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If you didn’t know, MakeupShow LA is happening this weekend and OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE COSMETICS Lip Tar is getting a lot of buzz!  OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE COSMETICS or OCC is debuting its Spring/Summer 2010 Lip Tar line up this weekend.

“Lip Tar combines the longevity of a lipstick with a high concentration of color pigments and goes on slick, leaving lips ultra shiny.  Lip Tar is the perfect lipstick, lip stain and lip gloss all in one!”

Approx. Price: $12

For more information, go here.

This past Christmas, one of my best gal pals gave me shu umera’s famous Eyelash Curler as a gift.  My girlfriend definitely knows me best!  If you didn’t already know, I have a thing for lashes - mascara, faux lashes, liner, or anything to give my eyes that “WOW” factor!

Let’s see if shu umera Eyelash Curler “WOWed” me…

shu umera Eyelash Curler Product Details (Source: shu umera’s website):

• Upgraded silicone pad in a new “mushroom” shape provides a protective, stay-put edge for improved safety and optimum curl.
• Upgraded patented hinge with precise engineering applies perfect amount of pressure on eyelashes
• Curved angle suits all eye shapes
• Calculated shape and size of frame length and ergonomic handles ensure stability and control

Source: Sephora

Approx. Price: $19

The Bottom Line:

Previously, I have been using Revlon’s eyelash curler and was quite content with the results.  But when I tried out shu umera’s Eyelash Curler, OH my goodness…there’s a HUGE difference!  Bye-bye Revlon!  Two clamps of this eyelash curler and it gave my eyelashes have a slight bent at the base and huge lift of the lashes.  It really opened up my peepers.  After a couple swipes of mascara (CoverGirl Lashblast, of course!), my lashes were set for the rest of the day.  Unlike most eyelash curlers, I didn’t experience any pinching or lash fallout.

Priced at $19, shu umera Eyelash Curler comes with an extra replacement pad.  According to the instructions on the box, the pad is supposed to be replaced every three months.  To prolong the shelf life of any eyelash curler, I recommend cleaning the curler clamp with a cotton ball of a small mixture rubbing alcohol and water.

Is the price worth it? YES it’s so worth it! Every penny!

Have any of you tried shu umera Eyelash Curler? If so, what are your thoughts? If not, what’s your favorite eyelash curler?

During the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, athletes require high performance skin care in order to be comfortable in their own skin and combat wind and freezing temperatures. Sports like skiing, bobsledding and ice hockey, are held on snow or ice and can cause dry, itchy skin.  I may not be an athlete, but I can relate to the annoyance of dry skin!

Curél Itch Defense Skin Balancing Moisture Lotion for Dry Itchy Skin is a revolutionary solution to the irritation that causes itching. The Itch Defense moisture lotion rebalances four essential components of healthy skin, restoring skin to its natural moisture levels:

* Humectants and Emollients boost moisturization and leave skin feeling protected
* Natural Ceramides restore skin’s barrier function and regulate skin’s ability to hold moisture
* Accelerated Cellular Turnover minimizes dry, flaky skin and smooths the skin’s surface, balancing the dry skin cycle
* Balanced pH levels return skin to a healthy equilibrium

So whether you are a part of the Olympics, or just cheering for your favorite team, you always want to be a head of the game - just like the athletes.  I was recently sent this product for review and let’s see if it helped my dry winter skin!

Approx. Price: $7

Where to Purchase? Mass market retailers

The Bottom Line:

I’ve used Curél Itch Defense Lotion consistently for two weeks straight and saw superb results! Curél Itch Defense Lotion is a bargain no-frills lotion that actually works! Curél Itch Defense Lotion is unscented and excellent for dry skin sufferers.  Due to this dry and cold winter, my skin has been itchy, flaky and dry.  No matter how much lotion I slathered on, my skin still felt dehydrated.  However, this wasn’t the case with Curél Itch Defense Lotion.  At the end of the testing period, my skin was smoother, softer and flake-free! I was quite surprised, because Curél Itch Defense Lotion works better than my HG Aveeno body lotion.  If only Curél can add a touch of fragrance to this lotion, it would be perfect!