Miracle Worker: L'Oreal One Sweep Eyeshadow
We love the look of flawlessly blended and contoured eyeshadow, but it's hard to create this look without looking A.) overdone, B.) super-Eighties, or C.) like a contestant on "RuPaul's Drag Race." This season, L'Oreal makes it easy with their brand-new One Sweep Eyeshadow. The compact comes with three complementary shades and a special applicator that delivers all three shades — perfectly blended — onto your lids, all in one fell swoop. Totally goof-proof, totally gorgeous. L'Oreal One Sweep Eyeshadow, $6.99, at drugstores and amazon.com
read more...Miracle Worker: Kevin Murphy Screen Siren Kit
Movie star strands are always sexy (think big, rumpled, Gabrielle Union-meets-Brigitte Bardot curls) — no matter your hair type, color, or cut. And now, superstar stylist Kevin Murphy is debuting a ready-made 'Screen Siren Kit,' which comes stocked with everything you need to create this va-va-voom look, including an anti-gravity, oil-free setting lotion, eight hair curlers, six pin clips and a texture comb — plus, step-by-step instructions from Murphy, himself. Who knew scoring hot-stuff hair could be this easy? Kevin Murphy Screen Sirens Kit available at kevinmurphy.com
read more...Miracle Worker: Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara
Girl-about-town La La Vasquez doesn't leave home without two things: the paparazzi trailing behind her and fabulous lashes...on the top and bottom! Now, you can create her doe eyed look with Clinique's new Bottom Lash Mascara. The teeny-tiny wand was created specifically to enhance bottom lashes — no more struggling to grab even the tiniest hairs with a big, bulky wand. The formula lasts up to twenty-four hours without smudging or smearing, so your lash-tastic look will stay fresh from the office to the cocktail party — and beyond. Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara, $10, available at Clinique counters and clinique.com
read more...Miracle Worker: Cashmere Curls Serum
If there's one thing natural-haired women know, it's that all curl moisturizers are not created equal. But we found one that's a cut above the rest: CURLS' new Cashmere Curls styling serum literally wraps your hair in luxurious moisturizers and proteins to enhance shine, definition and repair damage. This certified organic product can be used for wet-and-go styles or mixed with your favorite conditioner for extra softening. No wonder celebs like Nia Long, Halle Berry and Zoe Saldana are loving it! Cashmere Curls by CURLS, $20, available at curls.biz
read more...Miracle Worker: Bobbi Brown Corrector and Concealer
Short of eight hour's sleep and a roll in the hay, nothing brightens your complexion like a good, dark-circle-masking concealer. And according to makeup legend Bobbi Brown, the secret to erasing under eye bags lies in her brand-new Corrector plus Creamy Concealer regimen. Here's how it works...
read more...Miracle Worker: John Frieda 3 Days Straight Spray
If you're a fan of silky-smooth blowouts, you'll know that nothing's hotter right now that the Brazilian keratin treatments, the in-salon procedure that coats the hair in strengthening, moisturizing proteins, virtually eliminating frizz and bulk for up six weeks. Unfortunately, the treatments can set you back a cool $300. Enter John Frieda's brilliant new 3 Day Straight Semi-Permanent Styling Spray, a weightless spritz that gives you the swingy, bouncy look of a keratin treatment blowout, at a fraction of the cost! The lightweight spray wraps each strand of hair in nourishing keratin protein, giving you glossy, swingy strands — and sealing your blowout for up to three days. The spray works wonders on natural and transitioning hair, too! John Frieda 3 Day Straight Semi-Permanent Styling Spray, $9.99, drugstore.com
read more...Miracle Worker: Too Faced Amazing Face Foundation
Right now, we're beyond obsessed with Janelle Monae's totally flawless skin. She always manages to pull of a clean, polished look without too much fuss. And finally, we've found a foundation that gives us Monae-esque complexion perfection. Too Faced Cosmetics' new Amazing Face Foundation is lightweight enough to let your skin breath, yet provides just enough coverage to erase flaws. And with shades ranging from vanilla creme to warm cocoa, there's a hue for everyone. Pro Tip: To find the perfect shade, test the color on your jawline and check it out in natural light. The right shade should virtually disappear into your skin! Too Faced Amazing Face Oil-Free Close-Up Coverage Foundation, $36, toofaced.com.
read more...Miracle Worker: RSession Tools Root Control
As every Black woman knows, nothing ruins a sleek hairdo like fuzzy roots and an unruly "kitchen." Seemingly sent from hair heaven to answer our prayers, RSession's genius Root Control tool combines a ceramic barrel with a double comb to smooth roots without burning your scalp! Perfect for in-between relaxers and transitioning hairstyles, this tool grabs even the tiniest hairs that your flatiron can't reach. We know it's a bit on the pricey side, but believe us, the sleek, unbelievably smooth results make it worthwhile! RSession Tools Root Control, $179.99, available at rickysnyc.com
read more...Miracle Worker: Nexxus Split-End Binding Treatment
Split ends are the worst. They seem to creep up on you, slowly ruining the lines of your fierce haircut and making your hair look dull and blah. Enter Nexxus' genius new Split End Binding Overnight Treatment Creme! While you sleep, this lightweight leave-in treatment magically repairs your hair, binding frazzled ends back together and strengthening weakened strands (and it's fast-absorbing, so it doesn't get all over your pillows...or him!). After a week of this cream, your hair will look and feel a zillion times healthier. Nexxus Split End Binding Overnight Treatment Creme, $10, walmart.com
read more...Miracle Worker: Clinique Chubby Stick
Accentuate your pout with spring 2011's hottest trend: Bold lips! We've spotted juicy shades of tangerine, watermelon and grape from the catwalk (Diane von Furstenburg) to the red carpet (Kerry Washington) to the sidewalk (you). Just in time, Clinique debuts their new Chubby Sticks, a collection of brightly-hued moisturizing balms in crayon form. Build the color as sheer or deep as you like and when finished, you simply twist the base back down—no sharpener needed! And did we mention the shades look stunning on brown skin of all shades? Love! Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm, $15, Clinique counters and clinique.com
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