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Holiday Gift Guide — Last Minute Beauty Gifts

There is about a week left until Christmas! Ahh! Do you have all of your shopping done? I don’t, but I’m close.

For those last minute beauty gifts, here are some great ideas:

Prai Beauty Customizable Concentrates ($79.95 USD) — Customizable Concentrates contains 3 formulas, each highlighting a key ingredient, that targets a specific skin concern. They empower you to transform your beauty products to your own skin’s unique requirements. Includes:

CUSTOMIZABLE CONCENTRATE with MATRIXYL™ synthe’6™ addresses crow’s feet and forehead furrows.

CUSTOMIZABLE CONCENTRATE with Dermaxyl™ addresses wrinkles and age-related skin damage.

CUSTOMIZABLE CONCENTRATE with Sepilift™ DPHP addresses skin’s lack of firmness.

Purchase at www.PRAIBeauty.com

VERT Beauty Brush Roll Kit ($185 USD) — The entire collection of our professional makeup artist brushes. Introducing the VERT beauty Brush Roll Kit. Apply makeup with a mistake-proof, seamless finish with VERT beauty brushes. These professional makeup artist quality brushes are made with the finest sustainable materials. The gorgeous reclaimed wood handles and mixed bristles are shaped for comfort and precision. Each brush head is luxuriously soft and durable. A flawless finish is in your hands with this perfect brush set. Winter Session provides our ultimate brush roll. Made from 10oz waxed cotton canvas and stitched with heavy gauge nylon thread. Features an adjustable leather closure tab with logo imprint.

Purchase at http://www.vertbeauty.com

KBShimmer’s Winter Collection ($9.95 USD) –a line of seasonally inspired nail polishes that feature 16 NEW shades that will step up your beauty game as well as a few favorites! Whether it’s a gift for yourself, or a stocking stuffer for a loved one, lets ring in this holiday season.

Purchase at http://www.kbshimmer.com

Zoella Beauty Ginger Bread Fizz Trio ($12 USD) — Zoella Beauty Gingerbread Mini Fizz Bar Trio brings a dose of Christmas sweetness to your bath. A perfect holiday gift, they’re just the thing for de-stressing before, during and after the busy holiday season.

Purchase at Target stores and http://www.target.com

Hard Candy Eye Essentials Collection ($4.88 at Walmart) –Fall in love with these purse friendly eye shadow palettes. Create that smoky look you desire for an evening out on the town or define your eyes with any of these coordinating shades for a natural look.

Hard Candy Eye Essentials Collection Makeup Set:

2 eye shadow palettes (12 colors each)
3 piece brush kit
On-the-go pouch

Purchase at Walmart and http://www.walmart.com

The Body Shop 40 Years Icon Gift Set

The Body Shop 40 Years Icon Gift Set ($58 USD) Celebrate The Body Shop’s 40th anniversary with our 40 Years Icon Gift Set! Featuring customer favorite body butters, moisturizers, shower gels, and more. This gift set filled with best-sellers is sure to please everyone on your list! A $97 Value!

Set Includes:

Green Tea Body Butter 6.76 oz
Vitamin C Moisturizer 1.69 oz
Moringa Shower Gel 8.45 oz
Strawberry Body Polish 2.54 oz
DOY Concentrate .24 oz
Lip and Cheek Stain
British Rose Hand Cream 1 oz

Purchase at http://www.thebodyshop-usa.com or The Body Shop stores

My Beauty Favorites — Week of December 5-11, 2016

How is your holiday season going? We got our tree up today and it looks great! A Noble Fir which is my favorite.

This week I have been loving gorgeous eyeshadow sticks, a skin firming device and an all natural skincare line:

Merle Norman Shadow Sticks ($18 USD) — The fun, easy-to-use stick is crease-resistant and designed for versatility. They’re perfect to use as your main shadow, a base or even a liner with a buildable formula designed to go from sheer to full-on color. They even have a special key ingredient, microspheres, which impart a silky texture while absorbing oil to keep lids sebum free.

No matter what color is trending this season from matte to shimmer, you’ll find what you need in Merle Norman Shadow Sticks. Available in a full spectrum of shades that range from luminous to matte: Glow, Fortune, Luna, Mystic, Bronze Age, Preppy, Stone, Watercolor, Toast and Almond Cookie.

What I think: I have tried a lot of shadows sticks in my blogging career, but they aren’t my go to form of eye shadow usually. I have to say really liked these and plan to use them lots! I have Mystic, a shimmery wine, Stone, a gorgeous greige and Watercolor, a soft matte blue. They are all pretty, but Stone is one I can use every day as an allover lid shade. The other two are very nice accent colors. This stay for hours and look fresh.

