September 2006
By
Stef
Schwalb
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Socializing at work and play could lead to romance this month, Aries. Watch for the change to take place when you least expect it. Speaking of keeping your “eyes on the prize,” Laura Mercier can help you hone your look of love with her Evolution of Color for Eyes (www.lauramercier.com). This fabulous find for fall can take your gaze from daytime to evening with one simple, multi-faceted compact. It’s available in three trendy color spectrums of ultra-silky “cashmere” shadows that are crease-resistant and long-wearing. Each compact also offers four sheer, buildable shades. |
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Be sensitive to the needs of loved ones and friends this September, Taurus. They need you now so be supportive and diplomatic, and later on they will return the favor when you need it the most. One product to inspire you in this assignment is Bobbi Brown’s Limited Edition Shadow Basics – Neutral (www.bobbibrown.com). Dubbed “the makeup equivalent of the little black dress,” this sleek palette is palm-sized and features four ultra-wearable eye shadows including Bone, Cement, Slate and Smoke. It comes with a dual-ended Mini Eye Shadow/Eye Liner Brush and is recommended for light to medium complexions. |
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New adventures will bring you great enlightenment this month, Gemini, and they will help you determine the correct path to follow personally and professionally. Therefore, it’s only fitting that we suggest a product to try that seems formulated just for you. New GlowFusion Micro-Nutrient Face & Body Natural Protein Tan, available only at Sephora (www.sephora.com), is made with a revolutionary new self-tanning technology that provides you with a perfect shade of sun-kissed skin. This first-ever clear, all natural self-tanning mist is fast-drying and odor-free and offers coverage without streaks or stains. It lasts up to two weeks without fading. It’s dermatologist-tested, non-comedogenic and suitable for all skin types. It’s also available in two formulas: light and medium. |
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This September there’s a good chance if you make an investment you think is sound and solid, it will pay off big time shortly thereafter. Let your instincts and knowledge be your guide. A great example of a “knowledge is power” product is Givenchy’s No Surgetics Eye Care, sold exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue (www.saks.com). This powerful recovery care product features three anti-wrinkle actions in one. Clinical studies revealed a 36% reduction in wrinkles after just one week of treatment. It helps soften and relax fine lines, reduce deep wrinkles and smooth and tone the eye area. To use, apply to eye area morning and evening. |
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Watch out for secrets this month, Leo. Trading inside information can be tricky right now so be sure you trust who you talk to about what. You don’t want anyone seeking revenge for something you said about them. The closest you should come to danger? A seductive lip shade like DuWop’s Shades of Venom (www.nordstrom.com. This high-shine lip color is super moisturizing and offers a juicy jolt of Lip Venom to give your pout a sizzling and spicy pop. It comes in six shades including Foxglove, Angel Trumpet, Azalea, Larkspur, Nightshade and Belladonna. |
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Children will have a big impact on you this September, Virgo. Whether they are your own or someone else’s, you’ll be doing double time trying to keep up with their inspirational energy. Just remember, it will help you remain young at heart. Looking for a product to keep up with you? Try Jane Sartin’s Dual Performance Compact Powder (www.sartin.com). It’s an amazing all-in-one foundation and finishing powder that’s suitable for all skin types. It’s made with an extended-wear formula that’s oil and fragrance-free, and it helps control oil while minimizing pores, which results in a super smooth appearance for your skin. |
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September is a good time to forge relationships of every kind, dear Libra, because the stars are shining in favor of such ambitions. A great product that exemplifies your new, bright endeavor is Duprey Cosmetics Skin Glow (www.mybeautifulplace.com). This all-over shimmer can be applied to your body (including arms, legs, chest, etc.) and face to brighten you up or bring on some bronze. It also comes elegantly packaged and features a divinely delicious scent. |
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Your family responsibilities may be a little overwhelming this month, Scorpio. So be sure to spoil yourself a bit because it will help alleviate some of the stress. One idea we can offer is to indulge in Chanel’s Le Vernis Nail Colour (www.neimanmarcus.com). This is the little black dress for fabulous fingers this season. It helps you rev up your manicure with Black Satin, a limited-edition creamy black nail hue that will enhance your appreciation for burgundy and revitalize your divinely fashionable digits. |
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Try to unload things that aren’t a necessity in your life this September, Sagittarius. Getting rid of clutter from the past will help brighten your future. Take a tip from Ohana’s Gingergrass Bamboo Scrub (www.beauty.com). This product, inspired by Japanese cleansing rituals, helps stimulate blood flow while exfoliating the body to give you a smooth, healthy glow. It includes ingredients of crushed bamboo for gentle exfoliation, bergamot and ginger for stimulation, blue tansy to calm and soothe the skin, fir oil to revitalize and tone, sea algae for softness and silt to enhance cell renewal and circulation. It’s 100% botanically based and is derived from essential oils. |
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Travel will help clear your head this month, Capricorn. So go out and see the world if you want to make progress in the areas of your life that seem to be going nowhere. When it comes to your skin, if clarity is what you seek, check out the Acne Complex Start Kit only at Sephora (www.sephora.com). Designed in travel-size, each of the highly effective acne fighters are a quick fix for skin. The set includes a 2 oz. Clarifying Cleanser, 1 oz. Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel, a .25 oz. Acne Spot Treatment and a 1 oz. Skin Perfecting Lotion. In independent scientific studies, over 90% of the participants found a reduction in blemishes in just four weeks when using this regimen. |
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You’ll be the bell of the ball this September, Aquarius. All eyes will be fixed on what funny and fabulous things you have to share so make sure your smile and your lips are looking luxurious. For the latter, we recommend getting a hold of Scott Barnes Lip Slick (www.saks.com). This product creates the signature nude lip Scott Barnes is known for. It’s also packed with pigment and polish, comes in monochromatic shades and is complete with a mini mirror compact that’s terrific for touch-ups. |
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Expand your horizons this month, Pisces, by enhancing your body and mind. Keep your eyes wide open and receptive to the spiritual and the logical. A terrific product to help you prepare is Tarte’s The Toolbox: Brow Know-How Eyebrow Kit (www.tartecosmetics.com). Creating a picture-perfect brow is a synch with the tools supplied in this kit, which include a brow gel, brow pencil, tweezer, brow brush, brow powder, brow wax and three brow stencils. The compact comes with a mirror as well and is available in three universal shades: light (for blonde to light brown hair), medium (for medium brown to red hair) and dark (for dark brown to black hair). |