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If you have an obsession with luxurious neutral eyeshadow palettes, that are anything but ordinary, then Lola's Secret Beauty Blog highly recommends checking out the utterly gorgeous Charlotte Tilbury Instant Eye Palette . It is a sublime study in stunning neutrals, and it's our latest luxe obsession! #CHARLOTTETILBURY

Calling all coffee lovers! Get your java fix with Prime Beauty and the Winky Lux Coffee Collection--great quality and an affordable price without the caffeine!

Beauty Info Zone can't help but be charmed by The Vintage Cosmetic Company's newest products sold at Ulta. You will be too once you see how cute and practical they are.

Pammy Blogs Beauty tries out Kiehl's personalized Apothecary Preparations personal service at Atlanta's Kieh's store at Lenox Mall. Find out how Pammy likes her personally formulated serum! 

Looking for an affordable spring accessory? Allison from Never Say Die Beauty shares the adorable vintage-style floral makeup clutch that she just bought from The Vintage Cosmetic Company. Perfect for makeup or as a purse!

Viseart came out with some new Eyeshadow palettes for spring and Polarbelle has checked out Tryst and Siren with her latest Get Ready With Me. 

Can you ever have too many neutrals? Christa from Realizing Beauty doesn't think so, and the fact the Too Faced It Just Comes Naturally Collection has some of the prettiest packaging ever makes these product a must have.

15 Minute Beauty has been fighting acne for decades. She's picked up a lot of tips and strategies to help keep her skin clear! She's sharing 7 Tips For Treating Adult Acne That No One Ever Told You. 

If you are constantly searching for the best skincare for your skin, Stacie of Makeup Obsessed Mom has found a wonderful Clientele Elastology Starter Kit that just might be the end of your search.

Taneja's Bride has just the goodies to combine your love for animals with your love for cosmetics. See how to combine beauty and charity.

What really are the spring trends this year?. Justina's Gems shares some of her favorites that easily could become yours. Sparkle anyone?

The Jedi Wife shares a magnificent sparkle nail polish from Ellagee that you won't be able to take your eyes away from.

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Moonlight by Ariana Grande

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Introducing Moonlight by Ariana Grande:

Have you had a chande to try out Moonlight by Ariana Grande? If you are already a fan of her fun and flirty scents, or if you are just looking for a new fragrance, you are certainly going to want to check this one out! 

Moonlight by Ariana Grande is the popstar’s third fragrance to join her award winning collection. The bottle features an alluring holographic treatment and signature lavender pom pom – and most importantly a luminous new scent to love!

Global superstar and aspirational icon, Ariana Grande, mesmerizes fans with the release of her alluring new scent, MOONLIGHT by Ariana Grande.  

About Ariana Grande:

Currently completing her extraordinary Dangerous Woman World Tour with over 78 shows globally, Grande’s stardom has reached new heights. The 2016 AMA Artist of the Year just went triple-platinum with her worldwide hit, Side to Side, from her third chart-topping album, Dangerous Woman. As one of the most influential celebrities on Instagram, the megastar has touched millions with her distinct style, playful personality and optimistic energy, making her one of the most recognizable and positive role models of this decade. 

Following the success of last year’s launch of Sweet Like Candy, which won the 2016 Fragrance Foundation ‘Fragrance of the Year’ Award, Grande’s fans are eagerly awaiting Ari’s newest creation, MOONLIGHT. This new fragrance captures the artist’s luminescent personality and the special relationship Ariana has with her fans. It was created to inspire confidence to be yourself and carries the strong message of being a positive light to those around you.

I am such a fan of the Sweet Like Candy fragrance. So, I am super excited about this new Moonlight launch! This new Moonlight scent is very similar to Sweet Like Candy, but it is just different enough to get me excited. Actually, I think I slightly prefer the Moonlight scent. It seems a bit more floral to me and seems slightly less sweet than Sweet Like Candy. Either way, it is lovely to wear! It is super feminine and just a very pretty scent. 

THE FRAGRANCE

The luminous and alluring scent opens with sparkling, rich black currant and juicy plum, fading into an ultra-feminine heart of fluffy marshmallow and fresh peony for a captivating wink of intrigue and mystery. A final seductive touch of creamy sandalwood, black amber and sensual vanilla creates an indulgent, lasting trail of addiction.

