Wednesday, June 24, 2009

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Homemade Facial Masks : Sharōn Ronen, L.E., Founder/Owner, Skin Haven Spa Studio & WellSpa

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Recipes for gorgeous skin

Photo Credit: Lev Dolagchov/iStock Images

Homemade Facial Masks

Many of us are on a budget these days, but that doesn't mean we have to sacrifice our skincare.

Sharōn Ronen, L.E., Founder/Owner, Skin Haven Spa Studio & WellSpa has come up with a few Do-It-Yourself treatments for those who need to keep their beauty on a budget.

Organic Banana Face Mask
Your skin will have a healthy glow after applying this tropical mask to your face. This recipe is designed for all skin types.

1. Mash one half of a banana
2. Mix in a tablespoon of orange juice and a tablespoon of honey
3. Apply to the face and keep the mixture on for fifteen minutes
4. Rinse with lukewarm water and then moisturize

The Breakfast Mask
Complete with protein and whole grains, this breakfast-themed mask is used to correct and calm oily skin.

1. Combine an egg yolk, a tablespoon of honey, then a tablespoon of olive oil (yes, olive oil) and half a cup of oatmeal
2. Apply to the face for 15-20 minutes
3. Rinse with lukewarm water and then moisturize

Honey & Papaya Lightening Mask
This mask is specifically for those who have hyperpigmentation, sun spots and uneven pigment.

1. Blend together two tablespoons of honey and half a cup of mashed ripe papaya.
2. Apply on the face evenly for 15-20 minutes
3. Rinse with lukewarm water and then moisturize

Heavenly Honey Citrus Mask
This honey-and-orange-based mask is a quick fix to give your face an organic healthy glow.

1. Combine three tablespoons of orange juice with half a cup of honey
2. Apply to the face and leave on for half an hour
3. Rinse with lukewarm followed by cool water, then moisturize


The Best Lipgloss Shades

The Best Lipgloss Shades

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Patriotic Pouts
By Elizabeth Dunlap

Photo Credit: Jeffrey Westbrook/Studio D


From L.A.'s perky hot pink to D.C.'s somber merlot, popular lip-gloss shades at shops across the country.

CHICAGO
Target L'Oréal Paris Infallible Lipgloss in Sangria, $9.99.

PORTLAND
MAC stores MAC Lustreglass in Love Nectar, $14.

DENVER
Rite-Aid Maybelline New York Volume XL Seduction Lip Gloss in Born With It, $8.99.

MEMPHIS
Sephora Clinique Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 in Bonfire, $14.

NEW YORK CITY
Macy's Elizabeth Arden High Shine Lip Gloss in Honey Glaze, $15.

LINCOLN
Victoria's Secret Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Lip Gloss in Strawberry Fizz, $7.

LOS ANGELES
Saks Fifth Avenue Lancôme Juicy Tubes Jelly in Berry Bold, $18.

DETROIT
Walgreens CoverGirl Wetslicks AmazeMint Lip Gloss in Slaphappy, $6.25.

DALLAS
Neiman Marcus Chanel Glossimer in Beige Guitare, $27.

WASHINGTON, D.C.
CVS Revlon ColorStay Mineral Lipglaze in Overtime Wine, $8.99.


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Eyeshadow

-Soft Force – Frosty pale white gold

-Bright Future – Frosty bright yellow gold

-Tempting – Sinfully rich coco

-Vibrant Grape – Bright magenta purple

-Night Manoeuvers – Deep charcoal brown with pearl

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- Coal Black – Honest-to-goodness black

Lengthening, thickening, non-flaking, non-smudging... totally hard-wearing. Sassy and lush. Works on the catwalk, soups up the sidewalk. Tested and approved by Artists. Industrially packed; commodity-priced. Gives you attitude. A real hardworking mascara that is lush and luxe in its finish. Good to layer. Apply one coat of Pro Lash for enhanced, defined lashes. For more drama, build up the layers. To layer - apply, allow to dry, then apply again. Pro Lash works the hardest when applied right from the roots of the lashes to the tips. For volume, apply Pro Lash to the top side of the lashes first, and then to the under side. For a perfect groomed finish, comb the lashes through with the No. 204 Lash Brush.



