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We've become so accustomed to seeing Ke$ha covered in glitter from head to toe, rocking yesterday's makeup and blue lipstick, and perfecting the dirty chic look, that it's almost easy to forget she's actually a sweet, pretty girl.
This is precisely the aim of the latest issue of Glamour Magazine... |
9 February 2012
13:41 GMT |
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It might not be spring yet, but there's nothing wrong with thinking ahead, especially when Dior is rushing to offer you the nail polish of the season. If you ever wanted to have a nail polish that not only looked good but also smelled delicious, now's your chance. Dior has just unveiled a new range of scent... |
23 January 2012
16:31 GMT |
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Singer Cheryl Cole is really moving on to making a name for herself in the industry, other than that of pop star. Among reports she'll probably get her own fashion show, she's teamed up with L'Oreal to design her own lipstick. As if that wasn't enough, she also has her very own line of shoes now o... |
29 December 2011
16:01 GMT |
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Being acne-scarred and being a model seem notions that contradict themselves but, even if they do, Cassandra Bankson is the living example that anything's possible if you have the right makeup products. Bankson must be a name that rings a bell mostly with girls and women who turn to the Internet for tips and tut... |
2 December 2011
19:01 GMT |
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One of the most beautiful women on the scene right now, Kate Winslet, doesn't even have an entire army of stylists behind her to help her look her best at all times. In fact, she does her own makeup even for red carpet events, she admits. In the latest issue of InStyle magazine (quotes via The Telegraph), the Br... |
14 November 2011
16:51 GMT |
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An ad for Marc Jacobs' Oh! Lola fragrance with Dakota Fanning has been banned in the UK after complaints were filed with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The agency has ruled it is too provocative. The ad shows 17-year-old Dakota sitting with an oversized bottle of the fragrance in her lap. She's ... |
10 November 2011
17:01 GMT |
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The latest episode in the saga of the Samsung Galaxy tab 10.1 has the item assuming the role of testing the skin of prospective AmorePacific customers.
Yes, you read that right. Samsung's tablet will be used to evaluate customer skin and then provide detailed information about what product is recommended for t... |
7 November 2011
09:23 GMT |
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Some girls or women wouldn't be caught dead without makeup and, until just now, Courtney Stodden, aka “teen bride,” seemed to be one of them. She's recently stepped out sans fards and posed for the paparazzi. Stodden, who shot to fame after marrying 51-year-old actor Doug Hutchison earlier this ... |
4 November 2011
15:41 GMT |
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The average working woman takes about 38 minutes getting ready for work, most of them spent on applying makeup and styling the hair. With all this effort, the entire look only lasts a little over 2 hours, a new poll has revealed.
Conducted by Imperial Leather SkinKind on 2,000 women and 2,000 gents, the survey show... |
21 October 2011
14:01 GMT |
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Shortly after Armani debuted the first photo for the new campaign for Armani Jeans with Rihanna, fans are also being treated with fresh new ads for the Cosmetics line, starring the ever gorgeous Megan Fox. The previous ads drew harsh criticism from fans and industry insiders since it looked like the actress had been ... |
3 October 2011
14:51 GMT |
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Actress Gwyneth Paltrow has repeatedly spoken out on Botox and plastic surgery, saying she was all for aging naturally, but that’s not to say she doesn’t have plenty of aces up her sleeve. One of them is synthetic snake venom.Celebrities are known for resorting to the most unusual and unexpected treatment... |
3 October 2011
13:31 GMT |
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She’s considered a beautiful woman when she’s all glammed up but, in her own words, she’d still be just as beautiful without her makeup. With all this, Kim Kardashian is first to admit she usually overdoes it on the makeup.One of the jokes often heard in the blogosphere is that Kim and the two other... |
2 October 2011
04:23 GMT |
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The Advertising Standards Authority has banned two L’Oreal ads for being so retouched they no longer reflected reality: one for Lancome with Julia Roberts and the other for Maybelline with model Christy Turlington, it has been confirmed. Liberal Democrat MP Jo Swinson, who continues to state that retouched ads ... |
27 July 2011
16:41 GMT |
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There’s no shame in looking good even after you expire. In fact, cult beauty company Illamasqua and London funeral house Leverton & Sons are counting on family wanting this for their dear, departed ones, launching a venture as unique as it’s (probably) fabulous. Called “The Final Act of Self-Express... |
13 July 2011
16:51 GMT |
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He’s already proved he can do a variety of roles in all genres. British actor Hugh Laurie is now facing a much bigger challenge: that of convincing men that using beauty products doesn’t take anything from their masculinity. He’s been named the latest spokesperson for L’Oreal Men Expert range,... |
5 July 2011
14:51 GMT |
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While she was still part of the insanely successful “Transformers” franchise, Megan Fox landed one of the most coveted contracts in the fashion industry: she became the Armani girl. A new ad for Armani Cosmetics has been released.
