The Beauty Spotlight Team: Weekend Links!

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It's the time of the year to really rev up your sunscreen stash, and the new ZO Skin Health Oclipse Smart Tone SPF 50 is the perfect way to keep your face protected. This antioxidant-rich formula uses cutting-edge technology to custom color match all skin tones, and Lola's Secret Beauty Blog is thoroughly impressed by its efficacy.

Who doesn’t want their cheeks to bloom like a peony? Sunny from Mostly Sunny certainly does! Find out if Burberry Peony Lip & Cheek Bloom delivered!

Prime Beauty gets cheeky with the Aussie hair care brand evo. Great products and great humor make this line a gem for Sheila's from not only OZ but the world!
Phyrra shares her secrets for how to care for rainbow hair and prolong color.

Do you have 10 products to help you get through the summer? Lisa from Beauty Info Zone found 10 that she thinks should be on your list.

Summertime means lighter beauty looks and Perilously Pale has found what she considers perfection with tarte's Park Avenue Princess products.

Are you starting to feel the heat? Does your makeup stand up to it? Learn what 15 Minute Beauty recommends from Stila's newest products that will help solve those problems.  

Pammy Blogs Beauty has summer in control with the poppy picnic summer collection by tarte". Is this what you've been looking for?

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Get Beach-Ready with Beauty 360 and pop-arazzi: Mani/Pedi #giveaway

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It is finally Summer Vacation time!!! School is out and the weather is hot. While we are not taking a beach vacation this year, I am still getting beach-inspired with some super fun mani/pedi supplies from Beauty 360 and pop-arazzi! 

The hot weather has me wearing flip flops or sandals every day and fun summer colors and fashions. I always switch up my polish colors to Summer-friendly hues this time of year. Plus, with all this sandal and flip-flop wear, I need to do pedicures weekly or bi-weekly to keep my feet looking pretty and feeling soft. 

Have you heard of Beauty 360 tools and pop-arazzi polishes? These brands are exclusively sold at CVS/pharmacy. From the super cute polish bottles to the great selection of mani/pedi tools and accessories, you are going to have everything you need for a great Summer mani/pedi!

I recently tried out an assortment of pop-arazzi polishes and some Beauty 360 tools. 

pop-arazzi:

From pop-arazzi, I tried Living Coral (a perfect Summer shade! A pretty pop of coral with a very subtle shimmer), The Hue is Blue (a soft creamy baby blue with the slightest hint of shimmer), and Toes in the Sand (a warm beige). I love how Living Coral and The Hue is Blue look like a matte creme at first, but then when you look closely, you see a lovely and very very subtle shimmer. The pop-arazzi polishes are in such pretty shades and OMG...the bottles, so cute! The formula did apply a bit streaky and thick for these. However, I did find the formula to be fairly workable and had a pretty good finish after 2 coats. Wear time was a bit diminished with some peeling before 2 days with the The Hue is Blue shade. However, the Living Coral shade wore for 3+ days with no peeling, which is very good! Despite the minor peeling issues with some of the shades, I still loved the color and look of the polish. Plus, these polishes are a great deal at CVS!

Beauty 360:

What a great assortment of everyday tools for your nails, feet, and hands! I tried the following:

• Beauty 360 Padded Salon Boards: This is your basic padded board for filing your nails. I use this to smooth out the surface and to file my toe nails. I like using a crystal file for my fingernails. Retails for $2.99.
• Beauty 360 Jeweled Nail Clipper: What a cute little nail clipper. It works great! I like having extra nail clippers around the house and this one is super duper cute! Retails for $1.99.
• Beauty 360 Natural Pumice Stone: Daily use of a pumice stone is one of the key things that I do to keep my feet smooth and soft. The trick is that you have to use it daily. So, I make it part of my usual shower routine. I love that this little pumice has a rope so I can hang it to dry in my shower. Retails for $5.99.
• Beauty 360 Gel Toe Separators: Toe Separators are a pedicure staple item for me! Using toe separators is the only way that I manage to not to smudge my polish! I love that these are gel. the gel makes them super comfy and washable! Love that! Retails for $3.99.

