Zooey Deschanel's Favorite Liquid Eyeliner Pen

There's no doubt that Zooey Deschanel has beautiful big blue eyes.

And by wearing her signature bangs, the eyes of this adorkable star of Fox's 'New Girl,' look that much larger.

Even if you don't wear straight, blunt bangs like Zooey, you CAN make your eyes appear bigger with your upper lids rimmed in eyeliner. Top off with a few coats of mascara, and you're good to go!

Zooey's favorite eyeliner is from Hourglass Cosmetics:

Hourglass Calligraphy Liquid Eye Liner ($32, at Sephora). The actress wears the dark brown or Cognac shade.

"I love this liquid liner because it's user-friendly. If you make a mistake, it's easy to clean up," Zooey tells InStyle magazine.

We LOVE those magic marker-type eyeliner pens. They are a lot easier to use, like Zooey says.

Some women feel intimidated by liquid liner, but when it's in a simple marker pen style,  you don't have to be a professional makeup artist to give it a whirl.

Zooey uses the Cognac color and it gives her eyes a classic, natural look.

We give this beauty tip a big thumbs up!

Exuviance Age Reverse HydraFirm: New Plumping Moisturizing Treatment

The beauty creators at the NeoStrata Company have been busy developing a brand new skin care product to add to their amazing Age Reverse lineup.

Say Hello to Exuviance Age Reverse HydraFirm ($72, now available at beauty stores like ULTA).

And it's so easy to use: Gently smooth over a cleansed face and neck in the A.M..

We believe it's best to use for daytime because the incredible 'plumping volume' makes a big difference. In other words, Exuviance Age Reverse HydraFirm REALLY restores volume and firmness to your facial contours, allowing you to look younger with healthier skin.

We were lucky enough to try this new Exuviance product. The HydraFirm is a rich, pale aqua-colored cream that just glides across your skin. It feels heavenly and firming. And we can see why.

The NeoStrata skin care people are proud of their world renown cosmetic dermatology experts. There's A LOT of science that goes into each skin care item. In this case, the Age Reverse HydraFirm turns up the moisture, in a big way with its triple-firming complex of NeoGlucosamine, Hyaluronic Acid + Prodew, and other powerful ingredients.

Your complexion will drink-up the formula immediately. It works at rehydrating the complexion at deep levels and then lifts, firms + volumizes!

Exuviance's Age Reverse HydraFirm isn't the most inexpensive beauty treatment out there, but you are getting your beauty dollars' worth because this product is not only a protective, nourishing cream but also one that rejuvenates and plumps up the skin.

Spring has just sprung. Why not treat yourself to a skin care line that has the research + clinical trials that prove it.

To learn more about Age Reverse HydraFirm, click here.

Dakota Fanning's Fab Laid-Back Style

At 19, actress Dakota Fanning has already discovered her own easy, uncomplicated style. With her blonde pin-straight locks, blue-eyed all-American looks, the talented star is often admired for her spur-of-the-moment fashion choices. She's not afraid to mix up her pieces, and she pulls it off quite effectively.

Even at her young age, she is known as a fashion muse. Here, Dakota is wearing an adorable MiuMiu skirt with simple, white button-down shirt and some cute wedge booties.

Gotta love the booties!

We found a similar, bootie-licious suede pair by Chelsea Crew--
Escalate Suede Covered Oxford Wedges ($99.95, at Amazon). A nice, modern take on the lace-up Oxford.

So-oooooo comfortable, too!

Yes---Duh---You Should Have Some Basic Makeup Brushes

We're not telling you to spend hundreds of dollars on a set of makeup brushes, but we are hoping you consider at least buying a decent set of brushes.

And we have found a quality, inexpensive set by makeup artist Sonia Kashuk.  Her Brush Couture Four-Piece Brush set is $12.99 at Target.

At the moment it's unavailable online but it is in a Target store near you.

Let's face facts, ladies....Those lilliputian-sized makeup applicators we find in a compact blush or eyeshadow kit are sub-par and don't really do the job effectively.

