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Get Your Skin Ready For Spring and Summer, Plus Don’t Forget To Enter My Giveaway!
**Don’t forget to enter my SeabuckWonders skin care GIVEAWAY! I’m giving away a skincare set worth over $70! https://fortyflirtyfabulous.wordpress.com/2013/04/12/top-five-mammoth-mom-myths-revealed-plus-a-fab-skin-care-giveaway/
So…we will be showing more skin soon. Sleeveless shirts, shorts, skirts — even the dreaded swimming suit! Time to prime the skin and ready it for the upcoming (hopefully) warm weather.
Below I have listed some products to help get your skin looking it’s best!
First, lets Exfoliate:
Elemis Spa@Home Tranquil Body Polish ($38 USD) Leave your skin luxuriously soft, glowing and radiant. This smoothing body scrub contains a natural rice exfoliator to gently sweep away impurities and soften the skin. Cupuacu butter smoothes and conditions, whilst essential oils of patchouli, mandarin and ginger help enhance your mood.
Price: $38, available at www.timetospa.com
bliss fatgirlscrub ($38 USD) — Circulation-stimulating Himalayan pink salt is the star ingredient in this new exfoliant, which can help create a smoother, slimmer silhouette.
• promotes circulation through exfoliation and massage
• helps reduce accumulation of stagnant fluids that contribute to lumps and bumps
• sloughs off dead skin cells that may be blocking the penetration of slimming solutions applied after.
Price: $38, available at bliss spas, blissworld.com
C. Booth Ginger Sugar Body Scrub ($6.49 USD) — A dash of sweet and a pinch spice starts off the recipe for super soft skin! New c. Booth Ginger Sugar Body Scrub energizes and uplifts your senses thanks to fortified sugar granules that stimulate and smooth by removing dead cells on the skin’s surface. The added Coconut Oil will provide deep and real moisture leaving legs super soft.
C. Booth is available at Ulta, drugstore.com and other beauty and drug stores.
- Babor Spa Mediterranée Perfect Beauty Manicure ($26 USD) Intensive salt oil hand exfoliation for silky soft hands. It is a:
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- A fast, effective treatment for in between times for visibly and noticeably softer hands
- An intensive peel with a salt- oil basis for stroke-ably soft hands…
- An effective nutrient-rich hand cream. Exfoliant grains leave hands feeling incomparably smooth, well-cared-for and soft to the touch.
Add a walnut-sized amount to the palms of the hands and massage the hands as if you were washing them. Include the fingernails and cuticles in the massage. Then rinse the hands thoroughly with lukewarm water. Massage the remaining oil into the skin. Use the peel 1-2 times a week.
us.babor.com
2nd — shave!
- Schick Intuition Pure Nourishment with Coconut Milk & Almond Oil Razor (9.99 USD). Coconut Milk & Almond Oil for Dry Skin. It includes:
- Cartridge head pivot improvements inch pivoting inch follows her curves
- Shave and moisturize in one easy step
- Lathers; shaves and provides refreshing moisture in one easy step
- Coconut milk and almond oil softens and moisturizes skin
- You get 1 Handle 2 Cartridges 1 Hanger
- The Schick® intuition pure nourishment razor with coconut milk and almond oil is the first and only razor system that lathers and shaves in one easy step, leaving your skin smooth and noticeably softer.A pivoting head with four blades provides greater flexibility and allows you to follow the natural curves of your legs and body. For a closer, faster shave that results in hydrated skin, the skin moisturizing solid surrounding the razor eliminates the need for shave gel, soap, or body wash.The razor’s ergonomic design offers a sure grip with a sleek, molded handle for comfort and flexibility. This formula includes coconut milk and almond oil, which softens and moisturizes skin. Schick intuition plus is the effortless way to lather, shave and moisturize in one easy step giving you more time for simple pleasures.
You can find the shaver at a mass market retailer or drugstore near you.
3. Moisturize!
c. Booth 4-in-1 Coconut Fig Body Lotion ($9.99 USD) The 4-in-1 Multi-Action Body Lotion promotes healthy cell turnover with a powerful combination of Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Shea Butter and Sweet Almond Oil to keep skin hydrated, and Caffeine to help firm and tone. Vitamins A and E provide antioxidant support to the skin, while Coconut Oil adds to the delicious aroma and strengthens the underlying tissues for legs you can’t help but show off.
C. Booth is available at Ulta, drugstore.com and other beauty and drug stores.
Shave Savour Hair Inhibiting Gel ($8 for 8, $20 for 20 wipes). After a shower, yoga, or spa treatment just swipe the Shave Savour all over for instantly refreshed, cooled, and moisturized skin. All this, and its quick drying formula also slows future hair growth. Imagine that.
Shave Savour is made in the USA with Earth friendly packaging and ingredients. Tested on us, not animals™.
Includes — Organic Aloe – a soothing, natural anti-septic with anti-bacterial properties, anti-inflammatory, and moisturizing properties.
