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February 26, 2010 in Skincare by Denise Wild

J.R. Watkins Shea Butter Body Cream in Lemon Cream is that cream. The one you carry in your bag for on-the-spot moisturizing. You know the one, the cream that you whip out at the request of a dehydrated pal, half eager to lend a hand and more eager to show off your great taste in gourmet beauty products. Containing more than ten natural oils and extracts and boasting being nearly 100 percent natural, this cream smoothes and protects skin while wrapping it in a delicious lemon scent.

GS Approved: J.R. Watkins Shea Butter Body Cream in Lemon Cream is the perfect addition to roomy purses everywhere. It smells like lemon pie, feels like satin, and works like a charm!

Inspiration: Totes are popping up everywhere this season. Show off your laid-back style with a canvas confection (we love this one from J. Crew) filled with apothecary goodies including a yummy body cream, of course.

Beauty Editor: Andrea Victory

February 25, 2010 in Makeup by Denise Wild

Moisturize while prepping your skin with The Body Shop Skin Primer Moisturise It. Using a vitamin E complex and community trade aloe vera, this primer leaves skin soothed without clogging pores while still performing its job as a primer to hold make up in place. Take advantage of the silky smooth invisible layer it forms to help you create a natural make up look.

GS Approved: The Body Shop’s extensive knowledge in moisturizing has been combined with makeup to create a product that pulls double duty.

Inspiration: At the Marc Jacobs Fall 2010 New York show, it was all about natural beauty and low-key makeup with flawless skin.

Beauty Editor: Yanyi Ma

February 24, 2010 in Skincare by Denise Wild

You now have one less step in your daily beauty routine. Bioré Refresh Daily Cleansing Cloths gently exfoliate and clean skin, removing even waterproof eye makeup. These handy cloths can be used on-the-go to freshen up your skin in seconds by removing dirt and excess oil without leaving any residue. Also containing vitamin E and botanicals, these cloths are gentle enough to use every day, as often as you wish.

GS Approved: As renowned pore experts, Bioré has incorporated green coconut water and Indian ginseng to their cleansing cloths for instantly deep-cleansed pores.

Inspiration: Acting as a doctor on People’s Choice Award winning House M.D. has probably taught Olivia Wilde some medical tips to keep skin healthy and flawless. Looking youthful and pretty, Wilde plays up her fresh porcelain skin by accentuating red lips at the show’s big night.

Editor’s Note: These cloths come in easy-to-carry portable packaging to conveniently slip in and out of your purse for fresh skin anywhere anytime.

Beauty Editor: Yanyi Ma

February 23, 2010 in Hair by Denise Wild

Oribe Smooth Style Serum is a paraben-free, non-greasy, Swiss-made finishing cream that hydrates damaged hair to deliver a soft, touchable hold. Formulated with an expert blend of exotic oils and vitamins including brazil nut, andiroba, avocado, and macadamia nut seed oil, Oribe Smooth Style Serum helps restore the natural moisture of the hair while protecting colour against UV-induced free radical damage. It contains ceramides to increase hair’s strength and thickness, and to boost shine. A blend of corn, wheat, and soy microproteins penetrate deep into the hair shaft to repair and protect from within. This emollient styling product finishes any style or cut by adding texture and separating ends to enhance layers and provide sleek definition. 
 

GS Approved: With healthy ingredients good enough to eat including corn, wheat, and soy, we like knowing that this formula is proven to reduce hair breakage in chemically treated hair as well as soothe irritated scalps.

Inspiration: Bold braids have become this spring’s hairstyle staple, and with the right serum, they’re easy to control. Wear your braid tight and high like Blake Lively’s character, Serena van der Woodsen, on The CW’s Gossip Girl for a standout look sure to impress.  

Beauty Editor: Ashley Frejlich

February 22, 2010 in Skincare by Denise Wild

Yes To Cucumbers Eye Love Cucumbers Soothing Eye Gel gives the excuse to stay up late, since it will awaken and hydrate your tired eyes. This cooling formula is rich in organic cucumbers and spirulina, which help firm, reduce puffiness, and brighten skin around the delicate eye area. The exfoliating and detoxifying properties of Dead Sea minerals are blended with soothing and anti-inflammatory chamomile and green tea extracts. This all-natural and paraben-free lightweight gel calms, soothes, and revives tired eyes.
GS Approved: You’ll be glad to know that a portion of proceeds from this eye gel will be dedicated to Yes To Carrots Seed Fund, a non-profit organization with a mission to make a difference in underprivileged communities by providing the necessary resources to develop self-sustaining, organic food sources. Say yes to a product and its all-yummy goodness!

