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Lancôme Crème Radiance Clarifying Cleanser is part of Lancome’s new Radiance collection.

This gentle cream-to-foam cleanser with antioxidant white lotus and soothing rose de France penetrates deep into the pores without over-drying to gently remove makeup (even waterproof), dissolve impurities and purify the skin. 4.2 oz. SRP: $24.

Other products in the new Lancome Radiance Collection include: Lancôme Gel Radiance Clarifying Gel-to-Foam Cleanser ($24), Lancôme Mousse Radiance Clarifying Self-Foaming Cleanser ($30), Lancôme Tonique Radiance Clarifying Exfoliating Toner ($24).  Available at Nordstrom.com.

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CHANEL Fall 2008 Makeup Collection:

For his premiere collection, Peter Philips, the new Global Creative Director of CHANEL Makeup, took inspiration from Mademoiselle Chanel’s legendary apartment on Rue Cambon. There, decorative elements with rich, reflective surfaces – among them, an elegant mirror luxuriously framed in gold – ignited Philips’s imagination. The result: An exquisite colour collection of shimmering tones designed to warm and flatter skin. Glowing with luminosity, eyes, cheeks and lips are mesmerizing.

EXCLUSIVE CREATION: FACETTES D’OR

HIGHLIGHTER – GOLD FEVER

Limited Edition

This sheer whisper of finely milled golden powder brings a delicate sheer glow to the complexion, gently illuminating the curve of the cheek or bringing subtle allover radiance to the face.

EXCLUSIVE CREATION: FACETTES D’OR

NAIL COLOUR – GOLD FICTION

Limited Edition

A flash of colour – the look of 18-karat gold – delivers a precious new way for nails to shine this fall. With unique pigments and the finest sparkles, a brilliant golden lacquer extends the luxurious effects of this chic shade right down to the fingertips.

LIPS:
The lip collection expands with a selection of rich, luxurious shades. ROUGE HYDRABASE Creme Lipstick arrives in Simply Pink, a coral pink; Fantastic Plum, a deep purple; and Great Copper, a flattering bronze; while the iconic ROUGE ALLURE Luminous Satin Lip Colour introduces Enthusiast, a rich coral red.

For a sheer finish, AQUALUMIÈRE Sheer Colour Lipshine SPF 15 now comes in Formentera, a beige rose, and Papeete, a sheer cranberry. A glossy finish is achieved with the cult-favorite LÈVRES SCINTILLANTES Glossimer in three new shades: Amberlight, a glossy bronze, Delight, a sheer lilac, and Gold Light, a shimmery gold. LE CRAYON LÈVRES Precision Lip Definer arrives in Pretty Pink, a flattering pink.

EYES:
The latest LES 4 OMBRES Quadra Eye Shadow is Reflets d’Ombre, a sensuous palette of coffee, ivory, dark green, and gold shadows. Take eyes to the height of seduction with two new OMBRE ESSENTIELLE Soft Touch Eyeshadows: Le Bronze, a metallic brown, and Bois Bleu, a dark teal. IRRÉELLE DUO Silky Eyeshadow Duo in Cristal-Dusk contains a flattering combination of white and brown. Finally, make eyes pop with the new LE CRAYON YEUX Precision Eye Definer in Denim, a grey blue.

FACE:
For the perfect touch of warmth, apply JOUES CONTRASTE Powder Blush in Rose Dust, a rose plum shade, to cheeks. Skin looks soft and luminous with POUDRE DOUCE in Almond, a subtly radiant beige

NAILS:
Polish off this sexy palette with two new shades of LE VERNIS Nail Colour in Kaléidoscope, a shiny green-gold, and Fantastic, a deep wine.

Available at department and specialty stores and on CHANEL.com: July 2008

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On the hunt for the secret to making your manicure and pedicure last during the beach season? Neri Ortega, nail expert of Butterfly Studio Salon, recommends the following for a long lasting, perfect manicure without chipping:

1. Following a hand massage, it is vital to clean the nail bed twice with acetone or acetone free nail polish remover to make sure that there are no emollients left on the nail- a clean, oil free nail bed is the most important part of a lasting manicure, as it creates a clean surface to begin on.
2. Continue with a protein based base coat- this is key in keeping polish from chipping. A strengthening treatment like OPI’s Nail Envy, works wonderfully to keep nails strong, and polish from chipping.

