Makeup sets are such a fun gift to give (and to receive). The great thing about them is that there’s so many choices in different price ranges — it’s easy to find a gift for a friend, babysitter or teacher. Or mother, sister…the list is endless!
So grab a few of these great gifts below and pass out the pretty this holiday season!
Pür Minerals Let It Glow! Makeup Stick Trio
Pür Minerals Let It Glow! Makeup Stick Trio ($24 USD) Give your skin a rosy glow with this limited-edition set that offers three twist-up makeup sticks that highlight your features for natural radiance. Define, contour and brighten while conditioning for smoother, softer skin.
Available at www.purminerals.com.
Lancome All Over Face Palette
Lancome All Over Face Palette ($55 USD) — Take your makeup look from day to night with the ‘All Over Face’ palette that features nine new eyeshadow shades, plus two contouring essentials.
COLOR DESIGN Sensational Effects Eye Shadow X 9 — In Blizzard, Starlight, Onyx Eve, Warm Cocoa, Fox, Smolder, Cashmere, Fawn and Mink Me.
BLUSH SUBTIL Delicate Oil-Free Powder Blush in Everything Nice
STAR BRONZER Long Lasting Bronzing Powder in Cinnamon and Spice
Robin McGraw Revelation Pure Joy Lip Gloss Collection
Robin McGraw Revelation Pure Joy Lip Gloss Collection ($49.95 For all for or $15.95 USD) — A collection of four high-shine lip glosses with brilliant color and subtle shimmer makes a special gift for a loved one – or for yourself. A luxurious, non-sticky formula creates the perfect look for any celebration.
Avon Makeup Studio Palette ($24.99 USD) — Perfect for a girl on the go, this palette is a holiday hit. It’s sized to carry everywhere, for touch-ups, or transitioning makeup from day to night. The set includes 25 eye shadows, 12 lip glosses, 2 blushes, 2 bronzers and 3 brushes.
Available at visit Avon.com to locate a Representative or shop online.
ck one eye essentials gift set
ck one high-shine gloss trio holiday set
ck one has great gift sets for the holidays:
ck one eye essentials gift set ($25 USD) — For a great bargain, the ck one eye essentials gift set features everything needed to create a complete eye look, including volumizing mascara in black 800, powder eyeshadow in ambitious 710, and double-ended eyeliner in genius/radical 800.
ck one high-shine gloss trio holiday set ($20 USD) — A great stocking stuffer, the ck one high-shine gloss trio holiday set features three high-shine gloss tubes in wearable shades for every occasion. the line includes two existing shades, proper 300, tender 810, and one limited-edition shade, faithful 910, a sparkling, translucent shade.
I have three daughters — so Santa has lots of stockings to stuff! Beauty gifts are always a great idea for women of all ages!
My youngest daughter (10) loves the Softlips cube, my middle daughter (15) loves how the fragrance wand smells, my eldest (19) has fun with nail polish, the soaps and candle is perfect for my mother-in-law (not saying age!), and I would love the Skindinavia!!!
Which of these fab products would you love to give – or love for yourself?
Holiday Spice Shea Butter Hand Cream
Roland Pine Pure Soy Candles
Winter Vanilla Shea Butter Soap
The Soap and Paper Factory — This company has lots of fragrant, lovely packaged products that are perfect for stocking stuffing! From soaps, hand creams, candles, plus lip butters and solid fragrances, there is something for everyone on your list!
Softlips Cube Pomegranate Blueberry ($3.49 USD) — This glass-like, cube-shaped lip balm in a light, fresh Pomegranate Blueberry flavor provides unprecedented, 5 in 1 lip care to hydrate, replenish, smooth, protect with SPF 15 and add a subtle sheen.
Conveniently available at mass retailers, the cheerful-looking Seasonal Edition will make spirits bright for a limited time!
Skindinavia The Makeup Primer Spray
Skindinavia Makeup Primer Spray ($35 for 4 oz, $49 for 8 oz) Get perfect makeup now and a virtually poreless, more even-toned complexion later. Our lightweight, silicone-free primer mist delivers a smooth canvas for impeccable, long-wear makeup application, and offers long-term skin benefits you’ll love as well!
Stuff this in her stocking and she will thank you! One of the best makeup primers I have tried!
Mary Kay At Play® Hail to the Nails Mini Nail Lacquer Trio
Mary Kay At Play Hail to the Nails Mini Nail Lacquer Trio ($15 USD) — For the perfect party shades to gift or keep, this triumphant trio nailed it! Mini Nail Lacquer Trio shades include Pink Hottie, Silver Sparkle and Inky Blue. Packaged in a ribboned box that’s ideal for gift-giving.