As part of her endorsement deal, Megan promotes Armani jeans, underwear... |
28 June 2011
15:51 GMT |
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When he came up with the Oh, Lola! fragrance, Marc Jacobs aimed high: he wanted to bring back something of the forbidden charm of Lolita, as author Vladimir Nabokov created her. He’s finally found someone to bring her to life in 17-year-old actress Dakota Fanning. The first ad for the new perfume has been relea... |
14 June 2011
17:01 GMT |
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Tom Ford, one of the most successful designers of our times, as well as a very sophisticated and handsome man, has also gone into the cosmetics industry with his own line. The ads for Tom Ford Beauty also feature him, but he says the decision to appear in them is not down to vanity. Call him whatever you want –... |
14 June 2011
16:01 GMT |
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If you had a shower gel that turned curvy black women into skinny white ladies, it would probably be the latest offering from Dove. The ad for the Dove VisibleCare Creme Body Wash is under heavy fire on claims that it’s unintentionally racist and offensive.The ad in question, which you can also see attached to ... |
26 May 2011
13:51 GMT |
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Justin Bieber is making girls’ dreams come true: the first ad for his brand new (and first) fragrance, called Someday, sees the pop star flying high and sniffing on the neck of a girl trying the perfume out. Check it out below. As we also informed you the other day, The Biebs is branching out: given how immense... |
25 May 2011
17:01 GMT |
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There’s very little that Justin Bieber can’t sell and, apparently, cosmetic products for women are not on the list. After his first nail polish line sold out, the teen idol is launching his first fragrance – exclusively for his female fans. It’s a well known fact that Justin is the most popula... |
23 May 2011
16:51 GMT |
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The Britney Spears empire also relies heavily on merchandise. As fans must know, she’s got several fragrances out and they’re all very successful. The star is now being sued to the tune of $10 million over her partnership with Elizabeth Arden.
In court papers filed this week, a company claims to have ... |
1 April 2011
14:51 GMT |
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Nothing can stand between Foxy Brown and a manicure: with an already very colorful history because of cosmetics-related incidents, the rapper was thrown off a cruise over a manicure appointment she missed, it has emerged.
As fans would know, this is not the first time that Foxy shows she has quite a temper when i... |
30 March 2011
16:01 GMT |
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British actress Emma Watson has launched into a new business endeavor, becoming the latest celebrity to endorse Lancome. Emma made the announcement on Twitter, after teasing fans for the past few days. “A new venture is starting – what can it be? Follow my clues and you will see...” Emma tweeted fou... |
15 March 2011
18:41 GMT |
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Cheryl Cole reportedly spends close to a quarter of a million pounds to look so adorable, and this includes haircare, dental care, personal trainer and diet. However, her biggest secret is a £2 moisturizing face cream, it has emerged. The singer and television personality is considered – with just cause &... |
7 March 2011
16:41 GMT |
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The Kardashians are certainly busy little bees: as her two older sisters Kim and Kourtney are promoting their new reality show, Khloe is taking husband Lamar Odom in business. The new print for their fragrance is out. Khloe and Lamar are trying to build for themselves a name apart from the Kardashian empire, it would... |
7 February 2011
16:51 GMT |
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Gisele Bundchen, one of world’s most famous and well-paid supermodels, has a certain habit of getting people riled up with the comments she makes. Just recently, she said she doesn’t use sunscreen when at the beach because it’s “poison.”Though it’s true that certain products of thi... |
6 February 2011
03:09 GMT |
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Some women make of makeup an art. Others can’t even imagine their life without it, while one in three admits to not stepping outside the house without applying makeup first, a new study reveals. Many women see makeup as a mask, which they credit for lots of things, including a promotion, a successful relationsh... |
13 January 2011
14:51 GMT |
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Former “Transformers” actress Megan Fox has just been “promoted” from Giorgio Armani underwear to beauty products. A new ad naming her the Face of Beauty has been unveiled, together with the announcement that she will be the face of the brand from now on. That Fox is a stunner is no longer new... |
21 December 2010
14:41 GMT |
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For those men wondering why do their partners take so long to come out of the bathroom, it must be no secret they’re making themselves pretty. A new survey shows a woman spends 5 days a year doing precisely that. Cosmetic giant QVC Beauty conducted a survey among its female customers (1,000 of them) to see how ... |
27 October 2010
16:31 GMT |
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Because anything Justin Bieber touches or puts his name on sells like hot cakes, he’s also coming out with a line of nail polish – out in December, just in time for the holidays. Though this must be the first time that a teenage boy star comes out with such a girlie product, it should probably come as no ... |
11 October 2010
13:31 GMT |
