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 You have not yet been properly introduced to this beauty beast, but I just wanted to share with you how substantial and heavy this book about 100 000 years of beauty is. After perusing the press release, I decided to purchase it as it looked pretty much like a must-read to understand not just the meaning of looks, but of life. When the beast landed at my door, I had no idea it was it because I thought this must be a bunch of bottles, or something of that order to be that heavy... 
Continue reading "Meet the Beauty Beast: 100 000 ans de beauté {Beauty Reads}" »
 UK brand SteamCream does just what it seems to imply in its evocative name; this is not just poetry: they incorporate "pure, unrefined steam" in the process of making their all-purpose cream in order to get an exceptional, glistening texture that is touted as being super diffusive and maximally ready to be absorbed by all your pores once it hits the skin. I am not sure what "unrefined steam" might mean concretely, but I know I want to try this cream. Maybe you won't benefit from the misty climate of Albion, but you can get some wisdom from the country's traditional reliance on an enhanced level of humidity. The cream contains a luscious list of ingredients: oatmeal infusion, almond oil, glycerine, lavender oil, orange flower water, cocoa butter, organic jojoba oil. Special care was devoted to the perfume for the cream which is a blend of essential oils... 
Continue reading "Steam Cream: The New Way to Hydrate from the UK + Beauty Collector Alert" »
Remember Twiggy? This is how she used to look in the 1960s:  She was the 1960s for many. Here is another look where her signature silhouette is particularly twig-like:  Now a controversy is raging in the UK because Twiggy just came back at age 59 to be the face of Olay and members of the Democratic Liberal party think there ought to be a law stating that photoshopped ads are so, so that naïve children and teenagers do not start thinking all this is realistic. All fashion photographies are photoshopped to make mouths look bigger, eyes more cat-like, legs longer, skin poreless, bodies slimmer. It's a vice of the fashion industry who can never find a human being that is perfect enough to incarnate its brand. I once watched a program where a beautiful model was being "fixed" at every stage of the photo shoot to see if they were getting what they wanted...
Continue reading "Photoshopped Twiggy Sparks Political Controversy in Great Britain {Beauty & Society}" »
 Carol's Daughter is thrilled to be able to contribute to what the brand considers a landmark moment with the release of the new Disney movie The Princess and the Frog featuring for the first time an animated character of African-American heritage in the lead role. To accompany this event, Carol's Daughter has created a limited-edition line of hair and bath & body products which they say is very effective and made with natural ingredients such as aloe leaf juice, cranberry extract, sunfloower seed oil, olive oil etc. Although everyone can use them, African-American hair was specifically kept in mind when devising the products...
Continue reading "Carol's Daughter to Launch Disney Princess Tiana Line " »
 Guerlain says that the Gloss Cashmere Lip Gloss is inspired by traditional lip powder used by Indian women from the subcontinent. It probably sounds more exotic and interesting than to say "No need to powder your lips anymore after applying lipstick to make the color stay on and look matte." This is exactly what it does as an obvious new-generation lip gloss with an almost alien texture it is so high-performance...
Continue reading "Guerlain Cashmere Lip Gloss in Rose Pondichery 01 (2009) {Beauty Review}" »
Torrid is Calling Out to Curvaceous Beauties!
You don't want to miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity! You could be the star of a LA fashion show or even be the next face of Torrid.com! Torrid, the plus-sized clothing store is having their House of Dreams Model Search, a nation-wide hunt for a diva to rep their brand!
Your time is running out! Applications must be postmarked by August 7th to qualify! So if you are at least 16 years old and size 12-26 go to Torrid.com to print out your application and send it in!
Torrid HQ
Attn: Model Search 2009
18305 E. San Jose Ave.
Industry, CA 19748
For more information and to print an application go to Torrid.com today!
