To find a quick makeup routine for every day;
* To experiment with smoky eye looks;
* To take off all makeup before bed and use a good skin care routine;
* To drink more water.

To go with those admirable resolutions, here are a few easy ones from e.l.f. If they are new to you, why not give them a try?

Clear out and replace worn out, old and expired makeup with fresh new items.  Gloopy lipglosses, caked powder puffs and dishevelled brushes would be better off replaced with joyfully fresh and new ones.

Organise your makeup for maximum speed and efficiency on those rushed days. Isn't there always an annoying powdery residue from a half closed blush or smashed shadow in there?  Reinvigorate your old makeup bags and holders, use a damp soapy sponge to clean the inside of your makeup bag.  If you discover it is beyond salvation, why not replace it with a stylish new one from our range.

Clean brushes more often with our antibacterial brush cleanser and weekly with our brush shampoo.  You'll be surprised at how much better your brushes work and how much clearer your skin will look.

Sharpen pencils and wipe lipsticks/creams to keep them clean and germ free. 

Replace mascara every three months and clean the wand every week using tissue or a wipe to avoid build up of clumpy old mascara.

Try something new, add primers and finishing powders to your routine to keep makeup looking fresh and polished.

What are your New Year's resolutions this year?

The leaves are starting to fall; it’s getting darker when we go to and from work, college or school. Autumn is upon us and after having nearly no summer whatsoever we’re ready to jump into autumn and see what we’ll be wearing on our faces for the next six months.

1.      Rainbow Bright Nails

We may be in the grip of a credit crunch but that’s no reason not to brighten your life up with some colourful nail polish. Get our new Royal Purple polish to keep your style sensational. The key nutrients give nails that natural shine, infused with Vitamin E for stronger healthier nails while the quick dry formula allows you to do your nails on the go.

The style of the sixties is back and nude is where it’s at. Try our New Moisture Care Lip Color in 'Bark' with thick twiggy style eyeliner to get this subtle and sexy look.

3.       Just Peachy

This blush gives the appearance of being a bit made up without looking too girly or bronzy. Remember to use a light hand when applying the blush just below your cheeks so it doesn’t look too china doll like. Give our Mineral Blush in 'Coral' a whirl and see your cheeks looking peachy.

4.      The Golden Girl

Gold is going to be this summers ‘it’ colour for eyes. Keep it sensual and in a fantasy style by using our new Mineral Eyeshadow in 'Golden'. Worn dry for a day look or wet for the night, either way this eyeshadow will create an amazing shimmering look bang on trend.

5.      Flawless Skin

A clear complexion is always on trend and e.l.f. knows how to get good skin. Our mineral foundation will help you on your way to healthier illuminated skin while also containing sun protection factor (spf) 15 to protect your skin.

What are your own personal makeup favs for 2009? What do you think of the latest trends in beauty?