Makeup Wars: Favorite Illuminators!

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It is time for another Makeup Wars! I am so glad to be diving back into a Makeup Wars challenge. It has been awhile. I must say, Makeup Wars posts are my favorite types of posts to write! 

It has been a busy time for me lately. With a very active toddler and a preschooler, I am super busy during the day. I have to carve out blogging time when the kids are asleep (and balance that with my household chores and errands). After a bad cold and bronchitis, I have been behind on bloggy-things!  So, it is nice to dive back into some blogging with this edition of Makeup Wars!

Downsizing my Makeup Collection and Eliminating Clutter:

In my downtime lately, I have been working hard to eliminate clutter and drastically reduce the size of my makeup collection. It has honestly been very refreshing to do a major purge. My goal is to only keep the products that I truly love in order to streamline my beauty routine and eliminate senseless clutter of items that I don't use often. So, even with that said, I still was able to come up with quite a few highlighters for this Makeup Wars (see, this just goes to show how much I needed to de-clutter...I still came up with 9 awesome options!). The nice thing is that most of these items are relatively new to my current collection. Yes, out with the old and in with the new! So, I am quite excited about using all of these beauties!

To find out more details about each of these Illuminating Products, please click "read more" below! :)

The Beauty Spotlight Team: Bathroom Storage with Justina's Gems!

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The Beauty Spotlight Team continues their member spotlight bi-weekly features with Storage Solutions! This week, we are spotlighting Justina's Gems. She is going to share her bathroom storage solutions here. Be sure to click through to get some bathroom storage ideas for your products. Hope ya'll have had a great weekend!

XOXO!

 

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Soothing My Sensitive Skin with Paula's Choice CALM: Plus HUGE Skincare #Giveaway

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The Struggle is Real! Keeping Redness and Irritation at Bay with Paula's Choice CALM:

Redness, irritation, and sensitivity...oh my! Skincare can be so complicated! Especially when you have combination skin that is somewhat acne-prone and sensitive. I want products that work for my fluctuating skin type, that don't flare up or cause breakouts, and that are also gentle. That is a tall order and often products fall short on at least one if not more of those three requirements. 

As a beauty blogger, I am constantly trying out new things. However, I have to tread lightly with my skincare testing. I have to add in one new product at a time and often I have to stop testing products after just a few days and discontinue if they cause irritation or flare up redness. I actually first got interested in blogging and the beauty community with my search for skincare that works for my complicated skin. Paula's products and her "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me" book have been instrumental in my skincare journey for years! 

My goal with my blog is to share with you the very best products that I have found that work for my skin. So, I am excited to share with you today about the Paula's Choice CALM Redness Relief Kit for Normal to Oily Skin. This kit was developed specifically to gently reduce redness and and signs of irritation with comforting and moisturizing formulas. 

My Skin:

My skin type is Combination (Normal to Oily) and I am sensitive and prone to redness and irritation. I am somewhat acne-prone. However, I must note that with the right skincare, I can almost completely keep breakouts at bay. But, if I use anything too rich or pore-clogging, the breakouts return. Also, when products irritate me, I don't just get red, I also get irritation bumps that somewhat resemble breakouts on my cheeks. I have often wondered if this is actually boarderline Rosasea. No, I have never been diagnosed with Rosasea, however, I do wonder...My skin is just so prone to redness and irritaion. Not just with products either! Even if I eat spicy foods, go out in the cold, or go running in the heat...guess what? My face turns bright red!

Exfoliation is particularly tricky for me. Great exfoliation keeps breakouts away. However, if I over-do exfoliation or use anything that is either too harsh or abrasive, that will flare up those pesky irritation bumps and redness on my cheeks. Do you know what else is tricky? I am in my early 40s. So, I am particularly interested in anti-aging products. However, effective anti-aging ingredients are often irritating. I want effective anti-aging products with powerhouse ingredients. However, it is not worth irritating my skin. Sigh. It is a vicious cycle and the struggle really is real!

