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B Fabulous
2007-03-30 05:56:00
Do you believe in magic? Do you like moldable, highly textured hair styles? Well, I found just the 'stuff' for you. B Tenacious Design Fix is the 'stuff.'Brand new from Benniefactor, B Tenacious is a creamy-spongey (to create texture, the product must have a weird texture) mint-colored opaque pomade that smells of cucumbers and daisies...well, that's what is smells like to me, and yes, it smells really good.Benniefactor's B Tenacious is available in salons only, so visit their website to find out where you can B Fabulous and obtain some B Tenacious...and B Beautiful.Tips to remember when using B Tenacious are #1) start with just a little bit or you could end up with a bit of a mess--B Tenacious can weigh your hair down especially if it's fine in texture, #2) apply B Tenacious to dry hair so you can judge exactly how much you need and just where you want to put it, and #3) have fun!image courtesy of Benniefactor. Special thanks to Nicole for the sample.

Say Goodbye to Dry Skin Forever
2007-03-22 03:10:00
I discovered another 'shielding lotion' and I must say I'm really impressed. Gloves in a Bottle, designed for those with extra-dry skin who HATE lotion, is nothing short of amazing.Recommended by literally hundreds of dermatologists and touted by numerous hospitals, universities and the City of Los Angeles (hello! L.A. knows good skin. Am I right?!), Gloves is a Bottle is light, scent-free and absorbed quickly with no trace of tackiness or greasiness."Until now, all one could do to alleviate a dry skin condition was apply conventional lotions (artificial moisture). These are designed to just temporarily mask dry skin by placing artificial moisture over the top of it. Unlike artificial moisturizers, Gloves In A Bottle is a shielding lotion that bonds with the outermost layer of skin cells to turn it into what works like an invisible pair of gloves. These "invisible gloves" prevent dry skin by helping to keep moisture-robbing irritants out while better retaining your skin's o...
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Airbrushed Perfection for Only $25
2007-03-13 06:57:00
Have you ever wished for pore-perfect airbrushed skin? I got it! Today I received Splash Mineral Powder's Natural Glow and it's the most beautiful finishing powder ever. Dewy, gorgeous, sheer perfection, y'all--and the added bonus of SPF 15.Just a dab'll do ya so don't over apply. You can find it at CherryCulture for $25, so it's not only a fabulous beauty goody, but it's also the deal of the day. Remember, you heard it here first.
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Skin Savers Deluxe
2007-03-08 03:46:00
I was down with a major head cold over the weekend and as a result of rubbing my nose raw with too many Subway napkins (who buys Kleenex anyway?) and suffering rough, chapped lips from heavy-duty decongestants and antibiotics, my face was not lookin' too good, ya'll.So I reached for a few (hopeful) remedies and thank goodness, by the time Monday rolled around, I was actually quite presentable. Juice Beauty Organics To Go Kit contains a power-packed, anti-oxidant rich assembly of organic facial goodies to help you put your best face forward. Kit includes a creamy milk cleanser, refreshing hydrating mist, exfoliating green apple peel, vitamin rich-antioxidant serum and lightweight oil-free moisturizer. $29 (a $45 value for only $29?! Yes!)Skin Actives Scientifics Every Lipid Serum (ELS) is specifically designed to help repair the skin barrier and supply all lipids your skin needs. I never knew my skin needed so many lipids, but this healing serum is the one product I vow to never...
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Winter Beauty Tips from around the Blogosphere
2007-02-22 03:39:00
It's the middle of Febrary and we're in the midst of winter. Don't let your guard down and give in to the cold, blustery days and long nights. Happiness is cruising the blogs and there is beauty to be found in winter, and here are some of the best tips from around the web to get you through to March 21st.Your Handmade Natural Beauty Representative encourages you to enjoy winter with tips to keep your skin and hair beautiful.The Daily Obsession reminds us not to forget our feet with a review of Olay Thermal Pedicure.Apples2apple shows us how to capture spring in a beautiful bag.The Beauty Brains explains what causes dark undereye circles and what you can do to battle them.Faking Good Breeding looks forward to spring with a rundown on some beautiful shoes. Shoes! Shoes! Shoes! Yea, shoes!Bon Bons in the Bath pays special attention to hands and reviews Carol's Daughter Lemon Ginger Mint ManicureStyle It tells us a little bit about Too Faced Eye Shadow Liquifier and exclaims, ...
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Two Days in the Surf and Sun...and My Lips are Perfect!
2007-02-20 04:16:00
I get chapped lips at the drop of a hat, but I must say I'm amazed that I spent 8 hours on airplanes and several hours at the beach over the past couple of days and because of Tarte Inside Out Vitamin Lip Gloss, my lips remained perfect through my entire trip.The texture of Inside Out is thick, so if you find heavy glosses unpleasant, this one might not be for you. However, even though it is thick, Inside Out is very smooth. Plus it smells wonderful, sort of citrus-y and not too sweet, like fresh pomegranates.I kept a nice, thick layer of ultra-long lasting and comfortably soothing Inside Out Lip Gloss in either OM (a light, neutral, almost-clear gloss with silver-white shimmer, top picture) or Apple-A-Day (a very sheer, rosy pink with also with a subtle shimmer, bottom picture) on my lips at all times. And it paid off. My lips are actually healthier than when I left home, even with all the time on airplanes (can you believe we had to change planes in Salt Lake City to get t...
