Don’t forget to enter my current KORRES giveaway! I will choose a winner TOMORROW Saturday May 28th!
To win, follow me on Twitter @fortyflirtyfab and/or Instagram fortyflirtyfab. Following both will get you two entries! Then leave a comment letting me know that you followed me. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents. The winner will receive one of each:
KORRES White Blossom Showergel transports you in the bath/shower to field of blossoming white flowers accented by a powdery hint. The scent is youthful, easy going and light. This creamy-foam showergel with wheat proteins and Althea extract helps maintain skin’s natural moisture levels.
KORRES White Blossom Body Butter is a rich, luxurious decadent treat for your dry skin. This beautifully scented, creamy body butter is enriched with shea butter and quince extract as well as Sunflower, Almond, and Avocado oils, the complete formulation helps soften, moisturize, and rejuvenate the look of your skin.
The composition of this scent is built around a cocooning blend of delicate flowers and soft notes of musk and vanilla. On the top notes lemon zest and bergamot juice illuminates the transparent floracy of cyclamen. The heart evolves with a white flower bouquet enriched with Bulgarian rose oil and powdery facets of orris and violet. The bottom leaves a soft trail of white musk and vanilla.
I received a set of these products for my honest review. They smell amazing, really soft and bright. It is a perfect floral for summer. The shower gel leaves skin clean without drying it out. The body butter is so moisturizing! These are perfect for keeping skin soft and smelling fresh during the warmer weather.
I am getting ready for a trip to Ireland with my family in a few weeks. As a beauty blogger, I have been trying to decide which wonderful travel-size products to take with me.
Below are some of my current favorites. I am excited to use these during my travels:
Juara Candlenut Obsession Trio
Juara Candlenut Obsession Trio ($28 USD) — This trio features travel friendly sizes of Juara’s Candlenut Body Polish, Candlenut Hydrating Shower Gel, and Candlenut Body Crème to leave your skin baby soft, silky smooth, and lastingly nourished.
Candlenut Body Polish– Exfoliate and soften skin in one easy step with the Candlenut Body Polish. This 2 in 1 product is made with Indonesian Candlenut Oil and Crushed Walnuts; this creamy, soap-free scrub hydrates and reveals fresh glowing skin.
Candlenut Hydrating Shower Gel– Gently cleanse and pamper skin with the Candlenut Hydrating Shower Gel. This sulfate-free foaming shower gel cleanses without stripping and nourishes skin with Candlenut Oil leaving skin velvety smooth and refreshed.
Candlenut Body Crème — Moisturize, soften and smooth skin with our famous Candlenut Body Crème. This velvety, rich body cream provides the nourishing benefits of Indonesian Candlenut Oil as well as Illipe Butter, Rice Bran Oil and Avocado Oil to intensely hydrate and help maintain a youthful elasticity keeping skin supple and soft.
What I think: I love the Candlenut scent! It is so warm and creamy. The products all work together to hydrate and soften the body. I am definitely taking these with me on my trip. My skin will look amazing!
Absolue Premium βx Day Cream ($50 for .5 oz) — Pamper your skin with the luxurious Absolue Premium Bx Day Cream with SPF. Intensively nourishing, Absolue Bx quenches even the driest of skin without being greasy. The velvety texture is light, smooth, and fast-absorbing so it is ideal to wear under makeup. Absolue Premium Bx is infused with Pro-Xylane and the replenishing Bio-Network™ to replenish and rejuvenate skin’s appearance while recapturing the qualities of younger-looking skin: firmness, elasticity, and clarity. Recover your skin’s “golden glow” with Absolue Premium Bx.
Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover ($15 for 1.7 fl. oz.) — This award-winning phenomenon gently whisks away all types of eye makeup, even waterproof. Simply shake to activate the bi-phase formula that leaves the eye area perfectly clean. The lipid phase lifts off eye makeup, while the water phase contains special emollients to refresh and condition skin without a greasy residue.