Paula's Choice CALM Redness Relief Kit for Normal to Oily Skin:

For today's post, I am going to tell you about my experience with the Paula's Choice CALM Redness Relief Kit for Normal to Oily Skin. I have used this kit for a few weeks and am super excited to share these products with you! If you have Combination skin that is prone to sensitivity and redness, you are going to want to read more!

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Introducing: Vera Bradley's First Fragrance Collection!

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Vera Bradley's First Fragrance Collection:

What exciting news: 2016 marks the launch of Vera Bradley's very first fragrance collection! As a long-time fan of Vera Bradley's gorgeous prints, I was super excited to try out the fragrances. I have always enjoyed carrying Vera Bradley handbags, travel bags, and diaper bags. Now I can coordinate carrying my Vera Bradley bags with a fresh new scent! ;)

The Scoop:

• The fragrance collection includes four alluring eau de toilette scents featuring Macaroon Rose, Cotton Flower, Vanilla Sea Salt, and Appbleberry Champagne available in both 15 mL ($28), 50 mL ($48) and a mini sampler with 10 mL of all four included ($48).

• In addition to the Eau de Toilette Scents, the launch also includes assortment of coordinating candles, bath and shower gel, body lotion, hand cream, soap gift sets, candle gift sets, fragrance and lotion gift sets and purse spray sets. 

•  The complete collection in all four aromas is now available on VeraBradley.com

From this new Vera Bradley fragrance collection, I got to try out the Mini Eau de Toilette Spray Set which contains spray minis of each of the 4 new fragrances. This is a great set to start out and explore some new scents!

Appleberry Champagne: 

What a sparkling and fresh scent for Spring! I mostly smell apples and strawberries when I sniff this one. A great fragrance for daytime or anytime that I want to wear something super fresh! 

Cotton Flower:

This fragrance is very feminine and soft. If you are a fan of powdery scents, then you will like this. This one is pretty, but not 100% the type of scent that I usually wear. However, it will be perfect for my Mom as she enjoys wearing powdery scents. 

Macaroon Rose:

Wow! This one is pretty. It is certainly floral. However, there is a lightness and a freshness to this scent as well. The rose note is subtle. I really enjoy wearing this one! Probably my 2nd favorite of this group. 

Vanilla Sea Salt:

I saved my personal favorite for last! I am such a fan of vanilla scents. So, ya'll know that I love this one. It is a well balanced vanilla. It is not overly sweet. It is warm and wearable. Love it!!! 

If you can't decide which new Vera Bradley scent is right for you, there is a cute little short quiz on the website that can help you decide! I tried it, and the site suggested that I try the Vanilla Sea Salt fragrance! That was spot on as Vanilla (and most foodie scents) are my utmost favorites! So, the quiz certainly directed me towards my favorite of the group. 

I love wearing these scents! What a fun and fresh new fragrance collection. If you are looking for gift ideas, this Mini Eau de Toilette Set is an excellent gift! The box packaging is super pretty and totally gifty. I would love to explore the rest of this collection! The packaging of the full sized items is so cute and reminiscent of the iconic quilted bags that Vera Bradley is so famous for! 

Have you seen this collection yet? What are your thoughts? Which scents appeal to you? 

As always, thanks so much for reading!

XOXO!!!

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Beauty Spotlight Team: $150 Sephora Giftcard #Giveaway

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Hello there my lovely readers! I have an exciting Giveaway for you today! I am so proud to be a Beauty Spotlight Team blogger. This is an amazing group of dedicated bloggers and we all appreciate our readers. To show our thanks to you readers for your loyalty and support, we are offering a Beauty Spotlight Team Giveaway for a $150 Sephora Gift Card!

Details:

• Prize: $150 US Sephora Gift Card (with option of paypal if out of the US) 
• Giveaway ends March 6 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Winner will be chosen around March 8th
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Fab Fast Friday: Favorites from Belli Skincare!

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It is time for another Fab Fast Friday! These are my posts to give you the quick scoop on things I am loving! 

