Beauty – Page 68 – Forty, Flirty & Fabulous

My Beauty Favorites — Week of February 15-21, 2016

It has been gorgeous in Kansas City this week! Really warm and sunny. It is turning cold again, but that’s okay. It is still February!

This week I have been loving healing body products, a fun lip and hand moisturizing pack and a fragrance that is easy to carry with you.

Skin+Pharmacy Advanced Skin Therapy Collection — From hydrating body lotions and hand creams to diabetic moisturizers and healing gels, the powerful paraben-free products help achieve healthy skin from head to toe. Here are some favorites:

Stretch Mark Lotion – Features powerful peptide technology, Regu®-Stretch, to help reduce the appearance of stretch marks and peptide complex Vanistryl® to improve skin brightness while Hyaluronic Acid and botanical extracts including mango, aloe and shea butter help skin feel hydrated and moisture-rich.
3-in-1 Itch Relief Lotion – Magnetized Moisture Technology delivers enhanced hydration to improve and maintain skin’s moisture balance while colloidal oatmeal soothes itching and calms the look of skin irritation and redness.
Healing Gel – Features skin softener allantoin to heal dry, rough skin while stimulating cell regeneration for healthy skin and Magnetized Moisture Technology for continuous hydration.

What I think: I have been loving the healing gel. It is very light and sinks right in the skin, and it provides instant moisture. I think it will be awesome in the summer when it is hot and I don’t want to use a heavy cream.

My daughter who has eczema has been using the itch relief lotion and it seems to be helping her dry, red skin. And it feels better, too.

You can purchase these at CVS stores and http://www.cvs.com

eos Spring 2016 Limited Edition Trio ($5.99 USD) — The eos 2016 Spring Pack with Kleenex features two handpicked brand favorites for soft, smooth lips and skin, along with a Kleenex Slim-Wallet Pack to ensure you have the smoothest Spring. The Limited-Edition Smooth Sphere Lip Balm in Pink Grapefruit and Every Day Hand Lotion in Berry Blossom spring to life in adorable garden-inspired packaging to ensure happiness is in full bloom this season.

The eos Smooth Sphere Lip Balm is made with a superior organic formula, 100% natural and is enriched with nourishing Shea butter and soothing jojoba oil, to provide long-lasting moisture for sensationally soft and smooth lips. The eos Every Day Hand Lotion boasts Shea butter, aloe, oat extract and Vitamins E & C while also featuring a berry blossoming fragrance perfectly suited for the springtime blooms. Lastly, the Kleenex Slim-Wallet Pack comes in a convenient slim shape offering the highest quality of softness, absorbency and strength to tackle those pesky spring allergies. Together, the trio makes for a delightful gift for spring holidays!

What I think: This is a fun Spring or Easter gift idea, or just as a treat for yourself. I love the packaging of both eos products. The lotion is slim enough to put in a purse or a pocket. And I love the fun, round lip balm. And both smell amazing! And, I always need Kleenex, especially in the Spring.

The eos 2016 Spring Pack with Kleenex is available for $5.99 beginning February 2016 at Target, CVS, Walgreens, ULTA, Kohl’s, Drugstore.com and evolutionofsmooth.com.

Snap Perfume, fragrances for him and her, are now available at CVS for a limited time. These innovative pocket scents are packed full of gorgeous fragrance with notes from ingredients around the world.

Snap 88 For Her is the fragrance in the photo above. It is an exciting yet delicate, an arrangement of scents alluring, sweet and playful.

Top Notes are Fresh citrus, Blood Orange, Sorrento Lemon and Japanese Ouzo

Heart Note are Exotic floral nature, African Violet, Jasmine Essence, and Osmanthus

Base Note are Brazilian Tonka, East Indian Sandalwood and Hearty Cedarwood

What I think: I think this is a neat idea. I like the shape of the bottle. This scent is a little bit sweet and spicy for me (I like fresh scents), but it does have a nice depth to it. There are other scents in the line, so check them out!

Snap Perfume is available at CVS for a limited time for $9.99.

What have you been loving this week? Leave a comment and let me know!

Try A New Mascara On National Lash Day!

Today is National Lash Day! I love this because even though I have short, straight lashes, the mascaras out today can help make my lashes look gorgeous!

Below, I have listed a long list of fabulous mascaras at various price points. I hope you find a new one you love. Remember to change your mascara every 3 months.

