L'Oreal Introduces New Lash Boosting Serum With Freida Pinto

We talk on and on here at Beauty Tip Today about long, beautiful lashes. And we've presented several ways to achieve the perfect set of lashes. From prescription enhancer Latisse to an inexpensive duo of fake lashes, to a thick coat of velvety black mascara.

And we're happy to report that L'Oreal has just introduced the world to their new Lash Boosting Serum. And there's a matching Double Extend Lash Boosting Mascara, too. Check out the lovely ad campaign with actress Freida Pinto, spokesperson for the new L'Oreal lash treatments. We found the 24 Hour Lash Boosting Power System for $24.95 at Sephora.com. You receive both products in one package. You can also find these at your local drugstore.

Say so-long to skimpy, wimpy lashes. The beauty technology here is something else! Reviews that we have found, are for the most part, very complimentary to L'Oreal's new Lash Boosting Serum. According to the company, you will see impressive results in 4 weeks.

You simply apply the serum with its soft-touch applicator to your lash line and lashes, before you go to bed on bare lashes, and in the morning, before, you apply the Double Extend Lash Boosting Mascara.

What's in the serum, you ask? "A complex blend of fortifying amino acids, panthenol and ceramide for visibly fuller natural lashes with less fall-out when removing makeup."

Here are some stats:
After 4 weeks, women say:
71% ..."It seems I have more lashes."
75%..."My lashes seem thicker."
78%..."I have less lash loss during makeup removal."
81%..."My lashes seem to be in better condition."

Your lashes will appear multiplied, and we say, that's a good thing. But it appears, that you have to keep up the twice daily application along with the matching mascara for your beauty routine to take hold.

We found this recent customer review at Walmart.com:

"I love this mascara system. The lash nourishing serum is great - it made my lashes longer and fuller. Then the mascara was perfect - no clumping, no flaking, no running. I've been in search of the PERFECT mascara for years and now I've found it. The cost seems high relative to other drug store mascaras but the price is well worth the results. I highly recommend this mascara."
Product Attributes:
Ease of use:
5 out of 5

Value for price paid:
4 out of 5

Color appeal:
5 out of 5

Value:
5 out of 5

Quality:
5 out of 5

Lastly, does the L'Oreal Lash Boosting Serum actually 'grow you lashes?' Probably not like a Latisse prescription product, but, the L'Oreal serum does contain nourishing ingredients that keep the hair safe from damage and encourage thickness. And the customer review above, seems to rate its effectiveness quite highly.

Stylists Say Beautiful Berry Big For Color Everywhere In 2010

Think Berry. If you're spotting trends, then this is one beautiful color to add to your wardrobe in 2010.

Amanda Seyfried, Jennifer Garner, and Naomi Watts are all wearing simple, stylish fashions in berry, pictured here at recent events. We love the raspberry shade because it's vibrant and brightens the complexion.

People's StyleWatch just featured the color as one of it's big trends in 2010, and entertainment host Lara Spencer from The Insider, has been featured wearing the beautiful berry shade. Lara's stylist Anya Sarre, mentioned berry and turquoise as being the hot, bold colors of the new year.

Even Clinique is diving into the delicious berry bounty with its Juiced Up Colour Collection for Spring 2010. The whole look is one of vibrancy but with a soft wash of natural color. Nothing too bold here. And the new limited edition collection is already available at beauty counters, like Nordstrom's.

Drawing inspiration from Clinique’s latest lip innovation, Vitamin C Lip Smoothie Antioxidant Lip Colour, the lineup is fruit-inspired, juicy and packed with vitamins and antioxidants.

The Vitamin C Lip Smoothie Antioxidant Lip Colour($17.50). There are 8 shades, and most are in the berry family, like Absolute Acai, Goodness Grapecious, Pink Me Up, Fig-A-Licious, and Rhubarbie.

And take a look at the flirty, raspberry top by Victoria's Secret. A silk, twill scoopneck top with pintucked pleating and feminine ruffled hem. Now on sale for $49.

And if you aren't wild about beautiful berry, but still want to be hot for 2010, you could always be in style undercover by wearing berry-colored panties, bras, or cami. Oh yeah! VS sells a pink raspberry Sexy Little Things push-up bra. So, they've got you covered!

We think berry is a nice change and makes your skin glow.

Can Supplements Get Rid Of Annoying Gray Hair Permanently?

Gray hair. Grey hair. On some women and men, it is very striking and sophisticated. Just look at the photo of model Carmen---very sexy. But to others, especially those who have started going gray in their 20's and 30's, it can be an annoying thing.

For us, we started seeing a few gray hairs hiding in between our many, long locks of dark brown hair when we were in college. Our girlfriends teased us, and that's when we began hitting the bottles of Clairol, and have been coloring our hair ever since. What frustrates us, and many women, is the stubborness of some of our gray hair. Hair color doesn't always stick to this type of hair for long.

