Beauty has come a long way over the past few decades. Need proof? Check out the newest tech-forward products and innovative formulas that’ll solve all your beauty woes.
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DERMAFLASH® 2.0 LUXE ($189)
Inspired by dermaplaning, this sleek tool removes the oldest layer of dead
skin cells, built-up debris and peach fuzz to instantly reveal smooth,
radiant skin regardless of age, skin tone, type or color.
PMD Beauty Personal Microderm Pro ($199)
Bring the skin-perfecting benefits of microdermabasion home
with this high-tech yet easy-to-use device that’s sure to
become your skin’s new best friend.
HAU Hair Pack ($60 for five packs)
There are sheet masks made for just about every part of the
body, so why not one for the hair? Formulated with a vitamin-rich
serum that nourishes the scalp, this Korean treatment works
to not only promote healthier hair growth, but also leave hair
smooth and shiny with richer-looking color.
Lumineux™Oral Essentials Whitening Strips (14 Treatments) ($38)
The first nontoxic, peroxide-free whitening strips are here to transform a
yellowing smile into camera-ready pearly whites with zero sensitivity.*
*Results may vary. Study on file.
Scaraway® Silicone Scar Sheets ($21)
Scars don’t have to be visible. Formulated with medical-grade
silicone, these daily sheets mimic skin’s natural barrier function
to gently fade both old and new scars.
From “transparent” tanning to formulas that mimic high-quality skin care products, these are the newest self-tanner formulas that will take your skin from dry and pale to hydrated and sun-kissed in next to no time.
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Water
Product: Tan-Luxe The Water ($47)
What it smells like: Fresh
How long it takes to see results: Two to four hours
How long the results last for: About a week
Application tip: The mist is transparent, so make sure you know where you’ve applied it to make sure all areas of covered. Then rub it in with a mitt the same way you would a cream-based formula.
What the expert says: “The water formula is very on-trend because it absorbs instantly and there’s no drying time,” says celebrity makeup artist and tanning expert Meredith Baraf.
What the editor says: “Skin soaks it up instantly—it feels like you’re rubbing water on your skin—but, it’s probably better-suited for more experienced self-tanners because the formula is clear and it can be tough to see where you’ve applied it.”
Sheet Mask
Product: St. Tropez Self Tan Express Bronzing Face Sheet Mask ($9)
What it smells like: Odorless
How long it takes to see results: Eight hours
How long the results last for: Three days
Application tip: You have the ability to customize how dark you want to go based on how long you leave it on (between five and 15 minutes).
What the expert says: “This formula is also very of-the-moment, with K-beauty and sheet masks being huge right now,” says Baraf. “However, you need to be careful about how long you leave the mask on so you don’t overdo it on color, and make sure to read the directions.”
What the editor says: “I expected the mask itself to be tan or dark, but it was clear and had no odor at all, which is surprising for a self-tanner. It felt similar to other sheet masks I’ve used and it left my skin moisturized without any sticky or tacky residue.”
Dry Oil
Product: COOLA Organic Sunless Tan Dry Oil Mist ($46)
What it smells like: Tropical
How long it takes to see results: Two to four hours
How long the results last for: Three days
Application tip: If you’re looking for a deeper tan, you can apply a second round of product after the first one dries.
What the expert says: “Dry body oils are gorgeous moisturizing formulations on their own, so when you add in self-tanner, it’s a bonus,” says Baraf. “But, in my experience, the tan you get from these products doesn’t last as long as with other options.”
Mousse
Product: Xen-Tan Fresh Tanning Mousse ($48)
What it smells like: Fresh, somewhat sweet and citrusyHow long it takes to see results: Three to four hours
How long the results last for: Four to five days
Application tip: Because the foam is white and therefore doesn’t provide a real “guide” for where you’ve applied it, be sure to rub it in evenly using a mitt so you aren’t left with patchy areas.
What the expert says: “Mousse is light and fluffy, so it’s super easy to apply and blend with a mitt,” Baraf says. “It’s good for all skin types, especially dry skin because it typically contains moisturizing ingredients.”
What the editor says: “The scent was a pleasant surprise, as was how quickly the mousse dried—I was able to get dressed minutes after I applied it. The next morning (I slept with it on), I woke up to perfectly golden, hydrated skin.”
Towelette
Product: Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Glow Pad Gradual Glow Self-Tanner for Face ($35 for 20 towelettes)
What it smells like: Fresh, somewhat sweet and citrusyHow long it takes to see results: Three to four hours
How long the results last for: Four to five days
Application tip: Because the foam is white and therefore doesn’t provide a real “guide” for where you’ve applied it, be sure to rub it in evenly using a mitt so you aren’t left with patchy areas.
What the editor says: “The scent was a pleasant surprise, as was how quickly the mousse dried—I was able to get dressed minutes after I applied it. The next morning (I slept with it on), I woke up to perfectly golden, hydrated skin.”
Jelly
Product: Dior Bronze Self-Tanning Jelly Gradual Sublime Glow for Face ($38)
What it smells like: Perfumey, yet subtleHow long it takes to see results: Three to four hours
How long the results last for: Use it two to three times a week to maintain your tan.
Application tip: For even coverage, try using a makeup sponge instead of your fingers. And for a darker tan, apply it again after three hours.
What the editor says: “The translucent yet slightly pearlescent jelly immediately sinks into skin and has a refreshing, cooling effect. It feels like you’re applying gel moisturizer, but you also get tanning benefits, so it’s a win-win.”
BB Cream
Product: TanTowel BB Body Glow ($24)
What it smells like: Vanilla pudding
How long it takes to see results: Four to six hours
How long the results last for: Use it every other day to maintain your tan.
Application tip: The results are gradual, so it’s a great product for self-tanner newbies because you can work your way up to the level of darkness you’re looking for.
What the editor says: “It goes on like a thick, hydrating body cream—it takes about 10 minutes to absorb—but it isn’t greasy at all. It also gives skin realistic, sun-kissed color.”
Balm
Product: James Read Coconut Melting Tanning Balm ($35)
What it smells like: Coconut
How long it takes to see results: Six to eight hours
How long the results last for: Five days
Application tip: Make sure to apply it with a mitt in order to avoid an oily mess on your hands when you’re done applying.
What the expert says: “Self-tanning balms are one of my new favorite formulations. They melt into your skin with ease and help it maintain moisture, which is good for both the health of your skin and the length of your tan,” Baraf says.
What the editor says: “It makes your skin look and feel a bit greasy for about an hour after you apply it because of its balm-to-oil formula, but once it absorbs, it gives you a gorgeous glow and super hydrated skin.”
The “Can’t Stop Smelling Your Hair” Product
Shu Uemura Art of Hair Cleansing Oil Shampoo ($57)
The fresh, spa-like scent of this oil-to-foam shampoo is enough to make you want to wash your hair twice. It draws the bad oils out while leaving the good ones in place, so all you’re left with is clean, soft, sleek hair.
The One Product That Does It All
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream ($100)
A little bit of this light yet effective cream goes a long way, flooding your skin with moisture thanks to a mix hyaluronic acid and peptides. After 20 years of Charlotte mixing up forms of this magic potion backstage and using it on models, now we finally get to reap the benefits too.
The Best Culturally Inspired Beauty Line
Inspired by Geisha beauty rituals, this “less is more” skin-care brand puts the spotlight on time-tested ingredients from Japan that result in flawless, youthful complexion. From the coveted blotting papers to the exfoliating rice enzyme powder, we can’t get enough of these products.
Trendiest Nail Colors You Can’t Live Without
Smith & Cult Nailed Lacquer ($18 each)
Since they burst onto the beauty scene in 2014, we’ve been borderline obsessed with the brand’s fun, edgy attitude and perfectly on-trend nail colors—36 shades that give women every hue they need for every occasion. Plus, they’re also 8-free!
Most Eco-Chic Brand
Designed with “green glamour” in mind, this all-natural brand delivers luxury formulas that target both your inner and outer beauty, while also making sure to educate its consumers on the ingredients they use. The best part? You get healthy, dewy skin and help the environment.
