March 11, 2013

For All Things Hollywood

Beauty Alert:

REVLON BRAND AMBASSADOR EMMA STONE AT THE PREMIERE OF THE CROODS

REVLON Global Brand Ambassador Emma Stone attended the premiere of her new film, The Croods in New York this morning. CHANEL celebrity makeup artist, Rachel Goodwin created a soft and youthful look to complement Stone’s Lanvin dress.

“Since it was a day time premiere I wanted Emma’s make up to feel fresh and playful,” said Goodwin. “I used warm metallics to create a softer version of a smoky eye and paired it with a soft beige on her cheeks and lips.”

“To prep her skin, I focused on the perimeter of her face, dabbing product directly onto her cheekbones, temples, jaw line and neck, then applied foundation to the center of the face fanning it out toward the edges with a beauty blender sponge,” said Goodwin. “Next I worked a warm brown shadow into her lash line and up into the crease, and added a bronze cream shadow over the powder for a subtle shimmering effect. I finished by curling her lashes then applied two coats of black mascara to both the top and bottom lashes. I sculpted the cheeks with a sheer powder blush, then dabbed a nude lipstick to the apples for a peachy glow. I paired this with a similar hue on the lip for a soft look.”

To create Stone’s look Goodwin used the following products:

Face
CHANEL Sublimage Essential Regenerating Fluid, $295.00
REVLON Nearly Naked Foundation in Vanilla, $9.99
REVLON ColorBurst Lip Butter in Creamsicle (on cheeks), $7.49

Eyes
REVLON ColorStay 16H Eyeshadow Quad in Addictive, $7.49
REVLON Illuminance Creme Shadow in Precious Metals, $6.50
REVLON PhotoReady 3D Volume Mascara in Black, $8.99

Lips
REVLON ColorStay Ultimate Suede Lipstick in Runway, $9.99
CHANEL Rouge Coco Shine in Chic, $34.00

All products are available at www.revlon.com.

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March 11, 2013

Hard Candy Glossaholic is the “Best Lip Gloss Ever!”

Hard Candy Glossaholic – this one is called Confection it makes my lips shine and look really pretty. It makes my lips look a little fuller and they are full already so they look even better. I just use it in one swipe but you can layer it, even over lipstick. Some of the reviews that I found on the Walmart website say ” OMG this is the best lip gloss ever! Its shiny and glittery and tastes super yummy!!!:)” and “Love this gloss sooo much it stays on and really shines. Love it love it love it!!! MUST BUY.” It pretty much gets a 5 star rating overall from me too!

You can get it at any Walmart store and walmart.com for just $5

 


Teen Blog by Rachel

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March 11, 2013

Today is International Women’s Day

Did you know today is International Women’s Day? We invite you to join L’Occitane in celebrating this special occasion with a limited-edition Women’s Day Soap.

For just $8, you can commemorate this day with L’Occitane’s fund-raising, fair trade soap. The Women’s Day Soaps are produced in Burkina Faso as part of a development partnership with a local factory. The factory has been run entirely by women and supports their economic emancipation.

 Gently formulated with L’Occitane’s signature ingredient; Shea Butter

Adorned with an engraved motif which translates to “education”

100% of the proceeds will help to build literacy centers for women in Burkina Faso, Africa

Since 2006 over 1,900 women have learned to read and write and over 5,000 women have been able to develop or enhance

 L’Occitane’s Woman’s Day Soap retails for $8.00 and will be available at usa.loccitane.com

 

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March 9, 2013

Avon ANEW Clinical Pro Line Eraser has two great products that target wrinkles for a more youthful appearance!

Avon has been a household name for decades, and is still as popular as ever with the Avon ANEW products that offer , (Quote) “pioneer transformative, anti-aging technology to help women look years younger!”

Here are two recent products from the Avon ANEW Clinical Pro Line Eraser Treatment line that I’ve had the opportunity to try. These products contain the patented A-F33 (Amino Fill 33) which goes after those deep wrinkles, and has provided us with impressive (Quote) “consumer-preception study and clinical study results!”

Let’s start with the ANEW Clinical Pro Line Eraser Eye treatment .

Avon ANEW Clinical Line Eraser Eye Treatment – $34.99

Do you pay special attention to your eyes by including an “Eye Care” product in your skin care routine? It’s very important that you do!! The skin around your eye is quite delicate and will begin to show signs of aging very quickly if not cared for properly.

