The good news is that Fiberwig mascara, the top selling mascara in Japan, is available in the US at Sephora stores and online at sephora.com. Girlawhirl and her Super Pals already know that. But the bad news is that when Girlawhirl's in Hong Kong, or even changing planes at the airport in Tokyo, she can pick up the same mascara – it's even available in dark brown, not just the black that's sold here – much cheaper...

Girlawhirl used to be an avid gum chewer, constantly chomping, chewing and occasionally snapping away as she worked. But one day, she was face to face – in a meeting – with someone chewing gum and it occurred to her that she must look like that! And that was the last day she chewed...

In her quest to clean up – and green up – her beauty routine, Girlawhirl, just like everyone else she knows, has often been confused by the use of the word natural on everything from soaps, shower gels and lotions to makeup. Thankfully, the personal care industry is aware of the ambiguity surrounding the word, and now the Natural Products Association has a new seal to place on products that are, in fact, truly natural...

Girlawhirl's a big fan of Philosophy beauty and body products. And not just because she can always find a sweet smelling lip gloss to cheer her up when she needs it, or another product that's sure to deliver the promised results, but also for the company's commitment to giving back. She's been a long time supporter of the Shower for the Cure and Inner Grace products, and with multiple options for luxurious bath and beauty goodies that give back, Girlawhirl can certainly stock up for a cause...

Girlawhirl's tried it all: cover-ups, concealer and even personally blended brightening combinations to mask the dark circles under her eyes. But all of those covering options are becoming a thing of the past thanks to a new Clinique product that promises to rid her of unwanted dark spots for good...

Girlawhirl's been a fan of Bobbi Brown's Long-Wear Cream Eye Shadows since they were introduced. She loves the way they glide right on, and last all day, and the fact that if she chooses to top them with a touch of a powder shadow they act like a base that keeps the shadow in place too…

It was something that Girlawhirl pledged to do last April when Earth Day was upon her and she took a good look around her tiny, city-sized apartment cluttered with things. She vowed then to clean up, clean out and recycle, all the while making space for alternatives that were kinder and gentler on the Earth…