Beauty Products

Festive Ideas from Avon

2011-11-30T16:24:00.000-05:00

You just might be able to find something for everyone from one place-- Avon. And choose a few affordable must-haves for you.
A new and exciting skin care advance from Avon, Anew Genics is worth trying, as is the Anew Platinum Eye and Lip Creme. To add a festive glow to you hair and skin, there is the So Luminous collection. Nail polish with sparkle, lip color with dazzling punch and eye make-up to make your eyes dramatically unforgettable (like the Professional Eye Smokifier) can help you look your celebration best and it is all so beautifully affordable.

http://shop.avon.com/

Olay Nails Hair Removal

2011-10-17T13:40:00.000-04:00

Looking for a gentle yet effective hair removal product that really works? Look no further then Olay's Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo. This new product is simply amazing. Don't be fooled by the elegant little tubes. Together they work to remove hair where you don't want it (on your face) in a gentle but thorough manner.

There are many hair removal kits out there and some of them work some of the time. This one does what it promises.

http://www.olay.com/skin-care-products/facial-hair-removal/?pid=75609043222

A Remarkable Lip Color

2011-10-16T21:55:00.001-04:00

At first glance the color in Clinique's elegant (as always) tube seems a bit off-putting. Black Honey. Lovely name but how would it look on? This is a shade that began as a lip gloss hue in 1971 and then saw another life as an Almost Lipstick in 1989. Now it has come around again and this time you have a choice. The Lipgloss/Lipstick Duo has two doses of the flattering shade so you can select whether you want a very light or slightly more daring application.

Try it and you'll see that it really is a color almost anyone can wear and wear beautifully. Clinique refers to this shade as the new black and you will see that you can wear it with anything and you will look smashing.

www.clinique.com

Sally Hansen Tools for Beauty

2011-10-09T21:25:00.000-04:00

Time to groom your face for Fall and Sally Hansen recently launched a line of affordable beauty tools that will help.

The Now Brow Perfect Arch Brow Kit: Enjoy tweezer-free brow shaping from this innovative set. Featuring one brow scissor and one brow shaper, the perfect brow set allows you to refine, define, arch, and accent. ($9.49)
Mighty Mini Tini Tweeze Slant Tip: These travel size slant tip tweezers are perfect for working in-between or above the brows. The platform design inside the tips means even more hair-grabbing capability. ($5.49)

Sexy Curls Precision Eyelash Curler: Crimp, curl, widen and wink with the deluxe lash curler. Engineered to not touch the face and easier handling and crimping comfort. ($6.49)

http://sallyhansen.com/

Solid, Baby!

2011-08-09T20:34:00.009-04:00

Travel may now be a bit easier--lugging your shampoo and conditioner, anyway. One Bath and Body presents solid shampoo and conditioner to keep your hair beautiful while you are on the go. The company states:
"Where Natural beauty is also Down to Earth Gorgeous." And they mean it.

http://www.onebathandbody.com/

Smoothies for Your Eyes

2011-07-29T16:23:00.001-04:00

Clinique's new Lid Smoothie Antioxidant 8-Hour Eye Colour promises a long-wearing cream shadow that delivers rich, crease-resistant colour that stays put for eight hours. We were a bit skeptical at first. But we tried it on the hottest day on record-- 100 degrees and the A/C broke. The eye colour held up impressively. Everything else may have been melting but the eyes looked cool.

Ingredients such as an antioxidant-rich blend that includes extracts of Vitamin E. Broccoli, Carrot. Blueberry and Spinach, along with Cucumber, Aloe, and Caffeine all help make this product do what it promise. And beautifully. And you thought this eye magic got its Smoothie name by chance.

The shades--Currant Affair, Pinko Biloba, Salt and Pepper to name just a few are convincingly beautiful--even the green (Cute-cumber) and blue (Impromptu-blue) shades are taken down enough notches so that they look amazingly natural.

When this comes out in August, visit the Clinique counter and try it out.

www.clinique.com

Reach for Rembrandt

2011-07-25T20:32:00.001-04:00

Always begin a new day (or evening) with super-fresh breath and the chance for whiter teeth.

This trio--Rembrandt Mouth Rinse, Rembrandt Toothpaste and the new Reach Toothbrush-- will help get you start your day off right and you'll be doing the smart, healthy, and beautiful thing for your mouth.

http://www.rembrandt.com/

Touch-Up Those Roots in No Time

2011-06-27T16:20:00.001-04:00

Who wants to worry about gray roots? Sure, there are root touch-up kits but they require you apply, rinse (and in some cases, shampoo). Supposing you notice when you are almost ready to leave for an appointment or festive occaision? TouchBack offers real hair color in a travel-friendly marker. No matter where your travels take you this summer, keep grays at bay with TouchBack is a mistake-proof marker designed to camouflage gray between salon visits. The ultra-portable marker is the perfect way to instantly touch up color on the go, letting you focus on fun and forget about your roots.

TouchBack delivers true, temporary hair color on contact. The pocket-sized, beveledFiber Flow™ applicator makes for easy application when you want it, where you want it. Unlike mascara and crayons,TouchBack won’t flake or rub off with brushing. TouchBack bonds to the hair in a minute and stays true until shampooed out. The marker is available ineight shades that blend perfectly with permanent color.

Rich Black, Ash Blonde, Dark Brown, Golden Blonde, Medium Brown, Light Auburn,Light Brown Dark Auburn

TouchBack makes covering roots an easy part of your routine. Gentle ingredients—no harsh chemicals like ammonia or peroxide—leave hair looking and feeling natural.TouchBack is compatible with all styling products, so you can brush, gel, and spray away.

TO USE: Slide the skin-shielding comb under dry hair as close to the scalp as possible, then applyTouchBack to gray roots. For resistant gray hair, hold the marker on the hair for a few seconds to deposit additional color. To remove color, just shampoo. The sugg. retail price is $29.99 but, this isn't a use it once product. You can re-cap the "marker" to use again another time.

WHERE TO FIND IT: www.TouchBackGray.com and all Ulta stores.

Borghese Beauty Buys

2011-04-28T12:42:00.000-04:00

It time again for Borghese’s Sample Sale. Shop for mom, grandma, aunts, anyone who loves luxurious fragrance, skin care and home spa products. For Borghese's Mother’s Day Sample Sale, go to:

Villa di Borghese Spa at Home Products:

http://www.borghese.com/villadiborghese_spa.cfm?c=v

Borghese on Twitter:

http://twitter.com/BorgheseBeauty

Clearly Time for Clarins

2011-04-19T20:03:00.000-04:00

Clarins invites you readers to its Warehouse sale, taking place Thursday, April 28th through Saturday, April 30th. Get best selling skincare, make-up and fragrances at unbeatable prices! Click on the link below for details and Clarins coupon.

http://www.clarinsnews.com/Whsesale11/bp11.htm

Hope to see you there!

A Case for Runway Eyes

2011-01-28T19:23:00.000-05:00

The Iman Eye-Con Collection is an absolutely fabulous complete kit of eye-makeup. It is what the Kindle or the Nook is to books. Truly compact, with a magnetized closure, mirror, eyebrow pencil, eye pencil, a two-sided applicator and 4 palettes of eye shadows :

Classic Smoky (the legendary smoky eye that Iman has made famous on the red carpet)

                  Golden Romance (warm “goddess” copper, gold and brown tones)

                  Edgy Emerald (sexy jewel tones in forest greens and golds)

                  Cool Violet (sultry amethyst & plum/wine tones)

The IMAN Cosmetics Eye Con Kit is available as an exclusive limited-edition item at drugstore.com.

Suggested Retail Price: $35.00

This slim volume will help you make you eyes speak volumes and is so neat and portable you can take it with you for quick touch-ups.

http://www.imancosmetics.com/

http://www.drugstore.com/search/search_results.asp?N=0&Ntx=mode%2Bmatchallpartial&Ntk=All&Ntt=iman

Indulgent, Not Expensive

2011-01-27T14:11:00.001-05:00

You can count on St. Ives to bring quenching skin care that not only only makes your skin feel good but also pleases with delicious scents.

St. Ives Triple Butters Creamy Vanilla Hydrating Body Wash not only sound scrumptious, the 100% natural moisturizers leave the skin feeling soft and silky smooth.

St. Ives Triple Butters Creamy Coconut Hydrating Body Wash contains a rich blend of Jojoba, Shea and Cocoa Butter to deliver triple the moisture and leaves skin feeling soft and silky smooth

Follow-up with St. Ives Naturally Indulgent Advanced Body Moisturizer with Coconut Milk and Orchid Extract for a deep moisturizing finish that is easily absorbed into the skin. The natural Orchid Flower Extract contains antioxidants said to be skin calming agents.

