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Beauty Buzz: Red Lipsticks For A Sizzling Night Out

SheFindsShana — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000

You say you can't wear red lipstick? You're wrong: red lipstick comes in shapes and forms for everyone. And with the arrival of summer, there's no time like the present to brighten up your lip look.

Here are two well-known, long-lasting, and flattering shades guaranteed to spice up your life:

Clarins Joli Rouge in Cupid Red ($23): This complexion-brightening matte red has a gel-like formula that moisturizes lips – no joke. It’s lip balm and lipstick in one tube, and it stays put.

Lancôme Le Rouge Absolu in Ruby Silk ($26): A dark rose-tinged red that will satisfy any lover of color. The color stays put with absolutely no feathering or bleeding, but if you’re scent sensitive, the smell of this lipstick could be offputting.

And three others that are more off the beaten path, but definitely worth scoping out:

Kryolan Professional LipStick in LF101 ($9.50): This fire-engine red comes from a German company that’s been working with theater, movie, and television professionals for over half a century. Check out the line at Ricky’s, if you’re in NYC, or online.

VMV Hypoallergenics Lipped Crème ($21) and Lip Bliss ($23): This line might be the best thing you’ve never heard of, especially if you have sensitive lips and skin. VMV has been around for almost 20 years and strives to create cosmetics that are both easy to wear and beneficial for the skin. Try the Lip Bliss in dramatic, pink-red Runway or the more sheer Lipped Crème in the universally flattering Cranberry Cobbler, which goes cherry-juice pink on the lips.

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Deal Alert: Goodies from Lancome

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000

OK Beauty Fiends – Lancome has some treats for you: [url=http://service.bfast.com/bfast/click?bfmid=37925489&siteid=40434024&bfpage=1661708" TARGET="_top]5 Fantastic samples with $75 purchase at lancome.com – enter BRILLIANT[/url] With any $75 purchase, you will receive: – Miracle Lotion and Bath & Shower Gel – Juicy Tubes in Miracle – Compact of color with blush & eyeshadow – Le Crayon Khol eyeliner Just enter BRILLIANT at checkout. [url=http://service.bfast.com/bfast/click?bfmid=37925489&siteid=40434024&bfpage=1656791" TARGET="_top]Juicy Tubes Pop Gift Set from Lanc?me[/url] 4 new Juicy Tubes Pop shades with an ultra-cool tingle plus 1 sparkling, sheer Juicy Vernis Nail Gloss for candy-sweet colour from lips to tips. [url=http://service.bfast.com/bfast/click?bfmid=37925489&siteid=40434024&bfpage=1656849" TARGET="_top]NEW! Resurface Peel Kit at lancome.com[/url] Experience Resurface Peel, a safe and effective at-home peel, with 8% Glycolic Acid and 5% Physio-Peel Enhancer. Available at lancome.com for $145.

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Beauty Find: Lancome Le Crayon Khol Eyeliner

Hayley — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000

What: Lancome LE CRAYON KHOL Why: When I'm attempting to conjure up Catherine Zeta-Jones' stunning bedroom eyes, the look I'm going for is "sultry," as opposed to "racoon in your dumpster." I'm the kind of girl who is perpetually running late, who spills coffee on her crisp white shirts, and whose eyeliner always runs outside of her lash lines. I need goof-proof eye makeup, so now I use Lancome's Le Crayon Khol Eyeliner in Black Coffee to accentuate my hazel peepers. Le Crayon Khol glides on and shines like rich ink. It stays put during stressful days at the office and sweaty nights in packed bars. Lancome's wonder liner was voted into Allure Magazine's Beauty Product Hall of Fame. That's quite an honor for a skinny little pencil. If you want your eyes to pop like a Japanese anime character, line them with Le Crayon Khol and then amp up your lashes with DiorShow Mascara. Price: $21 Find It: Sephora.com

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Deal Alert: Free Holiday Gift from Lancome

natasha — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000

What: LANCOME: THE BOUTIQUE – FREE SKIN DIAGNOSIS and DELUXE PRODUCT SAMPLES If you live in NYC, NJ, Bay Area or Dallas… Just text LB and Your Zip Code to 95173 on your mobile phone. (example: "LB 10012", include a space between) When you text in you will receive a text back with your coupon that you can present in any Lancome The Boutique location (exp: 12/31). You MUST text in to receive the coupon. Lancome the Boutique offers amazing spa and beauty services, their make-up application is perfect if you have a holiday event or function. Read more about it here: lancome-usa.com SheFinds and Lancome go way back. Check out more great Lancome products we love. A Kid in a Candy Store Perfect Holiday Pout Feeling a little Flushed Kissing Potion for Grownups Le Crayon Kohl Eyeliner Skin Matte-ers Make sure to check out SheFinds new discussion board. Check for the most current sales and discounts, or post your own great "finds", and check out SheFinds picks for best bargains.

