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Shame on me! Today is the last day of the Saks Friends & Family discount, and this is my first post about the promotional code! My bad… hope you can manage to forgive me!

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Best Selling Makeup And Beauty Products: Q1 2010 Part 3!

It’s a wrap readers! Today is the final day of the Raging Rouge “best-selling beauty” feature story! Hope you’ve enjoyed checking out what other women are buying! Perhaps you’ve also pulled together a wish list for yourself?

	Who: LAVANILA Laboratories What: Healthy Roller-Ball Fragrance in Vanilla Grapefruit, $19 Where: LAVANILA.com Why: Completely free of harsh chemicals typically found in fragrance, now you can enjoy Lavanila’s fresh, clean blends on-the-go as you soak in powerful, skin-healthy ingredients with every roll. Housed in a sleek, spill-proof bottle, this lovely little travel perfume is a must for any carry-on, purse or cosmetics case. The celeb favorite product delivers an unexpected burst of citrus steeped in a warm Madagascar vanilla base.
	Who: DermaMinerals What: DermaHide Dual Pan Concealer, $25 Where: DermaMinerals.com Why: DermaHide Dual Pan Concealer provides natural looking coverage to problem areas, and with two colors in one compact you are sure to find your year round perfect match. Natural Health–UK’s leading glossy magazine on complementary therapies and holistic living–has awarded Best Concealer Winner to DermaMinerals DermaHide Dual Pan Concealer!
	Who: TINte Cosmetics What: Mynt Kiss Flavored Lip Shine, $17 Where: TINteCosmetics.com Why: If the sheer pinkish red hue of this shimmer gloss isn’t enough, the sweet taste and cool feel of peppermint are sure to entice! Named after the location where the brand’s creator shared a first kiss with her husband, the original Mynt Kiss shade was updated about a year ago and the universally flattering result has been selling like crazy ever since!
	Who: Korres Natural Products What: Korres Natural Products Quercetin & Oak Antiageing Primer, $33 Where: Sephora.com Why: This powerful treatment and skin-perfecting face primer in one instantly fills wrinkles and produces a smooth and perfected skin surface—ensuring long-lasting make up application. The formula is enriched with powerful antioxidant Quercetin and Oak extracts, which improve skin cell functioning, repair fine lines and wrinkles, and improve skin texture and elasticity.
	Who: glominerals What: glominerals pressed base – golden medium, $39 Where: gloSkinCare.com Why: Bobbie Thomas of the Today Show says “I don’t think I could live without my glominerals pressed base. It’s my SPF and it makes me feel like my skin tone is even. I love it.” Flawless coverage with superior texture, application and blendability.
	Who: glotherapeutics What: gloConditioning Hydration Cream, $38 Where: gloSkinCare.com Why: Leaves skin soft and hydrated. The nutrient-rich blend strengthens and fortifies skin, and smells amazing!
	Who: LaLicious What: Sugar Kiss Souffle Scrub, $34 Where: LaLicioud.com Why: This scrub is an amazing combination of Vanlla, Citrus and Rose and is a highly moisturizing body exfoliator. Before you get out of the shower, scrub all over your body and rinse with warm water. Pat yourself dry and this deliciously sweet scent will layer nicely with your favorite perfume!

Best Selling Makeup And Beauty Products: Q1 2010 Part 2!

You’re back! I knew this feature story would grab you! Welcome to day 2 of best-selling beauty products! For those of you who missed the beginning of this feature story, scroll down for day 1!

