CC Cream Equals BB But Better?

We've all heard of Asia's amazing BB cream. Well, now there's CC cream. And that's supposed to be 'BB, but better.'

Olay's new Total Effects CC Cream stands for COVERAGE + CORRECTION. It's selling for $22 at Olay.com.

Olay says their CC cream is a true beauty product winner for these simple reasons:

all-in-one triple stream formula combines a daily anti-aging moisturizer
SPF 15 sunscreen
and sheer tint for younger-looking skin.

CC cream is available in 3 shades:

Fair-to-Light
Light-to-Medium
and Medium-to-Deep

If you want to protect your complexion (which you should be doing morning-noon-night), but HATE wearing foundation of any sort, then try CC cream. It provides more coverage than a BB cream, and in Olay's case, it also provides correction for wrinkles, age spots and uneven skin tone. And it gives a lovely luminosity to the skin.

Thin Brows? Try The Newest Eyebrow Transplant In 2013

Maybe Santa didn't deliver your Christmas wish for thicker brows like Kim Kardashian's. But don't worry. There is hope for a natural, fuller set in 2013, and one doctor is leading the way!

Dr. Sanusi Umar is one of the few experts around the globe who have perfected eyebrow transplantation. In his practice, Dr. Umar takes slow-growing hair from either the legs, arms or nape of the neck and painstakingly transplants each hair follicle, one at a time, to restore the natural brow shape.

It's an amazing, meticulous procedure with incredible, permanent results! Your brows will grow in fuller and longer, and you will be able to use a scissors to trim them regularly,  too.

DermHair Clinic is the only location based in L.A. that performs the state-of-the-art eyebrow transplant.  The procedure isn't cheap It can cost several thousand dollars, but then again.....it's a great permanent solution.

Brows frame the eyes. And the more natural they appear, the better.

For more information, click here.

Picking The Perfect Nude Lip Shade

Nude lipstick isn't easy to choose or wear, and yet, when it's done right, nude lips are both classic and modern.

Nude lipstick looks wrong when the color is too pasty or pale. Yes, it can look corpse-like. That is why your skin tone matters when you pick up a tube of neutral makeup.

A lot of celebrities wear the dark, smoky eye with a nude lip, including Kim Kardashian, Pam Anderson, and Nicole Scherzinger.

Makeup artist Jeanine Lobell has this beauty advice when you DON'T want a bold pout( In Style mag):

1. Easy on the Application
"Nude will cake up if it's applied wrong, so use a light hand." Spread it out with a lip brush.

2.  One Step-Up on the Color
"A shade one level darker than your natural lips creates subtle contrast."

3. Rosy Hues = Warmth for Fair Skin    
Peachy Beiges = Bring Out Medium Tones    
Copper = Sparkles on Darker Complexions

Actress Cate Blanchett plays up her fair skin with Burberry's Beauty Lip Cover in Cameo No.2 ($30, at Burberry.com).

Victoria Beckham's Diet Secret: Sticky Willes!

Looking to get skinny like VB in 2013?!

Think seaweed. There's a new diet pill in town known as Quantrim, and it supposedly BURNS fat and ZAPS cellulite. Plus---Victora Beckham is said to be a fan of seaweed for its slenderizing properties.

According to information in the British DailyMail, seaweed and a plant known as Sticky Willies combine together to melt away the pounds. The formula dates back to 1913 and has been developed into a diet pill form.

The weird combo of ingredients decreases the appetite and increase the body's metabolism and therefore, burns more calories.

This is what the Quantrim company says about their skinny supplement:
‘Quantrim is a safe, natural weight loss aid that will enable everyone to achieve their ideal weight, with less struggle than dieting alone.
'Quantrim reduces hunger pains as your appetite is curbed. As your natural energy levels and metabolism increase Quantrim burns stubborn fat and celullite'.

Would you try this new diet pill in the new year?

For more information, visit Quantrim.

'Nashville' Star Connie Britton Uses This Super Styling Aid On The Set

Okay....Girlfriend has really great hair to begin with. BUT---we still want to know the hair secret that Nashville star Connie Britton uses on the set of the ABC hit.