Have I mentioned lately how obsessed I am with the Belli Skincare brand? This is a skincare line specifically designed to be effective and gentle for women who are pregnant or nursing. In the past 5 years I have had 2 beautiful babies and nursed them both for 1-2 years each. During my time spent being pregnant and nursing, I had to ditch many of my skincare staples that were just not pregnancy nor nursing safe. Before I found Belli Skincare, it was a struggle to figure out what worked and didn't work on my skin. Pregnancy can bring out the worst in your skin. Sure, some are lucky to have the "glow"...but, I was one who had very oily and sensitive skin in pregnancy. I was much more prone to breakouts and was in such a dilemma. I wanted effective skincare to combat the over-oiliness and acne. However, I wanted to be assured that what I was using was safe for the baby. With Belli Skincare, I knew everything was safe and the best part...it is effective, too! 

Well, now I am past my pregnancy and nursing days. However, I still use many Belli Skincare items in my everyday skincare and other items are frequently rotated into my skincare routine. 

Here are some of my favorites from Belli Skincare:

• Anti-Blemish Facial Wash: This face was was certainly well named! There is no question that consistent use of this face wash keeps my skin clear! A tube of this Facial Wash lives in my shower and I use it every day. Even when I test out other products for the blog, I always come back to this amazing cleanser. It leaves your skin perfectly balanced and clean without over-stripping it. I love the clean feel and the pore-cleansing abilities of this cleanser. Key ingredients include lactic acid (this acid naturally occurs in our bodies and it is the safest hydroxy acid to use in pregnancy), antioxidant-rich green tea, and cucumber. Love, love, love this cleanser! It is honestly in my top 5 category of most favorite cleansers...ever! (let me know if the comments if you want to hear my other 4!)

• Fresh Start Pre-Treatment Scrub: I love the invigorating feel of this scrub! This scrub can be used on both the face and the body. I am a bit obcessed with the zing of the peppermint oil in this scrub! It feels so fresh to use! In addition to the peppermint, this formula also contains ginseng and green tea. I can use this scrub a couple times a week to give my skin an exfoliation boost. 

• Acne Control Spot Treatment: During pregnancy and nursing, treatment options for breakouts are really limited ingredient-wise. It is so nice to have a completely safe treatment for your blemishes! This formula contains no salicylic acid, glycolic acid, or benzol peroxide (common acne-fighters that are contra-indicated for pregnancy and breastfeeding). Instead, this formula contains colloidal sulfur to penetrate the pores, control acne, and keep skin clear of new breakouts. 

• Pure Radiance Facial Sunscreen: This sunscreen was not only my favorite to use during pregnancy, but it is still my daily favorite today! I have such trouble with Sunscreens breaking me out. Combine this with the fact that many chemical sunscreens irritate my skin...that limits my options. This oil-free formula uses only trusted mineral sunscreens (my fav combo: titanium dioxide and zinc oxide) to provide broad spectrum SPF 25 protection. The product is lightly tinted to blend in with your skintone (works well with my fair skin). The formula is lightly moisturizing and comes in a great pump tube. I love that I can slather this Sunscreen on knowing that the product is gentle for my skin and it wont irritate my skin or break me out! 

Have you tried Belli Skincare? What are your favorites? If you are looking for gentle and effective skincare for acne-prone skin (reguardless if you are pregnant or not), this would be a great line to check out! 

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Laura Mercier Spring 2016: Paris After the Rain

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I know, it is February...it seems early to be talking about Spring! ;) Well, if the cold of Winter has you feeling blah, then you just might be perked up by hearing about this beautiful and fresh New Spring Colour Story from Laura Mercier: Paris After the Rain!

Paris After the Rain: Spring 2016 Colour Story:

The Inspiration:

Paris After The Rain is an expression of the reflection of lights on cobblestone streets and the dance of colours on zinc rooftops. As dual-chromatic as sheet lightening, this spring collection of subdued, neutral matte shades changes colours when topped with special effect multi-chrome pearls.

The Look:

This beautiful collection can give you a look that is: subtle yet edgy and refined yet trendy! What a cool new way to wear matte...with a topper that gives a special effect and a textural transformation. 

The Products:

The beautiful Paris After the Rain Spring Colour Story includes a gorgeous eyeshadow palette and two lovely Lip Parfait Colourbalms. 