Sonia Kashuk's brush set gives you very usable brushes when applying  your cosmetics:

Duo Fiber Multipurpose Brush
Medium Eye Shadow Brush
Domed Crease Brush
and Angled Liner Brush.

We certainly needed a good all-over eyeshadow brush. Those dinky, foam applicators are just lousy. A flat brush head like you see in the photo, 2nd from the left, is excellent for sweeping eyeshadow across the lids to the brows. And if you wish to apply a glam lower rim, all you have to do is hold the brush vertically and tap out a little shadow under the eye rim.

This brush set is nice for toting around in your bag or just for those traveling times. And at $12.99, you really can't go wrong.

We think this is a good buy.

Beyonce Treats Self To Pizza One Day A Week + Works Out Hard

There's NO doubt about it. Beyonce's got a post-baby bangin' body! And so many people are obsessed + fascinated with EVERYTHING Beyonce.

There she is--the fab cover girl for Shape magazine's April issue and she's dishing. The 31-year-old superstar claims she gained 57 lbs. while pregnant with baby daughter Blue Ivy in January of last year.
She looks sexy + curvy, and admits she's NOT a skinny gal:

"I'm not a person that is naturally very thin. I am a person that has to work at keeping my body in shape."

If the singer had her way, she would indulge in PIZZA all the time, but because it is full of calories, she only treats herself to PIZZA, once-a-week, on Sundays.

Beyonce admits that she shed the post-baby lbs.very quickly, "because I scheduled a show three months after I gave birth, which I would never do again!' she tells America's Shapemagazine."

Beyonce also worked out like crazy to get back to her gorgeous figure. The magic is in the diet. She told Shape that '80 percent of her post-baby weight loss was due to cutting out foods like her other fave-- pasta.

"I ate a very low-calorie diet. I stayed away from red meat and ate a lot of fish, replaced pasta and rice with quinoa," Beyonce says.

"I always have breakfast, say, scrambled egg whites, a vegetable smoothie, or whole-grain cereal with low-fat milk. For lunch and dinner, I eat a lot of fish and vegetables. And throughout the day, I try to stay hydrated."

Excellent tips, Beyonce!

Luscious Lips Deserve Special Treat In Cold, Dry Air

Talk about YUMMY!

If you want to give your lips a little TLC in these last, cold days of winter, then try the tin.

Nivea has some incredible lip butters. We found them for $3.19 apiece at CVS. Regularly sell for $3.99.

Everyone's fave appears to be Raspberry Rose Kiss. So creamy and full of almond oil + shea butter, designed to give you a soft, smooth pair of lips. Smells like heaven, too!

We like using balms or lip butters as a hydrating base under lipstick.

We think you will enjoy trying Nivea's new lip butters. We warn you, these little tins are addictive.

Super Deal Of The Day: Super H&M Push-Up Bra- $9.95!

Ladies---Do you think you could handle this scenario?!

Breasts that INSTANTLY appear 2 sizes larger??

And the whole thing ONLY costs $9.95?

We don't know how we missed the advertising on this one, but H&M stores have been 'pushing' their Super Push-Up Bra for a few months now.

And it ALWAYS seems to be selling out like mad.

Well, for $9.95, that's a pretty amazing price for a bra that can do some amazing things.

H&M 

Hopefully, you can find the Super Push-Up Bra for yourself at an H&M store near you. It comes in several pretty colors + styles.

The boob magic is in the material:

Microfiber with thickly padded underwire cups that lift and shape the bust so that it appears 2 sizes bigger. 19% elastane, 81% polyamide.

10 Good Reasons For Getting A Chemical Peel

A chemical peel can really improve your complexion. And although there are several different types of peels available to choose from, there is a chemical peel for everyone out there---from mild to very strong.

 

We are a peeler. But we would also advise getting your first chemical peel from a dermatologist. If you want to D.I.Y. at home, you must be careful and build up to a stronger peel. Yes, you can burn and possibly scar from harsh peels with strong concentrations.