To begin, though, I am highlighting three eyelash serums with natural ingredients to enhance your lashes and a great lash primer. I love these, and they are also the perfect base for any of the amazing mascaras featured:

Talika Lipocils Expert ($57 USD) — Talika Lipocils Expert serum contains the same proprietary complex of 5 plants and silk protein as in Lipocils to condition and support the densification of eyelashes. Additional natural ingredients (peptides, Forskohlii) promote enhanced curling and color intensification of the lashes, especially to light or not very dark lashes.

The mascara-like brush ensures an optimal distribution of the serum along the lashes throughout the follicle. The foamy sponge tip allows to gently apply the serum along the top and bottom lash line without any risk. Formulated with plants and natural ingredients, the serum is safe for the eyes. Talika Lipocils Expert makes a perfect base for mascara.

Purchase at www.talika.com

ZO Skin Health Ossential Lash Enhancing Serum ($65 USD) — Not a mascara – but a serum containing a powerful blend of peptides formulated to help enhance eyelash thickness and length, and improve the look of thinning, sparse lashes and brows. Use once a day at bedtime.

Apply to clean skin. Use pen to apply product to upper and lower lash line, taking great care on lower lashes to avoid direct contact with the eyes. Hold pen upright and twist bottom two to four clicks per application. May also be used on brows.

Available at zoskinhealth.com

HydroPeptide Lash ($96 USD) — This natural lash enhancer uses the power of a peptide complex, biotin and folic acid to visibly improve the appearance of lashes – and brows! – by strengthening them for a fuller, longer, less brittle appearance. Eyelash Fortifying and Hair-Fullness Peptides provide superior lash results, while Biotin, Folic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, and Lemon Peel Extract prevent breakage and strengthen lashes. Soybean oil and Sodium Hyaluronate hydrate and nourish the brow and lash area. Apply at night, a few times a week, and see less breakage and more thickness.

Available at HydroPeptide.com

Merle Norman Mascara Primer ($14 USD) — The secret to long, luscious lashes is to always start with a primer. This multi-benefit base coat forms a flexible bond between lashes and mascara to magnify results of ANY mascara. What makes this formula so effective is its hair-loving conditioners (Vitamins B, C, and E) and advanced peptides which promote lashes that are longer, fuller and healthier- looking, making flutters perfectly mascara ready!

Available at MerleNorman.com

NEW NYC New York Color Get It All Mascara

NYC New York Color Get It All Mascara ($3.99 USD) — A mascara that visibly lifts and curls lashes up to 70°, lengthens lashes up to 65% and builds up to 2 times the volume. It contains candelilla wax known to enhance film formulation and stiffness, yielding better curl. It glides on easily, won’t smudge and won’t irritate sensitive eyes and is ideal for contact-lens wearers. In Extreme Black.

Rimmel London 24 Hour Supercurler Mascara ($6.49 USD) — With its curved-eye shape, the special brush fits perfectly into the contours of your eye, giving you flawless application every time. Its cleverly-designed fibers lift and curl lashes from the root to tip, separating each lash for defined, clump-free color. Use the mascara alone, or create an eye-opening look by layering it over your favorite Rimmel mascara. Let your lashes defy the laws of gravity with breathtaking curve appeal. Black, Extreme Black

Avon Big and False Lash Volume Mascara ($6 USD) — With its unique Fiber Blend formula, this mascara gives lashes a major boost. The mascara instantly creates the look of fuller lashes thanks to specially curved fibers, which fill in your lash line without clumping. Designed to double the look of lashes instantly, Big & False Lash Mascara gives you a dramatic look in a flash. Featuring a unique, exclusively-designed almond shaped brush with quick glide surface ensures fibers fill in and align along the lashes, following the natural curve of the eye.

Visit AVON.com to locate an Avon Representative or to shop online.

PUR Fully Charged Magnetic Mascara ($22 USD) — Strengthen, thicken, lengthen and separate each individual lash with this high-performance mascara. The formula uses opposing magnetic forces to strongly attract mascara to the lashes, ensuring flawless application and unparalleled performance. Includes:

Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 conditions lashes to help fight the follicle aging process and make lashes appear healthier and fuller
A blend of Panthenol (Vitamin B5) and Vitamin C Ester nourishes lashes for maximum flexibility
The addition of Carnuba Wax and Beeswax helps define each lash with an exclusive brush that is designed for ultimate separation and lengthening

Purchase at purminerals.com and Ulta.com

Arbonne It’s A Long Story Mascara ($36 USD) — Arbonne’s high-performance lengthening mascara helps create the look of ultra-dramatic lashes with major longitude and definition. Formulated with polypeptides, amino acids, pea extract, bamboo and pro-vitamin B5, this mascara helps to condition and soften lashes. Created with a vegan formula, this mascara is also long wearing and water resistant.

