If There Were an Olympics for Beauty Products, These Products Would Reign

February 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The Winter Olympics are in full force and have been captivating America’s attention for the past week and a half. By now you’ve probably seen at least one competition and the sore loser that didn’t appreciate getting a silver medal.

So where does the world of beauty fit into all of this?

If, just hypothetically speaking, there were an Olympic competition among the best beauty products, we would award gold, silver, bronze and an honorable mention to the following products:

Gold

Moroccanoil is a prized item within the beauty world. Almost never before have so many people been interested in a unique yet “underground” product. We hear from customers every single day the extraordinary power Moroccanoil has on their hair.

Silver

A decent mascara is hard to find. So when you do eventually find one that’s perfect you know that it’s best to scoop it up in bulk. Too Faced Lash Injection has been a staple around these parts for years. It’s surprisingly large mascara wand makes lashes long and beautiful!

Bronze

The name says it all: Rodial Tummy Tuck. This budding skincare line is a skincare secret for top celebs such as Jennifer Anniston, Kim Kardashian, Angelina Jolie and more. Any product promising to keep your stomach tight no matter what the circumstances may be definitely deserves a medal.

Honorable Mention

How did women ever live before the introduction of the CHI? This revolutionary flat iron changed the hair routines of women everywhere. Suddenly, beautifully smooth and straight hair became a hop, skip, and a jump away from anyone’s fingertips (and wallets).

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Under The Radar Beauty Items You Should Know About

February 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment

We’re constantly scouring websites, blogs, magazines, twitter and more for the latest developments in beauty news. That also means we get to uncover beauty products you may not have known about but definitely should. Here are four beauty products that may be flying under the radar but shouldn’t go unnoticed any longer.

Rodial Glam Balm

For the past few months just about every celebrity we can think of has been spilling their secret for phenomenal skin: Rodial. Just recently, Kim Kardashian confessed to using the Glam Balm for her glamorous red carpet looks.

EMK Placental Face Cream

We were a little skeptical of this line since every product stems from human placenta. However, after many customer requests and celebrities such as Eva Longoria and Simon Cowell professing their love for this line, we dug a little deeper. It turns out the products practically perform miracles on aging skin.

Cosmoholic Liquid Lipstick in Passionate Peach

The “it” color this spring is peach. Peach and coral lips decked the New York Fashion Week runways and since then everyone has been on the search for the perfect peach shade. Cosmoholic liquid lipstick is the best of both worlds – one part gloss, one part lipstick.

LaLicious Body Butter

After Cher specifically requested this upscale bath and body line available in-stores, we quickly became obsessed ourselves. Our number one product we love is the body butter because it smells too good to be true and is irresistibly moisturizing.

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Five Skincare Routines To Make A Habit In 2010

January 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment

It’s a new year and we all have renewed energy and a fresh outlook for the months. 2010 means making positive changes in our lives – whether we’re trying to eat better, lose weight, be a better person, and more.

Since we’re all feeling invigorated to make a change why not vow to keep skin in tip top shape this year?

Here are my five skincare rules that I’m sticking to as one of my resolutions. You too should follow these five basic skincare rules for your best grade-A skin yet!

1. Never sleep with makeup! Always wash your makeup off – no matter how tired or tipsy you may be. There’s nothing worse than waking up in the morning with a blemish because makeup wasn’t removed. Wipe off your makeup every night with Natura Bisse Eye Make Up Remover.

2. Wear SPF every single minute of your life! (Okay, not literally but you get the idea). Do you hate large pores, wrinkles, and saggy skin? The sun is partly to blame for all of those wretched things. Take care of your skin by wearing a sunscreen everyday. Try Murad Resurgence Sheer Lustre Day Moisture SPF15.

3. Moisturize – duh! Hydrate your skin once a day. Not enough moisture on your face is the same as not giving your body enough water when you’re thirsty. It’s imperative to keep skin moisturized if you want it to look good for years to come. Lather on Rodial Glam Blam to feel moisturized and at your best.

4. Give your skin a treat. There’s a lot of hard work that goes into making your skin look and feel good. That’s why it’s also necessary to take it easy every once in a while and apply a face mask. Masks help cleanse skin and give it renewed look and feel. Peter Thomas Roth Sulfur Cooling Masque is designed to exfoliate and clear acne.

