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Christina Aguilera on Her New Fragrances, Applying Red Lipstick in the Bathtub, and Getting Her Body Back Post-Baby - Exclusive Interview!

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Posted Nov 4th 2010 at 12:05PM  
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Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera and her famous red lips. Photo: Donna Ward/Getty Images

Christina Aguilera may be best known as the "Genie in a Bottle," but now she's spraying it instead of singing it.

Christina Aguilera and Christina Aguilera By Night are the latest fragrances from the 29-year-old pop star that are currently rolling out to Kohl's stores nationwide in a combined gift set. Daintily packaged in a light pink box with garter-like red and black trim, it's no surprise Xtina had a hand in the design.

Christina Aguilera [the fragrance] is a fruity-floral blend of tangerine, black currant, peony, jasmine, amber, vanilla and musk, while By Night is a more sophisticated and sultry mix of freesia and sandalwood with rhubarb, red apple, pineapple, May blossom, peach tree flower, moss and vanilla.

StyleList caught up with the blonde bombshell for a soul-baring chat session where she dishes on what turns her on, post-baby style, developing her new scents, and staying sane amidst the glare of the spotlight.

Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera and Christina Aguilera By Night fragrances. Photo courtesy of P&G

StyleList: Does the "everyday Christina" like to keep it casual, or is glam your preferred style 24/7?
Christina Aguilera: I wear all kinds of styles, but the one thing that I'll do is put on red lipstick. Even if I'm in sweats with no other makeup, or sometimes even if I'm just taking a bubble bath.

SL: Wait...you put on lipstick when you're in the tub?
CA: Yeah. I know it's abnormal. I do it when I'm feeling creative.

SL: What did you love about the scent-making process?
CA: I love how incredibly personal the fragrances are to me. Procter & Gamble and I worked as a close team. I gave them a bunch of scents that I loved -- scents that relaxed me, made me smile, made me feel confident, and sexy. I gave them tuberose candles and actually some very masculine scents with musky undertones because I find them very sexy and quite the turn on. This isn't just a project. It's a part of me.

SL: If each of your scents were one of your songs, which would it be and why?
CA: I truly enjoy wearing my scents all the time, no matter what kind of mood I'm in. It's always the finishing touch for me when I'm getting ready. Christina Aguilera is a very loving, sweet and sensual scent -- very freeing and confident, and could be any of my songs. Christina [Aguilera] by Night has a very playfully provocative nature, and would be this single called "Nasty Naughty Boy" off my last album.

SL: How did you decide on the names?
CA: Procter & Gamble has been doing this a long time, they know what works. It's a self-titled fragrance because it's a reflection of me, and it gets consumers familiar with the idea of me having a fragrance.

SL: You've been in the spotlight for so long, yet have handled public scrutiny with grace. What advice would you give to other stars who become famous at a young age?
CA: Scrutiny comes with the territory. If you want to be in this business, then you have to make sure you can handle it. Stay true to your vision, and have a real gut instinct for what you want to be and who you want to be -- and the rest doesn't matter. The most inspirational people provoke the most controversy because it comes with greatness.

Those are the people I've always looked up to -- the ones who have huge weights to carry and crosses to bear. All the talk can only mean you're doing something good. Don't be swayed by naysayers and keep your eye on the big picture. I stay true to myself and take in all that I'm inspired by. I'm on a constant growing evolution as a human being.

Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera shows off her curves in a cleavage-baring bandage dress. Photo: Michael Buckner/WireImage.com

SL: Who are your beauty muses?
CA: I thought of my favorite classic beauty icons when I started making the fragrances. I wanted to incorporate old Hollywood vintage glamour and that red lip into a sexy and sensual feeling. Marilyn Monroe is my favorite -- I think she evoked sensuality in her look, walk and talk -- and she just oozed natural confidence.

SL: What has been your favorite beauty look to wear?
CA: Any look that pops off with a red lip is my favorite! I love doing everything from sweet and sexy to modern bionic or retro vintage glam. I'll top it off with MAC's Viva Glam or this shade called Powerhouse that is the perfect red that never turns, but I think they discontinued it.

SL: They did, I used to wear it too! It was the purest red.
CA: They always discontinue my favorite stuff.