Available at MerleNorman.com.

Conture Kinetic Skin Toning System

Conture’s NEW Kinetic Firm Neck Cream

Two great products to help with tech neck are Conture Kinetic Skin Toning System ($249 USD), and Conture’s NEW Kinetic Firm Neck Cream ($65 USD). These are the secret weapons to fighting “tech neck” for a tightened, smoother, fresher décolletage.

The Kinetic Skin Toning action of the Conture is designed to specifically address deficiencies in skin firmness and elasticity as well as overall sagging of the neck area. In a 8-week clinical study in which women used their Conture Device and the Kinetic Firm Neck Crème, participants found an 81 percent improvement in the lifting of their skin.

What I think: I have tried the Conture device before. It is so easy to use and helps tighten skin in just a few weeks. The Firm Neck Cream is a great addition to the system. It is extra insurance for a firm neck!

Available at http://www.conture.com

Z Skin — I have been trying products from their Age Defying line. You can purchase the line with these products in it for $144:

- Face Lift Wash
- Face Lift Lotion
- Neck Firming Cream
- Daytime Eye Cream [Zz Eye]
- Nighttime Eye Cream
- Banish; Dark Spots And Scars
- Extreme Moisturizer
- Retinique

The line is very natural and uses a combination of herbs and oils. It claims to reduce the signs of aging.

What I think: I find the scents of these products very strong, maybe too medicinal for me, but they have been hydrating my skin and making it very soft and smooth. The Face Lift lotion is one of my favorites, it is a great day lotion.

Available at http://www.zskincosmetics.com

Holiday Gift Guide — Fab Beauty Sets!

It’s not quite last minute, but if you are still shopping, there are so many amazing beauty gifts to give this year! Gifts for skin, hair and body will make your fave beauty junkie ecstatic!

These are all so wonderful, and fairly affordable, so shop away!

Burt’s Bees Mani Pedi

Burt’s Bees Kissable Color

Best of Burt’s Bees

Burt’s Bees Mani Pedi ($14.99 USD) –You don’t have to set a whole day aside for a little bit of well-deserved pampering. Treat hands and feet to soothing Peppermint Foot Lotion, hydrating Ultimate Care Hand Cream, and restorative Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream. Comes complete with an ecoTools footbrush and pumice.

Kissable Color ($9.99 USD) –That perfect, magical holiday kiss. It could be just around the corner! Help someone you love be ready for it with our Kissable Color gift set: a trio of lip-nourishing, 100% natural Lip Shimmer shades in warm or cool collections.

Best of Burt’s Bees ($14.99 USD) –We’re putting our best foot forward. And our best hand. And our best fingernails. It’s all in one place with this sweet little gift set: Coconut Foot Cream, Almond Milk Beeswax Hand Cream, and Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream. And with that collectible box, wrapping is practically optional.

Purchase these and so many more gorgeous, affordable sets at http://www.burtsbees.com and tons of stores near you.

Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil 7 Piece Body Butter Collection

Josie Maran Glowing Argan Oil Skincare Essentials

Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter Collection ($45 USD) –A seven piece collection featuring NEW, limited edition, Whipped Argan Oil Body Butters perfect for the holiday season. It includes 7 Travel Size Whipped Argan Oil Body Butters, 59mL/2 fl oz, in: Gingerbread Vanilla, Sweet Buttercream, Vanilla Pine, Honeysuckle Vanilla, Vanilla Apricot, Sweet Citrus, and Unscented.

Josie Maran Glowing Argan Oil Skincare Essentials ($36 USD) — Experience optimized, radiant skin with these glowing Argan Oil essentials. Delicately spray Nirvana Hydrating Treatment Mist on freshly cleansed skin to soften, plump, and revitalize skin. Immediately follow by pressing Josie’s bestselling 100% Pure Argan Oil into skin for a deeply nourishing hydration that replenishes, balances, and protects skin. Finish your skin care routine with Surreal Skin Argan Finishing Balm: the first ever antiaging skin care finisher and makeup primer in one.

Purchase at Sephora stores, Sephora.com and http://www.josiemaran.com

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Body Boom (55 USD) — Start your day the Brazilian way with the nourishing, rich lather of the NEW Brazilian 4 Play Nourishing Shower Cream-Gel and the fast-absorbing, all-over body cream that tightens and smoothes like no other, Brazilian Bum Bum Cream. Both are infused with Sol de Janeiro’s Brazilian Beauty Blend of nourishing Cupuaçu Butter, antioxidant superpower Açaí and skin conditioning Coconut Oil, and with the addictive Pistachio Caramel fragrance. You will look, feel and smell like a Brazilian Goddess with the new Brazilian Body Boom gift set from Sol de Janeiro.

