Have you tried Mama Mio yet? Here is the descrpition of the line from their website:
The Mama Mio movement began in London with 4 beauty experts, Sian, Tanya, Kathy and Jill. Our personal life experiences give us insight into how all women want to feel … CONFIDENT and GORGEOUS. Because we know that if you feel gorgeous, you will look gorgeous.
Prompted by our own skin needs, we created targeted solutions for women’s life stages ranging from pregnancy and weight-loss to coping with the first signs of gravity and menopause. Our goal is to feel great in our birthday suits – from top to toe – no matter what the birthday.
With 20+ years beauty experience each and 9 children between us, we can safely say whatever your skin need is, we have probably experienced it ourselves and you can rest assured we have created the best formulation possible to help you. We often say we are the most selfish skincare brand in the world … we make our skincare for us, and insist on using the very best quality ingredients in the maximum percentages to ensure that every product really really works.
So if you are looking for the perfect skincare give you fit skin to tackle cellulite or excess wobble, dry or saggy skin that is showing signs of gravity, or help with the whole 9 month stretch of pregnancy and new mamahood, you are in the right place!
Here are a few of their great products:
Mama Mio Skin Tight Toning Serum
Mama Mio Skin Tight Toning Serum ($56 USD)Designed to smooth, retexturise and whip slack, loose skin back into shape, this tightening serum works wonders on crepey, overstretched tummies, baggy knees, bumpy backs of arms, thighs.
• tightens and tones your skin so it FITS you perfectly
• unique facial peel technology specifically for the body
Skin Tight smoothes and retexturizes uneven crepey skin. Think juicy grape not wrinkly raisin. It takes facial peel technology and applies it to the body. Its four stage action of exfoliation, skin tightening and massively nourishing moisturization will combat crepey, slack, tired skin – anywhere you need it.
Mama Mio Try Me Trio
Mama Mio Try Me Trio ($29 USD) –Bursting with loads of good-for-your-skin proteins, peptides, omegas, pre +probiotics, vitamins, antioxidants (and much more!), your skin is left firm, fabulous and glowing from day one. This kit is a fab way to get to know Mama Mio’s amazing face care besties.
In the box you will find, the three commitment-phobe cute travel sizes of Clean Slate, Mighty Moisture and Eye Know plus our Try Me Trio Little Book of Confidence. This little book gives you everything you need to know about your skin, how ingredients work plus the unique 3 x 30 second Face Fitness exercises to have your face muscles as fit as your glowing skin!
Clean Slate Aloe-rich Cleanser 30ml / 1 fl oz*
The superb deep cleansing SLS-free formula leaves your face feeling fresh, balanced and happy – never tight! We use eco-certified cleansers set in organic Aloe leaf juice, pre+probiotics, firming proteins and moisturizing omegas to gently remove makeup and impurities without over-drying, unbalancing or irritating skin. Oh, did we mention Clean Slate smells gorgeous?
Mighty Moisture Day & Night Moisturizer 15ml / 0.5 fl oz*
Smooth, firm, juicy skin, beautifully moisturized and strengthened from Day One with this potent all-in-one multi-tasker. Packed with omegas, firmers, peptides, antioxidants, algae extracts and vitamins plus powerful humectants and moisturizers – your skin will glow with health and happiness!
Eye Know All-In-One Eye Serum 5ml / 0.2 fl oz*
24 hour moisturizing hydration, big gun wrinkle-fighting whilst banishing dark shadows and gently tightening and lifting for a wide-eyed and wide-awake effect. Packed with peptides, grape stem cell technology, antioxidants and triple action EyePro 3X, it’s what every girl needs to look like she’s had 8 hours sleep… but in 60 seconds!
It is almost officially fall, have you been enjoying a change of makeup to compliment the change of seasons?
