La Bella Review and Product Giveaway!

It was just National Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15-10/15) and the brand La Bella is celebrating Hispanic American culture and Latin beauty.

For years, Latinas have used unique beauty tips, tricks, and products to keep their hair and skin looking gorgeous. La Bella – the ultimate beauty secret among Latinas – provides superior styling, hair and skin care products to help all types of women looking flawless.

I have received the following products for my honest review — and I am giving away a set of these products! Instructions to enter are below:

La Bella Anti-Sponge Shampoo and Conditioner
La Bella Anti-Sponge Shampoo and Conditioner

Anti-Sponge Shampoo and Conditioner ($3.99 each, 25.4 fl. oz in bottle) — For luscious locks, wash and hydrate your hair with La Bella® Anti-Sponge Shampoo and Conditioner which are enriched with unique blend of Vitamins B5, E and C, Avocado Oil and Quinoa Protein that have authentic Latin roots known to keep your hair looking beautiful.

What I think: First of all, this is an excellent value.  You get a huge size of shampoo and/or for under $4 each!  Both products are very creamy and have a fruity scent.  I find that a little goes a long way with the conditioner, because it is so moisturizing!  I did notice that my hair is smoother after use.

La Bella Super Shine Polishing Serum
La Bella Super Shine Polishing Serum

La Bella Super Shine Polishing Serum ($5.49 USD) — For polished bouncy hair, use La Bella Super Shine Polishing Serum! It provides heat protection while enhancing shine and leaves hair controllable smooth and shiny with its lightweight and alcohol-free formula.

What I think: I like to use this on my hair after blow drying it.  It usually is a little dry and frizzy afterward.  A little of this serum rubbed between my palms and applied to my hair restores shine and bounce!

La Bella Rose Hip Oil with Vitamin E
La Bella Rose Hip Oil with Vitamin E

La Bella Rose Hip Oil with Vitamin E ($4.99 USD) — For smooth, wrinkle-free skin, try La Bella Rose Hip Oil and Vitamin E! It contain antioxidants, moisturizing properties and nutritional factors to rehydrate and rejuvenate skin and works to regenerate damaged skin tissue to reduce scars, stretch marks and skin spots.

What I think:  This oil hydrates so well!  I like to use it on my hands and elbows.  I have begun applying it to stretch marks and we will see how well it works!  It also smells really nice, like a musky floral.  The only thing I think needs improvement is the bottle.  It needs a better pouring method as it is just open and if it spills, it will get everywhere.

La Bella Cosmetic Gel with Snail Extract
La Bella Cosmetic Gel with Snail Extract

La Bella Cosmetic Gel with Snail Extract ($7.49 USD) — For soft, rejuvenated skin, La Bella Cosmetic Gel with Snail Extract works to restore damaged tissue, hydrate skin, improve the appearance of fine lines and reduce inflammation, redness and pigmentation with natural acids and proteins.

What I think:  I am a little squeamish when it comes to snail extract, even though it is supposed to be a skincare wonder.  I tried it on the back of my hand and found that it dried down quickly and left my skin very soft. I might have to try it on my face now to see if it helps with my fine lines and redness.

Learn more and purchase at http://www.labellabeauty.com

Now to the Giveaway!  This is open to residents of the United States only.  The prize is all five of the items reviewed above!

To enter, please leave a comment below.  For an extra entry, follow me on Twitter (@fortyflirtyfab) and share this post on Twitter.  Please tag me in your post so that I can see it and I will definitely follow you back!

Good Luck!  I will choose the winner by random on Monday, November 2nd!

Last Day To Enter My Cetaphil Product Giveaway!

Cetaphil

I am giving away a basket of Cetaphil goodies to one lucky winner and today is the last day to enter!

I received the above basked of Cetaphil products for review and am giving one just like it to a lucky reader.  Just leave a comment and let me know if you use Cetaphil or have always wanted to try it.  I will pick a winner at random on Monday, July 13th.  United States residents only.

The products included are:

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser — ($13.99) a mild, non-irritating formulation that soothes skin as it cleans. In fact, it’s gentle enough for a baby’s delicate skin. Designed specifically to work for all skin types, it is a simple, yet highly effective way to care for your skin.

10 count of Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleansing Cloths — ($2.99) — leave skin feeling fresh and clean – without drying out or disturbing skin’s natural pH balance.

Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer — ($16.99 USD) — Under your makeup or after shaving, Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 15 is a gentle moisturizer suitable for all skin types. Daily use improves your skin’s ability to retain vital moisture.

Cetaphil Eczema Calming Body Wash — ($17.79 USD) — formulated to soothe dry, itchy skin associated with eczema and atopic dermatitis. Using advanced technology, this creamy wash gently cleanses and rinses without irritation and holds skin–nourishing oils in a gentle, soap–free cleanser.

Cetaphil Eczema Calming Body Moisturizer ($17.79 USD) — formulated to moisturize and bring soothing relief to atopic skin and symptoms associated with eczema. Its advanced technology helps to repair your skin’s protective barrier and promotes hydration for even the toughest skin conditions like eczema, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, cradle cap, and more.

