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Leave it to Stila— creators of the "talking" eyeshadow quad— to merge beauty and technology in a playful, accessible way.

Part makeup case, part media player docking station, Stila Media Player ($69.90) is essentially a vanity case with Pro Artist expertise. So whether you're looking to create a smoky eye or perfect a bold lip, expert tips and tricks are readily available on demand.

To use the device, you simply download tutorials from StilaBeautyTube.com, dock it into the Makeup Player, and unleash your inner artist with the press of a button. Once your look is complete, you can also pull up a playlist and let the Makeup Player blast out your favorite tunes while you finish getting ready. It's really that simple.

Stila Media Player comes complete with docking station makeup case, intro tutorials, and all of the Stila products required to get-the-look. (A $250+ value.)

For additional information, or to purchase a Media Player, visit StilaBeautyTube.com.

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Exciting news!

Celebrity stylist Ken Paves— whose long list of devotees includes the likes of Megan Fox and Eva Longoria Parker— has just launched a brilliant line of styling tools.

"I believe fashion is about having options, and my hairstyling tools make your options limitless," says Ken. "With my professional styling tools, you can define your own style by setting the trends rather than following them."

His signature collection ranges in price from $60 to $100, and includes a styling iron, hair dryer, curling iron, and two convenient travel tools, too.

Visit Ulta.com for additional details, or to purchase one of Ken's latest innovations.

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Very exciting news! Fekkai's celebrity (and stylist) adored hair care collection has just joined the green movement. So now we can finally have our cake and eat it too...

Luxurious and purely gorgeous, Fekkai Au Naturel brings natural movement and body to the hair with a plant-based collection that is free of sulfates, parabens, dyes and synthetic fragrances. The best part? These products actually work as well as their chemical counterparts.

The collection:

Au Naturel Gentle Shampoo
Utilizes naturally derived cleansers that are sourced with sugar and palm to gently cleanse the hair. Peppermint leaf stimulates the hair follicles while calendula petals strengthen and nourish. Ideal for normal to fine hair, Purifying Shampoo leaves the hair ultra clean. $23.

Au Naturel Weightless Conditioner
A weightless, plant-based conditioner which utilizes naturally derived herbal extracts to detangle and smooth hair. Unique ingredients chapparrel leaf and linden blossom soothe and stimulate the scalp tissue while softening and conditioning the hair. Ideal for normal to fine hair. $23.

Au Naturel Sheer Styling Gel
A sheer styling gelee that utilizes naturally derived amino acids and proteins to provide shape. Contains horsetail grass, a mineral rich ingredient which adds strength and sheen while Peruvian bark, offers a nutritive hair treatment with remineralizing proteins. Ideal for all hair types, this unique hair gel conditions the hair while providing hold. $23.

A few of my favorite features:

- The scent is nothing like many of the natural haircare lines I've tried. Au Naturel products are composed of a refreshing blend of citrus, lavender and vanilla notes.

- Orange fruit extract, Vitamin C and B Complex, Bioflavonoids, Potassium, Zinc, Phosphorous and natural sugars nourish the hair and scalp.

- All three products are packaged in bottles and tubes made of 40% recycled materials.

- My hair feels light, bouncy and full of shine after every use. (Including the first!)

Want to see what all of the fuss is about? Visit Sephora.com to purchase this exciting new collection from Fekkai.