PADDLE UP

Get Super-Silky Strands with the Olivia Garden Healthy Hair P7. If you have the season’s must-have hair trend—long and luscious—then the Olivia Garden Healthy Hair P7 should be in your arsenal of beauty.

A large paddle brush with ionic cushion and bristles, the Healthy Hair P7 helps to close off the hair cuticle, while creating a protective barrier that protects hair and adds shine. Perfect for smoothing and adding luster and body to your strands, it is gentle on your scalp and helps to restore moisture balance to even the dullest locks.

Made from 100% bamboo, the Eco-chic P7 is not only environmentally-friendly, it also works to stimulate blood circulation and leave you with scintillatingly sexy and ultra healthy hair.

The Healthy Hair Large Ionic Paddle Brush (HH-P7) has a suggested retail price of $12.50.
For more information, please call 1-800-922-2301 or visit www.oliviagarden.com.

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Celebrity Hair Color Hall of Fame: Best Brunettes

Celebrity Hair Color Hall of Fame: Best Brunettes

Considering a color change? Peruse these photos of Megan Fox, Jennifer Lopez and more to inspire your new look

Joel Warren, L'Oreal Professionnel Hair Color Ambassador shares expert advice on how to get these standout brunette shades in the comfort of your own bathroom, for less than 20 bucks. See photos

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SK-II New Signature Line

SK-II introduces the essentials of fundamental skincare, the new SK-II Skin Signature series that addresses visible aging concerns for sustainable beauty you can see, touch, and feel.

NEW SK-II Skin Signature Cream: At the heart of the series is SK-II Skin Signature Cream, the brand’s first “power cream” which helps to strengthen Skin Power*. In addition to working with the skin’s own natural repair processes, it helps address the effect of the skin’s natural tipping point to help achieve sustainable beauty.
The key to this end is the unique formulation containing skin conditioners, together with Vitamin B3, Pitera® and Oli-Vityl™, a new ingredient for SK-II derived from an olive species that thrives in Tuscany, Italy.



NEW SK-II Skin Signature 3D Redefining Mask: SK-II research has uncovered that skin sagging becomes more noticeable after one experiences the Skin Tipping Point. Through research on skin aging patterns and the appearance of aging skin, SK-II has also discovered three critical sagging areas that play a large role in influencing a woman’s perceived age:
1. The highest part of the cheek
2. The nasolabial line
3. The corners of the mouth

New SK-II Skin Signature 3D Redefining Mask boasts an innovative design that targets these critical areas. This new two-piece stretchable mask allows for a close fit tailored to the contours of the face, with the lower sheet helping to temporarily lift the appearance at the three critical sagging points.

The juice in the substrate contains the ingredients present in SK-II Skin Signature Cream as well as a botanical scent derived from 13 natural ingredients to encourage a relaxing, sensory experience.
The upper sheet is also formulated with N-acetyl Glucosamine, which combines with other smoothing moisturizers to target the look of wrinkles.

Availability: The new SK-II Skin Signature Series will be available on www.shop.sk-ii.com and at SK-II counters beginning November 2009.
Skin Signature, (80g) $195
Skin Signature 3D Redefining Mask, (6 pieces) $135

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Easy Makeover Tricks You Should Try

Easy Makeover Tricks You Should Try

See how day-to-night makeup and sexy face-framing layers can update your look

Makeover dream team -- American Idol lead makeup-artist Mezhgan, and stylists Paul Perez and Leland Ferrell and colorist Adam Scheib from the Sally Hershberger salon in Los Angeles -- give Web designer Dana a pretty-yet-easy-to-maintain beauty update. See how you too can transform your look without adding minutes to your routine. Photographs: Andrew Stiles See tips

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Winner of the Maybelline Great Lash Big Gift Pack Giveaway

Congratulations to Becky, you are the winner of the Maybelline Great Lash Gift Pack Giveaway. Winner was chosen by random.org

Thanks to all of you that entered this giveaway! OH and the answer to the question " how many times do you spot BIG, the Maybelline mascot" is 7.

