Manicure Tips and Tools From Sally Hansen

Sally Hansen has released some cool tools that will help you achieve a flawless manicure!

A natural nail should be shaped to mirror the shape of your cuticle. This is the natural shape the nail grows and will keep the structure of the nail intact. Breaking, cracking or splitting happens when the nail shape is altered. Always file in one direction; Never saw back and forth on the nail as this will shred the very delicate keratin layers of the nail, causing chipping and nail peeling!

Sally Hansen Ahead of the Curve 2 Step Sapphire File ($4.49 USD). This double-sided nail file features a two-part smooth and shape system with medium grit on one side and fine grit one the other. Start with the medium grit to adjust nail length and shape then follow with the fine-grit outer curve for a perfectly smooth finish.

Sally Hansen Nail Shaper Nail Boards ($1.29 USD) — The ideal filing surfaces for nails not too hard, not too soft.

Sally Hansen No More Ridges Nail Shaper & Buffer ($1.49)- Shape, smooth, buff and shine nails with this professional salon smoothing block.

As the ultimate color authority, Sally Hansen has always been at the cutting edge of nail innovation. First, Sally Hansen introduced the first-ever polish to deliver five steps of a professional manicure with the Complete Salon Manicure collection ( $7.99 USD each). Now the nail care leader is upping the ante with two additional benefits—gel-like shine and chip-resistance—for the ultimate 7-in-1 formula.

New pastels are dusty(I Lilac You), urban (Gray-T Escape) and not your standard pink or lavender(Pink a Card) for a more wearable and less traditional spin.

Available at drugstores and mass market retailers near you. Learn more at www.sallyhansen.com

Enjoy!

Yves Rocher Anti-Age Global Collection

I have been trying the Yves Rocher Anti-Age Global Collection for the past month. These are terrific and affordable products for women 40 and up.

Here are the details of the three products I have been trying:

Complete Anti-aging Day Care ($59 USD on sale now for $33 USD, 0.5 fl.oz. Jar / 15 ml) — Protects, smooths wrinkles and gives an appearance of regeneration! In only 6 days, your skin will appear regenerated*! Reduce the signs of aging with 4G Plant Source Cells from echinacea!

This anti-aging day skincare is targeted to women over 40 for a daily use. It can be used as a cure for women in their thirties. – The skin is protected and looks regenerated, wrinkles are smoothed, visibly firmer and denser skin and perfectly moisturized skin, restored to radiance.

Beauty results: Day after day, firmed and redensified, skin is younger-looking!

Complete Anti-aging Night Care ($59 USD on sale now for $33 USD, 1.6 fl.oz. Jar / 50 ml) Repairs and nourishes the skin! See how the power of our 4th generation plant source cells will help your skin! The anti-aging night cream Complete Anti-aging Night Care repairs and nourishes skin by hydrating it you will notice visible results when you awake.

This anti-aging night skincare is targeted to women over 40 for a daily use. It can be used as a cure for women in their thirties. Skin is repaired and nourished by hydration for significant results when you awake, skin appears restructured, visibly firmer skin, radiant with beauty.

Beauty results: Night after night, skin appears visibly younger!

Complete Anti-aging Eye Care ($42 USD on sale for $23 USD, 0.5 fl.oz. Tube / 15 ml) A radiant look for your eyes, 1 simple step The skin around the eyes is fragile and requires special attention! This Complete Anti-aging Eye Care is acts globally for maximum results.

This anti-aging product eyes is targeted to women over 40 for a daily use. It can be used as a cure for women in their thirties. Wrinkles and fine lines around the eye contour are quickly smoothed, under eye bags seems deflated, and dark circles are visibly faded.

Beauty results: Day after day, eyes appear visibly younger!

The Plus: The unique tip applicator makes eye care a breeze. Just apply it to the area you want to treat and gently squeeze for just the right amount! Formula tested under dermatological and ophthalmological supervision.

