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Lucky Lips 2007-07-29 09:22:00
We often wonder how many different things you can say about a Lip Gloss. I mean … it’s a Lip Gloss! You can talk about colors, texture, SPF. But what can you really say that is new and that no one’s heard yet?? I guess I know what I like when it comes to this category and this next new one meets the standard.What’s not sticky, not tacky, and comes in 7 shades? TALLULAH COSMETICS Glossary Super Gloss ($16 @ tallulahcosmetics.com). Here are some key qualities – it uses mica to make lips appear fuller instead of anything stingy (ow!!), contains SPF15, and is mineral based. This is a line worth checking out.
The Look ... The Feel ... The Smell ... of Cotton 2007-07-28 17:56:17 What fabric do we love next to our bodies in the hot sticky summer? Breathable cotton, of course. I’ve found two products that bring that freshly dried linen smell of cotton right to your nose.
CLEAN PERFUME Warm Cotton
Eau de Parfum ($76/2.14oz @ sephora.com) captures the fresh feeling of a fluffy, warm towel just pulled from the dryer or slipping into soft clean sheets at night. Notes of citrus, lilac and jasmine over a blend of amber and musk make this fragrance so uniquely say summer.
I love using an absorbing powder in the summer and here comes High Cotton Body Dust ($22.50/3.5oz @ farmaesthetics.com) from FARMAESTHETiCS, organically made with love from Texas’ Brenda Brock. Good for you natural and herbal ingredients make this perfect for cooling off after a shower on a hot summer day. I even sprinkle some on my bed sheets for an absolutely dry, fresh smell of cotton, which is mixed with lavender and white thyme flowers. The ingredients work together to absorb moist Read more:Smell
Spandex Is In! 2007-07-28 11:37:18 Leave it to BORBA to put out a product like this next one. Fiber-Knit Diamond Body Polish - Firming – Cherimoya ($28/6.8oz @ borba.net) sounds run of the mill but it is so not. Like this product we featured a few weeks ago, it uses what you already have. It claims to “help activate the skin’s natural memory enhancers” using hydrolyzed spandex fibers to stimulate and prepare your pores so the diamond powder and soapberry extract, among others, can deeply clean and exfoliate and fix trouble areas. What’s left behind is skin that is firmer and smoother. Unlike a normal exfoliator, you need to leave this one on the skin for a few minutes before rinsing. Read more:Spandex
Attention Comfort Queens 2007-07-28 09:36:09 As soon as I get home for the night, I have two rituals. First, get into comfy clothes, second, put long hair up. Total ease and max comfort when I’m using i/m Featherweight Head Wraps ($5.99 fer a two-pack @ imstudio.com). Each stretchy band not pulls my hair back, but it stays put nicely for hours and it’s very comfortable! I can’t tell you how many bands I have bought that look comfortably and functional but turn out not to be. A stylish way to stay cool this summer. Read more:Queens
Bathing Beauties 2007-07-27 14:50:36 At Cybelesays, we all love discovering wonderful bath products. And this upcoming line proved to be exceptional. ViA BOTANiCA sampled us with three delicious hand made products and I recommend all of them.
Our love for soap continues with their Handmade Soap ($6/5.5oz) in Lavender. This bar has big chunks of fresh lavender for cleansing and extreme exfoliation. Help, I’m addicted and my bar is withering away.
after a hard day’s work, I am slathering my legs and feet with their Hand & Body Lotion in Invigorating Mint ($10.95/8oz). So refreshing and easy to use in the pump bottle. At bedtime, I’m dipping into the Whipped Body Butter in luscious Vanilla Orange on a regular basis. It’s a dreamsicle for your dry body parts! $16.95/8oz. All @ viabotanica.com ~Lisa Read more:Bathing
Coming Our Way *Preview* 2007-07-27 12:37:11 Here's the latest according to WWD...
AVON's Mark brand will be debuting a customizable compact going by the name Little Black Box. The changeable bars and squares were inspired by Legos. How cute!
