Friday, October 22, 2010

Friday Fun: New Bobbi Brown Illuminating Finish Powder Compact Foundation

How thoroughly fabulous does this look?

Introducing Illuminating Finish Powder Compact Foundation SPF 12

“It’s taken me more than five years to create this foundation. I tested it at shoots, on models, friends and my team until I got it just right. Applied wet or dry, it evens out your skin and gives it a brightness that lasts all day—in any kind of lighting. And because it’s so finely milled, it looks incredibly natural.” - Bobbi Brown

Finally, a foundation that cuts shine while creating a radiant, diffused look. Creamy and soft to the touch yet light and airy, this buildable powder formula can be applied wet or dry. Reflective pigments optically diffuse skin imperfections and minimize the appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles for a flawless, even glow.

The Feel: A unique combination of emollient Coco-Glyceride and spherical powders give the formula its soft, weightless and cushiony feel and help it glide on easily and blend seamlessly.

The Benefits: Coated pigments provide a matte, velvety texture while reflective pigments deliver a fresh, healthy glow.

Customize your level of coverage:
- For high coverage, smooth it on with a damp sponge.
- For medium coverage, apply it with a puff or dry sponge.
- For sheer coverage, dust it on with a powder brush.

Available in 20 skin tone-correct shades.

Available October 2010 at Bobbi Brown counters and
www.bobbibrown.com
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Friday Fun: Lashem™ Supports Breast Cancer Awareness

Lashem™ Lash Gel promotes healthier and longer lashes, and they’re promoting breast cancer awareness. Read all about them and their support of “Think Pink Rocks.”

Pink, Its Not Just a Color, Its Power... Year Round

Lashem™ is proud to support Breast Cancer Awareness. As a year-round initiative, a portion of Lashem’s Measurable Difference Lash Gel will be donated to Think Pink Rocks.

Experience the difference with Lashem™ Measurable Difference Lash Gel, the only dual-patented lash growth product on the market that promotes healthier, longer, and fuller lashes in as little as two weeks. Lashem™’s clinically tested formula uses natural ingredients and a conditioning complex guaranteed to give lashes the length without the irritation.

Think Pink Rocks is a non-profit organization whose mission is to raise awareness about early detection of and genetic testing for breast cancer and to provide funding for screening, treatment and research.

To make a donation toward breast cancer research and treatment, go to
www.thinkpinkrocks.com.
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Friday Fun: Stay Safe and Sleek with Shu Uemura, Kérastase and Blow

Now that the Brazilian Blowout has been pulled, here are some much safer ways to get polished and sleek hair…

Safe Ways To Achieve Silky Smooth Hair

WWD recently announced the controversial harmful effects of the professional hair-smoothing treatment called Brazilian Blowout, specifically its use of formaldehyde. Luckily, safe alternatives are available on the market in both haircare and styling to help clients battle frizzy, voluminous hair to achieve sleek, smooth results.

Shu Uemura Art of Hair ShuSu Sleek: Debuted in exclusive, high-end salons in September 2011. Available in a Shampoo ($45), Conditioner ($55) and Treatment ($65), this at-home ritual disciplines coarse, unruly hair with its use of Black Cumin Oil combined with essential lipids and minerals to create a light, silky smooth style with resplendent finish of Japanese satin shusu. A soothing experiential 10, 15, or 30 minute in-salon ceremony smoothing treatment delivers intense moisture, sleekness and shine to unruly hair ($25-$75).
www.shuumeuraartofhair-usa.com

Kérastase Paris Oleo-Relax Slim: Designed for thick, dry and very rebellious hair with unmanageable volume. Armed with advanced CERA-TRIOLEUM COMPLEX technology – a highly innovative formula that combines a cocktail of three natural oils (Apricot, Camellia and Pracaxi), as well as ceramides, to straighten the hair fiber, reduce volume and provide anti-frizz protection. The range features an in-salon treatment ritual that offers visible and immediate slimming and softening results, as well as two at home products – a slimming masque and crème that gently relax unruly hair ($38-$60).
www.kerastase-usa.com

blow Ready Set Blow express blow dry lotion: Launched September 15th, 2010 into blow, the new york blow dry bar’s 2 flagship locations, fine salons nationwide and Ulta locations. As the first blow dry bar to open in the United States, blow understands women’s haircare needs, including 80% of women wanting a gorgeous soft blow outs. Using unique heat-polymer and setting technology, Ready Set Blow delivers easier, faster, longer-lasting, smooth blow-dry results. blow NY also offers in-salon Keratin treatments ($350+) and all blow hair care products are free of sulfates, parabens, artificial fillers, and sodium chloride – ideally formulated to protect, perfect and prolong blow dry style with heat-safe, color-safe and 100% Keratin compliant results.
www.blowNY.com

WWD article:
http://www.wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/brazilian-blowout-treatment-tangled-in-controversy-3332872?browsets=1286554113651
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Friday Fun: Awesome Special Offer from Kérastase!