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Bobbi Brown Extreme Party Mascara

This November, Bobbi Brown introduces her new Extreme Party Mascara – the first ever all-day layer-able mascara!



Why It’s Different?
It’s the first ever all-day layer-able mascara. Thanks to Bobbi’s new “reactivation”
formula, each new coat remains as clean and buildable as the first, whether you choose to go bolder right away, one hour or ten hours later. Between fresh coats, lashes stay separated and soft.

Lashes continue to get thicker and bolder without clumping or flaking every time you want to layer on more volume and length. Tapered, two-fiber brush grabs even small, hard-to-reach lashes. Dries fast to a smudge-proof, flakeproof finish. Enriched with lash conditioners and Vitamins A,C, and E.

Ophthalmologist- and dermatologisttested.
Safe for contact lens wearers.
Removes easily with eye makeup
remover or face soap and water.
Available in: Black

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Bobbi Brown Chrome Collection

“Chrome is cool and icy- it’s a very modern, but still pretty way to illuminate the skin.” – Bobbi Brown

Bobbi Brown presents her cool and icy Chrome Palette this November. It features icy shimmering accents for eyes and lips. Perfect shades for all of you cool toned gals to wear. This chrome fold-out palette includes everything you need to create countless party-read looks including: 10 eye shadows, 4 lip shades, a Mini Eye Shadow Brush and a Mini Lip Brush.






Suggested Retail Price: $75
On Counter: November 2009
Available at all Bobbi Brown Counters
and at www.bobbibrown.com


A quick and easy way to look
party-perfect: new shades of
Metallic Lip Color and Lip Color
in chic custom cases.

Suggested Retail Price: $22
On Counter: November 2009
Available at all Bobbi Brown Counters
and at www.bobbibrown.com

When space is premium, downsize with
the Chrome Mini Brush Set. Offers three
of Bobbi’s must have brushes—Mini Face
Blender, our new Mini Angle Eye Shadow
Brush, and Mini Eye Liner—in palm-of-yourhand
sizes. A chrome faux-leather zip-around
case protects brushes for years of use.

Suggested Retail Price: $55
On Counter: November 2009
Available at all Bobbi Brown Counters
and at www.bobbibrown.com

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13 Best Celebrity Side-Swept Hairstyles

13 Best Celebrity Side-Swept Hairstyles

All it takes to transform a blah hairstyle into a hot trend is a different position

Take a nod from celebrities on the red carpet by sporting a side-swept style. The hottest looks right now, whether they're updos, left down, or adorned with a jeweled accessory, are sexy side-swept looks. See how these celebrities successfully pulled off the trend! See hairstyles

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CoverGirl Pre-Sale!

Beginning November 2nd, COVERGIRL will begin an exclusive online preview of the NEW Blast collection featuring Smoky ShadowBlast, ShineBlast Lip Gloss and LashBlast Length Mascara. TMD readers, you can be some of the first to try the new products.



Just log-on to covergirl.com/blastpresale to take advantage of this exclusive opportunity.
Details for online retailers will be featured on covergirl.com/blastpresale on November 2nd.

· Consumers who visit Drugstore.com will save $5 and earn free shipping when they purchase all three products while supplies last.

· Those who visit CVS.com will receive free shipping.

LashBlast Length Mascara is in stores now, but Smoky ShadowBlast and ShineBlast Lip Gloss won’t hit drugstore aisles until January.

Here are the shades available for advance purchase:

Smoky ShadowBlast


· Silver Sky

· Onyx Smoke

· Bronze Fire

· Purple Plum

ShineBlast Lip Gloss


· Dazzle

· Flare

· Ablaze

· Firecracker

LashBlast Length Mascara

· Very Black

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Glam Halloween Looks From Celeb Makeup Artist Brett Freedman

Halloween is a time to break out humorous or gory costumes, but for the single ladies out there, it’s an excuse to dress up and look ultra glam. Learn how to get the most from your makeup, and the rest of the costume comes easy!

