Thursday, November 11, 2010

Thursday Things: Lierac Paris To The Rescue for Winter Skin

Check out Lierac Paris’ top 5 ideas for saving Winter skin…

Lierac Paris’ Top 5 Winter Skin Saviors
5 Steps to Revitalized and Hydrated Winter Skin

In the midst of all the glitz and glam of the holiday season, it’s easy to forget to give your skin a little – though much needed – extra attention. Lierac Paris recommends integrating these five signature skincare products into your daily routine to keep skin hydrated and rejuvenated all winter-long.

Step 1: Prep and smooth

Because the cold strips the skin of all its moisture and causes uneven tone and dryness, a gentle exfoliating cream is needed to smooth skin texture and prepare the skin for hydration. Micro-Abrasion Exfoliating Smoothing Cream ($38) contains a 25% concentration of aluminum oxide crystals for in-depth exfoliation and to stimulate micro-circulation and cell regeneration, while 3% urea improves hydration and comfort.

Step 2: Hydrate and protect

It’s not only important to rehydrate the skin, but also protect it from the harsh cold and wind. Hydra-Chrono Extreme Balm ($50) is a luxurious balm enriched with 5% protective glycerin and a 10% moisturizing complex including apricot and safflower oil to provide a specific response to the needs of dehydrated skin. The Aqua-Pump® technology works to help restore the skin deep-down and reactivate its natural hydration process. After just one hour, hydration is clinically proven to increase by 47%, and by an additional 39% after 3 hours.*

* Clinical study conducted on female subjects aged from 26 to 58 years (average 39 years)

Step 3: Don’t forget the eyes!

It is also important to hydrate the eye contour area, especially during the winter when environmental stresses weaken this already delicate area. Diopticrème Anti-Wrinkle Eye Contour Cream ($34) is an intense wrinkle repair cream that utilizes the synergistic action of botanical extracts to promote cell renewal, increasing overall skin firmness and elasticity. The alchemilla-ivy-horsetail plant synergy restores skin elasticity while calendula calms inflammation, hydrates and stimulates healing for a 93% improvement in crow’s feet wrinkles.*

* Clinical study conducted on women aged 42 to 64 years who used this product morning and night for 6 weeks.

Step 4: Rehydrate all over

Just because the rest of the body is bundled in layers of clothing doesn’t mean it isn’t affected too! The cold seeps through and depletes the skin of its nutritive and moisturizing elements, leaving it rough, dull and flaky. Specially formulated for ultra-dry, cracked skin and for the treatment of keratosis pilaris, Hydrofilia Super Body Cream ($36) contains a potent moisturizing and lipid-replenishing complex for immediate comfort and reinforced hydration. Enriched with lactic acid and urea, this luxurious cream helps diminish flakiness and skin tightness, reducing scaly and flaky skin by 98%.* Hypoallergenic.

* Self-assessment by female volunteers aged between 21 and 60 with very dry and Keratotic skin.

Step 5: Regenerate and correct damage

Nighttime is the best time to give your skin a break and let it recover from the day’s stresses. Cohérence Age-Defense Firming Night Cream ($64) lifts, firms and diminishes the appearance of wrinkles while you sleep. Cohérence Night is formulated with patented ASC III Collagen Accelerating Vectors and magnesium to stimulate the natural synthesis of Collagen III which helps hydrate the skin by reducing natural moisture loss. Skin is lifted and firmed, and skin elasticity increases by 35%*. The complexion appears repaired, renewed and perfectly hydrated.

* Clinical study conducted on women aged 45-55 who applied the ASC III ingredient to their skin for a period of 27 days.

Lierac Paris products are available at European Skincare Centers in select CVS/pharmacy and Duane Reade locations or online at
www.lierac-usa.com, www.beauty.com and www.skinstore.com. 877-5LIERAC
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Thursday Things: Holiday Fragrances from American Beauty and Daisy Fuentes

Check out the great offerings from two of Kohl’s excellent beauty lines…

Happy Holidays from American Beauty and Daisy Fuentes Fragrance!

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Thursday Things: Easy Beauty from Schick and Skintimate

I am in total favor of streamlining the basics during the holiday season. Check out some easy ways to breeze through part of your beauty routine…

Low Maintenance Beauty with Schick and Skintimate

Are you a low maintenance beauty belle who wants a no-frills beauty routine? With Schick and Skintimate, you can have a silky smooth shave that’ll help you get out of the door and start your day in no time!

You don’t even need shaving cream with the Schick Intuition Plus razor—just water! It’s the first and only razor that lathers, shaves and moisturizes in one easy step leaving your skin noticeably softer. It has 4 blades, surrounded by a skin moisturizing solid enriched with shea butter, aloe and Vitamin E to replenish your skin’s natural moisture. The Schick Intuition Plus is the ultimate beauty accessory for multi-tasking women on-the-go: getting ready in the morning, touching up after the gym, or prepping for a date! Average retail price is $9.29.

