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Alice-inspired fashion and beauty products (0)

March 11, 2010 • Category: Nails

From wire reports
If you’re getting “curiouser and curiouser” about Tim Burton and Disney’s version of “Alice in Wonderland,” a number of Alice-inspired fashion and beauty products have come down the rabbit hole. The movie opened Friday.
Sue Wong for Walt Disney Signature line of high-end dresses is inspired by the film, featuring favorite characters from the [...]

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Affordable Finds»

SEPHORA Splashstash Waterproof Deluxe Sampler (0)

Sephora put their favorite, most wanted waterproof eye products in one box—so you get a splash-tastic set for one pretty price.
What it does: Sephora gathered their best sellers in various beauty categories and packed them into one-of-a-kind kits. This limited-edition set features deluxe samples of handpicked waterproof eye products that will not budge or smudge. [...]

Anti Aging»

Chanel Sublimage Luxury Voyage Collection (0)

An elegant travel set exclusively created for a woman to experience the ultimate age-defying ritual any time, anywhere in the world.
Includes: a limited-edition, 30ml gold-toned glass jar of SUBLIMAGE Essential Regenerating Cream – Texture Suprême to render skin revitalized, regenerated, radiant;
SUBLIMAGE EYE Essential Regenerating Eye Cream to diminish the appearance of puffiness and dark circles [...]

Bath»

Danielle and Company (0)

The All-in-One Organic Soap Garden is a masterful blend of reusability and sustainability and won BEST in SHOW at the New York International Gift Fair!
The award-winning organic shea butter bar soaps and award-winning organic shea body washes are housed in a planter pot that is biodegradable and made from rice and grain by-products. It comes [...]

Beauty Tools»

Cricket Centrix Q-Zone Quiet Dryer (0)

The Q-Zone Quiet Dryer offers the power of 1875 watts at only 1500.
Ceramic Tourmaline technology yields healthier looking hair, shine and moisture, while IONIC technology helps reduce drying time dramatically.
The Insanely Quiet™ technology in the energy efficient 2 speed, high performance dryer, greatly reduces salon noise pollution.
The new Centrix Q-Zone™ is the result of years of research, [...]

Body»

Beauty Rush Coconutty Body Glimmer Swirl Cream (0)

A sparkling twist on daily hydration from I Love Coconut, the new Beauty Rush® limited-edition body care collection.
Super-nourishing body cream with provitamin B5 and shea butter quenches skin with shimmering moisture. Glimmer up, and go loco with Coconutty scent, a creamy blend of almond and coconut.
Two layers of skin conditioners and fragrance mix things up [...]

Body Lotion»

Original Active Hydrating Beauty Fluid (0)

Light, fast penetrating moisturizer that softens and smoothes for radiant skin. Original Active Hydrating Beauty Fluid moisturizer penetrates quickly and gently, providing your skin with an immediate surge of active moisture to smooth away dryness with no greasy feel.
Olay Active Hydrating Beauty Fluid helps your skin replenish essential fluids so it is softer, smoother and [...]

Buy and Help»

Estee Lauder Pink Ribbon Collection 2009 (0)

This elegant mirror compact is a gleaming way to show your support of Breast Cancer Awareness.
On the cover, a subtle golden ribbon design catches the eye.
Open the compact to reveal a dual mirror (one side has 5X magnification).
Compact is approximately 3′ in diameter.
($55.00)
More at: http://tinyurl.com/yeojlyg

Chocolate»

Indulge your chocolate fantasy (0)

 
White, dark or milk, we all love nibbling on chocolate bars every now and again, but what’s the allure of slathering our bodies in cocoa-based products?
Helen Ambrosen, Lush product creator and co-founder, explains: “Chocolate is such an inspiration on all sorts of levels – it’s the smell, colour and texture.
“It’s a really fun ingredient to [...]

