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Best beauty products chosen by experts

July 3rd 2008 03:04

Want to know what beauty products top the list of must-haves of beauty experts?

The good news is many of these products are ‘multi-tasking’, such as moisturizers correcting skin tone and acting as a sunscreen, environmentally friendly and, best of all, cheap.

Below are the winners, compiled by a panel of salon owners, make-up artists, dermatologists and beauty & health magazine editorial staffs :

Olay Thermal Pedicure

Body Treatment
Olay Thermal Pedicure in the mass market
Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins The Way of the Bath Matcha Tea Body Scrub in the prestige market

Garnier Fructis Style Sleek & Shine Anti-Humidity Hairspray

Hair
Garnier Fructis Style Sleek & Shine Anti-Humidity Hairspray
Frederic Fekkai Coiff Controle Ironless Straightening Balm
Aveda Hair Detoxifier for clarifying

Head & Shoulders Dry Scalp Care for dandruff treatment
Tresemme Anti-Breakage Shampoo and Conditioner for thickening
L'Oreal Professional Absolut Repair Mask for repair.

Mascara
CoverGirl LashBlast Mascara
Dior's DiorShow Blackout Mascara

Marc Jacobs Fragrances' Daisy for women

Fragrance
Marc Jacobs Fragrances' Daisy for women
Bond No. 9 New York Andy Warhol Silver Factory for men

Neutrogena Rapid Clear Pads for blackhead treatment

Facial skin care
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Pads for blackhead treatment
Clarisonic Skin Care System for exfoliating
SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel for oily-skin moisturizer
RevaleSkin Night Cream with coffeeberry as the best new product

Nails
Nailtiques Nail Protein Formula 2 Treatment for strengthening
Creative Nail Design SolarOil for cuticles
Opi ChipSkip as a chip-resistant base coat.

CoverGirl WetSlicks Fruit Spritzers in Guava Splash

Lip gloss
CoverGirl WetSlicks Fruit Spritzers in Guava Splash
MAC Lipglass in Viva Glam V

Eyeshadow
Revlon ColorStay 12 Hour Eyeshadow Quad in Coffee Bean
MAC Eye Shadow in Shroom

Neutrogena Body Clear Body Scrub

Body scrub
Neutrogena Body Clear Body Scrub
Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish

Self-tanner
Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer
Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel

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The 10 Crappiest Celeb Plastic Surgery

May 20th 2008 00:14

It seems every time I open a gossip magazine these days, another starlet has opted for plastic surgery – on their nose, lips, buttocks, whatever - to the point that I can’t tell the difference when I do one of those quizzes where you have to guess which actress the lips/nose/eyebrows belong to. Well, a word of warning : below is a list of celebrities who probably frequent their plastic surgeon’s office more than they would their bathroom with disastrous and/or unnatural results –

Jocelyn Wildenstein
What do you do when your husband cheats on you? Simple. Spend 2 million pounds on cosmetic surgery to make your face look like a cross between a dog and a feral cat. Honestly, how can this woman not look at herself in the mirror and not be tempted to scratch herself? This goes to show that having a lot of money doesn’t necessarily buy you taste – or beauty.

Michael Jackson
What else can anyone say? Prince of Pop has become Noseless White Lady.

Latoya Jackson
What is it with the Jacksons asking for a ‘triangle’ nose? Can they even breathe with that? It seems all the more tragic when you see Latoya’s before photo.

Donatella Versace
OK. I haven’t seen pictures of her before she had plastic surgery so for all I know, she really does look like a chimpanzee with long white hair. But come on, no one besides Angelina Jolie, was born with those lips. Surely?

Fergie
Oh Fergie-ferg – looks good in music videos but has been dubbed ‘Fugly’ by many a male artist. I remember those innocent days when I laughed at your appalling dance skills next to Martika in Kids Incorporated. But at that time, I thought you were really cute. But looking at you now, it’s so hard to imagine we’re of similar age because you honestly look like what my grandmother would have looked if she lived to the age of 80.