Beauty Blush Power


-Eversun – Neutral peach bronze with gold pearl
-On A Mission – Pearly mid-tone plum

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- Solar Riche – Mid-tone deep orange brown

- Refined Golden – Finely spun golden with soft pearl finish

The sheer, natural colour effects and highlights of Bronzing Powder packaged with the iconic design of M∙A∙C Style Warrior. The bronze-coloured compact features a leopard (Solar Riche) or zebra (Refined Golden) print pattern overlaid with the silver emblem of the collection. Limited edition.



Style Warrior Lipstick

- Sunsational – Sheer frosted beige gold

- Brave New Bronze – Creamy mid-tone pink nude

- Purple Rite – Mid-tone frosty orchid

- Tribalist – Creamy blackened berry

Lipstick embellished with the iconic design and bronze packaging of M∙A∙C Style Warrior. The base features the silver emblem of the collection; the inner shell, a zebra (Purple Rite and Tribalist) or leopard (Sunsational and Brave New Bronze) print. Limited edition.



Style Warrior Lipglass

- Liberated – Sheer yellow gold with pearl

- Gold Rebel – Sheer copper bronze with pearl

- Fierce & Fabulous – Bright magenta purple with pearl

- Style Warrior – Blackened bronze brown with pearl

Lipglass embellished with the iconic design and bronze packaging of M∙A∙C Style Warrior. The glass vial is screened with the silver emblem of the collection while the cap features a leopard (Liberated and Gold Rebel) or zebra (Style Warrior and Fierce & Fabulous) print pattern. Limited edition.



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- Scatterrays – Soft metallic peach with gold pearl

- Bronzescape – Clean yellow brown with gold pearl

- Impassioned – Frosty cool taupe

Highly condensed clusters of pigment and pearl uniquely formulated to give a special hit of frost and colour on eyes and cheeks. The pigment’s special clustering formula provides the choice of two application modes. Swish the brush over the top of the clusters for a sheer shimmer or crush them for more intense colour effect and sparkle.



Lustre Drops

- Pink Rebel – Blue pink with gold pearl

- Sun Rush – Peachy bronze with gold pearl

- Bronze Hero – Hot bronze with fine gold pearl

A bronzer that applies like liquid sun. Water-based, beautifully smooth to apply with added pearlized lustre. Inspired by the popular M∙A∙C Face and Body FX. Provides sheer, natural-looking highlights with a luminous, shimmering finish. Limited edition.



Iridescent Powder Loose


- Golden Bronze – Golden brown with golden bronze shimmer

Iridescent Powder is a finely milled mixture of Mica and pigments which gives the skin a beautiful sheen. It can be used on its own or mixed into other products like foundations or moisturizers to enhance their iridescent qualities. Designed to apply easily and uniformly without streaking and caking, it blends beautifully and can be applied on bare skin or over foundation. Because it's so concentrated it should be used sparingly at first. Apply Iridescent Powder with #129 Powder/Blush Brush for the desired effect.


Skinsheen Leg Spray

- Medium Dark – Sheer soft bronze with golden tan pear

- Dark – Golden bronze

- Deep Dark – Deep warm bronze with rich golden pearl

A smooth-on, gel-based bronzer that's soft and mousse-like to apply yet provides sheer to low coverage with subtle sheen and radiance.




Nail Lacquer

- Peaceable – Pearly pale golden beige

- Violet Fire – Bright creamy magenta purple

- Mercenary – Frosted blackened bronze

Revolutionary new high gloss formula. Three long-wearing finishes - Cream, Sheer, and Frosted. Visibly different. Provides no-streak/no-chip finish. Contains conditioners and UV protection. Go hi-lacquer!



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For powder, concealer or emollient-based product application. This brush has firm fibers carefully shaped to form a rounded edge for a smooth, even finish. M·A·C professional brushes are hand-sculpted and assembled using the finest quality materials. They feature birch, linden and ramin wood handles, nickel-plated brass ferrules.



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Lipglass

Cult Fave
Blue mid-tone pink with white pearl (frost)
Sugar Trance Creamy soft pink with white and rainbow pearl (frost)
Squeeze It Brassy plum (frost)
Totally It Sheer bright pink with intense pink pearl (frost)

LipStick

Fun N' Sexy Blue pink with blue pearl (glaze)
Not So Innocent Sheer tan with pink and peach pearl (glaze)
Utterly Frivolous Rosy coral with pink pearl (lustre)
High Top Grey purple with blue pearl (glaze)
Flash-n-Dash Intense tangerine red with pink pearl (glaze)
Strawbaby Coral rose with rainbow pearl (lustre)


POWDER BLUSH

Hipness Intense coral with soft white pearl
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Soft coral pink with gold sparkle
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Sunday, June 21, 2009

Kickstart Your Metabolism

Sporty Fashion For You

Fuchsia top, $806, skirt, $600, Roberto Cavalli; orange swimsuit, $185, OMO Norma Kamali; shoes, $575, Yves Saint Laurent.

