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Get the lowdown on the newest must-have products for the face, body and hair – plus all the hottest Hollywood obsessions

By Katie Dickens

Updated October 12, 2011 10:00 AM

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MAYBELLINE BABY LIPS REPAIRING LIP BALM

The plunging humidity levels can take a toll on lips in the form of chapping, cracking and flaking. Lip balm is an easy solution, but Maybelline’s newest offering goes above and beyond the usual salves by packing its balm with ultra-effective botanical extracts and conditioning ingredients. Go for clear or try a tinted option in pink, peach, berry or red.

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CHANTECAILLE FAUX CILS LONGEST LASH MASCARA

Who doesn’t want luxurious doll-like lashes? For those not blessed with naturally ample fringe, daily application of Chantecaille’s newest mascara might do the trick. In addition to its lengthening and volumizing formula, it’s enriched with potent peptides to help promote stronger, thicker lashes.

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NP SET CALMING PRE-FOUNDATION PRIMER

As the air starts getting nippy, you might find your cheeks and nose turning a not-so-lovely shade of bright pink. This new primer combats the phenomenon with its redness-minimizing green tint and skin-soothing aloe and cucumber extracts.

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BENEFIT WATT'S UP

Nothing complements the “no-makeup makeup” look better than gorgeous, luminous skin. Get a perfect lit-from-within glow with Benefit’s newest highlighter. Just dab it onto cheekbones and brow bones, buff it in with the blender, and voila! – you have a pretty perfect radiance!

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CLINIQUE LID SMOOTHIE ANTIOXIDANT 8-HOUR EYE COLOUR

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This eye shadow packs a pretty powerful punch. The creamy color contains antioxidants to fight free radicals, peptides to smooth fine lines, and cucumber and aloe to soothe tired eyes – plus it stays put for up to eight hours.

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BLISS FABULIPS TREATMENT KIT

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Pamper your pout with Bliss’s newest skin-care set. Designed to recreate the spa’s popular Fabulips Treatment, the four-step kit, which includes Foaming Lip Cleanser, Sugar Lip Scrub, Instant Lip Plumper and Softening Lip Balm, will have you ready to show off this season’s red lipstick trend.

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AVON ANEW GENICS TREATMENT CREAM

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Technology has obviously made our lives easier, but it can also make us look better. The high-tech ingredients in Avon’s newest cream are designed to trigger the “Youth Gene,” which makes skin cells act younger and, in turn, brightens and evens out skin tone while minimizing fine lines.

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VERA WANG LOVESTRUCK EAU DE PARFUM

Credit: Courtesy Vera Wang

Yes, the bottle is absolutely gorgeous and deserving of a prime spot on your vanity. But what’s inside – a feminine, subtly sweet blend of juicy fruits and tuberose – is equally swoon-worthy.

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CLARINS FEED GOOD WITH PURCHASE SET 1

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Look good while supporting a great cause when you purchase the newest FEED bag. The charitable organization teamed up with Clarins to create this eye-catching pouch, which was designed by the founder’s granddaughter Claire Courtin-Clarins and uses textiles handmade by Guatemalan artisans. Each pouch comes with three of the brand’s most popular products, and each set sold will help the United Nations World Food Programme provide 10 school meals for kids in need.

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BURBERRY BODY EAU DE PARFUM

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What does the feeling of wearing Burberrry s iconic trench coat smell like? According to the Brit brand, it s a sophisticated and feminine blend of peach, rose, iris and woody notes. The result is a classic – just like its trench! – that can be worn day or night.
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DERMELECT NAIL RECOVERY SYSTEM

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You could accept the fact that your nails are going to be brittle, breaking and peeling during winter – or you could counteract the cold-weather damage with this kit, which includes an instant nail thickener, ridge filler, anti-aging base coat and fortifying nail and cuticle cream.

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BENEFIT THEY'RE REAL! MASCARA

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The newest mascara from Benefit gives your lashes nearly Kardashian-like proportions without having to deal with pesky faux fringe. It lengthens, volumizes and curls with one swipe, plus it lasts – with nary a smudge – all day.

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BY KILIAN SOLID PERFUMES

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Of all the beauty essentials that you can stash in your evening bag, these solid fragrances from By Kilian have to be the chicest. The superluxe engraved compacts house amazing scents that you dab right onto the skin. Try the line’s latest eau, Sweet Redemption, which is their sexiest yet.

