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SWAG ALERT: GREEN LIGHT

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

Today we are giving away 25 Paint & Peel (watermelon) polishes by Sula.  Not only are they environmentally friendly, these beauties peel off when you’re ready to change polish.    The polish stays on anywhere from one-to-three days.  

In an effort to make the polish last a week, the company is coming up with a clear coat which will be out in a couple of weeks.   “We’ve been working with a chemist for the past year,” says Susanne Lang, owner of Sula.  “The top coat called, Lasting helps preserve the polish for seven days.”

Since our blasts are going out at different times in the morning , we are going to continue to even the playing field by putting up a green light after the words SWAG ALERT.  Look for it after 11 this morning PST (since we won’t be blasting).  The first 25 subscribers to email info@beautyundercover.comwill win the swag.  Good Luck!

GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Sugar is the new trend in beauty products.  There are a number out on the market which you will love so much — you’ll want to eat.  Farmhouse Fresh’s Whoopie, a whipped white  velvet shea butter body cream, is reminiscent of the delicious deep- south cake for which it is named. Filling the shower with the  intoxicating aroma of rich candied cocoa,  Giovanni’s Hot Chocolate  Sugar Scrub, gently exfoliates and polishes the skin, using soft sugar grains and real crushed cocoa beans.  Lush’s Soft Coeur Honey  Cocoa Massage Bar looks and smells good enough to eat, but these  calories remain on the outside of your hips, rather than the inside  of your thighs.  And Philosophy’s Butterscotch Bliss Shower Gel 
instantly satiates with this all-in-one shampoo, body wash and bubble  bath.  Sweet treats have never made us look so good!

PERFECT BLEND

Monday, March 8th, 2010

gwyneth-paltrow-hairstyle-bobHollywood is falling in love with Mario Badescu Skin
Care.   Actresses such as Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Oprah Winfrey,
Ashley Judd and Charlize Theron are simply smitten.  Both products and prices are getting rave reviews.  Badescu’s famous anti-redness treatment, Control Cream, is a highly effective
for rashes, irritation, and symptoms of Rosacea.  The cost is
$26 for a 1 oz container.   Actresses love the uber-rich ($20) Seaweed Night Cream.
Badescu’s Drying Lotion, however, is the product that really pops in the line.  Made with a blend of
Calamine and salicylic acid, the Pepto-pink potion clears up pimples
overnight — all for $17.  Isn’t that cheaper than a shot of cortisone?

ALPHA GLOW

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

MD031000We have a product we absolutely love and there’s a great deal on it too! The Alpha Beta Daily Face Peel by Dennis Gross makes the skin glow.  Beauty Undercover subscribers can get 30-percent off by simply putting in a special code (at the botom of this story).  In just a couple of minutes, this two-step exfoliation process creates visible results – creating a luminous look all day long – without any downtime.  Think of it as a professional facial in the privacy of your home (without the big bill).

The active ingredients include a combination  of five alpha and beta hydroxy acids, that uber-antioxidant called retinol, green tea extract and vitamins A, C,  and E.  Used daily, Alpha Beta Daily Face Peel really can help you miss an  occasional appointment with your facialist!  Simply go on this link and then enter CANDY as you check out to get an extra 30-percent off!

PARTY LIKE YOU’RE FOUR OR AT STUDIO 54

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

painted-nail-front(1)We couldn’t help notice the trail of 4-year-olds clad in their perfect party clothes as they congregated on Ventura Boulevard one Saturday.  We wondered if it was an audition for a new Disney Channel pilot?  Or, perhaps, try-outs for a Junior Beauty Pageant? But alas , it was the latest in a trend of pint-sized parties. 
The Painted Nail, Sherman Oaks’s premiere nail salon offers spa packages for all ages in their Karaoke-filled Nail Party Lounge.  The price for the privilege  is $20 per child.  Pint-sized mani/pedi parties offer a fashion-forward trip down a cute runway stage – complete with props, glitter tattoos and even a photo both to capture those precious moments. 
But for the older crowd, there is a package that includes martinis and manicures, fueled by customized cupcakes and innovative nail prints. If you want to take it up a little…The Painted Nail Lounge can help you get your groove on  — pole dancing lessons or even a review of male dancers can be arranged by request.   Talk about a full-service salon!
The Painted Nail
13325 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks  
818-783-2022.