Purchase at arbonne.com

Have you tried any of these fab products? Or, are you planning on purchasing one? Leave a comment and let me know how you love them!

KORRES Black Pine Firming Skincare Review

KORRES Black Pine Firming, Lifting & Antiwrinkle Serum

KORRES Black Pine Firming, Lifting & Antiwrinkle Night Cream

KORRES Firming, Lifting & Antiwrinkle Eye Cream

I was lucky to be sent products from KORRES Black Pine collection for my honest review. This collection is for aging skin and claims to firm and lift:

During two years of primary clinical research, KORRES Research Lab in Athens, Greece discovered that powerful black pine polyphenols maintain the elasticity of the connective tissue better than all other polyphenols studied During two years of primary clinical research, KORRES Research Lab in Athens, Greece discovered that powerful black pine polyphenols maintain the elasticity of the connective tissue better than all other polyphenols studied

Among women who tested this product:
– 100% would replace their existing firming cream with KORRES Black Pine

My three favorite products from the line are:

Black Pine Firming, Lifting & Antiwrinkle Serum ($74 USD) — With a 40% higher concentration of actives, this advanced serum penetrates quickly and deeply to deliver a powerful dose firming, contouring, and lifting benefits. Contains an efficacious blend of active ingredients, including Hexapeptide-11—the first natural polypeptide known to support natural collagen and elastin production.

Black Pine Firming, Lifting & Antiwrinkle Night Cream ($68 USD) –This luxurious cream works overnight to deliver a continuous dose of Black Pine actives while you sleep for advanced firming, contouring, and lifting action. The formula blends the highly active Black Pine extract with Hexapeptide-11, the first natural polypeptide, and a proprietary blend of unique active and patented ingredients.

Black Pine Firming, Lifting & Antiwrinkle Eye Cream ($54 USD) — This powerful eye cream immediately lifts while it firms, reduces undereye puffiness, and minimizes dark circles. Contains a proprietary blend containing eight unique active ingredients, including Black Pine polyphenols and Hexapeptide-11—the first ever natural polypeptide known to support natural collagen and elastin production.

What I think: First of all I love the soft, warms scent of these products. The serum absorbs quickly into my skin and instantly my skin seems smoother. The eye cream also instantly hydrates my skin. I love applying it all around my eye area, morning and night. Actually I use serums and eye creams both morning and night (and I am still wrinkle free)!

The night cream is probably my favorite product of the three. It also sinks right into the skin and leaves it so soft! I also use it on my neck (which could use some lifting and firming, too)! It has a wonderful texture, I am so happy that it is not a thick night cream. Some night creams are so heavy on, but not this one! I love using it every night!

I have been using these products for about a month, and my skin does seem a bit firmer. I will continue using it to see if there is even more improvement over time.

Learn more and purchase at http://www.korresusa.com

Have you tried the Black Pine collection, or any KORRES products? Leave a comment and let me know how you like them!

My Beauty Favorites — Week of February 8-14, 2016

I hope you had a great Valentine’s Day! My husband and I went out to dinner (without kids). It was really nice!

Last week I was loving new makeup that I was sent for my honest review. I tried two new (to me) brands. Wander Beauty and a German cosmetics company, Sante. Both have some amazing products that I LOVE:

Wander Beauty Flash Focus Hydrating Foundation Stick

Wander Beauty Up Close Kiss Lipstick

Wander Beauty Flash Focus Hydrating Foundation Stick ($40 USD) — Achieve a picture perfect complexion with this hydrating formula. This creamy foundation stick glides onto skin as a lightweight, conditioning cream for flawless coverage. Coconut oil, sodium hyaluronate and antioxidant vitamins help deliver effective, long-lasting emolliency and protection against dryness. Applies effortlessly and blends seamlessly. Skin is left looking youthful, natural and even.

Wander Beauty Up Close Kiss Lipstick ($24 USD) — A smooth and creamy coconut oil and vitamin infused formula that glides effortlessly and delivers rich, long-lasting color. The colors available are Spice and Rose.

