SWEETHEART

Eyes- Sweep a soft shimmer beige brown shadow on entire lid extending up to the crease.

Next- use a soft chocolate brown eye pencil on top and wedging between lashes, making a thicker line on outer corner, then blend top line with a soft brush.

Cheeks- Use a blush in a red or pink color and apply softly with finger tips on the apple’s of cheeks.

Lips- apply any color in the pink or red family in a tinted sparkly shinny gloss.

SEXY AND SEDUCTIVE

Eyes-apply a chocolate shimmer or mat color on lid extending up to the crease, next apply a shade darker in a metallic metal or dark brown on lid only

Next- take a black eye liner pencil and rim inside entire eye top and bottom, then with the same eye pencil apply on top lash line extending thicker on outer corners.

Next- apply false eye lashes on top lashes in a edgy style depending on personal taste. Note make sure you measure and cut the lashes accordingly to your eye shape

Cheeks-using a cream blush with finger tips apply in a pink or red tone on apple’s of cheeks, then follow with the same color in a powder blush and apply on top of cream blush for a hot sexy blushing cheek
Lips- use a hot pink or vibrant red lip pencil and fill in entire lip, follow with a lip stick color to match, last apply a sparkly shinny lip gloss over entire lip, don’t be shy about the gloss.

NATURAL

Eyes- apply a neutral brown color on lid extending to the crease, use a chocolate eye pencil and apply softly and tight to upper lash line, than blend to a soft natural look.

Next- apply 2 coats of mascara to top lashes only, bottom lashes should be clean of mascara

Cheeks- apply a soft rosy or pink color to apples of cheeks.

Lips- Use a tinted lip gloss in any sparkly shade of pink. With tinted lip gloss, you can never get to much gloss…the glossier and wet better.

Image: DEX New York

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But even though the economic landscape isn’t pretty, you don’t have to sacrifice their looks and personal well-being. The trend toward minimally invasive treatments is on the rise and the reason is two-fold: 1) they won’t break the bank and 2) less recovery time means less time away from the office. And, just because these procedures are less invasive, that doesn’t mean that they aren’t extremely effective.

Leading Beverly Hills based plastic surgeon Dr. John Anastasatos is available for interviews to discuss four affordable alternatives to big ticket surgeries that will leave you looking refreshed and rejuvenated:

CHEMICAL PEEL {Cost: Varied, but can be as low as $300.00}
Instead of costly surgeries, a simple, skillfully performed chemical peel on the face and neck can remove the older, surface layers of skin and produce new skin that is softer, smoother, shinier and tighter. Although lasers can perform this type of resurfacing, peels are much more economical and time-tested for their efficacy. In most cases peels are as effective as or better than lasers to rejuvenate and treat facial and neck conditions. The peels are also very effective for treating blemishes, acne scars, pores and color changes of the face, giving it a more uniform color and texture. The results of peel treatments can be long lasting and fewer treatments may be required for patients compared to laser treatments. The science and use of the diriment types of peels are an art form and should be performed by a doctor who has expertise in that area.

DERMABRASION {Cost: Approximately $900.00}

Dermabrasion is an excellent low-cost way to smooth out fine and deep facial wrinkles; particularly those around the mouth, instantly making the mouth appear rejuvenated and youthful. It is also good for correcting dark spots and shallow acne scars, leaving the overall appearance of the skin more smooth, even and uniform.

ENDOSCOPIC BROW LIFT {Cost: Approximately $3,000.00}

Botox is not the only minimally invasive solution for forehead wrinkles and droopy brows. The endoscopic brow lift is a simple, minimally invasive procedure performed through a mini- camera and entails three tiny (3-4mm) incisions at the hairline, thus leaving no noticeable scars. This is cutting edge procedure! The procedure softens the look of the forehead (by lessening the forehead wrinkles), raises the brows, and ablates the thick difficult wrinkles n between the eyes resulting in a more relaxed and refreshed look. It “opens up the eyes” without giving an un-natural look. The result is very natural looking. While this procedure may be more expensive than Botox upfront, the results are long-lasting and cost-effective in the long run.

