Beauty – Page 163 – Forty, Flirty & Fabulous

Skincare by Anastasia Beverly Hills

I love Anastasia Soare’s eyebrow product. The stencils, tweezers, powders and gels make it easy to have professional looking brows by doing them yourself. After making brows a priority (they do frame the face), Anastasia is launching a skincare line on December 26, 2009.

Anastasia returned to her native Romanian roots to discover healthy products that naturally improve the texture, tone and appearance of skin. She developed Balkan Botanical™ Infusion, a blend of rare plant and herb extracts found only in the rich soils of Romania. A few of these ingredients are Marshmallow Leaf, Lemon Balm Leaf, Bilberry, and Green Tea, which combine to soothe and restore the skin’s natural radiance. The result is a long-lasting and more youthful appearance!

The three “hero” products from the new skincare line are:

Line Erasing Serum ($45.00 USD) – This is a product I have reviewed a couple of months ago. This refreshing serum claims to help crows feet and lift the eyes. This lightweight serum contains a unique blend of natural hydrators, Instalift Goji, and Anastasia’s exclusive Balkan Botanical™ Infusion. Check out my full review at https://fortyflirtyfabulous.wordpress.com/2009/07/27/anastasia-line-erasing-serum/.

Sheer Moisture Crème SPF 30 ($40.00) – I love this very light SPF 30 day cream. It is fragrance-free and designed to soften the skin while providing protection against broad-spectrum UVA/UVB rays and free radicals that can cause signs of aging. The cream contains hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, and natural oils. I used it morning and night and it smooths and soaks into the skin; it is never greasy, which is a plus in the morning before makeup application. I have noticed that my skin is very smooth and radiant while using these products.

Hydrating Oil ($40.00) — is an unusual product; an aromatic and hydrating oil that soothes the skin and the senses! This product is specifically designed for absorption and hydration. It claims to soften and brighten the skin. The silicone and oils are infused together so there is no separation, allowing the oil to completely absorb into the skin. I love the herbal scent, but it is a bit too oily for my combination skin. For someone with dry, winter skin, this is a perfect treatment to keep skin hydrated.

Remember this fab line is launching December 26, 2009. Visit www.anastasia.net to find out more when the time comes.

LipFusion Holiday 2009 Mini Lip Gloss Set

The LipFusion Holiday Mini Lip Gloss set is not only a fun gift, it’s an excellent way to plump lips to make them appear younger. I love the LipFusion glosses because you get plump without pain.

The claim is: The revolutionary patented LipFusion® technology delivers active collagen into lip tissue painlessly and instantly. The patented LipFusion® delivery system dehydrates the collagen molecule into tiny microspheres that can absorb easily into lip tissue, then search for the body’s natural water to re-hydrate up to 50 times their size, creating a beautiful, full-out pout. Unlike other products in the marketplace that claim to enhance lips, LipFusion® does not contain menthol, caffeine, cinnamon or other irritants that only cause the lip mucous to temporarily swell.

The LipFusion® Holiday Collection features six minis of LipFusion® Micro Collagen Lip Plump Color Shines. The collection combines LipFusion’s® three newest shades Crave, Goddess and Boca Babe and three original and best sellers Clear, Bare and Blush. This limited edition collection sells for $39.

Lip Fusion Holiday Mini Collection includes six sexy day-to-evening shades:

Crave: Flushed pink

Goddess: Decadent golden bronze

Boca Babe: Juicy tangerine

Clear: Subtle shine

Bare: Natural healthy nude

Blush: Subtle and luminescent baby pink

For best results, simply apply an even layer of LipFusion® over the top and bottom lip and allow the formula to penetrate for 2-3 minutes. You’ll experience naturally luscious, full and kissable lips for up to 24 hours. For maximum plumping, combine with LipFusion® Lip Plumping Pencils, and use LipFusion® XL as an intensive nighttime treatment (which I use every night and LOVE).

You can purchase the collection at Sephora, Ulta, Dillards, Beauty.com, Skinstore.com and HSN.com in the US and Sephora in Canada. Enjoy!