Organic Shea Butter – has a high content of non-saponifiable fats that are the best natural skin moisturizers and are also high in anti-oxidants.
Panthenol – a natural, hydrating vitamin when applied externally, it penetrates into lower skin layers adding essential moisture and increased collagen production.
Chaparral Extract – loaded with anti-oxidants this natural ingredient slows hair regrowth leaving skin softer for longer in between shaves.
RENEWS
Hyaluronic Acid – made famous by ABC’s 20/20. It is known as an anti-aging ingredient and sun damage repair treatment.
Retinol Palmitate – Assists with skin rejuvenation and cell turnover.
Learn more at www.whishbody.com.
O’Keeffe’s Working Hands ($7.99 USD) — O’Keeffe’s Working Hands is designed to effectively relieve dry hands that crack and split. The odorless, concentrated formula stimulates the skin’s natural repair process by hydrating the skin, adjusting pH balance, and retaining moisture.
Purchase at shop.okeeffescompany.com
O’Keeffe’s Healthy Feet ($7.99 USD) is designed to effectively relieve dry feet that crack and split. The odorless, concentrated formula stimulates the skin’s natural repair process by hydrating the skin, adjusting pH balance, and retaining moisture.
Available at shop.okeeffescompany.com
Spa Mediterranée Feet Smoothing Balm ($34 USD) — Treat your feet between pedicures with this intensely conditioning cream. Echinacea extract helps to regenerate skin on the soles, leaving them feeling soft and smooth, while farnesol neutralizes odors. Olive oil, basil extract, bisabolol and tomato extract calms irritations and serves as an anti-bacterial.
BABOR is available at www.babor.com and the finest luxury resorts, leading day spas and cosmetic boutiques around the world.
Enjoy!
Wantable Monthly Makeup and Jewelry Subscription Boxes
I was recently very lucky to receive a complementary Wantable Makeup Box for my honest review.
What is Wantable? It is a new monthly makeup or jewelry subscription service. For a $40 one-time fee or $36 if you subscribe, you will receive 4 to 6 full-size premium makeup products or 4 to 5 boutique jewelry items that are valued at $80-$100.
To get started on the website (www.wantable.co), click on whether you would like a makeup or a jewelry box. Then after a few questions regarding your preferences, you can sign up to receive a box. If you decide to subscribe, you can skip a box or cancel at anytime.
The following is what you will receive in April Wantable Boxes:
Makeup Box:
- 4 to 6 full-size premium makeup products.
- Featuring celebrity makeup artist Iris Moreau.
- Each box hand-picked just for you to perfectly match your style preferences.
- Expert application advice for each product.
- Free shipping and free returns.
- 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
Jewelry Box:
- 4 to 5 boutique jewelry items.
- Hand-selected by fashion photographer and stylist Helen Berkun.
- New and unique items sourced every month.
- Expert accessorizing to help you wear each piece.
- Customized to your personal style preferences.
- Free shipping and free returns.
- 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
- Your box will contain on-trend and personalized product
The products I received are:
Color Club Nail Polish in Wild Cactus, emerald green ($8 USD http://www.shopcolorclub.com)
Be a Bombshell Eye Shadow in Risky Business, a shimmering golden brown ($14 http://www.beabombshellcosmetics.com)
Manna Kadar Blush in High Five, a peachy-pink ($19 USD www.mannakadarcosmetics.com)
Real Techniques 2-in-1 Kabuki Folding Brush ($10 USD http://www.realtechniques.com)
Be a Bombshell Onyx Mascara ($15 USD http://www.beabombshellcosmetics.com)
Paula Dorf Eye Liner in Chocolate, a deep brown ($20 USD www.pauladorf.com)
Plus a sample card with 29 Cosmetics skincare.
The retail total of these products is $86. I think this is a great deal for $36 – $40!
I haven’t tried most of these brands (except for Color Club) and I was so excited to try them! I love the green (Pantone color of the year) polish. It is a gorgeous color and quite edgy. The eyeshadow is a great everyday neutral. The blush is so pretty and shimmery. The brush is very cool, it unfolds so it can be used as a wider, flat brush for blush or bronzer. Close it up and it is a good kabuki powder brush. It has very soft bristles, too.
My least favorite products are the mascara, which gives a natural look (I like a more dramatic look) and the eyeliner is not very pigmented. They will be fine for a soft, natural look.
I recommend this service. Getting full-sized products is amazing and they are from some great brands. Visit www.wantable.co to sign up! Also, visit them on Facebook and Twitter on www.facebook.com/Wantableco and @Wantableco.
Enjoy!
Top Five ‘Mammoth Mom Myths’ Revealed — Plus a Fab Skin Care Giveaway!
Below is a fun article on what NOT to get your mom for Mother’s Day! Keep reading because at the end, I will be announcing a fab Sea Buckthorn giveaway!!!
Reduce your risk of missing the mark this Mother’s Day by avoiding these popular beliefs or “Mammoth Mom Myths”:
5. Moms LOVE to spend their free time cleaning! A new mop, dish scrubber or toilet brush will make her feel more loved and needed and oh-so-special.
