Last month I introduced you to the no!no!, the hair removal gadget that promises professional-grade results...over time. This is week 5 of an 8-week review and testing period.OK, this is getting boring. Still using the no!no!. Still complaining about it. Still pondering my legs daily and wondering if I'm seeing "results."A kind Sephora employee commented on last week's post and cleared up a
Monday, June 30, 2008
Beauty Addict Weekly Rewind, 6/23 - 6/29
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Discover my new Holy Grail hair product! A primer that smells and looks like chocolate? Weird, but it works. Why settle for plain old tweezers when you can have a leopard print or swiss cheese tweeze? Still complaining about the no!no!, but still pressing on, in Week 4 of the Chronicles of No-nia. Kenzo has released 5 new adorable Ryoko travel sprays for summer 2008. Find out how to recreate Anne
Not-So-Fresh Hair? Fake It With CLEAN Hair Fragrance
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When I asked you about "clean" fragrances recently, the vote was split, with 47% of you saying you loved 'em, and 44% complaining that they just aren't perfume, so why bother?Personally, I like a nice soapy scent from time to time, especially when the weather's hot. But as I've mentioned in the past, I feel that the original CLEAN perfume, which became wildly popular a couple of years ago, is
Friday, June 27, 2008
Snap Up Six MD Skincare Products for $45
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I've raved about MD Skincare by Dr. Dennis Gross before; these products are truly top-notch. They deliver serious results, but the best part is how thoughtfully they're formulated. The products feel more like high-end cosmetics than zit-zapping and line-reducing skin treatments, and they never interfere with your makeup, either.Seriously, where else are you going to find a spot cream that feels
Estee Lauder Sensuous: Over the River and Through the Woods
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Estee Lauder's new fragrance, Sensuous, is quite a departure from the brand's usual floral staples like Beautiful and Pleasures, and staid classics like White Linen. It's a woody amber featuring a warm accord that's "fluid, warm, inviting and distinctly feminine," according to Karyn Khoury, SVP of Corporate Fragrance Development Worldwide at Estee Lauder Companies.So what does Sensuous smell like
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Because Fabric Softeners are Fragrances, Too
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Last weekend I was relaxing in the Hamptons with my friend B, looking out over the water, enjoying a bottle of excellent Sauvignon Blanc and discussing...fabric softener. Yes, fabric softener! So chic, right? Heh.Anyhow, the reason we were discussing this scintillating topic was that I had just opened my weekend bag and couldn't stop sticking my face into my clothes. Not only were they incredibly
Get The Look: Charlize Theron Promotes Hancock in Moscow, Paris and London
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Charlize Theron has been quite the globetrotter these days, promoting Hancock in Moscow, Paris and London. And Dior Global Makeup Advisor Shane Paish has been traveling with her, dressing up her face with...Dior, of course. Shane used the same basic products on Charlize every night, with a twist to reflect the surroundings in the different cities.Charlize always looks amazing, but I'm especially
New Collection: Bobbi Brown Mauve
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Bobbi Brown's latest offering, the Mauve collection, was inspired by Ali MacGraw's iconic look in Love Story. Love means never having to say you're sorry, friends!These muted, dusty, vintage-inspired shades are perfect for early Fall. They make me think of riding bicycles on an overcast October day with fallen leaves swirling around. I can just hear the Love Story theme playing in the background.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Weekly Steals & Deals
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Wow, LOTS of great stuff this week, including 20% all orders at Lancome, 15% off all orders at Product Body, and a free full size face bronzer from Tarte! Scroll down and check 'em out. Happy shopping!I also wanted to make sure all of you know that the brand names are clickable and will take you either to the website or directly to the offer itself. Seems there's been a bit of confusion here so
Get the Look: Anne Hathaway at Get Smart Screening
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Last Thursday, Lancome and Anne Hathaway hosted a special screening of Get Smart, benefiting the Lollipop Theater Network, a charitable organization in which Anne is involved. Lollipop brings first-run movies to children who ordinarily wouldn't be able to get out and see them due to prolonged hospital stays.Makeup artist Julie Harris did Anne's makeup for the event, playing up her eyes, cheeks
Kenzo Ryoko Will Rock Your World!