If you’re devoted to the traditional razor and shaving cream pairing, Schick Quattro for Women Disposable razors and Skintimate Signature Scents are just as great for a fast and easy shave. The Schick Quattro for Women Disposable razors have four-blades with two conditioning strips on each cartridge. Simply use them and toss when done! Available in two varieties—Ultra Smooth and Sensitive—for an average retail price of $7.39 for a pack of three.
Skintimate® Signature Scents™ Moisturizing Shave Gels come in six enticing fragrances that have 11 moisturizers, vitamins and an antioxidant to replenish your skin’s natural moisture. Each foams into a rich lather that protects against nicks and cuts, while leaving skin smooth and moisturized. A little bit goes a long way—just a small amount creates enough lather for your entire shave. Average retail price is $2.79.
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Mid-Week Manicure: Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Nail Polish Fall 2010 Collection (review)

Today was rough. This morning was frustrating and complicated; and by the end of the day I was pretty wound up. So...out comes the manicure kit.

One of the things I do to relieve stress is polish my nails. Taking the time to remove old polish and carefully apply a new color is very soothing. And waiting for my nails to dry forces me to sit still and relax. And afterwards…pretty hands. Today’s pretty hands are from Sally Hansen.

Complete Salon Manicure

Blurb: All 5 Steps of a Manicure in 1 Bottle. Salon Manicure Made Simple! All 5 Steps of a Salon Manicure in 1 Bottle: Base Coat, Strengthener, Growth Treatment, Color, Top Coat. With Patented Vita-Care Technology for advanced wear, more shine, and nourishing care. 42 Salon-Inspired Shades. Toluene, DBP, and Formaldehyde free. With Vita-Care Technology for advanced wear, more shine, and nourishing care.

This is easily one of the best formulas I’ve come across. It goes on smoothly, is opaque, covers perfectly in 2 coats, and has a hard glossy finish. I followed directions, skipped the base and top coats, and was really impressed at how well it performed. It wore extremely well (no nicks or chips for 3 days, and no serious chipping for 5 days). It came off easily (even the dark colors), and didn’t stain at all. The packaging is also fabulous. The bottle shape fits well in the hand, the brush is excellent, and the rubber band around the cap makes for an easy, non-slip grip. This is superior quality at an unbeatable price.

And the colors in this collection are spectacular! I have 9 of them, and I’m having a blast trying them all out. I wore “Perfect Match” (a deep, sophisticated red) to a weekend getaway, I layered “Golden Ticket” (gold glitter) over “Sequin Scandal” (deep green/black with gold flecks) on Halloween, and I’ve been wearing “Trouble Maker” (a rich, smoky purple) most of the week. Tonight I swiped on “Starry Starry Flight” (an icy silver glitter); and it’s gorgeous, glamorous and super flattering.

Check out the website to browse the other colors, and look at the where to buy section for a listing of grocery stores and drugstores where Sally Hansen is sold.

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

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Clearing Things Up: Clearasil Ultra Overnight Lotion (review)

I’m spending this week getting a lot of things cleared up so that I have an uncluttered path to the holidays. Lots of paperwork, de-cluttering and general tidying up are taking place.

And in the spirit of making things all clear and easy, I’m going to feature a fine new product from Clearasil.

NEW Ultra Overnight Lotion

Blurb: Clinically tested to help visibly reduce redness and pimple size overnight and give visibly clearer skin. Reduces redness, pimple size overnight. Prevents the formation of new pimples. This quick absorbing all over face lotion has a clinically tested salicylic acid based formula that gets to work instantly. It works continuously through the night when your skin is actively in the process of cell regeneration and renewal to help visibly reduce redness and size of existing pimples overnight. It also helps prevent the formation of new pimples.

This a great combination of lotion and acne treatment/prevention. I tried it during a mini-breakout and was very impressed with the results. It went on smoothly, absorbed quickly, and felt very nice on my skin. In the morning, my skin felt balanced. What mattered most was its effect on my mini-breakout. I used a spot treatment where needed; but my jawline had a lot of small bumps that were red and threatening to turn into big bumps. After two nights of using the lotion, the redness was completely gone and the little bumps had almost disappeared. I am definitely keeping this on hand from now on!

The website has info on all of the new Overnight products. You can also check out the customized skin care section and sign up for special offers. Clearasil is sold in grocery stores, drug stores and sites like drugstore.com.

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

Monday, November 8, 2010

The Color of Monday: The Jewelry Box Palette from Tarte (review)

Since today was cold and rainy; I thought a giant splash of color might liven things up. Here’s some beautiful beauty sunshine from Tarte (by way of Sephora).

