Archive for August, 2009
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Submitted by The Organic Beauty Expert
Sebbie starts preschool at Montessori this year and Marley is a big girl in 5th grade. How are the kids getting so old while I stay so young? (haha)
This summer was a green evolution in our home and there’s no need to stop the green at our door and neither [...]
You Can Pick Your Nose But Would Your Nose Pick Hugo Boss?
Submitted by Beauty Brains Blog
Mid Brain reports:
Call me a geek, but I dream of the day when we invent an electronic nose that’s better than our own nostrils. Well, now my dream has come one step closer to reality: Science Daily reports that the smelling range of electronic noses has been dramatically improved through [...]
First Look: New CHANEL Counter At Selfridges
Submitted by British Beauty Blogger
You know that if there is a beauty Heaven, it will look like this.
Remember, it’s not open til September 8th!
Rating 3.00 out of 5
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Black is Definitely The New Black: Compagnie De Provence
Submitted by British Beauty Blogger
As a prelim to everything black make up, which is surely what this winter is going to be - possibly splashed with bits of purple and navy - I’ve found this very sleek looking new addition to Compagnie de Provence, coming along in mid-September, to join the noire vibe. Two scents, [...]
CHANEL: Les Minis de Chanel Limited Edition
Submitted by British Beauty Blogger
Obsessed with Chanel? Moi? How very dare you. But, they are bringing out this very lovely limited edition set of mini-brushes in a black pouch in October so couldn’t resist sharing. I think the set (priced at £59) will sell out very quickly, so if you want one, mark it in [...]
Reader Frontline: Testing So You Don’t Have To: M Lab Anti-Aging Day Treatment SPF15
Submitted by British Beauty Blogger
Tester Christine is in her early 40’s and used M Lab Anti-Aging Day Treatment Cream for a month.
“If you’re willing to put up with a little discomfort to get a glowing, healthy complexion then
this cream is worth every penny of the £100 it costs. As soon as I put it on, [...]
Men :: Clean up your act with Every Man Jack
Submitted by The Organic Beauty Expert
from release
Clean Up Your Act: 3-Step Skin Clearing Collection
Your future is looking very clear …or maybe it’s just because you’ve been using Every Man Jack’s Skin Clearing Collection. Made with Salicylic Acid to help treat and prevent acne breakouts, the acne-fighting trio is dermatologist-approved for even the most sensitive skin. [...]
Do Dryer Sheets Cause Acne?
Submitted by Beauty Brains Blog
NKmiller asks…Is it true that dryer sheets contain known carcinogens and are toxic? If so, can enough of the toxic chemicals make their way onto our skin from clothing, towels, etc.and cause harm? I smell some scare tactics.
The Left Brain responds:
NK’s question comes from this thread in the Beauty Brains Forum [...]
Can Your Hair Dryer Turn You Into A Zombie?
Submitted by Beauty Brains Blog
Mid Brain says:
Sarah Bellum and I have been having fun with old beauty ads, like the one showing that Adam and Eve wore too much makeup. Here’s another one we found amusing. Yes, we know it was the 1970s. And, yes, we know that “hip” and “mod” reigned supreme…
But [...]
Is An Olive Oil Cleanser Good For Skin?
Submitted by Beauty Brains Blog
Cee Gee Says…Okay, talk to me about DHC skin care products. Does the olive oil really make a difference? I use the olive oil cleansing product to remove make-up, but I’m not sure if it’s a waste of money.
The Left Brain Counters:
To answer this question I’ll begin by explaining that makeup [...]