LIP AUGMENTATION USING FAT {Cost: Approximately $1,200.00}
Injectable dermal fillers such as Botox, Restlyane and Juvederm are all available for lip augmentation and certainly do provide that extra volume to achieve Angelina Jolie style lips—at least temporarily. However, these results only last for a few months and need to be consistently repeated with added cost each time. As an alternative method, your own fat can be used to create lip volume in a more natural and permanent way. In addition the fat has the ability to produce volumetric changes in the lips and around the mouth that beautify not just the lips but the whole peri-oral area (the area around the mouth). Therefore is much more versatile and effective in many cases producing improved results. And because you are using your own tissue, there is little risk of bodily rejection. Again, the cost is more expensive upfront but this procedure pays off in the long-term.

REMOVING UN-ATTRACTIVE VEINS (TELANGIECTASIAS) FROM THE FACE AND BODY {Cost: Approximately $300.00}

Cost effective alternatives to lasers include injections and electro-coagulation. In properly selected patients who are good candidates’ electro-coagulation of these telangiectasias can be done comfortably in the office, safely, expeditiously and economically. These treatments may not require repeat additional treatment sessions like many laser treatments do.

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Personalized products have never been in higher demand, and Too Faced has taken this hot trend to the extreme with the New! Design Your Own Palette custom makeup kit website program. For the first time in glamourista history, customers have the chance to go online and virtually create a super chic and totally unique makeup palette.

With just the click of the mouse gift-givers, technophiles and makeup junkies alike can choose their favorite Too Faced products and package designs, add their own messaging and customize a charming gift tag-perfect timing for a New Year makeover!

Why didn’t anyone think of this sooner?!

This stylishly hip case has just-enough-room to perfectly hold an assortment of Too Faced’s favorite products including a best-selling face brightener (bronzer or blush), eyeshadow duo (in assorted long-wearing shades) and choice of a finishing touch products (liquid glitter eyeliner, lip gloss, eye shadow primer or mascara). Design a kit for yourself, or share the love when you create a perfectly personal palette for the hard-to-buy-for glamour girl on your list! How fabulous!

Let the fun begin with three easy steps:
1. Customize Shades: Choose three items for your palette’s product mix by
choosing from an assortment of the best selling products:
2. 1st Item: Sun Bunny Duo Bronzer or Brightening Blush in Pappa Don’t
Peach or Pinch My Petals
3. 2nd Item: Duo Eyeshadow in George & Weezie, Totally Toasted, Lovey
Dovey, Lucky Charms or Ooh & Aah
4. 3rd Item: Mini Lash Injection Mascara , Mini Shadow Insurance Eye
Shadow Primer or Mini Mirror Mirror Lip Gloss in I’m Perfect, I Love
Myself, Don’t Hate Me or I Know You Want Me; Mini Starry Eyed Glitter
Eyeliner in Ooh & Aah, Mad Mad Love or Super Freak

1. Create a Custom Cover With Your Own Message: Create a custom cover
design for your one-of-a-kind kit by choosing from a wide selection of
Too Faced patterns and signature icons! Express yourself by adding a
sassy message of your choice.

1. Personalize the Gift Tag: Personalize a chic gift with a flirty, filled
out, To/From gift tag.

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Argan Oil: This incredible skin care miracle, known for being one of the richest natural sources of Vitamin E with 80% essential fatty acids, has been a beauty secret of Moroccan women for centuries. It can be dually used on skin and in hair for its high level of antioxidants and ability to replenish hair and skin’s natural moisture.

Acai: Sometimes referred to as “The Fountain of Youth,” this Brazilian berry contains antioxidants, amino acids, essential omegas, fibers and protein that positions itself as a formidable fighter in anti-aging products. Acai can be found across the board in skin care, cosmetics and hair care products.

Goji Berries: This nutrient-rich berry, well known as Wolfberries in the Himalayas, has often been called a “super food” due to its abilities to fight free radicals and boost the immune system. While there are no inherent benefits of Goji in fragrance, that hasn’t stopped perfumers from including this sweet yet tart scent into their perfumes.

Baobab: Rich in riboflavin, niacin and vitamins C, A, D and E, baobab has incredible anti-aging properties although you won’t just find it in creams and moisturizers, but also in exfoliating scrubs and hair care.

Acerola: Ingredients high in Vitamin C, like acerola, are being used more often due to their ability to even out skin tone and brighten complexion. Skin care brands will be using acerola more to target those who have issues with skin redness and inflammation.

Blueberry: Chock full of amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants and essential fatty acids, blueberries are another super food that will be used to fight aging in beauty products. Also known as a “super fruit,” blueberries have long been known for its ability to revitalize the skin; it was just a matter of time before beauty brands began to incorporate it more into their skin care products.