Paris After the Rain Eye Colour Collection: (retails for $55):

What a great palette! It is compact and sleek (great for travel) with a beautiful assortment of shades! The palette contains subdued, neutral matte shades that change colours when topped with special effect multi-chrome pearls. I just love the combination of matte and pearl shimmer shades. When you combine them, the effect is so dimensional. You have almost all the shades a neutrals-lover (like me!) needs to create a complete look! My only wish is that this palette had a shimmery vanilla shade included. Here is my favorite look with this palette: I like using the matte vanilla (Tour Eiffel) and the matte taupe (La Marais) as lid/brow and crease shades with the shimmery brown (Le Madeline) on the outer corner and outer lid. 

Matte Shades: Saint Germain, Tour Eiffel, Champs Elysee, and Le Marais
Multi Chrome Pearl Topper: Arc de Triomphe, Rue de Rivoli, La Madeleine, Montmartre

Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm: (retails for $25):

This tempting treat transforms lips with an ultra-thin balmy formula that provides the comfort of a lip balm, the coverage of a lipstick and the shine of a gloss. I really do enjoy wearing this formula! You get both color and shine with nice coverage and pigmentation. Available Shades: Rive Gauche and Rive Droite

In addition to the Paris After the Rain collection, I have added a few more Laura Mercier products into my collection lately! Do you remember me covering Kate Bosworth's beautiful Golden Globe makeup look? (if not, please check out that post here). For everyday eyes, I am loving the combination of Laura Mercier Sateen Eye Colour in Sandstone and Sable (for lid/brow and crease shades) and the beautiful lip combination of the Velour Lovers Lip Colour in Coquette as a base and Lip Parfait Creamy Colourbalm in Raspberry Ripple as a topper. Beautiful!

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The Beauty Spotlight Team: Weekend Links!

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Need a new scent this Winter? Enter Pammy Blogs Beauty's Giveaway for Beyonce's NEW Heat Kissed Fragrance!  

Beauty Info Zone is all for skincare that makes us look and feel younger. We like Dr. Brandt's Dr. Brandt 3-D Filler Mask so much that we're giving away 3 deluxe mini sizes so you can look younger than springtime.

Allison from Never Say Die Beauty finally got to try out the natural, cruelty-free, vegan brand Derma e, and she’s giving away the award-winning Derma e Purifying 2-in-1 Charcoal Mask to a lucky winner! Check out the post and enter to win it!

What are you doing this weekend? Phyrra shares a new Get Ready With Me Deadpool Movie Valentine's Day Tutorial and her weekend plans!

Looking for the perfect foundation for "mature" skin? Prime Beauty found it in Youngblood Liquid Mineral Foundation with Deep Sea minerals!

If you have been seeking the perfect shimmering gold highlighter, then Lola's Secret Beauty Blog thinks you should look no further than HOURGLASS Ambient Strobe Lighting Powder in Brilliant Strobe Light because this ultra-finely milled golden gem imparts the most stunning golden glow.

Brooke from Blushing Noir is loving the latest MAC VIVA GLAM duo! See how haute the MAC VIVA GLAM Ariana Grade set is & how you can make it wearable.

Pampering herself is just one of the list of ways Justina's Gems has come up with to shake the winter blues away. Check it out!

Do you have a great Valentine's Day planned? You need the perfect red lippie! 15 Minute Beauty is sharing all of her favorite long wearing red lippie options!

Christa from Perilously Pale had fun monkeying around creating this Chinese New Year inspired look featuring the Charlotte Tilbury Vintage Vamp Palette.

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Valentine's Day Beauty With TRUE Isaac Mizrahi

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Need some ideas for Valentine's Day Date Night?
Check out this gorgeous selection of products from TRUE Isaac Mizrahi! :) 

Valentine's Day Beauty With TRUE Isaac Mizrahi:

Have you seen the Isaac Mizrahi TRUE beauty and skincare line on QVC.com? Isaac Mizrahi has the perfect beauty picks to get you ready for Valentine's Day with TRUE Isaac Mizrahi! You can never go wrong with a classic red lip, rosy cheek and long, full lashes. Seriously! ;) With the Pure Lip Color in Audrey Red, the Powder Blush in Bronze and the lash-lengthening Crazy Lash Mascara, TRUE Isaac Mizrahi can help you create the perfect romantic look for Valentine's Day. Plus, the packaging is so beautiful...swoon-worthy!

