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Vincent Longo Cosmetics Set to Make a Comeback
Makeup

Vincent Longo Cosmetics Set to Make a Big Comeback

Due in part to a failing economy back in 2008, Vincent Longo Cosmetics was eventually forced to pull its products from the shelves of retail giants such as Sephora, Neiman Marcus, Fred Segal, and Nordstrom.
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Due in part to a failing economy back in 2008, Vincent Longo Cosmetics was eventually forced to pull its products from the shelves of retail giants such as Sephora, Neiman Marcus, Fred Segal, and Nordstrom. Space NK, however, still kept the indie brand's stock in supply. But now, Vincent Longo is set to make a big comeback.

Last year, the company began selling its products in CVS Pharmacy's Beauty 360. And with a new investor in place, Vincent Longo himself is now again able to work on what he's known for: creating innovative, stand-out formulations.

He'll completely revamp everything except for complexion products. New items will include Liquid Concealer ($28), formulated with arnica and peptides to reduce dark circles and puffiness; Pearl X Eyeshadows ($25), baked shadows with speckled colors; and Perfect Shine V Gloss ($22), glimmery pearl lip colors that add temporary volume. To see what other brand is also making moves to rise from the ashes, just keep reading.

Mardi Gras Beauty Items to Try Today
Holiday

5 Fun Ways to Get Into the Mardi Gras Spirit

Mardi Gras is one of the few times of the year where excess reigns supreme.
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Mardi Gras is one of the few times of the year where excess reigns supreme. Besides Halloween, there's never a more perfect time than now to show off your adventurous spirit. From some beautifully tame options to some wilder, glimmery finds, here are five ways you can get your Mardi Gras on right now:

  1. With a royal purple eye shadow: The best part about Paula Dorf's Eye Color in Mardi Gras ($20) is that its flattering plum color will also look gorgeous the other 364 days of the year.
  2. With some flashy lashes: They're a bit kitschy, but once these metallic Mardi Gras false lashes ($13) hit your eyes, it'll feel so good.
  3. With sequined masks: Nothing screams Mardi Gras quite like a mask of green, gold, and purple, and these cat-eye masks ($3) fit the bill nicely.
  4. With a pleasing perfume holder: Dale Tiffany's swirly Mardi Gras perfume bottle ($63) is not just pretty to look at, but it would make an excellent gift/temporary booze container, too.
  5. With the a trifecta of New Orleans-inspired makeup: Bare Escentuals' Leslie Blodgett was inspired to create BareMinerals Where It's at: The Royal Treatment ($28) after visiting the Big Easy. The three-piece makeup kit comes with: King Eye Color, a peachy sheen; Crown Eye Color, a deep sea teal; and Lip Gloss in Beignet, and opal peach.

Review of Paula Dorf Lip Slides For Lips
Lip Gloss

Reader Review of the Day: Paula Dorf Lip Slides

Earlier this week, I shared with you eleven great lip glosses.
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Earlier this week, I shared with you eleven great lip glosses. While Paula Dorf's Lip Slides ($20) didn't meet the under $15 criteria, reader Ineedcaffeine, who is not really a gloss kind of girl, found one that works for her.

Ever since MAC Lipglass made my hair stick to my mouth, I have been turned off by lip gloss, and instead I went for lipsticks with some lip balm over it, or just chapstick. However, I stole this from my sister's makeup bag one night and am obsessed. It's such a nice raspberry color, and although it looks glittery in the tube, it gives just the right amount of shine. The color and shine last for so long that each tube lasts for a very long time.

Like Ineedcaffeine, have you been doing any "stealing" of beauty products from your friends and/or relatives? Tell us about it by heading over to our Product Reviews. Who knows? Perhaps you'll be featured here on my daily post.

Vitamin C Skin Care Part V: Facial Cleansers
Skin Care

Vitamin C Skin Care Part V: Facial Cleansers

Welcome to the final installment in my five-part series about vitamin C skin care products.
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Welcome to the final installment in my five-part series about vitamin C skin care products. Today we're talking about cleansers. Facial cleansers that contain high concentrations of vitamin C are jam-packed with antioxidants that help fight signs of aging. They also leave skin looking refreshed, calm and brilliant. Here are three of my top picks.

