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Keep Your *Beautiful* Tan Year-Round with a Drugstore Bargain
I know I've been on a big L'Oreal kick lately, and guess what? It ain't over. L'Oreal recently introduced their Sublime Bronze line, and I'm in love. My pale-skinned self can't get enough of one self-tanner in particular, Luminous Bronzer. It's toute...
50% off at Smashbox!
Smashbox Cosmetics is extending its Big Blowout Sale through Labor Day, so that gives you a whole 'nother week to save 25-50%. And when they say big blowout, they mean it. The sale items include some of their best sellers....
Less Wrinkles with 24-Hour Eye Repair
Featuring another new product with a long name from L'Oreal: Revitalift Deep-Set Wrinkle Repair 24-Hour Eye Repair Duo. With such a serious(ly long) name, you'd expect serious(ly good) results along with a serious(ly expensive) price. Well, that's ab...
Eyeing L’Oreal for Volume and Wear
L'Oreal Paris recently released *another* new mascara, this one called Extra Volume Collagen Mascara. It touts lush and luxurious lashes with hydra-collagen (?) for super-duper volume. A pretty, sleek black tube reveals the biggest, fattest mascara b...
Save 10% at Senna Cosmetics
COUPON CODE: tweet10 – Twitter friends get 10% off any order through August 30th. Enter code @ checkout. http://twitter.com/sennacosmetics Tweet This Post...
Embrace Your Softer Side
Herbal Essences hair products aren't normally on my radar. I generally prefer salon brands that aren't so heavily perfumed. But recently I had the chance to try out their new Tousle Me Softly line, and ya know what? I like it. A lot....
Cheap DIY Cleanser for Skin As Soft ‘n Smooth As a Baby’s Butt
Yesterday I ran out of my mediocre foaming facial cleanser -- I use it because it was expensive plus it removes my makeup pretty well, frankly, it's pretty much so-so. Today, instead of heading off to the department store in search of another high do...
How’re Your Showers? Ne Plus Ultra!
New from Caress, the Evenly Gorgeous line includes a luscious body wash and beauty bar (aka soap) surely inspired by a Tahitian goddess. Formulated with burnt brown sugar (why burnt? take a whiff and you’ll figure it out…yummy goodness)...
Get ‘em While They Last
Don’t ya love getting something for free? You’re in luck. Beauty.com and Loiter T-Shirts are featuring some beautiful gifts with purchase and freebies. Of course, time and quantities are limited so if you want ‘em, get ‘em now...
Cotton Swabs Aren’t Just for Babies
Originally called “Baby Gays” (seriously), Q-Tips entered the market in 1923. These days, you might find a cheaper cotton swab, but there’s no substitute for the real thing. Fluffy tufts of cotton wrapped around a sturdy paper shaf...
Paint Your Eyes with Color Contact Lenses
Skin care, anti-aging bargains, self improvement eyelids, moisturizing makeup and surgery: Whole industries have emerged to protect, maintain, enhance and even alter natural beauty. There is however an additional product that will create the desired ...
This Ain’t Your Mama’s Chapstick
Growing up, my grandmother always kept a tube or two of chapstick in her pocketbook. I can still remember the waxy feeling and slightly medicinal smell when she would drag it across my lips. Chapstick’s come a long way since then. Even since t...
Hands on HiP’s brilliant shades that pack real star appeal
Just in time for summer, L’Oreal Paris has introduced its newest HiP (high intensity pigment) cosmetic launches: Color Presso Lip Gloss and Kohl Eyeliner. Color Presso Lip Gloss is a fun, innovative way to create your own signature shade. Avail...
RECIPE: Newest Miracle Skin Care Ingredient…and It Works!
Naturally occurring in the human body, HA production declines as we age. This contributes to the loss of moisture; the skin becomes thinner and less supple. The loss of HA may also impair the skin's ability to repair itself and possibly affects the s...
Feeling Special: Deals of (the Century of) the Week
Feeling Special! Feeling Special! Enjoy some superb spring specials especially for skin care and make-up aficionadas, but hurry because these specials won't be special for long. Related posts:Economy Busters: Eight Beauty Discounts and FREEBIE...
Beauty Insiders Get 15% Off at Sephora…
Beauty Insiders Get 15% Off at Sephora... Related posts:Economy Busters: Eight Beauty Discounts and FREEBIES Not to Be Missed! E-gads, can you believe this economy? The news only seems...Got the Economy Blues? Beat ‘Em with These Beauty Value...
Collossal Gloss for Not A Lot o’ Coin
these days in particular, I don't wanna break the bank(s) -- they're broke enough as it is. So instead of going all out on an old favorite, Stila's Lip Glaze, I opted for a bargain basement substitute, e.l.f.'s Hypershine Lipgloss. At only $1 (yep, I...
Cut Your Own Hair? Only As Long As You Follow This Guide!
We all have to balance the pricey cost of hair-cuts with the need to get a quick trim every 3-4 weeks. So, I was glad to find the following video that offers an easy step-by-step guide to trimming your own hair. If you decide to try this, follow thes...
Beauty Q&A with GirlPaint: Free Advice for A More Beautiful You
Recently I became a member of MakeupTalk forum. I LOVE posting on forums, and not because I want to promote myself or my blog (although that's a nice benefit if other members like my posts), but because I really, honestly like giving advice, tips, tr...
Beauty, Skin and Hair Care Freebies!
Got Spring fever? I've got (a) cure. Try something new. Better yet, try something new for FREE. Here's a list of current freebies, but click quickly because most are available for a limited time only. Related posts:Economy Busters: Eight Beauty Dis...
Beauty for TV Babies
here are some of my favorite vids featuring some terrific and very easy beauty tips and tricks: Related posts:Economy Busters: Eight Beauty Discounts and FREEBIES Not to Be Missed! E-gads, can you believe this economy? The news only seems...Got the...
Skin of a Goddess: A Simple Salt-Scrub Recipe
Here's a lucious recipe for a classic salt scrub that's especially luxurious, feminine, but not childish. Bolivian Pink Salt looks gorgeous in the scrub, but you can use your favorite fine-to-medium grain salt. Related posts:Turkey, Pumpkin Pie an...
Economy Busters: Eight Beauty Discounts and FREEBIES Not to Be Missed!
E-gads, can you believe this economy? The news only seems to get worse. But, just because the economy s*cks doesn't mean you have to sacrifice healthy, beautiful skin, hair and face! In fact, now more than ever is the time to take care of yourself. ...
Blushing beautifully: A recipe for cherubic cheeks
This morning I was getting ready for my day with a simple, clean daytime look and, even in my enormous collection of blushes and cheek tints, that I didn't have that "just right" color to set off my clean eye makeup including simple almost-black liqu...
Bargain of the Season: $52.50 Kenneth Cole Trench Coat
Rated four out of five stars, this gorgeous Kenneth Cole trench is perfect for transitioning from Winter into Spring, plus it's a classic item (recommended by Tim Gunn...hello!) that will wear beautifully for years. Available in classic khaki or basi...
$7 Mascara: No Clumps, Long Lashes
Maybelline Lash Stiletto goes on smoothly, coat after coat -- and the more coats the longer your lashes. The first time I used it, I held back and only applied a couple of coats -- reason is, I'm always a little nervous trying new mascara. As a conta...
Got the Economy Blues? Beat ‘Em with These Beauty Values
It really doesn't cost a fortune to look beautiful, or have the latest and greatest beauty buys from some of the best around.... Related posts:Hats off to Michael I LOVE this hat-scarf combo. The color pops! As does...Take 10 Years Off Your Age Rig...
