Dancing with Vera Wang

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Is there anything she can’t do?

According the the New York Daily News, luxury fashion designer, Vera Wang, will compete in the upcoming ninth season of the popular ABC show, “Dancing with the Stars.”

The celebrity fashion designer and mother of two is best known for her elegant, expensive wedding gowns.  She really has been keeping herself busy!  In addition to her major accomplishments in the world of fashion, her latest perfume, Rock Princess, will be her ninth fragrance in the past seven years!

We can’t wait to watch Vera on the show!  Who knows, maybe she’ll name her next fragrance, “Dancing Princess.”

They actually work!

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At Discount Beauty Center, we’re always looking for new products that help make your life easier!  Sometimes products seem too good to be true!  Here are three products that (gasp!) actually work!

Spray-On Nylons

Introducing NYCE Legs Spray-On Stockings in a brand new and improved formula!

NYCE Legs is a patented formula that sprays onto your legs to appear as if you’re wearing nylons or stockings when you aren’t!  They are perfect for a hot summer day.  Simply spray on lightly and within ten seconds, the formula has dried, giving you smooth, flawless looking legs!   The new formula’s colors are even more natural than before, are completely water resistant and won’t come off on your clothes or sheets.

NYCE Legs new formula is available in three neutral shades: Dark Beige, Medium Beige, and Nude.

Click here for frequently asked questions regarding NYCE legs.

Mascara Warmer

 

godefroy_mascara_warmerMascara Warmer is a genius invention from Godefroy Innovative Beauty Products.  The company specializes in creating the latest trends and inventions for the beauty industry.

It is a well known fact that mascara can dry out over time.  The purpose of the mascara warmer is to heat up the mascara so that it goes on smooth and easy while eliminating and potential clumps!  The warmth of the wand also helps your lashes curl more easily than they would when applying regular mascara.  

It sounds confusing, but it’s really easy to use!  All you have to do is insert your mascara with its cap on into the warmer for 5-7 minutes and then apply as usual.   The Godefroy Mascara Warmer is designed to fit all brands, shapes, and sizes or mascara.  

“Better than Botox” Skin Care

strivectin-sdWith the amount of skincare products on the market right now that claim to erase fine lines and wrinkles, it’s easy to become a little skeptical of the claims.  However, one skin care company stands out above the rest – Strivectin - it’s is one of the most popular brands of anti-aging skincare products ever!

The first Strivectin product, Strivectin-SD, was originally created to reduce the appearance of stretch marks.  It soon was soon discovered that the oglio-peptide ingredient found in the product also dramatically reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and skin discoloration.  It was the first product of its kind to actually completely transform the way the skin looks and feels.

Gina Daines, the Director of Marketing for Strivectin says “In the cosmetic market, typocaally a product will have a surge in sales when introduced, but will then quickly taper off as consumers continually seek the ‘next big thing’. ..StriVectin is different.  Word-of-mouth has made it more and more popular the longer it’s on the market.  There’s only one explanation for this…people really love this product.”

And it’s true!  Strivectin sales have been on the incline since it’s inception in 2003 and continues to be a best selling skin care phenomenon.  In 2007 it was named the #1 skin cream in France.  

Strivectin products are sold at luxury retailers like Bloomingdale’s and Saks, but the products are also available at Discount Beauty Center including the new Facial Sculpting CreamStrivectin Facial Anti-Oxidant, and Wrinkle Filler.

More Gifts for Grads!

Still struggling to find the perfect Graduation gift?  Here’s a look at some of the new gift sets we have!  And don’t forget to enter coupon code DNG5 or DNG10 during checkout to receive $5 or $10 off your order!  

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Ahava Deluxe Beauty Bag

Borghese Destination C-Spa Gift Set67455-1

Borghese Simply Spa Spring Renewal Set67457

Essie Mini Summer 09 Collection67843

Celebrities Love…

We aren’t the only ones who love our products, some of Hollywood’s hottest celebs love them too!

leighton_meesterAccording to Cosmopolitan, Gossip Girl’s Leighton Meester can’t get enough of Cover Girl’s Lash Blast Mascara.

