Skincare is an amazing gift to give! I think a lot of people aren’t certain how to take care of their skin as they grow older. A kit with various products that tell you how to use them will help your family and friends take care of their skin.
Below are great sets to give:
H2O+ Sea Results Skin Renewal Minis
H2O+ Sea Results Skin Renewal Minis ($24 USD) — Smooth away fine lines and replenish skin with a plumping surge of H2O+ anti-aging marine moisture. This mini-sized collection is infused with Anti-Aging Marine Blend, sea minerals and seaweed extracts to revitalize skin, improve elasticity, and keep skin looking as young as it feels. Set Contents 1.Sea Results Sea Mineral Cleanser1.0 Fl oz/ 30 mL travel size 2.Sea Results Line Mender0.5 Fl oz/ 15 mL travel size 3.Sea Results Eye Mender Plus0.24 Fl oz/ 7 mL travel size 4.Sea Results Anti-Aging Hand Cream1.0 Fl oz/ 30 mL travel size
Philosophy spirit of miracles ($70 USD) — choose to live in the spirit of miracles and discover younger-looking skin. this comprehensive selection from the miracle worker family of skin care includes targeted treatments for morning and evening to address signs of aging including wrinkles, discoloration, uneven skin tone and rough texture. miracle worker miraculous anti-aging moisturizer 2 oz., miracle worker overnight age-resetting, anti-wrinkle moisturizer 0.5 oz. and miracle worker miraculous anti-aging retinoid eye repair 0.25 oz. are advanced skin care formulas offering radiant results. let miracles happen and start revealing a younger-looking you.
Intraceuticals Limited Edition Divine Eyes Collection ($169 USD) — This gift set contains Intraceuticals Rejuvenate Eye Gel, Eye Mask (6 pieces), and the Atoxelene Line Wand.
Yves Rocher Anti-Âge Global Collection ($54 USD) — This new generation of skin care uses the power of plant source cells to offer visible results: smoother, firmer, denser, perfectly moisturized and radiant skin!
Includes:
– Complete Anti-aging Day Care, 1.6 fl. oz./50 ml jar
– Complete Anti-aging Eye Care, 0.5 fl. oz./15 ml tube
– FREE Signature Beauty Case*, dimensions : 7.1’’/ 18 cm L x 4.3”/11 cm H x 5.1”/13 cm Dbr />
*The Signature Beauty Case may vary
Still looking for the perfect gift for the makeup lover on your list? It is such a fun gift to receive! When I give makeup, the recipient is always excited to have new colors to play with!
Don’t be afraid to give adventurous colors as gifts, too. It gives the lady license to try something new and bold!
Below are some great gift ideas:
Smashbox Art. Love. Color. Pop Studio Set
Smashbox Art. Love. Color. Pop Studio Set ($29 USD) — At Smashbox we’re all about sharing hot new talent. For our Holiday collection, we partnered with breakthrough artist Yago Hortal to bring you these mega-vibrant, limited-edition kits featuring all of our bestsellers in a range of shades—from bold pops of color to always flattering neutrals.
Includes:
• Full Exposure Mascara (black)
• Be Legendary Lipstick in Primrose (mauve pink)
• Be Legendary Lip Gloss in Disco Rose (rich rose)
• Photo Op Eye Shadow Trio in Spectral [Platinum (matte warm nude)
• Bare (shimmery goldish brown)
• Aubergine (dark matte plum)
• Photo Op Eye Shadow Trio in Callback: Fortune (soft copper), Nude (matte soft caramel), Cocoa (metallic deep brown)
Maybelline Gilded in Gold Makeup Kit ($14.99 USD) Get a luminous look. This kit has everything you need to light up the night with a luxurious glow. The kit features shimmery and matte nude shadows, eyeliner, blush, highlighter and a red lip gloss. For flawless application, the kit includes step-by-step instructions and face charts to follow.