Sheerest Cheek and Lip Duo
Benefit Cosmetics Benetint ($30)
This rosy tint has earned cult-classic status for good reason: On both lips and cheeks, you can go lighter or darker depending on the look you want, but when you strike the perfect medium, you get a natural-looking, flirty flush that won’t budge.
Body Oil That Doubles as Perfume
Pure Fiji Nourishing Exotic Oil Coconut Infusion ($36)
Coconut and macadamia nut oils in this light and lovely hydrator absorb quickly thanks to their cold-pressed formula, leaving behind a subtle sheen and a tropical, beachy scent that makes skin look (and smell!) oh so good.
The Problem-Solving Body Scrub
Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish ($39)
A staple scrub in so many women’s showers (as well as ours), this powerful exfoliator buffs away dry spots with brown sugar crystals, which moisturize and smooth skin simultaneously. The result: Softer, more even-looking skin that you’ll want to touch all day.
The Facial Firmer That Works in Minutes
NuFace Mini Facial Toning Device ($199)
Our readers go gaga for this small yet powerful device, which uses microcurrent technology to tone areas of saggy skin on the face (especially the jawline) for a firmer, more youthful look.
Midday Shine-Erasing Powder
Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder ($37)
For all the best benefits of a powder without the dusty, “powdered” look, this one is your go-to. Its translucent, so it works on any skin tone and won’t change the color of your foundation, and helps create that soft-focus, Instagram-filter look that makes skin appear naturally luminous.
Favorite Nail Saver
Essie Gel Setter ($10)
This clear topcoat gives you the shiny, rock-hard finish of a gel manicure without ever having to step foot in a salon. Once you see your nails with this high-gloss finish, it’ll be hard to ever go back to your standard topcoat.
Your Grab-and-Go Product
Colorescience Sunforgettable Mineral Sunscreen Brush SPF 50 ($64)
Putting on your daily SPF won’t feel like a chore when you use this water-resistant mineral powder, which offers serious protection against UV rays. Plus, you can throw it in your purse or beach bag without risking a spill, or better yet, a streaky white residue on your skin.
Best Way to Fake a Tan
Tarte Brazilliance Maracuja Self-Tanner & Mitt ($39)
For a natural-looking tan, even on fair skin, reach for this fast-absorbing lotion, which goes on with a tint so you can see where you’ve applied, but dries down evenly and not the least bit streaky. Plus, the brand nailed the scent—there’s no plug-your-nose smell that we’ve come to expect from self-tanner.
Reader Obsession
Korres Body Butter ($29)
Our readers stock their beauty cabinets with this skin-smoothing cream on the regular. Rich shea butter and a trio of nourishing oils—think sunflower, almond and avocado—make skin feel übersoft, but never sticky.
The Best Ultragentle Cleanser
philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser ($36)
This do-it-all, lotion-like cleanser gets major kudos for getting rid of every hint of makeup, even mascara, without stinging your eyes. It’s gentle, moisturizing and only one step, which means you get to jump into bed that much faster.
The Makeup Tool You Can’t Live Without
beautyblender ($20)
This tiny pink sponge is a makeup mainstay in our kits. It makes foundation and concealer look flawless, almost airbrushed like a pro applied it, but it doesn’t tug on your skin. Trust us, you’ll look at your makeup application in a whole new way.
Your Daily Dose of Vitamins
Tammy Fender Holistic Skin Care Quintessential Serum ($175)
The brand’s most popular product, this powerful cocktail of essential oils and anti-aging properties acts like vitamins for your skin, helping to prevent and repair signs of aging like a loss of moisture and elasticity.
Post-Procedure Skin Savior
DermaQuest Stem Cell Rebuilding Complex ($72)
Reach for this high-tech serum post in-office treatment when your skin is in need of a little extra TLC. A potent combination of plant stem cells and hyaluronic acid helps boost collagen production and keep skin hydrated so the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles is reduced.
Your Go-To Juice Cleanse
A favorite of health-food junkies and beyond since its launch in 2010, this cold-pressed juice brand prides itself on its high-pressure processing to make sure consumers get nothing but safe, nutritious juices. Whether you do a cleanse or grab a solo juice post-workout, you can’t go wrong with any of the delicious flavors.
Your Latest Workout Obsession
If a high-energy atmosphere, motivating music and fun people are what you like to surround yourself with when you work out, these indoor cycling classes are for you. Find your bike in the stadium-like studio and get your sweat on with some of the most enthusiastic instructors you’ve ever seen.
Your Favorite Beauty Bar
The blow-dry bar of all blow-dry bars, this perfect-hair mecca is the place to go whether you want stick-straight strands or beachy waves—they do it all. Plus, did we mention you get to watch chick flicks on a big screen while charging your phone and drinking a glass of champagne?
NewBeauty, along with some of the top beauty brands and Tumi, is presenting celebs tonight at the GRAMMYs with the season’s must have beauty gift bag. Curious? Take a peek at what’s inside and stay tuned for your own chance to score one!
Moroccanoil Luxurious Oil Collection
Now having achieved cult-classic status, Moroccanoil is loved by celebs and women with great hair and skin everywhere. Included in the swag bag is the hero Moroccanoil treatment, an award-winning formula infused with argan oil that creates long-lasting
smoothness, speeds up blow-dry time and boosts
shine. Also included in the collection is the Shimmery Body Oil and Dry Body Oil to revive and moisturize skin and leave behind a beautiful, radiant shimmer.
From body care to bronzer, this Josie Maran kit includes all the essentials to create a beautiful (and camera-ready!) glowing complexion. All the products are created with 100% Pure Argan Oil and the
highest quality natural ingredients so you can feel good about putting them on.
Beauty buffs everywhere swear by the power of IT Cosmetics. The products, which are developed with plastic surgeons and dermatologists, not only help improve your skin, but just look so good on. This complexion perfecting kit includes a range of products from IT’s cult classic “Your Skin But Better” CC+ Cream and essential brush set to its so-new-it’s-not-even-out-yet collagen and peptide-infused mascara, Superhero.
Supersmile Professional Whitening System
It’s hard to fake a gorgeous smile, so Supersmile Professional Whitening System is an absolute essential. The products include the Professional Whitening Toothpaste and Professional Whitening
Accelerator to whiten surface and intrinsic stains for a brighter smile. Paired with the Supersmile Series II LS 45˚
Advanced Sonic Pulse Toothbrush with patented 45° angled bristles and
sonic technology, this total system cleans beneath the gum line while
polishing and whitening the tooth enamel to give you a “just left the
dentist” feeling.
Creating glamorous hair has never been easier with Fromm’s 1907 line of must-haves. Combining premium craftsmanship, high quality materials and next generation design, this copper brush set and dryer helps to style hair faster and leave it healthier. Win, win.
Asia Designers Capsule by TUMI
All the beauty goodies will be wrapped up in a keepsake, limited-editing Tumi tote bag. The Asia Designers Capsule Collection features eight custom designed bags by Asia’s leading artists: Melinda Looi from Malaysia, Olivia d’Aboville from the Philipines, Didiet Maulana from Indonesia, Kay Wong from Hong Kong, Adrian Anh Tuan from Vietnam, Au Ekbutr Udomphol from Thiland, and Christina Lu from Taiwan. Each designer created a unique print based on inspiration from the designer’s culture or travels. Which bag will you get?
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Ever since the advent of fillers and injectables, women have been able to erase wrinkles and lines in minutes—in some cases, they can be stopped before they ever make their mark. But the key to successful injectables is a natural end result that is not obvious.
“Simply put, you don’t want to look unnatural. Most injectable and filler patients want to look their best, but still look like themselves,” says West Palm Beach, FL, dermatologist Kenneth R. Beer, MD.
In 1998, before injections, Meg Ryan’s “face had great proportions—it was heart-shaped, and she looked youthful. Her brows were perfectly shaped, and her cheekbones and lips were well-defined,” says Dr. Beer.
