Archive for March, 2008

Prescriptives New Good In Bed Skin Restoring Night Moisturizer

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Now you can enhance your nighttime glow with Prescriptives new Good In Bed Skin Restoring Night Moisturizer. This luxurious treatment immediately infuses skin with moisture and radiance at night and helps deliver rested, luminous looking skin in the very next morning. 

Other key benefits: Skin ‘wakes up’ with enhanced natural looking color. Improves skin clarity immediately and over time. Appearance of lines and wrinkles is reduced over time.  Dermatologist tested. Non-Acnegenic. Ophthalmologist tested. 

Prescriptives Good In Bed
Prescriptives Good In Bed Skin Restoring Night Moisturizer.

Ingredients: Shea butter, glycerin, vitamin E, grapefruit extract and light reflecting optics, and a low level of DHA.

How to use: Before bed, gently massage onto face, neck, and decollete. Wash hands after application and wait two to three minutes for cream to absorb before coming in contact with clothing and bedding. 

Available: Beginning April 2008 at all Prescriptves counters nationwide, www.prescriptives.com and Holt Renfrew in Canada.

Price: $65 U.S./$90 Canada.

Published on March 27th, 2008 under ,

New from L’Occitane Honey & Lemon

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L’Occitane ‘Honey & Lemon’ Hand Cream

Rich in shea butter and pure honey from Provence, this creamy moisturizer is perfect for softening, protecting and nourishing hands.

$20.00 L’Occitane ‘Honey & Lemon’ Hand Cream

Published on March 27th, 2008 under , ,

Fergie is MAC Cosmetics’ Newest VIVA GLAM VI Spokesperson

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MAC Cosmetics newest VIVA GLAM VI spokesperson, Fergie, remixes her hit song ‘Glamorous’ to raise awareness for HIV/AIDS. A limited number of free downloads of the remix and VIVA GLAM E-cards will be available March 25, 2008 on http://www.maccosmetics.com/fergie/.

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Fergie, MAC’s newest VIVA GLAM VI spokesperson.

The E-cards reinforce Fergie’s Responsibility is Glamorous message by pairing her sexy VIVA GLAM visual with alarming AIDS facts that concern youth. She also encourages people to buy a MAC VIVA GLAM VI Limited-Edition Lipglass, the sales which benefit the Global Youth Prevention Initiative. The MAC AIDS FUND directs the funds from this initiative to international organization that address the AIDS crisis in young people. The remix will also be available in April on MAC websites in the U.K., France, Australia, and Germany.

MAC Cosmetics VIVA GLAM VI Lipglass
MAC Cosmetics VIVA GLAM VI Lipglass, $14.

Fergie, MAC VIVA GLAM Spokesperson: “Half of all new HIV/AIDS infections are in people under 25 and it is important to get the message out to all young people to be educated and understand the risks of HIV/AIDS. I want to bring more attention to this issue and my music allows me to reach the youth that are potentially at risk.”
 

Published on March 26th, 2008 under ,

Is your hair limp before lunch?

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Fekkai All-Day Hair Plump

Plumps hair strands for thicker, lusher looking hair. Provides continuous moisture to smooth and hydrate hair throughout the day. Repairs damaged hair from the outside in, strengthening and reinforcing strands all day. Protects hair from heat styling and environmental stress.

$95.00 Fekkai All-Day hair Plump

Published on March 26th, 2008 under , ,

New! Isle of PINK Perfume by Victoria’s Secret Beauty

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Victoria’s Secret apparel and and lingerie is everywhere. And now PINK is cooler than ever, with fresh, new beauty treats in fragrance and body care. It’s a collection of fun stuff girls need to clean up and…freshen up.

New! Isle of PINK is the latest limited-edition fragrance from Victoria’s Secret Beauty. This spring, PINK girls are heading to the exclusive Isle of PINK. Think Caribbean Beach Club…with adorable cabana boys. So what’s so cool on the Isle of PINK? Iced Tulips and Raspberry Sorbet.

Isle of PINK by Victoria's Secret Beauty
Isle of PINK Perfume by Victoria’s Secret Beauty.

Isle of PINK Perfume by Victoria’s Secret Beauty main fragrance notes are: Top: raspberry sorbet, pink current, frozen mango, sugar apple, coconut water.  Middle: Iced Tulip, heliotrope, freesia water, rose nectar. Dry-Down: Sensual amber, cashmere musk,  and vanilla bean. 

The new Isle of PINK by Victoria’s Secret comes in an Eau de Parfum 2.5 oz, $47. And, Shimmering Fragrance Mist 8.4 oz , $20.

Available for a limited time only starting March 2008.

Published on March 25th, 2008 under

Free gift time from Lancome!

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A signature train case and three companion bags full of favorites, yours with any Lancome purchase of $39.50. Not sure what to buy? Try Lancome’s new High Résolution Collaser-5X™.

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Lancôme High Résolution Collaser-5X™

Lancôme Play Gift™, a Nordstrom exclusive. Receive a Définicils Mascara in Black, Cils Booster XL Mascara Base, Color Design Lipcolor in Trendy Mauve, Color Design Eye Shadow Quad in Daylight, Signature Walk, Volcano and Backstage Pass, Aquatique EyeColour Base in Nude, Rénergie Microlift R.A.R.E.™ Cream, Bi-Facil Eye Makeup Remover and a signature train case plus three coordinating companion bags with your Lancôme purchase of $39.50 or more. Online and in store. One per person, while supply lasts. Gift will be added automatically in Checkout and can only be shipped to the same destination as your order.

