Best Selling Makeup 2011

Have you ever wondered what the best selling makeup and beauty products are, from your favorite brands? Periodically, I ask them the question: what was your top selling product (in units sold) over a specified period of time. Here are the top products from some of our favorite brands!

MAC Best Selling Eyeshadow, Lipstick and Lipglass!

MAC’s Best Selling Makeup of 2011

As a “special edition” of my usual Best Selling Beauty feature, this post contains three of MAC’s best selling cosmetics (in units sold) for the year 2011 through the end of September.  Categories included are eye shadow, Lipglass and lipstick.  Think you can guess which shades were most popular with MAC consumers?  Guess first, and then read on! [Read more...]

Best Selling Makeup and Beauty Products, Finale

It’s the final day of the

Best Selling Makeup and Beauty Products

feature story! I hope you’ve enjoyed reading about the products that drive consumers into a frenzy! Today’s featured brands are Estee Lauder, AG Hair, YBF and iO Beauty.

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair

Who: Estée Lauder

What: Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair.

Where: EsteeLauder.com

Why: “Fan fact”: January, 2012 marks the 30th year anniversary of Advanced Night Repair. Launched in 1982, Advanced Night Repair was the first repair product on the market. Approximately 8,236 bottles of Advance Night Repair products are sold per day, world-wide!

AG Hair Recoil Curl Activator
AG Hair Recoil Curl Activator

Who: AG Hair

What: Recoil Curl Activator $20.

Where: NaturallyCurly.com

Why: It’s been called the Holy Grail for curl seekers and those wanting to tame their frizz. This miracle worker encourages curl and conditions the hair in even the most reluctant hair. [Read more...]

Best Selling Makeup and Beauty Products, Part 3

Welcome to Day three of the Raging Rouge beauty blog’s

Best Selling Makeup and Beauty Products 2011 feature story!

I hope you’ve been perusing these top-selling products from beloved beauty brands! Today’s edition brings us the best selling beauty products from Make Up For Ever, tarte, Jouer and Avene.

Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes
Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes #0L

Who: MAKE UP FOR EVER

What: Aqua Eyes #0L in matte black

Where: Sephora.com

Why: Aqua eyes quickly became a cult favorite thanks to its ultra-creamy texture that creates precise lines around the eyes. It is also 100% smudge-proof, tear-proof, waterproof and melt-proof, so it lasts all day long even in the most extreme conditions.

Fun Fact: MAKE UP FOR EVER Creator Dany Sanz originally developed the Aqua Eyes range for the French Water Ballet team.

tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara
tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara

Who: Tarte Cosmetics

What: lights, camera, lashes! clinically-proven mascara, $19

Where: TarteCosmetics.com

Why: This is what we call a push-up bra for your lashes™ a 4-in-1 (lengthening, curling, volumizing and conditioning) dermatologist tested mascara that gives dramatic, thick, sexy lashes and is clinically proven to increase lash volume by 424%. [Read more...]

Best Selling Makeup and Beauty Products, Part 2

Welcome to Day two of the Raging Rouge beauty blog’s

Best Selling Makeup and Beauty Products 2011 feature story!

Today’s featured brands are Urban Decay, Klorane, Glytone and Sue Devitt.  Read on to learn what products their customers love most!

Urban Decay Naked Palette
Urban Decay Naked Palette

Who: Urban Decay

What: Urban Decay Naked Palette, $48.

Where: UrbanDecay.com

Why: It was the #3 beauty product overall in the US for 2011. More than a year after its initial launch, they are finally in stock everywhere! [Read more...]

Best Selling Makeup and Beauty Products, 2011 Edition!

It’s finally here! The Raging Rouge…

Best Selling Makeup and Beauty Products

feature!  This series is wildly popular with my smart and savvy reader base. They always want to know what products are must-haves and favorites for other beauty lovers!  This beauty blogger is always curious as well.  Especially in economic times such as these, you know the brands and products hard-working consumers select must truly be top-notch.  If you’re curious too, you are in the right place.  Some of Raging Rouge’s favorite beauty brands were asked this question: What was your top selling product (in units sold) from January 1 to September 30, 2011?  Here are the top products from those brands!  

Day one features top selling products from Bath & Body Works, C.O. Bigelow, René Furterer, John Frieda and Crabtree & Evelyn.

Bath and Body Works Body Lotion
Bath and Body Works Body Lotion

Who: Bath & Body Works

What: Bath & Body Works Body Lotion, $11.

Where: BathandBodyWorks.com

Why: The exclusive Signature Body Lotion formula is fortified with powerful ingredients like super conditioning shea butter, fast absorbing Jojoba Oil and protective Vitamin E to hydrate skin with moisture that lasts all day. Our non-greasy formula absorbs quickly and completely to leave skin feeling incredibly soft, smooth and nourished, making it the perfect daily moisturizer. Its available in new scents such as Charmed Life & Paris Amour and classic scents such as Moonlight Path & Warm Vanilla Sugar. [Read more...]