3. Following the application of polish, a good basic top coat is needed. Neri recommends Essie, and prefers classic top coats over “quick dry” as she finds that quick dry top coats tend to peel faster.

For a great sumer color try:

Pushing back cuticles rather than cutting them will also help a manicure last longer. To keep nail polish looking shiny and new, and cuticles from looking dull and ashy, she recommends a good cuticle moisturizer like Solar Oil- the oil treatment will multi-task to keep your manicure going for extra days.

With tips this easy, the hardest part will be choosing your favorite color!

essie nail colour, strawberry sorbet

Essie, the ultimate colour authority, offers a line of superior nail care products with an exclusive award winning formula.  Essie’s fashion-forward colours are always classic, chic and elegant and can be worn “from the bedroom, to the boardroom, to the ballroom.”

Always inspired by the runways of Paris, Milan, London and New York, Essie colours are recognized worldwide because they are chip resistant, long lasting, and provide flawless coverage.  For almost 25 years, Essie has become the brand most trusted by beauty professionals, fashionista’s and celebrities alike.

$8.00 essie nail colour

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I have very pale skin and I love looking tan but after years of mindlessly laying out in the sun to achieve the perfect tan (which always faded within a few weeks) I’m trying to tan smarter. I have been a fan of sunless tanners since they first hit the scene in my high school days. When I first started using them I remember how awful they smelled, it took forever to dry and it would transfer onto light colored clothing.

Sunless tanners have come a long way since then and I just found two great new sunless tanners that smell great, are reasonably priced and best of all work!

Neutrogena Sunless Tanning Spray Micro Mist

Ultra-light, fine mist goes on even and works at any angle

* Medium – 2 shades darker than your skin tone
* Airbrush
* No Rub Application

Neutrogena® MicroMist™ Tanning applies like an airbrush spray for hands-free application. The mist is so light and fine, and the coverage so even, there’s no need to rub. One-touch continuous spray works at any angle to tan hard-to-reach places – even your back. Goes on fast and dries in less than 5 minutes, so you can shower, dress and go.

* Oil-free, Alcohol-Free
* Non-comedogenic – won’t clog pores
* Made in U.S.A.

To ensure an even application make sure you exfoliate first and spray in even back and forth motion about 10 inches from your skin. This is my favorite sunless tanner, it’s really easy to apply and leaves my skin the perfect golden shade without a spot or streak in sight.

$10.99 Neutrogena Sunless Tanning Spray Micro Mist

Neutrogena Sun Fresh Foam Fair/Medium

Sheer Summer Color

Fresh citrus scented lotion for a sheer, sun-kissed glow. Fresh Clean Feel.

Sun Fresh™ Sheer Summer Color is a fresh new approach to a natural-looking tan. The breakthrough, ultra-light formula infuses skin with sheer, natural-looking color, then seals it in with skin-silkening hydration.

The clean citrus scent with notes of grapefruit and nectarine goes on fresh and stays fresh all day.

* Dries in 5 minutes
* Oil-Free
* Non-comedogenic, won’t clog pores.

This is the perfect product if you want a subtle glow with a hint of color to even out your skin. It’s a lot milder than most sunless tanners and you don’t have to worry about the oompa loompa effect. One of my favorite things about the sun fresh foam was the grapefruit and nectarine scent, it left my skin smelling and feeling really soft and fresh.

$8.99 Neutrogena Sun Fresh Foam Fair/Medium

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The Today Show  Features oopsy daisy! beautiful baby High Chair Hair Care Rinse Free Shampoo.

You know the scenario; you fasten your child into his or her highchair for mealtime, load ‘em up with a bunch of yummy stuff to eat, turn your back for two seconds, and bam! Instead of eating the food, your kid decides to wear it…on their head. And no matter how many baby wipes you go through, they still have macaroni and cheese hair until bath time.

With the brand new, mom-developed, all natural oopsy daisy! beautiful baby High Chair Hair Care rinse free shampoo, this ongoing food fight is a thing of the past. Just work a dollop of the all-natural orange, vanilla and lavender scented foam into your child’s dry hair, wipe away, brush and go. High Chair Hair Care contains mild plant based cleansers that moisturize your little one’s scalp while leaving hair clean, soft and silky.

