Beauty's Product: iQ Derma Daily Renew Cleanser

iQ Derma is my breakout brand of the season. First their Restore Eyes takes years away from my eyes then their daily renew cleanser surprises me with a gaggle of fruit and plant extracts.See, I met Mr. iQ Derma at the Total Beauty Summit in Manhattan Beach in May. His first words to our eagerly awaiting crowd of beauty bloggers was, "I bathe in parabens." Sigh. My first thought was, "Well good fo

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Carla Bruni: I LOVE Her!

Carla Bruni, french first lady, pop singer, former model, and Italian heiress is on the cover of the new Vanity Fair. As you may remember, I was somewhat confused by her outfit at YSL's funeral but I just LOVE her. I highly recommend listening to her newest album.

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Beauty's Product: Pacifica Solid Perfume

I spilled the beauty beans a while back to reveal my oldest beauty secret, The Soap Opera. This visionary beauty store is of course the first to have Pacifica's Solid Perfume in a Tin on Sale. Pacifica's perfumer is a genius and if you have ever smelled one of their organic soy wax candles you will no doubt HAVE to have these new earth friendly perfumes. Check out the full product line at the Soa

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Jurlique's Biodynamic Celeb Fest

Remember when we were so smitten with Jurlique's Biodynamic Hand Lotion that we smothered it all over our entire body? Or when we swooned over our phone call with the Biodynamic king-pin CEO Eli Halliwell? Well from the looks of things, the celebs love Jurlique too. This celeb studded Jurlique Biodynamic BBQ took place Saturday afternoon at Hillhaven Lodge in LA and celebrated the arrival of Jurl

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Lipstick, To Die For?

Have you ever found a lipstick that was to die for? Did you ever wonder, as it rubbed off on your morning apple, if its ingredients were as nutritious as your breakfast? After reading this New York Magazine tid bit, I began to wonder, are women unknowingly killing themselves for beauty?LVHM (owner of a long list of beauty companies including Givenchy, Dior, Donna Karen, Benefit, and Guerlain) is

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Beauty's Product: Zelens Skin Science from Bliss

I started this blog with a trip to Bliss San Francisco and I've become quite obsessed with getting Bliss-ed out whenever I can. Remember my fab pedi-colada at Bliss LA? Now these beauty wizards are introducing Zelens Skin Science, a skin care line created by plastic surgeons but based on the principles of Japanese Herbal Medicine. Sounds ingenious no? What do you all think? Would you try this lin

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Beauty's Spa: A YonKa Facial with Sigrid Yorke

In the last four years I have only let one brilliant esthetician touch my face. Her name is Terri Exum and she works out of Spa Physiog in Carrboro, North Carolina.But when your esthetician begs you to go to another esthetician, claiming that she is the genius facialist, you know you must go. I imagine this is somewhat like having your true love ask you to marry another man for some honorable rea

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Beauty's Travel: Vogue's Age Issue is a Life Saver

I had an amazing trip to New York City. I was bowled over at every turn with the generosity of friends old and new, artistic gargoyles crammed into each nook and cranny of aging buildings, and fully organic mani-pedies. Beauty's SPOT used to live in New York and I must say, it's hard to leave. Literally. JetBlue may have Bliss on board but getting on board, at least tonight in JFK is one step to

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Travel Life Saver: Laura Mercier Mineral Powder SPF 15

Although I often claim Eminence Organics' Sun Defense SPF 30 is the be all and end all of mineral products, it does in fact have one flaw: the packaging. Do you have any idea what it's like to have found the perfect product (organic, SPF 30, absolutely invisible to the naked eye) and not be able to use it every day because the packaging is so effing impossible? Yes, you're women, of course you do

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Total Beauty Web Tour

Elke asks "are you on twitter?" Post in her comments and let her know!Beckie and Jamie at Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog helps you spot fake Tiffany.Fabulous Over Forty discusses whether beautiful jewlery should be used for cosmetics or not.Beauty Anonymous reviews Dior Bronze Matte Sunshine SPF 20 Bronzing Powder.The Muse shares her haul from MAC Colour Forms! Check out product photos, swatches,

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Priti Organic Spa: Mani-Pedi, Ashram Style

Beauty's SPOT is indulging in the Travel part of our name this weekend - in New York City! Our first rule for travel is, "recieve a mani-pedi upon arrival." The transportation part of travel can be stressful and that is no way to start a vacation. We also find that checking in with your local beauty providers can give you an extra sparkle, not to mention the insider info on your ci-tay of choice.

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Flock to Gloss: Primp Your Browser

Internet Explorer, Safari, and Mozilla are about to be browser history. Flock launched a new browser this week called Gloss and it's going to change everything. Flock, the first social media web browser, has been quietly operating out of their San Francisco Bay area office since 2005. With the launch of their new browser, Gloss, they now own and operate the world's only hot pink-colored, social m

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L'Oreal Wants to Throw You a Party!

