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I have really pale skin so from time to time I try a self tanner to get a little color. Most self tanners I tried have some major fault to them either the scent, streaks or I am left looking orange. I finally found a great self tanner, Jergens Natural Glow leaves the perfect hint of color without the awful smell or streaks. And because it gradually adds color you can control how dark you get buy building on the color.

Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer

Firms and tightens skin as it creates a healthy summer glow just by moisturizing

* Clinically proven to firm skin

Moisturize into a firming glow. Jergens® natural glow Firming Daily Moisturizer formula with collagen & elastin delivers clinically proven firming benefits to improve skin elasticity and a subtle skin darkening complex to create a natural-looking, summer color. Begin to see a firmer appearance after just 2 weeks of daily use.

$5.99 Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisture Lotion

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I’ve never tried this, but it sounds amazing…

Supermodel Helena likes to relax with Ole Henriksen’s Lavender Body Oil, an aromatherapy product with moisturizing qualities that can be used from head to toe for silky soft skin.

Lavender Body Oil by Ole Henriksen.
What it is:
A blend of sesame, almond, and lavender oils that provide skin with luminous moisture.

What it does:
Ole Henriksen Lavender Body Oil is a soothing, aromatic body oil that is perfect for daily use all over the body after showering, before your body moisturizer, and for a body massage. It’s also great as a makeup remover.

What else you need to know:
Ole Henriksen Lavender Body Oil is a favorite at the Ole Henriksen Face/Body spa and is ideal for all skin types.

$28.00 - Ole Henriksen Lavender Body Oil 12 oz

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This product sounds absolutely AMAZING.  I love a good face mask, and one that smells like green apple?  Can’t go wrong there!  I did a face mask recently, and it was so disgusting - I had to wash it off almost immediately.  A face mask that smells good?  Brilliant!

What it is:
A nutrient-rich, hydrating mask for the face and neck by Juice Beauty.

What it is formulated to do:
This mask blends a brightening alpha-hydroxy complex of certified organic apple, grape, and lemon juices with age-defying peptides, alpha lipoic acid, co-enzyme Q10, and vitamin C. It immediately boosts your skin’s resilience for an ageless, radiant complexion.

$35.00 - Juice Beauty Green Apple Hydration Mask 2 oz

This product is NEW at Sephora - so run out and get it!  If you buy online, Sephora has a special right now:

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When Jennifer Lopez needs to add moisture to her processed hair, she uses Phyto Huile D’Ales, an intensive hydrating oil treatment that rejuvenates the hair bringing back shine and lustre, whilst smoothing split ends.

Huile d’Ales Pre-Shampoo Intense Hydrating Oil Treatment Huile d’Ales is a revitalizing botanical oil that smoothes and hydrates dry, brittle hair and mends split ends. 100% natural, it includes essential oils of sage, rosemary, and juniper. Ideal for color-treated and long hair.

$28.00 - Phyto Huile d’Ales Pre-Shampoo Intense Hydrating Oil Treatment 5 Ampoules

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A natural beauty, Natalie Portman prefers products that work to subtly enhance her already pretty features. Stila’s Convertible Color in Petunia is perfect for adding just a hint of glow to lips and cheeks.

Convertible Color
Stila’s ingenious lipstick and blush-in-one proves irresistible. Non-greasy, this creamy, sheer tint adds an inherent glow to the cheeks while lips bloom with fresh, radiant color. A mini-mirrored compact makes touch ups on the go a snap.

$24.00 - Stila Convertible Color Petunia

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Brand New! Bliss ‘Steep Clean™’ Mask

This 15-minute facial-in-a-bottle will transform even a permanently clogged t-zone into a scene of extreme clean while helping to remove dead cells and dark spots to the point that you’ll find yourself wondering why Bliss would risk launching a product that’s so blindingly good at clearing complexions that it might put their facial tables out of business. Includes botanical skin brighteners and prevents clogged and prominent pores.

