Beauty – Page 56 – Forty, Flirty & Fabulous

Holiday Gift Guide — Fab Skincare Sets

Don’t know what to get her for Christmas? How about a gift to turn back time? Or at least to look and feel younger — great skincare!

Below are some wonderful kits that would make amazing gifts:

Eve Lom The Rescue Ritual ($110 USD) — Deeply cleansing and purifying favorites for intensive pampering. Set includes:

• Cleanser (100ml) – The original balm cleanser; formulated with aromatic plant oils to decongest and gently exfoliate the skin.

• Full size cloth – Kind on your skin, the Eve Lom Muslin Cloths provide a gentle way to exfoliate and enhance your daily cleansing—the two most important steps in the Eve Lom skincare routine. Regular exfoliation helps the skin to function properly and absorb moisture more effectively. With daily use of these cloths and your face cleanser, tight and flaky skin will be a thing of the past.

• Rescue Mask (100ml) – Rescue Mask: deep cleanses without drying, gently decongests pores and absorbs excess oil, smoothing the skins surface, leaving it supple and soft.

Purcahse at http://www.spacenk.com/us

Skin Authority Beauty Infusion Gift Set ($196 USD) — Skin Authority designed this Special Edition Gift Set to give individuals the ultimate control in customizing skin care to unique needs on a daily basis. Personalizing skin care routine has never been easier. After prepping the face with one swipe of the Instant Perfection Peel Pads, just add a few drops of one or more Beauty Infusion products to a daily routine and dial up or down the concentration of targeted natural actives to balance the hydration, brightness, clarity, and aging of your skin.

Ideal to give yourself or others as a gift.

Special Edition Gift Set contains a jar of 50 Instant Perfection Peel Pads and 1.0 fl oz each Beauty Infusion Collection drops.
Save $49 when you purchase the gift set.
Presentation box included.
These products contain no dyes, fragrances, parabens, or animal cruelty.

Available at http://www.skinauthority.com

StriVectin Ageless Skin Essentials ($89 USD, plus 20% off the site for the holidays) — Give the gift of renewed skin with this kit that features four of StriVectin’s fan-favorite products: TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream, Overnight Replenishing Moisture Mask, Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles, and SD Advanced Intensive Concentrate for Wrinkles & Stretch Marks.

Purchase at http://www.strivectin.com

SkinCeuticals Gold Standard Kit: Fine Lines + Wrinkles ($173 USD) — Give the gold standard of skincare with this new kit featuring two hero products from SkinCeuticals. C E Ferulic is a revolutionary antioxidant combination serum that delivers an unprecedented 8 times the skin’s natural protection against photoaging – neutralizing free radicals, helping build collagen, and providing unmatched antioxidant protection. Hydrating B5 is recommended for use with vitamin C treatments to help maximize the benefits of your daily moisturizer and contains hyaluronic acid, the body’s natural hydrator, to bind moisture to the skin.

Available at SkinCeuticals.com

Philosophy Renewed Hope For The Holidays ($59 USD) –a gift of holiday glow. treat skin with hope and enjoy continuous hydration, softened lines, smoother texture and a healthy-looking color and glow. this holiday-exclusive collection features renewed hope in a jar refreshing & refining moisturizer, plus hope in a jar night and renewed hope in a jar eye, for 24-hour nourishment and a youthful radiance that lasts, in beautiful holiday packaging perfect for giving (even to yourself).

Purchase at http://www.philosophy.com

Iluminage Deluxe Anti-Ageing Gift Set ($85 USD) — Experience next generation skin rejuvenation with the Iluminage Deluxe Anti-Ageing Gift Set. Utilizing high-tech copper technology which is clinically proven to help improve the appearance of skin, the set combines anti-ageing gloves and socks with a rejuvenating eye mask to leave skin feeling youthful, smooth, soft and replenished.

Available exclusively at Neiman Marcus

Holiday Gift Guide — Sweet Smelling Bath And Body Gifts!

I love creating my holiday gift guides! There are so many wonderful gifts to give this season–and I love sharing my favorites!

Below are amazing gifts from L’Occitane, Philosophy, Yes to and Juara:

Holiday 2016 Advent Calendar - L'OCCITANE en Provence — Holiday 2016 Advent Calendar – L’OCCITANE en Provence

L’OCCITANE en Provence Holiday 2016 Advent Calendar ($55 USD) – A captivating advent calendar with 24 exclusive gifts for a fun way to beautify the countdown to the holidays.