Best Selling Makeup And Beauty Products: Q1 2010 Part 3!

It’s a wrap readers!  Today is the final day of the Raging Rouge “best-selling beauty” feature story!  Hope you’ve enjoyed checking out what other women are buying!  Perhaps you’ve also pulled together a wish list for yourself?

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  • Who: LAVANILA Laboratories
  • What: Healthy Roller-Ball Fragrance in Vanilla Grapefruit, $19
  • Where: LAVANILA.com
  • Why: Completely free of harsh chemicals typically found in fragrance, now you can enjoy Lavanila’s fresh, clean blends on-the-go as you soak in powerful, skin-healthy ingredients with every roll. Housed in a sleek, spill-proof bottle, this lovely little travel perfume is a must for any carry-on, purse or cosmetics case. The celeb favorite product delivers an unexpected burst of citrus steeped in a warm Madagascar vanilla base.
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  • Who: DermaMinerals
  • What: DermaHide Dual Pan Concealer, $25
  • Where: DermaMinerals.com
  • Why: DermaHide Dual Pan Concealer provides natural looking coverage to problem areas, and with two colors in one compact you are sure to find your year round perfect match. Natural Health–UK’s leading glossy magazine on complementary therapies and holistic living–has awarded Best Concealer Winner to DermaMinerals DermaHide Dual Pan Concealer!
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  • Who: TINte Cosmetics
  • What: Mynt Kiss Flavored Lip Shine, $17
  • Where: TINteCosmetics.com
  • Why: If the sheer pinkish red hue of this shimmer gloss isn’t enough, the sweet taste and cool feel of peppermint are sure to entice! Named after the location where the brand’s creator shared a first kiss with her husband, the original Mynt Kiss shade was updated about a year ago and the universally flattering result has been selling like crazy ever since!
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  • Who: Korres Natural Products
  • What: Korres Natural Products Quercetin & Oak Antiageing Primer, $33
  • Where: Sephora.com
  • Why: This powerful treatment and skin-perfecting face primer in one instantly fills wrinkles and produces a smooth and perfected skin surface—ensuring long-lasting make up application. The formula is enriched with powerful antioxidant Quercetin and Oak extracts, which improve skin cell functioning, repair fine lines and wrinkles, and improve skin texture and elasticity.
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  • Who: glominerals
  • What: glominerals pressed base – golden medium, $39
  • Where: gloSkinCare.com
  • Why: Bobbie Thomas of the Today Show says “I don’t think I could live without my glominerals pressed base. It’s my SPF and it makes me feel like my skin tone is even. I love it.” Flawless coverage with superior texture, application and blendability.
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  • Who: glotherapeutics
  • What: gloConditioning Hydration Cream, $38
  • Where: gloSkinCare.com
  • Why: Leaves skin soft and hydrated. The nutrient-rich blend strengthens and fortifies skin, and smells amazing!
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  • Who: LaLicious
  • What: Sugar Kiss Souffle Scrub, $34
  • Where: LaLicioud.com
  • Why: This scrub is an amazing combination of Vanlla, Citrus and Rose and is a highly moisturizing body exfoliator. Before you get out of the shower, scrub all over your body and rinse with warm water. Pat yourself dry and this deliciously sweet scent will layer nicely with your favorite perfume!

Best Selling Makeup And Beauty Products: Q1 2010 Part 2!

You’re back! I knew this feature story would grab you! Welcome to day 2 of best-selling beauty products!  For those of you who missed the beginning of this feature story, scroll down for day 1!

