It seems that somewhere along the line, almost every celebrity decides that she needs a signature fragrance. And so the market welcomes perfumes from everyone from Britney Spears to Gwen Stefani. Think you can guess some of the future fragrance launches from pop stars? Take this quiz to find out.
In a parallel universe, GiggleSugar and I would switch places. I laugh at fart videos now and then, and she's really into beauty products. So when she offered to review Clean & Clear's Soft skin care ($6.99–$8.49), how could I say no? I'll let her take it from here:
Not everyone can afford to get a facial or go to a spa, so it's nice to see that Clean & Clear has come out with Soft, a version of their anti-acne line that democratizes luxury skin care. The Soft line, which includes: Steam, an
in-shower facial; Scrub, a gentle exfoliator; and two lotions, Day and Night, promises to make your skin, well, soft, with high-end ingredients like white tea and fruit acids.
Of the three products Bella let me try (Day, Steam, and Scrub), I particularly liked Day, the oil-free moisturizer with white tea and natural fruit acids, and Steam, which is a facial with fruit acids you can leave on for one minute while in the shower. I didn't dislike Scrub, but I like exfoliators that have lots of fine grains, and like many drugstore versions, Scrub's grains were average-sized and more dispersed than I prefer.
To find out what Giggle loved (and didn't love) about the line, read more
Loose powders are a fantastic way to provide light to medium coverage on your skin without having to apply a heavy or greasy fluid foundation. They help control shine, cover blemishes, red, spots, broken capillaries and under-eye circles — all without caking. Some of my favorite new loose powders also happen to be made from minerals, which also makes them good for your skin. Below are my top five favorites. Do you have a love for one loose powder in particular?
La Bella Donna Loose Mineral Foundation ($50) is a soft mineral face powder that contains SPF 20 and doesn't clog your pores. I've been using the shade Nicoletta for the past year (plus) and love how it gives my face flawless-looking coverage.
Prescriptives Custom Blend Powder ($45) is a customized, mixture of lightweight powder created to match your skin tone. You leave the store with a large jar and a mini travel jar which both include a puff. You can also pay an additional $15 for an extra container of pressed powder. Although it's costly, I think it's worth the splurge.
Laura Mercier Mineral Powder SPF 15 ($35) is a super-fine, oil-free loose powder that contains 15 amino acids that help achieve clear skin while providing a smooth finish. Not only do I love the tinted powder, but the translucent powder is essential for setting foundation, lipstick ... you name it.
Perfectly polished pop stars are nice in their own way, but there's something really amazing about a woman playing a guitar while singing her own song. I've rounded up 25 of the coolest women musicians to show off their style — which should be easy to recreate at home, since they're not traveling with a beauty entourage. Read on and see some not-so-mainstream beauty icons, and be sure to let me know if I've missed one of your favorites.
Imagine a product able to support DNA protection and repair.
Imagine a product so intelligent, it adapts to the unique conditions of your skin.
Imagine a product so intensive, just 3 drops, twice a day are all you need.
Imagine a product so luxurious, skin immediately appears smoother.
Introducing LANCASTER 365 CELLULAR ELIXIR, the first serum to support skin DNA protection and repair for younger-looking skin and a radiant complexion. It's the first essential step, at the cellular level, in rejuvenating skin's appearance. Instantly, the complexion appears softer, smoother, more even, more luminous. After 28 days of twice-daily application, skin recovers elasticity, fine lines fade, and wrinkles are reduced.
It isn't difficult to see who stood out at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards in London, is it? Lily Allen, perhaps inspired by Angelina's green wig, showed off bright pink hair. What do you think of this laffy-taffy color on her?
I hope you're feeling lucky this week, because we're bringing you our daily giveaway times three. That's right, our friends at Sephora and I are tripling the Guerlain goodies all week.
Today's giveaway is for Guerlain's Terracotta Bronzing Powder, Le 2 de Guerlain Mascara, and KissKiss gloss. The bronzing powder provides coverage while giving your skin a natural, sun-kissed glow. The mascara has two ends to cover every lash. And the lip gloss packs a hint of shimmer, for a glossy glow.
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Kristin Cavallari went with a black-lace, bra-baring top at The Breeders' Cup Winners Circle Event in LA. She paired it with black skinny pants, and kept things neutral with beige patent pumps and a matching clutch.
It seems that somewhere along the line, almost every celebrity decides that she needs a signature fragrance. And so the market welcomes perfumes from everyone from Britney Spears to Gwen Stefani. Think you can guess some of the future fragrance launches from pop stars? Take this quiz to find out.
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