Discover L’OCCITANE’s homage to beauty. Treat yourself to a must-have skin care, bath and body, or hand care gift every day with this Advent calendar. Open all 24 château doors and find a surprise hidden behind each one.

Featuring a selection of best sellers, this calendar is filled with 24 days of beauty products, including lotions, soaps, body washes, etc. Indulge a loved one or treat yourself to a luxurious pre-holiday gift with the L’Occitane Holiday Beauty Advent Calendar.

Juara Candlenut Obsession Trio

Juara Bali Escape Limited Edition Set

Juara Candlenut Obsession Trio ($28 USD) –This trio features travel friendly sizes of JUARA’s Candlenut Body Polish, Candlenut Hydrating Shower Gel and Candlenut Body Crème.

Juara Bali Escape Limited Edition Set ($35 USD) –Experience the scents of Bali with a limited edition set of their deliciously rich hand and nail balm paired with a purse ready rollerball in their signature fragrance.

Purchase at juaraskincare.com

Philosophy Loveswept Holiday Collection ($57 USD) — sweep her off her feet this season with a soft floral fragrance that sparkles with energy and romance. loveswept opens with fresh bergamot and citrus, the heart blooms with pink jasmine, then rests on creamy amber that stays close to the skin. this collection includes the scent in 3 formulas for body and bath that layer beautifully for an indulgent head-to-toe experience. includes eau de toilette 2 oz.; shampoo, bath & shower gel 8 oz. and whipped body crème 4 oz.

Purchase at http://www.philosophy.com

Yes To Argan Oil Fig Liquid Hand Soap:

Yes To Marula Oil Mango Liquid Hand Soap:

Yes To PrimRose Oil Coriander Liquid Hand Soap

Yes To Argan Oil Fig Liquid Hand Soap: Yes To Argan Oil Fig Liquid Hand Soap is formulated with brightening and conditioning argan oil and fig extract to get hands squeaky clean and ready for the mani-cam.

Yes To Marula Oil Mango Liquid Hand Soap: Yes To Marula Oil Mango Liquid Hand Soap is formulated with age defying and protecting marula oil and mango extract to get hands squeaky clean and insta-ready.

Yes To PrimRose Oil Coriander Liquid Hand Soap: Yes To PrimRose Oil Coriander Liquid Hand Soap is formulated with calming and soothing primRose oil and coriander extract to get hands squeaky clean and relaxed after a long day of texting.

Purchase in Walmart stores only.

L’Occitane Delicious Almond Gift ($75 USD) — Indulge and pamper with the delicious, mouthwatering scents and luxurious textures of our Almond Collection, made with sustainably-sourced almond from the South of France.

This limited-edition body care gift contains:

– Almond Shower Oil 16.8 fl. oz.

– Almond Milk Concentrate 3.3 fl. oz.

– Almond Delicious Hand Cream 1 oz.

– Almond Soap 1.76 oz.

– Almond Supple Skin Oil 0.5 fl. oz.

– L’Occitane Holiday Box

Purchase at http://usa.loccitane.com

Philosophy Shimmering Snowlace Bath And Shower Gel

Philosophy Christmas Cookie Bath And Shower Gel

Philosophy Shimmering Snowlace Bath And Shower Gel ($18 USD) — make the most of a snow-filled night and create a cozy bathing experience with shimmering snowlace. this award-winning multi-tasking shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath conditions as it cleanses, leaving skin and hair silky soft and lightly perfumed with an ethereal floral fragrance.

Philosophy Christmas Cookie Bath And Shower Gel ($18 USD) — capture the essence of christmas morning with christmas cookie shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath. feel wrapped in warmth and comfort, as the moisturizing formula gently cleanses and conditions skin and hair. the buttery, sugar cookie scent is sure to bring back childhood christmas memories.

Available at http://www.philosophy.com

My Beauty Favorites — Week of November 14-20, 2016

Are you getting ready for Thanksgiving and the holidays following? I am! Not only the food I’m going to take to my family’s celebration, I am taking care of my hair, skin and am planning a great hostess gift!