All are especially appreciated in the harsh winter, very affordable and are animal cruelty-free.

http://www.stives.com/

Kisses from Borghese

2011-01-21T20:15:00.000-05:00

This Valentine’s Day “whisper” your love with this romantic gift set. Borghese created Il Bacio (Italian for the kiss) to celebrate the joy of love with its fruity, floral and sensual fragrance. The Romantic Whispers Set contains three intoxicating Il Bacio products that will stir the senses and delight the heart: Eau de Parfum Spray, Bath and Shower Gel, and Body Lotion. And there’s more, a Labbro Più Paffuto Lip Plumper, Lumina High Shine Lipcolour in Milano Merlot and B Gloss Lip Gloss in Crimson Kiss plus Superiore State-of-the-Art Mascara in Black. Packaged in a Bowler Bag, this is a message not to be missed..even if it’s only a whisper.

A $132.00 value for $39.50

GIFT INCLUDES:

• Il Bacio Eau de Parfum Spray, 1.7 fl oz

• Il Bacio Bath and Shower Gel, 3.4 oz

• Il Bacio Body Lotion, 3.4 oz

• Mini Labbro Più Paffuto Lip Plumper

• Lumina High Shine Lipcolour – Milano Merlot

• B Gloss Lip Gloss – Crimson Kiss

• Mini Superiore State-of-the-Art Mascara – Black

• Bowler Bag

Kisses!

Laser Treatment in a Bottle

2010-11-20T22:51:00.005-05:00

...almost. Clinique's Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle & UV Damage Corrector helps you complexion to forgive you for some of the careless ways you treated your face over the years. Sun exposure, stress and pollution have a way of building up over time and leave your skin at a disadvantage. Here is a way to help you turn back complexion time.

We found this product to be very promising and easy to use--the dropper applicator dispenses just the right amount and the liquid glides smoothly on the face, We also like that the bottle is made out plastic rather than breakable glass.

http://www.clinique.com/

Remembrance of Things Past

2010-11-13T23:01:00.000-05:00

Classics deserve a place in history and these time-tried classics deserve a place in your cleansing and moisturizing routine. Neutrogena's Facial Cleansing Bar still has the ingredients to gently cleanse the complexion, Rainbath (was it the first "shower gel"?) cleanses, softens and conditions, the Neutrogena Light Sesame Formula Body Oil imparts a silky layer of moisture without being cloying. (It can also be used as a bath oil.) The Intensive Moisture Wrap does just that--envelopes your skin with a layer of moisture that helps defeat dry skin.

Time is what all these classics have in common. And simplicity--they simply work and work very simply.

http://www.neutrogena.com/

Beauty by Borghese

2010-10-10T14:27:00.001-04:00

Coming in November, nurturing and beautifying lip color from the La Perla Duale Collection by Borghese featuring six fashion forward shades inspired by the runways of Milan: Perla Nudo, Perla Café, Perla Fiamma, Perla Pesca, Perla Vino and Perla Rosa.

The 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. The finish is subtle and warmly glowing with a soft and muted foil-like finish, and it stays on a long time. Even the shape in the tube is nice--not too rectangular so it glides on as smoothly as it feels on your lips.
.http://www.borghese.com/products.cfm?c=c&cat=9

The Brazilian Treatment

2010-08-26T20:23:00.041-04:00

If your complexion could use a little more intense encouragement, and your skin is not sensitive, here is a little something to uncover a brighter, smoother you. Brazilian Peel is a professional strength facial peel and the single-use syringe provides the right amount for one treatment. You mix the two ingredients in the palm of your hand and apply to your face and neck and leave on for about ten minutes then rinse with cool water. Apply moisturizer and very important--sunscreen-- which you should wearing every day anyway.
The main ingredient is Acai, a super-anti-oxidant berry that can help reduce some of the damage carelessly (or not) done to your complexion over the years and help promote healthier-looking skin.

Advanced Home Actives says it is helping to protect the rainforest and the economies of the Amazon estuary by using only organic Acai that is harvested using sustainable methods, and by contributing a portion of its gross revenues to Amazon preservation projects.

It can be ordered by visiting

http://www.advancedhomeactives.com/brazilian-peel.html or http://www.sephora.com/

Moisturizer with Built-in Sunscreen

2010-07-18T15:22:00.003-04:00

Aveeno—you know you can count on it for soothing moisturizing for your skin and now you get a sunscreen in every bottle of Aveeno Daily Moisturizing lotion with SPF 15 to get you started protecting your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays.

This lotion is part of their Active Naturals line and contains Colloidol Oatmeal and is non-greasy so it is a pleasure to smooth on your skin. Available in a tube or pump bottle. It does what it promises and smells nice, as well.

http://www.aveeno.com/bodycare

An Original from Origins

2010-06-20T23:26:00.000-04:00

Problems with oily skin can persist well into adulthood and even a lifetime. Oily skin can be hereditary, and if your parents have oily skin, there is a fair chance that you will inherit it. External factors such as the weather can also affect skin oiliness.

Here is something new from Origins-- a clinically-proven regimen for controlling excess oil inspired by Mother Nature, the NEW Zero Oil™ Collection with Saw Palmetto and Mint. This complete Collection helps to control excess oil and unclog and visibly shrink pores, which helps decrease the appearance of oily skin.

These products feel so cool and light when you apply them and leave no trace—just results.

The Zero Oil™ Collection with Saw Palmetto and Mint:

NEW Zero Oil™ Deep pore cleanser

NEW Zero Oil™ Pore purifying toner

NEW Zero Oil™ Oil-free moisture lotion --(Oil and moisture are not the same. Oil in the skin will seal in existing moisture, but it will not replace moisture that is lost, especially with age. The older you are, the more important it is to use a moisturizer, even when skin is oily.)

Zero Oil™ Instant matte finish for shiny places – not new but a great way to ensure a non-oily finish.

http://www.origins.com/

Wickedly Fresh Breath

2010-06-17T19:49:00.000-04:00

Wicked Fresh is a truly refreshing toothpaste from Tom's of Maine that knocks out bad breath and leaves your mouth feeling fresh and clean, using all-natural ingredients. Bad breath, courtesy of volatile sulfur compouds (VSCs) produced by bacteria in your mouth, is something no one wants and now you can use an all-natural toothpaste with natutal mint flavor oils to neutralize bad breath. There are no artificial flavors, sweeteners, saccharin, dyes or preservatives. And Tom's of Maine never tests on animals. They launched a landmark case to petition the FDA against the use of animal testing for oral care products.

It really is Wicked Fresh, and 10% of Tom's of Maine's net profits go back to the community.

http://www.tomsofmaine.com/

RoC--Brilliant!

2010-05-15T22:32:00.008-04:00

A cruel trick, perhaps, but the body’s natural process slows down with time, making it more difficult for skin to repair itself, among other things. This loss of essential proteins, like collagen and elastin, all play a part in wrinkles, lines and skin discoloration. RoC^®BRILLIANCE^™is the first line of breakthrough at-home anti-aging treatments that works in 2 steps.
E-PULSE^™: a patented micro-current technology inspired by the latest professional procedures and backed by years of research. It uses electrostimulation to bring new life to the look of your skin.
Electrostimulation instantly creates a gentle flow of energy within the surface layers of the skin and stimulates the skin’s natural process for dramatic results. Recharge your skin; recharge your attitude.

http://www.brilliance.rocskincare.com/products/

Aveeno: Ageless

2010-05-10T22:30:00.001-04:00

AVEENO^®AGELESS VITALITY™ Elasticity Recharging System - Day SPF 30 is a 2-step daily treatment system that also protects your skin from sun damage with SPF 30. When the naturally charged biomineral concentrate is combined with the rejuvenating moisturizer, formulated with ACTIVE NATURALS^® blackberry leaf extract and dill, the treatment system activates to restore essential energy to elastin-deficient skin, restoring a more youthful, awakened look.

Step 1: Biomineral concentrate--Using your fingertip, gently apply the biomineral concentrate to your most troublesome areas of aging (brow, lip/mouth area, lines, wrinkles and age spots).

Step 2: Rejuvenating Day Moisturizer SPF 30--Next, massage the rejuvenating moisturizer over entire face and neck until fully absorbed

You should begin to see the rejuvenating benefits of this breakthrough treatment system quickly and will see even better results over time

http://www.aveeno.com/vitality

New for Spring from Avon

2010-05-01T11:19:00.001-04:00

Here are a few items definitely worth your attention—Avon’s ANEW REVERSALIST Night Renewal Cream –couldn’t we all use a little help taking a few steps back in time to help our complexions look a bit more youthful? Use this at night and the companion ANEW REVERSALIST Day Renewal Cream SPF 25 during the daylight hours. It visibly reverses wrinkles with Activinol Technology while helping to protect skin with SPF 25 UVA/UVB.

