Some of Jennifer Aniston’s Favorite Things

Beauty Must Haves

Jennifer Aniston recently revealed some of her favorite beauty products to InStyle magazine.

Aniston’s beauty philosophy is to “stop using makeup as a mask and feel comfortable in my own skin.”

If you love Aniston’s sleek look, here are three of the beauty products the actress swears by.

Benefit Hello Flawless Custom Powder
Cover-Up

If you haven’t used Benefit’s multi-tasking blendable powder before, you’ll definitely want to check it out. Aniston uses it as a pressed powder, cover-up, and spot concealer. She also applies the powder to finish off her look.

Beauty Update for This Week

The Latest in Beauty

Here are some beauty trends that hit this week’s Inbox.

MAC Cosmetics is introducing several new products next month. The Shop MAC, Cook MAC collection includes the Shop & Drop Eyeshadow Quad in wearable brights. Check out one of our favorite blogs, Temptalia, for swatches.

Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of women in the world. You can prevent heart disease with a healthy diet, exercise, and a supportive supplement like femMed Heart Health. Find out more here.

Shiny Hair Secret: It’s Mangos!

Luminous Shine and No Frizzies

With everything from overheated blow dryers to monthly touch-ups, it’s easy to overwork your hair.  Even if your ‘do is perfectly styled, it can still look dull and lifeless.

You can counter daily hair abuse by washing it with a sulfate-free shampoo that cleanses gently and rinses easily without leaving a heavy residue.

Burt’s Bees Super Shiny Shampoo with Mango is formulated with nutrient‑rich mango seed oil, which is clinically proven to minimize frizz, including taming nasty fly-aways.

Neutral Makeup Theme Stands Out at the Golden Globes

Classic Red Carpet Beauty

Some stars, like Emma Stone, opted for classic smoky eyes at this year’s Golden Globes, but a neutral makeup theme showed off the natural beauty of many of this year’s red carpet crowd.

Lea Michele

Leaving her Glee look behind, Lea wore an antique embroidered dress from Marchesa. Her striking eyes were luminous in layered colors (Lancome 5 Color Palette in Gris Fatale). In contrast, Lea wore a subtle neutral on her lips in a matte finish (Lancome L’Absolu Rouge in Rich Cashmere).

Katy Perry is Launching a Line of False Eyelashes

New Collection of Bold Lashes

She may be going through a hard time in her personal life, but that isn’t stopping Katy Perry from adding her name to a new beauty product: false eyelashes.

Katy Perry has already been involved with an OPI nail polish collection and two scents, Purr and Meow.

Next month, the pop singer will be launching her own line of false eyelashes with British lash manufacturer, Eylure (the company that designed Twiggy’s iconic false lashes in the 60s).

Get a Clean Fix With These Wipes

Cleansing and Moisturizing Facial Wipes

If your New Year’s resolution is to always remove your makeup before going to bed, you have no excuses now.

Cleansing wipes can be your BFF when you get home late and just want to crawl into bed without committing the biggest beauty sin of all time: going to sleep without removing your makeup.

Cleansing wipes come in all shapes and sizes. But some new wipes you definitely want to check out are the Clean Fix Wipes from celebrity skin and body care line, Nip + Fab.

Luxurious Mascara with Refillable Applicator

Mascara That Has More than Meets the Eye

Noir G de Guerlain Mascara is setting a new trend that’s sure to be groundbreaking.

If you like to indulge in prestige mascara but hate the cost of replacing the whole tube every few months, Guerlain has the perfect solution—refillable mascara.

Making its debut this month, the mascara comes in a swish jewel case full of surprises.

To use, pull on the case to reveal a dual-sided mirror. Then twist and the brush appears. To refill, you can easily switch up the wand with a few clicks.

The lash lengthening formula combines ultra black pigments (the purest black on your lashes) with a fortifying agent that helps to regenerate lashes by stimulating keratin for lash growth.

Are You imPRESSed With Nicole Scherzinger’s Nails?

Quick Impact Nails with a Polished Finish

If you didn’t catch Nicole Scherzinger in the X Factor, she was a unique and controversial addition to the show.

In fact, her style drove the rest of the judging panel nuts (which is always fun to watch).

Since the show has ended for the season, Nicole has been pulling a Simon Cowell/Paula Abdul move and making noise about whether she’ll be giving up her judging gig.

You don’t have to wait till next season to find out what Nicole Scherzinger is up to because she’s just been picked up as a cosmetic endorsement for imPRESS Press-On Manicure by Broadway Nails.

Battle Stubborn Cellulite with Power-Packed Gel

Say Goodbye to Dimpled, Bumpy Thighs

If you’ve been dreaming of a tropical vacation this winter but dread the thought of baring your bikini body on a sandy beach, there still may be some hope.

