Perk up your Eyes with Pixi Skintreats: FortifEYE and DetoxifEYE

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Perk up your Eyes with Pixi Skintreats: FortifEYE and DetoxifEYE:

Raise your hand if your eye area needs help 🙋. I know that mine sure does!!! My eye area is my trouble spot when it comes to skincare. 

I have super dark circles, I never get enough sleep, and I suffer from allergies. Top all of this with herediatry dark circles. Yes, that is a lot to treat! While I do not expect miracles with skincare products for my hereditary dark circles, I do know that I can certainly make my eye area look its best. Hydration, de-puffing, minimizing redness, and soothing the  skin can really work wonders to perk up your eye area. 

When I saw these new depuffing and firming eye patches from Pixi Skintreats, I knew that I just had to try them! Pixi makes fantastic skincare. I have so many favorites from Pixi Skintreats including their Pixi Skintreats Glow Tonic and much more. 

Here is the scoop on these fantastic under-Eye Patches from Pixi Skintreats: 

Pixi Skintreats Hydrogel Eye Patches: Intense Under Eye Treatments:

These are a luxuriuos spa-like treat for your under eye area! The hydrogel base material adheres beautifully to your skin to deliver an intense dose of skin nutrients right to where you need it most: your demanding yet delicate eye area. 

To Use:

Use these after washing and patting your skin dry. I like to use these in the evenings. However, they can be used morning or evening. Just use the included spatula to lift and separate each patch. Place it under your eye positioning it with the thickest part at the outer corner. Leave on for 10 minutes. Remove patch and pat in remaining serum into skin (do not rinse off). For an extra boosting treat: try chilling these eye patches in the fridge for maximum soothing and depuffing! 

Key Benefits:

• Instantly depuffs eyes
• Provides maximum hydration
• Firms and reduces fine lines

Key Ingredients:

• Botanical collagen fortifies and smooths
• Caffiene energizes and increases circulation
• Raspberry and Gold Strengthen skin

The Pixi Skintreats Hydrogel Eye Patches come in two formulas: 

DetoxifEYE and FortifEYE

FortifEYE:

Firms and lifts skin while infusing the delicate eye area with intense hydration.

DetoxifEYE:

This is a water-based patch which depuffs and revives skin with maximum hydration. 

The Pixi Skintreats Hydrogel Eye Patches retail for $24.00 each (for 30 pairs)

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Sweet NEW Skincare treats from I Dew Care

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Sweet NEW Skincare treats from I Dew Care 

Who else loves face masks? I love giving myself spa facials at home. So, I am always down to try out a new mask...especially when they are as cute as these new ones from I Dew Care. 

I am super excited to share that I Dew Care has launched three new wash-off face masks to help smooth, brighten, and soothe your skin. These masks can take your home spa facial to the next level with their innovative ingredients that have immediate results.

I Dew Care Ice Cream Collection: 

There is no question, these uber-cutely packaged masks totally make me smile...before I even tried them with their cuteness. However, the product inside really is equally as good as the cute packaging promises. 

Cake My Day ($25) – Inspired by soft serve ice cream, this mask is formulated with hyaluronic acid, squalene, and glacier water to nourish and hydrate skin

Matcha Mood ($25) – Formulated with matcha and vitamin B3 that work to soothe skin while improving its texture and tone

Berry Groovy ($25) – Treat yourself to your “Berry Best” skin with raspberry extract and strawberry seeds that create a radiant complexion

These masks are super easy and fun to use. Here is what I do:

• Wash face with gentle cleanser
• Pat dry
• Apply a generous amount of an I Dew Care mask to your face avoiding lips and eye area. 
• Relax and leave on for 5-10 minutes. Seriously, the relaxing part is key for a total home spa experience. Make yourself some herbal tea, some lemon water, or if you are feeling for something with more kick, maybe some wine ;) 
• Rinse off with tepid water and smooth strokes with your hands. 

