Today wraps up the best-selling beauty feature at the Raging Rouge Beauty Blog. Many thanks to all of the brands that participated! Here’s day five, fearless readers!
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Who: CLEAN
What: CLEAN Warm Cotton, 2.14 Fl. Oz., $69
Where: Sephora.com
Why: CLEAN’s best seller CLEAN Warm Cotton, captures the feeling of a fluffy, warm towel just pulled from the dryer or slipping into your favorite T-shirt line-dried in the summer sun. CLEAN Warm Cotton wraps you in notes of Citrus, Lilac and Jasmine over a subtle but sexy blend of Amber and Musk. |
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Who: Physician’s Formula
What: Physicians Formula Concealer Twins Cream Concealer, $6.95
Where: Drugstore.com
Why: The “classic” 2-in-1 makeup tool for a flawless finish! This cream concealer duo conveniently joins together a yellow and a light, flesh-tone cream concealer: Yellow is used by makeup artists to correct bluish skin imperfections, such as dark under-eye circles and bruises. Light, flesh-tone concealer can be used alone to hide any minor flaw or on top of yellow to even out skin tone. |
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Who: MISSION Skincare
What: MISSION Skincare Pomegranate Lip Balmer SPF 15, $3.99
Where: CVS.com
Why: When applied, it goes on very smoothly and is moisturizing. Its slim packaging makes it easy to tuck inside your jeans pockets, inside a purse pocket, etc. The smell and taste are delicious and contains SPF 15 for added protection. |
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Who: Anthony Logistics For Men
What: Glycolic Facial Cleanser, $20
Where: Sephora.com
Why: It contains aloe vera for soothing, glycolic acid to ease away fine lines, vitamins A, C and E to nourish. Cleanses and buffs away surface skin cells, leaving skin smooth and ready for shaving. Helps prevent ingrown hairs and razor burn. |
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Who: Jouer Cosmetics
What: Jouer’s Luminizing Moisture Tint, $38
Where: JouerCosmetics.com
Why: This lightweight moisturizing tint evens out imperfections and fades the appearance of fine lines with its light-diffusing multi-mineral formula. SPF 20 protects from UVA and UVB rays while Ginseng and Gingko Bilboa Leaf Extract deliver antioxidants to skin, promoting a healthy complexion. |
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Who: Dr. Denese
What: Dr. Denese’s HydroShield Face Serum, $49
Where: DrDenese.com
Why: Loaded with ceramides, soy, vitamin E, retinol, linoleic acids, EFA, and glycolipids, it supports the skin lipid barrier, often undermined by cold weather, air conditioning, dry heat, dry climates, and other environmental stressors. Moisture is locked in, helping to remarkably improve the appearance of dry lines and wrinkles. |
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Who: Origins
What: Modern Friction™ Nature's gentle dermabrasion, $37.50
Where: Origins.com
Why: Origins tested Modern Friction™ on a panel of 54 women. After just one try, of those who had undergone clinical micro-dermabrasion, 94% said they would now consider using Modern Friction™ instead.
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Who: Estee Lauder
What: Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex, $47.50-$74.50
Where: EsteeLauder.com
Why: This comprehensive, high-performance anti-aging serum-inspired by groundbreaking DNA research-brings your skin a dramatic reduction in the visible signs of aging.
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Who: FusionBeauty
What: LipFusionXL, $50.00
Where: Sephora.com
Why: This revolutionary overnight treatment delivers double strength collagen plus powerful hyaluronic acid microspheres creating break-through, topical delivery system to instantly firm, smooth and plump lips.
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Who: LORAC
What: Breakthrough Performance Foundation, $38
Where: LORACCosmetics.com
Why: The SMSystem helps to counteract the signs of aging by increasing cell turnover, and promoting skin’s natural ability to produce collagen; which has been shown to strengthen the skin’s structure. This system is designed for all ages and all skin types to help create a youthful, radiant complexion.
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Who: Cures by Avancé
What: Age Defyer Eye, $50.00
Where: CuresbyAvance.com
Why: “Great eye cream, very moisturizing.” Dr. Babak Azizzadeh, Facial Plastic Surgeon.
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Day three of best-selling makeup is here for your reading pleasure! Don't know about you, but I'm writing up a shopping list!
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Who: Aveda
What: Smooth Infusion Style Prep Smoother, $24
Where: Aveda.com
Why: Style Prep Smoother is loved because it makes styling faster and easier. Aveda’s exclusive plant infusion, a blend derived from organic aloe, maize and guar bean, creates a smooth surface on hair, while organic tapioca defends against humidity for up to two hours. Hydrolized wheat protein also protects against surface damage from heat styling.
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Who:La Mer
What: Crème de la Mer, $130-$1,390
Where: laMer.com
Why: In a short time, skin becomes softer, firmer, looks virtually creaseless. Aging lines and pores are noticeably less visible. Even the driest of complexions are healed. Sensitivities are soothed. And, of course, there are also those who insist it has produced astonishing results.