The stunning 45-year-old actress always emerges on that show with a perfect, healthy coif, and claims to US magazine that it's all about one great hair product:

Kerastase Nectar Thermique ($39.99, at mybathandi.com).

"My stylist on 'Nashville' uses this leave-in conditioner to protect my hair from all the blow-outs and curling irons," Connie reveals.

We can see why. This stuff is a bit pricey, but it is really effective on giving back life to dry, damaged locks.

Gotta love the leave-in conditioner. We like them so much more than rinse-out kinds. Kerastase is a well-respected brandand this new nectar hermique contains "royal jelly which is formulated with essential elements to nourish the hair and the thermo-protective ingredient, xylose that protects the hair fibre from the drying effects of heat-styling it intensely nourishes and protects, resulting in soft, smooth, shiny hair."

Comes in handy for the harsh winter months ahead and all that primpin' going on the Nashville set.

Great beauty tip, Connie!

La Bedouine Introduces Another Fab Product To New Skin Care Line

We are excited to bring you another new product from the just launched anti-aging botanical skin care line known as La Bedouine.

This light, luxurious Creme d'Argan has become our favorite!

How do we describe this elegant, argan oil-infused skin cream?

You would really have to try some on. It's that good! But we can tell you that Creme d'Argan ($54, 2 fl. oz.) is a beauty winner because it has been carefully made and studied, according to Judith Reitman, the founder and president of La Bedouine.

The cream contains 2 effective anti-aging botanicals-- 100% organic Argan Oil and Baobab Tree Oil. And this cream smells so wonderfully exotic, too. We have tried Creme d'Argan for a couple of weeks now, and  have come to the conclusion, that this is an excellent skin care choice. It is non-greasy, even on our oily complexion. We like the absorbability, and the smooth feeling it delivers as a base before makeup. We like to test skin care products under our eyes hoping to soften and hide fine lines and wrinkles. This products makes the cut.

If you're looking to change a lot of bad habits in the new year ahead, try improving your skin, for one. Everyone can have better, brighter, younger-looking skin. When you choose the beauty care routine, then you're on your way. We think you ought to look into La Bedouine and how this company came to be. Here's our first BeautyTipToday post about La Bedouine.

You can also ask for FREE samples of Bedouine Skin Care here.

Arm Yourself With A Great Moisturizer Against Winter Dry Skin

The first day of winter begins TOMORROW!

According to the Old Farmer's Almanac....The earliest winter since 1896 arrives with the solstice at 6:12 A.M. on December 21, 2012 (EST).

So, what does that have to do with beauty? Plenty!

The cold, dry air zaps the goodness out of your skin, leaving it dull, parched and looking older than it actually is. For instance, have you ever noticed how darn awful your hands can appear in the middle of winter?! Not only your skin, but the dry, chilly air inside and outside robs moisture from your hair, too, leaving it flat and with static electricity.

Your best defense other than a winter long stay in Aruba:

Moisturize. Moisturize. Moisturize.

A wonderful and effective moisturizer to try is First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream ($28, at Sephora. It's a super-emollient cream. Read what the company says about their Ultra Repair Cream:

"This Ultra Repair Cream is a thick, rich, emollient product that hydrates deep down with exceptional penetration. This cream is for anyone with severely dry, scaly skin due to harsh winter weather, aggressive cosmetic treatments, or any of the following conditions: atopic dermatitis, irritant eczema, allergic eczema, and keratosis pilaris. With the help of colloidal oatmeal, shea butter, soothing eucalyptus oil, and ceramides, Ultra Repair Cream provides immediate relief and visible improvement for distressed skin. The FAB Antioxidant Booster defends skin from free radical damage and the cream deeply hydrates with exceptional penetration, providing immediate relief and visible improvement. The cream is immediately absorbed into the skin and can be used all over the body and on the face."

Plus, this moisturizer gets a 4.7 out of a 5-star* rating from Sephora customers.

Arm yourself now!