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9/30/07
Winner: Upper
Canada Body Truffles
Why: Whether you choose these
luxurious bath and body treats in our two favorite scents: Creamy
Milk Chocolate or Double Chocolate Raspberry, you're in for an incredibly
indulgent treat that'll do your body, mind, and spirit good. The fragrances:
Addictive. The Formula's: Leave your skin velvety smooth and silky
for hours. Available as a Bubble Bath Syrup, Body Creme, Soothing
Bath Powder, Lip Butter Set, Bon Bons (shown), Massage Oil, Massaging
Souffle, and Bath Fizzies. You work hard all week and these make the
perfect treats with which to unwind into the evening and weekends.
Available at: UpperCanadaSoap.com (Varying
prices)
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9/17/07
Winner: Intraceuticals
Atoxelene Line Wand
Why: This little wonder is a painless alternative to Botox-like injections,
delivering targeted results only where you need them. A concentrated
skin smoothing complex that targets expression lines and wrinkles, Intraceuticals'
Atoxelene Line Wand smoothes and visibly reduces fine lines and
wrinkles in a portable, take anywhere, anytime pen. Natural amino acids
aid visible line smoothing and assist in the prevention of new wrinkle
formation. This concentrated hydration complex contains Atoxelene to
visibly relax the skin and smooth the appearance of fine lines and
wrinkles and multi-action hyaluronic acid for in-depth hydration, improved
elasticity and texture. Antioxidant ingredients help combat free radical
activity. For all skin types. Results are visible after just one use
-- after four you'll be amazed!
Available at: Intraceuticals.com ($125.00)
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9/09/07
Winner: Gessato
Restoring + Uplifting Eye Treatment Gel
Why: This exceptional line is intended for Men, but one feminine swipe
of Gessato's Uplifting Eye treatment
(when he wasn't looking, of course) made us flip our lids. Out of the
many dozens of eye concoctions we've tried, this one immediately lifts
sagging eyes to the point where you can actually feel it working.
Eliminates puffiness, this special formula improves the micro-circulation,
strengthens the collagen and elastin layer, diminishes free radicals
and helps the skin regain its natural firmness without residue. It's
perfection that you'll both soon be playing tug-of-war over.
Available at: Gessato.com ($79.00)
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6/16/07
Winner: Oyxgen
Plus
Why: Whether you're suffering from stifling humidity in the South,
need a quick boost before your morning jog or simply want a little
boost after a trans-atlantic flight, OxygenPlus is
a completely safe way to control the air which you breathe. Helps
to elevate your energy, increases alertness and restores your get
up go. The active ingredient is 95% pure enriched oxygen, delivered
at over four times the concentration found in ambient air. Easy
to use, OxygenPlus makes
it a cinch to restore, refresh and revitalize whether you're at
work, home or just out on the town.
Available at: OyxgenPlus ($34.00)
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6/09/07
Winner: LashControl
Mascara
Why: Sick
of globs and clumps spilling onto your lashes when putting your mascara
on in the morning? We were too but then happened upon this ingenious
(and patented) creation that has a soft gel-like grippy in the middle
that, with the press of your fingers, removes the excess before it
ever makes its way onto your eyelashes. All you'll see is long, spidery,
lush lashes without a hint of smudging in a formula that lasts throughout
the day.
Available at: LashControl ($18.00)
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6/02/07
Winner: Oxymoron by Lipstick
Queen
Why: It does
to the lips what blush does to the cheeks…makes them rosy, glowing
and romantic! The power of a matte lipstick with the ease of a balm
offered up in soft, flattering shades that can be applied with a brush
or your finger tip so you can get make up artist gorgeous without having
to be an artist. Doubles as a soft blush for a healthy cheeky
glow. Wherever applied, the color lasts and lasts for hours.
Available at: Barney's ($20.00)
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5/26/07
Winner: Clear
My Head
Why: Got
allergies? It's that time of year and nothing can ruin your summer
plans quicker than feeling an allergy or low-pressure related headache
coming on, all while knowing it's going to be getting worse as each
hour passes by. Thanks to this gorgeous and ample-sized jar from Clear
My Head, which offers a custom blend of seven pure essential oils
and all natural herbs, you can instantly open the sinuses while killing
airborne pathogens. It's perfect for cold season too! No scent lingers
behind (or with you) and one jar lasts up to two years when used as
suggested. More importantly, we've whiffed and it's truly helped wipe
our aches and pains away.
Available at: ClearMyHead.com ($18.00)
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5/19/07
Winner: Force
De Vie
Why? Not
only does Luzern Laboratories Force
De Vie Pure Oxygen creme make our girly skin glow, but it also has
the Men of Styleforfree hooked (despite their hunting and fishing tendencies
;). A luxurious treatment with a pleasant citrus scent that's free
of mineral oil, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, dyes and chemical fragances.
