Holiday Gift Guide Stocking Stuffer: SEPHORA COLLECTION Lip Balm #SEPHORACOLLECTION #HOLIDAYGIFTGUIDE #LipBalm

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SEPHORA COLLECTION Lip Balm $5.00

This lightly tinted lip balm from SEPHORA COLLECTION is nourishing to the lips and comes in an emoji customized tin. It comes in a pink or nude shade. This shade is pink This would make the PERFECT stocking stuffer for anyone. Because everyone uses lip balm. You could get this for any woman in your life, child, etc.

The SEPHORA COLLECTION Lip Balm is sold online for $5.00 at www.sephora,com and in SEPHORA stores. Like SEPHORA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sephora?ref=br_tf; Follow SEPHORA on Twitter: @Sephora, Follow SEPHORA on Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/Sephora/; Follow SEPHORA on Instagram: http://instagram.com/SEPHORA; Subscribe to SEPHORA on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9YX5x_VU8gfe0Oui0TaLJg; Follow on Google+: https://plus.google.com/+ Sephora/posts; Follow SEPHORA on Wanelo: http://wanelo.com/sephora and Follow SEPHORA on Tumblr:http://theglossy.sephora.com/.

Happy Holidays!

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie

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Holiday Gift Guide: SEPHORA COLLECTION Once Upon A Look Eyeshadow Palette #SEPHORACOLLECTION #OnceUponALookPalette

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SEPHORA COLLECTION Once Upon A Look Palette $28.00

This is a beautiful palette of 15 gorgeous shades in neutral shades. The palette contains 15 matte and shimmering eye shadows, from chic beige to luminous copper, metallic gray and intense sparkly black, there's a range of colors to achieve any look. With a unique clutch case and a large mirror on one side included, this palette is ideal for holiday party touch-ups or gift giving.  

Here is a photo of me wearing some of the colors:

On my eyes are a dark beige in the crease followed by a dark brown in the transition and a sparkly copper on the lids. The rest of my products coordinate with the eye. 

Below are swatches of the eye shadows in the palette:  

You can see how pigmented almost all of them are. A couple of them are lighter in pigment but are heavy on sparkle. I would use those over the more pigmented eye shadows. Or use as a light wash on the lids or under the brow. 

The SEPHORA COLLECTION Once Upon A Look Eyeshadow Palette is a great gift because of the price point. You can give if to just about anyone: Secret Santa, wife, girlfriend, sister, mother, daughter, friend, best friend, etc. This product retails for $38.00 and can be found online at www.sephora.com or in SEPHORA stores. Like SEPHORA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sephora?ref=br_tf; Follow SEPHORA on Twitter: @Sephora, Follow SEPHORA on Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/Sephora/; Follow SEPHORA on Instagram: http://instagram.com/SEPHORA; Subscribe to SEPHORA on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9YX5x_VU8gfe0Oui0TaLJg; Follow on Google+: https://plus.google.com/+ Sephora/posts; Follow SEPHORA on Wanelo: http://wanelo.com/sephora and Follow SEPHORA on Tumblr:http://theglossy.sephora.com/.

Happy Holidays!

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie

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Holiday Gift Guide: Urban Decay Vice Metal Meets Matte Lipstick Palette #HolidayGiftGuide #UrbanDecay #ViceMetalMeetsMatte #LipstickPalette

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Urban Decay Vice Metal Meets Matte Lipstick Palette

$35.00

Are you a Vice Lipstick junkie like myself? Then hang on, this year Urban Decay has a new and even more gorgeous limited-edition palette of Vice Lipstick that is metallic and matte together. This palette will take you from nighttime to the next morning easily. It features 12 addictive shades from the massive lipstick collection and six of them are new! You get dark, sultry hues to fail safe neutrals and bold brights. The shades are all organized by finish and color family, metallized shades are on the top row and the coordinating matte shades are on the bottom row. Start with a metallized shade for your night out. Then, when that night rolls into the next morning and you did not made it back home, channel your alter ego by switching to the corresponding matte shade for daytime and roll into work looking hot. This palette contains new shades like Spark (bright red with tonal shimmer), Banger (deep oxblood), and Shallow (lavender). It also contains cult-favorite shades like Big Bang (bright pink sparkle) and Backtalk (mauve-nude pink), this palette has all your needs covered.

