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Must-Have Beauty Products For Your Gym Bag

Gregorie — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:30:56 +0000

Go on and admit it, you, like thousands of others made a New Year’s resolution to get into the gym to be healthier or to just work off the hips that suddenly appeared because of all the good holiday fixin’s you just couldn’t pass up.

Kudos to you if you’re holding steadfast to your resolution 32 days into 2012, but let’s be real, my focus isn’t on your gym goals, but on the stylish essentials every woman must have in her gym bag before she steps foot out of her house.

REFRESH YOURSELF AFTER A WORKOUT…

Let’s say you just worked out mid-workday & didn’t break a sweat and aren’t emitting a strong aroma, a great product to use to feel refreshed before you return to work sans the shower is Nature’s Beauty Works All-Purpose Cleansing Wipes, Peppermint. This mini, super totable container has single hypo-allergenic sheets you can use to wipe down your face, body and hands. Also comes in fragrance-free & grapefruit scents. Love the size of this little cutie.

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13 Beauty Mistakes That Turn Men Off

Hello Beautiful Staff — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:45:32 +0000

Women (sometimes) make hair, makeup, and skin-care choices guys hate. Allure polled a few men and they revealed the top beauty buzzkills to avoid.

CAKED-ON BASE
Painting layers of foundation, tinted moisturizer, concealer, and powder on your face will rub off on your collar…and his. Stick with a lightweight foundation, remove any obvious makeup with a damp sponge, and dab concealer just over blemishes or redness.

A SLOPPY SHAVE
Nothing says “I’ve given up” as succinctly as leg stubble. Shave at night for the most precise finish (your legs swell as you sleep, so you’ll miss hairs if you shave in the morning) and use a new blade. Doing so will also help you avoid those annoying red razor bumps.

STICKY LIP GLOSS
There are lip glosses that moisturize with a subtle sheen, and there are those that are so sticky they could glue together broken glass.

STIFF HAIR
No man is going to be able to run his fingers through your hair if it’s knotted in a bun, pulled into a twist, or otherwise high-maintenance-looking. Go for a more approachable hairstyle, like easy waves, half up, or a pretty ponytail.

SMOKY-EYE OVERLOAD
It starts off innocently enough: It’s just you, an eye-shadow palette, and a mirror. But things can get ugly fast when heavy, dark shadows are piled on top of each other. Create a subtle, sexy smoky eye by slightly smudging black eyeliner along the rims of your eyes.

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10 Nighttime Beauty Tricks That’ll Have You Waking Up Prettier

Hello Beautiful Staff — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:30:32 +0000

Before you go to bed at night try one (or a few!) of these simple, at-home beauty tips. You’ll wake up feeling pampered, refreshed and rejuvenated and, yes, even prettier, according to Glamour.

Braid wet hair for nice waves.
It’s an old school bedtime beauty tip for a reason. It works!

Moisturize. Everywhere.
Your elbows…your knees…your toes. Everywhere.

Swipe on nourishing essential oils.
When you wake up, you’ll look like you’ve had a facial.

Wear primer over skin care products.
Yes, at night! It allows them to sink in.”

Change your pillowcase.
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The 2012 Golden Globe Awards Beauty Round-Up

Gregorie — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:15:23 +0000

Everyone knows that the best part of any Hollywood awards show, especially this year’s Golden Globe Awards, is not the handing out of the coveted statues, but the parade of celebrities who play it up for the cameras on the red carpet before the show.

Sunday night brought out the best between the usually-hated paparazzi and Hollywood’s A-List community because they captured some of the best images and standout features of some of our favorite actresses, Paula Patton & Viola Davis, and television correspondent Shaun Robinson.

Paula’s strapless, bright yellow Monique Lhuillier dress was accessorized with an arresting smile that did not go unnoticed! To get your chops ready for your red carpet moment, try Dentisse’s Natural Reflection Toothpaste ($16.99, dentisse.com), a fluoride-free, natural solution to smoothing and polishing your teeth and after using this for two weeks, you’ll notice how much whiter your teeth are. But inquiring minds want to know…where’s her cute hubby Robin Thicke?