Giveaway:

3 Winners will each get the following prizes:

Beauty 360 Ergo Nail Clipper

Beauty 360 Shape Defining Nail File

Beauty 360 Cuticle Pusher

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pop-arazzi Short But Sweet Nail Polish 

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NEW from RoC® Smooth Perfexion® Instant Line Corrector with COPPER-ZINC TECHNOLOGY

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NEW RoC® Smooth Perfexion® Instant Line Corrector with COPPER-ZINC TECHNOLOGY:

I am so excited to introduce to you this new product from RoC®! The RoC® Smooth Perfexion® Instant Line Corrector is such a unique product. It is like a makeup primer and face serum hybrid! It has the smooth and silky feel of a skin primer plus is packed with anti-aging ingredients. I just love multitasking products like this one! :) As a RoC® Ambassador, I get to try out all of their new products right away so that I can give ya'll the scoop! :)

RoC® Smooth Perfexion® Instant Line Corrector with COPPER-ZINC TECHNOLOGY:

RoC® Smooth Perfexion® Instant Line Corrector with COPPER-ZINC TECHNOLOGY is a new lightweight product that bridges the gap between skincare and cosmetics to deliver beautifully smooth and visibly firm skin in one easy step.

The product has a very unique consistency and appearance. The product itself is super silky serum-like gel-like product. It has a grey cast (from the active combination of Copper and Zinc: this grey cast disappears as you smooth the product onto your skin). It feels smooth and silky to the touch. As you apply it to your skin, it literally smooths in/fills in your fine lines and wrinkles. It feels silky smooth on your skin while also feeling like nothing at all! It almost disappears into your skin just leaving it feeling softer and smoother while blurring the look of fine lines and pores. The primer-like qualities provide an ultra-smooth surface for makeup application.

In the past, I will fully admit that using a primer is a step I often skip. As a busy stay-at-home Mommy of a 1 year old and 3 year old...who has the time for an extra step? Well, I find that with this product, I want to add in the extra step because this product is so much more than just a primer. It is also an anti-aging treatment serum! Copper and Zinc have anti-aging abilities to not only smooth your fine lines and wrinkles but also to increase skin firmness. Plus, this product is a nice complement to any retinol skincare routine as Copper and Zinc work well in conjunction with Retinol.

As far as results, the biggest that I see is the instant smoothing effect of this product. When applying makeup, my pores and fine lines are less apparent. I also feel that my skin looks and feels more hydrated and plump when I use this. Only time will tell when assessing the anti-aging and firming product claims. However, so far, so good! I am really enjoying using this product!

Next time you are in the drugstore, be sure to check out this new RoC® Smooth Perfexion® Instant Line Corrector with COPPER-ZINC TECHNOLOGY. I recommend replacing your usual primer with it for a few weeks. You are not going to want to go back to a regular primer after using this one packed with anti-aging ingredients!

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The Poppy Picnic Summer Collection from tarte!

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Are you ready for Summer? With the end of school and Summer activities starting, Summer is already in full swing at our house! ;)

Let me tell ya'll, in GA, the heat and humidity really give my makeup a workout. If I am not careful with my selection of products and application, my makeup will melt right off from the heat and humidity. I need highly pigmented, long-wearing, and even waterproof formulas to truly stand up to the heat! Enter tarte's Summer collection: Poppy Picnic! Tarte is known for their incredibly pigmented long-wearing formulas. So, I was super excited to dive into this beautiful collection of products!

From the Poppy Picnic Summer Collection from tarte, I tried out the Poppy Princess Palette, the LipSurgence Lip Cremes in Serene and Wonder, and the Lights, Cameras, Lashes Precision Longwear Eyeliner in Brown. To find out more details about all of these products, please click "read more" below!

Makeup Wars: Summer Glow Products!

