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Skincare has come a long, long way since Macy’s started selling creams and potions on their floor at the turn of the century (some in unbranded packages too). We’ve seen gels, creams, potions and sprays grace the glass shelves of department stores that offer us a million choices for what we want and need.
And ultimately, everyone who loves their skin wants a product with clock-like efficiency with the easy breeziness of a Microwaveable dinner.

So here’s a toast to the makers of Sun:Soul, which has efficiently harnessed the power of sunlight …

NARS Cosmetics is celebrating its 15th Anniversary (this means the CRYSTAL year, folks!).
Since anniversaries imply a company has been around long enough to make a meaningful impact in your lives (and NARS certainly has in mine!), it’s only too natural that they launch a commemorative palette.
15th ANNIVERSARY EVERLASTING LOVE PALETTE- $75.00 each

Everlasting Love contains intense eye hues to create the perfect smoky eye and Wild at Heart (above) featuring bold lip shades for a deeply pigmented pout.

PLEIN ETÈ MINI MULTIPLE SET- $45.00

An exclusive set of mini Multiples boasting three best-selling …

Has the economic situation made you think twice about spending on expensive dermatologist and spa treatments? Do you want dermatological results but are afraid of undergoing a medical procedure? In the US there are over 10 million surgical and non-surgical procedures a year – 80% of those procedures are non-surgical. If the thought of sitting in a dermatologist’s chair makes you queasy – have no fear – many technologies that were previously only available in spas and dermatologists offices are now available over the counter for home use. Whether you …

There are so many things in the world that promise to hydrate: water, moisturizers, glycerin, Vitamin E….
But I have found that tried and true facials are really the way to go for a deeply hydrating experience. And what better name to deliver that than La Mer?

It has a Super Hydrator that contains Sea Moist Ferment, which is a blend of dark green algae gathered from around the world. It also has Superior anti-aging ingredients (mostly marine plants) to help diminish dark spots, discoloration. It also has cellular lipids and plant …

A raisin in the sun and cranberries look beautiful with lines but they certainly don’t belong on your skin. Avon’s Anew line has another world first: the first product with Activinol. This ingredient is designed to reactivate the skin’s repair process and help reverse the look of wrinkles.

The technology is simple: Avon studied how wrinkles were formed, and came to the conclusion that they are actually tiny injuries to the skin. When cuts are formed, Activin is naturally triggered to heal the rupture. Therefore it made sense to bottle this …

Gingerbread…Whipped latte…Pear…Peach…Creme brulee…Vanilla
Yum…Sounds like the desert table at a holiday party.
Just in time for gift -giving season Victoria’s Secret brings you delicious scents to satisfy your sweet tooth without packing on the dreaded holiday pounds. You can indulge all you want guilt free.

New from Victoria’s Secret – Secret Garden Collection are the limited-edition scents Sparkling Sugared Pear, Merry Vanilla Twirl and Gilded Ginger Crème.
Sparkling Sugared Pear is a mix of pear blossom, peach and pink sugar.
Gilded Ginger Crème is a blend of gingerbread, whipped latte and musk.
Merry Vanilla Twirl is …

Some astute critic once said that if brown velvet could talk, it would speak with Alan Rickman’s voice. An attractive thougth, yes? No one objects to hearing velvet. Victoria’s Secret goes even further in the velvet sensory experience by attempting to capture the smell of the fabric with their latest addition to their Parfums Intimes, Velvet Amber Blackberry.

I layered the Fragrance Lotion ($24 at victoriassecret.com) under the Eau de Parfum ($55.) The collection also includes a Fragrance Mist ($28) and Shimmer Fragrance Powder ($25.) Above all, the sweet, dark …

Many diehard Hard Candy fans were disappointed when the beloved cosmetic company announced that they were discontinuing their distribution in department and beauty specialty stores. Now this high-end brand known for its unusual and outstanding color collection can be found at your local Walmart. This newly affordable collection ranges in price from $5.99 to $12. The line encompasses everything from concealer to eye and lip products and nail polish. After the strenuous task of trying all of the products in the newly launched Hard Candy line some items emerged as …

FROM TOWERING INK-JET BEEHIVE AND EYELINER TO STEVEN “80S” SPROUSE-IN-THE-HOUSE KOHL AND FRINGE, TO STREET-SMART LONDON NEW GOTH, BLACK IS SIMPLY BEYOND…
MAC’s newest  Style Black (which hits counters later this month) is all about drama and all about the film noir effect. Definitely not a look to be worn to the office – this “in your face” collection truly makes a statement. Forget looking pretty – this collection is all about personality and a focus on dramatic eyes, lips and nails. As Amy Winehouse so aptly put it – it’s …

As designers deepen their fascination with all things architectural, from Raf Simmons’ structural dresses for Jil Sander to the futuristic, constructed “pod” shoes that we saw at Balenciaga, so too goes the modern face.

The collection by MAC Cosmetics to pay hommage to the trends of Fashion Week spotlights steely colors: a true ode to the strength of woman.
The geometry of the eyes is exquisite and important, and shades of graphic, graphite grey with a bluish sheen, or the concrete tones of a skyscraper — these are all voices of the …