What I think: I was so excited to try the foundation stick! I received it in Light, and that matches my skin perfectly. Looking at it in the photo, I thought it would have a thicker consistency like a concealer. But, it is very creamy and glides right one. It covers well, and I can add more to build coverage. I use their Wander Cushion to blend. Its a reusable sponge and is easy to blend with.

I received the lipstick in Spice. I usually wear lighter colors, but I liked it. It’s something that I can wear out on a date with my husband!

Learn more and purchase at http://www.wanderbeauty.com

Sante Coverstick in Light

Sante Eyeshadow Trios 5 Gram

Sante Lip Duo Contour & Gloss

Sante Coversticks ($15 USD) — Make dark circles around the eyes and small impurities disappear as if by magic. Cover small veins and moles in no time at all.

Sante Eyeshadow Trios 5 Gram ($20 USD) — Eyecatcher. From nude to glam. Eye shadow trio in complementary shades. For unforgettable moments. With organic jojoba and chamomile.

Sante Lip Duo Contour & Gloss ($17 USD) — Certified natural ingredients with pure colors of nature. One end a line and the next in a gloss stick.

What I think: The coverstick is very full coverage. It is perfect for dark circles, red patches and blemishes. I love wearing under my foundation for extra coverage.

The eyeshadow palette I received was Aubergine, which includes a light pink and two purples. It makes an awesome smoky eye, very colorful.

My favorite Sante products is the lip color. I received the Nude 01 color, it’s a pinkish nude and it so pretty on.

These are available at http://sante-usa.com/

Have you discovered a new makeup brand? Leave a comment and let me know!

SweetLeaf Water Drops Water Enhancers Review

I was sent samples of SweetLeaf Water Drops Water Enhancers ($4.99 USD) for my honest review! I love drinking sugar-free beverages, so I was happy to try these!

What are SweetLeaf Water Drops? Here is the description from the website:

Hydrate deliciously. Choose from four natural fruit flavored blends, available in 2.1 fl. oz. (64 ml) packages. SweetLeaf Water Drops are natural, convenient, sugar-free and gluten-free water enhancers. Squirt into water and enjoy award-winning flavor with zero calories, zero carbs, non-glycemic response and NO artificial sweeteners. Finally, a better-for-you alternative to soda and sugar-laden drinks!

Lemon Lime
Raspberry Lemonade
Peach Mango
Strawberry Kiwi

I was sent Raspberry Lemonade and Strawberry Kiwi. I was surprised that both are clear. I am used to colored water drops. But since they are natural, it makes sense.

My favorite is the Strawberry Kiwi. It has a natural fruit flavor and doesn’t really have a sweetener aftertaste. The Raspberry Lemonade is good, too. I like to put just a little in my glass or water bottle and build it to the flavor I want.

I would purchase these again and might have to try the other two flavors as well!

Purchase at http://www.shopsweetleaf.com

Valentine’s Day Skincare Prep!

Looking for flawless skin for Valentine’s Day? I know I love glowing skin and a smooth surface for my makeup application. It’s the base for a sexy look!

Start with a pore cleanser, pamper your lips with a hydrating lip mask, and moisturize your skin with a face balm and a nourishing serum. Your skin will be soft and ready to go!

Biore Baking Soda Pore Cleanser ($7.99 USD) — Avoid irritating blemishes from showing up, and wash your face with new Biore Baking Soda Pore Cleanser for a deep clean and gentle exfoliation. This daily liquid cleanser gives you a deep exfoliating clean without being rough on dry spots. Ideal for combination skin, the oil-free formula contains cleansing ingredients that excavate grime and oil from pores. At the same time, the formula gently smooths away dead cells. You end up with skin that’s fresh, silky-soft and luminous.

What I think: Starting with this cleanser will guarantee smooth skin. It’s so important to exfoliate, and a gentle product like this can be used every day. So…continually soft skin can be yours!

Purchase at mass market retailers near you.

Look Beauty SkinTreat Spa Intensive Lip Care Gel Patch ($9.99)– Nobody wants to kiss dry, chapped lips! Get smooth, soft and hydrated lips thanks to the SkinTreat Spa Intensive Lip Care Gel Patch. Enriched with moisturizing Shea butter, the gel blends antioxidant-rich cranberry extract with nourishing jojoba oil and Vitamin E, delivering long-lasting nourishment and nutrition deep into lips for a supple, smooth smile. Especially made with a unique lip-shaped patch, this advanced hydrogel formula is the most effective and convenient way to protect lips and sensitive lip areas.

