Frederic Fekkai Coiff Controle Ironless Straightening Balm
October 11th, 2008
I like to do my hair two ways - sleek and smooth, and tousled and messy. But lately, as my hair grows out, tousled and messy just isn’t working for me. So I’ve decided to wear it straight most of the time (at least until I get a trim). I came across a sample of Frederic Fekkai’s Ironless Straightening Balm and decided to give it a try. Anything that gets my hair silky smooth in faster time is worth a shot! The balm is non-chemical, and actually claims to moisturize and strengthen your hair with vitamins and proteins. So, does it work? Yes and no. The balm definitely helps get my hair straighter using just a blow dryer, but I find that I still need my flat iron to finish the look. On the plus side, my hair did feel smoother and healthier after using it, which is a big bonus! This stuff also helps me keep my blow-out for up to three days! Hallelujah! So if you straighten your hair a lot (shame on you!), I’d recommend trying this balm. At the very least, it’ll help keep your hair healthy and your style set. Fabulous!
Where to find it: Pick up Fekkai’s Coiff Controle Ironless Straightening Balm at Sephora for $25.
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How ’bout something free to brighten your day?
October 9th, 2008
Check out our Beauty Giveaway (see tab at the top) for a chance to win a Ped Egg!
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How to Look Good Naked…
October 9th, 2008
How much time do you spend pampering your face, applying makeup and treatments? Probably about three or four times the amount of time you spend babying that bod! So why not do something about that? Clarins has three fabulous new products aimed at restoring the smoothness, softness and suppleness of your skin. These body treatments promise to leave your skin moisturized and smooth for optimal touch-appeal. But wait! There’s more! Make any purchase at Clarins.com and get 2 deluxe samples!
Renew-Plus Body Serum
A concentrated age-defying body moisturizer that moisturizes continuously throughout the day and night to maintain skin’s youthful look. Immediately and over time, it restores the smoothness of youthful-looking skin, helps prevent wrinkles and lines and imparts smoother, firmer skin that radiates a bright, healthy-looking glow. $60
Satin-Smooth Body Lotion
More than just a moisturizer, Satin-Smooth Body Lotion is an exceptional body treatment that infuses the skin with all of the radiance, softness and suppleness of satin. Thanks to beneficial plant extracts and a delicious texture that melts upon contact with skin, this lotion dramatically enhances the quality of all skin types. $38
Moisture-Rich Body Lotion
A rich, quickly absorbed lotion which intensively moisturizes and instantly soothes. It restores soft, firm skin, leaving it visibly smoother and satin-soft to the touch. $37.50
Tags: Bust Beauty Gel, Clarins, Renew-Plus Body Serum, Satin Smooth Body Lotion, Tonic Bath Concentrate
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Best of the Beauty Blogs
October 9th, 2008
THE BEST NEW BEAUTY POSTS - Thursday, October 9
Get gorgeous nails for a drop in the bucket! Kristen Kelly the Beauty Addict reviews the EzFlow Pro Shine nail buffer.
Only for the grown and sexy! Christine at 15 Minute Beauty Fanatic reviews Harajuku Lovers’ fun, sexy fragrance, Lil’ Angel.
Who doesn’t love Gifts with Purchase?! All About the Pretty reveals Nordstrom’s fabulous gift set with $100 purchase.
“Too Faced is timeless!” Cybele at Cybele Says defends her love of the cheeky makeup line.
