February 2, 2015

Start the New Year off with Amazing Skin !

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Not long ago, I shared that  Josie Maran Argan Pure Complexion 5 Piece Collection is available exclusively at QVC. Now I am experiencing Josie Maran Skincare with my own 5 piece collection.  I have become a huge fan of skincare containing Argan Oil and Josie Maran has designed the perfect collection.

I am generally afraid to try skincare containing oil due to possible oily residue but I haven’t experienced any oiliness on my skin, just velvety softness, especially after using Josie Maran Argan Cleansing Oil. During the summer months, I like to use oils that absorb quickly.  This winter has been brutal on my skin and Josie Marans 100% Pure Argan Oil Face Serum, which I use as a moisturizer, doesn’t dry instantly but stays on my skin long enough to massage in, leaving a silky smooth feeling as opposed to a dry feeling that I like during the humid months.

The foundation is quit unique in that it is formulated to match your skintone. It really is Amazing! The foundation goes on white when you apply it to your skin. It then adjusts its pigment to match you skintone within a few minutes. I love this feature because I never have to figure out what color foundation to choose again. Choosing a foundation is usually a hit or miss for me  but Argan Matchmaker Serum Foundation has taken the guess work out. Did I mention there is a brush included in the set?

There are so many aspects of this collection that I like. The Argan Color Stick “In Love” for example, gives you just the right amount of “rosy” color for a natural look and you can use it on your cheeks, forehead and lips! Quite unique!

The entire collection is infused with Argan oil and the face serum is 100% Pure Argan oil. All the produces in Josie Maran Argan Pure Complexion 5 Piece Collection can also be purchased separately. You can find this collection as well as other Josie Maran Skincare products at www.qvc.com

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January 31, 2015

“Butter Her Up” this Valentine’s Day with Gift Sets From Savannah Bee CO.

This Valentine’s Day, treat your special “Someone” with a gift box from Savannah Bee Company. These gifts are exquisite and unique! They are made of natural ingredients, no animal testing and contain absolutely no parabens, petroleum or derived ingredients. Choose one of the gift sets below or visit their website to view more of their products.

Honeycomb Special – $33.50vb     savannahbee.com/honeycomb-special

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The Sweetest Surprise – $54.50   savannahbee.com/the-sweetest-surprise

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A Honey of a Pair – $30   savannahbee.com/a-honey-of-a-pair

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Honey Caramel Delight – $46.00   http://savannahbee.com/the-honey-caramel-delight-valentine-s-day-gift-set

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Goodness All Over – $62.50   http://savannahbee.com/goodness-all-over-valentine-s-day-gift-set

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My Sweet and Sensitive Valentine – $72   http://savannahbee.com/my-sweet-and-sensitive-valentine-gift-set

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January 27, 2015

Top 5 Valentine’s Day Beauty Tips

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Whether it’s a hot date planned with your beau or a girls’ night out, this Valentine’s Day make sure to make a statement with these top five beauty tips. Celebrity makeup artist; who has worked with Meghan Trainor, Brooklyn Decker, Angie Harmon, among others and top fashion brands Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren, Laura Ashley, Perry Ellis, to name a few; provides these tips to create the perfect Valentine’s Day beauty look.

1. Kiss and makeup…

Ditch the traditional “red” lip and go for a more kissable look like a delicious nude color. Try: Philosophy’s lip shine in Coconut Frosting it gives a hint of shimmer with a mild sweet taste.

2. Run your fingers through my hair or maybe not…

Loose the hair spray for the night. Nothing is more un-sexy than hard mane. Touchable, soft hair is always a “do”. Try: Garnier’s Texture Spray for body and bounce without the crunch.

3. Give it a glow…

For a quick J-Lo glow add a few drops of liquid luminizer to your moisturizer. Try: Stila’s All Over Shimmer liquid

4. Got a private beach…

Nothing says red-hot like bronzed skin. Use along the perimeter of your face & jaw bone for a more realistic application. Also pick a brand that doesn’t have too much shimmer. Try: Benefit’s Hoola Bronzer

5. It started with a wink…

Seduction begins with a good mascara! Give your eyes a bambi-like fringe using lash fibers. It coats & builds on the ends of your natural lashes, giving the appearance of falsies. Try: Loreal’s False Fiber Lash Mascara

For more information about Jami, please visit www.jamisvay.com.