When too much filler is injected into the wrong area, the end effect can be features that look distorted since the filler has a negative effect on the proportions of the face. “She’s really starting to look waxy, which is the result of too much material injected in the wrong place,” says Dr. Beer.
“Her eyes have basically disappeared because there is so much filler in her cheeks, and her lips lack shape,” says New Orleans, LA, dermatologist Mary P. Lupo, MD. “There is too much filler in the front of her cheeks, which pushes her nasolabial creases over and also creates a ‘shelf ’ under her eyelids.”
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In 1994 Daryl Hannah had gorgeous cupid-bow lips, a strong jawline, and sultry almond-shaped eyes.
What went wrong? Placing filler using a poor technique resulted in a lower jaw that’s too square for her face. Plus, her features look different, and she is barely recognizable.
Bulging cheeks
“She looks as if she has too much of everything in all the wrong places. Her filler is not done right, and the middles of her cheeks are bulging,” says Dr. Beer.
Fake-looking lips
“Daryl’s lips are not proportional,” says Dr. Beer.
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In 2001, Nicollette Sheridan’s heart-shaped face was well proportioned and her lips were full and voluptuous.
“Nicollette is an example of markedly overdone injecting—and her Botox is off. Too much of the medial brow is drooping, which makes her look mean,” says Dr. Lupo.
Pay attention to the upper face
“She would probably look better, and more youthful, is she had the upper portions of her face injected and less of her cheeks done, which gives the middle of her face a bulging look,” says Dr. Beer.
Unnatural-looking eyebrows
“The medial eyebrows are too low and the lateral eyebrows too high, giving an unnatural arch, which may possibly be caused by Botox and volume loss in the forehead and temples,” says San Antonio dermatologist Vivian Bucay, MD.
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In 1999, Lara Flynn Boyle had a thin face with strong angular features and naturally sexy lips.
“Her face became wide from too much injections in her middle and lower face instead of her upper face where she needs it,” says Dr. Beer.
Stay proportional
“Her proportions are wrong, and, instead of having a heart-shaped face, she has a pear,” says Dr. Beer.
Go easy on the cheeks
“My guess is that someone who was not familiar with anatomy injected her and used too much filler in her frontal and lower cheeks,” says Dr. Beer. “When this happens, the eye perceives it as strange but can’t figure out why.”
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Actress Melanie Griffith has had her share of scrutiny over the years regarding the amount of injectables and fillers she’s had done, particularly in her lips and cheeks, creating what some have called an unnatural appearance. What do you think about her most recent look?
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There’s no arguing that Kim Kardashian is one of the most beautiful women in the world, but have injections at an early age seems to have actually aged her.
Adding too much volume when there’s enough naturally can create an artificial look and an aged appearance.
Maintain your face shape
“If you look at Kim in 2006, she really had a heart-shaped face,” says Dr. Beer. She now has more cheek than she should, but she still looks good.”
Correct the look of over-injection
Stop with injections and let some of the results fade away. When you go back to the doctor’s office, get touch-ups only in areas that are needed.
Tired of wearing your makeup the same way every day? We turned to top bloggers to get you the best makeup advice. Here are seven makeup tutorials to help you switch up your makeup routine.
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Funky Eye Shadow
Switch things up with this pink and orange shimmer look. This tutorial from My Makeup Ideas is sure to make any eye pop. You can find the perfect shades from the MAC Cosmetics Eye Shadow Collection. $16, maccosmetics.com
Source: My Makeup Ideas
A Sweet and Elegant Cat’s-Eye
Sarah Nicole shows us how to master this easy yet elegant look using IT Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Matte Luxe Shadow Palette. $40, qvc.com
Source: Sarah Nicole
Playful Green Eye Shadow
Choose a green eye shadow for a more playful look. Urban Decay Moondust Eye Shadow is the perfect shade to achieve this fierce eye. $20, urbandecay.com
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Bold, Gold Smoky Eye
Outfit Trends provides a gold smoky eye tutorial to add excitement to your night out on the town. Use NARS Shimmer Eye Shadow in Goldfinger for a flawless shade of gold. $25, narscosmetics.com
Source: Outfit Trends
A Natural and Soft Winged Look
Get a subdued yet stunning look with this tutorial from Linda Hallberg. Use Urban Decay 24/7 Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner for the perfect, long-lasting cat’s-eye. $19, urbandecay.com
Source: Linda Halberg
Magical Green Eye Shadow
Wonderforest channels the inner child in all of us with this magical but daring look. The light green shadow (use MAC Cosmetics Eye Shadow in Preening) highlights the inner eye and makes the look pop. $16, maccosmetics.com
Source: Wonderforest
Basic Contour
Contouring is a basic beauty trick every woman needs to learn. Lulu’s shows us exactly where to apply, blend and contour. Use Sigma F63 Airbrush Blender for a truly airbrushed look. $16, sigmabeauty.com
Source: Lulu’s
Sleep has a profound effect on our appearance, weight, stress level, mood, memory and overall well-being. But, with today’s hectic world becoming more and more of a 24/7 society that never shuts off, it’s estimated that nearly 40 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders, according to the National Sleep Foundation. It’s not easy to change your habits so that you get a good night’s sleep each and every night—but these full-body renewal spa experiences offer programs that educate, diagnose and treat various sleep-deprivation conditions to help you get a proper night’s rest.
Spring is here and we want to get you ready with these amazing prizes up for grabs! Here’s how it works: To show our appreciation for our lovely NewBeauty readers, we give you a chance to win free beauty products every day of the year—that’s 365 Days of Beauty just for you. Sign up, answer a simple beauty question and you’ll be entered to win one of our daily giveaways. We’re wishing you luck!
Tuesday, March 31: AmorePacific Brightening Masque ($120 Value)
Get instant skin brightening with the Luminous Effect Brightening Masque. Melanin production is reduced and future discoloration is prevented. You will receive 6 masques for optimal results in as little as 15 minutes.
Monday, March 30: Chanel Hydra Beauty Micro Serum ($110 Value)
Say hello to 24 hours of hydration with this serum from Chanel! This serum replenishes and plumps skin, returning it to its natural youthful glow for a healthier looking complexion.
Sunday, March 29: Aviva Keratin Hair Kit ($75 Value)
Is your hair in need of some serious hydration? Well this prize is perfect to bring your hair back to life. Complete with Hydracreme Shampoo, Hydracreme Conditioner and Keratin Renewal Anti Frizz Serum, hair is moisturized while restoring softness and shine.
Saturday, March 28 : Amika Digital Pro Styling System and Touchable Hairspray ($153 Value)
Styling your hair just got a little more glamorous. This digital styling system features titanium plates and an adjustable temperature up to 450°F. You will also receive a Mighty Mini Titanium styler perfect for on the go, and touchable hair spray to finish the look to perfection.
Friday, March 27: Beauty Bean Giveaway Glytone Body Retexturize Kit ($64 Value)
Shed the skin you have and get the skin you want with this retexurizing system from Glytone. The Exfoliating Body Wash and Retexturizing Body Lotion work together to reduce redness and soften skin like never before.
Thursday, March 26: Yves Saint Laurent Duo ($84 Value)
Touché Éclat is a must have for flawless makeup. Dark circles disappear with a click of this under-eye coverage. Who needs sleep when the signs of fatigue are diminished? This duo includes Caramel Lumiere and Ambre Lumiere for the perfect color match.
Wednesday, March 25: Bliss Duo ($86 Value)
It’s that time to start pulling out the tank tops and bikinis and firm up arms with the fatgirlslim armcandy. The massaging applicator combined with caffeine and white sapphire reduces redness and tones your arms like never before. You will also receive the fabulips pout-o-matic to gently exfoliate and stimulate dry lips to plump kissable ones.