Via press release
Photo: The Glamazons
 A look from the summer 2009 collection
Nars has opened a new e-commerce website to enable beauty junkettes. The main categories are Color, NARSskin, Accessories, gifts, Cult Products, Current Collection and Looks. You can subscribe to their newsletter. Among their new products you can find their first color palette specially devised for wedding brides and a sunbathing coffret. New shopping destination: www.narscosmetics.fr
 You get a funny concept and a new nutraceutical product with the Collagen Marshmallows by Eat Yourself Beautiful, a British brand which is interested in developing a whole line of tasty beauty products sourced from different parts of the world. The Collagen Marshmallows are made in Japan and supposed to help you keep a wrinkle-free appearance by insuring you get your daily dose of collagen peptides. It is a little surprising the brand went for real sugar and a decadent food rather than turned the marshmallows into a healthy treat, but maybe the sugar helps people keep a happy face?
 For those on the lookout for new natural active ingredients and ethical beauty brands here is a new line of bath and body products by newcomer label AmaZene. They offer 6 different collections serving different targeted skin needs called Mango & Murumuru, Avocado & Andiroba, Cocoa & Copaiba,
Coconut & Buriti, Papaya & Acerola and Passion Fruit & Guava... 
Continue reading "AmaZene Bath & Body Line Based on Active Ingredients from the Amazonian Rainforest {New Beauty Products} " »
 The Big RaveNuxe, a brand most famous for its Huile Prodigieuse, a multi-purpose and multi-award winning dry oil that I confess to having only used in its sparkling gold version as a cheek tint, launched a series of four so-called " Nutri-Protecting Lip Care Gloss Effect" or Baume Prodigieux Lèvres in April 2009. Although you might initially think like I did that this is just makeup and zoom in as I did on their Charismatic Red/ Rouge Charismatique for its great coral red tint compared to that of a poppy by the brand, this product turns out to be much more than that. It has simply become my go-to gloss and lip balm all in one as it holds such visible treatment effects for the lips...
Continue reading "Nuxe Baume Prodigieux Levres Nutri-Protecting Lip Care Gloss Effect - SPF 15 in Charismatic Red {Beauty Review}" »
 A little bit of British alternative culture is coming soon to the United States. Creative makeup brand Illamasqua whose motto is "discover your alter-egos" will debut in the United States at the new Sephora store at 5, Times Square on July 31, 2009. Some people must be squeeing right now. The brand has been receiving 50 emails a day from US customers clamoring for their products, a trend that forced them to open sooner than expected across the pond. Much of the inspiration for the brand comes from alternative cultures and the nightlife concept as they specialize in makeup to be worn "after dark". Their colors are bold, daring, dramatic. "Illamasqua is the product of a heady mix of influences. Its roots stem
from the dark and illicit 1920s club scene and combines a rich heritage
in the manufacture of make-up for film and theatre. It also takes
inspiration from members of the 'alternative scenes' for whom
self-expression is paramount. Alternative cultures have always dared to
be dramatic. They have an emotional attachment to making up. It's an
expression of their darker side, a release for their alter ego....
Illamasqua
is for the bolder person hiding inside all of us. It is an act and an
attitude. A symbol of tolerance. A celebration of idiosyncracies. A
confident statement of self-ownership."...
 A look from the 1920s Berlin collection
Continue reading "Illamasqua to Debut at Sephora Times Square on July 31, 2009 {Beauty News}" »
 "To work hard, as I've worked to accomplish anything, and then have some yo-yo come up and say, "Take off those dark glasses and let's have a look at those blue eyes" is really discouraging."
Picture: art.com
 A potentially interesting book is appearing on the horizon. Author Denise H. Sutton is preparing to release a new title called Globalizing Ideal Beauty. It focuses on the impact that beauty copy-writing has had on the dissemination of archetypes of beauty and especially through the work done at the J. Walter Thompson Advertising Agency. The latter founded in 1864 claims to be the oldest advertising agency in the world. It was renamed JWT in 2005. The argument ties also in with one on gender as the sub-title indicates that what will be considered in this research is the specific action of "female copy writers". This is not surprising considering the fact that Sutton has a PhD in Women's Studies. Globalizing Ideal Beauty is the
forgotten story of a group of women copywriters whose successful ad
campaigns went international in the 1920s and spread an American notion
of feminine appeal from Bangor to Bangkok. Sutton's approach has all
the complexity of the real world and is grounded in a huge body of
original archival research that has so far remained largely untapped...