What is great is this is perfect for travel too. It includes a retractable lip brush.  This super-sleek palette was made to experiment with. Engineered with real life in mind, the palette makes it super easy to apply lipstick on the go. They have designed the wells with a special stair-step effect that is perfect for wiping any excess lipstick off of the brush, thus keeping the lipstick in the compartment and not all over the palette. When you are done applying, flip the attached cover on top of the lipstick wells to keep the shades protected and the compact free of any mess. The palette is practical and beautiful. People will ooh and ah over it when you pull it out of your makeup bag. The luxurious case has a deep purple lid with a metallized gunmetal base. 

In this palette is the exact Vice Lipstick formula that you expect, know and love. Urban Decay's proprietary Pigment Infusion System™  gives each shade its super-creamy texture, rich payoff and superior color dispersion. The Yummy Butter Blend comforts, hydrates and enhances, leaving lips soft and conditioned, never dry. 

The shades included in this palette are:

• BANGER (Metallized): deep oxblood
• AMULET (Metallized): metallic brick rose
• FAST TALK (Metallized): mauve-nude pink
• BIG BANG (Metallized): bright pink sparkle
• MAD (Metallized): bright purple shimmer
• SPARK (Metallized): bright red w/tonal shimmer
• CSB (Comfort Matte): dark berry
• TAME (Comfort Matte): medium nude-pink
• BACKTALK (Comfort Matte): mauve-nude pink
• DOUBLE TEAM (Comfort Matte): pale pink w/blue undertone
• SHALLOW (Comfort Matte): lavender
• 714 (Mega Matte): bright red

My favorite shades are Amulet, Shallow, Mad, and Banger. Oh who am I kidding. I love the whole palette!

Below are swatches of the shades. I went from top to bottom together to show how closely each of the metallized and matte shades closely resemble each other, it's hard to see the metallic sparkle in the swatches:

(above, left to right: Banger, CSB, Amulet, Tame, Fast Talk, Backtalk, Big Bang, Double Team, Mad, Shallow, Spark and 714)

This palette is a great holiday gift for anyone who is a beauty junkie, who loves Vice Lipstick or who loves Urban Decay items. It retails for only $35.oo and can be found online at www.urbandecay.com or in the Urban Decay Flagship store. Like Urban Decay on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/urbandecaycosmetics; Follow Urban Decay on Twitter: @urbandecay; Follow Urban Decay on Tumblr: http://urbandecay.tumblr.com/; Follow Urban Decay on Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/urbandecay/; Follow Urban Decay on Instagram: https://instagram.com/urbandecaycosmetics/; Follow Urban Decay on Google+: https://plus.google.com/+urbandecay/posts and Subscribe to Urban Decay on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/UrbanDecayYT.

Happy Holidays!

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie

Holiday Gift Guide: J.T. Spencer Gifts #HolidayGiftGuide #JTSpencerGifts

(product photos courtesy of www.jtspencer.com)

J.T. Spencer Gifts

J.T. Spencer is a finer purveyor of embroidered belts and other accessories from Richmond, Virginia. This business is well known for their quality and craftsmanship. I asked to have them in my Holiday Gift Guide because of this. They began with a dream of manufacturing high quality custom logo belts here in the United States that could be sold at high end golf and country clubs. The Original Embroidered Belt hit the market and quickly began to gain momentum with pro shops all across the country.  After establishing a strong foothold in the golf market J.T. Spencer forged a partnership with Peter Millar who made the company an official licensee of their brand and greatly expanded their customer base in the golf business domestically and abroad.  

In the many years that have passed since the beginning of the business, J.T. Spencer has expanded into a myriad of other industries.  Their custom business has grown to include yacht and athletic clubs, schools, companies and a variety of other affinity groups that want to show pride in their organization. Their items can be found at some of the finest universities and colleges all across America. With designs that cover everything from the time-honored American Flag to the quirky Beer Pong they make every effort to offer motifs on timeless and classically styled products that appeal to everyone.   

