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Spring Ahead With Fresh Beauty Ideas

Did you spring ahead this week? The weekend seemed to go by so fast, but it was nice that it was lighter longer. It was 70 degrees today and I loved it! So looking forward to spring and summer this year!

Below are some fun picks for hair care, sun care and makeup to help you spring ahead in style!

Streekers

Scunci Hair Chalk

Brighten up your hair this spring with fun temporary colors! Two I have recently tried are:

STREEKERS ($11.95 USD) is true temporary hair color with a difference. Instant. Liquid. Washes out when you want it out. Not a mascara, not a crayon, not a paint. But a cool new hair color that uses innovative technology. In 8 vibrant colors: pink, blue, ultra violet, red, green, yellow, orange, purple. Available at http://www.colormetrics.com

Scunci Hair Chalk ($11.99) — So easy to use! Just glide color onto hair. Works like a straightener. Comes with two different colors in pack. Available at mass market retailers near you!

Change colors in seconds
Works on all hair types
Non-permanent

Protect your face and lips!

Sun Bum Day Tripper ($24.99 USD) — Premium travel-sized sun care essentials for those lazy days in the sun. Benefits Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB Protection Hypoallergenic Paraben / PABA Free Gluten Free / 100% Vegan Anti Aging Won’t Clog Pores Oil Free

Includes:

SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion / 3.0 OZ SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm / 0.15 OZ Cool Down Aloe Lotion / 3.0 OZ

Available at: http://shop.trustthebum.com/daytripper/

Hard Candy Glow All the Way Ombre Blush

Hard Candy Face and Body Luminizer

Hard Candy Plumping Serum

Soft and shimmering makeup is perfect right now! It will definitely help chase the winter away.

Hard Candy Glow All The Way Ombre Blush ($7 USD) — Add warmth and luminosity to your cheeks with Hard Candy Baked Blush. It will give your complexion a soft glow. I like that it applies softly, but can be build to a brighter flush!

Hard Candy Face & Body Luminizer, Doll Face Pink ($8 USD) — Get glowing and show off your glamorous side, using Hard Candy Luminizer, Doll Face Pink. This luxurious body and face luminizer illuminates all skin tones with a pearlescent glow. Shimmery and pigmented, the Glow All The Way Hard Candy Luminizer gives your skin lasting, radiant shine. A little goes a long way to give your face a glow and can also be used on the shoulders and décolleté for a fun evening look!

The Hard Candy Plumping Serum Volumizing Lip Gloss ($6 USD) — will give a glamorous appearance to your lips, creating the most desired pouting look. The lip plumper lip gloss features an attractive shimmer that will automatically make your lips look fuller. The lip gloss is ideally suited for those who like sheer colors. I don’t see a lot of plumping with this, but it does give shimmer and shine and has a nice minty taste to it.

Available at Walmart stores and http://www.walmart.com

SwimSpray

Arganesse

Don’t forget to take care of your hair on this spring!

SwimSpray ($15 for 4 oz) –SwimSpray uses a patent-pending vitamin C technology to immediately neutralize the chlorine on your body – eliminating the residual chlorine that can damage and irritate your hair and skin. It removes the chlorine from your hair and skin in a safe, gentle, and all-natural way.SwimSpray leaves your hair soft and moisturized and maintains hair color andkeeps your skin from drying out and becoming itchy or irritated. It is 100% natural, fragrance-free, sulfate-free, and free from artificial colors. Available at http://www.swimspray.com

Arganesse ($96 for 3.4 oz) For centuries, argan oil has been used to protect hair and skin from harsh desert conditions. High in vitamin E and essential fatty acids, argan oil alone naturally hydrates for silky, shiny, frizzfree hair. Arganesse controls the frizz, repairs, and rehydrates while adding shine and eliminating oiliness. Arganesse obtains this by blending argan oil with the perfect combination of complementary ingredients resulting in a winning secret formula. When applied to hair, this incredible elixir gives a lustrous gleam to dull, lifeless locks. Works on all hair types. Purchase at http://www.arganesse.com

Are you trying new products this spring? Please leave a comment and let me know!

My Beauty Faves Week of March 2-8, 2015

It has been so warm in Kansas City the last couple of days that it feels like Spring! My skin is still trying to get over the cold and it is so dry! So I am still loving products that moisturize and get me ready for the longer days ahead! My faves this week include a hydrating facial mask, a velvety eye cream, floss picks that whiten, affordable luxury makeup brushes and a cool light-up lip gloss!