SL: Was it hard to get back in shape after having a baby?
CA: Being in shape is always a tricky thing for me because I despise working out! I hate it. But I do it to keep mentally and physically healthy, and to feel good afterwards. I do a routine of weight training and pilates, which I did through my pregnancy. I'm not into dieting or depriving myself -- I enjoy living life, and it's important to me to do that. I never starve myself.

Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera flaunts her figure post-baby in a revealing tunic and leggings at a DVD signing event and in a silk champagne and silver chiffon Atelier Versace gown at an exhibition opening. Photos: Noel Vasquez/Getty Images | Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic.com

SL: Do you feel your beauty and fashion style has changed after becoming a mom?
CA: The hat that I wear as an artist and professionally is completely different form my mommy hat. No, I wouldn't say that they changed. I actually feel sexier and more confident now. Your entire body is on loan when you have a baby, it's your baby's food supply, sanctuary, safety. Getting my body back made me more confident because I had gone through that whole process.

SL: What hair product can you not live without?
CA: Leave-in conditioner. I'm actually on the hunt for a real good one right now. I use Johnson & Johnson's Detangler Spray on my extensions and Davines Nounou Conditioner, too.

SL: What's one beauty or fashion hang up you'd like to give up?
CA: I would give up formal gowns for red carpet events! I despise getting into them. I feel restricted. Once I'm in them, I'm good for about 20 minutes max, and then I'm outta there. I'll change between the red carpet and a performance, so it works out.

Want more Xtina? Take a look back at some of her most memorable outfits and hairstyles!

Meanwhile, check out this roundup of the best celebrity fragrances.
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Mary, 11-04-2010, 12:18PM

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Every since I saw that video of her bad talking her fans, I just can't stand her. She has turned out to have a nasty personality. Her husband actually is lucky to be rid her.

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Chris, 11-05-2010, 1:04AM

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WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT...I AM THE BIGGEST XTINA FAN AND HAVE NEVER EVER BEEN OFFENDED BY ANYTHING SHE HAS SAID...DON'T KNOW WHAT YOUR ON ABOUT???

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speweth, 11-27-2010, 2:12AM

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it's ok if she farts in the tub, everybody does it

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jimmy, 11-05-2010, 7:28AM

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WILL YOU MARRY ME? mirror2way@aol.com--sweet chisty"
JIMMY

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detn8ur, 11-05-2010, 11:24AM

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detn8ur

Well at least she's not saying my name over and over and over. I know she loves me. She does really.

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Legman, 11-05-2010, 3:59PM

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What a skanky-a** Ho!!! But, DAMN is she hot!!!

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SHE'SHOT, 11-05-2010, 4:42PM

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if i was married to her she'd have a lot more bath tub secrets! I think she HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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pete, 11-05-2010, 5:09PM

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She has one of the best female voices, she is so beautiful, she IS the perfect female. I LOVE HER!

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GIGI, 11-05-2010, 6:36PM

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Christina has Wonderful Voice, and She is Beautiful! I Feel Bad that Her Marriage is No More. Thought These 2, would last, Forever! I actually look, exactly like Her,Sing, Talk, and Little Body like Her. Actually, People would tell Me this, or that she looks like Me, where ever I went. I was actually, Surrounde and grabbed, at a Mall once, The Guy, and his friends, thought i was Her. That was so Frightening, good thing My daughter was with me, she came over and they released me. the guy scared me to Death, kept saying it is her christina shaking me and not letting me pass. My legs were shaking,bad. That was not good, i did not go out to a mall or Grocerie Store that was worse, and when i did someone was close by me. Jesus, now I know how the Stars feel! You really need a Body Guard! It is just too Dangerous. Guess ther are a lot of Doubles in this world, i have looked like this all my life. It is uncanny, and incredible the resemblance is so strong laugh too. Nice to be complimented anyway, but I am real careful now, don't want people chasing me again, or women trying to fight me, because thier Hubby or BF are looking at me. I mind my own business and play it down, but the look is still there. GIGI

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Jim, 11-06-2010, 3:18AM

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Should of just named it "Aguilera" name alone would be a seller. Keep up with the great music and looks. Hang in the doll.

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HeeHee, 11-26-2010, 5:24PM

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HeeHee

She has big cans!

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jerome, 11-26-2010, 8:29PM

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Over rated BIMBO in the 1st degree.

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Mrrh, 11-26-2010, 11:23PM

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Yeah, she's back in shape all right! Round! Round is a shape isn't it?

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