 

Having said all of that, a chemical peel can do AMAZING things to your skin, if you are patient and follow all the key steps.

 

Here are 10 Good Reasons for Getting a Chemical Peel:

1. Softer, Smoother Skin Returns. The exfoliation does work. The upper layers of the skin dissolve and then deliver softer, smoother tissue.

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 2. Big Pores are Minimized. Peels unclog the pores, taking all the skin debris + old cells with them, leaving cleaner, tighter, smaller-looking pores.

 

3. Better Skin Tone Comes Back. A chemical peel balances skin tone by fading sun damage, spots, + uneven pigment. It even helps improve dark, undereye circles.

 

4. It's a Quick Beauty Fix. Although results look best after several weeks of peeling, getting a chemical peel or giving one to yourself takes mere minutes. Wash your face. Prep the skin. And apply the peel. Wait 2-3 minutes and rinse off with water.

 

5. Say Bye-Bye to Bad Acne/Scarring. A chemical peel can improve your complexion and help keep break-outs away by deep-cleaning + de-greasing the layers of skin. A routine of peels will help lessen acne scars, minimizing their appearance.

 

6. Get Your Radiant Glow On. A peel does just that----give back a healthy glow to the complexion. Tired, dull skin is revived.

 

7. It's a Collagen Booster. A chemical peel sets you up for healthier skin down the road. A peel stimulates collagen production + revs  up cell turn-over.

8.   It's a Great Skin Investment + Cheap One. Compared to other beauty treatments a peel is rather inexpensive. And if you advance to do-it-yourself status, you can really save some $$$.

9. It's suitable for all ages/skin types. As long as you carefully undergo one,  and select the proper strength and type of peel, you will see a lot of benefits.

10. Self-Esteem Goes Up. We all feel good inside when we have beautiful skin on the outside. A peel CAN reverse the damage and nicely improve your complexion.
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What's not to love with a chemical peel?!

 

What Bangs....Kim K's Bee-Stung Lips Have Folks Buzzing

The Kardashian sisters.

In a way,  we DO feel for them. Every time these famous siblings go out in public, a long trail of cameras + paps pursue.

And yesterday, the photogs were following pregnant Kim as she showed off a new set of bangs.

Yes! We like fringe on Kim. Plus, she's sporting those signature super-long extensions--this time in a wavy do.

But even more curious are the reality star's new BIGGER lips.

She showed off her pretty pout BEFORE she got the bangs on a recent Twitter page.

But Kim did not mention how her lips had suddenly swelled up.

Can pregnancy cause lips to increase in size?

We can't find that as a fact anywhere in some quick research, but we did read that some pregnant women DID report swelling of the lips into their 29th week + beyond.

Kim K isn't that far along in her term yet.

So....we would assume, and we use the word--assume, that the stunning star is going to the derm for lip-injected filler.

And we also assume that is safe to have done during pregnancy.

When you want full lips like Kim K, soft fillers are chosen for their amazing, smooth volumizing properties. Soft fillers avoid lumps + nodules that do not look pretty on lips.

What's the best filler for fuller, bigger lips?

We went to RealSelf.com for a real doctor's perspective:

Best temporary fillers for lip augmentation

 

The best fillers for the lips are those that are soft, pliable, and temporary. Those currently available and that work beautfuly for the lips are:

• Juvederm Ultra Plus
• Restylane
• Perlane

These are all different formulations of "hyaluronic acids," which come in a soft gel form. Depending on how much of an enhancement is needed, your Plastic Surgeon will select the appropriate formulation.

It is CRITICAL that your injecting physician understands the proper lip aesthetics and balance between the borders, upper vs. lower lip, and the role that surrounding muscles play in the lip (mouth) aging process.

Sometimes, if my patients are in the operating room for something else, then I offer them the choice of having their own fat cells transferred to different areas of the face (such as the lips and cheeks) to restore the youthful volume of the face.                          

Ashkan Ghavami, MD

Brooklyn Decker + Jessica Alba Both Love This Foundation

We all like when beautiful celebrities dish and spill the goods on their favorite beauty products.

