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Welcome to special edition of Beauty Knockouts. It was a really tough choice, but these are the top five, must-have beauty products for 2009. Enjoy!
Vaseline Sheer Infusion Body Lotion ($7.99)
You have seen the Cirque du Soleil commercials with women twirling on ropes. You have seen the ads in magazines. But, does this Infusion cream actual suspend the moisturizer between the top, middle and bottom layers of your skin? If the cream came with a microscope, you might really be able to tell. What you do know is that your skin feels well-moisturized and smooth, and has that feeling all day long. If you need a new moisturizer, the BK Squad agrees – give this one a try.
L’Oreal Telescopic Explosion Mascara ($8.99)
Here is a cheaper version of the Givenchy mascara with its medieval, mace-looking wand. The L’Oreal edition is more of an oval than a circle, but still has the soft, plastic spikes coming off of it in different directions that make it look like a torture device. The advantage of the spherical shape is that you can make sure you get mascara on each and every eyelash. There is nowhere to hide. The disadvantage is that because you have to apply the mascara in this manner, the product tends to clump up your lashes. Stick with modern, 2010 mascara weapons in your fight against short and sparse lashes. It is the 21st century after all.
Eucerin Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Sensitive Skin Lotion SPF 15 ($9.89)
Like the Eucerin Daily Moisturizer previously recommended, this lotion has the same benefits. It protects you from the sun’s rays with its SPF protection and feels light on your skin. The one added ingredient is the Q10 anti-oxidant which helps smooth fine lines. It will not make them disappear completely – see you local plastic surgeon for such miracles – but it will make your skin smoother. In general, the lotion feels thicker than most daily moisturizers, yet stays put under makeup. This Eucerin product is a fine, anti-aging moisturizer to add to your collection.
Hydrolyze Eye Treatment ($70.00)
First off, this is a very expensive cream. It will cost you a whopping $840.00 a year once taxes and shipping costs are included. That’s a big commitment for an eye cream. Some commitments, like boyfriends, are worth it, and others are bad boy choices that you later regret. So, you can see the decision is not quite so simple. Overall, this is good cream. It does diminish dark circles under your eyes, ease puffiness, reduce the appearance of fine lines and is even gentle enough for the most sensitive skin types in the BK Squad. But for $70.00 a month is it a match made in heaven? The BK Squad says to look for comparable over-the-counter solutions and leave this high-maintenance cream for someone else.
OPI Nails Sensitive & Peeling Nail Envy ($13.69)
OPI is an excellent brand. They make wonderful nail polishes in a rainbow of colors. Too bad they don’t make a good base coat for sensitive nails that peel. This polish goes on very heavy and gloppy, making it hard to get any other nail color on top of it. To make matters worse, it takes a long time to dry. Stay clear of this base coat and try a cheaper Sally Hansen solution instead.
That’s all for this week. Have fun trying trusted products and enjoy!
Jennifer
Coming in future editions:
· Eyeshadows, lip glosses, blushes
· Best of the best nail polish colors
· Cover Girl, Nars, St. Ives, Armani, Kiehl’s, Clinique
· And, much, much more! So many products, so little time.
Rimmel Sexy Curves Mascara
Band-Aid Activ-Flex Friction Block Stick
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Anti-Chip Top Coat
Living Proof Straight Making No Frizz Styling Cream
La Mer Cleansing Foam
Tarte MultiplEYE Lash Enhancer
NARS Eye Liner Pencil
Benefit Silky-Finish Lipstick
Eucerin Original Moisturizing Lotion
Cutex Nail Polish Remover One-Touch Pump
Carmex Moisture Plus Lip Balm
Yves Saint Laurent Singulier Masacara Exaggerated Lift
Shiseido Perfect Rouge Lipstick
Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Powder
Prescriptives Flawless Skin Total Protection Concealer
Bobbi Brown Perfectly Defined Mascara
Living Proof Shampoo Frizz For All Hair Types
Living Proof Conditioner Frizz
Living Proof Straight Making No Frizz Styling Cream
Keratin Hair Treatments
Clinique Makeup Brush Cleaner
Bobbi Brown Crystal Lip Gloss
Chanel Demaquillant Yeux Intense
Herbal Essences Hello Hydration
L’Occitane’s Shea Butter Ultra Rich Eye Balm
Skintimate Moisturizing Cream Shave
Lancôme Artliner Precision Point Eyeliner
Neutrogena Baby Paba Free Sunblock Lotion, SPF 60+
Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Faux Cils
Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips
Olay Regenerist Filling + Sealing Wrinkle Treatment
Olay Body Wash with Tone Enriching Ribbons
Chanel
Scalpicin Maximum Strength
J.F. Lazartigue Straightening Hair Gel
Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser
Chanel Quadra Eye Shadow
Olay Quench Body Lotion
Gillette Venus Embrace, Razor for Women