  

I have two gifts today that I want to share with you. The first gift is an old fashioned flask. The second is an embroidered key fob. 

Shamrock Flask (Natural) $50.00

This is a 6 oz. stainless steel flask with waxed canvas and full grain leather wrap permanently fixed around the flask. It is decorated with an embroidered green shamrock on the canvas. The flask fits perfectly into a pocket or a purse. Yes, you can be stylish and hold your vodka, gin or any other alcohol and keep it on the sly with a flask in your pocket or purse. Great to warm yourself up on cold days sitting at the soccer match.

This would make a great gift for just about anyone over 21 who likes to have a nip now and then. And hey, who doesn't?

Labrador Key Fob in Geranium

Key Fob is $20.00, Monogramming is $18.00

Give your key ring a splash of color with one of J.T. Spencer's Key Fobs. They measure 3 inches long and are a perfect fit for pockets and purses. The fob is made of heavy brass and thick canvas and comes embroidered with a picture of an item. This one is a Labrador Retriever in black. To have your initials monogrammed is an extra $18.00.

You can purchase J.T. Spencer items online at www.jtspencer.com. Like J.T. Spencer on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JTSpencerBelts/?ref=br_rs; Follow J.T. Spencer on Twitter: @jtspencer and Follow J.T. Spencer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jtspencer_/. 

Happy Holidays!

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie

(These were sent for consideration)

     

 

SEPHORA: Service Has Gone Downhill..

I am hopping mad. On November 17, 2017 I placed an order with SEPHORA. I was never told there would be a delay. I kept waiting for my order to ship. Then I see that orders were being delayed due to an excessive volume of orders.

On November 27, 2017 I still had not received my order so I called and received a message saying they had too many calls, please call back later and they hung up on me. I mentioned on Facebook that I was having problems and was told by a friend that she too was having problems with an order. 

The next day I called back and finally reached someone.  I was told that I would not receive my order until, get this, December 5, 2017. That is 19 days past the day that I placed the order. 19 days. I honestly don’t think I ever want to place an order with SEPHORA ever again. I can get almost everything I want at other outlets. The only thing is that I was ordering some items I could not get elsewhere. I’m very, very frustrated with them and feel this is WAY too long for an online order in 2017!!!!

Don’t you? If you are also having problems with www.sephora.com, please let me know. 

Thank you.

Happy Holidays!

Marie Papachatzis 

I Am THE Makeup Junkie

Holiday Gift Guide: Gourmet Gift Baskets Let It Snow Cookie Gift Box #HolidayGiftGuide #GourmetGiftBaskets #LetItSnowCookieGiftBox

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Gourmet Gift Baskets Let It Snow Cookie Gift Box $29.99

The Let It Snow Cookie Gift Box is an fabulous way to put a smile on someone's face during the winter months! The bright blue box comes filled with an assortment of Gourmet Gift Basket's most delicious freshly baked cookies, including chocolate chip, fudge brownie, peanut butter, pecan sandy, and more! If they're living in a snow globe, this gift box full of fresh cookies is sure to warm their heart and their belly! The cookies are all soft and delicious. Believe me, I tried all of them. I could not help myself. I had to at least give each one a taste test for this review. These are some of the best cookies I have ever had. Seriously. They rival my homemade cookies, which I must say are some of the best cookies around. So if you want to say if with love, say it wtih cookies! Just make sure the person you are buying the gift for is not allergic to any of the ingredients first. You can never be too careful these days. Everything in the box is Kosher. 

This box contains the following:

• (2) Chocolate Chip Cookies (2 pack) - 2 oz. 
• (2) Fudge Brownie Cookies (2 pack) - 2 oz. 
• Lemon Sugar Cookies (2 pack) - 2 oz. 
• Pecan Sandy Cookies (2 pack) - 2 oz. 
• Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (2 pack) - 2 oz. 
• Peanut Butter Cookies (2 pack) - 2 oz. 