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January 23, 2015

Think MIYU this Valentine’s Day

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This February, give the gift of an at-home spa retreat with a healthier twist on chocolate! This limited edition “made with love” gift set is sure to send hearts fluttering! SRP: $50.00 (retail value $65)

A Valentine’s gift inspired by love… MIYU’s made with love kit includes their award- winning hydrate mi beauty tea + serum- mist essence pairing, a limited edition love sweet love chocolate chai tea, a gorgeous heart- shaped loose leaf tea infuser and an adorable mini wooden spoon.

MIYU’s “made with love” Kit Contains everything needed to make your Valentine’s Day a smashing success!
• 1 – hydrate mi beauty essence, 2.7 fl. oz.

• 1 – hydrate mi beauty tea, 16 sachets

• 1 – love sweet love chocolate chai loose tea, 25 g pouch

• 1 – heartstrings loose leaf tea infuser

• 1 – mini wooden spoon

MIYU made with love can be purchased online at miyubeauty.com

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January 20, 2015

Geluxury Slippers are like walking on Air

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I never thought in my wildest dreams that a gift as simple as a pair of slippers would bring me so much comfort and joy. I’m talking about my new pair of Geluxury Slippers that I never want to take off. If you are not familiar with Geluxury Slippers, let me fill you in. Geluxury slippers are moisture infused with 7 natural botanical and essential oils. The gel pad is sewn into the slipper so when you slip them on your feet you immediately feel a soothing cool sensation on your skin along with luxurious cushiony comfort.

Make sure you wear your Geluxury Slippers at least 2 to 3 times a week for 20 to 30 minutes a day to achieve maximum hydration benefits. They are made of Polyester and spandex and will fit snugly to your feet. The slippers work beautifully for feet with cracked heels, damaged cuticles, dry skin or just wear them just for the comfort, you will love them!

Geluxury Slippers are made with SmartGel® Technology. Geluxury patent pending lining isInfused with 7 Therapeutic Botanicals and Ceramide; Solid-textured and non-greasy with no clean up require; Enriched with Aloe Vera, Green tea, and Willow; Built to last for hundreds of treatments and Dermatologist tested.”

Geluxury Slippers ($39.95) are available in to chic fabrics (leopard) shown above and a cuddle cow print. and they are available at  www.geluxury.com

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January 16, 2015

Color Me Recreates the Flawless Face Look from the Golden Globes

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At last week’s Golden Globe Awards old favorites and exciting new comers collected awards and accolades at the legendary Beverly Hilton. For many, the Red Carpet fashion still held center stage with looks as varied as the celebrities that wore them. However throughout it all one key beauty look reined supreme, the flawless face, chiseled cheekbones and dewy youthful quality sported by everyone from Emma Stone and Jennifer Aniston to Kate Hudson and Joanne Froggatt. “If your foundation isn’t perfect,” says Global Makeup Artist and founder of Color Me, Eric Jimenez, “your whole look is off. The good news is that getting that perfect skin is easier than you think.”

Here, Eric shares his tips:

• Start by using your sonic makeup applicator, Color Me, to apply your favorite (color matched) liquid foundation or BB cream. The device, which pulsates at a rate of 15,000 pulses per minute, helps to smoothly and evenly apply your foundations and creams ensuring you have an airbrushed and flawless look. Remember to season your sponge if it is brand new, before applying the foundation to your skin.
• Next set the look with a pressed or loose powder. Turn on the device and swirl over the powder to pick up the pigment all while shaking loose any excess. Apply over your face for an even and velvety finish.
• Now for the contouring! Suck in your cheekbones to find the natural hollow in your face. Using a bronzer or a powder one – two shades darker than your natural skintone blend the color in the hollow towards the hairline using your Color Me.
• Add another dot at the hollow of each temple and blend. You can also blend down your jawline to give the impression of a more defined jaw and neckline. Your color me will soften the edges and make the contoured hollows more natural.
• Highlight the cheekbones to make them stand out even more with a cream highlighter or luminizer dotted just along the cheek bone, under the brow bone, at the cupid’s bow, and along the bridge of your nose to catch the light and make your features look even more defined.
• Finish the look with ultra-curled and long lashes and a natural or bold red lip for a glamorous show-stopping style.