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It is time for another Makeup Wars! This time the Makeup Wars bloggers are sharing some of their favorite products to get a great Summer Glow! My focus this time? Skin perfecting products for the body. So, here are some of my favorite self tanners, gradual tanners, leg makeup (yes!), and even a BB Cream for the body! These products are all amazing!!!

Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs: Leg makeup? What??? Yes, leg makeup! This amazing transfer-resistant tint helps to cover imperfections, give your legs a little bit of color, and generally makes your legs look great! Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs has been a go-to product for me for many years. As I mentioned, I am incredibly pale. Honestly, that does not bother me. I embrace my pale. However, I do feel a bit better about myself when my legs have a slight bit of color...especially if I am wearing a short skirt or short shorts. I especially like wearing Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs if I am going out in the evenings like on a date night or to a party. It just helps me to feel pretty. It is that simple! I actually like to spray a bit in my hand and then mix some in with my usual body lotion and apply to my legs. You can also spray this directly on your legs. I wear the Fairest Shade.

Josie Maran Argan Liquid Gold Self Tanning Oil: This self-tanning oil contains 100% Argan Oil and natural DHA and other great ingredients like hydrating coconut water and aloe juice. When you use self tanners, you cover a large surface area of your body. So, I really appreciate the natural ingredients because your body absorbs so much of the product. To get an even application, you need to apply this self tanning oil with the mitt provided using circular motions to prevent streaking. Also, you need to keep shaking the bottle throughout application. As with all self-tanners, I recommend going very lightly over knees, ankles, and feet to prevent these areas from collecting too much color (I usually treat those areas first with extra lotion, to keep the areas from absorbing too much). Also, be sure to exfoliate first. Now, this product does have that typical self-tanner smell. However, I expect that from pretty much any product with DHA. I am pleased with my color results from this tanner!

Nature's Gate Glow Lotion For Light Skin Tones): As much as I love doing a full application of a regular self tanner, often I just don't have the time or patience. So, a gradual self-tanner is often much easier to use! Nature's Gate Glow Lotion for Light Skin Tones is my go-to everyday gradual tanner. First of all, I love that it is a natural and organic product, because I am slathering it all over my body and absorbing a lot of the product into my system. I just love the subtle color and moisturizing properties of this product! It doesn't dry out my skin like many gradual tanners do. When I first started using it, I thought the results were too subtle. Well, it turns out that is exactly what I like about this product! It is a perfect gradual tanner for super fair girls like me. You really can't even tell after the first day of applying...but, the color does gradually build after a few days to give you a nice light and natural looking color. You can truly use this every day! Just replace your usual body lotion with this and you will end up with a nice light tan in a few days time with no effort!!! I primarily use this on my legs as that is where I really want more color. I absolutely adore this product. It has become my favorite gradual tanner! :)

Jergen's BB Body Skin Perfecting Cream: BB Cream for your body? OMG, yes!!! This BB Body cream is amazing! It absolutely has the ability to subtly perfect your skin and give you a gorgeous glow. It works like a regular moisturizer but it also has the added benefits of skin perfectors! It goes on sheer but does give some subtle color. It gives your skin a lovely sheen which blurs imperfections and leaves your skin just looking lovely. Plus, can I just mention the amazing scent! To my nose, this BB Body Cream smells remarkably similar to Bath & Body Works's Twilight Woods scent. So, if you are a fan of that scent, like I am, then you are going to love the scent of this cream! Now, I have fair skin, however, I like using the Medium to Tan version of this product to get a bit more color than the Fair Skin formula (like I said, the results are subtle, but lovely!). This Jergen's BB Body Skin Perfecting Cream is a staple in my beauty routine for my legs and arms and all exposed skin areas in the Spring and Summer! Plus, the results are subtle enough to make it every day usable!  

What are you loving to get your Summer Glow? I would love to hear! Also, be sure to check out the thumbnails below for my fellow Makeup Wars bloggers. Find out what they are using to get their Summer Glow on! :) xoxo

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The Beauty Spotlight Team: Weekend Links!

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Phyrra brings you an easy to follow Dramatic Teal Cut Crease Tutorial! 

