Clarisonic PLUS for the Face and Body QVC Item #A91964 Approximately $225.00

Clarisonic PLUS uses sonic technology to deeply yet gently cleanse pores of dirt and makeup more effectively than manual cleansing without abrasion or harsh chemicals. This waterproof, rechargeable cleansing tool prepares skin to effectively absorb skin care products. It features three speeds for the face plus a spot therapy mode to care for areas of the body, leaving skin soft, pampered, radiant and younger looking.

The cleansing system includes the rechargeable Clarisonic PLUS skin care brush; three brush heads (delicate, sensitive and normal); one spot therapy brush head; three one-ounce cleansers (nourishing care, refreshing gel and gentle hydro); a six-ounce gentle hydro cleanser; a two-ounce and a six-ounce refining skin polish; and a universal charging cradle.

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GO SMiLE TRULY Whitening Toothpaste System

GO SMiLE‘s mission is to create and care for beautiful white smiles for everyone with innovative products that are pleasantly indulgent, highly effective, fast and easy to use. A high-tech oral care and beauty company all in one, GO SMiLE was founded on the mission of transforming teeth whitening into a pleasurable, luxurious beauty treatment, revolutionizing the process and brightening millions of smiles along the way.

GO SMiLE, one of the leaders in luxury teeth whitening, introduces the NEW TRULY Whitening Toothpaste System, which includes the Clean and Polish Luxury Toothpaste and the Penetrate and Whiten Whitening Gel. The components work together by combining a pea-sized amount of each on a dry toothbrush and brushing teeth as normal twice a day for 30 days.

AVAILABLE AT QVC – Item #A226775 Approximately $42.50

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Fresh Elixir Ancien Oil, .5 ounce QVC Item #A226364 Approximately $50.00

Fresh co-founders Lev Glazman and Alina Roytberg set out to create the perfect artisanal soap and wound up creating a lifestyle brand loved the world over. A pioneer of incorporating natural ingredients like sugar, milk, soy and rice in modern beauty treatments, Fresh serves up irresistibly indulgent yet effective skin care, makeup, bath- and-body care, hair care and fragrance.

GET THE LOOK: SEXY LOOSE WAVES 

Sexy, loose waves with lots of body, volume and shine are perfect for breezy spring weather.  Celebrities are often seen wearing the look, but you do not need a professional stylist to get these gorgeous loose waves. All you need is a thermal protector, flat iron and shine serum to style at home. Check out the three simple steps below:

STEP 1: Before styling, spritz on a powerful thermal protector like Davines MELU Thermal Protecting Shield ($31 at www.davines.com) on to dry hair to prevent the damaging effects of high-heat styling. Vanessa Fernandez of Butterfly Studio Salon, says that “heat protecting sprays not only protect hair from the heat of the iron but to also create a shinier look.”

Flat irons create a more natural looking wave and will not leave a crimp on hair the way a curling iron clamp will do. ONE’s Crush 1 Inch Flat Iron ($80 at www.onestyling.com) delivers salon-like results while eliminating the appearance of unwanted static and frizz using tourmaline technology.

STEP 2: Begin by parting hair into sections and working layer by layer. Take a one inch section of hair, clamp the flat iron midway and twist your wrist inwards towards your head. Quickly slide the flat iron down the entire section of hair like you are straightening it. Maintain this position and then twist inwards once again at the ends to make sure they are not left straight. Work quickly to ensure that curls are loose and wavy. The longer time you spend sliding the iron over the hair, the tighter the curls will become. Continue on until all sections of your hair have been curled.

STEP 3: Once the style is complete, add high shine and an extra barrier against frizz with Philip B. Anti-Frizz Formula 57 ($35 at www.philipb.com) Lavender, Jojoba, Rice Bran and Soybean Oils lend hair a perfect dose of conditioning moisture that give lightweight definition, movement and shine without added weight. One drop is all you will need for a gorgeous frizz-free finish.

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FLAWLESS FACES AT THE 84TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS

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AMANDA SEYFRIED GETS AL DOLLED UP WITH CLEU DE PEAU 

GRAMMY AWARDS HAIR HIGHLIGHTS

On Sunday, February 12^th, the stars came out to celebrate music at the 54^th Annual Grammy Awards. The Red Carpet was filled with daring fashion statements and fun yet flawless hairstyles. The three biggest hair trends of the night are not only gorgeous; they are also easy to do!  Here are some tips on how to achieve these looks yourself:

Bold Color: Stars like Rihanna and Katy Perry stepped out for the night with bold hair colors in bright hues. To recreate this look without any commitment, try thePOP Color Strips ($10: ULTA.com) which add a stripe of color in an instant. Sleek Pony’s: Jessie J., Fergie and Gwyneth Paltrow worked the red carpet with sleek ponytails. This style looks great on women of all ages and can instantly take five years off the face! If you want to add length to your ponytail, try the E! Live from the Red Carpet 23 Inch Wrap Around Pony ($49: Extensions.com) that easily attaches to your hair.

