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August 7, 2008, 11:10 am

Nars The Multiple is a cream-to-powder formula that can be used anywhere (though it leaves lips feeling a little too powdery). The jumbo stick glides on smoothly and feels moist on skin, making it ideal for dry skin year-round or combination skin in the winter. The creamy formula, available in 13 shades, can cause mascara to transfer onto your eyelids so beware, but the dewy glow it gives cheeks is amazing. And it's easy to apply on the fly without a mirror -- perfect for frequent travelers.

Product Reviewed: Nars The Multiple

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July 21, 2008, 5:39 pm

If you are a fan of the original Venus razor, you're going to want to upgrade to Venus Embrace. It boasts five blades instead of three, which seems to offer a closer, smoother shave. The razor glides nicely over bony areas like knees and ankles and the "ribbons of moisture" do seem to prevent post-shaving dryness. Extra blades are not cheap, but when legs stay stubble-free longer (I get two days of prickle-free legs), it's worth the splurge.

Product Reviewed: Gillette Venus Embrace

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June 20, 2008, 6:31 pm

At first whiff, I fell in love this ultra-hydrating cream's unique, buttery lavender scent, which really does seem to aid in better sleep. After massaging the lavender-colored cream in for 20-30 seconds nightly for weeks (I finished the entire tub), I noticed a smoothing of my rear upper thighs. But even with lotus and red algae extracts (to breakdown fat and reduce water retention), the cream didn't visibly reduce mild cellulite in that area. (Note: Bliss recommends using sister product FatGirlSlim during the day, so it's possible the combo would yield more impressive results.) 

Product Reviewed: Bliss fatgirlsleep

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May 23, 2008, 12:33 pm

Usually quality is sacrificed when brands produce a natural product free of ingredients like parabens, mineral oil, synthetic dyes, etc., but that's not the case with Crabtree and Evelyn's Naturals Milk, Soy and Sugar Body Lotion, a subtly sweet scented, soy- and Amazon cupuacu butter-infused body lotion. Though it claims to be a lightweight formula, it has a thicker, creamy texture. You'll spend time rubbing it in until all the white streaks disappear, but the overall result is skin that feels silky and extremely hydrated.

Product Reviewed: Crabtree and Evelyn Naturals Body Lotion

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May 23, 2008, 12:28 pm

This antioxidant-infused gloss combines the moisturizing power of your favorite lip balm with the shine (not shimmer or glitter) of your favorite gloss -- and it comes in eight sheer hues. Clinique Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss battles flaky, dry lips and leaves them pillow-y soft and plump (though it's not a plumper). You'll need to reapply a few times a day, but you'll embrace it because it feels so good on. And while the sticky factor is low, my hair clung to it on a windy day.

Product Reviewed: Clinique Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss

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May 23, 2008, 12:26 pm

Benefit's Silky Finish Lipstick is a lipstick for gloss lovers. It applies smoothly, feels silky on and even looks a bit like an opaque gloss at first. As it wears, the texture turns semi-matte, though it never gets dry or makes lips crusty. It's so highly moisturizing, it also fades quickly -- like most glosses. (Guess we can never have our cake and eat it too.) I re-applied five times before the end of the workday -- boo.

Product Reviewed: Benefit Silky Finish Lipstick

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May 23, 2008, 12:25 pm

Chanel's Joues Contraste Blush is silky powder that blends easily and beautifully into skin for a natural-looking flush. It's honestly worth every dollar. The rich pigments add a perfect pop of color to your face -- not too much, not too little. And the blush stays put -- it doesn't break up or get cakey mid-day even on combination skin. It has a mild rose scent though, so if that type of thing is a turn off, you might opt to skip it.

Product Reviewed: Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush

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May 21, 2008, 2:51 pm

Clarins Gloss Appeal offers high shine, a sheer, pretty wash of color (in 10 different shades) and a spatula-like sponge that makes for easier application -- a good thing, because it only lasts about five minutes, making multiple applications essential. The shimmer is subtle but you can still feel some glitter grains on lips -- not pleasant. Overall, the gloss is average and its shine factor (which doesn't make lips appear much fuller) isn't reason enough to continuously reapply. For way less cash, you can get a comparable gloss at the drugstore.

Product Reviewed: Clarins Gloss Appeal

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May 21, 2008, 2:49 pm

The velvety texture of this medium-coverage bronzer is a dream. The oil-free, subtly luminous powder blends seamlessly, making a faux glow practically goof-proof. The finished look isn't cakey and the product doesn't shift or settle throughout the day -- even on combo skin. It's available in five shades and includes a brush that I actually use to apply the product -- gasp! The compact is large to accommodate the brush, so it's not purse friendly. Still if you're bronzer-obsessed, Soleil Tan De Chanel is worth the hefty price tag.

Product Reviewed: Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel

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May 21, 2008, 2:48 pm

Resist the temptation to scoop the frosting-textured, deliciously lemon-scented C.O. Bigelow Lemon Body Cream out of the tub and lick it. It's not edible. However its luxurious, "fragrance-free" formula, infused with shea butter, kukui nut oil and lemon extracts, smoothes and softens skin. I slather it on nightly and wake up with hydrated skin that remains scale-free all day. One HUGE warning: People have reportedly developed rashes after multiple uses, probably due to a sensitivity to lemon extracts -- so proceed with caution. Buy the travel size and do a patch test before using it all over.

Product Reviewed: C.O. Bigelow Lemon Body Cream

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