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		<title>Best of Sephora awards</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:38:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lmiller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sephora’s faithful has cast their votes. Since some of you want to go shopping, here it is &#8211; Sephora’s best of beauty awards.

Beauty addict’s favorite: Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips ($18).  Mineral-infused lip polish imparts a high shine and keeps lips soft and smooth without feeling sticky.

Cult favorite must-have: Urban Decay Primer Potion ($16). Eyelid primer keeps shadow ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial"><a href="http://blog.newsok.com/fashionmatters/files/2008/09/bestofsephora.jpg" title="bestofsephora.jpg"></a><a href="http://blog.newsok.com/fashionmatters/files/2008/09/frederoc-fekkai-glossing-cream.jpg" title="frederoc-fekkai-glossing-cream.jpg"></a><a href="http://blog.newsok.com/fashionmatters/files/2008/09/kinerase.jpg" title="kinerase.jpg"></a>Sephora’s faithful has cast their votes. Since some of you want to go shopping, here it is &#8211; <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sephora.com">Sephora’s</a> best of beauty awards.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Beauty addict’s favorite: Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips ($18). <span> </span>M</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">ineral-infused lip polish imparts a high shine and keeps lips soft and smooth without feeling sticky.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Cult favorite must-have: Urban Decay Primer Potion ($16). E</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">yelid primer keeps shadow from doing a disappearing act.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Biggest beauty breakthrough: O-GLOSS Intuitive Lip Gloss With Goji Berry-C Complex ($22).</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"> Reacts with your personal skin chemistry to transform from clear into your custom shade of pink.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"></span><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Best natural wonder: Carol’s Daughter Hair Milk ($12-$18). </span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Infused with a splash of lily of the valley fragrance in a rich base of oils, shea butter, cocoa butter, and vitamins E and C, Hair Milk is ideal for defining natural curls and giving hair shine and bounce.</span><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></p>
<p><font face="Times New Roman"><strong>Best concealer: Bare Escentuals i.d. bareMinerals Multi-Tasking Face ($18.)</strong> Covers dark circles and skin perfections for a flawless complexion.</font></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Best foundation: Bare Escentuals i.d. bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation ($25). </span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Made of only pure, crushed minerals from the earth, bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation looks like a powder, feels like a cream and buffs on like silk</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Best powder: Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil ($19).</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"> Mineral Veil melts into your skin, infusing it with softness and light as it gently absorbs oil and minimizes the appearance of lines and pores.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Best primer: Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer ($36- $42). </span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">This silky primer smoothes and perfects skin as it fills in fine lines and pores.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Best tinted moisturizer: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer ($42). S</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">heer, lightweight moisturizer with SPF 20 sunscreen and a hint of color for radiant looking skin.</span><font face="Times New Roman"> <strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"></span></strong></font><strong><u><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><span style="text-decoration: none"></span></span></u></strong><strong><u><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"></span></u></strong><strong><u><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><strong><u><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><span style="text-decoration: none"></span></span></u></strong></span></u></strong></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Best eyeliner: Smashbox Cream Eyeliner ($22. </span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Smashbox’s signature cream liner goes on best with a brush for a smudge proof lash line.</span><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Best eyeshadow: Smashbox Eye Shadow Trio ($28). </span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">These versatile, perfectly coordinated shadow trios take the guesswork out of the picture-perfect, three-color eye.</span><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></p>
<p><font face="Times New Roman"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"></span></strong></font><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Best mascara: Dior DiorShow Mascara ($23). S</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">uper volumizing, lengthening and curling mascara.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"></span><strong><u><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><span style="text-decoration: none"></span></span></u></strong><strong><u><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Best lip gloss: Nars Lip Gloss ($23) Hi</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">ghly pigmented lip color goes on smoothly.</span></span></u></strong><strong><u><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"> </span></u></strong><strong><u><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"></span><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Best lipstick: Nars Lipstick ($23). <span> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Enriched with vitamin E and promises satin-looking lips with color that stays true.</span></p>
<p></span></u></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"> </span><strong><u><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><span style="text-decoration: none"></span></span></u></strong><strong><u><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Best Blush: Nars Blush ($25). </span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Dust cheeks with translucent and natural shades for the perfect flush.</span></span></u></strong><strong><u><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Best bronzer: Benefit Cosmetics Boxed Powder Collection ($28). <span> </span>Radian powders that deliver </span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">a sun-kissed, goddess style glow.</span><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"></span></strong></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Best eye treatment: Kinerase Intensive Eye Cream ($59). G</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">entle, non-irritating formula that works to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and improve tone and texture.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><a href="http://blog.newsok.com/fashionmatters/files/2008/09/kinerase.jpg" title="kinerase.jpg"><img align="left" src="http://blog.newsok.com/fashionmatters/files/2008/09/kinerase.jpg" alt="kinerase.jpg" title="kinerase.jpg" /></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"></span> <strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Best face cleanser: Philosophy Purity Made Simple ($10-$32). R</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">apidly dissolves dirt and makeup for a deep clean.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"></span><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Best face moisturizer: Philosophy Hope in a Jar ($15-$38). C</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">reates a rosy, glowing complexion.</span><font face="Times New Roman"> <strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"></span></strong></font><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"></span></strong></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Best skin savior: Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask ($52), T</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">his burst of oxygen delivers the vitamins needed to bring skin back to life.</span><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Best zit zapper: Bare Escentuals <span style="color: #333333">RareMinerals Blemish Therapy ($28). C</span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">ombines the non-irritating, exfoliating properties of 100 percent pure RareMineralsconcentrate with the acne-fighting benefits of natural sulfur to treat acne and blemishes.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"></span><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Best body cleanser: Philosophy Amazing Grace Bath, Shampoo &amp; Shower Gel ($22). T</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">three-in-one bath, shampoo, and shower gel is scented with the lovely Grace fragrance.</span><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></p>
