The IT Cosmetics® New Year, Most Beautiful You 5-Piece Collection is a one time, limited edition Today’s Special Value (TSV) on QVC and is available one day only on QVC and QVC.com today December 28, 2013!
This amazing five-piece collection is launching for the special low price of $59.96 only on QVC™! The collection includes the following products:
Feel the Moment™ Anti-Aging Ultra Hydrating Sensory Awakening Primer Serum
Heavenly Luxe™ Sensory Sweeping Fan Brush
Celebration Foundation® Illumination
Heavenly Luxe™ Double Airbrush Foundation Brush
Eyelift In A Tube™ Bye Bye® Under Eye & Hello Light™ Liquid Brightener
This 5-piece collection, developed with plastic surgeons and infused with amazing, luxe ingredients, is your 30 seconds to full coverage and airbrushed illumination! IT truly works!
I was sent a sample of this collection for my honest review. I really love what this does to my skin! The primer serum is so different! You can apply it with the brush, but I like using my fingers. And it smells fantastic, a little like lavender.
Now, Bye Bye Under Eye is already my favorite concealer, but it usually comes in a tube. I love this combo with the highlighter and with the wand applicators. So good!
I like the normal Celebration Foundation, but it is a little too matte for me. This illumination is great. The shade I received is medium, and its a bit dark for my skin tone. But I can tell that it will give a more moisturized look and a great glow. The foundation brush is so soft and gives a flawless finish!
So, tune into QVC starting now or visit www.qvc.com to learn more about and purchase these new products. Enjoy!
I have so many great last-minute gift ideas that I had to make 2 posts!
If you are still looking for the perfect gift for the lady who likes beauty products, check out these great ideas:
butter LONDON Fire and Ice Double Take 2-Piece Sets
butter LONDON Fire and Ice Double Take 2-Piece Sets ($24 USD) — Sparkle and shine this holiday season with butter LONDON’s Fire & Ice Double Take 2-Piece Sets. These lacquer duos will quickly add a spark to your fashion wardrobe with new, innovative overcoats designed to transform your lacquer for a festive look. Four completely new shades (Rebel Fox, Brass Monkey, Bluecoat, and Leccy) will have you heating up or looking cool at any holiday festivity.
Available at www.butterlondon.com and some butter LONDON products are available at Ulta stores.
Algenist The Anti-Wrinkle Collection
Algenist The Anti-Wrinkle Collection ($52 USD) — This three-piece set provides everything you need to combat advanced signs of aging. Arm yourself with a full size Gentle Rejuvenating Cleanser, a deluxe size Complete Eye Renewal Balm and a half size Regenerative Anti-Aging Moisturizer.
Marc Jacobs Rollerball trio ($39.00 USD) — Shower yourself in the fragrant florals of Marc Jacobs with this set of easy-to-tote rollerballs. Daisy is a sparkling floral bouquet, spirited and fresh, wrapped in comfort and warmth. Daisy Eau So Fresh is the whimsical interpretation of the original Daisy fragrance. Its light, woody base infuses a subtle but sharp glimmer of musk for an unexpected twist of radiance. Dot bursts open with a bright and thrilling effervescence, harnessing the beautiful scent of jasmine at its heart.
The set includes:
1 0.33 oz Daisy Eau de Toilette Rollerball 1 0.33 oz Daisy Eau So Fresh Eau de Toilette Rollerball 1 0.33 oz Dot Eau de Parfum Rollerball
DOWNTOWN Calvin Klein ($89 3.4oz) — Daisy is fresh and feminine, with a playful innocence. Radiant and enchanting, the fragrance has a sparkling floral bouquet – spirited and fresh, wrapped in comfort and warmth. At the heart of Daisy is a floral with vintage edge: violet. Sophisticated with a touch of whimsy, violet captures the eclectic, vintage flavor of Marc Jacobs’ feminine, edgy designs.
Top: wild strawberry, violet leaves, ruby red grapefruit
Bottega Veneta Luxury Bath Collection — To mark the second anniversary of its signature scent, Bottega Veneta created the Luxury Bath Collection. Designed to enhance and expand the sensual experience of this unique fragrance, the collection reflects an entirely new way to experience the scent, adding a new, intimate dimension to the refined world of Bottega Veneta. The elements of the new Luxury Bath Collection include a Luxury Body Scrub, a Luxury Body Oil, a Shimmery Body Powder with puff applicator, and a Luxury Hair Mist.
Softening Body Scrub 6.7 oz $95
Shimmery Body Powder 3.5 oz $70
Satin Body Oil 3.4 oz $60
Available at specialty stores and Bottega Veneta boutiques.
Radical Skincare Radical Starter Kit
Radical Skincare Radical Starter Kit ($99 USD) — Power and performance: a set combining multiple benefits for your skin. Use the Age Defying Exfoliating pads to remove dead skin cells while infusing the skin with firming agents. Follow with Peptide Infused Antioxidant Serum—there is no better shield against the free radicals responsible for skin aging than this multitasking, anti-wrinkle serum. When combined with Anti-Aging Restorative Moisture, this power duo delivers an anti-aging one-two punch, gifted with active ingredients that have been shown to combat dark spots, even skintone, and increase hydration 60 percent in as little as two weeks. Finish with Eye Revive Crème, another multitasking wonder that reduces the appearance of wrinkles, dark circles, and puffiness while firming and hydrating the sensitive eye area.