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Kenzo has introduced 5 new limited edition Ryoko travel sprays for summer 2008. If you haven't heard about the Ryokos yet, you're missing out!I first discovered these travel size fragrances at a duty-free shop in Munich two years ago and was totally enamored. They were smooth and curved like river stones, and housed some of my favorite Kenzo fragrances, like Summer. Best of all, because of the
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
The Chronicles of No-nia: Week 4
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Last month I introduced you to the no!no!, the hair removal gadget that promises professional-grade results...over time. This is week 4 of an 8-week review and testing period.Damn you, no!no!, I just can't seem to understand you. Last week I reported that less hair seemed to be coming in, which is what you said you'd do, and this week it seems like it's growing in finer and slower...not what I
Beauty Addict Weekly Rewind, 6/16 - 6/22
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I'm about a day and a half behind in my posting, lovelies. Look out for the latest installment of The Chronicles of No-nia later today! For now, here's the recap of last week's posts:Check out my tribute to the man who's been Beauty Addict's VP of Logistics (and my biggest fan) since day one. I soldier on in the quest for smooth legs in Week 3 of the Chronicles of No-nia. No time to tan? Check
Dress Up Your Tweezers With Rubis and Tweezerman
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OK, this is a totally frivolous post, but fun nonetheless. Everyone has to own a tweezer, so why not one that's a little more fun than usual?First off, I'll share my absolute favorite tip for a perfect brow tweeze: do it in the car. (Not while you're driving, of course.) The visor mirror makes it easy to get really close to your reflection, and the natural light on 3 sides makes even the tiniest
Monday, June 23, 2008
Chocolate Mousse For Your Face
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When I first saw this product I honestly had no idea what it was. The bottle just said, "Colorescience Chocolate Mousse." Cryptic! I had no press materials and no background information at all; the little bottle had come from the depths of a gift bag from a press event (I think).I was intrigued. What was it? Some kind of body lotion? A facial treatment? Aromatherapy? I read the back of the bottle
The Holy Grail of Hair Products
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OK girls. Writing this post is actually making me a little uncomfortable. I hate to say it, but some of the negative backlash against beauty blogs (think the NYT story from a few months ago, message board posters slamming blogs for being PR machines, and the occasional nasty commenter) has finally started to get to me. I feel jaded, cynical. The whole deal, sadly, has tempered a bit of my old
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Steal Christina Applegate's Samantha Who Style
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Who would've thought that the girl who brought us Kelly Bundy would come back as a super-fab amnesiac and wow us with her style?(Although I have to say, I loved her in Anchorman, too..."No. I don't want to go to a party in your pants.")These days, the short hair is really working for Christina. Score her flirty, wavy 'do with these tips from Paul Mitchell and hairstylist Vincent Sullivan:Start
Saturday, June 21, 2008
New Collection: Rimmel Glam'up Fall 2008
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Rimmel has some new products on hand for Fall 2008, including a new mascara with a rubber-bristled brush in pale powder pink (what's the point? it'll be coal black the first time you dip it in the tube). I''ll be curious to find out how this newbie compares to my beloved Rimmel Lycra Lash Extender, one of my very favorite drugstore mascaras.Anyhow, this collection is less a color story and more a
Friday, June 20, 2008
Hourglass Gloss Lasts Longer Than an Hour, Doesn't Get On Your Glass
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Earlier this month I took the Pampered Mama out for a birthday dinner and made an interesting beauty discovery along the way.In between bites of toasted French bread slathered in brie, I touched my napkin to my lips to take care of a few little crumbs (toasted French bread can be messy, no matter how delicate an eater you are). And then I pressed my lips together."Lesli," I said, "this is weird.