My oldest daughter has eczema, and these products have really made a difference in her skin.  The eczema line is especially good for her irritated skin.  I love the face cleanser as it calms my sensitive skin!

You can purchase these products at a mass market retailer near you or at http://www.cetaphil.com.

Don’t Forget To Enter My Cetaphil Product Giveaway!

Cetaphil

I am giving a way a basket of Cetaphil goodies to one lucky winner!

I received the above basked of Cetaphil products for review and am giving one just like it to a lucky reader.  Just leave a comment and let me know if you use Cetaphil or have always wanted to try it.  I will pick a winner at random on Monday, July 13th.  United States residents only.

The products included are:

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser — ($13.99) a mild, non-irritating formulation that soothes skin as it cleans. In fact, it’s gentle enough for a baby’s delicate skin. Designed specifically to work for all skin types, it is a simple, yet highly effective way to care for your skin.

10 count of Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleansing Cloths — ($2.99) — leave skin feeling fresh and clean – without drying out or disturbing skin’s natural pH balance.

Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer — ($16.99 USD) — Under your makeup or after shaving, Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 15 is a gentle moisturizer suitable for all skin types. Daily use improves your skin’s ability to retain vital moisture.

Cetaphil Eczema Calming Body Wash — ($17.79 USD) — formulated to soothe dry, itchy skin associated with eczema and atopic dermatitis. Using advanced technology, this creamy wash gently cleanses and rinses without irritation and holds skin–nourishing oils in a gentle, soap–free cleanser.

Cetaphil Eczema Calming Body Moisturizer ($17.79 USD) — formulated to moisturize and bring soothing relief to atopic skin and symptoms associated with eczema. Its advanced technology helps to repair your skin’s protective barrier and promotes hydration for even the toughest skin conditions like eczema, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, cradle cap, and more.

My oldest daughter has eczema, and these products have really made a difference in her skin.  The eczema line is especially good for her irritated skin.  I love the face cleanser as it calms my sensitive skin!

You can purchase these products at a mass market retailer near you or at http://www.cetaphil.com.

So, leave a comment below and enter the contest!  Good Luck!

Announcing a Laura Geller Cosmetics GIVEAWAY!!!

Announcing my fab Laura Geller Giveaway.  I am giving away two products — the Dream Creams Concealer and Highlighter Palette in Regular/Tan and Ombre Baked Blush in Peach Blossom (w/o the brush).

Here are the descriptions of each product:

Laura Geller Dream Creams Concealer & Highlighter ($26.36 USD) — This palette features three stripes of buildable concealers that blur away dark under-eye circles, blemishes, and uneven skin tone, plus a matching crescent of highlighter to bring out your best features. The vitamin E-enriched formula is fortified with natural emollients that help provide smooth, even coverage.

Laura Geller Ombre Baked Blush with Brush ($29.75 USD with brush) — Featuring cascading strips of luscious color, Ombre Baked Blush is an ingenious palette that lets you sculpt a perfect flush. Choose any of the five stripes for an easy glow, or mix and match shades for a custom-blended blush.

To win, just leave a comment on my blog and I will randomly choose a winner on Monday August 6th.

Good Luck!

Last Day to Enter My CEW and BeautyBar.​com Insider’s Choice Box GIVEAWAY!

CEW Insider’s Choice Box

It’s the last day to enter my Insider’s Choice Box giveaway!  Leave a comment on my blog if you wish to enter, and I will choose the winner tomorrow, Monday July 30th!  Here are the details:

CEW and BeautyBar.com teamed up to create The Insiders’ Choice Beauty Box, which features 11 products selected as the industry’s most innovative picks during the 18th Annual CEW Beauty Insiders’ Choice Awards.

For a limited-time only, these Insider’s Choice Beauty Boxes will be available at www.BeautyBar.com/CEW.  The box is valued at $109 and is selling at a specially discounted price of $25, making it a great gift for the beauty lover in your life, a beach party hostess gift (or simply a nice treat for yourself).  Also, if you buy two boxes, you’ll get one free with the promo code: BBCEW (for the first 250 customers).

The Insiders’ Choice Beauty Box contains the following products:

·        L’Oréal Paris Youth Code Serum Intense

·        L’Oréal Paris Voluminous False Fiber Lashes Mascara

·        Heidi Klum Shine Eau De Toilette, 0.5 oz.

·        StriVectin-TL Tightening Neck Cream, Travel Size

·        L’Occitane Lavender Hand Cream-1 oz.

·        Burt’s Bees Richly Replenishing Cocoa & Cupuaçu Butters Body Lotion

·        Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm-Red Dahlia

·        Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer in Neutralizer

·        Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer, Travel Size

·        Dr. T’s Supergoop! All-Over Everyday UV Lotion for Face & Body – SPF 30+ – 1.6 oz. Travel Size

·        Sally Hansen Salon Effects Nail Color Strips, Animal Instinct-16 count

I will also be announcing a Laura Geller giveway tomorrow — so stay tuned!

Good Luck!