Définicils Natural Yet Noticeable Lashes ($13 for .14 oz) — For lavishly long, perfectly defined lashes, this iconic award-winning mascara provides the ultimate in separation. Carefully selected polymers coat each lash from root to tip, to help lengthen and outline each lash for unmatched definition. This best-selling mascara’s unique brush applicator has specially grooved bristles that hold the perfect amount of product for gradual, even application every time.
What I think: I love taking a little luxury with me when I travel. All three of these products are so useful on a trip. I only use day cream with SPF and the Absolue Premium Bx is also very hydrating. It also sinks right into the skin, which is important before applying makeup.
The Bi-Facil is a classic Lancôme favorite. Bringing this and some cotton pads will remove stubborn eye makeup. And the Définicils really lengthen and define the lashes.
What I think: These products are a bit of luxury for your hair! There are different kits available for different hair types. For curly hair there is shampoo, a hair mask for condition and the Huile is a nice oil to help keep curly hair soft and bouncy!
Talika Bio-Enzymes Mask After Sun ($12 for one mask) — Talika Bio Enzymes Mask Hydrating is made of bio cellulose, a 100% natural fiber used as artificial skin in reconstructive surgery, offering a concentration in active ingredients 10 times higher than any other material. Perfectly molding the contour of the face like a second-skin, Talika Bio Enzymes Mask Hydrating infuses the skin with a powerful combination of natural ingredients with high moisturizing and repairing properties: Water-harnessing sugar help restoring the skin barrier while sodium hyaluronate rejuvenates the skin and natural plants extracts (Arnica, Chamomilla Recutita, Gentian, Absinth…) soothe the skin, restore moisture and reduce the sensation of tightness.
What I think: I love cellulose masks because they really stick to the face and infuse the skin with the wonderful serum. This felt very nice on my raw skin (too much retinol) for a while. After about 15 minutes, it stung a bit so I had to remove it. Once I did and rubbed in the serum. My skin felt better and was smooth. Hours later it looked even better! Great to stick in your bag when going to the beach this summer.
I love switching up my fragrance each season! I have been wearing soft florals for spring, but am now ready to dive into summer’s tropical and bright scents!
My new (for me) favorites is a beachy, light scent, and sweet and spicy perfume, a bright citrus scent and a summery scent for the man in your life:
philosophy pure grace summer
philosophy pure grace summer ($48 for 2 oz) — pure grace summer is a limited-edition fragrance inspired by the spirit of a beautiful summer day. it’s a warm breeze on your face, a whisper in your ear, as it beckons you toward the sunshine. soak in its carefree warmth, as each ray of sunlight makes you feel pure, whole and new again. this is freedom. this is grace. because when your heart is filled with grace, every day feels like summer. The notes are Bergamot, Coconut Water, Citron Zest, Dune Rose, Cocoa Absolute, Solar Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla.
What I think: Every time I spritz this scent on, it transports me (mentally) to the beach! You can really smell the coconut water, solar musk and citrusy notes. It’s very light and fresh. I will be wearing this all summer long.
Purchase at www.philosophy.com
Lancôme La Vie est Belle
Lancôme La Vie est Belle ($66 for 1 oz. Eau de Parfum) introduces a new olfactive story, the first ever iris gourmand. The juice is made with the most precious natural ingredients, a modern interpretation of an oriental fragrance with a twist of gourmand. It entwines the elegance of iris with the strength of Patchouli and the sweetness of a gourmand blend; for an incredible scent with depth and complexity.
Top Note: The elegance of Iris becomes the backbone of the fragrance. It blossoms from the first to the last note like never before.
Middle Note: The strength of Patchouli gives strength and depth.
Base Note: A sweet gourmand adds a burst of unexpected radiance.
What I think: This scent is wonderful for all seasons as it is floral, sweet and a bit spicy. I think it’s really nice in warm weather, especially at night. This is the ultimate hot summer night perfume. And a little goes a long way, it is very concentrated.
Boss Orange Sunset ($45.99 1.7 fl. oz., $50.99 2.5 fl. oz) Spritz yourself with this casual orange, white flowers, rose, vanilla and sandalwood perfume, inspired by the summer sunset for modern ladies. It is a fresh, romantic, feminine and enchanting scent that’s perfect for daytime and nighttime wear during the spring and summer months.