Probiotics: Last year Pierce Mattie PR termed probiotics a “buzzword” among beauty brands, but now those brands are delivering more than just buzz with this sister category to Cosmeceuticals and Nutraceuticals. Probiotic skin care will be branded as another “clinical-like” line of products, which beauty consumers tend to lean towards as science-based.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-3: This Cosmeceutical that is becoming found more often in anti-aging products to fight fine lines and wrinkles will be even more prevalent in 2009. Products that contain Palmitoyl Tripeptide-3 will be branded as a temporary alternative to cosmetic procedures.

Myrrh: With the increasing popularity of Ayurveda in the Unites States, this ancient ingredient is also resurging in perfumes and skin care products. The rich royal resin with the slight vanilla fragrance so popular in incense also stimulates circulation and has lifting effects.

Turmeric: A highly regarded ingredient in India, Turmeric is widely known for its medicinal properties. Turmeric will be found in acne-related creams and lotions, as it is an antiseptic and can aid in preventing and removing blemishes. It will also be found in hair removal products as well as in the formulation of sunscreen in more natural products as well.

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My birthday was ruined by Jack Frost, ditto for my Christmas/Chanukah. Oh, and it appears I’m brewing a sinus infection the day before really fun NYE plans.

I’m feeling pretty darn blue right now. Good thing there’s never been a more glam time to feel that way! Check out Too Faced Cosmetic’s new limited-edition The Smurfette Collection. It’s full of childlike indulgence (you know, the glorious time in our life before people who claim to love you didn’t remember to send cards!) in fantasy and whimsy with a collection of colorful and fun products for eyes, lips and face that range from mood-changing gloss, to luminous face powder and delightful eye shadows.

It’s easy when you are feeling down to start to feel pretty dowdy. Firm up with BORBA Firming Body Cleansing Serum! This 3-in-1 formula cleanses, firms and moisturizes the body to combine the efficacy of a powerful anti-aging treatment serum with the refreshing benefits of a body cleanser.

And we all need an escape. Lucky for me, I get one (to Southern California with one of my best gal pals!) in less than two weeks, but for you: Enjoy the blue waters of a distant exotic spa destination with Sue Devitt Beauty’s newest Microquatic skin care introductions – Lactic Renewal Facial Peel and Oxygen Infusion Mask. Skin is transported to its most renewed, youthful-looking self. Complete the rejuvenation process with a burst of soothing color with Sue’s exclusive Hydrating Marine Mineral Eye Color Palette in Blue Waters.

Blue about your current look but don’t want to dive into anything too drastic? Now you can experiment with the color, cut or cosmetics you’ve been longing for at DailyMakeover.com, the largest and most advanced virtual makeover site. Whether it’s tapping into the tips of today’s top beauty pros from beauty editor Rachel Hayes to hairstylist Ted Gibson or makeup guru, Carmindy, DailyMakeover delivers the hottest trends straight to you. Try on bangs, experiment with curls, celebritize yourself or sample any and every shade of lipgloss from both mass and prestige brands because DailyMakeover allows you to refresh, reinvent and repeat as many time as you desire. Simple upload a picture to get started!

Sigh. Wishing you a (better than my) happy New Year!

Images: DailyMakeover.com, Sue Devitt, Too Faced

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Each of the women nominated for best actress in a drama and in a comedy will receive one to commemorate her achievement. In addition to the compacts gifted to the likes of Angelina and Meryl (9 in total), one last compact will be auctioned off to benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation at eBay.com during the Golden Globes show on January 11, 2009.

L’Oreal Paris Consulting Makeup Artist, Collier Strong has identified the top trends we will see on the red carpet on January 11, they are also included below!

Trend 1
Focus On The Lips
”It’s all about a beautiful bold lip! Whether it‚s warm or cool, a bold, opaque, red lip has a very sexy yet romantic feel. The eyes are as glamorous or neutral as your wardrobe dictates. During the day, eyes are kept simple; at night, opt for a darker look. Either way, eye makeup should be blended beautifully and brows should be perfectly groomed for an elegant look. Finish the eyes with long, beautiful lashes. Pair this look with clean, glowy makeup, achieved with foundation, concealer and powder. For cheeks, use a complementary color to the red of the lip that works with your skin tone. Apply on the apples of the check for a pop of color.”