Brings a glow to tired skin, diminishes signs of lines and wrinkles,
promotes fresh cell growth, and deeply hydrates. An exceptional dry
skin treatment that, unlike other oxygen cremes we've tried, doesn't
clog pores or irritate the skin.
Available at: 1ProfessionalSkincare.com ($95.00,
1.7 oz jar)
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5/12/07
Winner: Cover Me Duo
Why? If concealer
pencils of the past have left you feeling a little flat, Mineral
Essence's Cover Me Duo will completely WOW you all over again.
Easy to grip, the pencil features an ample supply of two completely
natural, blendable shades (one on each end). This cosmetic trickster
makes blemishes, reddened areas, and dark undereye circles disappear
at the speed of light. It's a mighty concealer with lots of pigment
that lasts all day, won't cake, and leaves not a smidgen of tell-tale
traces behind.
Available at: Mineral
Essence.com ($25.00)
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5/05/07
Winner: Smart Mouth
Why? SmartMouth™ Mouthwash is
proven effective in double-blind clinical studies to eliminate existing
bad breath and prevent new bad breath from forming for 24 hours with
regular, twice-daily use. Now, you can have fresh breath -- all day,
all night and enjoy the confidence of 24-hour fresh breath without
painful stinging or bad aftertaste. It really works!
Available at: Drugstore.com ($9.99)
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4/28/07
Winner: Alyria Intense
Wrinkle Correction
Why? If you're
looking for a surgical alternative to reducing wrinkles that works
like no other product on the market, give Alyria's
Intense Wrinkle Correction just 2 short weeks and watch even your
deepest lines reduced by as much as 60%. We saw results after just
a few short days and suffered no breakouts or unwanted reactions of
any sort. Easy on your skin and highly concentrated (just the
size of a pea is needed to dab onto your peskiest lines). It's the
next best thing to a fountain of youth in a bottle!
Available at: Alyria-Med.com
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4/21/07
Winner: Sprayology
Why? Sprayology is
a safe and effective natural line of homeopathic and FDA regulated
vitamin oral sprays that speak to the concerns of men, women, teens
and children to promote beauty and well-being from within. What we
love most about these super-convenient sprays is their ability to quickly
target some 24 concerns such as allergy relief, digestive problems,
jet lag, diet and energy without having to swallow a big horse pill
or mess around with a clumsy bottle. They taste great, leave no annoying
after taste, and at approximately $20.00 each are affordable too. Spray
one on for size today!
Available at: Sprayology.com
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4/14/07
Winner: NIA 24 Sun Damage
Prevention 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Why? It's
a long name for a product that looks like "just another"
sunscreen and the price might make you go hmm. But when
you factor in that NIA24 has
the patent on this mineral-based wonder that provides SPF 30
protection for your skin and also acts as a wrinkle + sun damage
eraser, it actually adds up to be quite a bargain. Continuous,
deep delivery of Pro-Niacin strengthens the skin barrier and
is clinically shown to visibly improve skin tone, texture and
hyperpigmentation. Our testers found it to leave the skin velvety
and just about the only product on the market that makes it possible
to apply your makeup on top of it and not watch it all slide
off in the process.
Available at: NIA24.com ($55.00)
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4/07/07
Winner: RevitaLash
Why? $149.95
initially seems pretty insane to spend on an invisible bedtime eyeliner,
but once you see the new lashes that thicken up your wink after using
this breakthrough beauty product for a couple of weeks and your lashes
start hitting your eyebrows because they're getting so long, it becomes
as addicting as your cup of morning Joe. Created by Dr. Michael Brinkenhoff
who wanted to give his wife a very special gift when she lost her lashes
due to chemotherapy. A portion of all proceeds benefit breast cancer
research initiatives. RevitaLash,
which comes with a 60 day money-back guarantee, has quickly become
one of our favorite picks of the entire year!
Available at: RevitaLash.com ($149.95)
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3/31/07
Winner: Aircraft
Cosmetics
Why? It's
not often we're so excited about a cosmetic line that we feel each
and every product is worthy of Product of the Week, but in Aircraft's case...there
isn't a dud in the bunch. However, since our criteria says we can only
pick one, we're awarding it to their Perfect
Layover Powder, a lightweight absorbent powder that prevents excess
shine and completes your flawless face without leaving a stitch of
build up behind. In a variety of sheer tones to match any complexion
for world wide beauties, the powder leaves a remarkably velvet finish.
It's worth mentioning that the
"Some Color" shade is a spitting image for one cult
'Banane'
favorite with a similar consistency, meaning one compact will
last you through the summer and beyond.
Available at: Aircraftcosmetics.com ($24.00)
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3/24/07
Winner: Dr.
Michelle Copeland's Lip Protector
Why? It'll
make even your favorite lip balms green with envy. Not only is Dr.