I received the following amazing products for my honest review that hydrate and help me prep for the season:

sunday-products The Mane Choice Green Tea & Carrot Deep Strengthening & Restorative Mask Treatment ($17.99 USD): If your hair is in need of some extra TLC, after the hot tools and extreme weather conditions of the week, try this mask treatment from the Mane Choice! Enriched with biotin, green tea, and carrot oil, this product will immediately begin to repair and restore dry and damaged strands. Formulated to penetrate the hair shaft and infuse your hair with high-quality vitamins and nutrients. Available at themanechoice.com, Target, Sally Beauty Supply, Rite Aid.

fango ESSENZIALI Mud Mask Treatment for Face + Body ($32.50 USD for 7 oz): Get an at home spa experience with this mineral-rich mud mask designed to calm and soothe problematic, irritated and tight feeling skin. Providing a revitalizing surge of skin soothing ingredients, the CALM mud mask transforms skin from tight and dull to luminous and healthy in as little as five minutes. Available at Macy’s and Macys.com

neuLash ($150 USD) – This nutrient-rich formula delivers benefits beyond conditioning. neuLASH is fortified with Active Eyelash Technology® to dramatically improve the weak appearance of eyelashes in just 30 days. Pumpkin seed extract nourishes the lashes and helps lashes look more luxurious than ever. Available at skinresearchlabs.com or Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s

neuBROW ($150 USD) – This potent serum is formulated with an exclusive Dual-Weight Protein Complex™ that restores the appearance of youthful brows, promoting suppleness and shine. It delivers beautiful, more defined eyebrows in just 60 days. Sweet almond protein creates a protective layer, bringing softness and brilliance to the brow line. ,Available at skinresearchlabs.com or Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s

Arbonne Intelligence® Lip Treatment: Give your lips some love with this targeted formula that features the proprietary ingredient Phytinol™, which helps soften the appearance of fine lines on the lips and contours, and supports the skin’s natural moisture barrier. Lips feel replenished, hydrated and moisturized. Also enhances the appearance of lip volume and multitasks as a primer for lipstick or gloss. $38, arbonne.com

What I think: I have tried all of these except for the neu products. The hair mask really hydrates my hair, a little goes a long way and my hair is soft and shiny afterwards. The mud mask works so well on my sensitive skin! It calms it and smooths my skin. And as treating my dry lips is so important I love the lip treatment. It can be used at night or under lip color during the day!

Avon ANEW Ultimate Supreme Advanced Performance Crème ($50 1.7 oz. ) — is formulated to dramatically improve visible signs of aging* while immersing skin in radiant moisture for the ultimate transformative experience. Born in the exotic waters of Tahiti, the black pearl essence is known to improve skin’s ability to retain moisture. This luxurious yet lightweight night crème is infused with black pearl essence, as well as the highest level of Avon’s exclusive Celluvive anti-aging complex.

What I think: This night creme is very lightweight and sinks right into the skin. As I get really warm at night, this is perfect for me. In the morning my skin is glowing, but not greasy.

Available at http://www.avon.com

Juara Hope Soy Candle ($35 USD) — Inspired by the warm, tropical scent of JUARA’s Candlenut Collection, this fragrant, hand-poured candle is an exclusive blend of natural soy and vegetable waxes, custom-formulated to burn longer and cleaner than typical candles.

Wrapped with a decorative hand-drawn pattern, this candle provides soothing light and fragrance to enhance the beauty of any living space. The vessel features a protective lid and is housed in an artisanal glass jar that enhances its glow.

Notes: Plumeria, Freesia, Bergamot, Jasmine, Rose, Coconut

What I think: This is the perfect hostess gift for the holidays! It has an exotic floral scent and I think most hostesses will love it. It is packaged so nicely, too!

Purchase at juaraskincare.com

Brand Feature: LORAC Cosmetics

I was recently sent some gorgeous LORAC products for my honest review! So exciting! LORAC products are glam, but also perfect for every day looks.

My current fave LORAC products include an amazing contour palette, below, plus products that can create a complete look:

LORAC PRO Conceal/Contour Palette and Brush ($45 USD) — Correct and perfect with LORAC Los Angeles PRO Conceal/Contour Palette and brush. Containing 12 creamy, blendable shades this palette conceals, color-corrects, contours, and highlights for a beautiful, effortless application. These shades can be used individually or blended together to create your own custom colors.

