A new perfume call M, is based on the DNA of Michael Jackson. The fragrance sells for $59.99 per bottle and the website says that it is “composed of the lightest, but most volatile essences.”

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Dr. Erno Laszlo, a Hungarian born dermatologist, started the Erno Laszlo Institute back in 1920, and women have been seeking his skin care regimen ever since. With so many other products on the market, how do you know what to try? Well, I have 3 amazing product that will replace what you use for your daily beauty regimen.

Total Face & Body Protection SPF 30: Why buy both when you can buy an all in one product? This lightweight cream provides not only sun protection but nourishes and moisturizes skin using Shea butter, green tea extract and vitamin E to help protect against premature aging.

Regular Normalizer Shake-It: This toner-with-color treatment controls surface oils, covers imperfections and can be worn alone or under foundation. Whatever your skin type, this formula delivers even-looking tone and a natural matte finish every time. Just shake it up, dab it on with a cotton ball and buff.

TranspHuse Lip pHixativ: This amazing  treatment softens fine lip lines with dermaxyl peptide complex and plumps your pout with marine filling spheres. Optical diffusers create a smooth look, can be used instead of gloss, or under your face lip color.

And there you have it, your new daily regimen!

M2 Skin Care’s offers great relief for pale winter skin with its 3 step solution, a cleanser, mini peel serum and moisturizer featuring natural AHA’s Mandelic and Malic Acids (which help resurface your skin, eliminating acne, softening wrinkles, and lightening scars and hyperpigmentation) that renew and refresh skin. The results: improvement in issues like acne scarring, melasma, thickened tough skin, pore size, and fine lines.

What it Does:

1. Mandelic Acid encourages exfoliation and cell turnover in the skin.

2. It acts like a humectant in the skin- drawing water into the epidermis so it keeps the skin hydrated.

3. It also fights free radicals that contribute to skin damage and pigmentation.

4. Mandelic acid is naturally antibacterial so it fights off acne-causing bacteria. It also controls the oil in the skin, and protects from redness and irritation.

5. Contains collagen producing properties that repair and rebuild tissue, softening lines and wrinkles by maintaining the elasticity and strength of the skin.

You have to try this product for yourself, I did and it’s amazing!

Designer cosmetics are quite expensive…but are they worth it? You tell us!

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David and Victoria Beckham are fronting the ad campaign for their namesake dvb fragrances (which include 10 scents in total).

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It’s no secret that with the massive number of mascaras out there a girl is going to get a bit confused. I mean how can you possibly try them all? And the worst fear, what happens if you’re missing out on the best one? Well, Sephora seems to have come up with a solution to that problem with their newest sampler, LashStash. A kit with 10 different mascara wands that promises you’ll find the wand best suited for you.

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Her body looks great, but WTF is going on with her makeup?

Images via ICYDK

Pupa Cosmetics creates quirky and innovative beauty products for the girly girl using bright and fun colors.

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In the 90s we had the ‘Rachel,’ named after Jennifer Aniston’s character on Friends. Now we have the the ‘Blake,’  whose “tresses are coveted: extra long, ultra-shiny blond with a mussed-up tussle frolicking through the ends.”

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As it gets colder, our skin and hair get dryer, but unlike skin, which can only be moisturized one way (with lotions), there are three ways to condition your hair to keep it looking and feeling healthy. Belegenza Hair Care gives you options, based on need and preference, to make conditioning a part of your daily routine. From leave-in conditioner, to deep moisturizing, Belegenza has what you need.

RoMANce Deep Conditioning Treatment replenishes moister, reviving and protecting hair, stopping breakage and adding brilliant shine.

Dramatic Daily Volumizing Conditioner pumps your hair with an ultra–light fusion of vitamins, antioxidants, and secret protein extracts for fuller healthier hair.

EnCore Leave-In Conditioner goes to the “core” of your hair, adds shines, and detangles instantly, adding body to damaged hair.

All products available here.

Beauty inventor Poppy King has partnered with Count Me In For Women’s Economic Independence to launch a sheer fire engine red gloss – called FIRED UP- to help celebrate our country’s largest-ever movement of women in the workforce.

100% of the profits from the sale of FIRED UP will go to Count Me In, the leading national not-for-profit provider of resources, business education, and community for women entrepreneurs.

“The power of red and its mystique is already embedded in our culture” says King. “From Rosie the Riveter’s trademark red lips during World War II, no cosmetic item has more power to get a woman FIRED UP about the task ahead.”

Available exclusively at www.lipstickqueen.com for $14.

Looks like it took a long time, but loving the turnout!

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The ’80s eyes are back, learn how to build the smoldering, shadowy eye seen all over the runways recently.

See more videos on modelinia.com

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Skin care expert Narine Nikogosian launched her new book, RETURN TO BEAUTY, with the hopes that women everywhere would put down those chemical-laden jars of useless overpriced beauty products. She suggests a gentle, all natural, and effective routine for skincare with the help of your own grocery list.