	Who: Estee Lauder What: Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex, $47.50-$74.50 Where: EsteeLauder.com Why: Originally launched in 1982 as “Night Repair”, Estee Lauder’s comprehensive, high-performance anti-aging serum–inspired by groundbreaking DNA research–brings your skin a dramatic reduction in the visible signs of aging.
	Who: FusionBeauty What: LipFusionXL, $50.00 Where: Sephora.com Why: A spearmint-flavored nighttime lip plumping therapy. Swipe some on and wake up to the most intensely plump, firm, hydrated, and full-out sexy lips you’ve ever known—naturally—and all in a night’s sleep.
	Who: shu uemura What: eyelash curler, $19 Where: available at shuuemura-usa.com Why: Celebrated worldwide as the best-quality lash curler in the business, the shu uemura Eyelash Curler (hand-made in Japan) has remained the preferred makeup tool of professional makeup artists, A-List celebrities and consumers alike for over 15 years!
	Who: MAKE UP FOR EVER What: HD Microfinish Powder, $30 Where: Sephora.com Why: Consumers love this finishing powder because one shade works for all and it truly create a flawless complexion. The inimitable formula is incredibly soft and satiny and uses ultra fine, spherical micro-particles made of 100% Mineral Silica Powder. These extremely refined, round micro-particles allow natural and artificial light to reflect off of them, thereby softening and ultimately masking lines and imperfections for a perfect, radiant complexion on screen and in real life.
	Who: Hourglass Cosmetics What: Prodigy Hydrating Lip Gloss, $26 Where: Sephora.com Why: Just launched in February 2010, customers just can’t get enough of Prodigy Hydrating Lip Gloss. They love the sleek, innovative packaging that fits easily into a back pocket or clutch. The non-sticky formula is a hit, too. People can’t believe that not only does the product look cool, it is also an amazing gloss.
	Who: Aveda What: Smooth Infusion Glossing Straightener, $21 Where: Aveda.com Why: A cult favorite, this frizz-fighting potion smooths hair with an eco-friendly blend of organic aloe, wheat and plant-derived ingredients. The formula maintains straight, frizz-free styles all day and boasts a fresh, citrus-floral scent that keeps its devoted followers coming back for more.

Best Selling Makeup And Beauty Products: Q1 2010!

Greetings, beauty aficionados!

When I was in junior high, it was common for girls to ask if they could look through your bag. The snooping was partially to pass the time, but was also a way of saying “I’d like to get to know you better. What can I find out about you if I look through your stash?”

As an adult, etiquette prevents us from continuing this behavior, so I’m offering the next best thing! Welcome to the “Best Selling Beauty” feature! The question posed to some of my favorite beauty brands was: “What was your #1 best-selling product from Q1 2010, measured by units sold?” The following products are the “go-to” beauty products purchased by women thus far in 2010. Hope it satisfies your curiosity! If not, it’s a great head-start on gift ideas for Mom!

	Who: Borghese What: Fango Mud for Face and Body, $61 Where: Borghese.com Why: 35 years of cleansing skin, leaving it refreshed and soft! Customers swear by it for controlling breakouts and brightening the complexion.
	Who: La Mer What: Crème de la Mer, $130-$1,390 Where: laMer.com Why: In a short time, skin becomes softer, firmer, looks virtually creaseless. Aging lines and pores are noticeably less visible. Even the driest of complexions are healed. Sensitivities are soothed. And, of course, there are also those who insist it has produced astonishing results.
	Who: Alterna Professional Haircare What: Caviar Anti-Aging Moisture Shampoo, $30 Where: Beauty.com Why: In a world where everyone is always looking for a quick fix, this shampoo yields instant results. After one wash, hair feels stronger, softer, and healthier. Results are cumulative and hair keeps looking better and better. Use with the corresponding conditioner for even more impressive results.
	Who: KENZO What: FlowerbyKenzo le Parfum, $72-92 Where: kenzousa.com Why: Amber and almond make this scent a rich, sensual take on the original FlowerbyKenzo, and its vibrant, matte red bottle stands out on any shelf.
	Who: Treat Beauty What: Treat Soft Candy Vanilla Buttercream Old Fashioned Jumbo Lip Balm, $10 Where: TreatBeauty.com Why: Whoever said good things come in small packages has never tried Treat’s Old Fashioned Jumbo Lip Balms. They are just like the big lip balms from when you were a kid, so delicious you will want to eat them up. Also you will have no problem finding them in your handbag!
	Who: NARS What: Orgasm Blush, $26 Where: NARSCosmetics.com Why: Flattering for every skin tone, this peachy pink color with shimmering flecks of gold has won over the hearts of women everywhere!

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