Mary Kay Winter Wishes Eau de Toilette Wand ($20 USD .25 fl. oz.) — Wishes come true with a wave of this wand – a clean, fresh fragrance that’s adorable as a stocking stuffer. Plus, it smells fantastic, just like the holidays!
Features cheerful, fruity notes like snow apple and citrus sparkle.
Warms the heart with floral notes of jasmine petals and cozy musk.
Easy on-the-go application and touch-ups.
Ideal for gift-giving – packaged in a decorative tube container.
Cyber Monday is here! There are so many great beauty deals today? This is definitely the time of year to shop for your favorite products.
Below are more great deals:
Nars — Nars is thrilled to announce their Give & Take Event on Friday, November 28th – Tuesday, December 2nd. Sign up to be the first to access NARS’ exclusive 20% event here.
Jurlique — Jurlique’s biggest sale of the year is back, and now’s your chance to stock up on skincare favorites and holiday gifts for everyone on your list! This Cyber Monday, Jurlique.com is offering*…
$15 off any $50 purchase
$50 off any $150 purchase
$100 off any $300 purchase
Please head to the website, http://www.jurlique.com on Monday for promo codes to receive your Cyber Monday deals!
Tarte: Deals are:
not so slick oil-absorbing blotting papers – ONLY $5
mascaras & lip glosses – ONLY $10
cheek stains & blushes – ONLY $20
maracuja oil & c-brighter™ eye treatment – ONLY $30
multiplEYE™ lash enhancer & supersize Brazilliance™ – ONLY $40
Skindinavia — This Black Friday + Cyber Monday (November 28th through December 1st), SKINDINAVIA is offering a FREE Makeup Primer Spray + FREE Shipping + 20% off with code 20off.
Harry Josh Pro Tools — On Monday, December 1st, receive 50% on all Harry Josh Pro Tools* at HairEnvy.com. The tools are a must-have in any beauty arsenal, making them a perfect gift or stocking stuffer for the holidays. The collection, which started with the award-winning Harry Josh Pro Tools Pro Dryer 2000, has expanded to include a flatiron as well as an arsenal of brushes and clips. Please see below for the complete list of products and visit www.hairenvy.com on Cyber Monday!
Are you done with your holiday shopping yet? I hope not…Cyber Monday is tomorrow!
Below are great deals for Monday, December 1st. Have fun shopping!
Cyber Monday Deal: Bust out the laptop charger and cozy up to your wireless router – Urban Decay has got a killer Cyber Monday deal and you’re not going to want to miss out. The Electric Palette is on sale for only $35, and you’ll score a bonus deluxe sample of the 24/7 Velvet Glide-On Eye Pencil in Black Velvet on top of it. Not enough for you? They’re also offering free shipping on all orders, plus the UD Ultimate Hookup Contest. Each unique order placed on ud.com will receive 1 card that contains a random prize ranging from $10 off their next purchase, to a grand prize trip to Orange County.
Available 12/1 on UrbanDecay.com
Cyber Monday: 12/1: Save an additional 40% on already value-priced pro-sized (32oz) pump bottles of our best-selling formulas fatgirlslim firming cream, lemon + sage body butter, lemon + sage supershine shampoo, lemon + sage conditioning rinse, naked body butter and high intensity hand cream. Visit http://www.blissworld.com.
Erno Laszlo — On Cyber Monday, Erno Laszlo will be offering a Winter Wonders 6-Piece Gift Set as a Gift With Purchase for those who spend a minimum of $200 on http://www.ernolaszlo.com. The set includes a full size Luminous Intensive Hand Treatment SPF 25 along with sample sizes of the cult favorite Timeless Skin Serum, Hyra-Therapy Treatment & Revitalizer, Phormula 3-9 Balm & Cream (a retail value of $395).