I have been trying many different makeup trends for the season. Here are some of the new ones I enjoy:
L’Oreal Visible Lift CC Cream
L’Oreal Visible Lift® CC Cream ($12.99 USD) — Introducing Visible Lift Color & Correct Cream, the next generation of multi-tasking beauty: color and tone correction in one multi-action makeup. This weightless, nourishing formula intensely hydrates skin without feeling heavy or greasy. It contains sheer color capsules to correct and even skin tone for a brighter complexion, plus it’s infused with Vitamin C & Calcium for visibly age-correction actions:
1. Reduces the look of dark spots
2. Evens and corrects skin tone
3. Brightens complexion
4. Nourishes skin
5. Protects with SPF 20
Available at mass market retailers near you.
Single Eyeshadow Intense Color Matte Flash Orange
Yves Rocher Single Eyeshadow Intense Color Matte Flash Orange ($14, on sale for $8 USD) This is a creamy powder texture that reveals a rich color! It lasts perfectly for 8 hours and the color remains intact for a flawless makeup effect. Inspired by Botanical Color Chart, its trendy shades, from bright to ultra-pigmented offer three different effects : satiny, sparkly and matte to suit all needs and intensify the look of the eyes.
tarte Strike A Pose Limited-Edition Statement Lash Set
tarte Strike A Pose Limited-Edition Statement Lash Set ($19 USD) An exclusive set featuring the limited-edition gold Picture Perfect™ eyelash curler and deluxe Lights, Camera, Flashes™ statement mascara.
Give your lashes the star treatment with this duo of flashy statement essentials. The limited-edition gold Picture Perfect eyelash curler easily and painlessly delivers an instant increase in lash curl, while the amped up, ultrablack mascara lengthens, curls, and magnifies lashes for an intensified look.
Lights, Camera, Flashes statement mascara has been shown to increase lash volume by 752 percent and is ophthalmologist tested. Picture Perfect eyelash curler increases lash curl up to nine times.
CARGO Lip Gloss ($14 USD) — A unique gloss formulation that provides staying power while moisturizing and providing a brilliant finish. The innovative ingredients work in synergy to deliver a long-lasting effect and contains a high content of shining agents to give the ultimate in brilliance, illumination and a wet, glossy look. Special film-formers prevent water loss from the lips for healthy, moisturized and soft lips.
The application wand is a specialized flat velour coated application wand for a precise and perfectly even application of color. The convenient purse-friendly packaging is the perfect size at the perfect price (making it easy to collect more than just one shade!)
Each year, QVC allows customers to weigh in on their favorite brands, products and innovations in beauty with their Customer Choice Awards. And, this year, Mally Beauty has been nominated for ten categories! Mally Beauty has some truly innovative makeup such as the Perfect Prep Poreless primer and one of my fave mascaras Beauty Volumizing Mascara.
Have you voted for the Customer Choice Awards yet? To vote for Mally products, the entire list of categories and product nominations below:
NYC New York Color Sparkle Eye Dust Eye Shadow ($2.99) is available in 10 glamorous shades. Dazzling sparkle adds a dramatic, light-catching appearance to the eye. The dust contains emollient ingredients for a soft, silky feel.
Light reflecting properties provide a dazzling sparkle and luminous appearance
The soft, silky powder is effortlessly blended to provide adjustable color coverage and intensity
I am really impressed with this shadow! It goes on smoothly and has great pigmentation. I have it in Smoky Topaz (above) and you can wear it lightly or apply layers to build the color to a deep, shimmering chocolate brown.
The applicator is a wand. I usually dot the product on my eyes and blend it in with a brush, but if you want a very pigmented look, swipe the applicator over your lid. Drama!
I received this product complimentary for testing and review purposes from Influenster. Influenster is a great site where you can receive great products to test and review. Let me know if you would like to join in the comments with your email address and I will send you an invite!
I was sent this wonderful July Blush Mystery Beauty Box to Review for my honest opinion. What is the Blush Mystery Beauty Box, you ask? From the website:
Monthly Beauty Picks Delivered Straight to Your Door!