Inspiration: Disney’s Hannah Montana, played by pop sensation Miley Cyrus, has a little history with carrots. And her bag-free eyes imply she’s been up close and personal with a cucumber or two. Reduce the puffiness around your delicate eye area with a refreshing and calming eye gel.

Beauty Editor: Ashley Frejlich

February 19, 2010 in Makeup by Denise Wild

The Body Shop’s Colourglide Lip Colour in Pinkette is an adorable pink shade that stays put for hours. The high colour pigmentation makes lip colour on-the-go as easy as one sweep for intense colour coverage. And, as always from The Body Shop, beauty is nothing without great skin, so the luscious lip colour also moisturizes, making it a convenient all-in-one lipstick.

GS Approved: True to The Body Shop’s tradition of using environmentally sustainable ingredients, the intense moisturizing colour of this lipstick is achieved through a special blend of Tahitian gardenia, vanilla extract, and community trade sesame oil, beeswax, and marula oil.

Inspiration: This candy pink Marchesa gown worn by Camilla Belle at the Father of Invention premiere shows how flirty and feminine pink really is.

Beauty Editor: Yanyi Ma

February 18, 2010 in Skincare by Denise Wild

Thanks to ultimate hydration, mornings are looking up and so is your skin! Cliniderm Anti-Wrinkle Cream is an irritant-free cream gentle enough to be used on eczema, dry skin, psoriasis, rosacea, and sunburned skin. Dermatologist recommended, it leaves your skin soft and supple. Try it in the morning or before bed to hydrate and sooth any issues or irritations. Its silky texture reduces the appearance of wrinkles and improves skin tone and texture. It’s also free of parabens, dyes, and perfume, making it a dream come true for sensitive skin!

GS Approved: A gentle anti-wrinkle cream means anyone can have great skin, no matter what type or condition.

Inspiration: Pillow talk! Treat yourself to a relaxing night in with bestselling book “Dear John” (also a movie with film hotties Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried) while your skin takes it easy with Cliniderm.

Beauty Editor: Andrea Victory

February 17, 2010 in Hands & Feet by Denise Wild

Are your hands feeling the wrath of winter weather? Let Mother Nature do her thing with Fruits & Passion Cucina Regenerating Hand Cream. It’s infused with three olive tree extracts to moisturize, regenerate, and protect skin against damage.

GS Approved: The strong moisturizing properties are ideal if you work anywhere that requires routine and vigorous hand-washing.

Inspiration: Using olive extract as a moisturizer dates back to Hellenistic Greece—it’s one of the oldest and most trusted natural beauty tricks in the book!

Beauty Editor: Jemima Codrington

February 16, 2010 in Skincare by Denise Wild

With a soft, enveloping texture, Vichy Laboratories Essentielles Body Cream-Milk is designed to hydrate and soothe dry skin. Rose polyphenols is known to calm sensitive skin’s surface plus add moisture. These powerful active ingredients protect the skin from external aggressors while encouraging a more supple and satiny skin surface.
 

GS Approved: We admire Vichy’s researchers and their success in isolating rose polyphenols, their most powerful active ingredient. This paraben-free product is perfect for calming dry skin.

Inspiration: The power of rose on your skin and the power of a rose on Valentine’s Day both have proven results. Lather your skin with a cream that targets dry skin, and take a lesson or two in love from Ashton Kutcher’s character, Reed, when watching the movie Valentine’s Day.

Beauty Editor: Ashley Frejlich

February 15, 2010 in Makeup by Denise Wild

With two different contoured ends, CoverGirl Smoky ShadowBlast stick is designed to easily create a bold and colourful smoky eye. The cream eyeshadow stick expertly couples two shades for a statement strong eye. Its creamy texture easily blends for a bold, true colour.
 

GS Approved: No need for makeup brushes here! We can conveniently use our fingers to smudge and blend the colour as much as we want to create that smoky eye look. We love that it’s so easy and breezy to apply and ever so chic.

Inspiration: Strong black eyes, created with CoverGirl Smoky ShadowBlast, made a statement on Valentino’s Spring 2010 runway paired with flushed cheeks and luminous highlights.

Beauty Editor: Ashley Frejlich