I honestly like and need all of these masks in my collection. With my tempermental combo skin, my mask needs vary. Sometimes my skin is irritated and I need something soothing and hydrating, sometimes my skin seems super oily and blemish prone, and sometimes I want a mask with an anti-aging kick. Well, with these three masks, I have a mask product to target all of those skincare troubles. So, I can't pick a favorite of these. I honestly enjoy them all. I will note, they are heavily fragranced. So, just keep in mind if fragrance bothers you. Sometimes fragrance irritates me in skincare, but I did not get irritated from these masks. While the fragrance is significant in these, they are enjoyable scents. I particularly like the berry scent of the Berry Groovy mask! 

If you are looking for some effective masks with a total fun factor, then totally check these out! The I Dew Care Ice Cream Collection is available now on ulta.com and in stores.

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The Beauty Spotlight Team: Weekend Links!

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Are you struggling to figure out how to take all your preferred skincare items and a makeup routine with you while traveling? Check out Jen’s post on Laugh, Love, Contour showing how she is able to take what she wants with her all while sticking to carry on bags and liquid restrictions.

The ice is finally melting in Toronto and Color Sutrra celebrating her first Spring in Canada with the Limited Edition Spring 2019 collection from Quo Cosmetics at Shoppers Drug Mart.

This week, Polarbelle decided to take the plunge and order some items from Bad Habit Beauty and see what all the fuss is about. Join Shelley to see her haul followed by a Get Ready With Me.

Blushing Noir shows why NARS is running 2019 with the launch of their Voyageur Eyeshadow Palettes. Check out Nectar, her favorite of the four, here.

Pammy Blogs Beauty has a new favorite mask for her dry/sensitive/irritated skin (from Retin-A use). Check out her review of Osmosis Skincare's Mango Mask!

Lola's Secret Beauty Blog recently discovered SALT by Hendrix Coco-Salt Body Buff with Organic Coconut + Lavender, and can’t stop waxing poetic about this delectable scrub. It smells heavenly and it leaves skin unbelievably soft, smooth and supple.

More and more people are turning to clean beauty products nowadays. Stacie from The Makeup Obsessed Mom is explaining what it means just in case you want to jump on the bandwagon.

Prime Beauty likes to be the star of the show and with the Natasha Denona Mini Star Eyeshadow Palette she can be!

Looking for a new facial cleanser? Allison from Never Say Die Beauty loves the fluffy, whipped texture of First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser, a creamy gentle cleanser that is perfect for all skin types including sensitive skin and rosacea! It leaves skin soft and hydrated!

Beauty Info Zone's 9th blog anniversary continues with more giveaways. The latest two are 4ever Magic Eyebrow Gel and Humboldt Soap Company's bath and body box. Be sure you enter these since the prizes will thrill the winners.

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Get the Look: Ashley Graham for American Beauty Star

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Get the Look: 

Ashley Graham for American Beauty Star

I am so excited that I get to share another beautiful "Get the Look" post with the gorgeous Ashley Graham from American Beauty Star. Find out exactly how Ashley got this beautiful look from Revlon!

Here is the beauty breakdown directly from Revlon:

Ashley Graham: American Beauty Star

Season 2 Episode 12 Beauty Look

Makeup By: Katie Jane Hughs, Celebrity Makeup Artist

Skin: 

To capture Ashley's lit-from-within glow, Katie Jane Huges used Revlon PhotoReady Candid Natural Finish Anti-Pollution Foundation in Medium Beige and Revlon PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Concealer in Biscuit by buffing them into her skin with the Revlon Highlighter Brush. 

Eyes:

Huges used 7 shades of eyeshadow to conjure this shimmery, softly diffused wash of sultry purple. She started with ColorStay Not Just Nudes Shadow Palette in Romantic Nudes, mixing the mauve and nude brown shades together on the brush, swirling them on the lid and under Ashley's eyes. The lavender shadows from the palette were then mixed and swirled from the lash line up to the brow bone, extending them a little past the corner of her eyes. To add the incandesent glow, Huges took the purple shades from the PhotoReady Eye Contour Kit in Watercolors and using the same diffusion technique, applied them to the inner corners and center of the lids, then used the highlighter shade under the brow bone, and blended all the colors to lift the eyes up. Several coats of Revlon Volumizing Mascara in Black on false lashes added drama. 

