CELEBRATE THE SPIRIT OF SOCCER: BRAZIL-INSPIRED BEAUTY

Photo Credit: Molton Brown
Even though America’s love affair with soccer is entirely seasonal, we cannot help obsess about all things Brazilian—beauty-wise. While many of us mere mortals can’t look like Gisele Bündchen every day, we can certainly try.
Molton Brown Caju and Lime Collection
Brazil’s obsession with beauty goes beyond skin deep. According to the UK’s Stylist,com, Brazilian women spend 11 times more of their annual income on beauty products then UK women.
Here are some Brazilian-inspried beauty buys to try to help you get into the FIFA World Cup spirit, whatever the team you’re rooting for. Go Futbol!
Since the caju fruit is native to Brazil, this Caju & Lime collection from Molto
CEW NAMES 2013 BEST BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Question: What do Fresh Rose Cleansing Foam, Diorshow New Look Mascara, Dot Marc Jacobs, and Lancôme Génifique Eye Light Pearl have in common? Answer: They are all 2013 CEW Beauty Awards winners.
Cosmetic Executive Women celebrated this year’s breakthrough products at the 19th Annual CEW Beauty Insiders’ Choice Awards, a gala luncheon held at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City last Friday, May 17. Thirty-six products across 3o categories were named the best in their class and all chosen by people who really know beauty, the 5,500 members of CEW, the beauty industry’s leading professional organization.
“With so many options to choose from, it can be
A BEAUTY GIFT GUIDE FOR MOTHER’S DAY

Mom. Maman. Mum. ‘Ma.
Korres Japanese Rose Body Wash and Body Butter ($19/$29 )
No matter which part of the world you come from, chances are that your word for your mother is something heartfelt and meaningful. Mothers deserve respect everyday (take it from a new mom) but especially on Mother’s Day. Luckily, the beauty sphere is filled with precious items to show mom a truly great time. Here are a few gems sure to make mom smile and possibly even forget all the late nights, temper tantrums, soccer games, school plays, science projects, wedding jitters, late night calls, term papers………….
Korres Japanese Rose Body Wash and Body Butter ($19/$29 )
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TRADE UP YOUR MAKEUP – Pointers From The Pros
Finding the perfect shade of nude lipgloss or the newest lash lengthening mascara can make any woman’s toes curl. The instant gratification factor can be very seductive. Even if you’re having a bad day, a sweep of a hot new bronzer or a smudge of  charcoal pencil for a smoky eye effect can lift your spirits and transform your mood.  Perhaps that explains why most women have medicine cabinets, makeup bags and vanities overflowing with must-have makeup products that were impulse purchases.
To get the most out of your makeup, follow our pointers.
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