4. What all mothers REALLY want is to cater to their families 24/7, so give her that honor by wrapping up a brand new serving tray set complete with pre-made hors d’oeuvres to feed everyone in the family (make sure it’s got lots of Dad’s favorite snacks—Mom LOVES to please her man)!
3. Two words: Mom Jeans! That’s right—the kind that really emphasize the backside with HUGE pockets! Moms LOVE to look like their own mothers and can’t wait to ‘fill their mothers’ jeans.’ Make sure you sneak in her closet and find her pants size, and then go up a size or two to give her plenty of growing room—you know, the way she would always buy your shoes a little bigger. She’ll appreciate how thoughtful you were to actually investigate her current size and to anticipate her growing assets to boot!
2. Nothing shows how much you care like a brand new shiny cemetery plot! Wrap up her final resting place with a bright pink bow! Then surprise her with a Sunday drive and tell her you’re taking her to her brand new home! When she sees that plot of land that you painstakingly picked out just for her, she’ll cry real tears of joy. It’ll also fill her heart with pride that you’ve become such an excellent planner and that you’ve taken care of all the details so she can move onto the next life without a hitch!
And the number one mammoth mom myth to avoid…
- “Surprise, Mom! We’re moving back in!” What would make a mother happier than to have ALL of her grown children move back home? And of course, you’ve got a spouse and kids of your own now—with ALL of her kids and grandkids back under her roof, a minute won’t go by without her getting to be a mother! She can re-mother you, mother-in-law your spouse, grand-mother your kids, and EVEN dog-mother your pets! WOW! This Mother’s Day will be epic!
YIKES! Make it STOP! Reboot! Put on the brakes! So what DOES Mom really want? Something pure – something personal – something pampering. She wants SeabuckWonders! Give her serenity, health and beauty in a bottle with SeabuckWonders’ personal care product line. These natural, non-GMO, cruelty-free, organic products are packed with a high concentration of sea buckthorn oil for maximum results. That means healthier, softer and more beautiful skin for Mom and for all those who add these products to their daily routine. Kick it up a notch by adding in some of SeabuckWonders’ supplements like the Sea Buckthorn Berry and Seed Oils and Omega-7 Complete. Among others, the respected Dr. Mehemet Oz of “The Dr. Oz Show” has been praising sea buckthorn oils and liquid supplements for their profound balancing, soothing and rejuvenating properties. This cherished “super fruit” is rich in antioxidants, essential amino acids, vitamin E, the rare Omega 7, and 190 other bioactive nutrients. (Plus, Moms think Dr. Oz is HOT!) You can find all of SeabuckWonders’ amazing products at www.seabuckwonders.com. Purchase online or find a store in your area, and make Mom happy this Mother’s Day. She deserves it!
LOL!!! I think I’d ground my kids if they got me mom jeans!
GIVEAWAY!!
I am giving away the Seabuck Wonders Sea Buckthorn Natural Skin Care Program (above, $73.84 USD) — Everything you need for great skin naturally. A complete skin care program that takes you from morning to night, leaving you with clear, smooth, beautiful skin.
Contains 1 bottle each:
- Sea Buckthorn Body Lotion
- Sea Buckthorn Facial Cream
- Sea Buckthorn Facial Cleanser
- Sea Buckthorn Hydrating Serum
To win, leave a comment letting me know that you need a new natural skin care regimen and would love to try Seabuck Wonders. If you let me know that you posted this contest info on Twitter and included @fortyflirtyfab in your tweet, you get a second entry. Yay! I will choose a winner in two weeks, on Friday April 26th.
For another way to win, enter Seabuck Wonder’s “Tasteless Mother’s Day Gift” Contest on their facebook page with the following link: https://www.facebook.com/SeabuckWonders.
Effective Skin Care For Anti-Aging Skin Troubles!
I review a lot of anti-aging skin care. I love being able to review different products and the fact that I will be 45 this year (I know), I feel the need to try as much as I can for my awesome readers as well as myself!
Unfortunately, aging does not only show itself in wrinkles. There are so many wonderful (ha!) skin problems that we encounter as we age such as enlarged pores, redness, sensitivity and dark spots.
Most of the products below help more than one symptom of aging skin and may help you look even more radiant than you do now!
Algenist Multi-Perfecting Pore Corrector Concentrate ($75 USD) — Formulated with Alguronic Acid and multi-perfecting ingredients (salicylic acid, oligosaccharides), this oil-free serum has a unique lightweight texture that instantly tightens pores, smoothes roughness and refines skin texture. Enlarged pores and discoloration are visibly reduced for a more even, radiant complexion.
What I think: This is a very light serum that instantly absorbs into the skin and leaves it feeling smooth, but not tight. I notice that on my first use of both this and the Gel Moisturizer below, my skin looked smoother and now that I have been using them about once a day for a few weeks my pores are less noticeable.