TOP

Rich Black Currant

Juicy Plum

HEART

Fluffy Marshmallow

Fresh Peony

DRY DOWN

Creamy Sandalwood

Black Amber

Sensual Vanilla

THE DESIGN 

The signature faceted bottle design is illuminated in an alluring holographic treatment accented with a lavender cap. The iridescent sheen adds a mesmerizing glow from all angles complimented by the plush lavender pom pom adornment. The sleek matte carton features hues of purple with holographic lettering trailing across a seductive portrait of the pop star gazing into the moonlight.

THE PRODUCTS

Eau de Parfum Spray, 3.4 fl. oz./100 ml                       

$59.00

Eau de Parfum Spray, 1.7 fl. oz./50 ml                        

$49.00

Eau de Parfum Spray, 1.0 fl. oz./30 ml                         

$39.00

Eau de Parfum Rollerball, .25 fl. oz./7.5 ml                  

$20.00

Moonlight is available at Ulta Beauty stores nationwide, followed by a nationwide roll out starting in October with other prestige retailers, including Stage Stores, Lord and Taylor, Bon-Ton, Boscov’s and  Macys.com in the US.

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Kiehl's Apothecary Preparations Personalized Skincare Service (plus the launch of a NEW Face Mask!)

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Kiehl's Apothecary Preparations Personalized Skincare Service!

Plus the Launch of a NEW Face Mask: The Ginger Leaf & Hibiscus Firming Mask:

Kiehl's Apothecary Preparations Personalized Skincare Service:

Now ya'll know that I love me some Kiehl's, right? Well, with their personalized skincare service the Apothecary Preparations, they have even exceeded my super high expectations! 

Kiehl's has a long history. They have been around since 1851 and started then as an Apothecary in New York City. Well, with their new personalized Apothecary Preparations, they are really going back to their Apothecary roots! The Apotehcary Preparations are completely personalized to your own unique skincare concerns. I can't wait to tell you more about mine and the experience.

Kiehl's Apothecary Preparations: 
Getting Your Personalized Serum: How it works:

When you go to a Kiehl's store, a skincare expert there will sit down with you for a 1:1 consultation. For my experience we discussed my skincare concerns as we went through a book with pictures to help identify the state of your skin in reguards to Kiehl's TARGETED COMPLEXES for
Wrinkles, Texture, Clarity, Enlarged Pores, and Redness. The idea here is that you are identifying which of these are your primary concerns.

While many of these targeted areas are concerns on some level, Kiehl's helped me to identify my top two: Pores and Visible Redness. Lines and wrinkles are a "concern" of mine. However, my concern is about prevention, not diminishing existing lines and wrinkles. So, while that area is a concern. It is not a top concern. So, the wrinkle complex is not in my formula. (I kinda wish it was though as it is the target complex with Retinol!).

Kiehl's will give you a custom label for your Apothecary Preparation Skin Serum and also a personal "perscription" for when you want to come in for a refill. They can simply scan it you can refil the same exact formula. So, you take home a jar of serum with two tubes of additives that you mix in at home. I love this!!! You really feel like a home chemist formulating your own unique and custom created skincare.

For my skin, I was instructed to use this serum either morning or night or both (up to me). Since I do love using Retinol, and Retinol is not in this Apothecary formula, I will be using this serum primarily in the mornings after cleansing and before moisturizing/applying sunscreen. The Kiehl's associate made it clear that my skin will be more sensitive to the sun from the actives in my formula. So, I really like how clear he made it that I needed sunscreen (I already know this but I am glad it is part of what they tell people). I only need 1-2 drops of this serum for effectiveness. I love the feel of this serum on my skin! I have only used it for a few weeks and I am already seeing noticable results.

If you are in a lull with your skincare routine, or if you perhaps are just feeling kinda lost with what your serum needs are, you should consider getting your own custom formula at Kiehl's! It was such a fun experience and I honestly feel like I learned so much about my skincare routine. Plus, they talk you through your routine as far as the order of application and everything. With a custom formula, you really can't go wrong! Plus, you don't have actives in your formula that you don't need!

Overall, the Kiehl's custom Apothecary Preparations consultation was a fantastic experience! I walked away with more knowledge of my own skin, a better understanding of my skincare routine, and an amazing custom product which is exactly what my skin needs!!!