To find out more details about this collection, please click "read more" below! :)

Kiehl's Celebrates the Release of Zoolander No. 2 with two limited-edition Kiehl’s Zoolander2 sets!

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Kiehl's Celebrates the Release of Zoolander No. 2! Introducing two limited-edition Kiehl’s Zoolander2 sets: ‘The Ridiculously Youthful Collection’ a uni-sex anti-aging kit ($26), and the “Blue Kiehl” men’s collection ( $25). 

Kiehl’s Since 1851, the official beauty partner for Zoolander No. 2, has joined forces

with the film’s star Derek Zoolander in the noble fight against aging. The skincare experts at Kiehl’s know a thing-or two about aging gracefully, which is why the 165 year-old company and legendary male model are a match made in wrinkle cream heaven.

Are you ready to give your best "Blue Steel"? lol! Well, if not, then you will be after trying these two new sets from Kiehl's to celebrate the opening of Zoolander No. 2! I don't know about ya'll, but we are huge Zoolander fans in our house (and Kiehl's fans, too!). So, we are super excited to try out these new sets from Kiehl's. It gets better...you can participate by snapping a selfie with a lifesize Zoolander cut out in each Kiehl's store. Too funny! So go ahead and give your best ‘Blue Steel’ while visiting Kiehl’s locations worldwide ;) Be sure to upload to social media using the hashtag #zoolander2kiehls.

The Details on The Kiehl's Limited Edition Zoolander Sets:

The Ridiculously Youthful Collection 

• Midnight Recovery Concentrate (15ml)- Kiehl’s globally best-selling and award-winning facial oil; a potent concentration of botanical extracts Squalane and Evening Primrose Oil and Essential Oils specifically formulated to biologically replicate skin’s natural lipids for optimal skin repair throughout the night. 
• Super Multi Corrective Cream (7ml)- A multi-tasking anti-aging powerhouse demonstrated to simultaneously lift, firm, visibly redefine skin contours and re-texturize skin, Super Multi-Corrective Cream employs Jasmonic Acid, Beech Tree Extract and Fragmented Hyaluronic Acid in a proprietary tri-active technology.  
• Daily Reviving Concentrate (4ml)- A highly concentrated blend of 100% natural origin ingredients including Ginger Root Essential Oils, Tamanu and Sunflower Seed Botanical Oils designed to supports skin’s daytime defenses while revitalizing and reducing the signs of fatigue.

 

The “Blue Kiehl” Men’s Collection 

• Facial Fuel Moisturizer (75ml)- A cult favorite instantly recognized for its effective skin-energizing properties and hydrating benefits, utilizing Vitamins C&E, Caffeine, and Chestnut Seed Extract. 
• Heavy Lifting Eye Repair (3ml)- Featuring Rye Seed Extract, this multi-action formula is designed to visibly strengthen and correct the appearance of aging skin around the eye area in a light feeling and quick absorbing cream.  
• White Eagle Shave Cream (15ml)- [EU/NA]- A long-time favorite amongst Kiehl’s male customers, this rich and creamy formula contains Menthol, Camphor and Benzocaine to allow for a very close, yet comfortable shave.  
• Facial Fuel Energizing Tonic (40ml)- [ASIA]- Employing Caffeine, Vitamins C&E and Bamboo Extract, this refreshing formula instantly fights visible signs of fatigue for smoother, healthier-looking skin. 

But wait...there is more! 

The second part of the partnership is a not-to-be-missed experience in New York:

 

Kiehl’s Since 1851 and Derek Zoolander continue their united fight against aging with the introduction of The Derek Zoolander Center for People Who Don’t Age Good, a state-of-the-art, anti-aging center in New York City.