Copeland's Lip Protector fabulous for its' softening effects, with
twice daily continued use it also helps erase those tell-tale vertical
lip lines. The product stays put to protect and moisturize without
slicking off like some of its' greasier competitors and contains SPF
15 to help protect while you're out and about. Lip
Protector quenches even the driest of puckers and just a dab here
or there goes a long way leaving no icky taste or fragrance behind.
We also found it makes a fantastic primer if you're about to brush
on drying longwearing lipstick too!
Available at: SkinStore.com ($18.00)
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3/17/07
Winner: SkinMilk
Why? We can't
get enough of each and every product from SkinMilk's line.
It has a yummy fragrance that smells like vanilla birthday cake. Each
of the products including colossal bath bars, body scrubs, and anti-bacterial
hand washes, are of extraordinary value at an average of $5.49 a piece
and most importantly, they work! The Hand
Cream (shown) quenches even the driest of hands with real milk
proteins and a combination of White Pond Lily, Corn Poppy and Alfalfa
extracts while another of our favorites, the Shaving
Milk, allows your razor to glide effortlessly, cutting only the
hair and not your skin. It rinses clean and is enriched with vitamins
A, D & E to calm and soothe irritation. This is a fabulous line
that gives you a lot of bang for your buck.
Available at: Drugstore.com ($5.49
- $5.99)
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3/10/07
Winner: Trind
Nail Repair
Why? Trind
is Europe's leading nail product for women who want beautiful natural
nails. Trind Nail Repair is a strengthener and not a hardener. Your
nails will become strong and supple, not brittle. Women who have never
been able to grow their nails before are amazed at how long and beautiful
their nails become, including our own reviewer who
saw miraculous results after a rather drying winter in two short weeks.
Say bye-bye to fake nails and dry cuticles and Hello to stronger, healthier
nails -- naturally.
Available at: Amazon.com ($6.95
- $28.00)
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3/03/07
Winner: Long
Lasting Eyebrow Sealer
Why? You've
heard of Genie
in a Bottle. Think of Model
in a Bottle as your own personal beauty genie. With today's more
natural brow being a must-have, Model in a Bottle's Long
Lasting Eyebrow Sealer is a miracle worker that keeps your brows
firmly in place, is a breeze to apply and won't dust, shine or flake.
Comfortable to wear (you'll never feel like it's on) and even despite
pulling a turtleneck over your head, this product still manages to
keep your brows budge-proof. Easily washes off with warm water and
your favorite cleanser. Oprah's beauty guru, Reggie
Wells, loves the line too!
Available at: Model
in a Bottle .com ($12.00)
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2/24/07
Winner: Babor
Wrinkle Filler
Why? Babor
Cosmetics possesses one of our very favorite team of beauty experts
and their latest release has left us nothing short of astounded. Wrinkle
Filler targets and fills in wrinkles, creases and laugh lines in
less than an hour. An innovative alternative to subcutaneous injections, Wrinkle
Filler works magic with BABOR's Hyaluronic Filling Spheres which
infuse into the skin and plump wrinkles up from the inside out. As
soon as the spheres come in contact with moisture, they swell up and
fill out the hollows beneath even your most stubborn lines. Lasts all
day long and absorbs magically so layering makeup on top of this fountain
of youth is never a problem.
Available at: Babor.com ($60.00)
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2/17/07
Winner: Jimmy
Belasco Soy Candles
Why? Created
by the former owner of Er'go Candles, Jimmy
Belasco's are the most fragrant candles on the market
and burn clean hour after each wonderfully scented hour. Lead-free
wicks and 100% pure soy wax based means no black marks on your ceilings.
The line's artisan boxes are so breathtaking they were recently awarded "Best
New Packaging" in New York City. But it's the aromas that had
us at hello: Blackberry Currant, Lime Vanilla, Red Cedar Clove, and
our personal favorites, Baby Love and Sexe. Lit up by such celebrities
as Mario Lopez (Dancing with the Stars), Kevin Bacon, Marcia Cross
and Brenda Strong (Desperate Housewives), ignite your flames and see
for yourself how Jimmy will light up your life instantaneously.
Available at: Makeup.com ($22.00)
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2/10/07
Winner: Jane
Iredale Active Light
Why? It's
an under-eye concealer that works magic even after you've taken it
off. The illuminating formula instantly brightens the complexion while
providing skin care benefits. It won’t crease or crepe, because
like all jane iredale products,
Active Light™ contains no talc, leaving a smooth airbrushed finish
to the skin. The mineral particles in Active Light™ create a
soft focus effect and manipulate how light is reflected from the skin,
instantly camouflaging any signs of fatigue, covering darkness and
concealing dark circles.