Tags: EzFlow, Gwen Stefani, Harajuku Lovers, Lil' Angel, Nordstrom, Pro Shine, Too Faced
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Walgreen’s Beauty Sales - Thru October 11
October 8th, 2008
Crest Toothpaste or Oral-B Indicator Toothbrush - $0.99 after instant coupon
L’Oreal Lipcolour - Buy 1 Get 1 50% off
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Duane Reade Beauty Sales - Thru October 10
October 8th, 2008
Colgate Total Toothpaste - 2 for $6 with Duane Reade card
Irish Spring Bath Bar/Body Wash - $5.49 with Duane Reade card
Neutrogena Cosmetics - $1 off with Duane Reade card
Gillette Shampoo or Conditioner - $4.99 with Duane Reade card
Head & Shoulders Shampoo or Conditioner - $6.49 with Duane Reade card
Revlon Beyond Natural, ColorStay and Age Defying Foundation, Concealer, or Powder - $3 off with Duane Reade card
St. Ives Cleanser or Scrub Tubes - $3.99 with Duane Reade card
L’Oreal Excellence Hair Color - $7.99 with Duane Reade card
L’Oreal Lip Products - $2 off with Duane Reade card
St. Ives Lotion - $3.99 with Duane Reade card
Conair Black Bird Professional Dryer - $24.99 with Duane Reade card
Axe Body Spray - $4.99 with Duane Reade card
Tom’s of Maine Natural Toothpaste or Mouthwash - $4.49 with Duane Reade card
Duane Reade Dissolving Whitening Strips - $17.99 with Duane Reade card
Tags: Age Defying, Axe Body Spray, Beyond Natural, Colgate, Colgate Total, Colorstay, Conair, Dissolving Whitening Strips, Duane Reade, Excellence, Gillette, Head & Shoulders, Irish Spring, L'Oreal, Neutrogena, revlon, St. Ive's
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Beauty Tip of the Day
October 8th, 2008
” To cover up a particularly large zit, simply use a black eyeliner to draw over it and turn it into a beauty spot!” Steph
Tags: Beauty Spot, Eyeliner, Marilyn Monroe, Tip of the Day
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Best of the Beauty Blogs
October 7th, 2008
THE BEST NEW BEAUTY POSTS - Tuesday, October 7
A little something for the High School Musical crowd. Christine at 15 Minute Beauty Fanatic reviews Harajuku Lover’s Love fragrance.
Make it last forever! Cybele at Cybele Says reviews Davine’s Alchemic line of haircare products for preserving hair color.
Just when you think they’ve thought of everything! Erin at Make Her Up introduces Mama Mio Boob Tube, an anti-gravity bust beautifying product!
Aveda says, “Love your hands!” All About the Pretty reviews Aveda’s Hand Relief lotion benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Tags: Alchemic, Aveda, Boob Tube, Davines, Gwen Stefani, Hand Relief, Harajuku Lovers, Mama Mio
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Tips for a Brighter, Whiter Smile
October 6th, 2008
The October edition of Women’s Health includes some great tips for whitening your teeth, whether you’re at the dentist’s office or at home.
How whiteners work:
All bleaching methods use peroxide–whether in gel, strip, or liquid form–to dissolve surface stains, explains Debra Glassman, D.D.S., a cosmetic dentist in New York City. Teeth surfaces are made up of thousands of tiny dentinal tubules–hollow structures stacked horizontally, like thin straws. They’re extremely porous and absorb pigments from food and drink. (Anything that can stain a white T-shirt can discolor your teeth, Glassman says.) Peroxide bubbles into the tubules and lightens those pigments.
Tags: bleach, teeth, Women's Health
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Best of the Beauty Blogs
October 6th, 2008
THE BEST NEW BEAUTY POSTS - Monday, October 6
Give it away, give it away, give it away now! Christine at 15 Minute Beauty Fanatic is giving away all five Harajuku Girl fragrances!
Color me interested! Shannon at Makeup Minute reveals Susan Posnick’s personal fight against breast cancer.
Eek! Its now known that even artificial light harms the skin! Kori at eBeauty Daily tells you how to protect and repair it.
Is it even possible?! Jessica Matlin at Allure reveals two new, inexpensive organic beauty brands.
Tags: Bioelements, ColorMe, Gwen Stefani, Harajuku Girls, Jo Wood Organics, Lutein Indoor Protective Day Crème, Patyka, Susan Posnick
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