What do you crave on your nails in the summer? Beauty Info Zone shares a KBShimmer polish that you'll have a lot of love for and might start a craving. 

Sunny from Mostly Sunny used to think she can’t pull off reddish brown eyeshadows, but one day she realized she just has to pair them right! Check out her new reddish brown shadow love, Giorgio Armani Senso Eye Tint! 

If you seek summer-ready skin that is fresh, luminous and healthy, then Colbert MD Intensify Facial Disks will gently and effectively achieve this goal! Learn why Lola's Secret Beauty Blog is thoroughly obsessed with this game changing exfoliator!

Prime Beauty has an exclusive eyeshadow to share with you from Pacifica! Enter to win the Power of Love Eyeshadow Palette! 

Are you obsessed with neutrals palettes like Pammy is? Pammy Blogs Beauty tries out Hard Candy's new Look Pro Natural Eyes Palette. Is the quality as good as the price? Find out! 

Christa from Perilously Pale has many new favourite nail polish colours for summer and several happen to be from the stunning Essie Summer 2015 Collection.  

15 Minute Beauty has been obsessed with one thing lately, and that's her hair! Find out her favorite products to create the perfect tousled waves. 

 

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Aveeno's Daily Moisturizing Lotion: Does it pass the "Tissue Test"? #AveenoSheerHydration

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Body lotion is a daily staple for me. I literally slather it all over my body on a daily basis with some re-application to key areas throughout the day. I love feeling moisturized and hydrated. What do I not love?...the sticky or greasy residue that many lotions leave behind. It is one thing to apply a heavy lotion at night and deal with the residue while you are sleeping. But dealing with sticky/greasy residue during the day or when you are trying to get dressed quickly? No thank you! 

I have been a long term fan of Aveeno products and Aveeno moisturizers for many, many years. I trust Aveeno products and I know that they are both good for my skin and gentle for my sensitive skin. As an Aveeno Ambassador, it is exciting for me to try out new Aveeno products as soon as they are released! So, when they challenged me with the "Tissue Test" with their new Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Sheer Hydration Lotion, I was happy to step up to the plate and give it a try! 

Like the other moisturizers in Aveeno's Active Naturals Collection of products the new Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Sheer Hydration Lotion contains Aveeno's Active Naturals Colloidal Oatmeal (which works to nuture and replenish the skin barrier while preventing water loss to help maintain moisture all day long). This wonder ingredient contains five vital nutrients found in healthy skin: proteins, antioxidants, vitamins, polysaccharides, and lipids.

Hard Candy Look Pro Natural Eyes Palette: Gorgeous Set, Great Deal!

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I love that you honestly do not have to pay a lot to get good quality eye shadow palettes these days. Sure, not all drugstore-price palettes are created equally. So, I really enjoy the hunt for fabulous products at a great price. Luckily, I discovered a true gem with the Hard Candy Look Pro Tins. The Hard Candy Look Pro Tins are available at Walmart and Walmart.com for only $8.00! What a steal!

The Hard Candy Look Pro Tin eye shadow palettes each include 9 coordinated shades, a primer, a mini eye liner, and an applicator. Each palette includes an instructional card with 3 start to finish natural looks. The tin also has a small mirror inside. Look Pro is offered in three different palettes including Natural Eyes, Sassy Eyes, and Smokey Eyes.

I got to try out the Natural Eyes palette and have completely fallen in love with it! As a neutrals-girl at heart, these are the types of shades that I gravitate towards for everyday wear. The shadows are very soft and have an almost creamy-feeling powder texture. The shades range from a light vanilla (great for brow highlight) to a dark brown (great for powder lining or smokey eyes!) with many shades in-between. There is a variety of matte, shimmer, and even some sparkle (but not glittery) finishes. This palette has everything that I need to create a complete eye look from start to finish! 

In addition to loving the shadow selections, I also enjoy using the eye primer and the mini eye liner. The primer seems to increase the wear of the shadows and gives my lids a smooth finish. The liner is your basic eye pencil in black. It has nice dark pigment and long wear on me. 