Safe Travels

Friday, February 19th, 2010

miniGreat makeup cases are tough to find.  We just want something  where you can (neatly) store everything from makeup to overnight creams to meds.  We’ve found a couple good ones.  
A company called Mini Kittour makes a hard covered makeup case complete with travel bottles, a small magnifying mirror, a pill case, a memo pad, a mini sharpie and a passport cover.  It is a bit pricey at around $200, but it holds everything and nothing gets smashed in your carry-on luggage. 
A Hollywood favorite is Stephanie Johnson.  The ML Traveler retails for around $80.  The pretty prints are shaped liked an old-fashioned makeup bag.  It comes with two snap-out mesh pouches, removable toiletry pouch and mirror.
Then there’s the Royce Leather Cosmetic Travel Case which is available online at Walmart for $72.  The bottom of the bag has a zippered pocket and the main compartment includes three travel size bottles.  It comes in a number of colors.  We like the blue since it reminds us of the Hermes blue jean.  Love that color!

Prime Time

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

primerEvery big cosmetic line seems to have a face primer these days – but what about the eyes?  Don’t we all get annoyed when eye makeup gets in our creases!  Enter Bare Escentuals Prime Time Eyelid Primer, an easy-to-use primer.  Oil and fragrance-free, the neutral tint is applied to the lids with a sheer and lightweight consistency. 
Yet, Prime Time packs a heavy punch — keeping even shimmering shades in place from morning to night, allowing you to skip the late-afternoon touch-up!  We think this product is a must-have for those days when you’re trying to maintain a smoky eye … rather than looking like you’re sporting a shiner!  The price: $16.
Available at Amazon.com

The Sisterhood of Beauty

Sunday, February 14th, 2010

greekNot Soap, Radio has come out with a new beauty line for the sorority girl called, Greek.  All of the products in the collection are unique to each sorority, either Greek lettered, or illustrated with their colors and mascots. 
The Greek collection includes everything from Kiss Kiss Lip Balms – a candy-flavored clear gloss in lettered pots, Mini Lettered Lip Gloss Trios – three mini glosses and mirrored face palettes full of everything essential for lips, eyes, and cheeks.
Then, there is the Roll-On Floral Perfumes designed with each sorority in mind. The products range from $6 to $45 to stay in line with a college budget.
 Products are available online at notsoapradio.com

THE HAIR LIFT

Friday, February 12th, 2010

Rusk-14167We have found the perfect product to give a lackluster mane some oomph.  Oh and we don’t want to bury the lead here…it’s $10!  We are so smitten with Rusk Blofoam!   Salons can’t keep it in stock. 
It lifts and gives volume without leaving a sticky residue.  Rusk’s tried-and-true BloFoam Extreme  Texture Root Lifter may be the perfect excuse to reacquaint yourself  with mousse.  While the aerosol is a bit reminiscent of the 80’s,  its direct spray-and-shoot nozzle is far more modern!  Simply draw (a  part), aim and fire … a perfect white line will appear, magically  lifting the root of you hair, creating height and volume from below.  
Best of all, it can restore life to chemically relaxed hair and even help hold a curl.  While it’s available at a number of different sites online – we found the best prices at Sleekhair.com.

A SHOO-IN AFTER THE PERFECT PEDICURE

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
flexHollywood types are flipping over Flexflop’s – the perfect compact flip flops to wear after a pedicure. The fold-up sandals have graced the feet of everyone from Rhianna to Hayden Panettiere to Kim Kardashian. Thanks to the convenient shoes, those pedicures on the fly no longer will leave you high-and-not-dry!
Picture (folded) flip flops small enough to pop into your purse (or in the side pocket of the car) and powerful enough to keep you dancing until dawn.  Best of all, the clever sliding strap makes it easy for your feet to remain smudge-free when you leave the salon.
We love that they come in more than 15 signature sets (yes, we’re kind of obsessed with the embellished zipper-bags!) and most can be purchased for under $25.
Stacey Kirsch, the owner of the company came up with the product after a long night where her friend could no longer take walking in her 4-inch stilettos.  Upon seeing her pal walking barefoot, she thought a pair of emergency shoes could come in handy for everything from sore feet to pedicures.  Personally, we think she totally nailed it!

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