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NEW PRODUCTS FROM LAVANILA LABORATORIES: THE SENSUAL NEW HEALTHY FRAGRANCE IN VANILLA BLACKBERRY AND THE SUPER LONG-LASTING, ALCOHOL-FREE FOREVER FRAGRANCE OILS.

Healthy Fragrance in Vanilla Blackberry (1.7 oz $58.00, 10ml Roller Ball $19.00)

Seduce the senses with this new provocative blend of ripe blackberry, juicy raspberry, velvet iris and warm Madagascar vanilla. Inspired by the allure of vine-ripened berries, this effortlessly sexy twist on vanilla creates a crisp, sparkling and deliciously daring experience.

Forever Fragrance Oils ($26)

Offering scents that last and last, these new Forever Fragrance Oils deliver a proprietary blend of pure essential oils in a hydrating base of sweet almond oil that lasts up to eight hours, twice as long as traditional fragrances. Concentrated, hydrating, and pure, Lavanila Forever Fragrance Oils uniquely melt into the skin as the body warms to release rich, alluring aroma. The scents: Vanilla Coconut, Pure Vanilla and Vanilla Grapefruit

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MYBODY

Worried about pimples and acne when you start back to school? For continuous acne/pimple free coverage, try mybody’s Let me Clarify. Let me Clarify is an effective skin retexturizing and pore-refining gel that acts like a powerful acne treatment but feels like a skin-soothing facial in a bottle. It helps to helps restore a clear, even complexion, gently exfoliates and hydrates, brightens and soothes as it minimizes breakouts.

A breakthrough in medical skincare, mybody addresses the source of skincare issues, targeting and reversing outward signs of damage, irritation and signs of age to ultimately achieve ~ and maintain ~ balance. The breakthrough collection is available through medical professionals ~ empowering women to talk to the experts to whom they entrust their body about their skincare needs for safe, effective and personalized solutions.

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YOUR FAVORITE NATURAL PERSONAL CARE BRAND, BURT’S BEES HAS A FEW NEW, EXCITING LAUNCHES!

Burt’s Bees new Ultra Conditioning Lip Balm with Kokum Butter ($3.99) infuses exotic ingredients for an ultra hydrating lip conditioner that is clinically proven to provide long?lasting moisturization. Ultra soft natural waxes, butters and oils combine to make this formula just melt on your lips. Kokum Butter, rich in essential fatty acids, helps deliver moisture, while antioxidant?rich Marula Oil absorbs quickly, leaving lips feeling hydrated and super soft, naturally.

Burt’s Bees® Honey & Shea Collection wraps the body in the warm, sweet scent of Honey, Almond and Shea. Indulge your skin and senses with these antioxidant?rich products for total body conditioning. With nourishing ingredients that provide essential moisture, they’ll leave your skin feeling smooth and smelling great, naturally.

Honey & Shea Scrub ($12.99)

Honey & Shea Conditioning Body Bar ($4.99)

Honey & Shea Body Butter ($12.99)

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KIM KARDASHIAN GOLD

THINK: The essence of luxury.
WHAT IT IS: A precious fragrance that glimmers with opulence. Kim Kardashian presents Kim Kardashian Gold, an alluring aroma with a sexy summer twist. Drawing upon the icon’s original scent, Kim Kardashian Gold encapsulates Kim’s fascinating life of glamour and success. As the starlet continues to captivate the world with her hypnotic beauty and glowing magnetism, everything Kim touches turns to gold.

With her iconic summer fragrance, Kim evokes the sensual femininity and star power that catapulted her to fame. The intoxicating aroma opens with sparkling top notes of Italian bergamot and grapefruit dashed with a hint of spicy pink peppercorn. A floral heart of lush jasmine, delicate rose and dewy violet eases into a rich background of patchouli and sandalwood touched with golden resins of amber and creamy benzoin. Musk envelops the fragrance with a brush of elegance and leaves a whisper of warmth on the skin for a sultry finish reminiscent of Kim’s signature style.

“Gold is a luxury that stands the test of time, a universal symbol of sophistication and glamour,” says Kim. “Like a stunning piece of precious jewelry, Gold lends everyday style a surge of seductive sparkle and timeless beauty.”

Housed in a sleek gold vessel with ebony accents designed by Maesa, Kim Kardashian Gold is emblazoned with Kim’s namesake logo, which is also engraved in the bottle’s cap. The ultimate in aromatic summer glamour, Kim Kardashian Gold enhances every look with a rush of luxury.