Overall, this Hard Candy Look Pro Natural Eyes Palette is a fabulous palette at an incredible price! Be sure to check these out next time you are in Walmart. I know that I am eager to scope out the rest of the shades. :)

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Transform your Dry/Damaged Hair: The Purelogy® Strength Cure™ Line

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I really try to pride myself with taking good care of my hair. Through the use of good products, I am able to grow my hair very long while also getting highlights. Even with my best efforts, sometimes I end up with some damage after getting highlights. Recently, I went much brighter and heavier with my blonde highlights for the Spring/Summer season (annually, I tend to go much brighter in the Spring/Summer). The result? Beautiful highlights...and some damage. As much as I loved the color of my hair, the texture felt rough and dry. I want my hair to be silky and soft. Sigh!

So, the timing was perfect as I had just received Pureology's New Strength Cure line! It sounded like just what I needed for my highlight-damaged hair.

About the Strength Cure line (from Pureology):

Pureology knows that 74% of women who visit a salon cite damage as one of their key complaintsi. Colour treated hair not only endures mechanical damage, but also micro-scarred damage resulting from the penetration of colour pigments during processing. To combat damaged/microscarred colour-treated hair, Pureology is excited to introduce Strength Cure, the first comprehensive reparative haircare system that can be customized to ensure the perfect balance of internal strength and velvety softness. In fact, 97% saw improved hair strength after only one use! 

The Strength Cure system uses Asta-Repair™ to heal, strengthen, and protect from colour oxidation. Asta-Repair™ features, Astaxanthin, the ultimate nature-derived antioxidant, coupled with our unique AntiFade Complex***iii, which helps to ensure colour preservation, even in the weakest hair fibers. Astaxanthin is one of the most powerful carotenoids, with up to 500x the antioxidant action of Vitamin E, and 10x more powerful than beta carotene. Keravis, Ceramide and Arginine, also found in the Asta- Repair™ system, help replace the depleted cysteine content inside the cortex, while also helping to heal the micro-scarred cuticle to restore a velvet touch. The fully customizable system includes products that will help cover all needs from gently detangling to fortifying mid-lengths and mending split ends.

To find out more details about each of these products and how they transformed my hair, please click "read more" below! :)

The Beauty Spotlight Team: Weekend Links!

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Too busy to go get a facial? Then HydroPeptide has the perfect products for a truly amazing antioxidant rich anti-aging at-home spa facial. Lola's Secret Beauty Blog is obsessed with them, and you will be too!

Do you love a multi-purpose product? Beauty Info Zone has chosen what they think is a perfect one from Murad. See if you agree.  

Phyrra shares a gorgeous everyday purple eyeshadow tutorial with Makeup Geek Foiled eyeshadows.

Sunny from Mostly Sunny has a problem, namely a growing Tom Ford addiction. Just look at this murky Midnight Sea with shimmery teal reflections. Can you blame her?

Poor Prime Beauty, she's such a klutz--especially when it comes to tools. She can't tell a wrench from a hammer. It's a good thing the T3 Twirl 360 Curling Iron came along, even a klutz like Cindy can handle it with ease and oh, the lovely loose curls you get! Get on over to Prime Beauty and enter to win your very own!

Need some manicure inspiration? Pammy Blogs Beauty shares the scoop on KB Shimmer's gorgeous Spring polish collection!  

Perilously Pale shows us why we NEED the Kat Von D Shade + Light Contour Eye Palette. Seriously, you need this! Now that summer is here, it's time to really protect yourself from the sun!  

15 Minute Beauty has some sunscreen tips that everyone should know!

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Gorgeous Spring Polishes from KBShimmer

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I have been all-about painting my nails lately! I am sure that the change of season has prompted it. What better time than Spring to perk up your tips and toes with some pretty polish? 

KB Shimmer is one of my go-to brands for unique on-trend polish. The colors, finishes, and glitter assortment is totally unique! So, if you are ready to say goodbye to your dark winter shades and hello to something Spring-y and unique, you are going to want to check out these beautiful polishes!!! 