Continue reading "Globalizing Ideal Beauty by Denise H. Sutton: Upcoming New Book {Beauty News} {Beauty Reads}" »
 Check out these new cosmetic brushes by Sonia Kashuk. Don't they look great and as summery as can be with this coral-branch theme going on? The Hidden Treasure Brush Set and the Coral Reef Highlighter need to be bought separately. The handles are made of an aluminium alloy from what I can tell. Lovely higher-end design for a beer budget. They're new and available at Target for $19.99 and $12.99 respectively.
  Klorane offers a very good line of shampoos - they are well-known for their plant research - and over the years I have tried many of their products. One I always go back to whenever I need some strengthening action for my hair is their quinine-based shampoo called Klorane Fortifying Treatment Shampoo with Quinine and B Vitamins. My husband who is a more recent user also gives it two thumbs up. There are a number of other shampoo brands that use Quinquina or Jesuit's Bark or Cinchona and it would be interesting to compare them, but at this point I can only say that this shampoo is effective and this is the reason why I have remained faithful to it. Quinine was used as early as during the Inca period. Klorane's quinine is said to be grown in the Amazon region where the extracts are sun-dried for maximum potency....
Continue reading "Klorane Fortifying Treatment Shampoo with Quinine and B Vitamins: Fight Recession Hair Loss! {Beauty Review - Hair}" »
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- H by BCI is First Religion-Sensitive, Halal Nail Polish (2014) {New Beauty Product - Nails}
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- Big Fun Halloween Wigs Collection by Chris March for Target {Hats + Hair}
- Senteurs du Sud Beurre d'Argan / Argan Butter (2013): An Excellent, Natural Brow Tamer {Beauty Review + Brows + Skin}
- L'Oréal Age Perfect Huile Extraordinaire Visage et Décolleté (2013) {New Beauty Product - Skin}
- Butter London Pitter Patter Nail Polish (2013) is New Welcoming Hue to Royal Baby {New Beauty Product - Nails}
- Dita Von Teese in First 3D-Printed Dress {Inspirational Look}
- Decadent Peacock Trench Coat by Burberry, in a Good Way {Inspirational Look}
- Ciaté Romantic Red Paint Pot Collection for Valentine's Day 2013 {New Beauty Products - Nails}
- NARS Foreplay Palette Deconstructs Orgasm for Sephora (2012) {New Beauty Product - Cheeks}
- Beauty Quote of the Day, from Salvador Dali:
- Brush Buddies Justin Bieber Singing Toothbrushes (2012) {New Beauty Products - Smile} {Celebrity Beauty}
- Lily Cole to be Brand Ambassadress for The Body Shop {Beauty News}
- Boots Launch a First: SPF 50 Solei Dry Oil Sun Spray - Solei Spray Solaire Huile Sèche SPF 50 (2012} {New Beauty Product}
- MAC Iris Apfel Collection (2012): For All The Seasons of Life {Beauty Notes}
- Another Chanel Nail Polish Frenzy Is In Store: Les Jeans de Chanel {Beauty News}
- Chris Benz, Lancôme & Saks Get Together for Limited-Edition GWP Tote + Makeup {Beauty News}
- Angelina Jolie in Fatigues for Vuitton Cambodia Ad Trying Hard to Look like a Poor Peasant {Celebrity Look}
- Kate Duchess of Cambridge Seen Shopping for Nivea Cream {Celebrity Beauty}
- Bare Minerals Pretty Amazing Lip Color (2011) {New Beauty Products - Lips}
- Don't You Love a Retro Rain Hat? {Hats & Hair}
- Batiste Dry Shampoo in Blush Scent {Beauty Review - Hair} {Perfumed Beauty}
