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Killingspree questions… How the hell is Brenda Christian’s Universal Brow Definer supposed to work? Is there any science behind this?
The Left Brain raises an eyebrow:
One or the maxims of the Beauty Brains is that “if it looks too good to be true, it probably ...
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CosmeticsDesign reports that Peruvian police have cracked down on a ring of fat smugglers who have allegedly been murdering people in order to sell their fat for use in European cosmetics.
Fat Bandits
The article quotes the police as saying that the criminals “murdered ...
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The primary goal of the Beauty Brains is to help you, our readers, become smarter shoppers by educating you about cosmetic products. While most of our posts deal with the science and technology of these products, we will occasionally post about the business side of the beauty industry as ...
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Amy asks… I was wondering about photofacials. Are they either effective, worth it, or a good idea?
The Right Brain responds:
Effective?
Yes, at least to some extent.
Worth it?
Maybe, if you can afford several thousand dollars and can wait a few months for results.
Good ...
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Happy Friday everyone! Here are a few of our favorite beauty blog blasts from this week. Enjoy! (And tell them the Beauty Brains sent you.)
Bionic Beauty blogs about “ Hercut ,” products designed for individual hair styles.
All Women’s Talk (or is it All Women Stalk?) ...
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Kate Moss
We’ve blogged before about beauty gadgets that really work , but here’s one that seems more impressive for its computer science savvy than its practical application: it’s a USB powered eyelash curler.
Kudos to InventorSpot.com for the heads up on this one (and for the ...
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Designergrl disbelieves… I saw a product called Pepperie Sachet. According to their website , the product “will stop the growth of gray hair, rejuvenate and strengthen your hair.” Supposedly it can restore the health of the follicle so that your hair returns to its natural ...
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Salt
Karen is inquisitive… Can you kindly explain what makes Pureology shampoo feel so much different than anything else I’ve tried? I’m guessing it’s not the botanical infusion!
The Right Brain responds:
Good guess, Karen, the difference has nothing to do with green ...
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Angie asks… Why does H20 Plus Face Oasis look so different from other moisturizers?
The Right Brain replies:
Face Oasis looks different because it is different from regular moisturizers.
H2O Plus Face Oasis Ingredients
If you look at the ingredients for traditional ...
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Oasis
Carla B. is curious… I got pierced last month and when I touch behind my ear it feels crusty and I want to know what to do about it.
The Right Brain answers:
Sounds like Carla has gotten a pierced-ear infection. This problem can be caused by contamination from unsterile piercing ...
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Carla Bruni
The next time you’re walking along the beach and come across a grayish, unidentifiable blob, you might not want to ignore it. According to this report , one family in Australia was doing just that when they stumbled across a sample of ambergris worth over $1 million!
So why does this ...
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Australia
The Chic Click feature has fizzled so while the Left and Right Brains keep plugging away at book work, I thought I’d share some of the clicks from my RSS Feeds that were worth reading.
The Beauty Addict has a funny rant about why sugar products always smell like lemons .
The Future ...
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There are a number of places on the Internet where you can get recipes for cosmetic products. We haven’t used all of these, but based on the information provided on the website & our vast knowledge about cosmetic chemistry (ok the Right & Left Brain’s knowledge), these ...
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Indi-Curl wonders… I have just started a No-Poo hair care routine for my ultra-curly hair and I have a question about leave-in products that are compatible with the system. I know to avoid silicone, and I do, but I was wondering about products with Mineral oil in them. My favorite leave-in ...
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I was a little behind in my RSS articles but I stumbled upon a report about Halloween makeup to which the Beauty Brains had to weigh in.
The fear mongering folks at the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics are at it again. According to their latest report , Halloween face paint is contaminated with ...
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Christa questions… Hi! I’m new to this site, but was impressed by the thorough analysis done on other products.
My daughter is selling NYR Organic bodycare products and I was wondering if any here have tried it, and would be interested in hearing an analysis from the brains of the ...
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The Kohls department store is having a holiday sale and wanted to generate some good will (and publicity) among beauty bloggers. This means that they sent us a $25 gift card to do whatever we would like with.
We have decided to give it away to one of our active forum members.
What do ...
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While the Beauty Brains focuses on dispelling myths about beauty products here are some others trying to burst the bogus bubble in other areas.
1. On Nutrition: See Medical News Today – Dispelling the Top 10 Nutrition Myths .
2. On Exercise: See About.com – Fitness Myths .
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MythBusters
Recycled wrappings and led lights keep girlawhirl’s holiday prep green and clean.
SeenON! shows you great gifts for $50 and under at the SeenON! Boutique!
Check out trendy boots in SheZoom’s foot fashion feature.
Smarter Fashion shows us some great options for holiday ...
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The Kohls department store is having a holiday sale and wanted to generate some good will (and publicity) among beauty bloggers. This means that they sent us a $25 gift card to do whatever we would like with.
We have decided to give it away to one of our active forum members.
What do you ...
