http://sporkbeauty.com New and Innovative Beauty Products Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:40:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Design house Rock & Republic has recently launched their own cosmetics line. I know, I was surprised, too. Where have I been? Anyway, we were lucky enough to check out their limited edition lipgloss set. Truly the standout feature is the packaging. Nestled inside a black box subtly embossed ... http://sporkbeauty.com/2009/06/rockin-the-rock-republic-cosmetics/ Unless you have been raised by technologically ignorant wolves, you know what Proactiv is - the hugely popular acne product. Now, I am lucky enough to not have acne. I don't get pimples often - though when I do, they are terrible, sometimes taking a month to clear ... http://sporkbeauty.com/2009/06/proactiv-for-the-rest-of-us/ I love bath bombs - they are like bath toys for grown-ups. You drop them in to the tub with a thud, they erupt like a volcano, and they swim around you like a rubber duckie. But not all bath bombs are created equal. Beau Bain bath bombs are created ... http://sporkbeauty.com/2009/05/beau-bain-beau-corps/ What: PeaceKeeper Cause-Metics Eco-Easy Nail Polish Remover. Made entirely from sugar beets, rosemary, and spearmint, this nail polish remover promises to do its job with no chemicals, no acetone, no "nasty" odor (all you smell is spearmint and a hint of rosemary), no GMOs, biodegradable, and vegan. How: Apply polish ... http://sporkbeauty.com/2009/05/eco-easy-nail-polish-remover/ Jouer Cosmetics has just introduced a wonderful spring color collection that will carry you right through the summer. Soft neutrals are kissed with pink shimmer that work for every complexion. For eyes, Jouer presents two new powder shadows: Peach, a shimmer neutral pinky-peach, and Chestnut, a matte honey brown. ... http://sporkbeauty.com/2009/05/jump-for-jouer/ There seems to be a number of products out now that promise to make your natural lashes longer, fuller, darker, and healthier. As someone who has always suffered from sparse, thin lashes and brows, I gave them a shot. In this corner, weighing in at .34 fl oz and $120 ... http://sporkbeauty.com/2009/05/its-a-lash-off/ I am a lip balm junkie. I have tried dozens of balms, salves, and glosses, from cheap-o drugstore brands to chi-chi brands that cost more than my dinner. But I've never tried an oil. Until now. Ramy's Lip Oil is just that: sweet almond, grape seed, jojoba, ... http://sporkbeauty.com/2009/05/pucker-up-for-ramys-lip-oil/ The Lip Stamp is an intriguing product - basically a giant rubber stamp for your lips. Ok, it is a little more involved than that. The set comes with the Lip Stamp (with mirrored cap!) and 10 different lip shapes. Select your lip shape, peel it off its ... http://sporkbeauty.com/2009/04/stamp-your-way-to-the-perfect-lip/ Aguacate & Co. is a boutique skin care line that boasts vegan, organic, Earth-friendly products from a conscientious company. They reduce, reuse, recycle as much as possible, and give portions of their profits to various arts, community, and environmental charities. We got a chance to try two of ... http://sporkbeauty.com/2009/03/lovehate-with-aguacate-co/ I recently got the chance to check out the Los Angeles Makeup Show, and I have to admit, it was a bit underwhelming. With 60 exhibitors, there were some really fun products and lots of color, but overall, there was a lack of truly interesting and unique products. ... http://sporkbeauty.com/2009/03/los-angeles-makeup-show/