This new line of 12 new and seasonal polishes launched for Spring of 2015. These retail for $8.75 each. What a beautiful assortment of creamy pastels, metallic glitters, and plenty of sparkle and shine! 

I tried out 6 shades from this new and seasonal collection: 

• Blush Money: Based on the 2015 Pantone Color, Strawberry Ice, this peachy-rose colored polish shows off gold shimmer indoors and a linear holographic rainbow shines while outside. This color is truly special! As a lover of all-things pink, I reach for this shade often and love how the color shifts every time the light hits it! It is gorgeous to wear!!!

• Funky Cold Patina: lol, love the name and love that I get it! ;) Like a long forgotten ancient copper statue turned blue green in color, this polish features a cool turquoise green base, with pops of metallic copper, blue, and purple. This is one of those KB Shimmer shades that is sure to get noticed! It is just *that different*! This shade is so supremely Summery. Love it on my toes!

• Meow or Never: Based on the Pantone spring color Glacier Gray, this polish is a very pale gray, almost white in color with pops of purple, gray, periwinkle, and sky blue. I love going with super light nails for Spring and Summer. This is a nice alternative to a classic white nail. It is grey-white with gorgeous blue/purple glitter! Again, another truly unique shade!

• To Peach His Own: This pale peach polish shines with holographic glitters in lime green, gold, violet, and magenta. The peach is so light, it is almost a cream color. Very Summery shade!

• Eyes White Open: A white cream with two coat coverage, a staple for any girl's nail polish collection. White polish is so versatile. It certainly is a must-have. This one gives really nice coverage and great wear! Nail art, french tips, or an all-over white. 

• Thistle Be The Day: A pale pinkish purple that shines in the sun with a linear holographic glitter. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous holographic soft lilac polish! Such a wearable color! The holographic sparkle is so eye-catching!!!

I am absolutely obcessed with this KBShimmer Spring Collection! The polishes are gorgeously unique and I love that! KB Shimmer is available at KBShimmer.com, Amazon.com and at select salons & retailers. For sales outside the U.S., visit www.harlowandco.org.

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The NewBeauty TestTube (Beauty Samples from NewBeauty Mag): Tube Opening!

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Hey there fellow beauty-sample lovers! You guys know how much I love Beauty Sample boxes...well, I have an awesome one to share with you today: The NewBeauty TestTube from NewBeauty Magazine! I have not reviewed one of these in ages...actually, it was one of the very first Beauty Sample boxes that I ever reviewed. So, I am happy to try out another TestTube! It is seriously packed with awesome goodies!!!

NewBeauty Magazine and the NewBeauty TestTube:
Here is the scoop:

• TestTube are released 6 times a year to Subcribers for $29.95 each (plus shipping and handling). 
• The TestTubes are HUGE and filled with Deluxe Size and Full Sized products.
• With the TestTube subscription, you also get quarterly NewBeauty magazines delivered! :)
• You also get video tutorial emails featuring the amazing products from the TestTube.
• You can earn FREE TestTubes when you refer a friend! 

Curious as to what I got in my latest NewBeauty TestTube? Click "read more" below to find out!

Sample Beauty Products. Discover Your Next Favorite Beauty Product. Top Brands. Expert Picks. Subscribe to NewBeauty TestTube!

The T3 Twirl 360 Motion-Sensing Auto-Rotating Styling Iron: Review and Sweepstakes! #Twirl360 #iFabboMember: Edited: *Item Recall

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The future of curling irons is here! Introducing the T3 Twirl 360 Motion-Sensing Auto-Rotating Styling Iron!!! 

There is no question, this is the most futuristic, sophisticated, and technologically advanced iron that I have ever tried. I mean, OMG, it is almost robotic! It has "sensing" abilities. Seriously! I am floored ya'll! Not to mention, it is super easy to use and delivers beautiful results!