N.V. Perricone M.D. Vitamin C Ester Citrus Facial Wash ($30) is a gentle, non-detergent facial cleanser that nourishes, soothes and calms so that you don't wind up with red, blotchy, or uneven-looking skin.

It's suitable for all skin types but is best for those with normal to oily skin.

For two more vitamin C facial cleansers, read more

Marvelous Tinted Moisturizers With SPF, Part II
Paula Dorf

Marvelous Tinted Moisturizers With SPF, Part II

Tinted moisturizers with SPF are all the rage.
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Tinted moisturizers with SPF are all the rage. You guys are always writing in and asking me if I think they really work and my answer is that I think they do! That's why these are great! The following three tinted moisturizes are new to the market and are making a big splash for summer. To see the three that I posted yesterday, click here.

Dior Bronze Tinted Moisturizer SPF 10, $35, is a quick and easy way to apply sunscreen and add a little bit of warmth to your Spring skin. This tinted moisturizer is a cream gel that keeps skin hydrated for up to 24 hours.

It is currently only available online for purchase, but will be hitting Dior beauty counters nationwide by the beginning of April in three shades: Blond, Peach and Golden.

To see two more tinted moisturizers with SPF, read more

Clearly Fabulous Brow Gels
Makeup

Clearly Fabulous Brow Gels

After you've perfected your arch and filled in your wow brows, you've got to set your eyebrows so that they don't become unruly and wild.
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After you've perfected your arch and filled in your wow brows, you've got to set your eyebrows so that they don't become unruly and wild. To apply, use the same motion as you would when putting on mascara. Here are some fabulous, crystal clear brow gels that act in the same sort of way that a light hold hair hair gel would act on your hair.


Lola Brow Gel will put your rebellious brows in their place. This gel goes on extremely smoothly and it won't clump or flake. Your brows will simply feel set and secure, but never stiff or gooey. Buy it here for $16 in clear only.

Paula Dorf Brow Gel is another crystal clear get that acts as a brow groomer. I love Paula's stuff because it's professional quality without costing a fortune. Buy it here for $16.

Amazing Brow Gel is a real underdog in the cosmetics world. I think that their products are truly amazing. You only need one coat of their clear brow gel to reach your desired effect. Buy it here for $12.

Goodnight Wimpy Lashes
Paula Dorf

Goodnight Wimpy Lashes

For those of you looking for a good nighttime eyelash treatment to keep your lashes lush and moist, try Paula Dorf's Perfect Lash Eyelash Conditioner and Thickener.
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For those of you looking for a good nighttime eyelash treatment to keep your lashes lush and moist, try Paula Dorf's Perfect Lash Eyelash Conditioner and Thickener. It's available for $16 here.

This creamy lash conditioner goes on with a mascara wand and washes off easily with soap and water. It helps define and separate each lash while also strengthening and conditioning.

You can also try Longcils Boncza's Tonicils Actif Eyelash Strengthening Treatment Gel You can buy it here for $25.

This french brand made famous for their cake mascara which Marilyn Monroe wore, nourishes the eyelashes making them stronger, thicker and more brilliant.

Because of it's natural and rich ingredients such as: Tri-Vitamin complex based on D-Panthénol, Vitamin F, silk proteins, and oligo proteins, this product helps eyelashes to grow. It is a clear gel that should be applied before mascara since it enables the mascara to stick better.

Fun Weekend Find - A Magic Makeup Eraser
Paula Dorf

Fun Weekend Find - A Magic Makeup Eraser

Just about every morning I am in front of my mirror with a Q-Tip that has been dipped in makeup remover trying to carefully and strategically fix my little makeup application slip-ups.
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Just about every morning I am in front of my mirror with a Q-Tip that has been dipped in makeup remover trying to carefully and strategically fix my little makeup application slip-ups. Well good news for me because this weekend I discovered this great little tool from Paula Dorf called the Sweep Away Clean-Up Stick. It works like an eraser on your skin to "sweep away" makeup mistakes on your eyes and lips.

This fun little tool is fragrance free, Hypo-allergenic and not tested on animals. You can buy is here for $10.00.