estee lauder advanced night repair
  • Who: Estee Lauder
  • What: Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex, $47.50-$74.50
  • Where: EsteeLauder.com
  • Why: Originally launched in 1982 as “Night Repair”, Estee Lauder’s comprehensive, high-performance anti-aging serum–inspired by groundbreaking DNA research–brings your skin a dramatic reduction in the visible signs of aging.
FusionBeauty LipFusion XL
  • Who: FusionBeauty
  • What: LipFusionXL, $50.00
  • Where: Sephora.com
  • Why: A spearmint-flavored nighttime lip plumping therapy. Swipe some on and wake up to the most intensely plump, firm, hydrated, and full-out sexy lips you’ve ever known—naturally—and all in a night’s sleep.
shu uemura eyelash curler
  • Who: shu uemura
  • What: eyelash curler, $19
  • Where: available at shuuemura-usa.com
  • Why: Celebrated worldwide as the best-quality lash curler in the business, the shu uemura Eyelash Curler (hand-made in Japan) has remained the preferred makeup tool of professional makeup artists, A-List celebrities and consumers alike for over 15 years!
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  • Who: MAKE UP FOR EVER
  • What: HD Microfinish Powder, $30
  • Where: Sephora.com
  • Why: Consumers love this finishing powder because one shade works for all and it truly create a flawless complexion. The inimitable formula is incredibly soft and satiny and uses ultra fine, spherical micro-particles made of 100% Mineral Silica Powder. These extremely refined, round micro-particles allow natural and artificial light to reflect off of them, thereby softening and ultimately masking lines and imperfections for a perfect, radiant complexion on screen and in real life.
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  • Who: Hourglass Cosmetics
  • What: Prodigy Hydrating Lip Gloss, $26
  • Where: Sephora.com
  • Why: Just launched in February 2010, customers just can’t get enough of Prodigy Hydrating Lip Gloss. They love the sleek, innovative packaging that fits easily into a back pocket or clutch. The non-sticky formula is a hit, too. People can’t believe that not only does the product look cool, it is also an amazing gloss.
aveda smooth infusion glossing straightener, best selling hair care, hair care reviews, hair care news
  • Who: Aveda
  • What: Smooth Infusion Glossing Straightener, $21
  • Where: Aveda.com
  • Why: A cult favorite, this frizz-fighting potion smooths hair with an eco-friendly blend of organic aloe, wheat and plant-derived ingredients. The formula maintains straight, frizz-free styles all day and boasts a fresh, citrus-floral scent that keeps its devoted followers coming back for more.

Best Selling Makeup And Beauty Products: Q1 2010!

Greetings, beauty aficionados! 

When I was in junior high, it was common for girls to ask if they could look through your bag.  The snooping was partially to pass the time, but was also a way of saying “I’d like to get to know you better.  What can I find out about you if I look through your stash?” 

As an adult, etiquette prevents us from continuing this behavior, so I’m offering the next best thing!  Welcome to the “Best Selling Beauty” feature!  The question posed to some of my favorite beauty brands was: “What was your #1 best-selling product from Q1 2010, measured by units sold?”  The following products are the “go-to” beauty products purchased by women thus far in 2010.  Hope it satisfies your curiosity!  If not, it’s a great head-start on gift ideas for Mom!

borghese fango mud
  • Who: Borghese
  • What: Fango Mud for Face and Body, $61
  • Where: Borghese.com
  • Why: 35 years of cleansing skin, leaving it refreshed and soft! Customers swear by it for controlling breakouts and brightening the complexion.
Creme de la Mer
  • 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.
Alterna Caviar Shampoo
  • Who: Alterna Professional Haircare
  • What: Caviar Anti-Aging Moisture Shampoo, $30
  • Where: Beauty.com
  • Why: In a world where everyone is always looking for a quick fix, this shampoo yields instant results. After one wash, hair feels stronger, softer, and healthier. Results are cumulative and hair keeps looking better and better. Use with the corresponding conditioner for even more impressive results.
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  • Who: KENZO
  • What: FlowerbyKenzo le Parfum, $72-92
  • Where: kenzousa.com
  • Why: Amber and almond make this scent a rich, sensual take on the original FlowerbyKenzo, and its vibrant, matte red bottle stands out on any shelf.
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  • Who: Treat Beauty
  • What: Treat Soft Candy Vanilla Buttercream Old Fashioned Jumbo Lip Balm, $10
  • Where: TreatBeauty.com
  • Why: Whoever said good things come in small packages has never tried Treat’s Old Fashioned Jumbo Lip Balms. They are just like the big lip balms from when you were a kid, so delicious you will want to eat them up. Also you will have no problem finding them in your handbag!
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  • Who: NARS
  • What: Orgasm Blush, $26
  • Where: NARSCosmetics.com
  • Why: Flattering for every skin tone, this peachy pink color with shimmering flecks of gold has won over the hearts of women everywhere!

Best-Selling Makeup: Halftime Report! Part 5

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!  

CLEAN Warm Cotton perfume 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. 
Physician's Formula 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. 
Mission Skincare 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. 
Anthony Logistics For Men Glycolic Facial Cleanser 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. 
Jouer Cosmetics, Best-selling beauty, Beauty blog, makeup blog 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. 
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. 

Best-Selling Makeup: Halftime Report! Part 4

Welcome to day 4 of the best-selling makeup feature at the Raging Rouge Beauty Blog.  Looking forward to reading about more top selling beauty?  You're in the right place! 

Origins Modern Friction

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.

estee lauder advanced night repair

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.

FusionBeauty LipFusion XL

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.

LORAC Breakthrough Performance Foundation

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.

Cures Age Defyer Eye

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.