As we age, our eyes and lips can really give our true age away if we do not take care of them. I make sure that I moisturize my eye and lip areas every morning and night. This keeps the skin soft, plump and minimizes wrinkles and fine lines.
The treatment I am using now is Liz Earle Superskin Eye and Lip Treatment ($50.00 USD). Specially formulated for mature skin, this powerful serum contains naturally active ingredients which work hard to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Naturally active ingredients include organic pear seed extract, West African shea butter, cranberry, rosehip and borage seed oils to leave the delicate eye and lip contours looking and feeling plump, smooth, firm and rejuvenated.
What I think: This product is unscented, which is especially great for the lip area, where you do not want heavy scents. It is so hydrating without being greasy, and is very cooling and soothing on the eye. I have been using it for a few weeks and have noticed that my eye and lip are smoother and that lines and wrinkles hardly show at all!
Visit www.us.lizearle.com to learn more and to purchase this fantastic treatment. Enjoy!
And the winner is…Carolina! She will be receiving the Speed Whitening System, the Green Apple Luxury Toothpaste and the Green Apple Touch Ups. Enjoy, Carolina!
Don’t worry if you didn’t win this giveaway. I am going to announce a new giveaway on Monday, March 7, 2011 — so stay tuned!
I had so much fun trying the Nail Fraud Houndstooth ($12.00 USD) decals! They are a fairly easy (once you get the hang of them) to apply and look very cool on! Here are some details of this cool product:
• Kit comes with two sets of 20 nails, a Nail Fraud emery board inside a re-useable clear pencil case.
• Easy to use. No experience necessary. Just pick the right size, place on nail starting from bottom and file off excess.
• Made from flexible film which is waterproof.
• Stays on for one week.
• Easy to remove, just peel off or use nail polish remover.
• Frauds advantage over Polish:
No waiting, No chipping, No smearing
The pros of this product are that they look amazing and are easy to apply. The cons are that they started peeling off about an hour after I applied them. I think with a top coat, they would last longer. I am now into my second day of wear, and the tips have peeled off of most of them. I would recommend these for a night out or a special event.
Hi All! Last chance to enter this amazing giveaway valued at $150.00! Just leave a comment telling me that you want to enter on any of my blog posts. I am going to randomly pick a winner tomorrow, March 4th and will announce it then. Good Luck! The products are:
1. NEW Speed Whitening System ($99.00 USD): Speed Whitening System is the latest GO SMiLE home teeth whitening innovation – a two-step “prime-and-whiten” application that cuts whitening time in half! The secret is our exclusive patent-pending Pre-Whitening Gel – a clear, flavorless first coat that accelerates the release of stain-fighting oxygen ions in our patented whitening ampoules, while virtually eliminating tooth sensitivity. This dual-action system is clinically proven to whiten up to 8 shades in 4 days!
2. NEW Green Apple Luxury Toothpaste ($16.00 USD): GO SMiLE Green Apple Luxury Toothpaste is a delicious way to keep your teeth white and healthy. A luscious twist on your everyday ritual, Green Apple Toothpaste will invigorate your day with refreshing flavor. With whitening and cavity protection, plus a delicious aromatherapy blend, it’s specially formulated to keep teeth bright and give your smile a refreshing sensory experience!
3. Touch Up® Ampoules in Green Apple ($35.00 USD for 30): Once you’ve whitened your teeth, use smile perfecting Touch Up ampoules to help polish teeth and keep them white. Just Flip, Pop, Touch Up™ after eating and drinking to help keep stains from setting on teeth. These portable, single-dose ampoules work like a mid-day brush, specifically targeting the bacteria that cause bad breath and refreshing the entire mouth, no sink required.
I have been using all of these products and really love them. The Speed Whitening System was easy to use, tastes good (not bleachy) and didn’t irritate my teeth and gums. It really whitened, too. The Green Apple toothpaste is pretty yummy and keeps teeth white. The Touch Up ampoules are fun to use and great for after lunch, at work or at any time! You can purchase these at www.gosmile.com.
To win ALL THREE of these products worth a combined value of $150.00 leave a comment on my blog telling me that you would love to try GO SMiLE. For an extra entry, like GO SMiLE on Facebook or follow them on Twitter, then email me at lorena.emerson@gmail.com to let me know. I will be drawing a winner on Friday, March 4, 2011. Good Luck!
tarte has introduced some great new products for spring, that include products with fresh colors that are infused with Amazonian clay. These not only look great on, they are so good for the skin.