Amp Up Your SPF Style: L'Occitane Sol do Brasil
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I know all you L'Occitane addicts are going to go gaga over this one. The brand has just launched Sol do Brasil, a new suncare line, and not only are the products fab, the packaging is to die for. I have a few items from the collection and every time I use them, I put them back in their adorable little boxes. Usually I toss boxes in the recycling pile almost immediately, but I can't bear to part
ColorOn: Peel Slowly and See
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Have you heard of ColorOn? The company makes pre-loaded, oval-shaped eyeshadow appliques that you basically stick on your lids and peel off, revealing a "professional, flawless look." Brush with the included setting powder and you're good to go.It was announced recently that they've been picked up by Sephora, and will be producing an exclusive new collection for the beauty giant. The new
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Beauty Graveyard: My 5 Most-Missed Products
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Just recently I "hit pan" on a limited-edition MAC eyeshadow, and as I saw the first glimpse of silver metal at the bottom of the near-empty pan, I realized that once I finished it, it would be gone for good. Damn these limited edition products!It got me thinking about some of my old favorites (limited edition or not) that are, ahem, "in a better place now." Some, I still haven't been able to
New Collection: Dior Impression Cuir Fall 2008
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OMG, another Fall collection...already? Seriously, I am not ready for this. Please, just let me enjoy these warm temps a little longer without having to think about blustery October days, early sunsets, and dark red lipstick!Dior's Fall 2008 Collection, Impression Cuir, is...well, it's a little '80s, isn't it? The dark ruby lips and nails, the shimmery taupe and brown shadows, and that eye
Self-Tanner Review Series: Dove Energy Glow
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Before I discovered L'Oreal Sublime Glow, Dove Energy Glow Daily Moisturizer With Subtle Self-Tanners (that's a mouthful) was my go-to gradual tanner. Ever notice how some gradual self-tanners feel a little plasticky and seem to sit on your skin? Well, this one feels like regular body lotion, which is a welcome change. It moisturizes really well, too.The smell is a bit similar to Nivea Sunkissed
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
The Orange Lip: 5 Ways to Wear It
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I love tackling the hard-to-wear lip looks here on Beauty Addict; last fall's post on How to Rock a Coral Lip was so much fun to write and even pushed me to be a little more adventurous with my own lip colors.Now that Spring has arrived, let's recall one of the biggest trends on the Spring runways: ORANGE lips. The look above is from Nanette Lepore; makeup artist Polly Osmond used MAC Morange
Self-Tanner Review Series: Nivea Body Sunkissed Firming Moisturizer
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5:00 AM
Nivea's entry in the gradual tanner market promises not only to bronze your bod, but to firm you up. I can't vouch for that one, not because I don't have a little thigh jiggle (who doesn't?) but because I just don't put much stock in these firming claims. Now, on to the important stuff:Nivea Sunkissed Firming Moisturizer is a very thin formula, almost runny. This makes it incredibly easy to
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Weekly Steals & Deals
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Before we begin, I have a little announcement to make! I'm proud to report that Beauty Addict has been named one of the top five beauty blogs at Shop5.com, a new site that gives you the top 5 destinations in just about a bajillion categories.I'm in the best company ever with the other blogs on this list: Beauty Blogging Junkie, Makeup Bag, Spoiled Pretty and 15 Minute Beauty Fanatic. Congrats,
99.44% Pure
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1:00 PM
There's been a trend in the perfume market these past few years toward scents that smell like soap; I suppose you could call them the anti-perfumes. CLEAN was a pioneer in this arena, but I always found their scents to be too harsh and strong, more chemical than soap. (Except for the hair fragrance. That was beyond awesome.) Also, $76 to smell like soap? I think not.But if you must, there's a
7 Ways To Get Bronzed Legs...Without Self Tanner
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Let's face it, even the most dedicated among us occasionally slack off in the faux tan department. And while our upper bodies tend to get some natural sun from daily activities, the legs are another story. If you're going for the overall pale look, fine -- but if the rest of you is even slightly sun-kissed, letting your legs return to their original fishbelly white in the summertime is a major
Self-Tanner Review Series: Jergens Natural Glow
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Ah, the one that started it all! No gradual self-tanner has even been as hyped, as hoarded, or as hotly debated as Jergens Natural Glow.