In addition to the Apothecary Preparation skincare experience, I also walked away with a few additional products to suppliment my skincare routine. Many of these are old favorites...but, I just had to tell you about Kiehl's brand new sleeping mask...

NEW Face Mask: The Ginger Leaf & Hibiscus Firming Mask:

Facial masks are a weekly part of my skincare routine. So, I am super excited to get to try out this brand new one from Kiehl's! The day that I went to the Kiehl's flagship store in Atlanta at Lenox Mall, I was able to come away with this amazing mask on the very day it launched! 

My skincare expert at Kiehl's told me to use the mask after cleansing my face. I like the idea that on mask night (with this mask), I will have a simplified routine. Literally all you do is cleanse your face and then apply this mask. You can either tissue off the excess or just apply a thinner layer and leave it on all night. For nights with this mask, that is the only skincare you will need! As someone with a long multi-step routine, I love the idea of a mask not being an "extra" step, but as a more simplified night routine. So, I am going to literally use this mask when I feel like my skin needs some extra moisture and attention but on nights that I don't want a long routine! Since this mask is on your skin all night, it really is a sleeping mask and will do its amazing work on your skin while you sleep. So, you wake up nicely hydrated! I love the gorgeous scent and feel of this mask. I do not have trouble with lack of firmness in my skin. So, I can't speak to that benefit. However, I do feel that my skin is more plumped, smoothed, and hydrated when I wake up in the morning after using this mask. 

Here is what Kiehl's says about the Ginger Leaf & Hibiscus Firming Mask:

Made for all skin types, the nighttime formula is infused with botanicals and essential oils that make it an indulgent and luxurious addition to your nighttime skincare routine. Ginger Leaf & Hibiscus Firming Mask is non-comedogenic and paraben-free. With continued use, a younger-looking complexion is unveiled.

The innovative tightening formula includes Ginger Leaf (an ingredient that is typically

discarded during the harvesting of ginger). The mask delivers it's skin-smoothing properties. The

Hibiscus flower is known to close during the night to preserve its nectar. The extraction of the plant’s seeds contain a high protein content, and is combined with other ingredients in the formula to improve the look of dull and tired skin that shows signs of aging. We have a beautiful Hibiscus tree on our back porch in the summers. The tree is unbelieveably beautiful and the blooms are just lovely. I have a special love for this mask because of my love of Hibiscus trees. 

From the premise of Kiehl’s commitment to “skincare with a mission,” this particular product benefits the female farmers of Hoa Binh, Vietnam, from where the Ginger Leaf is sourced. Kiehl’s is providing the 14 women who carefully collect the ginger leaves with education and new tools for safer, more efficient farming of Ginger Leaf.

The Ginger Leaf & Hibiscus Firming Mask retails for $54 for 3.4 fl oz. This jar should last me a long time since you really do not need to apply much to get great results.

Be sure to stop by at Kiehl's soon for all of their amazing new products including the Ginger Leaf & Hibiscus Firming Mask and for the amazing custom Apothecary Preparations skincare experience. It was such a fun experience for me! I turned it into a whole girls-day-out with my Bestie with lunch and drinks after! (see below). :)

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The Beauty Spotlight Team: Weekend Links!

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If you are seeking perfect blushes for the spring, then Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog highly recommends Charlotte Tilbury Cheek to Chic Swish & Pop Blusher, in Love Glow and Love is the Drug. They are gorgeous, ultra-finely milled and a joy to use! #CHARLOTTETILBURY

Prime Beauty is reviewing her all-time favorite spring blushes to brighten your complexion.

Lisa from Beauty Info Zone took the time to spring back to her youth with the newest FarmHouse Fresh products in her repertoire. Read why these will take you back to your most youthful skin.

Pammy Blogs Beauty shares her 21-Days of Positivity update with Pamprin. Find out what she does to stay positive on a daily basis and read her easy tips and life hacks!

Allison from Never Say Die Beauty finally took the plunge and bought 4 gorgeous pressed powder eyeshadows from indie brand Makeup Geek. Check out the swatches! 1

5 Minute Beauty has always been fighting her hair to add volume. She shared her favorite hair volumizing tips for flat hair. Have you tried them all?

