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10.16.09TheFaceShop Facial Mask SheetsTheFaceShop is a Korean skincare line that's now being sold here in the U.S. Their products are known for being inspired by by nature, and their latest creation are serum-infused Facial Mask Sheets. The sheets are made out of natural cloth and applied to the face--no need to wash anything off! Perfect for a flight or after a long day. The facial sheets come in six different varieties that fall into two different categories: Fresh Fruit Mask Sheets, which contain vitamin-rich fruit extracts to deliver moisture and nutrients to skin, and Essential Mask Sheets, which provide intense care for immediate ...
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10.06.09Vaseline Sheer InfusionNew Vaseline Sheer Infusion with Stratys-3 body lotion combines three ingredients that suspend moisture across the skin’s top, core and deep down layers. Most body lotions on the market today use glycerin, which can leave the skin's outermost surface layer dry and can also leave skin feeling sticky (which I hate!) Stratys-3 offers a better solution for hydrating skin. Each ingredient in the Stratys-3 effectively cares for the top, core and deep down layers of surface skin. “We recognized the limitations of glycerin several years ago and set out on a mission to identify a better way to moisturize skin’s many ...
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10.03.09Lauren Conrad's New Line Launches at Kohl'sLauren Conrad and Kohl's department stores are launching a new contemporary lifestyle brand for women -- LC Lauren Conrad. Debuting exclusively this October in 300 Kohl's stores and online at Kohls.com. The brand consists of apparel and may expand into additional categories such as footwear, jewelry, handbags, intimates and sleepwear. Retail prices will range from $20 to $60. “Partnering with a successful national retailer like Kohl’s supports my mission to make great clothing accessible to young women everywhere,” said Lauren Conrad. “The collection is a reflection of my personal style and will offer fresh, California Casual designs at an affordable price.” What ...
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09.30.09Hair Color For FallAs we enter the fall season, it’s important that we do what we can to help prevent further damage that’s already been done over the summer. Luckily, the color trends we will be seeing this fall are conducive to rehabbing your hair – it’s going to be all about giving your natural hair color a chance to shine and staying away from the harsh colors and bright platinum shades that are most damaging to your hair. “The days of striking, contrasting colors are gone this season,” explains Celebrity Stylist for Pantene, Hallie Bowman. “This fall people will be going back ...
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08.30.09Homemade TendSkinWaxing and shaving can leave you with annoying razor burn, bumps and ingrown hairs. TendSkin is the solution for these unsightly skin issues, but it's pricey ($35 for 8 oz.) But I've got good news! You can make your own TendSkin at home. It's super easy and super cheap--under five bucks! What you need to make homemade TendSkin: Uncoated aspirin 70% alcohol Witch Hazel A measuring cup/bottle 2 bottles used to shake mixtures 1 8oz or more bottle to keep finished product What to do: Pour 5.5oz of 70% alcohol into one bottle. Drop 18 uncoated aspirins into the alcohol. Cap bottle and shake. Pour 2.5oz of witch hazel into the ...
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08.25.09Hard Candy at WalmartThis fall Hard Candy cosmetics will be sold exclusively at Walmart stores across the U.S. The beauty brand is typically seen at high-end retailers such as Sephora, but now has an exclusive deal with Walmart. The cosmetics will retail from $5 to $10. An international roll-out is planned for spring 2010. According to WWD, The new line consists of 261 items ranging from shimmer lip glosses (Plexi Gloss, Lip Tattoo), baked eye shadow duos (Kal-eye-descope), glitter liquid eyeliner (Walk the Line), volume mascara (Ginormous Lash) and eyeliner pencils that double as hair sticks (Take Me Out Eyeliner). Several iconic Hard Candy ...
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08.02.09L'Oreal Extra-Volume Collagen MascaraFor a span of many years, my go-to drugstore mascara was L'Oreal Voluminous, now it's Maybelline New York Great Lash Waterproof Mascara. (It's America's #1 mascara!) I'm always sceptical when trying out new mascaras, because I am super picky, and also because I've tried so many over the years, only for them to either collect dust in my closet or go right back to the store. Frankly, most mascaras suck, or at least suck for me. I have longish eyelashes, but they aren't super thick. So I'm always looking for a super black mascara that goes on clean and doesn't clump. ...
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05.31.0924 Hour BodyI just read an amazing review of TRESemme 24 Hour Body Foaming Mousse on LuckyMag.com: It's humid and rainy in Miami right now--generally, my perfect style-deflating storm. Yet no less than four people have told me how thick my hair looks. Me--whose mere presence compels even the politest women to point out, "You know, MY HAIR is fine, but not as fine as YOURS." Stylists have tried everything to give me body and volume--mousse, volumizing sprays, hairsprays, dry shampoos, Ziggy Stardust teasing--to little avail. But now I’ve truly found the definitive solution: TRESemme 24 Hour Body Foaming Mousse. I could go on ...
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05.19.09Drugstore Line For Stila?A while back I wrote about Stila's site being down for "routine maintanance". Something no one in the beauty blog stratosphere seemed to be buying. Well, Stila fans, things are looking up because Stila's site is back up! And it seems there are plenty of positive changes taking place at the much-loved company, according to Sarah of Style Online and Amber of Beauty Blogging Junkie who sat down with Stila's new owner Lynn Tilton. Upon first meeting Lynn, you realize she is one tough chick. From her tanned skin to her shiny blonde hair to her love of boots, she seems to ...
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05.11.09Avon Advanced Techniques ReviewThanks to all my HOTB readers who entered the Avon Advanced Techniques giveaway. The contest is now closed and the lucky winner will be notified shortly! If you didn't win the awesome prize package, you should check out some of the Avon Advanced Techniques products anyway. They are amazing and super reasonably priced. I've been testing out the Avon Advance Techniques Smoothing Shampoo, Advanced Techniques Anti-Frizz Capsules, and the Advanced Techniques Volume & Texture Instant Recharge Treatment. I have to say, I am very impressed. Avon's prices are in-line with today's economy. Most people aren't looking to over pay for some "anti-frizz ...
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