The Scoop:

The T3 Twirl 360 Motion-Sensing Auto-Rotaing Styling Iron does just what the name states: it is a curling iron that senses the motion of your wrists and auto-rotates in the direction that you want your curl. In a nutshell: it works beautifully, easily, and creates gorgeous waves. All of this with a simple push of a button and a turn of your wrist. 

I honestly thought that this iron would be harder to use than it actually was. I literally thought "oh this sounds complicated, I am totally going to burn myself"...lol, I was so wrong! It is super quick and easy to use. Actually, I think a regular iron is more likely to burn you than this iron since you don't have to move your arms...the iron rotates and moves and curls for you! I have had not difficulties using the iron. I got the hang of it quickly and quite enjoy using it. It really does make curling your hair super quick and easy.

How does the technology work?

Here are some more details about this iron from T3:

T3's new one-of-a kind gyroscopic styling iron features patent-pending motion-sensing technology and an auto-rotating barrel to create beautiful curls and waves with a simple turn of your wrist. The Twirl 360 senses the movement of your hand and automatically rotates in the desired direction, forming polished, perfect curls every time on any hair type. Curling your hair has never been so easy. 

Gyroscopic Technology: Used in aviation, space exploration, and hi-tech electronic devices for its sensitivity and precision, gyroscopic technology detects motion and triggers automatic barrel movement by the simple twist of your wrist, creating easy, flawless curls every time. 

Pioneering T3 Tourmaline Technology harnesses the optimal ionic, infrared energy from the Tourmaline gemstone to fight frizz and seal the hair cuticle while digital SinglePass Technology ensures fast heat up and consistent heat delivery along the barrel. 

 

To find out more details about the T3 Twirl 360 Motion-Sensing Auto-Rotating Styling Iron including photos and tips for how to use, please click "read more" below. Plus, more info on the Sweepstakes!!! Enter to win!!! :)

May Contest at Free Beauty Events!

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Free Beauty Events has posted their May Contest!

Monthly Beauty Basket Giveaway:

The May Beauty Basket Giveaway at Free Beauty Events includes products from Revlon, CoverGirl, NYX, St. Ives, Olay and more! The Contest runs from now through 5/31/15, winners will be chosen on 6/5/2015 and notified by 6/15/2015.

Free Beauty Events wants to encourage readers to go to their Facebook page and like them (an extra entry!), then enter to win on their website (Free Beauty Events). On the Free Beauty Events site you can enter your zip code to find free beauty events in your area. Have fun checking out what fun beauty-related events are near you!

Good Luck if you enter the contest! The prize looks great this month! :) 

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The Beauty Spotlight Team: What is Inside Lisa's (from Beauty Info Zone) Handbag?

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Lisa from Beauty Info Zone may have a vintage purse, but the items she carries are definitely for the modern girl! 

 

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Mother's Day Gift Guide: Relaxing Spa Hot/Cold Therapy Items from Bed Buddy® at Home Spa Products!

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Mother's Day is *almost here* and I have one more fabulous gift idea for you! This is actually one of the Mother's Day treats that I am giving both to my Mom and to my Mother-in-Law...so, Moms, if you are reading this before Mother's Day...surprise! ;) 

As a Mom myself, I know that all Moms can feel busy, tired, and run down at the end of the day. What better gift than items to stay calm, healthy, and grounded. As much as we would all love to sneak away to a spa on a regular basis. Often, the best, and most convenient spa treats are the ones you can do at home. So, help your Mom get in some relaxation and "me time" with these awesome heat/cold therapy spa products from Bed Buddy® at Home (Carex Health Brands)!  These are great items to help Mom to stay calm, healthy, and grounded. 

The following products by Bed Buddy® at Home (Carex Health Brands) will help your Mom de-stress – both physically and mentally – after a long day.

The Bed Buddy® At Home Spa Products line features Carex’s proprietary, doctor-recommended Moist Heat ThermaTherapy® to relax sore joints and restore tired muscles. The Comfort Wrap, Foot Warmers and Relaxation Mask, each filled with 100% natural grains, provide deep penetrating hot and cold therapy. All products are fragranced with natural herbs and infused with the aromatherapy of Lavender, Lavender Rose, and Lavender Mint to soothe your senses.

