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Staying In Town Over Memorial Day? Give Yourself a Spa Treatment!

Kristin Booker — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:30:52 +0000

While the rest of the world (and most of the Beauty High team, honestly) are packing to head out of town for Memorial Day weekend, some of you just can’t be bothered. Whether it’s money, time or the fact that you can sleep in your own bed for four glorious, uninterrupted mornings, the allure of a “stay-cation” sounds pretty amazing.

So, with all that time on your hands, why not give yourself a spa treatment? From scrubs to masques to soothing socks and body mud, there are tons of different spa treatments you can do in the comfort of your own home. Now sit back, relax and just say, “Spa-aaaah”…

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Just In Time For Bikini Season: Super Slimming Creams

Kristin Booker — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:30:55 +0000

We’re just as intimidated as the next person when it comes to putting on a swimsuit, but the season is finally here and it’s time to rock the results of weeks of workouts and noshing on salads at our desks in preparation. That doesn’t mean we don’t have help looking our best, and by that we mean slimming creams.

This is a roundup of the best cellulite-busting, fluid-flushing, skin smoothing creams out there today. Coupled with regular exercise, these genius products can help take that swimsuit look to the next level. Ready to smooth it out for swimsuit season? Let’s do this.

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The Beauty Looks We Can’t Wait to See in Summer’s Hottest TV Shows

Rachel Adler — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:45:59 +0000

As most of our favorite fall TV shows come to an end and we mourn the loss of our nighttime entertainment, we can simultaneously perk up due to the fact that summer TV shows are just around the corner. With a slew of brand new shows in the line-up as well as some of our old favorites, there are plenty of shows to fill our summer nights (the rainy ones of course). From “Pretty Little Liars” finally coming back to our TV sets to the debut of the much-discussed “Twisted,” we may not even make time to see our friends (but don’t tell them that).

We’re pretty quick to draw inspiration from everywhere and everything, and TV is definitely at the top of our list. Shay Mitchell’s ombre in PLL? Copied it. Olivia Munn’s gorgeous lip stains in “The Newsroom”? Obsessed. So check out what we’ll be tuning into this summer for our next round of inspiration above!

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Waterproof Wonders: The Best Poolside Beauty Products

Kristin Booker — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:15:05 +0000

The Memorial Day holiday weekend marks the opening of many pools across the country, which means that we’ve already got our poolside beauty strategy planned and ready to execute. It means great accessories, sun protection and some fantastic waterproof beauty products. We’re sharing our favorite poolside beauty favorites so you can plan your own poolside beauty strategy.

From accessories to lips to nails, we’ve got you covered, head to toe. Please enjoy a dip in this this beauty roundup…

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Best of the Week: Carey Mulligan’s Burgundy Lip, Naya Rivera’s Braids and More!

Rachel Adler — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:15:10 +0000

This week we have been completely stunned by the celebrity red carpet appearances that we’ve been spotting. Night after night we’ve been impressed by stars’ beauty looks on the red carpet. Girls like Naya Rivera and Heather Graham have been stepping up their beauty games, and we’re not sure if it’s simply because of the warmer weather, or the fact that their beauty teams are just that on top of the trends.

Whatever the reason, we’re thrilled to have this much inspiration going into Memorial Day Weekend. We’ll obviously be trying out some braided updos, pale pink lips and perhaps even a violet lip or two. Let us know who your favorite look of the week was in the comments section below!

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Beauty Buzz: Gisele Bundchen is Over Photoshop, Learn How to Add Volume to Your Hair, More

Rachel Adler — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:15:45 +0000

What better way to start out the day than with the must-click talking points from around the web, curated by us. Have a story you’d like to nominate? We’ll be posting our top stories each morning, so tweet us at @BeautyHigh #BHbuzz

1. Gisele Bundchen goes makeup free in her new campaign, and talks about being over retouching. [Fashionista]

2. Emma Watson has come so far since her days in “Harry Potter,” and we can’t wait to see her in “The Bling Ring.” Take a glimpse at her evolution and travel down memory lane. [Daily Makeover]

3. Learn how to give your hair some added volume with the boost of just a few curlers. [The Cut]

4. Clarins is debuting an Instant Smooth Crystal Lip Balm, which features a dual-action applicator for creamy pigments and ultra-hydrating balm. [Style.com]

