Beauty Buzz: A First-Hand Look at Latisse

  It's no secret. I want super long lashes. Always have. Always will. I joke that I want to braid and bead them. Do I have long lashes naturally? Um, no. Am I always searching for the life-changing mascara or miracle topical ointment? You betcha! Do any of them work? Not really. When I first …

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New Hair by New Pantene

  Last week I attended an event for the introduction of "New Pantene." Why is it new? Pantene took an in-depth look at hair's unique inter-fiber relationships which is a critical factor in product performance and how it works on hair. Then Pantene reinvented its entire brand around the 4 unique hair structures it found. …

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Good Scents. Nicole Miller's New Fragrance

  New for Spring 2010, designer Nicole Miller has partnered with Parlux Fragrances, Inc to launch an amazing new scent for women. Inspired by her own life, her creative philosophy and the women who inspire her design she created this sexy and feminine fragrance. Usually when I sample a new perfume I think "This smells …

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Beauty Buzz. M.A.C Launches New 'Opulash' Mascara!

M.A.C does it again! Introducing its new 'Opulash' Mascara, which promises to deliver the look of big, fat, and outrageously enviable lashes? No primer necessary (gasp)? Retailed at $14, it'll be interesting to see who wins the century-old mascara war. Has Lancôme’s Definicils finally met its match, or will they continue on a merciless winning streak? Second City Style thinks the verdict is …

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Chicago Events. Regional Makeup Artist Mark Chi at ULTA!

  Second City Style caught up with Regional Makeup Artist for LORAC Cosmetics, Mark Chi, at ULTA Beauty on State Street. Personable, intensely knowledgeable about the brand, and skin to die for, Chi dished about spring/summer trends, what it takes to achieve their signature "Red Carpet Glamour",and his personal favorite products. He stressed that he …

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