Hada Labo Tokyo Ultimate Anti-Aging Facial Mask ($14.99 USD) — This sheet mask is the perfect option for a spa treatment at home. In 10 minutes this mask delivers an immediate boost of hydration using Hyaluronic Acid to keep skin looking smooth and restored. The box included 4 masks! What I think: This hydrating sheet mask is so easy to use. I just apply it to clean skin and 10 minutes later, I have super soft skin! And it doesn’t irritate my super sensitive skin! Available at http://www.ulta.com

Volante Transformative Eye Crème ($85 USD) — Supple, lightweight and luxurious, this crème was specifically designed for the delicate eye area. The crème is infused with a new peptide that’s clinically proven to help reduce dark circles, and special light diffusers visibly reduce the appearance of crow’s feet. Independent clinical tests showed that 90% of women reported their eyes instantly felt more refreshed, with more than 80% of women reporting that their eyes looked and felt healthier with fewer lines after four weeks of use. With a blend of 7 VITAE, this crème will leave your skin smooth, refreshed and younger-looking. What I think: This is such a luxe eye cream — it instantly smoothes my skin and it helps me look wide awake, even when I’m not! It is very lightweight and absorbs quickly. Available at www.VolanteSkincare.com

DenTek Fresh & White Silky Whitening Floss Picks ($2.47 USD for 75) — The FIRST and ONLY floss picks on the market that provide advanced whitening with micro-crystals, to polish away food and plaque and promote a whiter, brighter smile! They feature Gentle Silk Floss for easy cleaning between tight teeth and have a built-in tongue cleaner to keep breath fresh.

What I think: These are so good for cleaning in between all teeth (even my recent crown). They also really freshen my breath. Plus, they are very affordable! DenTek has a wide range of oral hygiene products such as Floss Picks + Travel Case ($1.50 for 2ct) and DenTek Interdental Cleaners ($4.49).

Available at Walmart stores.

Makeup Academy’s premium brush collection, the perfect accessories to create flawless makeup looks easily and affordably! Innovatively designed with a mix of natural and synthetic fibers for use across face, eyes and lips, the 15 brushes feature precision-cut heads and sleek, gunmetal finishes and are now What I think: I love these brushes! They are very luxe and affordable! I have tried the Pro BB/CC Cream Brush ($18), which diffuses cream over the skin to create a feather-light, no-makeup finish, the Pro Smudger/Detailer Brush ($8) with a dome shape ideal for blending out a dark smoky eye, and the Pro Point Liner Brush ($10) is uniquely shaped to achieve a precise cat-eye, without hands or fingers getting in the way. Available exclusively at CVS/pharmacy and http://www.cvs.com/muapro

Gerard Cosmetics Color Your Smile Lighted Lip Gloss Sugar Mama ($24 USD) — A deliciously pale pink gloss that will be an essential for all of our girly girls out there. Wear it alone or top your favorite nude lipstick to create the perfect wash of color. A deliciously pale pink gloss that will be an essential for all of our girly girls out there. Wear it alone or top your favorite nude lipstick to create the perfect wash of color. What I think: This color is so pretty and soft, perfect for natural day looks or at night with a dramatic eye. And the lid of the gloss has a mirror and it lights up when opened — so fun! Available at http://www.gerardcosmetics.com What are you loving this week?

My Beauty Faves Week of February 16-22, 2015

I have been watching the Oscars, and all of the ladies look gorgeous! It is important to choose great skincare, makeup, nail care and fragrances to pull of glam – and everyday – looks.

This week I am loving a fab skincare and foundation set, skincare for my nails and a fresh fragrance:

Glossier Phase 1 Set ($80 USD) — Glossier is resetting the beauty game, starting with the most important thing: a perfectly primed canvas. This is skincare as makeup—a mist, moisturizer, balm, and tint, designed to work together to perfect (not conceal!) skin while requiring minimal effort on your end. All you need are your fingertips.

Products included from left to right in photo (and my opinion of them) are:

Perfecting Skin Tint: This light foundation evens out discoloration and leaves your face looking toned, smooth, and dewy. The breathable, ultra thin formula auto-fits to skin, making application as simple as throwing on moisturizer. It is very sheer, like a liquid, but you can build it to a medium coverage. I like it, but it is a bit sheer for me (I need my coverage). I think it is perfect for those who want to showcase their good skin. Comes in three shades.