Cleanser / Toner»

shu uemura cleansing oils (0)

debut of cleansing oil
while working as a makeup artist in hollywood in the late 1950’s, shu uemura discovered Unmask, an oil-based cleanser used by film stars and makeup artists on the set. applying heavy stage makeup multiple times daily, actresses often often developed sensitive skin from harsh make-up removers. uemura saw that the cleansing oil [...]

Collections»

MAC DSquared Collection: Fall 2009 (0)

Every season the fashion crowd is up and on the run, crazy for the fierce and sexy fun we’ve come to expect from designers Dan and Dean Caten, the Canadian twins who know how to pack a punch and throw a party.
With their haute hi-jinx and body-beautiful clothes for boys and girls, a collaboration with [...]

Concealer»

Radiant Touch by YSL (0)

Instant highlighter.
The best selling must – have take-anywhere pen-brush for adding a touch of light or banishing shadows and signs of fatigue from the eye area, the hollow of the chin, the contour of the lips and the sides of the nose.
All skin types.
Touche Éclat is part of YSL’s Radiance Essentials.
0.1 fl. oz ($40.00)
More At: [...]

Eco Friendly / Go Green»

Tom's of Maine 24-Hour Long Lasting Deodorant (0)

KENNEBUNK, Maine, July 29 /FAVFINDS/ — This summer Tom’s of Maine is offering consumers a fresh way to take care of themselves and the planet with the launch of its new 24-hour, long-lasting deodorant. An example of sustainable innovation, this introduction combines a natural, vegetable-based formula, never tested on animals, that is clinically proven to [...]

Expo / Fairs / Shows»

Sample some of the latest `beauty food` products at HBA Expo 2009 (0)

Are people starting to eat and drink their way to a better-looking self? Mintel Beauty Innovation thinks so as the crossover between food and beauty is increasingly apparent. Global food and drink product launches with a `beauty enhancing` claim increased by a staggering 306% from 2005 to 2008.
“One in five US women between the ages [...]

Eyes / Eyebrows»

Quatuor Boutons de Chanel (0)

Les Folies Noires.
Shade combinations ranging from matte to frost to satin for multiple looks, contrasting or complementary.
Apply dry for subtle shadowing.
Slightly moistened applicator gives a more intense shade.
Organic polymer derivatives ensure smudge-proof long wear, particularly in high temperature or humidity.
Dermatologist tested. ($60.00)
More at: http://tinyurl.com/yb82frg

Face»

UMO 24 Karat Gold Facial Treatment (0)

This unique skin 100% natural and luxurious rejuvenating experience utilizes a proprietary new technology of Gamma PGA, Ions, and Ultrasonic Nano Mist combined with pure 24 Karat Gold to deliver glowing, radiant skin.
Throughout history, Gold has been revered for its luxurious and beautifying properties.  Dating back to the time of Cleopatra, pure gold was used [...]

Festival/Fair»

Top Beauty and Personal Care New Products and Trends To Be Featured at HBA Global Expo (0)

The 17th Annual HBA Global Expo & Conference will take place September 15-17, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York.
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 /FAVFINDS/ — HBA Global Expo has enhanced its New Products Innovation Showcase to provide attendees with more information and inspiration for future product development plans and to revitalize existing [...]

Foundation»

Benefit Play Stick Foundation in ‘Paperdolls’ (0)

Benefit’s Play Sticks may have fun in the title, but don’t be fooled – this crème-to-powder foundation offers serious coverage.
A satin matte finish makes this product ideal for those seeking a polished look in minimum time.
Developed by identical twins Jane and Jean, Benefit has successfully blended serious beauty with whimsical fun since 1974, keeping it [...]

Fragrances»

Bond No. 9 New York (0)

Eau de Noho.
Reflecting the ambiguity of Noho, a serene historic district with raw edges and ultra-modern spareness, is a fragrance created for a dreamy, elusive yet warm seductress.
Fresh mandarin in a bed of honey-woody linden is blended with a sumptuous green floral bouquet, violet and lingering notes of green moss, cashmere wood and amber.
A feminine [...]

