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*NEW* Nourishing Hair Care Line From REDKEN

Meet Redken Real Control

Real Control provides supreme texture transformation and ultimate repair, smoothing and conditioning dense, dry, sensitized hair. This versatile, comprehensive range leaves hair disciplined, nourished and controlled. The ultra rich formulas restore locks for a sleek look with luscious shine. Different products in the line cater to different types of high maintenance hair and can address all the needs of women with this hair type.

With Redken’s exclusive Interbond Conditioning System and powerful Care Adjust Complex, Real Control enables women to create a custom regimen that provides the level of moisture, repair and control to fit their specific needs. The line consists of a shampoo, conditioner, Thermal Resist, Intense Renewal, and Crema Care. Additionally, the Real Control range includes an intense, professional in-salon non-chemical texture transforming service where manageability is restored, and hair is repaired and controlled with luscious shine, optimal moisture and intense conditioning. The results? Luscious, manageable locks like never before.

Now, all women can control all aspects of their lives…including their hair! With simple and easy to use products and a quick in-salon treatment, Real Control allows women with frizz-full unruly and unmanageable tresses to have the hair they’ve always wanted day in and out without any worries!

Product line / suggested retail:

Real Control Shampoo $11.95, 10.1 oz

Real Control Conditioner $13.95, 8.5 oz

Real Control Thermal Resist $15.95, 5 oz

Real Control Intense Renewal $14.95, 8.5 oz

Real Control Crema Care $15.95, 8.7 oz

Available: Salons [June 2008]

And exclusively April 2008 only at Warren Tricomi Los Angeles Salon.
(323) 651-4545

To find a salon in your area, visit redken.com or call 1-800-REDKEN8

April 30, 2008 Posted by Jen | Hair Products | , , | No Comments

Sephora Perfect Ten Brush Set $72

If you are on the hunt for quality make up brushes and a reasonable price, look no further than Sephora. On sale right now they have a pro quality brush set (in pink) for $72. It’s an excellent deal because their powder brush alone is around $38.

This set includes: a Fan Brush, Blush Brush, Powder Brush, Concealer Brush, Contour Brush, Eyeshadow Brush, Small Eyeshadow Brush, Dual-Sided Brow Brush and Lash Comb, Angled Brow/Liner Brush, and a Lip Brush.

April 29, 2008 Posted by Jen | Make-up, The Counter | , , | No Comments

Sunday Sales and Beauty Bargains [4/27 - 5/3]

This Weeks Drugstore Deals

CVS

  • maybelline mineral power bogo with card.
  • all l’oreal cosmetics buy one get one 50% off with card.
  • all essence of beauty tools and accessories buy one get one 50% off.

Rite Aid

  • l’oreal hip bogo.
  • maybelline single pan eyeshadow bogo.
  • maybelline great lash or volume express mascara bogo.
  • l’oreal colour riche or colour juice lipstick and lipgloss bogo.

Walgreens [Baltimore area]

  • l’oreal powder, concealer, foundation and blush bogo.
  • maybelline cosmetics on sale from $4.99 - $6.99.

Duane Reade

  • buy one l’oreal hip product get a l’oreal hip eyeshadow free.

Drugstore.com

  • free shipping.
  • up to 30% off max factor.
  • up to 30% off revlon.

Ulta and Ulta.com

  • free shipping with any purchase over $25.
  • maybelline buy one get one free.
  • covergirl lip color buy 3 for $15.
  • ulta lip color buy 3 for $15.

April 27, 2008 Posted by Jen | Drugstore Lines, Make-up | , , , | No Comments

The Daily Obsession Anniversary Giveaway

*This contest has ended, please visit The Daily Obsession for details*

Want some goodies? Want some yummies? Want to help a beauty blog celebrate her birthday?

The Daily Obsession turns two and wants you to celebrate with her.

Two incredibly lucky readers will receive a package filled with products from brands like Lancome, Gorjana, Jurlique, Ananas, shu uemura, Max Factor, Jennifer Behr, Fleur’t, Warren-Tricomi LA and many, many more! Make sure to check out the full list below because in total, each package is worth over $3,200. How amazing is that? We’d like to say a BIG thank you to all the brands participating!!! Now…what are you waiting for?

You have until Sunday, April 13 at midnight (PST) to enter

Click here for full details. You’d be crazy not to enter! Hurry hurry, you only have 0 days!

April 10, 2008 Posted by Jen | Contests | , | No Comments

*NEW* Beyond Chic by OPI - Spring 2008 Soft Shades Line

If you prefer soft, flirty, crisp, girly nail colors, then Beyond Chic may just be for you. In time for Spring, this line comes in 6 soft subtle colors:

  • Makes Men Blush - a light warm pink
  • Oh So Glam! - platinum white with a hint of gold
  • She’s Golden - a white frost with a golden shimmer
  • Time-less is More - a subtle white
  • Pearls Night Out - a basic white pearl
  • Kiss on the Chic - a pale pink

check under the hood for more details…

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April 3, 2008 Posted by Jen | Nails | , , | No Comments

*NEW* China Glaze Ink Collection - Spring 2008

The Ink collection by China Glaze includes 6 new shades of neon, some with glitter, nail art [decals, rhinestones], nail art lacquer and a brush to apply the art. It also comes with the neon colors from the Wow Factor Collection and China Glaze cuticle oil.

The 6-piece collection includes:

  • Flying Dragon - a medium purple with blue and red gliter
  • Blue Sparrow - bright blue with light blue glitter
  • Scared Heart - a cream red with a slight brown hue
  • Rose Among Thorns - bright rosy red
  • Japanese Koi - hot orange
  • Celtic Sun - greenish neon yellow

[Get a closer look at some of the colors under the hood:]

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April 1, 2008 Posted by Jen | Nails | , | 1 Comment