Tuesday, March 24: Verso Day Cream ($100 Value)
This amazing day cream stimulates the natural production of collagen while moisturizing and protecting skin from the signs of aging. Luminosity is increased with vitamin B3 leaving your face looking bright and more youthful.
Monday, March 23: Tarte Spring Collection Bundle ($271 Value)
This collection includes tartelette Amazonian clay matte eye shadow palette, parkave princess contour palette, Amazonian clay waterproof concealer, clay pot eyeliner, LipSurgence lip tint, ethereal pink Amazonian butter lipstick, etch&sketch eyeliner brush, Maracuja Neck Treatment and Maracuja Oil.
Sunday, March 22: Juice Beauty Duo ($100 Value)
Perfect for all skin types, this duo includes Green Apple brightening pads to hydrate and nourish skin while reducing the appearance of dark spots. You will also receive Stem Cellular Lifting Neck Cream to approve the appearance of wrinkles while restoring elasticity.
Saturday, March 21: Silk’n Blue ($149 Value)
Finally, a system to rid your skin of unwanted acne. This blue-light therapy system destroys acne causing bacteria and the dermal heating system targets overactive oil glands while hydrating to prevent future breakouts. Watch your skin transform in as little as three weeks!
Friday, March 20: Dermalogica Bundle ($134 Value)
Ready to try your new favorite skincare line? This bundle includes all the favorites for you to try such as the multi-active toner, skin hydrating booster, multivitamin power firm and daily microfoliant.
Thursday, March 19: IT Cosmetics Build-a-Brow Bundle ($144 Value)
This bundle includes four Build-A-Brow Waterproof Micro-Fiber Crème Gel Stains and a Heavenly Luxe Build-A-Brow Brush for perfectly filled brows. Get natural looking brows that are guaranteed to last and stay put for up to 24 hours.
Wednesday, March 18: Beauty Bean Giveaway – ROC Retinol Correxion Eye Cream ($23 Value)
This beauty blogger approved eye cream tackles the common signs of aging. This moisturizing eye cream works overtime to reduce puffiness, wrinkles and dark circles proving that age is nothing but a number.
Tuesday, March 17: Jane Iredale Bronzer Duo ($90 Value)
Contour and highlight your face to glow as beautiful as you are.This duo includes jane iredale’s So-Bronze for that sun-kissed look and Moonglow Quad Bronzer that can be used on your cheeks, eyes and lips.
Monday, March 16: Wen Bamboo Green Tea Cleansing Conditioner ($72 Value)
This amazing conditioner combines antioxidant rich green, black, white and red tea complex to deliver a nutrient-rich treatment for even the most damaged hair. Repair, protect and strengthen while restoring volume and shine.
Sunday, March 15: Epione Beverley Hills Correction ($175 Value)
Reverse the harmful affects of the sun and watch your skin become healthier, more restored and youthful. It evens skin tone and delivers the perfect amount of moisture.
Saturday, March 14: Intelliwhite ($199 Value)
Get professional quality whitening at home, getting teeth 7 shades whiter after only 5 uses. This whitening system won’t increase teeth sensitivity and can be used on dental work. All it takes is seven minutes to be on your way to brighter, beautiful smile.
Friday, March 13: Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Detox Duo ($115 Value)
Nothing beats the power of cucumber! This new line from Peter Thomas Roth includes Cucumber De-Tox De-Puffing Eye- Cubes, perfect to nourish and hydrate tired looking eyes and Cucumber De-Tox Hydration Serum to hydrate and minimize the appearance of fine lines.
Thursday, March 12: Pacifica Natural Beauty Bundle ($97 Value)
This natural beauty product bundle from Pacifica will leave you starry-eyed. This bundle includes Sea Change Future Youth Serum to lift and replenish, Stellar Eye Trio, Aquarian Gaze Water- Resistant Long Lash Mineral Mascara, Perfect Lotus Universal Powder and Dreamlit Under Eye Brightener.
Wednesday, March 11: Beauty Bean Giveaway – Epionce Intense Defense Serum ($136 Value)
This Beauty Bean approved serum is clinically proven to reduce lines and wrinkles as it turns back the hands of time. It’s also perfect for all skin types.
Tuesday, March 10: Cherry Blooms Brush on Fiber Eyelash Extension Mascara ($69 Value)
Brush on these eyelash extensions and kiss your false lashes and glue goodbye. Sixty seconds is all it takes to apply to make lifeless lashes come to life with this waterproof formula.
Monday, March 9: Lumene Bundle ($171 Value)
This 8-piece collection from Lumene has everything you need for a total face transformation. It includes Bright Touch Refreshing Cleansing Foam, Time Freeze Targeted Dark Spot Corrector, Instant Eye Lift Serum, Complete Rewind Visible Wrinkle Eraser, Recovery Night Cream, Bright Now Vitamin C Dry Skin Cocktail, Visible Repair 2in1 Eye Cream and Concealer, and Visible Repair Tone Corrector.
Sunday, March 8: ESPA Optimal Body TriSerum ($75 Value)
Omega oils work together with turmeric root in ESPA’s Optimal Body TriSerum to even skin tone and reduce pigmentation. Skin is left looking younger, softer and smoother than you ever thought possible.
Saturday, March 7: Pureology Bundle ($123 Value)
This bundle includes Pureology Strength Cure Shampoo and Conditioner, Strength Cure Fabulous Length Treatment and Colour Fanatic Multi-Tasking Hair Beautifier. Watch lifeless hair come alive like never before.
Friday, March 6: Pixi by Petra Makeup Bundle ($64 Value)
This 5-piece set includes the Correction Concentrate to hide dark circles, Natural Brow Duo for flawless brows, Large Last Mascara for extreme lash volume, Flat Liner brush for precise liner application as well as the Lash and Brow Brush to finish the look.
Thursday, March 5: Sulwhasoo Essential Renewing Eye Cream ($114 Value)
Prevent the signs of aging with this eye cream from Sulwhasoo. Formulated with green tea, pomegranate and Korean red ginseng, skin is renewed while minimizing dark circles and puffiness.
Wednesday, March 4: Striplac Nail Polish Bundle ($159 Value)
Get ready to fall in love with this UV/LED nail polish! This polish requires zero drying time, lasts up to ten days, and it peels off without destroying your nails.
Tuesday, March 3: ScientificRX Sculpting System ($269 value)
This three- part system includes the Eyesculpt, Necksculpt and Lifting Serum. They all work together to lift, tighten and firm the face and neck area while providing intense hydration and improved texture.
Monday, March 2: Rita Hazan Hair Care Bundle ($68 value)
Repair and hydrate hair with salon quality results at home with Rita Hazan’s Weekly Remedy’s two-step treatment to treat, repair and protect the hair follicle without weighing hair down. Top it all off with the Ultimate Shine Clear Gloss to add shine and vibrancy to any hair color.
Sunday, March 1: IT Cosmetics Eyeliner Bundle ($132 value)
This 6-pack of silky waterproof gel liners are not only good for up to 8 hours of wear, but also their no-tug technology allows them to go on smooth without tugging on your eyelids.
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Game over. Injectables, like Botox and Juvéderm, have officially come out of the closet. Gone are the days of celebrities treating injectables like a dirty little secret for younger-looking skin. Botox is everywhere in Hollywood. And why shouldn’t it be? It’s an easy way to erase wrinkles and lines in minutes—in some cases.
When injectables are done successfully, you get a natural, younger face that still looks like “you” with little to no downtime. Just ask former 90210 star Jenny Garth—she admits that she’s been a fan of Botox since 2008, among many an A-lister who also gets injected. Click through this gallery of celebrities who aren’t afraid to admit to the work they’ve had done.
And remember, if you’re considering injectables, make sure you are seeking treatment from a reputable and experienced board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon that uses FDA-approved fillers. “Never have anything you’re unfamiliar with injected into your face,” advises Beverly Hills, CA, dermatologist Debra B. Luftman, MD. Celebrities wouldn’t stand for it, so why should you?
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Vanessa Williams says she uses Botox, but sparingly.