This set contains:
– 15 x Age-Defying Exfoliating Pads
– 0.5 oz Peptide Infused Antioxidant Serum
– 0.5 oz Anti-Aging Restorative Moisture
– 0.17 oz Eye Revive Crème
Mobile Clean & Go MegaMicro ($8.99) — I realize that this may not be a beauty product (it is for your phone or tablet), but I really love it and think it is a great stocking stuffer!
MegaMicro™ features our exclusive Dual-Hybrid Technology offering two cleaning surfaces in one:
A textured side for easy removal of dirt, oils, fingerprints, water spots and sunscreen
An optical-grade microfiber side to polish your display to a crystal clear shine
The new MegaMicro™ Microfiber Cleaning Cloth is perfect for cleaning larger displays, tablets, computer monitors, TV screens, and marine electronics. Available in Blue
Contents:
(1) MegaMicro™ Dual-Hyrbrid Microfiber Cloth (7″ x 7″ – 18cm x 18cm)
Enjoy and remember it is Free Shipping Day for a lot of companies. So get your orders in if you’d like to get it online in time for Christmas. Happy Holidays!
Almost done with your holiday shopping? I’m just about finished, but there are always last-minute gifts or stocking stuffers to get! My youngest daughter’s birthday is on the 23rd, so this time of year is so busy!
For great beauty gift ideas, take a look at my list below — you just might find something online or in the stores that will be the perfect gift!
Ouidad Joy to the Curl
Ouidad Joy to the Curl ($30 USD) — This combination of two best sellers is guaranteed to provide ultimate nourishment to curls over the winter season. The set has a retail value of $46 and contains 8.5 oz sizes of Moisture Lock Define & Shine Gel Cream and Moisture Lock Leave-in Conditioner.
MIYU DE-STRESS MI PAIRING ($42 USD) — This revolutionary beauty essence fuses the freshness of a facial mist with the rich nutrients of a serum, while instantly soothing the skin. Our fresh and earthy tea blend is made from peppermint, licorice and chamomile blossoms. When used together, this powerful pair offer potent anti-inflammatory properties perfect for calming stressed complexions. Includes a nifty little drawstring bag for makeup, skincare essentials, jewelry or anything in between.
China Glaze Get Carried Away ($19.95 on sale for $9.95 at Ulta) Get Carried Away with China Glaze’s 3pc Set which includes: a change purse, Santa Red My List, Your Present Required and So Blue Without You Nail Lacquers. China Glaze is professional quality nail enamel that is resistant to chipping and color fading.
Perfect Formula Pink Gel Coat 5 Mini Ornaments ($41 USD) — Pink Gel Coat creates thick, protein-rich coatings that add temporary, instant
strength to natural nails. This collection includes five mini Pink Gel Coat
ornaments.
Available at mass market retailers around the country.
John Frieda Spiral Curls Curling Iron
John Frieda Spiral Curls Curling Iron ($39.99 USD) — For healthy heat styling, the Spiral Curls styler features exclusive ionic frizz-fighting technology and true ceramic heat with LCD temperature control for accurate temperature output, the key to shiny, healthy hair.
Available exclusively at Walgreens
Part 2 of this gift guide will be coming soon today!
Starting TODAY Monday, December 9th, butter LONDON is launching “8 Days of Cheer,” in which a new deal will be offered each day. Each deal will run exclusively on butterlondon.com for 24 hours and will be accessible through a checkout code. Below you will find the list of deals and codes for each of the eight days.
· Day 1 (December 9th): The entire Illusionist collection for $60 (originally $90), CODE: MAGIC
· Day 2 (December 10th): London Calling Stair Step Unit for $475 (this unit contains the ultimate collection featuring 40 of butter LONDON’s top-selling shades and a tiered unit to hold them all)
· Day 3 (December 11th): 20% off select glitter lacquers, CODE: GLITZ
· Day 4 (December 12th): Horsepower Nail Fertilizer for $15 (originally $18), CODE: POWER
· Day 5 (December 13th): Nail Lacquer in Buckie launching as a web exclusive
· Day 6 (December 14th): Box of Scrubbers GWP with every order over $50, CODE: PREZZIE
· Day 7 (December 15th): Buy 2 lacquers and get one free for 24 hours, CODE: JOLLY
· Day 8 (December 16th): Free shipping on all orders and last day for guaranteed delivery by Christmas, CODE: WISH
Also, butter LONDON has launched a collection of holiday exclusive sets that come in an adorable and giftable bag. These sets are only available on butterlondon.com and are the perfect stocking stuffer. The available sets include:
HOLIDAY CANDLELIGHT EYE DUO
HOLIDAY CANDLELIGHT EYE DUO : this duo of warm, ultra-sultry colour will leave you glowing all season! This duo includes butter LONDON WINK Eye Pencil in Brown Sugar and WINK Cream Eyeshadow in Sun Kiss.