And for an eye-makeup that is so new it still isn’t available as of this writing—you should grab a few of Avon’s SuperSHOCK Vivid Liquid Eyeshadow. It only sounds like an eye make-up that Lady GaGa would wear onstage. The color is so sheer and subtle that all you have is a beautiful veil of shimmering color highlighting your eyes. If you want a more bold look, just apply another layer. Or two. Shades include Chromed Cocoa, Garnet Flash, Pink Reflects and Twinkling Snow and at $7.00 each, you can buy a couple.

www.avon.com

Virtual Eyeshadow Application App

2010-04-27T20:39:00.000-04:00

Here is something useful and fun-- Want to try bold eye shadow shades without the commitment? Are you curious which hues work for you? Do you need to practice your application technique? Look no further than the virtual looks application on purminerals.com, your destination for eye shadow experimentation.

The interactive site lets you try out an array of Pür Minerals shades from the comfort of your own home. Just select your eye color, choose the brush you want to use (eye shadow, crease or eyeliner), then pick the shade you want to apply. The virtual brush lets you layer on shadow exactly where you want it, allowing you to create a multitude of eye looks. Love the look you create? Pür Minerals lets you add individual products to your shopping bag or buy the lookwith a single click.

WHERE TO FIND IT: www.purminerals.com/pur-virtual-looks

New from Neutrogena

2010-04-16T21:43:00.000-04:00

Leave it to Neutrogena to help you get your skin in beautiful shape and then keep it that way with a new sunscreen line for 2010. Use Neutrogena Clinical Eye Lift Contouring Treatment to go beyond lines and wrinkles to visibly lift, firm, and define the entire eye area. This clever duo features a nourishing moisturizer that activates with their patented ion₂complex™ serum. The rich, gentle eye cream smoothes collagen depleted skin and contours the entire eye area for younger-looking eyes. Use alone or under make-up

To keep your skin from aging as well are prevent skin damage or worse, be sue to use sunscreen every day. Even those days that start off cloudy can evolve into sun filled hours that can spell trouble for unprotected skin. Some of Neutrogena’s new notable sunscreens include: Spectrum+ Advanced Sunblock Lotion SPF 55, 70, & 100, Ultra Sheer Liquid Sunblock SPF 55 and 70+, Age Shield Face Sunblock Lotion SPF 110, Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunblock, SPF 85 & 100, and Ultimate Sport^™ Spray, SPF 85 & 100. Now there is no excuse not to use sunscreen on your face and any other bit of skin that is exposed to the beautiful, warming and damaging rays of sunshine.

http://www.neutrogenaclinical.com/products

Clinique for a More Polished Spring

2010-04-07T19:18:00.000-04:00

Here area few new offerings to help get your complexion ready for a new season:

Clinique's Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector--

Dermatologist-developed to be safe, comfortable and in clinical trials this serum was comparable to a leading prescription ingredient in creating a more even skin tone. A verified 53% improvement in skin tone. For all ethnicities and skin types. See results starting in as little as 4 weeks. At 12 weeks, see a visible reduction in dark spots, age spots, and tested and appropriate for sensitive eyes.

Clinique's Instant Lift For Brows--

This Instant Lift For Brows Two-in-one automatic brow pencil and pearlized highlighter duo creates a contrast and definition that give eyes a virtual lift. First, fill in and shape brows with long-wearing natural-looking pencil. Then optically 'boost' brow arches with universal highlighter shade just below brow hairs.

The Portable Pick-Me-Up, Clinique’s All About Eyes Serum—

This handy and compact tube dispenses cooling and soothing serum via a relaxing rollerball. The serum and the dispensing system both work together to help get rid of puffiness around the eyes. And it feels great.

Taming Tempestuous Tresses

2010-03-19T21:13:00.001-04:00

Don’t look now but there go the winter winds and here comes the beginnings of soon-to-be-sultry humidity—you know, the kind that plays havoc with any attempt at a smooth hair style? Pantene has a few tools that can honestly help restore hair’s smoothness and shine. Starting with Pantene Pro-V Restoratives shampoos, conditioners and treatments--they are created with advanced pro-vitamin formulas that penetrate to the core, and help to fortify the structure of the hair.

Then apply some Frizz Control Ultra Smoothing Balm to help tame unrelenting frizz and flyaways for easy-to-manage, smooth, virtually frizz-free hair throughout the day on either air-dried or heat-styled hair.

Pantene’s products always live up to expectations and these really work beautifully.

http://www.pantene.com

Professional Skin Care on Your Terms

2010-03-02T09:38:00.005-05:00

If you are thinking of trying the PRO-X line from Olay, you might want to start with the Starter Kit. Pro-X Anti-Aging Starter Protocol is your introduction to the three-part daily program. All products have been designed and professionally tested to re-signal skin to perform more like it did when it was younger.

This introduction to the Olay PRO-X line includes:

Pro-X Wrinkle Smoothing Cream-- designed and professionally tested to smooth uneven textures with moisture, fighting the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

Pro-X Eye Restoration Complex -- designed and professionally tested for the part of your face that shows age the most: the delicate eye area. This specialized treatment hydrates to restore the area to its optimum appearance by improving the look of crow’s feet. Massaging it in reduces excess fluids to diminish dark circles and puffiness.

Pro-X Age Repair Lotion with SPF 30 is designed and professionally tested to help shield your skin from harmful UVA and UVB exposure. This Primary Solution hydrates to overcome the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Available separately is the Regenerist Anti-Aging Eye Roller, which uses precision micro-rollers that gently massage in a concentrated, hydrating anti-aging treatment to not only help reduce eye puffiness, but also regenerate skin's appearance to diminish fine lines and wrinkles.

This feels very nice rolling over the delicate skin around the eyes and it lasts a long time, since there is no waste—just the right amount is dispensed with each application.

You can create the perfect skin care solution for you with the Regenerist line of advanced anti-aging products.

For your body, consider Olay’s Quench Advanced Healing Body Lotion, an intensive, fragrance free lotion with vitamin E & Vita-Niacin. It is non-greasy and helps heal skin's moisture barrier to prevent dry skin from coming back. This fast absorbing lotion provides repairing moisturization to break the cycle of dry skin.

Three products from Olay—not so new but tried and very true. And affordable.

http://www.olay.com/

Easy Eye Make-Up Application

2010-03-01T17:00:00.000-05:00

Over the years—our own and time in general—the colors, shades and textures of eye shadows my change, but the basic application technique is the same. As with all make-up, unless you are preparing for a saunter down the catwalk or to be seen from the last row in a theater-- less is always more.

Whether you choose minerals, crème, or powder, it is best to start with a clean, dry eye lid. Use a base if you like. If you curl your lashes, take care of that before you apply the shadow.

Start with the medium shade on the lid itself. Use a light hand—you can always add more later. The darker shade (which can also double as a powder eyeliner if it is not too loose) goes in the crease of the eyelid—where the lid meets the area under the eyebrow. You can add a fillip of darker shade to a small portion of the outer area of the lid, taking care to blend. In fact blending is an important part of the application process. Just under the brow is where the lightest shade is applied, again, with t light hand. Some eyeshadows come in a palette of four shades, allowing you to be more creative. As for what color works best with your eye color, the choice is up to you. Also consider the whole picture—your skin tone and hair color and if you are not sure what shade is best, stay with neutral shades.

As make-up artist supreme Kevyn Aucoin stated in his book The Art of Make-up, “The main principle to bear in mind with eyeshadow (and with the shadowing techniques…) is that dark colors deepen or hollow an area and light colors bring it forward.”

A very helpful and easy to use site with shadow application tips is Covergirl’s http://www.covergirl.com/makeup-tips/eye-makeup-tips/ where you can also find the useful application tips for deep-set eyes, wide-set eyes, close-set eyes, for eyeglass wearers, for Asian eyes. Another is from Avon http://www.avon.com/1/1/3766-jillian-dempsey-avon-professional-eyeshadow.html and, for help choosing a shadow color for your eye color and skin tone, take a look at Maybelline’s http://www.maybelline.com/mca/index.aspx

(thanks to http://www.freepixels.com/ for the photo)

Smooth and Soothing Care for Dry Skin

2010-02-18T04:17:00.000-05:00

It is winter with a vengeance and skin needs all the help it can get--moving from the piercing cold outside into drying heat indoors. Skin can become prone to itching. It could be caused by any number of things—dry indoor heat, chafing cold, etc. Here is a moisture lotion that might help bring some relief, from very dry skin. It really works.