Available at select mass market retailers
It Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe 6 Piece Brush Set with Travel Case
It Cosmetics Limited Edition Your IT Girl Lips!
It Cosmetics Your Je Ne Sais Quoi! Limited Edition
It Cosmetics The Heavenly Luxe 6 pc Essentials Brush Collection ($50 USD) is a set of 6 essential must-have brushes and travel case that truly sets a new standard in the brush category by creating an ultra-luxurious, ultra-plush collection of brushes that work with all of your favorite products, but take them to a whole new level of airbrush application! We designed the sophisticated travel case to protect your brushes and allow for ease of storage and travel. The case also flips around and velcros, becoming a vanity stand for your brushes!
It Cosmetics Limited Edition Your IT Girl Lips! ($24 USD) — Experience the gift of youthful vitality with your perfect red lips that last! This limited-edition, 2-piece set includes your cutting-edge Blurred Lines™ Smooth-Fill Lipstick in IT Girl™ and a bonus Travel-Size YLBB™ Your Lips But Better Waterproof Lip Liner Stain in Cherry Flush. While Blurred Lines™ lipstick drenches your lips in rich color, lip-smoothing collagen and hydrolyzed filling spheres, the creamy YLBB™ lip liner enhances your lipstick and locks it in place with budge-proof definition. For skin as beautiful as your lips, this set also includes free samples of No. 50 Serum™ Primer, Your Skin But Better™ CC+™ Cream with SPF 50+ and Bye Bye Under Eye™ Concealer—try IT, love IT, believe IT!
IT Cosmetics Your Je Ne Sais Quoi Limited Edition ($28 USD) — Treat yourself or someone special to our award-winning, cult-favorite Vitality Lip Flush™ 4-in-1 Reviver Lipstick Stain and Vitality Lip Blush™ Hydrating Gloss Stain in Je Ne Sais Quoi®—your perfect flush of pink! Tucked inside a luxe-looking makeup bag that doubles as a clutch, this limited-edition duo also comes with bonus samples of No. 50 Serum® Primer, CC+® Cream with SPF 50+ and Bye Bye Under Eye® Concealer—try IT, love IT, believe IT!
MUA Makeup Academy Holiday sets — Tis the season to share the glam with NEW Makeup Academy holiday offerings, available exclusively at CVS/pharmacy! The sparkly and festive makeup kits are perfect stocking stuffers for beauty enthusiasts and help achieve flawless eye, lip and face looks!
Whether it’s the Sultry Eyes kit, featuring the Smokey Eyeshadow Palette for nighttime looks, the All About Brows set for killer arches, or Shades of Plum lip set for a defined pout, there’s an option for everyone – beginners and pros alike! Additionally, the kits are affordably priced at $15-$20.
Available at CVS stores.
Côte Shop Limited Edition 9-Polish Gift Set
Côte Shop Limited Edition 9-Polish Gift Set ($144 USD) — This specially curated set of nine luxurious, hand-poured, “five-free” polishes which are made in the United States, cruelty–free, vegan, FDA approved and free of the five major toxins associated with nail polishes: formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene, camphor and formaldehyde resin. Including a luscious trio of nudes, a bold trio of red hues, and a fresh trio of neutral pinks.
Lipstick Queen Galactic Gorgeous ($24 USD) — Take your lips into a fuller dimension with this travel-sized selection of Big Bang glosses formulated with light-reflecting shimmer particles for an otherworldly shine.
This set contains:
Stocking stuffers are important in my home. My kids really look forward to them, and as they get older, it gets more difficult to think of original ideas!
Below is a list of beauty products that will make perfect stocking stuffers. The smell great, make you look amazing and/or feel good, too!
