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I have yet to experience truly warm, skirt-friendly weather, but that does not stop me from dreaming. To prepare for this promised balminess, I took two new depilatories out for a spin.

Nair Exfoliator with Skin Renewal Microbeads ($9.99 at drugstores) uses lanolin and mineral oil while the microbeads of the title buff dead skin away. Oh, and yes, the cream removes hair as well. I realized as soon as I popped the cap open that Nair had come a long way (baby.) I first flirted with …

Berries and chocolate are popular when it comes to snacking, but it’s not too often you hear about them as ingredients in your face lotion. That’s why we were so surprised to read that Mark’s For Goodness Face antioxidant moisturizing lotion smells uniquely of fresh blueberries and dark chocolate. We’re well aware of the benefits of antioxidants; these powerful vitamins rejuvenate inside and out. But in a lotion? Wouldn’t it be better to have those berries and chocolate on your dessert tray?
We gave For Goodness Face a significant test run, …

We never had any luck with makeup palettes before now, because we’d end up using only one eyeshadow or lip gloss in the entire collection. Sound familiar? So we were happily surprised by mark’s very wearable Flip for It’s color kits. Inspired by the runways, the two new spring collections-LA and Tokyo-contain seven complementary products, and all of them are winners. One side of the kit holds a blush and two eye shadows. Flip it around and there are two lip glosses and two lip colors. The case comes with …

Ren’s Glycolactic Skin Renewal Peel Mask ($55 at Sephora) contains so many different kinds of acids, all of them natural. Glycolic, lactic, tartaric, and citric acids work together in this 10-minute peel to relieve you of dead skin cells and leave your skin soft. The formula contains no extraneous fragrance or other irritants so as not to abraid sensitive skin.
Sadly, this gentle formula did not remove stubborn patches of winter dryness on my cheeks. When in need a of a mild renewing pick-me-up, go ahead and reach …

(Photo Credit:WWD, March 27th 2009)
La Prairie obviously does not believe in the Recession. It adds the Cellular Serum Platinum Rare to its existing Platinum Collection, and the serum debuts in April.
Of course, it ain’t cheap: $650 for 1 oz (the 1.7 oz moisturizer was priced at $1,000).The serum does everything that the cream does, but also contributes to the skin’s brightening and tightening.
According to the article from WWD, the serum’s key ingredients include colloidal platinum, said to help maintain the skin’s electrical balance; a sugar polymer which is said to …

Yes, she’s glad that Dancing with the Stars is over, but Denise Richards‘ affair with Fake Bake will probably last longer than her marriage to bad boy Charlie Sheen.

Now, she’s focusing on the second season of her show that will premiere  soon. But a Fake Bake mobile pro will continue to come to her home each week (ok Denise, we get it…you love being tan).

The Fake Bake line promises:
* No dyes so there are no streaks, dark spots, or orange color
* Built-in color guide designed for easy, goof-proof application
* Water …

After the great disappointment of GREAT LASH, my faith in Maybelline’s magic mascara capabilities withered like a dying rose on the vine.

And then there came Lash Stiletto, which was as glorious as the name.
This mascara delivers lovely, long lashes (check out my pics), and is packaged like a sexy Laboutin (a sleek black tube with a wand as long as the Grand Canyon is wide).

I was immensely pleased with the way this mascara delivered on its promise of lengthening, thickening and clump-free lashes.
What do you think of the before/ …

Let’s face it: we have so many skincare products and regimens in the marketplace that often we have absolutely no clue if they work or not. And too often, these contain marketing buzzwords like “anti-aging” “stem cells” “cell genesis” yada yada yada …
The average consumer is no idiot. She’s heard these promises before, so if a product over promises and under delivers, companies can kiss those profits goodbye.

Cellceuticals promises Visibly Younger Skin in Two Weeks. It also promises that the Skin Cleanser is Extremely Gentle, and that the two step …

The Summer 2009 Collection from Chanel is a harmonious blend of orange, peach and tan colors that spell “French Riviera” faster than a Porsche Boxter.

The first step in starting your sun-kissed look is the Bronzing Loose Powder. Chanel’s new star comes in Effet Hale ($65):

The Bronzing Powder Soleil Tan de Chanel has four warm, cosy shades:

Joues Contraste Powder Blush adds warmth and coral to your tanned skin ($42):

My favorite star in this collection is the Eyeshadow Quad, which, like most Chanel eyeshadow quads these days, has highly pigmented colors that …

What can be said about mineral makeup that hasn’t already been said?

We all know that mineral makeup gives us a nearly flawless face, but what makes Raw Minerals different from the rest? Raw Minerals is dedicated to environmentalism and fair trade. All of their ingredients are grown using ecologically sound practices which help support local farming communities, reforestation efforts and educational programs.
Their foundation made my skin look like I had my own special lighting crew following me around. It looked like I wasn’t wearing any makeup at all but that …