Cheeks:

Ashley's cheeks were softly shaped using the PhotoReady Instant Cheek Make in Sweet Coral, sweeping the cheek color over the apples of her cheeks and the highlighter on the highpoints of the face and down the nose. To subtly contour, Huges swired the tiniest bit of powder from the ColorStay Brow Kit in Soft Brown underneath her cheekbones. She even enhanced the natural beuaty mark on Ashley's cheek with the ColorStay Brow Pencil in Dark Brown. 

Brows:

To define Ashley's arches, Huges mixed together the Dark Brown and the Soft Black shades of ColorStay Brow Kit, using short dash-like strokes to get the right balance of tones.

I can't wait to re-create this beautiful look! Ashley looks gorgeous! :) 

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Simply Earth Essential Oil Monthly DIY Recipe Box: March Box Opening

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Simply Earth Essential Oil DIY Box: 

Box Opening, DIY Projects, and Promo Code

Simply Earth: 

Monthly DIY Essential Oil Box Subscription: 

March Box Opening!!!

I am so excited to share this month's Simply Earth Essential Oil DIY recipe box. I just love DIYs and using essential oils. However, I am a busy working Mom and I am always feeling short on time. This is one of the many reasons that I love the monthly Simply Earth Essential Oils DIY box subscription! It is a monthly box packed with 4 full sized essential oils, recipe cards, and (almost) all the supplies needed to complete 6 fun DIY essential oil projects!

About Simply Earth and the Monthly DIY Box Subscription:
Simply Earth's oils are high quality! The monthly box contains your oils and most of the supplies you need to create some super fun and useful essential oil DIY recipes and projects. 

I am so excited to be a part of the Simply Earth blogger squad so that I can bring you the scoop on each month's box and share the fun that I had creating all of the DIY recipes with Simply Earth!

My monthly Simply Earth Box is seriously one of my favorite things!!! There is no question that the addition of essential oils to my everyday life has worked to enhance my environment and help me to manage stress and illness within my house. When I first started out with oils, I just thought that I would enjoy the "scent your home" aspect of essential oils. However, the more I get into essential oils, and the more that I learn and explore, I realize that essential oils can do so much more for you than just smell pretty. Essential oils can do everything from helping you to manage your stress and emotions, to enhancing your sleep, to warding off illness. Essential Oils are so versatile and so fun to explore! My monthly Simply Earth Essential Oils Recipe Box is really helping me to learn more about essential oils a little bit at a time with 4 oils and recipes to go with them. I feel like I have gone so far beyond just diffusing oils! The recipes really help me to integrate Essential Oils into every part of my life.

My Simply Earth monthly Essential Oil subscription box has really taken the guesswork out of exploring and using essential oils. Their monthly box contains 4-5 essential oils and ALL the ingredients, supplies, and recipes for a variety of essential oil DIY projects every month. If you are like me, you are constantly pinning ideas on Pinterest. But, honestly, how often do we actually make these DIY projects? lol, it is time consuming to go hunting around for all those supplies! Well, Simply Earth does all the legwork for you with their DIY box. Plus, I love the "suprise" element every month! I never know what oils might arrive. Since I am an oily newbie, I never know what oils to order when browsing online. Some of the "surprise" oils that have come in my Simply Earth boxes have become my total favorites...and, I would have never known to order them had they not come in my subscription box. Plus, the oils from Simply Earth are high quality pure oils. You are really getting top quailty oils in your box. Seriously, my Simply Earth monthly box is pretty much my favorite thing ever!!! I am not even exaggerating! I get pumped when I know my box is coming and I honestly can't wait to dig in every month and explore and use my oils and get going with some fun DIYs!!!

About Simply Earth and the Monthly Essential Oil Subscription Boxes:

The Monthly Box:
Every month, you get a DIY recipie box with 6-7 different recipes plus about 4 full size bottles of essential oils. The box also contains the labels, containers, some of the ingredients/supplies for all of the recipes included in the box. The recipes are pre-printed on cute index cards.