Jack Black The Balm Squad
Jack Black The Balm Squad ($25 USD) — includes Mango & Mandarin, Natural Mint & Vanilla, Asian Pear & White Tea and Natural Mint & Shea Butter Lip Balms and is available for $25 at Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, ULTA Beauty, and www.GetJackBlack.com
Borracha Pearly Wipes
Borracha Wine Wipes
Pearly Wipes ($13 for 12 Individually Wrapped Wipes) — Alleviate everyday damages from coffee and tea stains, bad breath, and other mouth maladies. Pearly Wipes have been created to protect your teeth and freshen your mouth with its peppermint flavor. Use Pearly Wipes after any offending beverage as well as a minty treat after a meal when no toothbrush is in sight.
Wine Wipes ($15 for 12 Individually Wrapped Wipes) — With just one swipe, you can wipe that wine off your smile. Wine Wipes’ orange blossom flavor ensures each wipe won’t ruin your next sip, so go ahead, Wipe that Wine off your smile.
Hello Breath Spray Pink Grapefruit Mint ($3.79 USD) — Very refreshing and tasty! available in Mojito Mint, Pink Grapefruit Mint and Supermint for $3.79.
and is available at Walgreens, Duane Reade, ULTA Beauty, select Targets and Amazon.com.
côte Traveler Gift Set
côte Traveler Gift Set ($38 USD) — this unique côte traveler gift set will allow you to give the gift of perfect nails to anyone this season. This set offers everything you need for a nail touch up or on-the-go color application: two clean and easy non-acetone remover pads (one pad can do all ten nails!), a petit côte nail file for accurate shaping, côte’s versatile strengthening base and top coat, and three luscious côte colors to choose from…nos. 10, 13 & 32. all of this is neatly wrapped up in a beautiful, custom designed, organic cotton zipper pouch. (zipper pouch color may vary.)
Hada Labo Tokyo Ultimate Anti-Aging Facial Mask ($15 box of 4) — One of a kind spa treatment at home! This soft cotton mask drenches skin with a full bottle of anti-aging serum (0.7 fl. oz.) to boost hydration, smooth fine lines, and restore firmness and bounce to your skin. A refreshing and relaxing experience for radiant and visibly younger skin.
Senteurs d’Orient Box of 3 Ma’amoul Soaps ($43 USD) — Senteurs d’Orient believes that soap should be beautiful and whimsical. With designs inspired by traditional Lebanese pastries of the same name, our Ma’amoul Soap is the perfect hand soap. Each pure vegetal soap is sculpted to take your senses on a luxurious voyage to the world of scents and textures. Fragrances are Orange Blossom, Amber and Rose.
Cologne is a really fun gift for the men in your life. My man isn’t picky, so he loves any fragrance I get him. I’m lucky!
Even if your husband isn’t as easy to buy for, the fragrances below might just be perfect for your guy:
Valentino Uomo
Valentino Uomo ($86.99 USD) is a classic and brilliant fragrance with accords that change on the person over time. It is a profoundly Italian blend made of precisely chosen ingredients. With soft smoky and woody accords and a touch of vagueness that upsets the balance, it is an expression of unmistakable style. Everything about Valentino Uomo is restrained, yet enticing.
David Beckham Beyond ($25 USD) — Opening on a refreshing mojito accord, the fragrance immediately delights the senses. An invigorating hit of spicy cardamom and zesty grapefruit adds dynamic sophistication. In the heart, a vibrant burst of black pepper, combined with the assertive masculinity of cedarwood and geranium, delivers a timeless refinement. This melts into an intense and textured trail; magnetic patchouli is blended with warm tones of vanilla and leather to confer a strong, charismatic signature. A true concentrate of David Beckham’s identity, Beyond is refined, sensual and daring.
Burberry Brit Rhythm ($41.99 USD) –Brit Rhythm is a youthful and instinctive fragrance for men. Experience top notes of basil verveina, cardamom and a shot of juniper berries. Discover adrenalised heart notes of black leather, patchouli and styrax resin and sensual base notes of cedarwood, incense and tonka bean.