Stop the presses, because Viola Davis killed it on Sunday night! Read more.

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How To Get Your Skin Ready For Winter

Hello Beautiful Staff — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:00:15 +0000

The harsh winter air can wreak havoc on your skin, leaving it dry, itchy and irritated. Fortunately, there are many simple ways to combat dry skin and help keep your skin feeling moist and supple all season long. Here are some tips from our friends at blackdoctor.org:

1. Invest in a humidifier. Using a humidifier in your home or office will add moisture to dry winter air and help keep your skin hydrated. Run the humidifier in the rooms you spend the most time in, including your bedroom.

2. Lower the thermostat. When it’s chilly outside, what’s the first thing you want to do? Crank up the heat! But central heat can make the air in your house even drier. Try setting the thermostat at a cool yet comfortable setting—68°F to 72°F—to maintain healthy skin.

3. Skip hot showers. Although it may be tempting to warm up with a long, steamy shower, hot water dries out your skin by stripping it of its natural oils. Instead, take a 5- to 10-minute lukewarm shower (or bath). You should also avoid using excessively hot water when washing your hands.

4. Choose cleanser wisely. The wrong soap can worsen itchy, dry skin. For instance, steer clear of regular bar soaps, since they tend to contain irritating ingredients and fragrances. Instead, start washing with a fragrance-free, moisturizing cleanser or gel. You can also prevent winter skin problems by using less soap.

5. Modify your facial skincare regimen for the season. During the winter months, choose cream-based cleansers, and apply toners and astringents sparingly, if at all. Many astringents contain alcohol, which can further dry your skin. Look for products that contain little or no alcohol—unless your skin is excessively oily. At night, use a richer moisturizer on your face.

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The Ultimate Beauty Gifts For The Oh-So-Fabulous Women In Your Life

Gregorie — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:15:16 +0000

If the gifts in the HOLIDAY BLOWOUT: Christmas Gifts Under $20 entry didn’t quite hit the spot, then there are three spectacular products on my holiday wish list that just might spark an interest. In fact, one of the three products smells so good that you might feel compelled to embrace the foodie in you. But, don’t worry because that edible product is calorie-free and ‘does a body good.’

We all know at least one person (maybe yourself) who thinks of themselves as the most fabulous thing walking the earth. This same “fabulous” friend is probably even bold enough to walk through an airport sporting a belly-bearing half top like British singer Rochelle Wiseman. Talk about being unique! Would you do the same? Let’s be real, some of us would.

But how do you decide on a gift during this holiday season that makes a woman such as this stand up and take notice and won’t rip your pocketbook to shreds? It’s none other than this stunning, crystal-encrusted nail polish from Nails Inc. shade seen here is London Prochester Square ($19.50, sephora stores).

And remember, nail polishes have become the number one go-to beauty item as written about in TREND WATCH: Hot Nail Hues, so it only makes sense to capitalize on its popularity and cleverly package it to put even more of a spotlight on this beauty category. Your oh-so-fabulous friend will love it! And she’ll want to keep it as a collector’s item because it’s that special. Read more…

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What Do Age & Beauty Have In Common?

Christie Maillet — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:00:12 +0000

As I was reading the news recently, I came across an interesting article that says that women “peak” at age thirty-one in key categories such as beauty, confidence and personality. This contradicts many of the phrases that we have in our society such as “after thirty, it all goes downhill” or that the older a woman gets, the less desirable she is to men (unless of course she’s a “cougar”).

Younger women have always seemed to be getting special treatment, yet according to a recent poll, “thirty-one is the new twenty-one” and there’s a stronger evidence to suggest that older women are becoming more revered. This new research (a poll by QVC) apparently confirms that “with age comes beauty” and with the combination of “confidence, style, and personality,” women show “real beauty.” What does it mean to be “beautiful,” then? We’ve been taught since childhood that being beautiful “from the inside out” is a trait that we should emulate, but what does “beauty” truly mean in the sense of age, especially for those of us women who are strong, independent, and in the prime of our lives?