Clean 2009 Holiday Coffret Set

Perfume is such a fun gift to receive, but it’s hard to know what someone will like. The remedy? The CLEAN Coffret Gift Collection. This set of four of CLEAN’s best-selling scents is sure to have something that will please the giftee! This Eau de Parfum set includes CLEAN’s newest scent Simply Soap, plus Original, Shower Fresh and Warm Cotton, packaged together in a new metallic inspired aquamarine gift box. The recipient (or you) can to try and layer various scents to create a personal scent that works best with a person’s natural essence or mood. Or give the individual 1 oz fragrances as stocking stuffers or small gifts to people your care about!

The scents as described by www.cleanperfume.com are:

The Original Clean Perfume — is a fragrance option for those who do not like to smell like a particular perfume, but rather prefer that just-out-of-the-shower fresh smell. CLEAN combines fragrance notes of Litsea Cubeba, Orange, Sweet Lime, Pink Grapefruit, Passion Lily, Rose Geranium and White Musk. Simply Soap — A soft floral fragrance with a harmonious blend of Calabrian orange bergamot, Polynesian frangipani, Japanese lotus blossom, Damask rose oil, sweet violet and soft musk, this scent evokes the spirit of the beautiful necessities in life: a white cashmere bath robe, Egyptian cotton sheets, and of course a sudsy bubble bath with your favorite soap.

Warm Cotton — So pure, so fresh, it captures the feeling of a fluffy, warm towel just pulled from the dryer or slipping into your favorite T-shirt line-dried in the summer sun. CLEAN Warm Cotton wraps you in notes of citrus, lilac and jasmine over a subtle but oh-so-sexy blend of amber and musk. A fresh, comforting, just-laundered scent.

Shower Fresh — This uplifting CLEAN scent opens with crisp, citrus top notes of Lemon, Mandarin, And Orange. The heart of the fragrance is faintly floral, hinting at sweetness with notes of Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom, and Jasmine. The drydown is an understated musk and sheer woods base. Not heavy, overwhelming or pretentious, Shower Fresh Perfume is simply sweet and subtly sexy; a revolutionary aroma that leaves one feeling “shower-fresh” from sun up to sun down.

They are all fantastic, but I think my favorite is the Warm Cotton. Very soft, but sexy too!

The collection became available across the country at Sephora, Ulta, Beauty.com, Skinstore.com and HSN.com for $65.00 USD (Value $152.00 USD) in October 2009.

CoverGirl LashBlast Length Mascara and Brand New ShineBlast Lip Gloss and Smoky ShadowBlast

CoverGirl’s Blast collection is all about big bold looks. Big and long lashes started it all with LashBlast and more recently LashBlast Length. Now comes Smoky ShadowBlast and ShineBlast Lip Gloss, arriving in drugstores in January.

I love the original LashBlast in the fat orange tube because of the thick lashes it gives. The LashBlast length ($7.79) is also fab, but because of different reasons. This lengthening mascara has a longer, thinner brush — which I prefer. It is easier to maneuver and give lashes that extra length that stubby lashes like mine need!

I also have tried the ShineBlast Lip Gloss ($7.49) that is debuting in January. I’m a gloss girl, and this is a good one! It is non-sticky and very shiny. It smells fruity, but doesn’t have a taste, which is good. If it tastes yummy I lick my lips, which ruins the whole purpose of wearing gloss! The foam tipped applicator is cleverly designed to be thicker on the end for easier application. When released in January, it will come in 16 shades!

The Smoky ShadowBlast seems like a very fun way to apply eye shadow. I haven’t tried it yet, but when I do, I will review it. I do know is that it is a cream stick with a different shade on each end. One shade is for the base and one is for the crease. This comes in 6 duos.

Until December 5th, COVERGIRL has an online preview of the NEW Blast collection featuring Smoky ShadowBlast, ShineBlast Lip Gloss and LashBlast Length Mascara. Consumers who visit Drugstore.com will save $5 and earn free shipping when they purchase all three products while supplies. Those who visit CVS.com will receive free shipping.