Go Smile –Cyber Monday Deal: GO SMiLE Sonic Blue Teeth Whitening System Mega Bundle will be $149 (a $183 value). It comes with the full Whitening System and additional Teeth Whitening Gel and Brush Heads. Purchase at http://www.gosmile.com
Laura Geller — Cyber Monday Sale – December 1st
FREE 3 Piece Laura Geller Beauty Essentials gift with purchase, valued at $39 and includes a Travel Size Blush-n-Brighten in Boysenberry, Mini Champagne Spackle and Mini Blush Brush for orders over $40 CHECKOUT CODE: CYBERGWP
o Set includes
“Holiday Hues” EXCLUSIVE Eye Spackle Hues Collection which includes 7 shades of the Waterproof Eye Spackle Hues and a travel size GlamLASH Dramatic Volumizing Mascara. The set will be sold at $40 (valued at $191) , while supplies last NO CODE
25 Days Of Color – December 1st – December 25th
Each day during this time period, LauraGeller.com will offer one single “hot item” at a generously discounted price for 24 hours only. CHECKOUT CODES REQUIRED. EACH DAY HAS A DIFFERENT CODE. SEE SITE FOR DETAILS.
During this time period, a special, exclusive GWP will be available. CHECKOUT CODE: COLORGWP
All Holiday Offers for LauraGeller.com will include FREE Standard Shipping on all orders over $50
It’s shopping time! Ready for some great Black Friday Deals? I know I am.
There are so many great Black Friday beauty deals, I am going to a few different posts to include all of the great buys! Here I go…
Jane Iredale — Enjoy 30% off all Eye Steppes and My Steppes beginning on Friday, November 28th through Sunday, November 30th (while supplies last). Use Promo code: BF2014 on janeiredale.com
Enjoy a free Grab&Go with $150 or more purchase (a $77 value) on Monday, December 1st through Monday December 7th (while supplies last). Use Promo code: MYGIFT5 on janeiredale.com
The Grab & Go includes Barely Rose PurePressed Blush, Candied Rose PureGloss and Mini White Fan Brush.
tarte Cosmetics — Get 25% off all tarte.com purchases (including holiday sets) when you use the code: FRIDAY, at checkout. tarte.com is also offering a free sample & free shipping on orders $40 & up. Valid 11/27/14-11/30/14. Plus deals in specific stores:
tarte magical moments deluxe discovery set
tarte joy at lash lip and lash set
tarte positive energy deluxe energy lip and cheek set
tarte magical moments deluxe discovery set, $10 ($33 value), available exclusively at Sephora — the set includes: deluxe LipSurgence™ lip gloss in magic (pink coral), deluxe Amazonian clay 12-hour blush in magic (pink coral), and deluxe lights, camera, lashes™ 4-in-1 mascara.
tarte joy at lash lip & lash set, $19 ($43 value), available exclusively at Ulta – the set includes: deluxe best in faux lash extending fibers, full size lights, camera, lashes™ 4-in-1 mascara, and full size limited-edition LipSurgence™ lip gloss in joy (peach).
tarte positive energy deluxe energy lip & cheek set, $10 ($24 value), available exclusively at Macy’s — set includes: deluxe skintuitive cheek stain in energy and deluxe LipSurgence™ skintuitive lip tint in energy.
Color Me — For countless Americans, the day after Thanksgiving is synonymous with shopping as brands and retailers unveil steals and special offers. Now revolutionary makeup application device Color Me is joining the fun!
The device, which buffs foundation flawlessly and mimics finger tapping at a rate of 15,000 pulses per minute, has a special offer for makeup gurus clamoring to get their hands on the product: 4 free Color Me sponges (worth $18) with any Automatic Foundation Applicator purchase. This ensures Color Me girls (#colormegirl) will have fast, airbrush-quality application for their liquid and powder foundations through the festive season and into the New Year.
The offer is available November 27 – December 1 at select ULTA Beauty stores, http://www.ulta.com, and the brand’s ecommerce site colormebeauty.com.
Black Friday Sale – November 26th – 30th
· 25% OFF (no order minimum threshold) CHECKOUT CODE: FRIDAY25
· 30% OFF orders over $100 (threshold is pre-discount) CHECKOUT CODE: FRIDAY30
Cyber Monday Sale – December 1st
· FREE 3 Piece Laura Geller Beauty Essentials gift with purchase, valued at $39 and includes a Travel Size Blush-n-Brighten in Boysenberry, Mini Champagne Spackle and Mini Blush Brush for orders over $40 CHECKOUT CODE: CYBERGWP
o Set includes
· “Holiday Hues” EXCLUSIVE Eye Spackle Hues Collection which includes 7 shades of the Waterproof Eye Spackle Hues and a travel size GlamLASH Dramatic Volumizing Mascara. The set will be sold at $40 (valued at $191) , while supplies last NO CODE
25 Days Of Color – December 1st – December 25th
· Each day during this time period, LauraGeller.com will offer one single “hot item” at a generously discounted price for 24 hours only. CHECKOUT CODES REQUIRED. EACH DAY HAS A DIFFERENT CODE. SEE SITE FOR DETAILS.