What I think. I really like these products. The day and night creams are perfect for moisturizing my very dry skin in the winter. I have noticed that my skin is more hydrated and firmer. I especially love the eye cream. The fab applicator soothes my tired eyes and the eye cream smooths away the puffiness and make my wrinkles look less noticeable.

Learn more and purchase at www.yvesrocherusa.com.

Enjoy!

Forever Red Exclusively at Bath and Body Works

I have received a sample of the fragrance Forever Red Exclusively at Bath & Body Works complimentary to test through Influenster’s VoxBox program. To learn more about the program, visit www.influenster.com. If you would like to join, I have 3 invites left so leave a comment and I will invite you to join!

Bath & Body Works’ most luxurious longest lasting fragrance, Forever Red, blends opulent notes of fiery red pomegranate and delicate peche de vigne, a rare and fleeting French peach. Soft petals of red osmanthus give way to notes of addictive velvety marshmallow and a surprising finale of rich vanilla rum that leaves an unforgettable impression.

Forever Red is available in:
Eau du Parfum
Fine Fragrance Mist
Rollerball & Lip Wand Duo
Shower Gel
Body Lotion
Triple Moisture Body Cream
Shimmer Mist
Golden Sugar Scrub

What I think: This is a really sweet fragrance. The pomegranate is pronounced, but instead of a bit of a tartness that pomegranate brings, the peach and other notes make it super sweet.

This is a fragrance that I would not usually wear because I like fresher notes, but it is perfect for the girl who loves sweet, fruity scents!

Where to Buy: You can find Bath and Body Works products at a registered retail store near you or online at bathandbodyworks.com!

Enjoy!

Stocking Stuffers For The Beauty Lover

Stocking stuffers are a fun way to treat the beauty-crazy girl in your life! There are so many price points that you can go with while shopping for stocking stuffers. And if you hurry, you can still get some of this shipped to your home!

A limited-edition “baby, it’s bold outside” exclusive curler and mascara set featuring tarte’s picture perfect™ eyelash curler and deluxe lights, camera, lashes!™ 4-in-1 mascara.

Product Performance: Our best-selling eyelash curler is dressed to the nines this Holiday season with an exclusive “baby, its bold outside” print silk-screened around the handles for a bold, colorful pop—making it the ultimate collector’s piece to display on your vanity. The curved angle and wide mouth suits all eye shapes without pinching or crimping. lights, camera, lashes!™ 4-in-1 mascara lengthens, curls, volumizes, and conditions for dramatic, thick and sexy lashes.

You can purchase this fun set at www.tartecosmetics.com

Jouer Sparkle & Pop ($12 for one $42 for a pack of four) — Inspired by a popular British tradition, Jouer introduces our version of a holiday cracker with Sparkle & Pop. This festive goodie is dressed in a beautiful pale pink box with sparkling gold confetti and a chic gift-tag for personalization. Jouer’s Sparkle & Pop makes the perfect stocking stuffer or holiday party favor containing five fun surprises including a special Jouer treat. Pop, open and enjoy!

FEATURES:

Party Horn Chic Cocktail Ring (*varying styles) Beauty Fortune (*varying messages) Mini Champagne Bubbles One of three Jouer Deluxe Samples: Body Butter (0.21 oz.), Essential Lip Enhancer (0.07 fl. oz.), Glisten Moisturizing Lip Gloss (0.06 fl. oz.)

This is such a fun gift! Purchase at jouercosmetics.com.

Crabtree and Evelyn Golden Fig Bubble Bath & Body Wash ($20 USD) —

Relax and rejuvenate during the busy holiday season with our Golden Fig Bubble Bath & Body Wash, which will surround you with luxuriously beautiful fragrance as it gently cleanses and moisturises for glamorously soft and supple skin.

Glycerine for added moisturising benefits
Soap-free and pH-balanced formula helps skin maintain natural moisture balance
100% naturally derived surfactant
Can be added to running water for a luxurious bubble bath
Formulated without parabens, phthalates, propylene glycol, or mineral oil

Lather up in the shower or bath as the first step of your skin care ritual, and pair it with Golden Fig Silkening Body Nectar for skin that is radiantly soft and beautifully scented.