We are told that Jessica Alba wears Koh Gen Do Moisture Foundation ($62, at Barneys).

How do we know that?

Well, actress/model Brooklyn Decker read about the foundation in an interview Jessica Alba gave. And Brooklyn now wears Koh Gen Do, too, because Jessia has gorgeous skin and must be doing something right, she hinted.

According to the Koh Gen Do website, the company's high definition mineral makeup cream foundation was first developed for performers.

Maybe that's why Jessica Alba adores the line:

"To prepare for the arrival of HDTV, which reveals the tiniest flaws in the skin, Koh Gen Do used ultrafine particles that could hide pores and fine lines on the face but look and feel weightless. Due to its popularity with actresses and singers, the series began attracting attention from the general public. Today this product is the company's leading line."

We WANT makeup that lets you appear flawless, like you have the tiniest pores, with a smooth textured complexion and so on.

We think Brooklyn Decker is smart to copy-cat Jessica Alba on this one!

New Bosom Couture: Sort Of Like Crazy Glue For Boobs

Boob-tastic! We can't help but jiggle...er giggle over the NEW brain-child product of Dawn Jackson, a California beautician.

Simply put, Boob Glue is a breast-firming gel. You apply the glue stick roller  adhesive over your bosom, and secure each breast to a 'favorite bra' in the desired position.

Boob-a-licious!

Now your breasts are securely held in place ALL day long with great support + lift!

No more sagging, bulging or fear of a breast popping out. No more  tight push-up bras, hidden tape, gel inserts etc.

Boob Glue launches at the end of March. No info on the price yet or where Boob Glue will be sold.

More details here.

Would you try this roller glue boob-job in a bottle?

We know a lot of women would definitely give it a go.

Small, large, implants and so forth, this boob glue works for every gal.

Kim Kardashian Has 'Bloody' Time With Vampire Face-Lift

Gotta love Kim Kardashian's desire to stay one step ahead of the competition when it comes to beauty.

Look at the Twitter photo. There's the 31-year-old reality star posing half-way through a vampire facelift or blood facial, as this procedure is called.

She showed the bizarre skin care treatment to the world in last night's episode of  'Kourtney & Kim Take Miami.' You can also hear the mom-to-be wincing in pain during the injections and vowing, "I will never get a facelft!"

We heard about the vampire facelift a couple of years ago.

It's not surgery, but another form of facial filler, similar to the injecting procedures of synthetic Juvederm, Restylane and Perlane.

But a blood facial is real---your own platelets used to put volume + youth back into your face.

Here's the quick procedure:

1. Blood is drawn from your arm.
2. It is spun in a centrifuge to separate out the platelets.
3. Platelets are then injected into your face.

Why blood?

Because it can hopefully stimulate new collagen production, but primarily to add volume to hollow parts of the face, as well as fill in lines, wrinkles + folds.

The vampire facelift is supposed to last 2 years, but there is no real proof of that.

Kim K certainly doesn't need this cosmetic enhancement at age 31. She's young + gorgeous. Why even go there?

Then again, this ain't Kim K's first rodeo as the saying goes. The reality star is very aware of beauty + cosmetic advances out there. "It's all about the pretty," for Kim, and she's aiming to keep her beauty out front and center for as long as she can.

Would you undergo a vampire facial?

Weathered Metal Jewelry: Hot Boho Trend!

Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence is a fan of their gorgeous jewelry. We're talking about We Dream in Colour,  a line of "hand made adornments designed by Jade Gedeon."

There's the lovely actress wearing a pretty pair of their earrings:

Jennifer has on the Naiad earrings, which come in 2 lengths. The mini pair is $30.

Look at the stunning  weathered metal of the jewelry. This look is a HOT boho trend. WeLOVE the vintage-like finish and raw Patina beauty of these affordable pieces.

We Dream in Colour has a lot of great-looking, one-of-a-kind jewelry. From cool necklaces to ornate rings to sexy earrings to elegant headbands + hair pins, and much more.

