A YEAR IN REVIEW: 2012 BEST OF BEAUTY

As we move on to 2013 in anticipation of great beauty product launches, let’s take a moment to reflect upon and appreciate the past year. 2012 was filled with innovation, and some real winners in all categories across the board, from skincare and hair care to makeup and body care. Here are some that really stood out.
SKINCARE
Estee Lauder Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator ($60)
This is the first fast-acting serum from the brand to dramatically reduce the appearance of unneven skintone, and the best part is that it’s formulated for all skin types. Banish red spots, acne scars and dark spots with this marvelous fluid. This skintone illuminator also won the “Best Anti-Aging Product”
SLOUGHING OFF – AT-HOME DERMABRASION OFFERS RADIANT RESULTS
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Getting back to younger, vibrant looking skin is not the exclusive realm of surgery. Â The straightforward process of exfoliation, which removes dead skin cells to allow healthier skin cells to become more visible, can get you there quite nicely. While skin exfoliation is a naturally occurring process, most skin types need some help, especially after age 30 when everything gets sluggish.
Oily skin tends to saturate lifeless skin cells, which makes it difficult for them to fall off naturally. Dry skin allows dead cells to accumulate rapidly, giving skin a dry and dull look. Even
SPECIAL OFFER FROM ESTEE LAUDER FOR 7-DAY SUPPLY OF MOISTURIZER
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In celebration of its launch of Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator, Estee Lauder is offering a 7 day supply of DayWear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti Oxidant Crème SPF 15 – the perfect partner to Idealist – with a $50 purchase. Just go to http://www.esteelauder.com/, order whatever products strike your fancy and enter the code PARTNER at check out. The offer expires on June 8, 2011 at 11:59 pm and includes free shipping.
For your purchase, you may just want to try out the new Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator ($58). It’s touted by the company