Fragrance: A fragrance medley of fresh figs, grapefruit, apple, and black currents blended with cedar, sandalwood, golden amber, and musk accords.

Purchase at www.crabtree-evelyn.com.

Just in time for the holidays, TIGI is introducing the ultimate gift for every girl-on-the-go! Olympic gymnast and TIGI Spokesmodel Nastia Liukin created the perfect gift set featuring her four favorite TIGI cosmetics. Go for the gold this season and purchase Nastia’s picks at a special price ($25) at your local TIGI salon and receive a FREE cosmetics bag – a $90 value!

For local salon locations, visit www.tigi-cosmetics.com.

ELLE Cosmetics Face Primer ($30 USD) — Put your best face forward with this new lightweight and silky primer. Just a thin layer instantly preps skin for flawless makeup application and brightens complexions for an overall look that’s naturally luminous. The oil-free lotion is coupled with skin treatments and “optical effects” – light reflecting particles and soft vision powders – to help instantly smooth and even out skin tone and redness, creating the perfect base for makeup application. While you sit pretty, makeup does too.

Available exclusively at Kohl’s and Kohls.com nationwide.

Jane Cosmetics “The Friends of Jane” Lip Collection ($9.99 USD) — Give a gift that truly gives back.With every purchase of the Friends of Jane lip collection, sit pretty knowing that100% of the net proceeds support a charitable organization geared towards empowering women. Learn more about the difference each purchase makes at www.ShestheFirst.org.

These fun glosses are available at JaneCosmetics.com

LCN Mystique Burlesque Box Set ($29 USD) — This fun little box of polish includes these 4 colors:

Red Ruby – An elegant oxblood red

Emerald Green – A luxurious, velvety green

Blue Sapphire – A decadent metallic cobalt blue

Violet Amethyst – A deep, royal purple

These colors are perfect for the holidays and winter in general. They are deep and rich. Purchase at www.lcnboutique.com.

Daily Concepts Your Body Scrubber ($10 USD) is perfect for the person who loves to go to the gym (packaging allows for suctioning / hanging on walls so I don’t come in contact with… well, who knows what was there before you?)

Just the right texture for sloughing the skin, providing a bit of pampering versus one of torture for your skin / bathing regime.

Great to use if you’re in a hurry, or simply because you are environmentally conscious and trying to conserve water.

Your Body Scrubber is the perfect accompaniment for thinking and singing in the shower while the fabrics work thoroughly to keep you clean. (Plus the label indicator lets you know when Your Body Scrubber needs to be replaced.)

Texture: Regular (For all skin types)

Purchase at www.dailyconcepts.com.

Fab Beauty Gift Sets For Holiday Gifts

I love giving gifts of products that my friends or family would not purchase for themselves. An eyeliner wardrobe, high-quality brushes, great skincare, fragrance and hair care — these are fun to get as gifts because they introduce you to something new and fabulous!

Here are some of my faves for the season:

tarte Eye Catchers 6-Piece SmolderEYES™ And Skinny SmolderEYES™ Collector’s Set ($39 USD) — A six-piece collection of full-size eyeliner favorites in universally flattering, must-have shades.

What it does:
These pure, powerful, and always-pretty smolderEYES™ liners glide on like butter and impart a precise line for a sleek look. Use the built-in smudger to go sultry and smoldering and enjoy the completely waterproof finish. Amazonian clay ensures longer wear, while nourishing lids, reducing surface oil, and improving overall texture. No matter how you wear these versatile shades, the rich pigments boast true, bold color.

This set contains:
– 5 x 0.056 oz SmolderEYES Amazonian Clay Waterproof Liner in Champagne, Gunmetal, Rainforest Black, Gold, Ash Violet
– 0.04 oz Skinny SmolderEYES Amazonian Clay Waterproof Liner in Onyx

Visit www.tartecosmetics.com to learn more and purchase.