In the Center’s facility at the SW corner of 14th St. & 8th Avenue in New York (77 8th Ave.), the public is invited to experience the Center’s complimentary patented 6.5 step youthification program, which works to combat the signs of aging, and help people age good. The center is open to the public until this Saturday at 9pm.

Guests at The Derek Zoolander Center for People Who Don’t Age Good can expect to be guided along their youthification journey by ridiculously good-looking and supple-skinned, male models.
Each experience works to reverse the effects of aging through the application of trusted products from Kiehl’s, the ageless New York apothecary. The limited-edition Kiehl’s x Zoolander 2 skincare sets will be available for purchase at The Center, along with other Kiehl’s customer favorites.

Sounds like a lot of Zoolander2 fun, right! :) I know that my husband and I are super excited to try out these Limited Edition kits! What about ya'll? Any Zoolander fans out there? Do these kits appeal to you? 

Thanks for reading and have a great day!

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Ultra Facial Deep Moisture Balm: Ultimate Hydration

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Do you sense a theme with my blog lately? I certainly do! Winter is the time of the year that I am constantly seeking out products to provide moisture and comfort for my Winter-dry skin.  

Kiehl's has a brand new product to help us maintain daily hydration for our skin: Introducing Kiehl's Ultra Facial Deep Moisture Balm. This innovative balm features the extract of one of the most resilient flowers on the planet, the Edelweiss flower. This flower shows remarkable resiliency in harsh climates.

Kiehl’s chemists combined the efficacy of Edelweiss Flower Extract with the Ultra Facial Collection’s iconic ingredients Antarcticine and Squalane to help store and retain skin’s moisture. This unique balm-textured formula is very successful at providing 24-hour daily hydration to dry and very dry skin immediately after application.

In addition to Edelweiss Flower Extract, Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Deep Moisture Balm also contains a blend of ingredients that bind water, help replenish skin barrier’s lipids and improve skin’s mechanical properties to leave dry and very dry skin looking softer, smoother, hydrated and healthy. Other key ingredients include: Antarcticine (glycoprotein protects skin and stimulated collagen and elastin), Squalane (a lipid derived from olives that is very similar to the natural lipids in our skin. It has emollient properties that help seal the skin to lock in moisture and increase hydration levels), and Glycerin (a humectant that provides lasting hydration and dryness reduction). 

Kiehl's actually tested this amazing new Ultra Facial Deep Moisture Balm in some pretty harsh conditions: during a week-long motorcycle ride in Alaska with Kiehl’s President, Chris Salgardo and extreme TV host, Grant Reynolds. Not only did this balm protect their skin from the harsh environment, but also they felt that their skin was healthier and softer after the trip than before they left!

Normally I do shy away from any product that is too rich or heavy for fear of breakouts. However, there certainly are times when I really want a heavier duty moisturizer for my skin. This will be a great addition to my skincare arsenal for those times. While we certainly do not have artic conditions here in GA, it does get cold and dry and my skin does need more help with moisture during this time of year. There is no question that this product helps my skin feel more hydrated and comfortable!

Does this sound like something that you need? Ultra Facial Deep Moisture Balm is now available on Kiehls.com and in Kiehl’s stores ($26.50).

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The Beauty Spotlight Team: Weekend Links!

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Phyrra shares the Cruelty Free Beauty Brands at Sephora! No more guessing!

The quest to find the perfect pink highlighter can be tricky– many are too cool or too warm, or too glittery. However, Lola's Secret Beauty Blog discovered that HOURGLASS Ambient Strobe Lighting Powder in Iridescent Strobe Light is unmitigated pink perfection. It’s ultra-finely milled, it glides across the skin effortlessly, and it imparts a gorgeous ethereal glow.

Feeling dry and parched this Winter? Pammy Blogs Beauty refreshes her complexion with MIYU's Beauty Essences!

Lisa from Beauty Info Zone is intrigued with the fragrant combinations that she can create using Mix*o*logie Blendable Perfume Collection. Read to learn how wonderful these alcohol free vials can make your life smell better.

Getting ready for Valentine’s? Allison from Never Say Die Beauty will be wearing Besame Cosmetics Classic Lipstick in Red Hot Red and the 1930s perfume from Besame’s Decades of Fragrance collection to set the mood!