Take a look at the amazing offer going on from Kérastase. To celebrate the launch of their new men’s grooming line (Homme Capital Force), they’ve collaborated with Simon Spurr to offer a limited edition custom-designed kit as gift with purchase. Take a look…

Kérastase Homme Complimentary Toiletry Bag

To mark the launch of their Homme Capital Force Men’s Grooming Line, Kérastase collaborated with esteemed menswear designer, Simon Spurr.

The two brands joined forces to create an exclusive limited-edition Dopp Kit (toiletry bag), that was custom designed by Simon Spurr.

Now for a limited time only, receive this handsome Dopp Kit with the purchase of two full-size Homme Capital Force products. This carrying case is made from sophisticated smoky-grey coated-canvas textile inspired by a fabric from the SIMON SPURR Spring 2011 collection.

Available on www.kerastase-usa.com. Offer ends 10/30.
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Friday Fun: Kim Kardashian and FusionBeauty Objects of Desire Holiday Collection

Kim Kardashian was in Toronto on Tuesday to celebrate the launch of the Objects of Desire holiday collection. Read about the collection and check out the cool photos (she’s wearing FusionBeauty's LipFusion in Sweet and IllumiFill Line Filling Luminizer).

(btw: Sales from the Holiday Capsule Collection benefit FusionBeauty’s “Kiss Away Poverty” campaign)

Fusionbeauty® Colorceuticals® Launches Limited Edition "Objects Of Desire" Holiday Collection

New LipFusion Colors, Shimmery Spray Powder and Infatuation Mini Set Packaged in Collectable Vintage-Inspired Designs

FusionBeauty® Colorceuticals® introduces their limited edition "Objects of Desire" Holiday Collection inspired by the glam and sophistication of the holiday season. The collection features all new FusionBeauty products including LipFusion Holiday Capsule Collection, FusionBeauty's Virtual Powder, and InFatuation™ Holiday Mini Set packaged in sexy, vintage-inspired metallic floral motif designs that is sure to bring joy, glitz and glam to everyone on your gift list.

LipFusion™ Holiday Capsule Collection: The gift that gives back! Four brand new LipFusion Color Shine shades include Show Off!, a dazzling plum, 24K, a golden peach, Rhinestone, an iridescent pink, and Posh, a glistening fuchsia, all with a shimmer finish to make lips sparkle for the holiday season. In addition to the gorgeous new shades, the Holiday Capsule Collection benefits FusionBeauty's "Kiss Away Poverty" Campaign where $1 from every sale of LipFusion is donated to the Seven Bar Foundation to help women get out of poverty.

FusionBeauty's Virtual Perfecting Powder: An innovative spray finishing powder with anti-aging properties offering immediate radiance for a long-term more youthful appearance, packaged in a beautiful vintage-inspired glass perfume atomizer bottle. Virtual Perfecting Powder contains Granactive Powder-168 which stimulates collagen growth and cellular turnover to improve the skin's appearance. The loose powder comes in two shades: Perfector, which offers a translucent matte air-brushed glow and Opulent, which gives a shimmer finish, both perfect for a subtle hint or all-over glow for one's face and décolleté.

LipFusion InFatuation™ Holiday Mini Set: A collection of four mini InFatuation lip plumping glosses formulated with FusionBeauty's revolutionary Amplifat™ technology and packed with marine collagen filling spheres for maximum plumping power immediately and over time for perfectly kissable, mistletoe-ready lips. The set consists of InFatuation's top selling shades including Angelic, a shimmery golden pink, Screen Siren, a hot sexy red, First Crush, an antique mauve, and brand new limited edition Lollipop, a fun fuchsia pink.

FusionBeauty's Objects of Desire Holiday Collection is available in October 2010 at Sephora, Ulta and other prestige retailers nationwide.