What I think: This is such an unusual idea, a mask for the lips! It looks so funny on, too. It’s a large, white lip shaped patch. Once you apply, lay or sit still, because walking around will make it fall off. After 15 minutes, my lips and the area around my lips were smooth and soft.

Purchase at amazon.com

Decleor Aromessence Neroli Hydrating Night Balm

Decleor Aromessence Marjolaine Nourishing Serum

Decleor Aromessence Neroli Hydrating Night Balm ($42 USD) — This 100% natural, preservative-free balm acts on the condition of your skin to deliver an aromatic night-care treatment for all skin types. The lush, melt-in texture, when smoothed onto the face, dissolves perfectly into the skin.

Decleor Aromessence Marjolaine Nourishing Serum ($68 USD) — This high-performance daytime serum with a refreshing scent delivers intense and instant nourishing comfort to dry and very dry skin, leaving it smooth, soft and supple. The result is deeply nourished skin that looks bright and radiant, and feels strong and comfortable. 100% natural and preservative-free, this serum is suitable to use as a booster treatment in the harsh winter months or for dry to very dry skin types as part of a daily regime.

What I think: Both of these products smell amazing! Use the balm the night before your big day, and your skin will glow in the morning! It melts in the skin and is so hydrating. The serum can be used a few times a week to every day for very dry skin. It can be used day or night for very smooth and soft skin.

Available at http://www.decleorusa.com

What is your date night prep routine? Leave a comment and let me know!

Brand Review — Comfort Zone Skincare

I was lucky enough to be sent an assortment of products from Comfort Zone for my honest review. This is an Italian Brand of luxe, anti-aging skincare that I have been loving! On their website, they explain:

[ comfort zone ] represents a complete system of care for the skin, body, and soul. Our exclusive collection of products, treatments, and rituals has been created with an unwavering commitment to finding the most powerful ingredients and delivering the most effective results. We believe in working from the inside out and from the outside in to improve the human condition and treat the whole body. We seek to promote a holistic, healthy and sustainable lifestyle, based in science and strengthened by passion.

One of the collections I tried is Sublime Skin, which claims to renew, replump, and firm skin. One of the products I have been testing is the Sublime Skin Cream, a replumping firming moisturizer. It feels really nice when I apply and has a soft floral scent. It does contain extracts of peony and other natural ingredients. I apply it at night and by morning my skin is soft, firmer and ready for the day. I also love Sublime Skin Rich Cream, for when my skin needs extra moisture and the Sublime Skin Serum which is creamy and leaves skin firm and glowing!

Renight Recover Cream

Renight Recover Cream — A soft rich night cream with antioxidant and protective actions for dehydrated, depleted and stressed skins. I use this a couple of nights a week. It’s a great treatment when my skin just doesn’t look right, you know, blotchy, patchy, very dry. I apply it over a serum and by morning my skin looks and feels better.

It contains Goji berry oil, hyaluronic acid, and lycopene. The Goji berry is a precious fruit originating in Tibet and which traditionally has miraculous anti-aging attributes. The oil extracted from the berry has a very high concentration of anitoxidants, more so than other fruit. The hyaluronic acid, with its high molecular weight, hydrates the skin and has a protective action against skin aging. Lycopene enhances the antioxidant action of Goji berry oil, ensuring its properties are not destroyed on account of environmental pollution.

The line also includes the Renight Vitamin Invigorator face oil and the Renight Dermo-Filler line filling concentrate.

Sacred Nature Body Butter — A deeply nourishing and shielding action on skin DNA, skin regains smoothness and elasticity, extending youthfulness of the tissues. Includes butterfly tree extract, buriti oil, karitè butter, organic orange distilled water and jojoba oil.

This smells amazing and it so rich on my dry skin. I love that it’s not greasy and I like to use it after a shower to lock the moisture in and at night.

You can learn more about Comfort Zone at http://www.comfortzone.it/en and can purchase in the U.S. on skincare sites like http://www.skintrends.com and amazon.com

Have you tried Comfort Zone? Leave a comment and let me know what you think of this great brand!

My Beauty Favorites — Week of January 25-31, 2015

It has been warm in Kansas City for the last few days. It definitely doesn’t feel like winter! But that won’t last, the weather changes very quickly here.

