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THU

Current Obsession: REN Guerande Salt Exfoliating Body Balm

Posted by babu 3:50pm GMT

 


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If you share Kate Hudson and Reese Witherspoon's love of all things REN, you'll want to order this seasonal staple in bulk. (Trust me.)

Acting as a perfect transitional exfoliant, Guerande Salt Exfoliating Body Balm's all-natural formula boasts mineral-rich sea salt, to gently yet effectively buff away dead cells, olive oil to soften and hydrate, and peppermint and basil oils to stimulate circulation. After just one use, skin is left supple, renewed and glowing.

REN Guerande Salt Exfoliating Body Balm, $37. Available online at RENSkincare.com.

23
MON

Current Obsession: Christina Hendricks' Picture-Perfect Bust

Posted by babu 6:00pm GMT


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Achieve (and maintain) a firm, youthful-looking bust line — like Christina Hendricks'— with these anti-aging wonders:

Rodial Boob Job
Adored by curvaceous celebs like Scarlett Johansson, Rodial's paraben-free formulation can increase your cup size by 8.4% while plumping the décolleté and neck, resulting in a younger-looking bust area. ($150, Dermstore.com.)

Mama Mio Boob Tube Bust & Neck Firmer
In as little as a week, Boob Tube can have the skin on your neck, your chest and your boobs looking firmer, fitter, glowing, more dewy and youthful. ($45, MamaMio.com.)

This Works Perfect Cleavage
A favorite of ever-ageless A-listers like Madonna, this natural skin tightening cream for the neck and chest is blended with pomegranate oil to moisturize and combat fine lines and wrinkles. ($59, ThisWorks.com.)

Have any tried & true favorites of your own? Do share!

06
FRI

Current Obsession: Lady Gaga's Dove-Gray Nails

Posted by babu 1:38pm GMT

 


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Within seconds of spotting Lady Gaga's nails on the cover of Vanity Fair, I was e-mailing contacts to see if I could score the brand/shade name of this oh-so-subtle, pale gray polish.

Turns out, it's yet another brilliant creation from celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippman called Waking Up in Vegas.

And now, after having modeled it myself, I have to say — the possibilities with this "new neutral" are endless. So don't be surprised if Waking Up in Vegas becomes your go-to hue through fall. (It's certainly mine.)

Deborah Lippman Nail Color, $16. Available online at LippmanCollection.com.

23
FRI

Current Obsession: Christina Hendricks' Striking Shadow

Posted by babu 4:04pm GMT


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Christina Hendricks' latest look proves that a simple taupe shadow can be quite powerful when applied with flair. Recreate the "Mad Men" star's striking eye with these top product picks:

Givenchy Le Prisme Mono Eyeshadow in Elegant Taupe
Blend together for a single refined shade or use each separately for a personalized result. ($29, Sephora.com.)

Guerlain Terracotta Fard Indian Mineral Eyeshadow in Holy Smoke
Lights up the eyes with a sheer and seamless finish. ($35, Sephora.com.)

Bloom Eye Colour Cream in Taupe
Infused with lavender essential oils, calendula and vitamin e for a moisture-rich, long-wear finish. ($16, CVS.com.)

CoverGirl Perfect Blend Eye Pencil in Smoky Taupe
Provides a smooth, even coat of color with its ultra-flexible and gentle blender tip. ($3.29, Drugstore.com.)

01
THU

Current Obsession: Freida Pinto's Glossy Nude Lip

Posted by babu 2:54pm GMT


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A neutral lip, like Freida's, provides the perfect balance to summer's sultry, smoky eye. Get-the-look with these tried & true favorites:

Estee Lauder Pure Color Gloss in Perfect Nude
Created by makeup mastermind Tom Pecheux, this limited edition lip color provides lasting shine, maximum moisture and a multi-dimensional finish. ($20, EsteeLauder.com.)

M.A.C Cremesheen Lipstick in Creme d’Nude
This muted peach-beige looks lovely on its own or layered over a matte lip pencil, or under a sheer gloss. Available in stores and online July 8. ($14, MacCosmetics.com.)

Yves Saint Laurent Golden Gloss in Golden Macademia
Provides a radiant, high shine finish thanks to delicate flecks of 24-carat-gold. ($30, Sephora.com.)

Fusion Beauty LipFusion Infatuation in In the Flesh
This multi-action lip gloss is like no other. Created with Amplifat technology, it effectively increases — and maintains — fullness in the lips, without the weird taste and irritation that's become synonymous with plumpers. ($29, Sephora.com.)

