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Drugstores
Best when: You want to stock up on staples or try low-price products with high-tech ingredients.
Drugstores are still the place to get the most bang for your buck, and the world of online coupons (which can be used on sites and in stores) has made them even more enticing. Also, the products are more cutting-edge than ever before. “As the demand for advanced ingredients, like retinols and vitamin C, has grown, brands sold at drugstores have found ways to include these ingredients at a reduced cost — it’s demand driving …

BeautyStat.com is featured in this month’s Allure magazine. Contributing to the cover story on hair straighteners: how they work, are they safe? the new non-toxic versions. See excerpts below:

.. First, let’s get real for a minute: Chemical straighteners always do some damage to your hair.  Always. Even if the straighteners are better than they used to be. To say otherwise, well it’s like convincing yourself that because McDonald’s stopped making its French fries with trans fats, the fries are suddenly good for you. They are not. Now that we’ve cleared …

Learning the language of social media is not merely worthwhile—it’s a key factor for every beauty brand’s success.
A “one size fits all” approach has never been the key to success. Luckily, the social media arena holds many options for successfully interacting with consumers and advocates.
Real-time responses to consumer input/questions break down a lot of walls.

And, luckily for beauty brands across all categories, new tools are being developed every day, and they are designed to better engage consumers and increase the impact of social outreach. This article intends to shed some …

We announced our First Nail Competition a few weeks ago and we received tons of great submissions.
We think this year is most definitely the year of the lash and the year of the nail. There have been so many terrific nail lacquers and innovations, from the crackle variety to the popular Sally Hansen nail strips that nails now have more beautiful choices than ever before.
Take Chanel for example. Did they simply have to tease us with that glittery Peridot nail lacquer for Fall 2011? It’s enigmatic, strong, powerful. We can’t …

As we were putting together this, our first fragrance issue, I asked Ron Robinson, the founder of BeautyStat.com, to canvas his members and ask them what drives their fragrance purchases. While some talked about buying into the gestalt of a specific brand or celebrity and others talked about the appeal of the bottle, most of the answers centered around the emotional appeal of scent.

“What makes me buy a fragrance is, of course, how it smells, but more so how it makes me feel,” said Carol H. “I feel better about …

Whether it’s seasonal pick, a tried and true favorite, a comforting scent or a special indulgence, fragrances are subjective purchases. Some of the beauty community members keep coming back to a tried and true favorite; yet others love the idea of experimenting with scents. Here’s what we see in the community regarding fragrance trends and purchase habits:

Light and Airy Fragrances: Many community members love anything that is light and not too overpowering, especially for summer. Nicole says, “I can’t stand it when people overdose on perfume or cologne… and (when) …

QUESTION:
Can I use the same self-tanner I bought last year?
ANSWER:
“As long as you store your self-tanner at room temperature, it should have a 12 month life span.” says cosmetic chemist and founder of BeautyStat.com, Ron Robinson.  While DHA (the ingredient in self-tanners that darkens the skin) isn’t harmful after that time, it definitely becomes less effective, upping the chance for it to leave streaks or cast an unnatural, orangish skin tone. If it’s been less than a year but your self-tanner has a strange smell or different color than when …

 
I just turned 30 and have relatively dry skin that’s otherwise in OK shape. I can’t find a natural-looking foundation that sinks into my skin and gives me that “J-Lo” glow. Suggestions? – Name Withheld
When it comes to foundation, gals should look for varieties that include skin-soothing ingredients such as minerals, said Charu Suri, editor in chief of BeautyStat.com. “MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation … not only conceals imperfections and evens out skin tone, but really gives you excellent hydration and an almost dewy look,” said Suri. “Another good natural …

We’ve had a few contests on BeautyStat to date, and love to see your beautiful faces. No, we really mean it! By now, we’re so grateful for the participation levels in our recent HTC HD7 Windows Phone contest and, of course, our first makeup contest.

Our second makeup competition is on!
We picked finalist based on the 2 categories below:
1) Full Face with makeup: this includes lips, foundation, eye shadow…the works.
2) Eyes Only (creativity and artistry encouraged).
We narrowed down the field by picking those who went for a Spring feel yet made …

We’ve had a few contests on BeautyStat to date, and love to see your beautiful faces. No, we really mean it! By now, we’re so grateful for the participation levels in our recent HTC HD7 Windows Phone contest and, of course, our first makeup contest.
Our second makeup competition is on!
We encourage you to send us your best makeup shots taken from your phone, or using a professional camera or studio (trust us, we’re not giving extra points for studio shots — we just want to see your talent and passion).

Send …