What's Your Beauty Must-Have?

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Alright ladies (and gents!), we all have a few tricks up our sleeves when it comes to our daily beauty routine. Whether it's a gravity-defying hairspray that gives adds major oomph to your hair, or a wonder mascara that makes your wimpy lashes look longer than ever, there's a product out there that you seriously just-can't-live-without. So spill it. Share your secrets and let us all reap the gorgeous benefits of the best beauty products out there!

GHD Original Ceramic Styling Iron

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Throw out all of your old curling irons, hot rollers, flat irons, straightening irons, what-have-you, and run (don’t walk!) to Sephora and get the GHD styler now. This styler (though pricey at $195) will single-handedly change your hairstyling regimen—for the better. It straightens, curls, flicks, waves hair any way you want it to in no time at all.

With a little practice, I have mastered the art of creating party-girl-perfect curls in my naturally straight hair.

Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler

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Okay, so EVERYONE and their mama is touting this eyelash curler like it’s the most genius invention ever created; BUT you know what? It kinda is.

Clamp down on your lashes (long or short) and it magically opens up the eye and curls your lashes in the prettiest way possible.

Add some mascara (I like Maybelline’s Sky High Curves), and get your flirt on.

Neutrogena's Deep Clean Dual Action Toner

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Cleans down into the pores. Love the clean tingly feeling after!!!

added by Michelle Daler 10/28/2008

Fake Lashes by MAC

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fake lashes by MAC make your eyes look dramatic and bold! i love it!

added by jadoreme 11/18/2008

Garnier Fructis Daily Moisturizer

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Moisturizer for the face and has SPF!!!

added by Michelle Daler 12/02/2008

Kevyn Aucoin The Sensual Skin Enhancer

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My latest discovery. A little dab will do ya—just what you need to banish dark undereye circles.

La Mer Fluid Foundation

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Leaves your skin looking flawless. Excellent product. Highly recommended.

added by Michelle Daler 12/02/2008

Caroline Chu Ginseng Anti-Aging Toner

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I never used to even use toner before, but this miracle product has me changing my ways. Not only does it freshen and balance the skin, but it also gently tightens and tones for a younger, more radiant appearance.

No complaints here!

MAC Eyebrow Brush

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I love this brush. I use it everyday for my eyebrows.

added by Michelle Daler 10/28/2008

MAC's Brow Finisher

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Perfect to fill in eyebrows after being threaded or waxed.

added by Michelle Daler 12/02/2008

Loreal Pro Manicure Nail Polish

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Make your nails look its best with Loreal’s nail polish. It makes nail look salon fresh.

added by Michelle Daler 12/02/2008

A Tan!

I don’t care if it’s real or fake, a tan can be magical. I wear less make-up and feel better naked. Being tan is a wonder drug for self-esteem and can be totally free if you are lucky enough to live somewhere sunny. Slap on a little mascara and your out the door!

added by carlylyly 12/02/2008

Bobbi Brown Blush Brush

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This brush is perfect with Smashbox’s blush. It’s heavenly and oh so soft on the cheeks.

added by Michelle Daler 12/02/2008
 

Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Serum

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Forget spending big bucks on high-end hair products to smooth your locks. This budget-friendly find does the trick better than more expensive serums. I smooth on a small dollop before blow-drying or even air-drying, and my hair looks shinier and healthier than ever.

Smith's Rosebud Salve

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This lip balm wonder lasts forEVER (a year, at least?) even with daily use. I swipe on a bit before bed time every single night. I’m hooked.

Bobbi Brown Long Wear Cream Eyeshadow

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Not a day goes by that I don’t swipe on this awesome matte cream shadow as a base for my eye makeup. Sandy Gold is a universally flattering color for all skin tones, and it glides on easily, and creates a nice smooth canvas to start with.

Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Foundation Primer

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Hands down, the BEST primer out there. This product has a lightweight consistency that never feels gunky or gross. Before you smooth on foundation, prep your skin with this primer for a smooth, even finish.

K-Palette Liquid Eyeliner

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Consider this my latest ground-breaking beauty discovery. Most eyeliners (pencil, gel, liquid, you name it) have a tendency to smear, smudge or migrate towards the undereye area in the most unappealing way. I stumbled upon this liner at a Japanese cosmetics store and it successfully stays put right where I want it to. Score!

Lancome's Eyeshadow Duo

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The black and pink eyeshadows are really pretty on. This set also comes with eyeshadow brushes, which is a plus.

added by Michelle Daler 12/02/2008

Smashbox Radiance Blush

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I love this blush. It’s makes your face stand out and glow :]

added by Michelle Daler 12/02/2008

MAC Lipgloss

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I can’t leave the house without MAC’s awesome lipgloss. The gloss lasts for hours and really smooths out the lips.

added by Michelle Daler 12/02/2008

BIG HAIR! in a BIG WAY!

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I love being able to change my hair style on a whim from sleek and sexy to voluminous & voluptuous! This amazing gel helps achieve the latter better than any other product I’ve tried. Heat activated and amazingly lightweight, the volume lasts, and lasts, and lasts…even when you don’t.

added by canarywine 10/30/2008

Clean and Clear Acne Spot Treatment

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This product works like magic. On the spot pimples disappear overnight!

added by Michelle Daler 12/02/2008

Under Eye Concealer

Bobbi Brown makes a great under-eye concealer, and I also like the Realness of Concealness kit by Benefit. Honestly, as long as I have some yellow paste to smear on my massive, bulging under-eye circles, I’m golden.

added by Andrea D 12/02/2008

Aveeno Ultra Calming Daily Moisturizer

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I got a sample of this, and I fell in love. It makes your skin feel smooth and radiant, and has a bit of a shimmer to it, which is a nice touch. It has an SPF of 15, which will protect that beautiful visage from UV rays, and it isn’t oily. This makes it wonderful for people like me that have oily skin. You also have to love the slight almond fragrance. It’s said to drive the guys crazy, but I’ll have to try it out myself and let you know how true that is, haha!

added by RayZ84 02/26/2009
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Discussions

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Smashbox blush is awesome for the everyday look.

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i saw the liquid liner at Mitsuwa and tried it. It really lasts a long time!!

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I love the liquid eyeliner!