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Catherine Zeta-Jones

On beauty awards and blow-dry bars

Beauty Diary

Posted on Friday, October 30/2009

What do you do when you’re going to an event that includes the possibility of having to make a speech in front of dozens of beautiful, fashionable people? You get a blowout, of... > continue reading

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Green Beaver Lip Shimmer in Passion

Like Lip Smackers, only better: Green Beaver Organic Lip Shimmers

New Products

Posted on Thursday, October 29/2009

Remember Bonne Bell Lip Smackers? I don’t know about you, but I could not live without the things from high school right through the end of university. I had my “daytime” Lip Smacker,... > continue reading

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Lady Gaga Halloween makeup

More Halloween makeup ideas

Tips & Tricks

Posted on Wednesday, October 28/2009

In case this post wasn’t enough, I just came across some fun Halloween looks courtesy of M.A.C. And guess what? They also offer appointments for Halloween makeup application. (The price range will vary depending on... > continue reading

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Pucker up: Fusion Beauty introduces Infatuation

New Products

Posted on Wednesday, October 28/2009

Let me start by saying I’ve never gotten on board the Lip Plumping Train. First of all, I don’t think my lips need fattening up. Well, maybe my top one does—but that’s more... > continue reading

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Decleor facial

Cult favourite Decléor goes paraben-free

News

Posted on Tuesday, October 27/2009

See this lady here? She’s having a Decléor facial—and if you’ve never had one, I strongly suggest you start dropping Christmas pressy hints to your significant other, STAT. (You can actually get them at... > continue reading

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Save vs. splurge: Argan oil hair treatments

New Products

Posted on Tuesday, October 27/2009

I have no idea whose back-of-head this is, but I’m admiring it all the same—because who wouldn’t want hair this shiny, smooth and glossy? That’s right—nobody. One way you could get it is... > continue reading

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Halloween makeup how-tos by Tarte Cosmetics

Tips & Tricks

Posted on Monday, October 26/2009

Got a Halloween party this week? Just quietly… in one of my procrastination-induced web-surfing stints the other day, I came across a series of Halloween looks, all modelled by the Tarte Cosmetics team. And... > continue reading

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Toronto and Calgary: FREE Estée Lauder holiday skin and makeup demos

News

Posted on Monday, October 26/2009

Need some hands-on help with your beauty regimen? Estée Lauder has several holiday-oriented events planned for the coming weeks in Toronto and Calgary, so just passing along the info in case you want... > continue reading

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Say bonjour to Bourjois Paris—it’s back in Canada

News

Posted on Friday, October 23/2009

Do you remember Bourjois Paris? It used to be at Sephora a few years ago, and then quietly disappeared. That mystery hasn’t been explained to me, but no matter—it’s BACK. As of this... > continue reading

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I tried it: The Omorovicza facial

Beauty Diary

Posted on Thursday, October 22/2009

One of the perks of the job as a beauty editor is being invited to try—gratis—dozens of spa treatments around town. (And sometimes beyond. One of the best press trips EVER was to... > continue reading

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