Red carpet to reality in no time.

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January 13, 2015

Stop your cold sore in its tracks with Carmex

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We all know to well about that sensation. The itchy tingly feeling, the slight soreness and all we can do is wait until the dreaded Cold Sore shows itself. I usually suffer from at least one cold sore a year and when I get one, I am miserable. I don’t even want to touch my face. I can forget about make-up and my beloved lipstick.

After reading the history of Carmex at their website carmexcoldsore.com  (see below)** I decided I would try the product. This year I will be prepared and will have Carmex Cold Sore Treatment in my handbag waiting for that dreaded day.

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**Alfred Woelbing, like many people, suffered from cold sores. Unlike many people, he had an entrepreneurial spirit and a knack for kitchen chemistry.

Alfred decided to solve his painful condition for himself, and concocted a remedy for his cold sores. In 1937, he began making Carmex by hand, pouring the lip balm into the familiar yellow-capped jars in his kitchen.

His sales method: visiting pharmacies one by one. If they weren’t interested, he gave them a dozen jars for free—along with a postcard to reorder. In no time, the pharmacies sold the free samples and the reorder forms starting coming in.

Alfred produced Carmex from home for many years, moving into a full production facility in the 1950s, and then to their current manufacturing site in 1975. About 100 people (including Alfred’s grandsons Eric and Paul Woelbing) continue to produce our original formula in its trademark little jars, and have expanded the line to include ultra hydrating Carmex Moisture Plus® as well as soothing skin care products.

Carmex Cold Sore Treatment is a tiny tube that discretely fits into the smallest of spaces.  “Carmex® Cold Sore Treatment works on contact to block pain and itch while minimizing the appearance of your cold sore. ”  Carmex Cold Sore Treatment contains Benzocaine which blocks pain and itching. Carmex TriPLEX formula will smooth and fill the cold sore helping to minimize its appearance.

Hopefully I will get lucky this year and the cold sore will pass me by but just in case, I have my Carmex.

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January 12, 2015

Amal Clooney at the Golden Globe Awards

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For her first major red carpet moment post-wedding, beauty Amal Clooney stunned tonight at the Golden Globes in her classic Dior gown that was paired with a timeless and chic beauty look by makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury.

When asked how this look came to be, Tilbury beams, “Amal knows and loves my products – she wears my Matte Revolution Lipsticks in Walk of Shame, Bond Girl and Amazing Grace. I went into today knowing what she likes, so I created a retro beauty look inspired by the silver screen sirens that fits her classic style.”

Here are a few key steps that makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury used to create the look:

1. Charlotte Tilbury Goddess Skin Clay Mask was used to create a veil of perfection on the skin. Charlotte then applied Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream to the entire face followed by Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow to create a flawless soft focus and an instant “spotlight” effect, which acted as the perfect base to the Charlotte Tilbury Light Wonder foundation in 7 Medium.

2. Charlotte applied Charlotte Tilbury The Retoucher concealer in 2 Fair and 3 Medium underneath the eye. Rid the face of any unwanted oils with a dusting of Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Skin Perfecting Micro-Powder in 2 Medium down the middle of the face only to keep Amal’s skin dewy and fresh.

3. Next, Charlotte used Charlotte Tilbury Brow Lift in Cara D to perfect brows and shape the face.

4. To bring out the golden highlights in Amal’s eyes, Charlotte applied the pop shade from Luxury Palette in The Dolce Vita across the lids. Charlotte Tilbury Rock ‘N’ Kohl Eye Pencil in Barbarella Brown was applied around the eye. To soften the liner, Charlotte Tilbury The Classic in Sophia was applied over the top. Charlotte applied three coats of Charlotte Tilbury Full Fat Lashes to the top lashes and only one coat to bottom lashes to create an open-eyed look.