Simply Earth literally takes all the prep and guesswork out of DIY projects. They make it easy to get started with your DIY fun as soon as you open your box. You can literally just open up your box and get started with your DIY fun! These boxes are so enjoyable from start to finish! I get to explore new oils as well as some favorites and I get to discover new and creative uses for the oils!

Simply Earth makes exploring the world of Essential Oils easy and fun. Plus, can I just mention how amazing the oils are?!?! They are high-quality and theraputic grade. Such great quality oils. I am super impressed and already a loyal fan!

To find out all the details about what is inside this month's Simply Earth Essential Oil subscription box plus to get my Promo Code, please click "read more" below! :)

New Favorite Mask: Osmosis Tropical Mango Barrier Recovery Mask

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New Favorite Mask: 

Osmosis Tropical Mango Barrier Recovery Mask

It is not everyday that you discover a new skincare favorite!!! That is exactly how I feel about this amazing mask from Osmosis. This mask is instantly soothing and calming. Amazing!!! 

My Skin:

My skin has been *so dry* lately. There has been a stretch of unusually cold weather for Georgia and this has wreaked havoc on my skin. Normally, my skin is combo with mostly normal skin with some oilyness in the t-zone and some dry areas from using Retin-A. I combat the dryness and sensitivity from Retin-A use by using very good and very gentle products. This normally works for me. However, with the extra cold weather, even my fantastic and gentle skincare routine could not hold back the dry flaky skin. So, I decided to look into my arsenal of products for something extra moisturizing and soothing, and I stumbled upon this mask: the Osmosis Tropical Mango Barrier Recovery Mask. I figured it was just what I needed because the dry flaky skin probably means that my skin barrier is compromised. So, I gave it a try and...wow! Instant results. 

Osmosis Tropical Mango Barrier Recovery Mask:

Wow! This mask is amazing! It hydrates and soothes and literally transforms my dry, flaky, and irritated skin. I have literally discovered a new Holy Grail skincare favorite. Now, that does not happen every day. Since discovering this mask, I am now using it weekly as a moisture boost and barrier treatment. This mask allows me to soothe my dehydrated and irritated skin with a creamy, mango scented mask that is rich in fruit and nut butters. 

What are the results that I can see? Instant hydration, instant soothing, and no more dry flakes. It transforms my skin from being dry, flaky, and irritated to being smooth, hydrated, and super soft. In less than ten minutes, it soothes and repairs. I just LOVE it! 

Details about the mask from Osmosis:

  

As a hydrating face mask that soothes inflammation, Osmosis Skincare’s Tropical Mango Barrier Recovery Mask (cruelty-free, vegan, gluten-free) features nut and fruit butters and oils to restore the skin's lipid barrier. This velvety, delectably scented mask features its star ingredient Mango Seed Butter, while other key ingredients like Sunflower Seed Oil, Shea Butter, Avocado Oil, Murumuru Seed Butter, and Olive Fruit Oil calm and hydrate.  

With ingredients rich in vitamins, minerals and anti-inflammatory properties, skin is soothed and replenished, helping return moisture and nutrients back into the skin. This oncology friendly, creamy face mask will ease irritated, dehydrated, and rosacea skin conditions.

How I Use:

• First, I gently cleanse my skin with a hydrating fragrance-free face wash and then gently pat dry.
• Next, I apply a think layer of the Osmosis Tropical Mango mask to my face avoiding the eye area. 
• I relax and allow the mask to dry down for just less than 10 minutes. 
• Then, I gently splash my face with tepid water and wet a wash cloth and gently remove the mask.
• I follow up with my usual skincare routine: hyaluronic acid gel, moisturizer, and Retin-A. 

I totally love this Osmosis Tropical Mango Mask! If you are looking for something to soothe and hydrate, you need this mask! It retails for $50, which is pricey for a mask. However, you really only need a very small amount for each use. So, a jar should last you a long time! 

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The Beauty Spotlight Team: Weekend Links

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Lola's Secret Beauty Blog is absolutely smitten with Alima Pure Velvet Lipsticks in Olivia and Lucy! They are healthy eco-luxe lipsticks filled with good-for-you ingredients, but unlike many natural lipsticks, these boast vibrant long-lasting colors that are highly saturated and utterly swoon-worthy. The semi-matte finish has a light sheen, and the formula isn’t in the least bit drying.