What I think: This citrusy fragrance is sweet and romantic. It is nice for day or night, because it isn’t too strong. I can see wearing this on summer dates or even for day trips.
The One Dolce and Gabbana ($29.99 ) This cologne is a perfect addition to the collection, especially for the warmer months. This cologne is an elegant, unique and classic scent. This is an oriental spicy scent including fragrance notes of coriander, grapefruit, cardamom seed, tobacco, basil, cedar, amber, ginger and orange. You will smell citrusy while still smelling manly.
What I think: Here is a scent for the men in your life! It is both fresh and spicy. The citrus makes it perfect for the warmer weather. The man in your life will love it!
Do you love luxe anti-aging skincare? StriVectin has effective skincare that is one sale today — perfect for ladies who need a bit of help with their neck and face!
Today May 24, 2016 only, QVC’s Today’s Special Value is the StriVectin Super-Size Firming Face & Neck Treatment Set. This is StriVectin’s only TSV for 2016 — and it’s a great value!
For $129.00 (free shipping and handling and offered for 4 payments), the value is $315! It comes with:
3.4 oz. TL Firming Neck Cream
1.7 oz. TL Firming Face Serum
1.7 oz. TL Firming Face Serum
If you sign up for auto-delivery you will receive a FREE Advanced Retinol Eye Cream with each shipment. A $75 value! Here’s more info:
One breakthrough technology, two best-selling super-size treatments! This StriVectin set helps address the appearance of the signs of aging on both the face and neck in just two weeks. And thanks to this Auto-Delivery plan, you’ll receive a new duo approximately every six months for two years. Standard shipping and handling is free with the first shipment only, and future shipments will be sent with standard shipping and handling of $3.00. Each subsequent shipment also includes a bonus 0.5-oz AR Advanced Retinol Eye Treatment to incorporate into your regimen.
Formulated with StriVectin’s patented NIA-114 molecule along with its breakthrough technology, these treatments are specifically designed to address the appearance of the signs of aging on the face and neck, leaving you with the appearance of younger-looking skin.
Based on instrumentation testing, TL Advanced Neck Cream improved skin firmness and elasticity after two weeks of use, and based on expert grading and evaluation, the appearance of wrinkles and crepiness appeared improved after two weeks of use. TL Advanced helps to improve skin barrier function.
What I think: I just received this yesterday for my honest review, so I haven’t had much time to test it. The creamy serum sinks right into the skin and hydrates without any greasy feeling. My skin is instantly smooth and soft. The neck cream is also fantastic. A little goes a long way so the huge tub will last!
Purchase by watching QVC or on QVC.com only today, May 24 2016. Are you going to pick a set up? Leave a comment and let me know!
Don’t forget to enter my current KORRES giveaway! I will choose a winner on this Saturday May 28th!
To win, follow me on Twitter @fortyflirtyfab and/or Instagram fortyflirtyfab. Following both will get you two entries! Then leave a comment letting me know that you followed me. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents. The winner will receive one of each:
KORRES White Blossom Showergel transports you in the bath/shower to field of blossoming white flowers accented by a powdery hint. The scent is youthful, easy going and light. This creamy-foam showergel with wheat proteins and Althea extract helps maintain skin’s natural moisture levels.
KORRES White Blossom Body Butter is a rich, luxurious decadent treat for your dry skin. This beautifully scented, creamy body butter is enriched with shea butter and quince extract as well as Sunflower, Almond, and Avocado oils, the complete formulation helps soften, moisturize, and rejuvenate the look of your skin.
The composition of this scent is built around a cocooning blend of delicate flowers and soft notes of musk and vanilla. On the top notes lemon zest and bergamot juice illuminates the transparent floracy of cyclamen. The heart evolves with a white flower bouquet enriched with Bulgarian rose oil and powdery facets of orris and violet. The bottom leaves a soft trail of white musk and vanilla.
I received a set of these products for my honest review. They smell amazing, really soft and bright. It is a perfect floral for summer. The shower gel leaves skin clean without drying it out. The body butter is so moisturizing! These are perfect for keeping skin soft and smelling fresh during the warmer weather.