These items from Bed Buddy® At Home Spa Products line all smell amazing and so soothing! I know that my Mom and Mother-in-Law are just going to love using these! :)

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Celebrate Earth Day with Kiehl's: Label Art Series (to benefit Recycle Across America) & In-Store Extras/Samples & More!

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Have you stepped into a Kiehl's store lately? Well, now is certainly the time! Kiehl's has a ton of fun stuff going on in honor of Earth Day: Their Limited Edition Label Art Series to benefit Recycle Across America, their ongoing in-store recycling program (extra perks for Earth Day!), complimentary products with purchases, and in-store facials! Check out the scoop below...

Here is the scoop:

Kiehl's is continuing their commitment to the environment with their seventh annual Limited Edition Label Art Series for Earth Day, this year, partnering with Elizabeth Olsen and Maggie Q, to benefit Recycle Across America.

In collaboration with artist/sculptor Fernando Mastrangelo, Elizabeth and Maggie have each designed a limited edition label depicting their vision of social responsibility for our .95 oz. Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado, which will be available April 14, in Kiehl’s stores and www.Kiehls.com/EarthDay. 100% of net profits, up to $50,000, from this series will benefit Recycle Across America™ (RAA). Amazing!!! The funds will be used to create 65,000 standardized recycling labels to 650 K-12 schools in the United States, to encourage and simplify recycling.

What is Recycle Across America?

RAA is not-for-profit organization dedicated to delivering society-wide solutions that eliminate public confusion, stimulate the environmental economy and expedite progress. I hope you’ll visit www.recycleacrossamerica.org to learn more!

Kiehl’s retail stores (find your nearest Kiehl’s store at www.kiehls.com/storelocator) will also be celebrating Earth Day with the following activities:

• Recycle & Be Rewarded!: From April 22 through April 26, at all Kiehl’s retail stores, customers can receive 5 stamps for every 1 Kiehl’s empty returned (normally, it’s 1 stamp per empty), AND customers who bring in an empty skincare jar or bottle from ANY brand will receive a deluxe sample of Kiehl’s skincare. That is so awesome!!! Typically, the Recycle & Be Rewarded program works by getting a stamp on a card for every empty you bring in. 10 Empty Kiehl's product bottles= 1 free product.

• Complimentary Lip Balm!: From April 14 through April 27, while supplies last, customers spending $65 or more will receive a complimentary Lip Balm #1. 
• 20-Minute Seated Facials & Dehydration Skin Tests: From April 22 through April 26, at all Kiehl’s retail stores, customers can experience a 20-minute pampering facial, and full healthy skin check, including skin analysis with Kiehl’s new Dehydration Analyzer Tool.

I know that I am super excited to try out the specially-packaged Creamy Eye Treatment for the Recycle Across America benefit! This buttery cream sounds amazing with the nutrients from and fatty acids found in Avacado are such effective moisturizers and a great gentle source of Vitamin A. Plus, the cream contains shea butter for extra moisture. Retails for $47.00.

Are you planning on stopping by Kiehl's for their Earth Day treats? Let me know if you do! :) This special edition Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado, which will be available tomorrow! Go check it out! 

Update:
I have been using this Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment for the past few weeks and have completely fallen in love with it! It is completely unlike any other eye cream that I have tried! The texture is really what makes it so unique. The cream's look and feel reminds me a lot of an ultra rich body butter in that it goes on super creamy but then completely melts into your skin. I love how this absorbs. My skin seems to just drink this cream right up! :) I find that I prefer to use this eye cream at night only since it does leave my eye area looking a little bit too dewy for daytime. I feel that in just a few weeks time, this eye cream has helped to plump my eye area and decrease the appearance of my fine lines. Plus, my skin around my eyes just feels super soft and hydrated and fresh. I am just in love with this eye cream and know it will be a staple product that I always return back to in-between other product testing (hey- I am a beauty blogger so I can't resist trying new things...but always love finding a product that I will always return to! ). 

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