Tue., Nov. 17, 2009 12:00 PM PST by Danielle Datu
Look as radiant as ever this winter with luxury skincare line Davi. The four-piece collection is gloriously fragrant thanks to a unique blend of grape and fermented wine extracts, green tea, raspberry, black currant, bilberry, rosemary and olive leaf.
Our fave? It's a tie between the Moscato D'Oro Purifying Cleanser and the Le Grand Cru Face Cream (there's also a Harvest Mist Toner and Vine Fresh SPF 30 Lotion). They not only made our skin feel instantly refreshed and smooth, they also made it appear brighter. It was as if we had just gotten a facial!
Experience it for yourself (they have a men's line, too!) when you use mystyle's 10 percent discount.
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Thu., Nov. 5, 2009 2:59 PM PST by Staff
Miracle Product: Epicuren Hydrating Mineral Mask ($12)
They Say: The mask leaves normal to dry skin feeling moisturized, soft and supple.
We Say: Keep reading for reviews from Style staffers!
Pros: After two uses, my dry skin felt fresh and moisturized.
Cons: I didn't feel a difference after the first application.
—Grace Borrero, Development
Wed., Oct. 28, 2009 2:00 PM PDT by Staff
In our weekly Test Drive features, staffers weigh in on products so you don't have to waste your money at the beauty counter. Well, now we're conducting style test drive-bys on the street!
Click play to see what our discerning testers think of Fruits & Passion's Quenching Butter in Grapefruit-Guava ($22).
Wed., Oct. 7, 2009 12:00 PM PDT by StyleSpy
If you could only have five beauty essentials in your purse, what would they be?
—Shirley B., Johnstown, N.Y.
Oooh! Is this like a quizzy quiz? Like the ones I am so often asked to take in my Twitter direct message inbox? Sure. Here you go.
1. Blotting tissue or powder. Some beauty magazines insist on concealer instead. But concealer only conceals. It doesn't suck up excess facial oil and conceal. If you don't use concealer, you can get perfectly serviceable blotting papers at Body Shop, but if you do need a little coverage as well as oil control, there is absolutely nothing wrong with the powders you can get from L'Oréal or Revlon at the drugstore.
Tue., Oct. 6, 2009 11:02 AM PDT by Nicole Cardassi
Not Soap, Radio is a fun personal care line that offers a slew of decadent pampering treats. For instance, the rejuvenating I'm Not Here, I'm Really... collection (shown here) promises to whisk you away to your happy place with its aromatic exfoliators, creams and dry-oil perfumes. Suh-weet!
We're also loving the Say It With Suds shower gels, which have everything from "Thank You" to "You're the Best Bridesmaid" written on the bottles.
From now through Oct. 21, mystyle users can save 20 percent on these products and more.
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Fri., Oct. 2, 2009 5:00 PM PDT by StyleSpy
Which homeopathic products can be used on skin, nails, shaving, etc.?
—Stephanie E., Wyoming, Michigan
Now let's be clear. When you say "homeopathic," you refer to a branch of alternative medicine in which I am not trained. Furthermore, homeopathic results generally do not carry the collective weight of scientific evidence, so keep that in mind when I give you this answer.
Thu., Oct. 1, 2009 4:00 PM PDT by Staff
Zona's botanical-enriched skincare line promises a spa-like experience from the comfort of your own home. For our most recent R&R session, we tried the Face & Body Cleanse Soap ($10), Face Cleanse Sponge ($10) and Body Cleanse Sponge ($12). Keep reading to see what we thought of them.
Pros: The soap lathered well on the two sponges, which were great exfoliators, and gave a deep clean.
Cons: The soap didn't rinse off well.
—Kristen H., Development
Thu., Sep. 24, 2009 12:30 PM PDT by Staff
SKN Beverly Hills boasts a long list of celebrity fans. We tried the collection of cleansers, which includes the Pore Vacuum ($24), Milk ($22) and Pure Oxygen Crystal ($26), to see if the line would make our skin camera-ready.
Pros: The Milk Cleanser didn't leave my skin thirsty for lotion after I showered!
Cons: The soap is a bit watery, so it doesn't lather the best.
—Sophia W., Development
Fri., Sep. 18, 2009 5:30 PM PDT by StyleSpy
I wear sunblock but I still get discoloration on my skin. What am I doing wrong?
—Kayla F., Los Angeles
Could be not enough sunblock—or not. No sunblock gives complete, total sun protection, you know, so if you haven't been wearing a hat while frolicking about on the beach, even the best sunblock will fail you eventually.
Thu., Sep. 17, 2009 4:40 PM PDT by Staff
Stiletto Stick ($30) claims it can relieve dry, cracked heels and feet. We love the name—but does it really work? Keep reading to find out what our Style staffers thought of the product.
Pros: It made my heels more healthy-looking and attractive.
Cons: Less is more. Otherwise, it can get really slippery.
—Deidre W., Production
Fri., Sep. 4, 2009 3:00 PM PDT by StyleSpy
I want to treat myself to some skin pampering at the spa this Labor Day weekend. Can you please tell me which treatment(s)—peels, facials, microdermabrasion—will give me the most bang for my buck?
—Tracy S., San Diego, California
The truth is spa treatments are kind of like handbags: There is no one type that'll suit everyone's fancy—your spa satisfaction depends on many factors such as skin type, skin concerns and your desired type of spa experience. That said, there is one type of treatment that beauty specialists agree will leave you looking like a million bucks.
Wed., Aug. 26, 2009 11:19 AM PDT by Staff
In our weekly Test Drive features, staffers weigh in on products so you don't have to waste your money at the beauty counter. Well, now we're conducting style test drive-bys on the street!
Click play to see what discerning folks think of Urban Decay's Flavored Body Powder. Is it really good enough to eat? More importantly, should you shell out 26 bucks for it?
Tue., Aug. 25, 2009 6:00 PM PDT by Sydne Summer
At a recent wedding, one of the bridesmaids raved to me about bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation ($25). The first day she used it, her coworkers told her she looked like a model. And she's worn it every day since! I'm not big on foundation but the idea of looking like a model was very attractive, so I gave the product a shot.
Wed., Aug. 5, 2009 5:00 PM PDT by Staff
In our weekly Test Drive features, staffers weigh in on products so you don't have to waste your money at the beauty counter. Well, now we're conducting style test drive-bys on the street!
Click play to see what discerning folks think of the Body Shop's Body & Leg Shine bronzer!
Wed., Aug. 5, 2009 4:00 PM PDT by StyleSpy
Help! I tried a new cream and it gave me a huge, itchy rash all over my face and hands. And I have to go to a wedding tomorrow night! Help!
—Laurie W., Bellevue, Wash.
There's good news and bad news. The good news is that your allergic reaction—and that's what it is—will calm down eventually. The bad news is, possibly not by tomorrow night. That may also be good news; if your rash is bad enough, you can get away with a medical excuse for bailing on the wedding. Most weddings are dreadful, after all.