We have heard of the pills to get rid of gray hair permanently. But do such vitamins and supplements really work?

Let's take a look. We toured the website of Reminex. This company claims, that for $29 a bottle, and three pills a day, your gray hair will start disappearing. Reminiex is so certain that their natural formula REMINEX GH can help you to restore gray hair and premature white hair to their original hair color that they offer a full 3-month (90 days) money back guarantee.

We applaud the guarantee. But we want to know exactly what's in this natural--no side effects pill. The company says, "it is a blend of thousands of years of oriental medicine theory combined with modern western medical breakthrough and technology..."

There are green tea extract, pumpkin seed, dong kuai, ginseng, Vitamins B2, B6, and B12, and other well known healthy ingredients in the Reminex supplements.

And Reminex makes this explanation:

"Preliminary studies indicate that Reminex GH is effective to restore gray hair or premature white hair with an 70% success rate in both men and women......

"The shorter the period of time that you have had gray hair and the less percentage of gray hair you have on your scalp, the faster you will notice a difference. You did not become gray in one or two months, therefore there is no miracle pill to restore your hair color back to the original color in 2 to 6 months. It takes time, just like everything else, but once the desired result is achieved, then you do not need to worry about gray hair any more."

We haven't tried it, but it sounds worth trying. If you consider that your hair color is determined by a pigment called melanin, and this pill is designed to help stimulate melancocytes to increase the body’s ability to produce melanin pigment, then intellectually, it makes sense.

Is there any other natural way to get rid of annoying gray hair permanently? Well, some folks believe that taking 1 Tbsp. of blackstrap molasses every day, can restore your 'real' hair color in time.

Meanwhile, it's back to the salon or at-home boxes of hair color for most women and men trying to deal with the gray hair challenge.

The New 2010 Beauty Procedure : Stem Cell Facelift And Suzanne Somers To Get One In February

Beauty experts are saying that stem-cell facelifts will be the new beauty procedure in 2010. And actress/author Suzanne Somers has been telling folks worldwide, that she will become the poster child for the cutting edge surgery. She has already hinted to talk show titan Larry King, that she wants to promote the beauty project on his show.

And the National Enquirer says that the 63-year-old blonde beauty will undergo a stem-cell facelift and breast lift this February.

So we thought we would take a closer look at this new plastic surgery technique. First, this kind of facelift harnesses the power from your own stem-cells. Science had discovered back in 2002, that liposuctioned fat contains stem-cells.

For example, the fat in your back, is one location where surgeons can harvest the stem cells through liposuction. When this fat is injected into the face, experts can give back volume to the contours, plump up cheeks, make pores less visible, and give the patient a return to youthfulness. And when injected into the breasts, the look is softer and more natural. The stem-cell breast lift encourages natural fat growth, so the plumped-up areas do not feel like an implant.

Some well-respected Hollywood plastic surgeons have already been performing these stem-cell procedures, like Dr. Richard Ellenbogen. But there are some limitations, he says:
"Stem cells cannot accomplish everything in many cases, so it should be noted that the skin must also be tightened if it is too loose, or neck muscles may need to be tightened for the heavier neckline."
Suzanne Somers has taken a lot of heat for her enthusiastic lifestyle philosophy and books. She takes tons of vitamins and uses bio-identical hormones, doesn't care for chemotherapy to fight cancers, and so on. And she's said to be working on a new book about anti-aging. She plans to document her February stem-cell facelift with before and after photos.

Is Suzanne a youth-obsessed dodo? Maybe to some, but we have to admit, the woman at 63, still looks incredible. Sure, there are rumors of several plastic surgery procedures she has had already to stop the aging clock. We don't think she needs any more work. The top photo shows Suzanne at an event this past January. And the photo below, depicts the beauty on the red carpet last September.

Dr. Tony Youn, a Detroit-area plastic surgeon, told the Enquirer, that Suzanne is right on the money about her knowledge of stem-cell facelifts.

"Stem-cell facelifts work by liposuctioning fat from the patient, and separating the stem cells from the fat cells," he says.

"Because stem cells replicate, when they are injected into the cheeks and frown lines, they rejuvenate the older facial tissue. This is often done in combination with a traditional facelift, but it can also be injected without performing surgery."

We look forward to 'fat' February facelift day for Suzanne Somers!

Purell Portable Mini Hand Sanitizers Take Hygiene On The Road

If you've been freaking out about better hygiene because of H1N1, the regular flu, and all those nasty germs in between, then we have a better way to travel in the new year.

A friend just gave us a cute little pink bottle of take-along hand sanitizer.

It's called the Purell Instant Hand Sanitizer Variety Pack,($13.99) in a limited time offer. We found some at Amazon.com. Each Variety Pack contains FOUR .05 oz 4-PURELL Original & 4 Colorful Jelly Wraps.

And we like Purell, because the stuff really works and leaves hands soft and silky. "Kills 99.99% of most common germs in as little as 15 seconds."