Holiday Price: $29 (a $34 value)
HOLIDAY FROST EYE DUO
HOLIDAY FROST EYE DUO: frost yourself in this cool duo and prepare to glisten all night. This set includes butter LONDON WINK Eye Pencil in Inky Six and WINK Cream Eyeshadow in Alabaster Gaze.
Holiday Price: $29 (a $34 value)
CHERRY KISS
CHERRY KISS: add a pop of colour to your winter wardrobe with this trio which includes LIPPY Tinted Balm in Black Cherry, LIPPY Liquid Lipstick in Come to Bed Red and LIPPY Sheer Gloss in Secret Door.
Holiday Price: $39 (a $58 value)
WINTER PEACH LIPPY TRIO
WINTER PEACH LIPPY TRIO: make heads turn this holiday season with butter LONDON LIPPY Tinted Balm in Apricot Sunray, LIPPY Shimmer in Wag and LIPPY Liquid Lipstick in Jaffa.
Holiday bath and body gift sets are the perfect gift for ladies who are hard to buy for. I will be using some of these sets below as gifts for teachers, co-workers and relatives.
Receiving one of these gifts is lovely because it is such a treat to try new bath products.
Osmotics Spa Connoisseur Collection
Osmotics Spa Connoisseur Collection ($85 USD) — We all have that special woman in our lives who deserves only the best. For the holidays, give her the Osmotics Spa Connoisseur Collection. The gorgeous gift box is filled with luxuriously fragrant and soothing products, perfect for relaxing and feeling pampered.
MOISTURE LOCK Body Wash (4 OZ) – Treat her skin to the ultimate bathing experience! This sulfate free, moisturizing formula is perfect for all skin types and contains aloe vera, glycerin and soothing botanicals to gently cleanse and hydrate leaving skin silky smooth and soft.
SUGAR SCRUB Body Polish (5 OZ) – This fragrant concoction of natural sugar, exotic oils and skin pampering vitamins polishes to perfection, leaving even the driest skin, soft and silky smooth – perfect for relieving the skin from the effects of the dry winter air!
MOISTURE REPAIR Body Shimmer (4 OZ) – Enjoy glowing, smooth, beautiful skin with our luxurious body treatment. A combination of naturally fragrant oils, antioxidant vitamins and soothing botanicals moisturize, repair, and protect skin. A hint of shimmer erases imperfections and enhances skin tone to reveal a healthy, radiant glow.
Available at HenriBendel.com
Lisa Hoffman Beauty Japanese Agarwood
Don’t sacrifice luxury for hydrated and healthy skin this winter. With Lisa Hoffman Beauty’s sumptuous collection of body products you can deeply hydrate skin while indulging in two of Lisa’s most popular scents, Japanese Agarwood and Madagascar Orchid. Perfect for treating yourself or gifting this holiday season, the Spa Bath & Body collection is a sublime way to wear fragrance your way! Body Lotion: This super lightweight formula absorbs instantly, leaving skin satiny smooth and bathed in an earthy, sophisticated fragrance. Price: $16-$34 Body Wash: Lightly fragranced with the essence of precious, rare woods, this renewing body wash leaves skin hydrated and refreshed. Price: $16-$28 Key Ingredients: Collagen-boosting Ginkgo Biloba leaf extract; Bamboo Leaf & Stem extract, abundant in antioxidants and vitamins; and skin softening Aloe Leaf juice.
VMV Hypoallergenics My VMVery Favorite Things ($35 USD) — a brown paper package tied up with string, full of your favorite VMV things! As smile-inducing as a box of chocolate samplers sans the calories.
Seven of their greatest hits, sized for on-the-“glow” portability. From basics to powerful protection, moisture to multi-tasking therapy, these popular pickings are guaranteed to keep those at the top of your list skin the pink of health all year long. The items included are:
A wait-in-line-for-it fave for its skincredibly light feel + powerful protection. 15 g (0.53 Oz).
SuperSkin Care Creammmy Rich Intensive Moisture Milk for Dry Skin
A skinfully-rich, custardy cream for the most drying of times. 30 mL (1.01 Fl Oz).
Know-It-Oil
Clinically-validated, USDA-certified organic virgin coconut oil. Almost too many benefits + uses to count! 50 mL (1.69 Fl Oz).
Grandma Minnie’s Mommycoddling All-Over Lotion
A sublimel head-to-toe favorite of babes of all ages. 75mL (2.5 Fl Oz).
Essence Skin-Saving Superwash Hair and Body Milk Shampoo
A uniquely-gentle, non-drying bath experience. Over 20 years of popularity. 50 mL (1.69 Fl. Oz). www.vmvhypoallergenics.com
Shu Uemura 6 Hearts Princess Cleansing Oil
Shu Uemura 6 Hearts Princess Cleansing Oil — Anti/Oxi skin refining anti-dullness cleansing oil 450ml The ever-popular anti-pollution cleansing oil comes in festive packaging designed by Takashi Murakami. When the spell is lifted, your skin will be enwrapped with imperial comfort.
L’Occitane Shea Embrace ($68 USD) — Since the 1980’s L’OCCITANE has created sustainable, fair trade partnerships with the Shea-producing women of Burkina Faso. For a gift that gives back, choose this luxurious body care set, infused with protective and nourishing Shea. The kit includes Shea Hand Cream, Shea Foot Cream, Shea Body Cream, Shea Soap Milk, and Shea Ultra Rich Shower Cream.
H2O Plus All The Pretty Brights – Bath Basics Favorites
H2O Plus Merry Raspberry Bath Basics Duo ($10 USD) — The perfect stocking stuffer, this bath duo doubles as a tree ornament and comes with a moisture-rich shower gel and body balm in an exotic Raspberry Guava scent for a sensory-awakening bath experience. The formula blends luscious berry and tropical guava essences with highly emollient shea butter to help heal and protect winter-ravaged skin.
The cold winter air, holiday stress and tons of party makeup can have a hug toll on your skin this time of year. It can take a little work and a bit of product, but you can keep your skin looking great through the holidays.
Here are some wonderful products I was sent to review for my honest opinion. Try one or more out for fantastic skin this holiday season!
ASAP’s Daily Exfoliation Facial Scrub
ASAP’s Daily Exfoliation Facial Scrub ($49.00 USD) — Revitalize and smooth your skin’s natural texture with ASAP’s Daily Exfoliation Facial Scrub. This #1 bestselling product from ASAP Skin Products is recognized as a “skin savior” throughout Australia. It uses smooth, round beads and alpha hydroxyl acids (AHAs) to gently remove dead skin cells and unclog pores without irritation. The unique dual-exfoliation action it provides is scientifically formulated to promote cell renewal and collagen production to improve the appearance and texture of skin, while helping to minimize the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation, acne, and sun damage.
What I think: This is a gentle, but very effective scrub. I love to use it every few days to keep my skin looking smooth. Remember that exfoliating skin is an important step in your skincare routine because skin that has been unclogged will soak in serums and moisturizer better!
Eraclea Daily Bamboo Exfoliant ($40 USD) — This daily exfoliating micro-scrub removes impurities, oil and makeup and dead skin cells to leave the skin clean and fresh with a more youthful glow. It helps increase skin cell turnover rate and resurfaces the skin to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, pores, age spots, discolorations and acne scars.
What I think: Another gentle exfoliator, you can use this everyday if you wish as the bamboo is non-irritating. My skin is so clean after using this!
G.M. Collin’s Ceramide Comfort Capsules ($98 USD) — Stress, environmental radicals, and harsh winter weather all discomfort, dry, and drain your skin. Restore your skin’s balance and silky smooth texture with G.M. Collin’s Ceramide Comfort Capsules. The capsules replenish and nourish your skin in practical single dose capsules for all skin types. The combination of sophisticated and unique ingredients, such as soybean oil and vitamin E, improve the skin’s epidermal moisture barrier, combat and protect the skin against environmental aggressions, prevent wrinkles and fine lines, and provide the skin with an instant and incredible comfort.
What I think: After exfoliating, use these wonderful capsules to nourish skin. They sink right in and really sooth dry skin. Besides the comfort and anti-aging ingredients I love that they product from the environment.
Reviving Exfoliator + Ultra-Nourishing Boost ($89 USD) Two full-size M. Steves bestsellers brought together for an at-home, anti-aging facial. The Reviving Exfoliator first resurfaces the skin by removing lackluster skin cells that dull your complexion and allows for maximum absorption of the Boost. The Ultra-Nourishing Boost then rehydrates the skin and leaves skin looking radiant.
Use the Reviving Exfoliator first, followed by the Ultra-Nourishing Boost for a quick, 10 minute facial treatment. For flawless skin, use the Ultra-Nourishing Boost everyday, and the 2-product treatment once a week.
What I think: This is a potent combination! Here is another luxe choice of exfoliator. Followed by the boost, skin is so soft and smooth. It also gives skin a little glow, which is perfect in the cold weather.
Sensai Deep Lift Filler ($140 USD) — The Kanebo Sensai Collection Cellular Performance Deep Lift Filler is an intensive care product that restores natural volume to hollow areas around the cheeks, eyes and lips, plumping from deep within the skin.
Restores natural volume to hollow areas around the cheeks, eyes and lips, plumping from deep within the skin and counters sagging and replenishes the lost of facial volume for specific areas.
What I think: This product is for us ladies who need a little extra anti-aging help. Just a little goes a long way. I have been using around my lips and have noticed a plumping in my nasal-labial folds.
Osmotics Age Prevention Sheer Facial Tint SPF 45 ($39 USD) — This lightweight, sheer tinted moisturizer is perfect even for the most sensitive skin. The formula protects against free radicals and UVA/UVB rays – an important step many of us forget in the winter.
