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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!

Last Day To Enter My Savannah Bee Royal Jelly Body Butter Duo Giveaway!

Tomorrow I am drawing a name for this amazing giveaway! In case you missed it, here is my original post. Leave a comment to enter. Good Luck!!!

I have an amazing giveaway as a Valentine’s Gift to my readers! One lucky lady will win both the original Savannah Bee Royal Jelly Body Butter and the Royal Jelly Body Butter for Sensitive Skin! They both smell fantastic, but different. The original smells like sweet berries and the sensitive skin smells soft and soothing. Keep both, keep one and give one away, or if you are too nice, give both away! Here is the info on the body butters:

The original Royal Jelly Body Butter (red box) glides on with the sweet fragrance of a Southern Spring. The fragrance of wild berries and vanilla combined with the velvety aroma of rose and gardenia conjures up yearlong warmth and the grace of the Genteel South. Rose of Clay offers the rose-colored hue along with a gentle pull on impurities. Our classic body butter formula provides deep moisturizing and delivers multivitamins and antioxidants to keep your skin the way it was born to bee. Use all day for a fresh berry day lift!

This indescribably soft, elegant and indulgent Sensitive Skin Formula Body Butter (blue box) combines the peace-filling fragrance of chamomile with the divine scent of myrrh. Chamomile is said to calm the nerves and soothe dry skin. This treat is great for reducing stress and for targeting any annoying skin problems. The Gypsies bathed with chamomile to bring luck and good fortune. Use in the morning to glide into your day with the right mindedness and use at night to unwind for those beautiful dreams ahead.

These are the 1.65 oz sizes of each and the price is $12.90 each for a $25.80 value! They are available at http://www.savannahbee.com.

To enter, leave a comment. U.S. residents only. I will pick a winner on Friday, February 13th, 2015. Good Luck!

Take Care of Your Skin This Winter With Skincare By Karin Herzog, Jan Marini, Phyto-C, Wilma Schumann and Korres

How is your skin doing this winter? I guess it depends on where you live. If you are in the Northeast it has been cold and snowy, but in Kansas City it changes everyday. One day it’s 20 degrees and then next, 70!

So, I really need to take care of my skin! Here are some of my recent faves for soft and smooth skin:

Karin Herzog AHA Cream ($60) — Revive dull winter skin with this powerful, yet gentle overnight exfoliating treatment formulated with fruit acids, clarifying fruit extracts and nourishing vitamins. This buffered AHA formula removes dead cells and revitalizes dull skin to reduce the appearance of hyper pigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles. The pH balanced formula is suited for all skin types and regular use helps to prime the skin for optimal product absorption and moisture balance.

What I think: This cream can be used at night, before bedtime. You can apply a moisturizing cream over it if you’d like. When you wake up in the morning you get softer skin!

Available online via www.karinherzog.com

Jan Marini Holiday Exfoliator in Cranberry Orange ($85) — Just because the holidays are over, doesn’t mean you should stop treating your skin. Available in Sugar Cookie and Orange & Cranberry scents, JMSR’s popular, clinical-strength resurfacer immediately refines texture, leaving skin with a radiant, polished glow. This uniquely designed scrub eliminates harsh abrasives to gently and safely scrub and resurface the skin.

What I think: I like to use this exfoliator a couple of times a week. I love how soft it make my skin. And it smells amazing. The scent reminds me of fresh fruit and it is nice to use all year round, not just during the holidays!

Available online via www.janmarini.com now through the end of the winter season.

Phyto-C SUPERHEALTM O-Live Cream ($120 USD) — The nourishing O-Live Cream is created with multi-vitamin and centella extract to reinforce natural skin hydration. The light-weight formula soothes and calms itchy skin, reducing adverse skin reactions, dryness, irritation and redness.

What I think: This beautiful cream is super-moisturizing, but not heavy at all! I really like using this as a day cream before SPF. It has a little tint to it and helps with my redness. Since it isn’t heavy, it works well under makeup.