Whether at the park, a restaurant or at home, High Chair Hair Care is the perfect way to clean up on the spot. 8 fl oz. SRP: $18

oopsy daisy! beautiful baby product line.

Other cool products in the oops daisy! beautiful baby product line include: No Bath Bubble Bath ($18), Pip Squeaky Clean ($16), Cutie Pie Curlz ($18), and Kiddo Kream ($20).

All oopsy daisy! beautiful baby products contain no parabens, SLS, DEA, formaldehyde or petroleum products and are free or artificial fragrances and dyes.

About the inventor:
Debby DeOliveira, creator of oopsy daisy! beautiful baby, was inspired to invent High Chair Hair Care after one too many spaghetti slinging episodes with her two daughters. After endless searching for a quick, no rinse cleaning solution, only to come up empty handed, DeOliveira decided to create her own.

Oopsy daisy! beautiful baby products are available online at www.oopsydaisybb.com

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Makeup artists Trish McEvoy, Laura Mercier & Bobbi Brown design limited edition Havaianas benefiting charity: water.

charity: water.

Saks Fifth Avenue and Havaianas announce the launch of “Beauty Splash,” an exclusive collection to benefit charity: water. In stores for the month of June, a collaboration between Havaianas and the three most celebrated women in beauty – Trish McEvoy, Laura Mercier, and Bobbi Brown – will be featured. Whereas typically the face is the canvas on which these artists work, Havaianas has provided them the opportunity to express their inspiration for summer on a whole new surface.

Working closely with the Havaianas design team, each woman was invited to translate her artistic sensibility for the season into a pair of the brand’s signature must-have sandals.

Trish McEvoy wanted to bring to her sandal design the feeling of a walk on the beach-her favorite way to relax. “My colors this season brighten your complexion and call to mind the deep blues of the ocean, the pearlescent shades inside a seashell, and the glitter of the sand-taking you on an instant vacation.”

Laura Mercier decided to fill her canvas with kisses showcasing the new lipstick shades in her summer assortment, saying “A comfortable sandal should be as comfortable as wearing the lipstick on your lips.” 

Bobbi Brown created a pair that reflects the spirit of summer- keeping it simple, enjoying every moment, and of course, and always looking fabulous in the process. “The beach is where I go to unwind with my family, so I keep things easy by wearing sunscreen, simple makeup and a fun pair of flip-flops.”

Havaianas designed by Trish McEvoy, Laura Mercier & Bobbi Brown.

Deborah Walters, Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager, Cosmetics and Fragrances, Saks Fifth Avenue said, “We are thrilled to be partnering with these three top illustrious makeup artists and a world-recognized sandal brand to create such amazing one-of-a-kind designs which will not only represent beauty’s top colors for the season, but also support a life altering cause such as charity: water.”

For the entire month of June, Saks Fifth Avenue will be offering its customers these special edition Havaianas on saks.com and, from June 8-22, at all store locations for a retail price of $15, with any two cosmetics or fragrance purchases (while supplies last). $1 from each purchase up to $200,000 will be donated to charity: water – a non-profit initiative bringing clean water and basic sanitation into impoverished communities.

charity: water:
charity: water is a nonprofit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water into impoverished communities. Since charity: water was founded and began activity in August 2006, they have funded the construction of more than 474 water projects in 11 developing nations that, when completed, will provide clean drinking water to more than 200,000 people. www.charitywater.org

Havaianas:
Now in over 80 countries, Havaianas is the beloved footwear staple, worn at the mall to the red carpet or from the beach to the nightclub. To date, over 174 million pairs of Havaianas have been sold worldwide. Since their creation in 1962, Havaianas have been coveted the world over for both their function and fashion. More and more Americans are demanding the butter-soft comfort of the colorful and stylish sandals. A top-secret rubber recipe created exclusively by Alpargatas Brazil is what sets the Havaianas experience apart from others in the category.

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A concealer and treatment in one?  What could be better!

A concealer from Murad that clears and prevents blemishes and skin breakouts.

Murad Acne Treatment Concealer has the dual benefit of treating blemishes with acne-fighting medication and concealing them with an oil-free tinted formula. It provides long-lasting coverage and leaves skin with a flawless finish.