I remember when it first appeared on the shelves, women everywhere stampeded their local Walgreens to buy up the entire stock. Soon there was none left, anywhere. I felt lucky to find a couple of tubes at a Happy Harry's drugstore in Wilmington, DE. I felt like
I remember when it first appeared on the shelves, women everywhere stampeded their local Walgreens to buy up the entire stock. Soon there was none left, anywhere. I felt lucky to find a couple of tubes at a Happy Harry's drugstore in Wilmington, DE. I felt like
Monday, June 16, 2008
The Chronicles of No-nia: Week 3
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Recently I introduced you to the no!no!, the hair removal gadget that promises professional-grade results...over time. This is week 3 of an 8-week review and testing period.So, my friends, last week I reported that my patience with the no!no! was wearing thin...and it was only my second week! Still, I faithfully rolled the device over my legs twice this week, followed by a quick shave.Then things
Highlights from MAC's Summer Collections
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I already gave you my take on some of the products from the Naughty Nauticals collection, so now let's take a look at some of the highlights of MAC's most recent collections -- Cool Heat, Tendertones, Solar Field and Neo Sci-Fi. You'll see several of these pop up in roundups and recommendations over the coming weeks, too.Read on for my favorites from these four collections.1. Tropic Glow
Self-Tanner Review Series: Neutrogena Build-a-Tan
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5:00 AM
In case you're just joining us, I'm attempting to fill in the blanks in my ever-expanding set of self-tanner reviews, in preparation for the big blowout that will be Beauty Addict's Ultimate Guide to Self-Tanners. Turns out most of the ones I skipped the first time around were the boring ones! But in the interest of completeness, if it's out there and I've tried it, it will be reviewed. And so
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Beauty Addict Weekly Rewind, 6/8 - 6/15
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Marilyn Monroe famously dyed her "betty" to match her blonde tresses. Would you do the same? In Week 2 of The Chronicles of No-nia, my patience with the no!no! already begins to wear thin, but I soldier on. LUSH releases a special gift set to mark the opening of its 100th store, in Las Vegas. Would you risk permanently darkening your eyes - or blindness - for longer lashes? I do penance for not
Happy Father's Day
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Dear Dad,A few things I want to thank you for on your "special day" --Thank you for being my VP of Logistics and picking up all my beauty packages, even though I still think you're overtipping the UPS guy.And thanks for recycling all the boxes.Thank you for being one of this blog's biggest fans, even from the beginning when no one else was reading but you, Mom and a couple of friends.Thank you
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Weekend Reads
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BellaSugar shares a sneak peek of the NARS Fall 2008 collection.Makeup Loves Me attempts to amp up her cleavage with a "bust plumper" from Victoria's Secret. Does it work? Click here to find out.The Derm Blog shows us how to tell if a sunscreen is still good, what happens if it's not, and how to keep it fresh.Spoiled Pretty shares even more of Kim Kardashian's beauty secrets.Makeup and Beauty
Self-Tanner Review Series: Neutrogena MicroMist Sunless Spray
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5:00 AM
The first time I used Neutrogena MicroMist, I was on vacation in Puerto Rico with my girlfriends. I woke up early, put on my bikini and snuck stealthily onto our balcony with the little golden can.I sprayed my entire body with this aerosol tanning mist and hoped for the best.Nothing happened. Nothing. It was as if I had sprayed myself with water.I tried again a few days later, this time holding
Friday, June 13, 2008
The Two Sugarfoots (Sugarfeet?)