About FusionBeauty®: Since creating the award winning LipFusion® Micro-Injected Collagen Lip Plump in 2005, FusionBeauty® continues to build on a strong foundation of innovation and advanced science by fusing breakthrough advances in dermatology, cosmetics and biological anti-aging sciences. The company's diverse and powerfully branded product line that enhances beauty in a functional way including LiftFusion®, GlowFusion®; ColorCeuticals® such as LipFusion®, StimuLashFusion®, LashFusionXL® and other dual-action make-up products, are available in over 40 countries worldwide. The effectiveness, innovation, and broad consumer appeal of FusionBeauty® products have earned the company various industry honors including the CEW Awards, the Good Housekeeping Seal and support from a long list of celebrities. For more information, please visit
www.fusionbeauty.com.
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Friday Fun: Remington Gifts for your Guy

Once again, Remington is thinking of the right way to “manhandle” your guy towards looking all snazzy and well-groomed…

Grooming Gift Therapy

This holiday season gift your guy with the tools needed to be the perfectly groomed partner:

For the Commitment-phobe: Get him the Remington Complete Grooming System this holiday season. With the most versatile personal groomer on the market, he’ll be able to achieve whatever facial hair style fits his indecisive mood leaving him free to commit to the most important thing... you!

For the Hard to Reach Guy: Get him the Remington Back and Body Groomer, complete with an extendable handle for all those hard to reach places. All his grooming frustrations will be solved leaving him more available and free to finally open up.

For the Stubborn and Inflexible Man: Get him a Remington Foil Shaver – the 360° pivot and flex technology adjusts to the contours of his face for the closet shave ever. With this shaver catering to all of his grooming needs, he’ll be more than happy to compromise with you!
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Friday Fun: Special Delivery Style from Remington

Now that I'm no longer under the weather (thanks to modern pharmaceuticals), I'm making up for the last two days with a whole bunch of excellent beauty news. Check out some newsworhy info from Remington...

Get Ready with Newsworthy Style

EXTRA! EXTRA! Read all about the latest styling tips and trends that Remington is delivering right to your inbox.
Sign up to receive these must-have “Get Ready” cheat sheets and check out our Facebook page to read up on the latest buzz in the style and grooming worlds!

This week’s style dish is the new
“Get Ready” Facebook app – try on different body grooming and hair style trends and create a panel of Facebook friends to YAY or NAY your potential new look. You can upload pics of black bar-worthy style don’ts and send a clueless friend a style intervention.

Get ready for Halloween! Hair-raising tips to create your spookiest (and Snooki-est)
Halloween hairstyles. Style how–tos for Snooki, Mad Men and more - and big news about our award-winning Frizz Therapy Iron.

Got Beauty Questions? Ask our celebrity stylist at
Richard's Beauty Blog! He’s styled for Vampire Diaries, Friends, and celebs like Jennifer Aniston, Denise Richards, Megan Fox and more. Submit your questions & find your answers here.

Allure Magazine's Best of Beauty Awards! We won! Remington’s remarkable
Frizz Therapy Flat Iron received the 2010 Allure Best of Beauty: Beauty Breakthrough Award! Why are editors calling it a breakthrough product? Click here here to find out more!
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Thursday, October 21, 2010

I Feel...Bleh. No Review Today.

Hi everyone - I'm feeling under the weather today so my review will have to wait until tomorrow.

In the meantime, here's a completely crazy "educational" video from way back when...



You know...Moe has a pretty nice voice...or I'm sicker than I thought. :-)

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Cleanliness is Next To…Never Mind: 3Lab Perfect Cleansing Foam (review)

Time to talk about cleaning. Again. Because my weekend of getting caught up did not include any tidying up around the apartment. So guess what I’ll be doing this week? Yup…domestic beautification.

Fortunately, facial beautification is a whole lot more fun. And speaking of cleaning (see above), I get to talk about a new cleanser. From 3Lab.

Perfect Cleansing Foam

Blurb: This rich and creamy, gentle foaming cleanser nourishes as it cleanses away makeup and impurities. It is perfect for all skin types – even the most sensitive of skin. Gently removes impurities while nourishing the skin. Formulated with tiny Vitamin E microbeads that help to stimulate circulation - when you massage them in a circular motion - for a spa-like cleansing that leaves the skin feeling healthy and smooth. Can be used every morning and evening.

I tried the “M Cream” a while back, and I loved how it made my skin feel. This was in my latest BeautyFix kit, and I was pretty eager to give it a try. Especially since it’s called “Perfect.”

Well it isn’t perfect (what is?), but it’s mighty darn impressive. First…you only need a tiny bit (trust me on this). It’s creamy, gentle and foams up very nicely. The little scrubbing beads also felt very good on my skin (I don’t think they’re meant to exfoliate – just stimulate).

