You’ve heard it before; I’m a fan of the Mario Badescu Drying Lotion. It wipes out the unwelcome visit of a nasty zit. But, when a whole army of pimples marches in, it’s time to take out the big guns–the professional acne fighting experts at Manhattan’s Mario Badescu Skin Care. From now until Nov. 1st, the spa is holding a contest for acne sufferers. 5 winners will receive a consultation with a skin specialist and a customized regimen from the product line. To enter, click here. Want clear skin? Win Mario Badescu products and consult
You’ve heard it before; I’m a fan of the Mario Badescu Drying Lotion. It wipes out the unwelcome visit of a nasty zit. But, when a whole army of pimples marches in, it’s time to take out the big guns–the professional acne fighting experts at Manhattan’s Mario Badescu Skin Care. From now until Nov. 1st, the spa is holding a contest for acne sufferers. 5 winners will receive a consultation with a skin specialist and a customized regimen from the product line. To enter, click here. Comment (1)
Beauty Scoop: Rodial Skincare Sale Coming To Hautelook
If you haven’t already discovered hautelook.com, a website that runs limited-time sales featuring cool fashion and beauty brands, you may want to join the community by Oct. 19th. That’s when members will have a chance to score products from the high-end, anti aging skincare line Rodial at 45-60% off. Word has it that the two-day sale will include Glam Balm, Glamtox Peel, Glamtox Eye Light SPF 15, Glamtox SPF 18, Glamtox Night, Glam Balm Wipes, A-List Cleanser, Jet Set Cleanser, Bum Lift, Body Sculpture, Tummy Tuck, Boob Job, Crème de la Crème, and Power Body Buff. Get a head start on what suits your fancy and click here for the deets on each product.
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Beauty Sale: 75% off Too Faced Cosmetics
Through October 25th, Too Faced cosmetics–the fabulously quirky beauty brand who pats itself on the back for being one of the first to develop the lip plumper–is running a crazy sale. Select Glamour Products are 75% off! Click here to check out the goods. Comment (1)
Beauty Giveaway: Sally Hansen Nail Polish
Congrats to the 5 readers (you know who you are) who won the Opulent Cloud nail lacquer!
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Hot Off The Runway: Fall Beauty Trends Part Deux
Mint Green (seen at Chanel, Valentino)
Be it a purse, suit, ring or nails, this peppermint hue was everywhere on the runways. Slick the jade shade on nails and you’ll be marking your territory as the fashionista in your circle. Try N.Y.C. In A New York Color Minute Nail Enamel in East Village, an aquamarine teal that’s available at drugstores, Barry M Nail Paint in Mint Green or NailEZEE in C. Lately (call 800.684.0650 to order).Semi-matte Skin (seen at Diane Von Furstenberg, Catherine Malandrino)
Neither dewy nor flat, skin this season is clean and natural. This finish requires a sheer layer of base that will even tone and hide flaws and still allow freckles to show through. At Diane Von Furstenberg, makeup artist James Kaliardos lightly applied MAC Studio Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation.
Contoured Cheeks (seen at Zac Posen, Matthew Williamson)
Instead of dusting peaches and petal pinks on the apples of cheeks, the focus is on defining them. To do that, makeup artists including Lucia Pieroni, who created the above look at the Zac Posen show, accentuated the cheekbones using a taupe blush or matte bronzing powder. Copy this sculpted effect by sweeping the color underneath the cheekbones up toward the temples. Comment (2)
Hot Off The Runway: Fall Beauty Trends
It may seem a bit schizo that Spring 2010 Fashion Week already took place when Fall is just settling in. Such is the manic world of fashion. Get ready for slouchy pants, icy whites and whimsical waves, as that’s going to be part of the rage come April. Hold your horses though. I’m focusing on the current race ahead.Aware that no one has gone unscathed from the harsh economy, designers interpreted the somber mood this season showing fabrics in earth tones and nudes. The makeup palette didn’t stray far from that. Here are three of the season’s hottest beauty trends.1. Deep Side Part (seen at Donna Karen, Bottega Vaneta)2. Rose Lips (seen at Carolina Herrera, Givenchy)
3. Rock and Roll Eyes (seen at Marc Jacobs, Behnaz Sarafpour) 
This romantic look is reminiscent of the 30′s. To create fullness at the crown, part your hair to the opposite side of your natural part. Keep it sleek by spraying your comb with hairspray and gently combing down flyaways.
Makeup artist Diane Kendal used a lip brush to apply MAC lipstick in Twig, a brown-based matte pink. She finished with a dab of MAC dazzleglass gloss in Local Colour on the center of lips to create the illusion of a fuller pout.
To achieve this smoldering eye, brush a dark shadow (try charcoal, deep plum or navy) on lids. Then apply a kohl liner, drawing into the waterlines of the eyes.
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Pretty in Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness Beauty Products
Halloween aside, October is a great month. It’s the one time of year when people check their egos at the door, Ari Gold included. From NFL players to Yahoo!, we proudly wear pink to support the fight against breast cancer. The beauty industry, led by the influential Estee Lauder company, is at the forefront of this mission. This year, even more brands have created goodies in honor of breast cancer awareness month. Check out the highlights.