Hair»

Bb. Classic Hairspray (0)

A modern rendition of traditional hairspray, but with a subtle sheen and softness that brushes out like a breeze.
10 oz. ($21.00)
Who: Anyone.
When: After styling to finish and set.
How: Hold about 10 inches away from hair and spray in fluid, even strokes to apply evenly to dry and styled hair or to touch up specific areas.
During [...]

Hair Removal»

Bikini Perfect Deluxe – Spa Edition (0)

BLISS and PHILIPHS Hair Removal Kit
What it is:
A cordless, rechargeable, shower-friendly personal trimmer.
What it does:
Bliss and Philips (the electronic grooming guru) had the hair-brained idea to combine their bodycare brilliance and power tool talents to fight unwanted fuzz. This ‘I can’t get to the spa’ at-home hair removal kit pairs a soothing and smoothing spa touch [...]

Him»

LAB SERIES Hand Cream (0)

Advanced hand cream with electrolytes to energize and revitalize skin’s appearance.
Fast-acting hand treatment hydrates and repairs dry, rough hands with no greasy after-feel.
94% of men said hands felt soothed and comforted on contact.*
*Consumer testing. 2.05oz ($15.00)
More at: http://tinyurl.com/mznugk

Interview»

John Masters creator of John Masters Organics (0)

John Masters is the creator of John Masters Organics and owner of the only clean air salon in NYC. John’s curiosity for all things “supernatural” extended to his occupation as a stylist 20 years ago, marking the birth of John Masters Organics hair products. Sold in 25 countries, product users are eager to experience John’s passion for [...]

Know Your Fav Brand»

Know Your Fav Brand: JOSIE MARAN (0)

Raised in a bohemian household in Northern California, Josie Maran grew up appreciating natural, unpretentious beauty. At the time, makeup – heavy and mask-like – seemed anything but pretty to her.
“When I compared the supposedly glamorous women I saw in magazines to my mother, who never wore a stitch of makeup, it was no contest,” [...]

Legs»

Beautiful Legs (0)

Nivea® Sun-Kissed Beautiful Legs.
It gives legs an irresistible natural looking tan while minimizing the need to shave so often. 
The caring cream formula contains a hint of gradual tanner that builds a natural looking tan with everyday use, and makes the hair look less noticeable. 
When legs are shaved less often, the tanning effect lasts even longer [...]

Lips»

Estee Lauder Simply Red (0)

Ultimate Red.
Holiday Color 2009.
Rich reds and glimmering gold accents create a dramatic look. Skin glistens softly.
Smoky eyes gleam as lashes shimmer with gold. 
Simply red lips. Boldly beckoning the night with festive allure.
Hydra Lustre Lipstick with Fluted Tip ($16.50)
Shade 68 Simply Red.
More at: http://tinyurl.com/yhfg7uz

Luxury»

LA MER The Eye Concentate (0)

A recipient of The 2009 Genius Makeup Award in Elle Magazine, this concentrated, ultraluxe eye treatment quenches and conditions impressionable skin. Significantly reduces the appearance of dark circles and puffiness, lines and wrinkles, encouraging the eye area to look and feel healthy, supple and luminous as never before.
Infused with three unique forms of Miracle Broth: [...]

Makeup»

Beauty notebook: Indigo makeup (0)

This season it’s not just a girl’s jeans that are blue, it’s her make-up too.
1 Liquid eye colour, £9.50, by ruby and millie, from Boots.com. You need plenty of confidence to wear this bold shadow-cum-eyeliner. For the truly adventurous it can double as a lipstick .
2 Fluidline eyeliner in ‘waveline’, £12, by MAC. If you [...]

Manicure / Pedicure»

MISTRAL Shea Butter Hand Cream (0)

Mistral Melon Pear Hand Cream with Shea Butter. The juice essences of sweet summer melon and crisp autumn pear are blended together in this delicious fragrance, capturing the orchard full of sunshine and sugar. Experience ultra rich Mistral Melon Pear Shea Butter and Olive Oil Hand Cream, formulated to nourish and hydrate dry hands and [...]