Photo Credit: Don Flood


No time for a long, intense workout? James Timmons, Ph.D., at the Heriot-Watt University of Edinburgh, Scotland, suggests this quick and stunningly effective sprint protocol:


1. Hop on a stationary bike (or other cardio machine).

2. Pedal as fast as you can for 30 seconds.

3. Cool down for one minute.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 five more times.

According to Timmons, subjects who followed this exercise regimen every day for two weeks saw not only a 6 percent boost in aerobic capacity but also a 23 percent improvement in insulin control during this period.

What's In Tim Gunn's Beauty Bag?

What's In Tim Gunn's Beauty Bag?

Fashion's silver fox and star of Tim Gunn's Guide to Style is never not ship-shape—right down to his specially laundered, lint-free black socks. Here, his meticulously chosen grooming arsenal.


tim gunn beauty products

What's in Tim Gunn's bag?

Photo Credit: Jeffrey Westbrook/Studio D

1. L'Occitane Citrus Verbena Fizzy Bath Salts, $22: "I buy these in bulk because they never leave a ring in the bathtub—I'm a neat freak!"

2. Selsun Blue 2-in-1 Dandruff Shampoo, $9.69

3. StriVectin Phase 2 Topical Antioxidant, $109: "I'm the oldest acne-prone person you'll ever see."

4. Clinique Almost Powder Makeup, $22.50: "Project Runway's director of photography suggested I start using powder. I use this to get rid of the glazed-doughnut look."

5. Tide To Go Mini pen, $2.99: "This has saved me from many embarrassing moments. I also travel with my trusty Tide Total Care detergent to ensure my socks don't fade or pill."

6. Gillette Mach 3 Turbo Razor, $8.99: "Shaving with this razor is like getting dermabrasion—in a good way."

7. Lab Series Age Rescue Eye Therapy, $26: "A Lab Series rep at Bloomingdale's recently told me she could really help me if I started a regimen immediately. I told her, 'Well, I've been using your products for 10 years. Imagine what I'd look like without them.'"

8. Mennen Speed Stick Deodorant, $2.99 9. Oral-B Satin Floss, $2.99: "Fresh breath and a clean mouth are right up there with being well groomed."

10. Ice Breakers Sugar Free mints, $1.99: "I'm never without a mint. There's no excuse for coffee or tuna breath."

11. Visine Redness Reliever Eye Drops, $7.29 12. Noxzema Shave Cream for Sensitive Skin, $4.49: "I like to surprise my skin, so I alternate between this and a Lab Series shaving cream."

What's in Kate Winslet's Makeup Bag

What's in Kate Winslet's Makeup Bag

A Hollywood darling celebrated for eschewing pretty-girl roles, Kate Winslet surprised us all when she became the face of Lancôme. In the spotlight now, the star spills her secrets to looking luminous.


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Beauty Snoop

Photo Credit: Jeffrey Westbrooks/Studio D


KATE EXPECTATIONS"In my early 20s, I had a much rounder face — puppy fat. Now, in my 30s, it's more angular, and my makeup needs are different."

1.Lancôme Trésor Sheer EDT, $62.50

2. Avon Pro-To-Go Lipstick in Cherry Glisten, $9

3. Jillian Dempsey for Avon Eyeshadow Trio in Pebble Wash, $9:
"I leave all my red-carpet prep to [makeup artist] Jillian Dempsey."

4. Shu Uemura Blotting Papers, $12:
"At the Golden Globes, Jillian said, 'Stick these in your handbag!' They're great when you start to shine — in not a good way." (One reporter mistook them for her acceptance speeches.)

5. Tracie Martyn Amla Purifying Cleanser, $65:
"Mary-Louise Parker turned me on to Tracie's facials. During awards season, I see her every couple of weeks — otherwise, I just can't hold it together. This cleanser takes away redness and swelling from flying — or prosthetics. I went through several bottles on the set of The Reader."