What I think: Tinted skincare is such a time saver — especially one that has SPF! We need to protect our skin even in the winter — the sun’s rays can getcha in any season! This apply smoothly and gives an even, light coverage. Love!
EverDeep ($39.95 for one month’s supply) is a patented anti-aging skincare system delivering the nutrient-rich composition of a unique algae found in the deep waters of northern Europe. EverDeep harnesses the power of the algae to deliver smoother, more radiant, and younger looking skin.
This type of algae is extremely resilient and efficient in retaining moisture even in the most extreme environments.
Within its nutrient-rich composition and vital properties this unique strain of algae holds the secret to EverDeep: a breakthrough anti-aging discovery called the Algasome™ complex. The Algasome™ complex is a rich and concentrated source of essential fatty acids, amino acids, antioxidants, and vitamins B, D, and E.
The luxurious skincare system includes the following products:
Radiance Revitalizing Cleanser
Illuminating Toner
Lifting Day Cream SPF 20
Refining Resilience Mask
Complete Repair Night Cream
Intensive Anti-Wrinkle Serum
Triple-Action Eye Cream
Instant Wrinkle Corrector
What I think: I have been trying some of these products and think it’s a great, affordable anti-aging line to try. The cleanser is gentle and leaves skin soft and glowing. I love the eye cream, it really hydrates my dry eye area. I am also enjoying the light day cream with SPF and the richer night cream.
Well, December snuck up on us, didn’t it? It is time for holiday parties of all kinds, from now until New Years.
Do you glam up your look at the holidays? It is the perfect season to try something dramatic like a red lip or dramatic eyes. Maybe just a little shimmer on your cheekbones or a glittery nail.
Here is a list of great new items to help you look fabulous this holiday season:
YSBB™ Your Skin But Better™ CC Cream with SPF 50+
YSBB™ Your Skin But Better™ CC Cream with SPF 50+ ($38 USD) — It’s your full coverage foundation, brightening color, anti-aging serum, pore minimizing primer, dark spot corrector, moisturizing day cream, plus UVA/UVB broad spectrum physical only SPF 50+ all in one easy step! Infused with cutting edge anti-aging technology and is clinically proven to improve skin texture, brightness and increase skin hydration by 79%. Formulated with plastic surgeons to merge high-performance skincare with the benefits of color-correcting makeup. Plus, it delivers luminous and healthy looking skin with powerful anti-aging repair benefits for perfect coverage. Your supple and flawless skin but better!
What I think: A beautiful face of makeup starts with a foundation. This CC Cream not only evens out skin tone, it also has anti-aging properties and high SPF. You can put this right over bare skin — you don’t need additional serum or moisturizer. Great for a quick base when you are in a hurry!
Mai Couture Highlighter Papiers ($28 for booklet of 50 sheets) Compact and easy to throw in your bag for any holiday party, the Mai Couture Highlighter Papiers ($28 for booklet of 50 sheets) instantly glam up any holiday look. Both the St. Barts and Crystal Cove shades turn up the wattage on lackluster skin in seconds flat with beautiful flawless luminosity. Perfect for face, décolletage, and body.
What I think: These highlighter papers are so cool! Just tear one out of the booklet and rub on cheekbones, under eyebrow, even on the body. They give such a pretty glow. These are also available in really pretty blush papers.
Violent Eyes Jet Black Glitterati ($9.99 for a set of 8 that features 4 eyeliner styles) — Whether you’re playing with a smokey eye or just want to enhance your eyes for the evening, glitter makeup creates a striking, eye-catching look.Some glitter eye makeup is difficult to apply and drifts away from the eyes. The makers of Violent Lips simplify the glittery lid with the Violent Eyes Collection.
These Temporary Eye Appliques Featuring 4 Different Eyeliner Styles. Each Violent Eyes pack contains 8 Temporary Eye Appliques that fit all eye shapes, are smudge proof and last up to 16 hours.
What I think: These so much fun for an evening out with the girls (or a hot date)! They take a little practice to work just right, but once you get the hang of it, you can get sparkle that lasts all night!
The holiday gift-giving season is just around the corner and Jane Cosmetics has you covered! With an array of beautiful shades at affordable prices, you’ll find something for every beauty girl on your list. Here are great choices from Jane:
Makeup bag – $12
Intense Color Lip Gloss in Million Dollar Smile – $7
Shimmer Eye Shadow in Eclipse and Ray of Light – $8 each
Multi-Colored Pressed Powder in Peach Bouquet (also available in Pink Bouquet, Berry Bouquet) – $12
What I think: Jane cosmetics are back and better than ever! The shadows are highly pigmented and the blushes and bronzer are so pretty! Very affordable as well.
Jane Cosmetics is sold at ULTA Beauty stores nationwide and Ulta.com.
Mally Beauty Evercolor Satin Lipstick in Warm Red
Mally Beauty Evercolor Satin Lipstick in Warm Red ($15 USD) — Wear a bold, fierce red lip to make your lips look younger and more vibrant. Try the Mally Beauty Evercolor Satin Lipstick in Warm Red for brighter lips, or Cool Red for a sophisticated look.