Some of the new products are:
Amazonian clay 12-hour blush($25.00 USD) in 8 shades. These solar-baked blushes are infused with Amazonian Clay, nature’s most perfect ingredient. These nutrient rich and skin-nourishing Amazonian clay blushes restore harmony for a flawless finish that lasts all day. The soft blush is great for all skin types:
Oily skin: Amazonian clay minimizes oil in and around pores to balance skin and keep product in place
Dry skin: Amazonian clay hydrates skin naturally to restore moisture so your blush wears better & longer
Dull skin: Amazonian clay improves the appearance of skin clarity and skin texture — Combination skin: Amazonian clay is completely intuitive; gives skin an overall smooth
& even appearance
Available in 8 shades: amused (bright pink), blissful (warm peach), blushing bride (plummy rose), dollface (light pink), exposed (nude), flush (deep berry), natural beauty (red) and tipsy (coral).
LipSurgence™ natural lip luster ($24.00 USD). As a follow-up to the best-selling LipSurgence™ natural lip stains, these shimmering lip lusters give a high dose of color and shine in an easy twist-up stick. Just like the original, our LipSurgence™ technology delivers a surge of moisture on a cellular level for a naturally plumped up appearance while natural peppermint adds a refreshing burst of flavor with each application.
Earth engineered from a proprietary blend of plant bio-nutrients our LipSurgence™ technology quickly absorbs into the skin delivering a surge of moisture on a cellular level while boosting peptides stimulate skin’s own regenerative system and assist in the formation of collagen. This proprietary blend increases skin’s water content for a ‘plumped up’ appearance. The result is naturally fuller, healthier lips without any irritation or stinging. Available in 6 shades: fever (red), pouty (berry), frisky (bright pink), adored (light pink), glisten (peach) and buff (nude)
neutralEYES natural eye palette ($44.00 USS) — Straight from the Runway, neutralEYES natural eye palette has all of your eyessentials for spring! This versatile palette contains 10 Amazonian clay-infused shadows in neutral & universally flattering shades, emphasEYES™ aqua-gel eyeliner in brown, a double-ended shadow brush & a free sample of lifted™ natural eye primer with Firmitol™. Apply lifted™ first as a long-wear shadow base that also helps decrease the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by 51% (in just 10 minutes). Then using the double-ended shadow brush create the look of your choice by using the softly milled shadows (tip: you can also wet them for a more dramatic effect). To complete the look, we suggest applying emphasEYES™ aqua-gel eyeliner in brown, which glides on smooth and dries down to a long-lasting finish.
International nail care leader JESSICA® is excited to unveil its latest colour collection inspired by goddess-like styles from Spring 2011 New York Fashion Week. The six-colour collection,
named “Runway Style”, compliments the whimsical yet captivating designs and color palette seen
on the runway.
Named after The Sirens Sea Goddesses, the mythical beauties whose enchanting voices seduce
passing sailors to shipwreck, the collection features a color palette of bold corals, shimmering
nudes and fresh grays that are designed to complement frothy chiffons, georgettes and velvet
devoré that mimic the waves of the sea.
The shades are:
Temptress of the Sea — glistening beige
Goddess — shimmery white
Alluring Creature — baby pink
Coquette — iridescent grey
Seductress — ruby pink
Enchantress — orange coral
All of these colors are gorgeous. I especially love the Coquette because I haven’t seen many shimmery grey polishes and the Alluring Creature because a lovely soft pink is perfect for spring. Pearly white is a trend this spring, so Goddess is another fab choice.
About Jessica: Known as “The First Hand in Nails,” Jessica Vartoughian is the pioneer in the professional nail care industry. As the first to recognize that all nails are not alike, Jessica’s unique philosophy has translated into a global cosmetics company. She has utilized her groundbreaking Nail Cultivation System, trend setting range of nail colours and individualized nail treatments to specialize in providing women with beautifully manicured hands and feet.
Today, after over 30 years of being at the forefront of the nail care industry, the JESSICA system and product range is successfully offered in over 28 countries.
Each polish retails at $7.50 USD. Visit www.jessicanails.com to learn more and to purchase.