It’s getting hotter every day in Kansas City! I’m not a fan of hot weather, but I know that since it’s coming, I need to adjust my beauty routine accordingly.
This week I’m loving body makeup for smooth-looking legs, amazing argan oil to moisturize my skin and hair, makeup removing cloths for easy cleansing and moisturizing body washes:
Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs
Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs ($13.99 USD) — One of Sally Hansen’s best-selling products, Airbrush Legs® Leg Makeup is a lightweight leg makeup that leaves legs looking smooth and sexy all day long. The formula infused with Palmaria Extract, helps cover imperfections like veins, freckles or bruises and stimulate microcirculation. This long lasting, fast drying formula is transfer and water resistant. The spray-on formula blends seamlessly into skin for gorgeous and flawless legs. It is available in six natural-looking shades with a luminous finish: Fairest Glow, Light Glow, Beige Glow, Medium Glow, Tan Glow, and Deep Glow and is also available in a Lotion form.
This spring, Sally Hansen is bringing bare-legged beauty to your fingertips. The brand is teaming up with PRIV, a popular on-demand beauty app that allows users to order their favorite beauty services right to their doors. The partnership will bring the brand’s revolutionary Airbrush Legs Leg Makeup directly to women in select markets across the country. Beginning in April through August, consumers in New York, NY, Hamptons, NY, Los Angeles, CA and Austin, TX will receive a professional application of Airbrush Legs Leg Makeup from one of PRIV’s top stylists with any beauty service ordered through the app or on PRIV.com. The coveted product will be applied right in the consumers’ own homes by an expert makeup artist, who will also teach fans how to use the spring essential with a step-by-step tutorial during application. As an added bonus, fans will also receive a complimentary bottle of Airbrush Legs Leg Makeup.
What I think: This is the first time I have tried this product. I received this in Light and Medium. I decided to try Light now, since I don’t have a tan yet. Sad news for my legs, you are even lighter than Light Airbrush Legs! It actually gave me darker color along with evening out my skin tone. It was so easy to use, too. I sprayed it on my legs, then blended it in with my hands, but the directions are to spray on hands and blend in legs. Either way, it worked, plus it dried very quickly. I am using this all summer!
Available at Drugstores nationwide
Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil
Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil ($48 USD) — A bottle of only the very top-grade, 100% natural, 100% pure, and 100% organic beautifying Argan Oil. 100% Pure Argan Oil, Josie Maran’s number one, best-selling, blockbuster natural beauty solution for dry skin, hair, and nails, is still a cult favorite. Made in Morocco by local women’s co-ops and first cold-pressed to preserve quality, this “liquid gold” nourishing oil remains the go-to beauty must-have for those in the know.
What I think: I have tried samples of this oil before, but haven’t really used it every day until now. I have been using it all over — my face, neck, hair, hands, arms and legs. I love how it instantly moisturizes without leaving me greasy. It also makes my skin glow and look so healthy. This is so nice after being outside in the sun (or the cold). It brings my skin and hair back to life!
Burt’s Bees Cleansing Towelettes ($5.99 USD) — these towelettes remove dirt, oil and make-up without rinsing. These dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested cleansing towelettes combine gentle plant-based cleansers with FSC-certified cloths for a refreshing solution to easy, convenient cleansing wherever you are. There are many varieties including Pink Grapefruit, Sensitive with cotton extract, Cucumber & Sage and Peach & Willow Bark.
What I think: I have these in Pink Grapefruit. They clean really well and have such a refreshing scent. I like that they do not leave my skin dry after use. I am taking some of these on vacation this year, quick to use and easy to pack is what I need.
CeraVe Hydrating Body Wash ($10.99 USD) — Developed with dermatologists, NEW! CeraVe® Hydrating Body Wash contains a gentle, foaming formula that cleanses and moisturizes skin. The formula contains hyaluronic acid to attract needed moisture to skin’s surface and three essential ceramides (1, 3, 6-II) to help repair the skin’s protective barrier. CeraVe Hydrating Body Wash also contains emollients to moisturize and soften dry skin all day. Gentle enough for even sensitive skin, CeraVe Hydrating Body Wash is non-comedogenic, non-irritating and free of fragrance, soap, parabens and sulfates; it is ideal for dry to normal skin.