Have you ever tried any Korean beauty products before?! Geniabeme shares with you two fun skincare products from Peach and Lily !

It was love at first site when Christa from Perilously Pale saw the new MAC Flamingo Park Collection. So many pretty pinks! Check out one of her four reviews on the collection featuring the Pearl Blossom Beauty Powder, What I Fancy and Spring Flock blushes, and Long Legged & Fabulous lipstick.

Brooke from Blushing Noir shows you how to save money on the latest fashion trends in this splurge vs steal!

Since she loves design so much, 15 Minute Beauty has a new side project! Announcing 15 Minutes, a new fun gift shop! She's designed coffee mugs, iPhone cases, shirts and more!

Prime Beauty has the perfect DIY project for Valentine's Day. Chocolate Coconut Sugar Hand & Foot Scrub will delight the recipient!  

Justina's Gems shares some tips for self confidence at 29. Check it out!

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Giveaway at Free Beauty Events: Feb Contest!

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Raise your hands if you like Giveaways! I love Giveaways, too. So, I am happy to post Giveaway info for you guys!  

Details on the February Beauty Basket Giveaway from Free Beauty Events:

The February Beauty Basket Giveaway at Free Beauty Events includes products from Lumene Skincare, Vaseline, Simple Skincare, Clear, Essie, Elf Cosmetics and more! 

The Contest runs from now through 2/29/16, winners will be chosen on 3/10/2016 and notified by 3/15/2016. 

To enter, go to the Free Beauty Events Facebook page and like it, then enter to win on their page. You can also enter on the Free Beauty Events website 

Good luck! :) Have a great weekend! :)

 

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Beyonce's NEW Heat Kissed Eau de Parfum: Review and Giveaway!

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In celebration of Beyoncé’s upcoming Super Bowl Halftime performance, I am super excited to bring you a reader giveaway of her newest fragrance – Beyoncé Heat Kissed! With it's vanilla and patchouli base, it makes a nice Winter scent. I am always excited to try something new and have been very happy with my previous scents that I have tried from Beyoncé.

Beyoncé’s newest addition to her best-selling Heat fragrance franchise, Beyoncé Heat Kissed, captures sensual intensity in a bottle. This blend (is) built around the Blazing Red Fury Orchid, a hybrid of two orchid species from the South American rainforest. The warm, evocative aroma is accentuated by Jasmine Samac and Moroccan Rose Oil, best known for their richness and depth.

Beyoncé Heat Kissed is packaged in its signature bottle, this time in a rich crimson hue to embody the scent’s spirit. A gold band emblazoned with Beyoncé’s name around the neck of the bottle. The outer packaging is designed with a powerful palette of bold black and shades of burgundy adorned with lips ripe for a kiss. 

Top Notes: Dragonfruit, lychee, ripe mango

Heart Notes: Blazing Red Fury Orchid, Jasmine Sambac, Moroccan Rose Oil

Base Notes: African sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli

So, are you excited to try out this perfume, too? Be sure to check out Beyoncé Heat Kissed at your local Walgreens (retails from $19.99-$34.99). 

Guess what? I am offering a fabulous reader Giveaway for this scent! Be sure to enter below for your chance to win a bottle of Beyoncé Heat Kissed for yourself! 

Giveaway:

The Prize: Beyoncé Heat Kissed Eau de Parfum 15 ml (0.5 fl oz)

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Lavanila Vanilla Coconut Fragrance and Body Butter: What a Lovely Scent!

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Lavanila Vanilla Coconut:

Lets see...my favorite scents and food flavors? Vanilla and Coconut! These two things combined together into one fragrance? A dream come true! ;)

Seriously though, I am a huge lover of vanilla-based scents. Lavanila is one of my go-to lines when I am serching for a Vanilla fragrance. From Vanilla Summer (another fave), to Vanilla Lavender to their classic Vanilla and many more....they have a wide variety of Vanilla scents to choose from! Their Vanilla Coconut has to be my favorite of the entire line.