We could shop there all day!

Khloe K Loves The Ombre Hair Color Trend: Will You D.I.Y.?

Ombre----Dark hair at the top.....Lighter at the bottom. Forget about roots. They aren't a factor.

Khloe Kardashian has been showing off her ombre hair all over town---at Lamar's basketball games, to red carpet events and to parties.

We like the look on Khloe. She's  got an edgy style and a not timid personality and this ombre looks cool on her. Older sister Kourtney K has also lightened things up with her own hair color makeover(See last pic below).

And now there's D.I.Y. hombre by L'Oreal. The big beauty company says it's super simple to create your own ombre highlights---"As easy as brushing your hair."

L'Oreal Feria Wild Ombre ($12.99 a box, at L'Oreal ParisUSA).

Wild Ombre comes with a special brush. Please note, that instead of applying the color to your entire head, you are strategically brushing it on from mid-shaft to ends in an even circle all the way around your head. So have a trusty friend with you for assistance.



 Kourtney K really got the major hair makeover.

She's sporting bangs and a much lighter color.

 In our humble opinion, it looks very OMBRE to us.

In her case, we don't care for it. Kourtney's much sexier as a dark-haired mama.

What do you think of the Ombre hair color trend? It's been around for a while. But apparently it's really HOT at the moment.

Are you ready to go there?

One Simple Step For Growing Long, Shiny Hair

WASH LESS, CONDITION MORE

There---that's the beauty advice that most hair stylists are happy to reveal when you're trying to grow long, shiny hair.

We hate hearing that, because our scalp can become a bit oily, but we understand the reasoning behind it.

We've all been told that shampooing daily can dry out your locks. The natural oils that act as your scalp's built-in conditioner and help fight split ends start to strip away. So the experts agree:

Scale back shampooing to just once or twice a week. That way you won't have to constanty bother with too many split ends.

Focus on hair hydration.

"Conditioning treatments are crucial," says Serge Normant, Julia Roberts's longtime stylist, to Harper's Bazaar readers

Serge says its okay to comb through your hair while the conditioner is still in it. This helps to keep knots from forming. The combing also helps avoid the breakage that occurs when you try to brush through tangles after showering.

A cult favorite hair conditioner is Tresemme Moisture-Rich Vitamin E Conditioner for Dry Or Damaged hair ($4.49, big 32 oz. bottle, at Walgreens).

The conditioner has been in the Tresemme line-up for several years now, probably because it really works!

You can pick some up at your local drugstore.

It works beautifully on relaxed hair, color-treated strands, and any hair that takes a beating through chemical processes, constant heat + drying tools, and so forth.

What makes this Tresemme conditioner so worthy?

The ingredients for hair nourishment + silkiness include:
A rich formula containing vitamin E, sunflower, hazelnut+almond extracts.

A number of our African-American girlfriends highly recommend the Tresemme Moisture-Rich Vitamin E Conditioner because it adds such incredible softness, bounce and shine to delicate locks.

Just read the customer reviews. These personal opinions can really shed some important information on a particluar beauty product.

One more thing---this conditioner smells great. Yummy!

Eye Strips To The Rescue: For Crow's Feet + Wrinkles ASAP

We all know that our eyes tell the story in more ways than one. And when it comes to aging, the eyes are the first place that fine lines + wrinkles like to locate. The skin around and under the eyes is delicate, dry and thin.

And when you're lacking sleep, and just putting in really long hours, well, the eyes will look tired and old, if you will.

We have found a beauty solution: DHC Revitalizing Moisture Strips: Eyes ($9, 6 applications, at DHCCare).

These effective, little eye helpers really do the trick ASAP!

According to the DHC Care Company these soft gel masks "gently adhere to your skin to form a seal that keeps nutrients in. Beneficial ingredients include brightening mulberry and alpha-arbutin to combat dark circles, and antioxidant-rich olive leaf extract and soy to promote younger-looking eyes."

Gotta LOVE that! These little undereye jellies would be great for those important events where you want to look flawless, with all eyes on you!