Fragrance is a thoughtful and personal gift. There are so many different choices out there, but don’t be afraid of surprising her with a new scent. Check out the notes in the following fragrances. You might be able to find one that will be perfect for the lady you are shopping for!
Philosophy loveswept holiday collection
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.
212 VIP Rose by Carolina Herrera ($72.99 for 2.7 fl. oz) features a blend of sweet and sensual notes like pink champagne and amber, making it the perfect finishing touch before a big night out. Champagne, fruity notes, peach blossom, woody notes, white musk.
Lisa Hoffman Beauty Holiday Serenity Travel Trio ($49 USD) — The holiday fragrance trio offers a unique set of our signature scents. Beautifully gifted, each fragrance is designed to envelop you in a scent experience that invites feelings of joy and happiness this holiday season. Wear each one alone or layer them to create your own signature fragrance. Each trio is beautifully packaged in our white gift box, signature wrapping paper and ribbon.
The Serenity Trio includes our fresh and crisp green French Clary Sage, warm and cozy Tuscan Fig, and zesty Japanese Agarwood 15ml eau de parfums.
Katy Perry’s Mad Potion ($49 USD 1.7 fl. oz.) — This magical Katy Perry fragrance unleashes a spell with its notes of bourbon vanilla and sweet white peonies. Notes are Tahitian vanilla orchid, sweet white peony, fresh and crisp apple, musk, Madagascar bourbon vanilla, luminous jasmine petals, soft and whipped fluffy musk, Mexican vanilla bean absolute and glowing amber.
I was given a Tria Hair Removal Laser 4X for my honest review. It has been almost two weeks since I tried it on my chin and forearm.
I am seeing regrowth on the arm that I used it on, but it is softer and not as coarse as it was. I am going to use it again on Friday and I am so excited to see the difference a week or two afterwards!
Tria is much more affordable than going and getting laser hair removal and doing it at home is very convenient. It is easy to use and if you start out at the lowest setting and work your way to higher, it’s not painful.
You can purchase the Tria Hair Removal Laser 4X at http://www.triabeauty.com. The device is normally $449, but is selling now at a sale price of $387 for the laser and 2 oz. of the SmoothStart Calming Gel.
Leave a message if you have tried Tria and let me know how it worked for you!
It’s Cyber Monday and almost December! It’s hard to believe, but it is time to really get going on holiday shopping. It is also a smart time to stock up on beauty necessities, and beauty wants!
Here are a bunch of great deals. Enjoy!
Mineral Fusion
Fab makeup and skincare is half off at mineralfusion.com. Use code Holiday50!
Marula Pure Beauty Oil
This year, Marula is bringing back its Cyber Monday deal of 40% off everything on Marula.com.
Marula Pure Beauty Oil is virgin, wild-harvested, hand-selected and cold-pressed, making it the highest quality Marula oil that can be found. The collection now includes an incredible line of Marula-infused haircare that is the perfect solution to keep your hair looking healthy all year long. Don’t let this winter get to you. Save you hair and skin with Marula Pure Beauty Oil.
Dr. Brandt
Dr. Brandt CeyeBER MONDAY — Missed Black Friday? No worries: You can still get your favorite eye creams at 40% OFF.
WHEN: Sunday, November 29th, till midnight on Monday, November 30th
CYBER WEEK
Celebrate a full five days of savings on some of dr. brandt skincare’s most beloved treatments. The more you spend, the more you save.
WHAT: 35% off on selected items (shown below) — and with any purchase over $90, receive a travel-sized NEW 3D filler mask and a dr. brandt skincare canvas bag
pores no more pore effect (regularly $55, now $35)
xtend your youth dual fusion water (regularly $32, now $20)
extend your youth face cream (regularly $59, now $38)
DNA time reversing cream full size (regularly $130, now $84.50)
glow hydra creme (regularly $65, now $42)
pores no more anti-aging mattifying lotion (regularly $60, now $39)
WHEN: Tuesday, December 1st, till midnight on Sunday, December
Plus…more great brands and more great deals:
YUNI, the first yoga-centered green beauty brand complete with products for face, body and hair that are convenient, pleasurable to use, and conscious of the environment offers amazing products that are made with organic ingredients sourced ethically from around the globe.