Balm Dotcom: A hydrating, long-lasting, do-everything skin salve that’s packed with antioxidants and natural emollients to nourish and repair dry, irritated skin. The dense, waxy texture stays in place to seal in moisture wherever it goes. I like to use this on my cuticles and as a lip and face balm when it is very cold out.

Soothing Face Mist: This spritz is made with roses and aloe to hydrate, soothe, and leave you feeling fresh and awake, prepping your skin for the Priming Moisturizer. Also excellent as a makeup refresher and midday pick-me-up. I love the sweet, floral scent and how refreshing it is. I loving using this facial spray before my moisturizer as it hydrates my skin.

Priming Moisturizer: This moisturizes, creates an even texture and helps with redness. This comforting cream allows you to layer and build up to the perfect amount of moisture depending on climate, season, or how your skin’s feeling on any given day. I like how moisturizing this is. It is more of a moisturizer than a primer, but it does help even out skin, getting it ready for foundation.

Available at http://www.glossier.com

Dermelect Cosmeceuticals Nail Strengthener Duo

Dermelect LAUNCHPAD Nail Strengthener ($18 USD) — This -aging nail treatment that is the first to utilize protein-peptide technology to hydrate and strengthen nails.Similar to multi-peptide technology for the treatment of aging skin, the breakthrough ingredient provides a unique delivery system of protein peptides directly to the nail bed to encourage stubborn nails to grow while improving their strength. The unique multi-peptide, derived from New Zealand wool, delivers keratin protein to the nails increasing the integrity and cohesion to the nail plate resulting in natural flexibility and increased moisture. Furthermore its antioxidant behavior allows it to actively remove harmful free radicals most commonly associated with nail damage. The fast-drying formula provides a soft shine for natural nails and a protecting base coat under polish.

The ‘green’ formula is DBP, Toluene, and Formaldehyde free. Patented Formula.

Dermelect REJUVENAIL Fortifying Nail & Cuticle Treatment ($18 USD) — Unlock your potential to successfully grow your own natural nails longer, stronger, and healthier. Dermelect Rejuvenail™ Fortifying Nail & Cuticle Treatment is a true, anti-aging nail treatment that is the first to utilize protein-peptide technology to hydrate and strengthen nails and relieve ragged, painful cuticles. The breakthrough peptide delivers keratin protein directly to the nail bed encouraging stubborn nails to grow while improving their resistance to chipping and splitting. Results in increased integrity, cohesion, flexibility and moisture to the nails.

Available at http://www.dermelect.com

Love2Love Jasmine and Sparkling Mimosa ($9.98 USD) — Inspired by a spectrum of colors that express a woman’s joy and sheer happiness, each scent speaks to the woman who loves the idea of being in love. These four fragrances were designed the capture a stylish duo of ingredients that reflect perfect pairs in love:

LOVE2LOVE Fresh Rose + Peach: This luscious scent opens with juicy notes of pear nectar and fresh caccis buds, evoking joy and optimism. Bulgarian rose oil infused with geranium infuses innocence and femininity, while musk and orris blend at the base bringing a dose of comforting warmth and tenderness to the fragrance.
LOVE2LOVE Jasmine + Sparkling Mimosa: Lighthearted and fresh, this fragrance represents the spirit of a radiant, carefree woman. The youthful and energetic blend of dewy peony and sparkling mimosa mingles with intoxicating jasmine and sweet pea join with warm rosewood and almond blossom at the base to wrap you in a veil of sensuality.
LOVE2LOVE Freesia + Violet Petals: Timeless and alluring, this scent begins with a sweet mix of peach blossom and lavender blooms then give way to feminine heart notes of freesia and violet blossom. The base notes of sheer musk and cedar wood emerge spontaneously.
LOVE2LOVE Orange Blossom + White Musk: A refreshing cocktail of sparkling bergamot and juicy orange notes opens this fragrance, followed by soft peony at the heart to create a feminine element. The trace of orris and white musk add a sensual aspect to the fragrance.

I have a sample of this in the Jasmine and Sparkling Mimosa scent. It is fresh and sweet, like juicy fruit — a perfect spring scent. And, it is light so you can spritz it on the body, or in your hair. Very nice and so affordable!

Available at Walmart and Walmart.com

QVC Today’s Special Value for February 13, 2015 — tarte miracles from the Amazon 6-piece collection!

Brand new and for February 13th only: the moment you’ve all been waiting for… tarte’s limited edition miracles from the amazon 6-piece collection is available for ONE DAY ONLY as a today’s special value on QVC.

