The cosmetics company sent the N&O Beauty Panel some of its newest matte lipsticks and an amazing thing happened: They all liked it. Well, as much as our Beauty Panel likes anything.

But Blistex's new Lip Infusion and Almay's Bare-it-all leg bronzer didn't fare as well. Find out what products made the cut in the panel's latest results.

Lips sync: shadow, balm and polish, too

Keri Renewal Serum for Dry Skin

Jean Bailey: Most Keri products are great and this one is no exception. It did wonders for my dry skin.

Cary Edgar: What are polyhydroxy acids? Will they help to make my skin supple and smooth? After four days of testing, I'd have to say "no" to that question. While I applaud Keri for developing new products, this didn't work out for me. The consistency and appearance was closer to that of clear hair gel, which made for a sticky finish on the skin. This wasn't a fit for my normal-to-dry skin but I suspect this would be a great item for someone with oily skin.

Ilina Ewen: Urea, otherwise known as the chief solid component of mammalian URINE, is the second ingredient. Y-U-C-K. My biggest knock is that the serum left my hands sticky after applying it. This product did little to soften my scaly heels that only worsen as the temperature drops below 80 degrees. Could it be that the sample Keri sent us has an expiration date of 06/07?

Susannah Skiver: I felt like I was rubbing olive oil all over my hands -- a bit unpleasant. It made my skin feel soft in some places, but did nothing to relieve pesky dry patches, even after consistent use. Given the choice, I'll stick with my $4.99 Aveeno.

Art Stone: I was not sure what to do with this. Since it said nothing about face, I was afraid to try it there. Where else matters? It mentioned elbows and heels, so I tried it there. My elbows seemed softer. My heels are about the consistency of a cinder block, so I did not notice too much there. I found the consistency odd and a little difficult to wash off of the hands.

Lippmann Collection Nail Color

Jean Bailey: This nail polish reminded me of the ones that came in little girls makeup kits. It didn't seem to have any substance to it. Can you tell I didn't like it?

Cary Edgar: I keep my toenails painted red almost year-round, so I was thrilled to try this. The consistency was thick and smooth, allowing for staying power that lasted several days after my other brands would normally chip or fade. Despite this, I just don't know that I could bring myself to pay $15 for such a small bottle. For someone who uses polish regularly, this product would rack up quite an annual bill. Great quality with fantastic color, but the price really needs to come down.

Ilina Ewen: Um, can someone explain what makes this $15? Reality check here, folks, this is nail polish. You know, the stuff that cracks, peels and wears off after hours, if not minutes? I loved the color, nonetheless. I tried this on my last pedicure, and the color has worn quite well. With my lifestyle, however, this dark shade would never be realistic for my fingernails. It's the perfect fall shade for the ladies-who-lunch set. The consistency is rich and thick enough to have some substance but still apply easily. Back to the price. Anyone who can shell out $15 for. 5 ounces of nail polish should just opt for a biweekly mani-pedi instead.

Susannah Skiver: Some nail polishes are too runny, some are too thick. This one has the elusive perfect consistency which makes painting my nails fun again. Unfortunately, it chips and peels with the best of them -- not even a week after my first three-layer application.

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