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Deal of the Day: 20% Off EVERYTHING at Lancome Today Only!

SheFindsTara — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000

What: 20% Off Your Entire Order at Lancôme.com Why: Lancôme makes some of the best cosmetics on the market and seeing them go on sale is an extreme rarity. So now is the time to stock up on all your favorites like Définicils, Juicy Tubes, Bi-Facil, Hypnôse and Flash Bronzer. You can even indulge in some of their newest color collection, Bronze Tropiques. But you have to hurry because this opportunity ends today! Get Your Deal: Simply enter code EMPLOYEE at checkout to get your 20% discount at Lancome.com. SheFinds Favorites: * Kohl Eyeliner * Color Fever Gloss * UV Expert 20 with Mexoryl * Juicy Gelee * Pure Focus Mattifying Lotion

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Best Seller: Lancome Juicy Vernis Nail Gloss

JeanineE — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000

What: Lancome Juicy Vernis Nail Gloss, $5-$10

Why: I am always on the hunt for good nail polish. I love getting manicures, but rarely ever find a color that suits me in the salon. I have become one of those women who brings her own nail polish, but only because I came across these Juicy Vernis nail glosses by Lancome.

No, you didn't misread that: nail gloss. I've never been one to sport the really dark shades that come in and out of fashion (I'm just not brave enough), and I think that's why I'm obsessed with these little gems. Instead of coating your nail with an opaque layer of color, the nail gloss gives you more of a tint. The best part is that you can really moderate the intensity of your color — one coat is enough for a little shine, two or three really make the color pop. Plus, this polish isn't thick like the regular kind so it doesn't look like you're wearing press-ons, even after 3 or 4 coats.

So you see, lipstick is to nail polish as lip gloss is to nail gloss. Genius! And in case you’re not already sold, here are two more bonuses: It doesn't stink! Really. They're scented to smell like raspberry, strawberry and honey. Also, it doesn't chip! This might be TMI, but I've had "Lychee" on my toes for over two weeks and my pedi still looks fresh.

Get Yours: The gloss is tough to find in the US, but sellers on eBay generally have a good supply in a variety of colors.

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Best Seller: Lancome Le Magnetique Nail Lacquer

SheFindsJessica — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000

(photo courtesy of All Laquered Up )

What: Lancome Le Magnetique Nail Lacquer

Why: I recently fell upon a coveted bottle of Lancome Le Magnetique Nail Lacquer in Bordeaux. Upon first sight, the color is a wonderful mixture of dark, vixenish plum and subtle bronze. It's a stylish reinvention of the hot black shades that are coating the famous fingers of Lindsay Lohan, Hillary Duff, Lauren Conrad, and a cadre of other fashionable celebrities. After all, plum has been touted as "the new black," and, even if black is still the old black, a dark plum nail avoids any association with the Hipsteratti (who originally stole black nail polish from the Goths, who wore the polish to punish their parents).

However, the true amazement is an original creation of famed makeup artist (and wife of Rag & Bone co-founder David Neville) Gucci Westman. She's fashioned a magnetic bottle clip, that, when hovered close to the wet nails, creates a shimmery starburst pattern through its manipulation of iron particles within the polish.

Although I prefer to leave my nailpolish simple and without embellishment, a decorated dark nail is in perfect sync with this season's style. And, besides the magnetic starburst, this nail lacquer has other outstanding attributes. I've long relegated my nail polish purchases to the local Walgreens. And, therefore, I began to accept that all nail polish application is a frustratingly clumpy, uneven, multi-layer pursuit. But the quality of Lancome's Le Magnetique is such that it practically slithers onto your nails. With little effort, an even, seamless coat forms. And, you can totally get away with just the one.

In a few minutes I had fashionable, vampy nails that would have looked like I came straight from the manicurist…if I weren't such a nail biter.