The cleanser cleaned my skin completely. And when I rinsed, there wasn’t a trace of dirt or makeup to be found. Just to be thorough; I followed up with some toner on a cotton ball, and got absolutely no residue. No toner needed! My face felt smooth, calm and very very clean (with no drying or irritation).

The website has a wealth of information (about products and skincare in general). And there’s free standard shipping on any order. The site also features a pretty comprehensive store locator and a fun Blog. 3 Lab is also available through Dermstore.com, the DERMAdoctor website and Nordstrom.

(ftc disclosure: purchased myself)

Monday, October 18, 2010

NEW in November! Borghese Perla Duale High Impact Lipcolour (review and sneak peak)

I love new stuff. This weekend I even went shopping and bought some new stuff (in a smaller size…yahoo).

Best of all, I also got to try some new beauty stuff. From Borghese.

Perla Duale High Impact Lipcolour (in “Perla Pesca”)

Blurb: Six fashion forward shades inspired by the runways of Milan. A creamy, long-lasting, dual purpose formula delivers rich, opaque color with a high pearl finish. Formulated with Vitamins A, E & C to condition lips and help provide anti-oxidant protection, and Chamomile and Aloe to soothe and smooth.

This line is launching in November, and I was really excited to get a sneak peak. The lipsticks combine two formulas. The richly pigmented inner core is surrounded by a softening balm with a pearly finish. The color I tried is gorgeous. “Perla Pesca” is a deep salmon with a lot of rich, pink tones. It’s very flattering and very wearable. The formula felt wonderful, and had excellent staying power.

What I loved most was the pearly effect created by the outer layer. Most things on the market are mattes, satins and shimmers; so a pearl shine felt really new and fresh. And now I'm smitten with the chic vibe of a pearly frost over a rich, sophisticated color. When I wanted more color, I used a lip brush to apply more of the pigmented center. I also loved wearing the outer “pearl” balm by itself – very cool.

I don’t have a product link for you yet (the line launches in November); but you may want to hang out at the website while you’re waiting (it’s only 2 weeks). Check out the Tuscan Sunset GWP, and visit the what's new section. When it’s time, you can also find Borghese at bloomingdales. In addition to Perla Pesca; there are 5 other shades: Perla Nudo, Perla Café, Perla Fiamma, Perla Vino, and Perla Rosa.

(ftc disclosure: sample/product received from manufacturer or representative)

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Special for Sunday: New Mineral Powder Foundation from FACE Stockholm

A while back, I was wowed by their foundation, and it looks like they’ve come up with something even more fabulous! Take a look…

Introducing Our Mineral Powder Foundation with SPF15!

Our innovative, Mineral Foundation Powder with SPF 15 provides a natural, non-irritating alternative that is hypoallergenic, paraben and fragrance free and includes the added benefits of antioxidant and ultraviolet protection with Dermat Complex to significantly reduce shine.

This silky, soft mineral-based foundation glides on effortlessly, to create a healthy, glowing, flawless complexion without any mess. Formulated to minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines while creating a natural matte finish, it does double duty as a translucent powder - or a buildable coverage foundation.

The lightweight, breathable powder easily adjusts from polished sheer to rich, more opaque coverage with the use of a brush or sponge. Enhanced with Vitamins A, C & E to condition and Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide for natural, chemical-free sun protection, it is appropriate for all skin types.

Available in seven shades: Båstad, Borgholm, Falsterbo, Öregrund, Sandhamn, Tylesand, and Visby. All products available at all FACE Stockholm locations from 888.334.FACE and
www.facestockholm.com .
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Special for Sunday: Samy Fat Foam Hair Color

Check it out – the first foam hair color to hit the states – Samy Fat Foam hair color…








Special for Sunday: FLIRT! and You Tube

FLIRT! has combined two of my favorite things – beauty products and You Tube…



Introducing NEW FLIRT! It Girl You Tube Video Series

Ever wonder how to flirt? What to wear to a party? How to get a new Fall look? This month FLIRT! Cosmetics introduces a new video series “FLIRT! It Girl’s Flirty How-To’s” to help you figure it all out!

Inspired by the fun, flirty spirit of our FLIRT! Twitter personality – the Flirt It Girl – our new series of How-To’s takes all the fabulousness to the next level, on video! Meet the FLIRT! Cosmetics team and get bi-monthly makeup, style and lifestyle tips and tricks. Part makeup tutorial, part talk show, The FLIRT! It Girl Flirty How-To’s Video Series is all about having fun with your look and getting noticed.