To celebrate 100 years of the Hershey's Kiss, the LOTTA LUV line will be coming out with a gloss and bath and body line later this year. Read more:Preview
Juice Is Good for You In More Ways Than One 2007-07-27 09:32:13 Even if JUiCE BEAUTY skincare wasn’t 95% certified organic or an extremely effective full service skincare line, I would go back to it time and time again just for the delicious fragrances of the products! Make a special note of the soap-free Cleansing Milk ($22/6oz). Rich raspberry and white grape juice mixed with soothing Aloe vera and vitamins melt makeup off and gently cleanse.
My next nose/skin pick is the Antioxidant Serum ($45/2oz). It has a powerful blend of natural vitamin antioxidants to rejuvenate, help smooth fine lines and firm your skin. You can use it morning and night.
Their Green Apple Peel Sensitive ($39/2oz) gently exfoliates and brightens your skin with a hydroxy acid complex of certified organic apple, lemon, grape juices and raw cane sugar (excellent for sensitive skin!). MMMM yummy. This is also an excellent line to get teens started on a good skincare regime. They will really dig the results and fresh fragrances! All @ juicebeauty.com ~Lisa Read more:Juice
Somebody Get Me A Doctor! 2007-07-26 23:30:20 PHYSiCiANS FORMULA new Talc-Free Mineral Wear Matte Finishing Veil ($11.95 @ physiciansformula.com) is my on-the-go face toucher-upper for the summer. No time spent in front of a mirror applying as this one HAS a mirror on the cap!
Missed our Physicians Formula contest a few weeks ago? Click here to win a free bronzer now! Read more:Somebody
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Scents of Summer 2007-07-31 18:48:40 It’s French and it’s organic, which are two big pluses in my book! L’Eau De Jatamansi from L’ARTiSAN PARFUMEUR PARIS is a new Eau de Toilette that combines a floral and a woodsy bouquet. Top notes of clary sage and grapefruit and base notes of sandalwood make for a warm and sensual fragrance experience. Only the most exceptional essential oils are used to create the well being of body and mind. Body Cream, Body Oil and Bath Milk also available in this fragrance. Layer it, baby! $145/8.45oz @ artisanparfumeur.com ~Lisa Read more:Summer
You Read It Here First... 2007-07-31 15:26:15 That’s it. I’m making a bold stand this season. I’m saying yes to liquid liner! Sure sheer washes of shadow are nice and delicate but nighttime looks beg you to kick it up and what better way than with the six new Liquid Liner shades from URBAN DECAY. The best quality of these liners, besides the unique shades, is the long bristles in the liner. They hug the natural curve of the lid beautifully so there won’t be many mess-ups on this end. Choose from Lucky, Oil Slick, Perversion, Revolver or my picks shown here, Acid Rain and Honey. $18 @ urbandecay.com in August. Read more:First
Revive Your Skin 2007-07-31 09:58:00 Need help controlling your normal to oily skin that’s on the sensitive side? ReVIVE SKINCARE’s Sensitif Oil-Free Lotion SPF 15 ($195 @ reviveskincare.com) to the rescue! It helps balance that T-zone and it contains their EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor), which speeds up the rate that skin cells regenerate. When we age, we all know that cell production decreases and this natural protein molecule claims to increase turnover. This EGF is made up of 53 amino acids that help neutralize free radicals and rejuvenate damaged skin. Pretty amazing concoction packed in a 2oz bottle. Read more:Revive
Quick Stick Color 2007-07-30 16:07:15 Who has time in the morning to not only shower and get dressed but apply a half decent job of a face? ESTEE LAUDER Stay-In-Place ShadowStick
($17.50 @ esteelauder.com) are quick and to the point, just like this feature. Each 10 shade is color power in the stick and perfect for the morning rush.