Joan Rivers
Same kind of pose, same face? Not! Those arched eyebrows, the slanted eyes, the pinched nose, the mountains for cheekbones and the swollen lips. In a book, this heroine would have been described as strikingly beautiful but you can’t say the same for Joan Rivers, can you?

Li'l Kim
Maybe her transformation isn’t as bad as the others on this list but I felt compelled to put this in, simply for her fake no-so-li'l bazungas spilling out of that horrible horrible dress.

Mickey Rourke
I had a huge crush on Mickey because my childhood sweetheart looked like him – before the surgery, mind you. Alright, so his demise in the looks department may have been a result of old age, booze, drugs, weight gain but the surgery didn’t help either.

Pamela Anderson
Admittedly, as pretty as she was before, she would never have become famous if it weren’t for those hot air balloons on her chest and the plethora of porn videos she did with her exes. And I guess if self-respect isn’t on her life’s priority lists, she’s on the right track.

Priscilla Presley
I guess the profits of Graceland contributed to Priscilla Presley’s new ‘puffer-fish’ look, huh?

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10 Beauty Tricks to make you look 10 years younger

March 18th 2008 01:00

It took me a while to accept the fact that security will no longer ask me for my ID everytime I walk into a pub, club or casino, no matter how long I hover near the doorway. But that doesn’t mean I’ll turn my back on these 10 make-up and hairstyle tricks that will help shed some years off the face, according to Oprah.com.

Alright, so none of these tricks would make you look THIS young...

HAIRSTYLE

1. A fringe, especially swept to one side, will not only instantly make you look younger but will hide the wrinkles on your forehead.
2. Style your hair with a few short layers near the top of the head if your length hair is above the shoulders. This adds volume to the crown and takes the attention away from any facial sagging features.
3. If you have a high forehead, sideswept layers will make your facial features softer and less severe.
4. Dyeing grey hairs can actually make them shinier. Grey hairs appear and feel rougher because they have thicker cuticles and dyeing them will make them smoother and more light-reflective.
5. Add highlights to dark hair, especially if your skin colour is light. The highlights will add depth to your hair while making your features look softer.

MAKE-UP

1. The hollowness of your cheeks become more pronounced as you get older and applying blush along your cheekbones will only emphasise this. Instead, add a tinge of colour only to the apples of your cheeks and opt for a cream blush.
2. To hide red spots on your face, use sheer, yellow-toned foundation and apply only where necessary.
3. To minimize the appearance of shadows under your eyes, dab a concentrated and creamy concealer under the eyes and on the lids. For the rest of the face, choose make-up colours that will offset the dark circles (ie light pinks, beiges) and avoid dark colours.
4. Make your eyes appear wider by applying two coats of waterproof mascara, wait a few seconds then curl them (this ensures the curl will stay in place throughout the day).
5. To wake up tired eyes, line the upper and bottom lids with a dark pencil, extending it out slightly past the corner of the eye to give it a lift. Then add a gold shimmer or a lighter eyeshadow on your browbone.

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Olay's Hits & Misses

February 27th 2008 01:49

I’m the kind of person who, when she discovers a good product, then has to try all the other beauty products endorsed by the same brand – and I still think I should have received some kind of loyalty reward from Clinique & Dermalogica! For the past one and a half years, I’ve been obsessed with Olay. The good news is Olay products aren’t as expensive as Clinique or Dermalogica. The bad news is, like with everything else, Olay has its hits & misses. Here are mine -

Age Defying Series Eye Gel

This clear gel contains cucumber and hazel extracts that target the dark circles and puffiness around the delicate eye area. The texture is slightly sticky as you dab dots all around your eyes and gently smooth it in. Unfortunately, I didn’t feel like my eye area was moisturised at all and there were no results after 3 months’ of use.