What I think: Mally makes a red for every skin tone. This lipstick is perfect for holiday parties and a great match for jewel tone and glitter party clothes — or a great little black dress.
China Glaze Happy HoliGlaze ($7.50 USD) is a party-perfect collection sure to get the celebrations started off right! With these 12 twist-on-traditional shades, plus one traveling top coat, reindeers won’t be the only ones lighting up the night sky this holiday season. China Glaze Happy HoliGlaze also features 10 holiday gift sets – the perfect party favors, stocking stuffers and gifts for the lacquer lover in your life. The shades from top left to bottom right are:
Just Be-Claws — warm red metallic glimmer
Santa Red My List –- fuchsia metallic glimmer
Be Merry Be Bright — royal purple and magenta multi-glitter
Elfin’ Around — rust red metallic glimmer
This is Tree-mendous — green and gold glitter in transparent base
Bells Will Be Blinging — blue and gold multi-glitter
So Blue Without You — pool blue metallic glimmer
There’s Snow One Like You — matte white texture
Mingle With Kringle — yellow gold aluminum
All Wrapped Up — midnight blue and purple glitter
Your Present Required — multi-sized multi-color glitter
Put a Bow on It — magenta glitter
What I think: These are gorgeous polishes, perfect for party season. I am loving Just Be-Claws — sparkly rich red, Be Merry Be Bright is pretty over a lighter shade and There’s Snow One Like You is a cool texture polish that looks like snow on your nails. Fun!
What makeup do you like to use for the holidays? Leave a comment and let me know.
Looking for the perfect stocking stuffers for the ladies in your life? Here are some really fun beauty products that are fabulous and under $25!
ChapStick® Holiday Tins ($4.99 USD) in new colorful and fashionable designs are available for a limited time. Plaid and Snowflake tins containing Strawberry, Cherry and Spearmint Classic ChapStick® varieties and the Diagonal Candy Cane Stripe tin containing limited-edition Candy Cane are available exclusively at Walmart for the SRP of $4.99 each
The ChapStick® product and information have been provided by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare for my honest review. I think these are a great value and a really great gift!
bliss mistletoe must-haves
bliss mistletoe must-haves ($12 , a $24 value) – This mega-moisturizing duo for lips and hands includes the fabulips softening lip balm and 1 oz. high intensity hand cream.
Available atBlissWorld.com, Sephora, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom
Violent Lips The Red Snowflake
Violent Lips The Red Snowflake (9.99 for a set of three) and are available in the snowflake print above as well as fun holiday glitter prints! Just apply like a temporary tattoo.
tarte thoughtful treasures best-sellers set ($19 USD) — A limited-edition, deluxe-sized collection of tarte’s best-selling favorites. The limited-edition set features:
• deluxe LipSurgence™ skintuitive lip tint in energy
Tarte has taken the guesswork out of giving with a handpicked collection of their favorites that’s simply the best. These charming deluxe sizes of best-selling maracuja oil, Amazonian clay 12-hour blush and LipSurgence™ skintuitive lip tint deliver a radiant and rested appearance even on the fly.
The perfect stocking stuffer or 12 days of Christmas present, Goody offers ornaments, gift wrap, and bows that double as hair accessories. Dress up the tree or an adorable package with a headwrap, elastics, or clips that are also a festive accessory to wear to parties. $3.99-$5.99, Target, Walmart, Kmart, and CVS.
Yes to Cucumbers On-The-Go Facial Towelettes
Yes to Cucumbers On-The-Go Facial Towelettes ($2.99 for 10) Our famed facial towelettes in mini! These all-natural and hypoallergenic Towelettes and made with soothing ingredients like cucumbers, green tea, and aloe. They fit right into your purse, gym bag or even your TSA size clear plastic bag! Regardless of where you are (let’s imagine Hawaii) your skin will feel gorgeous, hydrated, smooth and most of all refreshed!
Gifts for your girlfriends are always tough. You don’t want to overspend, but you want it to be meaningful. Bodycology offers fantastic sets at Walmart and Target under $20 including Soothing Body Scrubs and Body Butters, Travel Cases, a Sock Set, and an adorable Scrubbing Mitt with hand and body lotion.
Blowpro textstyle, mini dry texture spray
Blowpro textstyle, mini dry texture spray ($9.50 USD) — Versatile formula allows you to set textured styles in just seconds. Quick-dry dispense provides dramatic definition that works to not only build desired texture, but controls grease and oil buildup. Our brushable blend of ingredients and Lasting-flex® technology with built in memory allows you to re-create your style the next day.
Makeup Sets are my very favorite beauty gift to give (and receive). Giving the gift of color and variety can really brighten up a friend or family member’s holiday!
em michelle phan holiday life new year’s countdown edition
em michelle phan holiday life new year’s countdown edition ($29 USD) — Paint the town beautiful at every holiday soiree with this mini life palette filled with rich, luxurious colors. Inspired by the reminiscence of the past year and the celebration of the new year to come, new year¹s countdown boasts sophisticated and sensual rich berries and golden and smoky browns with touches of holiday reds and raisins.