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Who’s That Gal? 2007-07-30 09:47:12 This pink primer takes any gal from dull to dazzling with a few simple strokes. That Gal Brightening Face Primer from BENEFiT COSMETiCS can be worn alone for a brighter appearance or before makeup so you get a smoother application from other products. One of the best parts is it can be reapplied during the day to re-brighten your complexion and it doesn’t seem to mess up the makeup you already have on. And what woman doesn’t want to use a product that has those light-reflecting properties? There are five other products in the That Gal collection that you’ll also want to check out including a blush, lipstick, mascara, bronzer, and eye shadows. Leave it to the BeneFit babes to so cleverly package an item that is reminiscent of a fat glue stick and so easy to apply, I just love it. $27/0.37oz @ benefitcosmetics.com ~Randi
Sun-Sational SunscreenS 2007-07-29 17:26:06 Let’s not forget about the hair when it comes to sun protection. You spend a lot of money to keep it looking good so make sure to safeguard your investment before going out in the elements.
From the BIOLAGE Sunsorials line is a collection that will protect and keep hair in check this season: After-Sun Shampoo ($9.95/8.5oz), Protective Sun Gel ($12.95/4.2oz), Sun Repair Treatment ($13.95/5.1oz), Protective Hair Oil ($13.95/5.1oz), Protective Daily Mist ($13.95/4.2oz). All @ biolage.com
If you take yourself to the beach or pool, make sure you pack OUIDAD’s new Sun Shield Spray ($20/8oz @ ouidad.com). It will keep your curly strands safe and sound. It has full UVA and UVB protection, protects from the wind, salt and chlorine.
For the Kid In All of Us 2007-07-29 12:34:12 Here’s another green line for your enjoyment. TiNY TiLLiA is comprised of natural and hypoallergenic products for kids but I find a lot of use in them as an adult. Take the Boo Boo Gel Pack ($10/2oz) for example. Puffy eyes? Stick it in the freezer for a few to help de-swell them. Choose from six cuties like Duncan the Dog or Jac-Jac the Cat.Need a no-spill sunscreen for your purse? Sun Stick SPF 30 ($8/.45oz) to the rescue. Both @ shoptillia.com
Coming Our Way *Preview* 2007-08-03 13:34:34 40 years after launching it's first fragrance under the Zen name, Europe will see SHISEIDO ZEN this fall. No official launch date for the rest of the world.
The CLARINS Group is introducing a new line of skin care called myBlend by Dr. Olivier Courtin and will compete with higher-end brands like La Mer, Sisley and La Prairie. This collection will address not only your skin type but your age and issues that come up within your age group. Launches nationwide on September 15.
To celebrate 50 years, the GIVENCHY line is relaunching Les Parfums Mythiques, a collection of six women's scents and four men's fragrances, some of which had previously been discontinued. We love updated classics!
A lot of mass market companies are jumping on the mineral makeup bandwagon. New collections from WET N' WILD, E.L.F. COSMETICS, JANE, MIRAGE COSMETICS, NYC NEW YORK COLOR and PRESTIGE COSMETICS are rolling in 2007 and 2008.
YSL BEAUTY is introducing Elle Yves Saint Laurent, a woody floral sc Read more:Preview
New In Stores ... 2007-08-03 10:22:20
Cream, lotions, butters … I can’t seem to get enough of them. Added to our radar from V’TAE is their new collection of natural body care products and we’re pleased to be the first to bring them to you. The Body Cremes ($16/6.5oz) are each made with 15% Shea butter, 70% certified organic ingredients and are Paraben free (widely used chemical preservative). Each Bar Soap ($11/7oz) is made with Olive oil, Shea butter and essential oils. The “flavors?” Only their best selling scents: Almond Apricot, Lavender, Cherry, Coconut Tangerine and Lemon. I’m quite partial to the Cherry as it smells so good! Big recommendation. Both @ vtae.com today.