And that isn’t all! FLIRT! will bring in experts from all aspects of pop culture for even more flirty fun and know-how. FLIRT!’s first “Flirty How-To” video will be live beginning October 6, 2010 on FLIRT!’s new YouTube Channel. Become a subscriber and make sure to not miss a beat.

Our first episode FLIRT! shows you how to get a FLIRT!-Y Halloween Look. Want to be a little nice or maybe a little naughty? Our FLIRT! Makeup Artist breaks down two of our favorite Halloween Looks – Sexy Sorceress and Flirty Fairy - in a fun makeup tutorial video.

For more from FLIRT! Cosmetics make sure to check out our website at
www.flirtcosmetics.com or our exclusive retailer, Kohl’s Department Stores at www.kohls.com.
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Special for Sunday: Yummy Gifts from Remington

I love Remington tools, and these are just as lovely to look at as they are to use!

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Special for Sunday: LORAC Visual Effection Collection and Holiday 2010 Collection

One of my favorites just sent out info about an awesome value set and their latest Holiday Offerings! Check out the goodness…

Visual Effection Collection

This Limited Edition Collection is available at ULTA and includes 2 full size Visual Effects Mascaras, one in Jet Black and one in Midnight Blue, PLUS a travel size Behind The Scenes Eye Shadow Primer. You’ll have everything you need to curl, separate, and lengthen your lashes With LORAC’s Visual Effection Collection! Don’t miss out on this great set for only $20 (with a $47 value) at ULTA for a limited time!

Holiday Offerings

Tie Dye For Lip Gloss: A set of 5 lip glosses that have a trio of colors swirled together to create one-of-a-kind shades. They are packed with powerful antioxidants like Acai Berry and Pomegranate to keep lips nourished. Makes the perfect Stocking Stuffer or Grab Bag gift!

Box Office Sensation: Sephora Exclusive Limited Edition Train Case to make every girl feel like a makeup artist! The kit includes everything you need for your eyes, cheeks and lips including 36 eye shadows, 3 blushes, 1 bronzer and 9 lip colors.

All That Glitters (sparkle shadow/liner pencils): A collection of 5 dazzling pencils that can be used as a liner or shadow to add shimmer to your eyes. Great for creating the perfect party look for New Years Eve. (At ULTA only.

Box Office Hit: An ULTA Exclusive Limited Edition Full Face Palette with everything you need to create natural looks for day and sexy, smoky party looks for night. The palette contains 12 eye shadows, 2 eye liners, a blush, bronzer and 8 lip colors.
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Special for Sunday: Minnie Driver & Ouidad Climate Control

Check out what Minnie Driver (amazing actress and curly girl poster child) uses to keep her curls gorgeous and frizz-free…

Curl Conviction

In this month’s most anticipated film, Conviction, curly girl Minnie Driver plays the ultimate best friend trying to help Betty Anne Waters free her innocent brother from wrongful imprisonment.

Off screen Driver & Ouidad (every curl’s best friend) share a similar mission, to help other curlies embrace their texture and free them from feeling imprisoned by their hair.

Minnie’s message to her curly companions “Ditch that flat iron, recycle your hairdryer, set us free.”

On-set Minnie called on Ouidad products to liberate her trapped tresses! Free yourself from frizz with one of Minnie’s must-haves - Ouidad Climate Control. This revolutionary design in styling gels uniquely protects curls from humidity by absorbing moisture from air to hydrate each strand and help prevent frizz – ideal for rainy and humid days.

Usage: Apply to palm of hand and begin by raking fingers through underneath layers of hair first. Do not rinse out. Set or style hair as usual.

Ouidad is available at
www.ouidad.com and at certified Ouidad Salons, Sephora stores and Sephora.com.
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Special for Sunday: Ouidad Has a Safer Way to Fight Frizz

After all the news about the dangers of Brazilian blowouts, Ouidad reminds everyone that there are safe beauty alternatives...

What Price Beauty?
The Brazilian Blowout Fallout

The bad news: News broke this week about Brazilian Blowout and it’s dangerous formaldehyde-laden formula – causing salons across the country to pull this treatment off their shelves.

The good news: Women don’t need to endanger their hair and health with harsh, dangerous chemicals to get gorgeous hair. There are safe, and natural alternatives.