I have been loving trying new skincare this week, some I am featuring here along with some fab new makeup brushes:

Mad Hippie Vitamin A Serum ($32.99 USD) — Straight from the juicy center of grapefruit is a Vitamin C packed serum that will exfoliate and tone damage skin to healing perfection. The ingredients in the serum are:

Retinyl Retinoate – A revolutionary new form of vitamin A that is 2x more bioavailable than retinol while also being significantly more stable. Activates collagen production while it gently exfoliates by enhancing cellular turnover, erasing wrinkles, discoloration & signs of aging.
Coffee Berry – Antioxidant-rich superfruit that enhances collagen production & neutralizes aging free radicals.
Chamomile Extract – A powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory qualities that has been shown to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
Coconut Oil – Moisturizes and soothes skin while creating a lipid barrier that fends off skin damage. Combats wrinkles & discoloration while promoting the natural healing of the skin.

What I think: This is a powerful serum! I have sensitive skin, so I use it two or three times a week at night. I find that my skin is glowing in the morning! It also smoothes out my skin.

Available on www.madhippie.com

Makeup Academy has added 15 NEW professional brushes to their extensive premium brush collection. Innovatively designed with a mix of natural and synthetic fibers for use across face, eyes and lips, the brushes feature precision-cut heads and sleek, gunmetal finishes and are available exclusively at CVS/pharmacy.

From a Contour Brush ($12) to a Double-Ended Contour & Highlighter Brush ($16), the new MUA brushes have a tool for every need. Here are some other favorites:

Bold Brows: Raise some eyebrows with perfectly shaped arches with the NEW Pro Double Ended Pointed Brow Brush & Spoolie ($12)
Flawless Face: Use the NEW Pro Multi Purpose Brush ($12) for all your face makeup needs. From liquid and cream foundations to pressed and loose powders, this perfectly sized brush head lets you easily buff and layer product onto the skin.
Sultry Smoke: The NEW multi-tasking Pro Double Ended Smokey Eye Brush ($12) creates the perfect smokey eye with a Shader Brush on one side and a tapered Crease Brush on the other.

What I think: This are gorgeous brushes for really affordable prices. The brushes themselves are very soft. My favorite is the Pro Double Ended Smokey Eye Brush. The crease brush makes it so easy to define the crease and the shader side applies color evenly along the lid.

These are available at http://www.cvs.com

Kensington Apothecary Rose Water Facial Balm

Kensington Apothecary Rose Water Exfoliating Tonic

Kensington Apothecary Rose Butter Facial Balm ($25 USD) — On the face, this miracle balm dissolves stubborn makeup, softens fine lines and locks in precious moisture. Use it on chest, legs and elbows to keep areas smooth and soft. Use a touch in dry hair to combat frizz and give locks a smooth shine. Massage into cuticles for a quick at-home manicure. Includes Rose Otto, Cupuacu, Coconut Oil and Cocoa Seed Butter.

Kensington Apothecary Rose Water Exfoliating Tonic ($28 USD) — Don’t scrub with grit. A quintet of fruit acids reveals soft, radiant skin by cleansing away dead skin and dirt. Sugar cane, bilberry, and citrus extracts gently dissolve the outer layer of dead skin, revealing fresh, younger skin beneath. Calming and healing organic rose hydrosol combines with pH powerhouse witch hazel and moisture-locking aloe vera.

What I think: The facial balm is so nice to have. If you rub the top of it with your finger, it dissolves the balm into a light oil. It works so well on lips, cuticles, dry skin. The tonic feels so nice on and helps dissolve dirt and makeup. Both products have a soft rose scent.

These products are available online via www.kensingtonapothecary.com

New Products From Sally Hansen And Rimmel London

Want to try something new? Sally Hansen and Rimmel London have introduced new collections. Bright new polishes from Sally Hansen and a gorgeous new lipstick from Rimmel:

Let’s Get Digital

V-Amplified

Rock On Silver

No matter what your style, from broadband-beautifully on-the-go with the Digital Overload collection to urban beats with an edge in the case of the Glam Rock range, the award-winning Sally Hansen Miracle Gel franchise has you covered. New and improved Miracle Gel is the next best thing to a salon gel manicure at home. The new collections feature the following new hues.