A Traveling Treat 2007-08-02 19:10:34 I never go out of town without a travel candle. THiS WORKS made beautiful golden candles with the perfect travel container. Deep Calm Travel Candles are stored in a cute yet functional airtight squ-oval metal container. There are four tea candles inside with a ceramic candleholder. The scent blend of Vetivert, Chamomile and Lavender is great for winding down at the end of the day. Don’t leave home without them! $46/4 candles @ barneys.com ~Lisa Read more:Traveling
Sue Devitt Makes A Splash 2007-08-02 14:07:46 International makeup artist SUE DEViTT makes a splash with her Microquatic Skin series, which includes makeup and skin care products. These are marine-based products that offer lots of hydration and healthy looking skin immediately. While I usually opt for spot concealing instead of foundation during the warm months, I’m hooked on Microquatic Pro-Marine Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 because it’s a lightweight moisturizing cream with sunscreen. I get a great glow plus high SPF protection from the sun! And Sardina, a golden beige shade, is a perfect match for my skin. Three shades available for $35 @ sephora.com ~Randi Read more:Splash
Give Your Skin An Advantage 2007-08-01 20:09:18 Wow, I cannot convey in this small space what a big change pH ADVANTAGE products have had on my face. Dr. Barry J. Cohen, famed plastic surgeon, developed some pretty powerful products. My three raves are: Control Regimen: AM/PM 45% Hyaluronic Infusion (the next generation of moisturizers) ($70/1.75oz), Control Regimen: PM Vitamin Triple Complex Facial Treatment (layer under Hyaluronic Infusion at night. Filled with antioxidants to help increase collagen -$65/1oz), and Kinetin Ultra Facial Anti-Aging Cream (as the last step to moisturization am or pm - $89.50/2.5oz). This last one is one luxurious cream that multi tasks by helping fade spots (it really does!), improve skin texture, visibly reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. I rate this line an 11 on a scale of 1-10! I’m sure we’ll be featuring some more products from this line again soon so be sure to check back. All @ sephora.com ~Lisa Read more:Advantage
Trish the Dish 2007-08-01 15:05:43 I really like the concept of putting mascara in a metal tube with a metal wand. Seems like it stays fresher that way. TRiSH MCEVOY High Volume Mascara has a special wand that helps you get each little lash and build them into big think lashes. The Jet Black color is highly pigmented so you can build full sweeping lashes every time. $26 @ nordstrom.com ~Lisa Read more:Trish
Who's On the Go? 2007-08-01 09:51:41 Here’s a double-duty-er-er. Then again, I’m not too sure if it is. I mean, if it is a sunscreen, doesn’t it automatically mean it defies the aging process? I guess it is if it also contains anti-aging ingredients. Things that make you go hmmmm. INNOVATiVE SKiNCARE's iS Suncare SPF 20 Treatment Sunscreen Packets ($42 @ innovativeskincare.com) are single treatments to take with you on the go. I think the most important thing to remember is to apply your sunscreen about 15 minutes before you go out in the sun, as it has to absorb to protect. One of the anti-aging ingredients is powerful anti-oxidants and it has a new patented form of microfine zinc oxide (the white stuff lifeguards wear on their nose) that's totally transparent. This also comes in the tube form and a version with a slight tint. Tuck a couple of these in your purse and then you’ll never forget to apply it.
Mineral On-the-Go 2007-08-05 17:12:00 You won’t catch me toting around those round containers with my mineral makeup inside when I need a foundation touch up during the day. They’re just not convenient. Instead, I pack ARCONA’s Sunsations Seychelles Mineral Makeup ($45/7grams @ arcona.com) in the brush-on tube. The button’s on the bottom and you just pump the powder into the brush and buff. And this one contains a sun protection SPF 25, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide and vitamins C and E. Available in seven shades.
