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Style File: Lip Plumpers
Reported by: Frances Rivera
Producer: Michelle Weber

Air Date: Wednesday, July 28, 2006

Looking for that perfect pout? Forget the injections… Lip plumpers are a beauty must have. Today, Frances Rivera puts the hottest ones to the test when she opens the "Style File". Want a pout like Angelina? Don't worry; you don't need a needle. Now there are ways to get a celebrity caliber kisser without the injection. They're called "lip plumpers".

Rebecca Pinmental - "Very popular right now."

And while they may smear on like a lip-gloss coming in a rainbow array of colors, these babies pack a punch!

Rebecca Pinmental - "They basically fool your body to cause the blood to rush to your lips and give you that swelling and giving a more pout appearance." Rebecca Pinmental of the Beauty Mark on Charles Street says the best part is they work fast!

Rebecca Pinmental - "Most of the plumpers work within the first 30 seconds."
So she agreed to help us test some of the most popular ones.

Rebecca Pinmental - "Today were going to test Lip Venom, Lip Effects, Lip Fusion, and Plump Lips."

We start out with Laurie Bonner, who is trying Lip Fusion for the first time. Moments later she says the results are more than just lip service.

Laurie Bonner - "I do; I feel like my lips are fuller, especially the top."

Elena Battista goes for the lip Venom. So does she think she has luscious lips?

Elena Battista - "I liked it, it was tingling. I like the color too. I feel like my lips are full, but I also like the shade."

Catherine Uyenoyama says her lips are full, but she wants to give Lip Effects a whirl. She believes the lip plumbing results are eye-catching.

Catherine Uyenoyama - "I think it looks great. I actually notice a difference on the edge and I feel like they got a little pinker - a little bit more lively."

Jessica Lynn decided to try and plump up with Lip Plump. She noticed a difference beyond just color and shine.

Jessica Lynn - "I can see the fullness in my lips as opposed to just the shiny gloss look."

So if your lips are not quite as sensuous as the starts, don't pout. Just pucker up and smile! Lip plumpers range in price, starting at $15 and up.

Gretta's Got It! Celeb make-up looks
Reported by: Gretta Monahan
Producer: Michelle Weber

Air Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2007

So, if you are looking to steal your Valentine's heart today, you are in luck. 7’s Style Reporter, Gretta Monahan shows you three celebrity make-up looks that will have you looking "sweet" in "Gretta's Got It!" When Hollywood stars get made-up, they do the season's trends with style.

Rebecca Pinmental, Beauty Mark - "Hot make-up trends include a dramatic eyeliner, a red lip and a bronze eye."

Bronzed eyes sizzle on Keira Knightley. Charlize Theron's lips are red hot, and Kate Hudson's eyes are smoldering. Rebecca Pinmental says for the perfect bronzed eye, think copper, brown and golden. Rebecca Pinmental, Beauty Mark - "A slightly glamorous twist on kind of on an basic everyday brown eye. You get this look by layering a soft bronze over a chocolate-colored eye shadow. Layer a copper color over one that has a cinnamon tone, and it's going to make it a little bit softer. Sometimes, if you go with just copper, it turns a little bit too orange looking. This golden glow looks great on just about everyone, but it's really something special for those with baby blues!

Rebecca Pinmental, Beauty Mark - "A bronze eye really enhances a blue eye for certain."

Now, a smoky eye doesn't have to be a frightening one. The aim is create a sophisticated look that smolders and can go from day to night.

Rebecca Pinmental, Beauty Mark - "The key to doing a really great smokey eye is really blending."

Rebecca says when do your eyes first, you can clean up mistakes easily!

Rebecca Pinmental, Beauty Mark - "You should just brush away with a fluffy brush. [It] keeps it from streaking."

And for luscious lips, it's all about the red!

Rebecca Pinmental, Beauty Mark - "Everybody looks great in red lipstick, but the key is to find the right red for you."

So, try them on with a professional and see what red is right.

Rebecca Pinmental, Beauty Mark - "You might go with a blue red or one that's more orange-toned."

For most, brick red is best!

Rebecca Pinmental, Beauty Mark - "People are using red lipstick with a very clean black eyeliner, but typically if you're going to do smokey or more sultry eye shadow, you want to use a pretty soft, neutral lip."

So, if you are looking to put your best face forward, make sure the focus on your eyes and lips.