Love beauty products? Join the club to sample the latest and greatest products in skin care, hair care and makeup handpicked by a team of beauty pros!
Each month, we’ll be offering a different blush Mystery Beauty Box, featuring mostly full- and (some) travel-size products worth at least $100.
Products are handpicked by our panel of beauty experts, so you know you’re getting only the best.
Enjoy a Free Gift with your Beauty
The Mystery Beauty Box is only $34.95 (a $100+ value!), or as low as $24.95 with monthly subscription.
Here is a peak inside of my July box! I know it’s August, but I was very happy to receive this awesome bag full of goodies! I received:
Philip B. Self Adjusting Hair Spray– ($22 for 5.07 fl. oz, full-sized) — Gives you touchable, adjustable hold – never sticky or tacky. Enriched with Panthenol (Vitamin B5) and Phytantriol (Amino Acids) to strengthen and condition your hair while adding body and shine. Doubles as a fantastic root volumizer.
What I think: I love how the more you use, the stronger hold that you get, but it never makes the hair stiff. Available at www.philipb.com.
Lumene Vitamin C+ Pure Radiance 24H Lotion ($20 for 1.7 fl. oz. full-sized) — Natural radiance & detox for brighter skin! Refreshing lotion invigorates and balances the skin’s functions. The lotion leaves a matte surface on the skin. Regular use normalizes sebum production and helps to reduce the appearance of pores.
Arctic cloudberry seed oil, which is bursting with natural antioxidants, protects the skin from stress factors. The detox properties of cloudberry nectar help to make the skin look brighter and more radiant. Ideal for women especially 25+ who are in the middle of the “rush years”. Ideal for normal to combination skin. Paraben-free. Synthetic colorant-free: the colour of the cream comes from cloudberry. Product contains over 90 % natural ingredients.
What I think: This is a really nice lotion! I love the 24 hours, but I would love it more if it had SPF. It does give the skin a nice glow. Learn more at www.lumene.com and it can be found at mass market retailers near you!
Bioelements Quick Refiner – (.25 oz Value $3.83, $46 for 3 oz) – Eliminates dead surface cells, uncovers smoother, softer skin, targets the appearance of pores and used once a day will last almost 4 months!
What I think: This really makes my skin smooth! It is also unscented, which I really like. This is a good-sized sample, because you don’t need a lot. Available at www.bioelements.com
Hydroxatone AM/PM Anti-Wrinkle Complex SPF 15 ($50 for .5 oz) – By employing the most advanced beauty research technology, Hydroxatone products conclusively deliver rapid, safe and long-term visible results. AM/PM Anti-Wrinkle Complex SPF 15 is a unique moisturizer specifically designed to increase skin hydration and soften the appearance of visible wrinkles by helping the skin stimulate the production of collagen. Increased collagen produces a long-term reduction in visible wrinkles, crow’s feet, and facial lines. Your multi-functional anti-aging powerhouse and moisturizer in one! Hydroxatone is formulated for all skin types, both women and men, and all ethnicities.
What I think: I haven’t tried this yet, but I have always wanted to try Hydroxatone, so I am really excited about it. I also think it is a great item to find in the bag! Available at www.ulta.com and www.hydroxatone.com.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Glow Pad ($18 for 10 pads) — Alpha Beta Glow Pads provide a radiant, sun kissed glow year-round, without exposure to the sun’s harmful UVA/UVB rays. Formulated with the sun vitamin, Active Vitamin D, these pads give the face believable, natural color.
What I think: I have tried one of these and I love the natural color you get. Also, it is not smelly (lots of self tanners are). Available at Sephora stores and www.qvc.com.
Deborah Lippmann 3D Holographic Luxurious Nail Color in Ray of Light ($19 USD, full-sized) – This is an indigo jelly polish with a little copper red holographic glitter.
What I think: VERY pretty! This is the first thing that I tried on when I received the bag. I love blue polishes and think that this is perfect for fall! Avaialbe at beauty.com and other fine beauty stores.
