THE HOT LIST:

Goody Styling Therapy Add Shine Hair Brush
$8.99 at CVS
Try this for added shine to your mane – a Jojoba oil infused hair brush, believe it or not. Goody just came out with this product and it has flexible bristles that are gentle on the hair. Plus the added jojoba oil helps to repair dry and damaged hair while adding a nice silky shine. It really did add shine to my hair, but make sure you read the directions first because this brush may melt if you try to use it with a hair dryer. It also does a good job of taming the frizzies. In addition, Goody has several unique brushes in the Styling Therapy line including a copper infused brush that reduces dandruff and flakes.

My son loves to brush and floss now because this brush is fun to use and comes with a floss head. Plus my own teeth became whiter and brighter after only several weeks of usage. The set includes two handles, four brush heads, one tongue freshener, brush head storage and travel case.

Costco’s website says that this brush will remove up to 97% of plaque in hard-to-reach areas, improve gum health by healing and reversing gingivitis, remove coffee and tea stains by polishing teeth and naturally whiten teeth in 21 days. Pricy but proven, this set gets my thumbs up, my son’s vote and best of all, an improved check-up by our dentist.

Celebrity makeup artist Bruce Grayson endorses the product and he was the Makeup Department Head for the 2007 Primetime Emmys. Plus a study conducted in 2006 by The American Society of Plastic Surgeons among 800 39-69 year-old women in the US found that the product did indeed reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

My personal vote is a resounding yes. I loved the texture, the simplicity and the results. I did the rear view mirror test which means that I look at my face in the car mirror when the sun shows every crease and I did see a difference. I especially liked the fact that I did not subject my face to any injections or procedures. Good stuff!

For fun, go to www.olayforyou.com and answer the few short questions. The site will recommend a personalized beauty routine for your skin type, age and personal goals. I was impressed and I had my own assessment emailed to my address. Try it!

Also, I worried about laying it down on my bathroom counter, because the cumbersome design doesn’t have a good resting spot for the tool, which you need to free your hands to grab your hair brush.

Want wave? Try applying styling gel to freshly washed hair, comb through with a pick and then let dry naturally instead of paying for this 3-barrel challenge.

Maybelline Define-A-Brow Gel $5.79 at Walgreens
For just under six bucks, this little wand claims to define your eye brows. My faucet and my finger would easily achieve the same results, so I say save your money on this one. Waxing, plucking and eyebrow pencils are the tools that truly enhance your eye brow, not this item. Plus, the gel was sticky and mixed into my eye shadow if I put it on after my eye makeup was applied. This is an unnecessary product, so I say pass on this one.

L’Oreal Double Extend Lash Fortifier & Extender Mascara $10.49 at Walgreens
I have yet to find a double extend mascara that I like. After trying various brands over the years, I decided to give this one a go and no, I still don’t like the double end wand formulas. Step one is to apply the base coat which is designed to fortify and extend the lashes. Instead I found that the wand left white clumps in between my lashes and I didn’t see a difference. Next step contains the mascara which didn’t stand out from any other brands that I have previously used. Save your ten bucks and stick with your tried and true mascara. Plus who has time to add an extra step to their already busy morning beauty routine?!