Multi-Perfecting Pore Corrector Gel Moisturizer ($65 USD) — Formulated with Alguronic Acid and multi-perfecting ingredients (salicylic acid, oligosaccharides), this oil-free gel-cream absorbs quickly to lock in moisture, smoothes away roughness and brightens dull skin. Enlarged pores are visibly reduced for a more radiant and smooth complexion.
What I think: I love Algenist anyway, such fab breakthrough formulations! They always make my skin look great. And the older I get, the bigger my pores get — so these products have been greatly helping my complexion! My skin looks smoother and pores are less noticeable. This is a light get that leaves skin soft.
Learn more and purchase at www.algenist.com.
Sebamed Liquid Face & Body Wash ($12.95 USD) Cleansing removes the dirt, oil and impurities from your skin before bed. However, you don’t want your cleanser to strip too much from your skin. Dermatologist developed, this nourishing, non-irritating formula is suitable for the most sensitive of skins. Rapidly absorbed and non-greasy, it restores your skin’s natural balance of pH 5.5, providing natural protection from the elements.
What I think: My skin becomes more and more sensitive as the years pass. Some skincare is so strong that I just smell it and my face gets red and irritated! This was is gentle to use all over the body. It soothes my skin and definitely does not irritate!
Sebamed Q10 Cream ($29.95 USD) 28 days to a visible reduction of fine lines and wrinkles. Efficacy and excellent skin tolerance clinically tested. It is a known scientific fact that the skin begins to age as early as 21, becoming more delicate and sensitive in the process. Consequent skin care management is the imperative prophylaxis to prolong the youthful vitality and appearance of your skin. sebamed Research & Development formulated Q10 Protection to support the natural metabolic processes and receptivity of the skin to facilitate its regeneration.
The active ingredients in Sebamed Anti-Ageing Q10 Protection are absorbed optimally by the skin to promote its equilibrium. Co-enzyme Q10 is an important catalyst, which activates the metabolism of oxygen in the cells. Its production in the skin decreases noticeably from the age of 30. Panthenol supports the regeneration process of the skin cells. Vitamin E neutralizes free-radicals caused by environmental contaminants and UV radiation, which cause premature ageing. It reduces fine lines and protects the cellular elasticity against other age-related changes in the skin.
What I think: This is a great anti-aging cream for those with sensitive skin. Unfortunately, many anti-aging products irritate my skin. This does not. And it keeps my skin smooth, hydrated and has helped reduce some of my fine lines (I don’t have deep lines yet. Probably because I use so much anti-aging products, LOL)!
Sebamed Q10 Lifting Eye Cream ($29.95 USD) — Averaging 32% reduction in appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in 28 days. Co-enzyme Q10 production in the skin decreases noticeably from the age of 30. Replenishing this essential catalyst activates cells’ natural energy metabolism for more youthful skin function. Naturally protects the elasticity of the very delicate skin of the eye area.
Phytopeptides combined with mucopolysaccharides provide intensive moisture. The valuable, natural lipid resources of shea butter, avocado and almond oils smooth the skin. Natural bisabolol soothes irritation in this highly sensitive area. The physiological pH value of 5.5 safeguards the natural barrier function of the skin.
What I think: This eye cream is extremely moisturizing and soothing on the delicate eye skin. I think this is a good one for women of all ages.
This and the other Sebamed products are available on www.sebamedusa.com.
Radical Skincare Instant Revitalizing Mask ($65 USD) — The Instant Revitalizing Mask is the ideal coach for the skin: it delivers the nutrients necessary for hydration and regeneration while teaching it to breathe, stock up on energy and optimize its oxygen resources in rarefied conditions. The benefits are:
- Optimize oxygen resources for a lasting youthful glow
- Stimulates energy production
- Controls oxidation reactions
- Smoother skin
Apply twice a week on cleansed dry skin. Let mask activate and dissolve after several minutes, rinse face and follow with Peptide Infused Antioxidant Serum and Anti-Aging Restorative Moisture.
What I think: I love this mask! It is really fun to use as the product appears in three states on your skin. first you apply it as a light-colored cream, then it foams up and finally dissolves and is clear on the face. You then wash it off and skin is smooth and clear! Fab!
Purchase at www.radicalskincare.com.
Youth Overnight Anti-Aging Night Repair Cream ($110 USD) — replenishes dehydrated, dry and mature skin with essential hydrators and nourishing moisturizers. The benefits are:
• Helps firm, tighten and increase skin thickness
• Skin appears lifted and firmer with fewer lines and wrinkles
• mySBP-189 helps reset the body’s skin-renewal process, while safflower oil helps maintain elasticity in the skin
What I think: Anti-aging powerhouse here! Smooth on this gentle cream at night and wake up to smooth, glowing skin! This really softens my skin each night. My main problem with my combination, aging skin is that it always looks dull, so I need to exfoliate often and moisturize every day. This gives me clear and glowy skin every day. Love it!
mybody Youthifye Anti-Aging Eye Treatment ($95 USD) — All-in-one protective, soothing and anti-aging eye treatment that reduces dark circles and under-eye puffiness. Benefits are:
• Instantly lifts and revitalizes the look of tired eyes
• Diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• myR2X, an innovative retinol complex provides faster results with less irritation, reduces melanin and stimulates collagen production
What I think: I swear this eye cream has reduced my dark eye circles! I don’t look as sleepy as I used to (and I am still sleepy)! It is a thick, but not greasy cream that is quickly absorbed into the skin around the eye. So soothing and hydrating!