We all love beauty products that plump up the skin, and the eye area could always use some healthy boosting.

Some women wear them while they sleep, and then remove the gel strips in the AM for a refreshed set of eyes.

Our 3 Favorite Mascaras For Long Thick Wow Lashes!

We've always been lucky in that we were born with long, dark, full lashes. Our eyebrows are another story.

But as we get older, we have found that our lashes are still long, but maybe not as thick as they once were. Or maybe we are imagining that altogether.

Mascara is  a MUST. We don't care how long, full
and dark the lashes are. Mascara takes the beauty of your eyes one major step further.
Simply put---Mascara makes a difference!

Our male dermatologist, who had not seen us in a while, recently remarked to us:
"Are you using Latisse? Your lashes look amazing---so long."

We laughed and told him that we really don't need the prescription lash enhancer, and that is was effective mascara. It's all about the makeup we told him.

So here we go.....Here are Our 3 Favorite Mascaras for Long, Thick, Wow Lashes:

1. L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara ($5.84, at Target).

2. Rimmel Extra Wow Lash Mascara ($3.78, at Drugstore.com).

3. Maybelline Great Lash Mascara  ($4.44, at Target).

 

Hope these lash-building mascaras work for you. We've tried high-end and low-end, and yes, these are cheap but very good mascaras!

Super Sunglasses In Celeb CopyCat Styles For Under $10!

It's so much fun to shop for new sunglasses! And when the price is right, well, it's spec-tacular!!
Our BeautyTipToday 'Buy of the Day' comes from a wonderful online shopping site we've been reading about:

ZeroUV Ultimate Eyewear Boutique.

Awesome!! Because EVERY pair of shades is priced at just 9.99! That's right! great-looking sunglasses for UNDER $10!








If you want celebrity fakes,  ZeroUV has them. Check out Kim Kardashian's NYC Over-Size Butterfly sunglasses. Look at the very pretty faux pair you can buy without the steep designer pricetag here.

 

 

 

 

Check out ZeroUV's brand new line for Spring 2013, like these Oversize Vintage-Inspired Metal Round Circle Sunglasses.

You can even find Selena Gomez' playful sweet heart-shaped sunglasses. Adorable!

ZeroUv has a lot of great eyewear and it's not all celebrity-inspired. They've got some sexy cat eye shades and the classic aviator style.

It's time to chase the winter blues away with a new pair of glam shades. Are you ready for spring?

We know we are, indeed!

Carrie Underwood's + Giada's Same Must-Have Nail Color!

Are you looking for a classic, always appropriate nail color that works in any situation---casual or formal?

Then look no further! Carrie Underwood and Giada De Laurentiis both LOVE OPI's Bubble Bath and can't live without the soft pink nail lacquer.

What's so great about Bubble Bath?

Singing superstar Carrie likes it for a couple of reasons:

"This color looks nice with everything," she tells InStyle magazine. "And since it's a light shade, chips are a lot less noticeable."

OPI makes very good nail polish and at an inexpensive price for the long-lasting quality and colors. We found a bottle of OPI Bubble Bath at Amazon for $7.94. It's a nice pink-y nude shade.

TV cooking star Giada De Laurentiis always has her hands on display, and of course, the camera moves in tight to demonstrate how she's preparing her many dishes, so she knows that TV viewers WILL notice her nails. Apparently, everyone IS noticing her lovely hands, because at a book signing, a fan once begged Giada for her nail color secret.

Giada told the fan that she uses OPI Bubble Bath because it holds well for her when washing dishes/cooking/etc. Plus...we found proof of this OPI nail color here at the FoodNetwork. It's a great Q & A of Giada, where the petite beauty also discusses makeup, hair and jewelry!

Hey, we aren't high maintenance when it comes to our nails, but if OPI's Bubble Bath is fine enough for Carrie Underwood + Giada De Laurentiis, well then we're grabbing up a bottle, too!

When Hair (Extensions) Too Much Of A Good Thing--Lilly Ghalichi Debuts Shorter Do!

