Best and Worst Products from Lumene Cosmetics

Check out this buying guide to one of the most popular drugstore brands

Ever walked past a Lumene display at a CVS and wondered "Hmmm, what's the deal with that brand?" If so, you'll love this guide. Check it out, but be warned: you may feel the need to rush to your nearest CVS soon after. See products

The Worst: No. 2: Lumene Cleansing Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover, $6.49

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 6.7*

What you said: "The product merely smears mascara around the eye area and..."

No. 1: Lumene Cleansing Sensitive Eye Make up Remover, $6.49

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 5.8*

What you said: "It burns the skin around my eyes, especially under..."

The Best: No. 10: Lumene Vitamin C+ Energy Cocktail Pampering Drops, $22.99

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8*

What you said: "My skin is dry in the winter and I found this cocktail to give it the pampering boost..."

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Celebrity Tattoo Gallery

Check out Drew Barrymore's cross tattoo, and plenty others'

Whatever your opinions of tattoos are, it seems that Hollywood loves them. Tons of celebrities are inked. Some, like Angelina Jolie, aren't too surprising, but others were shocking. See tattoos

Fried Hair Rehab

Our program comes to the rescue for women - no matter what your budget

Sun damage, coloring, flat-ironing... you've demanded enough from your stressed hair. Find out how to bring health back to it, thanks to advice from hair pros. See tips

Get Vacation-Ready with These Travel Products

Don't travel without these essential hair care products and cosmetics

Wherever and however you travel, you don't want to trade precious clothing space in your suitcase for a giant can of hairspray or your favorite shampoo. That's why we put together a perfectly planned travel beauty kit to wipe all your concerns away -- and leave room for another pair of shoes! Browse our gallery to find your ideal travel-sized essentials. See products

Hot Celebrity Trend: Hippie Hairstyles

It's the perfect quick and easy look for Spring

Let these celebrities show you how to successfully rock the hippie look - it's effortlessly chic and great for when you only have minutes to style. See hair styles

Most Gorgeous Celebrities Over 40

Can you believe Jennifer Aniston is 40?! Her and all of these ladies make 40-plus look like 30

They say 40 is the new 30. Whatever it is, all of these women make being in your 40s look amazing. Jennifer Aniston is new to the 40-plus club, but the rest of these women show that she's in great company. See celebrities

Time-Saving Makeover Tips for Busy Moms

Fitness blogger Rachel shows how short hair styles and eye brightening make up can polish your look -- fast

Our makeover dream team shows how a busy mom can add sophistication to her look in less than 10 minutes. Follow her amazing transformation to pick up time-saving tips for yourself. See tips

Pretty In Pink

Get a great gift from Laura Mercier when you spend $125 or more. You'll receive a complimentary large pink gift bag with 6 of Laura Mercier's favorite products including:


Full-size 0.15 oz. Amberstone Mineral Cheek Powder
Deluxe 0.17 oz. Flawless Skin Day Créme SPF 15
Mini 0.10 oz. Flax Eye Basics
Micro Mini 0.18 fl.oz. Nude Tinted Moisturizer - Oil Free
Mini 0.03 oz. Black Thickening & Building Mascara
Mini 1.0 fl. oz. Chocolate Truffle Crème Body Wash

Retail value of $60.00! Offer valid March 15, 2009 at 12:00am CST through April 15, 2009 at 11:59pm CST, or while supplies last. All gifts will automatically be added in your shopping cart once you reach the minimum $125 purchase.

Click here to start shopping!

Vichy Normaderm Cares

Receive a deluxe sample of Normaderm Deep Cleansing Gel (30ml) and Normaderm Night Corrective Care (5ml) with purchase of the NEW Normaderm Anti-Imperfection Hydrating Care.

Click here to shop Vichy.

Have you heard about the new breakthrough formula of Normaderm Anti-Imperfection Hydrating Care? New ingredients act of the surface of the skin as well as in depth for immediate and long-lasting results.