Curél Itch Defense Skin Balancing Lotion really does feel smooth and comforting like liquid satin that is quickly absorbed into your skin. It is thick and rich but not gloppy and is dispensed through a handy pump. Humectants and emollients boost moisturization while Natural Ceramides, help restore the skin’s ability to hold moisture.

Itch Defense Lotion was awarded the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance, which tell you something about the authenticity of this product.

The formula is fragrance-free and contains anti-itch ingredients such as Panthenol, Olive Oil and Shea Butter. If you have dry skin flare-ups and are looking for a lotion that offers relief and protection quickly and unobtrusively, try Curél Itch Defense Skin Balancing Lotion. You will know it is working, but all you will feel is relief.

Sugg. Retail rice if $7.99 for a 13 oz. pump bottle

http://www.curel.com/

Origins of a New Beginning

2010-02-16T21:07:00.000-05:00

There are some times, aren’t there, when you wish you could start over. Starting Over is a soothing moisturizer from Origins that has powerful plant ingredients, including Mimosa Tree Bark, Chestnut Seed Extract, Argan Leaf Extract, Green Algae, Apple and Cucumber Extracts as well as Salicylic Acid. Think of it, as Origins suggests, as “nature's alternative to injections.” Origins acknowledges that of course it does not replace medical procedures, but you still can give your skin the advantages of a moisturizer that works harder to make your complexion look brighter and smoother; rebuilding collagen, repairing visible lines and improving texture and tone.

Available in original and oil-free formulas. Apply A.M. and P.M. to clean skin.

http://www.origins.com/

High Definition and Beautiful

2010-02-09T21:12:00.000-05:00

Here is a truly lovely lip color from Avon. High Definition. The rich creamy formula feels smooth going on and the color just pops on your mouth. The shimmer--really more of a subtle iridescence-- is just enough and even some of the shades--there are 10-- that might seem too dark or deep on first glance end up looking fabulous on your lips.

The supercharged shades include Brilliant Berry, Charged Cherry, Kicked Up Coral, Mocha Madness, and more.

Very smooth, subtle and yet so definitely--high definitely--there.

www.avon.com

The Beauty of the SPONGE

2010-01-31T22:26:00.000-05:00

SPONGE—the name is inspired by the organic sponges cultivated off the coast of the Greek Island of Symi—is a line of singular skin care products (already a hit with quite a few people whose faces are scrutinized very closely on the big screen) and they have recently come out with a new eye line and the two standouts are the anti-wrinkle cream and the firming eye gel.

All of the SPONGE products are made from natural herbs, plants and flowers grown in Greece and are 100% chemical and paraben free. The specific combination of ingredients in each formula are designed to help improve the skin’s overall appearance and health.

Some of the ingredients in the Gel Mattia - Firming Eye Gel, include
extracts of chamomile, sage and linden

The Krema Mattia - Antiwrinkle Eye Cream includes olive oil, extracts of sage, linden, olive leaf, to name just a few.

Both feel nicely luxurious being applied to the skin and are quickly absorbed.

SPONGE products are not tested on animals and are hypoallergenic.

As they say on their site, agapa thn fisi-- love nature

http://www.spongeskincare.com/

http://www.barneys.com/Beauty/BEAUT01,default,sc.html?prefn1=designer&prefv1=Sponge

A Lasting Kiss for Valentine's

2010-01-26T19:22:00.000-05:00

Borghese’s IL Bacio is Classic Romance. It will be love at first sight with this most romantic Valentine’s Day.Inside the chic Red Satin Train Case is the alluring IL Bacio Fragrance Collection. Sensual, fruity, floral and elegantly feminine, this straight-to-the-heart fragrance is composed of lavish natural essences. And this set contains it all - Eau de Parfum Spray, Bath and Shower Gel and Body Lotion. And just when she begins to fall under its spell, there’s more, a Labbro Più Paffuto Lip Plumper, B Moisture Lipstick in Red Lustro and B Gloss Lip Gloss in Carnevale Red plus Superiore State-of-the-Art Mascara in Black. A $133.00 value, priced at $39.50.

Sugg. Retail Price: $39.50 (A $133 Retail Value)

Available: Now

http://www.lordandtaylor.com/eng/BeautyFragrance-GiftSets-FragranceSets-Classic_Romance_Set-lordandtaylor/136750

Facing A New Decade

2010-01-19T20:54:00.000-05:00

Since we try to take care of ourselves while we are awake-- eating healthy, drinking lots of water, getting plenty of exercise and trying not to let stress break down any benefits—we really appreciate a cream that promises to “restore and repair the signs of aging while [we] sleep.”

Clinique’s New Youth Surge Night Age Decelerating Night Moisturizer, out this month, helps us make this new decade count---count backwards to more youthful looking skin.

This potent gem—packed in an unbreakable jar, which we like since there is less chance of it shattering or breaking a floor tile should it be dropped—is a cocktail of powerful antioxidants, including Japanese Knotweed, Mulberry Root Extract, Vitamins E and C and Sirtuins—a precious class of proteins important to helping to extend the life of cells. This complex is unique to Clinique and feels really amooth gliding on your face and is quickly absorbed.

Clinique promises that the“youth-extending agents create a nightly moisturizer that helps intensify the nightly cycle of natural repair. Plumped with natural collagen, lines and wrinkles appear to evaporate. Skin gains that energized "8-hour effect" come morning.”

Sounds promising to us.

www.clinique.com

Beautiful, Buxom Lips

2010-01-14T21:35:00.000-05:00

We love the convenience and precision of lip pencils but sometimes they can feel dry. These chubby crayon/pencils from Bare Escentuals plump as well as line and fill your lips and your mouth just feels as nice as it looks.

You can add gloss if you want to put a glaze on the soft matte finish but we like them just the way they are.

Bare Escentuals makes the very skin-friendly Bare Minerals make-up, easy-on gel eyeliners, skin care products and other fine cosmetics so it is no surprise that these lip pencils are as good as they are.

As we go to press (to use a quaint phrase) we learn that Shiseido Co,

Japan

’s largest cosmetics maker has agreed to acquire Bare Escentuals, Inc for about $1.7 billion in cash.

http://bareescentuals.com/

Borghese Beauty Bounty

2009-12-11T16:25:00.000-05:00

Borghese having their ONE DAY SALE on Wednesday, December 16^th. For 24 hours, Borghese will be offering 30% off any web purchase to registered users ONLY! (Last year registered users got 25% off). To get the code, you must become a registered user of Borghese. The promo code is HOLIDAY30, and happy shopping!

To register, click on the following link -

http://www.borghese.com/register.cfm

And if you are in New York City Dec 16 and 17, stop by 10 East 34th Street, 3rd fl, New York, NY 10016 between 10 AM and 3PM. Bring your own bag for high-end skincare, cosmetics and gift sets from Borghese at unheard of prices.

Now, if they would only bring back PRINCESS MARCELLA DI BORGHESE perfume.

Relief for Chapped Skin

2009-11-30T16:01:00.000-05:00

    When the weather turns cold and windy, it can wreak havoc on your skin—especially your hands. Lubriderm Intense Skin Repair ointment in a handy 1.75 Oz. tube can provide some long-lasting relief. With 40% Glycerin, this lightweight ointment goes right to the dry chapped or cracked skin and does not feel sticky or greasy. The convenience of the tube makes it easy to take with you.


   http://www.lubriderm.com/index.jhtml

Serious Skin Care Made Simple

2009-11-30T15:15:00.000-05:00

      We do like the idea of three basic facial care products. But they have to be serious.    This one, as you might expect from RoC, is. Multi Correxion is one of their newer, breakthrough line of products diminishes the appearance of multiple signs for aging with the exclusive fusion of pure RoC®RETINOL and antioxidants. The new box of the three essentials—Daily Perfecting Cleanser, Daily Perfecting crème for the day (with important SPF 30) and Intensive Night Concentrate.

You can use these three products as a base for others or, conceivably, just use the three and consider that you’ve done very good things, on the outside, for your complexion.

   http://www.rocskincare.com/index_roc.jsp

Being True

2009-11-25T20:51:00.001-05:00

Whether you’re shopping for yourself or someone else, BeingTRUE’s limited-edition Lipsync Heartfelt Lip Palettes make very nice gifts and have everything you need for lip perfection. The luxurious portable compact makes getting ready for holiday parties fun and simple. Each heart shaped carrying purse contains a compact featuring three cool or warm lip colors and a mini retractable BeingTRUE® Master Brush. Each lip shade is infused with a natural hint of mint to sweeten things.

There is also Being True Sheer Lip Shine-- Fresh Color and high shine in a handy tube for sheer glossy lips. Peppermint Oil refreshes and works with antioxidants and lip conditioners. In 7 beautiful and soothing shades like Ingenue (a lovely pink, of course), and Minx (a hint of burgundy).

