Best Products of 2011 via Beauty Store Business

Beauty Store Business’s December 2011 Magazine notes the best 150 products of 2011.  A lot of the items listed are products that we carry.  I think it’s safe to say that Image Beauty carries the most selection of the top 150 products of 2011.  Here’s a rundown;

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Comparable to MoroccanOil Oil Treatment

You know if they say that “Imitation is the highest form of flattery” then MoroccanOil must be feeling pretty sassy.  Many companies are starting to catch the drift that MoroccanOil Oil Treatment works great and is extremely popular! 

The newest lines to catch onto this trend is CHI, DermOrganic and Marrakesh Oil

CHI has just introduced to the World the Brand New CHI Organic 7 Natural Wonders of Oil

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CHI Organics 7 Instant Conditioning Oil Treatments are developed for all hair types. The benefits of Essential Oils, Natural Oils and Silk provide proper nourishment to the hair and scalp and offer a unique ability to instantly absorb into the hair and skin. The wonder oils create an optimum balance to the hair, restore hair to a brilliant reflection, protect hair against UV damage, and provide shine to dull lifeless hair without the added weight.

Each CHI Oil Treatment retails for $27.00 but is being sold at Discount Beauty Center for $22.99.

Hawaiian Oil – Geranium, Kukui Nut, Rose
Egyptian Oil – Argan, Neroli, Jasmin
Mediterranean Oil – Patchouli, Cypress, Olive
Caribbean Oil – Tamanu, Cedarwood, Sandalwood
French Oil – Lavender, Niaouli, Chamomile
Brazilian Oil - Bergamot, Lemon Grass, Babassu
Australian Oil - Peppermint, Macadamia Nut, Tea Tree

The next popular replacement for MoroccanOil is the DermOrganic Moroccan Argan Oil Treatments.  You get a 4 oz bottle for $16.99 (MoroccanOil is $34.99 for 3.4 oz). 

Derm Organic Leave-In Treatment with Argan Oil repairs, protects and shines. Although Argan Oil is an oil treatment, it will not make your hair oily

Features:

Made with natural Moroccan Argan OilDermOrganic Oil Treatment
Optimizes shine and restores moisture balance
Revitalizes damaged hair
Speeds up drying time and protects from styling heat
Enriched with omega-6, antioxidants and vitamin E
Softens thick unmanageable hair
Adds softness to dull lifeless hair while adding incredible shine
Eliminates frizz and flyaways
Strengthens brittle hair
Nourishes the scalp by alleviating itchy and dryness
Protects against UV damage

 

Last but not least is the Earthly Body Marrakesh Oil.  Earthly Body has combined this Moroccan Argan Oil with the nourishing and moisturizing benefits of Hemp Seed Oil to create a unique haircare elixir — “Marrakesh Oil.”

Marrakesh Oil provides deep-moisturizing shine and conditioning to your hair, and protects while you heat-style or straighten. The lightweight extracts absorb instantly, leaving no greasy residue. Marrakesh Oil softens unruly hair while offering protection from the elements

A 2 oz Bottle is $17.99.  Marrakesh Oil

New! CHI Ergonomic Auto Digital Ceramic Flat Iron

Introducing the newest in CHI technology  

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Welcome to the next generation of CHI technology.  The new CHI 1″ Digital Ceramic Flat Iron is the most advanced appliance in hair technology is on the forefront of flat iron design. 

It’s the same top selling CHI flat iron, with an all new digital, adjustable temperature display.   The iron also has an updated, ergonomic design which makes it both lightweight and versatile, allowing it to curl, straighten, and style everywhere in between.  In addition, the iron was made in the United States, which means that it was specifically created with every different type of hair in mind.  

The new CHI Flat Iron retails at $250.  But you can buy it online here for only $119 plus free UPS Ground Shipping.

