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BODY MIST WITH STAYING POWER

Calling all fans of Calgon Body Mists. Rich, last-all-day version of the spritz's three best-selling scents - Morning Glory, Hawaiian Ginger and Tropical Dream - are now available as sophisticated intense eau de parfum. They're steals with serious staying power, especially when layered on top of shower gels and body lotions of the same fragrance.

Long Lasting Beauty

♥ Make your manicure go the distance: The Rescue Beauty Lounge Treatment System, makes my DIY weekly manicures look (and last) like a professional job. Base Coat Prep removes all traces of oil (the cause of chips); Base Coat is a ridge filler; Top Coat adds shine.

♥ Extend the life of your perfume: Layer a coordinating scented oil under your fave fragrance. Right now I’m obsessed with Creative Scentualization’s Perfect Sunset—an autumnal blend of patchouli, vanilla and musk. Roll-on oil, eau de parfum.

♥ Keep your hair straight: The blow-dry you sweated over can last a week with an antihumectant spray Kerastase Oleo-Relax Voile Fixateur smoothing mist, contains essential oils that repel moisture in the air.

" Try it! "

Aromatheraphy Blow-Dryer

Hair is notorious for soaking up odors, so why not make it smell like Gucci Rush, my signature fragrance? Revlon's Aroma Dry Hair dryer purports to diffuse hair with any scent. The tool contains an "aroma pad" you douse with perfume; the heat from the dryer then intensifies the aroma. it took several reapplications of Rush on the pad to override the smell of my shampoo, and the effect was fleeting. However, the dryer was extremely quiet and powerful.

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♥ Pare Down Your Routine.

Rather than going through a complicated multistep cleansing regimen, use a non active hydrating wash. TO TRY: a) Thalgo Cleansing Milk Pure Delicacy; b) Neal’s Yard Remedies Yarrow Cleanser.

♥ Keep Skin Well Hydrated.

Dry skin lacks the oit it needs to protect its surface. A lotion that balances the moisture level can strengthen you complexion. TO TRY: a) Olay Sensitive Moisture Therapy Lotion; b) Clinique Moisture Surge Extra.

♥ Choose Makeup Carefully.

Skip eye shadows in deep shades (the pigments can be irritating); use liquid or creamy foundation instead of powder (it can be drying). TO TRY: Neutrogena Visibly Firm Moisture Makeup, which contains copper to reduce inflammation.

Sensitve Skin SOS – 1

Nearly half of all women claim to have sensitive skin. Though there’s no clinical definition for the malady, it can be described as skin that’s overly dry and prone to redness or, worse, rashes and hives. All cases need TLC. You should avoid certain product ingredients, though others may soothe irritation. A few guidelines:

♥ Reduce Inflammation.

Neutralize redness with soothing botanicals such as chamomile and green tea extract. TO TRY: a) B, Kamins Booster Blud Rosaces Treatment; b) Estee Lauder Verite Soothing Spray Toner.

♥ Skip Potent Antiaging Products.

Alpha hydroxyl acids and Retin A cause a molecular reaction in the skin that diminishes fine lines, but dryness can be a side effect. TO TRY: Eucerin Q10 Anti-Wrinkles Sensitive Skin Crème, which uses naturally occurring coenzymes Q10 to smooth lines.

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Legs Love Satin

Get satiny smooth legs with a squeeze of citrus.

Satin Care Citrus Infusion Shave Gel.

Its zesty fragrance with moisture-rich skin nourishing vitamins leaves legs feeling soft and satiny smooth.

Got a bright skin?

Getting older happens.

Looking older doesnt have to.

AVEENO Skin Brightening Daily Treatment evens out discolorations while visibly reducing fine lines.

Unlike other moisturizer, this amazing treatment not only visibly smoothes fine lines, it evens out tone...imperfections...even blotchiness. The clinically proven formula has an exclusive combination of naturally active soy and pure vitamis A and C - use it daily and in as little as four weeks you'll see brighter, younger-looking skin.

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Glam Eyes

Step 1: Prep skin with a lightweight foundation. For a matte finish that will keep the focus on eyes, zap excess oil with pressed powder. TO TRY: Almay Powder Skin Stays Clean.

Step 2: Using a deep purple or black eyeliner (such as CD Smoothers Eyeliner in Onyx), follow the contour of upper and lower lashes. Then sweep a shadow in a similar tome across lids. The hottest shades this season—plumm eggplant and lavender—are super wearable. Follow with a pale highlighter just above the crease. TO TRY: M.A.C. Eye Shadow in Nocturnelle. Rimmel Metallic Eye Gloss in Notting Hill. For a range of color options, choose a multihued palette like Victoria’s Secret Eye Artistry Shadowing Pallette in Pastel Plums, or Revlon Illuminance Crème Shadow in Wild Orchids. Go for glamour with a gold shade. Curl lashes and apply two coats of thickening mascara, such as Dior MaximEyes Mascara in Plum.

Step 3: Impact a natural dewiness with a translucent gel on the apples of your cheeks. Golden shades flatter a tawny tone, while pinks are best for fair complexions.