WHAT IT COSTS: Eau de Parfum Spray 1 oz $35.00; Eau de Parfum Spray 3.4 oz $65.00

WHERE TO FIND IT: Macy’s Stores nationwide and www.kardashianfragrance.com

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MUST-HAVE INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTS

We all know there’s no denying the sense of luxury that comes with imported goods. Using products from outside the U.S. feels like being included in an international secret shared among the world’s most beauty savvy women. Unfortunately, imported products typically come at a high price. However, we’ve found some of the best of the best from around the globe ~ and all under $25!

CANADA: Upper Canada Soap Naturally Warm Honey Nectar Hand & Body Lotion
$13 at www.uppercanadasoap.com and select Target stores nationwide
Make skin glow by staying well moisturized with Upper Canada Soap’s fast-absorbing lotion. The all-natural formula, free of parabens, synthetic dyes and mineral oils, keep skin hydrated all day long with nourishing botanicals. The comforting and delectable scent of sweet honey is just an added perk.

FRANCE: L’occitane Citrus Verbena Shower Gel
$20 at www.usa.loccitane.com
Incorporate the invigorating scent of lemon oil and grapefruit extract into your everyday shower. Enriched with organic verbena extract from Corsica, this shower gel gently cleanses and leaves the body delicately scented with the crisp freshness of a Mediterranean summer.

ENGLAND: Rimmel London Stay Glossy 6-Hour Lipgloss
$4.99 at drugstores
Finally, a lip loving gloss that feels as good as it looks. Rimmel presents a breakthrough formula with new Shine Extended Technology that delivers brilliant color and shine for up to 6 hours. Stay Glossy is chock full of hydrating conditioners including Soft Silk and Natural Cotton that leave lips soft, subtle and kissably smooth. The exclusive Soft Extend lip-sculpting wand assures precise application and expert coverage.

KOREA: Atopalm Daytime Undermakeup Moisture Cream
$18 at www.atopalmusa.com
This restorative, moisturizing cream provides a smooth foundation for even, long-lasting makeup application. Atopalm formulas are designed for skin suffering from allergies, rosacea dryness and sensitivity in need of gentle yet powerful treatment. Each paraben-free Atopalm product is powered by Dermatologist and Ophthalmologist tested MLE-Multi Lamellar Emulsion formulas—plant derived ingredients that mimic skin’s natural structure and restore skin’s protective moisture barrier system. This unique complex hydrates, soothes and calms skin in distress, leaving dry, sensitive skin visibly renewed.

ITALY: Davines For Wizards No. 14 Sea Salt Primer
$26 at www.davines.com
This salt-infused styling spray creates natural-looking wind-blown waves that will fool others into thinking you spent the day relaxing on the beach. To get a laid-back look with bombshell body, apply Davines Sea Salt Primer to wet or dry hair with fingertips to create the desired look and add texture.

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ATOPALM MOISTURIZING CLEANSING WIPES

From cleansing on the go to removing face makeup after a long night out on the town, these dense, nutrient-rich wipes purify your skin and leave your face feeling soft, supple, and hydrated ~ plus they’re super-convenient and the package snaps shut to ensure the wipes don’t dry out!

Each dermatologist approved wipe features a gentle yet effective blend of protective Vitamin E, calming Allantoin, soothing Portulaca Oleracea Extract and Olive, Grape Seed and Jojoba Seed oils for deep hydration. The result? Clean, hydrated skin, free from blemish-causing build-up ~ no water needed. Formulated specifically for dry, sensitive and sun damaged skin, Atopalm wipes feature paraben-free, plant derived ingredients that mimic the structure of natural skin lipids to restore the skin’s protective moisture barrier system.

This USA patented MLE technology is used in the entire Atopalm line. As with the other products, the unique wipes offer calming relief from irritation. $12.99 at www.skinstore.com

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THE TANDA ZAP BEATS BLEMISHES

For those acne emergencies that we all have to deal with, get the coolest zit zapping device around. The Tanda ZAP ($49; Sephora & www.sephora.com) is scientifically proven to naturally, gently and safely kill the bacteria that causes mild to moderate acne ~ and it’s clinically proven to get rid of a pimple in just 24 hours!!! The blue light, heat, and sonic vibrations treat unexpected breakouts ~ whether it’s nerves right before school starts, right before that big date, or right before finals, you can be sure your skin will look great!

Also check out www.tandazap.com and “It Girl” Brittny Gastineau’s blog (she’s partnered with Tanda ZAP and is a huge fan!) at tandazap.tumblr.com!

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AMIKA OBLIPHICA PURE OIL

Quench and instantly repair stressed summer strands with this concentrated oil blend, developed to foster hair’s vitality and health. Enriched with Moroccan Argan oil, Vitamin E, Phenols, Carotene and Pro-vitamin B5, the pure Obliphica oil truly feeds hair, restoring natural moisture and balance. It’s the perfect product to repair summer damage and give you locks lovely, luminous luster!