According to the poll referenced above, there are three components of “beauty” that got the most votes: confidence, style, and personality. What do all of these words really mean, though? What’s the true meaning behind having confidence, style, and personality in regards to age?

1. Confidence - To me, confidence has always meant the ability to hold your head up high and not care about what others think. It’s important to be able to exude this air of self-respect, since in this complex world, if you don’t have faith in yourself first, it’s harder for others to mirror that respect back to you. Confidence has to come from within first and foremost – once it radiates from your pores, it’s easier for you to spread it to others. As you gets older and more accustomed to how life works, confidence typically increases due to life experiences that change and evolve you. It’s true to say that age makes you wiser and able to embody self-confidence, since you know what to expect out of life and have formed a tougher skin. Through being no-nonsense, women radiate beauty – since they’re looking at the world straight in the face and don’t need others to build them up. That straight-forward attitude comes with age and therefore it’s easy to see the beauty in that strength.

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2. Style - Correlated with #1, confidence exuded from the way a woman carries herself with clothes, accessories, and physical appearance is strongly related to style. “Style” can also refer to the general attitude expressed through movement, verbal cues, and eye contact. Only when all of those elements are together can there be a strong, independent woman vibe that encompasses attitude and beauty. While the clothes and physical appearance are related to visible beauty, it’s the underlying side of beauty that really comes with age. If you have that “way” about you that’s only present because you know so much about life, then it’s a wisdom-filled, age-old style that makes you who you are. Style is learned, not immediately present from the get-go. It’s this “learned” element of life experience that radiates the true beauty from within.

3. Personality - Compared to both confidence and style, personality is the most interchangeable element of a person. You’re born with the way you understand things about the world, yet you can change over time. However, personality always seems to stay with you as something that IS essentially who you are – the way you interact with others, view yourself, and take on the world all rolled into one. Personalities can have positive and negative traits, yet in the end, they always seem to balance each other out and create a person that’s like a yin-yang, with both dark and light sides. A person’s personality is a connection to their beauty precisely because personalities evolve over a lifetime and by age thirty-one, who you are is mostly set in stone, but more malleable and easy to manage. Having the knowledge that thirty-one years can provide is invaluable and adds confidence and style to your personality that wouldn’t otherwise be there. Beauty is a combination of the good traits you have, as well as the ability to show them off and wear them like you would your favorite outfit: gracefully and with a smile. Being who you are is important, but it’s also beautiful the way it’s done.

With the combination of traits like confidence, style, and personality, it’s no wonder that strong, independent women at thirty-one are at the top of their prime. Knowing who you are and where you’re going are two of the most important parts of life and as women age, they become more comfortable in their own skin and can do amazing things. Girls, if you get one thing out of this article, it’s that you shouldn’t worry about getting older – your life can only get better. In reality, you can be any age you want. It’s the age that you FEEL that matters, as beauty isn’t only skin deep – it’s in your soul, sisters! Go out and obtain what you want because you’re worth it in the end.

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Your Guide To Wearing Nude Makeup

Gregorie — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:00:59 +0000

The little black dress has staked its claim in just about everyone’s wardrobe for good reason - it transcends time therefore making it a classic.

But while we’ve come to appreciate what the little black dress has represented to us over the years, the anything “nude” trend has jetted to the forefront of everyone’s consciousness as a must-have color to be injected into your wardrobes as an anchor to bold prints and into the contents of your makeup bags to bring out the princess in you.

The role of nude makeup is to expose the “beautiful natural you” as these ladies’ makeup artists have so artfully demonstrated on each of them, but you can achieve these elegant looks sans the makeup artist by trying some of these products…

Serena’s cheeks are adorned with the slightest hint of peach blush similar to Dr. Hauschka’s Rouge Powder #01 ($28.90, saffronrouge.com) which has three great selling points: it’s organic, absorbs excess oil because it contains Kaolin (a China clay) & works on all types of skin. To get the simple, highlighted effect of Shanika’s lips, try Lorac’s Sheer Lipstick ($19, ulta.com) and to help bring your eyes alive…read more

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Halle Berry’s 20 Most Glamorous Hairstyles [PHOTOS]

Jeanene James — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:00:17 +0000

Halle Berry’s hairstyles have changed drastically over the years. However, she always maintains the movie star allure that lends itself well to her ultra-glam persona.