Available at Sephora stores and Sephora.com

ARI by Ariana Grande Ornament — ARI by Ariana Grande Hair Mist Ornament

ARI by Ariana Grande Hair Mist Ornament ($12 USD) — Fragrance Notes:

Top: Crispy pear, pink grapefruit, juicy raspberry
Heart: Soft muguet, rose buds, vanilla orchid
Drydown: Marshmallow, creamy musk, blonde woods

Purchase at Ulta stores and http://www.ulta.com

Macadamia Professional Nourishing Moisture Care Collection ($35 USD) —

Macadamia Professional Nourishing Moisture Shampoo 10 oz.
Macadamia Professional Nourishing Moisture Conditioner 10 oz.
Macadamia Professional Nourishing Moisture Masque 1 oz.

Retailer: MacadamiaHair.comWhat beauty gifts have you purchased this year? Leave a comment and let me know!

Holiday Gift Guide — Gorgeous Makeup Sets From Cargo, Mally and Lipstick Queen!

I think beautiful makeup kits are such exciting gifts to get! Holiday packaging is so gorgeous and collections of our faves are so enticing.

Below are a few of the amazing sets from three of my fave brands; Cargo Cosmetics, Mally Beauty and Lipstick Queen:

Cargo Cosmetics The Limited Edition Chill in the Six Swimmables™ Eye Pencil Kit ($25 USD) Pictured above. It features the signature, ultra-creamy and richly pigmented formula that glides on effortlessly for precise lining and stays put through a snowstorm or a happy tear shed on New Year’s Eve. Once set, these liners are completely smudge proof and won’t budge until you decide to take them off. The shades are “Black Sea” (Black), “Karon Beach” (Purple), “Pebble Beach” (Brown) and “Loch Ness” (Navy)

The Limited Edition Chill in the Six Eye Shadow Palette ($34 USD) is inspired by a wintry, snow-filled night in the Canadian city. This versatile 12 pan eye shadow palette includes cool toned purples, blues and silver shadows that you can find in Toronto’s cityscape. Rich shades of neutral browns and warm maple are also thrown into the mix as a nod to the city’s architecture and iconic maple leaves. Shades are laid out as duos and quads allowing for quick and easy day or night looks. The palette is packed with 12 wearable shades, 1 Eye Pencil in Black and 1 dual ended brush.

Available: CargoCosmetics.com, Ulta.com, select Kohl’s Departments Stores and Kohls.com/Beauty.

Mally Beauty Evercolor Gel Waterproof Liner Ten Piece Library ($45 USD) — Shown above. A collection of ten coveted eyeliners that blend beautifully together to create impeccable looks for day, night and everything in between. Shades include: Amber, Deep Sage, Gold Glimmer, Graphite, Hazelnut, Iris, Onyx, Shadow, Sterling and Walnut. Available at: www.QVC.com

Mally Beauty Evercolor Starlight Eyeliner Trio ($18 USD) — This trio of beautiful pencils are Mally’s go-to eye brighteners. Use these shades to create festive holiday looks that will last the whole night. Shades include: Midnight, Milk Chocolate and Sailor. Available at: Ulta stores and www.ULTA.com

Mally Beauty H3 Lipgloss Trio ($25 USD) – Designed to give your lips a smooth finish while nourishing them with a triple punch of moisture, the formula is glossy, yet light, giving you the perfois shine every time. Shades include: Orchid Berry, Perfect Nude and Tea Rose. Available at: Ulta stores and www.ULTA.com

Mally Beauty High Shine Liquid Lipstick Five Piece Collection ($32 USD) — These lipsticks provide the right amount of color and gloss, giving you a polished pout. Color glides on easily and stays put for those long holiday nights.
Shades include: Blossom, Must Have Pink, Nude Light, Orchid and Sweet Berry. Available at: www.QVC.com

Mally Beauty Evercolor Shadow Stick Extra Five Piece Collection ($39 USD) — All of your holiday eye shadow looks are included this one set. This collection features wearable, buildable shades, that will take your makeup from day to evening in seconds.Shades include: Bliss, Brownstone, Mahogany, Moonlight and Timeless Taupe. Where to Buy: ULTA stores, www.ULTA.com and www.QVC.com

Lipstick Queen Frog Prince Story ($45 USD) — Shown above. The best-selling Frog Prince lipstick is a remarkable emerald green lipstick that transforms into magical rosebud upon contact with the lips. It’s made with our proprietary unique pigment, which reacts to the warmth of your lips to turn them a pretty, fairy tale rose. No two pairs of lips will look the same as it adapts according to your pH and natural colouring appearing entirely different yet beautifully flattering on everyone.

