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Friday, April 26, 2013

Review: Thymes Agave Nectar Body Wash & Hand Lotion

DSC07648Layers of lemon blossom, red grapefruit and tangy guava combine with refreshing citrus, radiating a bright cheerfulness and are softened with agave nectar to form the warm, rich honeyed base note. Subtle crystalline musk and soothing aloe leaf combine to deliver a clean, fresh finish. The Agave fragrance profile is dominantly citrus with sub families of green and gourmand. Other Thymes fragrances with similar profiles are Verbena Bamboo and Thymes Essentials.

 

 

 

I was lucky enough to try out two great products from the Thymes line. The Agave Nectar Body Wash was seen in Seventeen magazine, “The Beauty Blog Network” and Parents magazine.

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The Agave Nectar Body Wash is $19.00 for 9.25 oz. This body wash has glycerin to soften the skin. I find that the scent is extremely exhilarating. For me, used in the morning it helps wake me up and gets me ready for the day! The scent is definitely a lovely and light citrus base, which I like (I suffer horrible migraines and cannot tolerate some fragrances). The body wash also lathers nicely and leaves my skin feeling soft, not dry. That is a plus in my book! I like this body wash very much. And my daughters would like me to relay that they enjoy it too!

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Silky is what I would use to describe the Agave Nectar Hand Lotion. It is $25.00 for 8.25 oz. When I first used this I was immediately struck by how soft my hands were after one use. The lotion sunk right into my skin. This lotion has emollients like jojoba oil, shea butter and squalane to help soothe and heal the skin. Glycerin attracts moisture to the skin and Vitamin E acts as an anti-oxidant. I use a pump of this at least once or twice a day. I am trying to keep it from my youngest daughter, who is a lotion hog!!! I’m afraid she will use it all up. I adore this and it is way too nice for her to use willy-nilly. Just a small pump of this takes care of both hands. Then I sit and smell my hands for an hour or two. Is that odd?

Agave Nectar Body Wash & Hand Lotion are available from www.thymes.com.

(These products were sent for consideration)

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Attention Pür Minerals Fans: Get Ready For an EXTRA Special Treat

Attention Pür Minerals Fans: Get Ready For an EXTRA Special Treat

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Starting today, the exclusive Pür Minerals Spring Beauty Kit that was featured in a segment on EXTRA this week is now available for purchase.

The 6-Piece Kit includes:

  • Golden Age Eyeliner/Eye Shadow Duo
  • Mosaic Powder in Ornamental
  • Boutique Pink Nail Polish
  • Vintage Pink Lip Gloss
  • 4 in 1 pressed Mineral Makeup in choice of shade
  • Chisel brush applicator

The kit is available for limited time exclusively at www.StyleMined.com for $32.  That’s over a $90 value!

 

Fabulous Nude Look For Spring/Summer! “Easy Pretty”

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Today I decided to go for a nice nude look (yes, I know, but I am not feeling well and it is a go to look for me when I want easy pretty). I got my hands on two of the Sephora exclusive Benefit “World Famous Neutrals” Palettes and I decided to use the Most Glamorous Nudes Ever one today. I also wanted to try out some of the new Nars items I got. This post will be a long review and look!

For this look I am using: Benefit’s That Gal Brightening Face Primer ($29.00), MAC’s Mineralize Moisture SPF 15 Foundation in NC 15 ($33.00), Nars Radiant Concealer in Chantilly ($28.00), Nars Light Reflecting Loose Setting Powder ($34.00), Benefit’s Most Glamorous Nudes Ever palette ($30.00), Nars Miss Liberty Highlighting Blush ($29.00) and Nars Candy Says Larger Than Life Lip Gloss ($26.00).

 

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Below you can see the swatches I have taken for all the items I used today:

 

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Above, from left to right, MAC Mineralize Moisture SPF 15; NARS Radiant Concealer and Benefit That Gal

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Swatches of the World Famous Neutrals Palette as well as the Miss Liberty Highlighting Blush

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Benefit’s Creaseless Cream Eye Shadows in My Two Cents and Birthday Suit

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These are the four eye shadows: Gilt-y Pleasure, It’s Complicated, Kiss Me I’m Tipsy and Call My Bluff.

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Above is the best swatch I could get for the Miss Liberty Highlighting Powder

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This is the Larger Than Life Lip Gloss in Candy Says

 

For myself, I really like all of the products I used today. My only complaint is that the MAC foundation has a little too much coverage. I like it but you have to be careful not to get too much on as it is fairly heavy coverage. Today I mixed it with That Gal and found that it looked great on my skin. I have decided that I am never going to use another concealer again. NARS Radiant Concealer is the best out there. It covers and goes on so smoothly, that it is well worth the money. Below you can see that I included two photographs of my eyes open. I did because I am so happy with my mascara today. I used Maybelline’s Great Lash Lots of Lashes. This took me from almost invisible to stunning lashes (well, stunning for me). I am not going to go over where I put which shadow today. I think you can pretty much guess from the look with my eyes open and closed. If you read my blog often enough then you pretty much know my pattern! I want you to compare this with the Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette look: http://iamthemakeupjunkie.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-new-urban-decay-naked-basics-is-here.html. This look is pretty much on par with it I think. By the way, the NARS Light Reflecting Loose Setting Powder is awesome! It sets your look without being heavy. Well worth the money too.

