Interesting Beauty products

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Weird, Wacky, Effective Beauty Goodies

By Ysolt Usigan

Just because something may seem a bit weird doesn't mean it's bad. In fact, what makes these products wacky is what makes them so effective. Read on for our list of offbeat goodies that will beautify, rejuvenate and shock you (in a good way)...

1) botox alternative


At $500 a jar, Doctor D. Schwab's Alphasomes RC Rejuvenate and Correct is less expensive than Botox, not to mention a lot safer (it's derived from vegetables). The cream will prevent the breakdown of your skin's elastin. Basically, RC Rejuvenate and Correct will correct skin tone, firm skin and prevent the development of new wrinkles and crow's feet, without a needle.

kimmei's thoughts: now if i had a million dollars....hmmm how about no =P

2) the best cure for chapped lips

Sometimes lip gloss just won't do the trick. You apply, but it only masks your chapped lips underneath. Jane Iredale's Sugar&Butter lip duo ($24 at JaneIredaleDirect.com) is the latest chapped-lip antidote. Use the lip exfoliator (a combo of beeswax and organic brown sugar) to lift dry skin. Lick off the remains (yes, lick off the remains). Then, use the tinted plumper (it's like butter) as you normally would any gloss.

3) a curling iron...for what?

eyelash curling iron:

While the thought of using a curling iron on your fragile eyelashes sounds super-scary, the Artemis Woman's Double Curl gently heats and curls. Its two heated pads change from orange to white when it's ready. Be careful — don't keep it on for too long. When used properly, the Gentle Heat Lash Curler ($14.99 at ArtemisWoman.com) will give you bold, beautiful lashes.

4) this body treatment is hot

fountain of youth in a jar

Don't be alarmed when you use Ole Henriksen's African Red Tea Self-Heating Body Souffle ($65 at OleHenriksen.com). The warming vibration is normal. This natural wonder is great for all skin types and slows down the aging process. African red tea embodies warming powers that stimulate circulation and penetrate muscle tissue, which will relax you and soften your skin in the process. Just massage onto damp skin with vigorous strokes and exaggerated tapping motions.

5) if you don't know how to apply eyeshadow

Whether you're lazy or don't have a steady hand, this Instant Eye Shadow Applicator from Color On Professional makes putting on makeup as simple as can be. Just place over a closed eyelid and peel. The variety 10-pack kit, which retails for $30 at ColorOnPro.com, comes with pairs of Sunset Beach (peachy), Elle (dark violet), Ibiza (deep browns), Laguna (purple) and Noche (smoky).


6) the miracle pillow

remove wrinkles while you sleep
kimmei's thoughts: whoaaa haven't heard of this one...

It sounds outlandish, we know. Removes wrinkles while you sleep? This can't be true, but according to Cupron, manufacturer of towels, sheets, pillowcases and socks, it is. They just came out with a super pillow ($45.99 and up at Cupron.com) that rejuvenates your skin within the first four weeks of use. The idea is that natural copper heals. This pillowcase, harnessed with that power, will prevent wrinkles and improve your skin's overall appearance while you sleep. Talk about a beauty nap!


7) tweezers with attitude

Sure, it's a painful activity. No one likes to pluck. But with these snazzy tweezers from Japonesque, you can add a hint of fun to hair removal. Choose from blue flowers, pink flowers, tiger (pictured) and moon. The Japonesque Limited Edition Artisan Flat Tip Tweezers are $20 at Ulta locations nationwide.

8) beauty goes vegan

Surya Brasil's new Amazonia Preciosa body care boasts secrets from the Amazon. The entire line is also vegan and doesn't contain sulfates, artificial dyes, and artificial fragrance that can sometimes affect sensitive skin. Even better, the pots containing these products are 100 percent biodegradable with no chemical ingredients in their composition. Once discarded, they degrade naturally after eight months. Choose from liquid hand soap, shower gel, facial toner, hands and body lotion, leg and foot balm, massage oil, facial mask with clay, facial moisturizer and clay mask at SuryaCosmetics.com.

9) rare $400 hair oil

Longhairlovers Rare Hair Oil promises unprecedented growth and conditioning. The at-home hair treatment is made out of the finest, not to mention most expensive all-natural ingredients. If your hair is thinning or dry, this offbeat beauty goody will stimulate cell growth, soothe sensitive scalps and provide radiant sheen. It'll set you back $400 for a 4 oz. bottle at LongHairLovers.com, but it's worth it. This product delivers on its promises.

kimmei's thoughts: uhhhh no, 100 dollars an oz? i'll stick with la mer

10) get the princess treatment

Based on an Indonesian marriage ritual, Mande Lular's Sanctuary Spa collection combines jasmine, ylang-ylang (small flower of the cananga tree), coconut milk and exotic spices. Such things are used in the traditional pre-marriage ritual practiced on Indonesian princesses. Soak in the Mande Lular Sensuous Bath Creme ($16.99 at Target stores nationwide now and Target.com after January 20) for the first part of your beauty ritual. The honey, aloe vera, coconut milk and exotic spices will carefully nourish, soothe and moisturize your skin.

kimmei's final thoughts: wow i found a lot of interesting products i never heard about. hope you enjoyed reading it! =P