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[17 May 2013 | 2 Comments | ]
Preview, Ingredients: L’Oréal Age Perfect Glow Renewal Facial Oil, Day/Night Cream, Youth Code Texture Perfector Serum, Oil-Free Miracle Blur

 This summer, L’Oréal Paris is introducing some exciting skincare and cosmetic products (all available July 2013)! Our very own Nicole Gordon Levine got her hands on L’Oréal Paris’ NEW Colour Riche Eyeliner by Pencil Perfect and Voluminous Million Lashes Excess Mascara, but there are a lot more to come!
L’Oréal will introduce a skin-nourishing facial oil and day/night cream, along with an oil-free version of its popular Miracle Blur and a texture-perfecting serum. Read on to find out more on all of these innovative facial products!
Age Perfect Glow Renewel Facial Oil ($24.99)
With …

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[16 Apr 2013 | 2 Comments | ]
How To Get A Safe, Infection-Free, Healthy Manicure Or Pedicure In A Nail Salon Or Spa: 9 Dermatologist Tips

We love getting our nails done! But, are you aware of some skin health risks that can do more harm than good? Whether you get your manicures/pedicures professionally done, or do it yourself at home, having beautiful nails is less a matter of luck and more a matter of caring for them correctly. Read on to learn some dermatologists’ top manicure and pedicure tips, including how to prevent nails from yellowing, how to avoid infection at spas and more!
1. Apply a cream to moisturize your nails, especially after removing nail …

Hair »

[13 Mar 2013 | One Comment | ]
Review, Before/After Photos, Ingredients: Mizani Supreme Oil, Sulfate-Free Moisturizing Shampoo, Ultra-Light Conditioner

This weekend I decided to use the new duo to combat my dry curls. As seen below, that was Day 3 and my natural hair was looking a bit frizzy, and in need of some attention. I should also mention my brand of curl is a 4A.
As you can see here, there is a need for moisture! I was offered the opportunity to try Mizani Supreme Oil Sulfate Free Moisturizing Shampoo ($10.00-$20.00) and Supreme Oil Ultra-Light Conditioner ($10.00-$20.00). The Supreme Oil line is infused with eight penetrating oils including jojoba, avocado …

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[11 Mar 2013 | 2 Comments | ]
Review, Before/After Photos Ingredients: L’Oréal EverCurl Sulfate-Free Curl Care, EverStrong Hair Scalp System, Shampoo, Conditioner

I have been testing L’Oréal products for the last several weeks, and I have some more products for you! I can’t believe how many products they have created for every hair type.
L’Oréal has come up with an extensive line of products designed for curly hair called EverCurl Sulfate-Free Curl Care System, and a line of products for thinning hair called the EverStrong Sulfate-Free Hair And Scalp System.
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I tested the EverCurl line. There were five different products in the New EverCurl Sulfate-Free Curl Care System: Hydracharge Shampoo and Conditioner ($6.99 each), Hydracharge …

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[25 Feb 2013 | One Comment | ]
Review, Before/After Photos: Wei Golden Root Purifying Mud Mask – Neutralizes Free Radicals, Toxins

Since I have been home recovering from my broken ankle, I have taken up a new hobby: I am interested in all-natural, homeopathic remedies to heal what ails you. Anything natural to heal pain or clean the body, well, Wei Golden Root Purifying Mud Mask ($42.00) falls right into that category.

 Wei Young Brian is a doctor from China who grew up watching her mother concoct many herbal remedies in their own home. She went on to study herbal medicine in her native China and studied under two of China’s most …

Makeup »

[7 Jan 2013 | Comments Off | ]
BeautyStat.com Free & Funny E-Cards: Best Mascara? Who Needs Mascara?

BeautyStat is for the beauty obsessed, who demand the facts not fiction. That’s why BeautyStat is excited to introduce its new e-card series of bold, charismatic and completely honest ‘BeautyStat Beautynistas.’ New e-cards will be showing up on BeautyStat.com, but feel free to share these hilarious but true images commenting on the cosmetic industry with your friends.  To see our comparison photo round-up of the best mascaras, click here –>> BEST MASCARAS!
Whether it deals with outrageous prices or product claims, the ‘BeautyStat Beautynistas’ don’t hold anything back! Make sure to tell your …

Hair »

[19 Dec 2012 | Comments Off | ]
Best Tips: How To Touch Up / Get Rid Of Gray Roots! Before/After Photos – Easy, At-Home Treatment Recipes For Shiny, Brass-Free Hair

The last thing we want to worry about are a few gray hairs poking out of our festive, holiday hairstyles. So, BeautyStat got in touch with Clairol Professional celebrity colorist Kiyah Wright and celebrity colorist and owner of Canale Salon in Beverly Hills, Michael Canalé to give us some pointers on how to keep those gray hairs at bay. Read on to find out some of Canalé’s secret, at-home recipes to get your hair looking healthy, less dull and add some glossy highlights by using a few ingredients that you …

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[15 Dec 2012 | Comments Off | ]
Review, Before/After Photos, Ingredients: Cezanne System – Keratin Treatment For Safe, Formaldehyde-Free Hair Straightening

The Brazilian Blowout controversy rages on as California lawmakers demand that the manufacturers of the Brazilian Blowout and Acai Professional Smoothing Solution, GIB LCC, put warning labels on their packaging.
We covered the Brazilian Blowout dispute back in 2010, when word got out that a stylist in Oregon claimed that they experienced difficulty breathing, eye irritation and nose bleeds when applying the Brazilian Blowout products which consist of 8-10% formaldehyde (a carcinogen), according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
With all of this going on, it’s comforting to know that those of …

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[21 Nov 2012 | Comments Off | ]
BeautyStat.com Free & Funny E-Cards: On Thanksgiving, Being Thankful For The Best Makeup

BeautyStat is for the beauty obsessed, who demand the facts not fiction. That’s why BeautyStat is excited to introduce its new e-card series of bold, charismatic and completely honest ‘BeautyStat Beautynistas.’ New e-cards will be showing up on BeautyStat.com, but feel free to share these hilarious but true images commenting on the cosmetic industry with your friends.
Whether it deals with outrageous prices or product claims, the ‘BeautyStat Beautynistas’ don’t hold anything back! Make sure to tell your friends about them by sharing from our Facebook page, Twitter account and Pinterest page. Also, make sure to comment …

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[14 Nov 2012 | One Comment | ]
Makeup Review, Swatches: Maybelline Color Sensational High Shine Lip Gloss – Wax Free, Saturated Color

I cannot tell you how many compliments I have received on my new lavish lips, with the help of Color Sensatioanl High Shine Lip Gloss from Maybelline ($7.49 at mass retailers nationwide). Now, if I could only look like Erin Wasson! I had the pleasure of sampling five shades, which you can see in the picture, and took a very strong liking to Gleaming Grenadine!

As I’ve recently posted, a strong lip is my new look (having gone lighter on my eyes). It all started looking at pictures of Marilyn Monroe and yes, …