5. Lips matter. Your lips should not go unnoticed; they’re a part of our face after all! Just by using a cream or balm everyday really makes a difference and can help prevent premature aging. Apply Kinerase Lip Treatment at least once daily for supple and smooth puckers.

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Allure Magazine : Best of Beauty Awards 2009

October 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment

In the movie industry, the Academy Awards is the largest and most prestigious award show around, and winning a shiny gold statue is the ultimate goal for any struggling actor in Hollywood.

For beauty, it’s all about the Allure’s Best of Beauty Awards. Each year, Allure has “the beauty expert” test thousands of products and then tell us – the end consumer – which products rule.

Here is a list of the best products in four categories: Best Splurges, Big Breakthroughs, Skin and Hair.

And the winner goes to . . .

Best Splurges – Know What’s Important

Shower gel? For $28? Yes, it is worth it. Molton Brown Bath & Shower Gel is a splurge for a reason. It uses real plants and natural ingredients which leaves skin in its best shape. Did we mention that sweet and subtle smell it has?

Big Breakthroughs – You Don’t Have to ‘Go Under’ To See Results

It’s quick, it’s easy, it works. Peter Thomas Roth Gentle Complexion Correction Pads wipe away all those gross particles that sit on your face and then gently exfoliates your skin. So you’re left with a natural sheen that will have people asking, “What’s your secret?”

Base – Fake Flawless Skin

My skin usually looks okay enough for me to go out in public – minus that blemish that pops up every so often. Thankfully, Murad Acne Treatment Concealer helps hide and get rid of those nasty red spots. Finally, a product that both heals and conceals!

Hair – No Salon Needed With The Right Products

Regardless of the kind of hair you have, we all know finding a good hair care routine is downright difficult. Allure decided that Kérastase Resistance Bain Volumactive Shampoo is the shampoo winner – plain and simple. It moisturizes hair, creates volume, and brings dead hair back to life!

We’re already gearing up for next year’s awards – who will reign?

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Beauty Round Up

September 24, 2009 By 3 Comments

Beauty Round-Up

There is tons of information, product reviews, and exciting trends to know about out there in the boundless beauty world. We should know–we’ve been sifting through all the important and not-so-important articles to stay up-to-date for you. That’s why we decided to conduct a “Beauty Round Up” and give you beauty literature worth reading. Here are three categories for you to dive into–Current Trends, In the News, and Product Reviews. It’s the one stop blog for all your beauty needs!

Current Trends

Go Nude–Less is more-at least for lips this season. While eyes are going to be played up, lips are staying true to its natural hue. Go nude-in a good way-with a natural lip pencil that provides a “barely there” look.

White Out–White nail polish was seen all over during New York Fashion Week. Celebs such as Rachel Zoe and Paris Hilton have been completing their famous looks with white nail polish. Try Essie’s Nail Enamel in Blanc for a bold statement.

In the News

Toss Out Those Ugly Preservatives–Preservatives are frequently talked about in regards to food, but did you know that most makeup contains preservatives as well? A new study shows scientists are aiming to wipe out preservatives with a new packaging closure method. This means that people with sensitive skin or certain allergies won’t have to worry about breakouts and reactions. The downside? Without preservatives makeup could spoil within a few weeks.

Eat to be Beautiful–Cosmetic companies are paying attention to this emerging market as a larger audience becomes interested in “beauty foods.” Beauty foods are “ingestible products that deliver beauty benefits.” Will you be eating any foods to stay beautiful?

Product Reviews

Smudge It Up–Stila’s brand new Smudge Pots have been receiving rave reviews ever since its release just a few months ago. Dramatic smoky eyes are all the rage this fall season. And it’s proving to be the perfect pocket-sized product that instantly glams up any day look for a night out on the town.

Lip Slip Love–An emerging product to be on the lookout for is Sara Happ‘s exquisite Lip Slip. Users are swooning for her lip scrubs and luxurious lip balm. Her products really do make lips soft and supple-and they come in the most perfectly-giftable packaging.

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