Want to win some amazing skincare? LovelySkin.com is celebrating their loyal customers with their third annual Thanksgiveaway online sweepstakes.
From November 2 to November 22, LovelySkin is giving away free skin care products from some of their best top-shelf brands. Each day, they select 10 winners to receive one of these fantastic products, valued up to $150.
But that’s not all! On November 22, they will give away a grand prize package containing one of every product they have given away, worth over $1,500.
Every time you enter for a daily prize, your name is placed into a drawing for the ultimate grand prize package.
How to Enter
1. Visit LovelySkin.com/Thanksgiveaway
2. Enter your information and register.
3. Visit the LovelySkin Facebook Page or LovelySkin Blog the following day to find out who won the previous day’s prizes.
4. You will need to register for each day’s prize. Remember, every time you enter for a daily prize counts as an entry for the grand prize. The more daily prizes you enter, the better chance you have to win the grand prize.
Today, the item is the NIA24 Neck Sculpting Complex (on sale for $88.50, $118 value) — Neck Sculpting Complex is supplied as a white to nearly white, ultra-rich, nourishing cream which quickly penetrates the epidermal layers to dramatically lift, firm, and tighten the neck and jawline. It restores skin to a more youthful contour as it improves the profile for a more sculpted look. Strengthens the barrier function of the stratum corneum and improves the skin’s ability to produce natural collagen and retain moisture necessary for epidermal equilibrium.
What I think: I received a sample of this for my honest review. It’s amazing! it instantly smooths my skin and hydrates very well. Over time, I have noticed that my neck looks firmer, which is important as I grow older. I use it day and night, which is best to see results.
I have been subscribed to PopSugar for over two years now and really love it! You receive a box of goodies with a retail total of over $100 for $39.95. If you’d like to subscribe, use coupon code MUSTHAVE5 to save $5 off your first box. Available at http://musthave.popsugar.com/
I received my October PopSugar Must Have a few days ago and have been enjoying the contents! For a Fall box, it doesn’t have Autumnal or Halloween colors, but the items are really cozy. Here is what is in the box:
I received my November PopSugar Must Have today. The items this month are great for giving. Here is what is in the box:
Tarte Cosmetics Beauty & the Box Eye Shadow in Apple of My Eye (sorry for the blurry photo) – $22. The shades are Golden Delicious (gold), Caramel (rust brown), Gala (dark brown), Honeycrisp (bronze). I like the colors, but I have so many natural eye shadow palettes. I will give this away or sell it on eBay!
Capri Blue Mercury Jewel Box Candle in Rain – ($18.95 USD) — As you can see, my candle arrived broken. Which is too bad, if you check out the website, it’s so pretty! I have emailed PopSugar and I’m sure that they will send a replacement if they can. They are pretty good about that sort of thing.
West Emory Bingo Set ($20 USD on sale) — This is a cool, modern set. My kids and I will have fun playing this!
Gramr Thankful Cards — These are so cute! They are a set of 5 Thanksgiving post cards. I think that they would make great place settings at a Thanksgiving table. Or mail them out to family members who are far away.
Terrapin Ridge Farms Pecan Honey Mustard ($7.30 USD) — I love mustard, but I’m not a fan of honey mustard. Still, I will find someone who will use it to make a vinaigrette or to put as a glaze on salmon or chicken.
Ink Dot Print Gift Card $20 to use on their website. There were also coupon codes for Capri Blue and Gramr.
I love PopSugar, but there isn’t anything in this box that I will use (except for the candle if I get a replacement). That was the only thing I really wanted, but I think it should have been packaged in a box, then bubble wrap. But it just came in bubble wrap. I will gift the rest of it, and maybe play bingo with my kids. I am hoping that the December box has some nice items and maybe a good treat!
Do you subscribe to PopSugar? Did you like this month?
It is finally cooling down in Kansas City, and I’m loving it! It really feels like fall now and I am looking toward the holiday season.
My faves this week are products that help make my skin look amazing and make me feel healthier. I am loving and amazing serum, skincare that brightens my skin and tea that helps curb my carb cravings.