Nikogosian’s RETURN TO BEAUTY offers readers:

1. Easy-to-follow recipes for whipping up moisturizers, scrubs, masks, and more—with fresh, natural ingredients found in your own kitchen, or any grocery store! Each recipe is accompanied by explanations of the cleansing or healing qualities of each ingredient, and simple instructions for cooking and storing the final product.

2. Healthy, safe, and affordable solutions without the toxic chemicals in your skin creams. Many women don’t know that cosmetics don’t even need FDA approval. Nikogosian’s techniques involve simple, fresh ingredients—like yogurt, honey, cucumbers, and other fruits and vegetables—that are both easy on the wallet and on the delicate skin of your face.

3. Helpful shopping lists by season and skin type depending on the time of the year. Nikogosian breaks down your shopping needs in the grocery store and the drugstore by season and skin type, with an eye to budget-friendly options.

You’ll never buy expensive creams again! Available here.

Mally Beauty has entered uncharted territory with the introduction of their first fragrance.  Mally’s Signature Fragrance, a great floral and citrus scent, captures a fresh and feminine approach to beauty.

Mally’s Signature Fragrance pays homage to her Filipino heritage by using tropical notes from the Sampaguita flower, the national flower of the Philippines, a star shaped flower which blooms throughout the year but wilts in less than a day.

If you love clean floral scents, with just the right amount of citrus, then this is the fragrance for you, I love it and wear it daily!

Pamela Anderson is supposedly $4.8 million in debt …and what do you do when you’re a celeb in debt? You launch a fragrance of course!

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Lady Gaga poses for Hello Kitty, designed to celebrate the famous cat’s 35th birthday. Photographed by Markus Klinko and Indrani, these images will grace a special edition of Gaga’s album, The Fame (supposedly, a lock of her hair will be attached as well). Gaga, along with Cyndi Lauper, will also front the new MAC Viva Glam campaign.

So the ‘It’ color of the season, Jade, is apparently sold out everywhere…everywhere but Ebay! So how far would you go, and how much would you spend to have this color on your filangies?

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In June, Burberry will launch a collection of 100 color products for eyes, lips, and skin with Inter Parfums SA, the holder of Burberry’s beauty license. The line will be carried in only 30 stores globally, including Nordstrom.

How awesome is this? Totally a ton of work but Roy Lichtenstein is my idol so it’s worth it!

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This week we’ll be offering you a bunch of Halloween suggestions from Vloggers on that big old free television of the internet, YouTube. In this installment, makeup beauty Michelle Phan teaches you how to get the perfect Sailor Moon Look.

If you’re feeling like your makeup skills are up to par, try something crazy this Halloween. MAC did their annual sketches to help us all brainstorm..I suddenly think I’m going to be a comic book character for Halloween. Check out some steps in the video below:

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Positioned to become the best waxing/hair removal experience anywhere at affordable prices, Uni.K.Wax Centers are the first to create a “waxing only” centers with unique and innovative hair removal services and products that originated in the bikini capital of the world, South Beach.

Now with tons of celebrity fans and over 20 booming locations from coast-to-coast, Uni.K.Wax Centers are growing rapidly by word-of-mouth as more and more friends recommend these body and facial waxing specialists, as did I after my first experience at Uni.K.

Offering both male and female clients a greener waxing experience in facial and full body waxing, Uni.K.Wax Centers use an innovative natural, herbal wax that completely removes hair without wasteful and painful paper strips (that’s me getting waxed in the pic above). Unlike “hard waxes” that break on the skin, Uni.K.Wax always stays soft on the skin and has a proprietary elasticity that allows the technician the ability to remove hair thoroughly without the pain of “pulling” the skin with paper strips. Uni.K.Wax is created from safe, natural ingredients including pine sap (giving it that green color) and beeswax and has an aloe vera base that nourishes the skin while gently removing hair.

Using just enough wax for each client, each Uni.K.Wax Center client is waxed with their very own personalized warming canister of wax (above, from when I got waxed) that is prepared on site in the Uni.K.Wax laboratory. Unused wax is disposed of immediately after each service to ensure a standard of hygiene found in no other waxing salon (totally the best thing about Uni.K, and the fact that they are open 7 days a week, until 10pm during weekdays).

Uni.K.Wax Centers are also affordable and offer a detailed wax menu for both men and women. Waxing everything but the head (I don’t think you want to do that anyways), Uni.K.Wax prices range from $8.00 for upper lip to full Brazilian Bikini for $25.00 for women. Additional services include Shapes for men and women and Celebrity Brows starting at $25.00 with take home stencil and cosmetic kits.

Special packages for her include full legs, bikini line and under arms for $63.00 and back, shoulders, chest and stomach for him for $93.00.