Skin need a little boost? Come join Prime Beauty for a girls night in with the I Dew Ice Cream Collection of face masks!

It's been a rough week for Jessica at Be Happy and Buy Polish, as she commemorated the anniversary of her mom's death. But a gorgeous thermal polish that shares the same name as her mom helped cheer her up. Check out Heather's Hues Lucy over at Jessica's blog!

If your nails need some extra help or if you or someone you care about is a nail biter, Allison from Never Says Die Beauty says you need to know about easy to use, affordable and effective Bitter Gold by Amanda Nail Serum!

Marcia from Beauty Info Zone has lips that need extra help. That's why she's sharing why L is for lips.

Pammy Blogs Beauty loves that L'Occitane is supporting women through their sale of the Limited Edition Solidarity Balm.

Erika at Notes from My Dressing Table took a couple of the Juno & Co. Velvet Microfiber Makeup Application Sponges for a test drive. Did she love them or leave them?

Are you still deciding on a nail art look for St. Patrick’s Day? Is a true green not quite your thing? Jen from Laugh, Love Contour has created an easy look that suits the holiday for those that aren’t fans of traditional green nail polish. Be sure to check it out!

Join Polarbelle for her Jan/Feb exceptional Favorites and Fails that have been discovered while traversing the beauty space. Those fails caused a bit of drama!!

Have you tried Korean sheet masks yet? They now have a very affordable subscription box for under $10. Check it out on The Makeup Obsessed Mom.

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NEW Clean Logic range from Guinot

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Guinot’s NEW Clean Logic Range (Launching in March 2019)

Introducing a NEW revitalizing and soothing cleansing routine!

I just love Guinot's luxurious products. So, I am always excited to preview and try out a new launch from the brand. Coming soon in March: Guinot's NEW Clean Logic range with 

Guinot’s Clean Logic Range is a cleansing skincare collection formulated with anti-aging properties suited for fragile skin. Skin loses its lipid content as it ages, causing wrinkles and reduced elasticity. Guinot has created a specialized skincare routine designed to restore and provide specific lipids and renew the skin’s moisture barrier. The first step is the Cleansing Care Cream, which gently and thoroughly cleanses and removes makeup with a creamy texture that moisturizes the skin. The Revitalizing Care Lotion then reinvigorates the skin with a gentle exfoliating effect, preparing the skin for any products to follow in a skincare regimen. Together, Clean Logic removes all traces of make-up leaving the skin feeling soft, comfortable, and toned.

To use: You can use this routine in the morning or evening or both! These products are best used together. Start by using your fingertips or a cotton pad to apply the Clean Logic Cream to the entire face with light circular movements. Then, you finish with the Clean Logic Lotion. Just apply it to the entire face with the fingertips or a cotton pad. Follow up with any treatment products or SPF that you might use.

Key Ingredients:

Cleansing Care Cream:

• Logevitine, Shea Oil, and Hydrocyte Complex with Hyaluronic Acid rejuvenate, moisturize, and strengthen the lipid barrier of the skin.

Revitalizing Care Lotion:

• Papain, Jojoba oil, and Trace elements eliminate dead skin cells that build up with age and reinforce the skin’s acid mantle.

Retail Price: $54

This new line launches in March. So, be sure to check it out at Guinot Spas worldwide! There are more than 1,000 Guinot Spas in the US. :) 

As always, thanks for reading!

XOXO!!!

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L'Occitane Supports Women with their Limited Edition Orange Blossom Solidarity Balm

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The offical International Women’s Day may have passed, but any day can be a day to show solidarity for our fellow women! L’OCCITANE created the special edition Orange Blossom Solidarity Balm ($6) in honor of the brand’s on-going partnership with the women of Burkina Faso. 100% of the profits are donated to support women’s leadership. 

I am so excited that I got to preview this item for you guys. It is so pretty and I just love that 100% of the proceeds go to support women in BurkinaFaso! 

