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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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Already Filled Those Easter Baskets? Time To Work On Your Shower Caddies!

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Happy Easter everyone!

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Tutti Frutti Beauty — SheaMoisture SuperFruit Complex Bath & Body Collection Review

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 I adore SheaMoisture’s haircare and skincare products, so my eyes sparkled a bit when I saw a photo on the brand’s Instagram feed announcing the launch of a new bath and body range: the SheaMoisture SuperFruit Complex Bath & Body Collection. I was first drawn to the deep magenta color of the labels used for the various bottles and jars (yes, I know, how cliché of me!) and the lemony yellow font used atop these labels.

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