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Saturday, November 22, 2008

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So Sweet

by Heather Bouzan | November 14, 2008

Honey-based products that live up to the buzz Though we sort of expected the luxurious Honey & Lemon Foaming Jelly ($20) to be sticky, it’s anything but. Created with honey from Provence (mais oui, of course), the shower gel works itself into a rich... Read More »

Filed under: Beauty, Venue:Sephora, venue:L'Occitane, venue:C.O. Bigelow, venue:Kiehl's, venue:Perlier

Asia major

by Heather Bouzan | November 03, 2008

Beauty retailers look East for inspiration We’ve been known to ravage the refrigerated section of our local convenience store on Saturday morning, desperate for thirst-quenching, feel-good-again jugs of green tea. Well, Wei East does us one better with... Read More »

Filed under: Beauty, primp, venue:Shu Uemura

The Big Cover-Up

by Heather Bouzan | October 21, 2008

Concealers that keep even the nastiest bumps under wraps Any beauty goddess worth her weight in mascara will attest that all make-up must be removed before one’s head hits the pillow. But we’re willing to break the rules for timeBalm ($18) by theBalm... Read More »

Filed under: Beauty, Venue:Sephora, venue:cvs, primp, venue:Target, venue:Shop at the Sports Club/LA

Past Tense

by Heather Bouzan | October 03, 2008

Even though it requires some upclose-and-personal time with the weird fungus creeping around our drain, a bath — augmented with a few candles, a glass of wine, and a good book, of course — is one of our favorite ways to decompress. A great addition? A... Read More »

Filed under: Beauty, venue:Neiman Marcus, venue:L'Occitane, venue:Fresh

Clean-up Crew

by Heather Bouzan | September 22, 2008

Rushed early mornings (and afterwork obligations, for that matter) often require quick cosmetic touchups in the office ladies room. This week: five quick make-up removers you can't live without.... Read More »

Filed under: Beauty, Venue:Macy's, Venue:Sephora, venue:Ulta, primp

Fast track: Beauty shortcuts that’ll shave moments off your prep time

by Heather Bouzan | September 08, 2008

As much as we’d love to schedule regular sessions at our favorite medi-spa, extralong lunch breaks for yet another “doctor’s appointment” aren’t always possible. But there’s no excuse not to squeeze in a before-bed peel with the Microdelivery Mini Peel... Read More »

Filed under: Beauty, Venue:Nordstrom, Venue:Sephora, venue:Neiman Marcus, venue:Beauty and Main

Totally apeeling

by Heather Bouzan | August 22, 2008

Sweetsmelling Green Apple Peel ($39) from Juice Beauty is right at home beside organic fruits, veggies, and other goodforyou foodstuffs that line the shelves at Whole Foods (various locations) — it’s created with a base of organic apple, lemon, and fruit... Read More »

Filed under: Beauty, Venue:Nordstrom, Venue:Sephora, venue:Whole Foods, venue:Neiman Marcus

She's gotta have it

by Heather Bouzan | July 25, 2008

The latest beauty obsessions we can’t live without While our makeup regimen changes almost daily (new mascara tester here, super-trendy nail polish there), we’re quite rigid when it comes to our before-bed essentials: make-up-dissolving cleanser, night... Read More »

Filed under: Beauty, Venue:Sephora

Big night

by Heather Bouzan | July 11, 2008

Beauty essentials for an evening out We love the look of false lashes, but we’ve wasted countless pairs on (and been late to countless parties because of) botched application attempts. When there’s no time to enlist the skills of a professional, we suggest... Read More »

Filed under: Beauty, Venue:Nordstrom, Venue:Sephora, venue:Ulta, venue:Shu Umera

Primp: Staying power, beauty products that survive the steamiest conditions

by Heather Bouzan | June 23, 2008

Bronzer is an essential part of our makeup regimen come summertime. So It Cosmetics’ Get Wet Waterproof Highlighter and Bronzer ($32), which you can find at www.itcosmetics.com , arrived just in time. The palette contains one bronzer and two highlighters... Read More »

Filed under: Beauty

Just fruit me

by Heather Bouzan | June 16, 2008

Oranges, cherries, and more are making their way into sweet-smelling beauty products A healthy diet fortifies the mind and the body. But who knew your toner could do the same? The fruity (and fantastic-smelling) Facial Toners ($23) from Pangea Organics... Read More »

Filed under: Beauty, Venue:Sephora, shopping

Here comes the sun

by Heather Bouzan | May 30, 2008

Warm-weather beauty necessities No matter how much SPF you squirt on, that hint of a tan is inevitable after a beach day. But if a sun-kissed glow is what you’re after, augment your look with the Bronzing Collection ($45) from CARGO . Skin will glow with... Read More »

Filed under: Beauty, Venue:Macy's, Venue:Sephora, shopping

Ode to boy: guy-friendly products you never knew you needed

by Heather Bouzan | May 19, 2008

You haven’t had a major zit since the seventh grade, but the eruptions brought on by ingrown facial hair can be equally traumatic (especially since you so staunchly refuse that dab of concealer your girlfriend is constantly offering). Free trapped hairs... Read More »

Filed under: Beauty, Venue:Sephora, venue:lord and taylor, shopping, venue:saks fifth avenue, venue:cvs

Pedi-ready: Prep your feet for sandal season

by Heather Bouzan | April 22, 2008

Dare we mention the dreaded F-word? Fungus — there, we said it. Fight the icky stuff (and, in the case of non-infected feet, prevent it) with DERMAdoctor’s Feet Accompli ($34), available at www.dermadoctor.com . The cream, which doesn’t bother with frills... Read More »

Filed under: Venue:Bath & Body Works, Venue:Sephora, Venue:Barneys New York, venue:Crabtree & Evelyn, venue:Origins

Lip Service: Get mouthy with these new products

by Heather Bouzan | April 07, 2008

Lip glosses are like boyfriends: we're always looking to change them, we prefer an array of options to just one, and we get bored with them quickly. Makeup brand DuWop must understand, because they've launched a new Liplingo ($18) lip palette... Read More »

Filed under: Beauty, Life