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We’ve Been Nominated! Up for Best Beauty Blog for the Style Bloggers of Color Awards

I’m super excited to announce that VanityRich.com has been nominated in the “Best Beauty” category for the 1st Annual Style Bloggers of Color Awards.  To be nominated among so many amazing beauty bloggers, is truly an honor.

Please make sure you visit www.stylebloggersofcolor.com to cast your vote and help spread the word.  You can vote once, everyday until May 29th.

Also, make sure you follow Style Bloggers of Color on Facebook and Twitter.

Thank you!

Is Your Lipstick Safe?

According to the latest study by the FDA, 400 lipsticks were found to have traces of lead.  Cosmetic giants, such as, Maybelline, CoverGirl and L’Oreal were ranked amongst the top 10 with lead content.

Officials said the findings aren’t a safety concern.  “We do not consider the lead levels we found in the lipsticks to be a safety concern,” the FDA said in its online comments. “The lead levels we found are within the limits recommended by other public health authorities for lead in cosmetics.”

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics thinks otherwise. “They’ve spent the past five years looking at what are the levels of lead in lipstick, but they haven’t done any kind of health impact study to look at what are the exposures women are getting from lipstick,” according to Stacy Malkan, of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.  “Lead builds in the body over time, and lead-containing lipstick applied several times a day, every day, can add up to significant exposure levels,” Mark Mitchell, co-chairman of the Environmental Health Task Force for the National Medical Association, said in the group’s statement.

Click here for a full list of lipsticks tested by the FDA

I do know about you, but this kind of creeps me out.  Usually if I like the color of the lipstick, along with the added benefits (hydration and long wear) I’m getting it, but I guess I have to be more mindful.  What are your thoughts?  Should the FDA do more?

Want to Live Forever :: Scientists Working to Make Humans Immortal

Remember the movie “Death Becomes Her” where actresses, Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn drank a magic potion that promised eternal youth? Well, immortalization isn’t just stuff we see in movies anymore, scientists are actually working on making this fiction into a reality.  Yeah, you heard right, researchers at Cambridge University are developing research to reverse aging.


 Don’t believe me?  Check the news clip yourself


The average life expectancy in the United States is 77 years old and as the reporter mentioned in the clip , no human has lived past 125. Imagine living to watch your children’s children, and their children, and their children and so on, grow up.  Who wouldn’t want that?

Really though, I’m still on the fence about it.  77 years is too young to go, but I think what makes us appreciate life is realizing that it’s short. I also wonder if this actually means that humans would stay forever young or would we continue to age.  What would an 1000 year old look like? What do you think?  Would you want to live forever?

New Sunscreen Regulations Set to Block the Confusion

I’m sure many of you have heard the news concerning the FDA’s new sunscreen rules.  Between UVA, UBA, sunscreen and sunblock, I always get a little confused. So if you’re like me, than you’re probably puzzled about what these new rules are and what exactly do they mean. To help clarify the new regulations, here’s the run down:




  • All products will be tested for their effectiveness against the more dangerous sun rays linked to skin cancer.
  • Manufacturers will also have to upgrade their labels to clearly distinguish what their products do.  Sunscreens that don’t offer proper protection will have to reveal to the public that they only help prevent sunburn, not skin cancer.
  • Sunscreens will no longer be able to carry an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) value higher than 50, the FDA says, because there isn’t sufficient evidence to show that an SPF higher than 50 provides greater protection.
  • Products will no longer be allowed to be labeled as sun blocks because there is no evidence that they block all the radiation in sunlight.
  • Products also may no longer be labeled “waterproof” or “sweat proof.” Instead, they can only be called “water resistant,” and labels must state clearly how long such protection lasts — either 40 minutes or 80 minutes.
  • All sunscreens will carry their SPF rating. On products without the broad-spectrum claim, SPF will rate only UVB protection. On broad-spectrum sunscreens (protects against UVA and UVB rays), higher SPF numbers mean more protection against UVB (Ultraviolet B rays) as well as more protection against UVA (Ultraviolet A rays).
  • Sunscreens will now have a fact box listing warnings and other important information in an easy-to-find location
  • These rules will take effect in  summer 2012

Remember  everyone needs sunscreen.  More than 3.5 million people develop skin cancer each year.  Studies have found a link between sunburns and enhanced risk for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Protect yourself with an SPF of 30 or higher, because UV Rays ain’t nothing to play with!

