Here are just a few of the new shades, scents and hot products of the season that have made even us - with our shelves and shelves of products - get the urge to say "OOH!"

Lancôme Color Fever Shine
What They Say: "Sensual Sheer Color. Vibrant Lipshine

Turn up your lips with gliding sensual shine!

*Light reflecting pearls give translucent color and pure shine.
*Gliding and lightweight texture hydrates your lips for hours.
*12 fresh, luminous shades."

Retail Price: $24.00 (lancome.com or go here to find a select retailer near you)

M•A•C Sun Dressing
What They Say: "For summer, gams dressed yet naked in the four golden shades of Sundressing, a smooth, brush-on, gel-based bronzer that provides skin with subtle tinted sheen and radiance. Long-wearing. Gorgeous on the gams, great for any part of the body.

An easy to apply bronzing body makeup that brings a beautiful shimmering look to the skin while providing a natural-look, sheer-to-low coverage. Soft mousse formula dispenses onto the skin via a pump. Highly blendable: spreads easily over the legs, arms, shoulders and décolletage. Water resistant."

Retail Price: $22.00 (maccosmetics.com and select department stores)

Kenzo Amour
What They Say: "Kenzo introduces a soft, sensual, serene fragrance with a woody, musky scent. Olfactory evocations of travelling through Asia, with memories of India, Indonesia, Japan, Burma, and Thailand… Lovely places, filled with vibrant colors and aromas.

Notes:
Frangipani Blossoms from Bali or Borobudur, Cherry Blossoms from Japan, Tanakha Wood, Incense, Thai Rice Steam, Vanilla of La Réunion, White Tea from China.
Style:
Soft. Sensual. Feminine."

Retail Price: $48-85.00 (sephora.com and other department stores)

Benefit 10
What They Say: " Bronze & highlight in one sexy sweep. For a supermodel glow & sleek, sculpted cheekbones, this duo of satiny pink & bronze powders tantalizes your complexion and décolleté...and makes you a perfect 10!

Tips and tricks: Lightly sweep brush over powder so pink highlighting powder appears on half the brush & bronzer on the other half. With pink side up, whisk from the apple of the cheek up to the hairline. Now you've done the sexy sweep! "

Retail Price: $26.00 (benefitcosmetics.com or go here to find a retail location near you)

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Transforming Potion
What They Say: "Transform your favorite Eyeshadow to a liquid liner or liquid shadow! The amazing potion features two wands - each with a different brush, one thin and one wide. Eyeshadow Transforming Potion, an innovative formula that intensifies color and turns any shadow into slick, stunning wet paint comes with two vials of this amazing formula. Use the thin brush for a custom liquid liner that delivers a precise line. To craft a more dramatic look, sweep the wide brush over your entire eye to reveal a gleaming lid bathed in liquid shadow that dries down and stays put."

Retail Price: $17.00 (urbandecay.com)

Chanel Palette Contraste Lumiere Multi-colour Palette - Lips And Eyes
What They Say: " This limited-edition colour palette offers a perfectly edited selection of sunset-inspired shades to keep eyes, cheeks and lips glowing.

Conveniently housed in the sleek compact: two powder eyeshadows and four creams for lips to give the face a just-back-from-the-beach, sunkissed beauty."

Retail Price: $60.00 (NeimanMarcus.com and other select department stores)

Stila All-Over Glow
What They Say: "The perfect complexion pick-me-up, all over glow enhances that unmistakable radiance that comes from the inside, out. The pretty mirrored compact comes with both an ultra-fine warming hue (the blush) and a complementary pearly highlighting powder."

Retail Price: $28.00 (stilacosmetics.com and select department stores)

Victor & Rolf Flowerbomb
What They Say: "Full-bodied and opulent, Flowerbomb is a floral explosion, a profusion of flowers that has the power to make everything seem more positive. Top notes: Tea and bergamot. Middle notes: Sambac jasmine, orchid, freesia, rose. Base note: Patchouli."

Retail Price: $95.00/1.7 oz. (nordstrom.com and other department stores)

Duwop Eyeshadow Duo
What They Say: "DuWop introduces Spring Duets, a collection of enchanting colors and unique, multitasking, dual products. Spring duets is inspired by wild gardens which capture fresh, vibrant colors, inspiring the new Spring look. Enter DuWop's spring garden for a whimsical beauty experience like no other.

Duos of velvety powder eyeshadows in stunning, fresh hues that can be paired together or worn separately. An enchanting combination of velvety smooth powder eyeshadows."

