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Fun, Cheap Finds: Vintage Atomizers
eBay is a great source of beauty buys, especially if you know how to spot fake cosmetics. Lately I've been on an old-timey kick — fancy netted hats, seamed stockings — and the auction site is a wonderful repository of vintage goodies. Perfume atomizers can be picked up for $10 or less, and many would look amazing on a dresser.Beauty Byte: Beware of Black-Market Products
The demand for beauty products at a discounted price has already led to the dangerous counterfeiting of some of our favorite brands. But according to a report by the National Health Federation, even legitimate products sold through these sites can pose a risk to our health.
USA Today explains that dozens of types of beauty products for sale on discount or auction sites have been stolen straight from drugstore shelves.
Beauty Byte: L'Oreal Sics its Lawyers on eBay
Quick, call the crack team at Boston Legal! L'Oreal is taking eBay to court in five European countries, claiming that the auction site isn't doing enough to crack down on counterfeit cosmetics and fragrances. L'Oreal produces more than just its namesake products; it also owns The Body Shop, Lancome, Kiehl's, Shu Uemura and produces fragrances for Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren, Viktor & Rolf and Cacharel.
Black Market Makeup: How To Spot Fake Cosmetics
You might think that counterfeits exist only in the realm of "Mark Jacobs" and "Guchi" purses, but there are fake and black-market beauty goods, too. I love a bargain, so I wind up buying a lot of housewares and accessories on eBay. But when it comes to shopping for cosmetics, you've got to be careful.
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Can't Get Your Hands on Chanel Jade Green? You've Still Got Options.
Every year, there seems to be a highly coveted nail polish shade or two that hits the market with a frenzy. One example is last year's Metro Chic ($8) from Sephora by OPI, a perfectly muted smoky purple. Another example is Chanel's Le Vernis Nail Color in Vamp, so popular, in fact, it even has its own Wikipedia entry.
What Were They Thinking? DIY Botox Kits Hit Ebay
Now, there are several things I'd like to DIY – lip scrubs, face masks, or even nail polishing. But, considering my considerable aversion to pain, I can't imagine willingly putting any sharp objects near my face all by myself.
Regardless of your opinion of Botox, it includes the injection of poison — a process which screams "pay a licensed professional" to me.
Now You, Too, Can Have Kate Moss's Hair. (No, Really.)
I hope you've all been saving your pennies, because an unprecedented shopping opportunity is upon us. Remember how a tipsy Kate lost part of her hair extensions a couple of weeks ago? An enterprising paparazzo snapped it up and is now auctioning the tossed locks on — where else?
How to Spot Fake Cosmetics
Since many of you had questions after my first post about counterfeit cosmetics, I created a guide to spotting the fakes. Although you can find some good deals on eBay, fake goods are extremely prevalent. Watch out for phony MAC, Nars, and Bobbi Brown — although a few other brands pop up as well.
Anna on Late Night, a Twilight/True Blood Crossover, and Bid to Be Buried Above Marilyn!
Anna Wintour made headlines when she stopped by Letterman last night to chat about The September Issue. An eBay auction to spend eternity with Marilyn Monroe goes over $4 million, and two of our favorite famous vampires team up for a blood-sucking flick. All that and more on today's PopSugar Rush!
What To Do If Your Favorite Makeup Shade Is Discontinued
I think it's happened to us all. You head to the store to stock up on your favorite lipstick that you've worn for years, only to be informed by the clerk that it's been discontinued. Panic strikes, then anger.
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