Step 4: Finish with a nude gloss.

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Bold Lips

Step 1: Smooth a tinted moisturizer across cheeks, forehead and chin.

Step 2: As subtle definition with a shimmery beige shadow and two coats of mascara to the top lashes only.

Step 3: Dot a pink or bronze blush onto your cheeks and blend up and out toward the hairline. Sheer gets give the illusion of golwng from within.

Step 4: For a modern approach to the classic bold lip look, opt for semi-transparent glosses and sheer stains. And remember there’s a red out there for everyone. If you’re fair, choose a hue with a hind of pink, like Stila Convertible Lip Color in Crimson Bloom. Blue reds, such as Shiseido The Makeup Lim Gloss in Bare Berry, and Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Baby Berry, work best on those with darker skin tones.

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PICK YOUR FAVORITE FEATURE. FORGET INSECURITIES—PLAY UP WHAT YOU LOVE TO LOOK AND FEEL GORGEOUS.

Flawless Skin

Step 1: Using your gingers, apply a moisturizing foundation with light-reflecting particles, such as Maybelline Wonder Finish Clean Powder Finish Foundation in Nude. Then even out your skin tone with a creamy concealer or highlighting stick like Clarins Instant Light Perfecting Tone in 02. Choose a shade that’s touch lighter than your skin to brighten dark spots.

Step 2: Starting from the inner corner, glide a sheer shadow across lids. Flesh-toned creams have a light-reflecting and almost transparent effect, so you’ll look pretty, not made-up and apply a light coat of mascara.

Step 3: Blend blush across the apples of your cheeks. For a realistic, soft glow, choose a shade that matchers your post-workout flush. Hint: Peach tones are universally flattering. TO TRY: Chanel Irreel le Silke Cheeck Colour in Be-Bop.

Step 4: finish with a nude, creamy lipstick and a swipe of gloss. Choose a nude laced with pink for the prettiest effect.

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Healthy-skin breakthroughs - 5

Pentapeptides and growth factors

Why they’re breakthrough Pentapeptides are small chains of amino acids that signal cells to produce collagen. In one study, skin biopsies showed increased collagen production after application of a cream containing the pentapeptide Matrixyl, according to the ingredient’s manufacturer. Studies from Olay, which uses matrixyl in its Regenerist line, show smoother texture and fewer fine lines compared with moisturizer.

Growth factors are collagen-building proteins found naturally in the body (they help heal wounds), says Mark G. Rubin, M.D., a dermatologist in Beverly Hills, California. Proponents of growth factors as anti agers believe that when applied to unwounded skin, they also bolster collagen, making skin firmer and smoother. One manufacturer study showed that Skin-Medica TNS Recovery Complex made the skin of women in their 50snoticeably smoother and more even-toned after three months compared with moisturizer. Dr. Rubin has seen the same effects in his own patients and says that results can be as good as these from a series of laser treatments. “The more damage, the more impressive the response.” He adds.

Get breakthrough result Doctors agree that pentapeptides and growth factors are promising but disagree on how effective they are in creams. And beauty companies don’t claim that their products containing these ingredients penetrate the top layer of skin to stimulate collagen. If you want to try peptides or growth factors, look for Olay Recovery Complex, which at least have been shown to achieve visible results. According to manufacturers, the formulations shouldn’t upset skin, but doctors say the ingredients may be irritating, so do a patch test before using one of the products on your face. A downside to the TNS cream: “it smells like dirty gym socks.”

Women with serious sun damage will achieve the most noticeable improvement from growth factors, providing they use the product consistently for three weeks. In four months, you can cut back to one or two times a week. If you have less damage, you may not see a huge difference from growth factors, but, like dental floss, they may work preventively, he says. If you’re not ready for vitamin A derivatives’ wrinkle assault or side effects but still want good, visible results, try pentapeptides. Choose lotions, which contain lower concentrations than serums, for sensitive skin.

So while a miracle in a jar still doesn’t exist, you can get your healthiest skin yet, no cabinet-crowding necessary.

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the skin protectors

As you get older, collagen-producing cells slow down. Docs universally recommend vitamins A derivatives, a tried-and-true way to jump-start the cells (at any age). They’re cautiously optimistic about the next anti-wrinkle generation, pentapeptides (amino acid chains) and growth factors (natural cell builders).

VITAMIN A DERIVATIVES

Why they’re breakthrough A slew of studies shows that prescription tretinoin (also called retinoic acid), found in Ronova, and tazarotene, in Tazorac, as well as over-the-counter retinol, can penetrate to the dermis and seed cell turnover, increasing collagen. Should you go OTC or Rx? The prescription from, retinoic acid, is stronger and more effective. One study, however, has shown that at 0.1 percent concentration of higher, over-the-counter retinol is converted into retinoic acid in the skin. In other words, you may see smoothing from an OTC comparable to a low-strength Rx—but with less of the redness and flaking common to prescription formulas.