From a cropped pixie cut to cascading curls and everything in between, Halle always manages to balance her polished, fab sophistication with her down-to earth appeal. And she never appears overdone!

Here are our top 20 favorites from her ever-evolving hairstyles.

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Foods You Should Eat For Younger Looking Skin

Hello Beautiful — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:30:00 +0000

Did you know you can eat your way to better looking skin? Keep your skin looking younger—for the rest of your life—with these 4 foods:

Strawberries: Eating more vitamin C-rich foods, such as strawberries, may help to ward off wrinkles and age-related dryness, suggests research from 2007 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Vitamin C’s skin-smoothing effects may be due to its ability to mop up free radicals produced from ultraviolet rays and also its role in collagen synthesis. (Vitamin C is essential for collagen production.) You can find vitamin C in a multitude of cosmetics—of which some have been shown to be effective in protecting skin—but why not go straight to the source for a tasty boost of C: red bell peppers, papaya, broccoli and oranges are other excellent sources.

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Tomatoes: Tomatoes get their red hue from lycopene, a carotenoid that may help to keep your skin smooth. In a study published in 2008 in the European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, researchers found that of the 20 individuals studied, those who had higher skin concentrations of lycopene had smoother skin. Boost your lycopene intake with fresh summer produce like watermelon and carrots too.

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Laila Ali Announces Skin Care Line [VIDEO]

Hello Beautiful — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:00:52 +0000

Looking for affordable high-end skin care line? Boxing Beauty Laila Ali announced her full line of beauty products which include fragrances, skin care and hair care products. The line is sold at Sears and Walmart. With an emphasis on eco-awareness and affordability, Laila hopes to provide men and women with the tools to live life as a total knock out! Watch Laila discuss her new line: ... Read more..

Face The Facts About Facials

Neha Mittal — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 13:00:51 +0000

Everyone wants younger looking skin, so why not keep it from aging? Regular facials improve the skin’s appearance and texture. Avoid plastic surgery in the future by taking care of your skin now!

De-Clog:

The daily interactions that our faces have with the world leave behind dirt and chemicals on our skin. Cleansing pores de-clogs our face and prevents breakouts. Less breakouts means less skin irritation, allowing one to feel confident without a face full of makeup.

Clear LED Light Illumination:

When analyzing skin in regular light, there’s a lot to miss. LED Light Illumination pinpoints problems by zooming in on the skin at a different level. This allows people to start treating problem areas before they become visible to the naked eye.

Peeling:

The removal of dead skin reveals your face’s natural glow. Not only do you feel cleaner, but your face looks better. Exfoliating prevents the appearance of wrinkles while making your skin soft to the touch. Getting rid of dead skin prevents build-up, leading to a brighter face in the future.

Getting facials regularly slows down the aging process and helps you love the skin you’re in. Dermatologists are coming up with new technology to further improve skin condition. For specific tips from esthetician and nutritionist Deborah Coffey, GO HERE

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How To Detangle Your Hair

Hello Beautiful Staff — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:45:41 +0000

Whether your hair is kinky or fine, it is susceptible to tangles. If you have trouble detangling your hair (or your kids), here are some tips to make it much easier:

1. Always, always use conditioner after you shampoo. Apply conditioner to the bottom two-thirds of your hair. If you have normal or dry hair, try a leave-in conditioner, applied to ends.

2. Use a wide-tooth comb. The bristles on a brush can tear at hair.

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Jump In The Conversation At BlackPlanet’s “I Love Makeup” Group

Lan Robertson — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:00:37 +0000

BlackPlanet Group, ‘I LOVE MAKEUP’ is a great place for ladies to meet up online and talk MAKEUP! With a friendly laid back atmosphere, if you love makeup… or if you are interesting in a make-over this Spring, this is the perfect group for you!

