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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?

The Winner Of My L’Occitane 28 Day Divine Renewal Program Is…

Heather S! Congrats Heather! I will be getting in touch with you shortly.

I am sure I will be having another giveaway soon, so keep reading my blog! I appreciate all my readers and would love a change to give more of you prizes!

The Winner Of My ASEA RENU 28 Skin Gel Giveaway is…

…Heidi! Congratulations Heidi, I will contact you shortly so that I can send you your prize! I hope you enjoy the ASEA RENU 28!

And, my L’Occitane 28 Day Divine Renewal Program winner will be chosen this Sunday, March 1st. You can leave a comment to enter. Learn more here. Good Luck!

Don’t Forget To Enter My ASEA RENU 28 Skin Gel Giveaway!

I hope you all had a great weekend! I have another fab review and giveaway! The product is ASEA RENU 28, a gel that renews the skin by hydrating and reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

The claim from the company is:

RENU 28 encourages the strength and efficiency of your skin cell reproduction in partnership with your body’s natural efforts to keep your skin healthy. The powerful science behind RENU 28 delivers gentle, effective treatment to repair and comfort aging and damaged skin. Through Redox Signaling technology, this unique gel provides essential support to the cellular mechanisms that are the foundation of your skin’s structure. RENU 28 provides critical communication between cells to ensure optimum renewal and replenishment.

We’ve taken what is natural and native in your body and put it into a concentrated gel that you can use to care for your skin. RENU 28 will support your skin and supplement the body’s natural renewal process.

PRODUCT BENEFITS

Promotes youthful looking skin
Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Increases hydration
Increases smoothness of skin

PRODUCT BENEFITS

Promotes youthful looking skin
Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Increases hydration
Increases smoothness of skin

Learn more and purchase at http://www.asea.net

You can win a full-sized ($40 for 2.7 fl. oz) tube of RENU 28. Just leave a comment below letting my know why you would like to try it. I will choose a winner on Friday, February 27th. US residents only please.

Good Luck!

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

Review and Giveaway — L’Occitane 28 Day Divine Renewal Program

I have just finished a new skin care regimine from L’Occitane called the Divine Renewal Program ($130 for 28 treatments) that launches today on usa.loccitane.com. It contains organic immortelle essential oil and it acts in 4 steps, specifically developed to work in tune with the skin renewal cycle. The product is used for 28 days; 4 formulas in 4 weeks to enhance overworked skin’s natural ability to regenerate.

Below is info on the 4 weeks of treatment. At the bottom is info on the giveaway (yay!).

• Week 1- Gentle Exfoliation: Pistacia lentiscus or “Mastic Tree” essential oil acts as a gentle exfoliator by encouraging the natural shedding process of the skin, leaving the skin feeling more soft and smooth.

• Week 2- Hydration & Nutrition: A unique blend of 4 vegetable oils, combined with cistus essential oil, help nourish and hydrate skin.

• Week 3- Balance: Myrtle and Rosemary essential oils, with rebalancing properties, contribute to the overall well-being of the skin.

• Week 4- Renewal: Carrot, Cypress and Immortelle essential oils provide a solution to the visible signs of aging for a glowing complexion.

What I think: This is such an interesting idea for treating aging skin. When I opened the box and saw the 4 rows of individual capsules, I noticed that they seemed all the same. But, as I used each daily treatment, I could see different results to my skin each week.

My skin is very sensitive, so the first week was a bit hard on my skin, so I just used half a treatment each day. But, by the second week, my skin seemed smoother and was happy to get to the hydration week! By my last week of treatment, my skin tone was more even and my fine lines and wrinkles were definitely less noticeable! This is really a great system!

So, do you want to win this fabulous system for yourself??? Leave a comment letting me know why you think this would be great for your skin! I will choose a winner on Sunday March 1st. US residents only please. Good Luck!

Luxhair by Sherri Shephard on QVC!

Sherri Shepherd Wearing Feather Light Shag

Fun hair alert! Former Daytime Emmy Award winning co-host, actress, and mom, will be on QVC tonight, Wednesday, 2/18 at 6pm EST! Sherri will be showcasing a mix of hero products and new launches from her high-fashion wigs and hairpiece line, LUXHAIR™ NOW™ by Sherri Shepherd.

I received the following wig to sample:

Luxhair by Sherri Shepherd Lace Front Soft Curls

I received this in black. It is a little short for me, but it is really well-made. I think this and other of Sherri’s hair pieces are great for changing up your look! Her wigs are available in 18 colors — wow! I got this in black and it’s really cute!

The Lace Front Soft Curls retails for $89 — but there are a bunch of styles from short and cute to long and dramatic! The line ranges from $69 – $89 in price.