Sun-Sational Sunscreen 2007-08-05 10:50:14
A good quality sunscreen doesn’t have to break the bank especially since you should reapply an ample amount throughout the day. COPPERTONE’s latest collection of sunscreeens has one for every situation. Need to cover Johnny with a high SPF before he goes outside to play? Kids QuickCover Lotion Spray Sunscreen
, SPF 50. Need one that’s Oil-Free? Oil-Free QuickCover Lotion Spray Sunscreen. Playing on the local softball team this summer? Continuous Sport Sunscreen Spray, SPF 50. And for those like me who are just plain lazy when it comes to exerting any effort to rub it in, Continuous No-Rub Sunscreen Spray, SPF 50. $6.99-$9.996oz @ drugstore.com
Not Just for Brides 2007-08-04 17:36:33 This blushing duo from STILA would be great for a blushing bride for sculpting cheeks but also perfect for the rest of us too! From the new Mandarin Collection, the Mandarin Mist Cheek Color Duo in Warm/Quaint is flattering for just about any skin tone. The two colors are baked on a terra cotta disc, which makes the application true to the color. The dark side is a warm rosy brown and the lighter color is a peach shimmer. Wear together or separately. These last and last. Outstanding quality and color so blush fabulously! $24 @ stilacosmetics.com. And be sure to check out the rest of the makeup collection like this Eye Shadow Trio in Kitten ($24). Such cool gray metal tins. ~Lisa Read more:Brides
* Mark for Avon Contest Winners! * 2007-08-04 17:12:18 Congratulations to the following winners of our MARK FOR AVON contest! Each will receive their Flip For It Color Kit.Cynthia W/Greenwood, MS; Adelina B/Van Nuys, CA; Judith O/Randolph, NJ; Kim C/Fontana, CA; Tanya G/Vancouver, BC; Jen G/Ft. Worth, TXWe'll have another contest soon so check back!All my blush,
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Affordable Luxury 2007-08-04 15:35:39 It’s nice not to have to use a heavy face cream in the summer or any kind of cream for that matter. ARTDECO Caviar Base ($40/1oz @ europeanbeautycollection.com) from the European Beauty Collection storming our shores right now is your answer. This gel formula moisturizes and claims to reduce wrinkles with real caviar. Real caviar! I looked at the ingredients and don’t know what it would be called in technical terms but it's in there -- inside the gel are micro-pearls. See what this award-winning German brand is all about. Read more:Luxury
'Tis the Season 2007-08-04 11:16:32 We had to get something up asap about the fabulous TOM FORD ESTEE LAUDER Collection of products as it’s selling out everywhere. Mr. Ford has single-handedly defined summer with this Azuree Soleil collection and each peacock blue packaged item contains totally wearable colors. Choose from the Bronzee Look or Soiree Look but choose it fast cuz it's going fast! Shown here are our makeup picks including a big thumbs up for the Azuree Soleil Eau Fraiche SkinScent ($38/1.7oz). Picture sunbathing on the Mediterranean Sea with the white beaches and the fragrance you’d want to sport. This is it. Tahitian Gardenia, coconut, orange blossoms, Vetiver, sandalwood, and Myrrh. Simply beautiful. Check online for availability @ esteelauder.com Read more:Season
Bright Eyed & Bushy Tailed with Hylexin 2007-08-03 19:05:01 For those of us cursed with dark circles, ones that keep us concealer-crazed because we couldn’t fathom leaving the house without hiding them, there’s finally hope on the horizon with HYLEXiN. If you were about to give up because nothing has ever worked, you must try this one. This formula seems to cure the problem, not mask it. I’ve been applying Hylexin twice daily for the last 7 weeks now and my circles have absolutely started to fade. I’m guessing the difference is dramatic because many have remarked how well rested I look lately, ha, they should only know. Miracles do occur and it’s inside this .78oz tube. How does it work? Well, we don't claim to be chemists at Cybelesays. We just know when something does the job right. Yes, it’s a little pricey but very little is needed per application and how can you put a price tag on ridding yourself of raccoon eyes? $95 @ hylexin.com ~Randi Read more:Bright
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Two From Da' Pong 2007-08-08 22:26:30 A real zipper on a cardboard box unlocks this soufflé like crème that helps to neutralize and correct. JELLY PONG PONG's Teint Sublime ($30) from the Fabled Dreams & Beautiful Things collection is just that, a sublime complexion enhancer. My two favorite color choices are Pink, which helps brighten your complexion wherever you need it, and Bronze, which is a very natural way to warm up your cheek area or across the nose and forehead. And you only need the tiniest amount to do the trick. The texture is a pillow soft cream and it only takes a minute for the color to adjust. ~Lisa
I love that their Venus Pearls ($20) from the same collection can be used like fingerpaints. Well fingerpaints of powder. So would that be powderpaints? Use these little beads of color to highlight and emphasize your favorite features. Simply swirl your fingertip into the cup o’ colored dots and apply to lids, under the brows, cheeks, anywhere really. My pick is the one shown here, Worship. The outsid
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