Typically I do think of Coconut as a Summer scent. I actually really look forward to my Spring to Summer fragrance rotation as I tend to whip out all of my coconut scented perfumes, creams, and fragrance mists. However, I am loving this scent for right now, in the middle of the Winter! I think the addition of Vanilla makes it Winter-appropriate. Plus, the Coconut can give you a mental vacation in the Winter. It can have you dreaming of tropical days and an Island escape! ;)

This exotic blend of young coconut, Tahitian tiare flower, and warm Madagascar vanilla is created by master natural perfumers who use only the finest pure essential oils. Carefree and tropical, escape to the island of healthy delights.

I am loving this scent in both the The Healthy Fragrance and The Healthy Body Butter. The fragrance is in a formula with sugar-based alcohol mixed with pure essential oils and antioxidants. The Healthy Body Butter is 100% Shea and Cocoa Butters mixed with essential oils and antioxidants for rich hydration and nourishment.

If you are looking for a gorgeous scent to give you a mental vacation from Winter, be sure to check out LaVanila's Vanilla Coconut!

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NEW Glycolic-Infused Skincare from Pixi Beauty: Get Glowing!

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Get Glowing with Pixi's Glycolic-Infused "Glow" line expansions:
I have long been a fan of Pixi's cult-classic Glow Tonic. Well, exciting news: Pixi has expanded their Glow line to include a variety of exciting new products! Introducing Pixi's new Glycolic-infused Glow Mud Cleanser, Glow Mud Mask, Glow Peel Pads, and Overnight Glow Serum!

Glow Mud Cleanser:
This pore-purifying cleanser is a gentle exfoliant and cleanser in one. It is an excellent start to your skincare routine and it can give a "boost" to the other products in the Glow line by Pixi. It is actually quite gentle on my skin. It contains 5% Glycolic acid (to exfoliate), Mud (deep cleans and detoxifies pores), hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, and avacado (to plump and nourish your skin). Retails for $24.

Glow Peel Pads:
I am kinda obsessed with peel pads. They are one of my biggest skincare "secrets" for clear skin! I like to use a peel pad about 2 times a week to resurface my skin and keep breakouts away. Whenever I explore a line, I always want to check out their peel pads right away! So, when I found out Pixi now had peel pads, I just had to try them!!! These peel pads contain Pixi's highest concentration of Glycolic acid. They are a powerhouse treatment that helps refine your pores and skin texture. Now, I do have sensitive skin. However, I can still use these with no problems. I just can only use them about 2 times a week. You do feel a slight tingle after you apply them. However, it is not that uncomfortable. To use, you simply swipe them on your face (after cleansing and patting dry) and leave on. After about 2 minutes, rinse off. I follow this with a heavy-duty moisturizer (and no treatment products). These Glow Peel pads give me the most deep-down clean feeling. I just LOVE these!!!

Glow Mud Mask:
I adore skincare masks. I honestly look forward to my home "spa" nights. I try to do a mask at least 1-2 times a week to keep my skin clear and refreshed. This 15-minute facial absorbs oil, draws out impurities, and fights breakouts. The mask contains kaolin and sea salt (to purify skin) and ginseng and aloe vera (to balance skin). I apply after cleansing and leave on 15 minutes. Then I rinse off with tepid water. My skin is left so soft and baby smooth after I use this! I feel that consistent use has helped keep breakouts at bay.

Overnight Glow Serum:
This Overnight Glow Serum works while you sleep! I just love the idea of applying something before bed that will do the work for you overnight. This soothing serum works to smooth fine lines and texure to leave you with smooth glowing skin. This serum contains 10% Glycolic acid, Vitamin A, Cucumber, and Aloe Vera.

I am really loving the Glow line from Pixi! There are so many options for adding Glycolic Acid into your skincare routine. The trick for me is that I can't use all of these products at the same time (that would be too much for my sensitive skin). However, I can pick and choose the items that I am in the mood for or that will work for my skin on that particular day. So, a combination of the cleanser and the Peel Pads, etc. I am loving the results and feel that these products to keep my skin more clear and glowing!

Have you seen or tried these products yet? I would love to hear your thoughts!

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