Deluxe Travel Brush Collection ($95 USD)

Everything you need for flawless makeup application with 9 travel-friendly professional tools in a chic carrier case.

Brush up on beauty this holiday season with Laura Mercier’s must-have Deluxe Travel Brush Collection for flawless makeup application. Perfect for on-the-go, this sleek, chic brush case features a rigid, hard shell design with two pockets and a removable mesh pouch housing a combination of nine professional Brushes for face, cheeks, eyes and brows.

A $252.00 value. http://www.lauramercier.com

Pampering to go. Whether you’re heading across the country or just to the gym, this Moroccan Holiday collection brings you perfectly portable, pure Argan oil-infused products. The six travel-sized formulas help you achieve healthy-looking, glowing hair and skin. From Josie Maran.
Includes:

0.5-fl oz 100% Pure Argan Oil
0.5-fl oz Argan Cleansing Oil
0.5-fl oz Argan Oil Hair Serum
0.5-fl oz Argan Daily Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Lotion
2-fl oz Argan Oil Body Butter in Vanilla Apricot
1.9-fl oz Argan Cleansing Body Oil
Made in Morocco/USA

Purchase at www.qvc.com.

Always a big hit for the holidays, TOCCA has introduced its newest Coffret Set in a festive green & gold with three new scents: Graciella, Violette and Giuletta. The fragrances are:

Giulietta: Green Apple, Pink Tulips, Vanilla Orchid, Amber

Graciella: Asian Pear, Casablanca Lily, Ylang Ylang, Cashmere Musk

Violette: Italian Bergamot, African Violet, Black Currants, Creamy Cedarwood

Tocca Coffret Set retails for $45 at Sephora & Space NK stores nationwide and online at www.tocca.com.

TIGI ELASTICATE DUO ($19.99) & RECHARGE DUO ($19.99) — Excite the adrenaline-junkie of the family with the latest from Bed Head. The NEW Elasticate Duo offers a supercharged formula for break-resistant hair while the NEW Recharge Duo eliminates the build-up of 2012 while adding high-octane shine Both NEW gift sets are available at a special holiday price.

Please visit www.tigiprofessional.com for a salon near you. Feel free to reach out should you need hi-res images or product samples.

Sparkly Holiday Nail Polishes to Give and to Enjoy!

I love sparkle nail polish for the holidays. And with all the cool glitter polishes out these days, you can really get a unique and festive look!

Here are some fun ones to buy for yourself or to give as gifts. They also make great stocking stuffer.

China Glaze Holiday Joy Nail Polish Collection Holiday Winter 2012

The holiday season: it is truly the most wonderful time of the year – for nails! From gorgeous glitters to rich crèmes, ‘tis the season to add sparkle and shine to any manicure and pedicure.

Celebrate the season in colour with the new China Glaze® Holiday Joy collection!

Bringing tidings of good cheer, the China Glaze® Holiday Joy collection features 12 merry crèmes, glitters and shimmers including:

Glistening Snow – Fine diamond-like silver glitter

Champagne Kisses – Bubbly rose gold glitter

Angel Wings – Delicate gold dust glitter

Winter Holly – Gold-flecked dazzling green glitter

Glitter All The Way – Exciting multi-color glitter

Pizzazz – Twinkling multi-dimensional glitter blend

Blue Bells Ring – Icy blue shimmer

Pure Joy – Fiery red glitter with gold particles

Red Satin – Silky blue-based red crème

With Love – Classic red crème with a hint of orange undertones

Merry Berry – Rich berry red crème

Cranberry Splash – Ruby red shimmer

Each polish retails for approximately $7.50. For more information, please visit www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze on Facebook (@ChinaGlaze), Twitter (@ChinaGlazeOfficial) and Pinterest (pinterest.com/chinaglaze).

NCLA THE GLITZ ($39 USD) lacquer set contains ‘Hollywood Hills Hot Number’, a large flake silver/ multi color infusion glitter and ‘Miss Sunset Strip’ a large flake purple glitter. In addition each set will contain a super exclusive special edition rose gold large flake glitter like never seen before. The glitter particles in ‘High Above The City Lights’ are reminiscent of beautiful shards of rose gold metal – way ahead of the curve, a completely unique take on the glitter world!