PRO Conceal/Contour Palette comes complete with an exclusive, custom PRO Conceal/Contour brush. The unique double-ended brush is everything you need for effortless concealing, contouring and highlighting. The PRO Conceal/Contour brush hair is hygienic and easy to clean between applications.

TOP ROW: C1 (Light), C2 (Light Yellow), C3 (Medium Yellow), C4 (Peach)

MIDDLE ROW: C5 (Medium Beige), C6 (Warm Brown,) C7 (Taupe Brown), C8 (Deep)

BOTTOM ROW: SH1 (Light Shimmer), SH2 (Yellow Shimmer), SH3 (Peach Shimmer), SH4 (Bronze Shimmer)

What I think: I love the range of concealers, contour and highlight shades in this palette. They are really creamy. The brush is so luxe, the narrow end is great for applying product and the other end blends so nicely!

LORAC Sheer POREfection Foundation ($34 USD) — This oil, paraben and fragrance free makeup is infused with anti-aging antioxidants of Vitamins A & E, Olive Leaf Extract, Lemon Fruit Extract and Papaya Fruit Extract to help soothe, nourish and rejuvenate. The lightweight formula helps keep skin healthy, youthful and radiant with a clean, better-than-natural, no-makeup look and feel. Get a poreless-looking, silky-smooth finish and achieve complexion POREfection® with LORAC.

What I think: I apply this over the concealer and set it with LORAC’s POREfection Baked Perfecting Powder ($33 USD). The foundation is sheer and looks natural on. I love that it also makes my skin look so smooth!

LORAC Color Source Buildable Blush in Prism

LORAC Light Source Highlighter in Daylight

Instantly bring color and life to your cheeks with LORAC Color Source Buildable Blush ($22 USD). These silky-smooth matte and satin blushes are paraben-free and infused with anti-aging antioxidants such as Pomegranate, Acai and Vitamins A, C & E. In a wide spectrum of complexion-enhancing hues, these buildable blushes can be worn sheer for a natural flush of color or layered for a dramatic effect. Become a beautiful, sensual source of color with LORAC.

LORAC Light Source Highlighter ($22 USD) — Instantly bring luminosity and life to your face with LORAC Light Source Highlighter. These paraben-free, high-pearl highlighters are infused with anti-aging antioxidants and light diffusing, soft focus pigments for a silky-smooth, luminous glow. This illuminating, complexion-enhancing formula can be worn sheer for a soft, natural sheen or layered for a high-shine, dramatic effect. Become a beautiful, sensual source of light with LORAC.

What I think: Both of these are gorgeous and work really well together. The Prism blush is a nice matte peach. It’s so pretty on! The light source in Daylight is a beautiful highlighter with a very light shimmer to it.

LORAC PRO Lash Pomade Mascara ($23 USD) — This unique, smudge-proof and flake-proof professional formula for lengthening mascara is lightweight and designed to increase thickness, shine, curl and length to lashes. This volumizing mascara has a custom curved brush that easily grabs and separates each lash from root to tip and corner to corner for perfectly styled, jet black lashes.

What I think: This lengthens, curls and gives a nice, natural look. So nice for day time! Add a couple more coats for evening looks and your good to go. It stays on well and doesn’t flake.

LORAC Alter Ego Lipstick ($17 USD) — Instantly transform your look with LORAC Alter Ego Lipstick. These sexy and playful lipsticks coat your lips in highly-pigmented color with an opaque, matte finish. Alter Ego Lipstick contains antioxidants such as Acai Berry, Pomegranate, Grape Seed Extract, and Vitamins C and E.

What I think: This is a very hydrating matte lipstick (not an oxymoron in this case)! It feels great, but also looks amazing on. I have it in Goddess which is a pretty pinky nude.

Go Glam This Holiday Season With Lipstick Queen, AVON and Sally Hansen

Are you starting to think about your glam holiday looks? I am! I usually add rich colors, a bit of sparkle and always try to have my nail painted. A complete look is so nice during the festive season.

Below are my new faves, they are all amazing!

Lipstick Queen’s has released three new Saint & Sinner lipstick ($24 USD each) shades. For those whose nice side rules, the Saint formulation is for you. With 10% pigment, this formula allows the colors to glide with a touch of sheen that gives lips a lustrous, hydrating look and feel.

For those who land on the naughty spectrum, the Sinner formula will speak to you. Containing 90% pigmentation, the colors are bold and intense, without the worry of lips drying out.