These cookies and other gourmet gifts can be purchases from www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com. Like Gourmet Gift Baskets on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/GourmetGiftBaskets; Follow Gournet Gift Baskets on Twitter: @gmtgiftbaskets; Follow Gourmet Gift Baskets on Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/giftbaskets/ and Follow Gourmet Gift Baskets on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gourmetgiftbaskets/.

Happy Holidays!

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie

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Holiday Gift Guide: NEOCUTIS Skincare Line #HolidayGiftGuide #NEOCUTISSkincareLine #AntiAging

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NEOCUTIS Anti-Aging Skincare

Exclusive Swiss Technology

NEOCUTIS Micro-Day Rejuvenating Cream SPF30

1 oz./30mL $141.10

NEOCUTIS Micro-Day Rejuvenating Cream SPF30 is a multifunctional cream helps restore moisture and provides broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF30 sun protection. This complete daily anti-aging formula helps revitalize and protect skin from environmental stress. Daily use of Micro-Day provides the following results:

• It helps to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Enhances suppleness and elasticity
• Helps to improve the overall feel of skin firmness.
• Hyaluronic Acid helps provide skin hydration.
• The intensive anti-oxidant blend of green tea extract, forms of Vitamins C and E, plus melanin, help to defend against free-radical damage.

It is for all skin types and is non-comedogenic. This cream has been Dermatologist tested. Also, it is free of color additives and fragrances. And it is cruelty-free. 

To use: apply generously 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply at least every 2 hours. Use water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating.

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Sun Protection Measures: Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with Broad-Spectrum SPF value of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including: limit time in the sun, especially from 10am - 2pm, wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses. For children under 6 months of age, ask a doctor.

NEOCUTIS Micro-Night Rejuvenating Cream

1 oz./30mL $110.50

NEOCUTIS Micro-Night Rejuvenating Cream helps recharge the skin while you sleep. It contains essential nutrients, hydrating glycerin and moisturizing lipids. This cream delivers essential nourishement to help revitalize and rejuvenate the appearance of skin through a combination of MPC™, glycerin and essential moisturizing lipids to provide nightly anti-aging benefits with power of micro-proteins.

Nightly use of MICRO∙NIGHT provides the following benefits:

• Targets multiple signs of skin aging including fine lines, wrinkles, elasticity and firmness.
• Delivers essential nourishment to help revitalize and rejuvenate the appearance of skin.
• Recharges skin while you sleep with essential micro-proteins for firmer, more luminous skin.
• Moisturizing lipids combined with hydrating glycerin help promote suppleness and smoothness.

It is for all skin types, is non-comedogenic and has been dermatologist tested. Also, it is free of color additives and is cruelty-free. 

NEOCUTIS Micro-Firm Neck & Décolleté Rejuvenating Complex

1,7 oz./50g $114.75

NEOCUTIS Micro-Firm Neck & Décolleté Rejuvenating Complex is a targeted cream containing a concentrated blend of ingredients precisely formulated to combat visible signs of aging on the delicate skin of the neck & décolleté. This intensive complex is supercharged with MPC™ and packed with antioxidants and moisturizers as well as exfoliating properties to encourage cell turnover for a softer and more luminous appearance.

Twice daily use of MICRO·FIRM Neck & Décolleté Rejuvenating Complex provides the following benefits:.

• MPC an elegant blend of lab crafted peptides helps to:
  • Enhance elasticity through promotion of elastin formation creating a more youthful, sculpted profile.
  • Boost Collagens III & VII leading to the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles.
  • Firm thin, loose skin on the neck, collarbone and bust through nourishment of Collagen I & Hyaluronic Acid.
• Sodium Carboxymethyl Betaglucan provides a tightening effect helping to accentuate the natural contours of the neck and décolleté.
• Beet Root Extract conditions and strengthens skin for renewed vitality while defending against premature aging
• Glycolic Acid smooths crepey-looking skin and diminishes the appearance of age spots and uneven skin tone creating a flawless finishing touch
• Stabilized Vitamin C defends against skin-aging oxidative stress and environmental factors to help preserve skin’s youthful appearance
• Glycerin, Argan and Jojoba Oils work alongside Wild Yam Extract to infuse moisture and help fortify skin.
• With regular use, skin will appear younger, smoother: perfected.
• Formulated with silicones and natural oils creating an elegant, light texture for flawless application.
• Paraben free, fragrance free & free of color additives

Regular use of all of these creams has made my skin look great this past month. I cannot believe how nice a difference it has made in my skin. This is a very nice line and I would love to continue to use it. It would also make a great gift for anyone who is fighting off aging and who needs a little pick me up. Purchase the products together or separately. Either way. your gift would be appreciated. 

