Posts Tagged ‘BeautyUndercover’

THE POWER OF PINK

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

What is that Pepto-Bismol pink colored elliptical-shaped item now appearing in every make-up artist’s tool kit? sponge
It’s the BeautyBlender, an innovative makeup applicator, quickly invading the marketplace. The unusual applicator
will leave you with a professional finish and a flawless complexion. (more…)

THE SHOOTING GALLERY

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

How much do we hate when a pimple pops up just before a big event!
Sure, you can go to the dermatologist and get a shot of cortisone for
over a $100.  But we found a place called Kalologie Skincare where you
can just walk in and pay $25. (more…)

BROWS ARE A BARGAIN

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

What: In Style Nail Salon
Why:  Get your brows done for $10. It seems nail salons
can do good brows too! The place is simple, clean and
even has a computer for clients to log on to in case there’s
a wait.  Kellie is fantastic at the West Hollywood location.  The $10
price is only good Monday – Friday.
On the weekends it’s $15.  Still a
bargain.  (more…)

BLOW OUT

Friday, November 6th, 2009

On the West side of Los Angeles he is known simply as Arturo – a shoe doctor who can transform a pair of beaten up Louboutins into something that looks like its never hit pavement.  blowdryers 2On the heels of Arturo comes another man who just needs one name to get respect amongst the toughest critics in Los Angeles.  We’re talking about a man by the name of “Vago.” 
For top hair stylists in the city he is the go-to-guy for fixing expensive blowdryers that have gone snap, crackle, or pop!  A low-key guy who doesn’t crave the limelight, he prefers to just pick up the blow dryers from the salons.  So the next time you’re blowdryer falls apart – don’t throw it away.  Bring it to Dr..Vago who will fix it for under $36. 
Popular drop-spots are Alford Mikolaj (310-278-6634) and Giusepe Franco Salon (310-274-8967).

THE GREEN MACHINE

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

barbarWhat: BARBAR Eco 8000 Blow dryer
Why: An effortless way to be eco-friendly.  The green
blow dryer is in the hands of some of Hollywood’s biggest
hair stylists.  So we decided to give it a try.
Does it work:  It actually does.  Although we
were a little skeptical – it has some horsepower.
What makes it eco-friendly:  It has a ceramic
heating element versus a coil one.  Translation:
It saves electricity and we’re told it will last you
longer.
Price: $150
Where: www.barbarhairtools.com

REESE WITHERSPOON IN FULL BLOOM

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Reese Witherspoon looked to her Southern roots when launching her new perfume line, In Bloom,reese-witherspoon-in-bloom-fragrance2 with cosmetic powerhouse Avon.  Reese says the name captures this particular time in her life where she is blooming both professionally and personally. The actual scent of the perfume was inspired by her childhood in Tennessee. The A-list actress spoke with Beauty Undercover about developing the sophisticated scent.

Beauty Undercover: In mixing up the perfume did you look back to your childhood in Tennessee?
Reese Witherspoon:  My childhood was spent in the front yard in a gigantic magnolia tree. 
I knew it had to have magnolia blossom in it.  Also, my mother always wore gardenia perfume so
I’ve always been attracted to white flowers.   We added other flowers and softened it a bit and made it very sophisticated. (more…)