Equitance Skin Brightening Collection
The Equitance Brightening Collection restores radiant beauty to skin using both nature and science. At the heart of the collection the key in supporting skin’s vitality and radiance. The formulas are made from precisely balanced herbal ingredients and technology that diminish the appearance of dark spots and skin discoloration and target them on many fronts.
The products in the line (from left to right in the photo above) are:
Equitance Hydrating Brightening Cream ($70.00 1.4 fl. oz) — The ultra-light, yet luxuriously rich cream works as a moisture lock to keep skin soft and supple. It deeply nourishes and restores radiance and vitality – the empowered formula not only contains the patented blend of brightening ingredients with sustained delivery system, but also provides needed nutrition and hydration.
Equitance Brightening Toning Lotion ($50 5.0 fl. oz) — Perfectly balances moisture and evenly tones. This refreshing brightening toning lotion better prepares the skin to maximize absorption and improve the efficacy of the serum and cream. It restores and maintains skin’s moisture balance to enhance the complexion.
Equitance Brightening Foaming Cleanser ( $30 4.2 fl. Oz) — Gently lathers away dull skin cells and harmful pollutants. The perfect start — and finish — to each day, the luxurious facial foaming cleanser effortlessly washes away makeup and environmental-pollution residue.
Equitance Skin Radiance Dietary Supplement ($50.00 180 tablets) — Building a brightening foundation within skin. The Equitance supplement was designed to support brightening and skin health at the most fundamental levels — within the body. Calibrated to work with the balanced botanicals and proven technology found in the brightening topical formulas, our dietary supplement provides support for radiance from within.
Equitance Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 36 ($30.00 .98 fl. oz) — The perfect primer for makeup, this sunscreen filters UV rays and environmental stressors that contribute to hyperpigmentation, photoaging and skin-harm. Enhanced with brightening and moisturizing ingredients, the fast-drying formula primes the skin and performs flawlessly under makeup! Effectively safeguards against UV rays and free radicals.
Equitance Brightening Serum + Spot Corrector ($125 1.0 fl. oz) — Clinically proven to improve the appearance of discoloration and uneven skin tone. This pioneering spot-targeting serum formula zeroes in on the appearance of hyperpigmentation and dark discoloration. It uses patented technology to continuously deliver our key brightening ingredient, linoleic acid.
What I think: I am loving these products! The whole system used together has made my skin tone more even. I do have a few brown spots, and they are starting to look less noticeable. I will continue use and hope that my skin looks even better!
Mira-Skin Hyaluronic Serum ($159 USD) — deeply moisturizes and hydrates the skin while activating collagen production. It boosts the power of your own skin care products and can be combined with them for ultimate skin hydration.
Mira-Skin™ Hyaluronic Serum is a unique combination of high-quality, short-chained hyaluronic acid, which promotes regeneration and supplies your skin with the following valuable nutrients and antioxidants for ultimate hydration:
Collagen
MSM
Vitamin E
Omega 3
Vitamin A
CoQ10
Frankincense
Alpha hydroxy acid
What I think: I have been using this in place of my serum for about a week. It sinks right into my skin when I apply it. And it gives my skin an instant glow. So far, I have noticed that my skin looks smoother and is very soft. I am hoping to see more changes in my skin the more I use it.
Teami Skinny ($29.99 USD) — In order for the body to look good, it has to feel good. Teami Skinny tea combines a unique blend of all natural ingredients. Teami Skinny does not produce a laxative effect – you can drink as many cups as you like.
The ingredients in the tea are Oolong, Yerba Mate, Lime leaf Extract, Lotus leaf, Ginger Root, Dandelion leaf, Rhubarb Root.
Teami Tea Infuser ($8.45 USD) — The strainer ball is made from stainless steel and the handle is silicone rubber. Use to brew a cleaner, smoother cup of your favorite blends. Fits any size tea cup.
Food safe premium silicone rubber paired with a stainless steel infuser ball, giving a stylish and functional tea infuser. Smaller holes ensure that nearly all of your tea leaves stay inside the infuser ball. This means less floating herbs in your tea cup, brewing a cleaner, nicer cup of tea. Heat resistant and completely food safe. Prevent a dripping mess by using the drip tray to rest your new infuser.