Developed with Avon’s state-of-the-art A-F33 technology, ANEW Clinical PRO Line Eraser Eye Treatment , based on the results of a consumer-perception study, noted that, (Quote) “in just 3 days deep wrinkles around the eye area look reduced.”

It’s a quick and easy product to use. All you need to do is apply ANEW Clinical PRO Line Eraser Eye Treatment in the morning and evening on your upper and lower eyelid, as the final step in your skin care routine! Be sure to follow the recommended application instructions by “ gently tapping the cream into the skin using your “ring” finger!” This will give you the optimal absorption of the product around your eye. When you apply the “line eraser” in this manner, it provides the perfect “gentle” approach in treating the fragile thinner skin around your eyes that have a tendency to become wrinkle prone as you age.

I really liked the texture of this product. I could feel my eye area “taking in” the “line eraser” cream as I lightly patted it into my skin, as directed. It wasn’t greasy, yet it provided a good base for my concealer. When using Avon’s ANEW Clinical PRO Line Eraser Eye Treatment , my eyes looked very smooth and moist, and remained that way throughout the day. My under eye area never became dry or creasy looking!

(Quote) “Based on a dermatologist assessment in a 12-week clinical study. 94% of women showed improvement in fine wrinkling in the crow’s-feet area over time.”

You may purchase ANEW Clinical Line Eraser Eye Treatment at:
http://shop.avon.com/shop/product.aspx?level1_id=300&level2_id=302&pdept_id=327&dept_id=401&cat_type=B&pf_id=46931

The ANEW Clinical PRO Line Eraser Treatment also contains patented A-F33, and is the product you’ll want to use on your face and neck!

ANEW Clinical PRO Line Eraser Treatment – $39.99

The ANEW Clinical PRO Line Eraser Treatment is also used in the morning and evening. Apply it on a clean face and neck, avoiding your eye area. Avon (Quote) “recommends using companion ANEW products in your regime, as they are designed to help obtain optimal results.” Once you’ve you applied your “Line Eraser”, apply any ANEW Moisturizer.

I also liked this product! It glides on your face with ease, and I had no irritation what-so-ever when I used it! It does contain retinol so be sure to keep it out of the “reach” of children, always wear a sunscreen, and keep your sun exposure to a minimum. (Retinol may increase your sun sensitivity.) If you stop using the product, continue to follow the above instructions for an additional week.

Here are some of the results based on a Dermatologist supervised study with participants using ANEW Clinical PRO Line Eraser, that I’d like to share with you:
(Quote)
“The look of wrinkles began to fade in one week!”
“100% of the women using Clinical PRO Line Eraser showed visible improvement in fine wrinkles in 2 weeks!
Over time, there was a 27% improvement in the appearance of fine and deep wrinkles in 11 weeks.
“Line Eraser” worked faster and better than leading dermatologist-inspired wrinkle treatment!

To purchase ANEW Clinical PRO Line Eraser, go to:
http://shop.avon.com/shop/product.aspx?pf_id=45551&level1_id=300&level2_id=302&pdept_id=324&dept_id=0

You may also purchase either the Avon ANEW Clinical PRO Line Eraser Eye Treatment and the Avon ANEW Clinical PRO Line Eraser Treatment (for Face and Neck) from Avon Representatives. To locate an Avon Representative just call 1-800-FOR-AVON, or you may go to the website at:
http://www.avon.com

Avon’s Anew Clinical PRO Line Eraser Treatment won two awards in 2012 :

1. Named – “Best of Beauty Breakthrough” from ALLURE Magazine !

2. Received “2012 Beauty Inc. Award” – For “Mass Skin Care Product of the Year for 2012” from Women’s Wear Daily!

Congratulations , Avon and ANEW Clinical PRO Line Eraser !

(Quotes and/or paraphrased information in this article obtained from :
Avon Website:www.avon.com
ANEW Clinical PRO Line EyeTreatment:http://shop.avon.com/shop/product.aspx?level1_id=300&level2_id=302&pdept_id=327&dept_id=401&cat_type=B&pf_id=46931
ANEW Clinical PRO Line Eraser Treatment: http://shop.avon.com/shop/product.aspxpf_id=45551&level1_id=300&level2_id=302&pdept_id=324&dept_id=0
Avon ANEW Products: http://www.avoncompany.com/brands/skincare.html Personal commentary from trying both products)

Avon ANEW Clinical PRO Line Eraser Awards and Study Info:http://media.avoncompany.com/index.php?s=10922&item=126202&zoom_highlight=anew+clinical+pro+line+eraser
Personal Commentary from trying both products.)

