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Outside the Chocolate Box: Valentine's Day Gifts of Beauty

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In typical Valentine’s Day fashion, chocolate, flowers and stuffed Teddy bears are cropping up everywhere you look. This year we’re ditching the cliche kitsch with festive gifts a little less heart-shaped and calorie-packed. Here are our Valentine picks for every crush on your list. LUSH Ex Factor Bath Bomb. He’s cute, he’s blue and he […]

Bliss Lends Haiti a Helping Hand

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For a limited time Bliss is making it easy to stave off dry winter skin and lend a helping hand to disaster relief in Haiti. From now until March 31, the signature blue brand is giving a whopping 75% of the purchase price of Glamour Gloves and Softening Socks to an international children’s organization supporting […]

Tress Tamer: MoroccanOil Hair Treatment

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When it comes to hair, I’m a creature of habit. I have my close circle of products and unless something really good comes along I rarely stray. At my last highlight touch-up my stylist was all about her newest pre-blowout find, Moroccanoil Oil Treatment. Packaged in a dark glass bottle with signature ocean blue label, […]

Shadow for Dummies: Eye Majic Instant Eyeshadow

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For special occasions or a night out, I’m all for doing it up big. Go crazy with color and brave the ever popular smoky style with Eye Majic Instant Eyeshadow. These small foam strips contain a light, tri-colored shadow dusting and are a serious cinch to apply. As a neutral-lover, I was a little skeptical […]

Makeup Must: Beautyblender

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I’m feeling chatty today. I think it’s because I’m still on a high after finally catching a really good flick yesterday. Go see Slumdog Millionaire. It’s so good. That’s all I’ll say because I knew nothing about it before I went and it was such a joy watching the story unfold without the media barrage […]

Go for Gold: Opulent Shimmer Powder from Estee Lauder

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Holidays or not, a girl’s gotta have a little sparkle to her smile and Estee Lauder’s limited-edition Opulent Shimmer Powder hits the spot. Packaged in a gold mirrored compact, the gorgeous golden powder came out with the cosmetic powerhouse’s holiday collection (read: it may not be available much longer). You can dust it above your […]

Brushing up with Couto Toothpaste

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Bland, chalky or so berrylicious you lose your sweet tooth for a week, natural toothpastes often get a bad wrap for some pretty good reasons. But before you throw in the brush on all-natural tubes, we’ve found a paste sure to make you smile. Couto Toothpaste is an oldie but goodie from Portugal created by […]

Holiday Gifts of Bliss and Beauty Guide: For the Finicky Friend

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We’re wrapping up our shopping journey with gifts for that hard-to-please friend. Even the persnickety of gals can’t help but love these thoughtful, pretty gifts. Not Soap Radio You’re the Greatest Friend Bubble Bath/Shower Gel. Let the bottle say it all with this pear-scented bathtime treat. The all-natural “Say it with Suds” bubble bath and […]