6. Coca-Cola Classic:
"How do I treat myself occasionally? By drinking plenty of fat Coke. I rarely drink soda, but when I do, it's not diet, it's the real stuff."

7. Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler, $19:
"This is my everyday essential."

8. Serge Lutens Lip Crayon in Nude, $55

9.Lancôme High Résolution Eye, $55:
"It helps reduce puffiness and dark circles. My mum loves it, too."

10.Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra, $40:
"This is light but provides coverage, and once it's on, it stays on. You have to have that working in films — and in real life."

11.The Body Shop Lip Butter, $8:
"I've grown up with this. I use it on my kids, too."

What's in Jennifer Garner's Beauty Bag?

What's in Jennifer Garner's Beauty Bag?

Maybe it's the dimples, but even in secret-agent gear, actress Jennifer Garner retains her girl-next-door quality.


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Jennifer Garner's Makeup Bag

Photo Credit: Jeffrey Westbrook/Studio D

Now busier than ever with mini-me daughters Violet and Seraphina, the Neutrogena spokesperson shares her simple grooming and fitness regimen.

1. Tod's Pashmy Mummy bag, $1350: "This is big enough to carry everything I need, and bright colors make me happy."

2. Neutrogena Original Formula Facial Bar, $2.70: "I've been using this clean and simple soap since I was a kid."

3. Valslide Sliding Discs, $29.99: "I try to be consistent with my workout and not go overboard. I've been training with Valerie Waters for seven years."

4. Neutrogena MoistureShine Lipstick in Angel's Blush and Think Pink, $9.49 each

5. Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby Sunblock lotion, $9.99: "My mom has always been a big believer in sunblock, and now I use this sunscreen on myself and my daughters. I like that it contains naturally sourced minerals and a strong SPF."

6. Nerida Joy (business card shown): "If it weren't for Nerida, I would skip facials altogether, because it's so hard for me to sit still for that long. But they make such a difference--I go every month."

7. Amazon Kindle, $359: "I always take some reading and my own pillow when traveling. But all I really need to make a strange place home is my husband and my girls. Does that sound cheesy? Oh well, it's true."

8. Smoothies Elastics, $3.50

9. Blue Tree Candle, $54: "I love the subtle scent. I can burn one all day—even around a baby—and not feel overpowered. And they remind me of their creator, actress Phoebe Cates, whom I adore."

The 5 New Rules of Beauty

The 5 New Rules of Beauty

You know that heavy foundation and helmet hair are old-school, but the beauty world never stops evolving. And luckily, it's headed in a more natural, easier-to-master direction. (Hint: Cancel your color appointment and retire the contrasting lip liner.) Here, the latest ways to look your best.


model with long blond hair

Photo Credit: Greg Delves


Rule #1: Say Sayonara to Stiff Styles
"Take a look at today's it girls: Cameron Diaz, Kate Moss, Drew Barrymore," says Harry Josh, a celebrity stylist and Suave spokesperson. "They always leave their hair loose, wavy and unstyled, even when they're on the red carpet draped in Dior. They wouldn't go near a bottle of hairspray." In other words, kick the can: A softer, less traditionally "finished" 'do is sexiest now. For tantalizingly tousled tresses in a flash, slick a bit of gel or creme (if your hair is thick) through freshly washed locks and allow to air-dry. (Try Suave Naturals Aloe Vera Extra Hold Anti-Frizz Smoothing Gel or L'Oréal Professionnel Freshstyle Featherweightcreme.) Don't brush or touch hair while it's drying, or you'll induce frizz. If you feel that your hair lacks definition when dry, wrap ends in small sections around a medium-barrel curling iron for a few seconds each.

model with long blond hair

Photo Credit: Greg Delves

Rule #2: Let Your Roots Show...a Bit

"Exposing a reasonable amount of roots [we're talking up to an inch] is not only acceptable but enviable these days," says André Viveiros, lead colorist at Orlo, the trendy New York City salon. The rule goes hand in hand with the softly tousled tress trend (see Rule #1), Viveiros notes. "It's that low-key, high-maintenance thing. It should look like you don't spend a lot of time doing your hair ‑- even if you do." To this end, Viveiros has been advising clients with highlights to come in every two to three months, rather than every six weeks, for touch-ups. "Basically, you're after a slightly imperfect effect, similar to the way a kid's hair appears naturally lighter in random spots after a summer.


