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They say a woman’s best “friend” when the going gets tough is some retail therapy. Admittedly, few other things can boost her mood like some shopping for new clothes can, but, with the recession hitting pretty hard, not many can still afford to do so. A new survey conducted by Mintel and cited by th... |
9 November 2009
13:31 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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Cosmetic companies are slowly orienting themselves towards coming up with products that can serve more than just one purpose. We’ve had, so far, several lipglosses that claim to aid a woman in losing weight by acting as appetite suppressants, while also making the lips plumper. Coming to respond and try to offe... |
17 October 2009
06:14 GMT |
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British moto insurer Diamond has revealed the figures behind a recent survey among female motorists and they are nothing short of troubling. As it turns out, an estimated one in five women drivers admits to retouching their makeup on the go, when they’re behind the wheel, which translates into half a million cr... |
2 October 2009
16:51 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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Women are known for their propensity to amass things, from jewelry to clothes and cosmetic products and toiletries. Despite repeated warnings from beauticians and health experts, they continue to save their prized possessions – cosmetics and toiletries – past their due date, which puts their health at con... |
4 September 2009
16:31 GMT |
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Following her successful run with the second “Transformers” film, Megan Fox is now promoting the upcoming horror comedy “Jennifer’s Body.” While this might not be seen as real acting either, according to critics, the film does promise to offer an enjoyable experience. Still, Fox believes... |
25 August 2009
05:21 GMT |
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Three years of intensive research have paid off, as cosmetics giant L’Oreal is currently preparing to release a new product on the international market, a serum that, if successful, will literally make mascara redundant. Said product is believed to be based on recent medical findings and to lead to longer and t... |
19 August 2009
13:31 GMT |
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Few are those who can honestly say they haven’t at least once dreamed about getting the kind of body they want without having to lift a single finger for it. Experts say this is why “miracle” weight loss products and pills sell so well, as also do books and other materials on diets that promise incr... |
7 August 2009
15:31 GMT |
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When the going gets tough, women get prettier – this is how one might adapt the old saying. A new poll conducted by women’s cosmetics company Avon in the UK comes to show that, despite the fact that recession is still in full swing and has yet to show significant signs of abating, women still shed on cosm... |
13 July 2009
15:01 GMT |
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The summer heat can have the most devastating effects on a girl’s makeup throughout the day, as also does humidity in the air or rain. To avoid the frequent trips to the bathroom for retouching the makeup, women all over the world have now the possibility of investing in an extra product that is guaranteed to m... |
7 July 2009
13:31 GMT |
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Earlier speculation might have had it that ABC’s highly successful and much appreciated series “Ugly Betty” was about to get the ax from the network because ratings had been dropping constantly, but America’s favorite ugly fashion insider is returning to the small screen this autumn. Betty Sua... |
19 June 2009
09:36 GMT |
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When photos of Robert Pattinson’s Edward passionately kissing Kristen Stewart’s Bella on “New Moon” emerged a couple of weeks ago, “Twilight” fans were nothing short of ecstatic. Aside from confirming to them that the sequel would have its tearjerker moments, the pics also came to ... |
13 June 2009
04:25 GMT |
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It’s a well-known fact that one of the many uses of makeup is to help hide imperfections that come with age and Sun exposure, aside from placing more emphasis on the strong suits. However, past a certain age, more makeup can actually mean more years added to the face, which is why stylists tell Allure magazine ... |
20 May 2009
14:31 GMT |
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Face creams can do wonders for our skin, it has often been said, especially if they have the right combination of ingredients. As it happens, it’s these ingredients in the creams that also make them extremely good for bacteria growth – which is why applying them with the tiny spatula they come with, and n... |
11 May 2009
14:41 GMT |
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Lindsay Lohan launched Sevin Nyne, a self-tanning mist designed in collaboration with tanner Lorit Simon, via Sephora on April 15. Although initially welcomed with nothing but sneers, especially since Lohan is no stranger to streaked, orange fake tans herself, the product is now garnering raving reviews on the Sephor... |
11 May 2009
08:16 GMT |
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Looking deliciously tanned all throughout the year is, admittedly, one of the toughest beauty tricks a woman can learn to master. Still, that is not to say that it can’t be done, as long as we don’t rush to get it over with, experts say – in fact, applying the lotion for a perfect fake tan is all ab... |
4 May 2009
14:21 GMT |
