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Ed Hardy Launches NEW Hair Clips, Headbands & Styling Mirrors

IGP Beauty, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of the Ed Hardy Vintage Collage Hair Accessories & Mirrors Collection featuring an array of clips, headbands, and hand held mirrors. This line allows the true Ed Hardy fan to unleash their imagination and take hairstyling to the next level by incorporating this line’s hot pink motif mixed with an array of bright, action packed images into your daily beauty routine.

Incorporating a bold infusion of the most popular artwork from Ed Hardy’s world famous clothing line, these accessories feature a collage of fashion forward colors and designs ideal for the trendsetter at heart. Pair these accessories with your favorite Ed Hardy Blow Dryer, Flat Iron, and Brush sets to fuse even more flair to your hair.

What I think: I love the hair clips and headbands. They are so original and very pretty, with the Ed Hardy prints. My favorite product from the line is the mirror with the Koi/Love Kills print. It is a nice size to keep on a dresser and is perfect for makeup application.

To purchase visit beauty supply stores such as www.ulta.com, www.beautybrands.com and www.folica.com. You can learn more at www.igpbeauty.com

Yves Rocher Vanille Noire Eau de Parfum

Vanille Noire Eau de Parfum ($58.00 USD 1.7 fl. oz.) — The description from the website is:

Surrender to the temptation of scented skin, infused with a rare sensuality. Between freshness and sensuality, transparency and depth, Vanille Noire gently reveals its woody character on contact with your skin. This creation is based on the three most attractive qualities of vanilla, which unveil a treasure trove of nuances and subtleties on your skin. Olfactory family: Vanilla, woody, fresh:

– the sensual, leathery notes of Vanilla Bourbon Absolute,

– sweet and floral Tahitian Vanilla Absolute,

– Ugandan Vanilla Absolute with its spicy, woody character.

Vanille Noire Perfumed Body Lotion ($28.00 USD 6.7 fl.oz): This silky, perfumed lotion moisturizes your skin and envelops you in the sophisticated, sensual fragrance of Vanille Noire Eau de parfum. This creation is based on the three most attractive qualities of vanilla, which unveil a treasure trove of nuances and subtleties on your skin. The Plus: A gentle, moisturizing formula, enriched with Shea butter.

What I think: I love this deep, vanilla scent. It is not too sweet, which is a plus, and it is sultry enough for the cold weather seasons. This collection also includes a very fragrant shower gel and an affordable roll-on perfume ($9.00 USD).

Visit www.yvesrocherusa.com to learn more and to purchase these.

Talking Rain’s New PINK For The Cure

What’s pink, delicious, refreshing and kicks cancer in the butt? TalkingRain’s NEW PINK™!

TalkingRain, brewers of fresh, fruity, all-natural alternatives to plain old water and sugar saturated sodas, invite you to sip “PINK” for the cure and help the fight against breast cancer. In the spirit of TalkingRain’s never ending mission to develop functional, healthy, innovative beverages, .25 cents per case of PINK™ sales will go to support various national and local breast cancer research, screening, education and awareness programs.

The new PINK™ spring water comes from TalkingRain’s protected artesian spring water source and never sees the light of day until bottled.

By purchasing PINK™, consumers will help thousands of women detect breast cancer early while contributing to research for a cure. This was last year, we could still weave it into the content Susan G. Komen Puget Sound Affiliate named Talking Rain one of the “Promise Partners” and will be the first recipient of sales of proceeds of the new PINK™. “We thank Talking Rain for an incredible partnership”, says the Susan G. Komen Puget Sound Affiliate. “They have joined us in this fight against breast cancer for more than 16 years. Together, we will win the battle.”

Talking Rain sponsored the first Seattle Race for the Cure and has supported the Susan G. Komen for the Cure programs by donating water and flavored beverages to various Race for the Cure events throughout the Northwest. The company has also made financial contributions to support several Susan G. Komen Puget Sound Affiliate community outreach programs. “We’ve always envisioned a long-term relationship with Komen”, says Nina Morrison, Talking Rain Director of Marketing, “To be able to increase our support through an opportunity on this scale is deeply gratifying and something we’re very proud of”.

PINK is sold at select retailers nationwide and online at www.talkingrain.com
Price: $.69 or 2 for a $1.00. Proceeds – $.25 per case will go to Susan G. Komen affiliate and the Donna Foundation

GoodSkin Labs Exten-10 Instant Youth Boosting Moisturizer SPF 15

Want a great anti-aging skin cream with an SPF that is affordable, too? Get out of the drugstores and big department store makeup counters. EXTEN-10™ Instant Youth Boosting Moisturizer SPF 15 (regular $39.50 USD).

