Archive for March, 2009
Mar
31
Beauty Review: Guerlain’s Exotic Paradise Palette
Last week I bought Guerlain’s Exotic Paradise eye shadow palette from spring 2009 collection. I have been trying it out this week and I am so happy to say I like it!Colors:I bought this palette for the unusual selection of colors. I got so tired of browns or grays or pinks and wanted something different! The colors are great, they look good on my skin and go well with my green eye color. When I
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Mar
29
Beauty Review: Immune Performance Elasticity Cream with Alasta
Product Tag Line:…soothes and hydrates as it helps restore skin’s elasticity and firmness for the appearance of thicker, plumper skin.Product Profile in short:(as described on Sustainable Youth Website)restores skin’s elasticity and firmnessconditions, moisturizessoothesinvigorates the sensesPromise:(as described on Sustainable Youth Website)Clinically proven to improve skin elasticity and
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Mar
26
Beauty Preview: Cosmeceutical and Nutraceutical Products from Sustainable Youth
Recently I have been testing an organic line of skin care, Sustainable Youth. This is an introduction to several reviews I will share with you in the following days.Sustainable Youth is an American brand with a philosophy that’s not just skin deep. If you want to preserve not only your beauty, but also your environment, Sustainable Youth is your type of a beauty range. As I read on the company’s
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Mar
26
Beauty Review: Immune Performance Revitalizing Serum with Alasta
Product Tag Line:…absorbs instantly to rejuvenate skin’s radiance and glow as it helps improve skin’s elasticity and firmness for the appearance of younger-looking skin.Product Profile in Short:(as described on Sustainable Youth Website)helps improve skin elasticity and firmnesshelps rejuvenate the skininvigorates the sensesPromise:(as described on Sustainable Youth Website)Clinically proven to
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Mar
24
Beauty Buy: Exotic Paradise Eye Shadow Palette from Guerlain’s Spring Collection
I made up my mind and yesterday got this gorgeous Exotic Paradise spring palette from Guerlain. I’m in paradise now 
Isn’t packaging beautiful? I also like the miniature suede case that keeps palette protected from scratching. (I wonder how quickly I will missplace it) What I liked most about the palette is the unsusual selection and combination of colors. Truly exotic shades!When I swatched
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Mar
22
Beauty Buzz: Estee Lauder Collection Bronze Goddess, Summer 2009
Bronze Goddess collection by Estee Lauder includes everything you may need to be a Goddess this summer. It is not limited to just makeup, Estee Lauder also offers a fragrance range, self-tanning and sun care products. I love bronze colors and I especially love wearing bronze colors in the sunny season! I think tanned skin, bronze eyelids and lips with a touch of gold shimmer look sexy. So
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Mar
19
Beauty News: Injectable Peptide Stimulates Growth of Fat Under Skin
Fat is not always our enemy. We are better off without it on our hips but when it starts to disappear from our faces it causes additional age-related sagging and loss of fullness. In this situation, injectable fillers come to our rescue and help to fix those nasolabial folds and deep lines. However fillers have some downsides: they don’t last long and results can look very unnatural. Recent developments in peptides research give us hope for a better solution for age-related fat loss.
Photo by Andreas Ruedaa at Flickr.com
According to researchers from the Lawrence Berkely National Labaratory, an injectable peptide has been discovered that can help stimulate the growth of fat under the skin and plump it up.
Here comes a bit of science – brace yourself! The peptide under discussion modulates behavior of the RHAMM protein (Receptor for Hyaluronan Madiated Motility). RHAMM in its turn can influence creation of lipocytes (fat cells) and this way may help replace those cells lost due to aging.(we are done now!)
Currently scientists are in the process of testing this peptide and are trying to find a way to fully control its effects. At the same they are exploring alternative ways to deliver peptides into the skin, except from injections. It may also be available as a topical cream! But don’t expect these product to be on the market for at least 3-6 years from now.
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Mar
17
Beauty Find: At Home Laser Hair Removal Systems
The closer the summer, the more concerned we become with the smoothness of our skin. Shaving, using depilatory creams, and electric epilators can help you get rid of unwanted hair but the results won’t last long. Long term results can be obtained from laser or electrolysis. But those involve huge money investment and frequent repeated sessions till you see any results. However it appears you can perform laser depilation in the privacy of your own home! About a year ago two laser hair removal systems have been approved for the use at home: Silk’n and Tria Laser Hair Removal Systems.
Silk’n
How do the at home laser hair removal systems work? Both systems are portable hand held devices. They are based on the same idea as a professional laser treatment. Laser device releases quick burst of light energy which gets absorbed by the targeted hair and damages its follicle to prevent regrowth. The hair falls out in a week or two but not necessarily forever. It still can eventually grow back but will be much thinner and lighter.
Auch, does it hurt? According to the reviews I read and watched on youtube both devices are not pain-free and will sting.
But how effective are these at home devices as compared to professional treatments? The answer is they may be less effective but are much cheaper. Clinical trials showed that after 3 months Silk’n reduced body hair on average 55-65%. Silk’n hair removal system costs between 650$ and 800$.
Remember, Silk’n and Tria Hair Removal Systems are not for everyone. You have to be light skinned and have dark hair to be able to benefit from these at-home laser devices.
Get more information on these 2 devices and read how Silk’n compares to Tria.
Watch this report and review on Silk’n and Tria by Becky Worley from “Good Morning America”.
Feel like shopping?
You can buy Silk’n and Tria Hair Removal Systems online.
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Beauty Find: Clarisonic - what’s all the hype about??!
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Mar
15
Beauty Buzz: Estee Lauder Makeup Collection Vivid Garden, Summer 2009
Estee Lauder created two not just one summer makeup collections: Vivid Garden and Bronze Goddess. Choose the look that appeals to you most… Be a sultry gold goddess or a flower fairy.
Today I will have a look at the Vivid Garden collection. Just imagine yourself on a warm sunny day in a garden surrounded by bright flowers in full bloom and exotic butterflies… Nothing perks up your mood like bright summer colors! With Estee Lauder Vivid Garden collection you can enjoy beautiful shades of pink and lavender, blue and aqua, lychee and peach.
Vivid Garden Illuminating Powder (Limited Edition)
Duo-Tone Eye Pencil in Onyx Pearl (Limited Edition)
Jasmine Garden Look
Signature Eyeshadow Quad in Jasmine Garden (Limited Edition)
Pure Color Illuminating Gloss in Lotus Blossom (Limited Edition)
Pure Color Crystal Lipstick in Sweet Lychee (Limited Edition)
Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Lotus Blossom (Limited Edition)
Another look called Orchid Garden is available exclusively at Nordstrom so I’m not sure about its availability in Europe.
Signature Eyeshadow Quad in Orchid Garden (Limited Edition)
Pure Color Illuminating Gloss in Peach Blossom (Limited Edition)
Pure Color Crystal Lipstick in Crystal Coral
Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Peach Blossom (Limited Edition)
Related Posts:
Makeup Trends Spring 2009 - Complexion
Makeup Trends Spring 2009 - Lips
Makeup Trends Spring 2009 - Eyes
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Mar
14
Congratualtions to Our Giveaway Winner
Happy to announce a winner for Sigma Brushes giveaway!
Sigma Makeup Brushes for Eyes go to Sena Sagani from Malaysia!
Congratulations, Sena! Hope you will enjoy Sigma Makeup Brushes as much as I did!
Thanks to everyone for participating! Keep tuned for more cool contests and fun posts on Skin Care and Beauty Blog.
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