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Who: Ecru New York
What: Silk Nourishing Spray 5.1oz $24.00
Where: EcruNewYork.com
Why: A nutrient rich weightless conditioning mist, that instantly detangles hair and retains moisture and shine. Smooths away split ends and frizziness and protects against heat damage. Hair is left smooth and silky.
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Who: New York Streets
What: New York Streets Hairspray 9oz, $16.50
Where: NewYork-Streets.com
Why: New York Streets Hairspray repairs split ends while giving medium to firm hold. Control without buildup, stickiness or stiffness is what makes New York Streets hairspray a best seller.
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Who: Sabon
What: Body Scrub Patchouli Lavender Vanilla (Large), $30
Where: SabonNYC.com
Why: This bestselling Body Scrub is based on Dead Sea salt crystals and drenched in macadamia, almond and soy bean oils. The salts are mineral rich and are perfect for the gentle removal of dead skin cells to reveal new and radiant skin. Making you “smooth like a baby’s bottom!”
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Welcome to day two of best-selling beauty products, courtesy of the Raging Rouge Beauty Blog! Hope you are enjoying the series thus far…
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Who: Juice Beauty
What: Green Apple Antioxidant Moisturizer, $45.00
Where: Sephora.com
Why: Clinically proven to reduce free radical damage by more than 59% due to its high antioxidant action. Also proven to increase hydration by over 30%. This product is known as the “goodbye wrinkles” product by Sephora staff!
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Who: Herbal Essences
What: Hello Hydration Shampoo, $2.99
Where: Drugstore.com
Why: Hello Hydration quenches thirsty locks with a fusion of orchid and coconut milk. The product benefit and scent keeps consumers coming back for more!
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Who: Alterna Professional Haircare
What: Caviar Anti-Aging Moisture Shampoo, $30
Where: Beauty.com
Why: Alterna’s Caviar Anti-Aging Moisture Shampoo transforms the hair. Results can be seen after just one wash. The products are made from real Caviar Extract, that comes from the sturgeon fish in France. The caviar is a by-product of the fish, that is being used for other purposes.
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Who: KENZO
What: FlowerbyKenzo, $56-92
Where: kenzousa.com
Why: Kenzo’s classic floral powdery fragrance is versatile, easily transitioning from day to night. It makes an elegant signature fragrance.
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Who: LIPSTICK QUEEN
What: MEDIEVAL Lipstick, $20
Where: Barneys.com
Why: Medieval was created to make your lips look as though they’ve been stung by lemon juice (a practice of women in medieval times to give their lips a red tint!). It provides a subtle, red tint that is both natural and gorgeous!
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If you’re a regular reader of the Raging Rouge Beauty Blog, you’re familiar with the beauty products I’ve sampled and loved. Perhaps you don’t write about the makeup you love, but the truth is, you are voting for your favorite products every day. The winners are the products you select to buy! For your reading pleasure, I have polled some beloved beauty brands. The question posed was: “What was your #1 best-selling product from January 1, 2009 – June 30, 2009, measured by units sold?” This week is dedicated to their answers. Hope you find it as interesting as I did!
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Who: Borghese
What: Fango Mud, $61
Where: Borghese.com
Why: Customers love Fango Mud because it leaves skin feeling clean, refreshed and soft! Customers have also noticed improvement in pore-size and acne scarring with repeated use. |
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Who: TREAT Beauty
What: Butter Your Muffin Organic Anti-Cellulite Body Cream – $24
Where: Treat Beauty
Why: Butter Your Muffin smells delicious and is made with nature’s most powerful antioxidants. Treat’s customers love this body cream because not only does it have caffeine to fight cellulite, it contains retinol to improve the skins appearance. The sweetest part is it smells like Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit. |
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Who: shu uemura
What: eyelash curler, $19
Where: available at shuuemura-usa.com, shu uemura boutiques and counters nationwide.
Why: It’s patented mushroom-shaped silicone padding delivers a more comfortable, natural curl. The durable hinge is engineered to provide the perfect amount of pressure. Winner of Allure’s Best of Beauty award! |
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Who: MAKE UP FOR EVER
What: Aqua Eyes #0L – $17.00
Where: Sephora.com
Why: Dany Sanz originally created Aqua Eyes for performers of water ballet. The formula withstands extreme conditions (water, perspiration, humidity) for long-lasting, non-smudging color. With a seriously waterproof, smudge-proof and tear-proof formula, Aqua Eyes waterproof eyeliner pencil lines eyes with highly pigmented, intense color. |
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Who: Hourglass Cosmetics
What: Calligraphy Liquid Eye Liner, $32
Where: hourglasscosmetics.com
Why: Calligraphy is an innovative felt-tip liquid eye liner with a user-friendly design and quick-drying formula designed to simplify application. Lines quickly dry upon application to prevent smudge and transfer. Calligraphy is also waterproof to provide all-day staying power. |