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When I lived in Wilmington, DE, my absolute favorite place for lunch was a gourmet sandwich shop called Sugarfoot. It was located on the lobby level of the building where I lived, so on weekdays I'd make excuses to work from home or jet back over lunch -- just to have one of those delicious pressed sandwiches with black forest ham, gruyere and caramelized pears. Yum.So why am I telling you this?
New Collection: Prescriptives Daring, Fall 2008
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Nooooooo! It's barely even summer and we're already getting info on Fall collections, first Chanel, and now Prescriptives. I am NOT ready for these deep, smokey shades and the cool temperatures they imply.That said, the model looks gorgeous, non? There's that pop of color on the lower lid again, with a perfect nude lip. But wait a minute, no lippies in this collection? Denied! Fear not, though,
Self-Tanner Review Series: Lancome Flash Bronzer Tinted Self-Tanning Leg Gel
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5:00 AM
Yeah, yeah, it says it's for legs, but that doesn't mean that this Lancome self-tanning gel isn't great for the rest of your bod, too. Don't believe me? It's also a favorite of Nadine Haobsh and Jean Godfrey-June.
Lancome's Flash Bronzer Tinted Self-Tanning Leg Gel has a transparent deep bronze tint, a good dose of fine shimmer, and a helping of Vitamin E as an extra treat for your skin. It
Lancome's Flash Bronzer Tinted Self-Tanning Leg Gel has a transparent deep bronze tint, a good dose of fine shimmer, and a helping of Vitamin E as an extra treat for your skin. It
Thursday, June 12, 2008
New Collection: Clarins Summer Fever
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Hmmm, are we sensing a trend yet? MAC Cool Heat, Lise Watier La Toscana, and Givenchy Summer Escapade have all featured turquoise-accented eyes and bronzed skin. And, we saw two celebs sporting the aqua eye on recent magazine covers. Have you bought into this trend yet? It won't be long before you can't avoid it!Anyhow, the Clarins Summer Fever collection features some really gorgeous lip and eye
Cherry Ice Cream Smile, I Suppose It's Very Nice
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OK, first things first. The Non-Blonde recently used the same post title for a completely unrelated product. Duran Duran fans, unite. Click here to read her post.Now: Stila Cherry Crush Lip & Cheek Stain smells exactly like Marino's Cherry Italian Ice. It also makes you look like you've been eating one. This is enough to earn it a permanent spot in my summer makeup bag.The funny thing about
The Art of the Tan: How to Avoid Orange Palms and Correct Mistakes
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9:00 AM
Dozens of readers have asked these questions across my various self-tanner posts, and while I touched on these issues a couple of times before, I thought it was high time for a dedicated post.Caught Orange-HandedTo avoid orange palms, the easiest option is to wear surgical or "hair-dye" gloves during the application process. Lots of people have success with this method. However, I can't seem to
New Collection: Lise Watier La Toscana
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5:00 AM
I never paid much attention to the Montreal-based brand Lise Watier; I knew they were behind the fragrance Neiges, but that was the extent of my knowledge of the brand. One of their publicists reached out to me recently, and I'm glad she did, because they have some lovely products -- especially this Summer 2008 collection, La Toscana.The look is quite obviously inspired by the legendary Sophia
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Weekly Steals and Deals
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Before we get to this week's deals, I have one small request of you, my dear readers. I'm collecting some basic demographic information about Beauty Addict readers, as well as some feedback on how you found me, how often you're here, and what you like. This will help me learn more about you and, in turn, produce better content. It's just 6 multiple choice questions and will only take a minute of
Dear L'Occitane: Where Are the Scrubbies?