Holiday 2010: The Jewelry Box

Blurb: An exclusive, limited-edition palette packed with 32 new eyeshadows, eight lip glosses, a mineral bronzer, a new shimmering powder, five deluxe long-wearing eyeliners, and a detachable necklace. This versatile palette is a veritable treasure trove packed with new and limited-edition products and shades along with such Tarte bestsellers as a full-size of Park Avenue Princess Mineral Powder Bronzer. As an added bonus, this festive jewelry box comes with its own "off the chain" gilded trinket, guaranteed to be your go-to accessory for holiday parties and year-round.

This set is exclusive to Sephora, and I was ogling it forever before taking one home. It’s one of the best sets of the season.

To begin with, it’s an amazing value. It contains 32 full-sized shadows (16 each of shimmering and matte), 8 glosses, a full-sized mineral bronzer, a highlighting powder, 5 liners and cute gold and black necklace. They’re all housed in a gorgeous, well made, quilted gold box.

I loved the lip and cheek products. The glosses are pretty, and the Park Avenue Princess Bronzer is outstanding. I also thought the eyeliners were excellent. But the real stars of this palette are the shadows.

These are wonderful, excellent-quality Tarte shadows in 32 fabulous chic colors. This is an eye shadow lover’s dream! There are soft pastels, lovely neutrals, metalics, deep smoky shades, and intense jewel tones. The variety is dizzying. Not only are they fabulous shadows, but they also do double duty as liners when applied with a wet brush. The possibilities are endless. This is more of a collection than a palette. It’s truly extraordinary!

This can only be purchased at Sephora; but I suggest visiting the Tarte website if you get a chance and reading up on their skinvigorating ingredients and learning a bit more about their commitment to Green Beauty.

And check out this video (all about the Jewelry Box)…



(ftc disclosure: purchased myself)

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Hair Care Friday (on Sunday…ooops): shu shu sleek from Shu Uemura Art of Hair (review)

Ooops. It seems like Hair Care Friday is happening on Sunday this week. (Sorry.) I wish I could blame it on the time change; but that only just happened a few hours ago. Instead of blogging, I spent a lot of time having buckets of girl talk. I also did laundry and we watched post-girl-talk “Talladega Nights.” I am beginning to believe that girl talk and Will Farrell movies are quite possibly the most effective cures for just about anything.

Of course, none of this has anything to do with hair care. What does have to with hair care are the three fabulous items I’ve been trying out. From shu uemura.

shu shu sleek Collection for Coarse and Unruly Hair

Blurb: Debuted in exclusive, high-end salons, this at-home ritual is a collection of smoothing formulas for coarse and unruly hair, enriched with black cumin oil, to replicate the aspect and touch of precious japanese shusu on hair. Provides deep nourishment and disciplines the hair fiber with a fluid touch.

Smoothing Shampoo

Smoothing Conditioner

Smoothing Treatment

This collection is awesome. I love dedicated collections, and this one works extremely well. Both the shampoo and the conditioner are rich and creamy; yet there’s no heaviness or oiliness. Together, they thoroughly cleaned, de-tangled and conditioned. The first time I used them; I let my hair air dry just to see what would happen; and I was very impressed with how well-behaved my curly hair was. It was smooth, soft and there were no fly-aways.

Of course, these products are for taming hair and making it sleek. So the next time, I used the shampoo and conditioner, then finished with the smoothing treatment. I LOVED this Treatment. It has the same richness (and wonderful fragrance) as the other two products; and after I rinsed it out my hair was like silk. When I blew it out, my hair was shiny, smooth and obedient. I also tried it as a leave-in (when I wore my hair back); and it performed fabulously.

You can read more about this collection (and some of the amazing ingredients) on the website. I also suggest visiting the lovely Ceremonies page, and browsing the salon locator.

And just in case you're in need of a boost after your weekend; here’s some silliness from Talladega Nights. (I wanted to post the dinner scene, but it’s a little too much for Sunday morning).

Enjoy today and the week ahead!






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

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Your Thursday Face: FACE Stockholm Mineral Powder Foundation with SPF15 (review)

This Thursday night, I’m being Little Miss Multitasker. While testing out one product (stellar so far btw); I’m writing about another one.

And the one I happen to be writing about is from one of my favorite companies: FACE Stockholm.

Mineral Powder Foundation (SPF15)

Blurb: Get your glow on anytime, anywhere with our easy to use, on-the-go, round mirror compact! 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.

I’ve had a beauty crush on this brand ever since I started visiting their store at the Time Warner Center in Manhattan. Just browsing all of the little treats is a lovely pampering experience. And their products are soooooo nice.

This foundation is no exception. I couldn't wait to try it and I was not disappointed. I used it every which way and was thrilled every time. As a translucent finishing powder, it's wonderful. I used a brush and got a lovely, sheer finish that set my makeup perfectly.

I also tried it as a foundation and loved the results. I got great coverage with a sponge...and even better application and coverage with a puff (I happened to have one laying around). When I used it as a foundation, I got sheer/medium coverage. I also got excellent (really excellent!) pore minimization, and my skin tone looked almost perfectly even. The finish is matte, but still leaves a bit of natural-looking glow. I got a very polished, yet fresh look (and SPF to boot)!

