MYTH: A natural scrub is more effective than a synthetic scrub. BUSTED! False–We tend to think all things natural are better. Not so in this case. Natural scrubs are usually made from ground plant seeds or fruit pits, such as almonds or peach pits. Ground seed and pits have jagged and uneven edges that can cause microscpoic tears in [...]
Benefit Holiday Glam 2009
November 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I have to apoligize dear readers for being woefully behind in my presentation of holiday collections. The “sickness” has hit home and hit me particuliary hard. So I will do my best in catching up. Benefit was one of the first brands to use some very creative packaging and the Holiday sets are no exception. [...]
NARS 15th Anniversary
November 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
NARS is honoring their 15 year anniversary with two special limited edition palettes to celebrate. Everlasting Love for a bold eye/nude lip look and Wild at Heart for a subdued eye/bold lip look. Both palettes are packaged in the usual black rubber but with red NARS 15 lettering. Santa, I’ll take one of each!!NARS Everlasting Love Palette LE ($75)Includes:Eyes: [...]
Ashley Greene at the New Moon LA Premiere
November 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I don’t normally post on celebrity makeup looks, but this one is an exception for two reasons. I think Ashley looks so beautiful and classy but still modern and fresh. Love those 60′s eyes! Makeup artist Vanessa Scali actually shares what she used! I love that– we can mimic the look. Face:Lancome Effacernes concealer in Light [...]
Frugal Friday – Great Gloss! The Best Lip Gloss Value Sets
November 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Today I’m highlighting my top picks for lip gloss sets under $25. A Frugal Friday double whammy–while every woman loves lip gloss, these sets also make fantastic holiday gifts for a teacher, secret santa, co-workers or your favorite person. And they make great stocking stuffers– if you can keep your paws off and not stash them away for yourself! Clinique Full Potential Lips [...]
Pumpkin Is Not Just for Pies Anymore- 5 Pumpkin Inspired Beauty Products
November 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
With Thanksgiving only a week away, I can already smell the pumpkin pies in the oven. Ah, the sweet smell of pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg, it’s so comforting. But did you know that pumpkin can comfort and pamper your skin also? It’s high in vitamin A (retinol) and acts as a mild cleanser that also soothes and softens [...]
4 Tips for Glowing Skin
November 18, 2009 By 2 Comments
We all want youthful glowing skin, here are some easy tips to help you achieve the ‘JLo Glow’. 1. Clarisonic Skin Brush - the equivalent of a sonic toothbrush for the face, the Clarisonic skin care brush moves more than 300 times per second cleansing 5 times better than a washcloth. This is great news for [...]
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