CeraVe Eczema Soothing Body Wash ($15.99 USD) — Developed with dermatologists, NEW! CeraVe® Eczema Soothing Body Wash, an ultra-gentle formula, cleanses and calms extra dry, itchy, eczema-prone skin. The formula contains hyaluronic acid to attract needed moisture to skin’s surface and three essential ceramides (1, 3, 6-II) to help repair the skin’s protective barrier. CeraVe Eczema Soothing Body Wash also contains Omega oils to soothe dry, itchy, irritated skin.
What I think: The hydrating body wash is so nice for everyday use. It leaves skin soft and moisturized. It’s fragrance-free and not irritating at all. My daughter has Eczema, so we try to find products that help her skin. The Eczema Soothing wash is very calming and doesn’t irritate at all. Her Eczema looks much better after use.
Purchase at drugstores and mass market retailers near you.
I love trying brands and products that are new to me. I have recently received cool makeup that I haven’t tried before for my honest review.
Below are some of my new favorites. They include luxe products from a French company for women of color, high-performance foundations and powders, and natural products to enhance lips, lashes and brows.
Black Up Perfect Matifying Primer
Black Up Volumizing Lengthening Mascara
Black Up Lipstick
Black|Up is the first upscale beauty brand dedicated to women of color. The Paris-based line is known for its range of professional-quality makeup that is developed by women of color and answers the specific needs of darker skintones.
Black|Up Perfect Matifying Primer ($44 USD) — The Perfect Mattifying Primer leaves skin with an even matte finish and it helps to reduce the appearance of pores while it controls excess sebum. Formulated to minimize and smooth the look of pores, it leaves a long-lasting matte finish on even the oiliest of skin types. It leaves skin feeling velvety-soft and smooth for superior makeup hold that lasts all day.
Black|Up Volumizing Lengthening Mascara ($24 USD) — Let lashes look longer and thicker in just one stroke for an ultra-glamorous effect. This non-clumping formula is enriched with intense, innovative black pigment, coating all lashes with deep, intense color that stand outs on any complexion.
Black|Up Lipstick ($23 USD) — This collection of addictive shades looks radiant on lips upon application. The panoply of irresistible colors range from bright nudes to deep black through candy pink, poppy red, and vibrant coral. The unique, highly pigmented formula dresses up lips with an intense veil that covers evenly and reveals color on lighter to very dark skins perfectly. The lips stay comfortable and the color impeccable for up to eight hours.
What I think: The primer is so nice. It’s really light and leaves a matte finish that is not drying at all. My makeup looks fresh all day with use. The mascara leaves my lashes lush and long, and it is very pigmented. It works well day or night.
My favorite product is the lipstick. It is moisturizing and fairly long lasting. The color above is Color4satin golden brown. It is on trend and so pretty on. There are 30 soft, bright and dark colors to choose from
Mehron Celebre Pro-HD Cream Contour and Highlight Palette
Mehron ProColorRing Neutralizer
Mehron Celebré Pro HD Loose Mineral Finishing Powder
Mehron Celebre Pro-HD Cream Contour & Highlight Palette 12 Shades ($79.95 USD) — 12 Color Celebre Pro HD – Most Popular shades of Celebre Pro HD in a Lightweight ECO Friendly Packaging that is ultra portable. Includes shades: LT1, LT2, LT4, ME1, ME3, ME4, MD1, MD2, MD4, D1, D3, & D4
Celebré PRO-HD Makeup Foundation is the result of collaborative efforts by the chemists in Mehron’s product development lab along with input from a select group of highly acclaimed makeup artists. It is an oil-free and fragrance-free cream makeup that delivers satin-smooth, buildable coverage that is non-greasy and great for all skin types. It contains powerful antioxidants such as vitamin E, pomegranate and aloe vera that help soothe the skin.