Cyber Monday: Receive free shipping on YUNIbeauty.com
côte, the unique nail destination and retail shop, will offer variety of unique gifts for the holiday season from jewelry and fashion accessories to home goods and children’s items.
Cyber Monday: spend $50+ at coteshop.co and receive a limited edition côte polish.
Hada Labo Tokyo is Japan’s #1 skincare line, uses Super Hyaluronic Acid throughout each product delivering intense hydration instantly to skin to treat fine lines, wrinkles and other signs of aging.
Cyber Monday: Get 40% off the entire line at Ulta.com
Glow Recipe, the natural Korean beauty destination will be offering amazing deals off of your favorite Korean skincare brands. Take your pick from specially curated K-Beauty holiday gift sets, hydrating essences, ampoules, face masks and more.
Cyber Monday: 20% off purchase of $70 or more with a $5 credit for next purchase, code CYBERGLOW
I hope everyone has had a great Thanksgiving weekend! We’ve had freezing rain for days now, but that hasn’t stopped my shopping (online)!
This week I’m loving a variety of products from No Nonsense, wet n wild and Vita Liberata. They include fun tights and leggings, cool new makeup and products that will give me a glow through winter!
No Nonsense
No Nonsense — I received a variety of No Nonsense leggings and tights for my honest review. I haven’t tried No Nonsense in a while and was happy with the quality and variety of products that they have:
Zippered cotton leggings in Black ($14.99 USD) — These were really cute and comfortable.
Animal Print Cotton Leggings in Steel ($13.99 USD) — I wear these as PJ’s since I usually don’t wear animal prints and they are perfect! Soft and comfy, not tight at all!
Great Shapes Blackout Shaping Tights ($8.50 USD) — These are very opaque and hold everything in! Great with dresses and boots for fall.
wet n wild’s new line of brushes (17 tools in total) are made of an exclusive thermoplastic polymer complex, which is designed to mimic the small breaks and imperfections in natural hair, making these brushes as effective as brushes made of animal hair, yet PETA certified and vegan ($0.99 and $2.99 USD).
The wet n wild Proline Graphic Marker ($3.99 USD) features a soft, angled marker tip that delivers bold and sharp lines, extreme edges and modern contour for the perfect cat eye.
Amplify your lashes to the max with the wet n wild Max Fanatic Cat Eye ($4.99 USD) Mascara, which instantly adds 8x the volume and 8x the curl for 35% longer lashes without clumping or smudging.
Get the results of a salon-quality gel manicure with the wet n wild 1-Step Wonder Gel ($4.99 USD) — no top coat or UV light required! wet n wild’s 1-Step Wonder Gel is chip resistant and 3-Free with no Formaldehyde, Toluene or Phthalates.
What I think: wet n wild’s makeup is fun to use and so affordable. The brushes are soft and pick up pigment well. It’s hard to believe that they are so inexpensive, plus they are PETA certified! The Proline marker and Cat Eye mascara help create a bold eye! The marker is so easy to use and can make a thick or thin line. And, I love that the mascara curls as well as adds volume!
I am wearing the nail polish in a gold color, All That Jazzy. It is a pretty color that is perfect for the holiday season. It went on extremely smoothly and has lasted for a few days without chips!
Vita Liberata Fabulous Tinted Self Tanning Mousse
Vita Liberta Tanning Mitt
Vita Liberata Trystal Minerals Self Tanning Bronzing Minerals – Bronze
Vita Liberata Fabulous Tinted Self Tanning Mousse ($30 USD) — A super fast-drying tan mousse that gives a gorgeous instant color and then develops to a beautiful natural-looking tan that lasts for up to seven days.