Get Yours: Although stocks in the main retailers sold out, you can still find this polish on eBay.

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Clean Up Your Act With Lancome Beauty Best-Sellers

SheFindsErin — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000

In my house, "spring cleaning" doesn't just mean getting my place spic 'n' span. I take the phrase "out with the old and in with the new" to heart, using my big seasonal cleanup as the perfect excuse to dump all my old cosmetics and start fresh. Crisp, clean brushes, bright shadows, gloss pots that aren't scraped dry, powder that actually matches my new springtime glow… it's the most wonderful time of the year.

Each time I restock, I like to get a mix of old favorites I know will last me through the year and new, trendy colors that I can experiment with. Luckily, Lancome provides a one-stop spring makeup shop, with a blend of the quality and innovation that make makeup buying fun. Like most of my friends, I'm always finding Juicy Tubes Lip Glosses ($18) in my purse, my desk drawer, and my jacket pockets. With just the right amount of moisturizing, shine, and sweet berry taste, they're a makeup maven's must-have. My current favorite is the baby pink Spring Fling, which is sweet, subtle, and so feminine.

As far as experimenting goes, I've invested in the Color Design Artist Palette in Stylish Neutrals ($70). The eight-shadow palette comes in complementary colors and three finishes, so I feel like a total artiste, whether I'm getting ready for work (shimmery mauve, dove gray, and pearlescent bone) or a night out (dramatic glittery black and plum). The palette is also available in tawny Couture Warms and blue-based Best Dressed Cools.

Finally, no spring makeup regimen is complete without a little bronzing boost. Lancome's best-selling Flash Bronzer Glow 'n Wear ($31) is essential for breaking skin out of the pale winter doldrums. The silky gel dries in a snap and stays on my skin without that nasty rub-off (after all, no one who's been through spring cleaning likes the thought of murky bronzer stains.) Five minutes after applying, I'm out the door getting some real sun and showing off my spring makeover.

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Lift Your Spirits (And Your Skin) With Lancome’s Best-Selling Creams

katie — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000

What: Lancôme's Rénergie Microlift R.A.R.E.™ Superior Lifting Cream SPF 15 Sunscreen ($78) and Superior Lifting Eye Cream ($58)

Why: Unlike white hair on aging men, wrinkles don't make us ladies look distinguished. So, of course, there are countless anti-aging, wrinkle-decreasing products on the market for you to choose from, including these two best sellers from Lancôme, which we particularly like for their rich texture, signature floral scent and easy-absorption properties. Of course, the creams are similar because they both feature Lancôme's R.A.R.E. technology, but the eye cream is specially formulated for that particularly delicate area. Get ready to say goodbye to saggy lids, dark circles, and wrinkles! Have a little lift on Lancôme.

Get Yours: Lancome-usa.com

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A Threesome Made In Heaven: Lancome’s Best Selling Mascara, Mascara Base, And You

shefindsapril — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000

What: Lancôme's Cils Booster XL Super-Enhancing Mascara Base ($21.50) and Définicils Pro High Definition Curved Brush Mascara ($23.50)

Why: I’ve been hurt before by smooth talking beauty copy, so I’ll admit to a healthy dose of skepticism when I read such sweet nothings as "fuller, more intense" and “enhanced effect…” I don’t know if it’s because of the way my eyelids are shaped or what, but I have the hardest time finding mascara that not only looks great but STAYS great. Either it fades away into oblivion after a few hours or migrates en masse to just below my actual eyes, which is a good look if you’re Courtney Love or a raccoon. It seems, however, as though my search for The One has finally come to an end. Only instead of The One, I found… a dynamic duo. I know – kinky. But trust me — short of applying Eva Longoria-style fakies, this is the fullest and flutteriest your lashes are going to get. The recipe: Start with a nice coating of Lancôme's Cils Booster XL Super-Enhancing Mascara Base. I don’t know exactly how it works, but it does – gives you just the boost you need. Follow with a liberal application of their Définicils Pro High Definition Curved Brush Mascara. The thick, curved brush makes an eyelash curler obsolete, and the luxe formula really does go on “smoothly and evenly.” The result: Lashes worth batting. You’ll need to use remover to get clean again – but isn’t it all about staying power anyway?

Get yours: Lancome-usa.com

And check out our other Lancôme reviews of their best-selling creams and classic makeup.

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