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by Heather Bouzan |
November 29, 2008
A holiday-shopping survival kit We consider a great lip gloss essential any day of the week, but holiday shopping calls for something a bit more protective. Slather lips with Biomimetic Perfect Lip Honey ($19), a no-frills balm by REN Skincare that’s...
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by Heather Bouzan |
November 14, 2008
Honey-based products that live up to the buzz Though we sort of expected the luxurious Honey & Lemon Foaming Jelly ($20) to be sticky, it’s anything but. Created with honey from Provence (mais oui, of course), the shower gel works itself into a rich...
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by Heather Bouzan |
November 03, 2008
Beauty retailers look East for inspiration We’ve been known to ravage the refrigerated section of our local convenience store on Saturday morning, desperate for thirst-quenching, feel-good-again jugs of green tea. Well, Wei East does us one better with...
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by Heather Bouzan |
October 21, 2008
Concealers that keep even the nastiest bumps under wraps Any beauty goddess worth her weight in mascara will attest that all make-up must be removed before one’s head hits the pillow. But we’re willing to break the rules for timeBalm ($18) by theBalm...
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by Heather Bouzan |
October 03, 2008
Even though it requires some upclose-and-personal time with the weird fungus creeping around our drain, a bath — augmented with a few candles, a glass of wine, and a good book, of course — is one of our favorite ways to decompress. A great addition? A...
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by Heather Bouzan |
September 22, 2008
Rushed early mornings (and afterwork obligations, for that matter) often require quick cosmetic touchups in the office ladies room. This week: five quick make-up removers you can't live without....
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by Heather Bouzan |
September 08, 2008
As much as we’d love to schedule regular sessions at our favorite medi-spa, extralong lunch breaks for yet another “doctor’s appointment” aren’t always possible. But there’s no excuse not to squeeze in a before-bed peel with the Microdelivery Mini Peel...
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by Heather Bouzan |
August 22, 2008
Sweetsmelling Green Apple Peel ($39) from Juice Beauty is right at home beside organic fruits, veggies, and other goodforyou foodstuffs that line the shelves at Whole Foods (various locations) — it’s created with a base of organic apple, lemon, and fruit...
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by Heather Bouzan |
July 25, 2008
The latest beauty obsessions we can’t live without While our makeup regimen changes almost daily (new mascara tester here, super-trendy nail polish there), we’re quite rigid when it comes to our before-bed essentials: make-up-dissolving cleanser, night...
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by Heather Bouzan |
July 11, 2008
Beauty essentials for an evening out We love the look of false lashes, but we’ve wasted countless pairs on (and been late to countless parties because of) botched application attempts. When there’s no time to enlist the skills of a professional, we suggest...
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by Heather Bouzan |
June 23, 2008
Bronzer is an essential part of our makeup regimen come summertime. So It Cosmetics’ Get Wet Waterproof Highlighter and Bronzer ($32), which you can find at www.itcosmetics.com , arrived just in time. The palette contains one bronzer and two highlighters...
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by Heather Bouzan |
June 16, 2008
Oranges, cherries, and more are making their way into sweet-smelling beauty products A healthy diet fortifies the mind and the body. But who knew your toner could do the same? The fruity (and fantastic-smelling) Facial Toners ($23) from Pangea Organics...
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by Heather Bouzan |
May 30, 2008
Warm-weather beauty necessities No matter how much SPF you squirt on, that hint of a tan is inevitable after a beach day. But if a sun-kissed glow is what you’re after, augment your look with the Bronzing Collection ($45) from CARGO . Skin will glow with...
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by Heather Bouzan |
May 19, 2008
You haven’t had a major zit since the seventh grade, but the eruptions brought on by ingrown facial hair can be equally traumatic (especially since you so staunchly refuse that dab of concealer your girlfriend is constantly offering). Free trapped hairs...
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by Heather Bouzan |
April 22, 2008
Dare we mention the dreaded F-word? Fungus — there, we said it. Fight the icky stuff (and, in the case of non-infected feet, prevent it) with DERMAdoctor’s Feet Accompli ($34), available at www.dermadoctor.com . The cream, which doesn’t bother with frills...
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