Mehron ProColorRing Neutralizer ($16.50 USD) — Created to meet rigorous standards and artistic demands, the ProColoRing Neutralizer offers consistent, creamy coverage. Based on the color wheel principle, any underlying skin tones or discolorations can be neutralized using these five colors: Lilac Suede, Mint Buff, Tawny Amber, Soft Peach and Fawn Pink. Unlike traditional neutralizing products, we have used skin tones in our formulation to avoid whiteness in the base. 1oz.
Mehron Celebré Pro HD Loose Mineral Finishing Powder ($14.95 USD) — the perfect luxurious matte finishing powder. Made of French delaminated talc that is transparent, offering no whitening, keeping your colors bright and true. It improves slip and adhesion and offers lubricity. This ultra-fine powder provides the finishing touch that perfects and sets makeup for a healthy, flawless coverage.
What I think: Together, all these products create a flawless face. The ProColorRing takes some experimenting with, but covers dark circles and red spots so well!
My fave is the finishing powder. It leaves my complexion smooth and makes my pores appear smaller. It also is not drying it all.
GrandeLASH-MD ($64.95) — Let’s face it; sweaty, smudged mascara is not a good look. Skip mascara on steamy summer days without forgoing the full lash look with GrandeLASH-MD ($64.95). A lash-enhancing serum, GrandeLASH-MD improves the appearance of the length, fullness, thickness and darkness of lashes in just 4-6 weeks.
GrandeBROW ($79.95) — Who needs makeup when you have full, polished brows? Prevent a makeup- meltdown and give sparse brows a boost with GrandeBROW ($79.95). A proprietary blend of vitamins, peptides, amino acids and conditioning ingredients work to promote thicker and fuller brows in 6-8 weeks. Vitamin E and Magnesium work together to help activate dormant follicle to provide new fullness to the brows.
GrandeLIPS Hydrating Lip Plumper ($26.95 USD) with active Ingredient Volulip™, gives you an INSTANT plumping effect within 3-5 minutes that lasts for hours. Additionally, with continued use, GrandeLIPS gives your natural lips the appearance of fuller, more voluminous, more youthful lips in 30 days. Results may vary.
What I think: I have been enjoying using the Lip Plumper. It tingles a bit, but it gives a nice shine and plumps well.
The GrandeLASH does condition and make lashes appear darker, as does GrandeBROW. With continued use, I hope to see more growth as well!
The weather has been fluctuating in Kansas City this week. I don’t know whether to wear shorts or a sweater half of the time! But I am very glad that my kids are almost out of school (one and a half weeks and counting) and am looking forward to the summer.
This week I’m loving luxe beauty tools and products. Sometimes you just have to treat yourself! The products include an amazing airbrush foundation system, a fresh berry face peel and skincare infused with mineral water.
Luminess Air Epic 2
Luminess Air Epic 2 ($299 USD — With springtime approaching, introducing lightweight makeup into your routine is key for a dewy, effortless look. The airbrush technology found in Luminess’ Epic 2 ($299) gives you complete control over your coverage. The Epic 2 uses 10 times less makeup than traditional methods, so your makeup never looks caked-on.
The Epic 2 Advantage:
Five simple functions
Airbrush Stylus Featuring the No Mess TIP.
o Provides ultra-definition coverage resulting in the smoothest, finest application of makeup possible.
o Gives you complete control with no over-spray mess
o The specially designed nozzle head creates a narrow vortex that combines air with makeup and delivers the finest mist of coverage.
What I think: This is an amazing, high tech airbrush system. It applies makeup so smoothly. And you only use a little at a time. The system also has videos built in to help you use it the best that you can. They are very informative and fun to watch. This is a great investment!
Purchase at www.luminessair.com
Renee Rouleau Triple Berry Smoothing Peel
Renee Rouleau Triple Berry Smoothing Peel ($86.50) — Triple Berry Smoothing Peel by Renée Rouleau is a professional-strength, at-home exfoliant to gently peel away dullness and reveal younger-looking skin. This contains a powerful blend of antioxidant-rich berries with five skin smoothing fruit AHAs, BHAs and enzymes to clear blemishes and clogged pores, fade post-breakout marks, lift discoloration, stimulate cellular renewal and smooth surface texture while reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and large pores. Layer by layer, you’ll remove dullness to reveal younger-looking skin that has literally been resurfaced. Triple Berry Smoothing Peel is ideal to use a night or two before a special event to reveal smooth, glowing skin. The result? Beautiful, brighter and glowing skin by Renée Rouleau.
