Beauty Buzz: The 3 best beauty products we tried this week from Ardell, Shea Moisture, and Conair
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We try dozens of beauty products each month. These were our testers' three favourite launches this week:
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We say: We've all heard of press-on nails. Meet press-on lashes. The pre-glued false lash sections provide the look of false lashes or extensions without the lengthy application steps. Our tester found a few pressed into her natural lashes provided a natural, fuller appearance. And the small lash segments stayed put all daylong.
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They say: Shea Moisture's bestselling bar soaps now come in body wash formulations. The formulas are infused with African black soap, oats, aloe, vitamin E and more to gently cleanse while providing soothing moisture.
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We say: This body wash leaves skin feeling smooth and smelling lovely, our tester reports. The fair trade Shea butter in the formulas provides an extra dose of hydration after the gentle suds of the body wash are rinsed away.
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Chanel Camélia Futura Powder Blush Trio
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They say: A tricolour powder blush compact from the Camélia Futura makeup collection. Created in collaboration with global makeup artist Cécile Paravina, the complexion-enhancing powder features three shades in one compact: soft pink, coral and apricot.
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