Clinical Organics Skincare System Giveaway: Winners

Its time to announce the winners of my Clinical Organics Giveaway!!! Two winners will each win a $352 "Preview Pack" from Clinical Organics. 

So, who got lucky? Keep reading to find out!!!

Mystery Makeup Bag: From the Beauty Spotlight Team

It's time for another Mystery Makeup Bag post from the Beauty Spotlight Team. It's only the second post and we've already got some cheating going on! Modesty Brown is bending the rules and showing us what's in her holiday makeup bag. It looks pretty small though, surely that's never going to last a beauty blogger through a ten-day holiday? Let's see what's she's crammed got in there.....

Last day to enter Clinical Organics Giveaway!

Hey everyone! 

Just a quick reminder that this is the last day to enter my Clinical Organics Skincare System Giveaway! Two winners will each get a Clinical Organics "Try Me Pack" worth $352 each! For full details on how to enter, please check out this post: Clinical Organics Giveaway at Pammy Blogs Beauty. 

This contest is open until Midnight tonight EST, so don't delay entering! 

XOXO!

Thank you to Clinical Organics for

providing the prizes!

Total Beauty: Solve Hair and Makeup Emergencies with Everyday Items

Solve Hair and Makeup Emergencies with Everyday Items

Because you can't stash all of your go-to products in your cute little clutch, here's how to handle beauty dilemmas on the go

This is a TotalBeauty.com beauty tips article Have you ever been out and about when you decide to open a diet coke can and your nail wantonly snaps right off? When you're in a beauty emergency but your nail file, hairspray, and other beauty saviors are out of reach, look for these crafty objects that'll get the job done. See beauty fixes

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YBF (Your Best Face) Prep: Brightening Exfoliant

Hello darlings!

I am so excited to be reviewing another product for ya'll from one of my all-time-fav skincare brands: YBF (Your Best Face)! Not familiar with YBF? Be sure to check out my previous reviews for YBF Boost and YBF Nourish Eye Cream as well as the YBF website.

YBF specializes in clinical/research-based luxury skincare infused with the best antioxidant formulas available. Seriously, my skin *hearts* YBF! Being a beauty blogger interested in skincare, I try a LOT of products. YBF is a brand that I always return to in-between testing other brands. I highly recommend checking out this line! Their products are fabulous and their customer service is phenomenal.

The timing of my product testing for YBF Prep turned out to be just perfect. I am currently 17 weeks pregnant and my skincare routine and needs have changed significantly with pregnancy. Most chemical exfoliants are no-no's during pregnancy. So, I really needed to find a good manual exfoliator. Also pregnancy has made my dry skin more oily and more prone to breaking out. I need effective products that are gentle and pregnancy safe.  Well, the good news: YBF Prep is it! I have found a fabulous go-to manual exfoliator that I can use safely throughout pregnancy and beyond.

Want to know what else is safe to use in pregnancy? Be sure to check out this post from 15 Minute Beauty Fanatic: New Mommy Beauty: Skin Care while Pregnant. Christine from 15 Minute Beauty Fanatic is not only an amazing blogger and friend, but also a PICU Doctor who approaches skincare research from a medical/scientific perspective.

For my review of YBF Prep, please keep reading after the page break.

Per-fekt Eye Perfection Gel (review)

If you have been following my "Cover-It: Concealer Review Series" then you know that I struggle with dark circles and am on the constant quest to find great products for under eye treatment, prep, and concealment. 

I was thrilled to discover the Per-fekt brand which specializes in unique multi-function products that combine color cosmetics with great skincare ingredients. 

For this review I tested out the Eye Perfection Gel in the shades Bright and Refreshed. If you are interested in reading my review and seeing swatches, please keep reading after the break. 

LA Splash Cosmetics: Bold and Fun Cosmetics for Girls Who Love Color!

Hello beauties! 

What is one of the main reasons that I like makeup? Its fun. Period. 

Well, if fun is what you are after, then you will love LA Splash Cosmetics. This line is totally *fun*! Its packed with glitter, bright colors, and extremely unique products. Yes, even a mascara that lights up! That's right, it literally lights up. Wow, it makes me wish I was still back in my clubbing days!!!