Ouidad, the curl expert with salon locations in NY and LA has encouraged women for over 25 years to embrace their natural hair texture. Now, says Ouidad, “it’s become a matter of life and death, and not just the risk of a bad hair day. Consumers need to be properly educated about the risks involved with these treatments, and to seek a safe solution.”

Enter Ouidad Softening System, available only at Ouidad’s flagship salons, this deep treatment with a gentle formula is customized and hand mixed by Ouidad. This formaldehyde-free formula safely softens curls and adds shine. The treatment includes a complete hair analysis, gentle treatment application and a deep treatment sealant. It lasts approximately 3-4 months.

About Ouidad: Ouidad -- “the Queen of Curl” -- a stylist, global educator, author and a woman with curly hair. Ouidad pioneered the curly hair industry over 25 years ago, and today has two signature salons – one each in New York City and Santa Monica, a full line of curl products available at Sephora stores nationwide, 100+ certified salons across the country and a book, Curl Talk. After beating breast cancer, Ouidad started Curls for a Cure® in 2004. Since its inception, she has raised over $290,000 (supporting The Breast Cancer Research Foundation) matching all donations dollar-for-dollar.
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Special for Sunday: Holiday Ideas from Liz Earle

Liz Earle recently redesigned their website to make shopping even more of a breeze. Their site features award-winning service, world-wide shipping, and gorgeous gift wrapping. And if you order by December 10, everything should get where it needs to go in time for Christmas. Take a look at some fab gift ideas…

Celebrate this Holiday Season with Gifts from Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare

We understand how precious your time is to you and how busy you're bound to be around this time of year, so why not relax and let us take care of everything this Christmas?

At Liz Earle we've an irresistible collection of carefully chosen gifts, from stocking fillers to the ultimate hamper, all lovingly wrapped, packed and delivered anywhere in the world. Giving you the gift of more time with your friends and family.

Cleanse & Polish Hot™ Cloth Cleanser 50ml: Cleanse & Polish is the foundation of healthy-looking, radiant skin whatever your age or skin type. Adored by women and beauty experts around the world, it’s the all-time beauty must-have.

Pampering Hand Treat: Superbalm is the best thing ever for natural and healthy looking, strong nails. No manicure I’ve ever had has consistently achieved the condition that they are in now.

Men's Face and Body Duo: Show him you care with these hard-working grooming essentials. Mens Face and Body Wash leaves skin feeling fresh, revived but never stripped or dry. The fragrance also makes it a pleasure to use!

Superskin Try-Me Kit: Rejuvenate dry or mature skin with this magical little kit. Superskin Moisturiser is a desert island must have, its like wrapping yourself in silk. Pure luxury.

Still not sure what to get? Try the helpful
Gift Finder. Answer a few simple questions and you’ll be sure to find just the right gift for a loved one, friend or colleague.
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Special for Sunday: Sally Hansen Smoothes Things Out for Tony Dovolani

Anyone who watches DWTS remembers Tony Dovolani’s promise to get a full leg wax if he and Audrina Partridge didn’t get all 8’s. Well, here are a few pics of Tony keeping his word (that very evening as a matter of fact)…

Sally Hansen helps Dancing with The Stars Tony Dovolani keep his promise!

Dancer Tony Dovolani promised the audience that if he and partner Audrina Partridge did not get all 8’s, he would get a full leg wax….and sure enough, they did get one 7 that evening.

Tony is a man of his word and the experts in hair removal, Sally Hansen, were on hand to help him keep his promise! Tony received a full leg wax with the Sally Hansen Extra Strength All Over Body Wax Hair Removal Kit.
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Special for Sunday: Estée Lauder Holiday 2010

Woo hoo! Check out the two new collections from Estée Lauder. I’ll be reviewing a couple of items soon from the “Extravagant” collection soon. In the meantime, take a look at the loveliness…

Estée Lauder Introduces Holiday 2010!

This holiday season, Estée Lauder introduces two new limited edition collections: Pure Color Extravagant and Fall/Holiday Compact Collection

Pure Color Extravagant by Estée Lauder Creative Makeup Director Tom Pecheux:
New Lip and Eye Palettes in Precious Golds and Deep Winter Reds for an Extravagant Indulgence

Whether you're getting ready for a romantic dinner or a night out on the town, our limited edition Pure Color Five Color Lip Palette in Extravagant can help you create the perfect look. From a neutral nude to a bold berry to a classic crimson, there are infinite options for any celebration.

The Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Extravagant Pearl was used on the models at the Derek Lam Spring 2011 Runway Show!