<p><font face="Times New Roman"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"></span></strong></font><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Best body moisturizer: Philosophy Amazing Grace Firming Body Emulsion ($34- $41). H</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">elps to purify, moisturize, and revitalize dry and aged skin with a blend of antioxidants and vitamins E and C.<span style="color: #4b4b4b"> </span></span><strong><u><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><span style="text-decoration: none"></span></span></u></strong></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Best tress refresher: Ojon Rub Out Dry Cleanser ($10-$24).<span>  </span>I</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">nstantly erases impurities, toxins, excess oil, and product build-up, while increasing hair volume at the root and treating the hair and scalp.</span><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Best tress tamer: Frédéric Fekkai Glossing Cream ($20-$27.50). <span> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">A leave in cream that boosts shine and repairs styling damage, while shielding hair from UV rays.</span><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></p>
<p><font face="Times New Roman"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><a href="http://blog.newsok.com/fashionmatters/files/2008/09/frederoc-fekkai-glossing-cream.jpg" title="frederoc-fekkai-glossing-cream.jpg"><img align="right" src="http://blog.newsok.com/fashionmatters/files/2008/09/frederoc-fekkai-glossing-cream.jpg" alt="frederoc-fekkai-glossing-cream.jpg" title="frederoc-fekkai-glossing-cream.jpg" /></a></span></strong></font><font face="Times New Roman"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"> </span></strong></font><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"></span></strong><strong><u><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><span style="text-decoration: none"></span></span></u></strong><strong><u><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Best sunscreen: Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Cream SPF 55 ($33). <span> </span>P</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">rovides defense against powerful UVA/UVB rays and is formulated with the retexturizing ingredient Xylitol to keep skin looking soft and healthy.</span></span></u></strong><strong><u><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"> </span></u></strong><strong><u><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Best fragrance for her: Dolce &amp; Gabbana Light Blue ($30-$80). The </span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">liveliness of Sicilian citron, the happiness of Granny Smith apple, the spontaneity of bluebells, the intensity of jasmine, the freshness of bamboo, the charm of white rose, the character of cedar wood, the fullness of amber, and the embrace of musk.</span><font face="Times New Roman"> <strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"></span></strong></font><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"></span></strong></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Best fragrance for him: Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio Pour Homme ($16-$67.50).<span>  </span>B</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">orn from the sea, the sun, the earth, and the breeze of a Mediterranean island.</span><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Best tool: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler ($19). </span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">The mother of all eyelash curlers.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"> </span></p>
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		<title>Dare to go bare</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:46:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lmiller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leslie Blodgett shows off bareMinerals.        
 If you already love bareMinerals, here&#8217;s your chance to learn more. If you&#8217;ve been wanting to try the foundation, shadow or blush made from crushed minerals, there&#8217;s no better time than right now.
The Bare Escentuals fan bus and national makeup artists will be rolling into Ulta locations in Norman, Oklahoma City and ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="regtext"><a href="http://blog.newsok.com/fashionmatters/files/2008/06/bareminearls.jpg" title="bareminearls.jpg"><img border="10" vspace="10" align="middle" width="200" src="http://blog.newsok.com/fashionmatters/files/2008/06/bareminearls.jpg" hspace="10" alt="bareminearls.jpg" style="width: 200px" title="bareminearls.jpg" /></a></span></font><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="regtext"><strong><em>Leslie Blodgett shows off bareMinerals.        </em></strong></span></font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="regtext"><strong><em> </em></strong></span></font><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="regtext">If you already love bareMinerals, here&#8217;s your chance to learn more. If you&#8217;ve been wanting to try the foundation, shadow or blush made from crushed minerals, there&#8217;s no better time than right now.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="regtext"></span></font><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="regtext">The Bare Escentuals fan bus and national makeup artists will be rolling into Ulta locations in Norman, Oklahoma City and Tulsa June 19-22.</span></font><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="regtext"><strong><em> </em></strong></span></font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="regtext">Bare Escentuals started the mineral makeup revolution with the introduction of its 100 percent pure bareMinerals.  The company&#8217;s slogan is &#8220;makeup so pure you can sleep in it.&#8221;</span></font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="regtext"></span></font><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="regtext"> </span></font><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="regtext">Chief Executive Officer Leslie Blodgett — the one you see on QVC and television infomercials — won&#8217;t be with the tour in Oklahoma, but don&#8217;t let that stop you from getting to the bus stop. </span></font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="regtext">The artists will be dishing advice and techniques while you get a &#8220;make-under,&#8221; and there may be some product giveaways. </span></font><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="regtext">The bus is making stops across the United States. </span></font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="regtext">There is no fee, but space is limited. Sign up early for the Try, Believe, Love Tour.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="regtext"></span></font><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="regtext">Here are the dates:</span></font><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="regtext"> </span></font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="regtext"></span></font><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="regtext"><strong>June 19:</strong> 1 to 7 p.m., 600 Ed Noble Parkway, Norman. 360-2044.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="regtext"></span></font><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="regtext"><strong>June 20</strong>: 2 to 8 p.m., 4915A E 41, Tulsa.</span></font><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="regtext"> (918) 664-5916.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="regtext"></span></font><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="regtext"><strong>June 21:</strong> 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 11123 E 71, Tulsa. (918) 249-8025.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="regtext"></span></font><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="regtext"> </span></font><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="regtext"><strong>June 22:</strong> noon to 6 p.m., 2340 W Memorial Road, Oklahoma City. 302-4900.</span></font></p>
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