Total Effects Anti-Ageing Eye Cream

I really had high hopes for this after Total Effects Moisturiser quickly became my favourite beauty product. The texture wasn’t as sticky as the eye gel, is slightly tan in colour and spreads out evenly and smoothly over the eye area. But it left a glitter after application and actually made the area under my eyes look slightly darker. Very disappointing.

Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum

After reading the rave reviews on www.amazon.com which catapulted this serum to #1 eye treatment product, I was impatient to get my hands on this product. The texture isn’t sticky and leaves no glittery residue. It glides over the eye area very smoothly and leaves it feeling moisturised. The best thing is that it comes in a small pump bottle so you don’t have to dip your finger into the tub (leaving bits of the product on your nail). It’s higher-priced than all the other Olay eye products and so far, after 3 weeks’ of use, there have been no results. But I’ll keep trying and hopefully something will happen.

Total Effects Moisturiser

I love, love, love this product. Let’s go through the downsides first : it’s a little thicker than what I was previously used to. The texture is a smooth but slightly thick white paste that you have to gently rub into your skin for it to be fully absorbed. And, after a year of use, it’s actually made my skin whiter (might be good news to those who prefer ‘whiter’ skin) and now, after everytime I use it, it actually makes my skin look quite pale. Paired with the Total Effects eye cream, it only highlighted the dark circles under my eyes. BUT, the result is an even, smooth skin tone with a soft healthy glow that compels people to say “Wow, your face is really clear” and made me abandon my concealer and foundation for a while. Despite it making my skin look pale, I still love this product as I haven’t had the same results from any other moisturiser – high-priced or not, so I’ve compromised to wearing this as a night cream instead.

Olay Regenerist Regenerating Lotion with UV protection

This moisturiser has the texture of a sunscreen but not as sticky. It’s also not as thick or pasty as TE moisturiser. While it doesn’t have the same ‘wow’ effects TE moisturiser induced, it’s still better than most higher-priced moisturisers I’ve bought in the past. I use this during the day with TE moisturiser at night.

Regenerist Facial Treatment Mask

So what’s this supposed to do again? Oh, right. It’s supposed to give you a smoother, firmer looking skin in just 15 minutes. For AUD$40, you get 5 sheets and some reassurance that it would have some positive results. The wet sheet (drenched with anti-ageing serum?) is draped over your face, adjusting it so the holes of the eyes and the nostrils fit your face but ends up making you look like Michael from Halloween (warning : DO NOT step outside your door at night with this mask on, especially when holding a pair of scissors with a filled plastic bag). The result was absolutely nil, except that it made me look like I’d been on the threadmill for an hour. No smoothness, no evening of skin tone that I’m used to when applying masks that harden on your skin.

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Would you have plastic surgery?

November 1st 2007 01:53

Michelle Pfeiffer was recently voted by US OK! readers as the #1 woman celebrity who has become more beautiful with age. Ms Pfeiffer says that the key to such a timeless beauty is simple – get enough sleep, eat well and exercise appropriately. She also adds that she is not interested in plastic surgery, claiming “All the plastic surgery in the world can’t stop you getting older”. So should we assume that she never had plastic surgery?

Michelle Pfeiffer - an ageless beauty

The discussion I had with my work colleagues over whether or not to believe that she did NOT have plastic surgery (with most insisting that she did judging by how the sides of her nose stretched when she smiles- whatever that means) then led to the question : Would you have plastic surgery, if money wasn't an issue? And by this, I mean for shallow reasons, as in you took one look at yourself in the mirror and thought, "Hmm...that area needs a bit of a nip and tuck."
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Beauty Editors reveal their beauty must-haves

October 30th 2007 03:59

They get free samples of new beauty products before they hit counters and their reviews on what’s hot and what’s not are lapped up by the many beauty and age-defying-obsessed. Want to know what beauty editors have stocked their bathroom cabinets? Here are 10 of the beauty editor must-haves, according to NY Daily News :

Cetaphil Face Wash
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How much do you spend to look good?