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5:00 AM
Color me shocked, girls. I certainly never thought I'd find myself knocking a L'Occitane product...the brand has been one of my favorites for years, and makes my number one all-time HG beauty product, the Amande Shower Oil. But here I am, writing a bad review of one of their products. Sigh. Here we go:L'Occitane Crushed Grape Polish is quite easily the second-worst body scrub I've ever used (
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
New Collection: MAC Naughty Nauticals
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9:00 PM
OK, so Naughty Nauticals isn't exactly new (it launched last month). I was going to let this one go by without a post, but now I've gotten my hands on some of the products, so I have a few initial thoughts to share with you. Read on:First off, I know I said I was over the navy nail trend, but if you can snag a bottle of Naughty Nautical polish, do it (it's sold out online). It's a dark royal blue
5 Cosmo-Inspired Beauty Products
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Can you believe I still haven't seen the Sex and the City movie? Shameful, I know.If you haven't had a chance to see it yet, or if you just can't get enough of the SATC hype, bring home some of these beauty products inspired by Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda's favorite cocktail...the cosmo!Me! Bath Ice Cream in Cosmopolitan is like a LUSH bath bomb -- throw it in the tub and it fizzes
Newsletter: June 2008
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9:00 AM
Ah, June. Summer's finally here! But wait a minute, how did it go from 65 degrees to 90 in a matter of days? It's 95 degrees here in New York as I write this, and I'm feeling especially thankful for my air conditioner today.Anyhow. It feels like this is the month of housekeeping issues here at Beauty Addict. My comments service freaked out (it's fixed now, I think), and then my Blogarithm email
How Far Would You Go For Longer Lashes?
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5:00 AM
Last week Allergan announced their intent to file a New Drug Application with the FDA for bimatoprost as a treatment to stimulate lash growth. Bimatoprost is currently used topically, in the form of eye drops, to control glaucoma. It has the curious side effect of making lashes grow longer and thicker.If you follow beauty news, you may have heard of this drug before; last year, the FDA seized $2
Monday, June 9, 2008
Bright Light City Gonna Set My Soul, Gonna Set My Soul On Fire
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In 1997, when I was 16, I went to London for the first time, armed with a camera, an umbrella and a page ripped from an issue of US InStyle. It mentioned an intriguing little shop by the name of LUSH, which I was itching to check out.I dragged my non-bath-addict girlfriends to the King's Road shop (two of them were overwhelmed by the smells and had to wait outside) and spent over an hour
New Collection: Givenchy Summer Escapade
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Tanned skin, gold-and-azure eyes, and bright lips are on order this summer from Givenchy. All very pretty, but the most eye-catching member of this collection is surely the Glitter to Go Fresh 'n Shine Body Gel. What a bizarre little product! It's a shimmering gel that can be applied directly to the body or mixed with lotion. Oh, and it's scented. You get 10 single serve packets for $35.Also
The Chronicles of No-nia: Week 2
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5:00 AM
Last week I introduced you to the no!no!, the hair removal gadget that promises professional-grade results...over time. This is week 2 of an 8-week review and testing period.I used my no!no! 3 times this week, and I'm sorry to report that my patience is already wearing thin. I'm just an impatient person, always have been. But I'm going to stick it out for at least 8 weeks to give you the most
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Marilyn Monroe's Blonde Betty
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You know I rarely discuss, ahem, bikini line issues on this blog, but I saw these funny tidbits and just had to share. These come from the people at bettybeauty, you know, "color for the hair down there." I remembered the Sex & The City one, but the Marilyn and Mary Quant bits surprised me! Read on:While Marilyn Monroe was gaining notoriety in the ‘50s as an actress and sex symbol, her betty was
Beauty Addict Weekly Rewind, 6/2 - 6/8
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Find out which mascara is built like "a Fisher Price toy for clumsy preschoolers trying to hone their fine motor skills."A Pureology hair masque has something funny in common with my favorite flavor of Vitamin Water. In Week 1 of the Chronicles of No-Nia, I share my initial experiences with the no!no! hair removal device.Beauty of Bathing, the new luxury bath brand from Thymes, is pricey, but