Learn more at www.lovemybody.com
Enjoy!
*Disclaimer — I was sent these products free for testing and my honest opinion!*
Jillian Michaels’ New DVD Hard Body
Are you ready to take your body to the next level? Jillian Michaels Hard Body is the most effective total body workout for torching calories and transforming your entire physique. Hard Body is comprised of two 45-minute body-blasting workouts that progress in difficulty. These quick paced routines have fun, fresh new moves to deliver an incredible workout and turn your body into a lean and sexy high performance machine. Jillian also shows modifications for both beginners and advanced athletes in each workout. Get the Hard Body you ve always wanted!
What I think — this is a very high energy workout perfect for people who have been working out on a fairly regular basis. It says it progresses in difficulty, but I only did the first work out and it was plenty difficult for me! As always, Jillian is a great trainer that keeps her class motivated. I recommend this to a fit person who wants to take it to the next level!
You can learn more and purchase at shop.jillianmichaels.com, www.amazon.com or at stores where you would find fitness DVD’s.
Enjoy!
güd’s Red Ruby Groovy Collection
I am a sucker for hair and body care that smells great! And if it’s affordable and readily available, all the better!
With the lush scent like Red Ruby Groovy, güd’s new hair and body care essentials combine natural formulas with indulgent experiences, so you can have it all. Red Ruby Groovy lavishes skin and hair with the lively scent of grapefruit and wild thyme. Discover that wild thyme isn’t just an ingredient, it’s a promise.
The products left to right are:
Natural Body Lotion – 8oz for $6.99 Natural moisturizers lavish you with the scent of grapefruit and wild thyme leaving skin wonderfully moisturized. Feel soft and smell groovy
Natural Body Wash – 10oz for $6.99 A citrusy start to your day, this natural body wash is scented with grapefruit, but also wild time – for a little wild-card factor. Cuz you’re a sweetie, not a sugar-coated sappy.
Natural Nourishing Shampoo – 12oz for $6.99 This gentle shampoo cleanses hair naturally, leaving it super-shiny and ultra-touchable. It’s like washing your hair in a sunny rain.
Natural Softening Conditioner – 12oz for $6.99 Hair loves its naturally moisturizing botanicals. You’ll love its zingy scent of grapefruit and wild thyme. It’s love at first conditioning.
What I think: I really like all of these products. The scent is fresh and a bit tangy. Great for Spring and Summer. I love how natural the product is. Also, if you like to layer your fragrance, this set is perfect. Head to toe yumminess! And it makes hair soft and shiny, too.
Learn more and purchase at www.gudhappens.com.
It Cosmetics Hello Beautiful Anti-Aging 5-pc Color Collection — QVC’s Today’s Special Value
For one day only — today, March 18, 2013 — this fabulous collection is on sale at QVC!
Hello Beautiful Anti-Aging 5-piece Color Collection gives you the power to achieve an airbrushed complexion, a gorgeous vitality-filled glow that lasts all day, plus beautiful lashes!
What is in the kit, you ask? Well…
- 0.30-oz Celebration Foundation
- 0.33-fl-oz Hello Lashes 5-in-1 Mascara in Black
- 0.118 fl oz Tightline Full Lash Length Primer in Black–exclusive to QVC until 9/18/2013
- 0.24-oz Vitality Flush Color Stain Stick in Je Ne Sais Quoi, a sheer pink–exclusive to QVC until 9/18/2013
- Heavenly Luxe Buffing Airbrush Foundation Brush
Celebration Foundation, a creamy full-coverage antiaging powder foundation, helps to provide a more youthful radiance, conceal imperfections, and help blur away the look of pores, fine lines, and wrinkles. Tightline Full Lash Length Black Primer with skinny wand coats and primes your lashes. Clinically proven to quadruple the volume of your lashes, Hello Lashes 5-in-1 Mascara infuses your lashes with a blend of lash-enhancing and conditioning ingredients. Vitality Flush Stain Stick is a long-wear flush of naturally pretty color that doesn’t dry out your lips or skin.
How to use — With the Heavenly Luxe Buffing Airbrush Foundation Brush, swirl circles in Celebration Foundation to grab product. Buff into skin in circular motions.
Starting at the root of your lashes hold the Tightline Full Lash Length Black Primer Skinny Wand horizontally then wiggle and sweep through to the tips. For a more visible eyeliner effect, gently press the Tightline wand along the base of your lash line, filling in the gaps between your lashes. Move along the entire upper lash line for a beautiful eyeliner effect.