Soft Swept Updo’s: From Taylor Swift who wore a simple top knot bun to Carrie Underwood who wore an undone chignon, the hair red carpet updos were playful and chic. To keep hair in place but without stiffness, try the UNITE GO365 Hairspray ($31: unitehair.com), which has an adjustable nozzle with a light, medium and hard setting, for just the right amount of hold.

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FLAWLESS AND MANAGEABLE HAIR

There’s nothing worse than taking a shower, washing your hair only to spend another half and hour detangling it. Unite Hair care may be the end to those problems. Their 7 seconds Condition Leave in Detangler is everything you will ever need after each and every wash. After a couple of sprays, all it takes is exactly 7 seconds for the product to sink in and you are ready to comb through. To complete your hairstyling experience, use  UNITE Shina Mist Spray ($26.25: Unitehair.com) to give your locks the ultimate finish.

All Unite products an be found at www.unitehair.com.

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DIY Tips and Tricks for Red Carpet Beauty from the Golden Globes

Smoky Metallic Cat Eye

Emma Stone’s charcoal and silver colors really accented her wardrobe beautifully, and this look also helped to separate her from the majority who mostly wore nude eye makeup with black eyeliner. Achieve Emma’s look: Don’t be afraid to try metallic’s for the eyes and get ready to make a striking impact. The smoky eye is a trend that keeps reinventing itself as it’s synonymous with a sexy beautiful look sought after, season to season. This season, the traditional smoky eye gets a makeover with a pop of silver for a more elegantlook. If you love the idea of a cat eye but can’t fully commit to such a bold statement, try this new take - liner across your top lid that ends in a sharp angle out towards your temple, with no other makeup except a sheer pink lip. This look still makes a statement but it is subtler than the original thick–winged line. To get this look apply a precision tip liner, like the New Sue Devitt Defining Eyeliner, along thelash line extending the line just slightly further than usual. For a more defined effect apply the liner around the rim of the eye as well.

Bronze Shadow

Smoky eyes are a red carpet staple these days, and we saw the look in every color, finish, and smokiness.  Freida Pinto’s bronze shadow and black liner combination which was a real head turner.
Achieve a look like Freida’s by using the Illuminating Eye Shadow Quad in Icelandic Fjord. Begin by applying the Nordic Nude shade all over the eyelid with the Sue Devitt Eye Base Brush.
Sue’s Secret Tip: Hold the brush upside down as you apply as this allows the pigment to get deep into the lash line and build the color upward and outward toward the eyebrow and temple.
Next, use the Refined Eye Base Brush to apply the Deep Moss Shimmer shade only to the eyelid to create desired depth. Again, hold the brush upside down and apply this darker color along the lash line, at the base of the lid, and deep into the lashes. Work the color upwards, grading into the base color as you move upward towards the crease. Finish the look by applying defining Eyeliner in Vik generously along the lash line, and around the rim of the eye for added definition.

PHOTO Credit: Getty Images/ (L)Ashley Benson (C) Ashley Greene (R) Julianne Hough

For Ashley Greene’s Seductive Long Waves, begin with clean towel dried hair. Twist 1″ sections of hair away from your face going all around your head and apply a curl enhancing cream like the Shu Uemura Kaze Wave and air dry or diffuse until 90% dry. Apply a heat protecting spray like the Kerastase Fibre Architecte to protect hair from the heat of the iron and create a shinier look. Using a 1” wide curling iron, grab 1″ random vertical sections of hair and wrap around barrel and curl away from your face.Run your hands through when done for separation. Finish with a medium hold hair spray like Shu Uemura’s Sheer Lacquer.

To get Ashley Benson’s Textured Waves, begin with clean towel dried hair. Wrap hair in towel to remove excess water and to start creating texture. Use a light pomade such as Magic Move Light and twist random sections of hair to create more texture. Use a blow dryer to set each section by twisting and applying heat at the same time. If needed, use a clipless curling iron about 3/4″-1″ to set in waves by wrapping sections around the barrel away from face and when releasing each piece pulling on it to make more of a stretched out wave.

To give yourself a red carpet ready manicure at home in minutes follow these easy steps from celeb manicurist, Skyy Hadley.

1. Remove any nail polish and wash your hands. Always start a manicure with clean hands.
2. File your nails. I recommend squoval shaped nails for the winter. Start with the square shape and tilt the file underneath the corners and file back and forth from the underneath up. This will gradually round out the edges. If your nails are too square during cold winter months they can crack and break easily.
3. Lightly buff your nails to remove any ridges.
4. Rub a cuticle oil or cream on your cuticles, you can use olive oil or Vaseline if you don’t have cuticle oil, and push your cuticles back with a cuticle pusher. This will lengthen your nail and give a clean look.
5. Apply a thin layer of base coat to all nails.
6. Apply two even coats of pale pink or nude polish to your nails.
7. Always finish with a layer of clear top coat to extend the life of your manicure and give it that professional shine.

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SENSAI Hair Care Collection Spring/Summer 2012

Ginseng Extract nourishes each strand and inhibits moisture loss for a smooth, rich finish. Rich foam provides a smooth and satisfying treatment experience. • Elegant, fresh floral fragrance.