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March 8, 2013

Neutrogena Rainbath Shower & Shave Body Wash – Foamy, Yummy, And Moisturizing

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Neutrogena Rainbath Shower & Shave Body Wash – Foamy, Yummy, And Moisturizing –  Finally, the Real Deal….

Oh my gawd (I have to say this in my Boston accent)…this product is yummy. First, I have to make an admission.  My shower and bath are lined with shower gels and scrubs of all shapes, sizes, smells, colors and consistencies.  Finding a great shower gel is a passion because you not only need to have the right combination of consistency and smell, but you also have to determine how it’s making your skin feel at the end of the day.

Honestly, as much as I love ALL of these products and will probably never be cured of my addiction to bath and shower products, I have to say – that – I’ve never really come out of the shower with my skin feeling softer than when I went in. I suffer from horrible eczema, and very sensitive and allergic skin…I mean, my skin is really really dry and icky scaly in the winter time. I can’t wait for the summer only because the humidity finally gives me a little bit of relief. When I use my usual combination of shower gels – the same thing always happens. About an hour or two after I shower, my skin begins to dry and flake. By the end of the day it’s scaly. I mean, it’s gross!  Because that is what soap actually does – no matter how you slice it, soap dries the skin.

Not so with Neutrogena shower gel.  First, when I found out that I would be able to review this product, I was excited. You see, I’ve got a long history with this product.  In fact, I have been a fan of Neutrogena products since the 1980s.  When I saw the first commercial about Neutrogena soap, I rushed to the pharmacy to buy it because my skin is sensitive, and Neutrogena was specifically formulated to be non-allergenic. Started using the facial soap then and still love it to this day. So, I’m a huge fan.

However I had never, ever even tried the Neutrogena Rainbath Shower and Bath Gel.  Well, I think I’m addicted. This morning I showered and used the gel for shaving. Not only does is smell yummy and feel great but it’s an amazing shaving gel (and I don’t even use shaving gel—like, ever!!) but it leaves your skin feeling incredibly soft. After my shower, I did apply my usual non-allergenic moisturizer to my dry winter legs (which I do every day). However it is now 12 plus hours since I showered and my legs are still moist, not dry, not flaky and they actually feel softer than ever before!  I believe this is because the gel has a unique blend of spices, herbs and fruits to moisturize and clean…and yet miraculously it leaves no heavy residue.  The ads for the product say that your skin is left in better condition – feeling smooth, soft and renewed—and this is absolutely the truth.

The fragrant scent provides you with a clean burst that awakens your senses and refreshes your entire body. The gel has a rich moisturizing lather that rinses clean, Neutrogena Rainbath® Revitalizing Shower & Bath Gel softens and conditions skin without any leave-behind residue. Enjoy a refreshing light fragrance of grapefruit and natural herbs as you wash yourself clean!   http://www.neutrogena.com

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Guest Post by Julia Tanen

Julia is a writer, blogger, book author

and mom from Boston, Massachusetts

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March 6, 2013

Hastens Celebrates National Nap Day!

March 11th is National Nap Day. Coming right on the heels of Daylight Saving Time, this fun holiday encourages people to take a much needed nap, wherever they may be. After losing an hour to Daylight Saving, it’s extra important to make the most out of the sleep time we still have left. On March 11th, we invite you and your readers to take a nap on a Hästens bed. Please visit one of Hästens’ premier showrooms for an authentic Swedish snooze. You deserve it!

Hästens’ custom, handmade beds are created from only the finest, all-natural, sustainable materials like horsehair, flax, Swedish pine, premium cotton, and wool—exquisitely layered by master craftsmen for the most comfortable, breathable, supportive sleep surface. From European elite to Hollywood royalty, Hästens beds are the perfect choice for a superlative night’s rest.

Please visit Hastens.com to locate your nearest boutique.  – including two in the NYC area in Flatiron and SoHo. Get that beauty sleep that we all need! You deserve it!