> To purify, clear and prevent future breakouts on the surface, NEW Zincadone+ contains:
- Zincadone to help control oil secretion
- Salicylic acid to help promote cell renewal and limit the profileration of bacteria responsible for acne
- Eperulin to help soothe skin and reduce redness

> To purify, clear and prevent future breakouts deep within the skin, NEW Intra-Pore Technology releases micro-exfoliating and soothing ingredients:
- LHA micro-exfoliation to help unclog pores
- Licorice extract to help soothe inflamation at pore level
- Totarol purifies to help prevent the formation of imperfections

Yummy Mummy

Moderne Press is proud to announce the representation of Honeydew Skin Care.

Oh the joys of pregnancy – they are amazing, but they don’t come without sacrifice from itchy skin, swollen feet, leg cramps and the dreaded stretch marks!

Inspired by the healthy lifestyle of California, Honeydew Skin Care takes a hip approach to maternity skin care and gives expectant moms a natural way to stay beautiful all pregnancy long and beyond – from bulging belly bumps to unwanted c-section scars. Honeydew Skin Care helps mommies-to-be enhance their gorgeous pregnancy glow with playfully-named, yet effective products like Balmy Mommy (an itch-relief belly balm), Bun in the Oven (super-rich belly butter), A Leg Up (soothing foot & leg lotion) and C-Scar Therapy (antioxidant scar cream) – all of which are formulated using natural botanicals and without parabens, petrolatum, synthetic colors, dyes or perfumes. Prices range from $22-$65.

Honeydew Skin Care is available at select retailers, as well as online at HoneydewSkinCare.com and Nordstrom.com.

Welcome to Youthtopia...

I love being invited to stuff. Don't you?! Doesn't matter what it is....Well you're invited too! Yes you are! You are invited to the Origins Youthtopia Firming Mini Facial Event between 13 March and 15 March.

Click here to find out more about how you can receive a free mini facial plus a free sample of Youthtopia.

Flawless Beauty With Lancome

Receive some fantastic samples from Lancome at the moment with every order over $45. (While stocks last of course). You need to enter code FLAWLESS at the checkout and samples you will receive are:

Definicils High Definition Mascara
Colour Design Sensational Effects Lip Colour in Designer Bloom
Colour Design Sensational Effects Eye Shadow Quad in Latte, Kitten Heel, Colour du Jour and Statuesque
Renergie Microlift R.A.R.E. Superior Lifting Cream
Renergie Eye Microlift R.A.R.E. Superior Lifting Cream

Click here to start shopping.

It's Raining Curly Men!

NaturallyCurly.com Celebrates Men, Men & More Men with Its Exclusive Man Week Extravaganza

Starting March 9th, NaturallyCurly.com, the online oasis for curlies since 1998, will pay homage to coiled chaps everywhere with a week-long dedication to man curls.

Whether you go gaga for a head of luscious locks a la Entourage’s Adrien Grenier, secretly pine for John Mayer’s crop top of unkempt sexiness or simply want to view a series of curltastic cuties for an ENTIRE week, NaturallyCurly.com offers it all at this exclusive Man Week event.

Combining two great loves—curly locks and the handsome males who possess them - NaturallyCurly.com’s super fun and week-long event will have you in curl overload. Simply log onto the site from March 9th- March 13th for daily uploads, polls, articles and more! Have a peek at the revolving rotating photo gallery, take a look back at some memorable curl moments in man history (Greg Brady, Chris Atkins anyone?) and learn tons of curly tidbits for him—including how he really feels about his curly top and the latest styling trends.

Additional Man Week highlights will include:

• Monday, March 9th - Christo’s Celebrity Corner: How to get Eric Benet’s hair plus a look back in curl history.
• Tuesday, March 10th - Top 10 in 10: Favorite Curly Men
• Wednesday, March 11th - Latest Trends in Men’s Styles
• Thursday, March 12th- How to Get Your Man to Rock His Curls
• Friday, March 13th - Manhattan Man gets Perm to Raise Money
• Marie, the NaturallyCurly vlogger, will talk up her favorite curly male celebrities on NaturallyCurly’s YouTube channel.

