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Nouveau Paris: mix, match and create your own signature scent

Now women and men alike can cater to the every whim of their own personalities and lifestyles via fragrance thanks to Les Fleurs Eau De Parfum collection for Women and Dumann for Men Eau De Toilette collection, both by Nouveau Paris. With fourteen scents designed to be blended, aromas range anywhere from zesty citrus to spicy woods and feminine florals—allowing for ultimate personalization. Even novice mixologists need not worry because the quality level of each Nouveau Paris ingredient allows for a pure, unencumbered scent that can mix with another for an entirely new effect each and every day. $55-85 each at select Dillard's

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Product Pick of the Day: LUSH Sugar Scrub

In each single use green orb, Fair Trade sugar whisks away dead skin cells while an invigorating blend of fresh fennel, lavender oil and ginger helps increase circulation and reduce the appearance of cellulite. The formula is also Vegan, and like many other earth-friendly LUSH products, is sold without any wasteful packaging. $4.95 each

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ANSR: finally a solution for acne?

Forget harsh, chemical peels as well as the multitude of harmful side effects associated with oral medications, and fight zits with ANSR, an acne care and cure treatment that utilizes phototherapy technology to kill acne bacteria and also stimulate the production of new skin cells. When the handheld BEAM device is used in combination with the ANSR three-piece skincare regimen (facial wash, day moisturizer, and night time gel treatment), it provides a complete solution for problematic skin prone to pimples. Additionally, the system is super-affordable and safe enough for twice-daily use. I’ve been testing the system for over two months on my moderate, mostly hormonal flare ups, and my skin is noticeably more clear, refreshed and totally rejuvenated. $185, ansr.com

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NEW: Essie Loves Diamonds by Judith Ripka

Beloved jewelry brand Judith Ripka has joined forces with Essie to launch the must-have beauty accessory of the season: Essie Loves Diamonds by Judith Ripka. The extremely limited edition collection (only 30,000 bottles produced) will be available beginning August 2009 and features three brilliant shades infused with genuine diamond dust. In all three --“Put A Ripka Ring on It” (soft, blush pink), “Queen of Hearts” (vivid red), and “Heart of my JR Jewels” (dark, glam-gothic hue with hints of brown and plum) -- the diamond dust infusion provides a sophisticated sparkle that is far from girly glitters. Like the typical Judith Ripka consumer, this is a collection meant to be appreciated by those who enjoy life’s finer things, and aren’t afraid to flaunt them. In addition, special promotions like discounts on Judith Ripka jewelry will be available at both the Essie and Judith Ripka websites, and three lucky buyers will have the chance of finding one of three precious gemstones (a diamond, an emerald and a sapphire -- all approximately one carat in weight) within one bottle of each nail polish color! I haven't found any stones in my bottles, but I am going to keep looking! I also plan on getting my toes done up in "Queen of Hearts" later this week, and I can't wait! $15 each, essie.com