Here is the scoop directly from L'Occitane about this gorgeously scented balm:

Introducing the Orange Blossom Solidarity Balm: a new limited edition item from L’OCCITANE that celebrates the women of Burkina Faso with its bright and colourful motifs. Evocative of African wax fabrics, it’s adorned with red, green and white “wedding flowers” – known for symbolizing the happiness of marriage. The pearly pink in the background recalls the pinkish white of orange blossom, while the dark blue oval shapes evoke the nuts used to make Shea butter – the ultra- nourishing ingredient at the heart of this product

L’OCCITANE's Orange Blossom Solidarity Balm can be used as an all-in-one nourishing product from moisturizing skin to taming flyways and soothing cuticles. The Solidarity Balm helps to nourish and protect the skin all day long, while its delicate, seductive fragrance delights the senses. A burst of citrus notes, with mandarin orange and lemon, tantalizes the nose, then gives way to an enveloping heart of jasmine, neroli and orange blossom. Finally, this floral lightness deepens into base notes of vanilla that leave a lingering scent on the skin. This multi-use balm can be used on the legs, body, hair or lips and is easily portable, so you can keep it in your handbag or on your bedside table – or even both!

L’OCCITANE is working to develop the Shea butter business in Burkina Faso while also protecting this heritage. And it’s come a long way since the 1980s... At first, there were only a dozen or so women involved, and they produced the Shea butter by hand. Now there are over 10,000 women making Shea butter for L’OCCITANE, using mechanized equipment.

When the L’OCCITANE Foundation was created in 2006, it chose to extend this partnership with the women of Burkina Faso and focus its actions on supporting women’s leadership in order to promote their emancipation.

Through its actions, the Foundation focuses on four key areas – literacy, microcredits, entrepreneurship and education for girls – and in doing so, it contributes to women’s socio-economic development. To date, over 30,000 women have been able to benefit from the support of the Foundation.

The Skinny:

Solidarity Balm 2019

SHEA BUTTER SOLIDARITY BALM - 20g $6.00

Available in store and on L'Occitane's website until March 19, 2019

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The Beauty Spotlight Team: Weekend Links

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If you are seeking to nourish and hydrate the delicate skin around your eyes, and want to plump fine lines, and diminish dark circles and puffiness, then Lola's Secret Beauty Blog highly recommends Colbert MD Uplift Eye Serum! Plus it is available at Barneys New York, in case you are shopping their LOVE YOURSELF beauty event!

If you love eyeshadow it's time to learn about a new brand Clove + Hallow and see the great palette that Beauty Info Zone has shared.

Are you over Winter weather like Pammy Blogs Beauty? Find out how she helps get over her Winter-dry skin with some new releases from the Neutrogena HydroBoost line!

Prime Beauty is channeling her inner sex kitten with the Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Eyeshadow Quad! It's the perfect mix of feminine and sophisticated!

Want to plump your lips without irritation? Checkout Never Say Die Beauty's review and swatch of the new look for clear, sheer and opaque City Lips Plumping Lip Gloss.

By now I'm sure you've heard of beauty products containing CBD. You can read about the science behind it all on The Makeup Obsessed Mom's blog.

ColorSutraa says I "heart" lipstick. On her blog are her new lippie discoveries from NYX Professional Makeup. She promises you there is a shade you are sure to "heart" too.

Have you joined the Project Pan Challenge this year or have your own product purging goals? Jen from Laugh, Love, Contour is doing a combination of the two and has already hit over a third of her goal for the year! Check out her latest post featuring her February empties and purged products to see what she has finished up and how she is purging products from her life.

Anyone else in the midst of winter doldrums and in need of spring already? Jessica of Be Happy and Buy Polish has Sinful Colors nail polishes that will definitely get you ready for warmer weather. The Sinful Mattes line has some gorgeous colors that will compliment any spring outfit!

Let Erika at Notes from My Dressing Table tell you why she loves, loves, loves her AQUIS Hair Drying Turban and why she thinks that you would love it too.

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Sneek Peek: Upcoming TSV on QVC with IT Cosmetics!!!

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Exculsive sneek peek!!! The IT Cosmetics’ IT’s All About You! Your Customer Favorites Collection is the upcoming Today’s Special Value on QVC scheduled Saturday, March 9, 2019 at midnight (ET) and will be offered for one day only! 