What I think: I like this tea with a little honey or agave syrup. I have been drinking it in the morning and I find that I’m not that hungry and I tend not to snack until lunch. The infuser is really cool! It is easy to fill and dunk in hot water. The drip tray is handy, too.
The Revlon® Pro Collection™ One-Step Hair Dryer and Styler ($49.99 USD) — combines the power of a blow dryer with the precision of a styling tool, allowing you to dry, smooth and style hair simultaneously. This two-in-one powerhouse reduces styling time and delivers smooth, frizz-free results in half the time.
It also reduces heat exposure to minimize hair damage. The lightweight, ergonomic design allows you to comfortably dry and style hair using just one hand to smooth out hard to reach areas, especially the back of the head where many people struggle to get smooth results.
I think this tools looks amazing! Drying in styling in one step will save so much time. I think it’s a fairly good price, too, for what you get.
Have you tried this? If so, let me know how it works for you!
In honor of the new Revlon Drier and Styler, I am giving away 4 Revlon hair tools/accessories. They are shown in the photo above. From left to right they are:
Revlon Multi-Wear Headwrap — Tribal Print Headwrap in pink/cream/brown.
Revlon Rose Gold Professional Porcupine Brush – 1″ ($9.99 USD) — Introducing the all new Revlon Rose Gold Professional Brush Line. Brush comes with Ionic Technology which gives you the ultimate styling surface to create longer lasting styles.
Revlon Wood Series Round Brush, RV3060, Medium ($12.99 USD) — Revlon The Trusted Beauty Brand introduces a NEW line of Premium Quality Wood Brushes. Brush Line come with mixed nylon and natural bristles that will help avoid hair damage and give it extreme shine. Brush Handle is rubberized for comfort while styling.
Revlon Sophist-o-Twist Perfect Hair Bun Maker ($6.79 at Target) –Create endless up-do’s with the all NEW Revlon Sophist-o-twist. Unit is made of soft velvet material that is gentle on the hair. No Clips or pins needed when creating your desired up-do.
To win ALL FOUR ITEMS, just leave a comment telling me how you like to wear your hair! If you share this post or tweet the link, let me know and I will give you extra entries!
I will draw the winner on Monday, November 17th. Available to US residents only. Good Luck!
On Thursday, November 5th stop by your local L’OCCITANE to kick off the holiday season with complimentary mini-facials, hors d’oeuvres and champagne. Spend $65 and you’ll receive two travel-size products from their new macaron-inspired collaboration with Pierre Hermé, and an exclusive invitation to a private sale!
Clicking on the link above will take you to a page with locations to find the store near you!
When you don’t know what to get the ladies in your life, try a bath and body set. I know I love to receive these, since pampering myself is such a luxury.
There are so many different price ranges and types of bath products to give. Below is a natural bath set, affordable bath and body products, luxe bath and candles and sugar scrubs that will leave her feeling soft:
Soaptopia Spa Day
Soaptopia Spa Day ($50.50 USD) — More relaxing than a day at the beach. What’s better than a gift certificate for a free massage? All the goodies for all-over relaxation!
Spa Day Set Includes:
(1) 6-7 ounce bar of Artisan Soap
(1) Massage Candle
(1) 16-ounce bag of Salt Soak Bath Salts
(1) Alotta Bubbles Bubble Bath
Choose from one of our flavor families — Orange, Lavender, Eucalyptus, Rozilla (Rose Geranium & Vanilla), Rose, Grapefruit, Lime & Coconut, Hippeee (Patchoulli & Cedar), Black Spruce & Lavender, and Vanilla.
These are wonderful handmade, natural bath products and smell so fresh! I love the Alotta Bubble Bath, you do get a lot of bubbles! And the massage candle is a neat idea, once it melts down you can use it as a massage oil. This is the perfect gift for the lady who loves natural products.
Candied Orange & Almond Holiday Collection ($20 USD) — Treat yourself or offer this pampering Candied Orange & Almond Holiday Collection that comes with a cute FREE cosmetic case. Delicious scented formulas will instantly lift holiday spirits!