What I think: I LOVE this peel! When I applied it, it was a dark wine color and smelled (and felt, it has seeds), like rubbing smooshed berries on my face. But you only leave it on for 7 minutes and it didn’t irritate my skin at all. I used a wet face towel to wash it off and afterwards my skin was soft, smooth and my pores did look smaller. And my face was glowing! I have only used it once, but I think I will use it once a week to resurface my skin gently! Great for sensitive skin!
Appriya Sheer Indulgence Collection ($349 USD) — Jet set and be beautiful with the Sheer Indulgence Collection. This collection consists of the travel size Comprehensive Mineral Day & Night Cream, Delicate Zone Mineral Serum, and Mineral Complex Serum. With the Sheer Indulgence Collection, experience ultimate hydration and energize your skin for your most youthful complexion.
Gently and evenly brush on one pump of the Delicate Zone Mineral Serum around the eyes, neck and décolleté, applying light pressure with your ring finger. Follow by applying Appriya Mineral Complex Serum in a circular motion on the face and neck during your day and night skin care regimen for a moisturized, youthful looking skin. Finish with protective Appriya Comprehensive Mineral Day & Night Cream on the face and down towards the neck and chest, allowing the skin to absorb it fully.
What I think: I love these products! They are so luxe and feel amazing on. I haven’t been using them long, but I notice that my skin looks firmer and smoother. It is also very hydrated but not greasy. The products sink right in and hydrate immediately.
What beauty splurges have you been enjoying lately? Leave a comment and let me know!
KORRES will be launching an amazing new springtime Body Butter and Showergel scent next Wednesday, May 18th on HSN! The scent is White Blossom.
The composition of this scent is built around a cocooning blend of delicate flowers and soft notes of musk and vanilla. On the top notes lemon zest and bergamot juice illuminates the transparent floracy of cyclamen. The heart evolves with a white flower bouquet enriched with Bulgarian rose oil and powdery facets of orris and violet. The bottom leaves a soft trail of white musk and vanilla.
The products are:
KORRES White Blossom Showergel
KORRES White Blossom Body Butter
KORRES White Blossom Showergel transports you in the bath/shower to field of blossoming white flowers accented by a powdery hint. The scent is youthful, easy going and light. This creamy-foam showergel with wheat proteins and Althea extract helps maintain skin’s natural moisture levels.
KORRES White Blossom Body Butter is a rich, luxurious decadent treat for your dry skin. This beautifully scented, creamy body butter is enriched with shea butter and quince extract as well as Sunflower, Almond, and Avocado oils, the complete formulation helps soften, moisturize, and rejuvenate the look of your skin.
Tune in to HSN (or visit HSN.com) on the 18th at midnight, 1am, 4am, 5am, 8am, 11am, Noon, 1pm, 2pm, 4pm, 7pm and 10pm to learn more and purchase this wonderful products.
AND —
Enter my giveaway!!! I am giving away one set of KORRES White Blossom Showergel and KORRES White Blossom Body Butter! This giveaway is open to U.S. residents.
To win, follow me on Twitter @fortyflirtyfab and/or Instagram fortyflirtyfab. Following both will get you two entries! Then leave a comment letting me know that you followed me. I will choose a winner on Saturday May 28th. Good Luck!
I have to admit that I wear a lot of neutral makeup including brown eye shadows and liners and nude lips. But as the weather turns warmer, I do start incorporating bright shades and shimmers into my look.
The products below are from NYC New York Color, Rimmel London and Hard Candy. Not only are they great products, they are affordable, too! None are over $8. Affordable products make it easy to treat yourself. Check these out:
ExtraordiBERRY
Deep Grey
Dark Plum and Light Pink
NYC New York Color Get It All Lip Color ($2.99 USD) — Comfortable and creamy texture in a long-lasting formula. Intense, vibrant and shiny finish. Non-drying formula wears up to four hours. Available in 10 bold shades.