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March 6, 2013

Deborah Gaspar Jewelry Unforgetable Fashion

donna spangler & Deborah GasparI was excited to get my Deborah Gaspar bracelet.  The bracelet is especially appealing in that it also doubles as a necklace combination and can also be worn as a choker.  It can be lengthened by adding another bracelet or two, depending on the length desired.  It is secured by strong magnets, thus making it simple to put on and off yet very secure. To achieve a different look, make it a longer necklace by merely attaching the magnets. The jewelry comes in many elegant styles. Depending on my outfit choice, I found that I could wear the bracelet or necklace as a casually chic accessory or more formal and elegant complement. The pieces are substantial and heavy enough to feel rich. The pieces come in various colors including gold, black etc. I love the elegance, versatility and design.  Check it out along with additional beautiful collections at

deborahgaspar.com

croped version of chocker deborah gaspar

 

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March 5, 2013

Adventuress’ Wild Wednesday Facebook Giveaway!

I’m so excited to share this Adventuress Wild Wednesday Facebook Giveaway with you:
http://www.goadventuress.com

Adventuress, designed with an active lifestyle in mind is “Hosting a Sweepstakes” to inspire healthy skin even while every adventure is keeping you “on the go!” Check it out now !!:
http://www.facebook.com/GoAdventuress/app_143103275748075

“I believe that every thrill-seeking Adventuress, from woman rider to surf babe, deserves a little pampering.”
-Michele Carter, Founder of Adventuress

Simply like the brand on Facebook and enter to win one Adventuress SPF product either the High Performance Sunscreen or YouVee’s Sunscreen Swipes!

One winner will be chosen every Wednesday this March!

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March 5, 2013

TIGI® Hair Care Announces Partnership with Children With Hair Loss

 

Lewisville, TX, February 19, 2013 – TIGI®, the maker of Bed Head®, Catwalk®, S-factor™, Rockaholic™, Copyrightcolor™, TIGI® Cosmetics and TIGI® Hair Reborn™, is proud to announce its partnership with Children With Hair Loss (CWHL) – a non-profit organization that provides annual customized hair replacements and styling services, at no cost, to children with medically-related hair loss.

“We are in the business of beauty, and TIGI has always been a brand that empowers women physically and emotionally. It is with our products, incredibly talented stylists and dedicated professional partners that we are able to make our clients not only look, but feel beautiful every day. It is an honor to take what we know and do, and give back to an incredibly rewarding cause. We are humbled to be in partnership with Children With Hair Loss and look forward to helping renew the self-confidence of the many children in need,” said Andy Rah, Director of Marketing for TIGI®Americas.

TIGI®, a brand founded on creativity, individualism and empowerment, will work closely with CWHL to support and amplify the organization’sefforts to enhance self-confidence and renew the self-esteem of children suffering from medically-related hair loss.  CWHL, which operates entirely on revenues generated through fundraising and corporate partners, with the help of TIGI®, will aim to bolster awareness and implement philanthropic initiatives in support of the organization and its mission.

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March 4, 2013

Great Hydrating Products Argan Oil & Cream

I found a gem treatment for skin and hair called Argan, which is a wonderful enriching cream that penetrates the skin and adds moisture. The oil is great for the hair. The thing I liked about the cream it is that it feels like it actually penetrates into the skin and not just stays  on top like some creams.  It is also 100% pure and organic!argan oil cream

Argan oil is found only in some regions of the North African Continent Derived from the fruit of a tree called L’Arganier. From that tree the oil is extracted with multiple benefits which for centuries has enriched us by its incomprable efficacy.

Argan oil is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Omega 3, Omega 6 and linoleic acid. it is rich in tocopherols, an is a powerful anti-oxidant, able to neutralize free radicals and oxidation reactions and therefore is used externally to rejuvenate and hydrate wrinkled skin and skin damaged by time and sun exposure.

Argan oil protects the skin from exposure to the elements. it nourishes and regenerates in depth for a better elasticity of the skin. It has anti-aging properties. at the inter-cellular level it challenges and stimulates the oxygen exchange. Argan oil regenerates the epidermis and soothes skin irritations. It softens the hair. It helps in the treatment of acne, chicken pox, burns, chapping and the prevention of stretch marks.
You can get it by going to this link
 http://www.thedruggist.net/category.php?id_category=52
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