Retail Price: $95.00/1.7 oz. (drugstore.com and other department stores)

Ralph Rocks fragrance by Ralph Lauren
What They Say: "Inspired by the independent, creative rebel, Ralph Rocks is an exciting, rebellious blend of vibrant fruits and creamy floral notes, soothed with warm amber, coconut milk, and sexy woods.

Notes:
Passion Fruit, Humid Mist, Kiwi, Washed Citrus Accord, Dewey Green Palm Leaves, Freesia, Orange Blossom, Heirloom Hyacinth, White Coconut Milk, Sun Bleached Woods, Amber, Indonesian Sandalwood.
Style:
Bold. Vibrant. Energetic."

Retail Price: $28.50-59.50 (sephora.com and in select department store fragrance counters)

Fresh Enchanted Eye Shadow Trio
What They Say: "...contains Blush Princess (opalescent ivory), Enchanted (gold-flecked moss), and Dark Crystal (deep taupe mauve). All Fresh eye shadows are created with micronized mineral powder that delivers a crease-free application and long lasting color payoff. They are extremely blendable, sink into the skin, and can be applied wet or dry.

* Mineral powder delivers a weightless and radiant finish that melts into the skin.
* Crushed Polynesian Pearl imparts a subtle luminosity that appears to come from within.
* Green Tea and vitamins A and E provide antioxidant protection."

Retail Price: $32.00 (fresh.com or go here to find a retail location near you)

It was inevitable, right? After the great wave of black and ultra-dark polish that hit in the Fall, here comes WHITE polish poking its head around the corner in all of the magazines and in tiny bottles on makeup counters and in the drugstores. Of course, we here at DeLush had to ask: Is this something that we can pull off in everyday situations? Well, a few of us got a chance to test that question, and here's what we thought of the shades we chose.

(Alissa)
Polish Used: L'Oreal Jet Set Shine in Lightening

(Lisa)
Polish Used: Sally Hansen Salon Formula Nail Lacquer in Sweet Creams

(Toya)
Polish Used: OPI's Soft Shades Nail Lacquer in Bubble Bath

(Jen)
Polish Used: Nars Nail Polish in Edelweiss

(Melissa)
Polish Used: OPI Garden Party Nail Lacquer in Funny Bunny

Tomorrow is the day! We'll be choosing FIVE of our lucky DeLush Delivered subscribers to win free copies of Carmindy's new book! Here's your last sneak peel at the book before we choose the winners.

Not signed up? You've got one last chance. Do it now! We will choose our winners by 8pm EST tomorrow night, and announce them next week.

Fast Fix, page 46:

"If you're bothered by your dark circles, shift the focus by playing up another feature, like your mouth. Wear bright gloss to draw attention from your under eyes."

Smoky Eyes Color Tip, page 138:

"You don't have to wear black, charcoal, or brown eye shadow to achieve a smoky look; all kinds of hues, from plums to greens to blues, will work. The key is to keep the liners and the shadows in the same color family."

Make sure you check out The 5 Minute Face even if you are not one of our five winning readers!.

What They Say: "L'Oreal Manicure Pro is a salon quality nail enamel with a special brush that delivers flawless results. Formaldehyde-free. Toluene-Free."

Melissa's Hotpoints:

• The square brush they emphasize on displays and packaging doesn't seem to do much except create little lines in your polish if you don't apply just the right amount of pressure.
  
• The formula is very thick, and starts to get sticky right away. This can be a problem when you have to brush over a spot again before moving on.
  
• Concentrated color gives quick coverage results.
  
• Durability is impressive.
  
• The shine isn't dazzling, but doesn't disappoint.
  
• You can find an easier-to-apply polish, but the price and results here might be more appealing to you than some other options.

Retail Price: $4.99 (at drugstores and superstores everywhere, and online at ulta.com)

DeLush Rating:

Okay, we all know about the hot shades that are in all of the magazines and on the tips of celebrity fingers...but we want to know what YOU'RE wearing. So tell us, what nail polish and shade are gracing your nails RIGHT NOW? Do you have something different on your fingers and toes? Tell us about both of them!

(And no, you shouldn't feel bad if you don't know without having to go home to look!)

Usually when bangs come into style, it only lasts for a season or two and then just when you give in and cut them, it's back to the seemingly never-ending process of growing them back out again. Well, it's been more than a season or two, and the bang trend seems to have taken hold for Spring 2007 more than ever. Whereas the look was more wispy and side-swept for fall, the trend of even thicker, chunkier bangs is the thing this spring.

What do you think? Is this a trend that you'll be buying into or are you counting the days until this trend is over?

