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Top 10 Beauty Bargains From Overstock.com

Part of being a savvy skin care devotee is not just knowing what's "out there" and staying abreast of key ingredients. Part of being savvy is in the hunt--the one that provides the gloat-in-it gratification of knowing you found that must-have skin care for a mere pittance online. And the reassurance that if it doesn't work--? heck, it didn't cost that much anyway.

Enter Overstock.com.

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Is Garnier's New Rollerball Skincare Worth It?

It was only a matter of time for this light-bulb- "A-ha!"-moment marketing epiphany..."let's try including the benefits of roller massage to stimulate circulation and improve efficacy!" A few meetings later and here's the recipe:

Mix:

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Lena Korres Shares An Ancient Beauty Secret

The last time anyone asked me if I was "going Greek" had to be during my freshman year of undergrad--and it was about sororities. That wasn't my thing, but these days, going Greek usually involves food--specifically any combo of olives & feta--and now, skin care. The olive is so steeped in Greek culture that it would only be appropriate that one might look to the olive to eek out--or ooze out--skin care benefits from it as well.

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Is Aloe Ferox Pulp Nature's Answer To Hyaluronic Acid?

Aloe is a pretty common skin care ingredient favored for its various medicinal and cosmetic properties. The most common species of aloe that most of us are probably familiar with is aloe vera, or aloe barbadensis, however, another species of aloe has the spotlight for beauty: aloe ferox, also known as bitter aloe.

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The Week In Beauty Cred: What's Hot & What's Worth It

Ok, this weekend we officially head into summer! School's out. Before you give spring one last kiss goodbye, take a look at what's been BEAUTYCREDible on Beauty Cred this week...

New Giorgio Armani Foundation Is Invisible

With nude or "barely there" looks being the one of the hottest trends today (see Bobbi Brown's version), no wonder fashion giant Giorgio Armani harnessed his texture and layering skills to come up with a "barely there" wardrobe for the face.

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Psst!...Unlock The Secret Of Pomegranate

You'd have to have been asleep at the wheel to have missed the newsflash about pomegranate. And if you were, then surely running into Minute Maid's Promegranate Blueberry juice at the grocery store should've raised an eyebrow. Yes, super-fruits--ie, pomegranate, acai, blueberry, durian--continue to be the rage for inner and outer beauty.

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How Far Would You Go For Longer Lashes?

For some reason, eyelashes have been incredibly back in vogue lately. Not just your ho-hum mascara that's the staple of every makeup bag, but lash treatments and lash extensions. Personally, I'm over the lash thing except for a night out.

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Take Note: These Eco-Friendly Brands Are Making A BIG Difference

As many beauty brands get on the eco-friendly bandwagon, a few are--and have been--making a big difference. These companies were in a recent report at the Daily Mail Online:

Chantecaille

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Limited Edition Bobbi Brown Palette All You'll Need To Go Nude

Too often when I'm shopping shades for a natural look I find that what's available is either too orangey/bronzey or too muted to make a difference (translation: I'd spend $$ to create the same look  on my face as before I even started applying anything). The key to a perfect nude is a shade palette that'll accentuate just below the radar of being obvious. No easy task. But Bobbi Brown, who's name is virtually synonymous with "natural look", has out a limited edition palette that's worth checking out.

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