We LOVE Bravo TV break-out star Lilly Ghalichi from Shahs of Sunset! Gotta adore 'Persian Barbie!' We like her exotic, glam look and her fierce smoky eye makeup, and her hair.

Wait a minute!!

That's A LOT of hair! We mean....OMG! Humongous faux locks!

Even Lilly has admitted to a lengthy Big HAIR routine:

Clip-in extensions, a teasing comb, and tons of hairspray.

Is lots of hair TOO much of a good thing sometimes?!

Well....Yes. Forgive us, Lilly, because we adore you.

Lilly swears her hair is a LOT shorter now, as you can see in the bottom photo, which was taken last week during Shahs of Sunset Renunion Part I. We LIKE it!

Check out her hair extensions tips from Lilly's glam blog:

"Any girl that loves big hair needs a good pair of clip ins. I'm not a big fan of permanent extensions as I feel it's unnecessary to have all that hair 24 hours a day (when you sleep for example). Plus, it is really damaging for your natural hair.

"First we curl the extensions (before we put them on my head), then we curl my own hair, and apply the extensions. Once they're all in, we tease at the root, and then apply lots of hair spray to hold it (my favorite is Paul Mitchell). Once we are finished styling, we go a step further to make it extra big by flipping my head upside down and then giving it one final good all over spray."

Part II of the Reunion show is on this evening --Bravo channel- 9PM with Andy Cohen.

Can't wait for the sparks to fly again!

What do you think....Too much hair .....Not enough hair?! Or Just right!

Is SmartLash Eyelash Enhancer An Intelligent Choice To Try?

Long lashes + full brows.

Most women really want these 2 beauty enhancements and to have them appear naturally. But many of us are not blessed with both, and some of us don't have either long lashes OR thick brows. So we pencil, shade, gel, use faux, and so forth.

Maybe this beauty product could help along the way. It's called SmartLash Eyelash Enhancer by Intelligent Beauty Labs and no.....it isn't cheap at $125. It is a beauty investment, but one that has gotten lots of great reviews.

So, what does SmartLash do?

In clinical studies, participants in 60 days experienced:

•Up to a 68% increase in the appearance of lash length!*
•100% saw an increase in the appearance of eyelash length, fullness and thickness after 30 days. •100% indicated a superior performance of this product when compared to previously used eyelash enhancement products.
•100% said they feel like they need less mascara.
•100% would recommend SMARTLASH to a friend.

SmartLash does NOT contain side effect producing prostaglandin used in prescription lash enhancers like Latisse.

It's easy to put on, too. Apply  it 2X (morning + evening) to the eyelid skin at the base of the lashes (do not apply directly to the lashes). Can be applied to the eyelid skin at the base or both the upper and lower lashes. It can be applied to the brows, too. One tube of SmartLash will last about 30 days.

We found SmartLash Eyelash Enhancer at DermStore.com

Can Sea Salt Really Add Volume + Smoothness To Hair?!

Sea salt.....It's not just for the dinner table. This special salt is formed from the natural evaporation of ocean water. And sea salt has been around for a very long time in more ways than one.

Sea salt has always been present in some cosmetics + skin care products as an exfoliant or scrub.

But what about hair?! Can sea salt deliver big volume and smoothness?

Some people say it really can!

Look at Lush company's BIG Shampoo ($26.95. 11.4 oz., at Lushusa.com).

This pricey tub of shampoo contains more than 50% sea salt which is included for ridding hair of styling product, grime, dead skin cells, etc. Leaves your mane full, smooth, + bouncy! A lot of women swear by this sea salt shampoo.

You could also make your own sea salt shampoo for a lot less. Check out this by a former Miss California Marianna Hewitt. She claims that:

Mixing three parts coarse sea salt with two parts shampoo will give you back some amazing hair! 

Look at her DIY sea salt shampoo recipe.  Marianna Hewitt explains that hair needs exfoliation just as much as skin:

DIY sea salt shampoo recipe DailyMail.com.