- Jennifer Lopez is First Global Ambassador for Gillette Venus, Creates Goddess Education Fund {New Beauty Ad}
- New Book by the Cosmetic Valley Unveils How our 5 Beauty Senses Operate {Beauty Reads}
- Words of Beauty Wisdom from Jacqueline Bisset, the Face of Upcoming Avon Platinum Anew {Beauty Quote of the Day - New Product - Skin}
- Uriage Bariéderm Cream is Like Caviar on the Lips & Elsewhere Too {Beauty Product Review - Skin - Lips}
- Olay Definity Self Repair Serum: It Works Folks {Beauty Product Review - Skin}
- OPI to Launch Burlesque Collection Inspired by the Movie {New Beauty Products - Nails}
- Kylie Minogue Dishes on Her Beauty Secrets: A Jar of Pond's, Body Makeup & Low-Carb Diet {Beauty in the News}
- Kohl's Diamond Stud Earrings Giveaway: Just Leave a Comment! {Contests & Giveaways}
- Long-Lost Picture of French Poet Arthur Rimbaud {Masculine Beauty Icon}
- Julie London's Lipstick: Crave-Worthy {Inspirational Look}
- Tom Ford Beauty Launches at Selfridges April 22, 2010: Apply to Join Event Hosted by Vogue {Beautiful Strolls & Must-See Addresses}
- The First USA National Beard & Moustache Championships, June 5, 2010, Bend, Oregon {Casting Calls & Beauty Contests} {Men's Grooming}
- The Lisptick that Won't Quit: L'Oréal Infaillible / Never Fail Lipcolour Compact in Target Red (2008) {Beauty Review}
- Lancôme Mascara Hypnôse Precious Cells (2010): Fronted by Julia Roberts {New Beauty Product - Eyes}
- Marion Cotillard Plays in Humorous Anti-Sexual Harassment Commercial {Beauty & Society}
- Elizabeth Arden Donates to Cancer Charity with Red Door Red (2010): Look Good...Feel Better {New Beauty Products - Lips} {Beauty Series - Red Lips}
- Vajazzling: The First SFW Public Pictures {Beauty and Society}
- Illamasqua Spring-Summer 2010 Nail Polishes: Beautifully Faded and Dusty {New Beauty Products -Nails}
- Tracy Reese for Sally Hansen Collection: Beautiful Nudes and Lattes {New Beauty Products - Nails}
- Chris Benz to Appear at Lancome Counter at Saks in Manhattan Feb 18, 2010: Whip Out Your Chris & Tell! {Beautiful Strolls & Must-See Addresses}
- Beauty Quote of the Day, from Scott Barnes:
- New Hope for Hair Loss Comes from China & Natural Ingredients {Beauty News}
- Hanky-Panky Red: Crimson is the Way to Go (Or Not) & Why {Beauty & Society} {Red Lisptick Series}
- Opening Up the Pubis Dialogues: Become a Real Foufounista or a Fan of Vagazzling {Beauty & Society}
- Pitch your Osas Intensive Body Lotion & Zero-Mark Cream: Be Very Afraid {Beauty in the News}
- Antonio Prieto Salon Offers Discounts to the NYC School System Members {Beauty Savings}
- Limited Edition Crazy Horse Lipstick for Sephora (2009): The Red Lipstick Series
- ELF The Beauty Encyclopedia {Shopping Tip}
- Zoya Green Friday Deal: 6 Free Green Polishes with a $20 Purchase for 24 Hours Only {Shopping Tip}
- Bourjois Rendez-Vous a Paris: Makeup Collector Alert
- Pascal Dangin The Master Retoucher or The Extreme Art of the Photoshop
- The Deets on Ashley Green's 60s Look at the New Moon Premiere in L.A. {Celebrity Looks}
- Meet the Beauty Beast: 100 000 ans de beauté {Beauty Reads}
- Steam Cream: The New Way to Hydrate from the UK + Beauty Collector Alert
- Photoshopped Twiggy Sparks Political Controversy in Great Britain {Beauty & Society}
- Carol's Daughter to Launch Disney Princess Tiana Line
- Guerlain Cashmere Lip Gloss in Rose Pondichery 01 (2009) {Beauty Review}
- Plus-Size Models Wanted: Enter the Competition until August 7th 2009!