Emani Organic Lip Shine in Blush ($16 full-sized) — Cover your lips with spectacular color. EMANI Organic Lip Shine is a long-wearing formula that enhances lips without leaving a sticky finish. Fruit oils and vitamin E moisturize to maintain a pout that’s soft and in kissable condition.
What I think: I love that this is organic. The shade is so pretty too, and it is very moisturizing. Available at blush.com
I believe this awesome July 2013 Blush Mystery Beauty Box had almost $150 worth of products in it! Such a great deal! I highly recommend the Blush Mystery Beauty Box! Visit www.blush.com to sign up.
I have a BIG Fall makeup post today! I have recently received some fab new fall makeup to try out. I have made a list of my 10 fave items from 5 stellar brands: Laura Mercier, tarte, Pur Minerals, Laura Geller and It Cosmetics:
tarte Amazonian clay full coverage airbrush foundation
1. tarte Amazonian clay full coverage airbrush foundation ($36 USD) — Introducing the latest addition to the Amazonian clay foundation line for total complexion perfection! Amazonian clay full coverage airbrush foundation delivers flawless, natural-looking coverage that lasts, while the skintuitive™ formula invigorates skin tone and texture for a youthful complexion. Powered by Amazonian clay enriched with the Earth’s natural, light-reflecting gemstones, this moisture-rich powder buffs on smoothly for waterproof, 12-hour coverage that won’t settle into fine lines and wrinkles. Available in 11 shades to perfectly compliment a wide range of skin tones and undertones, this innovative foundation also employs a custom mesh delivery system for a fool-proof, mess-free application every time.
What I think: If you are looking for a natural coverage foundation that is good for you, this is the perfect one! I buff it on with tarte’s Airbuki Foundation Brush. It covers red spots and imperfections but really looks just like your own skin! And it is so fast to apply!
2. Laura Geller CC Cream Compact w/ SPF 25 ($35 USD) So many benefits–just one compact! This antiaging compact creme foundation helps even out your complexion with a color-correcting peach swirl–but it doesn’t stop there. Boasting conditioning ingredients, the weightless formula also helps to protect against sun damage and prevent the look of lines, wrinkles, and sun spots. From Laura Geller. More info:
0.37-oz CC Creme Compact Color Correcting Swirl Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25
Sponge
Light: very fair or fair to light skin tones
Medium: light to medium skin tones
Tan: light olive skin to lightly tanned skin
Made in Italy/Korea
What I think: I have lots of BB, CC and even a DD liquid foundation, but this is my first CC crème contact. I am testing this in light, and really enjoy it for a full coverage look. I apply this with my BeautyBlender and it goes on perfectly. So smooth and pretty, it really evens out my skin tone.
3. Laura Mercier Baked Eye Colour in Mystical ($23 USD) — An innovative wet/dry Eye Colour formula featuring Baked technology in beautiful shades that last all day. Magical and Mystical are limited edition shades included in the new Dark Spell collection.
What I think: Black smoky eyes are hot again this fall. This shadow has a little sparkle in it and is perfect for a night out. Really great color payoff as well.
4. Laura Geller INKcredible Gel Eyeliner Pencil ($20 USD) — INKcredible Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencil is waterproof glide-on color stays put from day to night, delivering powerful, vibrant, multi-dimensional color.
Benefits:
– Precision tip allows for even application.
– Highly pigmented formula stays vibrant all day.
– Super soft means no pulling or skipping during application.
4 colors: Purple Rain, Blue Jean Baby, Teal Waters and After Midnight.
What I think: I have always been a fan on Laura Geller’s pencil eyeliners. I have been using this in Purple Rain. It is a gorgeous shimmering shade of purple. This is a very soft pencil, so make sure that you don’t press too hard (like I did). You could lose the point. But, it does last all day and all shades are gorgeous for fall!
