Fragrance Review: Bond Girl 007

BellaSugar — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:00:50 -0800

Thinking you might want to get in on some secret spy action? Well, here's your chance. Avon's got a new James Bond-inspired fragrance called Bond Girl 007 ($30). And though smelling the hunky Daniel Craig might not be so bad, you won't have to worry about smelling like the manly 007 himself. This one's just for the ladies.

Produced in conjunction with the release of Quantum of Solace, the 22nd (whoa!) Bond flick, the bottle is shaped like the female form with a grenade-like gizmo for the cap. It's both sweet and sexy, just like the fragrance itself.

Upon initial whiff, there's an intense, pastry-like quality from the peach and orange notes. Jasmine, orchid, and freesia lend a bit of fresh, feminine qualities, while wood, amber, and patchouli round it off for a somewhat musky, deeper base.

All in all, Bond Girl 007 isn't my personal favorite, but it isn't displeasing either. If you're into sweet scents with a hint of warmth, I'd give it a shot. Bang.

Take a Look at the 2009 CEW Award Winners!

BellaSugar — Mon, 04 May 2009 06:00:13 -0700

What do all of these products have in common? They're just a few of the select winners of this year's 2009 Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) Awards. If you're not familiar, each year, members of the CEW, who are working professionals in the industry, gather together to select their top beauty picks of the year.

It's like what the Grammys are to a musician or what the Oscars mean to an actor. Over 4,000 votes were cast for 2009, with nearly 550 products entered in 28 categories, covering the whole beauty gamut. Curious to see what products prevailed in these prestigious awards? Find out when you read more.

2009 CEW BEAUTY AWARDS WINNERS

Bath and Body

Body Treatment - Mass: Avon Products, Inc. Anew Clinical Professional Stretch Mark Smoother
Body Treatment - Prestige: Ojon Tawaka "The Ball"
Scented Bath & Body - Mass: Vickery & Clarke Natural Apothecary Eucalyptus & Peppermint Cold & Sinus Soak
Scented Bath & Body - Prestige: Fresh Fig Apricot Bath and Shower Gel

Facial Skin Care

Acne Treatment: Clean & Clear Advantage Blackhead Eraser Exfoliating Cleanser
Anti-Aging - Mass: Olay Regenerist 14 Day Skin Intervention
Anti-Aging - Prestige: Clinique Even Better Skin Tone Corrector
Cleanser and Scrub - Mass: Neutrogena Wave Power Cleanser and Deep Clean Foaming Pads
Cleanser and Scrub - Prestige: Fresh Appleseed Brightening Exfoliant
Eye Treatment - Mass: Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Anti-Puff Eye Roller
Eye Treatment - Prestige: Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Eye Treatment
Moisturizer - Mass: Olay Definity Color Recapture
Moisturizer - Prestige: Estée Lauder Time Zone Line and Wrinkle Reducing Moisturizer SPF 15

Hair

Hair Care, Style, and Coloring - Mass: Avon Advance Techniques Grey Root Touch-Up
Hair Care, Style, and Coloring - Prestige: Living Proof Straight Making No Frizz Styling Cream for Medium to Thick Hair

Makeup

Eye Product - Mass: L'Oréal Paris Double Extend Beauty Tubes Mascara
Eye Product - Prestige: Lancôme Ôscillation
Face Product - Mass: CoverGirl Simply Ageless Foundation
Face Product - Prestige: Giorgio Armani Face Fabric Foundation
Lip Product - Mass: Avon Pro-To-Go Lipstick
Lip Product - Prestige: YSL Rouge Volupté Silky Sensual Radiant Lipstick SPF 15

Men's Grooming

Men’s Grooming: Zirh Drenched

Scent

Men's Scent: Prada Infusion d'Homme Eau de Toilette Spray
Women's Scent - Mass: Avon Bond Girl 007
Women's Scent - Prestige: Harajuku Lovers Fragrances "G"

Sun

Sun Product - Mass: Aveeno Continuous Protection Sunblock Spray SPF 70
Sun Product - Prestige: Clarins Delicious Self Tanning Cream

Indie Beauty Award (The brightest new start-up in the world of beauty.)

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