5. To add an unbeatable red carpet-worthy glow, use Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow to highlight and sculpt the cheek, nose, jawline and temples.

6. To create the perfect cheek, Charlotte used both Cheek to Chic in Love Glow and First Love across the cheekbones.

7. Finish with the perfect velvety, red lip by using Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Savage Rose along with a mixture of Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G. Lipstick in Night Crimson and Matte Revolution Lipstick in Red Carpet Red.

8. Charlotte applied Charlotte Tilbury Multi-Miracle Glow for moisture and a dewy finish followed by Charlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body to sculpt and illuminate the limbs.

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January 6, 2015

Start the Year off Curly with Carol’s Daughter

 

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During the last three years or so, I have tried various shampoos, conditioners and most recently, hair oils and masks. I am always looking for hair care products that will reduce my frizzy, dry, color treated and very curly hair. Over the last year, I have noticed my hair thinning which concerns me. My hair stylist told me that I am very lucky I have curly hair. Curly hair hides the thinning, all I need to do is keep using a really good curl product. Carol’s Daughter Marula Curl Therapy is one hair care product that is working quite well for me.

With the help of Carol’s Daughter Marula Curl Therapy Gentle Cream CleanserMarula Curl Therapy Softening Hair Mask and Marula Curl Therapy Softening Serum, my curls are soft, bouncy and have a vrey natural look. I know that the scent of products aren’t everything but Carol’s Daughter hair care collection smells wonderful! Remember, after shampooing, make sure to leave the Softening Hair mask on for at lest 5 minutes for best results. Carol’s Daughter Diffusing & Styling Lotion has become one of my favorite curling “must-haves” and my daughter is using it too. After applying the styling lotion, I usually air dry my hair ,scrunching it from time to time. The results are worth it as my hair wis soft to the touch and i have curls that are natural, the way they should be.

Carol’s Daughter Marula Oil Collection is “packed with Marula—a rich oil harvested for 12,000 years in Madagascar that instantly restores and softens your curls”.  This amazing Collection contains absolutely NO Parabens, Petroleum, Mineral Oil and no artificial colors. Carol’s Daughter is specially designed to pamper and treat your hair with healthy ingredients. Once you start using the products you will see results immediately.

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The best way to see results is to purchase the Carol’s Daughter Murula Curl Therapy Collection (shown above) which includes:

*The Marula Curl Therapy Gentle Cream Cleanser, “a luxe pampering sulfate-free cleanser that nourishes hair for easier detangling and styling.”
*The Marula Curl Therapy Softening Hair Mask,  “a rejuvenating deep-conditioning treatment that gives curls the extra moisture they need to be restored and stay soft.”
*The Marula Curl Therapy Softening Serum, “a nutritious blend of hair-softening oils that leaves you with glossy, well-behaved spirals that make any style easy to perfect.”
*The Marula Curl Therapy Diffusing & Styling Lotion, “a rich styling cream that adds supreme definition to curls and waves for perfectly styled hair that is never stiff or dry.

* Info taken from Carol’s Daughter website

You can purchase Carol’s Daughter Hair Care Collections and Skin Care products at http://www.carolsdaughter.com and the history of Carol’s Daughter at  carolsdaughter.com/aboutus/lisastory

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January 5, 2015

QVC Features Josie Maran—TODAY ONLY!!!

Introducing, Josie Maran Argan Pure Complexion 5 Piece Collection exclusively available on QVC’s Today’s Special Value!

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This collection of skincare and face beautifiers infused with argan oil will help you achieve healthy, glowing skin this New Year! Argan Cleansing Oil removes dirt, while the 100% Pure Argan Oil hydrates your skin. The Argan Matchmaker Serum Foundation and Brush provides even-toned skin care benefits and finally the Argan Color Stick adds a pop of rosy pink to your lips and cheeks!

This exclusive deal is only available today! Value: 85.00  Price: 69.96

Where to buy: http://www.qvc.com/Josie-Maran-Argan-Oil-Pure-Complexion-5pc-Collection.product.A261453.html?sc=A261453-&cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-1-_-A261453&catentryImage=http://images.qvc.com/is/image/a/53/a261453.001?$uslarge$

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