Mascara»

Estee Lauder Sumptuous Color (0)

A pop of jewel-tone color.  ($19.50)
Bold, weightless volume. Indulge your lashes in a full fantasy of jewel tones and big, bold, weightless volume.
Jewels for your eyes: Sapphire. Amethyst. Emerald. Amber. Garnet. Surprise your look with a pop of vibrant color.
Use Sumptuous Color to make your own eye color pop:
-Green or Hazel eyes: 04 Amethyst or [...]

Nails»

MAC Nail Trend Fall/Winter 2009 Nail Lacquers (0)

Revolutionary new high gloss formula. Three long-wearing finishes – Cream, Sheer, and Frosted.
Visibly different. Provides no-streak/no-chip finish.
Contains conditioners and UV protection. Go hi-lacquer!
10ml / 0.34 US OZ US $12.00
More at: http://tinyurl.com/ngebo7

Nature's Ingredients»

Yogurt recipe for moisturizing & hydrating the skin (0)

2 – 3 tablespoons of plain yogurt
2 tablespoons of grated carrot
Mix the combination together, apply to face, neck and anywhere else you like.
Leave on for about 15 minutes and rinse off thoroughly.

New Product»

EZFACE Virtual Mirror – Try before you buy (0)

Virtual Makeover comes to life!
EZface was founded in 2000 by Ruth Gal and Rami Orpaz as a solution to the frustration that Ms. Gal faced when trying to buy makeup online. Faced with practically meaningless color samples, with no way to try them on her face and skin tone, Ms. Gal realized that both consumers [...]

News / Articles»

The beauty releases you don’t want to miss in 2010 (0)

Burberry will release a whole new range of beauty products next year. The makeup launch, which is planned for July 2010, will carry around 100 different color products for eyes, lips and skin that will retail at international upscale department stores. 
UK retail giant Topshop has also announced its first range of beauty products for spring [...]

Overnight Beauty»

Beauty products that send you to sleep (0)

How ‘clock genes’ preserve skin Good night’s sleep? If not, it is probably written all over your face since this is where fatigue manifests itself fastest, robbing skin of its bloom and vitality.
It is also thought that the skin’s repair mechanisms peak at night, which suggests it gets maximum mileage out of night time topicals.
No [...]

Packaging»

Hair Care Packaging with Style (0)

The highly advanced formulations of today’s hair care products deliver more than just basic cleansing, conditioning and styling propositions. It’s no wonder hair care companies want more than just basic packaging to highlight the attributes of their brand. But the shelves lining the hair care aisle have become crowded with boldly colored products angling for [...]

Procedures»

FDA Approves Sculptra Aesthetic, a Facial Injectable for Correction of Nasolabial Folds and Other Facial Wrinkles (0)

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Aug 1 /FAVFINDS/ — Sanofi-aventis U.S. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Sculptra Aesthetic (injectable poly-L-lactic acid) for the correction of shallow to deep nasolabial fold (smile lines) contour deficiencies and other facial wrinkles which are treated with the appropriate injection technique in healthy patients. Sculptra Aesthetic works [...]

Q & A»

Q: What are Chemical Peels? (0)

A: Chemical peels use acids to retexture the facial skin. Desired results include removal of small scars or fine lines around the mouth, discolorations of age spots, freckles, sun damaged skin and keratoses.
Today there are many options available to preserve a youthful appearance one of which is a chemical peel. There are several types of peels [...]

Quick Tips»

QT: Ten speedy tips on how to look good in a hurry (0)

Quick Tips: Ten speedy tips on how to look good in a hurry:
1. BUY MAKE-UP THAT DOES MORE THAN ONE JOB: Look for products that do two, or even three, things at the same time. So buy mascara that curls and lengthens to avoid having to fiddle around with an eyelash curler. Or try gels [...]