5. We’re a huge fan of a colorful smokey eye, and love how Emma Roberts made hers subtle yet mod the other night – learn how to get the look. [People StyleWatch]

Celebrities Inspire Us to Add Colored Eyeliner Into Our Summer Beauty Routines

Rachel Adler — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:30:36 +0000

Makeup for the warmer temperatures can be a tricky battle – no one wants to wear a bright and layered smokey eye on a humid day and a vibrant bold lip can be a whole lot to handle. That’s why colored liner has become one of our favorite go-to’s. Whether you’re wearing it on your bottom lash line, top lash line or going all out and rimming your entire eye, we are always looking for a bright product that stays put.

Dianna Agron and Marion Cotillard were recently spotted at fancy events rocking pops of color, and we can always rely on Selena Gomez and Ashley Benson to shock us with a perfectly applied vibrant hue. Find out which products you need to stock up on for the warmer months, and let us know if you’ll be trying out the looks soon!

10 Memorial Day Manicures For the Weekend

Jaclyn Sciara — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:30:57 +0000

Break out the red, white and blue nail polish, ladies, because Memorial Day weekend is here! As with most holidays (read: every holiday ever), nail art should pay tribute to what’s being celebrated, and what better what to celebrate Memorial day than with some patriotic nail art to match your flag-inspired bathing suit?

We’ve rounded up 10 Memorial Day manicures to get your nails noticed this weekend. From glitter to 3D effects to stripes and stars, these nails will be all anyone can talk about at the barbecue or the beach. Grab some watermelon, a lemonade with a striped straw and a burger to sit by the pool and show off your beyond amazing nail art, inspired by the slideshow above.

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The One Thing: Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System

Jaclyn Sciara — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:45:13 +0000

At Beauty High we constantly have new products crossing our desks and are always on the hunt for the next best thing. “The One Thing” is our way of sharing with you that must-have product that you need to introduce to your lives right now, even if it means skipping Starbucks for a couple of days.

When it comes to skin care, the Clarisonic Mia2 Skin Cleansing System is a wonder machine. We’re a fan of the suite of Clarisonic products, but the Mia2 is targeted specifically towards acne-prone skin, so we’re particularly fond of this one. It’s important to remove all impurities and unwanted oils from skin every day, and this does the trick. Using sonic technology, this micro-massaging tool gently cleanses the skin with 300 movements per second. The flexing action between the outer and inner brushes works deep within the pores to loosen dirt and oil, while the back and forth oscillating motion of the inner brush effectively cleans, clarifies, and stimulates the skin. Without putting stress on collagen fibers, the sonic technology works gently and effectively to provide a safe form of skincare without over-cleansing. It is recommended to change the cleansing head every three months and clean the brush weekly.

What Makes It Different:

This small tool removes up to 6 times more makeup than cleansing alone, leaving skin soft, smooth and clean.
Sonic technology works to actually let the products you apply after using the Clarisonic better absorb into skin.
There’s an effective reduction in the amount of visible pores, oily spots, dry ares and blemishes.

Why It’s The One Thing:

This small, travel-friendly tool is essential for any skin type when it comes to skin care. Allowing the benefits of other products to absorb into skin and removing 6 times more makeup, we’re hooked on the Clarisonic Mia2.

Where To Buy: Clarisonic Mia2 Skin Cleansing System, $149, Available at Sephora.com

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The Best Cannes Film Festival Beauty Looks So Far

Rachel Adler — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:15:16 +0000

Although we’re not able to hang out on the French Riviera, we’re loving the stream of gorgeous beauty looks coming in from across the pond due to the Cannes Film Festival. Some of the hottest celebrities in the news right now are jetting off to Cannes for a series of film premieres and events, and we can’t help but gush over their bold red lips, intricately knotted chignons and sleek strands.

Since we’re always on the hunt for more beauty inspiration (whether you’re still searching for a prom look or are headed to a summer wedding) we’ll be tagging quite a few of these for our upcoming summer events. Check out the slideshow above for some of our favorite stars such as Jennifer Lawrence, Kirsten Dunst and Carey Mulligan rocking beauty looks that we can’t get enough of.