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Ten Favorite Beauty Items

Filed under: Beauty Products, Beauty Tips, Great Beauty Deals — Beauty January 28, 2009 @ 1:54 am

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1. Fragrance. A sexy scent by Frederic Malle called Lys Mediterranee. You will love it, and feel like a new, mysterious woman whenever you spray it on.

2. Essie Nail Enamel – Fishnet Stockings, but for your toes crimson for a hot new look. .

3. If your hair is dirty and you have no time for a wash and blow dry, try
Ojon Rub-Out Dry Cleanser. You will get a gorgeous tousled look and smell a little like summer.

4.Benefit Cosmetics Coralista. This is the exact shade of blush that is so hot for spring, so snatch it up now.

5. Sally Hansen Fast & Flawless AIRBRUSH MAKEUP Natural Beige
is seriously the quickest way to get a fantastic, radiant complexion. Apply it before your makeup for a luminous glow and a smooth-as-silk feel to your skin.

6. Laura Geller Eye Rimz is a super sexy shadow for a nighttime smoldering eye.

7. Never smudge again with Loreal Double Extend EyeLash Fortifier & Extender Mascara, Carbon Black – 3 ea. This fantastic tube technology mascara is at the right price and you will really swear by these formulas.

8. If you are a fulltime gloss girl, switch up to a fab moist lipstick for a more modern look. Try Sally Hansen Natural Butter Lip Shine ~Petal.

9. A new twist on an old favorite: Laura Mercier Lip Colour – Sheer
Stickgloss. 
10. Liquid Eyeliner – No. 01 Noir Intense 2.5g. Come on, I know you want to bring out that seductress once in a while!

Good Beauty Deals – Best Rainey Day Wear

Filed under: Great Beauty Deals — Beauty March 6, 2008 @ 5:58 am

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Not only are they fashionable, they also passed the Good Housekeeping Research Institute’s tests with flying colors. Here, the winners — plus, four champs you won’t read about in the magazine.

Best Rain Gear for Women

Rain Boots

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Fashion Favorite

The Jeffrey Campbell Cowboy Boots ($59.95; www.dianeslittlelambs.com) won raves for their funky patterns and colors, and their stylish 1 1/2-inch heels.

Quality Queen

The L.L. Bean Wellies ($49; 800-809-7057; www.llbean.com) are made of a sturdy yet flexible rubber — so they’re snug around your legs but roomy enough to let you tuck in a pair of thick jeans.

Made for Walkin’

On the run all day? Check out the Western Chief Cowgirl Boots ($39.95; 800-925-7463; www.westernchief.com). Unlike most footgear made for rainy weather, this pair has extra padding to cushion your soles.

Must-Have Umbrellas

Compact umbrellas are convenient, but they rarely make it through a windy day. To find ones that stand the best chance in a gust, the Good Housekeeping Institute put 18 fold-ups through rigorous tests.

The winner: the Totes Super Dome ($25; 800-962-5600; www.totes.com). Small enough to fit in a medium-size bag, it opens large enough to cover two people.

Close runners-up: the Liberty WeightLess #9730 and #9732 ($35 each; sold at specialty stores nationwide). These also did a great job of withstanding strong winds, and the Good Housekeeping Institute’s testers raved about how light and compact they were.

Other Great Choices

* The ultra-lightweight Liberty WeightLess #9758 ($28; sold at specialty stores nationwide) will hold up in a rainstorm – and won’t weigh down your handbag. It’s available in cool shades like lime, fuschia and silver.

* At $38, the ShedRain Windpro #1770 (800-722-7246; www.shedrain.com) is the most expensive of the umbrellas we tested. But testers loved how quickly and easily it opened.

* Not only is the Totes ‘brella #8318 ($25; 800-962-5600; www.totes.com) small and lightweight, it aced the Good Housekeeping Institute’s water-resistance tests, so you’ll stay dryer longer.