Products and accompanying video tutorial will be available on emcosmetics.com.
e.l.f. Studio 96-Piece Geometric Eyeshadow Palette
e.l.f. Studio 96-Piece Geometric Eyeshadow Palette ($10 USD) — This 96-Piece eyeshadow palette features a fun geometric pattern for a totally unique design. Become your own makeup artist wherever, whenever! The beautiful soft textures melt into your skin for vibrant color that lasts. Convenient and easy to apply, just layer the colors to achieve your desired look. Apply wet or dry for a fabulous look that never creases or fades.
Product Performance: Put a twinkle on your eyes this holiday season with this Amazonian clay-infused collection of smolderEYES™ & skinny smolderEYES™ waterproof liners in limited-edition and best-selling shades. These versatile liners deliver rich color for a crisp or smokey look that won’t fade, run or budge. To take your look to the extreme, finish with lights, camera, flashes™ statement mascara, which features a dual-molded brush for a 752% increase in lash volume instantly!
CARGO Let’s Meet in Paris Holiday Kit ($36 USD) — Inspired by a luxurious trip to the French city, this kit evokes a sophisticated, fashion-forward feel with rich red and black tones with hints of sparkle. The look is 100% luxe – a bold red lip, soft eye with shimmery black liner and seductive full and defined lashes. Housed in a baroque patterned clutch-shaped carton, it makes for a festive gift or splurge for yourself. Kit contains: NEW Red Essential Lip Color, NEW Travel Size HD Lip Primer, NEW Swimmables Eye Pencil in Black Sea Travel Size Reverse Lip liner, and TexasLash Mascara.
Available exclusively at Ulta/Ulta.com (while supplies last)
Hard Candy Smokey Eye Kit, Brown
Hard Candy Smokey Eye Kit ($4.88 at Walmart)It’s like having a makeup artist at your fingertips. Mascara, pigmented eye shadow and eye liner are expertly matched to give you a glamorous smokey eye look.
Laura Geller Holiday Baked Stackable Macaroons Collection
Laura Geller Holiday Baked Stackable Macaroons Collection ($59.50 USD) –A delightful assortment of Baked confections awaits. Three shades each of blush, highlighter, and eye shadow begin as swirls of liquid pigment that are baked on terra-cotta tiles for 24 hours and finished by hand in Italy. The result is a silky wash of long-wearing color that illuminates the skin. Inspired by luxurious, light-as-air sweets, these gorgeous goodies are perfect for creating unlimited looks for the face and eyes.
Includes:
0.06-oz Baked Brulee Blush in Gingerbread
0.06-oz Baked Brulee Blush in Lychee Rose
0.06-oz Baked Brulee Blush in Cassis Violet
0.06-oz Baked Brulee Highlighter in Honey Lavender
0.06-oz Baked Brulee Highlighter in Toasted Coconut
0.06-oz Baked Brulee Highlighter in Dulce de Leche
Urban Decay Vice 2 (59 USD) — Now here’s a vice we’ll gladly take a spot on the naughty list for. Introducing Vice 2, the limited-edition sequel to last year’s holiday hit. Each palette features 20 gorgeous brand-new, exclusive, never-before-seen shades. As if that wasn’t enough, each is also one-of-a-kind – the luxe ethereal design is applied by water transfer to make each palette unique, and each comes with a double-ended Good Karma Shadow and Crease Brush. With a mix of brights and neutrals in every texture imaginable, it’s got a little bit of something for everyone on your list.
Available at Sephora, Ulta, select Macy’s and online at Sephora.com, Ulta.com, Macys.com, Beauty.com and UrbanDecay.com
Limited Edition Heavenly Luxe™ Vanity Brush Set
Don’t forget the gift of flawless application! Limited Edition Heavenly Luxe™ Vanity Brush Set ($39 USD) — Feather your way to happiness with this 6-pc Limited Edition Heavenly Luxe Vanity Brush Set made from 100 percent Ultra Plush, Cruelty Free Bristles. The chic and innovative set is sure to give you that airbrushed finish, while keeping you organized, even on the go! Includes the following:
Heavenly Luxe Travel Multi-Powder Brush
Heavenly Luxe Travel Flat Foundation Brush
Heavenly Luxe Travel Flat Concealer Brus
No-Tug Travel Crease Brush
No-Tug Travel Allover Eye Shadow Brush
No-Tug Eyeliner and Brow Brush with Spooly
Sleek Snap Shut Case
Available atQVC.com
Are you giving any makeup sets this holiday season.
There are so many fab holiday beauty gifts this year! Some are more expensive than others, and when you do want to splurge, there are some great brands to choose from.
I have been sent the following wonderful products to test and I highly recommend them for gifts — there is even a great kit for the man in your life!
The Wrinkle Prevention Pillow ($99 USD) combines the comfort of sleeping on a luxurious memory foam pillow AND is ergonomically designed to be extremely comfortable. The pillow lifts and cradles your face so you do not develop permanent sleep lines and wrinkles on your face, neck and chest while you sleep.
