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Skin feels incredibly soft and looks energized, radiant.

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Super Lustrous Lipstick

From color, to texture, to finish, Super Lustrous does it right. Aloe-based, vitamin-enriched formula. Wears comfortably for hours. 70 ultimate shades that stay true.

The facts of facial fillers - 3

Cosmoderm and Cosmoplast

What they are Lab-grown human collagen that fills fine lines (Cosmoderm) and deeper creases( the thicher Cosmoplast)

Time they last Up to three months

Track record Human collagen was used in the States off-label for about a decade before finally being approved in March 2003.

Biggest worry The thin texture makes for a rapid flow, so our doc needs a steady hand. Redness could last up to a wee.

Cost $300 to $800 per syringe

Bottom line Less risk for allergies compared with bovine collagen, but they’re pricey and require frequent treatments.

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The facts on facial fillers – 2

FDA-approved plumpers

Zyderm and Zyplast

What they are Liquid forms of bovine collagen, a protein found in the skin of cows, used to fill shallow lines and deeper wrinkles. To guard against disease such as mad cow, the substances come from well documented, grain-fe U.S. cattle and are highly purified.

Time they last Three to six months.

Track record With nearly 25 years of use and few reported complications, both are viewed as safe by most dermatologist.

Biggest worry You could be allergic to bovine collagen (a skin test required four weeks prior to treatment, which leads to redness of lumpiness that lasts until it breaks down. While very rare, a reaction could develop even after passing the test.

Cost $250 to $450 per syringe (one treats two crow’s-feet)

Bottom line There is potential for allergies, but the track record seems to show they are among the most reliable of these fillers.

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**The facts on facial fillers - 1

New injectables promise scalpel-free dewrinkiling. But are they worth the rish and expense?
Twenty years ago, the only options for eliminating lines and wrinkles short of a full-fledged face-lift were with bovine collagen of fat injections. But hose limited choices have proliferated into a bevy of crease-reducing alternatives. Botox, for example to paralyze furrow-causing muscles, and a variety of filters—substances injected into the skin to plump lines or stimulate new collagen growth.
The use of these injectables is on the rise. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in New York City estimates that filters such as collagen, fat and hyaluronic acid have increased by 113 percent from 2003 to 2004. And those seeking them are increasingly younger. There has been a marked risen in the number of patients I see in their 30s, says David Colbert, M.D., a dermatologist in New York City.

The current crop of FDA-approved substances offers smooth skin for a few months. But as makers continue the quest for ever-better products, permanence seems to be the next holy grail. Doctors warn however, that the longest-lasting material isn’t always better if it delivers less than perfect result. Many of these options haven’t been around long enough for the medical community to know how they’ll age within skin. (Will they migrate beyond the injection site, leaving a droopy, baser hound-like look?)

To ensure safety, it’s crucial to know exactly what you’ve putting into your face—particularly given the December incident in Florida, in which four people suffered paralysis, reportedly because of homemade Botox. And with many docs using substances off-label (for a purpose other than what the FDA approved) and several options requiring tricky injection techniques, it’s more important than ever to choose a doctor with skilled hands. Putting yourself in the position of a guinea pig could be dangerous—and damaging to your face.

So to fill or not to fill? Self investigated this brave new world for the latest information on these hot shots.

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INVISI-GEL. You can't see it, feel it, touch it, but it's there. You can't know how it holds this invisibly, shapes this firmly, moves this freeely but it does. You can't guess it's this disappearing but it is. Invisi-gel from Studio. No kidding, it's here.

..Presenting ................. Skinlights

Capture the beauty of light like you never could before. Create a naturally vibrant llok for your entire face that's fun and easy. Play and experiement, from you lips to your eyes to your cheecks. Experience the new line of makeup that's nothing like makeup. See how this exciting new look can work for you.

Are you and Idealist?

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Mascarra

Thin lashes? Don't worry. For ultra-thick, striking lashes, this will give you everything you want in your lashes. Nourish with properties of jojoba oil and shea butter, the thickening and strengthening properties of beeswax, and the intensity of colour of long lasting natural mineral pigments.