The set includes:

0.51-fl oz Maracuja Miracle Foundcealer
0.27-fl oz LipSurgence Liquid Lip Shine in Exquisite, a berry mauve shade
0.24-fl oz Amazonian Clay Smart Mascara in black
Amazonian Clay Eye and Cheek Palette with one 0.20-oz blush in Talented, a peachy coral shade; and six 0.035-oz Amazonian Clay eye shadows in Pink Beyond, a pink shade; Taupe for the Best, a taupe shade; Dreams Plum True, a plum shade; Out of This Pearl, an ivory shade; Thistle be the Day, a grey shade; and Paint the Brown, a dark brown shade
Double-ended eye shadow brush
Maracuja Miracle Foundcealer Brush
Makeup bag
Bag measures approximately 9-1/2″W x 5″H x 2-/12″D
Imported

All of these products are gorgeous! The Foundcealer is so easy to use and it is nice to have concealer and foundation in one product. Plus, the brush that goes with it is ultra-soft! The beautiful palette is very portable and the colors are so wearable! The lip color is beautiful, too. It is fun to have a bright color to wear with spring just around the corner.

The set retails for $59.96 & is available for purchase on QVC and QVC.com. Follow tarte on social media with #miraclesoftarte and @tartecosmetics.

Are you picking up one of these beautiful sets today? Remember it runs through midnight eastern time today, February 13th!

Makeup That’s Perfect For Valentine’s Day!

What are you doing this Saturday…Valentine’s Day?!! Are you going out? Or staying in, wink, wink?

Either way, a soft and pretty, or a darker, sexy look will be perfect for a romantic date, or a fun time out with the girls!

My picks for gorgeous Valentine’s Day makeup include pretty blushes and a great contouring system, dramatic lipsticks and lip glosses and sexy eye shadow palettes:

Rose Powder Blush in Tea Rose

Pür Minerals Chateau Cheeks Cream Blush in Flirt

Laura Mercier Flawless Contouring Palette

Milani Rose Powder Blush ($7.99 USD) — Now this is a blush that deserves to be seen! Gorgeous in the compact, even prettier on cheeks, this petal soft, natural-finish powder shapes, contours and highlights. Streaks? Never. Easy to use? Always. In ultra-flattering shades that you just can’t live without.

Purchase at http://www.milanicosmetics.com and in drugstores near you.

Pur Minerals Chateau Cheeks Cream Blush ($18 USD) — Highlight and accent your cheeks with velvety colour cream blush featuring built-in Farm to Jar™ skincare. As you add natural depth and warmth to your complexion, your skin will drink in the anti-aging benefits of vine-fresh Resveratrox® and Vitisin, harvested exclusively for Pür from Bordeaux’s famed wine region. Taken from the finest wine-producing French grapes, these key ingredients have been shown to soften the look of lines and brighten the skin’s appearance. Château Cheeks Cream Blush contains NO mineral oil, petrolatum or lanolin oil and is non-comedogenic. Paraben-free. Gluten-free.

Available a http://www.purminerals.com.

Laura Mercier Flawless Contouring Palette ($50 USD) — Contouring is a professional technique commonly used on editorial photo shoots as it works with lighting and shadows to recreate an illusion. Through her artisan lens and years of working as a professional makeup artist, Laura has carefully chosen these neutral shades in a darker range that help sculpt the face. The extraordinary cream formula is more blendable than typical contouring powders, allowing for a natural, flawless, fool-proof application every time.

This palette includes: 3 neutral brown matte crèmes – for shading; Contour #1, Contour in Medium #2, Contour in Deep #3

2 crème highlighters (light and dark) – for light reflection; Highlight #1, Highlight #2

Laura’s step-by-step tutorial

Available at http://www.lauramercier.com.

Vincent Longo Lip Cheek Gel Stain

essence longlasting lipstick

Pur Minerals Chateau Kisses Lip-Plumping Lip Gloss in Glitzy

Vincent Longo Lip Cheek Gel Stain ($24 USD) — Dual-purpose colour stain is extremely long wearing and perfect for an active lifestyle. Layers directly over moisturized lips and cheeks to deliver a beautiful wash of sheer color.

Available at http://www.vincentlongo.com

essence longlasting lipstick ($4.99 USD) — Whether you’ve been struck by Cupid’s arrow or you’re planning a night out with the girls, don’t let lack-luster lips ruin your Valentine’s Day beauty look! Get your pout smooch-ready with kissable shades of reds and playful pinks using essence cosmetics longlasting lipsticks and XXXL shine lipglosses (not pictured).