National Call for Nominations Begins April 2nd with Official Launch of Annual Program that Supports Community Achievement and Volunteerism Across America

NEW YORK (April 2, 2007) - L’Oréal Paris is proud to announce that it will continue to celebrate the spirit of community achievement and volunteerism with its second Women of Worth program. The Women of Worth initiative is inspired by L’Oréal Paris’ iconic brand philosophy, “Because I’m Worth It” and recognizes the achievements of real women who embody the spirit of the L’Oréal brand—women who possess self-confidence and are committed to distinguishing their own lives by making a difference in the lives of others. The call for nominations is from April 2nd to May 24th on the website www.womenofworth.com. This year’s program will build on the success of the inaugural year by adding an interactive element to champion community achievement and volunteerism as well as one National Honoree who will receive a $25,000 monetary donation to her cherished cause.

“The four simple words ‘Because I’m Worth It’ continue to serve as a galvanizing and unifying force for the L’Oréal Paris community,” said Carol J. Hamilton, President, L’Oréal Paris. “The Women of Worth program brings this message to life and honors real hometown heroes across the country. I applaud all our fabulous women who are inspiring volunteers and outstanding achievers who have an inspiring heart for making differences in their communities.”

April 2nd Launch – Call for Nominations
L’Oréal Paris will kick off the second annual Women of Worth program on April 2nd with the release of the nomination application and the re-launch of the interactive www.womenofworth.com website. The nomination period, which further personalizes the Women of Worth campaign, will run through May 24th. Last year’s Women of Worth program drew more than 1,600 nominations for women who were engaged in remarkable work and effecting change within their respective communities.

The Judging
A distinguished panel of judges will review the nominations and will select 13 honorees this fall. The judges include:

• Carol Hamilton, President of L’Oréal Paris
  
• Susan L. Taylor, Editorial Director of Essence Magazine
  
• Denise Resnik, a 2006 Women of Worth Award winner and founder of the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center
  
• Soledad O’Brien, Co-Anchor CNN’s American Morning and recent NAACP Image Award honoree
  
• Louisa Terry, Co-Executive Director of The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund
  
• Dayle Haddon, L'Oréal Paris spokesperson and Author of “The 5 Principles of Ageless Living” and “Ageless Beauty”

Women of Worth Honorees
This year there will be 13 honorees - one from each of 13 regions across the United States selected from among the eligible nominations received. L’Oréal Paris will reward the Women of Worth honorees by making a monetary donation of $2,500 on their behalf to the charity they work with and a matching monetary donation will also be made in the name of the winners to The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, the ten year charitable partner of L’Oréal Paris.

Woman of the Year
Following the judging period, the program takes on a very personal connection for all women by allowing the general public the opportunity to vote online for their favorite Women of Worth who will ultimately become the National Honoree. This one National Woman of Worth will be selected from the pool of the 13 Honorees by an online vote open to the public. This consumer activity period takes place in late September/early October on the www.womenofworth.com website. The National Honoree, an ultimate recognition introduced this year to the program, will receive an additional $25,000 donation in her name to her associated charity. The program culminates in October at an event in New York City honoring all 13 Women of Worth honorees.

Women of Worth Online Community
The Women of Worth Community is supported by a series of online resources that will offer tips on how to get involved in your community, editorials from volunteering experts, and profiles from 2006 Women of Worth honorees. The official Women of Worth website is a virtual community that encourages all women to share their stories and provides access to some of the most influential voices of social change. The online discourse will feature a new theme each month, with experts and real women proposing their thoughts on topics ranging from motherhood to volunteer vacations to “Make a Difference Day.” Women can also engage in dialogues with others about community achievement and volunteerism as part of this online community.

“With so many women contributing to their own communities, L’Oréal Paris wanted to connect these women and these communities to each other in a meaningful way,” said Ms. Hamilton. “We see the Women of Worth website as the ultimate exchange of ideas to foster the ideals of giving back, as we will supplement visitors’ personal stories with special contributions and commentary from guest writers.”

2006 Women of Worth Honorees
The 2007 honorees will join a distinguished group of community leaders who were recognized as the first Women of Worth. Last year’s winners included:

• Paula “P.K.” Beville, 52, Marietta, GA
  Charity: Second Wind Dreams makes dreams come true for those living in elder care communities.
  
• Maria Palestini Bye, 56, Voorhees, NJ
  Charity: Alicia Rose "Victorious" Foundation installs "Teen Centers" in pediatric hospitals across the country.
  