Check them out on QVC tonight or at http://www.qvc.com.

Have you ever worn a wig before? Leave a comment and let me know!

Giveaway! ASEA RENU 28 Skin Gel

I hope you all had a great weekend! I have another fab review and giveaway! The product is ASEA RENU 28, a gel that renews the skin by hydrating and reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

The claim from the company is:

PRODUCT BENEFITS

Promotes youthful looking skin
Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Increases hydration
Increases smoothness of skin

What I think: I have only been using this for a few days, but I noticed a difference in my skin after the first use. It made my skin look instantly brighter and smoother, and my pores even looked smaller. The more I have used it, the better my skin looks. I use it twice a day after cleansing and before serums and moisturizers and plan to use it all! Really cool product!

Learn more and purchase at http://www.asea.net

Good Luck!

My Beauty Faves Week of February 9-15, 2015

Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you are having a fun day being with friends, family or your love!

This week I’m loving a romantic cherry blossom fragrance, a refreshing facial toner, skincare that helps fade dark spots and smoothing hair care:

L’Occitane Cherry Blossom L’Eau de Toilette ($45 1.7 fl. oz.) — Just like a cherry blossom, this delicious new fragrance lifts us out of that winter rut with first signs of a spring in a light, fruity scent of watermelon, blackcurrants and lemon. Adorable pink and red packaging designed by Provençal illustrator Charlotte Gastaut and authentic cherry extract from Lubéron, France, gives the product a romantic French touch – perfect for Valentine’s Day! Products are also available Fragrance Touch ($22), Moisturizing Milk ($25) and Hand Cream ($12).

What I think: This is fresh and sweet, perfect from Valentine’s Day through Summer (or all year round if you wish)! It is so feminine, but bright as well. LOVE

Available at usa.loccitane.com

Heaven Skincare Orange Flower Cell Renewal Hydrogel (10ml for $19.50, 30ml for $37.05 and 120ml for $78) — Clean, prime, hydrate and firm with Heaven Skincare’s self-healing hydrogels. Consisting of a cross link network of organic polymer-style molecules that calm, soothe and firm skin tissue, Heaven Skincare’s hydrogels deliver vital skin nutrients and hydration, making them more than just an ordinary toner. To use, apply after cleansing with a cotton ball or use as a primer before foundation. Also available in Chamomile Desensitising and Peppermint Clarifying Hydrogels.

What I think: This gel is so refreshing and smells fantastic! I notice that it calms my skin and makes it very smooth and soft. I use it like a toner, before serums and moisturizers. Great to use morning and night!

Available at america.heavenskincare.com.

AMBI Facial Care Kit ($19.99 USD) — Now, have the chance to try our top-selling products in the AMBI line.

This kit features:

AMBI EVEN & CLEAR Foaming Cleanser
AMBI EVEN & CLEAR Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30
AMBI Fade Cream – Normal

Start on the path to smooth, even toned skin with the AMBI EVEN & CLEAR Foaming Cleanser, a gentle foaming cleanser that helps to clear and prevent pimples and breakouts. Then moisturize skin with the AMBI EVEN & CLEAR Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30, a lightweight moisturizer which goes beyond nourishing to help even out skin tone and reduce the appearance of skin discolorations. For those dark marks on your skin, try the AMBI Fade Cream – Normal. It helps to effectively fade dark marks in as little as two weeks.

What I think: I really like this brand. It’s affordable, but really effective. It keeps skin clear, plus the fade cream really works in lightening up my dark spots. The moisturizer softens my skin and blends in well without being heavy or greasy.

Available at http://www.shopambi.com and at national mass, drug and beauty supply stores.

La Bella Anti-Sponge Shampoo and Conditioner ($3.99 each USD) — Fluctuating temperatures and humidity levels as you go back and forth from the cold and damp outside to warm and dry inside can cause unwanted frizz and “puffy” looking hair. Fend off frizz and flyaways with a smoothing shampoo and conditioner with avocado oil that hydrates and seals hair to lock out excess moisture and other frizz factors.

What I think: I suffer from frizzy hair all year, so I love trying something that can help tame it. Used together, this shampoo and conditioner really helped smooth my hair and it stayed smooth until my next wash!

available at drugstores near you.

What have you been loving this week?

The Winner of My Savannah Bee Royal Jelly Body Butter Duo Giveaway is…

Angie D! Congrats Angie! I will contact you so I can give you your prize!

If you didn’t win this giveaway, I have more coming! I will be announcing a skincare giveaway on Sunday February 15th and a different skincare giveaway a few days later. I may be even be having a wig or hair piece giveaway — Fun!

Thanks to all that entered and stay tuned!!!