Available at http://www.ulta.com

Pur Minerals Chateau Kisses Lip-Plumping Lip Gloss ($18 USD) — This one-of-a-kind lip-plumping lip gloss packs a pout-perfecting punch with age-defying Resveratrox®, freshly harvested from Bordeaux’s finest wine-producing grapes! This exclusive Farm to Jar™ ingredient hydrates dry lips and helps reverse visible signs of early aging, including lip lines and wrinkles. Never sticky or tacky, this luscious, lip-plumping lip gloss formula provides hours of dewy colour along with visibly softer, smoother lips—even after the gloss comes off! Paraben-free. Gluten-free.

Available at http://www.purminerals.com

Milani Fierce Foil Eyeshine in Florence

Urban Decay Shadow Box

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstars on the Go Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Milani Fierce Foil Eyeshine ($9.99 USD) — This isn’t a shadow, it’s a shine. This extraordinary eye-enhancing, game-changing gloss can be swept on bare lids. Just tap the applicator onto the color and glide over the eye, starting close to the lashline. From there, simply blend and build with the applicator or your fingertip. In fact, it’s so easy to get glowing with this gloss, your hardest task will be picking a palette. Available in four shade quartettes named for Italy’s starriest, most beloved cities, the lineup includes Milan (soft pinks and taupes), Rome (a pack of rich lavenders and purples), Florence (think copper, bronze, gold) and Venice (icy white and cool blues). Sexy and glamorous, but an effortless addition to your makeup routine, Fierce Foil Eyeshine is runway inspired, “real way” designed.

Available at http://www.milanicosmetics.com and drugstores.

Urban Decay Shadow Box ($34 USD) — Inspired by Urban Decay’s long-running Ammo Palette, with a completely updated (and even bigger) shade range, Shadow Box is the perfect all-in-one palette. Whether you’re new to Urban Decay or you’ve got a whole stash of UD products on your vanity, the Shadow Box is one palette you need in your arsenal.

What You Get: Sin (champagne shimmer), Indo (bright metallic emerald green shimmer), Bordello (pale mauve shimmer w/gold micro-glitter), Tornado (vibrant deep purple shimmer), Smog (deep coppery bronze shimmer), Blackout (blackest black matte), Flash (bright iridescent purple shimmer), Mushroom (warm gray shimmer), Lost (medium metallic brown shimmer), Freelove (golden vibrant peach shimmer), Moonshadow (bright navy blue shimmer w/tonal sparkle) and Baked Cowboy (golden bronze shimmer w/tonal sparkle).

Available at http://www.urbandecay.com

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstars on the Go Breakfast at Tiffany’s ($55 USD) — Two-minute, two-step pocket-palette for a full eye-cheek-&-lip look in an instant. Inspired by Charlotte’s favorite past and modern day beauty icons, these five creamy lip-to-cheek colours have been paired with their perfect molten metal eye shadow partner for an easy look in a palette. Designed for women who are lacking in either time or makeup application skills (or both!) – these compacts are perfect for sheer, buildable and easy-to-handle application in a dash. Berry Flux Vita increases Hyaluronic Acid to moisturise the skin, protecting the epidermis from dehydration, microfine pigment technology ensures high colour performance and a long-lasting finish, while a perfect balance of waxes and oils eases application for a soft creamy texture which glides on without pulling on the delicate skin around the eye with Apricot Seed Oil to provide antioxidant and anti-ageing properties. (Shades: Breakfast At Tiffany’s, Some Like It Hot, Rebel Without A Cause, All About Eve, The Spy Who Loved Me).

http://www.charlottetilbury.com

What is your makeup look going to be this V-Day? Leave a comment and let me know!

Give Her The Gift Of Beauty This Valentine’s Day!

Beauty gifts can be a welcome change from the usual flowers and candy on Valentine’s Day. I know I would love to receive fragrance, skin care or makeup! But I am a beauty junkie!

These ideas below are perfect for all of the beauty junkies in your life!

Korres The Brightest Skin Wild Rose Collection ($48 USD) — This complete Wild Rose collection features three steps for your brightest skin. Formulated with wild rose oil, a powerful natural source of vitamin C, this regimen includes the iconic Wild Rose Brightening & Refining Buff Cleanser and Wild Rose 24-Hour Moisturiser paired with the best-selling Wild Rose Sleeping Facial. Gently buff skin day and night with the Wild Rose Cleanser, quench skin with all-day moisturization with the Wild Rose 24-Hour Cream, and reveal brighter, petal soft skin by morning with the Wild Rose Sleeping Facial.