Fall/Holiday Compact Collection!
An Exquisite and Timeless Collection of Limited-Edition Solid Perfume and Powder Compacts

For quick makeup or fragrance touch-ups throughout the day and night, look no further than the new lavish Collectible Compact collection. Each compact is expertly crafted and beautiful designed with enamel and Swarovski elements to highlight the holiday season.
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Special for Sunday: Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv

More awesomeness. Once again, Estée Lauder has made a great thing even better.

Estée Lauder Reinvents Luxury Skincare
NEW Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lift Age-Correcting Collection

Today, Estée Lauder introduces the ultimate skin-renewing breakthrough that lifts, firms and perfects skin’s appearance with the NEW Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lift Age-Correcting Collection. Brilliantly combining proprietary, rare and precious ingredients with some of the most scientifically advanced technology all meticulously sourced from across the globe, it delivers a revolution in luxury skincare with Estée Lauder’s most dramatic age-correcting results ever.

Re-Nutriv has represented a world of transcendent luxury for over 50 years, where precious ingredients and the latest in advanced skincare combine to create breathtaking results. From the first moment in 1956, Re-Nutriv was exceptional. From its remarkable ingredients to its extraordinary efficacy to its elite price, Re-Nutriv was the world’s first true luxury skincare collection.

In creating Re-Nutriv, Mrs. Estée Lauder held nothing back. Working in a “secret vault” and entrusting the complete formula to only one other employee, she infused her creme with 26 of the world’s costliest ingredients and some of science’s most powerful advances. Re-Nutriv even came in a golden jar, reflecting the richness and importance of the precious creme inside. With each new addition to the collection, Re-Nutriv transforms the world’s perception of what a skincare or makeup formula can achieve. This ongoing success is based on three principles originally established by Estée herself:

- The Most Precious Ingredients
- The Most Innovative Science and Technology
- An Unsurpassed Sensory Experience

Inspired by the field of epigenetics, Estée Lauder Research further advances its decades of scientific expertise and innovation with their exclusive Life Re Newing Molecules™ in the NEW Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lift Age-Correcting Collection. This extraordinary infusion is the secret strength behind Re-Nutriv, helping repair, recharge, and restore skin’s energized, radiant appearance. The Life Re-Newing Molecules™ combine proprietary, rare and precious extracts from sea plants plus some of the most scientifically advanced technology - all meticulously sourced from across the globe, then brilliantly intertwined to create a skin-renewing breakthrough. Each Ultimate Lift Age-Correcting formula contains these exclusive Life Re Newing Molecules™, plus the most advanced lifting technologies and precious Black Tourmaline, a charged mineral known for its energetic properties, delivering Estée Lauder’s most dramatic visible age correcting results ever.

The Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lift Age-Correcting Collection is available at select Estée Lauder counters and http://www.esteelauder.com/ .
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Special for Sunday: Glowelle’s Beautiful Choices Movement

I love this Movement. Building self-esteem should start as early as possible, and the Beautiful Choices Movement (with the help of Carmindy) has launched a year long program to make a difference in the lives of women and girls. Read how to join the movement, give support, and even become a weekly winner…

Glowelle Gets Girls on Track

With Hollywood starlets going to jail and rehab, it can be hard for young girls to want to stay on the right track.

Luckily, Glowelle launched the Beautiful Choices Movement to help girls build self-esteem and feel beautiful from the inside out. With the help of celebrity makeup artist, Carmindy, the Beautiful Choices Movement has launched its year-long educational effort designed to empower and inspire women and girls to share the beautiful choices they make every day as a testament to their inner beauty.

To Join the Beautiful Choices Movement: You can join the movement by visiting BeautifulChoices.com and submitting a beautiful choice you’ve made - big or small. Glowelle will select a grand-price winner who will receive a trip to New York City and a makeover from Carmindy.

Glowelle will also pick weekly winners who will each receive a Glowelle tote bag filled with Carmindy’s makeup and a seven day supply of Glowelle.

To Support the Beautiful Choices Movement: Visit BeautifulChoices.com and purchase a fabulous headband for $5. Proceeds will benefit the Boys&Girls Clubs’ efforts around girls’ self-esteem to help young girls live their move beautiful life.
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Special for Sunday: Fekkai/HPNOTIQ Beauty Social Event

Wow…as much fun as my weekends are, this looks pretty darn awesome. Maybe I should take acting lessons…

Abigail Spencer and Julia Jones at Fekkai/HPNOTIQ Beauty Social Event

“Beauty Social” event last night in Los Angeles hosted by HPNOTIQ and the Frederic Fekkai Melrose Place Salon.