Here are simple beauty and costume tips from celeb makeup artist Brett Freedman that will guarantee all eyes on you:


BARBIE – Perfect Cat Eyes: Give a silver dusting to the whole lid from lash line to brow line and into the tear duct. Add a sweep of a purple-gray hue to the crease of the eyelid to add depth. Then use a felt tip liquid eyeliner (Brett loves Sephora's version) and lightly dot on the lid, staying as close as possible to the lash line. Go back over and this time press the felt tip firmly into skin and 'connect the dots' to smooth the line, fanning it up and out toward the temples on the ends. Finish off your makeup look with pretty pink cheeks and lips!
· Pair with a pink form-fitting dress, pearls, pumps and the perfect clutch!



MARILYN MONROE – Bombshell Makeup: Start with a foundation that's a shade lighter than you usually use (try Revlon’s Custom Creations foundation). This sets the stage for the crisp, retro look. Shade the crease of your eye with a soft beige-y taupe shadow. With a sponge-tipped applicator, apply a matte, bone colored shadow (or pale face powder) all over lids and add a silvery shimmer along the brow bone to highlight. The black liquid liner is very important. Run from tear duct to outer corner very close to the lash line. Extend liner up and out. Corner false lashes finish this alluring eye look. Fill out lips with a true blue-red lip liner and fill in with a deep red lipstick. Use very minimal blush in a soft pink. Ice the cake with Marilyn's iconic mole aka your black liquid liner!
· Pair with a white halter dress...don’t forget the windy subway grate!


40’S PINUP GAL - For the brunette and redhead beauties that can’t pull off the Marilyn look without a wig, try the same makeup as above, but pair with voluminous hair, cherry red nails, maillot bathing suit, and pumps!





TWIGGY – Pop Art Eyes: You'll need two sets of false eyelashes for this monochromatic mod look - one very full, dark pair for the top and a second sparser, spikier pair for the bottom (try Andrea Perma-Lash). Sculpt lid out from the tear duct to outer corner with matte gray shadow - be very exaggerated and rounded and arc it like a rainbow. Take a near-white silver shimmer eye shadow and apply boldly to lid and brow bone. Use a liquid liner on top and bottom, extending on the outer corners horizontally (toward the mid ear, not the temple). Apply false lashes to top and bottom lash lines. Steer clear of blush and go for a very pale, fleshy lipstick or gloss.
· Pair with a short cropped coif, mini printed shift dress and white boots made for walkin’.


HELEN OF TROY – Gold Dewy Makeup: Start with an all over tan and shimmery glow (Vanitymark’s Shimmerskin is great!). Gold and peach tones are your friends. Give you cheeks a sweep of warm apricot blush and work it up around eyes. Get an eye shadow quad in browns – use the palest shade to highlight under the brow bone and layer the shades from lightest to darkest. The darker the shade, the closer it should be to the lash line. Use a deep brown eyeliner pencil on the inner shelf of the eye for extra pop. Apply small, corner lashes to the top outer lash line to amp up lashes. Apply a peachy/golden gloss to lips. For the finishing touch, take a loose, sheer gold powder and dust over eye make up and along the tops of the cheekbones.
· Pair with a homemade draped toga or your fave little white dress, gladiator sandals and lots of gold bangles.



JOAN JETT – Smoky Eyes: It's all about the eyes. Too much is never enough. There will be little other make up so it's best to get your pow from really working your black eyeliner. Apply base as usual. Use a very neutral lip - clear gloss is best. Blush should be a fleshy, barely there pink. Using a soft black eyeliner, fill in your lid and under eye in quick strokes. Don't worry about getting it smooth and perfect because (in true rocker style) you're gonna smudge and blend with your finger. Curl your lashes and apply multiple layers of blue-black mascara (try L’Oreal Voluminous). Once mascara dries, take a small dab of clear lip gloss and rub into lid and lash line. This will give the liner a wet, naughty look. Rock on!
· Pair with a cropped motorcycle jacket, white tank, skinny jeans and boots...and an air guitar if you’re feeling festive!