Stacie from Makeup Obsessed Mom has been using a brand new sunscreen OVER her makeup. Check out Zinc It Over from Seriously Fab and see if this will be a game changer for you too. 

Searching for a green alternative for your eyebrow pencil? Antonym Cosmetics just came out with a new one! Justina's Gems shares the details in her blog post.

MAKE UP FOR EVER has released two new ULTRA HD complexion products. Christa from Realizing Beauty shares why you might need to add the new Underpainting and Soft Glow to your collection.

 Shipra of Taneja's Bride shows off "Spring with a Holographic Edge" with the Wet N Wild Beauty Goth-O-Graphic

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Spa Sydell Atlanta (Perimeter Location) Re-Opens with New Owners!

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Spa Sydell Atlanta (Perimeter Location) Re-Opens with New Owners! 

What exciting news! The amazing Spa Sydell near Perimeter Mall is reopening under new owners. I have been to this spa in the past and I am excited to find out about the new atmosphere and services! I am booking a facial there very soon. 

Here are all of the details about the spa's re-opening and new services:

Atlanta’s Original Luxe Day Spa Welcomes New Guard of Entrepreneurial Owners 

Introducing a reimagined Spa Sydell, new owners open Perimeter Place location, addition of Director of Energy Based Services, bevy of innovative aesthetic 

treatments and new website.

The next generation Spa Sydell opened its doors at Perimeter Place, welcoming in 2018. With two popular locations already operating at the Forum at Peachtree Parkway and Cumming’s Creekstone Village, intown customers who have missed a nearby Spa Sydell will be overjoyed with the newest location. 

Merging luxurious day spa essentials with innovative medical treatment technology, Spa Sydell’s newest location represents the future of Spa Sydell, focusing on results-driven aesthetic treatments in a five-star contemporary atmosphere. Guests will enjoy a welcoming consult room, eight spacious spa suites, tranquil inspiration lounge, women’s and men’s spa facilities and exciting new treats to purchase. Leading the cutting edge anti-aging technology team is Spa Sydell’s new Integrative Aesthetic Director of Energy Based Services, Melissa Federico. Melissa has worked in the medical aesthetic industry for more than a decade as a senior leader in developing and growing med-spa companies in the Atlanta area, including a previous role with Spa Sydell. “I believe in a customized, personal and authentic approach for each cli-ent, ensuring that everyone’s needs are met with the most effective treatment plan available to achieve quick and noticeable results,” says Federico. Melissa coaches employees in creating an environment that will help each technician thrive so they may best serves guests. “I am thrilled to work with the Integra-tive Aesthetics team to design, plan, and execute fun, informative events and looks forward to being a part of a business where the focus is solely achieving optimal results through state of the art technolo-gy,” says Federico. 

A highlight of new services include:

• Hydrafacial

• RF (radio-frequency) Skin Tightening and Body contouring

• RF Nano Fractional Skin Resurfacing

• RF Microneedling

• Laser Photo Genesis

• Pigment Removal

• Skin Rejuvenation

• Vascular Removal

• Hair Removal

• Acne Treatment

• PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma)

In addition to traditional services for which Spa Sydell has become known: injectables, facials, massages, body polish waxing and other treatments with brands such as Allergan, Merz, Venus Concept, Omni Bi-oceuticals Innovations are available. 

After a change in ownership from the founding Harris family, two local entrepreneurial leaders, Mat-thew Bine and Larry Davis, both well versed in the medical side of skincare saw the fledgling brand as an opportunity. Bine partnered with Davis to reimagine and bring back to life the iconic day spa. “We’re thrilled to bring a new vision of Spa Sydell back to Atlanta” says Bine. “With today’s modern advance-ments in the world of aesthetics and cosmetics, it’s paramount to serve our clients with all their needs under one familiar roof,” adds Davis. “We look forward to offering the finest innovative treatments to our current locations, including Perimeter Place with Buckhead, Midtown and more to follow in 2018,” adds Bine. 

A new website launched in January, better serving clients needs with easy to navigate booking, shopping and news on up-to-the minute services and specials. Perimeter Place will celebrate its opening with a special ribbon cutting ceremony with the Dunwoody Chamber on March 15th.

Be sure to go online now to book your appointments! I know that I will :)

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21-Days of Positive Thinking: My Pamprin Positivity Challenge Update!