Celebrity supermodel and fashionista, Erin Wasson told WhoWhatWearDaily, “When I need a little but more of a wave, I use John Freida’s Take Charge Mousse.

Christina Applegate, who was recently named People Magazine‘s Most Beautiful Person of the Year says, “Don’t be afraid of leave-in-conditioner! I use this stuff called It’s a 10. It’s totally cheesy-looking, but it’s a miracle product and smells good.

Pussycat Doll, Nicole Scherzinger is always glowing.  Celebrity Beauty Buzz tells us its because she uses Fake Bake Airbrush Spray.

The Daily Cookie reports that actress Julianne Moore loves the all-natural Burt’s Bees lightweight Naturally Nourishing Milk and Honey Lotion.


The End of an Era

Max Factor saying its final goodbyes

maxfactorToday we were officially notified by Proctor and Gamble that Max Factor, the company’s popular makeup line, will be officially discontinued in the United States.  The brand, whose current spokesperson is supermodel Giselle Bundchen is expected to be entirely phased out by January 10th, 2010.

Founded in January 1909 by a Russian immigrant, The Max Factor brand has been a pioneer in the makeup industry for over 100 years.  It’s an unfortunate turn of events, especially for a brand that is often sited by beauty industry experts and scholars when discussing the evolution of makeup and in the United States and the world.  

Max Factor is credited with many “firsts” in the makeup industry and is notorious for being the first brand to use the term “makeup.” It was the first company to create practical products that today we take for granted, such as lip gloss, eyebrow pencil, concealer, and water-proof makeup, among many other achievements.  It was also the first makeup brand to create specific makeup shades for different complexions, hair colors, and eye colors.  

Max Factor has been a celebrity and makeup artist favorite and we know we speak for everyone when we say we’ll be sad to say goodbye.

Some of our best selling Max Factor products over the years have been:

Get your favorite Max Factor products here before it’s too late!

Discount Beauty Center in the News!

dbc_home_feature1Sometimes you have to toot your own horn.  This time, its US in the news!  Discount Beauty Center‘s most recent press made it to several websites this week including MarketWatch.com and Reuters.com.  

A memorable and oh-so-true statemet from the article:  “It seems that the ‘lipstick effect’ phenomenon, the practice of splurging on lipstick as a pick-me-up during a recession, no longer holds true…Smart shopping allows consumers to keep their beauty regimen largely intact, even under a reduced budget.  Instead of a lipstick, consumers can now lift their spirits by hitting the beach with a bag full of summer beauty essentials”  

The article then mentions some of our suggestions from our beach bag checklist post (such as Ahava Sun Moisturizer SPF 30 and Portable Evian Mineral Water Spray).  

“There’s no place for buyer’s remorse at the beach,” said Chip Eisenberg, President of DiscountBeautyCenter.com. “DiscountBeautyCenter.com is one-stop for all your must-haves, at prices significantly lower than retail.”

Click here to view the entire article, “Sunny Outlook for Beachgoers.”

New! American Crew Shaving Products

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We’ve gotten such great feedback about our Father’s Day post on shaving essentials. Now we’re excited to introduce three new shaving products to the list from American Crew, a leader in the men’s grooming products industry.  

For normal to coarse hair…

Moisturizing Shave CreamThis herbal formula contains powerful antioxidants, and natural oils like avocado, eucalyptus, and sweet almond oil to help smooth skin, and prevent dryness and irritation.  

For normal to fine hair…

Precision Shave Gel:  The non-foaming, clear shave gel goes on super-smooth, and allows for visibility when shaving close to the skin.  It contains natural soothing ingredients like pumpkin seed extract, grape seed oil, and aloe vera.

For sensitive skin…

Lubricating Shave Oil:  This non-greasy formula contains light, natural oil blends that soften the facial hair and allow for a closer shave and provide a slicker surface for the razor to glide on.  It can also be used as underneath the Moisturizing Shave Cream or the Precision Shave Gel for extra protection and moisturizer.

For even more tips for a better shave, visit American Crew’s Official Website.