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Out now: Zeno Cold Sore Treatment Device

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Posted on Thursday, April 30/2009

What it is: A hand-held gadget that stops cold sores in their tracks. What it does: Though I don’t suffer from cold sores, I hear they can ruin your confidence faster than a... > continue reading

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Truer words were never spoken—or, why I don’t let just anyone do my hair

Beauty Diary

Posted on Wednesday, April 29/2009

“…as a beauty editor, if you allow all the people who want to cut/color/gloss/perm your hair to have their way with you, you’ll be completely bald in less than a month.” —Lucky beauty... > continue reading

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Out now: Sally Hershberger Shagg Spray

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Posted on Tuesday, April 28/2009

What it is: A lightweight, non-crispy texturizing spray. What it does: Ever seen the movie French Kiss, starring Meg Ryan? I’m a bit fuzzy on the plot details, but wardrobe-wise, it was a... > continue reading

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Out now: Benefit CORALista

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Posted on Monday, April 27/2009

What it is: A complexion-brightening coral-pink powder. What it does: Ask any beauty expert to name her favourite products, and five bucks says NARS Orgasm will show up on the list. I’m no... > continue reading

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And you thought being a beauty editor was glamorous…

Beauty Diary

Posted on Friday, April 24/2009

A piece in the Telegraph this week got me thinking about the lengths we go to in the name of beauty. From the gruelling Master Cleanse diet to 24-karat gold facials, there are... > continue reading

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Editor’s pick: TRESemmé 24 Hour Body Shampoo

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Posted on Wednesday, April 22/2009

Yesterday, I watched my first “webinar.” Usually, we beauty folk dash around town attending rather lavish events, which beauty PR companies put on at various hotels, restaurants and the like in order to... > continue reading

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Can probiotics clear up your skin?

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Posted on Tuesday, April 21/2009

What’s the next big thing in skincare? According to a piece in the UK’s Daily Mail, probiotics and prebiotics, which are friendly bacteria that live in our guts. The idea is that probiotics... > continue reading

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Scarlett Johansson’s low-maintenance beauty regimen

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Posted on Monday, April 20/2009

Scarlett Johansson shared her beauty routine with UK ELLE this month, and it seems she’s rather low-maintenance for a starlet. “I think it’s important to not overload the skin with products. I adjust... > continue reading

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Another celeb beautypreneur: Olivia Newton-John to launch new line

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Posted on Monday, April 20/2009

Olivia Newton-John and her new hubby, John Easterling (founder of the Amazon Herb Company) have plans to develop a health drink and skincare range featuring exotic fruits and plants from (duh) the Amazon.... > continue reading

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Editor’s pick: Josie Maran Plumping Lip Gloss

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Posted on Sunday, April 19/2009

Full disclosure: As an ex-beauty editor, I’ve collected A LOT of lip gloss over the years. Like, a couple of drawers of the stuff. And don’t hate me, but I don’t really wear... > continue reading

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