Check out the website. There are 7 shades to choose from (not to mention the stunning array of glosses, lipsticks, liners, treatments, shadows and...yum...eyeliners). The Magic section is mighty cool too. If you can, though, try to visit one of their stores and enjoy the fabulousness in person.

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

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Getting Over the Hump: Spotless Acne Spot Treatment from Sprunk-Jansen (review)

Since today is “hump” day, I though I’d feature something to make a certain type of “hump” go away faster. You know…the kind that shows up on your skin from time to time. Here to help with the humps (and bumps) is something wonderful from Sprunk-Jansen.

Spotless Acne Spot Treatment

Blurb: Clears your complexion. Spotless cream clears up blemishes gently. And by keeping your pores clean and clear, it helps to prevent new blemishes forming. Fast but gentle - we've combined three traditional blemish reducing herbs - Soap Wort, Inula Leaves and Lemon. This effective combination eases redness, reduces acne bacteria and oil production without drying or irritating. Spotless not only soothes instantly and absorbs impurities in the skin, it also clears away blemishes throughout the day and night.

Sprunk-Jansen’s philosophy is to pair the effectiveness of herbal remedies with modern advances. They’re developing a range of herbal products designed to work in harmony with modern medicine – giving us the best of both worlds. Luckily, their vision of healthier herbal-based alternatives has resulted in a stellar spot treatment. I love this stuff!

All of my heavy-duty Halloween stress (and super heavy genie makeup) resulted in a very unsightly surprise on Sunday afternoon. I woke up from a nap and found myself with a mini-breakout. So out came the Spotless. First I put some on and rubbed it in. Then I dabbed an extra bit on the terrible bump and left it on until the next morning.

Monday morning I was thrilled! It had shrunk almost entirely, and there was no redness or peeling. I used the treatment again on Monday night; and by Tuesday morning all signs of my little “situation” were gone. Fabulous!

Take a look at their gorgeous website. You can shop online or use the retail locator if you want to browse in person. You can also sign up to receive the newsletter. Sprunk-Jansen products are available through HealthSuperstore.com, Amazon and at The Vitamin Shoppe.

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

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Gold from Down Under: Dunache Gold Mineral Exfoliating Mask from rare earth minerals (review)

Happy Tuesday everyone! I had a crazy day, and I’m looking forward to a nice quiet evening (yay)! But before I step away from the computer; there is blogging to do. About something mighty cool. From rare earth minerals.

Dunache Gold - Mineral Exfoliating Mask

Blurb: Deeply Cleanses, Tones, Detoxifies and Exfoliates your skin. Our unique Mineral Exfoliating Mask is an Essential once a week treatment for your Skin. Consisting of Kaolinite, Exceptionally high concentrations of Potassium and Sodium, Natural Silica Microspheres and Trace Elements. The Natural Filtration by the regions Mineral Springs, over millions of years, is the single unique factor that makes our Mineral Clay amazingly pure and high in Mineral Concentration. This all in one product is suitable for both Facials and Body Treatments and is sold in its natural powder form. Safe and Effective for all Skin types. Smoothes Fine Lines. Tightens and Firms Pores. Draws out Toxins deep within the Skin. Highly recommended for those with Acne and Problem Skin.

This is an awesome company that has dedicated themselves to providing natural products (100% Australian made and owned) that are ph neutral, effective, made with pure water and free of chemical agents or re-agents. Nice. They also make wonderful products. Extra nice.

The mask comes in powder form. I mixed it with water to form a paste, worked it onto my skin and let it dry (about 10 minutes). Afterwards I rubbed the dry mask into my skin a little bit and rinsed. It was kind of fun, and the mask felt very pleasant while it was on.

I only tried a small sample, so I don’t know what the long term effects are; but I can say that in the short term my skin looked and felt fabulous! It was soft, smooth, balanced and incredibly clean. My pores looked smaller and my face had a lovely glow. I tried it in the evening before bed, and found myself wishing I had used it in the morning or before going out – my skin looked that good afterwards. Extra super bonus nice!

Rare Earth Minerals products are only available through their website. Visit the site, read about the various minerals in their products, and check out the testimonials.

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

Monday, November 1, 2010

Monday Word of Mouth: PCA Skin Peptide Lip Therapy (review)

My horoscope this week suggested that instead of trying to fix others; I should “fix, refine and recalibrate” my own self. Isn’t that great advice? (Answer: yes, it is.) Did I heed that advice? (Answer: no, I most certainly did not.)

I thought I was doing a pretty good job of “staying in my own yard”…until I found myself apologizing for interrupting and jumping to conclusions (instead of just listening). Then I also remembered how I spent a great deal of my weekend fussing and worrying about whether or not other people were having a good time. Oh yeah…I also gave out a whole lot of advice that no one asked for. Sheesh.

I still have a few days left in the week; but so far I’ve earned a D+ for horoscope.

