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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.
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.
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:
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.
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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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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