Check out their site here.

Check out a great step by step on how to get indie fave designer Alisha Trimble’s runway look.

HAIR HOW-TO:
By Key Hairstylist Rea Winter
From Arrojo Studio

Start by prepping damp hair with Arrojo styling creme. This product creates maximum texture with a strong hold and a light feel, wrap dry with a large paddle brush to create root lift and direction for your parting.

Once the hair is dry, part hair to the side starting at the front and pull your hair into a low ponytail. Tie your hair into a knot and securely pin with 1 or 2 Bobby pins, tucking in any loose ends.

The idea is to make it look relaxed and not overstyled. So if there are some wispy pieces, that’s ok! The most important thing is the prep of the hair with the styling creme so no pins slip out! You can finish with a spritz of Arrojo hair spray.

MAKEUP HOW-TO:
By Makeup Designer Sara Franzese
sarafranzese@gmail.com

Start with a primer and tinted moisturizer from Smashbox Cosmetics. A soft cream blush from Stila dotted on the apples of cheeks and spread up towards the temple will create a natural flush. Follow with a highlight on the cheekbones as in “All Over Seduction” by Edward Bess.ni

For a smoky eye, a kohl liner works great and smudging any eyeshadow over it will intensify the look. Try Laura Mercier in Black Violet or Black Gold. Also for a subtle lip, her lip stain in Shy Pink is great on almost any skin tone.

As a final step, I use Kevin Aucoin mascara and clean up under the eyes with concealer.

Credits:
Sara Franzese, Makeup Designer, sarafranzese@gmail.com
Rea Winter, Key Hairstylist, Arrojo Studio

Images by Nicole Marie Polec
Additional images by Ron Contarsy

The RoC® Brand, the French skincare expert and pioneer in developing retinol, the gold-standard in anti-aging, is proud to announce their partnership with the Hamptons International Film Festival Women in Film Program for the second consecutive year. RoC® Skincare continues to support the talent and creativity of women in film through the “Gold Standard Award for Female Feature Director,” by elevating the award to an official category of entry at this year’s 2009 festival. The winner will receive a $5,000 endowment to be used for an upcoming film project so that she can continue to enlighten audiences with her work. The Hamptons International Film Festival received an abundance of entries from many gifted women and RoC® Skincare is pleased to announce that this year’s award winner is Emmy Nominated Actress and Director, Cheryl Hines, for upcoming film, “Serious Moonlight.”

The RoC® Skincare “Gold Standard Award for Female Feature Director” aims to recognize a talented female filmmaker who’s excelled in the film industry, a field in which they are currently underrepresented, as only 7% of directors are women. The winner of this award is a true inspiration for women everywhere striving to meet their own personal gold standards in excellence.

In celebration of this partnership and award, RoC® Skincare, would like to give away the newest addition to the RoC® Brand portfolio (RoC® MULTI CORREXION™ Skin Perfecting System ) to one lucky reader, be the first to comment and we’ll send you your free gift (valued at $49.99)

I have personally used this product and I absolutely love it. It feels great on the skin, and has slowly begun to diminish some fine lines I have creeping up under my eyes. Total skincare at such a low price def has my stamp of approval.

Rimmel London signed Georgia May Jagger and Coco Rocha as the brand’s new faces starting in 2010. They’ll be joining Kate Moss and Lily Cole.

NY Mag via In Style UK

Fergie teamed up with Avon to produce her own fragrance. The ads look like they’re going to look pretty good..Mario Sorrenti really knows what he’s doing.

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It seems to me that Guido Palau was lacking inspiration when it came to hair-styling for the Spring 2010 shows. A braid is a pretty common hairstyle, but for Palau to style messy braids for both Alexander Wang and Miu Miu is pretty lazy. The only difference between the styles were the part placements, on the side for Wang and in the middle for Miu Miu. I like the look, don’t get me wrong, but is there more to Palau’s repertoire than braids?

Photos via Style. Thanks NY Mag!

What’s better than a tote bag’s worth of free beauty samples, allowing one to bypass the beauty aisle at Duane Reade for at least a month or two? A tote bag’s worth of free beauty samples and liquor. Hard liquor. Free, hard liquor. And of course some cheese on a toothpick to balance out all that free, hard liquor. All this is thanks to Shecky’s Girl’s Night Out, the annual culmination of all things gorgeous. This awesome two-day event inlcudes a dj spinning some groove-worthy throwbacks, tons of beauty vendors, and the attendance of over 500 women (and maybe a couple of men–I see you Daniel) that just might be worth the $40.00 dollar price tag of admission. Representatives of skincare, makeup, clothes, shoes, jewelry, accessories and even cosmotology companies, with even more free goodies in tow, were there to help us all look and feel just a little bit prettier. And who doesn’t want that?

Check out Shecky’s here!