Luckily, my loved ones love me back (and are hopefully only mildly annoyed with me). And more importantly; I got to spend the weekend having a great time with people I care deeply about. It was an amazing weekend (complete with sparkly, home-made genie costume). And eventually, I’ll learn to think before I speak.

So in honor of me learning to button my lip a little more often; I’m featuring a fine lip product today. From PCA Skin.

Peptide Lip Therapy

Blurb: This scientifically advanced formula helps plump lips while improving overall lip health and appearance. It enhances barrier protection to shield lips from damaging free radicals, helps rebuild the collagen matrix for increased strength and resiliency, and boosts moisture retention and accumulation for maximum hydration. Apply to lips twice daily to protect against environmental damage, improve hydration and dramatically minimize lip lines. With daily use, Peptide Lip Therapy will reduce peeling and promote smoother, fuller lips.

Now that the dry, chilly weather is here, lips get drier a whole lot more easily. I’m a big fan of anything that relieves dryness; and I’m an even bigger fan of something that protects my lips from being tackled in the first place.

This item just won Prevention Magazine's Best Treatment Award for best lip treatment. I’m not surprised at all. It’s wonderful. I used it twice a day, and my lips were noticeably softer after a week. It also feels heavenly, has a nice minty scent, and really kept my lips soothed, smooth and protected. My lipstick also went on more easily, and the peppermint gave a bit of plumping. Awesome!

You can read more about it (and about the award) on the website. You can also check out some of the other Advanced Treatment products. And make sure to visit the awesome Skin Education section. PCA's products and treatments are available through select clinical practices throughout the United States and in 60 countries worldwide. (I also found it at Dermstore and Beauty Bridge.)

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

Friday, October 29, 2010

Hair Care Friday: Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Overnight Hair Rescue (review)

Sometimes I like a hair care product so much that it’s really hard to wait all week to tell you about it. But now it’s finally Friday! And…it’s finally time to tell you about this awesome overnight treatment from Alterna.

Caviar Anti-Aging Overnight Hair Rescue

Blurb: Repair While you Sleep. Overnight Rescue with Age-Control Complex® & Enzymetherapy® instantly penetrates deeply into hair, delivering vital nutrients for truly transformational results while you sleep. After just one use, awaken to silky, shiny hair that looks and feels remarkably, stronger, healthier, and visibly rejuvenated. Won't leave residue on your pillow. Free of parabens, gluten, phthalates, mineral oil, paraffin, DEA, TEA, petrolatum & PABA.

Fabulous treatment! I had a chance to give it a really good test this week too. I’ve been trying out a bunch of hairstyles and styling products because I wanted a really elaborate hairdo for Halloween. It turns out I don’t look that great with elaborate hair; but it took several tries and a whole slew of gels, sprays, sculpting products, and whatnot to find that out. It was pretty fun experimenting; but after I was done, my hair was in need of serious repair.

To being with, this treatment is an absolute pleasure to use. It’s easy to apply, smells wonderful, isn’t greasy (at all), and penetrated so well that there was no residue on my bandana (or pillow) in the morning!

And it worked! My teased, overwrought, over-producted hair was transformed into soft, shiny, manageable hair. It even eased out most of the tangles as I rinsed! My ends were especially healthy looking. I can’t believe it did so much in one night!

The website has tons of fabulous items and ideas to get and keep your hair looking amazing. I also suggest checking out the philanthropy page and of course the salon locator. Alterna products are also available at Beauty.com, skinstore.com, Dermstore.com and Ulta.

And to get the Halloween party started, here’s a pretty good “Horror” spoof trailer from that wealth of entertainment known as YouTube.

Happy Friday, and have a safe, spooky and happy Halloween!



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

Happy Fabulous Friday! Bobbi Brown Smoky, Sultry, Smoldering Collection/November '10

Yay! I love this whole concept! It’s hot, dramatic, intense and very versatile. Check it out…

Bobbi Brown Smoky, Sultry, Smoldering Collection

“Women think they’re either eye girls or lip girls—but why limit yourself? This collection is all about what mood you’re in. Whether you want a pale eye with a strong, sexy lip or feel like a dramatic smoky eye with a nearly-naked lip, these shades let you switch it up.” - Bobbi Brown

Choose Your Glam
Smoky, Sultry, Smoldering Collection
November 2010

New Long-Wear Eye Paints (Featured in each Eye Palette): Introducing Long Wear Eye Paints, Bobbi’s new high-pigment metallic eye shadows that can be worn wet or dry. Apply them with a damp Cream Shadow Brush for a strong, luminous and long-lasting pop of shimmering color that won’t crease. Or layer and blend your favorite shade with an Eye Shadow Brush until you’ve reached just the right intensity.

Limited Edition Eye Palettes: From classic charcoal to rich plum to warm gold, Bobbi’s got three new ways to go all out on your eye makeup with the new Smoky, Sultry and Smoldering Eye Palettes. Each one features a base and an eye liner color plus a bold metallic and a dramatic shade of Bobbi’s new Long-Wear Eye Paint.