Starting at the base of your lashes, hold the Hello Lashes brush horizontally, then wiggle and sweep the brush up and through to the tips. Next, hold the brush vertically and push up your lashes. Finally, use the lash ball detailer to add definition and separation to your lower, inner, and outer corner lashes.
Apply Vitality Flush 4-in-1 Reviver Lip & Cheek Stain Stick to lips, cheeks, and any area you desire a beautiful sheer wash of vitality-filled color. To give your cheeks a pop of youthful color, gently pat and blend into the apples of your cheeks.
From It Cosmetics.
What I think: I recieved this kit complementary for my honest review. I like all of the products, but especially love the celebration foundation and the brush, the Tightline because it is cool and very different. The Vitality Flush is excellant on my lips, but it’s heavy get formulation is a little heavy on my cheeks. The color is gorgeous, though! And the Hello Lashes is a bit tricky to use, but give HUGE Lashes!
This set is available for one day only — March 18, 2013 until Midnight at http://qvc.co/ItCosmeticsfortyflirtyfab.
Nailapalooza — Spring 2013 Colors and a Cool Nail Art Book!
I have been testing some gorgeous spring nail polishes and I thought I would share some of my favorites from Maybelline New York, Hard Candy, Butter London and L’Oreal. And…I have some swatches! Cool, huh? Well…they are a bit sloppy. But for my first time, I think they turned out okay!
Maybelline New York Color Show Electric Nights ($3.99 USD) collection are super-bright colors that are great on fingers or toes! The colors are:
Alluring Rose (right) — Bright rose pink
Blast of Blue — Bright blue frost
Coral Glow — Medium coral
Electric Orange — Bright shocking orange
Flash of Purple — Deep purple
Intense Teal — Bright blue-green
Lustrous Lime — Shocking yellow-green
Mesmerizing Magenta — Deep pink
Passionate Plum (left photo) — Dark bluish purple
Shockwave — Bright turquoise
These polishes are very pretty on. The bright colors are fun all-year long. Learn more at www.maybelline.com and they are available at mass market retailers near you!
L’Oreal has some really pretty spring shades. Inspired by St. Patrick’s Day, I swatched L’Oreal Colour Riche ($5.99 USD) in New Money with L’Oreal Colour Riche Nail Lingerie in Le Nouveau Riche over it. I really loved the look, but the nail stickers starting coming off the next day. But, still a cool idea and very pretty look! The other shades in the collection are:
Royalty Reinvented — Deep lavender
New Money — Lime green
Orange You Jealous? — Soft coral
Crazy For Chic — Magenta
Not A Cloud in Sight — Medium Turquoise
Members Only — Hot pink
Available at mass market retailers and you can check out the range of colors at www.lorealparisusa.com.
Hard Candy has just launched 45 new shades of Nail Lacquer. There are 5 new collections with 9 shades in each. Glitter, Chrome, Rich tones – something for everyone! The collections are:
Crushed Chrome Collection. Luxurious and timeless hues embellished with a golden textured finish. This collection boasts refinement and sophistication and is infused with a vivacious luster.
Itsy Glitzy Collection. Intense, illuminating, and incandescent hues saturated with the richest and most extreme mica and glitter. Inspired from the runway and now at your fingertips.
Crystal Confetti Collection. A unique collection based on artistic expression. Flourishing, adventurous, full coverage shades with various particle sizes and creative textures. Graffiti is revolutionary; it’s an outlet to create public art. Now take this artistic and creative expression to your nails.
Candy Sprinkles Collection. Suspended in a clear top coat, shimmery flecks sparkle brilliantly with different shapes of shiny glitter. Candy Sprinkles is a fabulous top coat over any color.
Glitteratzi Collection. The combination of confident opposites and intimate tonalities mixed with the right amount of sparkle creates enthusiasm for the vitality of life. The hues are natural and are becoming more evolved and colored. Tasteful tones with all the personality to satisfy every trend setter.
The colors I have swatched are Crush on Ivy, Jubilee (over crush on Ivy), Sparked, and Hip Hip Hooray. They are all gorgeous and so affordable at $3.97 each!
The Hard Candy collection is exclusively available at Walmart and on walmart.com.
The butter LONDON Sweetie Shop collection is a group of pretty spring pastels. The colors are:
Molly Coddled (left swatch) – An opaque, orchid crème nail lacquer.
Jasper (right swatch) – Opaque bright pastel yellow crème nail lacquer.
Kerfuffle – Opaque pink coral crème nail lacquer.
Cuppa – This gorgeous toasted opaque tan crème is both your perfect neutral lacquer and statement maker in one!
Fiver – Opaque icy mint crème nail lacquer.
Fruit Machine – Opaque punchy carnation crème nail lacquer.
As always, the butter LONDON ($15 USD) polishes are beautiful on. Molly Coddled is as beautiful in person as the photo. Jasper was a bit streaky, even after 3 coats. But, still a pretty color. I would like to try Cuppa next, I love a good neutral!
Available at Ulta stores and www.ulta.com, Nordstrom and www.butterlondon.com.
