Blog Posts by Beyond the Beauty Pages, SELF Magazine

Today's beauty find: AnaFace.com points out your best face features so you can play them up.
What it is: Upload your picture, click on a few arrow points (so the software knows where your eyes and face are) and AnaFace.com will give you a beauty score based on the geometry of your face.
Why it's cool: The software will tell you how proportionate your features are so you know what to play up or down when you get your next haircut or do your makeup.
Where to find it: Go to AnaFace.com.
Note to SELF: Just for fun, I uploaded a picture of Angelina Jolie who is considered to be one of the most beautiful women in the world. AnaFace.com gave her an 8.4 out of 10 and said her mouth was too wide for her nose--proof that what some considered a flaw is admired by others. Here is how Angelina looked when AnaFace was done with her.

Get gorgeous with water! Learn how to use water to make your skin glow and hair shine, and keep your makeup looking fresh!

--Posted by Alessandra Foresto

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I'm a total LOST junkie and, since the finale last Thursday (which I've already watched twice), I'm starting to go through preemptive withdrawal. I need answers. Now. Sadly, I wont be getting answers about the creepy guy in black (is it Locke?), that whole Egyptian thing (how did it get destroyed?) or why the show faded to white at the end of the episode instead of black (whaaaaat?).

So instead, I got answers to another important LOST-y question:

The cast of LOST is always gorgeous.
If you were stuck on a desert island,
how would you stay gorgeous?




Sue Devitt would bring her Bermuda Triangle Collection (available here): "It's definitely my desert island product, because it taps into nature's little miracle, water, with my Microquatic technology, so each item offers superior hydration. That's really the key to natural looking skin."

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Today's beauty find: Borba's DeLuscious Vitamin-Enhanced Cookies with acai.
What it is: Skin care line Borba partnered with Los Angeles bakery DeLuscious Cookies + Milk to create an anti-aging cookie recipe.
Why it's cool: According to AcaiBerryStudies.com, the benefits of the acai berry go from weight loss to boosting the immune system. Borba uses acai as their star anti-aging ingredient, which is why they've included it in their new treats. Bonus: I don't think people are going to stress about not liking the taste. The cookies come in two different flavors: Oatmeal Raisin and White Chocolate Toffee.
Where to find it: Go to Borba.com to get the cookies.
Note to SELF: We were a little skeptical about the flavor of these anti-aging cookies, so I had the hard job of tasting them. My verdict? The cookies taste natural and sweet, and knowing the acai could benefit my skin made me feel better about indulging.

Discover your skin's real age and uncover a smoother, healthier glow in no time!

The salon-only cult haircare line Kerastase Paris is debuting recession-proof "Kerastase Our Treat Initiative." This super exciting beauty bonanza will take place on (and ONLY on) May 20th in all Kerastase Consultant Salons such as Mark Garrison in NYC, Joseph Cozza in San Francisco as well as Maxine in Chicago (but find a salon near you by visiting their website).

Here's how it works: Book an appointment for a complimentary deep conditioning treatment chosen specifically for your hair type PLUS a blow-dry pre-5/20/09 by going online then calling the salon directly: http://www.kerastase-usa.com

(FYI: This will be all over the Kerastase website as of today, 5/15/09, so get on it ASAP as they are going to go like hot cakes.)

REMEMBER! On May 20th, make sure to bring the printed e-vite with you to your appointment. And then, simply show off your va-va-voom hair. Enjoy!

Get sexier, healthier hair! Give your shade a color boost to both spice up your look and add shine, volume and

Photo courtesy of OPI.Today's beauty find: Bright denim-inspired shades from OPI.

What it is: Back in February, we told you about matching your nails to your heels. Now, OPI is taking it one step farther with their Bright Pair collection that matches Paige Premium Denim colors to the T.

See our tips: Get Your Feet In Tip-Top Sandal Shape!

Why it's cool: Our closet is overflowing with bold shades and bright skinny jeans are back this summer. What better way to brighten up the season than to pair the two trends together?

Where to find it: Find out where you can buy OPI's new collection here and go to Paige Premium Denim's site to check out the jeans.

Note to SELF: Click here for a slideshow of colored jeans from FabSugar.com.

--Posted by Alessandra Foresto

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