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21-Days of Positive Thinking: My Pamprin Positivity Challenge Update:

Hey beauties! Do your remember me telling you about my 21-Days of Positive Thinking Challenge with Pamprin and the PRIMP Network? Well, I am super excited to give you an update on how the challenge is going. If you missed my previous post, please be sure to check it out here.

Positive thinking is everything. It lays the foundation for how we percieve the world from the inside out. Positive thinking is powerful and it must start with ourselves. Simple, yet profound, acts of positive thinking and self-care can set off a beautiful ripple effect. We must first love and care for ourselves in order to love and care for others. Let's face it, when we feel beautiful and poistive on the inside, we can accomplish great things on the outside!

As an eternal optimist, this challenge really resonated with me from day 1. I am constantly striving and seeking positivity. It makes a huge difference in all aspects of my life. I am sensitive and an empath. So, I tend to soak up the emotions and energies around me. So, it is quintessential that I put out positive energy! This can be challenging sometimes when I am tired, stressed, or overwhelmed with the world around me. So, I must be intentional. I must make a "date" with myself to pour into myself. I spend so much time pouring into others, that I need to make sure that my own cup is "full". Does this make sense?

So, when I partnered with Pamprin and the PRIMP Network to take the 21-Day Postive Thinking Challenge, I was ready to dive right in! This is exactly the type of external motivation that I needed! Honestly, I am so thankful! Life can be crazy, right? I am in the midst of a lot of change in all aspects of life. So, I really needed this.

Pamprin is a brand that wants to nurture and encourage women. As their brand name suggests, they are about "Pampering" women...and, let's face it ladies, we all need a little of that, right?

What did I discover from this 21-Day Positive Thinking Challenge?
This challenge really illustrated for me that the time that I use to pour into myself manifests with results that I can see and feel. I know that I am my best self when I am taking good care of myself...from the inside out. From healthy eating, to positive self-talk, to overall self-care... these are the things that make me feel good on the inside and this radiates outwards. When I am feeling good from the inside-out, I can better radiate that positive energy to others. That is such a goal of mine! There is nothing that I want more than to pour positive energy into the lives of those around me.

What worked? Simple Hacks for adding Positivity to your Day:

Use Visuals or a Calander:
Pamprin certainly set up the 21-Positive Thinking Challenge for success by giving a simple visual calander to follow. I literally set this up right by my desk to inspire me on a daily basis. I followed their plan and it worked! Moving forward, I can continue to cycle through Pamprin's 8 day cycle and/or I can create my own calander. There are many daily grattitude calanders available online or you can even make your own. Be creative and get inspired! Make it a daily practice.

Prioritize your "Me Time":
I know what you are thining, It is HARD to find that extra time for yourself...but it is doable. You just have to be intentional about it and stick to it! This time is important. Think of it as a date with yourself. Make it an appointment. Put it on your calander. Do not push this time to the side. Make it a priority. It might take some planning ahead and intentional scheduling. Try things like...getting up early, having your husband watch kids when he gets home from work so you can do yoga or go for a walk solo. In the evenings, rather than randomly watching tv or getting on social media, read an inspirational book or do a devotional study. Yes, these activities take time. However, they are inspirational! I find that adding extra time for devotional studies, meditation, quite time, and daily affirmations/grattitue has actually given me the energy and inspiration that I need to give my day a lift!

Daily Affirmations, Grattitude Lists...and using Instagram:
Finding daily affirmations and making gratitiude lists were my favorite parts of the challenge...and guess what? I have now made it a habit to visit these two practices on a daily basis! It is so quick and easy and such an inspirational start to my day. Instagram has been a great medium and tool for myself during this challenge. I like to search hashtags for #dailyinspiration, #mantras, #selflove, and #inspirationalquotes. I often repost these or post my own quotes and photos to inspire myself and hopefully have an impact on those who follow me there. If you are not already, please hop over to Instagram and follow me! I would love to interact with you more there! Also, I am doing another fun challenge (and sharing it on Instagram) to get outside and "ground" myself daily. Being outside is such a simple thing...but it makes such a tremendous impact on my spirit. It only takes minutes to step outside and feel the sunshine, or the rain, or the breeze. This sensory experience can really shift your focus in a more positive direction. I know it sure has that impact for me!