Now all three are available in a set for the holidays This limited edition set in a beautiful storybook carton makes the perfect gift for you or for the lipstick queen in your life.

Lipstick Queen Best Sellers Minis ($25 USD) — Three of their top-selling lip transformers are available for the first time in adorable mini sizes, at great value. This limited edition set makes a wonderful stocking Filler. One set for you, one for a friend!

Lipstick Queen Smokey Lip Kit (Pinky Nude)($35 USD) — You loved the Smokey Eye…now discover the Smokey Lip. A sexy new take on a classic look. Start with a Sinner shade, and then layer Black Lace Rabbit on top to transform the shade into a sexier lip.

Are you picking up any of these gorgeous sets?

My Beauty Favorites — Week of November 21-27, 2016

I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving! I spent it with family and had a great time!

I have been doing a little shopping, but I still have a lot to do for Christmas. Below are my fave items that I have received for my honest review this week. They would all make great gifts, or just given to yourself for a treat. They are:

HSI Professional Glider Straightening Heated Brush ($129.00 USD) — The Glider Straightening Brush features an ionic ceramic tourmaline-infused hot plate that uses 4 HeatBalance® microsensors to regulate the temperature and evenly distribute heat so that fewer passes are needed through your precious hair.

That’s the best way to get frizz-free silky results that shine while protecting your hair cuticles from overheat exposure. Plus, the plate heats up in seconds so you don’t have to lose any time while adjusting the temperature setting via the digital display between 350-450°F to suit your particular hair type and texture.

What I think: This is not only so cool, it is very easy to use! I have been wanting to try a heated brush, I thought it looked like a fast way to style hair. And it is! Once I heat it up, I just pass it slowly through my hair. It straightens my hair without leaving it flat. It isn’t stick straight, just smooth and very pretty. I definitely recommend this for mornings that you want to brush your hair and go, but get a style too.

Purchase at http://www.hsiprofessional.com

Ellis Faas Hot Lips L408 Baby Pink

Ellis Faas Glazed Lips L308 Sheer Soft Pink

Ellis Faas Hot Lips L408 – BABY PINK ($35 USD) –Hot Lips is Ellis’ latest revolutionary texture for the lips. Because it’s absolutely packed with pigment, you’ll only need a tiny bit of the non-greasy Hot Lips to add vibrant colour. Hot Lips are extremely longwearing, without the risk of drying out your lips. A little goes a very long way!

Ellis Faas Glazed Lips L308 – Sheer Soft Pink ($35 USD) — A highly-pigmented lip-gloss for an ultra-wet, yet long-lasting splash of colour that combines transparency and intensity. Non-sticky, so providing superior comfort both in application and on the lips. Plant seed oils improve hydration and protect your lips.

What I think: Ellis Faas makeup is so cool! These come in a silver bullet and twist up to reveal gorgeous lip color. The Hot Lips is an opaque lip color and can be used as a stain. The Glazed Lips is a sheer gloss that looks great alone or over other lip products. Both are very luxe and gorgeous!

Purchase at http://www.ellisfaas.com

Jason Smoothing Coconut Body Wash Virgin Coconut Oil

JĀSÖN Smoothing Coconut Oil

Jason Smoothing Coconut Body Wash Virgin Coconut Oil ($15.75 USD) –An ultra-moisturizing wash that gently cleans with botanical cleansers and deeply nourishes with Coconut Oil and Shea Butter. Its formula is packed with virgin Coconut Oil, which is rich in hydrating Vitamin E and antioxidant polyphenols, leaving skin feeling soft and smooth all over.

JĀSÖN Smoothing Coconut Oil ($10.99 USD)An unrefined, 100% organic Coconut Oil with a wide range of benefits. This multi-purpose product is rich in nourishing Vitamin E and antioxidant polyphenols, delivering unparalleled care to your skin, hair and nails.

What I think: These natural coconut products are perfect for those who need hydration. The body wash has a very natural coconut scent and leaves skin so soft after washing. The coconut oil is in a big jar and can hydrate skin, hair and nails. So nice!

Available at Whole Foods Market/Walmart.com

What are you loving this week?

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!

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!