Posts Tagged ‘Beauty’

Much like any star of a certain age, the Disney Princess & Friends dolls have recently undergone a bit of cosmetic tweaking to make them look more like the heroines in the original animated movies from whence they came. It’s mostly subtle stuff: Ariel’s hair is redder, makeup is toned down, Pocohantas, Jasmine and Mulan no longer look like they have Caucasian Barbie faces painted brown.

The revamped Cinderella doll will wow the preschool girl crowd. Cinderella’s hair is formed into a giant curl that resembles her traditional upswept ‘do, but can be brushed with the included brush. Mini-princesses will also dig her “ooh! so sparkly!” dress, and the three mice that come with her (all the dolls are packaged with friends now — for instance, Snow White includes Dopey and Happy figurines).

Cindy does look more adult and thinner now (to Mom’s dismay) — but hey, who said princesses were real.

Available at disneyshopping.go.com.

Plucking aimlessly with a tweezer during the five spare seconds of the morning does not make for pretty eyebrows. Even your DD has noticed (”Mommy, why do you look like a Muppet?”). Vanity aside, you need help.

Maybe you don’t have 45 minutes for a professional wax, or maybe your threading guru is on maternity leave. But makeup artist Brett Freedman has developed a “to-go” package with his luxe brow and lash line, Vanitymark. The brow kit comes with essentials like powder, glaze and dual-sided tweezers (use with caution), while the lash kit’s got the necessary mascara, curler, lash primer and brush. Take a few minutes to read Freedman’s tips, and become your own pro.

We’re keeping an eye on you.

Available at vanitymark.com.

You’ve turned green with eco-friendliness when it comes to anything for your newborn. But what about your skin?

Honeydew’s maternity skincare is paraben and preservative-free, and full of natural ingredients like calendula, evening primrose and oats that will get you through those precious months. Try the clean-smelling belly balm that glides on deodorant-style, or the soothing leg and foot lotion scented with a hint of mint.

It’ll suit you.

Available at honeydewskincare.com.