Here are some of the Inspirational Quotes and Mantras that I created and shared on Instagram:

Simple Acts of Self-Care:

Simple acts of self-care can make such a tremendous impact on how you feel from the inside-out! My simple acts of self-care include: yoga, meditation, a tea or coffee break, evening facials, my morning and evening beauty routines (as a beauty blogger, beauty and self care relax me!), staying ahead of aches and pain, and getting to bed early or on-time.  These simple acts of self-care can give you a break and a refreshing boost or a relaxing vibe for the rest of the day or evening.

Having a stressful day? Feeling negativity creep in? Take a coffee break! Feeling achy or is it that-time-of-the-month, then stay ahead of the pain and bloating and take a Pamprin for relief! Feeling blah or not-so-pretty, then give yourself a boost with a facial or spa-like bath! Exhausted at the end of the day? Dive into your evening beauty routine early and then head to bed with an inspirational read. All of these practices have absolutely contributed to more positivity in my life!

I am so extremely happy that I took part in this 21-Days of Positive Thinking Challenge with Pamprin and the PRIMP Network. There is no question that I have benefitted from embracing positivity from the inside out. Not only were my first 21-days successful, but also I feel that I created an ongoing life-lone habit that involves positive thinking and positive self-care! Do this for yourselves ladies. You will not be sorry! Be the light that feels positive energy from within and radiates it outwards.

Sending you much love and positivity!
XOXO

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Christie Brinkley Authentic Beauty: Gorgeous Cosmetics for Eyes, Lips, and Cheeks!

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Christie Brinkley Authentic Beauty: 

Gorgeous Cosmetics for Eyes, Lips, and Cheeks

Christie Brinkley has done it again! I am already a big fan of her Authentic Skincare line. I absolutely love Authentic Skincare produts. So, you know that I am super excited to try out her newly released cosmetics line. Introducing: Christie Brinkley Authentic Beauty.

Not to mention, who doesn’t want to look like Christie Brinkley??? She is just as gorgeous as when she first started modeling decades ago. Have you seen what she looks like latley? The woman does not seem to age and seriously only gets more lovely as she gets older. So, of course, I want to know her secrets. Whatever she is doing is absolutely working for her! 

So, now Supermodel Christie Brinkley, known for her timeless beauty, is sharing her skincare, make up, and makeup tips with the rest of the world!

With a career spanning over 4 decadees, Christie has worked with some of the best make-up artist in the business, quickly learning professional tips that has kept the 64 year old looking flawless throughout the years. Taking her passion for beauty, Christie just launched her very own color cosmetics, Christie Brinkley Authentic Beauty, an easy-to-use collection inspired by her must-have products that are now your go-to essentials.

Makeup Tip from Christie:

To achieve Christie’s youthful look, it’s all about concealer and Christie shares a personal trick she swears by - using two concealers: one that's paler than your skin tone and one that's slightly darker. Take the Christie Brinkley Authentic Beauty Secrets And Lines Under Eye Concealer in the lightest shade that compliments your skin and apply it to the inner crease of your eye and at the highest point under your brow. Using a darker conceler, apply under the eye and blend the two shades together resulting in total coverage that naturally enhances your eyes. 

Unfortunately for me, Christie Brinkley Authentic Beauty does not have a concealer light enough for my super fair (almost porcelain) skin tone. However, if the concealers work for your skin tone, you should totally try her tips (above). 

Christie Brinkley Authentic Beauty: 

This collection is GORGEOUS!!! From the super sleek rose gold packaging to the amazing products packed inside. The shade selection is beautiful and I am reaching for these items daily. 

Christie Brinkley Authentic Beauty | Lip Beautifully Moisture-Rich Lipstick:

Iconic shades. Stay-true color. Lip Beautifully Moisture-Rich Lipstick is a non-feathering, no-fade formula developed to pamper lips with hydration and single-stroke, incredibly rich color

• An emollient, ultra-moisturizing formula that quenches lips with hydration and saturates lips with color.
• This super-creamy formula, delivers superb, single-stroke color saturation. High-performance, micro-milled pigments provide for effortless, even, extraordinary coverage and incredible color payout, creating a fuller lip illusion.
• Paraben free

Christie Brinkley Authentic Beauty | Prime Time Day to Night Nudes Eyeshadow Palette:

Contains a curated collection of perfectly-balanced color, professionally-developed to deliver easy, elegant, day-to dazzling evening looks.

