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Jan 19, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT
Aesthetician and Beauty Expert Dorothy Ryan showed us products that won awards for beauty from New Beauty magazine.
• Olay Professional Pro-X Anti-Aging Starter Protocol
o Award: The Best Anti-Aging System
o Why it won: “A good introductory kit to warding off the very first signs of aging, replete with all the essentials.”
o Scent: None
o Texture: Creamy
o Key Ingredient: Niacinamide
o **What the editors say: “Packed with essential anti-aging must-haves, this is an imperative kit for those that are concerned about the effects of aging on their skin but are confused as to where to start.”
• Pantene Pro-V Fine Hair Solutions Flat-Volume Shampoo
o Award: The Best Shampoo for Colored Hair
o Why it won: “Resuscitates dry, frizzy, parched locks to bring them – and your color – back to life.”
o Scent: Semi-fruity
o Consistency: Thick cream
o Key Ingredient: PolyDADMAC, to return structure to the hair
• PaloVia Skin Renewing Laser
o Award: The Most Innovative At-Home Beauty Device
o Why it won: “Improve the look of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes.”
o What the editors say: “One of the most unique anti-aging tools on the market. It really helps to fight aging eyes by improving the quality of the skin.”
• Dior Diorshow
o Award: The Best Curling Mascara
o Why it won: “Makes lashes look twice as thick, twice as long, twice as curled and twice as dark.”
o Scent: None
o Texture: Thick
o Keep Ingredient: Deep pigments
o What the editors say: “Wear one coat, applied lightly, for a little daytime definition. For a more sultry eye, double up and apply two or more coats.”
• • Essie Nail Polish
o Award: The Best Long-Lasting Nail Polish
o Why it won: “Chip-resistant color that can withstand any task put in front of it.”