The NARS Highlighting Blush in Miss Liberty is such a perfect light shimmer to add to the cheeks. A beautiful light pink.The NARS Larger Than Life Lip Gloss in Candy Says is one of my favorites. So much that I purchased a back up for my purse. And I have a gazillion nude pink lip glosses!

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I’m such a makeup sucker. I love everything. I would love to know what you have tried in today’s look. Let me know by leaving a comment.

 

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

The Benefits Of Beauty Are More Than Skin Deep

QVC and Cosmetic Executive Women Support Cancer and Careers Through Charitable Beauty Initiative

A premiere multimedia beauty event will prove that a little makeup can make a big difference. The two-hour live broadcast "QVC and CEW Present Beauty with Benefits" will feature more than 15 prestige beauty brands across categories and price points, with net proceeds benefiting Cancer and Careers, a program of the CEW Foundation that supports men and women balancing work and cancer. The broadcast, a collaboration between QVC and Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW), is scheduled to air on QVC Thursday, April 25 at 9 PM (ET) .

The unprecedented event will highlight the philanthropic efforts of the beauty industry while providing viewers a special opportunity to support a great cause through a multiplatform shopping experience. From color cosmetics and fragrance to skin and hair care products, various products from select brands such as bareMinerals , tarte , StriVectin and Mally Beauty will be offered. As added incentives, QVC is offering a gift with purchase that consists of beauty samples from participating brands, and shipping and handling will be offered at no charge.

"Beauty with Benefits reflects QVC's ongoing commitment to support the success and wellness of women through the power of relationships," said Claire Watts, CEO, QVC U.S. "We're thrilled to bring the beauty industry together to give consumers the opportunity to shop for a cause on April 25, while increasing awareness of the resources provided by Cancer and Careers."

Throughout the evening, viewers will be informed of the impact each purchase can make in the lives of men and women affected by cancer. Unique content created for the show is scheduled to include inspiring segments featuring those who benefitted from Cancer and Careers along with an intimate interview with CEW President Carlotta Jacobson. Plus, industry experts and QVC regulars, including Laura Geller, founder of Laura Geller Beauty and Chaz Dean, creator of WEN Hair and Body Care, will share beauty tips guaranteed to make everyone look and feel good. 

"I am so pleased to see CEW and QVC coming together for the first ever Beauty with Benefits show," said Geller. "As a longtime supporter of Cancer and Careers, I have always believed that if beauty companies could join efforts to give back, we could make a significant impact. It not only feels good to educate women on how they can look better, but it feels even more empowering when you know you are personally helping to make a difference." 

To build further awareness for Cancer and Careers and the broadcast, QVC will optimize its social media efforts through an Instagram campaign. For the first 500 photos tagged with the hashtag #beautywithbenefits, QVC will make a donation to Cancer and Careers. The multimedia retailer plans to promote the event through additional platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Google+. Additionally, actress Regina King is supporting the initiative as the "QVC and CEW Present Beauty with Benefits" PSA spokesperson.

For additional information on "QVC and CEW Present Beauty with Benefits" visit http://qvc.co/-Beauty-With-Benefits. Products featured as part of the event will be available while supplies last, through QVC.com, the QVC apps or by calling 800.345.1515.

About QVC
QVC, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Interactive Corporation (NASDAQ:LINTA), is the world's leading video and ecommerce retailer. QVC is committed to providing its customers with thousands of the most innovative and contemporary beauty, fashion, jewelry and home products. Its programming is distributed to approximately 250 million homes worldwide through operations in the U.S., Japan, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy and a joint venture in China. West Chester, Pa.-based QVC has shipped more than a billion packages in its 26-year history and the company's website, QVC.com, is ranked among the top general merchant Internet sites. QVC, Q, and the Q Ribbon Logo are registered service marks of ER Marks, Inc.

About Cosmetic Executive Women
Cosmetic Executive Women, Inc. (CEW) is a nonprofit professional organization with over 5,000 female and male executives in the beauty, cosmetics, fragrance, and related industries. For more information, log on to
www.cew.org. The CEW Foundation is the philanthropic arm of CEW, Inc., which runs Cancer and Careers, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to empowering and educating people with cancer to thrive in their workplace by providing expert advice, interactive tools and educational events. For more information, see www.CancerandCareers.org.

