Beauty – Page 151 – Forty, Flirty & Fabulous

Looking for a New Fragrance? Try Botanical Essence No. 1 by Liz Earle

Ever tried a natural fragrance before? I haven’t. But I have tried Liz Earle botanical skincare and it is wonderful. So I was excited to try their Botanical Essence No. 1 ($78.00 USD for 50ml/1.6fl.oz), which is made up of over 98% directly derived from natural ingredients including high-altitude lavender from France, damask rose from Turkey, Italian bergamot and spicy patchouli from Indonesia.

The creator of the fragrance, Jean Charles Niel, took 3 years to finish it. He states, “This creative process gave me the time and the opportunity to craft a fragrance working with the highest quality ingredients. Using the Instant Boost Skin Tonic as a starting point, I looked into the glamour of the brand and Liz’s image to create a vibrant sparkling floral with a beautiful rose at its heart translating into warmth and sensuality for the dry down.”

The notes are:

Top notes: bergamot, mandarin, orange bigarad, lemon, and Cardamom

Middle notes: rose absolute, lavender, geranium, coriander and nutmeg

Base notes: cedarwood, vetiver, tonka bean and patchouli

What I think: This fragrance is so complex, it took a few days for me to decide what I was smelling! The fruity notes battle with the spicy notes for dominance, but the spices win out. It is very deep and sexy, and if that is the type of fragrance you love, this is for you. It is a little strong for me, but I love the natural ingredients involved.

Learn more about this fragrance at www.us.lizearle.com. Enjoy!

New Summer Fragrances from Antica Farmacista

I like to change my home scents every season. In the Summer, the heat makes me long for light scents that are beachy, tropical and or fruity. Antica Farmacista, a luxury brand of home and personal fragrances have delivered two new Summer collections; Ala Moana and Lemon, Verbena & Cedar. Their notes are:

Ala Moana — Night-blooming jasmine, plumeria, tuberose and gardenia and notes of citrus.

Lemon, Verbena & Cedar — lemon, orange, lemongrass, Italian Verbena, white florals, and cedarwood.

The line is available in:

Home Ambiance Fragrance250 ml$62
Home Ambiance Fragrance500 ml$92
Room and Linen Spray100 ml$28
Perfume (Ala Moana only)50 ml$62
Body Lotion (Ala Moana only)10 oz$25
Bath & Shower Wash
(Ala Moana only)10 oz$23
Hand Wash (Ala Moana only)10 oz$23

I have tried the Ala Moana Hand Wash, and it reminds me of my honeymoon in Hawaii many years ago. The scent of the flowers takes me away every time I wash my hands! Very nice!

Antica Farmacista Summer 2010 products will be available at www.anticafarmacista.com, Nordstrom, www.nordstrom.com, Bergdorf Goodman, Henri Bendel and Takashimaya

RapidLash™ Declares Wink Week!

Readers: Check out this link and following news release from RapidLash — http://bit.ly/bMnWb5

Mashpee, MA (June 7, 2010) – RapidLash™, the revolutionary paraben-free product that helps promote lush lashes and beautiful brows is encouraging women of all ages to be confident, friendly and flirtatious by participating in the first ever Wink Week! The wink is a commanding eye expression and RapidLash™, the leading eye enhancement serum that has changed the face of the beauty industry, gives women the freedom to exude their confidence in the power of a RapidLash™ Wink!

Throughout the week of June 7, 2010 – June 11, 2010 RapidLash™ encourages women to celebrate their love for lashes by logging onto the RapidLash Facebook Page and sending a RapidLash™ Wink to friends, family and fellow flirts! The application will be accessible on the page for the duration of Wink Week. RapidLash™ will also be celebrating Wink Week on our Facebook Page and on Twitter by sharing special content, quizzes and polls and asking our community to share photos of their best winks and their tips on feeling confident, flirty and beautiful. To continue with its ongoing commitment to various charitable causes, RapidLash™ will drop a wink towards cancer research by donating $1 for every wink up to 5,000 shared in honor of Wink Week.

“A focal point of RapidLash’s mission is finding unique and exciting ways to make our customers feel great about themselves.” Says Robert Trow, CEO of ROCASUBA, “The first ever Wink Week is just another way to engage our passionate and devoted fans, encouraging them to bat their beautiful, lush lashes, and simultaneously help a very worthy cause.”

In addition to sharing winks on Facebook, RapidLash™ will be partnering with Match.com by sponsoring the Wink functionality, where users of the popular online dating community send a Wink to flirt with someone in whom they are interested. It’s just RapidLash’s way of celebrating the power of a great wink! The sponsorship will run from May 29 to June 13.

RapidLash™ is an eyelash and eyebrow renewal serum that help promotes healthy, natural lashes and brows in just 30 days and is available in mass market retailers nationwide. Created with an innovative, high-performance formula, RapidLash is an easy-to-use serum that allows consumers to achieve a noticeable difference and improve the overall condition of the lashes and brows. This makes the product great for both women and men. With a price point of $49.95, as compared to other pricier formulations on the market, consumers on all income levels can enjoy fuller, thicker and longer lashes.