Here are the shades available for advance purchase:

Smoky ShadowBlast
-Silver Sky
-Onyx Smoke
-Bronze Fire
-Purple Plum

ShineBlast Lip Gloss
-Dazzle
-Flare
-Ablaze
-Firecracker

LashBlast Length Mascara
-Very Black

Visit www.covergirl.com to learn more. Enjoy these fun new products from a classic brand!

Pacifica Tuscan Blood Orange Spray Perfume Set

Looking for a fragrant gift for a friend, teacher, baby sitter or co-worker? Pacifica has released the Tuscan Blood Orange Spray Perfume Set ($20.00 USD) that is an affordable, yet luxurious perfume and candle gift set in time for the holidays.

This beautiful gift box contains Pacifica’s natural spray perfume, a signature soy candle in a glass container, and a lovely printed box of matches. The set’s fragrance is a refreshing blend of blood orange, strawberry, raspberry, and mandarin. This is a wonderful scent for holidays as well as anytime of the year. It is usually hard to give fragrance, but since this is a fruity and not flowery set, many women will love it!

This set contains:
– 1.0 oz Spray Perfume
– 3.0 oz Soy Candle
– Matches

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
– Parabens (perfume)
– Sulfates (all)
– Synthetic Dyes (perfume)
– Petrochemicals (perfume)
– Phthalates (all)
– GMOs (all)
– Triclosan (all)

This set is available at Sephora stores and online at www.sephora.com. Enjoy giving (or buying it for your self) this fab gift!

Yves Rocher Holiday Collection 2009

I have recently discovered the brand Yves Rocher (which I enjoy) and happily tested some of their Holiday 2009 offerings.

My favorite holiday item from Yves Rocher is the Extra Long Wear Eye Pencil ($5.00 USD). This thick pencil goes on very smooth and is claimed to be long -lasting. It didn’t last all day on me, but did last for a while. It comes in two colors — Taupe Rose is a rosy, bronze that is great for day and Bleu Nuit is a dramatic navy that is perfect for evening looks.

Gloss & Charm Mirror – Limited Edition ($6.00 USD) are perfect holiday lip glosses. They are available in two party-perfect shades: Raspberry Jelly and Frosty White. These glosses are soft and shimmery and can be worn over lipstick for more glamour! Plus you’ll receive a mirror charm with every gloss purchased.

Yves Rocher also has a home fragrance collection. I really like the Jardins de Noel Liquid Hand Soap ($5.00 USD). It comes in a generous 10.1 fl. oz bottle and is a festive way to dress up your bathroom (and keep your hands clean) this holiday season. It comes in Fleur de Noel, with notes of white flower, cedar, lemon extract and orange, and Jardins de Noel, with notes of almond, mandarin, bergamot and grapefruit. The bottle is very pretty as well!

Visit www.yvesrocherusa to purchase these festive products. Enjoy!

Borghese Holiday Nail Kits

Great Gift Idea: Just in time for the holidays, Borghese introduces two mini kits featuring fun, glittery lacquers. These kits would make perfect stocking stuffers, teacher and co-worker gifts, perfect for all of the stylish ladies on your list!

Each kit contains four long-wearing, nail-strengthening polishes that contain Borghese’s exclusive Acqua di Vita complex to help restore healthy moisture to the nails. Micronized Gemstones add brilliance. Each shade comes with a special Duale Curve Tip Brush custom designed to hug the shape of your nail for a smooth, flawless application. The rich, saturated hues are free of DBP’s, Toluene and added Formaldehyde.

The collections are:

Allegra — Gold Glitter, Red Glitter, White Glitter and Black Glitter

Serena — Brown Glitter, Green Duochrome, Multi-Colored Glitter, Purple Shimmer

Each kit costs $9.99 and can be found at drugstores nationwide. Pick one up for a friend — and yourself!

Yves Rocher 100% Natural Origin Cosmetics

Looking for a natural makeup line that does not break the bank? Yves Rocher creates quality cosmetics that are affordable and fun to use!