Available online via www.myphyto-c.us

Wilma Schumann Oil-Free Nourishing Serum

Wilma Schumann Moisture Activ Gel-Crème

Wilma Schumann Oil-Free Nourishing Serum ($56 USD) — Nourish and moisturize while improving the appearance of damaged skin. This concentrated formula/’s amino acids (extracted from salmon caviar, rich in omega-3) are the building blocks of proteins. It/’s exceptionally effective for a range of skin types from normal to oily and acne-prone. No fragrance. Non-irritating. Paraben-free.

Wilma Schumann Moisture Activ Gel-Crème ($48 USD) — Visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines by protecting your skin from environmental damage. This light cream-emulsion combines DMAE, marine collagen, elastin, vitamin E and alpha lipoic acid known for powerful hydrating and antioxidant properties in a non-greasy formula. Subtle, natural fragrance.

What I think: Both of these products help moisturize skin without being heavy or greasy. I like to use them together at night (after exfoliating). I have a hard time sleeping with a heavy cream on my face. In the morning, my skin looks fresh and glowing.

Available at http://www.wilmaschumann.com

Korres Greek Yoghurt Sleeping Facial ($45 USD) — This ultra hydrating facial-in-a-jar contains a Greek Yoghurt concentrate with two and a half times the protein content of regular yogurt, and works overnight to provide skin with intense, long-term moisturization and nourishment to create a smooth, even complexion. You will wake up to noticeable improvements in skin texture and more moisturized, refreshed skin.

What I think: I use this cream when my skin is dry and I need more hydration. It works so well overnight! I wake up with soft, fully hydrated skin. This is perfect for those who need hydration at night!

Available for $45 at Sephora.com.

What skincare are you using this winter? Leave a comment and let me know!

My Beauty Faves Week of February 2-8, 2015

It was such a beautiful weekend in Kansas City! The temperature was in the 60’s and 70’s! My husband said that the weather is giving us a false sense of Spring, that it will be cold again soon. He is probably right…but it is still nice!

This weekend I am loving a skin treatment that instantly makes me look younger, amazing hair care and color, gel-infused slippers and a portable humidifier. Even though it seems like Spring, it is still Winter and I have to keep taking care of my skin and hair!

Roloxin Lift ($110 for ten sachets and $270 for 30) — Roloxin Lift is formulated to quickly repair, reduce and prevent the signs of premature aging and environmental damage in just minutes! Their advanced, individually packaged treatments ensure maximum efficacy while their innovative Lift Technology that creates a latticework structure over skin for an immediate brightening and tightening effect on fine lines and wrinkles. Vitamins A, C, and E work with soothing aloe vera extract to support firmness and elasticity and reduce puffiness and inflammation.

What I think: This is an interesting product. You apply it and it turns white and tight on the skin. Then you rinse it off after about 7 minutes. Once it is rinsed off, it tightens skin and holds for about 24 hours. I did notice my pores were smaller and my wrinkles less noticeable. But, it irritated my sensitive skin and looked like a sunburn when I rinsed it off. the redness faded after a while. I think that if you have sensitive skin, this may not be for you. But if your skin is not sensitive, try it! It works very well.

You can purchase this at http://www.dermstore.com.

Schwarzkopf ULTÎME has officially landed in the United States! Rolling out exclusively in Walmart stores this month, the 74 SKU collection (consisting of care, styling, and color) is the first hair care brand exclusively developed with beauty icon Claudia Schiffer. The range combines her beauty insights from catwalk shows and fashion shoots, with the hair expertise of Schwarzkopf for strong, shiny, truly precious hair.

What I think: I have tested the Omega Repair & Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner ($6.97 each) and the color ULTÎME hair color ($9.97 USD) in Cappucino Brown. The shampoo and conditioner left my hair soft and even a bit thicker. And the hair color was easy to use, plus left my hair very shiny! It contains pearl essence for the extra shine.

