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Whitney Port Shares Her Top Summer Beauty Picks

Jaime Richards — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 04:00:39 PDT

Whitney Port has been traveling a lot for work lately, but recently she headed south to Miami for a beach vacation. But as Whitney explained on her website, "While I did go to Miami for a relaxing getaway, the main reason I went was to attend the Mara Hoffman swimwear runway show." (See our coverage here; we attended as guests of Skintimate.)

Later, Whitney made an appearance at the W South Beach - where the temperature and humidity was off the charts - for a Skintimate-sponsored afterparty that also feted Hoffman's collaboration with the brand. And on the subject of beating the heat, Whitney had a few anecdotes of her own to share. During the summertime, Whitney can't live without her Fresh High Noon bronzer, herbal mist spray by Finer Skin Institute, and CoverGirl lipstick. When it comes to those famous strands of hers, Whitney, who recently colored her hair a strawberry blond, admits she's open to changes. She said, "I'm loving my color now as it gets blonder from the sun, Who knows what I will do next. Suggestions?"

Get Pumped For Skintimate's New Mara Hoffman-Designed Packaging

Jaime Richards — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:00:09 PDT

Designer Mara Hoffman is known for her brightly hued, global-chic swimwear collections, and now she has channeled that creative spirit into a whole new venture. In collaboration with Skintimate, Mara has designed limited-edition packaging for the brand's Signature Scents shave gel line. The limited-edition cans are available until September, and are inspired by fantasy, nature, and world travel. (It kind of takes the chore out of shaving, no?) See all four of Mara's colorful designs up close now.

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Back to Basics: The Best Shaving Creams

BellaSugar — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:00:13 PDT

These shaving creams worked for my dad, and they still work for me. When I began shaving in my early teens, I used these with a single blade razor. Nowadays, I use a four-blade razor for sensitive skin, and these creams work even better without breaking the bank. I’m a firm believer in splurging in some areas and saving in others, and these drugstore brands have never let me down. Do you have a brand preference when it comes to shaving creams?

Edge Advanced Shaving Gel For Sensitive Skin ($3.23) OK, so this isn't the most feminine product that I own, but I've been using this gel-to-cream formula for ages and I love the texture and the masculine scent. Also, this slightly new and improved formula contains aloe to help soothe even the most sensitive skin.

Barbasol Shaving Cream ($2.49) is the one, the original, the very first shaving cream I ever used. Not only did I love using this thick and creamy formula on my legs, but while at Summer camp, I'd write my bunk number on the lawn outside of the mess hall. I was a happy camper.

To check out another one of my favorite shaving creams,

read more. Wow, I used to love the smell of this Skintimate Moisturizing Shave Gel For Dry Skin ($3.14). I still use the product because it's gentle and provides a smooth shave that never skips and causes nicks. It also leaves my legs feeling silky smooth and moisturized. It's like I'm wearing pantyhose, when I've got nothing on.

More Dos and Don'ts of Shaving

Jaime Richards — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:10:12 PDT

Now that you have the dos and don'ts of summertime shaving down pat, do you think you have a handle on shaving cream? It's believed that the basic form of shaving cream was used in Sumer well around 5,000 years ago, and there are plenty of reasons we're still using it today - particularly during these warmer months. So to find out a few of the dos and don'ts of this truly old-school cosmetic, just keep reading.

See the Coolest Street Style at Miami Swim Week

BellaSugar — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:58:40 PDT

Miami is known for its gorgeous women, both visiting and homegrown. So during Miami Swim Week (where we were guests of Skintimate and Mary Kay), we hit the streets to ask stylish beach-goers for tips about their cute hairstyles, cool nails, and amazing makeup. So to see what the word on the (very pretty) street is, just read on.