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Collagen is undoubtedly one of the most important proteins in the human body. It plays a critical role in bones, skin, cartilages, tendons and other tissue, giving them lift and vitality. With old age, the action of this molecule falters, and this is one of the primary reasons why wrinkles and saggy tissue develop. I... |
11 June 2010
06:44 GMT |
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Mexico is joining the likes of Moscow and Dubai in having an entire fleet of taxis that cater to women and women only. Not only this, but Pink Taxi, the firm offering – of course – pink taxis driven by women, also comes equipped with beauty kits that are meant to offer ladies on the run just the solution ... |
22 October 2009
13:21 GMT |
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It’s not unusual for celebrities to branch out into other fields and try new ventures that capitalize on their already hard-won fame. Actors and actresses start releasing music albums, footballers design clothing lines and create perfumes, and models go into acting. Victoria’s Secret Angel Miranda Kerr is... |
1 October 2009
16:31 GMT |
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Gone are the times when women would willingly use lead-laden cosmetic products just to get that pale, ghostly aspect that was so revered many years ago. Today, the industry is aiming for healthy products that do not impact the environment, or so major companies claim. A recent FDA investigation shows that many brands... |
7 September 2009
16:31 GMT |
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Celebrities often make forays into other fields than their own, with most female stars endorsing major watch or jewelry companies, or even coming out with their own lines of skincare products, perfumes and clothing / accessories. Salma Hayek is just the latest celebrity to branch out into the beauty industry, with he... |
26 March 2009
16:21 GMT |
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Dry shampoo is not a new concept. In fact, this type of hair product goes a long way back, but it wasn’t until recently that it managed to grow enough to be accepted on a wider scale. One of the best types of dry shampoos (or shampowders, as they’re called because of their aspect) is, from what several re... |
2 March 2009
06:46 GMT |
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There are so many products available promising to offer us healthy, great looking, radiant skin, that the temptation to use them as much as we can slowly sneaks in. This does not mean, though, that we should give in to it and ruin our face in the process, dermatologists warn. Exfoliating and over-scrubbing the skin o... |
10 February 2009
14:51 GMT |
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What with the advances of technology, the beauty industry has reached heights not even suspected before. No longer are grandma’s beauty treatments used, despite their efficiency having been proved throughout time, because, now, science works with the cosmetics industry to bring us truly powerful solutions to fi... |
6 February 2009
14:41 GMT |
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The road to getting a perfect skin face can often be so painful that most women are discouraged right from the start. If the medical procedure known as dermabrasion is not an option, then there’s always a little product known as The Greatest Scrub of All, coming from Soap & Glory, that boasts to return almost t... |
29 January 2009
06:18 GMT |
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Losing weight is a problem that has most women arming themselves with a lot of patience, will and plenty of supporting friends, in order to deal with it effectively. Now, thanks to Purple Lab and its Huge Lips, Skinny Hips self-titled miracle lipgloss, women can drop the pounds without doing absolutely nothing at all... |
29 January 2009
05:46 GMT |
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While still waiting for details on the wedding that made it official for singer Fergie and actor Josh Duhamel, the world has at least one new picture to admire. The latest ad for Mac Cosmetics’ Viva Glam line has just been released and, in all fairness, it’s certainly a sight for sore eyes, draped as she ... |
16 January 2009
11:35 GMT |
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While most major brands in the cosmetics industry are just beginning to feel the effects of the international financial recession and are announcing lower sales for 2009, Avon is one company for which things are truly looking up. Ever since before Christmas, the number of representatives has started to increase, and ... |
12 January 2009
03:35 GMT |
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The world of fashion just wouldn't be the same in the absence of the make-up industry, which makes products that are definitely the compulsory “it” to complete and embellish even the most exquisite gown. With these in mind, Dolce & Gabanna, a name that no longer needs a presentation, is about to rele... |
15 December 2008
09:45 GMT |
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Just in case anyone had any doubts about the lengths to which man (but women in particular) would go to look good and cling on to those precious youth years for as long as possible, here's one treatment that is causing major waves in showbiz right now. It's called the Geisha Facial, it costs about $200, you... |
14 August 2008
04:45 GMT |
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For us ladies, makeup is an integral part of our lives, just like water or air are. It's natural, therefore, to want to know more about its ingredients and their potential long-term side effects it may have on our health, especially since there are makeup products such as foundation, powder and eyeshadow that ma... |
11 June 2008
11:41 GMT |
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