· During this time period, a special, exclusive GWP will be available. CHECKOUT CODE: COLORGWP
Urban Decay Black Friday Deal: On Black Friday, prepare to have your eye arsenal fully loaded. For one day only, you can pick up the combination of Ammo Palette, Smoked Palette, AND get a deluxe sample of Perversion Mascara, for only $30. This killer combination is so edgy and intense, your eyeshadow brushes might need a safe word. Not enough for you? They’re also offering free shipping on all orders, plus the UD Ultimate Hookup Contest. Each unique order placed on www.urbandecay.com will receive 1 card that contains a random prize ranging from $10 off their next purchase, to a grand prize trip to Orange County.
Price: $30, Available 11/28 on UrbanDecay.com
Are you picking up any of these awesome deals? I’m going for the Urban Decay set, I think. Such a good deal! And maybe some of the others, too!
It’s almost Thanksgiving! Can you believe it? Are you looking forward to turkey day? And more importantly, have you changed up your look for the fall/winter yet?
This week, I have been loving fall inspired beauty products, a great new brow gel, a nourishing facial oil, pretty new makeup and great products to keep hair in place this winter.
Burt’s Bees Pumpkin Lip Balm
Burt’s Bees Cranberry and Pomegranate Sugar Scrub
Get ready for the flavors of Thanksgiving with festive Burt’s Bees products.
Burt’s Bees Pumpkin Lip Balm ($2.99 USD) — Indulge in your cold weather cravings with this 100% natural lip balm. Burt’s Bees Pumpkin Spice Lip Balm is infused with creamy pumpkin and a touch of spice, plus naturally conditioning beeswax and beneficial nutrients, to leave your lips delicious and hydrated. Stash this lip balm tube in your purse or pocket for anytime dry lip therapy. It’s free of parabens, phthalates, petrolatum and SLS. Burt’s Bees lip conditioners are available in a variety of other fun flavors. Spread on a little TLC with Burt’s Bees moisturizing lip balm.
Burt’s Bees Cranberry & Pomegranate Sugar Scrub ($10.49 USD for 8 oz) — The ultimate sugar fix. Exfoliating crystals mingle with Pomegranate Oil, Cranberry Seed, and Shea Butter to gently polish and condition your skin. Leaving it feeling healthy, smooth and beautifully glowing. It’s the sweetest kind of clean!
What I think: Both of these smell amazing! The lip balm is very moisturizing and smells like pumpkin pie, yum! And the scrub is very tangy-scented and is great for removing your dry fall/winter skin!
It Cosmetics Build-A-Brow Waterproof 5-in-1 Micro-Fiber Crème Gel Stain
It Cosmetics Build-A-Brow Waterproof 5-in-1 Micro-Fiber Crème Gel Stain ($29, on sale for $26.36) — Build-A-Brow Waterproof 5-in-1 Creme Gel Stain combines five different technologies that help you to create, shape, and define your eyebrows. It’s your building fibers, taming creme gel, fill-in powder, and long-wear stain all in one step! This waterproof, 24-hour-wear, budge-proof formula is housed in a glass jar with a specially designed lid.
Includes:
0.12-oz Build-A-Brow Waterproof 5-in-1 Creme Gel Stain
Heavenly Luxe Build-A-Brow Brush
What I think: I received this in Universal Taupe which is too light for me (my brows are almost black), but I tried it and it did cover well and last a very long time. I do love how blendable it is and it looks very natural on.
Marula Pure Marula Facial Oil ($78 for 1.69 oz, $58 for 1 oz, $15 for .23 oz) — Specially formulated for the face and neck, premium Marula Oil is a naturally soothing treatment that provides intense hydration, protection, and rejuvenation to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for soft, radiant skin. It is suitable for all skin types and contains a high content of fatty acids, resulting in fast absorption to leave skin smooth with a matte finish. Clinically proven to contain a great deal of antioxidants and omega acids, it can be used alone as a highly effective antiaging moisturizer, added to other facial products to boost their efficacy, soothe skin after facial treatments or sunburn, or used as a perfect makeup primer. The deliciously fresh scent that stems from a one percent essential oil blend and provides a total sensory experience upon application, then dissipates so it won’t fight your fragrance.
What I think: My skin has been a bit chapped lately. This oil soothes chapped and red skin. The scent is mild and warm, very nice. I use it on my face, but it is also great for cuticles!