Body Sculpture from the UK brand Rodial is an anti-cellulite gel designed to correct skin imperfections (like that nasty orange-peel appearance) and stimulate tissue drainage for tighter and firmer skin.

The fast-acting formula contains pomegranate extract, a powerful antioxidant, as well as active ingredients like bio marine, wheat protein,  and caffeine to penetrate and break down fatty deposits.
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Last Minute Holiday Wish List

What’s Your Santa Wish List?

The clock is ticking so here’s my ultimate wish list for the holiday season.

Yes, some of these are pricey luxury items, but this is a wish list after all.

Here are the items on my wish list (from left to right).

CoverGirl & Olay Tone Rehab 2-in-1 Foundation

Who doesn’t love a 2-in-1 product? CoverGirl & Olay have joined forces to combine a foundation and serum that covers fine lines and wrinkles and helps improve skin tone. This foundation targets tone discoloration while providing even coverage for a polished look.

Curb Your Cravings with Glucomannan

Ancient Fibre Source is a Healthy, Natural Appetite Suppressant

Getting healthy and losing a few pounds is always one of the top ten New Year’s resolutions.

You can get a jump on the new year by putting your weight management plan together now.

If you’re like me and are fed up with diets, another option to try is a weight loss supplement. Which supplement is the best one for weight management?

According to celebrity physician Dr. Oz, Glucomannan (from the root of the Asian konjac plant) is the most effective for weight loss. Packed with fibre, Glucomannan swells up in your belly and makes you feel full.

Keep it Real with All Natural Lip Balm

New Diane Lai Moist Lip Balms

Even here in damp Vancouver, lip balm is a moisturizing must during the winter months.

Picking out a nourishing lip balm that does more than just look good on your lips isn’t always easy.

Just in time, one of my favorite natural product lines, Diane Lai, has introduced Moist Lip Balm (Sweet Orange and Unflavored) to moisten dry lips naturally.

Packed with coconut oil, shea butter, and organic beeswax (which seals in hydration), the lip balm feels soothing like an old-fashioned lip balm that focuses on treatment, rather than glitz and glamour.

Argan-Infused Collection with Seductive Golds

Six-Piece Holiday Kit that Celebrates Morocco, Home of Argan Oil

I couldn’t help myself this weekend, and picked up the Seductive Golds – Argan Oil Infused Color Collection from Josie Maran at Sephora.

If you haven’t heard about Josie Maran, she’s the model who has embraced the powers of Argan Oil.

Produced from the Argan tree in semi-deserts of Morocco, this oil is all-natural, 100% chemical-free and has been used for centuries as a rich source of Vitamin E and essential fatty acids.

Since it’s referred to as liquid gold, a gold theme for this collection is a natural. The limited edition kit features five Josie Maran beauty essentials and an exclusive gold illuminizer perfect for a golden glow this holiday season.

Express Beauty Collection Will Help Polish Your Look

Express Yourself with New Beauty Collection

Express stores have finally made their way into Canada, and it’s about time.

Now you can get your beauty fix while you shop for the hottest fashion trends because Express has launched a beauty collection.

Right now, the collection has just a few pieces but the line will be expanding each season to add new items.

I was lucky enough to try out some of their holiday pieces (available online and in-stores).

Do You Need a Blast of 24 Hour Mascara?

Bold Lashes to Get You Noticed Around the Clock

Does anyone really need to wear mascara for a 24-hour duration?

I know I don’t, but I still picked up CoverGirl’s latest LashBlast mascara addition over the weekend.

LashBlast 24HR mascara features a long wearing, creamy formula that promises to last a long time. On top of that, the volumizing LashBlast brush has a 25 percent bigger core and flexible bristles to hold more mascara.

Be a Beautiful Dreamer this Holiday Season

Dreamy Makeup Kit with Holiday Must Haves

Who doesn’t love a makeup kit especially when it’s full of the must haves that you’ll need over the holidays.

The Too Faced Beautiful Dreamer Makeup Collection is the perfect stocking stuffer for the beautiful dreamer on your list (or yourself).

The dreamy pink cosmetic bag features these Too Faced favorites:

Camouflage Palette Will Cover All Your Skin Issues

Five Concealers in One Package

Right about now, your skin is probably experiencing issues.

You may be lacking sleep due to the holiday countdown which can results in darkness or bags under the eyes.

Or, the cold weather could be taking its toll and causing red spots around your nose or on your cheeks.

The 5 Camouflage Cream Palette from Make Up Forever conceals skin discolorations and darkness, and unifies your complexion. The compact comes with five hard-working options to address all if your fall/winter skin problems.

Marilyn Monroe’s Makeup Look is Easy as 1-2-3

Recreate Marilyn Monroe’s Legendary Beauty Style

The iconic look of  Marilyn Monroe has hit the big screen again as the movie My Week with Marilyn is opening at theaters this week.