Relaxation»

Relaxation: Beauty comes from within (0)

Meditation: You can’t avoid all stress, but you can counteract its negative effects by learning how to evoke the relaxation response, a state of deep rest that is the polar opposite of the stress response. 
Set aside time in your daily schedule. The best way to start and maintain a relaxation practice is by incorporating it [...]

Sets / Kits»

Vanilla & Sandalwood Gift Set (0)

Naturally Victoria’s Secret.
Nourish and comfort with three scented body essentials.
The restorative combination of Madagascar vanilla, a natural skin nourisher, and sandalwood, known for its healing properties, rejuvenates and pampers.
Imported and domestic.
Includes:
• Moisture-rich Body Bar, 3 oz.
• Fragrant Moisture Mist, 5 oz.
• Hydrating Body Lotion, 3.4 oz.
• Soap Dish
12″ x 7 1/4″ x 3″. Orig. 29. [...]

Skincare»

Made Fresh to Order: Pure 100% Organic Skin Care for All (0)

Akron, OH, October 05, 2009 –(FAVFINDS)– Not just another skin care company. Olive’s Organic BotanicalsSM announced their Grand Opening last month. This eco-friendly, baby to adult skin care company offers a unique alternative to the eco-savvy, health conscious consumer.
Today, the public is becoming increasingly knowledgeable about the health benefits and advantages of consuming organic food [...]

soap»

Coconut Bar Soap by Pure Life (0)

Pure Life Soap Co. Coconut Bar Soap is a 100% pure nutritive soap. Soothing coconut oil gently softens skin for a geniuine tropical treat! ($3.74)
Pure Life Soap Co. Coconut Bar Soap moisturizes dry or damaged skin, reduces cellular protein loss, performs micro-exfoliation, and reduces damage from UV exposure. Pure Life Soap Co. Coconut Bar Soap [...]

Spa / Home Spa»

Natural Massage Oils Offer Announced by Castle Baths Spa Products Store (0)

Natural massage oils at Castle Baths are now available with a special offer under which each massage oil purchase will be accompanied with another complimentary massage oil.

Hampton, VA, June 25, 2009 –(FAVFINDS)– Natural massage oils with a special one on one offer are now available at Castle Baths (http://www.castlebaths.com), an online bath and spa products [...]

Tanning»

Nia 24 Sun Damage Repair for Décolletage and Hands (0)

Damage control. A daily treatment moisturizer.
Why is the chest more prone to flushing and redness than the face?
The skin on the décolletage is thinner and more sensitive to the penetration of Niacin and thus, flushing and redness occur more often on this area.
As a result, the Sun Damage Repair for Décolletage and Hands product was [...]

Tea Beauty Remedies»

ZELEN's Skin Science Shiso Detox Infusion (0)

A powerful anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergen tea made using a blend of the finest Shiso leaves of the Japanese Perilla plant, known for it’s potency in traditional Kampo Japanese Medicine, and super anti-oxidant Green Tea.
Benefits:
• Contains powerful vitamins and minerals to internally fight pollutants.
• Helps to detoxify and cleanse the body of accumulated toxins.
• One [...]

Teeth»

Tea Tree Oil Mouthwash with Spearmint (0)

Recommended by many dentists, Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil Mouthwash naturally cleans, reduces plaque buildup, and refreshes the mouth and gums.
Tea Tree Oil is a completely natural plant extract with antiseptic properties.
It is distilled from the leaves of the Australian Melaleuca Alternifolia tree.
Desert Essence clear Tea Tree Oil Mouthwash contains no alcohol, artificial colors or [...]

tools»

Beauty power tools the pros use are available for consumers (0)

Automated beauty tools are beginning to make the days of applying makeup or washing your face by hand look quaint.
Professional-level devices are now available for use at home as manufacturers refine their products — and their sales pitches — to reach the large consumer market. The sometimes-pricey devices are more available than ever as spas, [...]

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