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Deborah Lippmann: Nail Polish of the Stars

From famed celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann comes the exclusive Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish Collection.  After finding success with her Phoenix, Arizona nail salon, Deborah Lippmann realized her talent for manicures as well as business-savvy.  After providing manicures to Phoenix socialites, she became a manicurist to the stars in New York City.  Deborah Lippmann quickly became a beauty consultant for magazines like Allure and Vogue, as well as the personal manicurist to stars like Mariah Carey, Kate Winslet, and Reese Witherspoon. After providing Mariah Carey with a personalized nail polish to wear to the 1998 Academy Awards, the Deborah Lippmann collection was born!

The collection now consists of 45 shades, as well as many nail care products like nail strengtheners, cuticle oils, as well as nourishing foot scrubs and creams.  All of her polishes are formaldehyde and DPB free, toluene free, and are not tested on animals.  Deborah Lippmann’s polishes come in a very wide variety of colors; from the intense blues and yellows, to the subdued, natural pinks. Glitter and shimmer are her specialty. Many of her shades are intensely infused with glitter, providing a fun, glamorous look!

Deborah Lippmann polishes have been designed with celebrities in mind. Shades have been inspired by Sarah Jessica Parker, Mary J. Blige, Cher, Pat Benatar, Kelly Ripa and more. As a result of working with many A-List and fashion celebrities, Deborah Lippmann has created a line of polishes that are sure to excite any nail polish fan!

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Cornflower Recovery Serum by Eminence Organics

We are pleased to feature the Cornflower Recovery Serum, new to Eminence’s Beyond Organic collection. This rejuvenating serum is Eminence’s newest product made of only the best Biodynamic ingredients- the purest, most nutrient-rich ingredients nature has to offer. Like all of Eminence’s other amazing products, the Cornflower Recovery Serum is completely certified organic, cruelty free, paraben free, and made from only the best Biodynamic farmed fruits, vegetables and herbs.

This serum is formulated for all skin types, but is best used by mature and sensitive skin types. It is made from a few key ingredients that will revitalize, calm and hydrate the skin. Chamomile will regenerate, calm and balance the skin. Clary Sage balances oil production and boosts cell regeneration. Seabuckthorn is a vitamin and nutrient rich antioxidant that will enhance the skin and protect the skin cell membrane. And finally, Cornflower acts as an antibacterial antioxidant, a gentle astringent which will soothe and detoxify the skin.

The Cornflower Recovery Serum will normalize oil production, while clarifying, purifying, and firming your skin. In mature skin types, it will help minimize the visible signs of aging. This intense serum will increase the skin’s ability to stay youthful and regenerate. For people with sensitized skin, the Cornflower Recovery Serum will reduce redness in the skin and return balance. This vitamin-rich serum will promote elasticity and improve skin’s tone and quality. It is the perfect addition to your organic skin care regime, made from the best in organic skin care – Eminence.

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Ravishing Red Lips: 10 great tips

Red lips seem to be all the rage this season popping up in all of the most fashion-forward magazines around the world! If you’re like me and you never go beyond the barely noticeable pale pinks, but wish you could do the red and just don’t know how, follow this guide for some great tips from the experts:

1. Find the right shade for your skin tone: If you have a cool complexion, choose cooler reds like a true red or a pinkish red. If you have a warm complexion, choose warmer reds with a brown base, like a brick or rusty red

2. If you are unsure about your shade choose a cool, blue-red shade because they are more flattering to most complexions than warm reds with orange tones.

3. Line lips with a lip pencil before applying lipstick to prevent the color from seeping into fine lines or feathering outside the lip line

4. Fill in lips with lip pencil to act as a primer – lipstick will last longer and stay put

5. After you’ve applied your color, blot with a tissue, then re-apply color for more drama

6. If your teeth are not-so-white a warm toned red can make them look yellow, blue-toned reds can make teeth look whiter

7. Keep the rest of your makeup subtle! If you go for a bold lip don’t go for a bold eye or cheek (less is more)

6. If you aren’t quite ready for a full-on red lip, ease into it with a gloss as they can be a bit more sheer

7. Red lips can bring out red imperfections in the skin so be sure to cover  blemishes with a yellow-based concealer

8. Use a lip brush for more control

9. Pair your red lips with a red accessory or a red nail polish

10. Deep reds can make thin lips look smaller so if you are thin-lipped you might want to use a lip plumper to add more volume

Red Lip Essentials:

Jane Iredale Lip Fixation ‘Passion’

Jane Iredale Pure Moist Lip Color ‘Carrie’

Fusion Beauty Lip Fusion XL

Youngblood Mineral Makeup Lip Liner Pencil ‘Truly Red   ‘

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GM Collin’s Newest Addition

Being that GM Collin is so well-known for their innovations in anti-aging skincare, it’s no surprise that they’ve come out with a brand new technology and a brand new product! It’s called GF Advanced Repair Serum and is made for use on mature skin with obvious signs of cellular damage (lines, wrinkles, loss of elasticity etc.).