This set contains:
– 0.68 oz Wild Rose Brightening & Refinishing Buff Cleanser
– 0.68 oz Wild Rose Brightening 24-Hour Moisturiser
– 1.35 oz Wild Rose Advanced Brightening Sleeping Facial

Available at http://www.sephora.com

Lipstick Queen Beta Noire Trio — Lipstick Queen Bete Noire Trio

Lipstick Queen Bete Noire Trio ($40 USD) — Embrace this season’s glamorous dark lip with Bête Noire, a super-flattering blackberry shade in three chic, flattering and seductive formulations. Possessed Sheer is a silky, wet formula for a mere crush of forest fruits on the lips. Enriched with anti-oxidant Vitamin E and nourishing moisturizing oils, this lipstick keeps lips soft, comfortable and hydrated. Next, discover this same shade in Possessed Intense’s rich, creamy and opaque formula which cloaks the lips with deep, powerful and enduring pigments while moisture-rich oils and waxes ensure lips remain super comfortable and soft. Finally, the metallic finish of Possessed Metal takes statement lips to the next level with its burnished and richly shimmered texture. Enhanced with Apricot Kernel Oil, it glides on effortlessly, dressing the lips with long-lasting and hydrating color.

Purchase at http://www.lipstickqueen.com

Spa Sonic Pro Skin Care System — $41.99 (reg. price $74.99) on sale now through Valentine’s Day at http://www.drugstore.com. This new two-speed waterproof device, is dermatologist recommended and ideal for use in the shower, bath and sink. Gently cleanse, smooth and exfoliate the skin with one of five attachments: a large brush for the body, a small brush for the face, a pumice for rough areas, a facial sponge and pore minimizing silicone brush. Also included is a luxurious and convenient travel tote.

Purchase on sale now at http://www.drugstore.com

XO Memebox I’m Series Eyeshadow Duo Set — Meet all I’m Series Eyeshadow at Black Friday Pre-Sale price! $32.5 value for $24.40 + Free Shipping!

This set includes:
1. I’m Series #01 Sunset Eye Shadow ($6.5)
2. I’m Series #02 Wonderland Eye Shadow ($6.5)
3. I’m Series #03 Fallen Eye Shadow ($6.5)
4. I’m Series #04 Soul Eye Shadow ($6.5)
5. I’m Series #05 Queen Eye Shadow ($6.5)

I have this in Wonderland and it’s soft and pretty on!

Available at http://www.us.memebox.com

L’Occitane Roses et Reines Voyage Gift Set — ($28 USD) includes a Roses et Reines Silky Shower Gel (75ML), Beautifying Body Milk (75 ML), Hand Cream (30ML), and Bonne Mere Rose Soap (100GR).

This and other great Valentine’s Day sets will be available on February 4th on usa.loccitane.com.

Savannah Bee The Sweetest Surprise Valentine's Day Gift Set — Savannah Bee The Sweetest Surprise Valentine’s Day Gift Set

Savannah Bee’s Sweetest Surprise Valentine’s Day gift set ($54.50 USD) — will thrill the honey and chocolate lover in your life. This incredible gift set includes one 12oz jar of Savannah Bee Tupelo honey, one 12oz jar of Savannah Bee Winter White honey, one 3.35oz jar of Adam Turoni’s decadent Honey Caramel Sauce, and one, tube of Adam Turoni’s Dark Chocolate Honey Hazelnut Truffles! With the combination of these four products, this is a “can’t miss” Valentine’s Day gift.

I know that this isn’t a beauty set, but I receive a sample of this and it is amazing! And Savannah Bee does have bath products as well as consumables. Plus, I will be announcing a Savannah Bee giveaway soon!

This and other great Valentine’s sets are available at http://www.savannahbee.com

What are you giving the ladies in your life for Valentine’s Day? Leave a comment and let me know!

CVS Beauty Club Introduces New Products!

Just before the holidays, I received a package from the CVS Beauty Club with some fantastic products available now. CVS really has some amazing choices in skincare, hair care and makeup.

Have you signed up for the Beauty Club?

