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Olay Regenerist Luminous Collection — NOT A Bright Star

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At this very moment, Olay is running a promotion on its site promoting its new Olay Regenerist Luminous Collection by encouraging brides to “get that wedding day glow” by using the three products in the collection two weeks prior to saying their “I do’s.” From my experience, however, this collection (or, at the very least, the cleanser) can wreak havoc on the skin, so I’d venture to say that the worst time to test it out would be right before a major event — especially one most girls have dreamed of since infancy.

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Lips Go Au Naturel With New Maybelline Color Sensational The Buffs Lipsticks

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This summer, minimalist makeup looks are taking over, edging out their bolder counterparts.

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Algenist Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Cream — A Moisturizer With A Mensa-Worthy IQ

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 Since its debut in 2011, San Francisco-based skincare company Algenist has trumpeted the anti-aging properties of alguronic acid, the main ingredient in all their product formulations.

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Caress Fresh Collection Body Washes — The Way To A “Clean” Slate?

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Though most of us love the sunny days of summer — and the promises of fun outings, pedicured toes, and adorable outfits they bring —  we’re also well aware that the rising temperatures will mean finding ways to feel and smell fresh even on the most unbearably balmy, humid, sticky, and sweaty of days.

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Hair Accessory Trends Segment On Telemundo 47’s “Buenos Días Nueva York”

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Earlier this morning, I appeared on Telemundo 47’s “Buenos Días Nueva York” to discuss the hottest trends in hair accessories for spring and summer.

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Celia San Miguel Discusses Mother’s Day Gift Ideas On FOX’s “Good Day Baltimore”

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Yesterday, I started out my birthday (which happens to fall on Cinco de Mayo) with an appearance on FOX’s “Good Day Baltimore” in which I discussed some Mother’s Day gift options ranging from celebrity scents to groundbreaking anti-aging treatments.

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A Makeup “Matte” Trick — NARS Introduces New Matte Multiples

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When I covered the beauty looks created for the various runway shows during New York Fashion Week, I raved endlessly about the cosmic quality of the makeup at the Rodarte Fall 2014 show, a look that was masterminded by NARS Cosmetics makeup artist James Kaliardos.

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What I Wore To The 2014 Independent Handbag Awards Preliminary Judging Panel

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Yesterday, I spent the entire day at The Lexington Hotel on 48th Street in New York City with a number of other fashion influencers who, along me, were cherry-picked to serve on the preliminary judging panel for the 2014 Handbag Designer Awards.

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The Scoop On The LORAC Cosmetics Spring 2014 Collection

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I’ve always felt like LORAC Cosmetics doesn’t get nearly enough praise, that its often stellar products remain unsung while other brands monopolize the media’s attention.

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Melt Into Me — L’Oréal Paris Advanced Haircare Color Vibrancy Instant Shock Treatment Melting Mask

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Those of us with color-treated hair try tirelessly to achieve the desired hue, replicate it every 6-8 weeks, maintain our hair’s overall health even when using somewhat harsh chemicals and, in between touch-ups, ensure that our color maintains its depth and vividness.

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