New This Week at Discount Beauty Center

NEW! Bare Escentuals 

100-lip-trio100% Natural Perfect Lip Trios.   Everyone’s favorite mineral makeup brand introduces three new lip kits.  Each BE lip trio kit contains one of each the 100% Natural Lipliner, 100% Natural Lipcolor, and 100 % Natural Lipgloss for a completed, 100% perfect look.  Use all three combined or play with them individually!  These $41 values are only $30 when purchased as a set.   The Bare Escentuals 100% Natural Perfect Lip Trio comes in a shimmery bronze, a natural nude, and a more mature mauve (pictured). 

free-to-beFree to BE Kits.  Designed to fit your personality, Bare Escentuals has created three new makeup sets with matching shades that complement one another.   Choose to BE Naturally Elegant (pictured), Naturally Adventurous, or Naturally Classic.  Each set  includes two shades of BareMinerales eye colors, one BareMinerals liner shadow, one shade of BareMinerals blush, and one 100% Natural Lip Gloss.  Each set also comes with its own personalized clutch!  The kits are valued at $61, but your price is only $39.50.

Buxom Babes Flower Girls Kit.  The set includes four of our favorite flowery Buxom Big and Healthy Lip Polishes.  Set includes Rosie (a light ballerina pink), Lily (a light pink-lavender), Iris (sheer periwinkle), and Poppy (carnation pink).  A $36 value for only $28! 

New! Ed Hardy Fragrance Gift Sets

love-and-luckEd Hardy Love and Luck Mermaid Gift Set.  Ed Hardy’s Love and Luck Ladies’ Perfume is self proclaimed to be “Intoxicating. Vivacious. Tantalizing.”  This scent is for individuals who want to emit a sense of playful sophistication. Each set includes one large bottle (3.4 oz) and one travel sized bottle (.25 oz) of the Ladies’ Love and Luck Eau de Parfum Spray, a 3 oz bottle of the Love and Luck Body Lotion, and a 2 oz bottle of the Love and Luck Shower Gel.

eternal-loveEd Hardy Eternal Love Gift Set.  This set features Ed Hardy’s original women’s fragrance.  Each set includes one of each the large bottle (3.4 oz) and small bottle (.25 oz) of the “delicious and very addictive” Ed Hardy Women’s Eau de Parfum Spray, a 3 oz bottle of Shimmering Body Lotion, and a 2 oz bottle of Ed Hardy Women’s Shower Gel.

New! chiCHI Flat Irons

Chi Turbo Ceramic Flat Iron.  We now have the 1″ Turbo Ceramic Flat Iron and the 1 and 1/2″ Turbo Ceramic Flat Iron.  CHI straighteners are known for their advanced ionic and digital technology.  These particular flat irons have special temperature control and automatic shut off.  Choose the 1 inch model for medium length hair, and the 1 and 1/2 inch model for longer lengths.

New! T3 Bespoke Hair Appliances

t3-flatironT3 Bespoke Tourmaline Narrow Duality 1″ Flat Iron.    This new iron has a tourmaline infused, precision ceramic plate technology that produces up to 450 degrees of heat.  The plates are designed to stay in place, which create smooth, non-frizzy, shiny hair.  This straightener is perfect for all hair types!

T3 Bespoke Tourmaline Featherweight Hair Dryer.   This updated Bespoke model combines their light, featherweight design with the new Flawless T3 tourmaline technology (they call it their secret ingredient).  The dryer now provides unique ionic and infrared properties which result in 70% faster drying time.  

T3 Bespoke Tourmaline Evolution Hair Dryer.  This model also contains the new T3 Flawless technology.  In addition, the Evolution dryer has two speed settings in addition to four heat settings, which allows you to choose the setting that’s right for your hair.    At 2000 watts, this dryer is extremely powerful, but is still both lightweight and quiet.  The perfect combination!

bespoke-travel2T3 Bespoke Overnight Hair DryerThis ultra portable dryer (pictured) features the same Flawless T3 technology with a more compact, collapsible design.  Unlike other portable dryers, this travel size hair dryer features a true ceramic heater, to prevent slowing down drying time.  It also features dual voltage (110 V or 220 v) which is extremely convenient when going abroad!