Her face looks so youthful due to the ample amounts of volume in her cheeks and under her eyes. When the face is too thin and lacks volume and fullness in the right areas, the effects are aging. Fillers, both short-term hyaluronic acid injectables and long-lasting fillers, as well as permanent fillers, can be injected into various areas of the face to restore volume.
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Jenny McCarthy has been quoted saying she gets Botox injections in her forehead every two months.
It used to be thought that injections like Botox and Dysport were reserved only for those experiencing aging but that school of thought has changed. “Starting Botox or Dysport in your early 30s is now common practice,” says Troy, MI, plastic surgeon Anthony Youn, MD, who sees a handful of 30-something patients getting Botox for preventative purposes and to reshape the jawline and lift the brows. “In the 30s, lines and wrinkles start to develop but you can inhibit their progression with injections as a preventative measure,” says New York facial plastic surgeon Andrew A. Jacono, MD.
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Singer Kylie Minogue has admitted to using Botox in the past, but recently has been quiet about injections.
How do these stars know when to use injections or surgery to look younger? “When there is initial gauntness in the face, especially in the cheeks, filler is necessary. It helps ‘putty up’ those lines and wrinkles and is a good option when there’s no loose skin,” says Dr. Youn. But if injectables and fillers have left you looking puffy, or swollen, they may not be doing the job. They can’t fix loose skin like surgery can.
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Kim Cattrall has been quoted saying she uses Botox to get rid of a wrinkles in her forehead.
If it’s nasolabial folds and wrinkles around your mouth that you’re most concerned about filling, collagen-stimulating injectables, like Radiesse and Sculptra Aesthetic can be used. Each functions independently to fill in wrinkles, give skin support and make new collagen in the lower levels of the skin for a more volumized, youthful look.
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Full House favorite, Lori Loughlin, says the results of Botox are incredible and likens the results to looking like you just got back from vacation.
If you’re looking for an instant way to look rejuvenated , one treatment that continues to stay at the forefront is the “injectable facelift.” Also known as a “liquid lift,” these 30-minute-or-less procedures rely upon a variety of different fillers and injectables that are administered to volume-deficient facial areas for an instantaneously refreshed look. “When doing a ‘liquid lift,’ two types of fillers need to be used: structural fillers to fill in the lines and hyaluronic acid fillers to give volume,” says New York dermatologist Patricia Wexler, MD.
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Virginia Madsen is so impressed with how injectables have helped her fight off the signs of aging, she has actually appeared in commercials for Botox and Juvéderm.
Juvéderm can also be used to erase nasolabial folds although this is only a quick fix. Fat injections last longer but require a liposuction-like procedure to obtain the fat from your body before it’s processed and injected.
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Daisy Fuentes has been quoted saying that as long as you don’t go overboard with it, Botox has a place, in your face, as you age. And she’s right. The best way to minimize the look of crow’s-feet, which Fuentes doesn’t have, is with Botox or Dysport. “They relax the muscles around the eyes so that the crinkling you see when you smile or squint is minimized or completely smoothed out,” says Reno, NV, plastic surgeon Tiffany McCormack, MD. “There’s nothing that works quite like it,” she says.
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Courtney Thorne-Smith, another Botox brand celebrity representative, says she likes it, it works, and it’s just that simple. She’s been a fan of injections for the last 10 years. After about five years of repeated, regular injections, the skin will look softer, and there will be more collagen in the skin,” explains New Orleans dermatologist Mary Lupo, MD. “Continuing with injections of Botox or Dysport every four months or so, before there is full recurrence of muscle activity, seems to slow the progression of aging,” adds La Jolla, CA, plastic surgeon Robert Singer, MD.
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Lisa Rinna says she uses Botox every three months to ward off the hereditary scowl marks that run in her family.
Injectables and fillers can plump up wrinkles and lines in mere minutes. But if they are not done with caution, the effects can be devestating. Only seek treatment with a reputable and experienced board-certified dermatologist or facial plastic surgeon that uses FDA-approved fillers.
When it comes to beauty, one thing is certain: Trends come and go. But these products and breakthroughs made it onto our radar and we can’t seem to get enough of them. Here is the lowdown on the latest you need to try now.
Laura Mercier’s Limited-Edition Lip Glacé
Maxilips, a plumping peptide complex in Laura Mercier’s limited-edition Lip Glacé Peach Hope helps create the appearance of a fuller pout while anti-aging grapeseed oil works overtime to moisturize. The Result: Fuller lips with soft color that lasts.
Key Ingredient
Maxilips
$25, lauramercier.com
Fresh Tinted Sugar Shine Lip Treatment
Thanks to hyaluronic filling spheres in Fresh Tinted Sugar Shine Lip Treatment, this nonsticky formula makes lips appear fuller. Why You Need One: It lasts six hours and imparts the perfect amount of shine.
Key Ingredient
Hyaluronic filling spheres
$19, sephora.com
NARS Audacious Lipstick Collection
Chock-full of ingredients that volumize, the NARS Audacious Lipstick Collection is the go-to for achieving a fuller, plumper pout. The 40 supersaturated shades are housed within an ultraluxe, chic casing that will look just as pretty in your makeup bag as it will on your lips.
Key Ingredient
Microsized lipid spheres
$32, barneys.com
Lip Per-Fékt
The unique combination of anti-aging ingredients, vitamins and conditioners in Lip Per-Fékt makes it a multitasking powerhouse with just enough pigment. Natural spearmint and hyaluronic microspheres hydrate and plump while jojoba moisturizes for smooth, soft, pretty pink lips.
Key Ingredient
Hyaluronic micro spheres
$24, perfektbeauty.com
Sonia Kashuk Lustrous Shine Lip Crayon
For shiny, smooth and supple lips, turn to Sonia Kashuk Lustrous Shine Lip Crayon for its highly pigmented formula (we love the Sweet Pea shade) and potent lip-plumping ingredient, myrrh resin extract. An added bonus: Broad-spectrum filters protect against harmful UVA and UVB rays for lips that look healthy.
Key Ingredient
Myrrh resin extract
$9, target.com
Soap and Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Pillow Pump XXL
The natural flower oil infusion and the 3XL-Peptide Plumptm complex gives lips the plumping action they need with a built-in cushioning effect. It also delivers plenty of moisture and shine in 2 beautiful shades.
Key Ingredient:
3XL-PEPTIDE PLUMP™ complex
$24, soapandglory.com
Buxom Full-Bodied Lip Gloss
Known for bringing its own kind of sexy to cosmetics, this high-shine gloss plumps lips without the tingle. Jojoba oil and Vitamin E protect and hydrate lips leaving behind moisturized lips with a sheer and shimmering color.
Key Ingredient:
Encapsulated Hyaluronic Spheres
$19, sephora.com
Guerlain KissKiss Shaping Cream Lip Colour
This new lip collection restores lips fullness and softness with plumping hyaluronic acid spheres. It’s also formulated with commiphora oil to keep lips smooth as well as full.
Key Ingredient:
Hyaluronic Acid Spheres
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Sunday, August 31: Miracle 10 Skin Miracle Bundle for Dry and Delicate Skin ($490 value)
Nine winners will be chosen to receive a set of eight skin transforming treatments from Miracle 10, including: Cleanser I, Toner, Light Serum, Eye Treatment, Solution I, Mask, Enzyme and Super C.
Saturday, August 30: Darphin Nourishing and Firming Velvet Cream ($55 value)
Enriched in organic Shea Butter and Sweet Almond extract, this cream nourishes and helps provide essential fatty acids in the skin while its buttery texture instantly offers a deep sensation of comfort and helps restore skin’s velvety texture.
Friday, August 29: Exuviance Illumination Duo ($120 value)
Exuviance Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Gluconolactone in Evening Restorative Complex decreases lines and wrinkles, evens skin tone, and improves roughness and texture, while Lactobionic Acid prevents wrinkle formation and plumps and firms skin. The two powerful anti-aging solutions work together to fend off all your aging woes.