These products are available at Walmart stores and http://www.walmart.com.

Geluxury Slippers ($39.95) — During the winter, there’s nothing like slipping feet into a cozy pair of slippers. Featuring SmartGel® technology, the Geluxury Slippers provide comfort and skin repair at the same time. Infused with 7 botanical oils and ceramides, the dermatologist tested SmartGel® is formulated to restore, repair and rejuvenate distressed skin on the feet. With regular use, these moisture replenishing slippers will soften and smooth dry, rough skin and calluses, while repairing damaged cuticles and nail beds. The Geluxury Slippers are available in leopard and cow print and can be hand washed and reused, with the long-lasting SmartGel® proving hundreds of treatments.

What I think: These slippers are an easy way to keep feet soft all year long. Just slip them on and the treatment begins. When you slip your feet into them, they are first a bit cool and slick, but you get used to it. When you remove the slippers after wear, feet are much softer.

Available online via www.geluxury.com

Violife Personal Misting Humidifier ($40) — As the humidity level drops in the winter, the amount of moisture in the air and your skin also drops. By adding moisture back into the air, humidifiers help skin stay hydrated. While traditional humidifiers are usually large, bulky and confined to one space, the Personal Misting Humidifier from Violife travels from room to room. Delivering the same ultra-fine mist found in large humidifiers, the Personal Misting Humidifier conveniently works with a standard size water bottle. Available in various colors and patterns, the Violife Personal Misting Humidifier uses ultrasonic vaporizing to moisturize the air, creating your own personal climate in almost any space.

What I think: This is such a convenient humidifier. It is small and easy to use and move around, if needed. The air is extremely dry in Kansas City this winter, and a humidifier is essential for keeping skin hydrated. This works well for that!

Available online via www.violife.com

Have you tried any of these products? What are you loving this week? Leave a comment and let me know!

Valentine’s Day Beauty Gift Ideas

Shopping for Valentine’s Gifts for lucky ladies (and gents) this weekend? Beauty gifts are always a great idea — They are pretty, personal and very appreciated!

From fresh fragrances for him and her to a luxe body lotion, to a high-end beauty collection — here a few great ideas for perfect gifts:

Le Couvent des Minimes Eau Aimable- Botanical Cologne of Love ($38 3.4 oz, $49 8.4 oz) — This Valentine’s Day, treat those dear to your heart to an exquisite fragrance experience with Eau Aimable, the Botanical Cologne of Love, from Le Couvent des Minimes. Sparkling and delicious, this floral-fruity blend combines sweet orange blossom, citrus fruits and five beneficial plants to evoke sweet memories. The scent transports you to a springtime stroll through Mediterranean orange trees and conjures the fresh, juicy scent of summer fruits.

Available: www.usa.lecouventdesminimes.com

Soap & Paper Factory with Patch NYC Eau de Cologne in Stag ($46 USD): Give your man a fragrance you both will love with this collaboration between Soap & Paper Factory and Patch NYC. With rustic Siberian Fir played against notes of warm Cedarwood and surprising Raspberry, this fragrance is rugged and masculine.

http://www.SoapandPaperFactory.com

Tammy Fender Rose Geranium & Tangerine Body Lotion ($75 USD) — Give your mom, sister or best friend the glow and hydration they deserve with this vitamin and antioxidant packed luxurious body lotion. The pure essential oils of geranium and neroli paired with essential fatty acids restore moisture balance to leave the skin soft, supple and nourished.

Available at http://www.tammyfender.com

Bedside Table Set ($166 USD) — For pampering on par with Egyptian cotton and turndown service.

*Set Includes: -BY TERRY Baume de Rose -DIOR Crème Abricot Nail crème .35 oz -LA MER The Hand Treatment 3.4 oz -VIOLET GREY Makeup Bag

Purchase this and other great sets at www.violetgrey.com

Are you picking up any beauty gifts for family or friends? Leave a comment and let me know!