The Claim is: Younger looking skin. Right now! The scientists at GoodSkin Labs know modern life is stressful, hard on skin. Poor diet, insufficient sleep, pollution, the sun – they add up, and show up, on your face. So they developed Exten-10 to help restore skin’s youthful appearance. Helping it visibly renew, repair and defend itself like it used to. Exten-10 unlocks skin’s natural regenerative potential with three new youth-prompting discoveries:

1. HA Brightening Blend. An advanced combination of skin’s ultimate hydrator, hyaluronic acid, with brightening technology instantly and measurably helps restore youthful vibrancy to dull, aging skin.

2. Sirtuin Power Complex. Supports skin’s natural stimulation of proteins, boosting its ability to reduce the look of lines and wrinkles with impressive results. Also helps skin resist daily, aging stresses to prevent future damage.

3. Triple Sunscreen Technology. Of course, the scientists at GoodSkin Labs didn’t forget about the #1 cause of aging: sun exposure. Exten-10 includes a unique broad spectrum SPF 15 complex to keep skin protected from UVA/UVB damage all day long.

What I think: This is an effective day cream. It absorbs quickly for a cream with SPF (which is very important for day) and I was able to apply my makeup right afterwards. I have noticed that my skin looks brighter and clearer. I have been using this for a few weeks and am going to continue it to see if it helps with my wrinkles. I am lucky to only have a few on my forehead, but would love them to go away!

Visit www.kohls.com to learn more. Enjoy! //

Give Your Hair A Little Color With Streekers

Want to do something wild with your hair without making a drastic, permanent change? Try Streekers ($10.95 USD) hair colors. Created with advanced technology, Streekers instantly bonds liquid hue to your hair. The formula looks and acts just like permanent hair color, so you can brush your hair without dulling the shade or risking color flake-off.

Streekers is available in Red, Pink, Blue, Purple, Green, Yellow, Orange and Ultraviolet. Apply Streekers directly to dry hair from mid-length to tip, in long strokes. Allow Streekers to dry and style straight.

What I think: Streekers are really fun and so easy to apply. My 10 and 15-year-old daughters have been using them as a fun look for school and do not have trouble applying them. They will also be perfect for Halloween. The only thing to watch is that these do not work on dark hair. My hair is dark brown, and they didn’t show up. But if you have light to medium colored hair, they will work fine.

You can purchase Streekers at select salons and cosmetic specialty stores; ULTA; or www.streekers.com.

Jessica Nails Fall 2010 Muse Collection

Yay its fall! The air is already cooler and crisper in Kansas City. It is still to warm to wear a jacket or boots, but I still am celebrating the change of season by switching to darker, Autumnal nail colors.

JESSICA Nails has released a beautiful collection that optimizes the trends of the season. The colors are:

Victorian Crush – Pale Green

Crimson Reflection – Ruby Brown

Majesty Blue – Metallic Blue

Scarlet – True Red

Intrigue – Mauve

Bittersweet – Caramel

The first color I was drawn to was Intrigue. It’s a grayish-mauve and is so flattering on. It is also right on trend as is Victorian Crush, an olive-green. If you want to make a statement, try Majesty Blue. It is so pretty on fingers or toes.

Each Nail Colour retails for $7.50 USD. JESSICA Nail Colours can be found at salons nationwide and at www.JessicaCosmetics.com. Enjoy

Yves Rocher Replumping Serum Foundation

: Replumping Serum Foundation

Looking for a high quality, affordable foundation? Yves Rocher’s new Replumping Serum Foundation ($14.00 USD) aims to plump, comfort, and give radiance to your skin.

The claim: The 1st Yves Rocher foundation, which concentrates at the heart of a formula of sensorial touch and maximum comfort, includes 4 high performance rose extracts. Your moisturized and plumped skin regains its suppleness for an instantaneous, “fresh complexion” effect. Signs of fatigue and fine lines are reduced, skin texture is smoothed. Your complexion is perfectly even without a “mask” effect. Formula tested under dermatological supervision. The Plus: Its pump-bottle dispenses the correct dose.

What I think: I love good-for-the-skin makeup and a combination foundation and serum is fabulous. This one glides on nicely and blends well into my skin, leaving a natural, glowing look. My skin looks fresh and not cakey with it on.

Visit www.yvesrocherusa.com to learn more and to purchase this fab foundation.

Kenzo Homme Woody EDT

Looking for a sexy Fall scent for your favorite man? One of my favorite fragrance companies, Kenzo, has released a perfect men’s cologne for the season, Kenzo Homme Woody ($72.00 USD 3.4 oz, $54.00 USD 1.7 oz).