San Francisco-based BeingTrue sprang from the Spa Industry in 2004 and was among the first to offer performance products and spa services.

www.beingtrue.com

Control Yourself, Lightly

2009-11-21T23:19:00.001-05:00

This is abut a different kind of foundation—a foundation for your body. We are all about getting and staying fit and healthy, but sometimes the part of you below your neck needs a reminder. Maybe your mind and psyche all set for that knock-out knit but your butt or thighs aren’t quite there yet.

Sculpz, headquartered in Philadelphia, produces a line of legwear and shapewear--undergarments, capris, tights and leggings that can gently convince your curves into the form that might help you get more comfortably into a clinging knit or close-hugging slacks. They feel comfortable—not constricting. And there is a nice variety of colors, as well--new shades and patterns in sheer or opaque.

http://www.sculptz.com/

A Luminous Glow--All over

2009-11-16T18:43:00.000-05:00

All-in-one products save a lot of time and bother and here is one that will give your skin an all over glow. With All Over Shimmer Powder from Borghese you just twist the neck of the brush and gently shake the brush to allow the luminous powder to filter through. Then just sweep over your face, arms, shoulders—anywhere you desire a glowing luminosity.

The shimmering, weightless powder is talc-free, fragrance-free and mineral-oil free.

When you are finished just turn the neck of the brush to the left to close the brush. You might even carry it with you to give your complexion and elsewhere a little added glow on the run.

www.borghese.com

Sparkling Holiday Accents

2009-11-16T17:37:00.001-05:00

When it comes to holiday makeup, subtle glitter and glimmer is the way to shine. Avon’s Limited Edition Holiday Color Collection includes eyeliner is silver or gold that allows you to be as understated as you want or a bit more daring. The narrow brush allows you to daub a hint of gold or silver or artfully a bit of each.

Your lips can be a part of the holiday glow with Ultra Rich 24K Gold Lipstick in shades like Chocolate Gold, Golden Rose, and Golden Wine, to name a few.

You can also add sparkle to your nails—if you are too shy about gilding your face you can at least dip your nails in gleaming color.

But since this holiday dazzle is very affordable, and you can apply these products like a pro, you might want to indulge in all of them.

www.avon.com

Style and Comfort, Together Again

2009-11-04T08:09:00.002-05:00

Stilettos and sky-high heels look great but we don’t call them taxi and limo shoes for nothing. Here are some insoles that can help your feet feel better about this type of fashion, no matter what kind of shoe you slip into.

These are gel insoles that massage as they provide comfort. Dr. Scholl’s for Her High Heel Insoles and Ball of Foot Cushions (which works in all types of shoes) will give you some real comfort to go along with the fashionista image. Slip them into pumps, sandals, sling-backs or boots with heels 2” and up and they stay put.

Only you will know they are there and you’ll walk a bit easier with these insoles between you and your stilettos.

http://www.drscholls.com/drscholls/forher.jsp

Deliciously Fragrant Baked Goods for the Bath

2009-10-28T08:55:00.000-04:00

Lemon Cookie, Oatmeal Raisin, Coconut Macaroon, Chocolate Chip Cookies….

No, you’re not reading the wrong products review page. This is not our Food Review site. These are some of the fabulous new shampoo/shower gel/ bubble bath elixirs from Philosophy.

How do they do it? Philosophy keeps coming out with new mouth-watering body washes with the fragrance of delicious baked goods and tempting comforting desserts. Pumpkin Spice, Red Velvet Cake, Double Rich Hot Cocoa, Warm Pear Cobbler, Gingerbread, Cinnamon Buns.

And the delicious scents are not the only plus—these magical liquids can do triple duty as shower gel, bubble bath and shampoo, which will leave your hair soft and fragrant. The formula is so rich you might find you don’t need that conditioner. This means you only have to take one bottle with you into the shower-- at home, while traveling, even camping. Raspberry Mouse, Oatmeal Raisin, Pink Frosted Layer Cake…..

And many of these scents are available in clever “cookie” tins ($30), charming classic cookbooks ($35) and bake shoppe-boxes ($30) that make great gifts, especially for the holidays.

And after you’re all showered and refreshed, try the new Philosophy make-up, a selection of natural looking cosmetics for eyes, cheeks, lips and face that will leave you with a beautiful glow.

http://www.philosophy.com

Put some Zing in Your Skin and.....

2009-10-23T19:28:00.007-04:00

......have a great start to your day. This is definitely worth getting up earlier for!

Take advantage of that "extra" hour we are getting on Nov. 1.

Origins is offering FREE illy Espresso, FREE GinZing™ and FREE Gifts!

Origins and illy caffé are inviting those in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boca Raton and Dallas to stop by select Origins retail stores for an energizing pick-me-up on November 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th! Origins invites you to enjoy the following (with no purchase necessary!):

· FREE shot of illy espresso

· FREE sample of Origins new GinZing™ Refreshing eye cream (with Caffeine)

· FREE “Eye-Opening” Mini-Facial

· FREE makeup application

· Chance to win the Wake Up & Win Sweepstakes

To keep you bright-eyed and energized for weeks to come, Origins is giving away gift bags containing a three week supply of GinZing™ Refreshing eye cream and illy espresso, while supplies last.

Events will be held in the following locations:

New York, NY (opening at 8am)

Flatiron: 175 Fifth Avenue

SoHo: 402 West Broadway

Upper West Side: 2327 Broadway

Grand Central: 62 Grand Central Terminal

Los Angeles, CA (opening at 9am)

South Coast Plaza: 3333 Bristol Street

San Francisco, CA

Embarcadero Center: One Embarcadero Center (opening at 8am)

San Francisco Centre: 865 Market Street (opening at 10am)

Boca Raton, FL (opening at 9am)

Town Center at Boca Raton: 6000 Glades Road

Dallas, TX (opening at 9am)

Southlake Town Square: 1426 Civic Place

So if you live near any of those areas-- stop in, wake-up and get gifted!

You might also like to enter Origins Wake Up & Win Sweepstakes from November 2^nd until November 30^th at www.origins.com/wakeupandwinsweeps

www.origins.com

Smokey Eyes and Lush Lips

2009-10-13T22:00:00.012-04:00

There are two shades that are difficult to pull off when it comes to eye shadow. Blue and Green. Then there is Teal, a blend of both worlds--part green, part blue and all drama. Avon has given us Tribal Teal, a very wearable solution. Choose from two palettes—one primarily for day and the other more for evening or for more the more adventurous, day as well. Each mirrored compact has four shades and a sponge tip applicator that will let you apply just the right hue to just the right area of the eye to give the illusion of a hint of teal and this season’s perfect smoky smoldering eyes. This is color that stays where you put it and glides on easily. You can do this.

Come November, you can complement the look with their Perfect Wear Plumping Lip Color in shades like Enduring Terracotta, Forever Wine, Always Mocha, to list just a few. One side of the tube is filled with rich, moist color and the other side of the tube holds a clear gloss that is formulated to promote circulation. The color goes on very smoothly and stays put and the gloss feels just right--not sticky or gloppy. Nice shades, too. Very stimulating and very lovely.

www.avon.com

Sensitive Skin Luxury

2009-09-09T20:33:00.005-04:00

Noodle & Boo states that it offers Luxury for Sensitive Skin, and it truly does. Inspired by her children’s need for products developed for ultra-sensitive skin, Christine Burger founded Noodle & Boo. Working with professionals who specialize in natural, holistic skin care each exclusive formula is developed to nourish, replenish and protect especially delicate and sensitive skin. (The company is named after Christine’s two young children.)

Every formula is hypoallergenic and clinically-tested to minimize the risk of allergic reaction because safety and effectiveness are equally important. Additionally Noodle & Boo’s formulations are dermatologist-tested to verify their optimality for sensitive skin.

Glowology Bubbling Exfoliant is specially developed to gently polish and reveal smooth, radiant skin. Instead of abrasive granules, the luxurious Bubbling Exfoliant creates tiny bubbles that gently exfoliate, leaving skin smooth and soft. Top it off with Glowology Opulent Body Butter, an intensely hydrating cream that absorbs quickly for long-lasting moisture.

Both of these products feel luxurious and soothing—a real treat for your skin and your psyche.

www.noodleandboo.com

Fresh Powder Make-Up

2009-09-09T20:25:00.003-04:00

Loose powder has its benefits—and admirers. Over the years, loose powders have increased about 70% in popularity, and with good reason. There is nothing like loose powder foundation for sheer to medium, beautiful coverage that allows the beauty of your complexion to come through.