The Digital Overload collection is plugged in and always on! The range adds seven new wildly addictive and electrifying shades that are social media share-worthy:

Pink-terest: pixel-pretty bubblegum pink

World Wide Red: disruptively hot red-orange

Gigabryte: bright yellow that’s bound to go viral

Digi-Teal: buzzworthy take on teal

Byte Blue: LED-light bold blue

Electric Pop: wonderfully web-ready animated pink

Let’s Get Digital: futuristically iridescent robin’s egg blue with pink shimmer

Glam Rock is the intersection of pretty and punk blending the deep hues of yesteryear with the spirit of rock and roll. This collection also features seven new shades:

V-Amplified: mega-moody maroon

Scarlet Starlet: a Brit-rock favorite flavor —cherry red

Head Bang: a rad, rave-worthy chestnut brown

Stilettos & Studs: psychedelic charcoal shimmer

Motley Hue: manic magenta crème

Rock On Silver: heavy metal textured silver

Punkish Purple: groupie-gorgeous royal purple

Don’t forget the top coat! When layered over the Miracle GelTM shades, the new 2X Volume Top Coat increases the volume of your manicure, creating dramatically fuller-looking nails with a high-gloss finish. The result: The look of a gel manicure at home, without the trip to a salon! Miracle Gel’s two-step application is super-simple. First, apply two thin coats of Miracle GelTM color to clean, bare nails. Then, apply one coat of the new Miracle GelTM 2X Volume Top Coat. Natural light cures the polish, yielding a manicure that resembles a UV / LED cured gel polish. It removes easily with regular nail polish remover.

Purchase at mass market retailers near you.

The first lipstick of its kind, Rimmel London The Only 1 ($7.25 USD) is set to challenge lipstick history. A unique multi-tasker, it excels in EVERYTHING you look for in a lippie. Discover intense, high-impact shades. Enjoy an ultra-comfortable, weightless feel and indulge lips in luscious moisture. A worry free experience is guaranteed because the gorgeous colour stays put for hours and hours. It’s the only 1 lipstick you need… and the only 1 that won’t let you down. Our hero!

Prepare to incite anarchy with your power pout. The Only 1 Lipstick comes in a riot of 12 shades that will create a frenzy of lust. Slick on powerful pinks, like You’re All Mine #120. Rock rich, ravishing reds with Best Of The Best #510. Create chaos with eye-catching corals, like Call Me Crazy #620. Be brave with beautiful browns, including Naughty Nude #700. And pack a punch with deep plum hues, One-Of-A-Kind #810. Every vivid shade is worth fighting for!

Visit www.RimmelLondon.com to learn more and for store locations.

Are you going to try any of these new products? Leave a comment and let me know!

Beauty.com’s Exclusive Rachel Comey Sage Bag Gift With Purchase!

Beauty.com Exclusive Rachel Comey Sage Bag

There is a new Beauty.com gift with purchase! I love these! They come with beautiful makeup bags and a bunch of deluxe beauty samples — I have tried lots of new brands with these samples and they are great to save up for traveling!

This time, they are offering the exclusive Sage Bag from designer Rachel Comey as a complimentary gift for shoppers. Customers will receive the cosmetics tote when they spend $99 or more at the prestige beauty retailer. To complement Comey’s spring/summer 2016 collection that featured a soft and “lived-in” look, Rachel Comey’s Sage Bag is made of post-consumer materials.

The Sage Bag arrives fully stocked with 11 prestige beauty samples in both deluxe and full sizes. The bag and its contents have an approximate combined retail value of more than $120.

Bag Contents:

Macadamia Professional Nourishing Moisture Oil Treatment (10 ml)
clariSEA De-Blemish Spot Treatment (30 ml)
W3LL People Expressionist Mascara Traveler (.12 oz)
Skin&CO Umbrian Truffle Hand cream (10 ml)
Not Soap, Radio Liquid Freud Body Lotion (35 ml)
Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask (1 oz)
Hugo Boss EDT VOC (.07 oz)
Yu-Be Moisturizing Skin Crème (1.25 oz)
The Beachwaver Co Half Up, Brunette (1)
John Masters Organics Lavender Rosemary Shampoo (1 oz)
John Masters Organics Citrus Neroli Detangler (1 oz)
Beauty.com offer card

I think the bag is so cute, and I love that it is made from post-consumer materials! I have been wanting to try some of these brands like Not Soap, Radio and Peter Thomas Roth’s masks! This bag of goodies would also make an amazing Valentine’s Day gift!

This is available now at Beauty.com