• Combination of demi-matte, soft-satin and understated shimmer finishes are long-lasting and crease-free.
• A first pan primer shadow color corrects and creates a smooth base.
• A proprietary pigment dispersion technology delivers rich, velvety color that applies effortlessly. It is buildable and blends seamlessly.
• Contains a blend of antioxidant vitamins; Vitamin E and Vitamin C, an ingredient shown to clarify the skin
• The dualsided brush provides for pro-quality precision application and blending. 

 

Christie Brinkley Authentic Beauty | Cheek Chic Color and Contour Powder Blush:

A soft, satin-finish blush infused with skin-brightening and radiance-boosting antioxidant Vitamins C&E

• Pure, micro-milled pigments deliver a soft, sheer veil of color
• Soft focus blurring imparts a smooth finish and helps minimize the appearance of pores
• Provides dimension and imparts natural radiance
• Contains an blend of antioxidant vitamins; Vitamin E and Vitamin C, an ingredient shown to clarify the skin
• Instantly creates healthy-looking color, adding depth, creating dimension and accentuating the natural contour of the cheek  

Be sure to check out this gorgeous collection from Christie Brinkley Authentic Beauty. I love these items and I think you will, too...because, after all, who wouldn't like to look like Christie! ;) 

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Scentbird Launches a New Candle Collection

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Scentbird Launches a New Candle Collection:

Exciting news! My favorite monthly fragrance subscription, Scentbird, is now offering an assortment of scented candles. This is Scentbird's first launch in the home fragrance category. 

Here is the exciting news directly from Scentbird:

The Scentbird Scented Candle Collection (5.6 oz.) ($22.00 each) features six sensorial candles crafted to encapsulate a precious moment in time. Through the whimsy of fragrance, each candle will diffuse throughout your home, workspace, and beyond, creating your very own intimate getaway. Each soy blended candle is custom formulated, hand-crafted in the USA, infused with natural essential oils, and topped off with a 100% natural cotton wick. Paraben free. Cruelty-free.

The Scentbird Candle Collection features the following fragrances:

• Rose & Prosecco: Vibrant rose notes, spiked with a touch of fizz. All day, every day.
• Siberian Fir & Cedarwood: A forest-fresh blend of pine and cedar featuring all kinds of woodsy goodness. 
• Earl Grey & Blackberry: Super cozy earl grey combined with lush blackberry brewed to perfection.
• Cucumber & Lotus: Crisp cucumber meets lush lotus blossom. The true essence of a fresh scent. 
• Vanilla Bean & Heliotrope: Creamy Vanilla remixed with sensual heliotrope. Hitting all the right high notes.
• Pineapple & White Amber: A delicious blend of pineapple and amber that brings you from, simmer to glimmer -- all day long.

I was able to sample two of these adorable candles. The packaging is so cute! They are in a metal tin with a lid. I do find the lid a little bit difficult to remove at first. However, once it is initially loosened, it removes easily after that. The candles have cute illustrations of the front. These candles are very strongly scented. They easily fill my large home with high 2-story ceilings with beautiful scents. The Rose & Prosecco is a nice and fresh floral. Honestly, this scent is gorgeous and would make a lovely perfume! The Siberian Fir & Cearwood I will save to burn during the holidays as the forest blend of pine and cedar smells like Christmas to me. 

These are great candles and I would love to try the whole collection! The tins are whimsy and fun. I can see how these would make great gifts. Also, the tin packaging makes them very appropriate for travel candles. 

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If you aren't already, you should consider subscribing to the monthly Scentbird fragrance subscription! You get a gorgeous travel sized spray bottle (a month's supply) of a high-end fragrance of your choice every month. Subscribe here! Want to learn more? Check out my review for last month's Scentbird fragrance here. 

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The Beauty Spotlight Team: Weekend Links!

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Lola's Secret Beauty Blog loves to feature gorgeous nude lipsticks, and Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipsticks in Kim K.W. and Valentine are absolutely covet-worthy nudes. Check out our review and swatches to see why! #CHARLOTTETILBURY

Prime Beauty tried the no!no!PRO hair removal device. She takes you through its use step by step and shows you before and after pics!