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Kate Winslet, far from being just another actress, is also an established stunner, having recently been named by a British magazine the most beautiful natural beauty of showbiz. Still, looking that good all the time – at least on the red carpet – does require some effort and quality products, as Kate reve... |
1 May 2009
12:31 GMT |
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Looking good is often a question of makeup, so applying it perfectly and avoiding blunders that can make us blush is essential, stylists say. Some of the mistakes women make most often are related to how they use self-tan lotions, their choice of foundation and how they pluck their eyebrows. Luckily, all these blunde... |
24 April 2009
16:11 GMT |
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Lindsay Lohan’s leggings collection has proven to be an immense hit, despite the fact that the fashion industry and many skeptics in the media predicted otherwise. Now, with Sevin Nyne, the tanning mist that Lindsay has recently launched and that will become widely available on April 15, it seems that whatever ... |
3 April 2009
14:51 GMT |
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Since only yesterday we were telling you how designers had all rallied to push the bad taste fashion trend off the catwalk and onto the streets, one shouldn’t be too surprised that the same tendency is also noticeable in terms of makeup. One of the dreaded trends of the ‘80s in makeup was purple lipstick ... |
2 April 2009
15:21 GMT |
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One of the many preconceptions about women is that, were they to choose between a makeup product and an incredibly gorgeous man, they would be at a loss as to which one to prefer. Now, with the Pocket Rocket lipgloss from Urban Decay, they don’t have to choose anymore, because this one product packs it all in a... |
1 April 2009
16:21 GMT |
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Freida Pinto, who starred in the multi-award winning movie “Slumdog Millionaire,” might be the next big thing not only in terms of screen female icons, but also as a major beauty endorser. With such good looks on her side, more companies are rushing to get her on board their campaigns, and Estee Lauder mi... |
30 March 2009
09:30 GMT |
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An Angelina Jolie type of pout is definitely not something we are all born with, and few are the lipsticks available that can create the impression of plumpness without actually changing anything about what Mother Nature gave us. Luckily, other options are also available, one of them being the Lip Injection Extreme f... |
28 March 2009
10:41 GMT |
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One of the rising stars of the new generation, as she’s often been called in the media, Blake Lively of “Gossip Girl” fame always causes quite a stir whenever she walks the red carpet. The last time to do so was the other night, when she arrived at the Ed Sullivan Theater for an appearance on The Da... |
26 March 2009
17:51 GMT |
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Eye makeup is extremely important, especially if we’re talking about a woman who does not wear foundation or lipstick. In the latter case in particular, since all the attention must be diverted to the upper part of the face, onto the eyes, great-looking lashes are essential. And this is where mascara comes into... |
25 March 2009
13:31 GMT |
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While concealer is one of the most used cosmetic products for its ability to hide any imperfection – from pimples to blemishes and wrinkles to a certain extent – it is often overlooked when it comes to its importance in our daily makeup ritual. Concealer is the perfect cover-up at all times and this is wh... |
26 February 2009
14:01 GMT |
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Back from the often-dreaded ‘80s, pink eyeshadow is making a raging comeback this spring and the following summer, stylists are saying. The first signs of the pink invasion coming our way have already appeared, with models at the London Fashion Week all donning it in one shade or another. We might as well prepa... |
26 February 2009
06:57 GMT |
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Red is in this year, stylists have been telling us that ever since last December, with signs clearly pointing into this direction going even further back than that. However, pulling off the red pout can be very hard, especially if we’re talking regular women here, and not celebrities who have an army of experts... |
25 February 2009
14:41 GMT |
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When Amy Winehouse broke on the music scene with her beehive hairdo and dramatic makeup with winged eyeliner, she was seen as an oddity at best. Later on, as it became clear her own personal style was what made her such a fascinating celebrity, women all over started emulating her makeup and even her way of dressing.... |
20 February 2009
06:32 GMT |
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Although somehow keeping out of the spotlight in recent months, British actor Jude Law has been very busy in his professional life. His latest completed film, “Rage,” set to be released sometime later this year, will see him doing a unique part as he cross-dresses as supermodel Minx. On that note, the fir... |
4 February 2009
08:42 GMT |
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While this is not the first time that the topic of whether the ingredients used in cosmetic products have damaging effects is brought up for discussion, Canada’s most recent announcement regarding it makes for a first when positive action is called for. The Chemicals Management Plan reveals that two substances ... |
3 February 2009
04:49 GMT |