Thursday, August 28: Lumavera Perfect Skin Package ($150 value)
This skin refreshing bundle includes Lumavera’s Perfection Peel to exfoliate dead skin cells away for smaller pores and a flawless complexion, Oxygenating Masque to brighten and smooth, and Filler Dual Peptide Lip Volumizer to hydrate and restore skin cells.
Wednesday, August 27: Onsen Ageless Series Tenseless Heat Mask ($470 value)
Relax your muscles and release facial tension with this warming, super-soothing treatment. Like a sauna in a jar, use it before bed to ease away expression wrinkles.
Tuesday, August 26: GLAMGLOW® POWERMUD™ ($69 value)
A new skin saver from GlamGlow, PowerMud is a mud-to-oil, deep cleansing treatment that still manages to be gentle. It removes weekly build-up of dirt, oil and makeup to leave you with super soft skin.
Monday, August 25: ZO Skin Health Level II: Anti-Aging Program ($230 value)
Created with potent ingredients, concentrated formulas and aggressive delivery systems, this anti-aging program helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles, stimulate cellular function, promote even skin tone, and prevent future damage.
Sunday, August 24: Rene Furterer Curl Enhancing Hair Care Package ($89 value)
For healthy hair and perfectly defined curls, the winner of this hair care package will receive Rene Furterer’s Acanthe line of curl enhancing shampoo, conditioner and leave-in fluid.
Saturday, August 23: Yüm Skincare Bundle ($128 value)
Three winners will be chosen to receive this package of three products from Ÿum’s line of organic, vegan-certified skincare, which includes: the Vitamin A Pumpkin Cleanser, Pomegranate Toner and 23 Karat Intensive Eye Treatment.
Friday, August 22: Snowberry Beauty Bag ($144 value)
For natural beauty, Snowberry’s products are free of petrochemicals, parabens, silicon, and sulfates, and they are never tested on animals. The winner will receive: Gentle Remineralising Toner, Bright Defense Day Cream No. 1, and Smoothing Eye Serum.
Thursday, August 21: HydroPeptide Solar Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 30 ($44 value)
Protect yourself from the sun’s rays with this non-greasy formula that adjusts to your skin tone to provide flawless coverage. Anti-aging ingredients help hydrate, clarify and protect skin for a flawless complexion.
Wednesday, August 20: Repêchage Algo Mist Hydrating Seaweed Facial Spray ($34 value)
A unique combination of seaweed concentrate, vitamin C and gingko biloba, this facial in a bottle helps reduce the appearance of fine lines from dryness, air travel, sun or cold. The seaweed extract is rich in good-for-your-skin vitamins, minerals and amino acids.
Tuesday, August 19: La Bella Donna L’unico Sole ($55 value)
This ultimate bronzing palatte includes 3 matte shades and one shimmering pink-gold. It goes on smoothly without becoming chalky or cakey. Plus, its long-lasting formula ensures your sun-kissed glow will stay all day.
Monday, August 18: Babor Beleza do Brasil Energizing Shower Gel ($36 value)
This extra creamy lotion made with select Brazilian oils is like a samba for your skin. It will leave you feeling energized and silky smooth.
Sunday, August 17: TMR Renewal Collagen Moisturizer ($138 value)
This collagen-based cream instantly firms without drying out the skin. It is rich in botanical antioxidants and will improve skin tone and clarity, while helping to repair elastin fiber. It removes skin impurities and leaves mature skin looking smoother.
Saturday, August 16: Jane Iredale Powder-Me SPF Dry Sunscreen ($50 value)
This tinted powder sunscreen has SPF 30 and is water resistant for up to 40 minutes. It contains titanium dioxide and a natural clay, free of atmospheric pollutants. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends this product as an effective UVA/UVB sunscreen.
Friday, August 15: Lift Lab Purify & Clarify Daily Cleanser ($65 value)
Exfoliate, Clarify and Moisturize all while removing makeup and other impurities from your skin with Lift Lab Skin Regeneration Purify & Clarify Daily Cleanser & Detox Mask.
Thursday, August 14: Dr. Hauschka Beautiful Skin Duo ($101 value)
This powerful skin pair includes Dr. Hauschka’s Rose Day Cream and Regenerating Neck and Décolleté Cream. Rose Day Cream is enriched with shea butter, rose petals and rose hips to hydrate, protect and soothe depleted skin, while Regenerating Neck and Décolleté Cream helps moisturize and temporarily firm mature skin.
Wednesday, August 13: Briogeo Shampoo and Conditioner ($42 value)
Two winners will be chosen to each receive Briogeo’s Be Gentle, Be Kind Cleansing Shampoo and Blossom & Bloom Volumizing Conditioner. The all-natural hair care line is formulated without parabens, phthalates, silicones, mineral oil, synthetic fragrances, and artificial colors.
Tuesday, August 12: neuBrow ($100 value)
Four people will win this brow enhancing serum to add definition to their eyebrows in just 60 days. It strengthens and shines brow hair to create a beautiful frame for the eyes, no pencil or powder needed.
Monday, August 11: Dermalogica Sun Care Duo ($64 value)
Enjoy the last days of summer without the skin damage. Dermalogica’s Protection 50 Sport and After Sun Repair work together to give broad-spectrum protection while you’re in the sun, and reverse the damage when you’re done.
Sunday, August 10: TeiSpa Essentials The Poínt ($150 value)
Treat puffy eyes, dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles with this firming facial tool, designed to stimulate the skin through a gentle, alternating electrical current. The kit also includes Platinum Active Firming Gel and a convenient travel pouch.
Saturday, August 9: ASAP Super Serum Set ($267 value)
ASAP’s Super A+ Serum, Super B Complex, and Super C Serum are formulated to stop the signs of aging a.s.a.p. Each serum is enriched with its own blend of unique anti-aging ingredients to hydrate, brighten and clarify your complexion.
Friday, August 8: TMR Cosmetics Special Cleansing Solution and YE-X Replenishing Emulsion ($98 value)
This cleanser and body balm work together to fight skin dehydration. TMR Special Cleansing Solution removes toxins and oils, while reducing puffiness and irritation. YE-X Replenishing Emulion Anti-Aging Body Balm hydrates and firms, while helping your body’s natural cellular regeneration process.
Thursday, August 7: It Cosmetics Beauty Bundle ($132 value)
Three winners will be able to expand their beauty color palates with six products from It Cosmetics, including: Vitality Lip Flush Butter Gloss in “I Believe” and “Ruby Slippers,” YLBB Your Lips But Better Waterproof Lip Liner Stain in “Spicy Nude” and “Perfect Red,” and No-Tug Waterproof Gel Eyeliner in “Brown” and “Lucky Jade.”
Wednesday, August 6: Hairfinity Healthy Hair Vitamins ($48 value)
Hairfinity’s healthy hair vitamins are formulated with nutrients specifically designed to nourish your hair from the inside out, so you can grow a longer, stronger, thicker, more vibrant mane. The winner will receive a 2-month supply.
Tuesday, August 5: Dermesse Retinol 1% Serum and Optimize Eye Cream ($126 value)
Fight the signs of aging with Retinol 1% Serum from Dermesse, containing one of the most powerful anti-aging ingredients on the market, and Optimize Eye Cream, designed to fight puffiness, dark areas and loss of elasticity around the eyes.
Monday, August 4: Clairvoyant Beauty Skincare Package ($105 value)
Spoil your skin with this luxurious skin care regimen from Clairvoyant Beauty, featuring: French Clay Cleanser with DMAE, Blue Green Algae Body Polish and Cooling Cucumber Mask.
Sunday, August 3: Bumble and Bumble Thickening Shampoo ($24 value)
Say goodbye to limp locks with this thickening shampoo from Bumble and Bumble. It provides weightless moisture while sealing split ends and taming flyaways. Fine hair will look and feel fuller in no time.