Created by a makeup connoisseur named EyeCandyZZ, this lovely lady has been an active member of BlackPlanet.com for over 3 years. She’s always spreading her knowledge and expertise in the beauty department as well as uploading new make up looks daily for her fellow sistas.

Join her group and get make up tips, tricks, reviews and even free giveaways. Be sure to jump in the forums and chat with the group’s existing 49k members! Have any questions about how to get a particular look? Just ask!

You can visit BP’s I LOVE MAKEUP group here.

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Quick Ways To Stay In Shape & Burn Calories

Hello Beautiful Staff — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:30:23 +0000

Your beauty regimen should not be limited to just makeup and hair. Keeping your body healthy and fit should also be included.

Staying in shape is not just something you do for two hours a week at the gym. Making healthy changes to your lifestyle can actually reduce your gym time.

Incorporate a few small lifestyle changes and you’ll be doing more exercise without even knowing it!

- Walk up the stairs at work rather than taking the elevator.

- Walk to the store rather than getting into your car.

- Park your car further away from your workplace.

- Have a dog? Take him or her for a walk.

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Easy Ways To Find Out Your Skin Type

@itsyagirlAC — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 21:00:52 +0000

As a makeup artist a common question I am asked is “What is my ‘skin type’?”Stress, diet, and lifestyle play large factors in the condition of your skin, but using the right products correctly will help create a healthier skin. So how do you determine what category you best fit in?

Normal Skin will be soft and smooth with small to invisible pores. Normal skin has a healthy fresh glow that generally remains blemish free.

Dry or dehydrated skin usually feels tight and uncomfortable especially after cleansing. Dry skin usually feels like you have to reapply moisturizer through out the day and your makeup may not last all day. Your skin becomes rough, cracks and flakes especially in low humidity or cold climates. People with dry skin may notice more fine lines around your eyes, forehead, mouth and neck.

Oily Skin finds it hard to control unwanted shine, consistently experience spots and blemishes, and have enlarged pores that often become clogged resulting in whiteheads, blackheads, pustules, papules, cystic acne under the skin, bumps that never go away.

Combination Skin: Generally, the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin) produces excess oil and occasional blemishes. At the same time, less oil is produced on the cheek, eye and neck area, causing possible dehydration, dryness, tightness and fine lines.

Sensitive skin becomes flushed or red and itch on occasion; most skin care products cause your skin to sting or become red; fragrances, colorants and other skin care ingredients irritate your skin. Everyone is prone to skin sensitivity at some point in our life. Sensitive skin tends to be more fragile and thin especially on the cheeks.

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If you are one of those who may feel that your skin type is a one in one trillion, and that no one can relate to your issues, it may be best to go to a dermatologist; after all I am ONLY the Expert!

Treat Your Post Shaving, Waxing & Laser Hair Treatment With These Products

Gregorie — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:00:15 +0000

Ladies, don’t get caught out there with a hairy anything unless you consider “stubble” sexy. We already know that the Oscar-winning actress, Monique does. Today’s lesson is all about what products you can use to treat your precious skin after you’ve shaved, waxed, or even after you’ve committed to paying the big bucks ($200 a session or more) to have your hairs zapped away with a laser.

So many options have been offered to us on how we should whisk away those nagging hairs that poke through our hose & our undies (if we let it go too far), but then what do you do after the hair is gone via wax, shave or laser? You can use Whish Pomegranate Shave Savour Hair Inhibiting Gel ($26, whishbodyproducts.com) to replenish your skin’s moisture level and to also slow hair growth. For you natural gals, yes, it’s made with natural and organic ingredients.

A second post-laser treatment product that you can try is the gentle moisturizer called Avene Cream for Intolerant Skin ($19.50, skindirect.com). If you’ve got hypersensitive skin you can rejoice because this product is specifically made with the least amount of ingredients to minimize any irritation. It’s fragrance-free, colorant-free and paraben-free.