Clinique’s Superbalanced Powder Makeup with SPF 15 just came out this month and offers genuine breakthroughs in the formula of the powder and the application. First the formula— it is blessed with an encapsulated complex of moisturizing and protecting ingredients including Phytosqualane and Murumuru Butter and Vitamin C and E as well as sunscreen are dispensed every time to use the shaver to release the lose powder. When you turn the inside edge of the beautiful compact, the pressed powder inside is shaved to release just the amount of loose powder you need for an application and the portable anti-bacterial brush tucks inside the compact

This is an impressive product in a portable, no-spill container that you can take with you. ($32.50)

www.clinique.com

Chicago via New York and Maybelline

2009-07-20T20:09:00.007-04:00

Maybelline New York
will be center stage with
the cast of Broadway’s Chicago for a Sensational event

Thursday, July 30th

Professional Makeup Artists will help women identify their perfect lip shades
And will offer on-the-spot mini sensational lipcolor makeovers
At Rite-Aid in Grand Central 8-10am, 12-2pm, 3-7pm
Also, outside Grand Central from 3-7

Enter to win FREE Tickets to Broadway’s CHICAGO

Maybelline New York will give away a pair of free tickets to Chicago every hour

between 3 and 7pm

PLUS
Coupons for Maybelline New York's Color Sensational Lipcolor,

50% off discounts for Chicago will be available on a first come, first served basis, and much more.

Except for the activity at Rite Aid, everything will be at the Taxi Stand located at

43rd Street and Vanderbilt Avenue, just outside

Grand Central Terminal

It’s a one day event – Thursday, July 30^th

No Foundation Foundation

2009-07-18T20:43:00.004-04:00

This ingenious product, from Perricone MD Cosmeceuticals, was designed for some of the world’s most famous faces and now you can have it. Amazingly, there is only one universal shade for all ages and skin types and gives a natural, translucent coverage with a flawless finish.

It glides on the skin like it is on rollers--so smooth and clings to your face and softens imperfections. The No Foundation Foundation has these Perricone staples:

Alpha lipoic acid..smoothes skin texture minimizezes lines

Vitamin C Ester—helps even out skin tone and brightens skin appearance

DMAE firming and lifting

Specially treated pigments—blended with light-diffusing mica to instantly soften the look of lines, wrinkles and pores.

And it protects with a natural SPF 30.

A welcome addition.

Travel Hair Care

2009-07-11T21:28:00.007-04:00

Travelling? Taking a trip? Then you will need travel sizes of some wonderful products for your hair. Fekkai Travel Faves has a collection of just-right take along sized products that are just right for keeping your hair beautiful. Packed in a sturdy, soft case, are portable sizes of Glossing Shampoo, conditioner, glossing crème, sheer-hold hairspray—even a mini-comb—with wide teeth so it won’t pull at your hair. Another travel case holds portable sizes of the technician color care products.

Frédéric Fekkai salons is offering the complimentary Travel Kit of your choice with any Salon Service Package Purchase!

Now you can take Fekkai products with you where ever you go! With a purchase of any existing package, Fekkai Salons give you a complimentary Travel Kit of your choice. This perfect kit is easy to pack in your weekend bag and comes with all of your Fekkai faves for those summer weekend getaways.

WHERE: 5^th Avenue

SoHo

Greenwich

Dallas

Beverly Hills

Melrose Place

Palm Beach

Ans, if you need to keep the frizzies in check, you might also want to add the 5 oz spray bottle of Fekkai’s Marine Summer Hair Zero-humidity frizz control, purchased separately.

Bon Voyage…and Beaux Cheveux!

Think Bamboo Pink!

2009-07-05T21:22:00.019-04:00

The Bamboo Pink Collection from Clinique offers lovely variations on the theme of fresh-picked softly glowing flowers.

The collection, exclusively from Clinique, takes its name from Bamboo Pink, one of
Clinique's best-selling lipstick shades - a wearable and subtly seductive hue.

The collection includes:

Fresh Bloom Allover Color-- A beautiful pressed floral powder compact that combines three powder shades to create a soft, luminous glow. This long-wearing powder offers versatility, sheer coverage and a beautiful finish for the entire face.

Colour Surge Eye Shadow Quad-- a gorgeous grouping of super and soft shimmer shades to create looks that range from subtle and soft to more sexy and sophisticated.

Butter Shine Lipstick -- One of Clinique’s best-selling lipstick shades is now available in a revolutionary gel formula that delivers the shine of a gloss and the comfort of a lipstick. Butter Shine Lipstick drenches lips in moist, lush color that glides on buttery-soft and feels luxuriously smooth.

Long Last Soft Shine Lipstick

Provides up to eight hours of beautiful color that won’t feather or dry out.

Powder Brush—a luxurious, natural-hair brush designed with a large dome for easy application of pressed and loose powder providing a smooth and even look. The brush uses a unique anti-bacterial technology that protects the brushes from mold, fungus and bacteria.

A lovely collection, indeed. A Perfect Pink.

Make-Over for Make-Up

2009-06-12T06:00:00.008-04:00

Have you been to www.avon.com lately? They have recently made-over their entire make-up line and the results are impressive.

Avon Color is debuting updated shade palettes housed in

new compacts, tubes and bottles, as well as upgraded

formulas for True Color Eyeshadow and Nailwear

Pro Nail Enamel. As they state themselves, "We wanted to take our classic products and give them a modern twist. With upgraded

formulas, updated shade palettes and chic new packaging, you’ll love the new formula."

The hype is correct. The lip and eye colors are up there with the best of them. Take the Ultra Color Rich lip color. With a center core that moisturizers and plumps lips and an outer layer of fabulous color with real staying power, these really should be a staple in any cosmetic case.These lipsticks are absolute perfection.

Nailwear Pro nail enamel has a new customized flat brush with triangular bristles provide a smooth, even, streakfree application with high-shine and a glossy finish. There is no messy overflow, and the unique channeled rod helps distribute product evenly onto nails especially in hard-to reach corners and sides for the look of

a professional manicure. If that sounds like much ado about a brush—it is. And it works. The polish is a new formula that now contains acrylic for strength, protection, and brilliant high gloss that lasts up to 10 days.

The eyes also have it. Avon enhanced its core eyeshadow with an improved formula and new packaging. With more intense pearl, metallic and matte finishes, the color bond technology delivers crease-proof buildable color that stays true all day. The new square single and quad compacts feature domed shadows and new applicators. The quad compact also includes a larger mirror and liner applicator to help create a flawless look. The new dome shape allows for a for quick color pickup with the new bigger brush. And some lovely new shades have been added.

Add in the new Ideal Shade Pressed Powder, Cream To Powder foundation, powder and concealer all in one and True Blush and what more do you need? Here you have affordable and impeccable make-up. Why pay more?

Clinique Magifique

2009-06-08T06:00:00.001-04:00

Do you really need another reason to wear sunblock? Isn’t it enough that it helps prevent skin aging and is a good defense again skin cancer? Add to that that the new generation of sunblocks are better than ever at what they do and how they feel on the skin.

For instance—Clinique Sun with SolarSmart –New SPF 30 Face Cream also encourages skin’s natural repair process while it protects your complexion. It feels weightless and is absorbed quickly leaving you with the feeling only traceable remains is the virtuous feeling you will have knowing you are doing something to protect your skin—which is, after all, an organ—like your kidneys or lungs.

Also try the new SPF 50 Body Cream—Contains antioxidants as well as protection fro the sun’s damaging UVB ad UVA rays. They all feel wonderful going on and do an excellent job of fighting for your skin’s health while you work and play or do absolutely nothing.

Using protection doesn’t mean you can’t have what used to be called “the healthy glow from the sun.” Glow, yes. Healthy? Not on your life. Clinique also has an answer for that. The new Almost Bronzer—a handy compact with 2 shades of bronzer side by side and a handy brush tucked handily underneath. Available in Light/medium and Medium/Deep and it offers SPF 15 and has a nice silk texture that ensures an even application—not streaky.

Also in this line are face and body lotions to give you a natural looking glow that really is healthy. Have a faux tan and fabulous skin.

www.clinique.com

Aveeno Alert

2009-05-21T21:02:00.004-04:00

Many have secretly been using Aveeno lotions as a kind of spot-hair-conditioner, even just secretly running the excess from a hand application over their tresses. Now, your hair can have its own Aveeno hair care products. And, to celebrate the introduction of the AVEENO^® NOURISH+ Hair Care Collection, the AVEENO^® Brand will take over three salons across the country on Wednesday, May 27^th and offer women the chance to rewrite their hair’s story and give it new life, in just three washes. Beginning at 10:00 AM, women in the three cities will receive a free hair wash with AVEENO^®

NOURISH+ Shampoos and Conditioners, a professional blow-dry by stylists, and receive tips on how to give their hair new life at home in the following cities and salons:

Boston Minneapolis Seattle

James Joseph Salon Level Haven

30 Newbury Street 903 Washington Ave. S. 5810 24^th Avenue NW

First 200 women First 100 women First 100 women
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Women who attend the events will be given free, eco-friendly pedi-cab lifts to and from the salons; they will also receive expert tips and product samples and be encouraged to take before and after photographs to showcase the results achieved from just one wash with the products. For those women who do not live in Boston, Minneapolis or Seattle areas, they can log onto www.HairWithLife.com and register to receive free samples of the AVEENO^® NOURISH+ Hair Care Collection, as well tips on how to give hair new life.