Fight wrinkles at the source.
Target 80% of collagen in just 48 hours!¹

Inspired by cutting-edge laser therapy, High Résolution Collaser-5X™ contains a revolutionary new complex of rice peptides, alfalfa extract and co-enzyme R combined with vitamin Cg that now helps target 5 key types of collagen that make up 80% of collagen in the skin (in in-vitro tests). Wrinkles appear pushed up and out. Skin’s youthful suppleness and bounce return.

Fast, visible results (based on results from a 4-week consumer test):
- Immediately: Feel softer, smoother skin.
- In 1 week: 67% see an overall improvement in skin’s appearance.
- In 4 weeks: 80% feel more supple skin. Wrinkles appear significantly reduced with improved firmness.
Reveal more even-toned, younger-looking skin.

¹Fight wrinkles deep within skin’s surface layers. In-vitro testing on rice peptides and alfalfa extract shows production of new collagen within 48 hours.

$65.00-$95.00 Lancôme High Résolution Collaser-5X™

Published on March 25th, 2008 under , ,

Great beauty products that don’t break the bank!

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L’Oreal Vichy is a premium brand based in Europe with a large skin care product line that starts at only $15. It seems so many beauty products lately have sticker shock associated with them so it’s nice to find some great products that do what they promise and don’t clean out your wallet. I have listed two of my favorite Vichy products that I think are amazing.

If you are looking to tone up sagging eyes and dark circles this is the product for you! I could see a definite lift in my upper eye in the first two weeks use!

Vichy LiftActiv PRO Eyes Anti-Wrinkle Eyelid Lifting Care

A unique combination of Actifeine, known for its detoxifying effectiveness* and Fibrocyclamide, our first ingredient complex associated with the replenishment of skin’s elasticity. As if re-inflated the skin looks firmed, existing wrinkles appear visibly smoothed out, eyelids appear lifted and dark circles appear faded.

*In combination with special massage technique

$30.00 LiftActiv PRO Eyes Anti-Wrinkle Eyelid Lifting Care

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A great daily face wash it easily removes makeup and leaves your skin feeling clean without stripping it.
Vichy Detoxifying Rinse-off Foam Cleanser

A rich, creamy cleanser containing Ubiquinone ® and soothing Vichy Thermal Spa Water that clarifies the skin and rinses off easily.

Skin Type/ Concern: Normal to Combination

Results: Detoxified and perfectly cleansed of impurities and make-up, the skin can breathe freely. Without drying, it recovers freshness and radiance.

$15.00 Vichy Detoxifying Rinse-off Foam Cleanser

Published on March 24th, 2008 under , ,

Korres Color Discovery Kit

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Korres Color Discovery Kit ($82 Value)

What it is:
Discover Korres with this kit of new makeup colors.

What it does:
The Korres Color Discovery Kit is the perfect way to achieve a natural glow. Drawn from the natural ingredients that make the line so skin-friendly, the rich dark hues and shimmery golden tones in the Korres Color Discovery Kit are inspired by the colors found in the sunflower.

What else you need to know:
This limited-edition six-piece set includes Provitamin B5 & Rice Bran Mascara in Black, Cherry Lip Gloss in Nude, Shimmering Eye Shadow in Sheer Gold, Soft Eyeliner Pencils in Black and Gold Shimmer, and a reusable makeup bag.

$35.00 Korres Color Discovery Kit ($82 Value) Korres Color Discovery Kitshow?id=Qsht3ShZ6*k&bids=32532.1068865&type=2&subid=0

Published on March 24th, 2008 under , ,

Interview with Fashion designer Alexis Lamontagna

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Here is an interview with fashion designer Alexis Lamontagna, backstage and just minutes before the debut of her Fall 2008 Collection at LA Fashion Week.

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Alexis Lamontagna

Interview with fashion designer Alexis Lamontagna by Marta Walsh:

Marta: What is the look for your Fall 2008 collection?
Alexis: The look for this season is goth glamour. Gothic Jean Harlow.

Marta: What was your inspiration for this look?
Alexis: 1920’s Hollywood Glamour, mixed with a Dita Von Teese and Morticia Adams.

Marta: What colors dominate your collection?
Alexis: You will see a lot of black and red. They are my favorite colors.

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Marta: What type of clothes have you designed for this show?
Alexis: This collection includes jeans, high waited slacks, low waisted slacks, cashmere sweaters, leather jackets. We have couple of beautiful gowns and silk little dresses. So it’s everything!

Marta: What is the hair and makeup look to go with your collection?
Alexis: Goth glamour.

Published on March 24th, 2008 under

Blogger Moment-The Weekly Roundup

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Find out how to drop few pounds and not overindulge by Girl Woman Beauty Brains Blog

Read an interview with makeup artist Jenna Menrad by The Beauty of Life

Find out why makeup professional insist on using a primer under foundation by A Mom In Red High Heels

Check out Prescriptives Soft spoken Collection for Lips by The Daily Cookie 

Wet n Wild i-sparkle Shadows by Budget Beauty Love

Get tips on how to look like the Pussy Cat Dolls by The Jet Set Girl

Find out why it is easy to fall in love with L’Oreal Sublime Glow by Mischo Beauty 

OPI Retro Fun in the Sun
by Pampered & Primped Up

L’Oreal Toronto Fashion Week-Wear in the World Part 1 by Makeup Junkie

Eva Mendes for PETA and Calvin Klein by Steeping Beauty

Finally Lorac’s website is live by Fifty-Cent Head

Find out why Laurie is in love with Yonka Cream 11 by Beauty’s Spot 

Beauty review about Freeze 24▪7 IceCrystals and Feeze 24▪7 Double Scoop moisturizer by Beauty411.net

Beauty review about Clinique High Impact Mascara by Beauty in Real Life

Linda’s Mason’s new makeup book:Eye Candy, 50 Easy Makeup Looks For glam Lids and Luscious Lashes by makeup2beauty

Published on March 23rd, 2008 under
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