5. Purminerals Big Blink Mascara ($20 USD) Fake a full night’s sleep with Pür Minerals Big Blink Mascara. Fortified with Argan Oil, Big Blink nourishes lashes for stronger, fuller eyelashes that are less likely to break or fallout. The clump-resistant wand easily glides over the lashes for an even application and coats the hard-to-reach inner corners for a complete set of luscious lashes.
What I think: This mascara gives great volume and keeps lashes healthy at the same time! The thing I love most about this mascara is that my lashes don’t get sticky and lumpy after I apply it. It looks fresh all day. This has a hard plastic brush which really separates the lashes.
6. tarte lights, camera, flashes™ statement mascara ($23 USD) — Take your lashes to the extreme with this ultra-black mascara that lengthens, curls and magnifies for an intensified look proven to increase lash volume by 752% instantly!
Take your sultry, flashy lashes to the extreme with this amped up, ultra-black mascara that lengthens, curls and magnifies lashes for an intensified look proven to increase lash volume by 752% instantly! Powered by tarte’s proprietary triple black complex, this longwear, vitamin-infused formula emphasizes length and volume while conditioning lashes for a dramatic look that won’t dry out, flake or budge.
The custom-engineered, dual-molded brush boosts even the skinniest lashes for an exaggerated, voluminous look. First, the shorter, denser side of the brush delivers the optimal amount of mascara to volumize and coat each lash perfectly, then the longer, firmer side of the brush lengthens and separates for maximum volume without clumping.
What I think: This is currently my favorite mascara. I use the longer side first so that when I apply it I won’t get lumpy lashes, then the short side for more volume, but you can play with it to see the perfect application for you. And boy, the results! My short, stubby lashes looks so long and lush! Awesome!
7. Pur Minerals Lip Gloss Stick ($15 USD) A bold lip makes a statement and pulls the look together quickly. Loaded with rich emollients and vitamin E, these buttery smooth sticks condition lips as they color for a smoother, softer pout with each application. Slick on the richly pigmented, bold color of a Pür Minerals Lip Gloss Stick available in fall’s hottest shades including: Coralline – a juicy coral, Game Day – our signature classic red, Daredevil – a punchy light red and Spiked Punch – sheer hot pink.
What I think: I have this in an older color called Honey Pie (above), which is a perfect neutral for fall. The stick itself is very moisturizing on the lips and leaves a soft, glossy finish. Very nice!
It Cosmetics Vitality Lip Blush™ Hydrating Gloss Stain
8. It Cosmetics Vitality Lip Blush™ Hydrating Gloss Stain ($24 USD) — Stay hydrated in the summer heat with the new IT Cosmetics Vitality Lip Blush Hydrating Gloss Stain which is infused with nine butter and oils that will pamper your lips without that giving them that sticky feeling. This lightweight serum repairs and protect while offering a beautiful pigmented shine. Available in four shades, Inspiring Red is the one shown.
What I think: The mixture of a stain and a moisturizing gloss is genius — soft lips and color that lasts all day! I always love It Cosmetics products because of the wonderful quality and skincare benefits. Very luxe.
9. Laura Mercier Lip Plumper in Charmed ($30 USD) — Lips look visibly fuller, healthier, sexier with a dose of colour and high-definition shine.
What I think: I have a lot of Laura Mercier glosses, but this is the first lip plumper I have tried from the brand. It does not sting, but does plump well and is not sticky! I am testing a limited edition color called Charmed. It is a light peach sheer color and is gorgeous, perfect with the hot black smoky eye!
It Cosmetics Limited Edition Heavenly Luxe™ Vanity Brush Set
10. It Cosmetics Limited Edition Heavenly Luxe™ Vanity Brush Set ($39 USD) Feather your way to happiness with this 6-pc Limited Edition Heavenly Luxe Vanity Brush Set made from 100 percent Ultra Plush, Cruelty Free Bristles. The chic and innovative set is sure to give you that airbrushed finish, for makeup application on the go!