Available at: SpaLook.com ($25.00)
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2/02/07
Winner: Smashbox
O-Glow
Why? It's
the coolest new blush to be released in over a decade! On bare skin
or over makeup, simply dab a pen point size of O-GLOW onto cheekbones,
and activate the microcirculating Goji Berry-C Complex™ by blending
in with your fingertips. Watch the reaction as your cheeks turn naturally
rosy, for a gorgeous glow that lasts all day. It's best to start out
initially with the "less is more"
theory with O-Glow which glides flawlessly and doesn't leave
a funny spot in sight. Ours made us look like we'd been on the
ski slopes all day - naturally flushed and radiant. It'll make
you go OH! so that's how I glow too.
Available at: Smashbox.com ($26.00)
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1/26/07
Winner: Peter
Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle
Why? What
spackle does to flawlessly fill in the crevices in your walls, Peter
Thomas Roth's serum does for the expression lines on your face
without leaving behind a trace of residue. Its' exclusive, patent-pending
blend of six powerful wrinkle relaxing and anti-aging peptides are
combined with vitamins and skin moisturizers to create a wrinkle fighting
solution with the highest degree of effective ingredients found in
clinical studies. Up to a 52% reduction in wrinkle size in just 28
days! A far safer and pain-free alternative to Botox that topically
helps target the same wrinkle formation mechanism while helping to
boost natural collagen production. Before you're even a third through
the bottle your skin will look soft, smooth and years younger.
Available
at: DermaDoctor and Beauty.com ($120.00
/ 1 oz.)
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1/19/07
Winner: Curlisto
Deep Therapy Masque
Why? Celebrity
hairstylist Christo of Fifth Avenue in Manhattan is the master of what
do with hair that has lots of texture and curl. Curlisto is
his signature line of products which are equally beneficial for straighter
hair types too. Its' foundation product, Deep
Therapy Masque, is an amazing deep-conditioning treatment. With
just one application we were astonished by
how beautifully it transformed our tresses. Molecules are broken down
in such a way that the product's amino acids and proteins penetrate
deep into the hair shaft, without the use of heat. In the time it takes
to finish showering, your hair will feel like silk and its' effects
lasts for weeks - not just 2 or 3 shampoos. Give it a spin and you
too will believe that hair miracles in a jar do indeed exist.
Available
at: Curlisto.com ($32.00
/ 4 oz.).
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1/12/07
Winner: Lipstick
Queen
Why? These
are lipsticks for the lipstick obsessed! Designed by Poppy
King, a genuine lipstick queen herself, each shade is labored over
by Poppy until it is absolutely spot on whether it be the ultimate
red, berry or nude. Available in two textures. There are the Saints
which are sheer and smooth with just a hint of gorgeous color and Sinners
which are rich, opaque and matte (yet creamy!).
Available
at: Barney's ($18.00). More
product info at: LipstickQueen.com
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1/05/07
Winner: CLEAN
Shower Fresh
Why? CLEAN's
latest breath of fresh air, Shower
Fresh Perfume, is simply sweet and subtly sexy; a revolutionary
aroma that leaves one feeling "shower-fresh" from sun up
to sun down. Opens with crisp, citrus top notes of Lemon, Mandarin,
and Orange. The heart of the fragrance is faintly floral, hinting at
sweetness with notes of Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom, and Jasmine.
The drydown is an understated musk and sheer woods base. We've always
loved going CLEAN, but this edition shows the line's more vibrant,
mood-lifting side.
Available
at: CLEANPERFUME.com ($76.00
/ 2.14oz (60ml)
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12/29/06
Winner: be.becker.eshaya
Why?
It's a remarkably distinctive blend of Italian mandarin, pink peony,
lily of the valley and rose damascena with a touch of white sensual
musk that we can't get enough of! Favored by such celebs as Julia Roberts,
Cameron Diaz and Christina Aguilera (who can't be. happy 'til she lights
up one of their candles). Our favorite? The Fragrance
Pen which makes it a cinch to be the most deliciously scented woman
in the room - just toss in your bag, dab on every chance you get and
prepare for a flurry of compliments.
Available
at: Adasa.com ($45.00
- $65.00)
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12/22/06
Winner: Hollywood
Fashion Tape
Why? They'll
stick on you like a new BFF for New Year's Eve, a Gala, Wedding, or any
other Red Carpet event you have planned for '07. These comfortable stylist
savers provide nothing but self-confidence. Ensuring that certain body
parts won't be falling out and outshining your Grand entrance. Our favorites? Hollywood
Clear bra straps and Red
Carpet Assortment.
Available
at: HollywoodFashionTape.com ($6.95
- $10.00)
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12/15/06
Winner: Graham
Webb Heat Response Soft Finish Spray
Why? Just a few light spritzes (even on Rapunzel length hair) leaves
not a smidge of residue.
A few minutes
with your hair dryer, flat iron or curlers and this wonder spray transforms
your tresses into satin.
Available
at: Local salons ($17.99)
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