Best of Beauty highlights from Allure readers and editors
Allure data show Pantene Pro-V Sheer Volume Conditioner as Best Conditioner for the fifth straight year with Estee Lauder Smoothing Creme Concealer favored by editors. Reader picks include Maybelline Great Lash Mascara and Choice Clay Complete UV Protective Moisture Lotion SPF 15, while editors name Creme de la Mer night cream and DayWear SPF 15.
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Lancome Debuts Gothic Chic Eyebrow Lines at Counters
Cosmetics feature Lancome eyebrow lines priced at $22.50, embracing sexy black lace Gothic chic as fashion and makeup lines blur at counters nationwide.
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Obsessed by Dress explores fashion across cultures
A new Beacon Press collection compiles quotes on clothing’s role in society. Edited by Tobi Tobias with Chesley McLaren illustrations, the book surveys historians designers actors and philosophers, noting how attire reveals vanity envy and greed. Oscar Wilde’s quote underscores appearance as truth.
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Fashion Week previews revive postwar era trends in 2001
Fashion Week spring 2001 previews mix postwar and disco era looks with ladylike dresses, pleated skirts, wide belts, and strapless gowns. Designers like Kenneth Cole and Ralph Lauren blend retro influences with modern silhouettes as leather and suede appear in lighter spring colors.
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Inexpensive foundations reviewed for under 15 dollars
The column surveys affordable stick and liquid foundations. Almay One Coat Light and Easy costs 12.49 with 10 shades and a sheer finish. Revlon ColorStay Stick Makeup SPF 15 at 13.89 offers light to medium coverage in 10 colors and strong SPF. Dior Teint Glace at 35 is noted for a wet, sheer matte finish, with five shades. Oil of Olay All Day Moisture Stick Foundation 10.99 mirrors Dior’s look at a fraction of the price. Olay Complete Radiance Foundation SPF 15 13.59 provides light to medium coverage with titanium dioxide sunscreen in 10 shades. Cover Girl CG Smoothers All Day Hydrating Makeup 7.79, 16 colors, matte finish and poor hydration. Cover Girl Fresh Look Oil-Free SPF 15 7.79 suits combination to oily skin with a matte look and many colors. L’Oréal Visible Lift Line Minimizing Makeup SPF 12 12.29 reformulated with titanium dioxide SPF 12 and new light shades for very fair skin.
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