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Tag: Ariana Finlayson for RealBeauty.

Great Beauty: 11 Great Winter Nail Polishes

Don't have the budget to rock couture this season? No worries... unleash your inner fashionista with a fabulous new nail hue! From a bold China blue to a dazzling silver shimmer, here are are winter's sexiest shades.
By Ariana Finlayson for RealBeauty. · Dec 22, 2010
Hot Hair: The Best New Frizz Fighters
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Hot Hair: The Best New Frizz Fighters

Hot Hair: The Best New Frizz FightersSmooth MovesSummertime humidity is a thing of the past, but frizzy hair days happen all year-round! These five new treatments leave tresses looking sleek and sexy (a'la Alicia)--without breaking the bank.Shu Uemura Shusu Sleek CollectionInspired by the Japanese art of silk-weaving called shusu, this regimen smooths the cuticle so it lies flat, leaving locks looking buttery-smooth. ($45 to $65, shuuemuraartofhair.com)Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild GingerPaul Mitchell's KeraTriplex treatment is available only in salons, but use the strand-smoothing maintenance line to seal in moisture from the inside out. ($17-$25, awapuhi.paulmitchell.com)Keratin Complex Express Blow OutThis one-hour in-salon treatment leaves locks frizz-free, smooth, and sleek for three to six weeks--plus, it cuts down on your blowdry time! ($99 and up, at select salons)Garnier Fructis Blow Dry Perfector KitIn 20 minutes, this protein and rice oil-infused formula works to de-frizz and de-bulk even the most unmanageable of manes. Lasts up to seven shampoos! ($11.99, ulta.com)Avon Frizz Control Lotus ShieldInspired by the lotus leaf's water-repelling ability, Avon formulated a lightweight frizz-fighting treatment that smooths and sleekens hair for up to three washes. ($12, avon.com) Here's what you had to say: Kamica commented via Facebook: "Argan Oil works well on natural or relaxed hair." Alicia wrote via Facebook: "Paul Mitchell's super Skinny Smoothing Serum is the best for all hair types!"
By Ariana Finlayson for RealBeauty. · Dec 14, 2010

Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers Under $10

Stocking Stuffer Deals: Best Gifts Under $10Stocking Stuffer Deals: Best Gifts Under $10These stocking stuffers might be small, but they have a ton to offer. Priced at just $10 and under, you can stay within your holiday budget and still hit everyone on your list. From mini eye palettes (left) to a cheeky sleep mask, here are our favorite inexpensive beauty gifts.Wet n Wild Festive Flirt Nail KitThe manicure maniac will surely go nuts over this eight-color set, allowing her to change her nail hue for every day of Hanukkah ($4.99, CVS.com).Victoria's Secret Dream Angels Heavenly Perfume OrnamentA cutie of a gift, this easy-to-tote mini comes in Victoria's Secret's top scents, like Bombshell, Very Sexy, and Heavenly ($10 each, victoriassecret.com). Hang a few on your tree for last-minute gifts at your fingertips.Sephora Pocket Bling Pop-Up BrushWhen finger-combing won't do, reach for this mini pop-up hair brush. With a rhinestone-encrusted back, it's sure to catch more eyes than anything in your purse ($10, sephora.com).NP Napoleon Perdis and Pixi Mini Eye PalettesThese mini eye palettes include a variety of flattering colors to create both daytime and evening looks ($9.99 each, target.com).Modella Gilded Pleasure Cosmetic CasesKeep hard-to-reach essentials in one place with these purple, baroque-detailed kits. Purse Kit (left), $2.97; Rectangle Organizer (right), $4.88; walmart.comBurt's Bees A Bit of Burt'sThese hand and lip picker-uppers provide a lot of relief for sore skin by tackling winter's two biggest beauty issues: chapped lips and dry knuckles ($4.99, target.com).Sneezy Tissue PackThese tissues are almost too cute to sneeze into, but they definitely beat carrying around the wadded up brown paper napkins that she got at Starbucks ($3, fredflare.com).Puffy the Eye Bag Slayer MaskThe super-witty name makes us chuckle even though puffy eyes are nothing to laugh about. Luckily this gel-filled mask can be used hot or cold to relieve the most tired of peepers ($6, fredflare.com).e.l.f. 100 Piece Eyeshadow PaletteReceiving this 100-shade palette is like owning the 64-crayon Crayola box with the built-in sharpener in second grade. Great for the top beauty buff in your life ($10, target.com).Bath & Body Works PocketBac Mint Sensation CollectionThese tiny antibacterial gels are perfect stocking stuffers! Fun scents like apple mint and marshmallow mint make squeaky-clean hands addictive ($5 for 5, bathandbodyworks.com).
By Ariana Finlayson for RealBeauty. · Dec 8, 2010
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