Two Types of Skin Aging
Skin aging can be classified as being biological (genetically determined by our biological clock) or environmental (determined by extrinsic factors such as UV damage). According to GM Collin, the breakthrough in epigenetic and gene science combined with growth factor technology allow a direct ‘time reverse’ action on both genetic and extrinsic factors to help delay the visible signs of aging.

What does all of this mean?
Growth factors are naturally occurring substances (that are depleted as we age) which can stimulate cellular growth, regulate cellular processes, repair damaged cells, rejuvenate aging tissues, and help to maintain optimum functions of the skin – all of which are vital for maintaining a youthful appearance. The GF Advanced Repair Serum contians 4 different growth factors.

Clock Genes
Clock genes are responsible for regulating the cycle in which the cells turn on and off their repair function. This function coordinates with UV exposure to repair at night and protect during the day. Over time these genes become de-synchronized dramatically increasing the skin’s aging process (repair capacity drops by 50% by the age of 50!). GF Advanced Repair Serum uses a peptide called ‘tetrapeptide 26′ to re-synchronize the internal clock of skin cells. This will greatly boost the skin’s natural repair process and defense mechanisms.

Last but not Least
GM Collin has one more trick up its sleeve: a peptide and protein complex. This complex provides an integral treatment to improve the overall collagen quality in our skin. To make a long story short, GF Advanced Repair Serum is formulated to boost the skin’s natural repair and protection processes which will prevent and delay the visible signs of aging.

Results
In GM Collin’s 35 day clinical trial users reported up to a 94% reduction in forehead wrinkles and a 69% reduction in nasolabial fold lines. In 14 days pore size was reduced by up to 35% and skin firmness was increased by up to 61%.

GF Advanced Repair Serum is applied 1-2 times per day on cleansed face, neck, and decolette. A small amount is all you need and this light fluid absorbs into the skin very quickly. Remember that this is not a moisturizer so you will want to apply your moisturizer right after your serum.

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What’s New with Clarisonic?

Clarisonic has been working on some exciting new products lately and we want to share the all of the ‘what’s new?’ with you!

The Oh So Popular Mia… Upgraded!
Its called the Mia 2 and it has 2 speeds and a 2-year warranty. Just like the original Mia it comes with a sensitive brush head, an international charger, and trial-size cleanser. The Mia 2 is currently only available in pink and white. Oh, and it also includes a handy travel case!

Acne Be Gone!
Acne sufferers are loving the new acne system which includes a new brush head and cleanser. The acne products are specially designed for deep cleansing while respecting inflammation and sensitivity associated with acne. You can also get a white Mia 2, acne brush, and the Acne Daily Clarifying Cleanser in a kit for a special price.

The Originals
The original Clarisonic Mia is the smallest model which has one-speed.
It comes with an international charger, a sensitive brush head, and a one year warranty. The Mia is available in a wide variety of fun colors.

The Clarisonic Classic is a full-size, 2 speed system which includes either a sensitive or normal brush head, a 120v charging cradle, and a trial size cleanser. The Classic model is available in grey, white, and pink and comes with a 2 year warranty.

The Clarisonic Plus is a full-size, 3 speed system and it is the only system which can be used with the body brush. This system comes with a sensitive brush head, a body brush head, an international charging cradle, 3 trial size cleansers, and a trial size skin polisher. The Plus is available in either pink or white.

The Brush Heads
Clarisonic has a brush for every skin type including delicate, sensitive, normal, deep-pore, acne, and body. The brush heads are now available in duo packs (saving you $10!).

What About the Delicate eye area?
Instead of brushing, the Clarisonic Opal system gently taps the skin around your eye at 125 sonic movements per second. The sonic movements help to maximize absorption of the Sea Serum in a way that’s not possible with your finger alone. After use the skin appears brighter, looks younger, and fine lines and wrinkles are reduced. The Opal system is available in black or white and comes with a 1.7 oz. bottle of Anti-Aging Sea Serum, 2 extra applicator tips, a universal charger, and a limited-edition travel bag.

Now that you’ve gotten in on all of the latest Clarisonic info, lets get brushing (and tapping)!

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