model with fake tan

Photo Credit: Greg Delves


Rule #3: Lose the Overdone Lip Look

The desire for giant, pillowy lips is on the rise. "We live in an overtly sexual time, and nothing is considered more sensual than big lips," explains celebrity makeup artist Carol Shaw (exhibit A: Angelina Jolie). However, an obviously injected or seriously painted-on pout has become passé. So what's a volume-seeking girl to do? Step away from the dark lip liner; it will only serve to enclose your pout. Instead, opt for clear gloss (like LORAC's Lip Addiction, $17.50, which contains a cocktail of ingredients that revs up blood flow to the area and turns it a spicy shade of red), or a creamy lipstick that mimics the natural tone of your lips (on model: Clinique Colour Surge Butter Shine Lipstick in Cranberry Cream). As an all-natural alternative, break open a vitamin-E capsule and rub it over your mouth before bed. In the morning, lips will appear positively plush.

red and white nailpolish on nails

Photo Credit: Greg Delves

Rule #4: Try Shorter, Rounder Tips

We love the look of a perfect sheer manicure on long, tapered talons as much as the next woman, but let's face it: It takes time, patience and money to keep it up. For equally elegant, less fussy nails, go short, round and dark, suggests Julie Serquinia, owner of the Paint Shop salon in Beverly Hills (Mandy Moore, Beyoncé and Jada Pinkett Smith are regulars). To do: File your nails so they line up with the tips of your fingers (caveat: if you have long nail beds, leave a little extra length at the top). Round off the corners. Pick bluish-red or plum polishes if you have cool undertones in your skin and yellowish-red ones if your undertones are warm. Shown on nails: Essie in Berry Hard; (optional) white dots: OPI Nail Lacquer in Alpine Snow.

Rule #5: Never Leave Home sans a (Fake) Tan A gorgeous glow ‑- on your face and body ‑- is no longer just a summer thing. It's an aesthetic we've come to covet year-round, and with good reason: A touch of color makes you look and feel instantly sexy and lets you get away with wearing less makeup. (Need proof? See Jessica Simpson, Britney Spears and Jennifer Lopez.) In response to the skin-tone warming trend, companies like CoverGirl have begun to include bronzers in their permanent lines instead of offering them only seasonally (try CoverGirl Tanfastic and Cheekers Bronzers). It's also finally possible to get a salonlike spray tan at home (try Nuress's Home Tanning Salon, $139.99; it could pass for the real deal). For an allover glow like this model's, smooth on Delux Beauty Liquid Bronze for face/body.

Top 10 Secrets From The Skin Experts

The difference between pretty and knockout sexy? The feel-good factor. Skin experts spill their top 10 body-smoothing secrets—for every inch of you.


Answers From The Beauty Experts

Answers From The Beauty Experts

Photo Credit: Greg Delves

1. SEXY BACK
Just because you can't see them-your back, your backside, the backs of your arms-doesn't mean others can't. They deserve TLC, too. Sudsing up with an antibacterial cleanser prevents breakouts on your back and bottom, while using an alpha- or beta-hydroxy lotion on the undersides of arms can nix keratosis pilaris (aka, the little bumps below your biceps). Tempting as it may be, don't overscrub, cautions dermatologist David Bank, M.D., author of Beautiful Skin, as it will only aggravate the situation.

2. SAVE YOUR NECK
So close, and yet so far! The sad truth is, treating your neck like your face doesn't work. "Your neck ages in its own way and so has special needs," explains Adrienne Denese, M.D., Ph.D., of the eponymous skincare line. "Neck tendons shrink through the years and become more visible, and unfortunately, the thin, easy-to-scar skin in this area doesn't respond to lasers and peels as well as your face does." Some remedies your grandmother told you about: "If your posture is excellent, your neck will age well," says Denese. Stretching your neck also helps. Denese suggests this stretch: Tilt your head back and stretch your lower lip over the upper one; hold for a few seconds. Repeat 10 times. There are several effective neck-specific products containing retinol, peptides, and glycolic acid, but if you're thinking serious measures, talk to your dermatologist about Botox (the injections-about $2000 per session-are good for about five months) or a neck-lift (from $3000 to $5000).

