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Like it or not there is no shortage of celebrity involvement in the cosmetics world these days. Fergie signed on with wet n wild to be one of their Beauty Ambassadors, making her the face of the cosmetics line for new marketing campaigns. And the first of her endeavors with them, a collection of nail polishes, is starting to pop up in stores. We hear that Tonight’s Gonna Be a Good Night (a clear polish with tiny flecks of black and larger gold hex glitter) is a killer glitter nail topper.

Lady Gaga created her own beauty buzz this week, as she broke the news to her tweeple that her new fragrance wouldn’t break their piggy banks. Lady Gaga Fame, the star’s first fragrance, will be available in September this year and will come in two different packagings. The more pared down of the two will be $30, while a heavier (and likely gaudier) bottle will be available for about $70. The back of the packaging for the fragrance says it’s scented with notes of “tears of belladonna, crushed heart of tiger orchidea with a black veil of incense, pulverized apricot and the combinative essences of saffron and honey drops.”

Which celebrity beauty announcement are you most excited about?
RGB-Pink-Nail-Polish.jpgYou know how you can spend years searching for that one perfect pink nail polish? The one that looks just as amazing on your fingers as your toes, the one that looks good on every skin tone, the one that just makes people sit up and take notice of your nails? Well, I’m letting you in on a little secret—I’ve found it for you. It’s RGB Pink.

I’ve tried it on my fingers. I’ve tried it on my toes. I’ve tried it when I’m super pale. I’ve tried it when I’m super tan (well, super tan for me, which is still fairly pale). In any case, this is THE. BEST. PINK. NAIL. POLISH. AROUND.

Two coats yield the creamiest, prettiest, most opaque hot pink color. Plus, the formula is fantastic and lasts for at least a week with no chipping—more like three or four weeks on toes! Really, how could you not fall in love?

RGB Pink retails for $16 at rgbcosmetics.com.
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Here are five of the best organic sunscreens on the market today.

Alba Botanica Natural Protection Sunscreen
Alba Botanica’s Hawaiian Facial Scrub is so amazing that I know their sunscreen has to be spot on. They have a Natural Hawaiian Sunscreen as well as some Very Emollient formulas that come in spray and lotion form.
Find out more about Alba Botanica’s Natural Protection Sunscreen at albabotanica.com.

Coola Organic Suncare Collection
Coola Organic Suncare Collection comes in a myriad of SPFs and formulas. All of them are packed with emollients that are great for the skin and body. They also have spray and lotion versions of their sunscreens and they have yummy scented and completely unscented varieties. 
Find out more about Coola Organic Suncare Collection at coolasuncare.com.

Suntegrity Natural Sunscreens
The Environment Working Group gave this brand high marks for it’s low toxicity and highly effective formulas. While they aren’t cheap, they will do the job and won’t clog your skin up with chemicals.
Find out more about Suntegrity Natural Sunscreens at suntegrityskincare.com.

Kiss My Face Natural Sunscreens
Kiss My Face has become easy to find in most grocery stores and touts all natural ingredients in their sunscreens and skincare line. They also have a bunch of formulas and SPFs to choose from, and I’m a fan of their face stick for my nose and cheeks.
Find out more about Kiss My Face Natural Sunscreens at kissmyface.com.

Blue Lizard Sunscreen
Blue Lizard Sunscreen is not labeled as organic. But they do have in a paraben-free, chemical-free formula that is always top ranked for being easy to find and highly effective by the Environmental Working Group.
Find out more about Blue Lizard Sunscreen at crownlaboratories.com.


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You know those products that are probably sitting around your house—or maybe your parents’ house—without you giving any thought to them in years? Well, maybe it’s time to take a second look, especially when it comes to Vaseline Petroleum Jelly.

I recently picked up a tube of this that was laying around my mom’s house, and I have to say, I was totally amazed at how many beauty-related things it could do. The two that really spoke to me, though, are these:

1) It works as a fantastic lip balm! It softens and smooths even the most chapped lips instantly.

2) It moisturizes dry knees and elbows! Mine tend to be super ashy and scaly, but with a couple days of rubbing Vaseline on them? Like a baby’s bottom.

And the best part? It’s under $5! What could be better?

Vaseline Petroleum Jelly retails for $3.09 at diapers.com.


Bold-Eyeshadow-Summer-2012-Trend-Runway.jpgWant to know how to look beautiful—and totally on trend this summer? Over the next few weeks, we’ll be bringing you the beauty trends you need to know about and incorporate into your routine, stat—and the products that will give you the looks in a flash.

Up first? Brightly hued eye makeup. We’re talking green and blue, sure … but it’s going so much further than that this season. Think red, think orange, think yellow, think the entire color wheel and the entire rainbow! From Moschino Cheap and Chic and Vivienne Westwood Red Label to Miu Miu and Rebecca Taylor, eyes were the focus on the runways. This look definitely isn’t for the faint of heart, but it is a ton of fun with only a couple sweeps of an eyeshadow brush.

To get the look, try these eyeshadows!

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Maybelline Eye Studio Color Tattoo 24 Hour Eyeshadow
We especially love the bright purple, turquoise and orange shades of this creamy gel formula.
$6.99 each at drugstore.com

NYX Single Eyeshadow in Cherry
If you really want to make a statement, there’s no bolder color than red. And why should this color be restricted to your lips and tips?
$5 at nyxcosmetics.com

M.A.C Electric Eel Eyeshadow
This super-bright turquoise is a cult favorite for a reason. The satin finish is unbelievably pigmented and makes your eyes the focal point of any room.
$15 at maccosmetics.com

NARS Rated R Eyeshadow Duo
What could be better than one bright shadow? How about two? This palette contains a shimmering chartreuse and electric cobalt that will both really make your eyes pop—and are extremely versatile.
$34 at barneys.com

Runway photos via style.com.

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