NEOCUTIS products can be purchased online at www.neocutis.com, www.skinstore.com, www.lovelymyskin.com and www.dermstore.com.

Happy Holidays!

Marie Papachatzis
I Am THE Makeup Junkie

(These were sent for consideration)

Holiday Gift Guide: Khortytsa Vodka #HolidayGiftGuide #KhortytsaVodka #KhorPlatinum #KhorHotHoneyPepper

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Khortytsa Vodka 

I was sent two kinds of Khortytsa Vodka to try for my Holiday Gift Guide. It is also called Khor Vodka. First, let me say that I absolutely love Vodka. It is my favorite alcoholic beverage. I could drink any flavor of it and just plain vodka will do in a pinch. I was sent Khortytsa Vodka, which comes from Ukraine. I was sent two kinds to try, Platinum and Hot Honey Pepper. 

Khor Platinum Vodka $14.99

Khor Platinum Vodka is made from durum wheat and corn. This is one of the few vodkas that uses the latest technology of platinum filtration and a unique system of special birch and alder-tree charcoal filters. Platinum filtration is a state of the art process that gives this vodka a clean, balanced, and soft finish. Thanks to an optimal balance of all ingredients this vodka is perfect for making cocktails. I made two cocktails with this vodka. Below I will give you the recipes. Award winning Khor Platinum is among the top three vodka brands in the world. It is five times distilled. This vodka is made from water sourced from artesian wells and undergoes a multi-layered filtration process using natural mineral filters made of organic schungite, alder tree charcoal filters and quartz sand. Khor Vodka Platinum is also one of the few vodkas in the world to under go an additonal platinum filtration process which lends to a soft and balanced finish. This vodka is perfectly smooth to be enjoyed neat or in a cocktail. 

Mrs. Palmer Cocktail

• 2 oz. Khortytsa Platinum
• 2 oz. Lemonade
• 2 oz. Black Ice Tea
• 2 Dash Lavender Bitters (I substituted regular bitters)
• Collins glass
• Build cocktail in glass and stir
• Garnish with lemon wheel and lavender flower if you have it

Cranberry-Fuzzy Navel

• 2 oz. Khortytsa Platinum
• 20z. orange juice
• 2 oz. cranberry juice
• Stir in large tumbler and drink!

I loved the mix of the orange and cranberry, which is particularly good for the holiday season. 

Khor Hot Honey Pepper Vodka $14.99

Khor Hot Honey Pepper is Ukraine’s first vodka with whole peppercorns in the bottle. It unlocks the flavoring of red pepper perfectly, revealing the natural richness of flavors. Made for those who like to add some spice to life. The vodka is a bright, golden amber hue, complimented by red Indian Cayenne pepper and balanced with a touch of Clover Honey, resulting in a soft, silky entry with notes of spice, emphasized with hints of Cola Nut on the finish. In the end, it does not come out to be too spicy. I tried it neat, to see how spicy it was and I could handle it well (and I am a wuss when it comes to spice). I also made a cocktail with this that tasted delicious. 

Khor Bloody Mary

• 2 oz. Khortytsa Hot Honey Pepper Vodka
• 4 oz. tomato juice
• 2 dashes of Tabasco Sauce
• 2 tsp. prepared horseradish
• 2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 pinch celery salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 pinch Smoked Paprika
• 1 Lemon wedge
• 1 Lime wedge
• Celery salt
• Garnish 1 Celery Stalk and Lime Wedge
• Glass Pint

Pour some celery salt onto a small plate. Rub the juicy side of the lemon or lime wedge along the lip of the pint glass. Roll the outer edge of the glass in celery salt until fully coated. Fill with ice and set aside, Squeeze the lemon and lime wedges in to a shaker and drop them in, Add the remaining ingredients and fill with ice. Shake gently and strain into the prepared glass, Garnish with a celery stalk and add a lime wedge. 