All colors have a clear base and can be worn alone or over any color for full style points. Available at www.shopncla.com

Nails Inc The Fashionistas — Three mini special effects polishes add glitter, mirror shine or metallic for a show stopping look. These shades offer fantastic coverage, and will make your nails the talk of the holiday party. Shades include:

• Abbey Road – full coverage holographic shimmer

• Royal Opera Arcade – Amethyst nail jewelry

• Stratford –rose gold mirror metallic

Price: $16.50, Available at Sephora inside JCPenney

L’Oréal Paris “Diamonds” Holiday Cosmetics Collection — Celebrate your worth with brilliance this holiday season. In honor of the brand’s iconic tagline, “Because You’re Worth It,” L’Oréal Paris introduces Diamonds, a limited-edition cosmetics collection with dazzling beauty essentials for eyes, lips and nails. Perfect for holiday party primping, the products in the line fall within three inspiring color schemes:

• Love Diamond

• True Diamond

• Midnight Diamond.

Each offers exclusive shades of L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Nail polish. The shades are:

So Chill — Soft pink with silver micro glitter

Sparkilicious — Silver glitter

Lifetime Love — Cherry red with red micro glitter

Fancy Me — Red and gold glitter

Drop Dead Gorgeous — Black with blue micro gliter

The Bigger the Better — Clear with black and silver glitter

Price:$5.99, available for individual purchase at drugstores nationwide (beginning in November 2012 and until supplies last).

Enjoy!

Black Friday Beauty Deals!

It is that time of the year — we eat too much, then go shopping! Here are great Beauty Deals to shop for on Black Friday:

Skip the long lines at department stores and still save with Smashbox’s Black Friday Friends & Family deal! Enjoy 20% offorders on Smashbox.com for purchases of $50 or more. To receive the discount, enter the code FRIENDS2012 when checking out. (Discount Dates: November 21^st – November 26^th)

In honor of Black Friday, Walgreens is offering 40% off all Lumene products! All good things must come to an end, though. Be sure to head to your Walgreens (or Walgreens.com) by 11:59pm as promotion ends after November 23^rd.

Bath & Body Works Black Friday VIP Bag — Some of Bath & Body Works’ most iconic fragrances are paired with skincare essentials in this covetable collection, which can be mixed and matched to indulge that someone special with truly unforgettable scent this holiday season.

· Cashmere Glow Body Lotion 8 oz
· Cashmere Glow Shower Gel 10 oz
· Paris Men’s Shower Gel 10 oz
· Paris Amour Body Lotion 8 oz
· Sparkling Pink Champagne Anti-Bac Foaming Hand Soap
· Mini Candle in Cranberry Bellini
· Gauze Sponge

WHAT IT COSTS: $20 with any $40 in-store purchase (over $100 value). Visit www.bathandbodyworks.com to learn more.

Beauty Bar has some great deals going on. An exclusive Philosophy gift with purchase and special Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals from Beauty Bar. The offers are:

Friends and Family (enter code BBFF20 at checkout) Beginning Friday, November 16^th, Beauty Bar is offering its shoppers $20 off purchases of $100.

Black Friday Offer (enter code BBGWPBF at checkout) Shoppers who spend $50 at Beauty Bar will receive an ultra-pampering gift with purchase fromPhilosophy. This exclusive gift set includes three of Philosophy’s newest offerings ($20 value):

· Purity Made Simple Foaming 3-in-1 Cleansing Gel for Face and Eyes
· Eyes Wide Open Instant Refreshing and Depuffing Eye Gel
· The Microdelivery Exfoliating Body Wash

Cyber Monday Offer (enter code BBCYBERMONDAY at checkout) Shoppers who spend $100 will receive $20 off their purchase for one day only.

