Best-Selling Makeup: Halftime Report! Part 3

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! 

Aveda Smooth Infusion

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.

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.

ECRU silk nourishing spray

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.

New York Streets

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.

Sabon Body Scrub

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!”

Best-Selling Makeup: Halftime Report! Part 2

Welcome to day two of best-selling beauty products, courtesy of the Raging Rouge Beauty Blog!  Hope you are enjoying the series thus far…

Juice Beauty Green Apple Antioxidant Moisturizer

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!

Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Shampoo

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!

Alterna Caviar Shampoo

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.

FlowerbyKenzo perfume

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.

Lipstick Queen Medieval

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!

Best-Selling Makeup: Halftime Report!

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!

borghese fango mud 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.

Treat Beauty Butter Your Muffin Organic 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.

shu uemura eyelash curler 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!

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.

Hourglass Cosmetics Calligraphy Liquid Eye Liner 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.