Candy – the perfect hot pink shade for all skin tones, this shade will be sure to turn heads

Mauve – a regal mix of pink and purple inspired by Marie Antoinette

Bordeaux – everything you’ve ever wanted in a rich wine for your lips

What I think: I love that Lipstick Queen takes one color and makes it in two finishes. Both formulas are very hydrating. The Saint is perfect for day while the Sinner is a bold evening choice! I have these in Mauve and Bordeaux and they are both gorgeous!

Available now at Lipstickqueen.com & Ulta.com

Avon True Color Glimmersticks

Avon True Color Wide Awake Mascara

Feeling tired from your daily beauty routine? Give your look an instant wake-up call with Avon True Color Wide Awake Mascara and newly revamped Glimmersticks!

Avon True Color Glimmersticks ($7 each) – Loaded with pure-color pigment, these long-lasting eyeliners give your eyes a shot of sexy sparkle with ease and precision

Avon True Color Wide Awake Mascara ($5.99) – Made with Avon’s Lift&Lock Technology, this new mascara provides intense color, length, and volume in just one swipe

What I think: The Glimmersticks are almost magical! They glide right on, set quickly and last all day long. I applied a vibrant teal one to my top lid in the morning one day, and when I went to bed, it was still on and it looked like I just applied it! The Wide Awake mascara lifts my straight lashes and lengthens them too!

Learn more and purchased at avon.com

Sally Hansen Color Therapy in Exotic Acai ($8.99 each) — Sally Hansen’s Color Therapy nail polish contains a patented micro-delivery system that delivers an argan oil-enriched formula, resulting in intensive nourishment and instant moisture for healthier-looking nails. The Color Therapy nail polish needs no base coat so the oil complex can directly contact the bare nail. 9 out of 10 women experienced a noticeable improvement in their natural nails after wearing the Color Therapy nail polish. Vibrant tones, available in three magnificent palettes, glide on for a radiant, shiny finish with up to 10 days of fade-proof, chip-resistant wear. The Color Therapy nail polish provides the ultimate color that cares while you wear, with everything needed to restore nails without sacrificing luminous color.

What I think: Amazing! I love this polish. It goes on very smoothly and the color is gorgeous. With 38 shades, there’s a color for everyone. And the best part, I wore this for a whole week with only a couple of small chips! The only issue was a little nail regrowth. Polish never lasts that long for me because I am hard on my hands. And when I did remove it, my nails were so smooth! I highly recommend this polish!

Learn more at http://www.sallyhansen.com

Have you tried any of these? What are your current faves?

My Beauty Favorites — Week of November 6-13, 2016

It finally feels like fall in Kansas City! It has been much cooler the last few days and I have finally been able to wear my boots and sweaters. Yay!

This week I am loving a variety of products including a lush fragrance, purifying hair care, nail polish with gold and a very fall body wash:

Molton Brown Rosa Absolute Eau de Toilette ($65 USD) — An opulent, floral eau de toilette, evoking romantic femininity with Italian red rose, spicy pink pepper and sweet vanilla.

The fragrance
Top notes: blackcurrant, pink pepper and raspberry.
Heart notes: rose, violet leaf and geranium.
Base notes: patchouli, labdanum and vanilla.

What I think: This smells amazing, really sweet and floral, but it has a little spice to it, too. I think it’s perfect for the fall and winter, it’s a substantial scent.

Purchase at http://www.moltonbrown.com

Dessange Paris Purifying Clay Pre-Shampoo Mask

Dessange Paris Purifying Clay Balancing Shampoo

Dessange Paris Purifying Clay Pre-Shampoo Mask ($8.99 USD) — This first of its kind, clay-in-mask pre-shampoo regulating treatment incorporates a breakthrough skin purifying technology that targets an oily scalp. The unique formula, containing mineral clay concentration, works to absorb sebum excess and regulate oil production over time while the professional application brush allows for targeted, even coverage. The scalp is left deeply purified, helping to drastically reduce excess oil production. Dating back to ancient times, the virtues of clay have been used for centuries in cosmetic and therapeutic remedies to absorb sebum and eliminate toxins.

