Thursday, August 13, 2009

The Best Red Lipstick for your Skin Tone.

If you have Fair Skin

Coral-y reds look most beautiful on you; they add a shot of color but aren’t overpowering.

A true classic Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Fire & Ice, $8.

Nice color and SPF YSL Rouge Volupté in No. 16, $34.

Looks velvety smooth Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lipstick in Are You Red-dy, $7.50.


If you have Medium Skin

Anything from true red to pinky-cranberry shades will work well with your golden undertones.

Really stays put Rouge Dior Lipstick in Red Premiere, $28.

Sheer with a bit of shine CoverGirl TruShine Lipcolor in Valentine Shine, $7.50.

Old Hollywood glam Chanel Rouge Allure in Audace, $30.

If you have Dark Skin

Stick with deep, rich colors like burgundy or warm brick—superbright ones can seem too harsh.

Feels creamy and luxe Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge in Smoky Rouge, $29.

So moisturizing L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Lipcolour in Red Rhapsody, $9.

Gold-flecked Elizabeth Arden Color Intrigue Effects Lipstick in Ruby Pearl, $20.



Oprah once called it a “miracle massage for your face,” If you can invest in only one new product this year, make it the Clarisonic skin-care brush ($195 at bliss.com ). Swearing on their makeup kits, our experts could not stop raving about this do-it-all exfoliating tool it’s one of the best ways to remove dirt and dead skin and exfoliate in one fell swoop. It also has brush heads for sensitive skin, as well as a few speed settings, so it’s good for all skin types “The Clarisonic is hands down my favorite go-to exfoliating

The Must-Have Eye Cream


The super-delicate layer of skin around your eyes is one of the most sensitive areas on your face and deserves extra TLC. If you aren’t using one already, put an eye cream into rotation. “Chantecaille has an amazing cream called Stress Repair Concentration Eye Cream ($170 at neimanmarcus.com). It really softens the lines around the eyes.

The Best Under-$10 Find



All beauty gurus know that treasures are stocked in the aisles of their local CVS, Walgreens and Duane Reade. “Of drugstore brands,I'm partial to the $7 Clean & Clear’s Soft Scrub because it’s gentle, nondrying and pretty easy on the pocketbook.

The color of the scrub itself is a white color with a very, very subtle hint of blue/teal. It is a bit runny and slimy and does not have the same consistency that I am used to when it comes to facial products.

The scrub in general though is very, very grainy, containing a slew of very micro small teal colored micro-beads, and other tiny, tiny grainy materials in the formula.

All in all Clean & Clear Soft Scrub Purifying Cleanser basically resembled an exfoliating queen. I had never used a product that contained this much exfoliating beads/grains.The scent is very mild, nothing delicious, nor nothing memorable that sticks out. Basically Clean & Clear Soft Scrub Purifying Cleanser has a fresh clean scent, with a chemically undertone.

It sort of reminds me of fresh laundry and chlorine. That is not a bad thing though, it is very refreshing while using it.

The Allover Skin Smoother


If rough, flaky dry spots have you feeling like the crocodile from the Lubriderm commercial, try body oil.“In the warmer months, I love a good body oil, like Dr. Hauschka’s rose version ($29 at Smallflower.com). It your skin incredibly silky all day long.” Another savvy tip? Scoop out some body butter and drizzle baby oil on top “You will love mixing baby oil into my body butters for extra smoothness. I think the Body Shop has a great selection at really affordable prices.”
Rose Body Moisturizer is the perfect protection for all skin conditions in the winter and for sensitive skin year-round.
  • Harmonizes and nurtures even the most sensitive skin
  • Sweet almond and Jojoba oils combine with quince seed extract to hydrate
  • Rose wax protects and seals in moisture
  • Now packaged with a convenient pump cap

The Mega Moisturizer



Like your wardrobe, your daily moisturizer should change with the seasons. Harsher, colder temperatures call for heavy-duty protection, while hotter weather is better suited to lightweight, oil-free formulas. “If you use a really heavy moisturizer in the winter to combat dryness, it’s good to switch out for a lighter one in the summe, “The absolute favorite year-round pick is Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Youth créme. No matter how parched or flaky my skin becomes, this moisturizer really delivers.”

The Perfect Pigmentation Fix



Hyper-pigmentation got you down? In most cases, there’s no need to stress. Just apply a skin-tone-correcting product daily and give it time (results can take anywhere from four to six weeks to show). “Consistency is key. I recommend applying your dark-spot antidote twice a day, when you brush your teeth,. “For what seems like forever, I have been waging war against hyperpigmentation,” adds Spoiled Pretty’s .

“Clinique’s Even Better Skin Tone Corrector made a marked improvement in the appearance of skin. The lightweight serum gently erases discolorations and treats acne scarring, sun damage and age spots, so use it on your face, neck, chest, hands or anywhere you’re looking spotty.”