Check out their websute and if you live anywhere near one of these three locations give it a try!

For Him, For Her, For Her

2009-05-11T16:00:00.000-04:00

Interesting thing about this line. It is marketed to guys but many women love the products for themselves. And why not? AXE Just Clean Shampoo, for instance, provides a fresh scent and invigorating feel you will notice. This lively wake-up scent is loved by men and women alike. And your hair will feel soft and manageable. he 12 oz plastic bottle fits easily in the hand and it is easy to open. This scent is wonderful and now there are 4 more new scents marketed to men but coveted by women--for a total of more than a dozen different fragrances.

Axe Shock—deep sea mint and menthol shocks you awake
Fever—Brazilian Hot Mud and Dragon Fruit--refreshing and the body spray has Brazilian Orange essence
Recovery—who wouldn’t want this to slough off the night before and start the day fresh?
Snake Peel—shower scrub with desert minerals and cactus oils to exfoliate and renew.

And the price cannot be beat-- $3.99 for a 12 fl oz bottle of the body washes and $4.99 for the body sprays.

Neutrogena Sheer Make-up Giveaway

2009-05-08T16:10:00.008-04:00

Yes--you read correctly. The first five readers to respond will get Neutrogena® Mineral Sheers Liquid Makeup! This is an amazingly light make-up that gives your face a beautiful finish with the lightest touch. You get enough coverage to even out the complexion and look beautiful.

Let's get going here!

Tra-La, It's May!

2009-05-07T21:57:00.013-04:00

Sometimes Lusty, Sometimes Lovely, but always a harbinger of change. Make the change delightful by trying a new fragrance—perhaps- The Limited Edition Jo Malone Kohdo Wood Collection—Lotus Blossom & Water Lily, Dark Amber & Ginger Lily new this month.

The Kodho Wood Collection is a modern interpretation of Kohdo , the ancient Japanese art incense appreciation and the scents are like fragrant dreams. Sincere, fanciful, genuine, imagined. All lovely and perfect for this time of year.

Also for Spring—The Nectarine Blossom& Honey Collection and the Verbenas of France Collection-- hints of delicate vervaine citronalle, spice and a filigree a flowers.

The Nectarine Blossom & Honey fragrance has an interesting background. The original version started more than twenty years ago as a sweet peach fragrance that was specially mixed for Jo Malone Mediterranean clients who loved the full-bodied fruity notes. Honey, straight from the jar, was hand-blended with the peach to both complement and add warmth. This hand-perfected fragrance lay like an unfinished painting for twenty years, until it was brought back to a new life. The result: a deliciously ambrosial scent in which the intensity of fresh, sweet fruits and dewy greens are perfectly balanced with the rich warmth of honey.

Wear any of these alone or combine with another Jo Malone fragrance. Each can be layered like, if not seven veils, then perhaps two or three. All adding up to a beautiful mystery.

http://www.jomalone.com/

The Grass is Riz, Tame the Frizz

2009-05-01T16:00:00.000-04:00

Spring is in the air and if the recent furnace-blast of summer temperatures just experienced put a little too much spring in your hair—aka frizzies—then here comes Frizz-Ease by John Frieda, just in time. Here are a couple of new applications of Frizz-Ease—Straight—Heat Defeat, a protective styling spray, and Straight Fixation Smoothing Crème—that has a nice sound to it.

The spray bottle fits nicely in the hand and aims the product just where you need it. This Heat Defeat can be used to protect the hair before you blow dry and after. The creme helps your hair stay silky smooth and straight for up to 24 hours. Both the spray and the creme work well at taming hair that gets too stimulated by humidity.

As always, affordable hair care frizz tamers that really work—without weighing down your hair.

No Age Limits to Beauty

2009-04-30T19:15:00.007-04:00

This isn’t much notice, but if you can get to the Saks Fifth Avenue Lancôme counter in New York City this Saturday, May 2, from 3 to 5 p.m., you will meet beauty and fashion journalist Charla Krup, who will be signing copies of her best-selling book “HOW NOT TO LOOK OLD: Fast and Effortless Ways to Look Ten Years Younger, Ten Pounds Lighter, Ten Times Better.” Stop by and get a personalized copy of the book for yourself, your mom or anyone you choose with any $150 purchase. The personal appearance is part of Lancôme’s “Ageless Beauty Secrets Event” featuring new skincare innovations, mini-facials and makeup touch-ups.

Charla is a thoughtful writer who thoroughly knows the subject. Stop by, meet Charla and discover exciting new products such as Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate and Laque Fever Full Color Lipshine. Charla’s genius beauty tips and effortless fashion fixes have been transforming women across the country, so don’t miss out. Space is limited. Call 212-940-2199 to reserve an appointment now! A $50 reservation fee is required and fully redeemable in Lancôme products.

To give you an idea of the book, here are Charla’s Top Ten Ageless Secrets to Take Off Ten Years:

1) Pick pink for your pout.
2) Arch your brows upward.
3) Don’t outline your lips with a dark liner.
4) Whiten your teeth.
5) Cut some bangs.
6) Switch from powder to cream blush.
7) Soft is better than hard (makeup).
8) Illumination is better than darkness (face, hair).
9) Moist is better than dry (skin, lips, eyes).
10) Slim is better than heavy (eyeliner, clothing).

Respond as soon as posslible to be eligible for a giveaway!!

Aye Eyes

2009-04-14T21:35:00.008-04:00

Dr. Nicholas V. Perricone, the dermatologist who wrote the book (actually, he wrote several) on skin care—inside and out-- recently introduced High Potency Eye Lift, a fast-absorbing eye treatment that provides lifting, reparative and preventative benefits to the delicate skin surrounding the eyes.

Key Benefits of High Potency Eye Lift according to Perricone MD Cosmeceuticals:

Lifts and firms skin that has lost elasticity

Diminishes deep lines and wrinkles

Hydrates skin to prevent future wrinkles

Whether your skin is showing more advanced signs of aging and you desire a lifted appearance, or you simply want to take preventative measures to preserve your youthful skin, High Potency Eye Lift can tone, tighten, lift and brighten, providing a luminous appearance to the eye area.

This feels very nice going on and the pump dispenses just the right amount so none of the precious elixir is wasted.

http://www.perriconemd.com/

Sun Shine Shield

2009-04-06T19:59:00.008-04:00

It may be dreary and rainy but before you know it, it will be sun- drenched summer and having a supply of sunblock is a smart move. Neutrogena has several new offerings, including Age Shield FACE Sunblock, SPF 90+ (that is not a typo) with Helioplex,. This is an advanced sunscreen that states it shields skin 6 layers deep from UVA rays, which age the skin. It also fights free radicals that can speed up the signs of aging and is oil-free and non greasy.

Also available is Neutrogena’s Ultimate Sport—SPF 55 Sunblock, also with Helioplex. This one is ultra-sweat proof and water proof and is available as a lotion or convenient spray.

And, made for kids, but anyone can use it—Waterguard, an SPF 70+ spray that is waterproof, rub-proof and yet is oil-free. Spray sunscreen is a fast way to protect your skin from the welcome and warm, yet damaging, rays of the sun.

Sweet Lime and Cedar Season

2009-03-30T06:00:00.003-04:00

Just because the weather has been yin-yanging in and out of Spring—a delicate crocus here, golf ball size hail, there-- doesn’t mean that you can’t surround yourself with your own personal warmth, light and fragrance. Sweet Lime & Cedar from British fragrance house Jo Malone was introduced last fall and now the line has expanded to include Shower Gel, Body Crème, a Home Candle, and the newest, a Body Oil. Now you can completely immerse yourself in this most lovely fragrance from dawn to dusk.

The fragrance itself is, like all of the scents from Jo Malone, singular. The first whiff of Sweet Lime & Cedar will transport you to the land where its inspiration was born, Siam, now Thailand. Top notes such as Kaffir Lime, Blood Orange, Spearmint and Pink Pepper along with middles notes that include Clary Sage, Coconut, Coriander, Lavender, layered on base notes such as Cedarwood, Amber and Tamarind. How deliciously delightful and at the same time, subtle, mysterious and unmistakable.