The Kenzo website describes this scent as, ” An aromatic woody fragrance with an intense and vibrant trail. The energy of fresh, fusing leaves, mint and basil, mingles with the power of woody notes of vetiver and Atlas cedar. The fragrance of a free spirit who draws his strength from nature, between sky and earth.” The scent is:

-Woody, aromatic
-Recommended for both day and night wear
-Atlas cedar base blends with black pepper and mint

What I (and my husband) thought: This is a very masculine scent, with a twist — it is not only woodsy, it has a refreshing kick to it. I also think that it is fresh enough to wear all year, not just in the Fall.

Visit www.kenzousa.com to purchase this scwent. Enjoy!

d.j.v. beautenizer Fiberwig LX Mascara

It’s Fall (almost)! Time to try a new mascara! Of course, I think it’s always time to try a new mascara. But if you not only want to try a new mascara, but want to try a cool hi-tech one, try d.j.v. beautenizer Fiberwig LX ($, from the best selling mascara manufacturer in Japan, Imju Corporation. If you think the name is long, it does not compare to the extreme lengths this technologically advanced formula will take your lashes. Beginning August 2010, available in Pure Black, d.j.v. beautenizer Fiberwig LX will be sold exclusively in Sephora, Sephora inside JCPenney and Sephora Canada.

The claim: Fiberwig LX’s unique fiber enriched film coating formula lengthens while conditioning lashes. The formula contains conditioning oils with panthenol, natural silk and botanical extracts that work to maintain healthy and resilient lashes. The crescent shaped brush conforms to each and every lash, even those hard to reach corners and the tiniest of lashes, not to mention the lower lashes. Generous amounts of fibers perfectly encapsulate lashes from root to tip, extending lashes to eyebrow reaching lengths. With Fiberwig LX’s innovative staying power you can forget about smudging and those dreaded raccoon eyes. Best of all, it removes with just warm water.

What I think: It’s really cool that I can see all of the fibers on the brush before I apply. This lengthens pretty well and separates each lash — no clumping! The only thing that I don’t like is that it is heavy on my lashes and weighs them down. I have to curl my lashes because they are stick straight, and this mascara kills my curl. But if you want a nice natural, separated look, this will give it to you!

Laura Geller’s Fall Eye-deas!

Super-talented cosmetics creator and make-up artist Laura Geller has created a couple of fab new eye products that will make it easy to glam up your Fall with long-wearing eyes!

Laura Geller Perfect Pairing ($26.50 USD) is a dual-ended eyeliner wand. One end holds liquid liner and the other end holds a powder shadow liner in the same shade. Cool, no? So simple to use, yet so transformative! First, apply the unique liquid eyeliner onto the base of the lashes to impart shiny, long-lasting, smudge-resistant color. Then use the high-pigment loose powder on the other end on top of the liquid liner with the specially crafted wand applicator to soften the line and intensify the color. The intense powder formula softens the appearance of a liquid liner, expertly smudging and perfecting while also setting the color so it stays put all day long–it’s that easy! Available in four wearable shades, including Black, Eggplant, Brown and Navy*.

Laura’s Lesson: “Always apply liquid liner to clean, dry skin for the best results. When using both liners, lay the brush on the root of the lash line for easier application. Place the shadow deep into the lash line for
a lush, intense effect.”

What I think: I like a softer eye, so I use the powder alone by smudging it into my lashes. But for more drama, layering the liners gives a sexy look that lasts all day!

Laura Geller Waterproof Eye Spackle ($22.00 USD). As the brand that popularized the primer category, Laura Geller continues to reinvent her famed, best-selling Spackle Collection with new Waterproof Eye Spackle, an innovative primer for eyes. This is gentle on the eyes but seriously tough on creases, smudges and smears, making any powder shadow virtually waterproof.

Application is seamless and effortless with the easy click-pen applicator. Applied as a base, lids are left smooth, creaseless and ready for flawless shadow application. Color stays true and remains in place all
day, no matter what the forecast is! Even humidity, tears, long hours at the office or a fun-filled evening won’t melt or budge eye makeup once Waterproof Spackle is applied.

Key Ingredients & Benefits:
• Isododecane: provides long lasting, water resistant-benefits
• Boron Nitride: imparts a soft, silky finish and simplifies application
• Ronasphere LDP: creates a light diffusing effect

Laura’s Lesson: “Always apply before your favorite shadow. Eye lid primers work to smooth and even the tone of lids for flawless color application. With a click of the pen, just the right amount of Spackle is
dispensed and will revolutionize your makeup case!”

What I think: This primer works really well. Just a little goes a long way. I smooth it on my eyelids and it instantly evens out the area. If I don’t have a lot of time in the morning, just a little primer and mascara makes me look wide awake. Add shadow and it will stay on all day.

You can purchase Laura Geller products at www.laurageller.com or www.qvc.com.