We also adore the convenience and smart idea of these Purell Portable Mini Hand Sanitizers. The key feature being the hook-on jelly wrap. Just snap one on to purse, diaper bag, key chain, backpack, suitcase, etc. You can hang these Purell Minis just about anywhere and take your good hygiene on the road. You can even get them through the airports when you fly. These minis Meet TSA airline requirements for carry on, less than 3 oz per bottle.

And the colors come in blue, green, pink, purple, and yellow. The jelly wraps have good stretch to them and are reusable. Kids will love them, too. No soap or water required. And these Purell Portable Mini Hand Sanitizers are dermatologist-tested and dye-free. The jelly wrap fits standard travel size Purell or you can refill the bottle once it empties.

You might be saying, what a crazy way we live these days. And maybe that's so, but we are happy the beauty and skin care industries are coming up with some smart packaging and designs to bring hygiene awareness to a friendly new level.

Nicole Richie Clothing Line Winter Kate Looks Great In Spring 2010

We love Nicole Richie's laid-back Bohemian fashion style. And apparently, we are not alone. The young business woman is now launching a new women's clothing line this spring 2010. It's called 'Winter Kate,' after adorable daughter Harlow's two middle names.

Nicole Richie, a new mama for the second time, is enjoying life with her family and boyfriend, Joel Madden. Even a recent bout with pneumonia hasn't kept the pretty fashionista down. Winter Kate will feature a 40-piece collection of vests, leather jacket, camisoles, blouses, kimono jackets, and slip dresses. Check out photos here from Nicole's Look Book for Winter Kate Spring/Summer 2010. The collection will be available globally in February.

Designing beautiful things, is not new to Nicole Richie. The doe-eyed lovely, who has just dyed her blonde locks to a dark brunette, also has a successful jewelry line, House of Harlow and a maternity collection, Nicole for A Pea in the Pod.

Nicole is excited about her new label Winter Kate. “Fashion should be accessible,” Nicole says. “That was my philosophy when designing House of Harlow 1960 and it remains my philosophy for Winter Kate.”

This clothing line is both vintage and modern. There's quite a romantic, Bohemian feel to the fabrics and cut of the fashions. It's very feminine and very wearable. And from what we've learned, the prices will range from $70 - $250 for tops and dresses, and $1,000 for the leather pieces.

Nicole Richie's Winter Kate collection will be sold at high-end stores like Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Ron Herman, Intermix and Kitson.

By the way, Nicole is modeling one of the pieces from the collection in the top photo. The cute jade green bed jacket is called 'The Opy Jacket.' It's also shown here in photo 2.

Winter Kate looks great in spring 2010. Can't wait!

Jennifer Lopez Lets It All Hang Out In Unforgiving SkinTight Catsuit! Meow!!

Jennifer Lopez gave an incredible, high energy performance at Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve program on ABC last night.

We must give the sexy singer her props, especially for the great show she put on in lousy, cold, wet weather for the more than 750,000 New Year's revelers in New York City's Times Square.

JLo wowed the massive crowd in a skintight diamante-studded catsuit! Meow!

"Let's Get Loud!" Hear this: a poor choice in fashion for a 40-year-old mom of two, we dare to say! Yes, we are celebrating Jennifer Lopez' fine shape. And yes, she should be proud......however, that was one unforgiving piece of fabric the Bronx diva painted herself into. We thought she looked pregnant. And if she is, congratulations! That's a good thing. More likely, we just thought her belly was hanging out, and not too attractively. And you couldn't tell this was a woman with one of the sexiest rear ends around. The head-to-toe spandex made her butt look flat and sagging, and we know that isn't the case.

If you're gonna don a skintight, see-through catsuit, and perform on live TV under harsh stage lighting, you better pray your body is in the best shape it can be, because people will be watching and talking, and blogging about it the next day.

This was not Jennifer Lopez' best fashion choice. And we are disappointed. There are many ways to look extremely shapely and fit by not exposing certain soft areas like belly and butt.

It was an odd look and a desperate one at that. Even her 'Rapunzel-like' hair extensions seemed too long, as if trying to cover up an already over-exposed figure. And the muddy brown colored catsuit didn't translate well on TV.

Meow!! If we are being too harsh on the 'Louboutins' JLo, we apologize. We were disappointed, because the talented celebrity has usually hit very high marks when it comes to fashion on the red carpet. Maybe men will see the skintight catsuit in another light, as host Ryan Seacrest purred, 'That outfit has made my year!'

The beauty tip today: Even a woman as attractive and shapely as Jennifer Lopez can choose the wrong outfit. Although no skin was showing, this unforgiving, skintight, catsuit did the sexy singer no favors. Fabric and style are something we all should pay more attention to.

And on that note: Happy New Year! May we all wear it well in 2010!

To watch Jennifer Lopez' New Year's Eve performance, click here: