http://blogs.smarter.com/beauty Read the Smarter Beauty Blog for beauty tips and secrets, the hottest hairstyles, makeup trends, new perfumes, skin care breakthroughs, celebrity style and breaking beauty news. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:01:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This week, I tried two new products and am very happy to say that they are both exceeding my expectations! The first is the Nivea Kiss of Moisture lip balm: $2.54. I love it because it moisturizes well and lasts, I don't have to reapply over and over again. It's ... http://blogs.smarter.com/beauty/2009/11/19/two-products-that-will-be-staying-in-my-routine/ The Sephora blog blew my mind today: "Finnair is now offering cosmetic surgery procedures that can be bought with miles earned on the airline’s flights. The rewards available include hair replacement surgeries; “multi-layer facials;” eye lifts; and—wait for it—boob jobs. Less invasive experiences, like spa days, may also be purchased ... http://blogs.smarter.com/beauty/2009/11/17/in-flight-beauty-tips/ I am fair skinned, have allergies, and don't get as much sleep as I should. The dark circles under my eyes are a huge problem. I have spent hundreds of dollars on various creams with no results. Concealer works to a point, but if you aren't very careful you can ... http://blogs.smarter.com/beauty/2009/11/13/dark-circles-is-there-any-hope/ As early as ancient Egyptian Civilizations bathing has been an essential element of one's health, appearance, and peace of mind.  Bathing is one of the most accessible, exotic and rewarding beauty rituals that you can perform.  Showering will get you clean, but fully immersing your body in water is true ... http://blogs.smarter.com/beauty/2009/11/13/rediscover-the-art-of-bathing/ In her book, Passport To Beauty, Shalini Vadhera reveals beauty secrets from around the globe and shares recipes for scrubs and moisturizers that can be made simply at home. Here are some of the beauty secrets she learned during her travels all over the world including Europe, Asia, Africa, North ... http://blogs.smarter.com/beauty/2009/11/12/recipes-for-global-beauty/ Everybody loves a good deal on makeup! Drugstore.com has some SUPER deals right now: Buy any Revlon cosmetic item and get 50% off the second equal or lesser priced item! This is what I'm getting: Revlon Beyond Natural Skin Matching Makeup, Light-Medium $12.99 Covers imperfections and evens skin's appearance. Patented ingredients made ... http://blogs.smarter.com/beauty/2009/11/10/great-makeup-deals-at-drugstorecom/   Sometimes I get a little tweezer happy. I might be one of the only women who really enjoys a good eyebrow plucking. I love it! But, too much of a good thing can be bad. I've been known to pluck my eyebrows down to a sad and skinny little line. ... http://blogs.smarter.com/beauty/2009/11/06/how-to-fix-over-plucked-eyebrows/ The holiday season is sneaking up on us and with it comes lots of parties and lots of reasons to look gorgeous! Check out the beautiful GloMinerals Holiday Glam Kit. It has it all! gloMinerals introduces gloMinerals BEST multi-faceted collection ever. Express yourself with classic glo shades along with 3 new, ... http://blogs.smarter.com/beauty/2009/11/04/get-glam-for-the-holidays/ Where I live, it's getting pretty cold and dry outside. I went to the drugstore in search of a good moisturizer because the spaces between my fingers were dry and cracked. I was browsing and debating between several $15 lotions when I came across that old familiar green can--Bag Balm. ... http://blogs.smarter.com/beauty/2009/11/02/bag-balm-udderly-wonderful/ Raw Apple Cider Vinegar should be a part of your healthy hair routine.  A healthy scalp is the first step towards growing and maintaining a healthy head of hair. Relaxers, perms, hair colors, bleaches, commercial shampoos and other styling products are mainly of an alkaline pH, whereas a healthy scalp ... http://blogs.smarter.com/beauty/2009/10/30/an-apple-a-day-does-more-than-keep-the-doctor-away/