The Winner of My Julep Hartleigh Nail Polish Giveaway is…

Is Lauren! Congrats, Lauren! I have sent you an email.

If you didn’t win, don’t worry, you can still enter my Savannah Bee Royal Jelly Body Butters. Learn more and enter here.

I also have a skincare giveaway coming in about a week, so stay tuned!

Last Day to Enter My Julep Hartleigh Giveaway!

Tomorrow morning drawing the name for my Juelp Hartleigh giveaway! One lucky reader will win a free Julep Hartleigh polish ($14 value) in honor of Valentine’s Day!

Hartleigh is a holographic heart glitter top coat. Breakthrough Oxygen Technology powers this fast-drying, long-lasting nail polish to get nails healthy and more beautiful at the same time. Our proprietary 5-free, vegan-friendly formula also includes strengthening Hexanal and antioxidant green coffee extract. You’ll never look at nail polish the same way again.

If you live in the US, you are welcome to enter by leaving a comment. Enter by tomorrow, Friday February 6th. I will send it out ASAP so you can get it by Valentines day!

I also have another giveaway going on now, for two luxe Savannah Bee Royal Jelly Body Butters. Learn more and enter here. Or, when you enter for the Hartleigh polish, comment that you would also like to enter the Savannah Bee giveaway. The Savannah Bee giveaway ends next week. Good Luck!!!

Dermelect Cosmeceuticals Launching on QVC Today, February 3, 2015!

Dermelect Cosmeceuticals Nail Strengthener Duo

Dermelect^® Cosmeceuticals, the company that introduced the Peptide Infused, Anti-Aging Nail Treatments, is scheduled to launch the Dermelect Nail Strengthener Duo on QVC^® Tuesday, February 3 at 6 PM (ET). The Nail Strengthener Duo, a configuration created for QVC customers, will consist of two of Dermelect’s top selling treatments, Launchpad Nail Strengthener Base Coat and Rejuvenail^® Fortifying Nail & Cuticle Treatment. Dermelect’s Brand Educator and industry renowned makeup artist, Michelle Phillips, is scheduled to introduce the duo to QVC viewers, discussing how the formulation helps increase hydration and conditioning in the cuticles of dry skin.

“QVC provides an excellent opportunity to offer Dermelect’s innovative, targeted treatments to women who are seeking solutions for their problem nails. Their customers are the women that we have in mind when creating and formulating our treatments- there is a perfect synergy that should provide a win-win-win for not only QVC and Dermelect but for QVC viewers as well,” said Amos Lavian, Founder of Dermelect Cosmeceuticals.

The Nail Strengthener Duo targets the woman who is experiencing problems with her fingernails and is seeking solutions to help achieve beautiful nails. With a “skin care” approach to formulating its nail care treatments, Dermelect has infused anti-aging ingredients in their treatments, including: a Keratin Protein Peptide, Pentavitin, Hyaluronic Acid, Green Tea, Shea Butter and essential vitamins. This unique method has successfully established Dermelect as the first beauty brand to create an anti-aging category in nail care. In 2015, Dermelect looks to offer additional treatments on QVC.

The Dermelect Nail Strengthener Duo will be available, while supplies last, through QVC.com, the QVC apps or by calling 800.345.1515.

I will be receiving a sample of this to review, and I am so excited to try Dermelect. So stay tuned and please leave a comment if you have tried anything by Dermelect or if you will be watching tonight. I will be!

Julep Hartleigh Giveaway! Don’t Forget To Enter!!!

I am giving away a free Julep Hartleigh polish($14 value) in honor of Valentine’s Day to one of my awesome readers!

If you live in the US, you are welcome to enter by leaving a comment. Enter by Friday February 6th and I will send it out ASAP so you can get it by Valentines day!