Laura Geller Spackle Supercharged Fortified Under Make-Up Primer
Laura Geller Baked Monochromatic Blushes
Love Me Dew Moisturizing Lip Crayon
Laura Geller Spackle Supercharged Fortified Under Make-Up Primer ($30 USD) — Award-winning primer creates a flawless canvas so make-up glides on and looks freshly-applied for hours—now SUPERCHARGED with soothing botanicals and age-fighting antioxidants that help promote skin elasticity and protect from free radicals: DC Detoxdefense™ (a powerful cocktail of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and phospholipids), polyphenol-rich Wine Extract and Resveratrol, plus Aloe, Beet Root, Centella Asiatica and White Tea Extracts.
Laura Geller Baked Monochromatic Blushes ($27.50 USD) — this velvety-smooth powder is made in Italy with an amazing process that starts as a blended liquid pigment that is baked for 24 hours on a terracotta pan. Its sateen formula is paraben-free and contains the antioxidant protection of Centella Asiatica and White Tea Extracts.
Laura Geller Love Me Dew Moisturizing Lip Crayon ($16 USD) — A juicy way to love your lips! Infused with Vitamin E, Love Me Dew features an ultra-hydrating, healing formula with a luxurious balm-like texture. Shiny color wears comfortably—never dry or sticky! This convenient chubby stick never needs sharpening and is perfect for touch-ups on the go.
What I think: I have been focusing on my skin lately. The cold air makes it red and splotchy. This primer helps even my skin tone and the blush give a pretty flush after I apply foundation. I love the lip crayon in Plum Freeze for a pretty pop of color.
John Frieda Frizz-Ease 6 Effects Original Hair Serum
John Frieda Frizz Ease Secret Weapon
John Frieda Sleek Finish Hair Brush
Keeping the flyaways at bay is so important in the cold air. John Frieda has some extremely effective products and tools at great prices!
John Frieda Frizz Ease 6 Effects original Hair Serum (approx. $9.99 USD) –Best-in-class frizzeliminator seals the hair cuticle to smooth medium to coarse hair and repair damage.An exceptional blend of silicones instantly eliminates frizz and transforms dry, brittle hair into soft, smooth strands.
John Frieda Frizz Ease Secret Weapon (approx. $5.99 USD) — Versatile crème, applied to dried hair, instantly transforms puffy, parched hair into a perfectly smooth, supple, shiny finished texture.Instantly smoothes hair andcamouflagesfrizzy ends for a flawless, shiny finish. Use anytime, anywhere.
John Frieda Sleek Finish Hair Brush (approx. $19.99 USD) — The metal bristles in the cushion and the central position of the ion generator, when placed close to the scalp, increases the antistatic benefits. Ball-tipped bristles and flexible cushion base for optimal comfort. Ion emission indicator light (LED). On/off switch. Ergonomically designed handle for comfort grip. Reduces frizz and static, leaving hair shiny looking and more manageable. Ionic antistatic technology. Double-sided ion generator.
What I think: I received these items to help keep my hair looking fab through the holdiays and winter. The brush is so cool. My whole family has tried it and it makes all types of hair instantly smooth and shiny. We all love it (and it would make a great gift)
After washing my hair today, I applied the serum to my wet hair. When it dried, it was so soft and shiny! I then applied a little Secret Weapon to my dry hair to make it look even better (keep in mind that my hair is usually a dry, frizzy mess)!
I was at the grocery store today and someone said that we have 5 weeks until Christmas — 5 WEEKS! Crazy. So I thought I better get started on my gift guides!
Do you know a lady that would love some new makeup for Christmas? This week I have some fun makeup gift ideas.
Tarte Petite Treats 12 Days of Tarte Deluxe Collection
Petite Treats 12 Days of Tarte Deluxe Collection ($37 USD, A $122 value!) — Ulta Exclusive! Countdown 12 days of Tarte with this exclusive deluxe advent calendar featuring a Tarte surprise hidden behind every door. From Tarte’s brightest in skincare to lash, lip and cheek wardrobe staples, this 12-piece deluxe set has everything you need for any glamorous holiday adventure, plus an exclusive Tarte offer that’s too good to miss. Simply open one door each day to reveal each delightfully deluxe treasure that awaits. Plus, enjoy a surprise offer on your next Tarte purchase inside!
The exclusive deluxe collection includes:
Limited-edition LipSurgence Lip Tint in Wishful (pinky nude) (0.056 oz.)
Brazilliance Skin Rejuvenating Maracuja Self Tanning Face Towelette 1 Ct.
