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Fashion Week 2012 is just around the corner, and what better way than to kick-off the week-long event in New York City than by attending Fashion’s Night Out (September 6th), which is pretty much like what the Opening Ceremony is to the Olympics! The day may be hectic with a bunch of events from different designers, makeup artists and department stores all happening at once, but, BeautyStat has got you covered! Read on to find out the best events to attend celebrating the most hyped about cosmetic, hair and skincare …

The new Kate Somerville Daily Deflector Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Anti-Aging Sunscreen ($48.00) is a lightweight, creamy formula that claims to do triple duty, “providing intense hydration, UV protection, and anti-aging benefits.” Additionally, a cutting-edge delivery system is supposed to ensure “that the sunscreen stays in a reservoir on the surface of the skin — where it is most effective — and the advanced actives penetrate deeply — where they’re able to produce the greatest results.”
More benefits include the ingredient matrixyl 3000, which is claimed to “reduce the visible …

Our loyal BeautyStat writer Nicole Gordon Levine — with the best-looking nails, ever! — continues her review series of the Sephora brands showcasing some of their new products for the summer from the first-ever Sephora Summer Beauty Fair. Nicole attended the event to keep all of us beautynistas up-to-date with the latest and greatest products soon to hit the shelves! Read on to see what Nicole had to learn about some of the new products Kate Somerville is launching:
Before you reach for just any old self-tanning lotion or …

So, I want to create a I <3 Sephora t-shirt because they are launching so many wonderful products this season. Who’s with me? I want the world to know I would rent space there if I could. Every time I visit a Sephora location, something new strikes me. Not only did they completely redesign their site, they have also renovated quite a few stores and even carry some of my favorite products once only found  in department stores now. I have been shopping there for years, yet I still love …

COSMETIC EXECUTIVE WOMEN
ANNOUNCES 2012 BEAUTY AWARDS
FINALISTS
Most innovative new products selected exclusively by beauty industry experts
 
New York, NY – April 9, 2012 – Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) has announced the Finalists for the 2012 CEW Beauty Insiders’ Choice Awards, the industry’s highest honor. Now in its 18th year, the CEW Beauty Awards celebrate the most innovative products of the year.
The 146 finalists in 29 product categories, including the new Nail category, were chosen from more than 625 products representing 300 top beauty brands by approximately 4,500 beauty industry professionals. “What differentiates the CEW …

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending a beauty breakfast hosted by QVC where I saw the latest and greatest of their enormous beauty inventory. I’ll admit, I’m not an avid tele shopper. My shopping habits need to focus on the highly tactile, so I end up spending more time at my local Sephora. But that breakfast made me give QVC more than a second look, and here’s why:

1) QVC’s beauty inventory is SOLID as Fort Knox. They have the latest and greatest from brands I completely …

Having combination oily and dry skin often poses a challenge when choosing skincare products. You need something oil-free yet moisturizing at the same time. Throw in the need for adequate UV protection and you have one tall order.
Over the years, I have tried a wide variety of daily moisturizers with an SPF of 15 or higher, from drugstore brands to higher end products. Though there have been some very good ones, they always seem to fall short of being the one I can’t live without. Aveeno’s Smart Essentials Daily Nourishing …

The BeautyStat community of beauty obsessed ladies can’t get enough of facial scrubs.  Some of their faves include those from L’Oreal, Arbonne as well as Kate Somerville.
So when we received a sample of the new Ahava exfoliator, we gave it to our expert evaluator, Deanna to give it a test drive.

I was more than excited to try Ahava Dead Sea Laboratories Mud Exfoliator for all skin types.  This product prides itself on the fact that its ingredients come from the actual Dead Sea also known as the Salt Sea.  You …

Ladies, it’s never to early to think and prepare for your sunless self tanners, right?  Being out there under the sun is fun, but those rays can be so dangerous. In the spirit of true skin care, we have gathered up a few of our favorites to help you “fake it” instead of “bake it.”

Fake Bake “Fair” Buildable Self Tanner
Fake Bake is one of the products that “it” girls go to. It’s one of the leading self-tanning formulas, and is known for pampering all skin tones and types. We …

Confession: I am a sucker for good packaging, and this elegant Kate Somerville product scores high marks in that department.  The CytoCell Dark Circle Corrective is packaged in a streamlined bronze and silver pump that looks great in my bathroom, and I will leave it out so I can enjoy the full effect.

As for the eye cream itself, it went on rich and creamy, always a plus for that delicate under-eye zone.  But after six days of use, I did not notice any change in my dark circles, which are …