This Spring, indulge in a super sweet (guilt‐free!) treat with LCN’s Blossom Sorbet collection. Inspired by cotton candy dreams and delicate sugary confections, this quad of pastel hues is an enchanting escape
from winter’s dark and mysterious shades. Feminine and fresh, each shade is sure to charm the senses!
Each polish in the Blossom Sorbet collection features LCN’s professional‐grade, long‐lasting and chip‐
resistant formula. What’s more, each polish is also 3‐Free (formulated without DBP, Toluene and
Formaldehyde and Cetyl Alcohol).
The LCN Blossom Sorbet collection includes:
Vintage Rose (on the left)– a rosy pink‐coral
Soft Daisy – a delicate, happy yellow
I Love Mint – an invigorating pop of blue‐green
Lilac Blossom (on the right) – a flirty lavender
With colors this irresistible, go ahead and give in to that sweet tooth!
Each polish in the LCN Blossom Sorbet Collection retails for $7.50 and will be available on
www.LCNBoutique.com starting March 15th.
The cure for the common mani!
Black Lace. Summer Citrus. Hot Pink Zebra. Get ready for nails that will get you noticed!
Catherine Rodgers, creator of the popular nail art YouTube Channel Totally Cool Nails, shares her secrets in DIY Nail Art. Packed with easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips for recreating Catherine’s stunning looks, you can create one-of-a-kind nail art designs without ever stepping inside a nail salon.
Inside this colorful guide to all things nails, you’ll find seventy-five eye-catching designs including never-before-seen styles like Argyle, Light Burst, and Spiderweb Nails.
Complete with step-by-step photographs so you can nail your look every time, DIY Nail Art will have you saying goodbye to the nail salon–and hello to fashion-forward nails at home!
Available at www.adamsmediastore.com.
Enjoy!
The Anti-Aging Skincare That I Have Been Using and Loving Lately!
My skin type is sensitive, combination and aging. I like to try all different types of products to perfect my skin (not an easy thing to do).
Below is a bunch of great products that I have been sent to review and that I really like. I have a lot to cover, so read on!
Bioré Warming Anti-Blackhead Cream Cleanser ($7.99 USD) — This warming cleanser pampers skin as it whisks away buildup and oil. The powerful daily line of defense against clogged, congested pores contains Zeolite, a special mineral clay that warms on contact with water, and Salicylic acid, a powerful yet gentle ingredient that penetrates pores to help fight breakouts by dissolving clogged oil.
What I think: I do have blackheads around and on my nose. So when I first tried this I squirted a little on my Clarisonic, then scrubbed around my nose area. It really cleaned out those pores! It does heat up quite a lot (my teen daughter equated it to stepping in a hot shower), so be aware. But, it is a great pore cleaner. I suggest to use it 2-3 times a week.
Available at mass market retailers near you. Also, visit www.biore.com to learn more.
Customise your skincare. Focus your results with our NEW Intraceuticals+ Boosters ($49 USD Each). These are four powerful, targeted additives to use alone or combine with Daily Serum as revive, the first step in 3 step hyaluronic layering. The different boosters are:
Collagen + Booster — Restore, Tighten, Volume
Vitamin C+3 Booster — Smooth, Brighten, Strengthen
Antioxident + Booster — Detox, Revitalise, Balance
Vitamin A + Booster — Regenerate, Clarify, Refine
What I think: These Boosters are great either with or without being mixed with a serum. They are perfect when you have a targeted skin need. I especially love the Collagen one to tighten my skin and the Vitamin C+3 one to brighten my skin tone. Great skin treatments. Purchase at www.intraceuticals.com.
Introducing Avon Anew Clinical Pro Line Eraser with patented A-F33 (Amino-Fill 33) ($39.99 USD)—the anti-aging breakthrough of the decade! A-F33 works unlike potent anti-agers AHA, retinol, injectable collagen. The look of deep wrinkles begin to fade in just one week. 100% of women showed visible improvement in fine wrinkles in 2 weeks. Over time, 27% improvement in the appearance of fine and deep wrinkles. Designed to work with any ANEW skin care regimen to help optimize results. TO USE: In AM and PM, apply to cleansed face and neck avoiding the eye area. Follow with ANEW moisturizer.
What I think: This is a wonderful — and affordable — anti-aging serum! I love how potent it is, but also it is quite gentle and soothing. It is designed to work with ANEW skincare, but I have found it is working with all of the fab products that I have been using. I have notices that is smooths my skin and has helped even out the tone and the wrinkles around my eyes. I have tried a LOT of expensive skincare and do believe that this is as good as any of the luxury serums I have tried.
Purchase at www.shopavon.com.