3.TREASURED CHEST
"For a really nice décolleté, I believe in moisturizing constantly and dusting on a bit of shimmer," says Rebecca Apsan, owner of Manhattan lingerie shop La Petite Coquette-where beautiful busts are her business. And while each season brings an abundance of boudoir-worthy bras, there are now just as many bust gels and creams, with ingredients specifically formulated to give a temporary lift and impart a smoother texture.

4. HAND-TO-HAND COMBAT
Water, paper, chemicals: all enemies of soft hands. "You have to fight back every day," says Jan Arnold, founder of Creative Nail Design, whose posh polishes are now a runway favorite. "First, exfoliate to slough off the dead cells. Then, while skin is moist, slather on a cream rich enough to compensate for how few oil glands your hands have." (Most body or face creams don't cut it here.) "Treat your hands to a paraffin-wax dip next time you're getting a salon manicure," adds Arnold. "Wax enables hydrating ingredients to penetrate deeper."

5. VEIN ATTEMPTS
Always hard to fight: heredity and hormones, the chief causes of dilated "spider" veins. But not impossible. "Lasers, which are so effective in other cosmetic procedures, don't work on big veins and often bring about bruising," explains Steven Victor, M.D., director of Victor Dermatology & Rejuvenation in New York City. "Injections are faster, easier, and cheaper." Some dermatologists, including Victor, prefer polidocanol injections over the more painful saline, which causes veins to collapse and disappear. Two to six rounds are usually necessary, at $375 per session.

6. RAZOR'S EDGE
Nothing beats a razor for quick hair removal. Invest in a sturdy one to ensure a shave that's close but not treacherous. Let your skin soak up some water for a few minutes (this is why shower time is ideal), so that hair is literally standing at attention, which makes it easier to lop off. Prepping skin with a protective shaving gel with hydrating vitamin E is best, although your hair conditioner will work in a pinch. New to the market: razors with built-in creams and gels. Love 'em.

7. HAPPY FEET
Celebrity podiatrist Suzanne Levine, DPM, treats the non-glam side of glamorous people: yellowed toenails, fungi, calluses, and fissures. "I can tell someone's age the moment they take off their shoes," she says. Prevent dead-skin pileup by using a pumice stone in the shower-and don't be tempted into using a razor."That will only cause more skin to grow back," says Levine. Pamper your feet with occasional moisturizing facial masks, and take a pedicure holiday on occasion: Let nails go lacquerless once in a while, and brighten up the natural nail by swabbing on hydrogen peroxide.


8. GET JIGGLY WITH IT
Ninety percent of women-including supermodels-have cellulite. Few, after all, are immune to its underlying causes, such as hormones, fat, and heredity. Remedies run from Mesotherapy-the red-hot treatment from France that injects plant extracts and other herbal substances into your fat pockets- to the recently FDA-approved Smartlipo, a fat-melting laser that's inserted just below the skin's surface ($4000 to $5000 per area). And while some women still lie down and let the skin-kneading rollers of Endermologie do their stuff, others find a firming moisturizer will plump up the area and make cellulite less noticeable (a sensible choice, since no cellulite "fix" has been proven to be permanent).

9. SMOOTH MOVES
A new FDA-OK'd light therapy called Titan is producing respectable results in firming saggy stomachs and breasts. There's no downtime, and the cost is a plus: $750 to $2500 a session for up to three visits, compared with up to $30,000 (the price of a tummy tuck and boob job). In search of a more polished skin surface, women are also opting for skin-doc developed moisturizers rich in vitamins and hyaluronic acid, which combat signs of aging-sagging, lost luster, dryness-as effectively below the neck as they do above. Winter tip: Choose one of the new moisturizing shower gels that cleanse and leave behind a layer of hydration.

10. GLOW TIME!
Linda Hay, the makeup wizard behind the bronzed goddesses in Victoria's Secret ads and fashion shows, knows from fabulous faux tans: "Whether you're using body makeup or a self-tanner, exfoliate first so you get an even finish," she says. Self-tanning mousses are simplest to slather on and quickest to dry; if you go the makeup route, choose a luminous lotion, which is easy to apply all over. Shimmer powders, swears Hay, slim the silhouette.

25 Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life



25 Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life

After test-driving truckloads of beauty stuff, we found the goods that really will take yo

ur look to the next level.