You can find ManWeek information on NaturallyCurly’s home page, plus more about curly men by visiting http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlcategories/index/men For additional tips, tricks, product recommendations and more, please visit naturallycurly.com,

About NaturallyCurly.com:
Founded by curl-friends Michelle Breyer and Gretchen Heber, NaturallyCurly.com informs, empowers and unites a community of people brought together by a common interest – curly hair – which often defines them in their everyday lives. Using a straightforward, informative approach, NaturallyCurly attracts educated, affluent and influential consumers, who have experienced both triumphs and challenges in their love/hate relationship with their locks.

Get Smashed!

INSIDER BONUS!!

Shop at Sephora and with any purchase over $25 you can receive a free Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer BEFORE it's out in the stores.

"From the creator of our best selling primer, Smashbox's new lidovation forms the perfect eye canvas by neutralizing discoloration, diffusing fine lines, prolonging shadow longevity, sustaining moisture levels."

Just enter SMASHLAB at checkout. Click here!

Sample Sample Shimmer

"Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow is a sheer, lightly pearlized shadow softly illuminates lids and can also be used as a highlighter shade under the browbone."

Become a member at Bobbi Brown and sign in when you make a purchase and checkout and you will receive two samples (while stocks available).

Click here to visit Bobbi Brown.

Designs For Your Eyes

MAKE-UP DESIGNORY (MUD) ADDS
TWO NEW EYE PENCILS TO ITS SIGNATURE COLLECTION

Burbank, CA – February 2009 – Make-Up Designory (MUD), the nation’s leading make-up school with locations in Los Angeles and New York, introduces two new Eye Pencils in Vintage and Black Forest. MUD’s Eye Pencils can be used to create a soft or defined line and with its soft yet firm texture these pencils are a cinch to apply.

Try these new glam colors:

Vintage – A dark wine colored brown with a hint of shimmer purple that can be used as either an eye or brow liner.

Black Forest – A rich metallic green blended seamlessly with soft black.

The versatile Eye Pencils glide across the lids effortlessly for the perfect line; to obtain a soft yet defined line, load the pencil onto the angle brush and apply.

MUD Eye Pencils are also available in Auburn, Black, Rich Brown and Taupe and have a suggested retail price of $13 each.

For more information or to make a purchase please visit mudshop.com.


About Make-up Designory:

Make-up Designory is a private post secondary institution that provides training every year to hundreds of students from around the world to work in fashion, film, and television. Specialties include beauty make-up artistry, hairstyling, portfolio development, character make-up, and special make-up effects. The school has two locations, one in Los Angeles (founded in 1997) and one in New York. In addition, the school has its own cosmetics line, with retailers in the US, Asia and Europe. For more information, please visit www.mudmakeupschool.com or www.mud.edu.

Top 13 Hair Removal Aids

These objective reviews show what smart shoppers are loving

In our quest for an affordable way to remove unwanted hair without razor burn, nasty bumps or post-wax redness, we found these glowing reader reviews and high ratings. Read on to see which DIY hair removal aids come closest to blissfully solving your hairiest problems. See products

13. Tend Skin Liquid, $28

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.1*

Why it's great: "As a frequent bikini waxer, I use this product religiously...

12. Bikini Zone Medicated Gel, $7.49

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.4*

Why it's great: "I have found so many uses for this stuff. It is great to use on your bikini zone to take away redness and..."

11. Parissa Wax Strips, $10

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.5*

Why it's great: "I've done lip, chin and bikini area (almost Brazilian) and I couldn't believe how easy and effective these strips were..."

Want to see what's #1? Click here!

Love These Sales!