What I think: I am so loving this brush set — and what a great price for the quality! My teenage daughter has stolen most of my eye shadow brushes, so I was glad to get a couple in this kit. You also get a large powder brush, a foundation brush, and a concealer brush, along with the three eye brushes.
Add a pop of colour and a dash of pizazz to your makeup routine this fall with butter LONDON’s NEW and vibrant collection of Colour Cosmetics, launching August 1st. Never one to play by the rules, butter LONDON has worked diligently to create a dynamic collection of products that defy stereotypes and pay homage to the latest beauty and fashion trends.
The Bespoke Colour Cosmetics collection delivers the unparalleled quality and long-lasting wear you’ve come to know and love from butter LONDON’s lacquers and LIPPY’s, with a continued commitment to non-toxic, paraben-free formulas.
The Bespoke Colour Cosmetics collection introduces WINK Mascara (6 Shades, $20 each), WINK Cream Eye Shadow (6 Shades, $18 each), WINK Eye Pencil (6 Shades, $18 each), LIPPY Tinted Balm (6 Shades, $20 each), and CHEEKY Cream Blush (4 Shades, $20 each). Along with the new cosmetics, five new Nail Lacquer shades ($15 each) will also be added to butter LONDON’s famous collection of nail colour.
The collection is now available on Ulta.com and butterlondon.com.
I have a bit of a tan right now. So my skin tone has gone from light to medium. I try not to tan, but I went outside while on an antibiotic and even though I had on sunscreen, I got darker.
And it looks nice and healthy, but the sun has also made my skin drier and uneven. Time to rescue it with some great new skin care products. The ones below may help reverse some of the damage the sun has caused this summer.
Lets begin by taking the makeup off. I have been using Lumene Sensitive Touch Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover. This gentle makeup remover can be used on both the eyes and lips and is made with 100% Organic Linden Seed Oil. Lumene Sensitive Touch Waterproof Eye Makeup Removerwill remove even the toughest eye makeup. While this makeup remover not only gets the job done it is also safe for those who wear contacts, like I do!
Available at drugstores and mass market retailers near you.
PIDA
PIDA is a gentle, chemical-free exfoliator that brings the skin to a softer, silkier and smoother state. Made primarily for the face, but also great for the body – PIDA contains two essential ingredients: Aloe Extract and Orange Oil. Both ingredients help moisturize and exfoliate skin without harsh irritation.
· PIDA works to remove dead skin cells that cause dullness and roughness as well as aid in natural skin cell turnover.
· Dull-free skin will absorb moisture easily and assist in providing a youthful feel and appearance.
· With prolonged use of PIDA, skin will stay hydrated longer and absorb beneficial lotions and serums that assist in overall skin health.
Learn more at ecure-treatment.com/product/pida.
Tammy Fender Quintessential Serum ($175): Fights visible signs of aging; forms a barrier on the skin to protect it from losing moisture; strengthens collagen; regenerates skin cells; maintains skin elasticity; reduces wrinkles; soothes and maintains the integrity of skin; and naturally protects skin from UV rays.
City Syn ($97 USD) is an anti-aging facial serum designed to provide the ultimate skincare experience. Fast acting and long lasting, it is a powerful blend of age-defying ingredients that promotes smoother, firmer skin.
The silky, lightweight formula is infused with the revolutionary synthetic snake venom ingredient, SYN-AKE to reduce muscle cell contraction without the use of painful injections. City Syn smooths out the skin and decreases the depth and visibility of surface wrinkles for a healthy, youthful complexion.
PrecisionMD’s iQuad Infusion Total Eye Complex ($69 USD) is a light yet hydrating eye cream that combines a powerful enzyme with ingredients designed to visibly reduce under eye puffiness, dark circles, and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The unique combination of ingredients – botanical enzyme, peptides, amino acid, caffeine and evodia – work together to improve visible signs of aging and address underlying damage. This eye cream reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, puffiness and dark circles, while it helps to prevent visible signs of aging. The iQuad Infusion works great on all skin types.