From hair products to skin serums, here are our top 25 beauty picks. No need for anything else — stock your cabinet with these essentials and you'll be beautifully prepared for gorgeous days ahead.
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Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life
CHANEL NUDE BLUSH, $39.50. This blend of peach, rose, and nude hues gives a sun-kissed flush to all skin tones.

AVEDA BE CURLY CU RL CONTROL, $17.50. This light balm fights frizz and coaxes unruly curls into soft waves.

AVON INSTANT PEDICURE, $8. Wearing sandals tonight? These polish stickers can be applied in under five minutes. No drying time necessary.


CLAIROL PERFECT 10 BY NICE 'N EASY HAIR COLOR, $13.99. He althier, natural-looking color (with 100 percent gra y coverage) is just 10 minutes away.

MAYBELLINE NEW YORK MINERAL POWER LIQUID CONCEALER, $7.99. Soothing and illuminating minerals merge with a liquid's lightness and ease.

BOURJOIS EAU DE GLOSS, $15. Shiny lips minus the stickiness factor — just brilliant.


DOVE DAILY MOISTURE THERAPY, $3.78. This leave-in detangles wet hair and dampens dry strands for restyling.

NIVEA GOOD-BYE CELLULITE PATCHES, $11.99. Two patches per night yield smoother-looking thighs by morning.

REDKEN BODY FULL VOLUMIZING FOAM, $15.95. Amino acids lift and hold baby-fine strands.
JERGENS NATURAL GLOW EXPRESS BODY MOISTURIZER, $7.99 EACH. A high-speed version of the best-selling low-dose s elf-tanner warms skin tone in one application.

FRÉDÉRIC MALLE EDITIONS DE PARFUMS COFFRET A ESSAI, $450. A collection of 15 of the cult perfumer's best, including his latest, Bois d'Orage.

OLAY BODY WASH PLUS SPA EXFOLIATING RIBBONS, $5.99. There's an overachiever in every shower: This lotion/scrub/body wash gets top m arks.
DR. BRANDT SPECIALISTS R3P EYE CREAM, $80. You'll swear some of your fine lines, bags, and dark circles have disappeared overnight.
NEUTROGENA SKIN AID ALL-IN-ONE SKIN RECOVERY, $8.99. Savior in a tube: This cream treats everything from cuts and burns to insect bites. TWEEZERMAN MINI SLANT TWEEZERS, $12 EACH. Cheery polka dots and doll-like size make daily pruning more of a party.
ST. IVES ELEMENTS PROTECTI VE CLEANSER, $6.99. A clean coverup: face wash that leaves behind SPF 10 protection.
CLINIQUE EVEN BETTER SKIN TONE CORRECTOR, $39.50. This spot-erasing serum is light enough to layer under your favorite night cream or sunscreen.


JURLIQUE BALANCIN G FOAMING CLEANSER, $40. Like a facial in a bottle — lactic acid gently exfoliates while a blend of green tea, honey, and calendula soothes.

L'OREAL SKIN GENESIS DAILY MOISTURIZER WITH SPF 15, $24.99. Hydrating hyaluronic acid plumps, too.

COVERGIRL LASHBLAST MASCARA IN BLACK, $7.49. Get thick, dark las hes and dump clumps for good.

COPPERTONE ULTRAGUARD QUICK COVER LOTION SPRAY SPF 30, $7.99. Spray-on sunscreens can be so drying; this moisturizing formula changes the game.
FRESH SUGAR BOD Y CREAM, $65. An antioxidant-rich cream that smells so delicious, you'll be tempted to lap it up. (Resist!)

SALLY HANSEN INSTA-DRI DROPS, $5.95. Your mani-pedi should never mess with your schedule.
BY TERRY PLUMPING FLUID FOUNDATION, $88. A luminous makeup that minimizes lines without greasiness.

SHU UEMURA MINI EYELASH CURLER, $17. A slim v e rsion of the pro favorite targets even tiny corner lashes without crimping.

READER'S PICK: SMASHBOX PHOTO FINISH PRIMER, $36. "Even when I'm having one of those days, this guarantees me a peaches-and-cream, airbrushed-looking complexion." —Susan
READER'S PICK: TIGI BED HEAD AFTER PARTY, $16.99. "I'd have been a much happier woman with totally sexy hair if I had found this product sooner. I buy two at a time just in case it's ever discontinued."

—Luci L.

READER'S PICK: MAC BRONZER, $20. "I feel naked without it." —Debra T.

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