Save Face With These Winter Skin-Saving Beauty Products
by Alex Gambardella
Nov 19, 2009 2:21 PM PST
Just when you thought your skin was safe from the scorching sun's harmful rays, the sleet, snow, and just plain coldness of the winter elements are here to wreak havoc on your epidermis! Even if it's not exactly snowboarding weather in your locale, the dryness of the wintry air is enough to make anyone want to switch up their skincare regime accordingly, no matter how dramatic the drop in temperature! But don't fret -- I've got a selection of skin-quenching solutions to your icy dryness! Whether your biggest worry is cracked cuticles, chapped lips, or a frightful case of all-over scaliness (yikes!), I've got your bases covered with products from our favorite tried-and-true brands like Bliss and Korres. Scroll through the slideshow for a full skincare arsenal that'll help you brave the elements!
Channel Supermodel Christy Turlington And Look Better Naked This Valentine's Day!
by Pauline Montupet
Feb 8, 2009 9:17 AM PST
Am I the only one who gets major anxiety before Valentine's Day? When you're a single gal, you're either nervous about finding a date or just depressed that your only dates are Ben & Jerry. When you're a coupled lady, you're worried about all the expectations and hype of the most romantic day of the year. Why does this night have to be so special? You look down at your abs - what used to be a six-pack looks more like a keg after a week full of Valentine's Day chocolates. Not to fret - here are a few tips to get you looking in tip-top shape for that sexy lingerie you just purchased - no sit-ups required! Start with an all-over body scrub to get rid of any dry rough patches. Then use one of Christy Turlington's favorites, Nude Smoothing Body Refiner with coffee and ginkgo on your legs and bum. The caffeine will temporarily reduce unsightly lumps and bumps and lift your legs to supermodel shape. Fake flat abs and toned legs with an all over airbrush tanner. Dust shimmer powder on the sides of your shinbones and down the center of your stomach for a toning effect. And one more thing you can't forget to pep up before V-Day is your bust! It Cosmetics makes a Beautiful Breasts Shadow Palette with contour cremes that can help you fake a more ample cleavage. Who needs the gym when a little trickery can go a long way? Check out the slideshow for more instant body boosting products!