NYC New York Color Kajal Eye Pencil ($2.99 USD) — Creamy, soft, and smooth texture glides easily over the skin, offering coverage and intense color in one stroke. Cone-shaped applicator gives you maximum precision and helps you achieve luxuriously lined lids. Available in four ultra pigmented shades: Deep Brown, Deep Grey, Purple Glam, True Black
Rimmel London Magnif’Eyes Double-Ended Shadow and Liner ($6.47 USD) — Get magnified eyes in two easy, mess-free steps. Rimmel’s spectacular 2-in-1 eye pencil delivers ultra-intense, long lasting color for stand-out eye-looks. The dual-tipped pen features a stay true shadow at one end and a 24 hour kohl kajal liner at the other, which can be used on both the lash and water line. Just draw on the drama! The formula is creaseproof, transferproof and waterproof. Available in five strong shade combos in matte, shimmer and pearl finishes.
What I think: The NYC New York Color Get It All Lip Color combines color and moisture, like a tinted lip balm with more pigment. I love how this feels on and it does last for a few hours. The NYC New York Color Kajal Eye Pencil is so creamy and glides easily across the lid (so important as I get older)! The color is very pigment and wears fairly well.
I love the Rimmel London Magnif’Eyes Double-Ended Shadow and Liner. These stay on all day, which is important as the weather gets warmer. The liner applies easily and stays on well. The shadow blends really well.
These products are available at a mass market retailer near you.
hite Haute Hard Candy Beauty
Hard Candy’s Sheer Envy Primer Mist ($8 USD) — Lightweight primer mist that hydrates skin and revitalizes radiance in the skin. Infused with coconut water to boost hydration benefits for up to 12 hours. Leaves the skin soft, smooth and supple.
Hard Candy’s Illuminate & Strobing Mix In Drops ($8 USD) — Multi purpose iridescent facial enhancer that instantly creates a radiant and dewy completion. Use alone or mix in a moisturizer or foundation.
Hard Candy’s Eye Def in Wicked White ($6 USD) — Chrome crayon for a shimmering pop of color. Soft creamy application that works on the entire lid or the lash line.
Hard Candy’s Illuminate & Strobing Face Duo Stick ($6 USD) — Customizable duo that features two illuminating shades. Instantly creates a radiant and dewy complexion.
What I think: I love a primer mist. This is very light and smells nice (probably the coconut water). Since this is hydrating, it can also be used as a setting spray.
The Mix in Drops are my favorite of these products. The little glass bottle with dropper is really cute and retro looking. The drops are so nice to strobe with. You can use a little or a lot.
I haven’t tried the Eye Def in Wicked White, but I think it would be nice on the inner lash line and the inner corners of the eyelid to brighten the eye. The Illuminate & Strobing Face Duo Stick is gorgeous! There is a lighter and a bit darker/warmer shade. Both are so nice on cheekbones, on the brow bone, cupid’s bow, etc.
Hard Candy Cosmetics are available for purchase exclusively at Walmart and Walmart.com.
Hard Candy Lashaholic Big Fake and Ginormous Biggest Fan
Hard Candy Lashaholic Big Fake ($7 USD) — Quick glide formula that smoothes across the lashes to evenly coat and lengthen. Maximum bristle brush will curl, separate and lift lashes for a noticeable difference. Available in Blackest Carbon Black.
Hard Candy Ginormous Biggest Fan ($6 USD) — Fanned out brush that instantly defines and curls lashes for bigger and brighter eyes. Easily wraps every lash with exceptional volume from root to tip. Available in Blackest Carbon Black.
What I think: Both of these are nice separately, but I love wearing a coat of each. Lashaholic Big Fake gives tons of volume and length. Ginormous Biggest Fan separates and curls lashes. Together, wow! I have tiny, straight lashes though. Both work well on their own, too.
The Hard Candy collection is available only at Walmart and Walmart.com
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