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While most institutions try to deal with recession by laying off personnel or by employing other methods meant to ensure they don’t go bankrupt, the Bank of England seems to have come across quite a unique solution in these financially-dire times. The British media is reporting that the entire female staff has ... |
2 February 2009
14:41 GMT |
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Stylists say that it’s often the little things, such as a touch of blush or of lipstick, that can make all the difference between looking plain or simply fabulous. Ariane Poole, one of the most popular makeup artists in the UK, has spoken to the Daily Mail about what women of a certain age can and cannot choose... |
29 January 2009
14:31 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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Recession has not failed to leave its mark on the fashion and beauty industry as well, so we probably should not be too surprised that what stylists are now bringing forth in terms of spring makeup boasts of cost-effectiveness and guarantees beauty at low costs. Spring 2009 will be, experts are saying, about bright, ... |
23 January 2009
14:31 GMT |
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Aging can be hard on anyone, not just women. However, it’s them who always have to come up with ingenious ways of slowing down the passing of time or, if not possible, to make its marks less obvious for others. If plastic surgery is not an option, and neither are expensive spa treatments, there are a few things... |
22 January 2009
14:11 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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In the midst of a sea of heavily made-up female celebrities, seeing a natural beauty like actress Kate Winslet can be quite a shocker. Also a shocker was her latest appearance, when she was spotted by the paparazzi out shopping “bare-faced,” meaning, with almost no makeup at all. However, stylist Bobbi Br... |
12 January 2009
17:01 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 advent of this new makeup trend, while not too surprising, will also have two-fold functionality, in that it will both help women look and feel gorgeous, and fight off the effects the world crisis might have on them. As hard to believe as that might sound, they say there is no better indication of the economical ... |
31 December 2008
07:11 GMT |
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They say a woman can make her gaze more mysterious by going for long, lush, spidery like lashes. Achieving this, however, is more easily said in theory than done, in that women are faced with only two choices in the end: either choose fake lashes or a mascara that will surely bear down heavily on the natural lashes. ... |
22 December 2008
09:25 GMT |
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Women know that, while the moment they step out the door for a night out, they look as if ripped from a glamour magazine, not the same can be said for when they return home in the wee hours of morning. Although celebrity makeup artist Kela Wong describes the latter look as of a “horror movie extra,” and w... |
22 December 2008
05:35 GMT |
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Cosmetics, as a rule, come with expiry dates that truly make them worthy investments. However, from that to amassing countless such items just because we once paid good money on them, or in the eventuality we’ll use them some other day, is not only the wrong approach, but also quite an unhealthy thing to do. Sh... |
19 December 2008
05:11 GMT |
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A woman’s makeup is a fashion statement, just like the clothes and the accessories she wears are. If you've got the last two down properly, there's really no need to ruin everything by going for what could be considered an uninspired makeup. There are several common mistakes that can easily be overloo... |
28 November 2008
05:33 GMT |
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As it has already been said on countless occasions, nowadays, a modern, daring woman is no longer afraid to go out to social events wearing softer, thus more natural and effortless looking makeup, which bears a striking resemblance to the way she actually looks when she wakes up and gets out of bed in the morning.&nb... |
25 November 2008
06:23 GMT |
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When it comes to makeup and clothes, quite on a few occasions, women tend to use their feminine prerogative to change their minds and always try new things, and all the more so when designers and beauty specialists present them with such a great bunch of options in those areas. Trendsetters like Calvin Klein, Marc Ja... |
25 November 2008
02:58 GMT |
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They say you can see into a person's soul and learn everything there's to know about them by looking into their eyes. Or at their hands. But when it comes to finding out more about a woman, the situation does tend to get a bit complicated, given there are so many things you can look at, like her manicure, h... |
14 June 2008
04:16 GMT |
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We all know what the "overstuffed makeup bag" syndrome is all about, but if you're in need of some clarification, open any woman's cosmetics kit or go through her bathroom cabinets and have a look at her vanity table as well - you'll soon understand what "too much makeup" really means. And it's na... |
12 June 2008
04:27 GMT |
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Nicole Richie has always been a little bit of a mystery for most of us. She loves being famous and loves her fans - however, she rarely opens up about herself and most of her beauty routines are unknown to us. The interesting part is that the more she keeps quiet, the more popular she becomes. Her look and tastes are... |
11 June 2008
11:02 GMT |
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