Purity Design Pure Shampoo and Conditioner

Looking for a great summer shampoo? One I have been using and liking is the Purity Design Pure Shampoo & Conditioner from IT&LY Hairfashion, a company that originated in Milan, Italy.

The Pure Shampoo and Conditioner have a couple of great things going for them. They are enriched with the innovative “Desert Blend” containing Agave, Joshua Tree and Challa Cactus. Pure Shampoo is perfect for normal and claims to deeply cleanse, moisturize, and help keep hair frizz free. Pure Conditioner claims to nourish and restore the hair. Plus both products contain UV ray protection, which makes them perfect for summer use.

Pure Shampoo Suggested Retail: $11 Size: 10.14 oz
Pure Conditioner Suggested Retail: $13 Size: 10.14 oz

What I think: I love the gentle scents of the shampoo and conditioner; they smell really good! The shampoo foams well and really cleans my hair. The conditioner is nice, but I have very dry hair so after cleaning it so well, I need something richer. Still — excellent hair care for every day!

For additional information visit www.italyhairfashion.com

Cover Up the Cool Way with Cypress Kimono Bathrobes

I like wearing bathrobes all year ’round, so I was happy to try the Cypress “Kimono-style” Cypress Bathrobe ($38.00 USD).

This robe is made of a kightweight knit with a diamond waffle weave and has nice roomy pockets. I love it and have been wearing it so much my husband has said, “Who do you think you are Hugh Hefner?” This of course has led to a discussion with my friends as to what you would call a male bunny…but I digress.

I received this in a beautiful light green, but it is also available in blue, yellow, and coral so there is a shade for everyone!

The Cypress robes are at Belk stores nationwide. So check them out and enjoy!

Smooth Your Legs With Queen of… Shaving Gels

Tired of the boring old drugstore ladies shaving creams? Try something new with Queen of… , the newest line of shaving products for her from leading British shaving brand, King of Shaves.

These shaving gels are made up of paraben-free, low foam ingredients that are gentle on the skin and since they go on clear, you can see exactly where you are shaving. which is great for those tricky spots like behind the knee and around the ankles! They are available in two formulas:

Ooh La La! Shaving Gel — Calm and soothe skin. Rich in Aloe Vera, Queen of….Ooh La La! Shaving Gel leaves skin silky and smooth to the touch. Irritation and razor burn will be a thing of the past.

Ta Da ! Shaving Gel — Wake up dull skin. The low foam formula, rich in tea-tree oil, refreshes and revitalizes skin on the spot, while retaining skin’s delicate moisture balance.

What I thought: Both formulas gave me a close shave. Each of them have an invigorating scent and feel. I did find that with both formulas, the scents were very strong, especially with the Ta Da! If I didn’t rinse the gel all the way off, it would sting my freshly shaven skin a bit. What I really like is that they are so different and the packaging is very cool!

Queen of… are be available at select Target stores nationwide. To learn more about Queen of… visit www.shave.com.

Protect Your Scalp with Redken Color Extend Sun Care

Redken Color Extend Sun Solar Screen SPF 12

I think that it is so smart that haircare companies are introducing SPF to their summer collections. It seems to be the next logical step in sun protection. We protect our skin everyday with sunscreen, why not our hair?!

Redken Introduced their Color Extend line in 2009 (see my review at https://fortyflirtyfabulous.wordpress.com/2009/05/17/redken-color-extend-sun-collection/). This year, they have added the new Color Extend Sun Solar Screen SPF 12 to the Color Extend Sun haircare regimen. This is a leave-in product that helps prevent burnt scalps while protecting hair.

The Claim: The UVA and UVB filters in Color Extend Sun Solar Screen SPF 12 provide protection plus filters coat the hair to protect the integrity of the hair fiber and safeguard haircolor and highlights. Redken’s exclusive Interbond Conditioning System and the advanced Hydra-Shield Complex deliver strengthening Ceramide and moisture-rich Mango Oil to dry strands to resurface the cuticle, repair damaged areas and replenish lost moisture.

This product is particularly recommended for stylists and consumers with side/middle/fringe parts, thinning hair, receding hairlines, or light-colored hair, and are looking for a multi-tasking product to protect their hair and scalp from UV damage while helping to protect and replenish the hair,” states Rodney Cutler, Redken Brand Ambassador and owner of Cutler/Redken Salon. “It is highly recommended to use the protective treatment at the beach or by the pool and for people who work outdoors and/or who play outdoor sports.”

What I think: I like the ease of this product — just spray on wet hair and you’re done. My scalp hasn’t burned yet this year, which is great, and I love that the spray is protection my color, which hasn’t faded. So I recommend this spray to protect the scalp and hair!

Other products in Redken’s Color Extend Sun line include:
•                    Color Extend Sun After-Sun Shampoo: Apply to wet hair, massage into a lather, and rinse.
•                    Color Extend Sun After-Sun Mask: After shampooing, apply to damp hair. Leave on 5 to 15 minutes. Rinse.
•                    Color Extend Sparkling Shield: Apply to damp or dry hair. Leave-in. Reapply throughout the day as needed.