I tested out the following LA Splash Cosmetics: Spotlight Lengthening Mascara, Lash Tease Eyelash Extensions, Tamed Brow Gel & Pencil Duo, Nail Polish and Glitter Top Coat, and Nail Art Glitter. There will be a Part 2 coming soon too with more nail polishes and nail art glitters. 

Beauty Spotlight Team: Weekend Links

This week, the Beauty Spotlight Team shines the light on Le Metier de Beaute, helps us get our glow on, keeps us smelling great and has some awesome beauty goodies to giveaway!

Get your glow on! Pammy Blogs Beauty shares her top self-tanning tips & tricks.

Over at Lipstick Musings, Shannon's got a sweet tooth...and she's craving more of Laura Mercier's Luster Eye Shadow in Chocolate!

Visionary Beauty checks out the Mediterranean inspired Penelope Kaleidoscope from Le Metier de Beaute.

This week Modesty Brown goes nude with Kevyn Aucoin's Expert Lip Tint in ThelmaDora.

Cindy over at Prime Beauty shows you five must-have pink blushes for a fresh summer sun-kissed glow.

Total Beauty: Your Summer Makeup Questions Answered

Your Summer Makeup Questions Answered

With summer comes great weather and great makeup concerns. Don't fret, we have your answers here

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article We took your most pressing makeup questions -- from how to keep it from melting to the best colors for summer -- and got them answered by celeb makeup artist Chantal Moore. She's worked with Jennifer Garner, Kristen Bell, and now you! Grab her tips

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Total Beauty: Best Toners and Astringents for Your Skin

Best Toners & Astringents for Your Skin

There are derms who say that you need to tone your skin and those who argue that you don't. Find out whether you really need it now

This is a TotalBeauty.com skin care article Confused by the conflicting messages about whether or not you need a toner or astringent? We got to the bottom of the opposing arguments to get a final verdict and rounded up the absolute best products in the category. Find out what we discovered now. See answer

No. 22 Sea Breeze Deep-Clean Astringent Actives, $4.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8

"It removes grime that doesn't come off with any makeup remover, soap, or cleanser I've tried and keeps skin smooth, glowing, and dewy."

No. 21: Neutrogena Alcohol-Free Toner, $7.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.1

"This gentle toner works with my complicated skin like a seasoned therapist."

No. 20: Biore Triple Action Astringent, $7.49

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.3

"I have unbalanced skin, and this [astringent] moisturizes the dry spots and dries the oily spots."

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BeneFit Bella Bamba Blush: So Pretty!!!

Hello Dolls!!!

As ya'll probably already know, I have a total "thing" for blushes! There is just nothing like a super flattering blush to instantly perk you up and make you feel pretty, fresh, and healthy! I have been loving this blush for a couple months already and just realized that I haven't reviewed it yet!

I spur-of-the moment picked this up while browsing at Sephora with my Bestie. No, I hadn't been looking for a blush that day and quite honestly, I rarely have spur-of-the-moment makeup purchases. Most purchase are well researched and thought-out. What can I say, I am totally "type A" and I apply research and careful decision to all aspects of my life! But, when presented with a a super pretty makeup color in adorable shiny pink packaging from a brand that I love and trust like BeneFit, well, I just had to try it! I know, I am a sucker for cute packaging! BeneFit *always* delivers when it comes to that!!!

As usual, I digress! ;) This review is for bella bamba Blush by BeneFit. So, now on to the blush review, swatches, and photos!!! Please keep reading after the jump!

Get Your Glow On! Self Tanning: Tips & Tricks

Hey Dolls! Its time for a "beauty break"! It has been awhile since I have posted a "Beauty Break" or "tips & tricks" article. This type of writing is totally fun for me! 

So, lets talk self-tanner. As a fair-skinned girl, this is one of my favorite topics! Yes, I know, I should embrace the pale. Really, I do! But, I am not going for a super tan look with self tanner. Even when I self-tan, it is more about "taking the edge off my pale" than getting dark. I mean, really, I am so fair that my skin almost gets a "purple" cast. Is anyone else like this? So, self-tanning is a nice way to lose that pale-white glare or, shall we say, "losing the purple"? 

