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Don’t Let Your Feet Embarrass You

In this economy, it’s difficult to rationalize pricey pedicures at upscale salons so I’ve downgraded to neighborhood hole-in-the-wall joints. While they lack the Zen atmosphere, scented candles and relaxing instrumental music, I’m happy not to shell out major bucks for the service. But cleanliness is one area I’m not willing to compromise. Enter SaniManiPedi. It’s a 100 percent natural liquid solution that can be added to a footbath to help protect, clean and soothe your feet.

Weird Beauty Ritual… Bull Semen Hair Treatment?

Okay, I’ve heard of a beer hair rinse. Even a mayonnaise mask. I might even put in a mashed up avocado for softer hair. But a hair treatment containing bull semen? I’ve got to draw the line somewhere. It’s been reported that Hari’s salon in Knightsbridge, London is offering (and people are actually receiving) a 45-minute [...]

Christian Siriano Joins Forces with Victoria’s Secret

Project Runway winner Christian Siriano wants to do more than dress you. He wants your make up to look fierce too. He teamed up with Victoria’s Secret to create a limited-edition line of cosmetics called Christian Siriano for VS Makeup, which launched earlier this month.
The line is inspired by Egypt and The Nile River as [...]

Product Review: Murad Active Radiance Serum

After spending a long weekend at a beach house on Fire Island, I was ready to give Murad’s Active Radiance Serum a try. My skin needed some serious help after all the sun exposure and dips in the salty ocean. My skintone looked dull and uneven, and I had the faintest hint of reverse racoon eyes from wearing sunglasses [...]

Self-Tanning 101

Crave a golden made-in-the-sun tan but haven’t had the chance to lay out? Or does the slightest bit of sun exposure make you burn and peel? If so, self-tanner may be your best friend. I’ve consulted the expertise of Dera Enochson, creator of Xen-Tan to find out how to get a flawless application. According to her, [...]

Is your lip gloss linked to cancer?

If you’re a beauty junkie like me, you own more than a handful of lip glosses. It’s on your dresser, in your purse, at the office and maybe even inside your glove compartment. Wherever you are, lip gloss is within arm’s reach. So you can imagine my shock at headlines that linked one of my [...]

Bad Date Foods

If you’re anticipating a smooch at the end of the night, you know that ordering a garlic dish is a no-no (unless you share of course). But did you know that there’s a slew of foods you should avoid on a first date? Making a love connection is difficult enough without making a blunder during [...]

Superfruit Beauty Products to the Rescue!

Acai, goji berry and pomegranate lead the pack of superfruits that are making a splash. Bursting with anti-oxidants, these fruits have generally been ingested, promoting beauty from the inside out. But why not apply them topically as well? Check out this short list of products that will have u looking super from head to toe:
Hair Products

VitaminShampoo is [...]

Anti-aging pillow, perfume and polish?

The beauty industry’s efforts to bottle The Fountain of Youth has typically taken the form of face creams and serums. La Mer sells it for over $100 an ounce and Philosophy calls theirs Hope in a Jar.  But that’s nothing new. The latest innovations in anti-aging products can be found in some pretty unexpected items.
Skin Glow Pillow with Cupron Copper [...]