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Let Yourself Go

Whether you're headed to Bali or the gym,

You'll need your pampering treats.

If you're anything like us, you love to travel and hate to pack. You don't want to forgo any beauty necessities, but you dont want to weigh down your suitcase. Faboulous, multipurpose products that will save you lots of space and pint-size, portable products that will make you feel pretty and pampered even in the backwoods.

" Why Settle Anything Less? "

The hair dye designed for women who enjoy saturated and deep colours which last for long. Thanks to very high quality pigments and the nurturing olive oil, the hair dye does not damage your hair leaving it in a perfect condition and with ideally even colour.

Are you looking for a bold new radiant hair colour? Or perhaps you would simply like to lighten or darken your hair. Specially formulated to provide long-lasting and brilliant colour. Colour that is alive with both shine and depth. Whether you want to lighten or darken, enhance your natural colour, or create a whole new cutting-edge look.

AirWear

Finally, a makeup that won't rub off... and lets skin breathe.

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Gives you even coverage all day and doesn't clog pores.

Looking Younger Skin

Milk Cleaner

For Dry and Sensitive. Specially formulated with natural conditioners to provide essential moisture to dry, sensitive skin, this deep, balancing cleanser gently cleans and protects the skin while providing the soothing and nourishment dry, sensitive skin requires.

Aloe Vera Gel

Light , fresh, and enriched with botanical extracts and Dead Sea Minerals & Vitamins, this natural Aloe Vera Gel is suitable for all skin types, but is especially beneficial for irritated, sensitive, or very dry skin.

Forever Beauty

Hand and Body Lotion For That Perfect Skin

Perfumes for Your Love Ones

Get Close......Not burned.

3 Skin Myths Debunked

I want to share what I know how to get your skin looks flawless..... Here are the three important things you should do.

♦ Downing eight glasses of water a dry keeps your skin soft

Unless you seriously dehydrated, you skin gets all the water it needs from your body. The outer layer of your skin are what may feel dry, and they are affected by the hydration in the environment and what you put on your skin.”

♦ Eating chocolate causes breakouts

Nope. In fact, chocoholics will be happy to hear that some researchers hope found that the cocoa bean contains antioxidants that may help decrease the risk of heart disease.

♦ Your skin will break out if you only wash once a day

Chances are, your skin’s not getting terribly dirty while you sleep. That means there’s no need to scrub first thing in the morning—a splash of water will do. At nigh, do a through cleansing to restore the day’s makeup and grime

Love is in the hair – and eyes, and lips, and… - 3

♥ give yourself a natural blush

Sexy: sculpted cheekbones. Sexier: the soft, diffused color you get when you flush. To replicate it, take a pass on powder and instead use a cream, which sinks into skin and gives a natural sheer hue. Avon Split Second Blush Stick goes on light and velvety smooth. Rub in color with your fingers; this not only feels far more satiny than any blush brush, it gives you more control over where it goes. Just smear some on your index finger and dab two onto cheekbones, plus one below. Then caress it in using a clean finger to avoid a color OD.

♥ go for kiss-me-lips

All lips were made for kissing—not so all lipsticks. Dark reds can look very vampy, glossy shades may leave him fearing he’ll get slimed, and too-perfect liner says “I’m ready for work…hands off!” For a smoocher that lives up to its name, go for a stain of soft pink. Super creamy Stila Lip Color looks sheer but still there. Dab some on a fingertip, and then gently pat over mouth. To make color last, first fill in lips with a pencil that matches their natural shade. Don’t outline them, it’s much more romantic when color is blurred around the edges. Hair hint: Updos are ultra-alluring, but be sure to leave a few strands loose or you’ll appear too severe.