Dessange Paris Purifying Clay Balancing Shampoo ($9.99 USD) — The second step in the Purifying Clay system, the pro-vitamin b5 enhanced balancing shampoo, helps to minimize oily roots while moisturizing ends, producing balanced hair from root to tip. The pro-vitamin b5 is known for its protective properties of the fiber capillary, helping repair and soften the hair. Hair and scalp become re-balanced, with the added benefit of a light cherry, violet, and vanilla scent.

What I think: This is a really cool system. My hair gets oily sometimes so it’s nice to treat it to a great deep cleaning. You use the mask first, then the shampoo. I brush the mask on my scalp and leave it on for about 5 minutes then rinse it out and use the shampoo. The system leaves my hair so soft and clean, without drying it out.

Purchase at http://www.target.com

Sally Hansen 18K Gold Hardener

Sally Hansen 18K Gold Cuticle Eraser

Sally Hansen 18K Gold Hardener ($7.49 USD) locks in moisture and strengthens nails. This eye-catching treatment combines real 18-karat gold with peptides and amino acids—ingredients known to promote healthy growth. The breakthrough complex envelopes the gold, creating a shatter-proof shield that protects nails so they can grow longer and stronger.

Sally Hansen 18K Gold Cuticle Eraser ($7.49 USD) is a must for healthy-looking, smooth cuticles. Meant to reduce and improve the appearance rough, ragged, parched cuticles, this decadent treatment renews and softens instantly while preparing nails for a flawless manicure.

What I think: the hardener is really nice on. It leaves nails with a soft gold glitter. It does leave nails harder and protects them. The cuticle eraser treats my dry cuticles and makes my nails look much smoother.

Purchase at mass market stores

Philip B. Chai Latte Soul & Body Wash ($35 USD) — Soothe your soul and celebrate your body with Philip B chai latte soul and body wash, a purifying magical potion of 20% pure botanicals. An herbaceous, spicy and aromatic deep-stimulating active cleanser that replenishes, energizes, and tones your skin. Honey, milk proteins and black tea extract, combined with cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, ginger and black pepper, work synergistically to stimulate and warm your skin for over-all beneficial health and glow. Chai latte soul and body wash is an active formula that leaves you feeling heavenly, silky, warm and stimulated.

What I think: This smells just like chai to me! It’s very spicy and sweet and leaves such a nice scent. It also softens my skin after showering.

Learn more at http://www.philipb.com

IT Cosmetics IT’s Your Top 5 Superstars and More! 6-piece Holiday Set

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IT Cosmetics IT’s Your Top 5 Superstars and More! 6-piece Holiday Set ($59.99 USD) — This amazing deal is good for one day only, November 12, 2016!

This exclusive six-piece collection features the products IT girls has said are most life-changing for them, plus a groundbreaking new brush:

Bye Bye Under Eye™ Concealer covers everything without creasing or cracking
Celebration Foundation Illumination™ gives you a flawless-looking glow in just 30 seconds
Brow Power™ Pencil to create your most beautiful brows
Superhero™ Mascara to transform your lashes
Je Ne Sais Quoi™ Lip Treatment to awaken your lips with a youthful-looking pop of color.
NEW Heavenly Skin™ Full-Coverage Foundation Brush does the work for you to deliver an airbrushed finish!

I love these products! I have tried all of them before (besides the amazing new brush), and they truly are superstars! Bye Bye Under Eye is my favorite concealer because it is full coverage but looks really natural on, as does the Celebration Foundation Illumination. The foundation covers so well and gives a little glow, but not shimmer.

Superhero is my holy grail mascara at the moment, it leaves lashes thick and long! And the lip treatment gives a hint of color with tons of hydration.

The new brush is so cool! I love the swirling bristle pattern. Like IT’s previous brushes, its soft to the touch and picks up product so well!

Are you going to pick this up? These products are definitely worth this deal! All IT products are such high quality, you can’t lose!

Brand Review — Kiko Milano Skincare

Have you been taking care of your skin this fall? I sometimes don’t do as much as I should, even though I have everything I need! As the days get darker earlier, I get so lazy at night!

It is so important to take care of skin as the weather gets colder, and I was lucky to be sent the following Kiko Milano products for my honest review!

Have you heard about Kiko Milano? Here is brand info from their website:

Founded in 1997, KIKO MILANO is an Italian professional cosmetics brand that has revolutionized the rules of cosmetics and won over the most demanding beauty addicts with over 600 points of sale in 8 countries in Europe (Italy, Spain, France, Portugal, Germany, United Kingdom, Austria and Switzerland) with its presence in 34 nations (thanks to its online service delivery) and now with its new opening in U.S.