Elizabeth Hurley Lip Design Collection, $22 (the model/actress hand-picked the shades in the kit, which contains Pure Color Lipstick in Elizabeth Pink, High Gloss in Pink Lady, Artist’s Lip Pencil in Pink Writer and a Pink Case with Mirror). Estee Lauder will donate up to $500,000 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
OPI Pink of Hearts Nail Lacquer, $8.50. Proceeds support Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
During September and October, ten percent of the sales generated by the purchase of Bubblemint flavored Orbit White gum will be donated to support Bright Pink.From Oct. 12-18, Beauty.com will donate 10 percent of all purchases made on the site to CEW’s Cancer & Careers. Click here to shop.
PurpleLab has partnered with the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation to launch SWAC “SEALED WITH A CURE,” an Echinacea-infused lip gloss with a vanilla scent and gold flecks, $18.50. Twenty Percent of the proceeds will go to the foundation.
Body Deli Special-Edition Pink Grapefruit Scrub, $32. A chemical-free exfoliator with sea salt and African Shea butter. $6 of every unit sold ($32 for a scrub) will be donated to the local California cancer charity, Gilda’s Club.
Darphin Arovita C Energic Firming Cream, $80. Darphin will donate $20 from each sale of the face cream during October to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Pink ghd IV styler, $255. $15 of each sale will be donated to the YSC. Comment (10)
Giveaway! Win a Makeup Kit created just for The Beauty Girl.
Yesterday I told you about the Philosophy makeover event going on this month. Today, two lucky readers will have the chance to win a makeup starter kit that Philosophy created just for The Beauty Girl readers!The kit contains three items from the brand’s new natural collection called Supernatural. You’ll find something special for the face, lips and cheeks, and each product comes in a gorgeous shade that’s been hand picked to create a fresh face look. All the formulas are made with minerals, plants, fruit extracts, vitamins and antioxidants to hydrate and protect skin and are free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, talc, sulfates, propylene glycol, pegs and fragrance.Here’s what’s in Philosophy’s The Beauty Girl Makeup Kit (a $69.50 value for FREE)
To win this exclusive giveaway, comment on this post. Two winners will be selected at random
Healthy Cream Blush in feel warm all over, a beautiful hue that adds a healthy flush and glides on easily
Natural Mineral Bronzer, a sheer powder that gives skin a warm, sunkissed glow.
Superglossy Lip Gloss spf 15 in reflect a little, a barely-there, glistening pink that’s got a minty taste.
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Get a free makeover with Philosophy
You look at yourself in the mirror everyday so it’s expected that at some point you’ll get bored with what you see. The best antidote to when you’re feeling blah—a makeover.Need a push? Philosophy is hosting “Supernatural Saturdays” at Nordstrom stores in Santa Ana, Chicago and Arlington. You’ll get personalized makeup consultations and applications, as well as tips on how to apply makeup and enhance your best features. The event is geared toward moms and daughters and will have John Trau, philosophy’s makeup artist, on-hand to show teens how to play up their natural beauty so they don’t end up looking like a 30 year old.The schedule of events is as follows:SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, 11am-6pm (Santa Ana, CA)Nordstrom-Santa Ana820 north main streetsanta ana, ca 92705To book your appointment: 714.972.2020 x1088SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10th, 11am-6pm (Chicago, IL)Nordstrom-Michigan avenue55 east grand avenuechicago, il 60611To book your appointment: 312.464.1515SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17th, 11am-6pm (Arlington, VA)Nordstrom–Pentagon City1400 south hayes cityarlington, va 22202To book your appointment: 703.415.1121If you can’t make it to one of these events, visit your local Nordstrom counter to enter for a chance to win a private supernatural makeup party with five friends at the Nordstrom store in your neighborhood, which includes a private skincare and makeup consultation, personalized makeup tips and custom makeup applications for the group. Enter from October 1st – 17th, and four winners from each of Nordstrom’s 112 stores will be chosen on October 31st.
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Fall Nail Trend + Today’s Giveaway
For the eighth consecutive season, nail company Sally Hansen has collaborated with fashion designer Tracy Reese to create polish colors inspired by the designer’s runway collection.I always look forward to seeing the new shades, and each season “I die” over them (yes, I watch The Rachel Zoe Project, and I hope I have more lives to spare because the colors just seem to get better and better).
Tracy Reese 2009 Fall Fashion Show
BG Giveaway Want the runway look? I’m giving away 5 of the Sally Hansen High Definition polishes in Opulent Cloud. Make a comment on this post and you’ll be entered to win.P.S. Wondering what’s hot for nails come Spring? The dark palette is here to stay, but vibrant shades will also enter the mix. Get ready for happy yellows, sea blues and deep pinks to make a comeback. Comment (8)
Nicole Pearl, The Beauty Girl, has written for national publications including Allure, Cosmo, Marie Claire, Self, In Style, Seventeen, and more. She appears as a beauty and style expert on TV for shows like TODAY, Windy City LIVE, and more. She's covered NYC and LA Fashion Weeks, has been a guest speaker for corporations, hosts events and offers services. The Beauty Girl blog is Nicole's exclusive insider notebook, sharing her V.I.P. access to the latest in beauty. Welcome! Still curious about Nicole? Click here.
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