- Nars Opens New e-Commerce Website {Beauty News}
- Eat Yourself Beautiful Collagen Marshmallows {Eat for Beauty}
- AmaZene Bath & Body Line Based on Active Ingredients from the Amazonian Rainforest {New Beauty Products}
- Nuxe Baume Prodigieux Levres Nutri-Protecting Lip Care Gloss Effect - SPF 15 in Charismatic Red {Beauty Review}
- Illamasqua to Debut at Sephora Times Square on July 31, 2009 {Beauty News}
- Beauty Quote of the Day, from Paul Newman:
- Globalizing Ideal Beauty by Denise H. Sutton: Upcoming New Book {Beauty News} {Beauty Reads}
- Sonia Kashuk Hidden Treasure Brush Set & Coral Reef Highlighter {New Beauty Products - Cheeks - Eyes}
- Klorane Fortifying Treatment Shampoo with Quinine and B Vitamins: Fight Recession Hair Loss! {Beauty Review - Hair}
- Awful Plastic Surgery: Why, oh Why? {Beauty & Society}
- Chanel Jade & Jade Rose Limited-Edition Nail Polishes {New Beauty Product - Nails}
- Bourjois So Delicate Lip Cream (2009): Cheeks to Lips: # 55 Fuschia Delicat {Beauty Review - Lips}
- Try Mustela Baby Shampoo for a Swedish Hair Look {Beauty Tip of the Day}
- The Body Shop Tantalizing Lip Butter Yes, Yes, Yes / Oui, Oui, Oui (2009) {New Beauty Product - Lips} {Beauty Review}
- Too Faced Primed & Poreless (2009) {New Beauty Product - Skin}
- MAC Trip Phase III: Travel Exclusive {New Beauty Products - Cheeks - Eyes - Lips}
- Nivea Natural AKA Pampering Oil: Basic Body Wash for Dry Skins {Beauty Review - Body - Bath}
- Ascot Eccentric: 'Tis the Season of Hats {The Look}
- Burt's Bees 25,000 Lip Balm Giveaway Fiesta with Paris Hilton! {Beauty in the News}
- Leonor Greyl Bain TS Shampooing: Oily Scalp, Dry Ends {Beauty Review - Hair - Shampoo}
- Tarte Cosmetics CelluFight Natural Anti-Cellulite Self-Tanner (2009) {New Beauty Product - Body}
- Lip Glosses & Lipsticks: The State of Your Lips {Beauty Read}
- Nivea Creme On Your Dry Ends {Beauty Tip of the Day - Hair}
- Somatoline Cosmetic Amincissant Solaire: An Innovative Slimming Sunscreen {New Beauty Product - Body}
- The Rose Treatment at the Bon Marché on June 12 & 13, 2009/ Mains de Rose au Bon Marché les 12 & 13 Juin 2009 {Shopping Tip}
- Max Factor Not To Be Carried in the US Anymore: I Think I Know Why {Beauty News}
- New Givenchy Phenomen'Eyes Effet Extension Mascara (2009) {New Beauty Product - Eyes}
- Sunscreen Q & A with Dermatologist Dr. Neal Schultz from NYC {Beauty Interview}
- DIY Shiny Salon Hair {Beauty Tip of the Day}
- Eat Your Kiwi {Beauty Tip of the Day} {Eat for Beauty}
- Kiehl's Superbly Restorative Body Lotion - Limited Edition Endorsed by Celebs {New Beauty Products - Body}
- Gordon Brown's Glam Routine Revealed + Extra Grooming Tips {Beauty in the News}
- 2 Free Tickets Giveaway to the Makeup Show NYC May 17-18, 2009 & Bring a Guest {Ask Marie-Helene}
- Beauty Interview with Perfumer Lyn Harris in Elle {Beauty Reads}
- Chantal Thomass Makeup Collection by Nivea {New Beauty Products}