• Laura Distelheim, 48, Highland Park, IL
  Charity: Neighbor to Neighbor feeds hungry children in her community.
  
• Erika Ebbel, 25, Cambridge, MA
  Charity: WhizKids Foundation sparks interest in math and sciences for young students.
  
• Denise Resnik, 46, Phoenix, AZ
  Charity: Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center offers therapy, self-care skills and vocational training.
  
• Sarah Reynolds, 74, Lenoir City, TN
  Charity: Women Build empowers girls and women to construct homes for low-income families.
  
• Shawnee Isaac Smith, 50, Santa Monica, CA
  Charity: The Heart Touch Project provides free touch therapy to homebound and hospitalized patients.

For more information about the Women of Worth Program and to nominate a woman you know, please visit womenofworth.com.

ABOUT L'ORÉAL PARIS

L'Oréal Paris, a division of L'Oréal USA, Inc. is a total beauty care company that combines the latest in technology with the highest in quality for the ultimate in luxury beauty at mass. The L’Oréal Paris product family includes Preference, Excellence, Natural Match, Feria, and Couleur Experte haircolors; VIVE Pro, Studio Line, and L'Oréal Kids hair care; Dermo-Expertise skin care, including Advanced Revitalift, Wrinkle De-Crease, Age Perfect, Men’s Expert, Sublime Slim and Sublime Bronze; and L'Oréal Paris Cosmetics, including Colour Riche lip colors, True Match Makeup, Wear Infinite Eyeshadows, Voluminous, Double Extend, Lash Out, and Volume Shocking mascaras, among many others, and the HIP High Intensity Pigments line.

Yes, that's what we said: We're giving away 5 copies of Carmindy's new book to our DeLush Delivered subscribers!

Not signed up? Do it now! Don't forget to tell your friends to sign up, too. Every subscriber gets to find out what reviews are coming up each week on DeLush AND get our newsletter-exclusive Beauty Tips of the Week. Winners will be selected April 27.

Fast Fix, page 96:

"GREASY CREASY. Do your eyelids get really oily throughout the day and cause your eye shadow to fade and crease? Before starting the 5-minute face, prep your lids with a little mattifying gel. This will make the colors you apply on top stay true longer."

From color recommendations for dark skin, page 82:

"Cheeks Think dark raisins, burnt orange, magentas, fuchsia (don't be scared, it will look beautiful on dark skin), and rich blood reds."

Tune in next Thursday for another peek at The 5 Minute Face.

"Introducing upurea! upurea is North America's leading on-line provider of high quality all natural and organic skincare, haircare and home fragrance alternatives to the typical chemical-laden products that we encounter daily.

Brands include: Anthony Logistics, Billy Jealousy, Bod, Bod for Bubs, Botani, Evolu, fresh Faced, Hamadi Beauty, John Masters Organics, Juice Beauty, Kimberly Sayer, Nyakio, Ole Henrikson, Timothy Han, Trilogy, vedaBABY, vedaMAMA and more...

upurea brings together unique all natural and organic products from around the world for the mind, body and soul. upurea's skincare, haircare, and home fragrance lines provide for a totally balanced approach, designed to fit your active and demanding lifestyle.

upurea's approach to skin and haircare, is as unique as the all natural and organic products we sell. upurea makes taking care of your skin and hair simple, by providing you with the right products and tips to match your individual needs. upurea knows that not everyone is alike. That's why upurea provides different product lines for you to choose which lines and products are best suited for you.

upurea for the mind, body and soul is about lifestyle and balance. upurea's products are not only great for your skin and hair, they also help bring a sense of calm and relaxation or intense revitalizing energy. Whether it's getting ready for a hectic day, or just getting over one, take a few extra minutes and do something provocative for yourself. upurea's goal is to make the start and end to your day more enjoyable.

upurea is dedicated to the distribution of organic skin care and 100% natural skin care for safe and healthy use by the entire family. Our products and their organic and natural ingreadients are never tested on animals. We take great pride in offering products are paraben free, cruelty free, phthalate free, SLS free (sulphates) and totally non toxic.

upurea - your destination for all natural and organic skincare, haircare, and home fragrance products for the mind, body and soul."

REVIVE, REFRESH, RENEW
SPA WEEK GOES INTERNATIONAL – 22 MARKETS IN U.S. AND CANADA\
Beyond Indulgence, Spa Week Moves into Wellness
April 16 – 22, 2007

The Spa Week concept that was launched in October 2004 with 25 New York spas is exploding in 2007, with over 300 spas in 22 markets across the United States and Canada including New York City, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington D.C., Virginia, Baltimore, Atlanta, Detroit, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, Tampa, Oregon, Denver, Minnesota, Seattle, Arizona, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and Toronto.