Jo Malone's unique philosophy encourages you to experiment with scent. Each of her original fragrances was designed to be worn alone or layered on the skin. By combining two or three, you can create an unexpected signature scent of your own. Think Wild Fig and Cassis, veiled with Honeysuckle and Jasmine or Amber and Lavender combined with Nutmeg and Ginger.

The fragrance collections can be combined as you wish and can be elegantly gift-boxed. Sweet Lime & Cedar Fragrance Collection makes a thoughtful and beautiful gift for you or for someone else. Or both.

Find it at Jo Malone Shops, http://www.jomalone.com/, and specialty stores including Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue and select Neiman Marcus stores.

Attention Sephora Devotees

2009-03-19T15:10:00.009-04:00

A few days left........

Mark your beauty calendar, it’s time to get gorgeous

– naturally! Sephora is pleased to announce a

special Beauty Insider event on Saturday, March

21st at all Sephora store locations. Get the inside

scoop on natural and organic beauty and pick up your free set of fabulous product samples!

Eucalyptus Euphoria

2009-03-13T22:02:00.010-04:00

Here’s a hair care line that really wakes up your scalp and also leaves your hair looking healthy and glowing-- Root Awakening from John Frieda. Start with the shampoo and finish with a conditioner that is sure to wake up your hair and you.
Root Awakening products hydrate the scalp for visibly healthier, stronger hair with greater shine, bounce and manageability. Formulated with effective levels of natural Eucalyptus, each product in the comprehensive line invigorates the scalp to awaken 3x healthier hair. The formulas purify and nourish the roots and scalp to promote healthier-looking growth and instantly foster noticeably more resilient, radiant hair. The tingling sensation and energizing scent of the products create a multi-sensorial experience that lets you know the formulas are working at the root to promote healthier looking hair.

There are several formulas:
Root Awakening™ Health Infusing™ Shampoo and Conditioner for normal hair – Formulated with nourishing vitamins, this health-boosting duo nurtures visible hair health by feeding the roots for bouncy, shiny, radiant hair.

Root Awakening™ Nourishing Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner for dry hair – Containing vitamin E and targeted conditioning agents, this shampoo and conditioner deeply hydrates and nourishes from roots to ends, restoring essential moisture for soft, silky hair.

Root Awakening™ Strength Restoring Shampoo and Conditioner for breakage-prone hair – Developed with panthenol, this restorative shampoo and conditioner set instantly fortifies and silkens from roots to ends to reduce breakage and foster visibly healthier hair.

There is also a very handy detangling spray--don't you love those?.

Why Eucalyptus? This plant is not just a favorite of Koalas, Eucalyptus globulus oil is said to have therapeutic and antimicrobial properties and there’s no denying the fragrance itself is invigorating but your scalp will also feel a delightful tingle.

Price: About: $6.49

Sunblock Mental Block?

2009-03-13T06:00:00.002-04:00

Sunscreen should be on your face every day. But do you apply it each morning? What blocks you from using sunblock?

Here is one you will want to put on—Clinique City Block Sheer SPF 25. This is a lightweight, subtly tinted, oil-free member of the City Block family is even easier to layer and more sheer on skin than ever before. New to the formula are moisture wicking fibers and a specific extract sourced from algae that help reduce excess oil on skin’s surface. These moisture wicking fibers help repel perspiration and help makeup stay-put.

This advanced, 100% physical (non-chemical) formula is perfect for people who cannot tolerate daily use of chemical sunscreens, all while providing anti-oxidants and anti-irritants one expects from the City Block line.

City Block glides on easily and feels very light on the face. With its subtle tint, it seems to act as a kind of primer for the other products that follow. When you use City Block you are getting not only an effective sunscreen that is good for your skin, you are getting your face ready for the other special effects you have planned for it. Do your face a favor by using Clinique’s City Block 25 or Super City Block SPF 40, which gives you even more protection but still feels light on your skin. It's also smart to use sunblock, or at least sunscreen, on your hands. They show the signs of sun damage sometimes before your face does. Maybe wearing some kind of gloves year 'round isn't such an antique idea.

Clean and Screen

2009-03-13T06:00:00.000-04:00

Sunscreen. You know should wear it, but do you know you should wear it every day? Sure, it is more obviously needed during the sunny Spring and Summer months but the truth is, your skin is exposed to varying degrees of harmful rays every day of the year. Your skin can be more exposed by daily outside activities such as running errands, than it can by hanging about at a beach a few days out of the year.

It often happens that even when the weather forecast calls for three days of rain, the one day you decide to not put sunscreen on your face (or hands) is the day the sun will make an unexpected and mostly welcome, appearance. So even if you are 100% positive there will be zero rays hitting you, slather on a bit of sunscreen just as insurance. There are an increasing number of really good sunscreen products so there really is no excuse not to wear one.

Here’s one that is especially noteworthy: St. Ives Elements has a sunscreen that is a skin cleanser. Or is it a skin cleanser that is a sunscreen? Here’s how Protective Elements works: Moisten your face with water, apply liberally the creamy cleanser, dispensed from a pump, over your face with your fingertips, lathering in for 1 to 2 minutes. (Avoid the eye area, of course.) Rinse with water and pat dry.

Now your face is protected with an SPF 10 UVA/UVB sunscreen that worked its way onto your face while you were washing it. You can apply an additional stronger sunscreen, but at least if you forget, you have given your face some protection against harmful rays.

To the Tooth

2009-03-11T06:00:00.001-04:00

There are a few things you probably don’t give much thought to until you are sitting in the dentist office chair. Here are three products to help you keep those dental resolutions

Flossing is a big one—do you cringe when the dentist or dental hygienist asks if you floss? Perhaps the new Reach Ultraclean Floss will make it, if not an enjoyable task, certainly less of a chore. This floss if flexible so it moves smoothly between even crowded teeth. It is comfortable, gentle on the gums, won’t shred and has a nice mint taste.

Using the Reach Ultraclean Toothbrush—the one with the professional dental tool angle—will also help you reach your goal of cleaner teeth and healthier gums. It’s all about plaque removal.

Speaking of plaque, Listerine Total Care Anticavity Mouthwash is a one man band and jack of all trades (and master of all) for your mouth. It:
Helps prevent cavities, Restores enamel, Strengthens teeth, Kills Bad Breath Germs, Freshens Breath and fights unsightly and damaging plaque above the gum line.

Try these three steps each morning and night and you can know that the next time you are in the dentist’s office, you won’t have to fear the dental inquisition.

Skin Deep

2009-03-02T06:00:00.002-05:00

Don’t look now but here comes some more “weather.” Temperatures seem stuck in the skin-irritating frost zone, showing little signs of a serious Spring thaw. Frigid temperatures, blustery winds—along with indoor heating-- take a toll on skin.

One line of defense is Lubdriderm Intense Skin Repair Body Lotion. It can help repair and heal rough, winter-weathered skin. Featuring a revolutionary, time released technology that contains encapsulated Shea Butter, it is clinically shown to provide 24-hour moisturization and relieve itchy dry skin.

Lubriderm is a very recognizable name in skin care but have you noticed how many different kinds of Lubriderm there are now? In addition to the Intense Skin Repair Body Lotion, there are 12 other Lubriderm products.

· Advanced Therapy Hand Cream - This unique formula, which is enriched with vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants, is clinically shown to moisturize for 24 hours, and lasts through hand washing, leaving your hands softer, smoother and more comfortable.

· Advanced Therapy Moisturizing Lotion - It moisturizes for 24 hours and is clinically shown to turn extra-dry skin into healthier, more resilient skin in just one week.

· Advanced Therapy Triple Smoothing Lotion- Specially formulated with alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), its exclusive triple-action formula gently exfoliates flaky skin to help improve skin cell turnover, smoothes the appearance of rough, uneven skin and is clinically shown to moisturize for 24 hours.

· Intense Skin Repair Calming Relief Body Lotion - It's specially formulated with soothing emollients and HydraRelease™ technology for 24 hours of continuous moisture for healthy-looking, soft and comfortable skin.

· Intense Skin Repair Body Lotion and Body Cream – both with HydraRelease™ technology

And there are the All Daily Moisture Lotions, all with 24 hours of continuous moisture.

· Daily Moisture Lotion

· Daily Moisture Lotion – Fragrance Free

· Daily Moisture with SPF 15

· Sensitive Skin Therapy Moisturizing Lotion

· Skin Nourishing Moisturizing Lotion with Sea Kelp Extract

· Skin Nourishing Moisturizing Lotion with Premium Oat Extract

· Skin Nourishing Moisturizing Lotion with Shea & Cocoa Butters+

Pick the one (or two) that best works for you and start getting your skin back into summer shape.