I guarantee that for the over 21 crowd, this will be a huge hit as a gift. Why not give vodka as a gift? I would love a gift of vodka!!!!!

Khor Platinum and Hot Honey Pepper Vodkas are available at any liquor store.

Happy Holidays!

Marie Papachatzis
I Am THE Makeup Junkie

(This was sent for consideration)

Holiday Gift Guide: essence Advent Calendar 2017 #HolidayGiftGuide #essence #AdventCalendar

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essence Advent Calendar 2017 $39.99

The most wonderful time of the year! Nothing makes the loooooong wait until Christmas sweeter than opening the door on an advent calendar every day! You will find little hidden surprises behind each door that are sure to make every beauty's heart beat a little bit faster.  The LIMITED EDITION Advent Calendar by essence, available from October to November, offers exclusive products specially developed for the calendar as well as bestsellers from the standard range in a limited design, in their original size, of course, and for the eyes, lips, face and nails! Thanks to its cute design, the fold-out calendar is sure to fit in with the Christmas decorations. The big and small surprises hidden behind the 24 doors make the time until Christmas Eve go by in a flash with lots of joy and fabulous gifts!

Inside the Advent Calendar are the following:

• 5 x I <3 essence mini nail polish
• essence 4 in 1 mini nail file
• essence nail stickers
• essence duo sharpener
• essence mini hand cream
• essence I love extreme cray volume mascara
• essence eyebrow designer 02
• essence eyebrow tweezer
• essence kajal pencil 01
• essence invisible kiss transparent lipliner 01
• essence longlasting lipstick 16
• essence matt matt matt lipstick 05
• essence balmy kiss moisturizing lip care 04
• essence all about matt fixing powder
• essence concealer & makeup sponges
• essence finger & bracelet tattoos
• essence gift tags
• essence small gift bags
• essence hair ties
• essence pocket brush & mirror

Phew! That is a lot of fun for one month! You will enjoy this Advent Calendar more than you can imagine. This would make a great gift for any young woman or girl in her teens or 20's. Actually, I am a huge fan of essence cosmetics. Their brand is directed towards a younger audience but I love it anyway. 

The essence Advent Calendar should be available at some ULTA stores in the USA and essence locations throughout the world. Like essence on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essence.north.americal; Follow essence on Twitter: @essencemakeup; Follow essence on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/essencecosmetic/; Follow essence on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essence_cosmetics/; Subscribe to essence on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/essencecosmetics and Follow essence on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/essence-beauty.

Happy Holidays!

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie

(This was sent for consideration)

Holiday Gift Guide: Luiminess Legend Airbrush System #LuminessAirbrushSystem #HolidayGiftGuide

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Luminess Legend Airbrush System in Rose Gold $249.00

The Luminess Legend Airbrush System in Rose Gold is one of Luminess' most popular systems. It is extremely chic, beautiful, luxurious and sophisticated. And it is also the secret weapon for complexion perfection. Effortlessly achieve professional quality results at home with this compact, age-defying airbrush cosmetics system. The Legend has a whisper quiet motor, continuous airflow and a patented stylus that delivers a micro-fine mist of tiny pixels, transforming your skin from lackluster to luminous. The Legend effortlessly eliminates wrinkles, evens out skin tone and smooths skin's texture for a youthful, flawless finish that looks and feels like natural bare skin.

Luminess Airbrush Foundations deliver high-impact pigments in feather-light, buildable formulas that allow your skin to breathe. With just one airbrush application, fine lines blur, imperfections disappear and pores are minimized, letting natural luminosity shine through. Due to its superior blendability, the entire line easily transitions from sheer to complete coverage without ever looking thick or cakey. Luminess airbrush cosmetics are perfect for all skin types and provide exceptionally rich dimension and seamless coverage in a range of skin-matching shades.