VIP guests from the entertainment industry mixed and mingled while indulging in mini-beauty treatments at the salon. HPNOTIQ provided a Blue Candy Bar with a selection of chocolates and candies, and also created two signature cocktails for guests to enjoy – the “Roq Candy” Martini, and “Bubbles in Blue” champagne cocktail.

Mad Men’s Abigail Spencer stopped by for a makeup application by Chantecaille, and Twilight’s Julia Jones enjoyed a blowout by one of Fekkai’s top stylists.

(credit: Lisa Rose Photography)
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Special for Sunday: NEW Exten-10™ Instant Youth Boosting Moisturizer

Take a look at the newest from GoodSkin Labs...

Take Back Ten Years + Prevent Future Damage
Introducing NEW GoodSkin Labs
Exten-10™ Instant Youth Boosting Moisturizer SPF 15

The Innovation: As the skin ages, it works at a slower pace resulting in a loss of natural radiance, bouncy, moisture level and overall youthful appearance. With new Exten-10™ Instant Youth Boosting Moisturizer SPF 15, women and men can help influence the past, present and future appearance of their skin. Exten-10™ is proven to help skin look 10.4 years younger while helping to fight future damage. Repair + Prevention all in one cream for a youth boost!

How does it work? Inspired by the revolutionary skin science of cellular regeneration, the exclusive technologies revitalize aging skin, making a visible improvement to the signs of aging a reality. At the same time, skin is protected against future damage with a blend of the latest in anti-oxidant technology and sun protecting broad spectrum SPF. With immediate use, a special blend of brightening optics and Hyaluronic Acid helps restore skin youthful radiance instantly.

The result – younger looking skin, instantly and overtime! Radiance, moisture and the translucency of young-looking skin is instantly improved. Over time, skin vitality is improved as our Sirtuin Power Complex helps skin visibly renew, repair and defend itself.

The Proof: Exten-10™ Analysis…
The Scientists from GoodSkin Labs conducted a series of stringent clinical studies to test Exten-10’s effectiveness based on the findings of the Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. Apparent Age Study.

Clinical and sensory studies demonstrate:
• Instantly: 39% increase in radiance, 71% increase in moisturization
• After 4 weeks: Skin is clinically proven to look 10.4 years younger appearance
• After 8 weeks: 48% visible reduction in lines and wrinkles, 41% increase in firmness, 41% improvement in skin texture.

About The Apparent Age Study: Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. conducted an unprecedented five year Apparent Age Study on hundreds of different women aged 20-70. The Apparent Age Model is a predictive tool that provides us with a quantification of age that can be used to evaluate treatment efficacy, deteriorative factors and predict changes in one’s estimated age. This tool, which was developed through clinical investigations, expert panel assessment, bio-engineering and biochemical analysis, has provided us with a mathematical algorithm to quantitatively assess the inevitable aging of skin. This revolutionary study allowed the Scientists at GoodSkin Labs to quantitatively evaluate the impact of the factors that affect the way skin looks and behaves.

The Doctor Says: “Many of the cutting edge treatments in cosmetic dermatology treat aged skin by replacing what has been lost over time or by removing damaged skin that makes us look older. Anti-aging treatments will therefore always rely on the body’s natural ability to heal itself. With this in mind, GoodSkin Labs has targeted aging at its cellular root to help visibly repair and restore the skin to a youthful appearance. By combining deeply hydrating ingredients that give immediate effects with revolutionary skincare technology that promotes visible skin regeneration, Exten-10 offers a powerful formula to battle the changes of time. With the preventative and protective benefits of added anti-oxidants and sunscreens, Exten-10 is truly a complete anti-aging product.” – Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank, GoodSkin Labs Global Dermatologist Brand Endorser

The Bottom Line: Help influence the past, present and future appearance of your skin with new Exten-10™ Instant Youth Boosting Moisturizer SPF 15. Exten-10™ instantly helps restore the radiance, moisture and translucency of young-looking skin. Over time, it restores skin’s vitality – helping it visibly renew, repair and defend itself. In a clinical test, Exten-10™ was proven to help skin look 10.4 years younger while helping fight future damage. Repair + Prevention for a youth boost!

Exten-10™ Instant Youth Boosting Moisturizer SPF 15 will be available beginning July 2010 exclusively at Kohl’s Department Stores nationwide and Kohls.com.

For additional information on the GoodSkin Labs brand and other product offerings go to
www.goodskinlabs.com.
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