Brett Freedman is an LA-based makeup artist that works with celebs such as Vanessa Hudgens, Emily Blunt, Jessica Biel, Jessica Lucas, Reba McEntire, and more.

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Mally Beauty Fragrance

As a make-up artist to celebrities like Heidi Klum and Beyonce, Mally Roncal has a knack of unveiling everyone's inner diva with her innovative products that stand for one simple thing -- high-performance beauty.. Perfecting looks from camera to runaway, Roncal is ready to share her best make-up tips and tricks so every woman can get that professional look at home. Tune-into QVC's Mally Beauty- Color Cosmetics tomorrow (October 29th at 8pm ET) where Mally will be unveiling her new signature Mally Beauty Fragrance for the very first time!




The clean, fresh, citrus perfume taken from the Sampaguita flower launches nationally on QVC. Inspired by Mally's Philippine heartland, the Mally Beauty Fragrance wraps you in the love, happiness and hopeful energy that represents Mally's warm philosophy of life. To find out more watch Mally Beauty- Color Cosmetics October 29th 8pm ET. You can also visit her online at QVC

Mally Fragrance Video

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10 Worst Drugstore Shampoos

10 Worst Drugstore Shampoos

These duds, from Pantene, Suave, Tresemme and more, left our readers high and dry (or greasy, ew!)

Sure, all the shampoos on this list are cheap, but even if something doesn't cost much, it should still work, right? We know there are awesome drugstore shampoos out there, so really the ones on this list have no excuse. Save your money (even if you do have a coupon) and skip these dud drugstore shampoos. See shampoos

No. 10: Pantene Pro-V Nature Fusion Smooth Vitality Shampoo, $8.33

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.8

"I don't think this shampoo and conditioner did anything out of the ordinary for my hair ..."

No. 9: Suave Professionals Radiant Brunette Shampoo, $3.48

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.8

"I had colored my hair [and] it went a little too dark. I went to a salon-- this is what they used to strip my hair of the color ..."

No. 8: Sunsilk Anti-Caida (Anti-Fall) Shampoo, $4.59

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.6

"This stuff dried my hair out and made my color run ..."

Want to see what's the worst? Click here!

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Brett Freedman's Key to Glowing Skin

What’s the key to perfect, glowing skin? According to Brett, it’s exfoliating!

Click below for the inside scoop on 3 simple ways to exfoliate, and how to do it properly!





Don’t have time to watch the clip? Here is the cliff notes version of what Brett recommends:

Increasing cell turnover is the secret to a fresh and glowing face. Here are 3 methods of exfoliation (at different levels of intensity) to buff your face into a clean sheen!

1. GO BUFF: Brett loves his Buf-Puf! You can do this safely everyday with your favorite cleanser. Simply lather up a second time and use the sponge to lightly scrub skin in a circular motion (like buffing a car). Don’t press too hard!

2. TRY ACID: Good for oily skin, look for topical creams, gels and lotions with 8% alpha hydroxy acid and only use 1-2 times per week at night. Dries the skin out and can leave an odd texture as it begins to work, so use sparingly!

3. GET A FACIAL: Head to the doc or a facialist for stronger treatments. Deeper acid peel treatments are like crash dieting – you get all the exfoliation at once, so there’s a long period of redness and peeling and then, voila – flawless skin! Microdermabrasion is another good option for women that don’t want to use acids (deeper skintones and sensitive skin).