Vita Liberata Tanning Mitt ($6.50 USD) — A tanning mitt with extra soft flock surface for flawless tan application.
Vita Liberata Trystal Minerals Self Tanning Bronzing Minerals in Bronze ($55 USD) — A loose mineral bronzing powder that creates a tan lasting up to five days plus a luxury kabuki brush.
What I think: Vita Liberata makes some of my favorite tanning products. The Trystal Minerals are especially nice in the fall and winter to help keep a glow. The mousse dries quickly for easy all over color. The scent is nice, and you can barely smell the tanning chemicals.
I was given a Tria Hair Removal Laser 4X for my honest review. It has been about a week since I tried it on my chin and forearm.
It stung when I used it on my chin, so I didn’t do it as well as I should have and I haven’t seen any difference in the hair growth. I will be trying it again in a week and hope I do a better job next time.
I also used it on my right forearm. I used it on the lowest setting and barely felt it at all. Next week I will try it at a higher setting. I have noticed that my hair is beginning to grow back, but my arm still feels very smooth. The hair that is growing back is softer and finer already! I am excited to keep using the Tria to see the hair disappear! I am supposed to use it once every two weeks for 3 months and the hair should be almost all gone. So far so good!
You can purchase the Tria Hair Removal Laser 4X at http://www.triabeauty.com. The device is normally $449, but is selling now at a Black Friday price of $387 for the laser and 2 oz. of the SmoothStart Calming Gel.
Leave a message if you have tried Tria and let me know how it worked for you!
Happy Thanksgiving! Have you started shopping yet? I have, and have more to do. If you are looking for great beauty deals, here are some for you:
Beauty.com and Zaldy
Beauty.com®, a division of drugstore.com, inc., is excited to introduce the exclusive Add A Pouch Clutch from lauded designer Zaldy as a complimentary gift this fall. Beginning November 24th, customers will receive the product-filled double pouch when they spend $125 or more at beauty.com a prestige beauty retailer.* The Add A Pouch Clutch can be found at http://www.Beauty.com/Zaldy and is available while supplies last.
The Add A Pouch Clutch arrives fully stocked with 16 prestige beauty samples in both deluxe and full sizes. The pouch and its contents have an approximate combined retail value of $150. The selection includes offerings from some of the beauty world’s top beauty and skin care brands:
BareMinerals marvelous Moxie Lipgloss in Spark Plug (2 ml)
Beauty.com offer card
Miracle Skin Transformer
Miracle Skin Transformer — Perfect your complexion this Black Friday with 30% off purchases on MiracleSkinTransformer.com. Enjoy even more savings on Cyber Monday, when you will receive 50% off web orders. The savings last all weekend long with FREE SHIPPING both days!
Jeffrey James Botanicals — Just in time for the holidays, Jeffery James Botanicals is bringing exclusive, luxury skincare to your door with the kickoff their new VIP monthly subscription box for $39.95 and free shipping.
Friday, November 27th through Tuesday, December 1st: Save over 85% when you purchase the Jeffrey James Botanicals’ FIRST VIP Subscription box for $29.95 and receive free shipping too.
FragranceNet.com: FragranceNet.com was created to provide the public with access to the largest inventory of genuine, brand name fragrances, skincare, candles, aromatherapy and more at the lowest possible prices.
Enjoy 25% off plus free gift with purchase of $50 or more on Black Friday, November 26th and 25% off on Cyber Monday, November 29th
Supersmile
Supersmile: A premium line of oral care and teeth whitening products by the Father of Aesthetic Dentistry, Dr. Irwin Smigel.
Supersmile will be doing a 4 day sale starting on Black Friday through Cyber Monday. It will be 25% off all Supersmile products for four consecutive days using the code “Holiday2015” at check-out.
Forty, Flirty & Fabulous 