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Winter Beauty Checklist 2010

Gregorie — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:00:15 +0000

With only three weeks to go before it’s officially Winter, it’s a perfect time to introduce three products to ease you into the not-so-favorite time of year (for some people at least).

As the temperature gets cooler and cooler, our hands tend to get drier and drier, so to combat that ill side-effect, try L’Occitane’s Shea Butter Mini Hand Cream ($10, us.loccitane.com). It’s smells of honey and sweet almond extract with a hint of jasmine and ylang-ylang. This balm glides on your hands and protects dry and dehydrated skin.

As a forever fan of multiple-use products, Pur Minerals Pur Balm ($17, ulta.com) is this entry’s go-to product of choice because it moisturizes cuticles, dry lips, dry elbows and feet. Pur Balm can also be used as a treatment for split ends.

For the most delicate and sensitive of skin types, keep your face hydrated throughout the day with La Roche-Posay’s Fragrance-Free Daily Moisturizer ($25.90, laroche-posay.us). This moisturizer feels so light that you’ll barely notice it on your face; it also soothes irritation.

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Gregorie — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:30:13 +0000

The upside of pregnancy is that a beautiful life is growing inside of you. The downside is that unsightly stretch marks from the beautiful nine month journey are now making themselves visible on your stomach & breasts and you’re now left wondering if there are targeted products that pregnant women can use to treat these issues. The answer is a resounding yes!

Pregnant women can agree that it’s a struggle to keep the skin on their stomachs and breasts supple and smooth, so using a deep penetrating cream like Mustela Stretch Marks Double Action ($39, nordstrom.com) is imperative. It helps to prevent and reduce the appearance of new and recent stretch marks. What’s more is that this product is compatible with breastfeeding.

Another must-have product is Tangerine Cocoa Butter Belly Cream by Novena Maternal Skin Care ($32, maternitique.com) because it prevents stretch marks during pregnancy and it also fades stretch marks after pregnancy. It contains cocoa butter, vitamin E & coconut oil.

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On a seperate note, because I know everyone loves giveaways, I’m having one more to bid farewell to 2010.

Click on The Glamourous Life Holiday Giveaway! to find out how three (3) lucky people can win the newest & most glamorous cosmetics from the well-known brand Physician’s Formula. Could you be one of my winners?

Holiday Must Haves!

Gregorie — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:00:27 +0000

One holiday must-have list just isn’t enough! Part II offers even more beauty products that makes gift-giving that much more enjoyable.

Color’s the name of the game and Physician’s Formula has taken a bold step in this direction with their Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Shadow & Liner Pop Collection (seen here Pop Hazel Eyes & Pop Green Eyes, $10.99, ulta.com). The collection is also available in Pop Blue & Pop Brown). To enhance the color of your own eyes or the ones you borrowed for a day, use individual shades from the appropriate Shimmer Strip to illuminate your eyes, or have a little more fun and combine the shades from the bold palettes to make a dramatic statement.

To create eyes that pop, PF suggests you follow these steps:

Step 1. Sweep a medium shade over lid as a base.
Step 2. Apply a light shade to brow bone and inner eye corner to highlight.
Step 3. Use a dark shade to line upper and lower lash line with pointed top of applicator. For dramatic results and longer lasting wear, lightly wet pro-sponge applicator before sweeping over powder.

Mac Cosmetics never ceases to fail with their holiday collections. This year they’ve introduced A Tartan Tale. The collection seen here is Chapter 1 Violet My Love & Lash Line Kit (available Oct 28 – Dec) ($36). You receive the black patent bag, along with Fluidline in Macroviolet, Pigment in Violet, Zoomblack mascara and a #209 brush. Buy this kit for the woman who dares to be different.

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Holiday Checklist 2010!

Gregorie — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:30:50 +0000

2010 is already coming to a close. It seems like just yesterday when summer activities were in full bloom and there was absolutely no thought given then to Thanksgiving and Christmas. Try as you might to fight the pending holidays, they’re upon us, so prepare now by getting your holiday shopping list ready and find gifts for family & friends that will surely make an impression.

