Sunday, February 7, 2010

Beauty Products Celebs Can’t Live Without

Beauty Products Celebs Can’t Live Without

Christina Aguilera
Singer and creator of the new fragrance By Night: "Dior Creme Abricot Fortifying Cream for Nails"

TIP: Massage in at the base of your nails and around the sides to keep cuticles from turning dry.

Jessica Alba
Actress: "Revlon Custom Creations Foundation in Medium Click 2"

TIP:Use your normal shade as foundation, then adjust the dial at the top to a darker shade and use as a bronzer in the hollows of your cheeks.

Christina Applegate
Actress: "Creme de la Mer"

TIP: To make it more soothing, warm between your fingers and pat onto skin, neck and under your eyes.

Courteney Cox Arquette
Actress and star of Cougar Town: "Kinerase C8 Peptide Intensive Treatment face cream"

TIP: Fight fine lines with this vitamin C and E packed serum. Put on before makeup so you don't get those annoying makeup creases.

Maria Bartiromo
Anchor of CNBC's Closing Bell With Maria Bartiromo: "Terax Original Crema Ultra Moisturizing Daily Conditioner for hair"

TIP: Color your hair? Use this coconut-based conditioner after coloring sessions to pack moisture back into dry hair.

Amanda Beard
Olympic swimmer: "Mission Daily Offense SPF 30 stick. I love to use this because it doesn't get on my fingers and in my goggles."

TIP: This oil-free SPF is perfect for travel - it's under 3 fl. oz, dries quickly and won’t clog your pores

Victoria Beckham
Singer, designer, and creator of Beckham fragrances: "Elizabeth Arden 8-Hour Cream Skin-Protectant"

TIP: If nothing else, throw this do-all cream in your bag. It works for lips, elbows knees, anywhere that's superdry

Halle Berry
Actress: "Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in Nude Lustre"

TIP: Pair this sexy, nude light-reflecting gloss with a smoky eye for a striking contrast.

Mary J. Blige
Singer: "Carol's Daughter Almond Cookie Body Butter"

TIP: Use this delicious combo of shea butter and sweet almond oil straight from the shower to lock in moisture and soothe dry skin

Sophia Bush
Actress and star of the CW's One Tree Hill: "Benefit Badgal Mascara"

TIP: The oversized brush helps prevent clumping so you can add as many coats as you want.

Amanda Bynes
Actress: "Creme de la Mer, the Moisturizing Gel Cream"

TIP: If your face is on the oilier side, skip the rich cream, and go for this lighter version of the original with a gel texture and still get the same skin-firming benefits.

Emmanuelle Chriqui
Actress: "Armani Luminous Silk Foundation"

TIP: Use this foundation on problem skin - it's oil-free but still gives great coverage so it hides imperfections without looking cakey.

Kelly Clarkson
Singer: "Laura Mercier Almond Coconut Milk Souffle Body Creme"

TIP: This is a cult fave for a reason. The creamy texture melts into skin and smells so delicious, no greasy residue left behind.

Lauren Conrad
Star of MTV's The Hills: "Mark on the Edge Hook Up Liquid Liner in Cleo"

TIP: For a subtle cat-eye, apply a thin line of liner along your upper lid and flick the tip up at your outer corner.

Penelope Cruz
Actress: "L'Oreal Skin Genesis Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 Lotion"

TIP: Put this on in the am before makeup. It packs hylauronic acid so makeup won't settle into fine lines.

Kristin Davis
Actress: "Ahava Dead Sea Liquid Salt body exfoliator. It makes my skin smooth and moisturized. And I love the fresh scent."

TIP: Use this to gently exfoliate those little bumps that can pop up on the backs of your arms.

Eliza Dushku
Actress and star of the FOX show Dollhouse: "Blinc mascara"

TIP: This cool mascara actually leaves tiny tubes (fibers) on your lashes, so wear when you want the look of falsies without the hassle.

Carmen Electra
Actress: "Elizabeth Arden 8-Hour Cream Skin Protectant"

TIP: We know this is an amazing all-in-one hydrator, but it's also great to gently remove stubborn eye makeup.

Eve
Singer: "MAC Iridescent/Loose Powder in Golden Bronze"

TIP: Mix this with your blush for a more dimensional bronze look

Fergie
Singer: "MAC Pro Lash mascara"

TIP: This mascara is great for a night out, because the formula doesn't flake, or budge even after hours on the dance floor.

Jenna Fischer
Actress and star of NBC's The Office: "Kiehl's Close Shavers Shaving Formula #31-O"

TIP: Use this rinseable oil to soften coarse hair before shaving and avoid razorburn.

Nelly Furtado
Singer: "Scott Barnes Body Bling bronzing body lotion"

TIP: Use this to bronze sexy spots on your bod like decolletage or down the front of legs. It gives instant results, (no waiting for color to develop), and rinses off with soap and water.

Jennifer Garner
Actress: "Neutrogena Healthy Defense SPF 45 Daily Moisturizer"

TIP: Smooth the non-greasy formula on in the am to prep skin for makeup and minimize shine.

Jennie Garth
Actress: "Rosebud Salve"

TIP: This lip salve thick and hydrating enough for nails and cuticles too.

Chelsea Handler
Host of E!'s Chelsea Lately: "Sonya Dakar Omega-3 Repair Complex Oil Treatment"

TIP: It might seem scary to put oil on your face, but this natural one helps balance your own moisture levels. Put on before bed, so thirsty skin can soak it up overnight.

Angie Harmon
Actress: "Bobbi Brown Extra SPF 25 Tinted Moisturizing Balm"

TIP: It's got a touch of shea butter to freshen up a dull complexion.

Anne Hathaway
Actress and face of Lancome's fragrance Magnifique: "Lancome Nutrix Royal Intense Lipid Repair Cream for face"

TIP: Toss this repairing cream into your fridge for 5 minutes in the am, then pat over your face and neck to replenish dehydrated skin (and give it a cool wakeup call too).

Jennifer Love Hewitt
Actress: "Elizabeth Arden 8-Hour Cream Skin Protectant. You can use it for practically anything. It gives a fresh glow."

TIP: Unruly brows? Rub a little dab of this do-all cream over them for a polished look.

Vanessa Hudgens
Actress: "Neutrogena Wave Power-Cleanser for skin"

TIP: Forget facials - this hand-held, vibrating cleanser is water-resistant, so use it in the shower once a week to deep clean pores.

Elizabeth Hurley
Actress: "Estee Lauder Perfectionist Wrinkle Lifting Serum. It's a phenomenon for wrinkles."

TIP: Smooth this collagen-building serum on before bedtime so its peptides can help correct fine lines.

Melina Kanakaredes
Actress and star of CSI: NY: "Curlisto Control I Gel for hair"

TIP: Fingercomb through damp hair, scrunch and diffuse for a wavy look, or blow-dry with a round brush for a smooth, sleek finish.

Angela Kinsey
Actress and star of NBC's The Office: "Lancome Juicy Tubes in Spring Fling. It's a natural look and bumps up any lipstick color."

TIP: For a sexy, mouth-watering pout, swipe on alone or overtop your favorite lipcolor.

Keira Knightley
Actress: "Chanel Inimitable Mascara in black"

TIP: You won't need an eyelash curler with this powerhouse formula that plumps and lengthens lashes in just one swipe.

Diane Kruger
Actress: "Stila Color Push-Ups for cheeks in Berry Flash"

TIP: Glide this oil-free stick on your cheeks, starting two finger-lengths away from your nose, then blend for a soft, natural flush guys love.