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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!

Glade Expressions® Collection

I received coupons for Glade Expressions^® Fragrance Mist and Oil Diffuser from BzzAgent (www.BzzAgent.com) complimentary for review. Have you heard of this line from Glade? Here are the details:

The Glade Expressions^® Collection is inspired by art and designed to be left out on display. These authentic, easy-to-use home fragrance products release scents that open up note by note, filling your home with lightly layered fragrances and inviting life in. The breakthrough line includes two unique, refillable products:

Glade Expressions^® Fragrance Mist comes in a chic holder that blends with your décor for a burst of fragrance that’s always out and available. Simply squeeze to release a long-lasting, light mist of fragrance; then refill the holder with your favorite true-to-life scent.

The Glade Expressions^® Oil Diffuser releases authentic and exotic fragrances without having to plug it in or find batteries. The trendy holder matches décor perfectly – and is also refillable – making it an effective, stylish option for layering true-to-life fragrances in all of your living spaces.

With four inspiring fragrances to freshen your air, modern holders that complement your (already fabulous) decorating sense and the opportunity to refill scents at your convenience, why not invite the Glade Expressions^® Collection into your home before the next round of guests? Your inner hostess knows this is a no-brainer.

The scents available are:

Cotton & Italian Mandarin – Open your home with the bright, breezy blend of cotton and sparkling citrus, honeydew and sandalwood*.

Fuji Apple & Cardamom Spice – A ripe, spicy blend of sweet pears and crisp apple with a dash of cinnamon and clove that warms and invigorates.

Lavender & Juniper Berry – Lush lavender blends with fresh juniper berry, eucalyptus and rose to relax the senses and open your home.

Pineapple & Mangosteen – Evoke a tropical paradise with the blend of freshly cut pineapples and hint of tangy mangosteen, creamy coconut and passionflower.

I have the mist in Cotton & Italian Mandarin and the oil diffuser in Lavender & Juniper Berry and I want to try the other two fragrances as well. I love the Cotton & Italian Mandarin the most and use the spray all over my house.

I have been using the oil diffuser for about a week. The first few days, the scent was rather weak, but now I can really smell the Lavender & Juniper Berry in the room that I have it in. It is a very comforting and homey scent.

The unique, refillable Glade Expressions^® Oil diffuser can found at most grocery stores and mass retailers. The stylish Glade Expressions^® Fragrance Mist can be found at most grocery stores and mass retailers, as well as in some drug stores.

Enjoy!

Bath & Body Works NEW and Improved Shower Gel!

NEW & Improved! Shower Gel NOW WITH SHEA! Bath & Body Works exclusive formula is now enriched with Shea Butter, making it the richest, bubbliest lather that gives you softer, cleaner skin. Moisturizing Aloe Vera and skin-loving Vitamin E combine for lather that bursts with fragrance! Exclusively at Bath & Body Works.

I was given a Mini Shower Gel from www.influenster.com and their VoxBox program to review. Check out their website and sign up to receive FREE products in exchange for honest feedback.

What I think: I am really enjoying this body wash in Paris Amour. It’s a sweet, lovely scent. The shea butter and other ingredients make this body wash so moisturizing — my skin is SO soft after use!

You can find Bath & Body Works products at a registered retail store near you! Suggested retail price of the Shower Gel: $11.00 (Full Size, 10oz.), $5.00 (Mini Shower Gel, 3oz.). Visit their website at http://www.bathandbodyworks.com.

Update Your Makeup For Fall With Products From It Cosmetics!

It Cosmetics has become one of my favorite beauty companies in the last year or so. Everything I try by this company has the best ingredients and most innovative technology available.

It Cosmetics Anti-Aging Celebration Foundation with Brush ($39.56 USD qvc.com) — Rich in peptides, hydrolyzed collagen, and anti-aging technology, Celebration Foundation is a full-coverage, anti-aging foundation that gives you the power to achieve flawless, airbrushed complexion perfection! It delivers highly pigmented perfect coverage that will never crease or crack and is designed not only to cover, but also to make skin appear younger. The anti-aging technology gives you a flawless airbrushed finish that looks and feels like silk. It absorbs oil and shine without settling into lines and wrinkles. The Heavenly Luxe Buffing Airbrush Foundation Brush is the most ultra-luxe, ultra-plush tool for perfect airbrushed application. This foundation is available in 5 shades — Fair, Light, Medium, Tan and Rich.

What I think — I am mostly a liquid and cream makeup girl. But, if I am going to wear a powder foundation, it like it to be pressed and not loose (loose always finds its way to my pores and fine lines). I like using this over a primer and it gives a full coverage when I do. I buff the powder on with the brush and my skin looks even and smooth. A good brush is just as important as the foundation, I think. The foundation and brush sold together is a good value!