Kevyn Aucoin The Expert Lip Tint in Tatjanaberry
A gorgeous, long-lasting neutral pink lip color that plumps, smooth and hydrates. ($23, KevynAucoinDirect.com.)


What's your favorite nude lip color?

09
WED

Current Obsession: Ashley & Mary-Kate Olsen's Full Brows

Posted by babu 6:25pm GMT


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Full, fabulous brows like Ashley and Mary-Kate's are timeless, ageless and oh-so-sexy. Achieve a similar look with these tried & true essentials:

To Grow: Peter Thomas Roth Brows to Die For Eyebrow Conditioning Treatment
A daily eyebrow treatment with patent-pending technology helps enhance the appearance of sparse, uneven and over-plucked eyebrows. ($85, Nordstrom.com.)

To Groom: Japonesque
Ergonomic Mini Tweezer Set

Eliminating errant hairs with superior comfort and control, this brilliant set features both fine point and slant tip tweezers — allowing for professional precision every time. ($29, Beauty.com.)

To Fill: Anastasia Brow Ex-press
An all-inclusive kit containing multiple brow stencils, a duo of pigments in your range (blonde or brunette) to custom blend the most natural brow color, an angled brush for clean application, cream highlighter, and wax cream to help hold a perfect shape all day.
($38, Sephora.com.)

To Fake: Eyebrow Extensions
They're quick, natural-looking and can last up to 4 weeks. So where to go? I'm loyal to Completely Bare's "Barshop Brow" service but, if you can't get to one of their locations, seek a salon or spa that offers brow grooming and/or lash extension services. They'll likely have something similar on their menu, or know of who might.

02
WED

Current Obsession: Liv Tyler's Look-At-Me Lip

Posted by babu 1:21pm GMT


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A bold, cherry-red lip — like Liv's — is the perfect compliment to spring's LBD. Find your best shade in one of these timeless formulations:

Cream-Based: Chanel Rouge Hydrabase Lipstick in Shanghai Red
Moisturizing cream formula with a long-lasting satiny finish provides medium-to-full coverage that won't fade, smudge or feather. ($28.50, Chanel.com.)

Hint of Shimmer: Givenchy Rouge Interdit Satin Lipstick in Absolutely Irresistable Red
Adds sexy, light-reflective color to the lips as it nourishes and hydrates with powerful antioxidants. ($28, Sephora.com.)

Sheer: Sephora Collection Lip Attitude Glamour Lipstick in Red Flirt
A unique formula that combines long-lasting wear, vibrant color, and moist, see-through color. ($12, Sephora.com.)

Matte: NARS Lipstick in Jungle Red
Enriched with vitamin E to increase wearability and keep true color intact; Produces velvety, full-bodied lips. ($24, NarsCosmetics.com.)

24
MON

Current Obsession: Kirsten Dunst's Dazzling 'Do

Posted by babu 12:56pm GMT


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We've seen loads of retro-inspired looks walk the red carpet at this year's Cannes Film Festival, but Kirsten's bejeweled updo may just be my favorite.

It's a classic look, but the matte, textured finish adds an unexpected — and brilliant — twist. (Don't you think??)

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WED

Current Obsession: Elizabeth Banks' Radiant Complexion

Posted by babu 5:06pm GMT

 


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How lovely does Elizabeth Banks look at the Cannes premiere of "Poetry"? She's flawless.

Recreate the "30 Rock" star's ethereal glow with any — or all! — of these must-have complexion enhancers:

Fresh Supernova Radiance Brightening Pen
Instantly illuminates the skin while minimizing shadows, fine lines and imperfections. ($24, Fresh.com.)

Chanel Le Blanc de Chanel Sheer Illuminating Base
A multitasking fluid that primes skin perfectly for makeup by reducing the appearance of pores, wrinkles and uneven skin tone. ($45, Chanel.com.)

Givenchy Le Prisme Visage Mat Soft Compact Face Powder
Boasts four shades that combine to form a fabulously soft, homogeneous powder, with a radiant finish. ($45, Sephora.com.)

Clarins Instant Smooth Compact Highlighter in Natural
A creamy, non-oily, silky-soft highlighter with a lightweight texture. Smooths and evens complexion while giving an instant, healthy-looking glow. ($32, Clarins.com.)

18
TUE

StriVectin Overnight Resurfacing Serum

Posted by babu 3:51pm GMT


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This latest anti-aging innovation — also known as "sleep in a bottle" — is selling out internationally, thanks to praise from youthful-looking devotees like Jennifer Lopez and Kylie Minogue.


Have you had a chance to try StriVectin Overnight Resurfacing Serum? Are you a fan?