A sexy, sheer lip color is always in season and who wouldn’t appreciate the gift of eight choices in Stila’s Lip Glaze Color Set ($25, ulta.com)? This set gives you 50% more than their previous sets. You get four of Stila’s top-selling shades and four limited, holiday-exclusive shades. I just gotta have it.

You may want to keep the E.L.F. Cosmetics 100 pc. Eyeshadow Palette (eyeslipsface.com) for yourself, but since this palette only costs $10, buy two of them and give one to a friend. What you get is 100 eyeshadow colors, and the necessary accouterment like a mirror and eyeshadow applicators. Make this the perfect gift by adding Sephora’s portable I Love Sephora Brush Set ($29 -not pictured here). Use these great brushes anywhere, anytime.

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How To Remove Your Makeup

Hello Beautiful Staff — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:00:36 +0000

Have you ever come home after a late night only to realize you’ve run out of eye makeup remover?

Try using baby oil or olive oil, it’s just as effective.

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The Signature Of Beauty

Cedric Thornton — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 20:15:08 +0000

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I’m pretty sure many would agree with that statement. Today’s spotlight group, BBW- Signature of Beauty, is a popular group dedicated to big, beautiful women and the strength and beauty they possess. To speak to like-minded individuals who appreciate them, click here!

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What’s New From New Tarte Cosmetics?

Gregorie — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:00:59 +0000

Tarte is one of those brands that continues to innovate and step up their game. Their current offering is the Amazonian Adventure Color Collection ($48, qvc.com).

If you’re wondering if this product is right for you, then ask yourself these two questions:

Do you like a natural makeup look and do you want or need a quick confidence boost? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, then this collection is for you or gift it to someone.

On Maureen Kelly’s (the Founder of Tarte) numerous trips to the Amazon, she always finds a special ingredient that she thinks will do something incredible for your skin, and the focus of her last trip to the Amazon was clay. The clay of the Amazon River flows for 4,000 miles gathering the highest form of nutrients along the way. What Maureen likes to call “Nature’s most perfect ingredient,” reduces the appearance of dryness and flakiness and improves the appearance of skin texture and clarity to give skin an overall smooth and even appearance.

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Enter The “Beauty Bundle Giveaway!”

Gregorie — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 13:00:15 +0000

Are you a beauty junkie to the 10th degree?! If so, then don’t forget to enter the “Beauty Bundle Giveaway” for your chance to win fabulous skin, hair, makeup and body products from well-known and not so well-known beauty companies. Just click here to enter, & for rules and details.

Fellow beauty writer for hellobeautiful.com as well as her own beauty blog HueKnewIt.com, Gregorie, is ready to award one lucky person all of the products you see here:

Physician’s Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye-Enhancing Shadow & Liner – Bronze Collection: $10.95 value

Infusium The Frizz Controller Collection – Frizz Controller Shampoo: $7.99 value

Infusium The Frizz Controller Collection – Frizz Controller Leave-In Treatment: $7.99 value

Queen of…Collection Oooh La La! Shave Gel: $3.99 value

Queen of…Collection Ta Da! Shave Gel: $3.99 value

FAB Detox Eye Roller: $24 value

FAB 5-in-1 Face Cream: $38 value

JASON Natural’s Herbal Extracts Satin Soap for the Hands & Feet: $8.95 value

Mehron L.I.P. Creams Palette: $32.95 value

Good luck!

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Halle Berry’s “Reveal” Perfume Ad [VIDEO]

Hello Beautiful Staff — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:45:10 +0000

Halle Berry “reveals” her sensual side in her new fragrance ad, “Reveal.” According to Solid LA, the firm behind the perfume ad, a spot is coming soon in which Halle is asked a series of personal questions about love and life, while this video captures Halle’s sentiments on the sensual insights of being a woman.

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Dark Nail Polish Will Ruin Your Nails

Hello Beautiful Staff — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:00:50 +0000

Wearing dark nail colors often causes the tips of your nail to turn yellow. Always apply a base coast under dark colors.