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Tarte's New Holiday 09 Gift Guide

Consider these new products from tarte's holiday 09 collection for your gift guides: three carats natural cheek stain set ($25), crown jewels lipgloss multi-gift set ($39) and treasure chest Sephora-exclusive palette ($52). All items will be available November 1st on tarte.com.
Gifts under $25
fRxtion sugar exfoliator & lip balm duo ($11)
three carats natural cheek stain set ($25)

Gifts under $50
crown jewels lipgloss multi-gift set ($39)
femme fatale refillable eye palette ($44)
femme naturale refillable eye palette ($44)

Gifts under $75
treasure chest Sephora-exclusive palette ($52)
natural beauty 7-piece complexion collection ($54)

Tarte's best-selling palette is back and 30% bigger! Their gift to you, they've added an entire layer of eyeshadows--yes, that's an extra 16 eyeshadows--all for the same, great price. Valued at $686, this Sephora exclusive bejeweled palette is sure to be at the top of everyone's gift list!

paraben free · petro-chemical free · pthalate free · sulfate free ·gluten free ·tricolsan free ·preservative free ·talc free · MEA/DEA/TEA free · glycol free ·formaldehyde donor free ·cruelty free· GMO free

This bejeweled kit with mirror includes the following items:

-16 all new shimmering tarte eyeshadows
-16 all new matte tarte eyeshadows
-16 all new lipglosses
-tarte's mineral powder bronzer in park ave princess
-all new soft pink luminizer
-four new powder blushes

three carats ($25 US,$33 CDN)
limited edition mini cheek stain set

paraben free · petro-chemical free · pthalate free · sulfate free ·gluten free ·tricolsan free ·preservative free ·talc free ·oil free·synthetic fragrance free ·natural cassis fragrance · MEA/DEA/TEA free · glycol free ·formaldehyde donor free ·cruelty free· GMO free

Three is definitely a charm when it comes to these best-selling bejeweled beauties! The ultimate stocking stuffer, three carats mini cheek stains are infused with our natural, t5 super fruit complex ™ and available in three brand new, limited edition shades:

- brilliant
(shimmering champagne)
- princess (shimmering rose)
- cushion (shimmering deep apricot)

crown jewels ($39 US,$41 CDN)
lipgloss multi-gift set


Three gifts in one! The ultimate in one-stop shopping, this lipgloss set can be given as one deluxe gift, broken apart for three individual gifts for the diva, trendsetter and green goddess on your list or better yet, two gifts to give and one to keep!
Glittering Green Goddesses:
- Sheer nude-peach, sheer beige, sheer sweet pink, sheer cotton candy pink, sheer
shimmering cinnamon

Dazzling Divas:
-Dazzling warm sand, dazzling gold, dazzling orchid, dazzling violet, dazzling coral-
pink

Twinkling Trendsetters:
-Twinkling strawberry, twinkling melon-pink, twinkling fuschia, twinkling brick-red, sheer raspberry

tarte's holiday 09 collection is available in October 2009 at: tarte.com, Sephora, sephora.com, beauty.com, Henri Bendel, and boutiques nationwide

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Consumer Reports Warns About Latisse for Lashes

You may have seen the tv commercials where Brooke Shields touts Latisse, the eyelash growing drug. I know I have and I have also seen the ads in just about every beauty and fashion magazine too!

And while it may be easy to spot a TV commercial for Latisse, it’s not so easy for consumers to recognize the downside of gorgeous eyelashes.

Consumer Reports spells it out in its newest installment of AdWatch: The drug, which costs about $100 a month, could make hair grow in places you don’t want it; it could turn your blue eyes brown; it could cause darkening of the lower eyelids and a “raccoon” look; and it could give you itchy, red eyes. And P.S., when you stop using Latisse, your eyelashes return to normal.

CR notes that Latisse has caught the eye of the Food and Drug Administration, which in September warned Allergan that promotional materials on the drug’s Web site omitted or minimized certain risks.