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THE TOPSTYLER

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These little babies are definitely not your mother s curlers. The innovative heated clamps are super easy to use, feature ceramic lining to minimize heat damage, and produce voluminous curls that last up to three days. They re great for getting the perfect holiday party hair!

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SEPHORA BY OPI TREND TIPS NAIL STRIPS

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If you haven t already gotten on board the nail art trend, the new eye-catching designs from Sephora s collabo with OPI will probably change that. From bright florals to ladylike lace to cool animal prints, you might just want to try them all.

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ACQUA DI PARMA GELSOMINO NOBILE EAU DE PARFUM

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A blossoming Italian garden at the height of spring sounds like heaven, especially now. With a blend of jasmine, tuberose, orange blossom and mandarin, the newest fragrance from Acqua di Parma might be the next best thing (scent-wise, at least) to actually being there. Bellissima!

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MEANINGFUL BEAUTY CRÈME DE SERUM

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If the change in season has made your complexion a bit lackluster, this turbo-charged serum might help you get your glow back. Packed with potent ingredients like antioxidant melon complex, peptides and hyaluronic acid, the creamy potion minimizes the look of fine lines while hydrating parched skin.

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SLATKIN & CO. WINTER NIGHT SCENTED CANDLE

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The recent cold snap is a reminder that winter is nearly upon us. Despite the less-than-inviting weather, there is something to look forward to in the season’s distinctive scents, like crackling fireplaces, newly fallen snow, fir trees and pumpkin pie. And one of Slatkin & Co. newest creations has captured all these comforting smells in one single heartwarming candle.

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BUMBLE AND BUMBLE STRAIGHT BLOW DRY

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Tame your mane with the new heat-activated straightening cream from Bumble. The brand’s Concen-straight Technology is a blend of ingredients that have the ability to flatten even the most stubborn curls while leaving strands super silky, making it easier to get a salonlike blowout in your own home.

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SEPHORA MAKEUP STUDIO BLOCKBUSTER PALETTE

Fancy yourself an amateur makeup artist? Then Sephora’s latest all-in-one palette is your beauty dream come true. Along with a mind-blowing selection of makeup – 96 eye shadows, six cream and two pencil eyeliners, 84 lip glosses, three blushes, a bronzer and a mascara – the palette features adjustable foldout legs and an oversize mirror meant to re-create the look of a makeup artist’s station.

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L'OCCITANE LIMITED EDITION SHEA BUTTER HAND CREAM

For a limited-edition update to their cult fave Shea Butter hand cream, French brand L’Occitane found inspiration in Africa, a country from which it sources the cream’s main ingredient. In addition to featuring designs reminiscent of traditional bogolan fabric patterns, the creams are scented with flowers native to the continent – desert rose from Morocco, hibiscus from Egypt and cocoa flowers from the Ivory Coast.

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ESSIE BOBBING FOR BAUBLES POLISH

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This polish (worn by celebs such as Kristen Bell) is so popular that it was back-ordered for months. It just became available again, meaning you can finally get your hands on the deep sapphire hue, perfect for chilly months.

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LEILA LOU BY ROSIE JANE BODY LOTION

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Nourish dry skin – and smell like Jennifer Aniston, Ashley Greene and Jennifer Garner, who are all fans of the scent! – by slathering on Leila Lou body lotion post-shower. It’s made with 100 percent natural oils (but is non-greasy) and has a light, feminine fragrance.

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GÖT2B FAT-TASTIC DRY SHAMPOO

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Stars have a dirty little secret for looking gorgeous on the red carpet: dirty locks. They know that unwashed hair (think two or even three days sans shampooing) spritzed with an oil-absorbing formula holds a style longer. Try this version, which also adds mega volume and smells great, making it a must for party updos.

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KESARI PORE MINIMIZING INDIAN CLAY MASQUE

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Celebs like , and Brooklyn Decker are all fans of the products used during the KeSARI facial, offered at the swanky Delano Hotel in Miami – and now you can treat yourself to the DIY version with this mask. The product, which combines saffron, aloe vera, and Kokum butter, deep cleans, minimizes the appearance of pores, and gives you a glowy complexion.

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RITA HAZAN ROOT CONCEALER

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If you’ve blown your holiday budget on gifts and don’t have the cash (or time) to spend getting your color touched up, skip the salon and cover exposed roots with this spray-on concealer from celeb colorist Rita Hazan. It comes in four shades, is water resistant – but washes out with shampoo – and won’t stain winter hats or your pillow.