In addition, from November 23^rd – November 30^th, all WrinkleMD products will be 20% off, and shoppers will receive free refill patch treatments with any WrinkleMD purchase. A highly effective, advanced treatment developed by a team of scientists, WrinkleMD infuses Hyaluronic Acid into the skin to combat wrinkles without the use of needles or injections. Fine lines are significantly reduced and skin is left plumper and younger-looking immediately.

Visit BeautyBar.com, shop for the beauty junkies on your gift-giving list and score a little something for yourself too to kick off the holiday season.

Beginning today, Wednesday, November 21^st, enjoy Black Friday with a beauty trio of deluxe sized samples, free shipping AND a specially sized lip gloss with every purchase through Sunday, November 25^th. Then, on Monday, November 26^th, Bobbi Brown celebrates Cyber Mondayby offering 5 samples of your choice AND free shipping with any order. Visit www.bobbibrown.com

I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving! I will be back soon with some fab Cyber Monday shopping ideas. Enjoy!

TIGI Hair Reborn Style Treats

I have been testing a few products from the TIGI Hair Reborn Style Treats (SRP: $30 each) – a collection of prestige stylers, which also offer unique treatment benefits.

Balancing creation and care, these products allow you to achieve any desired look while also working to restore your hair back to its natural state. With the added advantage of treatment benefits this is the perfect hair indulgence for the fall season.

The collection includes:

• Rebuilding Wax with the added benefit of nourishment and shine
• Texturizing Soufflé with the added benefit of moisture for the hair and scalp
• Restorative Illuminoil with the added benefit of softness and repair
• Resurfacing Lusterizer with the added benefit of nourishment and shine
• Colour Protecting Conditioning Tonic with the added benefit of soothing and conditioning for the scalp
• Flexible Finishing Hairspray with the added benefit of moisture and protection against UV damage

I am really loving the Restorative Illuminoil. I have used it on damp and dry hair for extra shine without a greasy feel.

For local salon locations, visit www.tigiprofessional.com.

Enjoy!

Goody Simple Styles Spin Pin

The Goody brand is the most widely-recognized manufacturer of hair accessories and styling tools in the world. Through proprietary brands such as DoubleWear™, QuikStyle™, Simple Styles™, Slide-Proof™ and Ouchless®, Goody has introduced smart innovations like the exclusive Spin Pin and Quik Style Brush. With products inspired by the latest designer trends and innovative solutions, Goody offers an inspiring range of hair accessories and styling tools.

The Spin Pin does the work of 20 bobby pins! Easily achieve chic updo styles; simply twirl your hair up and spin the Spin Pins in for a perfect top knot, undone bun and side bun!

Steps:
1. Gather your hair at the nape of your neck (no ponytail holder needed)

2. Twist your hair into a tight bun and tuck in the ends

3. Spin one pin in from the top and the other from the base, taking care not to interlock pins.

I received the Goody Simple Styles Spin Pin ($7.29 USD) complementary from Influenster.com to test.

I love how easy these are to use. I have medium length fine hair and they work pretty well for me. I do fine that my hair starts to slip out after a couple of hours, but it is easy to fix. I have these in the darker color and they blend well in my hair.

Learn more about these at www.goody.com. Spin Pins are available at Walmart, Target, CVS, Walgreen’s, Kroger, and Duane Reade.

Enjoy!

Kiss Ever PRO Lash Starter Kit

I don’t usually use fake lashes. Mascara formulas are so advanced now that they even make my short lashes look good. But I think it is good to have a pair of lashes around for special occasions.

I received a Kiss Ever PRO Lash Starter Kit ($4.99 USD) complimentary from influenster.com for testing purposes. Check the website out and let me know if you would like an invite by leaving a comment. It is fun to receive free products to test!

These lashes are made from highest quality human hair. Use with Kiss adhesive for optimal results. Latex free, odor free, waterproof, flexible formula for 24hr hold, easy applicator.

These lashes took me a little bit to get the hang of when applying, but I love the full lashes look! The included tool is really helpful in application. Also, they add a lot of length.

To learn more, visit www.everezlashes.com.

Enjoy!