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Threat Down for Chapped, Dry Lips
2007-02-11 22:11:00
I have been a big fan of Apivita's Propoline skincare line. Their Body Milk for Dry Skin is heavenly. Plus, their lip balms are unmatched in their protective abilities.Propoline recently introduced a new lip LipAid Trio. Just in time for the mid-winter blahs, these healing, protective, preventive and cosmetic lip balm wonder triplets includes LipAid Propolis for healing and reversing chapped lips, LipAid Chamomile (ahhhh, soothing) to reduce sensitivity and calm redness associated with chapped lips, and LipAid Rose for added moisture and a beautiful glaze of roseberry color. And you get all three for only $13.50? Goodness me, the LipAid Trio makes a wonderful Valentines gift for your best friend, your sister, your mother and your grandmother.
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Happy Belated New Year...Flower and Glow
2007-01-05 07:14:00
As the old year has become the new one, I find that it is time for another renewal process. The cold, winter wind is whipping around; plus between the dry, heated indoor air and way too much holiday chocolate, my skin has become dry, rough and altogether uneven. Nice...My renewal regimen must begin...now. And it includes lots of floral extracts which are proven and have been used for centuries to soften, soothe and hydrate the faces of some of history's greatest beauties. Just ask Cleopatra. Can't? Okay, just trust me.I start with Aromatherapy Associates RENEW Rose Cleanser. With Damask rose, jojoba and geranium, this gentle but powerfully cleanser removes dirt and impurities while brightening and refreshing my skin. And how refreshing it is! The scent is heavenly, the texture is just what my skins wants (and needs) and the result is an immediate improvement...soft and smooth. $26.50Since my '07 skin renewal requires will obviously require drastic measures, I follow my ...
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Best of 2006
2007-01-01 02:45:00
Happy New Year, Everyone!On New Years Day, it's time for reflection...and recuperation (at least for some of us). Holiday overindulgences, cold weather and indoor heaters can wreak havoc on our skin. GirlPaint offers some of our favorite New Years remedies....See more of my Best of 2006 list at ThisNext.

Makeup Discovery EVERYONE Should Know About...
2006-06-08 06:17:00
Philosophy Supernatural 4-in-1 Mineral Make Up - Warm 1 - .32ozThe Supernatural 4-in-1 mineral make up is Philosophy’s award winning pigment powder formula with an spf 15 that gives your skin a natural airbrushed finish and feels as if you are not wearing makeup at all.Philosophy’s unique formula serves as foundation, concealer, powder and sun protection all in one! The unique application and buffering system gives your skin a flawless, beautiful finish that is free of talc, oil, fragrances, and other chemicals that can lead to skin irritation and breakouts. Warm 1 is best for fair complexions with pink undertones--see my photo for Warm 1 coloring. Available in other colors, of course.The sponge top screws off for those who prefer to use a brush. You need this product if: you want a mess free way to apply mineral foundation (I've had it with my i.d. minerals all over my bathroom countertop); you want luminous, radiant skin (duh...who doesn't?); your skin is sensitive or pro...
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About GirlPaint
2005-10-05 18:00:00
GirlPaint was founded and is edited by Guinevere "Guin" White, a Caterer and Event Planner with a Conde Nast Top 100 / Four Star / Four Diamond resort hotel and a former professional makeup artist (and admitted cosmetics and skin care junkie).Guin has been in and out of the "biz" since '91, has used a variety of products from the "best" manufacturers of salon and professional quality cosmetics and skin care, as well as drugstore brands and homemade concoctions.GirlPaint is a featured beauty editor at CherryCulture and is a member of The Beauty Blog Network, Coutorture, Apples2apple Blog Club, Bust's Girl Wide Web and the RealSelf Beauty Network."In an attempt to connect with fellow "painters," I created GirlPaint: a community where we can all share with each other what works and what doesn't, our favorite (and no so favorite) products and techniques...our experiences in the beauty world. I have a great sense of humor about this industry--much of the marketing makes me laugh, but ...
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Press Coverage and Advertising Ops
2005-10-05 18:00:00
Who is GirlPaint and why did you start the GirlPaint blog?Check out About GirlPaint to find out who and why.What is reviewed on GirlPaint and why?GirlPaint is an avid sampler of beauty products. As a former professional in the makeup and skincare industry, I still have many contacts in the beauty world. Many products are items I use on a daily basis--they're already considered favorites. Also, because of the attention the GirlPaint blog receives, many wonderful beauty manufacturers reach out to GirlPaint, send samples and we review them. Simple as that.I represent a cosmetic and/or skincare line and would like to work with you. Do you accept product samples and information?Samples are gladly accepted, based on their appropriateness to GirlPaint's current content and direction. Feel free to email me so I can provide you with our home office mailing address. Sampling and review your new (and new-to-me) and featured products is an effective method to reach new customers (our read...
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