Now, I must insert here that I am currently pregnant. So, I have really cut-back on the self-tanning. While my OB said that using self-tanners is perfectly fine, I am generally avoiding using products with chemicals. Typically, when I am not pregnant, I self-tan year round. In the summers I self-tan about 1x per week and use a gradual tanner throughout the week. So, while pregnancy has curbed some of my self-tanning, I have many years of experience with self-tanners and have collected many tips over the years.

So, take a moment for a "Beauty Break"! To read more of my thoughts on self-tanning and to hear my Tips & Tricks for good application and results, please keep reading!

"Cover It! Concealer Review Series": Time Balm Concealer (review)

The quest for a perfect concealer continues. So, it's time for another installment in my Cover It! Concealer Review Series. 

If you are new to this series. Please check out my Cover It! Intro post for some background information on my concealer-hunt. Curious as to what I have reviewed so far? Then be sure to visit my Boo-Boo Cover-Up post and my CoverBlend 

My Concealment Issues:
Why am I looking for a good concealer? Well, primarily because I am plagued with very dark under-eye circles. In addition to needing a pretty heavy-duty concealer for my dark circles, I also need a good medium coverage concealer for redness around my nose area and on my chin. Often I end up using 2 concealers on my face. A lighter one for concealing redness and a heavier/creamier one for the eye area. 


All of the causes/reasons for Dark Under Eye Circles apply to me. I have allergies; therefore, I am plagued with redness and slight puffiness in the eye area. My allergies are not just seasonal, but year-round. So, I struggle with this throughout the year. Also, my dark under eye circles just seem to be  hereditary.  So, in addition to the redness and puffiness, I have those dark purplish dark circles. Furthermore, I never seem to get enough sleep and have some mild insomnia issues. All of this combined =major dark circles! I swear concealer were invented for someone just like me! :)


So, the search continues with theBalm timeBalm Concealer, Lighter than Light. Before trying this concealer I read great reviews about it's effectiveness for dark under eye circles. For my full review, swatches, and photos, keep reading after the jump break. 

Total Beauty: Best Hairstyles for Your 30s

The Best Hairstyles for Your 30s

The wrong cut can make you look matronly -- or like you're trying too hard. Here, the hairstyle dos and don'ts once you reach your third decade

This is a TotalBeauty.com hairstyles article OK, so you're not exactly old, but the carefree days (and looks) of your 20s are gone. With those beer-guzzling and shameless sun-tanning days behind you, it's time to match your hairstyle to your age. Find inspiration in these celebrity dos and don'ts to find a look that's cute and age appropriate. See styles

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The Beauty Spotlight Team: Mystery Makeup Bag

The Beauty Spotlight Team has a mystery makeup bag to share with you. Twice a month our team will be featuring one of our member’s current makeup bags. This week the honors go to Marcia from Beauty Info Zone. Click on this link to find out what she has hiding!

Total Beauty: 11 Best Sunscreens for Summer

11 Best Sunscreens for Summer

Here's how to protect yourself with the latest in sunblock technology

This is a TotalBeauty.com sun care article Did you know melanoma is the second most common kind of cancer for those between 15 and 29 years old? And on top of that, it's responsible for 90 percent of all wrinkles? Frightening, we know. Stock up on these new sunscreen saviors to delay aging and ward off cancer now. See products

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Cynthia Rowley Birchbox: July 2011 Birchbox Opening

Its my favorite time of month again! Time for my monthly Birchbox! Whoo-hoo! Ya'll know I look forward to the 10th of every month for this fabulous box of beauty goodies. I love opening it "with" you readers and sharing all about the wonderful treats inside (and hearing what you guys got too my fellow Birchboxers)! 

Last month's Birchbox was soooo good. So, I had high hopes for this box. Especially since I knew that the box design and contents were specially selected by famous designer Cynthia Rowley. I admit, I very eagerly anticipated this month's box! 