Stacie from Makeup Obsessed Mom says she has a blush palette that's "to die for" gorgeous for spring and summer. Check out her review of the Pur Cosmetics 4-in-1 Blush Book.

Pammy Blogs Beauty dares you to be bold with this super bold and colorful collection from Vanessa Hudgens and SinfulColors.

15 Minute Beauty has finally published her much requested post on Pregnancy Safe Facial Sunscreens, BB & CC Creams! All of the products are full spectrum UV coverage. This post is a must read if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant!

If you missed out on the NARS Banc de Sable highlighter, Polarbelle just might have a potential dupe for you in her latest YouTube video.

Considering trying glycolic acid to exfoliate? NIP+FAB has an entire line of Glycolic Fix facial skincare products with several that are perfect for starting out with GA. Check out Never Say Die Beauty's review of these affordable, cruelty-free products.

Marcia at Beauty Info Zone is really into skin changing science with. Take a look at what has her eyes looking fabulous.

Do you think you can ever be too old for unicorns and rainbows? Christa from Realizing Beauty shares the Too Faced Life's a Festival Collection.

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Dare to be Bold! SinfulColors & Vanessa Hudgens Cosmetic Collection

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Dare to be Bold! 

SinfulColors & Vanessa Hudgens Cosmetic Collection:

Such exciting news: SinfulColors, a brand that I have used and loved for years for affordable nail polish,  recently embarked on a major brand expansion with the launch of an extensive color cosmetics collection. 

This collection is now easily available on Amazon.com!

So, are you ready to experiment with color? Experimenting is fun and easy when it is done with good quality and affordable makeup. That is exacty what the SinfulColors line represents to me: quality and affordablitly...plus, the products and colors are completely on trend and...well, fun! So, it’s now time to experiment and get on trend with your makeup routine and add some bold colors with SinfulColors Cosmetics!  SinfulColors has teamed up with Vanessa Hudgens bringing you 18 insanely awesome products!

Here is the scoop:

Bold Brow™ Intense Effects, $6.99

• Dual ended product with two unique shades: metallic and shade-shifting iridescent colors. This is an interesting concept...I am used to natural looking brows. However, if you are experimental with color, these might be for you!
• Cream formula
• Available in two color duos: Stormy/Fierce (irradecent pink/irradecent blue glitter) and Smoldering/Feriocious (metallic burgundy/copper)

Diva Lash Color Mascara™, $5.99

• For plumped up and shiny stand-out lashes!
• Color rich formula, powerful payoff and voluminous shine
• Wear one color or mix and match for an unexpected contrast
• Available in 4 shades: Scanda-Lash (bright purple), Lash Splash (electric blue), Lashing Out (shade-shifting burgandy), and Fatas-Eyes (metallic copper)

Stop & Stare™ Gel Eyeliner, $5.99

• Creamy and vibrant pencil liners with lightweight feel.
• Easy to use pencil
• Sharpenable pencil design keeps the gel liner tip super fine
• Available in four shades: Intense (rich, reflective plum), Lielock Eyes (a pearly purple), Provocative (electric blue), and Seductive (sassy metallic rose gold). 

Shady Babe™ Duo Cream Shadow, $6.99

• Glides on lids without tugging and lays down beautiful metallic color. 
• Dual ended shadow adds depth and definition
• Smooth formula
• Available in four shades: Charming/Stunning (pink/turquoise), Tempting/Alluring (lilac/blue), Hypnotic/Dazzling (khaki/grey), and Enchanting/Glamorous (navy/rose gold). 

Face Forward™ Allover Highlighter Stick, $6.99

• Highlighters illuminate and enhance your natural glow. These highlighters are my favorite items in this collection! I love stick highlighters as I just like to dab a bit on with my fingers as my final touch in my makeup routine. 
• Ultra-blendable cream to powder formula
• Available in four shades: Get Lit (iridecsent blue), Glow Potion (ireidecent pink), Rose Glow (metallic rose gold), and AfterGlow (metallic glow). 

The SinfulColors Cosmetics line is available on Amazon. The next wave of SinfulColors cosmetics will begin rolling out in select retail stores like CVS, Walmart, and Rite Aid! 

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