October 25th 2007 01:50

According to a research conducted by Co-Operative Insurance, an average woman will spend £180,000 on skin care, hair and nail products, spa treatments, perfumes, cosmetics and dietary regimes, all for the sake of looking good and appearing younger. This is money, Co-Operative Insurance insists, that is better off as a contribution towards retirement and when you think about it, that’s a whopping AUD$412,000!!!

How much do you think these all cost?

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Think you’ll look good with Jessica Alba’s hairstyle?

October 23rd 2007 01:40

My sister had a haircut the other week, full of hope before she went into the hair salon because she had been dreaming about the Posh Spice bob for weeks now, thinking the hairstyle would give her that glamorous and sophisticated look that Posh is so much known for. Unfortunately, sis didn’t take into account that her face shape is wide and round and the result was akin to a pumpkin head with a bob hairstyle and longer scraggly strands at the front.

I’m sure my sister isn’t the only one who’s realised too late (and $60 poorer) that certain hairstyles just don’t do anything for them. I remember insisting on the Kelly Taylor look – the short, wavy bob that made Jennie Garth look girly and fun in 90210- and realising afterwards that the haircut only made me look like my dad. Magazines giving you tips on which hairstyles best suit your face shape and going by your hairdresser’s suggestions aren’t enough for me so I was glad when I came across Beauty Riot Instant Makeover.
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What's your tried-and-tested Beauty trick?

October 4th 2007 02:43

Whether you came across them by accident, your favourite celeb swears by them or your friend strongly recommends them, there are some beauty tricks that actually work and don't break your budget. Here are some of mine, what's yours?

1. This one I found by accident when I had a slight shaving mishap and had to stay in the bathroom for a while. Directly after showering, rub moisturiser all over your body and stay inside the bathroom for 10-15 minutes (brush your teeth, wash your face, sit in the toilet, etc). I find that the warm, damp air makes my skin absorb the moisture, making my skin softer and more supple.
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Bizarre Beauty Products - from Japan

October 2nd 2007 01:24

I’ve noticed people have stopped asking me for advice on how to lose the weight they’ve put on during winter because they hate hearing that dreaded word : exercise. So I’ve decided that the next time they ask me for tips on how to tone and shape up for summer, I’ll refer them to some bizarre beauty products from Japan I discovered through uniquedaily.com and have fun seeing which ones would be gullible enough to purchase one of these online-

Getting conscious of your double chin that you make an effort to always keep your chin up? The Jawline Slimmer can take the excess fat from your massive jowls. No exercising but it does involve some sweating. The aluminium guard is placed under your jaws and under your chin. All you do is add water and wait for the sweat to come out like you would in a sauna and voila, slimmer jaws!
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Make up Trends Spring/Summer '07/08

September 25th 2007 02:30

STARS IN YOUR EYES

Make your eyes shimmer, sparkle and dance and stock up on the range of metallic eyeshadow because it’s all about bringing focus to your eyes this spring/summer season. Opt for lighter metallic shades like white, pink or gold during the day and more dramatic shades like purple, blue and forest green at night. Apply a lighter shade of metallic eyeshadow over the entire eyelid, working into the inner corners of the eye and use a darker shade into the crease of the lid. Line the inner sides of your eye with a black or dark brown eyeliner for a smouldering effect.

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Do you have these in your make-up bag?

September 21st 2007 01:00

All make-up artists have their favourite tools for making their clients look fab and glam. Daily Mail lists the ten tools beauty experts deem are must-haves in a girl’s make-up bag.

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Where do you go to for your Spa Treatment (Sydney)?

September 12th 2007 00:10

There is a beauty salon I’ve been going to in Sydney the past ten years. While they don’t offer the ambience (more often than not, you’ll find yourself in something no bigger than a cupboard, lying on a towel-covered patio chair next to a rack of shoes) or service (never book for more than two people as they tend to leave the ‘excess people’ waiting outside), this place offers the best value for money when it comes to facials. For around $55, you get a facial with a heavenly shoulder massage and the treatment can last up to 2 hours, depending on your therapist.