Learn more about the Color Extend Line at www.redken.com. You can purchase these products at salon’s near you. Enjoy!

Prepare Your Skin for the Season With the Summer Beauty Boost Kit

Summer Beauty Kit — Summer Beauty Boost Kit

Is your beauty routine ready for the summer? To make sure that your skin glows, the experts at e.l.f. cosmetics have partnered with American Laser Centers, Neocutis Skincare and Shopthelook.net to create a limited-edition, charitable gift set that’s all about the savings, all about Summertime trends and all about being beautiful on the inside and out!

The NEW Summer Beauty Boost Kit is an all-in-one kit that includes expert picks for makeup, skincare, bodycare and accessory essentials PLUS 100% of the proceeds go to Bottomless Closet, a very special NYC-based charity that assists disadvantaged women in their professional and personal development.

Unbelievably the Summer Beauty Boost Kit has a total value of $620 but will retail for just $20 exclusively at www.eyeslipsface.com. In addition to useful “how to tips” from fashion and beauty experts like makeup artist, Achelle Dunaway from e.l.f., the kit includes:

MAKEUP:
·         e.l.f. mineral lipgloss– the perfect au naturale, sheer nude gloss for summer. ($3 value)
·         e.l.f. mineral booster – a sheer, photo-finish mineral powder for a healthy, even complexion. ($5.00 value)
·         e.l.f. mineral bronzer – for a healthy glow, a simple dusting will do! ($8 value)
·         e.l.f. cosmetic brushes – for both the face & body! ($4 value)
SKINCARE & BODYCARE:
·         American Laser Body Contouring Treatment – to tackle those surface troubles! ($500 value)

· Neocutis Journee Bio-restorative Day Cream with PSP and SPF 30 – Advanced skincare for superior, broad range sun-protection. ($75 value.)
FASHION:
· Golden Bangles from Shopthelook.net – ‘cause nothing complements a tan like gorgeous gold accessories. ($25 value)

· An endless assortment of helpful beauty tips from the pro’s! (value: priceless)

The Summer Beauty Boost kit is available now at eyeslipsface.com for $20 (that’s $600 worth of savings!), while supplies last.

About Bottomless Closet: The mission of Bottomless Closet is to help disadvantaged New York City women become self-sufficient through a comprehensive program that begins with business attire and interview preparation and continues with professional development, financial management and personal enrichment. Using the model of women helping women and their network of dedicated volunteers, Bottomless Closet enhances their clients’ self-esteem and self-confidence in order for them to enter and succeed in the workforce and improve the quality of their lives. www.bottomlessclosetnyc.org

Brighten Your Smile for Summer Photos with Luster’s 1 Hour White

If you are getting tan (hopefully fake) and toned and ready for summer, a white smile will top it all off perfectly! Luster is a great brand that you can find in your favorite drugstore to whiten your teeth.

Luster’s 1 Hour White ($39.99 USD) claims to brighten teeth in only an hour. Does it work? It did for me! I followed the instructions and my teeth were 5 shades whiter in an hour! It is an active hour, though. No sitting and waiting for your teeth to get white. You need to follow these directions:

Step 1: Rinse with the Accelerator Mouth Rinse, which will enhance the efficacy of the professional strength whitening gel
Step 2: Brush on the Super Whitening Gel, the same whitening agent used by dentists during professional treatments
Step 3: Apply the Activating Whitening Light, which will stimulate the photo-activator in the gel in just 2 minutes
For best results, rinse and repeat for up to 1 hour.

I found that if the whitening gel got on my lips, they tingled a bit, but my teeth were not sensitive from the products, which is a big plus. I have very sensitive teeth.

Another good Luster whitening kit which my teenage daughter tried, was the Weekend White ($19.99) This kit contains the whitening gel and the mouth rinse. For 3 days, twice a day, you rinse your mouth, then brush on the gel, wait 10 minutes and rinse again with the mouth wash. My daughters teeth were about 4-5 shades whiter and she didn’t mind the process.

You can purchase these at a drugstore near you. Enjoy your pearly whites!

New Bath and Body Products from EcoTools

This spring EcoTools launched additions to their bath and body line. The products include a recycled plastic bath sponge, new body scrub, body butter and body mists.

The EcoPouf ($1.99) is the first recycled bath sponge, which is a great thing for the environment, as well as our bodies! It is so affordable plus you can support sustainablity the easy way. It is also generously sized and will last through many showers.

I also tried the brand-new Replenish Your Natural Resources Body Butter ($5.99). This extra creamy body butter is wonderful on both sun-ravaged or dry winter skin. It is enriched with mango butter to replenish and hydrate. It is scented with lavender and vanilla and is 98% natural.

Visit www.eco-tools.com to learn more and you can purchase these products at fine drugstores, and some of my favorite stores such as Target and Ulta. Enjoy!