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5 Ways To Maintain Your Hair On A Budget

Hello Beautiful Staff — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:00:55 +0000

When you’re working on a budget, it’s pretty hard to maintain your hair and makeup without sacrificing your sense of style. Luckily, there are easy adjustments you can make to your regimen that will save you precious pennies without sacrificing your style. Here are 5 easy ways to save on beauty from sheknows.com:

Dye your own roots!

Dyeing your own roots is much cheaper then going to a salon for a touch-up. A box of hair dye costs less than $15, whereas a hair salon usually charges more than $50 for a touch-up — coloring your own roots also helps stretch your color between visits. For those of you who have not colored your own hair before, ask a friend to help you to avoid missing sections.

Choose a hairstyle that is easy to maintain

The shorter your hair the more often you will have to get your hair cut, which means you can spend up to twice as much a year on haircuts. However, if you have a hairstyle that is medium to long in length, you can usually stretch your haircuts for two to three months with occasional trims in between visits.

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Get trims between visits

Some salons will offer to trim your hair for less than a regular cut between visits. If your salon does not offer that service, go to Great Clips or Cost Cutters for a cheap trim. This will keep your hair looking healthy and keep you from heading back to the salon and paying full price for another styled cut.

Beauty schools are another great alternative for cheaper haircuts and manicures

Although we are often skeptical about being guinea pigs, especially when it comes to our hair, beauty schools charge far less than salons and they are required to have you leave satisfied with your hair cut/color. With the money you saved on your hair, you can get an inexpensive manicure as well.

Buy in bulk

Beauty stores like Ulta or Sally Beauty Supply usually have sales on their large bottles of hair products (usually buy one get one sales); this is the time to stock up on your favorite products.

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Use Candy To Create Beautiful Hair

Hello Beautiful Staff — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:15:42 +0000

It seems like candy has value outside of being a sweet treat. According to the blog JazzaBelle Tresses, products used in candy can actually be used to create beautiful tresses. Caramel, peppermint and licorice are just a few examples of candy products that are used in hair products.

Caramel

A treatment known as the Caramel Hair Treatment has been found to soften and moisturize hair. It’s great for natural hair ladies who might want to loosen the texture of their hair or decrease the amount of shrinkage that occurs after washing the hair. If you are transitioning from relaxed hair to natural hair but are still getting relaxers from time to time it helps to extend the amount of time that is needed in between relaxers. This treatment is to be done every 6-8 weeks. The ingredients contained in this product are honey, bananas, olive oil, molasses, water, apple cider vinegar, cornstarch and wheat germ oil. You could easily make this product at home or purchase it.

Peppermint

Malin + Goetz Peppermint Hair Shampoo uses natural peppermint extract to purify and balance the hair without the use of harsh ingredients. Helps to prevent drying, stripping, irritation and build-up.

According to the Dermatology Times, there has been a study that has shown that an active compound extracted from licorice has helped to stop the hair growth in rats. Researchers have found that after three days of treatment there was a reduction in hair growth and after 6-12 days the rat’s hair was nearly completely gone. There were also no signs of irritation or other side effects. This is thought to be done by causing the hair shaft to detach from the follicular wall. Clinical trials for this product will be the next stage for this product.

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Jet-Set Beauty: Travel Beauty Kits

Gregorie — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:30:44 +0000

Give up on packing full-size versions of your favorite beauty products into your weekender, when we all know that you need more room for your fabulous outfits.

What you need is the ultimate travel companion like First Aid Beauty’s Essentials Kit ($15, sephora.com). This kit (which doesn’t discriminate against skin type) includes four key items: a mild, nourishing Face Cleanser that calms redness and irritation, a Daily Face Cream that hydrates all skin types (but is ideal for acne-prone skin since it’s oil-free), a Gentle Body Wash and a Body Moisturizer. All of the products are dermatologist-recommended and are safe for sensitive skin types.

Click here to learn about two more travel items you should pack on your next getaway.

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