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Aside from all of the high-drama looks at the MTV Movie Awards on Sunday (*ahem* Katy Perry's Blue wig and neon nails?) we couldn't stop staring at Jessica Biel's glossy locks. We were thrilled to find out that one of our faves, Dove Hair Care, was responsible for the look.

Hairstylist Mark Townsend used Dove products to style Jessica's gorgeous hair:

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"For the MTV Movie Awards I wanted Jessica's hair to be cool, modern, and beautiful, just like her. We were very inspired by Brigitte Bardot with her loose, full hair and sexy vibe so we added a spritz of Dove Heat Defense Therapy Mist to protect her hair from heat styling, then we used bit of Dove Body & Lift Volumizing Mousse to her damp hair. I absolutely love this mousse because it gives the hair body that I know will last all through the evening and I don't have to worry about her hair falling flat before the awards show is over. I then blow dried her hair with a large round brush to give the hair some lift and movement, When all her hair was dry, I sprayed a good amount of Dove Flexible Hold Hairspray with Natural Movement all over to give the hair hold, but still allow movement without becoming too stiff or sticky."

Mission accomplished! Biel's hair has never looked better. We'll definitely be scooping up these products to try it on ourselves!



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pssssssst.jpgThis may sound a little greedy, but we occasionally come across a drugstore find so great, we're hesitant to share. But we love you so much we couldn't hold out! For $5.99, Psssssst Instant Spray Shampoo is the perfect way to skip shampoo - or two - and still look like you stepped right out of a blow out. And trust us, we've tried our share of instant shampoos and this one is by far the best bang for your buck.

It smells good too. $5.99 at drugstore.com


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You may recall our recent post on Butter London's new plum-colored polish 'Marrow'. That was just a tease: there's much more purple to go around -- and we're not just talking nails!  Lipsticks, shadows, liners and even mascaras are hot this spring, in many different shades o' purple. Get your purple fix with some of our favorites:
purplemakeup.jpgLips: Mac Lipstick in Violetta, $14, MacCosmetics.com Lashes: Benefit BadGal Plum Mascara, $19 Sephora, Eyes: Dior 5-colour eyeshadow $58 Sephora Lids: Tarina Tarantino Magic Hour Cream Shadow in Purple Violet,  $19 Sephora Nails: OPI 'Purple With a Purpose,' $5.23 Amazon


Disclaimer: we don't recommend wearing all these items at once. It might be a little much.



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In the crisp chill of winter, keeping skin moisturized is top priority for us. St. Ives Luxurious Whipped Silk Body Wash ($3.99 for 18 fl oz., drugstore.com) is one we love using these days-- it's wallet-friendly and yet still gives us the lavish lather with natural moisturizing ingredients we might find in a pricer brand. Take that dry skin!



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neutrogena5minutefacial.jpgWe like to save money in every way possible these days, but don't want to skimp on results. Thankfully, drugstore brands have been stepping up their game and we are more than willing to give these products their fair chance. Neutrogena Ageless Restoratives 5 Minute Facial is a product we had to try as soon as we discovered it. This at-home peel is formulated with exclusive enzymes and micro-exfoliants to gently stimulate surface skin, improving cell renewal. Over the course of a few weeks, this 1-step wonder delivered the improvement to our skin's texture and clarity, at a fraction of the cost of a visit to a professional's chair. $25, cvs.com


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gabrielle-union.jpgGabrielle Union's full, glossy hairstyle is easy to acheive and, to the excitement of our wallets, also affordable-- thanks to products by Tresemme. We always find it so refreshing knowing that our favorite stars use the same products we ourselves love.

We got the scoop from Tresemme stylist Tyler Laswell on how he created this full-bodied look for the star:

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To begin, prep hair with TRESemme Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray ($4.75, drugstore.com) all over.

 

 

 

Next, separate hair into four sections; sides, back of head and top of head. Then, wrap 1" sections around a curling iron, holding the ends. Alternate between a 1" curling iron and a 1 1/2" iron. This adds more demention and volume to the hair.

 

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Once entire head curled, use a blow dryer and just your fingertips to stretch and soften the curls into waves. Finish the look with one of our favorite glossing products, TRESemmé No-Frizz Shine Spray ($4.75, drugstore.com) to create a natural sheen.



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As beauty-loving women, we like to have our tips and toes polished. We love experimenting with the latest color trends as well as sticking to the classics. But as busy women, we don't always have the time to sit and wait for our nails to dry. Thankfully, Sally Hansen created a great solution that we love: Insta-Dri Fast Dry Nail Color.  Available in 24 colors, it says it dries in 60 seconds. We, however find that after a little less than 2 minutes it's completely the-polish-isn't-going-anywhere dry. Once it is, we enjoy a lasting, good-looking finish that is strong and wears 3-5 days without chipping. Available in 24 shades. $4.99, cvs.com



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We've all been there: home with a new drugstore foundation, and it isn't looking on the skin the way it appears in the bottle. Thankfully, Revlon created Custom Creations, an amazing medium-coverage foundation that can be layered for a full coverage effect. The best part about it (in addtion to the SPF 15) is that it comes with two shades, so you'll always get your perfect tone, no matter the time of year. Comes in six color combinations. $13.99, drugstore.com 



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Keeping your youthful glow is easy thanks to CoverGirl's new Simply Ageles Sculpting Blush. This soft, creamy formula contains Olay Regenerist Serum to help give skin a boost of anti-aging benefits (it's clinically proven to provide significant improvement in just 4 weeks), and because it's a cream, it looks more natural on the skin. Use it to give yourself the perfect, blushing glow. $10.99, covergirl.com



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Bio_oil_s.jpgBio-Oil has quite a cult following, and it should come as no surprise-- it works in so many ways for so many people. For some, it's the product to turn to for soothing skin that has been burned by the sun, or the must-have for smoothing away stretch marks. For others, it is a moisturizing night serum for the face or a "drink" for their parched hair. In addition to those many uses, we recommend using it to give your legs a silky sheen for a night out-- in your favorite dress, of course-- or try adding a few drops to your bath for a relaxing, at-home treat. from $11.99, drugstore.com



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