Garnier Skin Renew Dark Spot Peel ($16.99 USD). I received this free from BzzAgent to try (www.bzzagent.com to sign up!). Apply Garnier Skin Renew Clinical Dark Spot Overnight Peel every night, and leave it on all night. Your skin will absorb the lightweight formula for almost immediate results:
- Overnight: See smoother, hydrated skin
- In 1 week: See brighter skin
- In 4 weeks: Spots and imperfections are significantly reduced
Created with Garnier’s innovative Glycolic Vitamin C Complex, the leave-on peel gently speeds exfoliation to fade spots and reveal smoother, brighter and remarkably more even-toned skin.
What I think: I like the ease of this affordable overnight peel. Just smooth on clean skin and leave on overnight. No rinsing needed. It is a little irritating on my sensitive skin, so I don’t use it every night. Just a couple of days a week. I have noticed that my spots are a little lighter and I am sure they will improve the more I use it.
Available at mass market retailers near you and learn more at www.garnier.com
Mattifying Oil Control Facial Moisturizer ($18 USD) — Lightweight moisturizer that helps control excess oil for a shine-free, matte finish while delivering skin perfecting, natural age-defense. Magnesium, Copper and Zinc stimulate skin cells’ production of energy, which encourages new cell creation for revitalized, younger-looking skin. These minerals also provide antioxidant defense against damaging free radicals.
Application of this clinically-tested, anti-wrinkle peptide promotes collagen production, which firms the skin by strengthening structural support within cells. Regular use results in visibly smoother, more supple skin. Free of gluten, parabens, SLS, phthalates, arti cial colors and synthetic fragrances. 100% vegetarian and never tested on animals.
What I think: I like using this moisturizer in the morning because it is oil-free and keeps my skin matte and soft all day. It also has a very nice scent. I love that it includes minerals and is actually good for my skin!
You can purchase Mineral Fusion at www.mineralfusion.com
Freeze 24/7 Arctic Lift Firming Neck Cream ($95 USD) — Get high altitude for your neck with this luxuriously rich lifting cream that instantly hydrates, tightens and firms neck and chest area. ArcticLift™ smooths away imperfections and plumps up skin for a lifted, toned and youthful appearance. Formulated with Rejuvelle, a proprietary cactus pectin with amazing water binding properties, to immediately hydrate and fill sagging neck skin. Skin’s texture is perfected and strengthened, firmed and lifted.
What I think: I have only been using this for about a week, but I love it! With the first use, my skin felt firmer and every day I use it, my neck gets a little less saggy (the joys of aging)! With regular use, this is so effective and a great product to have in my anti-aging arsenal!
Learn more and purchase at www.freeze247.com.
Getting to the root of wrinkles through an innovative and proprietary combination of high-potency natural antioxidants and medically-directed compounds, the Vitaphenol skin care line targets discerning women who are looking to avoid invasive cosmetic procedures.
“While it’s true that most women don’t enjoy the aging process, the key is to take good care of skin. Exclusive, potent and powerful Vitaphenol appeals to women who understand the power of phenomenal skin and are willing to do something about it. It’s a premium top-of-the-line brand for the type of woman who is committed to aging with beauty and who demands exceptional skin care that actually works,” said Tricia Buenvenida, VP/Brand Director at SciDerma Medical, the specialty cosmeceutical and dermatology company which holds the exclusive U.S. sub-license for the Vitaphenol skin care collection.
The formulation was created by a world-renown dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon using a mix of scientifically-advanced compounds with naturally effective anti-aging remedies in each of the products. At the heart of all the products is the Vitaphenol Complexä, a unique blend of four naturally-derived AHAs: white and green tea extracts, mangosteen, and pomegranate. When combined, they rejuvenate and protect the skin.
The Vitaphenol skincare collection consists of seven products, ranging from $45 for the Ultra Daily Gentle Cleanser and Anti-Aging Toner to $195 for the Cellustructure Rejuvenating Serum (CRS). Dermatologists have used CRS as the cornerstone of skincare for their patients. CRS features the recombinant growth factor, TGF-beta 1 (transforming growth factor), known to increase collagen synthesis, which restores the structural integrity of the skin and controls inflammation, and encourage elastin production for smooth, velvety skin.
CRS is supported by published clinical studies, with 58% of patients noticing an improvement in wrinkles, and 68% of patients noticing an improvement in skin texture after its use. The recommended Vitaphenol regimen consists of a using a 4-step/4-product system, and the product combinations differ according to dry, oily, normal, and acne-prone skin.
What I think: I have been testing the Ultra-Gentle Daily Cleanser ($45 USD), the Anti-Aging Toner ($45 USD), the Oil-Free Anti-Aging Serum ($95 USD), Cellustructure Rejuvenating Serum ($195 USD) and the Daily Fortified Moisturizer ($95 USD).
I am loving this system. Especially the very gentle cleanser, the oil free serum and the moisturizer. They are all so gentle on my skin. I have only used the Cellustructure serum a few times as it irritates my skin a bit. But the rest of the products are effective anti-aging skincare that work so well with my skin. All I really need to use is an SPF on top of the daily moisturizer and I am good to go! I am seeing younger-looking skin with this system!
Learn more and purchase at www.vitaphenol.com.
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Forty, Flirty & Fabulous 