I need your help. L'Oreal has asked a handful of the most fabulous beauty blogs in the world to help launch their new Feria Hair Color line. I am so honored they chose me, however, none of my besties are willing to liven up their hair color. So I need five lucky Beauty's SPOT readers to party with. Here is what's in it for you:1) Two free sets of the new feria product2) Party catered by L'Oreal a

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My Favorite Brushes: Raw Minerals and Mineral Essence

I am in love with two make brushes. So much so that I have banished all the others back to the beauty closet. The Mineral Essence Kabuki Brush is luxuriously soft and provides a natural, soft look.Despite all the controversy about RAW Minerals and other companies who may or may not be posing as RAW Minerals, their Maximum Coverage Foundation Brush is one of the most amazing brushes I have ever tr

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Summer Spa Savings

A Native American word meaning “journey,” Mii amo is more than just an extraordinary spa in Sedona, Arizona’s scenic red-rock country. Ranked by Travel + Leisure readers as the world’s #1 destination spa, Mii amo offers 3, 4 and 7-night all-inclusive programs or “journeys” customized to individual intentions. Book any spa journey and save up to $740* this summer. Through August Lifebooker is offe

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Elizabeth Grant's Caviar Eye Pads: Instant Eye Lift, Caviar Included

I always thought 27 would be the most amazing year of my life. I was most definitely right about that, but I never would have thought that 27 included sitting around my apartment with caviar on my eyes.Elizabeth Grant's Caviar Eye Pads are the quickest way to luminescent, taut eyes. After only fifteen minutes with these dainty little strips draped over the skin around my eyes, they were taut and

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Chit Chatting with Lisa Price of Carol's Daughter

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie use Carol's Daughter products for Zahara's hair but this natural brand is for everyone. I just got through speaking with Carol's Daughter creator, Lisa Price, and if you are new to the brand she recommends these products for Carol's Daughter beginners. Also, Lisa is now one of my favorite beauty entrepreneurs. She is so amazing! Top Products for Newcomers to Carol's D

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FHI Heat Platform SE Flat Iron and Hot Sauce: A Happy Hair Story

Earlier this week I raved about the FHI Heat brushes . Now their Platform Special Edition Flat Iron has forever changed my life. My hair and I have had a long, dramatic, love-hate relationship. FHI heat is the ultimate hair relationship therapist, providing the tools to bring about a healthy, loving, fun-filled relationship where previously there was only bitterness and resentment.I knew I was go

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Benefit's You Rebel: Another Piece of the SPF Moisturizer/Powder Puzzle

In an ideal world I would only ever use Eminence Organics SPF 30 Sun Defense Minerals. They are organic, portable, and the minerals have medicinal properties for problem skin. For days when I don't want to use a powder or when most of my time is spent in the pool or at the beach, I adore Murad's Pomegranate SPF 30 Lotion. But what about days when I want the best of both worlds? What do I do when

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Shannon McArthur: Beauty's Music

Forgive me for deviating from Spa. Product. Organics. and Travel. but I have to share this with you. This adorable little tar heel is making brilliant music and his acoustic version of "Love in this Club" is hilarious and amazing. Check out my favorite tune of his, Your Number and Guy Like Me.

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Product Rave: Guinot Hydrazone Corps

I forgive the French for having a million and two ingredients in their skin care products for a few reasons. One, their combination of classic and new plant-based ingredients is extremely effective. Two, the products tend to be luxurious, pampering, and divinely scented. I recently tried Guinot Hydrazone Corps for the first time and I love it. The scent instantly transported me to the first time

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Total Beauty Web Tour!

Musings of a Muse shares the a review of Lancome Maharani Jewels Fall Collection featuring the gorgeous Elephant Bronzer.Monique at Beauty Girl Musings has no visible cellulite...find out how she tested a cellulite-reducing gel and saw results!Viva Woman finds out if the new Canmake Concealer Founder UV can really provide that natural finish, for skin that looks beautiful, even at point-blank ran

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The Making of Vogue's August 2008 Age Issue

In case you can't watch video at work I'll summarize for you: Kate Moss peaked at 16, Chris Evert's best beauty advice is sunscreen, multivitamins, and listening to vogue stylists who say, "Go with the Nina Ricci."

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Model.Live: Vogue Magazine Poses for Television

Model.Live is a new web-based reality show created by Vogue Magazine. Will you be watching?Want to know more about the $31,000 per minute show? Check out this Wall Street Journal article.

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FHI Heat Hair Brushes: Designer Looks for You, Drugstore Price for Your Wallet

The new FHI Heat Professional brushes are wonderful gems. Each design (Paddle, Cushion and Round) are available in two sizes. I have big hair, so I'm trying out the big brushes and quite like them. The round brush is perfect for smoothing out summer frizz, while the paddle brush gives my curl a good throttling.Also of note, these brushes are designed to work with your heat producing blow dryer a

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Stila's Rock the Vote Lipstick

Not registered to vote yet? You can get started at Stila's website starting today! With one more click you can purchase Stila’s Rock the Vote Red Lip Color. It will go on sale today (July 17th) at www.stilacosmetics.com, and 25% of proceeds from the first 500 sold will be donated to Rock the Vote. The long lasting pink-red hue guarantees you get noticed in more ways than one as you cast your ball

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Rembrandt Whitening Treatments

For three years I have been debating the value of zoom teeth whitening. Is it worth the six hundred dollar fee and the hours upon hours in the dentist chair? Six hundred dollars seems like a lot of money even if quitting smoking has saved me that amount numerous times over. Do I really want to risk having blinding, unnaturally white teeth? On the other hand drug store whiteners never really seem

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