Saturday, August 2: 2013 Beauty Choice Awards Gift Set ($140 value)
Eight people will receive this selection of six of our 2013 Beauty Choice Award winners, including: Coola Face Mineral Sunscreen, Lumene Bright Now Vitamin C Day Cream SPF15, Kneipp Herbal Bath Cold & Sinus Relief, Tan Towel, La Bella Donna Baci Baci Moisturizing Lip Sheer and Mally Beauty Evercolor Starlight Waterproof Liner. Don’t forget to cast your vote for 2014s best products.
Friday, August 1: Hoopla Mini Polish Bundle ($68 value)
These miniature nail polishes can brighten anyone’s day (and anyone’s manicure). The winner will receive 3 sets of 3 polishes each for a total of 9 colors. Color schemes include: Hoopla, The Romantic, and The Rebel.
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Sunday, August 3: Bumble and Bumble Thickening Shampoo ($24 value)
Say goodbye to limp locks with this thickening shampoo from Bumble and Bumble. It provides weightless moisture while sealing split ends and taming flyaways. Fine hair will look and feel fuller in no time.
Saturday, August 2: 2013 Beauty Choice Awards Gift Set ($140 value)
Eight people will receive this selection of six of our 2013 Beauty Choice Award winners, including: Coola Face Mineral Sunscreen, Lumene Bright Now Vitamin C Day Cream SPF15, Kneipp Herbal Bath Cold & Sinus Relief, Tan Towel, La Bella Donna Baci.Baci Moisturizing Lip Sheer, Mally Beauty Evercolor Starlight Waterproof Liner. Don’t forget to cast your vote for 2014s best products.
Friday, August 1: Hoopla Mini Polish Bundle ($68 value)
These miniature nail polishes can brighten anyone’s day (and anyone’s manicure). The winner will receive 3 sets of 3 polishes each for a total of 9 colors. Color schemes include: Hoopla, The Romantic, and The Rebel.
Thursday, July 31: Kahina Brightening Serum ($72 value)
To brighten skin, even tone and diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, this serum uses the goodness of natural ingredients like seaweed, white lily, argan oil, maritime pine and green tea. It’s not just good for your complexion; it’s good for the global community. A percentage of profits go directly to the Berber women who help extract argan oil for Kahina’s products.
Wednesday, July 30: May Lindstrom Skin The Honey Mud ($80 value)
This luxurious cleansing mask is enriched with raw honey, white clay and pure plant oils to gently free you of the day’s pollutants, leaving you with a clear, balanced complexion and touchably soft skin.
Tuesday, July 29: Sciote Advanced Line Illume Brightening Crème ($85 value)
Fight hyperpigmentation and sunspots using this hydrating formula enriched with hyaluronic acid. It’s gentle enough for daily use and can restore your skin to its original radiance.
Monday, July 28: Marula Omega Rich Pure Marula Oil ($78 value)
For advanced protection against environmental stressors and free radicals, this antioxidant and omega rich oil will leave your skin soft but firm.
Sunday, July 27: The Crave Collection Hands-Free Skin Brightener ($90 value)
The thin skin on the back of hands can be one of the first places to give away your age, but there’s no need to fear. The Crave Collection’s Hands-Free Skin Brightener brings younger-looking hands within reach by reducing the appearance of dark spots in just a few weeks.
Saturday, July 26: Cane + Austin Retexturizing Treatment Scrub ($42 value)
This face and body scrub exfoliates, purifies and brightens the skin with glycolic acid to refine pores and salicylic acid to maintain a clear complexion.
Friday, July 25: Mio Skin Tight Tightening Body Serum ($56 value)
Send your skin to the gym with this serum designed to lift, tighten and tone. Skin Tight exfoliates, tightens and moisturizes to accelerate skin renewal and smooth out crepe effect for plump, younger-looking skin.
Thursday, July 24: G.M. Collin Anti-Aging Duo ($168 value)
Fight signs of aging with G.M. Collin’s Bota-Peptide Eye Contour and Vital C 10% + Peptides Serum. Bota Peptide Eye Contour takes care of fine lines, wrinkles, puffiness, and dark circles, while Vital C 10% + Peptides Serum is formulate with antioxidants to hydrate, protect against environmental stressors, smooth skin, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improve elasticity.
Wednesday, July 23: Colleen Rothschild Extreme Recovery Cream ($75 value)
Save your dehydrated skin with Extreme Recovery Cream’s intensive care. It provides maximum levels of continuous moisture, fights off fine lines, and evens skin’s tone and texture.
Tuesday, July 22: Bioxidea Miracle 24 Treatment Set ($100 value)
This set includes three breast treatments, one neck treatment and one foot treatment. Use these bio-cellulose applications to increase skin firmness and elasticity, reducing signs of aging.
Monday, July 21: NeoStrata Triple Firming Neck Cream ($79 value)
Reverse visible signs of aging on the neck and décolletage area with this anti-aging formula. NeoStrata’s Triple Firming Neck Cream promotes new collagen production, while protecting and maintaining skin’s essential cells.
Sunday, July 20: ColorWow Color Security Shampoo ($22 value)
Prolong the life of your color and maintain its healthy appearance with this breakthrough formula. It uses a special Japanese amino-fortified complex to help prevent breakage, dullness and drying.
Saturday, July 19: Intelligent Nutrients Renewal Complex Eye Gel ($50 value)
Target dark circles, puffiness, fine lines, wrinkles and other signs of aging with this lightweight eye gel. The formula combines antioxidants and naturally derived plant actives to cool, hydrate and soothe the undereye area.
Friday, July 18: Ole Henriksen Rub n’ Buff Salt Scrub ($38 value)
Exfoliate and moisturize in one luxurious step with this blend of minerals, botanicals and essential oils. Sea salt exfoliates and softens skin while lemongrass, citrus rind, lavender and almond oil moisturize to leave your skin smooth and supple.
Thursday, July 17: ESPA Optimal Skin ProSerum ($85 value)
Get the exceptional nourishment of a treatment oil with the active benefits of turmeric, white lupin and sunflower extracts. Optimal Skin ProSerum helps brighten and even skin tone, enhance elasticity, firm and protect against premature aging.
Wednesday, July 16: Farmaesthetics Vapor Bath Elixir ($40 value)
This multitasking spa in a bottle can be used in an herbal vapor bath to relax tired muscles, in a foot soak to refresh tired feet or in a vapor tent to decongest pores and sinuses. Farmaesthetics is committed to natural, organic beauty products that are as good for you as they are for the environment.
Tuesday, July 15: Éminence Organic Skin Care Bamboo Firming Fluid ($58 value)
For ageless skin, this product contains a clinically proven Natural Retinol Alternative Complex that mimics the effect of retinol for brightness, softness and a reduction in the appearance of wrinkles.
Monday, July 14: HydroPeptide HydroStem +6 Stem Cell Antioxidant Serum ($160 value)
Two people will win this powerful age-defying treatment. It brings rejuvenating peptides together with six antioxidant-rich botanical stem cells to protect skin from free radicals and create radiant, timeless skin.
Sunday, July 13: Sisley Paris Cellulinov ($242 value)
Erase cellulite with this plant-based formula from Sisley Paris. Longan seed, red algae and Indian lotus are combined with caffeine to target cellulite and reduce its appearance overtime.
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Saturday, July 12: Dr. Brandt Do Not Age Transforming Pearl Serum ($150 value)
Three winners will get to unlock the ultimate anti-aging power found in this serum. The result of five years of research, the formula is made to jump start skin’s metabolism and restore its strength and vitality.
Friday, July 11: Caudalie Polyphenol C15 Overnight Detox Oil ($52 value)
Three lucky winners will be able to detoxify and revitalize their skin with this mixture of five essential oils. The plant-based formula promotes cellular renewal while you sleep.
Thursday, July 10: StriVectin-AR Advanced Retinol Concentrated Serum ($119 value)
Three people will receive this formula to supercharge their skincare routine. The silky, fast absorbing serum uses retinol to help fight major signs of aging.