This Collection includes:
– Candied Orange & Almond Liquid Hand Soap, 200 ml / 6.7 fl.oz. Pump-bottle
– Candied Orange & Almond Nourishing Lip Balm, 0.17 oz. / 4,8 g Stick
– Candied Orange & Almond Perfumed Body Lotion, 6.7 fl. oz./200 ml bottle
– Candied Orange & Almond Hand Cream, 2.5 fl. oz./75 ml tube
– Candied Orange & Almond Shower & Bath Gel, 6.7 fl. oz./200 ml bottle
– Candied Orange & Almond Exfoliating Bubble for Bath, 8.4 fl. oz. / 250 ml Bottle
– FREE Cosmetic case
I love this scent and this collection is such a great deal! You get so much for the price. This would be an amazing teacher gift. Yves Rocher also has other festive scents, my other favorite is Candied Orange and Cinnamon.
AERIN Rose de Grasse Collection — The collection includes AERIN’s creamy Rose de Grasse Body Wash to softly cleanse skin and AERIN’s rich Rose de Grasse Body Cream that drenches skin in moisture – both lightly scent the body with a delicate hint of the AERIN Rose de Grasse scent. The collection further celebrates the rose with the premier fragrance, Rose de Grasse captured in a luxurious candle. Appealing to all the senses, AERIN’s Rose de Grasse Candle transforms any room into a garden of roses.
Pricing:
Rose de Grasse Body Cream, $80
Rose de Grasse Body Wash, $60
Rose de Grasse Candle, $65
I haven’t tried this scent or collection yet, but I think it sounds amazing. If you love rose scents, try these. They might be perfect for your mother or mother-in-law.
Availability: AERIN.com and EsteeLauder.com
Fresh Sugar Indulgence
Fresh Sugar Indulgence ($54, a $75 value) — Experience the sweet sensation of head-to-toe nourishment with these bestselling formulas from the iconic Sugar Collection. Sugar Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15 is a nourishing blend that moisturizes, protects, and smooths the lips. Sugar Face Polish is a gentle exfoliating mask made with real brown sugar that instantly softens and smooths all skin types for a more radiant complexion. Brown Sugar Body Polish is the original, natural sugar exfoliant that combines real brown sugar crystals with precious oils for soft, radiant skin.
This set contains:
– 1 oz Sugar Face Polish
– 7 oz Brown Sugar Body Polish
– 0.15 oz Sugar Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15 in Untinted
Any lady would love this luxurious gift! These scrubs leave skin so soft and smell delicious. Plus, the lip treatment leaves lip moisturized and help keep them from chapping in the cold air.
Available at Sephora and other fine beauty stores
Let me know what bath products you are giving this holiday season!
And the winner is…Cheryl! Congrats! Cheryl will receive all of the La Bella products above.
If you didn’t win, don’t worry. I will have more giveaways soon. Actually, I will be announcing a new one this week! So be on the lookout and good luck!
It’s holiday gift guide time! There are so many gorgeous gift ideas that I am excited to share with you this year. From makeup to bath products to books and food items, I will have ideas for gifts for everyone on your list.
For my first gift guide, I am highlighting holiday makeup sets that are perfect for the girly-girl in your life. She would be so excited if you gave her one (or more) of these:
Jane Iredale Holiday 2015
Jane Iredale In the Blink of a Smoky Eye Smoky Eye Kit ($50)
Five step-by-step looks are included on the fold-out ‘how to’ guide.
Highly pigmented shadows are simple to blend, sensitivity-tested and long-lasting for stay-put, gorgeous, crease-free color.
Packaged in an artful travel box with a mirror and dual-ended application brush.
Makes a beautiful gift.
Includes eight versatile shades:
Bone – matte, creamy nude
Pure Gold – shimmery, bright gold
Dawn – shimmery rose brown
Rose Gold – shimmery rose gold
Iris – matte, cool violet
Forest – matte, deep green
Double Espresso – matte, dark, cool brown
Ebony – matte black
Jane Iredale Forever Red Just Kissed® Lip and Cheek Stain ($25)
Non-drying, long-lasting stain adjusts to the wearers own chemistry for an irresistible, custom shade.
Olive Butter, Avocado Butter and Wild Rose Wax soothe and soften lips.
Rose Flower Wax and Beeswax nourish and moisturize.
Available November 2015 at janeiredale.com, select skin care specialists & beauty apothecaries worldwide.