The Legend is dermatologist tested and recommended. Airbrushing helps eliminate cross- contamination, resulting in healthier, fresher skin. Along with this revolutionary line of foundations, the Legend can be used for easy, quick and long-lasting applications of concealer, primer, moisturizer, blush, eye shadow, bronzer, skincare rejuvenation products and much more. For flawless, flattering results and truly radiant skin, you will want to try the Legend Airbrush Makeup System today. 

What are the benefits to having this airbrush system? The Legend has an ultra-low PSI for soft and precise makeup application. It is the smallest airbrush system available. It is lightweight and durable enough for travel. You can sculpt, shape and highlight without ever touching your face. Also, you get professional makeup artist results at home. This product has been dermatologist tested and recommended. It is easy to use on the face and body. 

This would be the perfect gift for someone who is really into makeup and loves foundation. It is expensive yes, but it is a premium gift that you would give to someone who is close to your heart. I would die for a gift like this. I used it and it took me a couple of days to get used to it. At first I put a few drops in the stylus and then turned it on, I ended up using all of the foundation on my chin. I found that I needed to add more drops and that I had to pull back more on the stylus and keep it farther from my face. 

The kit comes with the following items:

• Legend Airbrush Compressor and Stylus
• AC Adaptor
• 1 Year Warranty
• 2 – 0.55oz. bottles Silk foundation
• 1 – 0.25oz. bottle Blush
• 1 – 0.25oz. Skin Brightening Glow
• 1 – 0.25oz. Moisturizer/Primer 
• 1 – 0.25oz. bottle Bronzer

The Luminess Legend Airbrush System retails for $249 and can be purchased online at www.luminessair.com and at www.hsn.com. Like Luminess Air on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luminessair?_rdr; Follow Luminess Air on Twitter: @luminessair; Follow Luminess Air on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/luminessair/; Subscribe to Luminess Air on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/luminessair; Follow Luminess Air on Google+: https://plus.google.com/105098266423283206540 and Follow Luminess Air on Snapchat: https://luminessair.com/#.

Happy Holidays!

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie

(This was sent for consideration)

Holiday Gift Guide: WEN Winter Red Currant Treatment Oil #WEN #CHAZDEAN #RedCurrantTreatmentOil

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WEN Winter Red Currant Treatment Oil

4 fl.oz. $72.00

WEN Winter Red Currant Treatment Oil is an intensive, nourishing hair, face and body oil that has been created to help give you healthier, younger looking hair and skin. It is an exotic blend of Abyssinian, Jojoba Seed, Argan Oil, Sesame Seed Oil, Rose Flower Extract, Red Currant Fruit Extract, Green Tea Extract, Vitamin E and Bergamot Oils that moisturize and replenish skin and hair from head to toe without being heavy or greasy. WEN Treatment Oils are a unique blend of some of the world's rarest and most beneficial oils. Combining the nourishing and moisturizing properties of these oils helps to nourish, hydrate and repair the hair and skin. You will want to bask in the scent of this oil and how it smells on your hair and body. It is also available in Winter Vanilla Mint and Winter Cranberry Mint. 

Directions:

• Bath: apply 2-4 full droppers in bath water.
• Body: apply 1-2 full droppers to body after showering, before drying off.
• Hair: apply 1-2 drops to dry, styled hair. 
• Scalp: apply 2-4 full droppers to scalp as an overnight treatment.

You will find that after using this for a while your skin and hair will become super soft and will smell amazing. Try the new scents every season. 

This makes a great gift. Everyone wants to have soft hair and skin. Purchase for the loved one in your life who has dry skin and hair. 

WEN Winter Red Currant Treatment Oil retails for $72.00 and can be purchased at www.chazdean.com. Like WEN by ChazDean on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wenbychazdean; Follow WEN by ChazDean on Twitter: @wenbychazdean; Follow WEN by ChazDean on Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/wenbychazdean/; Follow WEN by ChazDean on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wenbychazdean/ and Subscribe to WEN by ChazDean on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/wenbychazdean.

Happy Holidays!

Marie Papachatzis

I Am THE Makeup Junkie

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