Want to learn how to shrink a zit instantly? Or get the shiniest hair imaginable? All your beauty answers may be among the pages of this recently released book…

If you are an avid fan of Cosmopolitan magazine, you are going to love this! Recently released by Hearst Books imprint at Sterling Publishing is Cosmo’s Sexiest Beauty Secrets: The Ultimate Guide to Looking Gorgeous, brought to you by the editors of Cosmopolitan Magazine.

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I want to introduce you all to the most adorable hair straightener I have ever seen, the TS-2 Detailer Tourmaline Mini Styling Iron. Upon opening the package, I instantly fell in love with its petite demeanor and wanted to try it out. Unfortunately, it just wasn’t for me.

You see, the Detailer is designed for pixie cuts like Victoria Beckham, not my long locks, which are similar to those Mandy Moore is currently sportin’. So, I enlisted the help of my friend Jana (who has a bob going on) to test out this precious iron to see if it’s just as useful as it is attractive. More »

How many times have you had to change what you’re wearing before going out? If you’re like most women, it probably takes about four outfit transformations before you’re good to go. One of the most troublesome areas for women of all ages is the upper arm. Not everyone has beautifully sculpted biceps and triceps like Jessica Biel.

If you’re looking for a way to slim down those “flabby” arms without having to undergo a plastic surgery procedure, such arm lift surgery, we’ve got just what you need. Allow us to introduce FLABuLESS – the first-ever arm shape wear for real women. Say goodbye to the unflattering “bulge” you see when wearing your favorite shirts. More »

As I typically do where trends are concerned, I came a little late to the mineral pigments party. My foray into this brave, not-so-new world was long overdue – so recently, I opted to finally give pigments a try. Skin care obsessive that I am, I already knew that ColoreScience, which is popular with dermatologists and plastic surgeons because of the company’s focus on skin protection, was the right brand to start out with.

 I picked up the ColoreScience Skin Perfecting Kit, which contains their Line Tamer (a really good nighttime skin care product), Corrector Kit, “Sunforgettable” loose translucent powder, and a calming aromatherapy gem spritzer. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Um, ok…where’s the mineral pigment?” Read on, my lovelies…this is the important part!

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I don’t know about you, but there are few things that I despise more than getting my hair tangled in a brush. This happens frequently when I brush through wet hair, causing some serious breakage.

Recently introduced to Olivia Garden, a brand of hair tools, I think I might have found a solution to my mane madness. I have been using the company’s Ceramic + Ion Professional Brushes and am quite pleased thus far.

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We all have those long, stressful days that seem to go on forever. You know, the ones that leave you looking fatigued with dark circles around your eyes? Well, just because you feel worn out doesn’t mean you have to appear that way as well. eyeSlices can help!

eyeSlices are best described as a “hi-tech cucumber slice.” Not only do these disposable pads look like the green vegetable, they are also just as soothing. Apply them straight out of the container, or put them in the fridge for a few minutes to achieve a tingling sensation — either way, eyeSlices work to diminish dark circles, fine lines, irritation, puffiness, and redness in a matter of minutes.

Yup, that’s right. It only takes five minutes of your time to achieve refreshed-looking eyes! Although, it’s easy to put them on and drift off for a longer period of time

I especially liked that these slices stayed on the eyes. Unlike cucumbers, when applying eyeSlices to the skin, a slight suction is created so that the pads don’t fall off. This helps enhance the rejuvenation process, which can be felt as soon as the slices are placed on the eyes.

You can order eyeSlices online or at fine spas throughout the U.S. Each pair will last up to five uses, so for $20, it’s quite a deal. And once you run out of the pads, you won’t need to purchase another container, just the refill slices.

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Now that I have discovered the wonderfulness that is Tassi, it’s time to share!

Tassi is a stretchy terrycloth headband that can be used anytime you want your hair out of your face, be it applying or washing off makeup, taking a bath, or whatever other reasons you can think of.

I use my Tassi when I take a shower and don’t want to get my hair wet. Because the band is pretty thick, it holds my long locks really well AND shields my hair from the water without causing my strands to get creased like hair rubber bands and clips do. A big plus in my book.

You can purchase a Tassi for $14.99. Buy the product online, or look up the local stores that retail this nifty little headband.

Go ahead and buy yourself a Tassi. There’s a money back guarantee, so you’ve got nothing to lose!

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A contact wearer for over 10 years, I have grown accustomed to inserting the lenses each morning so that I can carry out a basic function that many take for granted — seeing! Okay, I can see without contacts, I just can’t see what I’m seeing. Haha, you with me?

For many years now, I have been a faithful ACUVUE customer. It’s the only brand I’ve trusted my eyes to. I love that their contacts have a little “123” inscribed on each lens. This prevents me from inserting my contacts inside out, a potentially painful action if you haven’t experienced it. More »

If you enjoy sharing the knowledge, or learning about “seriously safe and satisfying nail polish,” self-help tips, and how the right shade of lipstick can truly turn your day around; plastic surgery forums are another place where you can blab about beauty.

Sure, the PlasticSurgery.com community may revolve more around plastic surgeries, such as breast implant surgery and nose jobs, as well as youth-defying procedures like Botox injections and the mini facelift, but doesn’t mean that these topics are stand-alone. One of the reasons why Beauty Chat was created, as you pretty much already know, is to bridge the gap between all that makes us “Look Good, Feel Good, and Speak on It!”

A plastic surgery forum is just another one of our stops, where you can relax and kick up your feet. And you’ll notice that some of us Beauty Chatters like to chit-chat from topic to topic in the forums as well…See ya there!

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We’d like to thank everyone who entered our two latest giveaways: Blistex and nubar.

The five lucky readers who will receive one sample/tube of Blistex Deep Renewal are Apple, Mary, Pat, Huguette E., and Hil’Lesha.

And the winner of the nubar Pastel Fever Collection and Skin Essentials 6 Pack is Sherry B.

Congrats to all!

Didn’t win? Don’t worry. There are many more great Beauty Chat giveaways in the future. Be sure to check back with us frequently for your chance to win!

Photo credits: Blistex and nubar