Smoky Eye Palette: White Eye Shadow, Tin Metallic Eye Shadow, Storm Eye Shadow, Onyx Long-Wear Eye Paint
Sultry Eye Palette: Bone Eye Shadow, Antique Gold Metallic Eye Shadow, Caviar Eye Shadow, Brandy Long-Wear Eye Paint
Smoldering Eye Palette: Ivory Eye Shadow, Heather Lilac Metallic Eye Shadow, Charcoal Eye Shadow, Port Long-Wear Eye Paint

Limited Edition Glitter Eyeliner: Like paillettes for your eyes. Glitter Liquid Eyeliner contains a blend of sparkling pearls to create brilliant shine and intense metallic color—great for transforming your daytime into a party-perfect look. Bobbi’s superfine applicator tip makes it easy to line your eyes like a pro. Plus, it’s longlasting and waterproof, so it will stay put until you’re ready to call it a night. Shake well before use.

Pretty Powerful Lips: Always on a mission to make tricky shades more wearable, Bobbi designed four new shades of Lip Color and Metallic Lip Color—each one inspired by retro, screen-siren lips. Swipe on straight from the tube for the most coverage or, for extra precision, use a Lip Brush and follow with Lip Liner. Want a sheer stain? Press on your lips with fingers.

Lip Color: Introducing three new shades of Bobbi’s Lip Color in Vixen Red (LTD), Vintage Red (LTD) and Hollywood Red.

Metallic Lip Color in Jewel Red

Lip Gloss: Now available in two beautiful new shades of red. Wear on its own for sheer color or swipe on top of lipstick for extra shine. Bonus: Infused with soothing botanical extracts to keep lips healthy and soft. Now available in Red and Scarlet.

Red Lip Liner: For a flawlessly precise red lip, apply Lip Liner after lipstick. It’s long-wearing, glides on smoothly, and comes with its own sharpener.

Limited Edition Mini Brush Set: Four professional-quality brushes—downsized to fit your sleekest evening clutch. Set features two brushes to define eyes plus a Lip Brush and our multi-purpose Face Blender Brush, which can be used to apply powder, bronzer and blush.
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Happy Fabulous Friday! Emma Stone and Lauren Bush at blow NY

For those of you New Yorkers needing an extra super perfect blowout for any possible weekend blowout, you may want to check out blow NY (or at least read about the celebrity sightings)…

VIP sightings at blow NY

Just spotted - Emma Stone (host of last week’s SNL) and Lauren Bush getting blow outs at blow, the new york bar Downtown!!

With blow out bars all the rage these days, it’s no wonder celebrities are flocking to the ORIGINAL blow dry bar – blow NY opened its first location in the meatpacking district in 2005, joined by blow NY Uptown (64th and Lexington) 2 years later.

For non-NYCers enjoy their at home product range blow hair care, the only line fully dedicated to giving you the perfect blow out and available nationwide at fine salons and Ulta (and Ulta.com). With 80% of women consistently blow drying their hair, blow NY addressed the number 1 complaint - speed and need for long lasting results – with Ready Set Blow express blow dry lotion this fall.
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Happy Fabulous Friday! Kim Kardashian in NY for FusionBeauty

Check out this amazing photo of Kim Kardashian at the FusionBeauty event…

Kim Kardashian Steps Out in New York City for FusionBeauty!

Want to achieve her flawless face?

“I used the FusionBeauty Illumifill in the T-Zone area and above the hollows of the cheeks and above the lip. For a controlled highlight, use Illumifill in the specific desired areas.” Suggests celebrity make-up artist, Joyce Bonelli.

Check out the other FusionBeauty products used on Kim to achieve her fresh faced look that’s perfect for stepping into Fall:

· FusionBeauty LipFusion Color Shine in 24K
· Fusion Beauty PrimeResults Brightening Primer
· FusionBeauty IllumiFill Line Filling Luminizer
· FusionBeauty Finishing Powder in Rose Gold
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Happy Fabulous Friday! Sprunk-Jansen MASCULINE™ wins!

Sprunk-Jansen is on a roll. Read about their award from Better Nutrition Magazine…

Sprunk-Jansen MASCULINE™ Named Winner in
Better Nutrition Magazine’s Best of Supplement Awards!

Sprunk-Jansen has won again! Better Nutrition announced that Sprunk-Jansen was awarded its popular “Best of Supplements Award 2010.” A panel of experts awarded MASCULINE™ in the Men’s Health category. The official release of the winners will be announced in the November issue of Better Nutrition.

Better Nutrition is a leading natural health magazine that is carried by over 1200 US natural food retailers and distributed to over 350,000 consumers. The awards were given to those products that met Better Nutrition’s stringent criteria.

