An Invitation for YOU from Clarins

Ready for a nice discounted day of shopping for some great skincare, makeup and fragrance? Well, next weekend, Thursday, April 28 through Saturday April 30th, Clarins is opening their warehouse doors to the public.  YOU are invited to shop the unbeatable prices AND please print out the coupon below for more discounts on your final purchase total.  HAPPY SHOPPING!!

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Made From Earth Facebook Giveaway

Spring is in the air and Made From Earth wants to help boosts your regimen with their Rosehip & Hibiscus Facial Serum.  This serum is full of omega fatty acids and vitamins that are sure to help bring back some of the vitality lost during the winter months.  Rosehip & Hibiscus Facial Serum helps to restore moisture balance, tone skin and balance the skin's ph. Made From Earth carries tons of  other yummy organic skincare products. The Blueberry Organic Lip Balm and Citrus Lavender are top choices for an invigorating spring fling. Check out more products here

About Made From Earth:

We only select the highest potency organic ingredients for our healthy products. All our ingredients / plants are from certified organic farms. There are no potentially toxic ingredients in our products. There is no diluting or watering down of our potent organic plant ingredients.

We are 100% farmed and sourced in the USA. Our unique organic ingredients product development teams have put together the purest and most potent organic ingredients, which include organic juices, aloe vera, honey, natural botanicals, and natural plant oils. 

NO:

Petrochemicals and Phthalates
Parabens (Methyl, Propyl, Butyl)
Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate Diazolidinyl Urea
Cosmetic Fragrance

RULES:

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*ends 4-15-2011 (US residents only)

*random winner will be picked

Sally Hansen Salon Effects, My New Obsession

(Denim, Blue Ice, & Kitty,Kitty)

Have you ever seen something new in the store, bought it and then forgot about it? Well, that is what I did when the Sally Hansen Salon Effects first hit the shelf.  I saw the Laced Up (pics below) and fell in love.  Only the love was lost when the box was tossed and lost in my purse.  A few weeks ago I was going through my YouTube videos and Brittany from Clumps of Mascara had a tutorial (watch it).  So, I retrieved my Laced Up and I'm in love again!  I applied them on my road trip to NY.  Yes in a moving car, they are that easy to apply.  I don't normally polish my nails because my domestic and soccer mom duties just wont allow my nails to be great.  So I tend to opt for clean and clear nails.  Salon Effects has changed my nail game for good!  I wore them for 7 days  and I only had a few casualties due to a sharp toy.  By the time the few nails chipped, I had about a day or two left before I needed to remove them all.  So I put on a complimenting color polish and I still had a nice set of trendy nails.  This is also a cool tip that will work for the left over strips in the pack (16 strips per pk  won't allow for 2 full sets).  My nails were short so I was able to use one strip on two nails *fists pumps*  So that equals a certified economical win (trendy nails for less than $11)!!  

What's in the box?: 16 strips, file, orange stick & instructions  

Helpful Tips:

1.Make sure your nails are free of any oils or old polish before you apply

2.Smooth the design with your finger a few times, the "heat" will help the adhesive secure better

3.After you apply  the polish strips, let the nails "rest" a bit. It is a polish so let it set for longer wear

4.Remove with polish remover, it's that simple! (no stripping or tearing of the nail bed)

5. Look at your local drugstore ads for the Buy1, Get 1 deals and HAVE FUN!

Laced Up after 7 days of wear (washing dishes, cooking, cleaning & playing)

OK! I'm so hooked on these things.  They are the topic of conversation everywhere I go.  Even Momma Gorgeous had me take her to grab a few boxes. Have you tried them yet?  If so, tell us your favorite color or design...

Sally Hansen nail strips

Team Beauty "Win You're Own Product Line" Contest

On January 30th, I had the opportunity to pitch a product idea. Last week I was named in the Top 5 finalists. I need the publics votes in order to WIN. Please help me make this dream a reality.  I NEED you to click the link below, sign in/sign up to youtube, then click the "thumbs up" icon. This is important, if you are not signed in the votes will not count.  PLEASE! PLEASE! share this link on your facebook page, twitter and to your email contacts.  VOTE DAILY!!

My Idea: A line of body cocktails based on wine, like a Merlot Wine Bath, Chocolate Wine Body Glaze & a Chardonnay Elixir. All products will be formulated with supreme natural ingredients that will indeed nourish & hydrate your skin. Packed and presented with an eco-friendly program that will allow the customer to purchase refills for bottle reuse or purchase a soy candle to create a really cool home decor item.

THANK YOU SO MUCH  FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!

Many Blessings

SanTara

Aveeno Positively Ageless & Positively Radiant

One thing I love about going to see my mom is that she always has something new lurking in her beauty/ fashion stash.  Yes, Momma Gorgeous loves to shop and is not afraid to try something new. Whether it's a vintage sweater she nabbed while thrifting or some random beauty product that she "thought I would try and let you tell me if it's good".  Her cabinets always make me feel like a little girl again, only now I know exactly how to apply everything.  On a recent visit I found the Aveeno Positively Ageless Daily Cleansing Pads & Positively Radiant Anti-Wrinkle Cream   sitting on her shelf.  I had to give it a try and come tell you about it. The Pre moistened cleansing pads were a bit on the "juicy" side but there wasn't  any puddles or product running down my arm.  The light baby scent makes it pleasurable to smell and the lather is mild but effective in eliminating makeup and/or dirt. The duality of the pad is a plus; One side is textured for mild exfoliation (polishes the skin) and the other side is smooth (cleanse).  My skin felt clean, no tightening and was noticeably brighter. A huge win for me because winter weather slows my natural exfoliating process which tends to result in textured skin not pleasing to my eyes.  The pads are bigger than most pads I have seen to the point where you could cut them in half and stretch your supply without compromising it's benefits. Not, bad right?! especially for the affordable price of $6.  I would definitely keep this stocked in my house.  The jar is too big and bulky for travel, I do hope they do something about that. 

The Positively Radiant Anti-wrinkle Cream was alright. I mean  it didn't make my emotions bubble over with joy.   It's a light-medium weight cream, with a mild scent, spreads well and absorbs quickly.  My skin felt soft into the next morning.  Would I purchase again? Most likely not. I'm always turned off by skin care products that list sodium hydroxide (it's function is to soften the skin) in the ingredients.  So yeah, that's all I have to say about that one. 

textured & smooth sides of the cleasing pad

I am inclined to give more of the Aveeno skincare line a try. I've been a fan of the Oatmeal bath products for years and now I shall venture into other parts of the line.  What are your favorite Aveeno products? Tell Us in the comments...

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