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It’s a good idea to pay attention to the awards and honors handed out to various cosmetics, fragrance and beauty manufacturers to see what’s hot in the industry.

At the fifth annual CITY Awards for Cosmetic Innovators of The Year, held June 19, 2008 in New York City, the Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors Association (ICMAD), Palatine, IL, recognized eight member companies for their innovative products, package designs and marketing ideas.

The CITY Awards, companies and the representatives accepting the awards are:

– CITY Award for Personal Care Product: MD LASH FACTOR, by La Canada Venture Inc., San Mateo, CA. Accepted on behalf of President Dr. Susan Lin.

– CITY Award for Color Cosmetic Product: MILANI RUNWAY EYES SHADOW KIT by Jordana Cosmetics, Los Angeles, CA. Accepted on behalf of Lori Minc.

– CITY Award for Skin Care Product: ROSACALM SKIN SERUM by CBI Laboratories, FORT WORTH, TX. Accepted by President/CEO Pamela Jo Busiek.

– CITY Award for Personal Care Package Design: NEW YORK STREETS by ECRU New York, FAIRLAWN, NJ. Accepted by Founder/CEO Carmen DePasquale.

– CITY Award for Color Cosmetic Package Design: “PENCIL ME IN” EYE LINER PENCILS by Pencil Me In Cosmetics, Oceanside, NY. Accepted by President Linda Rose Eisner.

– CITY Award for Skin Care Package Design: OCLIPSE SUNSCREEN + PRIMER SPF 30 by ZO Skin Health, Rancho Santa Fe, CA. Accepted by President Donna Queen.

– CITY Award for Trade Print Advertisement: SUNFUN TRAVEL SUNSCREEN GIVEAWAY by Hirschhorn & Young Graphics, New York, NY. Accepted by President/CEO Holly Young.

– CITY Award for Website Innovation: THREECUSTOM.COM by Three Custom Color Cosmetics, New York, NY. Accepted by Partners Trae Bodge, Scott Catto & Chad Hayduk.

If you haven’t tried some of these fabulous products, know is as good a time as any! These skincare products, sunscreens and cosmetics are all perfect for summertime beauty.

Though we usually talk about perfume here, every once in a while we also talk about other beauty tips. Today, we will discuss skincare.

Keeping your skin looking healthy is one of the most challenging aspects of beauty as you age. Without the proper care, your skin can age prematurely and lose a lot of its vivacity seemingly overnight.

However, the good news is that there are preventative measures you can take to keep your skin in tiptop condition. As simple as it may seem, the first place to start is to make sure you are getting enough sleep. The rejuvenation process our bodies undertake happens while we are asleep, which is vitally important for our skin.

The second thing you should be sure to do is drink enough water. Studies show that a large percentage of people around the world don’t drink enough liquids on a daily basis. The best drink for your skin is water. If you drink at least eight glasses of water a day, you can give your body the fuel it needs to keep your skin healthy. You will be hydrating your skin from the inside out.

Exercising is another way to keep your skin looking healthy. By exercising, you can help your body release any toxins that may have built up and get the blood flowing throughout your body.

Next, be sure to protect your skin from the sun. The sun is your skin’s biggest enemy. Too much exposure to the sun can cripple your skin, which is why you should always wear sunscreen when you are planning to be in the sun for an extended period of time.

Last but not least, you should actively take care of your skin. Exfoliating your skin every couple months will help remove dead skin cells. Additionally, applying moisturizer religiously can do wonders in terms of helping your skin keeps its natural elasticity and suppleness.

Fragrance Direct has a lot of hot deals going on right now that will have you ready for summertime. From fresh light fragrance to tanning products are more. Here are a few of the terrific deals you can get right now.

Almay - Bare It All Legs
If you are going to be showing off your legs with short skirts and shorts, get Bare It All Legs. This product hides veins, freckles and other imperfections on your legs. It’s transfer resistant so you won’t stain your clothes, but it washes off easily with soap and water. You can get it right now for £ 2.99.

RoC - Minesol Bronze
For a golden tan without the sun, get this fabulous bronzing product. It’s easy to spray on so you can cover difficult to reach parts of your body. Buy it now for £ 4.99.

Anna Sui - Sui Love
Sui Love comes in a beautiful butterly shaped bottle. The fragrance is sweet, fruity and flowerly. It’s perfect for yourself or a gift for someone you love. This fragrance is available in a 75ml bottle for £ 14.95.

Garnier - Belle Colour
Give your hair colour a natural looking blonde boost with this formula. It’s great to lighten up your hair in the summer. This hair colour treatment is just £ 3.25.

Azzaro - Pink Tonic
Another fresh summer fragrance that’s perfect for everyday wear is Pink Tonic from Azzaro. This limited edition fragrance is light and sweet. The bottle is very nice too. Get it for just £ 19.99.

Fragrance Direct offers a great selection of perfumes for men and women, as well as skin care, hair care and body products. Be sure to pay attention to the symbols next to each product indicating whether it’s Fully Packaged, No Lid, Tester, Damaged, etc.

Every once in a while we like to stray away from talking about perfume and into other beauty products here. As the weather heats up, we all start wearing less clothes - short skirts, skimpy dresses, and bathing suits.

If you are heading out on a cruise or other holiday soon, you will want to look bronze and beautiful. If you have yet to build up a tan, you don’t need to bake in the sun or head to the tanning salon, instead you can apply a bronzer or instant tanning product at home.

One of my favorites is M·A·C Cosmetics Skinsheen Leg Spray. This light, mousse-like spray applies evenly over legs for streak-free color that is radiant yet natural. It’s not just for legs. You can use it legs, arms, shoulders, back and decollétage. It comes in three shades - Medium, Medium Dark and Dark.

Skinsheen Leg Spray is priced at £14.50 or US$22.50. This product is available at M·A·C stores or at the M·A·C website.

For the best coverage, you should apply it with a special body buffer available from M·A·C. This dense brush is specially designed for smooth and quick blending. You can also find the body buffer on the website.

Kimora Lee Simmons launched her new fragrance Baby Phat Fabulosity this week with a launch party at the Madison Room in New York. The new perfume is Kimora’s third (the first two were Goddess and Golden Goddess).

Baby Phat Fabulosity is named after her 2006 book, “Fabulosity: What It Is And How To Get It.”

Author, model, occasional actress and head of design for Baby Phat, Kimora and her husband Russell Simmons divorced in 2006. Kimora is currently dating model and Oscar nominated actor Djimon Hounsou, who can be seen in Calvin Klein Underwear billboard below.

Kimora began her modeling career at the young of 13 when she was chosen by top fashion guru Karl Lagerfeld to model for the house of Chanel in Paris. Kimora used her success as a runway model along with her keen sense of style to begin her own career as a fashion designer. Her Baby Phat label and everything else she has done has met huge success as she has now built a fashion and beauty empire.

You can shop her Baby Phat line at BabyPhat.com, where you can find clothing, handbags, shoes and much more. You can also find great fashions from The KLS Collection at kimoraleesimmons.com.

One thing I really love is her makeup. Check out her beauty collection where you can find fabulous eye shadows right now for only $7.00 each.