SOURCE QVC, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.qvc.com

 

Discover a New Natural Solution for Acne: Santalia Webinar

 
image001(1)Toxic Problem, Natural Solution: Santalia Offers a Safe, Clinically Proven Treatment for Acne  
Sandalwood Expert, Danae Christenson, Hosts All the Way From Australia

Danae will be discussing the positive effects this ancient ingredient has when treating skin, especially acne-prone skin.  She’ll also be able to answer any questions/concerns you might have on the topic of acne and skincare in general.  







Date & Time: Thursday, April 25th 4pm EST / 1pm PST

 
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To log onto the webinar:
1.     Log-on to the following URL to join the webinar: www.telspanvenue.com/SantaliaSkinCare1.
2.     Password: santaliaskin123
Enjoy the webinar! Danae is great and I have personally tried a few items from the line. I am excited because they work in place of harsh chemicals such as benzoyl peroxide. If you have persistent mild to moderate acne, give her a line a try, it works!











Review: Pur Mineral Art Decadence Palette

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Pür Minerals introduces Gatsby era glamour with new Art Decadence Eye & Cheek Palette. Think Golden Age Of Glamour meets modern color. It comes in a giftable box that is perfect for Mother’s Day or as a gift for yourself! This gorgeous set includes:

  • Mosaic cheek powder in Ornamental that leaves a golden glow.
  • An extremely pigmented limited edition lip gloss in Vintage Pink.
  • Eyeliner/eye shadow duo in Golden Age.
  • An exclusive nail polish in bright Boutique Pink.

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The Art Decadence set is perfect for spring and summer, spot on trend right now. It combines pops of bold color with a balance of neutral tones to give a decadent look. Personally I love the look of a nude eye with a sultry lip!

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Looking at the swatch of the Vintage Pink lip gloss, you can see that it is extremely pigmented. It is a bright pink with gold shimmer. I wore this almost all day long. Love it!

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The Golden Age Eyeliner/Eye shadow has a gold eye shadow and a taupe chocolate eye liner. I used the eye shadow over primer and found that it didn’t last as long as I had hoped but the eye liner did last a fairly long time without smudging.

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I love the Ornamental Baked Mosaic Powder. It has a beautiful deep warm gold color that looks almost like a bronze color but with a lot of shimmer.

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The Boutique Pink Nail Polish is so pretty. I wish I could wear it on my fingers! It is definitely going on my toes! (I know the nail looks are not as beautiful as you are used to, but I cannot use nail polish on my nails, I have nails that peel and break. I cannot get them to grow because of my immune disease). The best thing about this polish is that it is extremely opaque. One coat covers completely. I think it is better than most other polishes in that regard.

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As I mentioned, the only item I had an issue with is the eye shadow creasing after a little while. I think if I tried a different approach I might have better luck with it. However, this is a common problem with eye shadow pens and I haven’t found one that doesn’t crease yet. Otherwise everything in this box is great. The Pür Minerals Art Decadence set is $42.00 and is available now at www.ulta.com or Ulta stores. Pür Minerals combines natures finest ingredients with the latest skincare technology. Trusted by makeup artists, skin care experts and women worldwide, their easy-to-use, skin-perfecting line has earned the name “Complexion AuthorityTM”.

(This item was send for consideration)

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Get the 2013 MTV Movie Awards Red Carpet Look with Pür Minerals

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Get the 2013 MTV Movie Awards Red Carpet Look

with Pür Minerals

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Pür Minerals CC Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 40 in Light, $38

Pür Minerals Double Ego Mascara, $21

Pür Minerals Perfect Fit Eye Shadow Trio in Lady Lucy, $26

Pür Minerals Pout Plumping Lip Gloss in Iced Pearl, $16

 

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Pür Minerals 4-in-1 Liquid Foundation in Light Tan, $36

Pür Minerals Universal Marble Mineral Powder in Pink, $23.50

Pür Minerals Perfect Fit Eye Shadow Trio in Classic Beauty, $26

Pür Minerals Mineral Eye Defining Pencil with Smudger in Onyx, $17

Pür Minerals Mineral Shea Butter Lipstick in Mauve Quartz, $16

 

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Pür Minerals Limited Edition Glow All Year Kit, $15

Pout Plumping Lip Gloss in Oasis, Mineral Glow Deluxe Size Bronzer, Roll-On Illuminator)

Pür Minerals Double Ego Mascara, $21

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Pür Minerals 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup Foundation in Golden Dark, $27

Pür Minerals Mineral Eye Defining Pencil with Smudger in Onyx, $17

Pür Minerals Lip Gloss Stick in Daredevil, $15

 

Pür Minerals is available exclusively at ULTA Stores nationwide, professional spas and physician offices and www.purminerals.com.

About Pür Minerals

Pür Minerals has pioneered a performance-based line of colour cosmetics and skin care treatments designed for optimal skin fitness and health since 2002. The pressed mineral colour formulations are specially engineered with good-for-your-skin ingredients that not only offer exceptional coverage, but also nourish and condition the skin for a healthy radiance. The multitasking skin care products eliminate the need for complicated regimens to keep your beauty pür and simple.

 

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