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[14 Jun 2013 | 2 Comments | ]
Trend Review 2013: LensCrafters Rx Designer Sunglasses, Styles: How To Protect Your Eyes From UVA/UVB Rays

We’ve all seen the articles last month on sun tanning and skin safety. What many people forget is the major importance of eye health. Sun damage also leads to those unsightly crow’s feet and wrinkles, ladies (believe that!).
Ever thought about drinking your wrinkles, crow’s feet away? Learn about the Nectar Hydrolyzed Collagen Drink —> HERE!
Since my teen years, I have been a huge fan of sunglasses; I feel that they are a major accessory that makes quite the fashion statement. I never leave home without them. Even if it’s raining, …

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[14 Jun 2013 | 4 Comments | ]
Makeup Review, Swatches: CARGO Route 66 Road Trip Kit: TexasLiner Liquid, EyeShadow Singles, Lip Gloss

Now we can all can get our “beauty” kicks on Route 66 with CARGO Cosmetic‘s latest Limited Edition Route 66 Road Trip Kit ($34.00)!

Inspired by a road trip along Route 66, CARGO brings this minimal yet bold look for eyes that are washed in a champagne tone, while lashes and brows are lined with a thick swipe of pure black pigment.
Lashes are both long and strong, and just by seeing the fun wristlet design the products come in brings me back to my college road trip days — flooding my mind with wonderful memories.
The …

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[13 Jun 2013 | 11 Comments | ]
Review, Before/After Photos: Mē Smooth Hair Removal System: Best Device For All Skintones: Underarms, Bikini Line, Legs, Arms

Who wouldn’t want to be hair-free in just 7 weeks? After years of shaving and waxing to achieve smooth, hair-free results, I contemplated laser treatments (for my underarms and bikini area) but it’s just too darn expensive!

Well, about 4 weeks ago I received a great gift to test out: the revolutionary Mē Smooth System! ($395.00 at www.mepower.com Sephora and QVC). This is the FIRST FDA-cleared, dermatologist-approved and clinically proven hair removal system that is safe for ALL SKINTONES.

Even those with the darkest skintone can use this system. The Mē Smooth …

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[13 Jun 2013 | No Comment | ]
Preview: Nicole By OPI Tink 2013 Summer Collection: 6 New Shades:Tangerine, Coral, Fuchsia, Pink, Lime Green

Nicole by OPI launches its Tink Collection, featuring six new limited-edition shades inspired by everyone’s favorite fairy, Tinker Bell, including a brilliant glitter gloss and vibrant shades of tangerine, coral, fuchsia, pink and lime green.

“We’re excited to celebrate Disney’s feisty fairy,” explains Suzi Weiss Fischmann, Nicole by OPI Co-Founder & Artistic Director. 
“Big things come in small packages just like Tinker Bell, and this collection packs color with a punch. Our Tink Collection is all about self-expression and having fun with bold colors.
The vivid pigments created for this promotion capture the …

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[13 Jun 2013 | 3 Comments | ]
Makeup Preview, Photos: Rihanna’s RiRi ♥ Hearts MAC Summer 2013 Collection: Duo Powder Blush, Lipstick, Lustre Drops Bronzer

This is more than summer love. Rihanna and M·A·C strike a chord with an online-exclusive color collection created by the global superstar.Bronze and cool coral combine for a Powder Blush Duo in the unforgettable Hibiscus Kiss, while Retro Matte Lipsticks in RiRi Boy, Heaux and the instant classic RiRi Woo make a statement against sheer, shimmering skin highlighted with rose gold Lustre Drops.

Check out BeautyStat’s review with swatches of Rihanna’s RiRi Woo Lipstick —> HERE!
 Available exclusively online June 18, 2013, starting at noon EST in North America, www.maccosmetics.com
#RiRiHeartsMAC

Powder Blush Duo in Hibiscus Kiss ($26.00)

Lipstick in Heaux …

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[13 Jun 2013 | 4 Comments | ]
Review, Swatches: Clarins Splendours Summer 2013 Collection: Wonder Mascara, Instant Smooth Crystal Lip Gel, Balm, Bronzing Compact, Shimmer Oil, Eye Liner

Capture the golden flecks of summer with Clarins Splendours Summer 2013 Colour Collection!
With a shimmery body oil that illuminates skin, a collection of four harmonious brown, gold and pink eyeshadows, an elongating water-proof mascara, a bronzing compact that allows skin to look either sun-kissed or très soleil and crystalline glaze lipsticks and glosses that condition and add immense shine to lips — you’ll be feeling like a bronzed goddess in no time!

Splendours Summer Bronzing Compact ($35.00)
This generously sized bronzing compact boasts a Mineral Sunlight Complex that allows for mineral pigments …

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[12 Jun 2013 | 5 Comments | ]
Review: How To Create A Spa-Like Experience On The Go: LUSH Bath Bomb, Body Butter, Bubble Bar, Massage Bar, Dry Shampoo, Hair Treatment

This summer, don’t forget to pamper yourself while on-the-go! We might remember to pack all of our skincare essentials, but who really wants to bring extra spa-related stuff? That’s why LUSH makes a summer weekend getaway into a truly unique and effective spa-like experience with their travel-friendly products.
We were lucky to have LUSH Product Trainer Jeff Brown share some tips with us on how to get a spa-like experience anywhere with some of their new and fan-favorite products.
As always, LUSH products contain fresh ingredients that are handmade, which is consistent …

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[12 Jun 2013 | 5 Comments | ]
Makeup Review, Before/After Photos, Swatches: Dior Diorskin Airflash Spray Foundation: In 10 Shades

Truthfully, I have been wanting to try the Diorskin Airflash Spray Foundation ($62.00) for ages, but was timid to because I had heard it can get on your clothing, scalp, etc. I also heard that you have to shake the product vigorously each and every time in order for it to apply well.
Check out BeautyStat’s review on the original airbrush makeup — Dinair —> HERE!
Back in the day when I used spray paint while attending high school in the city, we had the same warnings! It’s true that you have …