Interviews and surveys were issued to a panel of experts to help select the winning products. The panel consisted of health food store retailers, holistic physicians, naturopaths, herbalists, and other practitioners. Of the 500+ products that were submitted for the awards, the panelists selected only 75 winning products across 27 categories. This is the third Better Nutrition award Sprunk-Jansen has received in the last two years.

MASCULINE™ is formulated with asafoetida, a legendary aphrodisiac herb known to decrease fatigue and boost sexual desire. This tonic is formulated to help improve sexual experience naturally. It’s been clinically tested to be safe and effective.
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Happy Fabulous Friday! Triphala Radiance Firming Serum

I have a whole bunch of great beauty news for you today. Let's start with info about the Radiance Firming Serum from KeSARI Skin Care…

Indian Bridal Beauty by KeSARI

Katy Perry fully embraced Indian beauty rituals at her wedding to Russell Brand this past Sunday. Before tying the knot, Katy was spotted with a traditional bridal nose ring and getting henna on her palms and hands.

Sound inspiring? Your readers can also add eastern tradition in to their skincare regimen with one of the oldest and most sacred Indian traditions performed the day before a bride’s wedding ceremony. Ubtan, a mixture of Indian spices (found at any spice shop) is mixed with saffron and rubbed all over the brides face, hands, and feet to rejuvenate and brighten her skin for her wedding day.

The same effect can be achieved with KeSARI, a new skin care line inspired by India’s natural healing ingredients and ancient traditions. The traditional bridal routine is bottled in KeSARI’s saffron-loaded Triphala Radiance Firming Serum, which is modernized with a Peptide Complex and time-released Retinol to brighten skin.

KeSARI’s Triphala Radiance Firming Serum is available on HSN.com
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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Your Thursday Face: NYC Smooth & Natural Matte Powder Foundation

I told you I’d be back! Since I’ve taken forever to write something (and it’s already after 11:00pm), I should probably get right to the review.

Today’s fine face item is a fantastic foundation from NYC.

NEW! Smooth & Natural Matte Powder Foundation

Blurb: Foundation and powder in one simple step! Your go-to foundation for a picture perfect complexion! Smooth & Natural Matte Powder Foundation absorbs excess oil for a shine-free finish while leaving your skin silky and soft to the touch.

This is one of the nicest surprises I’ve come across. I really loved using this foundation. It goes on evenly and has a nice, silky feel. It comes with a sponge, but I thought it worked especially well with my kabuki brush (my powder brush too). The coverage is sheer to medium, with a very pretty, natural-looking matte finish. It did a very good job of evening out my skin tone, and had wonderful oil control.

This is great for the vanity, and the slim packaging (and the fact that it works both as a foundation and a finish) make it great for your bag too. It’s also an excellent value ($4.99)!

Check out the website. There’s a really nice selection of colors. There’s also a retail locator and a section with beauty tips. N.Y.C. is sold in supermarkets, drugstores and places like Ulta, Target, and Walmart.

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

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Pre-Halloween Madness!! And Gladness!


For the last 2 days I've been working like mad on my Halloween costume. Last year I decided to make a genie costume - only I decided this on Halloween day. Bad idea. I didn't have enough time, so the costume was a gigantic fail (I still had an awesome time - but no costume).

So this year, I got the bright idea of starting my costume...wait for it...ahead of time. I'm pretty proud of myself. No tears, no frantic running around, and no eleventh hour meltdown. Woo Hoo!

It's almost midnight, and I am now the proud owner of a fabulous sparkly genie costume! Of course, the whole reason for choosing a genie costume in the first place was so that I can do genie MAKEUP on Saturday night. I can't wait!!!!!!!


All this is a very long explanation of why there wasn't a review yesterday or today. Not to worry. Tomorrow I'll be returning with a fine face product for Thursday.


Until then...I hope you're all having a lovely week.


And just to keep the genie vibe going...how about the beginning of the I Dream of Jeannie pilot? How adorable is Barbara Eden? And Major Nelson...what were you thinking?!?



Monday, October 25, 2010

The Color of Monday (Extravagant): Estée Lauder Pure Five Color Shadow Palette and Long Lasting Lipstick from the Holiday 2010 Collection (review)

It’s getting kind of late (okay more than kind of), but I absolutely cannot go to sleep until I get my beauty rave on. Estée Lauder’s holiday collections are amazing; and this year’s is no exception. And…I got to check out two fabulous items!

Pure Color Five Color EyeShadow Palette in "Extravagant Gold" (Limited Edition)
Blurb: Eyeshadow that makes eyes come alive. Versatile 5-color palette allows you to play with intensities, mix and blend shades, express different attitudes-soft to bold. Holds 5 varying color intensities and finishes: matte, satin, shimmer or metallic. The highlighter is the magic touch. Use it to brighten the look and widen eyes instantly. The deepest shade structures and defines the eyes. Ophthalmologist-tested. Fragrance-free.

Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in "Extravagant Berry" (Limited Edition)

Blurb: Pure impact. Pure luxury. Pure emotion. Pure Color. Lead a Colorful Life. Intense, long-wearing color creates maximum impact. High fashion shades with medium-to full coverage. Luxurious formula pampers, comforts with Vitamins C and E plus natural moisturizers. Delicately fragranced with a delectable fresh fig scent. Dramatic. Provocative. Perfect. We've got your color.

I reviewed one of the 5-color shadow palettes in July and fell in love. The packaging (gorgeous, sleek, and portable) and the formula (velvety, easy to blend, luxurious, and long lasting) are excellent. And the colors in this limited edition palette are superb. A series of tawny/golden shades ranging from palest champagne to a deep cocoa (which also worked as a beautiful liner). The colors are versatile, sophisticated, and can be worn for subtle effects during the day, then dialed way up for evening.

This was my first time trying a Pure Color Lipstick and I was blown away! The shade is a yummy berry with a hint of gold shimmer – absolutely lovely. The color is deep, highly saturated, and the finish is just the right balance of elegance and shimmer. The formula is incredible – rich, luscious and velvety. It softened my lips, felt amazing, and lasted like you wouldn’t believe. Not only did it stay put; but when it did start to wear off, it left a lovely berry-hued stain behind. A truly fabulous lipstick!

There’s an entire Extravagant Holiday Collection to be browsed on the website. And you can also check out what's new and visit the promotions page. Estée Lauder is also sold in fine department stores.

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

Friday, October 22, 2010

Hair Care Friday: Liz Earle Botanical Shine Shampoo and Conditioner (review)

Yes, you read it right. The folks at Liz Earle (makers of fabulous skincare) have launched an awesome hair care line!

Botanical Shine Shampoo (for all hair types)

Blurb: With West African shea butter, natural source vitamin E, shine-boosting apple and orange extracts plus naturally derived cleansers, our shampoo gently cleans without stripping to leave hair soft, shiny and smooth. Contains no sodium lauryl/laureth sulphate.

Botanical Shine Conditioner (for dry or damaged hair)

Blurb: Specially formulated with West African shea butter, yangu oil, blue seakale and shine-boosting apple and orange extracts, our ultra-rich colour safe conditioner leaves dry or damaged hair hydrated, under control, soft and smooth.

This is truly amazing hair care - I was absolutely wowed! Just go get some.

The shampoo has a rich, gorgeous lather (a little bit goes a long way). It detangles slightly, and cleans very well without stripping or leaving any residue. The conditioner finishes the detangling, and adds softness and shine. Both have a fabulous herbal fragrance.

Using them was a pleasure, and I can’t fully describe to you how wonderful my hair felt! My dry, color-treated, curly hair became shiny, bouncy and baby soft. There was no frizz and no fuzz – I didn’t even use leave-in products! I couldn’t stop touching my hair all day – it just felt so good!

The Shampoo is for all hair types, and the conditioners are formulated for normal, dry/damaged and oily hair. Take a look at the website for more information as well as stellar reviews. Don’t forget to look at the current autumn & winter offer, latest newsletter, and the holiday sneak peak.

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

Friday Fun: Friends and Family Event - Save 20% on NeoStrata and Exuviance!

Neostrata’s Friends & Family Event has started! Just enter code FRIENDS during checkout to receive 20% off your entire order.

Friday Fun: Holiday Fabulousness from Strange Invisible Perfumes

O my goodness, I love this company! Their whole approach to fragrance is uniquely gorgeous and amazing. Check out what’s coming for the holidays…

Scents Of The Season From Strange Invisible Perfumes

For a unique and personal holiday gift, look no further than Strange Invisible Perfumes. The Venice, CA-based botanical perfumery offers a wide selection of all-natural fragrances, including two special limited edition offerings, sure to spread some cheer.

Elektrou - the essence of fall
• Limited Edition Pure Perfume
• Amber
• Vanilla
• Sandalwood
• Inspired by the word elektrou, meaning “of amber” in ancient Greek
• 0.25 fl. oz. pure perfume $325
• Available in-store or by phone only

Ojai Diffuser
• Limited Edition Pure Essential Oil Blend for Wood-Base Diffuser
• Wildcrafted, biodynamic and hydro-distilled essences
• Bay Leaf
• Bergamot
• Orange
• Lavender
• Essential Oil Blend $65
• Wood-Base Nebulizing Diffuser $110
• Available in-store or by phone only

The Collection
Strange Invisible Perfumes’ fragrance collection includes 11 eaux de parfum and 23 pure perfumes. Each one is masterfully designed and hand-blended from botanical essences and bottled in-house to create a precious and personal gift for both men and women.

Strange Invisible Perfumes are available at:
• Strange Invisible Perfumes Flagship Boutique
1138 Abbot Kinney Blvd. Venice, CA 90291
(310) 314-1505
• Select specialty retailers
www.siperfumes.com
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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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