It Cosmetics Eye Shadow Trio ($24 USD itosmetics.com) — Working hand in hand with leading plastic surgeons, IT Cosmetics introduces “Naturally Pretty” Luxe Eyeshadow Trios. This naturally pretty collection of 3 Waterproof and highly pigmented eye shadows are comprised of a trio of hand-selected, must have shades designed to bring out your eye color and sparkle! Hydrating and skin loving ingredients give you high performance color that lasts all day, plus anti-aging benefits for younger looking, naturally pretty eyes! Each ultra luxe shadow is infused with an ultra-hydrating age reverse and preventative complex including hydrolyzed collagen, green tea, acai and Vitamins A, C & E. Talc, paraben, sulfate, mineral oil, petrolatum, synthetic fragrance, and phthalate free. Hypo-allergenic and non-comedogenic. Available in Matte Luxe (shown), Pearl Luxe, Pretty in Plum, Pretty in Amber, Pretty in Smoke.

What I think — Beautiful shades that last long with an eye primer! These shadows are medium pigmented, you have to get a lot on the brush for maixmum color. But they are very smoothing on the eyelids and the colors are very pretty! My favorites are the Pretty in Plum and Pearl Luxe.

It Cosmetics “No Tug” Anti-Aging Silk Waterproof Eyeliner Trio ($29 USD, or $24 USD for a Duo, qvc.com) — Utilizing cutting-edge technology, No-Tug Silk Anti-aging Eyeliners glide on saturated, rich color without tugging on your delicate eyelids.
Who is it for: Anyone who wants rich, luxe eyeliner color and application without tugging on the delicate eyelids. Anyone who wants anti-aging benefits and wants to instantly diffuse the look of lines and wrinkles on the eyelids. Anyone who wants a naturally pretty look using skin-loving, high-performance ingredients. Anyone who wants a liner that can be used on both the inner and outer rims as well as the lash line. The trio includes eyeliners in Black, Brown and Plum. The duos are Black/Brown and Plum/Bronze.

What I think — These are very soft eye pencils. The positive is that they glide on very easily, even in the inner rims of the eyes. The negative is that if you press too hard, the tip will break off. Also, after a few hours, the eyeliner on my bottom lash line begins to smear, even though these are supposed to be long-wearing. Still, the color payout is very good and they are so easy to apply! I love the Bronze for bottom lashes and the Plum is very pretty as well. I wear the Black every day on the inner rims of my upper lashes. It gives the appearance of full, dark lashes!

It Cosmetics Vitality Lip Flush Anti-Aging Lipstick Trio ($39.50 USD, $26.36 for a Duo and $20 for a single on qvc.com) What is it: Vitality Lip Flush takes the place of four products–your lipstick, anti-aging conditioning lip balm, ultra-hydrating lip gloss, and lip stain, all in one! This truly innovative formula contains It Cosmetics’ Hydra-Luxe technology, including ingredients such as plum oil, cherry oil, shea butter, aloe, and jojoba that all work together to treat, hydrate, condition, and nourish your lips, minimizing the appearance of lip lines and wrinkles. Plus, Vitality Lip Flush is packed with antioxidants, including vitamins A, C, and E, acai, green tea, and white tea. This made-in-the-USA formula is paraben-free. Who is it for: Anyone who wants to add a naturally pretty flush of color to their lips that lasts! Anyone who wants ultra-hydrated and conditioned lips. The naturally pretty shades work on all skin tones. Why is it different: Vitality Lip Flush was developed to give that long-wear flush of naturally pretty color, the anti-aging hydration of a super-luxe treatment lip balm, and a powerful stain that doesn’t dry out lips. Plum oil, cherry oil, and a power-packed formula of anti-aging and good-for-you ingredients drench your lips with hydration. How do I use it: Apply directly from the tube. All three shades give a sheer, naturally pretty flush of color that lasts. From It Cosmetics. The trio includes Je Ne Sais Quoi, a sheer pink; Love Story, a rich, just-bitten pink; Pretty Woman, a sheer berry. Duos are Je Ne Sai Quoi and Damsel, a soft pink nude and Love Story and Pretty Woman.

What I think — These are so fantastic! My favorite lip products at the moment. They glide on smoothly and all give a natural color that leave behind a soft stain. They are all my favorites, except Pretty Woman, which is a little dark for me, but still pretty. They are definitely worth the price. They only downfall is that with all of the wonderful ingredients, they can melt or break easily. My first Je Ne Sais Quoi has melted into the lid and I have to get it out with a lip brush! Still, they are awesome!

I recommend all of these, but especially the Lip Flushes. Enjoy!

Made in USA

Garnier Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream

Garnier introduces Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector that immediately and effectively fulfills your skincare expectations. Save time worth just one multi-benefit product that combines advanced skincare + immediate skin perfecting coverage.

Results*:

Instantly – Skin looks naturally more even, radiant and smooth.
After just one use – 90% has a more even complexion, 93% saw a more healthy glow, 96% saw smoother skin.