This exclusive four-piece collection features a NEW! brow-transforming essential, a lip-loving favorite in a new shade, an illuminating complexion must-have in new shades—plus a perfectly paired brush! First, create the look of your fullest, most natural-looking brows with the NEW! Brow PowerFULL Universal Voluminzing Eyebrow Pencil. Use your included Heavenly Skin CC+ Skin-Perfecting Brush No. 702 to flawlessly apply your Supersize CC+ Cream Illumination with SPF 50+, then apply your NEW SHADE! of Je Ne Sais Quoi all over your lips for your most beautiful finish. 

Here are two of my favorites from the Kit! You are not going to want to miss this amazing deal! 

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Introducing Hydro Boost Body and NEW from Neutrogena Hydro Boost facial care!

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Some of my very favorite and even holy grail skincare products are from Neutrogena...and specifically from the Hydro Boost line! Neutrogena's Hydro Boost facial care line is insanely popular. So, it is no surprise that they have expanded their facial skincare line and added a NEW Hydro Boost body range! 

My HG Facial Skincare product from Neutrogena Hydro Boost: 

Hydro Boost Gel Cream Extra Dry Skin Formula 

As I mentioned, Hydro Boost is at the top of my list when it comes to skincare favorites. Their Hydro Boost Gel Cream Extra Dry Skin Formula is my #1 favorite product for hydration! I use this absolutely every single time that I wash my face. I layer this on after washing onto damp skin. I allow this to absorb and then I follow up with my morning or evening skincare routine! Highly recommend!!! I have tried a lot of hyaluronic acid based gels and this one is certainly my fave. I love that it is fragrance free (the Extra Dry formula of this product). So, it is totally non-irritating. I literally wish all skincare was fragrance-free. While I am not 100% fragrance-free with my products, I should be. Fragrance is an irritant for me. So, my skin literally looks better when I use products without fragrance. 

So, lets get to the new product releases! I am so excited about the expansion of the Hydro Boost line. 

Hydro Boost Body:

So many of us take such great care to moisturize our faces. However, do we give the same attention to our body? Yes, our body needs moisture, too! These Hydro Boost body products give your body that quench of hydration that it needs. These products help maintain your moisture balance for maximum skin hydration. 

Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream Sensitive and Dry Skin Formula:

I love the super lightweight feel of this moisturizer. I really feel like my skin just drinks this in! Plus, it has a  fragrance-free version (yay!!!). So, it is totally non-irritating. If you have sensitive dry skin, this is a must. It has made such a difference in the moisture and comfort of my skin! I like to apply this right after my morning shower on to damp lightly towel-dried skin (just lightly dabbed with a towel so I am not dripping). This really locks in the moisture. It is super light weight, fast absorbing, and totally non-greasy. I like to focus this on my legs and torso (and I use an SPF on my upper body and the Whipped Body Balm on my feet). Love this and highly recommend! 

Hydro Boost Body Whipped Body Balm for Dry to Extra Dry Skin:

This is a richer gel than the Gel Cream. So, I like to use this after a shower or bath to my feet and elbows and any extra dry areas. It has such a unique texture...almost like a facial primer/serum. My skin drinks this in and it leaves a smooth/silky barrier. I just love it. I don't have a fragrance-free version of this (not sure that they make one of this). However, I must admit that the fragrance it has is very clean and lovely. So, I do enjoy the scent. 🙂

Hydro Boost Facial Skincare: Line Expansions

Great news! The already awesome Hydro Boost facial skincare line now has even more options!!! Here are some of the ones that I tried...

Hydro Boost City Shield Facial Gel Mist:
I must admit that I am on the fence about this product. I was kinda hoping for just a lighter/spray version of my beloved Hydro Boost Gel Cream Extra Dry Skin Formula. However, I think this product is going to be a pass for me because I like the Hydro Boost Gel Cream Extra Dry Skin Formula much better. You can spray it directly on your face or spray into your hands and then pat onto the face. This can be a step after cleansing and before applying your regular moisturizer or sunscreen. You can also use this as a referesher during the day. However, I find the high alcohol content to be a bit drying for my sensitive skin. Plus, it does have fragrance which can also contribute to irritation like all fragranced products do. With all that said, if you have normal or oily skin, this might be a really great light weight moisturizer for you. 