- Michelle Obama Wax Replica Unveiled at Madame Tussauds {Feminine Beauty Icon}
- Korres Black Tea & Verbena Anticellulite Cream-Gel (2009) {New Beauty Product - Body}
- King of Shaves Azure for Women (2009) {New Beauty Product - Body}
- Nostalgia Sells Beauty {Beauty in the News}
- Weird & Weirder Beauty Secrets: Upcoming Beauty Series on Beauty & The Salamander {Beauty News}
- New Study on Identical Twins Shows Stress is a Significant Factor in Aging {Beauty News}
- Tweezerman Heart-Shaped Tweezers: Valentine's 09 Special! {New Beauty Product - Brows}
- Michelle Obama Is Wearing Isabel Toledo {Breaking Beauty News - Updated}
- Prettying Up for Inauguration Day 2009 {Beauty & Society}
- Chanel Spring 2009 Bohemian Fantasy Makeup Collection - HNY 2009! - My Beauty Beliefs {New Beauty Products}
- Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream 1950s Vintage Set (1930/2008): Rediscover Your Classics! {Beauty Review - Lips - Skin}
- Coco Mania Continues with Karl Lagerfeld - Notes on a Vampish Chanel {Women Beauty Icons}
- Sartorial Politics of the Obamas Praised {The Look}
- Sarah Palin Cabbage Patch Kid Most Valued {Beauty & Society}
- Beauty & Politics: Why Sarah Palin Might Have A Natural Political Advantage {Beauty & Society}
- Soap and Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Gloss {Beauty Product Review - Lips}
- Dior Ultra-Gloss Reflect in Lurex Plum from Dandy Lady {New Beauty Product Review - Lips}
- Patyka Organic Face Scrub - Gommage Visage Bio: How Organic Is It? {Beauty Product Review - Skin - Face}
- Bags Are So Out, Shoes Are So In {The Look}
- Yves Saint Laurent Gloss Pur Black: Black & Blacker {New Beauty Product - Lips}
- Estée Lauder Super Flight Creme for Men & Women (2008) {New Beauty Product - Skin} {Men's Grooming}
- Color On Eye Envy (2008) {New Beauty Products - Eyes}
- Aaron de Mey Paints Lips Black & Red at Lancôme {New Beauty Products - Lips}
- LVMH - Dior Accused of Using Lead in their Lipsticks {Beauty News}
- Nars Miami Sun Set (2008) {New Beauty Products - Eyes - Lips - Nails}
- Yves Saint Laurent Launches New African Colors Collection & Everlong Mascara Waterproof {New Beauty Products - Skin- Cheeks - Eyes}
- Chi Tea Organic Green Tea Liquid Extract: Antioxidants Boost & Cooling Help {Eat for Beauty}
- Mustela StellaProtect •• New Skincare Line for Sensitive Skin {New Beauty Product - Skin} {Mom & Kids}
- Nagi Noda's Wild Hair Hats at Colette •• {Look of the Day} {Beautiful Strolls & Must-See Addresses}
- •• Pop Beauty Lip Lust •• For Your Lip Quenching & Color Needs {New Beauty Products - Lips}
- •• Viktor & Rolf Partner with Shu Uemura for Collection of Lashes •• {New Beauty Products - Eyes}
- •• July 2008 Issue of Vogue Italy Will Feature Only Black Models •• Naomi Campbell New Face of Yves Saint Laurent {Beauty & Society - Beauty News}
- Index of Beauty Reviews by Brand Names
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