Trend 2
Eyes—Use Color!
“Whether it’s a wash of color or a bold, dark statement, using color on the eyes looks gorgeous. Try a beautiful violet, blue or dark purple, or coordinate your eye color with your clothing. Try using color on the upper lids only, or on the upper lids and under the lower lash line. You can even add a hint of color on the inner corners and under the eye, just make sure the edges are blended out beautifully. Think of watercolors and softness, that’s what makes this color work! Use a complementary lip and cheek color for softer eye makeup shades and a transparent lip and cheek look when using bolder eye colors.”

Trend 3
It’s All About The Metallics!
“I love a dark, dramatic, metallic eye in black, dark brown, navy or burgundy. It’s very sexy and a great look for an evening party or event. Start with a dark liner that matches your shadow at the base of the lash. Apply a dark metallic shadow on the lid, up to the crease. Lightly run a little metallic shadow under the lower lashes. Use a lighter metallic shadow on the brow bone and on the inner corners of the eye. For a really shimmery effect, you can add an extra highlighter over the entire eyelid. Finish the eyes with dramatic, sweeping lashes. Pair this look with matte, satin skin and keep lips and cheeks very neutral.”

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v     Keep your hair out of your face. Cameras are flashing constantly and people want to see your pretty face!

v     If you have long hair, simple up-do’s are a no-brainer. Add a touch of bouffant glam by backcombing the crown of the head before pulling hair into a pretty, flirty pony, or into a “Sarah Palin” like French twist. It sounds funny, but it’s a great look that will always be around.

v     If your hair is short, keep it slick and away from the face. If you don’t normally use a styling product, try one. You can transform your short work-day-do into a glamorous look with just a little bit of mousse.

v     Don’t wait until the last minute! Make sure to plan ahead, especially if you are hosting an event. Most women are frazzled by the day of the actual event and don’t know what to wear, or how to wear their hair! Look up ideas online or in magazines a few days before.

v     If your outfit is full of sparkles, sequin and is fire engine red – opt for a softer makeup look. Fresh skin, a soft pink lip and luxurious thick black lashes are a great compliment. If your outfit is more subdued or chic (think LBD!) then wow everyone with a smokey eye, or a deep red lip, but never both at the same time!

v     This season hair accessories are the perfect way to add that extra pizzazz. Use a sparkly headband or jeweled hair pin to secure wispy flyaways. You can even create your own band with a pretty ribbon and bejeweled brooch!

v     Always keep bobby pins, a red lipstick or pretty clips in your purse. When you get invited to a last minute party, you will have everything you need to get party ready, but quick! Adding something unexpected doesn’t take a lot of talent or time but always looks special.

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(Drum beat.)

For the past few months, I’ve been seeing these ads for this new invention called SPINLASH. I’ll be honest, I’ve been thus far too scared of myself, and my inherent klutzdom, to try it. This mascara has a rotating brush that simultaneously separates, organizes, shapes, coats, lengthens and volumizes eyelashes.

Allegedly.

Sounds amazing, right? But I’ve heard the same about hair brushes, and to be honest…they did nothing but cause my skull to feel like it was oddly pulsating. The same could be said for a mild migraine. But I digress.

So I got my hands (and lashes) on SPINLASH to see if the product lives up to the hype. And to my surprise, it did!

SPINLASH uses a rotating rubber brush that simultaneously combs and coats lashes. The motion of the rotating brush is slow and steady, so there’s no need to fear putting this near your eyes. The brush rotates 360 degrees in both directions for upper and lower lashes, and to accommodate right and left-handed users. It comes with either black or brownish black mascara that is safe for contact lens wearers…but the best part about SPINLASH is that you can use it with your favorite mascara! Just use your mascara’s regular brush to apply to the SPINLASH brush…meaning, when the mascara gets used up, you can still have your massively awesome vibrating brush. (Get your head out of the gutter…it’s not for that. I don’t think.)

SPINLASH retails for $14.95 and is available at Target, CVS, Claire’s and other mass retailers nationwide – as well as at SPINLASH.com.

Here’s even better news: I have three Spinlash units to give away! To enter, comment on this post and tell me what your biggest problem with mascara is. Does it always clump when you apply? Do you constantly miss those little lashes in the corners? I’ll choose three winners at random and send them a Spinlash to try. Deadline is January 5.