It Cosmetics XOXO, IT Girl! Limited Edition Holiday
IT Cosmetics Your Je Ne Sais Quoi!
It Cosmetics XOXO, IT Girl! Limited Edition Holiday ($28, $44 value) — For the IT Girl in your life, reach for the gift that will give her naturally pretty, party-ready eyes! Within this limited-edition, exclusive IT Girl makeup case is a full-sized No-Tug Waterproof Gel Eyeliner in Black, a travel-sized Hello Lashes Mascara and a travel-sized Brow Power Universal Brow Pencil. This never-before-released set will give IT Girls a festive look that will last all day and night, without clumping, flaking, smearing, fading or smudging!
IT Cosmetics Your Je Ne Sais Quoi! ($28, $44 value) – Celebrate your Je Ne Sais Quoi with this limited-edition lip essentials set, an exclusive for the season! Included in the brand-new holiday makeup case are two full-sized, best-selling lip products for your softest, most beautiful lips ever! Take Vitality Lip Flush in Je Ne Sais Quoi wherever you go for a long-lasting flush of color that hydrates, conditions and nourishes your lips. This 4-in-1 lipstick reviver pairs perfectly with Vitality Lip Blush Hydrating Gloss Stain, which delivers high shine and rich pigment in one swipe. With nine butters and oils, this lightweight, stain-infused gloss will minimize the look of fine lines, while giving you your most luxurious lips ever!
Stila A Whole Lot Of Love Giftable Set ($59 USD) –A special delivery — sealed with love, from Stila. Recapture the classic romance of hand-written love letters with this ultimate collection of cherished Stila essentials. It’s everything you wished for, all wrapped in a vintage-inspired special delivery package that’s ready to give (or keep).
Includes 20 color-rich matte, pearl and shimmer eye shadows, 4 shades of universally flattering, silky-smooth blush, and a deluxe-size HUGE™ Extreme Lash Mascara for the biggest, boldest, blackest black lashes ever.
NARS NARSissist Blush, Contour, And Lip Palette ($59, $103 value) — This unique palette can be used to give cheeks and lips a shimmery wash of color. Featuring NARS’ Laguna bronzing powder, Albatross highlighting blush, three limited-edition blushes, and Istria lip gloss, it’s all encased in a take-anywhere NARSissist mirrored palette.
This set contains:
– 3 x 0.1 oz Blush in Roman Holiday (pretty pastel pink), Enrapture (pink terracotta), Enthralled (toasted rose/shimmer)
– 0.12 oz Highlighting blush in Albatross (luminous glow)
– 0.15 oz Bronzing powder in Laguna (brown powder/gold shimmer)
– 0.12 oz Lip gloss in Lstria (pink glace)
I am giving away a set of the below La Bella products! Check out my review of the products here. This is the last day to enter! Instructions to enter are below:
La Bella Anti-Sponge Shampoo and Conditioner
Anti-Sponge Shampoo and Conditioner ($3.99 each, 25.4 fl. oz in bottle) — For luscious locks, wash and hydrate your hair with La Bella® Anti-Sponge Shampoo and Conditionerwhich are enriched with unique blend of Vitamins B5, E and C, Avocado Oil and Quinoa Protein that have authentic Latin roots known to keep your hair looking beautiful.
La Bella Super Shine Polishing Serum
La Bella Super Shine Polishing Serum ($5.49 USD) — For polished bouncy hair, use La Bella Super Shine Polishing Serum! It provides heat protection while enhancing shine and leaves hair controllable smooth and shiny with its lightweight and alcohol-free formula.
La Bella Rose Hip Oil with Vitamin E
La Bella Rose Hip Oil with Vitamin E ($4.99 USD) — For smooth, wrinkle-free skin, try La Bella Rose Hip Oil and Vitamin E! It contain antioxidants, moisturizing properties and nutritional factors to rehydrate and rejuvenate skin and works to regenerate damaged skin tissue to reduce scars, stretch marks and skin spots.
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La Bella Cosmetic Gel with Snail Extract
La Bella Cosmetic Gel with Snail Extract ($7.49 USD) — For soft, rejuvenated skin, La Bella Cosmetic Gel with Snail Extract works to restore damaged tissue, hydrate skin, improve the appearance of fine lines and reduce inflammation, redness and pigmentation with natural acids and proteins.