Yes to Blueberries Deep Wrinkle Night Cream ($19.99 USD) is formulated with Wild Acacia to reduce wrinkle depth and appearance and Cupuacu Seed Butter to ‘plump’ skin. Let us do the wrinkle-fighting, time-erasing work, while you sleep!
PROVEN TO: Reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles! Significantly improve skin hydration in 7 days.
99% Natural
Petroleum, SLS, & Paraben Free
Cruelty-free
Available at www.yestocarrots.com and drugstores and mass market retailers near you.
An award-winning anti-aging 6-piece collection, one day only!
This Today’s Special Value is happening one day only, Saturday July 13,, 2013 only on QVC and includes six must-have pieces including the cult favorite Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer in a Supersize, plus a brand new launch!
First, Bye Bye Under Eye® in a supersize!!!! This cult-favorite full coverage collagen treatment concealer (which can also be worn as your allover foundation), is highly pigmented and never creases or cracks. It’s developed with plastic surgeons and infused with hydrolyzed collagen plus Vitamin K! Plus, we’ve included the perfect airbrush complexion blurring tool, our Heavenly Luxe™ Dual Airbrush Foundation/Concealer Brush that will take your application to a whole new level of luxe, cruelty-free, airbrush complexion perfection!
Next, it’s truly your skin but better! Hello Light™ Anti-Aging Crème Luminizer completely erases shadows and darkness and gives light to your skin and lift to your face! This anti-aging powerhouse infuses peptides, hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed collagen, silk and Vitamins A, C, & E to harmoniously and effectively hydrate, condition, and nourish your skin while providing a dazzling kiss of glowing light. Precisely blend and beautify the areas of your face you wish to appear lifted with our silky smooth Heavenly Luxe™ Pointed Precision Complexion Brush.
Next, the award-winning cult following #1 selling product goes skinny!!! This TSV includes YBBB™ Your Brows But Better™ Brow Power Skinny Pencil. This pencil adheres to skin and looks like real hair. Plus the universal color adjusts to match all hair colors, based on pressure.
Finally, the worldwide launch of the Vitality Lip Blush™ Hydrating Gloss Stain. Infused with nine ultra-rich butters and oils to drench your lips in hydration, plus collagen, peptides and hydrating hyaluronic acid, this multi-tasking miracle worker delivers high shine and concentrated pigment for color that looks like a gloss yet feels like a lightweight serum. The cutting-edge technology drenches your lips in ingredients that together create a stain that never dries your lips out. It’s your perfect flush of naturally pretty color to your lips that lasts all day!
Your IT Cosmetics Most Beautiful You 6-pc Collection is a Today’s Special Value (TSV) on QVC: it’s available ONE DAY ONLY exclusively on QVC and QVC.com on July 13th, 2013!
About IT Cosmetics: IT, which stands for Innovative Technology, is all about High Performance, Skin Loving, Problem Solutions! Founder Jamie Kern, who suffers from Rosacea, Sparse Brows, Hyperpigmentation and problematic-skin works hand-in-hand with a team of plastic surgeons to create innovative, high performance products laser focused on solving women’s beauty problems.
To me, summer makeup is best when it’s soft and easy. I love the products below for that reason. Just a few great products and you’ll have a cool summer look:
tarte maracuja rainforest glow instant matte waterproof body perfector
tarte maracuja rainforest glow instant matte waterproof body perfector ($36 USD) – A bronzing, matte, waterproof body perfector infused with maracuja.
Product Performance: Say goodbye to dull, uneven body skin instantly with nourishing maracuja rainforest glow matte waterproof body perfector! This revolutionary formula moisturizes the skin as it imparts a healthy, natural-looking tan immediately, with a no-fuss, no wait instant bronze-on-demand that helps mask uneven skin tone, imperfections and varicose veins. Infused with maracuja, rich in vitamin C and essential fatty acids, this streak-free, quick-drying bronzing lotion brightens and restores skin’s natural luster, so even after you wash it off with soap and water, skin still feels soft and looks radiant.