Clean Slate Poreless 12-Hour Perfecting Primer (0.25 fl. oz.)
Burt’s Bees Tint ‘n Shine ($9.99 USD) — Whether layered or worn separately, our Lip Shine and Tinted Lip Balm will give anyone on your shopping list that little extra bit of holiday polish. And it’s sure to score you some extra holiday thanks. Available in Red or Pink sets.
Burt’s Bees has lots of fabulous holiday sets including skincare, kits for baby care and pedi sets.
Laura Mercier Into the Wild Lookbook Collection ($125 USD) — selected for you. Tame yourself with the book of neutrals, or go wild with the forest greens and violet pops of colour books.
Stick to the look or mix, match and unleash your exotic side. Any way you choose you will be fearlessly flawless!
SAFARI CHIC PALETTE:
5 Eye Colours (bottom right palette, clockwise from top left corner)
– Buttercream, Goldspun (Limited), Bronze Glow (Limited), Cognac and Bamboo
1 Face Highlighter – Coral Shimmer (Limited)
1 Mini Longwear Crème Eye Pencil – Espresso
JUNGLE CHIC PALETTE:
5 Eye Colours (bottom left palette, clockwise from top left corner)
– Vanilla (Limited), Granite (Limited), Asphalt (Limited), Brocade (Limited) and Black Envy (Limited)
1 Tightline Cake Eye Liner – Black Ebony
1 Mini Kohl Eye Pencil – Black Gold
1 Travel Flat Eye Liner Brush
TRIBAL CHIC PALETTE:
6 Eye Colours (top palette, clockwise from top left corner)
Hard Candy Eye Essentials Collection Eye Shadow Palette Holiday Gift Set
Hard Candy Eye Essentials Collection Eye Shadow Palette Holiday Gift Set ($4.88) — Create that smokey look you desire for an evening out on coordinating shades for a natural look with the Hard Candy Eye Essentials Collection Eye Shadow Palette Holiday Gift Set. Fall in love with these purse friendly eye shadow palettes.
This set includes:
2 eye shadow palettes
2 applicators
3 make-up brushes
You can purchase this and other cute and affordable Hard Candy sets at Walmart stores and http://www.walmart.com
glō minerals Keepsake Collection Train Case
glō minerals Keepsake Collection Train Case ($85 USD) — Showcase your ethereal self this season with a modern palette of neutral tones paired with dramatic accents to emphasize your best features. Create endless combinations from soft to sultry and everything in between.
Kit Includes:
Liquid Ink Eyeliner- black – A semi-gloss liquid liner featuring a felt-tip applicator
Eye Shadow Quad- spellbound – Rich, complementary tones, designed to enhance every eye color
3-in-1 Color Stick- fairy dust – A shimmering rose-gold for eyes, cheeks and lips
Lipstick- glaze – The perfect mauve kissed with pink shimmer
Lash Boosting Mascara- black (mini) – Volumizing, thickening, lengthening, strengthening and conditioning
Texture Eye Brush (mini) – Ideal for creating soft layers of color
All packaged in a timeless, quilted train case perfect for travel!
It’s so cold outside in Kansas City…brrr! I try not to go outside in the cold air, but when I do, I can feel my face and lips cracking from the freezing air! So dry!
So, this week I’m loving products that will help my dry and chapped skin. I have been testing great skin care, lip balms and body products to help me for what I hope is not too cold a winter.
My faves are:
Pür Minerals M.M.C. Anti-Aging Moisture Complex
Pür Minerals M.M.C. Anti-Aging Moisture Complex ($38 USD) — Feed your skin with anti-oxidants and protect it from free radicals. This anti-aging, hydrating cream has been shown to improve skin texture and tone in as little as 10 days. The M.M.C. Anti-Aging Moisture Complex is free of chemical dyes and contains key ingredients that detoxify, condition and renew the skin.
What I think: This is perfect for my recently dry skin from the cold air. I love using this as my night cream. I have noticed my skin is smoother and really soft in the morning.
Soap and Paper Factory Shea Lip Butter ($9 USD) — These Lip Butters are packed with Shea Butter, and totally emollient! They offer three fragrances, each made with PURE essential oils — Blood Orange (above), Limoncello, and Mint Julep. These butters are long lasting, and will keep your kisser soft and supple. A sweet, vintage inspired design comes with a mirror.
What I think: Love these. They each smell amazing and are so moisturizing on the lips. Perfect for throwing in a purse or pocket for continued moisturization throughout the day.
