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Dec 15, 2008 3:56 pm US/Central
Let Makeup Artist KoCo Try It Before You Buy It
KoCo Powell
(TXA 21 News)
TXA 21 is launching a new iTexas consumer segment to help you buy wisely when it comes to staying beautiful. In "Let KoCo Try It Before You Buy It", TXA makeup artist KoCo Powell puts some top beauty products to the test.
KoCo rates the products on a scale of 1-5, with five being the best.
Slimming Undergarments
Ladies! If you're anything like me and have cellulite, you've tried everything on the market to get rid of it. So you have to understand when I heard that celebs like Vanessa Williams and Pink are wearing an undergarment that reduces the appearance of cellulite and helps you lose inches around the waist and thighs I had to try it!
SKINEEZ SKINCAREWEAR: I rate this product a 5. I exercise and rollerblade in my Skineez. It really made my skin feel soft and it smoothed out this sista's thighs. I lost 3 inches! Dieting probably had a lot to do with it, but any combination of help works for me. I'm sold! It can only be purchased at Macy's for $68.
Ardyss also has two products to assist with inch loss and fat burning: Corset Vedette and Vest Vedette. They're great because they also help with back support and posture. I have to say this is a working slimmer. I give it a 5 because it lifts your derrière without the cost and anesthesia. These two can be purchased through DFW distributor Tabitha Davis for only $150-$180. Just call 214-354-8372.
Eyelashes
Lashes can be a girl's best friend. From the luxurious mink that Oprah, JLO, and Madonna wear to the lash builders and mascaras we can't live without, I scouted the best.
Aira Cosmetics offer Mink Lashes at an affordable price. The lashes are obtained by gently brushing live farm animals. They are sterilized and hypo-allergenic and with proper wear and care, can be worn time and time again. There are three lengths available. $100 to $250.
Scale #5 rating.
Xtreme Lashes Extensions - all I can say is WOW! One lash attached a lash at a time. Synthetic natural and light weight. $250 for a full set.
Scale #5 rating.
For ladies who have lashes but don't have the time or the patience to sit still you can get lashes on the go. Christian Dior makes a mascara that extend your lashes. Great!! $24.
Scale #5 rating.
If you don't have lashes Peter Thomas Roth has the product for you. It grows the lashes. Lashes To Die For is a night time Treatment. It enhances the length and fullness. $125.
Scale #5 rating.
Talika Lipocils also makes a product to grow lashes with a less expensive price tag... and its natural. $40.
Scale #5 rating.
Makeup Forever has a set of lashes that are all runway lights, camera, action! Something to BAM your face and lashes. $14.
Scale #5 rating.
Facial Treatments
Kinerase Extreme Lift Face: Instant results of tighten skin $150 (5)
Fresh Anise Day Serum: Natural and long term $85 (3)
Dr. Perricone Age Correct: Instant minimize lines and pores $120 (5)
Peter Thomas Unwrinkle: Diminish fines lines $120 (4)
Dr. Brandt Laser Tight: Mimics laser treatment. Long term. $110 (4)
Fusion Beauty Face Lift: Instant firming $140 (4.5)
Lip Plumpers
Too Faced Extreme Lip Injection $27.50 gets a Scale #3 rating.
Short term, Instant Plump, Burns
Check out the product.
Sephora Instant Lip Plumper $14 gets a Scale #3.5 rating.
Short Term, Instant Plump, Tingles, Minty Taste
Check out the product.
Lip Fusions XL $50 gets a Scale #4 rating.
Long Term, Hydrate, Tingling
Check out the product.
KoCo's recipe for a less expensive way to fuller pouts -
Exfoliate the lips with a toothbrush and Vaseline.
Use foundation over the lips (same as what you use over face).
Line the entire lip area to create shape.
Fill in the entire lip area with lip liner.
Add a tinted gloss to the center of bottom lip and voilà full luscious lip smackers!
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