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VICTORIA'S SECRET ANGEL

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Before hitting up holiday parties, spritz on Victoria’s Angel, the newest fragrance from the brand – Adriana Lima, AnnaLynne McCord and Heather Morris are all fans! Living up to its iconic name, the scent is ultra-sexy and has hints of plum, lychee and gardenia.

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OUIDAD CURL QUENCHER

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Curly-haired celebs (like Jordin Sparks) are fans of this product line, specially formulated for ladies with everything from waves to tight ringlets. We’re loving the ultra-hydrating Curl Quencher collection, which includes shampoo, conditioner and styling gel. (Psst, straight-haired gals: You can use Ouidad products too – you’ll probably notice they’re more moisturizing than what you’re accustomed to.)

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ALTRU UNITY CANDLE

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Your home will smell good while you do good with this sandalwood and honey soy candle (proceeds support the In a Perfect World children’s foundation). It’s on the pricey side, but once you burn down the wick, the copper cup can be used to hold another candle, toothbrushes or makeup brushes.

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WEN SWEET ALMOND MINT CLEANSING CONDITIONER

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Two-in-one shampoo/conditioner combos may sound like something a dude who doesn’t care about his hair would use. But this mix, a favorite of , is surprisingly moisturizing, has a refreshing smell and cuts down on shower time when you’re in a rush.

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NARCISO RODRIGUEZ FOR HER EAU DE TOILETTE DéLICATE

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Scoop up this limited edition fragrance, created by the famed fashion designer and inspired by feminine grace, before it sells out. The scent is light and musky with fruity notes like fig – and yes, it’s as sexy and exotic as it sounds!

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DREAM ORGANICS ROSE WATER

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Celeb brow expert Tonya Crooks (who shapes the arches of and ) uses this spray after tweezing and waxing to reduce redness, but it can also be misted on before or after makeup application to refresh a dry complexion. (We recommend keeping bedside and spritzing it on each morning to help wake yourself up.)

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L'ORéAL PARIS MAGIC SMOOTH SOUFFLé BLUSH

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What do Dianna Agron, Julie Bowen and Julianna Margulies have in common besides popular TV shows? They all hit the Golden Globes red carpet wearing this air-whipped cheek color, which blends easily and makes clown face an impossibility for even the most amateur makeup artists.

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BLISS "THE YOUTH AS WE KNOW IT" NIGHT CREAM

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Even if this surprisingly lightweight anti-aging moisturizer didn’t reduce wrinkles, even skin tone and promote elasticity, we’d still slather it on before bed because it just smells so delicious!

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MIRABELLA MAKEUP BRUSHES

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Splurging on makeup then applying it with the wrong tools is kind of like buying a designer dress and never wearing it – so not worth it. Get more out of your products by investing in these hand-sculpted brushes, which come in a set of 14 and as separates.

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TED GIBSON HAIR SHEETS

Created by celeb hairstylist Ted Gibson, these genius towelettes are the answer to dull, lackluster, dry (translation: winter) locks. Swipe on the single-use sheet when a blowout isn’t an option – the vitamin-rich formula adds shine without leaving your tresses looking greasy.
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NP SET CALMING PRE-FOUNDATION PRIMER

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BLISS FABULIPS TREATMENT KIT

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AVON ANEW GENICS TREATMENT CREAM

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VERA WANG LOVESTRUCK EAU DE PARFUM

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BURBERRY BODY EAU DE PARFUM

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DERMELECT NAIL RECOVERY SYSTEM

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BENEFIT THEY'RE REAL! MASCARA

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THE TOPSTYLER

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SEPHORA BY OPI TREND TIPS NAIL STRIPS

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ACQUA DI PARMA GELSOMINO NOBILE EAU DE PARFUM

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MEANINGFUL BEAUTY CRÈME DE SERUM

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SLATKIN & CO. WINTER NIGHT SCENTED CANDLE

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BUMBLE AND BUMBLE STRAIGHT BLOW DRY

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SEPHORA MAKEUP STUDIO BLOCKBUSTER PALETTE

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L'OCCITANE LIMITED EDITION SHEA BUTTER HAND CREAM

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ESSIE BOBBING FOR BAUBLES POLISH

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LEILA LOU BY ROSIE JANE BODY LOTION

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GÖT2B FAT-TASTIC DRY SHAMPOO

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