NaturallyCurly.com Hosts its First Ever Valentine's Day & President's Day Sale!
February 13, 2009 to February 16, 2009

Spend those George Washingtons, Lincolns and Jacksons on CurlMart products that keep your curls looking great on Valentine's Day and beyond.

We're offering 15% off all orders over $60. This is in addition to its $7 Flat Shipping during the month of February!

The more you try, the more you save - Naturally Curly's version of an economic stimulus plan! Enjoy!

Use promo code VAL15 at CurlMart.com.

PRODUCT Just Got Lil

The Name is Product Introduces Lil Product:
An Organic Styling Pomade for Kids

Los Angeles, CA – February 2009 – Your little one loves to emulate your effortlessly-cool look and now they can with Lil Product, the kid-friendly version of Product, the innovative, organic and plant derived pomade and styling aid.

Add adorable spikes or tame fly-aways with this 100% natural blend of six organic ingredients. Created with Certified Organic Shea Butter, 100% Pure Aloe Vera Oil, Organic White Beeswax, Organic Chamomile Vitamin E and Organic Cinnamon Leaf Oil to moisturize, style and provide UV protection.

This innovative pomade does it all – Nourish, Style, Shine and Protect – and with Lil Products’ distinct blend of all organic ingredients, you can feel good about using this unique styling aid on your child’s hair.

You’ll feel relieved when your tween experiments with personal style in a totally organic, non-toxic, healthy way. Expressing individuality has never been so eco-friendly!

To use, simply scoop out a pea-sized piece, liquefy between palms and lightly apply from roots to tips. May be used on damp or dry hair.

Lil Product has a suggested retail price of $8 for a .75 ounce jar.

For more information, including stylist reviews, or to make a purchase, please visit PRODUCT.

About The Name Is Product:

Launched in 2007 by Michael Hacker and Rachel Whitman who were driven by a desire to explore healthy personal care and “green” lifestyle options, Product is distinguished by its simple, all-natural formula composed of organic and plant derived ingredients. Product was specially designed for both men and women and works well on all hair types.

Beautiful Skin In A Flash

Surgeon’s Skin Secret’s Natural Face Care Collection

Ditch the irritating scrubs, over-drying cleansers, and pore-inducing moisturizers. Surgeon’s Skin Secret boasts a collection of super moisturizing, all-natural skin care your face will love.

A collection of all-natural, beeswax moisturizers and more, Surgeon’s Skin Secret’s offers a collection of revitalizing moisturizers, scrubs and cleansers that seal in natural moisture for long lasting protection. Hypoallergenic, Surgeon’s Skin Secret’s face care collection is ideal for sensitive and leaves it soft, hydrated and healthy.

Highlights include:

Skin Renewing Complex − Containing AHA’s (natural fruit acids), this gentle acting serum improves skin’s overall texture and leaves it simply glowing. $19.95/2 oz.

Vitaminized Lotion − A light weight lotion, this hydrating formula is enriched with vitamins, emollients and Vitamins A, D & E. $8.95/4 oz.

Cream Wash − Gently cleanse skin with this non-greasy, water-soluble cleanser that leaves face clean, soft and supple and features Vitamin E and Alantoin. $8.95/4 oz.

Facial Cleaner Extra Gentle − A mild cleanser, this non-irritating formula soothes, cleanses and removes pore-blocking impurities, while moisturizing the skin. $8.95/8 oz.

Honey & Almond Facial Scrub − A delectable concoction of honey, oatmeal and almond meal, combined with natural clays, this gentle exfoliator removes skin impurities. $9.95/2 oz.

Jojoba Facial Scrub − Formulated with botanical exfoliating agents, this gentle scrub removes dead surface cells to give skin a polished and renewed glow. $9.95/4 oz.

Milk Cleanser − Ideal for dry or combination skin, this mineral-oil free wash cleans without drying and contains nourishing Sweet Almond Oil and soothing Aloe Vera. $8.95/8 oz.


For more information or to make a purchase, please visit Jamark Laboratories.