Tammy Fender Essential C Tonic ($55 USD) — Steeped with antioxidant-rich Green Tea, this formula purifies and invigorates the complexion, while acting as a natural toner to restore the pH balance of the skin.
What I think: Such an amazing natural toner. I love the fresh scent of this and the fact that it doesn’t dry out my skin at all. My skin is softer after using, which is rare from a toner. I highly recommend this product!
Mad Hippie Face Cream ($25.99 USD) — Formulated with 12 actives including peptides, acai, argan oil and resveratrol, the Mad Hippie Face Cream reduces the appearance of wrinkles and creates smooth, healthy skin. The peptides and actives kick-start collagen production while Mother Nature’s best antioxidants neutralize aging free radicals.
What I think: If you are looking for an effective natural moisturizer, this one may be perfect for you! It has so many good-for-you ingredients that leave skin so soft! I have noticed that my skin does appear younger (my laugh lines less noticeable) since I have been using this cream!
Available at www.madhippie.com
Rituals Laughing Buddha Good Luck Scrub
Rituals Laughing Buddha Good Luck Scrub ($29 USD) — Luxury combination of organic sugar and wonderful softening oils. Specially developed to nourish and revitalize even the driest of skins. The natural ingredients Sweet Orange & Cedar produce a wonderfully warm aroma. Use the body scrub once or twice a week for a soft and glowing skin.
What I think: This scrub smells wonderful, like the holidays! And it really softens my skin and removes any dry skin. A little goes a long way to super smooth skin!
Korres Guava Body Butter ($29 USD) — Soothe dry skin instantly with this creamy body butter enriched with shea butter and quince extract to soften, moisturize, and rejuvenate the skin.
Korres Guava Lip Butter ($12 USD) — This beautifully scented, creamy body butter are enriched with shea butter and quince extract to soften, moisturize, and rejuvenate the skin. Sunflower, almond, and avocado oils nourish, thus helping to improve elasticity and smoothness.
What I think: Both of these products are highly moisturizing. The lip butter is not tinted which is perfect for everyday and every night use. It really softens my dry lips. The lotion is also really softening. I use it after showers and at night to keep my skin (I love using it on my legs) hydrated.
tarte Sweet Indulgences 3-in-1 Holiday Gift Collection
Looking for an awesome makeup gift for someone you love (maybe yourself) this holiday season? QVC and tarte are bringing you a fabulous set from tarte called the Sweet Indulgences 3-in-1 Holiday Gift Collection!
This is boxed like a book set. It has one big box that houses three smaller boxes with the products in it. It includes 26 products: 2 lights, camera, lashes mascaras, 3 new eyeliners, 2 new LipSurgence lip tints, 1 new LipSurgence lip gloss, 2 new Amazonian clay blushes & 16 new eyeshadows.
The colors are gorgeous — especially the eye shadows. There are 2 palettes; on is pinks and plums and the other is really pretty neutrals in mattes and shimmers.
The blushes come in a melon and a dark rose-gold which is a very unusual color, pretty for the holidays. The lip shades are soft nudes and roses, which I love!
Also included are 3 eyeliners in bronze, plum and slate (I’m always looking for a great gray eyeliner) and one of my fave mascaras, Lights, Camera, Lashes!
The set retails for $59.94 (Easy Pay is 3 installments of $19.98 plus shipping and handling). The value of this set is $287! It is available for purchase on QVC and QVC.com for one day only, Monday, November 10th.
Are you going to pick this set up for yourself or as a gift? Leave a comment and let me know. I have it and love it!
And don’t forget to follow tarte on social media, and for this set look for #mysweetindulgences.
Today was a beautiful day in Kansas City, in the 6o’s. But it will really start feeling like November this week with highs in the 30’s…brrr!
I am really thinking about giving extra moisture to my skin and getting ready for winter.
I have been loving a very moisturizing CC Cream, a thickening hair collection, eye serum, fab makeup wipes, fun makeup and ingrown hair inhibitor wipes:
Nordic Beauty Broad Spectrum SPF 30 CC Cream
Nordic Beauty Broad Spectrum SPF 30 CC Cream ($130 4 oz) — an easy to apply non-greasy, anti-aging, natural coverage, matte Broad Spectrum SPF 30 CC Cream which helps to protect skin from UVA & UVB rays utilizing the safest and most natural form of zinc oxide available without using synthetic sunscreens.
What I think: This is a very luxe, thick cream. It seems like a tinted moisturizer for dry skin more than a makeup to me. It would be perfect for someone who wants a heavier day cream with SPF. It does sink into the skin and leaves a pretty glow.