Collection Review: Bobbi Brown Bronzed Pink
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Recently I shared the details of Bobbi Brown's summer collection, Bronzed Pink. I've since had a chance to try out those gorgeous metallic shadows and the tinted lip balms, so read on for my thoughts.The Metallic Eye Shadows in Bronzed Pink and Penny share the same soft, almost creamy texture as their forefathers, the Metallic shadow palettes from last fall. Yes, they're powder shadows, but I
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Weekend Reads
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The Beauty of Life interviews Marina of the fab blog Makeup Loves Me. Beauty Addict gets namechecked. Booyah!Spoiled Pretty shows off NARS Babe lip gloss, one of my favorite sheer brights.BellaSugar shares a bizarre home remedy with a bonus side effect.Makeup Bag has a reprint of the WWD article about beauty bloggers gaining credibility in the industry. YES! Totally bums me out that I missed the
Aveeno Tanner Promises Radiance, Delivers Radioactive Fallout
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When I mentioned a terribly disappointing self-tanner from a drugstore brand with a reputation for being gentle and natural, reader Molly guessed it correctly - Aveeno.Aveeno Continuous Radiance Moisturizing Lotion seems like such a cool idea; it has two chambers, one filled with moisturizer and one with tanner, and you turn a dial to select the tanner-to-moisturizer ratio that's right for you (
Thursday, June 5, 2008
A Quick Update
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Week from HELL, my lovelies! I thought things had calmed down a few days ago...looks like I was wrong. Besides having freakishly dark undereye circles, I had two endure two days of all-day meetings sporting one of the most hideous orange tans EVER. So which product put me in this state? I'll reveal it tomorrow. Hint: it's from a usually-reliable drugstore brand that has a reputation for being
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
New Brand: Beauty of Bathing
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5:00 AM
Beauty of Bathing is a new luxury bath line from Thymes (they of the lovely Red Cherie goodies and Gardener Set that everyone has been abuzz over). The premier collection, Coco Monoi, was inspired by Polynesian bathing rituals, in particular the process of steeping a certain flower in oil to release its scent. Are you guessing gardenia yet?I was invited to try out this new line at the Bryant Park
Monday, June 2, 2008
The Chronicles of No-nia: Week 1
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5:34 PM
I've been hinting at it for a while, and now it's finally time to get started on this review! I'm testing out that mysterious little hair removal gadget, the no!no!.no!no! isn't a razor, and it isn't an epilator, either. It uses a thermodynamic wire (the "hot blade") to transmit a pulse of heat to your hair, destroying it. With a few weeks of use you'll start to see a reduction in hair density..
What Do Pureology and Vitamin Water Have in Common?
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One of my favorite dry-hair treatments of late is Pureology Nanoworks Luxury Hair Masque. If you're not familiar with the brand, Pureology is a super-luxe line for color-treated hair...I LOVED the super-mild, "Zero Sulfate" Nanoworks shampoo, so I had high hopes for the masque.The thick, creamy masque goes on after you shampoo and spends 5 minutes rejunvenating and moisturizing your hair. My hair
Lash Blast or Lash Bust?
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5:00 AM
One of the mascaras I get asked about the most is Cover Girl Lash Blast. Seems like everyone was taken with the eye-catching bright orange packaging and that fat wand with the rubber bristles, nevermind the incredible amuont of hype surrounding the product. Me? Hadn't tried it. But judging by the growing buzz and increasing number of inquiries, I decided it was high time to give it a whirl.I
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Beauty Addict Weekly Rewind, 5/26 - 6/1
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2:49 PM
UPDATE: I've reactivated the comments section after some technical problems...hope everything works ok! If not, shoot me an email and I'll look into it tonight. Philosophy's Surfer Girl Set has me breaking out the Beach Boys tunes and coating my hair with lemon juice.Find out how self tanners work...and why they smell.You might think the PedEgg is a little gross, but it's hands-down the best
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