Here are some benefits of the club:

Beauty Club members receive incredible beauty benefits/savings, including

o $5 ExtraBucks® Rewards for every $50 cumulatively spent on qualifying beauty products

o 10% off beauty shopping pass at enrollment

o $3 ExtraBucks® Rewards on the member’s birthday

CVS/pharmacy regularly launches new beauty products from leading brands, including dermatologist-approved brands in the Healthy Skincare Center and exclusive to CVS/pharmacy brands like the Essence of Beauty fragrance, bath and body line, and the Nuance Salma Hayek beauty collection
In-store, beauty shoppers can receive personalized consultations and product advice from Beauty Consultants
Online, beauty shoppers/fans can access deals, expert how-tos, beauty giveaways, etc. at CVS.com, Facebook.com/BeautyClub and Twitter.com/BeautyClub

Here are some of my favorite new products that you can purchase at CVS:

Skin + Pharmacy Advanced Anti-Aging Therapy Glycolic Peel Pads ($20 USD) The alcohol-, fragrance- and oil-free Glycolic Peel Pads offer the benefits of a facial peel in a compact format for convenient at-home use. Specially formulated with Microsponge technology, which sustain-releases Glycolic Acid to improve skin texture and tone., these pads gently exfoliate dead surface skin to reveal brighter-looking skin. Calendula Extract soothes, while Vitamin E promotes healthy skin. These peel pads help revitalize and renew dull complexions, revealing fresher, younger-looking skin with continued use.

What I think: exfoliation is so important in keeping skin young and healthy looking. My skin is fairly sensitive, but this doesn’t irritate at all. I apply the pad on my skin, leave on for about 10 minutes and rinse off. My skin glows! Plus, it’s so soft. I really recommend these peeling pads for a younger look!

L’Oreal Advanced Hairstyle Blow Dry It Thermal Smoother Cream ($4.99 USD) — Hair is instantly tamed and protected to stand strong against heat styling and humidity. Instantly smooths and protects. De-frizzes with fibralock technology. Preps hair for stying with heat tools.

What I think: I use this before I blow dry, or air dry my hair. It makes my hair soft and smooth, plus I like how it protects from heating tools. My hair can use all of the help it can get!

Rimmel Wonderfull Waterproof Mascara ($8.99 USD) — clump-free volume & definition. Waterproof formula with Argan Oil. Full, perfectly smooth, clump-free lashes. Ultra-Flex brush hugs lashes defining them from root to tip.

What I think: This mascara not only adds tons of volume, it is also conditions lashes with Argan Oil. Plus, the new waterproof formula is perfect for year round flawless lashes!

These products and so much more are available now at CVS stores and http://www.cvs.com. So go sign up and get rewards for looking amazing!

Collaboration Box #4 Memebox X CutiePieMarzia 2 Review

Have you heard of Memebox? It is company that sells a varieties of boxes with a selection of Korean beauty products. It isn’t a subscription, as you can purchase just one box at a time as they are released.

Last week, Memebox had a box party and restocked older boxes, plus some new ones to sell. Towards the end of last year, they didn’t have as many boxes available, but now they are back! I have also purchased three new boxes that I should be receiving in the next couple of weeks, including a Valentine’s themed box. They have two different Valentine’s boxes available now at http://www.memebox.com.

This box is the second collaboration with YouTube star CutiePieMarzia. And it is still on sale for $19 (original price $23) plus $6.99 for upgraded express shipping.

There was a pamphlet from Marzia inside detailing the items included. It contains photos, a description of each product and how to use them.

The contents! I knew what was inside of it, since it came out last year, but I was still excited to receive it!

This is the reason I purchased the box. I have heard a lot about Tonymoly products. They have such cute packaging. I wanted to try this cream because it has a gel consistency and is reported to be moisturizing and not greasy. Even though my skin has been sensitive lately, it doesn’t irritate and sinks right in, but it is a little sticky at first. It smells fantastic! ($12 USD)

Jeju Hallabong Energy Mild All-in-One Serum

This organic serum is made from the Hallabong orange. It has lots of vitamin C in it. This serum also smells wonderful and is a bit sticky. It does absorb well and gives skin a glow. ($20 USD)

Cheek Room Lip Balm Clover 05 Cherry Clover

This sweet-smelling lip balm contains olive oil, shea butter and jojoba oil and moisturizes and plumps lips. And the tin that it’s in is very cute! ($12 USD)

Shara Shara Triple Shine Color Shadow in 04 White Pink

And talking about cute, this eye shadow comes in four variations. I received the pink, but there is gold, purple and blue palettes. The shadow is fairly well pigmented, maybe a little sheer, but will be fun to wear in the Spring. ($15 USD)

Revecen Face Control Foundation #002 Violet

This is an interesting product. It is a hard cream and does apply with a soft purple tinge. I will try it on a day that I don’t have to work and will need to apply foundation afterwords, because I think it’s more of a color-correcting primer than a foundation. ($22 USD)

Shara Shara Petit Friend Matte Lip Crayon in Neon Orange

Since my photo of this is blurry, it is hard to see how bright this lip crayon is. When applied it is a bright medium orange and it is very creamy and matte. It is fairly long-wearing, too. It is not my shade, but I really like the formula. ($11 USD).