Kerastase Densifique 3-Step Regimen — ($143.50 USD) — a new collection that
counters the loss of density, shine and resilience for women who are
battling the effects of ‘life stressed hair.’ This can mean physical side
effects of divorce, a stressful career or a multitude of health and
hormonal shifts which occur as women age. Unlike prescriptions or
over-the-counter remedies aimed at hair loss, Densifique’s in-salon or
at-home regimen is suitable for anyone. The at-home collection includes
Densifique Bain Densité, Densifique Masque Densité and Densifique
Densimorphose Mousse, a decadent, skin-care inspired rich mousse instantly
transforms the hair, fiber by fiber for visible voluminous results.
What I think: This is a great system for women who find that their hair is thinning with age. I have been using it for a couple of weeks, and although my hair isn’t thicker yet, the mousse does help it appear fuller! I am hoping to see more results in the next few weeks. I do notice that my hair looks healthier and shinier, which I love!
AHAVA Dead Sea Osmoter Eye Concentrate Youth & Cellular Energizing Serum ($50 USD) — Silk-textured and lightweight, this clinically tested* re-energizing eye serum illuminates, smoothes and beautifies the delicate eye zone. Infused with Persian Silk & Siegesbeckia Orientalis Extracts this formula will help to strengthen the dermal structure, fight signs of fatigue/stress and reduce dark circles. The Cucumber and Aloe Vera will help to calm the skin and reduce puffiness, while the Bird of Paradise Extract corrects discolorations and restores luminosity, promoting radiance for a more rested, youthful appearance. In a series of independent studies on 36 women over the course of 4 weeks, 81% reported the eye area looked refreshed and agreed the serum visibly improved the eye area.
What I think: This lovely eye serum is so soothing on! I have noticed that my eyes look fresher and smoother after using this product. I have only been using it for about a week, so I do not see improvement in my dark circles yet, but I’m hopeful.
Available at AHAVAUS.com
butter LONDON Scrubbers Makeup Remover Wipes
butter LONDON Scrubbers Makeup Remover Wipes ($15 for 15 wipes) — Gently cleanse and wipe away dirt, oil and makeup with Scrubbers Makeup Remover Wipes. Luxourious and ultra-soft, these double-sided wipes contain natural botanical extracts of rice, sunflower and rosemary to cleanse and soothe even the most sensitive skin. Lightly quilted on one side, these wipes scrub away even the most stubborn shades, while the smooth side cleanses and soothes. These individually-wrapped world travelers will become the superstars of your cosmetic bag.
What I think: Loving these! Although these have natural ingredients (which sometimes irritate my skin) and scrubbers on one side, these are so refreshing and calming at the same time. Plus with the scrubbers, they remove all of my makeup, which is rare with makeup removing wipes. I will be purchasing these again.
Mary Kay Mineral Eye Color ($7 USD) — This long-lasting, fade-resistant, mineral-based formula delivers weightless, high-impact color in one swipe with a natural, luminous finish that looks gorgeous on any skin tone.
Mary Kay At Play Eye Crayon ($10 USD) — Lightweight, ultra creamy texture glides on smoothly for intense, true-color payoff that doesn’t fade.
Mary Kay At Play Jelly Lip Gloss ($10 USD) — Lip sync to full-on glossy goodness with a fun jelly texture.
What I think: All three of these products together make a fun fall or holiday look. The silver shadow can be a soft wash of color or layered for more sparkle. Rim your eyes with the eye crayon for a smoky look, or all over for more drama. I love the lip gloss for a great everyday lippy. It is a little bit sticky, but has really good color.
Whish Flawless Swipes ($7 (8pk) / $22 (30pk)) — Our amazingly effective and popular Flawless Ingrown Hair Serum in a new and easy to use delivery system. Perfect for your entire body or spot treating affected areas, you will easily banish the curse of ingrown hairs and bumps. This deliciously fresh smelling formula uses clinically proven active ingredients that restore your skin’s suppleness and weakens hair follicles, inhibiting future growth. You won’t need to kiss a frog to break the “bump” cures. Just a swipe of Flawless to restore smooth skin.
What I think: These lightly cucumber-scented gel-wipes are so cool. You smooth them over any red bumps or ingrown hairs in areas that you shave (bikini areas, thighs) and skin is smoother! I have used these a couple of times and have noticed that the bumps are less noticeable.
Forty, Flirty & Fabulous 