GIVEAWAY! — CEW Partners with BeautyBar.​com For An Awesome Beauty Box

CEW and BeautyBar.com teamed up to create The Insiders’ Choice Beauty Box, which features 11 products selected as the industry’s most innovative picks during the 18th Annual CEW Beauty Insiders’ Choice Awards.

For a limited-time only, these Insider’s Choice Beauty Boxes will be available at www.BeautyBar.com/CEW.  The box is valued at $109 and is selling at a specially discounted price of $25, making it a great gift for the beauty lover in your life, a beach party hostess gift (or simply a nice treat for yourself).  Also, if you buy two boxes, you’ll get one free with the promo code: BBCEW (for the first 250 customers).

The Insiders’ Choice Beauty Box contains the following products:

·        L’Oréal Paris Youth Code Serum Intense

·        L’Oréal Paris Voluminous False Fiber Lashes Mascara

·        Heidi Klum Shine Eau De Toilette, 0.5 oz.

·        StriVectin-TL Tightening Neck Cream, Travel Size

·        L’Occitane Lavender Hand Cream-1 oz.

·        Burt’s Bees Richly Replenishing Cocoa & Cupuaçu Butters Body Lotion

·        Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm-Red Dahlia

·        Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer in Neutralizer

·        Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer, Travel Size

·        Dr. T’s Supergoop! All-Over Everyday UV Lotion for Face & Body – SPF 30+ – 1.6 oz. Travel Size

·        Sally Hansen Salon Effects Nail Color Strips, Animal Instinct-16 count

This box is a great price for all of the fab products, but how about getting one for FREE!  I am giving away a box for one lucky reader!  Just leave a comment on my blog saying that you would like to win the Insider’s Choice Beauty Box.  I will choose a winner Monday July 30th.

Good Luck!

InStyler Giveaway!!!

The InStyler

Time to win, ladies and gents!!! I have TWO InStyler Rotating Irons worthe $99.95 each to give away.

I love my Instyler because it straightens and curls my hair quickly and easily. Check out my review at  https://fortyflirtyfabulous.wordpress.com/2010/07/01/make-your-hair-fabulous-with-the-instyler/ to learn more about this fab hair styling tool.

To win, leave a comment letting my know why you would like to try the Instyler.  I will randomly choose a winner on Friday, September 9, 2011. Please, entries only from the United States and Canada.

Good luck, everyone!

Announcing EcoTools by Alicia Silverstone Giveaway!

EcoTools by Alicia Silverstone - 5 Piece Brush and Case Set

Hi All — I am giving away this awesome brush and makeup case set by EcoTools by Alicia Silverstone ($15.99 USD). These brushes are earth friendly, so soft and apply makeup like a dream. I have used many EcoTools brushes and love them all. Environmentally minded Alicia Silverstone designed the set. The details are: 

CASE
  • Case is made with natural hemp material.
  • Lining is made with recycled plastic (PET).
  • Floral design is printed with non-toxic inks.

BRUSHES

  • Highly sustainable bamboo handles.
  • 100% cruelty-free, soft taklon bristles.
  • Recycled aluminum ferrules.

PACKAGING

  • Box is made from 30% post-consumer recycled content and printed with non-toxic inks.

This limited edition EcoTools by Alicia Silverstone Brush Set and Case includes a Finishing Brush, Blush Brush, Angled Eye Shadow Brush, Lash & Brow Groomer and Brush Case.  All the tools you need to create Alicia’s natural look!

To win, leave a comment on my blog. For extra entries follow me on Twitter @fortyflirtyfab and/or subscribe to my blog at the right side of my site’s home page. I will draw the winner on Friday, March 18, 2011. Good luck!

ANEW Essential Skin Care Collection Giveaway

ANEW Essential Skin Care Collection
ANEW Essential Skin Care Collection

Hi All! I’m announcing an awesome Avon ANEW giveaway! Kansas City area Avon Representative Heidi Walker is giving away the amazing collection below to one of my lucky readers — could it be you??? The prize is:

ANEW ESSENTIAL SKIN CARE COLLECTION

Mega Bundle Tote Bag — Double-handled carry-all in stain-resistant cotton canvas. 12″ W x 10 1/2″ H x 3 1/4″ D; 11″ handle drop. Imported.                                                                              Clinical Thermafirm Face Lifting Cream 1 fl. oz.
Ultimate Contouring Eye System Cream, .5 fl. oz.; and Elixir, .9 oz. net wt.
Ultimate Age Repair Day Cream SPF 25 1.7 fl. oz.
Clinical Plump & Smooth Lip System .2 total fl. oz.
Rejuvenate Revitalizing 2-in-1 Gel Cleanser 4.2 fl. oz.
a $156.00 value

To win, simply register at Heidi’s site — http://www.youravon.com/hwalker — with a user ID, password, and address. She requires an address to be able to ship the prize. Then complete the “”New Anew Guide To Looking Younger” survey found under your profile. This will enable Heidi to add you to the list of entrants. Easy peasy! I will draw the winning name on August 31 and notify the winner immediately.

Heidi is also doing a promotion for any customer that orders $50.00 in AVON online and chooses direct delivery will get $20.00(value) in AVON as a complimentary gift. Visit her website to learn more.