KIKO MILANO is constantly committed to a single objective: to allow all women to treat themselves to the most innovative cosmetics without having to sacrifice their budget. Quality is no longer synonymous with high prices. Below are my affordable beauties:

Kiko Milano Pure Clean Scrub&Peel ($9 USD) –A package of 20 wet wipes that both exfoliate and refresh the face. The textured side ensures the skin is exfoliated evenly and with the required intensity. The soft side leaves the skin feeling delightfully cool.

The formula contains alpha hydroxy acids that work for making skin free from dead cells and panthenol with its softening properties. The practical resealable pack can be taken everywhere and is ideal for traveling. Delicately scented with notes of magnolia, peach and sandalwood. Ideal for all skin types.

What I think: These have a lovely fresh scent! I use the soft side to remove makeup, then gently use the (very) exfoliating side. They leave my skin soft and smooth!

Kiko Milano Bright Lift Serum ($30 USD) –Highly luminous lifting effect serum. Brightens the complexion, reduces the appearance of wrinkles and minimizes signs of fatigue. Specific ingredients protect the skin from oxidative stress and give it a healthy glow.

The formula also contains marine collagen and ActiGlow, a revolutionary cosmetic advancement that enhances the skin’s beauty. The silky texture is slightly iridescent and easily absorbed. The skin appears hydrated, radiant and enveloped in a delicate scent of camellia and rose. The practical dispenser releases just the right amount of product.

What I think: This is a very sheer serum that sinks into the skin quickly. It leaves my skin luminous and smooth. Great for night and day, does work well under moisturizer. I especially like it for the day, to give a glow and lift!

Kiko Milano Hydra Pro Matte Mattifying Mosturizing Fluid ($29 USD) — Mattifying mosturizing fluid. The long-lasting moisturizing fluid leaves the skin with a matte finish that lasts all day while perfecting make-up performance. Specific ingredients protect the skin from oxidative stress and give it a healthy glow.

The matte effect is the result of a special biotechnological complex in the formula that helps to reduce excess sebum, or oil, and minimizes shine. The formula also contains hyaluronic acid and Actiglow, a revolutionary cosmetic advancement that enhances the skin’s beauty.

The lightweight texture is quickly absorbed and feels wonderful. The skin has an even look and a matte finish. Hydra Pro Matte mosturizing fluid comes in a sleek bottle with a handy dispenser that releases just the right amount of product. Delicately scented with musk and rose.

What I think: This has a light floral scent. It is a very sheer fluid that sinks right into the skin. It leaves skin soft, but matte. Perfect for oily or shiny skin. I would use this in warm weather, when my skin gets shiny.

Kiko Milano Skin Trainer CC Blur($24 USD) — Optical corrector for perfect skin with a smooth, even complexion. Combines a CC cream’s skin tone correcting properties with a blur’s ability to minimize skin imperfections.

In addition, special ingredients in Skin Trainer CC Blur capture the light which is then reflected on the face for a radiant glow.

The velvety texture is lightly coloured. Available in four shades to meet the needs of all skin tones; 01 Light, 02 Medium, 03 Neutral, 04 Dark

What I think: This sheer CC corrector gives light color, but really smooths out pores and wrinkles. The skin is left with a light glow, too! I received it in a dark shade, and I have light skin, but I would definitely try this in my shade!

Have you tried Kiko Milano skin care or makeup? Let me know which products are your favorites!

Sneak Peek and Early Sale! IT Cosmetics IT’s Your Top 5 Superstars and More! 6-piece Holiday Set

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IT Cosmetics QVC Today’s Special Value IT’s Your Top 5 Superstars and More! 6-piece Holiday Set is live for pre-sale today! Here is the link to purchase now:

http://qvc.co/SuperstarsTSV_

This amazing collection will officially go on sale on Saturday, November 12, 2016.

This exclusive six-piece collection features the products IT girls has said are most life-changing for them, plus a groundbreaking new brush:

Bye Bye Under Eye™ Concealer covers everything without creasing or cracking
Celebration Foundation Illumination™ gives you a flawless-looking glow in just 30 seconds
Brow Power™ Pencil to create your most beautiful brows
Superhero™ Mascara to transform your lashes
Je Ne Sais Quoi™ Lip Treatment to awaken your lips with a youthful-looking pop of color.
NEW Heavenly Skin™ Full-Coverage Foundation Brush does the work for you to deliver an airbrushed finish!