Spa Week has also evolved beyond its original mission of bringing the spa experience to the masses and into the philosophy of wellness. According to C&R Media principals and Spa Week co-founders Christina Castro and Cheryl Reid, "The message of Spa Week is not just about providing an affordable spa experience, it's about educating the public that the spa lifestyle can help create a healthier America. We want to communicate that going to a spa is not just an indulgence, it's a necessary part of taking care of ourselves."

Indeed, the Spa Week website (spaweek.org) has assumed a more educational approach, expanding it's content into a portal for consumers who want to find out about the latest spa destinations, events, products and treatments. Spa Week is encouraging participating spas to develop wellness packages and campaigns, but of course, the spas will continue to offer their signature $50 treatments, along with enough pampering to please even the most discriminating spa enthusiast. A list of participating spas will posted on the website.

Spa Week is slated for April 16 – 22, 2007. In fall 2007, Spa Week will be split between the West Coast spas (San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Oregon, and Arizona), celebrating Spa Week Sept. 17 – 23. The East Coast (New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington D.C., Virginia, Baltimore, Atlanta, Dallas, Detroit, Denver, Chicago, Miami, Tampa, Minnesota and Toronto) will roll out the Spa Week red carpet Oct. 15 – 21, 2007. So save the date, or if you're a jet setter or true spa enthusiast, save it twice!

Motivated by the $13 billion annual North American spa industry, Spa Week was developed by C & R Media's Cheryl Reid and Christina Castro, who hail from successful careers within the luxury spa industry and publishing spheres. Spa Week offers corporate and spa partners a vital niche marketing platform as Spa Week builds as an international brand. Along the way, Spa Week has attracted the attention and participation of many corporate sponsors including Saab, eBay, Conair, Jane Iredale, CEW, Essence of Vali, Los Angeles magazine, Xela Aromasticks and Cancer and Careers. Allure Magazine has been the exclusive media partner since 2005.

A portion of all Spa Week proceeds benefits Cancer and Careers (cancerandcareers.org), a non-profit organization for working women with cancer. For more information, visit spaweek.org or call (212) 352-8098.
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In case you've somehow missed the news, here it is again: We're giving away 5 copies of Carmindy's new book to our DeLush Delivered subscribers! Not signed up? Do it now! Winners will be selected April 27.

Fast Fix, page 15:

"In the shower, buff skin with a handful of regular white sugar - it's an inexpensive and amazing face and body scrub. To help erase self-tanning streaks, add a teaspoon of lemon juice."

Find Your Cheekbones!, page 51:

"The tops of your cheekbones are a key place to apply highlighter because it draws the eyes upward, highlights your bone structure, and gives the face more radiance. To find the top of your cheekbones, place two fingers side by side under the outer corner of your eye. That's the top of your cheekbone."

Tune in next Thursday for another peek at The 5 Minute Face.

We're giving away 5 copies of Carmindy's new book to our DeLush Delivered subscribers! Not signed up? Do it now! Winners will be selected April 27.

Myth Buster, page 23:

"Myth: 'If I pluck my brows they will grow back thicker.'
Wrong! Hair follicles do not multiply. But if you pluck brow hairs straight out or in the opposite direction that they grow in naturally, they may start to grow in the wrong direction. This gives the illusion that they are thicker because they look wild."

Tip for Choosing the Right Red Lipstick, page 114:

"Bring a piece of white paper to the store and swipe testers on it. When viewing the red against whie, it will be easier to detect if there is a blue (cool) or yellow (warm) tint in the product."

Tune in next Thursday for another peek at The 5 Minute Face.

That's right, we've got Carmindy's new book, slated to be in stores May 1st. Not only have we gotten a look, but we're having a giveaway! The 5 Minute Face breaks down everything including application techniques, color choices for each skin tone, age-specific issues and all sorts of other practical tips. In addition, it also includes a ton of visual examples.

We'll choose our 5 winners on April 27th. Only DeLush Delivered subscribers are eligible to win. If you already get our weekly newsletter notifying you about upcoming reviews, sales & events and our Beauty Tip of the Week, you're already signed up! But don't forget to tell your friends, sisters, mothers and co-workers to sign up for DeLush Delivered for their chance to win, too.

Not a subscriber? What are you waiting for?!?

Starting this week, we'll also feature a little excerpt of a beauty tip from The 5 Minute Face each Thursday during April. Don't forget to stop by!