Wednesday, July 9: LAC Taut® Premium Collagen Replenishment Formula ($110 value)
This box contains 8 bottles of Taut’s unique and powerful liquid collagen beauty formula. It has the highest concentration of marine collagen infused with anti-aging ingredients to restore skin’s youth from within, improving elasticity, firmness and hydration.
Tuesday, July 8: Bliss Fat Girl Slim Arm Candy ($38 value)
Get “armed” and ready for sleeveless tops this summer with Fat Girl Slim Arm Candy, a formula featuring lactic acid, caffeine, and white sapphire. It’s clinically proven to reduce redness while firming and smoothing skin for a more toned appearance.
Monday, July 7: Shu Uemura Art of Hair Color Lustre Cool Blonde ($58 value)
Three winners will receive this color-reviving hair balm that breathes new life into colored hair and brings out the subtlety of shades. It neutralizes unwanted yellows on blondes to create a vibrant, lustrous mane.
Sunday, July 6: Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Masque ($16 value)
Ideal for dry, damaged and color-treated hair, this Deep Repair Masque penetrates and rebuilds hair health with no weigh down to leave your hair silky, shiny and full of bounce. Five winners will be selected to receive this product.
Saturday, July 5: Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum ($90 value)
Four winners will get T.L.C. Framboos, a hydrating gel that lifts away dead skin cells to resurface dull, congested skin and reveal an even-tone and radiant complexion. The formula helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation, as well as oiliness, acne and large pores. It can enhance the performance of other skincare products by clearing the way for maximum absorption.
Friday, July 4: Sephora Gradual Self-Tanning Face Water ($16 value)
Three people will be selected to win this gradual self-tanner and the beautiful, golden glow that comes with it. The glow intensifies with each application. It’s easy to apply and dries instantly with a streak-free finish.
Thursday, July 3: Skin Authority Summer Sun Duo ($71 value)
Soak up the sun without the damage using Sunscreen Moisturizer by Skin Authority, a sunscreen that not only protects against sun damage but actually helps reverse it, The formula is rich in vitamins, antioxidants and fatty acids. In case you do catch too much sun, Skin Authority Redness Relief will soothe irritation and redness naturally.
Wednesday, July 2: SkinCeuticals Resveratrol B E ($145 value)
Three lucky winners will receive this mixture of powerful antioxidants that helps strengthen skin’s natural defenses against free radicals. Apply it before bed to reduce the visible effects of collagen breakdown for firmer, younger-looking skin.
Tuesday, July 1: NuFACE Trinity Facial Trainer Kit ($325 value)
Gently stimulate your skin to improve facial contour, skin tone and wrinkle reduction. The FDA-cleared device uses soft wave microcurrent technology to deliver professional results in the comfort of your home.
Think organic is overrated? These spas take the natural trend one step further, offering farm-to-table spa treatments that go straight from the garden to the spa-goer. Flip through for spas around the world using indigenous ingredients for truly fresh treatments.
Mediterranean Indulgence
The newest addition to Aman’s portfolio, Amanzo’e in Greece, has a spa that features seven double treatment rooms, two hammams and a Watsu pool, all looking onto an open-air, stonewall courtyard. Treatments include what you’d expect from Aman—long-lasting massages, results-driven facials, detail-oriented scrubs and wraps—combining the best Asian techniques with ancient Greek beauty rituals, and using Aman Spa’s own range of chemical-free skin-care products. But this latest opening offers a variety of local ingredients including olive oil, clay and olive, all of which were specifically chosen by the spa for their restorative properties.
In season, guests are encouraged to go out and explore the property’s olive groves, pick their own and be involved in the process of making a bottle of olive oil to take home with them (or enjoy at the restaurant at dinner during their stay), which the spa says works double-duty as a skin softener when applied to the body.
Sweet Serenity
Named for the Native American word for eternal flower, Spa Aiyana is nestled in the Californian treetops overlooking Carmel Valley Ranch’s rolling hills, fields of lavender and flowers, vineyard and abundant wildlife. The spa features a serene atmosphere that embraces The Ranch’s beautiful natural setting—a theme spa manager Clint Wall also employs in the treatment menu. Inspired by four gardens (lavender, herb, Aiyana and alchemist), the treatment menu incorporates fresh herbs, botanical extracts and floral, aromatic and herbal oils.
The spa uses lavender ground on the property in its treatments and also incorporates honey harvested from the resort’s apiary of more than 60,000 Italian honeybees (beekeeping is a popular guest activity at Carmel Valley Ranch and the resort features three beehives), which the spa boasts as its most unique quality.
Tuscan Therapies
Tuscany’s Castello di Casole’s newly oppened Essere Spa (it opened this summer) is set in what was originally the estate’s wine cellar. The 5,400-square-foot space has been converted to contain an impressive seven treatment rooms with barrel-vaulted ceilings and restored stone walls. Treatments are inspired by natural ingredients native to Tuscany, including olive oil, rosemary and grape seeds, and the farm-to-table element carries over into the health-oriented Ristorante Tosca, which serves local Tuscan cuisine using fresh produce from the hotel’s gardens.
Standard Italian delicacies reign supreme in the spa treatments, inspired by natural products indigenous to Tuscany. But it’s the vineyards, olive groves and lemon trees, spread out over 100 acres that’s the pinnacle of both the property’s cuisine and wellness offerings.
Outback Zen
The eforea: spa at Hilton at Hilton Queenstown takes pride in its unique “journeys,” all of which focus on natural products mixed with scientific skin care, at the core of its concept. Intensive treatments with products that have results-driven actives and local ingredients make this spa one-of-a-kind. The opulent spa flows seamlessly over three levels; the stunning view of the nearby mountains, lakes and fields sets the stage for serious total-body balance.
Like all eforea spas, the spa menu at the Hilton Queenstown dedicates 10 percent to local treatments using ingredients like wildflowers (chances are your salad for lunch came from the chef’s garden). Even the spa itself is incredibly indigenous, as it is made from local wood and showcases native elements designed by a local artist.
Fresh From the Garden
Maroma Resort & Spa’s managing director Federico Echaiz speculates that the majority of guests are initially attracted to Kinan Spa for the innovative skin care and rejuvenating facial offerings, but that hasn’t stopped the straight-from-the-garden (and sea) standouts from taking off with relaxation-seekers once they get there. The herbs, flowers and plants from the hotel’s garden pop up in almost all of the treatments (especially those that have an aromatherapy element), and locallysourced honey, salts and fruits and vegetables are key elements in many of the facials and body treatments. There’s even a tie-in in the dining room, as the chef currently prepares a locally-sourced Elemental Dinner to combine with the specialty spa treatments that are in-sync with the end of the Mayan calendar.
Guests (like celeb fans Sharon Stone and Minnie Driver) clamor for the spa’s Tezmecal, a small pyramid structure that is the Mayan version of a sweat lodge. The ritualistic treatment merges ancient traditions, chants and meditation; the local shaman handpicks a variety of herbs, including Bugambilia petals and rosemary, fresh from the property before each “ceremony.”
The Power of Plants
Winding pathways, panoramic views of the Caribbean and warm breezes connect Sense, a Rosewood Spa, to the natural splendor of Virgin Gorda. Its bountiful plant life is also present in indigenous treatments such as the Spice & Coconut Scrub, made with the husks of dry brown coconuts harvested on the property. “It’s the least abrasive scrub we use, and because of the natural oil in coconuts it helps to moisturize as well,” says spa manager Christine Parillon. Also picked off-property are fresh neem leaves, which are then blended into a mask for the Natural Neem Leaf Facial. “It’s really good for detoxifying and cleansing the skin,” Parillon says.
If you’ve had too much sun during your visit, ask the spa for one of their containers of aloe serum, made on-site from fresh aloe plants. It’s complimentary and the staff will even deliver it to your room. The spa also uses native ingredients such as coconut husks, salt and neem leaf in some of the treatments and fuses them with skin-care lines such as Epicuren, Éminence Organic Skin Care and Tara.
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