Powered By: maracuja oil: rich in essential fatty acids (EFAs) known to replenish, rebuild, and enliven skin for a firmer, brighter, smoother appearance. Vitamin C: gives the appearance of brighter skin. Anti-aging elixir: promotes active skin recovery and rejuvenation.
What I think: This product is perfect for the summer. I use it when I’m wearing shorts and capris and haven’t kept up with my faux tan. I love that the ingredients are good for my skin and especially that it doesn’t rub off on my clothes.
tarte park ave princess bronze and glow™
tarte park ave princess bronze & glow™ matte bronzer & cheek tint ($32 USD) —
An innovative 2-in-1 matte bronzer and cheek tint in park ave princess. Transform into a glowing, bronze goddess with tarte’s new bronze & glow™ matte bronzer & cheek tint.
Product Performance: This innovative 2-in-1 complexion enhancer in tarte’s signature park ave princess shade will give you the perfect balance of a sunkissed bronze and a natural flush. Apply the weightless, mousse bronzer over foundation or smooth onto bare skin for an all-over matte radiance. Using the convenient blush tip, invigorate your complexion by applying the tint directly to cheeks and blending with fingertips for a subtle peachy pink glow. By fusing two products into one, the recyclable component prevents the waste of potentially useful materials, making it the most eco-friendly and convenient bronzer and blush choice for the tartelette on the go.
Powered By: Amazonian clay & maracuja oil. Maracuja oil instantly absorbs into the skin, delivering a high dose of essential fatty acids and vitamin C to hydrate the skin while imparting a beautiful pop of sheer color. Amazonian clay acts as a total skin balancer, by hydrating all skin types, reducing the appearance of dry, flaky skin, improving clarity and texture, and removing surface oil to mattify skin for a soft focus and flawless finish.
What I think: I love the blush part of this duo. It is such a gorgeous color and it is so easy to use. Just rub a little on the apples of the cheeks, rub in and go! The bronzer is matte and creamy. It takes a little practice to get it looking perfect, but it is so pretty.
The Hard Candy Lash Ink 4-Day Lash Stain ($7 USD) cloaks your eyelashes keeping them thick and fluttery up to four days straight. By using this eyelash stain you need not reapply mascara for up to four days. No matter whether you bathe, swim, cry, or get wet in the rain, your lashes will stay flawless. This Hard Candy lash stain comes with a bristle brush that allows you to apply the lash ink to your lashes from the roots to the tips. You can have thick glossy lashes every day, with just a little work every four days using this 4-day lash stain.
What I think: I LOVE this mascara! First of all it gives a great separated fullness and length. And it doesn’t flake at all. My lashes look great for a few days!
Laura Mercier Lip Glacé ($24 USD) — A high-shine, perfectly pigmented lip gloss with rich, long-lasting colour and brilliant shine that creates the appearance of fuller lips. Any skin tone is virtually enhanced by creating a subtle contrast in texture. Pout, Bare Baby, Pink Diamond, Bare Blush, Bare Beige, and Quarts are included in our Summer Nudes collection.
What I think: Laura Mercier’s glosses are moisturizing and not sticky. I have this one in Pout, a very soft pink.
Laura Mercier Nail Lacquer in Bare Angel
Laura Mercier Nail Lacquer ($18 USD) — Limited Edition. The ultra-smooth formula provides chip-resistant, fast-drying and long-lasting color. Nail Lacquer does not contain formaldehyde, toluene, or dibutyl phthalate (DBP). Bare Angel, Bare Rose, Bare Haze, Bare Mocha, Bare Espresso and Cocoa Suede are included in the Summer Nudes collection. Fordbidden and Bewitched are included in the Dark Spell Collection.
What I think — I love the soft color and the smooth formula. Just a couple of coats gives an opaque look.
Forty, Flirty & Fabulous 