I have been testing this pillow for a couple of weeks and am loving it. It is very comfortable and I love the satin pillow case that comes with it. The only downside is that it has a fairly strong synthetic smell to it. But it seems to be fading over time.
Temptu Patricia Field Signature Kit ($199 USD) — Celebrate the transformative power of fashion and beauty with our Patricia Field Signature Kit. The kit is fully customizable, you can choose all of your own shades for foundation, blush and highlighter. The kit includes:
AIRbrush Makeup System 2.0 with your choice of Patricia Field GelaSkin, Martine Girl or Lips on Fire.
1 AIRpod Foundation
1 AIRpod Blush (Patricia Field recommends AIRpod Blush in Hot Pink)
1 AIRpod Highlighter (Patricia Field recommends AIRpod Highlighter in Champagne)
3 Pod Stand (Bonus item!)
Signature Clear Makeup Bag (Bonus item!)
PLUS, TEMPTU’s Care and Usage Guide, One-year Warranty, 45-day Money Back Guarantee, and Shade Match Guarantee.
I have been testing a Temptu and I am loving the coverage I get. It took me a few times to get the hang of it, but I can now do my whole face and it looks smooth and even and as if I don’t have any makeup on at all! This would be a fabulous gift for the makeup lover in your life!
Tarte the Tarte of Giving Collector’s Set and Travel Bag ($59 USD) — Make your own holiday memories with this chic travel bag overflowing with all your must-have beauty essentials. Inspired by the Tarte family and their favorite gifts over the years, this exclusive, rich collection features a host of limited-edition shades that are reminiscent of holidays past, as well as some of the bestselling and most iconic Tarte products. The set includes everything needed to create endless looks and timeless memories.
This set contains:
– 20 x .07 oz Limited-Edition Amazonian Clay Eye Shadows
– 8 x .059 oz Deluxe Maracuja Lipglosses
– 0.23 oz Deluxe Pure Maracuja Oil
– 0.08 oz Deluxe Maracuja C-Brighter™ Eye Treatment
– 0.05 oz Deluxe Limited-Edition Amazonian 12-Hour Clay Blush in Memorable
– 0.17 oz Deluxe Cheek Stain in Flush
– 0.16 oz Deluxe Lights, Camera, Lashes™ 4-In-1 Mascara
– Travel Makeup Bag
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
– Parabens
– Phthalates
Amazonian clay facilitates better, longer, truer wear. Maracuja oil is rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin C to support firmer, brighter, smoother skin. Vitamin E acts as a natural preservative, an anti-inflammatory emollient, and an antioxidant. Mineral pigments are known to soothe and soften skin. Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-In-1 Mascara increases lash volume by up to 330 percent.
Ellis Faas Hot Lips ($35 USD) — Hot Lips is Ellis’ latest revolutionary texture for the lips. Because it’s absolutely packed with pigment, you’ll only need a tiny bit of the non-greasy Hot Lips to add vibrant colour. Hot Lips are extremely long wearing, without the risk of drying out your lips. A little goes a very long way!
All Ellis Lips products are suitable for every skin tone, age and style. Paraben-free. Non-sticky. Available in 9 bright shades. No animal testing.
Limited Edition Eye & Cheek Color Set ($65) — Naughty or nice? You decide this holiday season, with new Limited Edition Eye & Cheek Color Sets from Paul & Joe! Each set comes in a precious cat-print pouch complete with a warm, wintery eye color duo, an eye gloss for a touch of holiday.
Sugar & Spice 001 (not shown) – rich, spicy tones create a sultry feminine look that will have you glowing all season long.
Gingerbread 002 (above) – sugary sweet shades make for a wintery look that’s deliciously pretty with just a kiss of color.
Lolita Lempicka’s Unlock the Mystery Collection ($100 USD) — Lolita Lempicka’s Unlock the Mystery Collection is the perfect gift for someone you love this holiday season, The set includes a jasmine, ylang-ylang, neroli, sandalwood, and coco scented 80ml Eau de Parfum, 50ml Body Lotion, and Jewelry Cuff designed by the Lolita Lempicka family.
Sensai ULTIMATE Holiday Gift Set ($740 USD) — Sensai’s unmatched product line, ULTIMATE, is truly the ULTIMATE gift for any beauty connoisseur. Included is a Full-Size Ultimate Cream, Travel-Size Ultimate Lotion and Travel-Size Ultimate Emulsion. Allow your loved one to take on the luster and refinement of premium silk.
L’Occitane Men’s Luxury Set ($155 USD) — Prep him for every holiday occasion with this luxury men’s grooming set. The fine collection features Cade Rich Shaving Cream, Cade Shaving Brush Plisson, Cade Razor Plisson, and Cade After Shave Balm. This holiday season, L’OCCITANE has joined forces with the famous Plisson brand, which has been creating shaving accessories since 1808. In keeping with the tradition of master barbers, they promise an experience that will satisfy even the most demanding of men.
Forty, Flirty & Fabulous 