What I think: I am a little squeamish when it comes to snail extract, even though it is supposed to be a skincare wonder. I tried it on the back of my hand and found that it dried down quickly and left my skin very soft. I might have to try it on my face now to see if it helps with my fine lines and redness.
Now to the Giveaway! This is open to residents of the United States only. The prize is all five of the items reviewed above!
To enter, please leave a comment below and tell me that you would like to win the products. For an extra entry, follow me on Twitter (@fortyflirtyfab) and share this post on Twitter. Please tag me in your post so that I can see it and I will definitely follow you back!
Good Luck! I will choose the winner by random on Monday, November 2nd!
Happy Halloween! I am doing my weekly favorites post today, because tomorrow I start my holiday gift giving guides. I am very excited about all of the wonderful gift ideas I will be sharing with you!
But today, it’s about my favorite beauty products from this week. I am loving a combo nail top and base coat, an elegant soap-on-a-rope and two different, but amazing lip balms:
Lauren B. Dual Base Top Coat
Lauren B. Dual Base Top Coat ($22 USD) — Lauren B. Beauty’s multi-tasking Dual Base/ Top Coat acts as both a primer and a sealant for your nails. Paint on this quick-drying formula to create a smooth foundation for your color. The results are a high-gloss, chip-resistant finish that also guards against dryness, breakage and peeling.
What I think: I have been using this as my base and top coat for a couple of weeks now. It’s amazing! My weekly manicures have been staying fresh for at least a day or two longer than usual. My nails are shiny and chip free. And the fact that one product does two jobs, it’s less stuff for me to have to use!
Senteurs D’Orient Hamman Soaps Orange Blossom ($38 USD) — Infusing the fresh Mediterranean air with soft sensuality, Orange Blossoms uplift the spirit with a clean and floral yet woodsy perfume. Selecting only the very best of what is offered by nature, all products have been carefully created with patience and determination over many years.
What I think: This smells amazing! I love the smell of orange blossoms. Plus it is very beautiful, from the packaging to the soap itself. With the attached rope, it is easy to hang on the shower and use. This would be a really fun holiday gift or stocking stuffer.
Available at usa.senteursdorient.com
Mandarin Lip Butter Stick in Peach
Mandarin Lip Butter Stick in Peach ($16.50 USD) — Repair and protect with this deeply nourishing lip treatment formulated with a luxurious blend of softening oils, butters, and waxes. Mandarin oil refreshes and soothes dry, chapped lips while rich shea butter and sunflower waxes deeply nourish for long-lasting care and comfort. Each healing stick also features vitamin E, known for its advanced antioxidant properties. This 88 to 99 percent natural formula is available in four tints and one colorless option, all of which can be worn alone or layered under a lipstick or lip gloss.
What I think: Colored lip butters are wonderful on days that I don’t want to be fussy, but I still want a little color. Plus, it glides right on and hydrates well.
Another great lip balm, Carma Laboratories, Inc., the manufacturer of Carmex® Lip Balm products, announced the debut of NEW Limited-Edition Carmex® Winter Mint Lip Balm Click Sticks. Rolling out now and available until supplies last, the new seasonal flavor combines the invigorating freshness of winter with a kiss of mint and comes in convenient click sticks that glide on lips easily.
Carmex® Winter Mint Lip Balm Click Sticks are available to consumers as part of specially marked two-pack BOGO (Buy-One-Get-One-Free) promotion and four-pack B3G1 (Buy-Three-Get-One-Free) promotion, giving Carmex® fans the chance to stock up just in time for the winter season. Both of these offers combine the best-selling Carmex® Original Lip Balm Click Stick or Carmex® Original Lip Balm Tube with a bonus Winter Mint seasonal stick.
What I think: Loving the new minty flavor. It is refreshing and keeps lips very soft. I have been a fan of Carmex since the 1990’s when it was only offered in a pot. And I still love how great it works for chapped lips still.
The specially marked packages will be available at Walmart, Walgreens, CVS and other fine retailers ($1.59 – $4.29 USD).
What products are you loving this week? Leave a comment and let me know!
Forty, Flirty & Fabulous 