Love is in the hair – and eyes, and lips, and… - 2

♥ create pretty, shimmery eyes

Probably the most important part of a romantic face: eyes. (Could anyone fall in love without eye contact?) So while this may not be the moment to experiment with face lashes or paint your lids the colors of a tequila sunset, your eyes still need definition. Use a navy liner to line the base of your top lashes, recommends New York City—based makeup artist Laura Mericer; whose Romantic Story collect ion debuts this month. “The color instantly makes the whites of your eyes whiter, and it works for all eye colors.” Then smooth on a shimmery pastel shadow like lavender, one for spring’s hot shades, to give eyes glint. Yves Saint Laurent Mono Eyeshadow in Parma is a pretty, but not too pronounced, lilac. Line shadow along bottom lashes with a brush, but use your index finger on lids for a wash of color that enhance eyes without overpowering them. Hair hint: When it’s waves you want, only condition the ends of hair, being top-heavy will weigh down strands and leave you with a flat top.

♥ get a little closer

Is he addicted to the feel of your skin, or is it your perfume? Probably both—each is a potent aphrodisiac. Fragrance makes any close encounter that much more of a sock melter, so “put some wherever you’d like to be kissed!” Forget the usual spritz spots, like your neck and wrists; in slow mo, stoke a bit on your cleavage, the small of your back, your thighs…(you get the idea). Then don’t underestimate the power of touching him. Any contact, nonerogenous zones included, enhances intimacy. Even a casual pat is powerful Studies show that a waitress who touches client, just by putting her hand on a shoulder, gets a bigger tip.” Who knew?

Love is in the hair - and eyes, and lips, and... - 1

Want to look romantic? (And who among us, coupled or blissfully single, doesn’t?) Then here’s one word for you: Relax!

Romantic beauty doesn’t require hot-rollered Harlequin curls or I-want-to-bite-your-neck lipstick. Think stroke-able hair, soft eyes, a natural mouth. And if you usually primp at warp speed when dressing for a date, slo-o-ow down! Nothing puts you in the mood quite like sensuously smoothing on makeup using your fingers. Whatever you do, don’t aim for perfection; if your eye shadow goes AWOL, or your hair gets mussed, all the better: You exude extra beauty confidence when you look a little undone.

♥ make your hair finger-friendly

Hold the hairspray! There isn’t a guy with a pulse who doesn’t like soft, touchable strands. “Truly romantic hair feels silky and looks tousled—when men see waves, they think of woman’s curves.” He should know; he’s created many of the wildly romantic dos in the Victoria’s Secret catalog. Use a product that adds softness without sacrificing control, swho did the hair on these pages. The goal is to look somewhat wind-blown, but not like you just strolled through a tornado. Bumble and Bumble Styling Lotion, packed with moisturizing algae and kelp, does the trick. Turn head upside down, scrunch strands as you blow-dry, then flip head up and shake, shake, shake it out. “The less primped you look, the more touching you invite.”

Party Beauty - 3

Shine and Sparkle

Going to a party and you want to shine? Citre Shine can help you achieve shiny hair in an instant. Each product contains pure citrus waxes that are naturally prismatic, creating an invisa-shield around the hair shaft and adding multidimensional highlights while helping protect and prolong color vibrancy.

The Multi-Reflective Glossing Gelle comes in a lightweight formula for smoothing split ends, frizz, and fly-aways. Ideal for daily use, the Multi-Reflective Thermo Defense Shine Glaze protects colored hair from the drying, damaging effects of heat styling.

The Citrus Micro Luminates contains advanced laminating technologies infused with pure citrus extracts for incredibly shiny hair. Shine Miracle Highly Laminating Shine Aerosol Serum is specially formulated with a custom blend of vitamins, silicones, and UV protectant that locks in brilliant shine, controls frizz and fly-aways, and leaves hair protected from heat styling damage and environmental stress.

Shine Miracle Split End Mender is a leave—in treatment with vitamins and other nutrient that repair that repair and strengthen split ends. Daily use prevents new split ends from occurring by 90 percent.

Highly Laminating Thermo Defense Shine Therapy has thermo-active formula enriched with citrus oils. It creates a unique shild that allows your hair to resist the damage from heat styling.