Michelle Williams not only captures the blonde bombshell’s personality, but the essence of her look (platinum curls and red lipstick) on and off-screen.

Celebrity Makeup Artist and Beauty Expert, Melanie Mills, has some tips on capturing the Marilyn look today using innovative, easy-to-use products.
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Are You Brave Enough for a Lip Tattoo?

Extreme Temporary Lipstick

If you’re too chicken (like me) to get a body tattoo, how about trying out a lip tattoo?

Violent Lips has launched a temporary lip tattoo line that comes in different patterns from cheetah spots (my fave) to red fishnet to polka dots.

The designs are available in packs of three and last from four to eight hours.

You apply and seal the tattoo using water (just like the tattoos you used when you were a kid). If any residue remains after you’ve finished showing off your outrageous lips, wipe it away with mineral or baby oil and a textured wipe.

Seasonal Lip Tint That Tastes of Champagne

Pale Pink Color with Gold Shimmer

If you’re attending a holiday office party, you already know that overindulging can lead to consequences.

You can practice moderation or you can try a fizzing champagne lip balm and tint.

The Lush Celebrate Lip Tint has it all: moisturizing ingredients, holiday flavor, and a pop of color.

Is Stila’s Latest Color Palette a Dream Come True?

Endless Color Combinations

If you’ve never tried Stila cosmetics before, here’s your chance to get it all in one dreamy palette.

Inspired by fantasy, the Stila Dream In Full Color Palette has a wide range of colors packaged in the shape of a dream catcher with a colorful burst of a kaleidoscope.

The holiday palette includes 29 eye shadow shades, seven cheek colors, a smudge stick in a jet black (a Stila favorite because of its long lasting color and creaminess),  and a step-by-step book to help you update your makeup look.

Celebrate with the Dior Holiday Eye Palette

Universal and Classic Look

Dior always sets the bar with holiday palettes, and this year is no different.

The Holiday Eye Palette – Celebration Collection is not your average eye palette.

Inspired by Dior couture collections of the past, the eye palette comes in a gray tweed colored case with an iconic bow and dangling charm.

The palette contains a smoky brown and beige range of pigmented eye shadows, cream eyeliner, and highlighter. It also includes a mini-double-ended liner brush/shadow applicator and a mirror on the inside of the cover.

Daytime Moisturizer for the Extra Hour of Daylight

Nourishing Skin Care Made from Fruits and Plants

Just around daylight savings time, your skin may be needing a little help for that extra hour of daylight.

Daylight Savings SPF 25 Moisturizer from the Super line by Dr. Nicholas Perricone MD feeds your skin and provides silky protection under the sun at the same time.

Help Your Makeup Last Even if You have Oily Skin

Minimize Touch-ups and Control Excess Shine

If you’re a 9 to 5-er, you know that the chances of your makeup lasting all day are pretty much slim to none.

For those with oily skin, the scenario is even scarier with foundation and eye shadow gradually being replaced with an oily mess as the day wears on.

Skindinavia No More Shine Makeup Finish is a makeup setting spray designed specifically for oily skin. The weightless spray contains an oil control system that absorbs excess oil and disperses light particles for a smooth finish that lasts up to 16 hours.

Face Anything with this Soap-Free Cream Cleanser

Sensitive Facial Cleanser with Cotton Extract

Burt’s Bees has introduced a new skincare line called Sensitive Skin Solutions.

This sensitive range of products is timely because many people experience more sensitivity during the harsh winter weather (if you live on the east coast and are coping with the historic October snowstorm, listen up).

Burt’s Bees Sensitive Facial Cleanser contains natural ingredients to help your skin look moist and healthy. The most unique ingredient is cotton extract to fight dryness and soften your skin. It also helps skin replenish its outer later, protecting it from potential irritants.To moisturize and soothe skin, the formula also contains rice extract and Aloe.

Perfect Lip Tint for Modern Vampires

Inspired by the HBO® series True Blood™

If you’re going for the goth look for Halloween this year, you definitely need to wear the right lip color.

For that just bitten look, the limited-edition Tarte LipSurgence™ lip tint for True Blood is a vampy shade that’s sure to add the right kind of drama.

If you’re afraid of wearing red lipstick, the iridescent red shade makes this lip stain universally flattering whether your skin tone is sickly pale (or light), medium, or dark.

Would You Take Makeup Tips from Miss Piggy?

Limited-edition, Online-exclusive MAC Collection

Miss Piggy, the legendary icon of Sesame Street, is sharing her beauty secrets with the world via a limited-edition, online MAC Cosmetics exclusive.

In celebration of her makeup collection, Miss Piggy recently got a MAC makeover which included a new black ‘do and a metallic coat (she’s still rocking her signature Chanel-style pearls).