With spring on its way, it’s time to start grooming again! At least for me it is, I find I get a little lazy during the winter months, when I am all bundled up indoors and outdoors! Try one of the following prodoucts from Tweezerman to start getting your beauty habits in shape — the sun will be here soon, I promise!
Folding Ilashcomb ($9.00 USD) — The perfectly spaced, gold-plated metal teeth glide through lashes to remove excess mascara, leaving your lashes looking long, lovely and clump-free. Comb cleverly folds in to protect teeth when not in use. Great tip: While still wet with mascara, comb your lashes (moving up, out and away from eyes). If applying more than one coat, comb lashes after each additional application. Make sure to look in a mirror when using this precision tool.
NEW Special Edition Hot For Dots Matchbox Itty Bitty Files ($4.00 USD) — Designed to fit easily into the palm of your hand and stored in any size purse, pocket or travel bag, the compact case conveniently houses a dozen durable, disposable mini files. Rough emery grains on one side tackle tough nails while a fine grade of emery on the other smoothly file.
Mini Brow Rescue Kit ($25.00 USD) — Keep your brows looking perfect any time, any where with this convenient, travel sized brow essentials kit. Fits in any makeup bag or purse for quick touch ups on the go.
Kit Includes:
Mini Slant Tweezer
Mini Browmousse™
Mini Brow Brush
Mini eyenhance Brow Highlighter
Stylish Travel Case
Tweezermate 10X Lighted Mirror ($15.00 USD) — Isolate even the finest hair for precise, easy tweezing with our optically correct and lighted 10X magnifying mirror. Clear from edge-to-edge with no distortion — you won’t miss a hair.
Oscar Blandi’s Philosophy is “In passion, lies beauty”. This really shines through in his innovative and incredibly fragranced products. I find that the following products are great hair-do finishers and refreshers:
Jasmine Oil Shine Spray ($22.00 USD) — Add intense shine to your hair using Oscar Blandi olio de jasmine Shine Spray. Lightweight formula infuses the hair with nourishing vitamins and botanical proteins for a healthy sheen. Provides instant moisture while reducing frizz. Also offers protection against sun damage as it includes Vitamins B5 & E, Rice Bran Oil and Wheat Protein. I love that it imparts shine without making my hair oily. The Jasmine scent is gorgeous as well!
Pronto Invisible Volumizing Dry Shampoo Spray ($23.00 USD) — No time to shampoo? No problem! Clear the way for the newest innovation in dry shampoo: Pronto Dry Shampoo Invisible sprays on clear, which means it’s completely undetectable in the hair and is ideal for all hair color. When applied, it instantly boosts volume and cleanses the hair without water. Ingredients such as gentle starches absorb excess oil and product build-up, while vitamin E and wheat proteins strengthen and protect the hair shaft. The end result is hair that looks and feels freshly shampooed, without a trace of residue. I love the instant volume boost and the bright citrus scent!
Jasmine Protein Mist for Restyling Hair ($18.00 USD, 8.45 oz) — Created for restyling dry hair, styling mist saturates each strand with soy and wheat proteins to seal the cuticle and protect hair from damage caused by blow dryers or flat/curling irons. Oscar Blandi proteine di jasmine Protein Mist for Restyling Hair also prevents static and overdrying. To use, spray on dry hair to restyle when using your favorite hot tool or spray on damp hair to detangle and fortify.
Hi All! I announced this amazing giveaway valued at $150.00 on Monday February 21st and have not received many entries. Just leave a comment telling me that you want to enter on any of my blog posts. Good Luck! The products are:
1. NEW Speed Whitening System ($99.00 USD): Speed Whitening System is the latest GO SMiLE home teeth whitening innovation – a two-step “prime-and-whiten” application that cuts whitening time in half! The secret is our exclusive patent-pending Pre-Whitening Gel – a clear, flavorless first coat that accelerates the release of stain-fighting oxygen ions in our patented whitening ampoules, while virtually eliminating tooth sensitivity. This dual-action system is clinically proven to whiten up to 8 shades in 4 days!