Superhero is my holy grail mascara at the moment, it leaves lashes thick and long! And the lip treatment gives a hint of color with tons of hydration.

The new brush is so cool! I love the swirling bristle pattern. Like IT’s previous brushes, its soft to the touch and picks up product so well!

Are you going to pick this up? I recommend getting it early as your shade could sell out quickly on Saturday!

My Beauty Favorites — Week of October 31 – November 6, 2016

We are officially in November! I hope your weather is chilly enough for boots and sweaters! I tried today, but had to remove my sweater and wished I wasn’t wearing boots…sigh. I hope it gets cooler in Kansas City soon!

What I am enjoying is gorgeous and affordable makeup in fall hues. The products below will round out your fall makeup collection nicely:

Freshen up for Fall with the new products from Hard Candy! From bold lips to statement eyes, gorgeous Fall makeup looks are bold, daring and inspirational! So go ahead and jump start the season with Hard Candy!

Hard Candy Top 10 Satin eye shadow palette($6 USD) — 10 shades in a variety of finishes to ensure a custom look with each application. Product is cased in a chic tufted fabric wrapped compact that also includes a mirror

Hard Candy Fierce Effects Daring Lip Gloss ($5 USD) — Intense shiny lip gloss infused with argan and citrus oils. Stunning splashes of daring lip color drench lips while blended exotic oils hydrate the skin. Available in 16 different shades

Hard Candy Fierce Effects Lipstick ($5 USD) — Ultra soft formula infused with argan oil for added moisture and shine.

Hard Candy products are available for purchase only at Walmart and Walmart.com.

Rain, snow, or shine, essence is here with a new limited edition collection exclusively available at essencemakeup.com! Enjoy the season even more with essence’s limited edition collection Me & My Umbrella. Perfect for the winter weather, the collection will be sure to make you glow!

essence Me & My Umbrella Blush ($3.99 USD) – Bring some color into your day with this limited edition blush. Like a blooming flower after a rainy day, the beautiful rose shade gives any complexion a fresh, healthy touch of color.

essence Me & My Umbrella Matt Lipstick ($3.99 USD) – Sure to put a smile on your face, this neutral pink shade creates an intense look with a matte finish.

essence Me & My Umbrella Mini Contouring Set ($4.99 USD) – Achieve a beautiful glow any day! This limited edition contouring set contains two mini pencils with a creamy blendable texture. Use the darker shade to define and the lighter shade to highlight. But no worries! It includes step-by-step instructions for perfection every time.

essence Me & My Umbrella Contouring Brush ($3.99 USD) – Expertly angled for sculpting and contouring the cheekbones, this limited edition brush is perfect for blending powder and cream textures.

essence Me & My Umbrella Matt Eyeshadow ($2.99 USD) – These limited edition matt eyeshadows have a velvety, soft texture that last all day and are sure to make eyes pop even on the gloomiest of days. Available in a vanilla and grey shades, both perfect for any makeup style.

Purchase at http://www.essencemakeup.com

Catrice Eyebrow Filler Perfecting & Shaping Gel

Catrice Prime & Fine Anti-Shine Blur Stick

Catrice Ultimate Stay Lipstick

Eyebrow Filler Perfecting & Shaping Gel ($5.49 USD) Fall means full-blown brows. Accentuate yours with the swipe of a wand. The tinted gel formula integrated with fiber fillers expertly grooms, thickens and defines brows. Dries quickly and doesn’t clump for a flawlessly effortless look. Available in 2 shades.

Prime and Fine Anti-Shine Blur Stick ($7.99 USD) — Erase pores, fine lines and imperfections with this miracle working retractable stick. The smooth texture has a transparent shine-free, matte finish and works on all complexions.

Ultimate Stay Lipstick ($3.99 USD) — This highly pigmented, long-lasting lipstick comes in a variety of deep, fall shades and leaves behind a satin-matte finish. Achieve high coverage without drying out lips.

What I think:

CATRICE products are available at Ulta, You can check out the full range here: http://www.ulta.com/brand/catrice

Have you tried any of these great products!