Hydro Boost City Shield Water Gel Sunscreen:
I have heard so many people complain over the years that they don't wear sunscreen because they don't like the heavy feel, white cast, or potential breakouts of wearing it. If you are avoiding everyday use of sunscreens because of any of those reasons, then this just might be the facial SPF for you! This product absolutely does not feel or look like a sunscreen. It has the same Hydro Boost Water Gel feel that I have come to love...with the added bonus of SPF. So, it sinks in beautifully and hydrates and plumps the skin. It contains powerhouse ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid (like all of the Hydro Boost products) and antioxidants. I am really liking this! My wish: for Neutrogena to make a fragrance-free version of this as it is heavily scented.

Have you tried any of the new Hydro Boost products yet? What are your thoughts? Any new product loves for you?

As always, thanks so much for reading.
XOXO!!!

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CVS Beauty: Epic Beauty Event!

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CVS Beauty & The Epic Beauty Event:

I am super excited to share about some great deals! CVS is one of my go-to stops for beauty items. Their ExtraBucks rewards system is fantastic. You essentially earn extra CVS "bucks" during every CVS purchase. You can then apply these bucks to anything else that you want to buy in-store. 

The CVS Epic Beauty Event going on now through 3/16. The Epic Beauty Event features a month of deals on beauty, so now is the time to pick-up everything you need during the ultimate beauty haul of the year. CVS shoppers in-store and online can earn over $100 in ExtraBucks rewards! Pluse, there are new promotions each week. So, you are going to want to keep checking back to shop and earn more rewards. 

Sign Up to be a CVS Beauty Club Member:

Don’t forget to sign-up to be a CVS Beauty Club member if you’re not already. The perks are awesome and it’s the fastest way to score beauty rewards – earn $3 for every $30 you spend on beauty, which we know is so easy to do. Not to mention, during the Epic Beauty Event, Beauty Club members earn an EXTRA 10% in rewards! You can sign-up here.

Have you scored any great CVS deals lately? Please share if you have! :) 

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The Beauty Spotlight Team: Weekend Links!

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Problems getting all the shampoo out of your hair when you wash? NO PROBLEM. This week Blushing Noir shows you the answer to your prayers in the Waterpik Hair Wand. The showerhead that is actually a COMB.

The Barneys New York Love Yourself Beauty Bag Event is from March 5-9, 2019, and Lola's Secret Beauty Blog has all of the details about the amazing His & Hers Gift Bags and the Step-Up Gifts! You won’t want to miss this one!

Prime Beauty found these gorgeous and versatile Pixi Beauty Eye Reflections Palettes at Target for only $24 each for 12 shadows. They are definitely worth checking out on your next Target run.

Pammy Blogs Beauty gets some relief for her Winter dry skin from the Dove Derma Series line of products.

Never Say Die Beauty received from a friend a slew of skincare products from the new Pixi Skintreats rose product line. She thinks it's a rose-lover's dream!

Erika at Notes from My Dressing Tableloves how shiny, silky-soft, bouncy and fresh her hair looks and feels when she uses LATHER Baobab and Shea Hair Wash and Conditioner. Find out how buying and treating your tresses to this natural, cruelty free and ethically sourced hair care benefits not only you but the planet and women in developing areas of Africa.

Color Suttra is celebrating her sister's birthday and the on going Pisces season by sharing the @wetnwildbeauty special limited edition Zodiac Water collection! This one's mesmerizing!

The Beauty Spotlight Team usually emphasizes beauty and Beauty Info Zone wants you to win a $50 Ulta gift card to celebrate that. Be sure you enter before March 9th for you chance to win!

Ready for summer? Jessica at Be Happy And Buy Polish is and she has a hot party manicure to show you this weekend.

Makeup Obsessed Mom has other obsessions, for example Technology Devices. Find out which ones are the standouts in her life.

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