Online - March 01, 2010

Don't Mess with the Best

Best in Beauty 2010

We’ve put our necks, hands, legs, arms, faces, and even bikinis on the line to bring you the latest and greatest beauty products we could find.

Without further ado …

They’ll take your lip if it’s outfitted in a pretty Velana K gloss. The cute line is not too sticky, actually moisturizes, and comes in to-die-for shades.

You’re pretty much guaranteed to win the amazing face with Edward Bess’s collection of makeup. From eye shadows to lipsticks to a creamy highlighter we’re totally obsessed with, this newcomer is tops.

Your body is a desert land? Slather it in Yes to Carrots body butter and watch it become bright and supple in front of your very eyes.

No Frizz products are miracle workers for hairy situations. By blocking humidity, the technologically advanced potions get you damn close to just-walked-out-of-the-salon hair.

Smooth like buttah. That’s what your legs will be if you groom them with Eos’s shaving cream, our new drugstore obsession.

Milk, it does a body good. So it’s no surprise how soothing and calming FarmHouse Fresh powder milk baths are.

Give cuticles the finger with She’s potent lemongrass cuticle butter that soothes on contact.

Choosing shadow colors can be daunting (and tragic). Le Métier de Beauté’s Kaleidoscope kits take the guessing game out of the mix and present you with perfect pretty palettes.

Cleanup soaps wash away dirt and grime, but they also make a much bigger statement — 25 percent of the purchase price goes to nonprofits removing land mines and assisting survivors.

You glow girl. If you need a little help, Ren’s rose serum is magical.

Build a strong foundation with Becca. Combining SPF, moisturizer, and sheer coverage in one bottle, it feels amazing and softens lines and pores while still giving you that natural, dewy look we all strive for.

You’ll happily go feet first if you tend to yours with Wembé’s Green Blue River soap, which scrubs away dirt and calluses and leaves your feet smooth as a baby’s bum.

Out damn spots with Shu Uemura’s instant brightener that reduces skin pigmentation from scars and blemishes on contact by reducing melanin production.

Taking it all off can be a pain in the arse. Unless you get your hands on these brilliant Alcone makeup remover cloths; they don’t even need water.

That’s much ado about something.

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Posted by DLori27 on Mar 15, 2010 7:01:58 PM

I'm a make up and beauty junkie at its worst, in that I've tried and own tens of thousands of cosmetics and skin care items. Sounds too incredible to believe? I've got credit card statements to prove it. As such, I think I'm a fairly good judge as to what are the best products on the market for people with all different types of skin issues as well as a "a self styled expert" in being able to know immediately upon looking at a person the beauty products best suited to accentuate their "assets" as well as conceal their "flaws". Universally, as well as for me, the best skincare products, ones that really fight off the ravages to the skin from exposure to the sun and environment as well as age, are from SkinMedica and Skinceuticals. SkinMedica's TNS Essential Serum is truly the fountain of youth and works best in combination with Skinceuticals Phloretin, CE Ferulic, and Hydrating B5 Gel to keep the skinlooking absolutely beautiful. I think if someone took a poll amongst Dermatologists only, these 2 Skincare Lines would always come out on top, far surpassing all the other brands. While the cost of these products are expensive, they are comparable to the cost of well known, high end skincare products sold in Department stores such as Neiman Marcus and Bergdorfs. As such, I'm not sure why they are rarely noticed in these "Best Beauty Picks" articles. The only reason I can think of is because you can only purchase these products through a doctor's office or from the websites of these companies. I have no affiliation with these or any other skincare or beauty company so I stand to gain nothing for promoting these products. However, I wish these products would be mentioned more by beauty bloggers because they are the real deal.

Posted by anaproctor on Mar 15, 2010 3:40:28 PM

I'm a hair junkie and I LOVE No Frizz! Glad to see it made your list. I also love my Parlay Purple hairbrush. It has a clamp on it so my hair doesn't fly all over my face during a blowout. My home blowouts are just as good (sometimes even better than) salon blowouts!

Posted by andreathewriter on Mar 10, 2010 4:24:10 PM

Great list! I love eos's lip sphere's, especially Sweet Mint - awesome! And Shu Uemura is oh so luxe! ~Andrea thebeautygrind.com

Posted by mcole on Mar 5, 2010 7:35:03 AM

Sorry I got waay to excited and off the subject everyone! you can vote for us at the Crate and Barrel Ultimate Wedding Contest, we are in first, but tyat can change at anytime!!! Im shameless sorry Daily candy is involved too!!!

Posted by mcole on Mar 5, 2010 7:31:35 AM

would LOVE price ranges on these fabulous sounding products and what about a link to order online???? At least just the price and where to purchase them, Thank you. Lovin your site so far My name is Mary Cole and We are coming in first in the Crate and Barrel wedding contest. I have gad a terrible sinus cold but have been looking forward to checking you guys out inline. Waht a great c0ncept and I am hoping maybe you guys eill be invilved too. I was a sommelier diwntown right b4 the accident. We have so many puching for us its unbelieveablu OVER the top!! We know its in the US si we would do Hawaii after all,, and he would be able to stand there waiting for me...wwith friends and family, I could just cry. MAy be way north in mendo? Life has not been so easy to us since we left CO more so before and now when we are back, but we do our best to keep our chins uo; Hearts open. Hope this letter find you well to the poers that be, or you! Have a winderful day! smile! Mary Cole mkrol@comcast.net (773)251-3798

Posted by Skincarejunkie on Mar 5, 2010 5:31:11 AM

My Favorite skincare is Mario Badescu. Just bought a bunch of it at Atmosphere Beauty Boston boutique in Westoboro. Excited about my complimentary facial I signed up for on April 3rd. Mario Badescu Products are so reasonable in price and work great! My favorite is product from Mario Badescu skincare is the Rose Hips Nourishing Oil. The other brand I love is Kanebo...think Neiman Marcus is the only one to have it now..but its super expensive!