Get breakthrough result Vitamin A derivatives work to reverse wrinkles, and using them in your 20s can help prevent lines. Start use in the summer, when there’s more humidity to lessen side effects. Dry skin, redness and flaking may last two weeks, especially if you overapply. Spread a pea-sized drop over dry skin, then pat a tissue on your face. If it sticks, you used too much.

With OTC formulas, look for retinol, not the less effective retinyl palmitate. Roc products like Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream, get high marks from derms for their stability-ensuring airtight lightproof tubes. Also try brand-new SkinCeuticals Refining Night Cream. Which boasts a high concentration of retinol.

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the skin protectors

Antioxidants are skin’s security guards. These minerals, extracts or vitamins can prevent free radicals—molecules that break down collagen—from damaging skin. Most derms say incorporating them into your routine can help skin stay healthy.

Why they’re breakthrough Antioxidants probably won’t make you look younger—at least right now. But they may prevent future wrinkles. When exposed to pollution, smoke and sun, the body releases fee radicals tha weaken collagen causing wrinkles. Sun-induced free radicals damage cells’ DNA, which can lead to skin cancer.

There’s no shortage of studies that show antioxidants’ protective abilities. But some dermatologists believe they can have trouble penetrating the skin, and creams might not have a high enough concentration to do much good. Also, exposure to light and air can weaken these ingredients. For these reasons, finding the best antioxidant bang for your buck can be difficult.

Get breakthrough result To increase your odds of achieving real benefits, choose a product that contains the antioxidants that have fared best in research: Studies have shown that green tea and vitamin C (when combined with vitamin E) may prevent the formation of cancer-causing cells or destroy them. Another study found that coenzyme Q10 protected cells from damage.

Meanwhile, buy a daytime moisturizer or sunscreen with antioxidants instead of spending on a separate serum. Look for vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and E (tocopheryl) or coenzyme Q10. Though you can’t tell if ingredients are stable, choosing a light-proof package (not clear glass or plastic) improves the chances. Try Aveda Dual Nature Face Protection SPF 15 with C and E, or Nivea Visage Q10 Advanced Wrinkle Reducer. When it comes to green tea, choose a brown-tinted formula such as Replenix Cream; color is a tip-off that a product likely has enough tea to fight free radicals. Apply products in the morning, before you come in contact with sunlight.

The newest buzzed-about antioxidant is idebenone (found in Prevage). One unpublished manufacturer-sponsored study shows that it’s one of the most powerful antioxidants available. But some derms like Drs. Hirsch and Farris are waiting to pass judgment until more independent research is done.

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the glow enhancers

Products with alpha hydroxyl acids (AHAs) have been around for years, but they remain dermatology’s darlings because they work to make your skin smoother and more radiant.

Why they’re breakthrough “AHAs dissolve the bonds between dead skin cells, so they slough off easily.” Surface cells are the oldest and most damaged; removing them reveals younger, glowing cells underneath. At-home AHAs (available in concentrations up to 12 percent) refine skin texture but don’t penetrate deep enough to affect collagen (which gives skin its firmness).

Derm-strength peels—up to 50 percent concentration—can help build collagen. The newest AHA products are at-home peels. Their high AHA doses give an extra instant shot of radiance, especially to seriously dull and blotchy skin. But don’t forget to wear sunscreen. Stripped of the protective surface cell layer, skin is even more susceptible to sun damage.

Get breakthrough results Use a nighttime moisturizer with either glycolic acid (from sugarcane) or lactic acid (from milk). Unlike cleansers, lotions keep AHAs in contact with skin loner for better results. DDF 10% Glycolic Exfoliating Moisturizer, is a potent pick. But applying too high a concentration may redden skin; if you’re new to AHAs or have sensitive skin, shoose a milder product, like Neutrogena Healthy Skin Face Lotion with SPF, or MD Formulations Vit-A Plus Anti-Aging Lotion. Or try a peel, such as L’Oreal ReNoviste Anti-Aging Glycolic Peel Kit, once or twice weekly. Skip AHAs if you use a retinoid, which also exfoliates.

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Confused about which products to use? Let this be your guide to cleansers, wrinkle fighters and more.

Think of the skin potions crowding your medicine cabinet. Do you know which one really work for you? Ninety-four percent of women are confused by their anti-aging options, according to the American Academy of Dermatology in Schaumburg, Illinois. To help, SELF talked to experts and reviewed the research so you’ll know which products to choose and the best ways to use them.

First, a review of the basics: Wash with a non-soap cleanser at night (morning, too, if skin is oily). Then use moisturizer—its hydrators help soften surface cells so they lie flat, creating a smooth look and feel. Moisturizer alone can reduce wrinkles’ appearance by up to 20 percent. One of the best ingredients is hyaluronic acid. (On labels, look for sodium hyaluronate or hyaluronan. Try Prescriptives Intensive Rebuilding Moisturizer). This sugary substance found naturally in skin draws moisture from the air, holding up to 1,000 times its weight in rays slow collagen production and break it down, which can lead to wrinkles. What else might your skin need? Read on.

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