GO Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

As you all should know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In an effort to support the cause, several cosmetic brands are donating proceeds of some of their products to a breast cancer awareness foundation.
Let’s help support this effort and GO PINK!!!
Perfect Ten Brush Set ($150 Value)- $60.00
A 10-piece Sephora Professionel Brush set for face, eyes, and lips.
What it does:
This stellar collection of makeup artist-tested brushes features superb durability and craftsmanship. Though made to last, these brushes are just as beautiful as they are functional. Each frosted pink handled brush is handcrafted from top-quality natural and synthetic fibers.

Set includes:
- Fan Brush
- Blush Brush
- Powder Brush
- Concealer Brush
- Contour Brush
- Eyeshadow Brush
- Small Eyeshadow Brush
- Dual-Sided Brow Brush and Lash Comb 
Sephora will donate $1 from the sale of this product to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure in our lifetime. For more information, visit www.bcrfcure.org.
Shiseido Makeup Luminizing Lip Gloss in “Pop Life” 
Shiseido will donate $5 for every Luminizing Lip Gloss in “Pop Life”.

ghd BCA 2009 IV Pink Styler (Original Price $255) – $174.95



A limited-edition styling set that delivers a magnificent mane and helps support breast-cancer research.  This totally giftable, baby pink kit features the ghd IV styler, designed to curl and straighten hair, and all the tools you need to achieve the look of your dreams.
This set contains:
- High-gloss baby pink ghd IV styler
- Styler pouch
- Tote bag
- Small brush
- 2 x sectioning clips
- All in a limited-edition gift box
The high-performance styler’s universal voltage feature operates from 110v to 230v by sensing the incoming voltage, so it’s an adaptable travel companion. The sleep function automatically switches iron off if it is not used for 30 minutes. An improved body shape facilitates curling effects as well as straight styling. Stellar circuitry provides constant heat, and ceramic-coated aluminum plates help to close the cuticle and create shine while locking in hair’s natural moisture and preventing moisture from re-entering from the atmosphere.
The Breast Cancer Care Smashbox Smile Brightening Lipstick Duo – $7.50
Light up your smile with this Smile Brightening Lipgloss Duo (each 6ml) from Smashbox. Each lipgloss is packed with light-reflecting particles for a gorgeous shimmering pout, as well as specially coloured pigments designed to reveal your brightest smile. It’s also infused with a cool minty flavour that will make you feel fresh and ready for the day or evening ahead.
Price 13.31
Philosphy Shower for the Cure – $20.00
Shower for the Cure is philosophy’s pink ribbon shower gel and long-time philosophy favorite. The creamy 3-in-1 shampoo, bath & shower gel contains a touch of milk proteins and fruit essences to provide a delightful experience for your senses. Shower for the Cure represents the spirit of every woman and 100% of philosophy’s net proceeds from the sale of Shower for the Cure are donated to the Women’s Cancer Research Fund. The memorable scent and poem were inspired by the unforgettable charity event, one of hollywood’s most beloved occasions held every spring and chaired by Rita Wilson and Kate Capshaw.
Quince Body Butter (Original Price $27) - $21.00
A divinely rich, quince-scented smoothing cream for dry elbows, heels, and knees.  The emollient balm can also be used over the entire body, preferably onto warm, damp skin, after bathing to lock-in moisture.
In the month of October, Korres will donate 5% of every Quince Body Butter sold to the National Breast Cancer Coalition.
To purchase any of these products, please visit our Amazon Store

Beauty vs. Brains at the Workplace: Are we becoming too obsessed with beauty?

This morning, I was watching my favorite news program, The Today Show, as I do every morning. They did a segment titled “Beauty vs. Brains: Do good looks help at work?”. According to a new survey 72% of hiring managers admitted that being physically attractive is beneficial to a woman looking for work.  I guess this is what they mean by “image is EVERY!”.