BB Cream Innovation B.B. Cream (Beauty Balm Cream) is a hybrid formula that offers advanced skincare + immediate skin perfecting coverage that is becoming popular all over the world. It combines several beauty routine steps in one single product.

Garnier Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector is a miracle all-in-one product with results you can see and feel instantly. Skin appears airbrushed, beautifully smooth and even. Its light-weight and comfortable texture blends perfectly into skin for a sheer flawless finish. This all-in-one formula combines intense moisturizing skincare with vitamin C + Mineral Pigments for an instant skin transformation:

Renews radiance
Brightness complexion
Evens skin tone and blurs imperfections
Hydrates for 24-hours
Protects with SPF 15 UVA/UVB sunscreen against harmful effects of the sun – the #1 cause of skin aging.

I really like the coverage this gives. It evens skin tone and covers dark spots. I like to use a little translucent powder (It Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores) over it to cut the shine and give me a matte finish. I also use a little concealer where needed, but the bb cream covers very well. I also love the SPF!

This can be purchased at mass-market retailers everywhere. Learn more at www.garnierusa.com.

Enjoy!

Laura Geller Giveaway Winner!

And the winner is…Heather Z!!!

Congrats Heather, you have won the Dream Creams Concealer and Highlighter Palette in Regular/Tan and Ombre Baked Blush in Peach Blossom (w/o the brush). I have sent you an email requesting your address.

For my other fab readers, there will be more giveaways to come! I am looking forward to receiving and sharing some wonderful fall makeup — so keep reading!

Have a great week!

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!

Pamper Your Hands and Feet With LCN Nail Care

In the summer, hands and feet are on display. I try to keep my nails polish — but sometimes I forget to take care of the skin around them.

LCN has some great mani-pedi products to prepare your skin for summer exposure.

LCN Urea Chapped Skin Cream ($17.90 USD) — Urea 40 % Chapped Skin Cream containing 40 % urea reduces callusses with the help of fruit acids particularly fast and effectively without leaving an oily film and is supported by calming panthenol and nourishing bees wax and anti-inflammatory sage.

Aside from its main ingredient urea, the cream also contains a special carbohydrate complex and hyaluronic acid which is why it is optimally suited for daily use for stressed and chapped skin.

LCN Bamboo Cuticle Pen ($15.90 USD) — Apply this moisturizing gel to the nail and cuticle daily to achieve strong healthy nails. Containing bamboo extract and shea butter, this is the ultimate natural health treatment for maintaining your cuticles, a key part of healthy, beautiful nails.

LCN 7in1 Wonder Nail Recovery ($11.90 USD) — This innovative top class multi function polish combines 7 properties in one: Base Coat / Top Coat / Wet Look / Quick Dry / Super Hardener / Ridgefiller / Whitener Especially for sensitive, thin and brittle nails, this LCN 7in1 Wonder Nail Recovery strengthens the nail plate and evens out surface irregularities. Like a protective shield, this viscous polish settles on top of the stressed nail and offers a means of recovery for the nail. Nails are shiny and firm and due to the whitener function brightened.Ideal to use as base coat to avoid yellowing of the nail caused by colour polishes as well as ensuring longer durability. Its ridge filling function ensures an even nail structure.For a perfect Wet Look Finish this super fast drying LCN 7in1 Wonder Nail Recovery can be used as a Top Coat sealant.

Purchase at http://store.lcnusa.com

Enjoy!

The Many Uses Of Ivory

I was lucky to receive a bar of Ivory soap complimentary to review from Ivory and Influenster as a participant in the Mom VoxBox campaign.

Have you tried Ivory Soap before? Here is what it is and can do:

Ivory bar soap is 99.44% pure (it floats!). Beyond using it as a body cleanser, many of Ivory’s loyal users – not to mention a few celebrities – swear by Ivory as their beauty secret. In fact, many consumers use Ivory bar soap as a facial cleanser. It provides healthier, smoother and more even-looking skin. Also, its versatility makes it an effective laundry soap (just chip soap flakes into the washer) as well as a spot stain remover on your clothes (including delicate items). Ivory bars can even be used for a fun soap carving project with the family!

This soap is so versatile! I used it to wash my makeup brushes. It got them very clean and it is so important that it is pure since I use the brushes on my face!

I also placed it in the microwave for about a minute and it foamed up. You can then mold it or just use it to wash clothes or makeup brushes. Super fun for the kids.

Of course it is great for washing face and body. My daughter has eczema and it is comforting to know that the Ivory won’t irritate her skin.

You can also purchase Ivory Body Wash. I have not tried it yet, but I am sure it is fabulous!

A 10-pack of Ivory bar soap retails for around $4.49 (bath bar size) and is available at a mass market retailer near you. The body wash is approximately $3.99.

Enjoy!