Just in case you are new to my blog or haven't heard of Birchbox, it is a monthly sample subscription of a gift box filled with 4-5 deluxe sized samples plus occasionally a "treat" or an "extra". The subscription is about $10/month and it includes the monthly Birchbox, access to the fabulous member's only Birchbox website, free shipping on full sized products included in the current month's box, and opportunities to earn Birchbox points for reviewing the products on the Birchbox website (accumulated points go towards discounts on purchases). Curious about my previous Birchboxes? Check out my monthly posts: January 2011 Birchbox, Feb 2011 Birchbox, March 2011 Birchbox, April 2011 Birchbox,  May 2011 Birchbox, and June 2011.

For all the details about the goodies in the Cynthia Rowley July 20ll Birchbox, keep reading! 

Reviva Labs Vitamin E Stick: Quick rave!

Hello my dear readers!

I am someone who has a constant battle with dry lips. I am always searching for the best lip products for moisture and protection. Also, yes, I must admit, I do have a bit of a lipbalm addiction, lol! (Speaking of lipbalm, did you see my Book Review of Can You Get Hooked on Lipbalm?) I am always searching for effective lip moisturizers!!! But, I am picky. I am particular about my flavors for lip products. Also, I certainly want products that deliver results!

So, how did I like the Reviva Labs Vit E stick, keep reading after the jump!

John Frieda: Destination Style Salon Tour 2011

Hey dolls! 

I just wanted to share some press release information that I got from John Frieda, one of my favorite hair care lines. John Frieda's Destination Style Salon Tour 2011 is coming through 10 cities across the country. I am so excited that they will be visiting my hometown of Atlanta, GA!!! Unfortunately, I can't attend the event. :( But, I wanted to pass along this information for you dear readers! 

All the information below is direct from John Frieda. 

The John Frieda® brand is inviting women across the country to embark on their own style transformation with theJohn Frieda® Destination: Style Salon Tour. Tapping the stylists behind editorial shoots and celebrity looks to help women achieve the style transformations they strive for; the tour is hitting 10 cities across the country to help women arrive at their Destination: Style. Visit the mobile salon as it rolls up in cities across the country, or head tojohnfrieda.com to experience the tour virtually.

Led by celebrated stylist and John Frieda® International Creative Consultant Harry Josh, the John Frieda® expertteam from the Serge Normant at John Frieda Salons in NY and LA will be providing complimentary 15-minute consultations and styling lessons to address every hair issue with targeted John Frieda® solutions. One of the foremost stylists working today, Josh is in demand with top photographers and A-list celebrities alike. When visitors arrive on site, they’ll have the opportunity to make a 15-minute appointment on a first-come, first-served basis. Each attendee will have the opportunity to:

• Check into the tour on FourSquare for the chance to win a full-sized John Frieda product

• Meet with a top John Frieda® stylist, who will consult with her about specific hair issues and educate her on how a John Frieda® regimen can help her overcome obstacles to style
• Receive a “hair prescription” from her stylist
• Visit interactive color tables and use John Frieda’s iPad color advisor tool to find her perfect shade ofPrecision Foam Colour, the breakthrough new at-home hair colour delivering salon-caliber precision and shades, from John Frieda
• Get her photo taken in front of the step-and-repeat outside to capture the transformation and share her new look with friends on Facebook

As a longtime leader in prescriptive hair care and breakthrough products developed and used by top stylists, John Frieda® has what you need to achieve true transformation. In addition to Precision Foam Colour, visitors will learn about all the latest styling breakthroughs John Frieda® has to offer. Stylists on the tour will be using the newest innovations from John Frieda® in their stylist sessions, including:

·         Full Repair: a completely new line designed to address the needs of the style-obsessed woman, protecting and repairing hair exposed to the number one problem in styling, heat damage

·         Frizz-Ease 3-Day Straight: a coveted salon process—semi-permanent straightening—reborn as an at-home treatment, combining keratin and a patented blend of polymers

·         Sheer Blonde Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray: the holy grail of blonde treatments—gentle, gradual, controlled lightening without brassiness

·         Luxurious Volume Anytime Volume Refresher:  a stylist secret used behind the scenes for years to give flat hair a lift, captured in an easy-to-use spray dry shampoo