The MAC collection for the eyes celebrates the much anticipated return of the glamorous actress to the silver screen in Disney’s The Muppets, which is coming to theatres on November 23.

The new collection features all of Miss Piggy’s go to MAC eye products, including:

Get Your Skin Winter Ready

Make the Seasonal Switch Now

Most of us are not thrilled that winter is just around the corner. If you’re like me, you’re probably still trying to defy the weather and wear some of your summer wardrobe.

Since the colder temperatures are inevitable (and buckets of rain here in Vancouver), it’s a good idea to start shifting into your winter skin routine.

How does your skin change in the winter? It tends to be less oily and more dried out. Cold dry air (and heated indoor environments), causes the skin to lose more moisture than it can replace.

The Green Beaver Après -Ski line of products are designed to protect and relieve rough, dry, and itchy skin by helping to minimize loss and keep your skin moist.

Bee Pampered with Burt’s Bees Holiday Spa Set

Restore Dry Skin with Sugar Scrub and Body Butter Duo

As the cold weather gears up, your skin can take a beating.

To be proactive this winter, you can follow an easy two-step regimen of exfoliating and moisturizing your skin.

The Bee Pampered Spa Set from Burt’s Bees features the right combination for a revitalizing skin experience.
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A Swiss Apple a Day May Keep the Aging Away

Forever Young Apple Stem Cells

You may have heard the latest buzz about Swiss apples (also called the Uttwiler Spatlauber) via The Doctors. If you haven’t, this juicy apple isn’t just for snacking.

The Swiss apple is able to survive longer (months longer, in fact) than your average Macintosh. If it gets punctured, it’s even able to heal itself.

The renewal power of these stem cells make them a natural for incorporating into anti-aging skincare. Using apple stem cells, anti-aging products can help boost the production of human stem cells in your skin.

Here are a couple of products that incorporate the latest stem cell technology (or try a DIY facial here).

Get Ready for Some Take Me Away Moments with Calgon Holiday Gift Sets

Holiday Gift Ideas

When it comes to a relaxing bath experience, the beauty brand that comes to everyone’s mind has to be Calgon.

Today’s Calgon, which is still ready to transport you to your favorite exotic hideaway, is definitely not your mother’s Calgon.

In fact, the new Calgon offers a complete line of bath and beauty products including refreshing body mists to stimulate your senses and vitamin‑enriched body creams that feature long-lasting moisturization.

The best way to experience everything that Calgon has to offer is by picking up one of their holiday gift sets (ranging from $6.99 to $21.99) available starting mid-October at Shoppers Drug Mart or Wal-Mart stores.

How to Fight Acne and Wrinkles at the Same Time

Anti-Aging Acne Solutions

If you’re hoping your acne will clear up once you start aging, you may be in for a surprise.

In a 2008 survey, over 50% of women reported having acne in their 20s, while 35% said they still had acne in their 30s.

The reality is that stress from a fast-paced lifestyle causes the adrenal gland to release hormones that stimulate oil and lead to acne.

Other hormonal fluctuations like pregnancy and menopause also contribute to skin issues.

The good news is that there are ways to tackle adult acne and aging skin without expensive treatments.

Make Yourself Over with These Beauty Apps

Check Out These Beauty Apps (In Honor of Steve Jobs)

Sadly, Steve Jobs has lost his fight with pancreatic cancer (also called the silent killer, because early pancreatic cancer often does not cause symptoms).

It’s a tragic loss for technology diehards and those of us who are familiar with the intense suffering this cancer causes (I lost my beautiful mother to pancreatic cancer this past June).

If you love beauty and fashion, you can thank Steve Jobs for all the cool apps you can now download to Apple devices.

iStylist Makeover ($0.99)
This is the #1 virtual makeover app for iPhone and iPod Touch. Pick an existing photo (or use the camera) and try different hairstyles, glasses, hats, and makeup. Designed for both females and males, it also includes the latest celebrity styles.

Help Fight Breast Cancer with Pink Shatter Nail Lacquer by OPI

Let’s Shatter Breast Cancer!

There’s an easy way for you to support this month’s fight against breast cancer.

If you love OPI’s crackle polish, all you have to do is pick up a pink version of their Shatter polish.

The limited edition Pink Shatter: Pink of Hearts nail lacquer supports the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization in its promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest breast cancer organization and the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer with more than $1.9 billion invested to date.

Can This Bottle of Water Help You Catch Up on Your Beauty Sleep?

Sleep and Relaxation Water

What’s the best beauty advice? Get more sleep.

Deep sleep or what some people refer to as “beauty sleep” results in the secretion of growth hormone which can help repair and rebuild body tissues like muscle and bone.

Getting more sleep is easier said than done, though, especially as we’re experiencing seasonal change. Just ask the people who are already having trouble sleeping as we transition into cooler weather.