$20.00 – BUY IT HERE!

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ME! Bath Shower Sherbets Help Prep Skin for Summer Tanning.

ME! Bath’s Shower Sherbets deliver pint-sized exfoliating and buffing – just in time for the summer! Before using self-tanning or bronzing products, it’s ideal to remove dry, dull skin first, and the ME! Bath’s Shower Sherbet is the just the solution! 

This sugar-based scrub preps the skin for optimal self-tanner or bronzer saturation, while also helping to create an even canvas. Gentle enough for daily use, the Shower Sherbet sloughs off dead skin and environmentally-damaged skin from outdoor summer activities, while also infusing the skin with Jojoba Oil, a non-greasy oil that absorbs right into the skin to prevent blotchy application. ME! Bath’s Shower Sherbet is packed with Vitamin E, an anti-oxidant that conditions, nourishes and protects the skin, to reveal soft, healthy skin immediately.

ME! Bath’ Shower Sherbets: in Gotta Have It Pomegranate.

The ME! Bath Shower Sherbets are available in Choco-holic, Cranberry Fig, Gotta Have it Pomegranate, Hawaiian Lei, Land of Milk n Honey, Lavender Lullaby , ME! Calyptus, Papaya Nectar, Peaches n Cream, Southern Magnolia, Strawberry Kiwi, Summer Rain and Vanilla Purity flavors for $24.00.

AVAILABLE AT: All ME! Bath products are available at mebath.com, as well as luxury spas and salons nationwide, including Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons at Beverly Hills, Canyon Ranch, Las Vegas and the Hotel Gansevoort in New York City. For more information on ME! Bath products, please call 1-877-963-2284 or visit mebath.com.

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As a throwback to Kiehl’s spirit of adventure and decades-old passion for vintage motorcycles, the Kiehl’s family are humbled to announce that Kiehl’s has teamed up with West Coast Chopper owner JESSE JAMES to design a LIMITED EDITION MEN’S DOPP KIT, the ultimate gift for dad this FATHER’S DAY.  Mr. James is also working on the design and construction of the first custom “Kiehl’s Chopper” to be unveiled in Kiehl’s Santa Monica store this June.

Long Beach native and master builder JESSE JAMES designs just 10 bikes a year – making for a rather lengthy waiting list for his coveted custom machines with trademark features like massive stretched-out front forks and 140-horsepower engines shaped from aircraft-grade aluminum.

In addition to the custom “Kiehl’s Chopper,” James has designed a LIMITED EDITION MEN’S DOPP KIT, so that all Kiehl’s customers can get a piece of the motorcycle aesthetic.  The distressed, rugged pack is embossed with a one-of-a-kind emblem and will be stocked with a selection of James’ favorite Kiehl’s grooming items, including White Eagle Shave Cream and Ultimate Man Scrub Bar.

Jesse James Design’s Men’s Dopp Kit For Kiehl’s.

This limited edition kit will be available for $66.00 at www.kiehls.com and at Kiehl’s freestanding stores across the U.S in time for Father’s Day.

JESSE JAMES FOR KIEHL’S DOPP KIT CONTENTS: White Eagle Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream, 5 oz. Facial Fuel Energizing Moisture Treatment, 2.5 oz. Ultimate Man Scrub Bar, 7 oz. Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash, 8.4 oz. Ultimate Strength Hand Salve, 1 oz. 

Kiehl’s motorcycling tradition has its origins in the passions of Kiehl’s founding family member AARON MORSE, who possessed an intense love for adventure and vintage bikes. The bulk of his collection was displayed in the “motorcycle room” of the company’s East Village flagship for the enjoyment of patrons. Today, Kiehl’s is not only regarded as a modern day apothecary, but also for owning one of the most exclusive collections of vintage motorcycles.

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This is such a great palette, as it can be used on your face, eyes or shoulders!  Imagine the possibilities!  Givenchy has added this NEW great palette to it’s Summer Collection.

Prismissime Mat & Glow by Givenchy!

A sunny checkerboard of color that’s workable anywhere – from Cannes to Tahiti.

The two textured tone matte, to unify the complexion and give it a matte finish, and one ultra pearly, to illuminate and sculpt the face add instant dimension. The nine shades can be mixed together or applied separately to the face, eyes or shoulders!