I really like this Memebox and I think it is a great value for its price: it’s a $92 value. I am looking forward to receiving future boxes from Memebox.

Have you purchased a Memebox? What do you think about them? Leave me a comment and let me know!

Laura Mercier Spring Color 2015 — Watercolour Clouds Collection

I have to say that I love the muted tones that are in for this spring. First I announced NARS fresh look (review here). Now I am happy to announce Laura Mercier’s Watercolour Clouds collection, which is so soft and pretty!

Laura has based her collections around the exploration and expression of moods. The mood for the spring collection is quiet and relaxed. Laura hopes that the soft, muted and peaceful shades in the collection bring you calm, serenity and balance.

The products in the photo are (from left to right):

Watercolour Mist Eye & Cheek Palette ($58 USD) — This beautiful limited edition palette contains six Matte Sateen Eye Colours, a brand new formula for Laura Mercier, and two cheek colours.

Crème Eye Liner ($24 USD) — in Canard, a pretty teal. An ultra-smooth, water-proof creamy eye liner that applies with the ease and smooth silky finish of a gel and the precision of a liquid liner. Smudge and transfer-resistant, this long-wearing formula goes on “foolproof” with the Angled Eye Liner Brush ($20 USD).

Full Blown Volume Suprême Mascara ($25 USD) — This mascara dramatically thickens, lengthens, curls and sculpts lashes with each stroke and gives lashes infinite volume for endless possibilities.

Paint Wash Liquid Lip Colour ($28 USD) — in Nude Rose. A fresh coat of liquid demi-matte colour with every stroke. Rich, cushiony, colourfast shades float on lips and stay the day.

Crème Smooth Lip Colour ($27 USD) — in Brigitte, a soft pink. A luxurious lipstick that gives lips the ultimate in colour, texture, and finish. In one smoothing swipe, the crème formula envelops lips in rich colour with a semi-lustrous finish.

I was sent a sample of the lipstick to test for my honest review. It is a really pretty soft pink, great for the no-makeup look. It is very moisturizing and has a glowy finish. Perfect for days running errands, or dress it up at night with a smoky eye.

The collection will be on-counter from January through the end of February at select nationwide retailers. Visit http://www.lauramercier.com to learn more.

Are you going to pick up any of these pieces — I think the palette looks gorgeous! Leave me a comment and let me know!

Looking For A Fresh Makeup Look? Try The Fresh New NARS Spring 2015 Color Collection

I just received photos of NARS new Spring 2015 collection — and I was very surprised! The collection is light and fresh, and I am really liking it!

While NARS is known for daring color, this collection shows a different side of the brand’s ethos. As François explains, “I think a woman can look very beautiful not wearing any color at all but just neutral shades of beiges, browns, and ivories. You can really sculpt the face in a very beautiful way without always having to use bold shades. That’s what this collection is all about. I thought it was very fresh and surprising, which is what I always love to do: surprise people.”

Disrobed tones in spectral effects expose a new natural state. The fresh Spring look begins with a provocative pink shimmer on cheeks. The barely-there effect extends to eyes, where a bold beige base sets the stage for burnished neutrals with lucid depth. Lips are undone in tan pigments topped with a whisper of opalescent gloss.

The new products are:

Porto Venere Eye Paint, $25 Soft pale pink Reckless Blush, $30 Sheer pink shimmer Valhalla Single Eyeshadow, $25 Soft shimmering pink peach Liguria Lipstick, $26 Nude caramel St–Paul–De–Vence Duo Eyeshadow, $35 (L) Shimmering nectarine (R) Chestnut Guyane Lip Gloss, $26 Seashell pink Vent Salé Lip Gloss , $26 Silver highlight

Available: January 15, 2015 at NARS boutiques and narscosmetics.com February 1, 2015 at Sephora and Department/Specialty Stores

Are you loving these new colors, too? I LOVE the pale pink Eye Paint and the Valhalla eye shadow. Leave a comment and let me know if you love NARS and are picking up some of the new products.