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Mintel Beauty Innovation has seen a dramatic increase in the number of new personal care products launched for men. So far in 2008, they have tracked over 500 new men’s personal care products in the US, a substantial increase from the 375 launched in 2007. Globally, Mintel has recorded more than 3,600 new men’s personal care product launches to date in 2008.

But beyond increased volume in the marketplace, Mintel Beauty Innovation’s Taya Tomasello sees more men’s personal care products being designed for advanced male grooming:

“Beauty manufacturers are trying to stay one step ahead of men’s evolving grooming habits. New personal care products launched for men today step beyond the basics of showering, shaving and deodorizing. At both the high and low ends of the market, new men’s grooming products try to provide tangible benefits based on appearance, specific body needs and ethical concerns.”

There’s rapid growth in four areas of advanced male grooming.

1. Lip-, eye- and hand-specific – Premium and mass market brands alike now offer products for men that promise to enhance certain areas of the body. Clarins Men Lip Guard and Jack Black Industrial Strength Hand Healer emphasize functionality, not preening, to appeal to ordinary men. Still other products like L’Oréal Men Expert eye cream and the 4VOO Shape and Shine Nail Set target men seeking a flawless appearance.

2. Make-up and self-tanning – Make-up for men is still a super-premium, niche market in the US, but Mintel Beauty Innovation has seen many new brands emerge this year. Jean Paul Gaultier Monsieur and Clinique Skin Supplies for Men remain key players. Many personal care brands, including L’Oréal, also feature self-tanning products for men.

3. Anti-aging and exfoliating ingredients – Men’s grooming lines increasingly boast semi-scientific claims based on anti-aging or exfoliating ingredients. Biotherm Homme’s High Recharge Non-Stop Moisturizing Anti-Fatigue Concentrate uses the anti-aging ingredient ginseng, but others have included co-enzyme Q10 or creatine for anti-aging benefits. Exfoliation has become a focus as well with products like Unilever’s Axe Skin Contact Smoothing Shower Scrub featuring cactus milk to exfoliate and smooth the skin.

4. Organic, natural and ethical – Mintel sees organic and natural products driving growth in many sectors; men’s personal care is no exception. John Allan’s facial moisturizer features natural ingredients, while Aveda Men uses organic ingredients in its hair care. The Body Shop has long promoted ethical causes and opposed animal testing.

“In contrast to women’s personal care, the market for men’s grooming is just opening,” remarks Taya Tomasello. “Our research shows men are far less likely than women to use skincare products like moisturizers, exfoliants or even body washes. So tailoring new products to the needs of beauty-inexperienced males will help manufacturers expand the advanced men’s grooming market.”

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According to The New York Times, (December 29th, 2005 New York Times, Style section) December has always been a busy month for plastic surgeons, whose schedules fill with patients seeking a little streamlining before the holiday party season or in advance of body-baring winter beach vacations. However, along with the injections and the nips and tucks of cosmetic procedures comes unsightly bruising and painful swelling.

Not to worry! If you’re entertaining the idea of having a cosmetic procedure this holiday season, there’s a beauty secret you should know about to help cut post-op bruising heal in half the time.

Biopelle’s new Auriderm post-op gel and Auriderm post-procedural relief kit can get you out of the house and into your party dress faster! Bruising, redness and swelling from cosmetic procedures such as injections of Botox or injections of fillers such as Restylane® can often take at least a week to disappear. With the holidays just around the corner, who has that much time to wait?

Auriderm features Vitamin K Oxide, a more stable form of Vitamin K. Auriderm uses a patented nanosome delivery technology to deliver Vitamin K Oxide to the dermal layers, helping it to penetrate more effectively and intervene with the bruising process. The result is faster post-op bruise healing, which will help you to look your best, faster.

The Auriderm post-procedural relief kit offers an extra benefit, Arnica Montana, an herbal remedy used for hundreds of years in Europe. It reduces swelling and shortens the recovery period after physical trauma. Available in an oral form in the Auriderm post-procedural relief kit, it works with Auriderm post-op gel to let you enjoy you the results of a cosmetic procedure faster. It can even be taken the day before a procedure to help get a jump on healing. The Vitamin K Oxide in Auriderm post-op gel actually speeds up the most critical step in the body’s natural bruise resolution cycle.

Don’t be late to holiday parties because you’re busy covering your black-and-blues. It’s the holidays! Think green and red and make sure to stand under the mistletoe!

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