2. NEW Green Apple Luxury Toothpaste ($16.00 USD): GO SMiLE Green Apple Luxury Toothpaste is a delicious way to keep your teeth white and healthy. A luscious twist on your everyday ritual, Green Apple Toothpaste will invigorate your day with refreshing flavor. With whitening and cavity protection, plus a delicious aromatherapy blend, it’s specially formulated to keep teeth bright and give your smile a refreshing sensory experience!
3. Touch Up® Ampoules in Green Apple ($35.00 USD for 30): Once you’ve whitened your teeth, use smile perfecting Touch Up ampoules to help polish teeth and keep them white. Just Flip, Pop, Touch Up™ after eating and drinking to help keep stains from setting on teeth. These portable, single-dose ampoules work like a mid-day brush, specifically targeting the bacteria that cause bad breath and refreshing the entire mouth, no sink required.
I have been using all of these products and really love them. The Speed Whitening System was easy to use, tastes good (not bleachy) and didn’t irritate my teeth and gums. It really whitened, too. The Green Apple toothpaste is pretty yummy and keeps teeth white. The Touch Up ampoules are fun to use and great for after lunch, at work or at any time! You can purchase these at www.gosmile.com.
To win ALL THREE of these products worth a combined value of $150.00 leave a comment on my blog telling me that you would love to try GO SMiLE. For an extra entry, like GO SMiLE on Facebook or follow them on Twitter, then email me at lorena.emerson@gmail.com to let me know. I will be drawing a winner on Friday, March 4, 2011. Good Luck!
I love spring makeup because of its ability to freshen and brighten my pale winter skin. The colors this season are romantic and much softer than the bold winter hues.
A fab collection that embodies the new lovely spring colors is the In Bloom collection from Smashbox Cosmetics. The look on the spring runways were delicate and girly –from radiant, lit-from-within skin to hazy, neutral eyes and glossy nude pouts. With light, luminous looks for eyes, cheeks, lips and skin, In Bloom is your ultimate spring beauty update.
The In Bloom Collection includes:
IN BLOOM EYE SHADOW PALETTE & BRUSH ($48.00 USD value $180.00 )-ballet pink, lavender grey, golden pink, warm taupe, bone, soft violet, marine blue, shimmering copper, moss, nude — Spring beauty is in full bloom with this ten shade palette of ultra-luxe shimmers and wearable mattes, arranged vertically in duos for effortless customization. Apply with the included eye shadow brush for a flawless finish.
CREAM CHEEK DUO in BLUSHING/PEONY ($26.00 USD) -soft pink/bright pink — This duo of creamy, rose shades offers a sheer natural flush to cheeks and lips anytime, anywhere. Wear alone or pair together for a rush of custom color. Apply with fingertips or a Foundation Brush and blend.
SOFT FOCUS POWDER EYE LINER ($22.00 USD each) -heather grey or dark brown — This innovative powder formula creates a soft smoldering look in seconds. Before using, shake well and tap off any excess powder before lining the lashline.
LIMITLESS LONG WEAR LIP GLOSS WITH SPF 15 ($21.00 USD each)-Timeless (soft pink) or Endless Kiss(coral pink) — Get juicy color and long-lasting shine with added pout protection from SPF 15. Packed with vitamins and minerals, this unique formula benefits and boosts lips. Apply to bare lips or layer over your favorite Smashbox lipstick for gorgeous color and shine that lasts up to six hours.
ARTIFICIAL LIGHT LUMINIZING POWDER ($20.00 USD) -shimmering soft nude — Inspired by top-selling Artificial Light Luminizing Lotion, this soft shimmering powder highlights and brightens for a radiant glow. Apply to inner corners of eyes, down the bridge of nose, above brows and to the tops of cheekbones with the targeted applicator. It can also be mixed with body lotion and applied to arms, legs and décolleté for a subtle shimmer.
I have tested the Timeless lip gloss and the cheek duo. Both products give beautiful color. The lip gloss is sheer and so pretty on. It is a bit sticky, but does last a long time and is moisturizing on dry lips. I also love that it includes SPF, which is perfect for sunny spring and summer days. The cheek duo looks brighter in the pan then on the face. It is so soft and pretty on. I love the glow that cream blush gives, plus you can put it on your lips for a pretty monochromatic look.
WHERE TO FIND IT: Smashbox.com, Sephora, Sephora inside JCPenny, Ulta, Nordstrom, Beauty.com, and select Macy’s — Enjoy!
Forty, Flirty & Fabulous 