As noted in a blog posted at ConsumerReportsHealth.org, the Latisse commercial embodies pretty much everything that’s wrong with direct-to-consumer advertising.


Click here for the blog and the Ad Watch video: Consumer Reports

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COR Silver Soap

If you already own everything from the Tiffany's counter, it's time to think outside the box.

Cor silver soap is a wonder facial cleanser infused with real silver to cleanse and polish skin for a luminous complexion. One bar lasts 6-9 months, so you won't have to think of another for awhile!


If a luxe bar of soap isn’t enough, tempt yourself with a full line of silver facial goods – Cor just launched a Silver Anytime Moisturizer, Silver Wrinkle Serum and Silver Eye Cream.

Cor Silver Soap

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12 Major Hair and Skin Issues--Solved!

12 Major Hair and Skin Issues -- Solved!

Get help for everything from cystic acne, hair breakage, psoriasis and more

Sure, we all get the occasional breakout or dry patch of skin, but if you're suffering from a more serious hair or skin issue then you need serious help. That's why we asked Dr. Heidi Waldorf, director of Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, Arielle N. B. Kauvar, M.D., director of New York Laser & Skin Care, Jerry Teuschler, Principal Scientist for Proctor and Gamble Beauty and Grooming Science, and Head & Shoulders hairstylist Ryan Trygstad to weigh in. They gave advice for the big issues facing TotalBeauty.com readers, so read on for relief from your hair and skin woes. See issues

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Makeup Tip of the Day

Create Liquid Liner: Add a few eyedrops to dark eye shadow. The drops are mess-free and sterile, which means you won't introduce dangerous bacteria into your makeup.
-Troy Surratt

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GO-GIRL Discount

I've got an exclusive 15% off discount code for all TMD readers to use at SHOPGO-GIRL.COM! Not familiar with Go-Girl? GO-GIRL is a line of must have problem solvers for every gal on the go. Just enter 'GOGIRL' at checkout to receive 15% off. Offer begins today, and runs until this Friday.

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Steal Celebrities' Hair Color--With At-Home Products!

Steal Celebrities' Hair Color -- With At-Home Products!

You don't need to go to a pricey salon to get A-list color, we'll show you an easier (and cheaper!) way

Most celebrities have enviable hair color -- not surprising since they can afford to visit the swankiest salons. But we know a little secret: you don't need to go to a fancy salon to get gorgeous color. In fact, you can give yourself a beautiful dye job at home! All you need is the right product, which we'll help you find. Check out these celebrity inspirations and see which type of at-home hair color will give you the same effect. See hair color

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Walmart Beauty Basket Giveaway!

CONTEST CLOSED
Winner: Katie
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Walmart.com recently launched a broad spectrum of personal care products including beauty and health items online that are now available for home delivery! This is great for those who don't have a Walmart near by or who would rather shop from the privacy of their own homes. To help celebrate this new launch, Walmart is sponsoring a giveaway here on TMD! One lucky winner will receive a beauty basket of seven beauty products!



Cover Girl Continuous Lip Color in Rose Quartz


Cover Girl Lashblast Volume Blasting Mascara in Very Black
(You can read my review of this HERE).



Cover Girl Eye Enhancers Trio in Shimmering Sands



Crest Advanced Seal White Strips
(click here to read my review)


Olay Regenerist Micro Sculpting Cream with Amino Peptides


Pantene Pro-V Moisture Renewal Shampoo for Damaged Hair


Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant

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3. Contest closes November 2nd,2009 @8pm EST. Winner will be randomly chosen by Contest Machine and contacted via email. So please use a valid/working email address so that I can notify you if you are the winner.

4. By entering this contest you are giving The Makeup Divas permission to forward your contact information to the company sponsoring this giveaway, to arrange for delivery of prize/prizes.

5. Winner must respond within a timely manner (3 days), or the prize is forfeit and a new winner will be selected.

5. Open to US residents only.

GOOD LUCK!



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