Whenever I step out, I always like to put my best face forward..hey, you never know who you might run into right, so looking presentable would be the least of my worries, but what if I lost a job to someone with less experience and educational background, but just so happened to look like Halle Berry??  That could be hugely disappointing.  
As women, there is already enough pressure through magazines and television to look a certain way, having to look physically attractive to get a job, only adds to that pressure. According to the clip, cosmetic surgery has quadrupled, just imagine how many women will be rushing to get botox or plastic surgery if we continued on this path.  It’s pretty frightening.
Are we becoming too obsessed with beauty??

The Dangers of Store Make-up Testers

As a follower of VR I’m pretty sure you know by now that sharing make-up is NEVER a good idea.  Illnesses such as cold sores and eye infections can be passed by sharing make-up.  Yet as a beauty industry insider, I can’t tell you how many times I see consumers sample cosmetic testers without using a new mascara wand,  lipstick/lip gloss without a new applicator or eyeliner without cleaning the tip.  Each time I see it, it makes me want to cringe.  
Would you eat directly from a stranger? Would you use public restrooms without seat covers? Why would you share make-up that thousands of completely strangers have sampled? What if one of those persons didn’t wash their hands after the restroom and passed along E.coli?  What if you had a cut on your lip and one of the many samplers had herpes? Or what if a sampler had pink eye?
Time to get smart when sampling make-up:
1. Ask for an individual tester.
2.  Don’t test make-up on your eyes, mouth or nose.  Use your hand instead.
3. Make sure you always clean the surface of make-up testers when you’re about to sample, with a tissue or a tissue dipped in alchol.
4. If you’re sampling lipstick always use a disposable applicator.
5. DO NOT sample tester mascara!!!

Chic Prints :: Minx Nails at Sephora

Everybody who’s anybody has heard of Minx nails, well that is of course if you haven’t been living under a rock for the past year or so.  The decorative adhesive film made famous by celebrities like Beyonce, Rihanna and Lady Gaga has become the latest craze in nail trends. Minx nails initially was only available at salons that performed the services has now become more accessible since its debut at Sephora last week.

Chic Prints is the spin off of Minx nails from Sephora and nail giant, O.P.I. Chic Prints come in eight designs: anchor, stars, checkers, tiger, fishnet, chrome lace, black & gold geometric, or skulls and each pack contains 16 nail patches that can be applied to fingers or toes.  

Application is pretty easy; you simply warm the sheets in your hands, apply the adhesive to your fingers and/or toes, trim and file to fit your nails, soon you’ll have a fresh and funky manicure in minutes and at $15 you can’t beat the price compared to the $40+ that the salons charge for the Minx service.  


SAVE THE DATE :: VanityRich.com’s 1 Year Anniversary :: Valley of the Dolls 04.24.10 || NEW Shop VanityRich.com

Calling all Dolls! In celebration of VanityRich.com’s 1 Year Anniversary, we invite you to a night of pure beauty. Come dolled up in your Nars, MAC, Make-up Forever, Urban Decay, Bobbi Brown, Laura Mercier, Lorac, Stila or whatever you choose to rock as we welcome you to the Valley of the Dolls.
 Save the Date: Saturday, April 24th
To RSVP or for more info, please contact info@vanityrich.com
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Today is the launching of our NEW online store.  We’re now selling our “Give Good Face” tanks, tee’s and tote bags.  Check it out:
Special thanks to ALIST GRAPHICS!!

Busy Little Bee


Hey Lovelies! It’s been so much going on this past week…new opportunities, events and a new edition to my fam 

My handsome nephew, Carter.
Unfortunately, I haven’t had the chance to write any new post, but please stay tuned to new posts later this week.
Don’t forget if you haven’t entered our Spring Cleaning Contest already, the contest ends next week.  For details on the contest, please visit http://www.vanityrich.com/2010/03/vanity-rich-spring-cleaning-2010.html
Stay Glamorous! 
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