$54.00 Bliss Steep Clean

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During my recent trip to LA Fashion Week, I had an amazing opportunity to get my hair colored at the Warren Tricomi Salon in West Hollywood, Los Angeles.

Kaz Amor, celebrity hair stylist and a partner at Warren Tricomi,  greeted me as soon as I stepped in the salon, and made sure I was looked after my entire visit.

The fabulous colorist at Warren Tricomi, Matthew G.,  transformed my amateur blond highlights into a movie star material blond highlights. My hair color never looked so polished and glamorous.

Matthew and his apprentice, Claudia, treated my hair like gold. And Gianni was responsible for my beautifully blow dried hair. I was sad to leave Los Angles that day, knowing I’m going to be away from my favorite new salon. 

Hairstylist Gianni at Warren Tricomi Salon in West Hollywood and Marta. 

Matthew G. colorist at Warren Tricomi Salon in West Hollywood and Marta.

I would like to thank Kaz, Matthew, and Gianni for their amazing service and for a hair color I love!

And Voila! Heading for lunch in West Hollywood with friends.

Make sure to stop by Warren Tricomi Salon in West Hollywood and see for yourself! Here is the address: 8327 Melrose Avenue West Hollywood, CA. T.323.651.4545. Or visit their website: http://www.warrentricomi.com/.

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Bionic Mascara by Smashbox Cosmetics is the first ionic mascara for longer, stronger, and more voluminous super-power lashes.

How does it work (bit technical but nevertheless fascinating): the main ingredient in Bionic is a chain molecule with a positive charge that together with the friction caused by sweeping the mascara which produces negative charge, create dramatic lashes that last all day.

Other ingredients include: aloe, wheat protein, silk, and olive oil. The new Bionic Mascara by Smashbox Cosmetics is also water-resistant, $19. 

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Tiffany Johnson of Mac Cosmetics, created the makeup look at Maggie Barry for the Fall 2008 LA Fashion Week.

Tiffany Johnson, lead makeup artist for Mac Cosmetics
backstage at Maggie Barry.

The makeup look was inspired by the overall theme of the fashion show of “Napoleon Hookers” type of characters, as Tiffany described it, with a strong eyebrow focus.

In this video, Tiffany Johnson of Mac Cosmetics describes the makeup look at Maggie Barry:

The hair style for the show was created by lead hair stylist Kaz Amor, and Kristen Sess of Warren Tricomi Salon on Melrose Avenue Los Angeles.

Kaz Amor, celebrity hairstylist at Warren Tricomi Salon in LA.

And here is Kristen Sess from the Warren Tricomi team,  further describing the hair style at Maggie Barry:

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Key makeup artist backstage at Nicholai by Nicky Hilton Fall 2008 LA Fashion Week was Lori Taylor for Smashbox Cosmetics. The makeup look for the show was clean and soft. Eyes are in black, silver and grey with a soft cat eye.

Lori Taylor lead makeup artist for Smashbox Cosmetics
backstage at Nicholai by Nicky Hilton. 

In this video, Lori Taylor farther explains the makeup look at Nicolai by Nicky Hilton:

Lashes depend on the model, only if needed. Cheeks are lightly highlighted without a contour. Lips are in sheer red color gloss. This makeup look goes very well with the hair style for the show, created by lead hairstylist forghd Hair, Omar Lopez.

I finally met Omar Lopez, ghd’s lead hairstylist. Omar is fabulous!

Tools of the trade-ghd Hair products and tools, brushes,
and Glaceau Smartwater one of LA Fashion Week’s sponsers.

According to Omar, the look is a bit preppy, sleek, and sort of like a girl with a long hair tied into a ponytail riding horses in an English countryside.

Here is an interview with the ghd Hair team, further explaining the hair style backstage at Nicholai by Nicky Hilton: 

To learn more about Omar Lopez, you can read my interview with him here: Beauty Interviews!