Some of the products from this line that I love are:

Loose powder foundation & Kabuki brush ($39.00 USD) This makeup contains organic sweet almond oil which claims to sooth the skin. Most mineral makeup settles in to my pores, which I HATE! This foundation smooths over wrinkles and pores and makes them appear smaller — which is nice for an aging lady! I have also noticed that my skin gets a glow when I use it, which I LOVE. I get the claim of soothing, my red cheeks feel better when I wear it. The kabuki brush is very well made and the bristles are very soft. I pore some of the foundation into the cap, swirl the brush in it, tap of excess and buff it on my face. Wonderful!

Loose Pearls-Intense illuminating effect ($18.00 — $9.00 on sale) will give you a flirty holiday sparkle. This is a nice, shimmery pigment in a very cute little bottle. A little goes a long way with this product, and it would be great for evenings out. It is available in four shades, Pink, Taupes, Gold and Copper. This also contains organic sweet almond oil to help powder stay soft and not dry lids out.

Sometimes, instead of heavy lipstick or gloss, you just want a little color and softened lips. The Cream Balm ($12.00 USD) is a natural lip color that give a little shine and long-lasting moisture. The Cream Balm contains soothing organic sweet almond oil and is available in two shades, Petales de Rose (lighter pinkish hue) and Petales de Cuivre (reddish shade).

visit www.yvesrocherusa.com to learn more and to purchase these cosmetics.

La Mer Holiday 2009 Gifts of Beauty plus Gift with Purchase

Want to spoil yourself or know someone who could use a little spoiling? La Mer has introduced some fab luxury sets just in time for Holiday shopping. Some of my favorites are:

The Connoisseur Collection ($395.00 USD) — This beautiful set includes Creme de la Mer (2 oz), The Lifting Face Serum (9 ml) and The Eye Concentrate (6 oz) in a festive keepsake box. This is gift that not only will make someone feel pampered, but is transformative for the skin!

The Signature Collection ($240.00 USD) — This travel-ready set includes Creme de la Mer (1 oz), The Lifting Face Serum (16 ml) and The Eye Concentrate (6 ml) in a traditional Creme de La Mer box. This is a great idea for those ladies who like to take a bit of luxury with them while traveling.

Legendary Luxury ($1390.00 USD) — Here is the ultimate gift for ladies who love Creme de la Mer! 16.5 ounces of Creme de la Mer will keep you or someone you love looking beautiful for a long, long time!

Looking for a little extra with your purchase? visit www.lamer.com online, and when you spend $300.00, you will receive the Small Miracles Collection. A perfect stocking stuffer, this kit includes Creme de la Mer (.24 oz), The Lifting Face Serum ( .17 oz) The Eye Concentrate (.1 oz) and The Hydrating Infusion (.5 ox). Enjoy!

LORAC Everyday Eye Collection Plus Online Deals!

Looking for great gift ideas and a great offer! Spend $50.00 at www.loraccosmetics.com through December 1, 2009 and you will receive free shipping along with two full size Multiple Rush Lip/Cheek Sticks in Love Rush (pink shimmer) and Crush Rush (rose) and a mini Couture Shine Liquid Lipstick.

What to buy when you visit the website. LORAC boasts great make up sets at affordable prices. One good choice to begin your shopping is the Everyday Eye Collection ($22.50 USD). This fun set features 9 of LORAC’s best-selling Eye Shadows and a Front of the Line Liquid Eye Liner all packed in a chic Croc Makeup Case. This is available only at the LORAC website. This is a value of over $202 of makeup! You will get:

9 Eye Shadow Pots:
Beige/Joy/Cappuccino
Mesmerize/Cocoa/Suede
Kiwi/Lush/Jade

Front of the Line Liquid Eyeliner:
Black

These are beautiful long-wearing shadows and the thin felt tip liner is so nice to have. Most pen-like liners are thick and a bit unwieldy, but this one is very fine and easy to maneuver.

Visit the website and learn more about this set, plus other cool kits and other fab makeup products!