NEW! Youth To The People Activate Your Calm Kit

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NEW! Youth To The People Activate Your Calm Kit:

Does your Winter-dry skin need a boost? I know that my skin gets so dry and irritated this time of year. It is time to bring out the super gentle moisturizing products to get my skin back to its soft self! This mini kit is a great price for an introduction to this awesome adaptogen-based clean beauty line. It has everything you need to soothe that dry skin. Plus, can I just say that I love that these products are fragrance-free!!! 

Activate Your Calm Kit 
The Scoop:
Intelligent hydration for this generation powered by Youth To The People’s PRO-GRADE VEGAN ™  adaptogen blend and pentapeptide complex. Soothe and replenish dehydrated skin for a life in forward motion. Formulated for dry, sensitive skin.

This kit includes;

• Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream: A rich restorative formulation that readily absorbs to deeply moisture, build the skin’s protective barrier, and shield against environmental stressors. Our pro-grade vegan adaptogen blend and powerful pentapeptide complex is formulated to calm reactive skin and reduce visible redness. Our natural emollients squalane, jojoba, and shea butter deliver superior restorative moisture. Fragrance free.

• Adaptogen Soothe + Hydrate Activated Mist: This ultra-fine hydrating mist is the ultimate multi-tasker and all-day essential. Formulated with the same potency of actives as a serum, this next generation mist works to instantly hydrate with hyaluronic acid while calming and reducing visible redness. Youth To The People’s pro-grade vegan adaptogen blend and powerful pentapeptide complex work together to strengthen your skin’s response to modern day environmental stressors that can cause premature-aging. For best results use throughout the day to keep skin calm and hydrated. Fragrance free.

This kit retails for $24, YouthToThePeople.com

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CBD in Skincare? Yes, please!!! Effective CBD Skincare from Physicians Grade PRIME

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Effective CBD Skincare from Physicians Grade PRIME: 

CBD in Skincare? Yes, please!!! 

CBD is certainly having its moment in skincare. For good reason! CBD itself is a powerful antioxidant. This means it can protect the skin from free radicals like UV rays, smoke, and environmental pollutants. CBD can also reduce inflammation. This protection translates into fighting those signs of aging. Plus, CBD is rich in Omegas 3 & 6 fatty acids, Vitamins E, A, & C. It has natural antibacterial properties and can help to balance oil production to help our skin behave more normal. 

Our bodies are already ready to process and use CBD. Our skin naturally has cannibinoid receptors which take in the CBD and deliver it to our bodies to promote healing. 

Physcians Grade products contain the highest quality CVD derived from industrial hemp. These formulas can reduce inflammation in the skin and promote calm and healing. Physcians Grade PRIME has a simple philosophy: source and blend premium ingredients to produce unique and highly effective CBD infusions. PG Prime is formulated by a team of skincare experts with over 50 years of combined experience. All finished goods are tested for purity, potency, and saftey by a 3rd party accredited lab and include a scanable QR code that links to the lab results for that exact batch. I really appreciate the transparency so that you know what you are getting with each product! You can rest assured that with PG Prime you are getting unrivaled purity and unmatched effectiveness in your CBD formulas. 

I got to try out 3 products from PG Prime:

CBD Revive Drops:

While CBD offers a variety of benefits for our skin, I am primarily interested in adding CBD to my skincare routine for its antioxidant protection. So, the CBD Revive Drops formula really appeals to me because not only does it contain CBD but also Adaptogens and Vitamin C! I believe these are all key ingredients for healthy skin and I am really wanting to get them all into my weekly skincare routine. This one product adds all those beneficial ingredients to my skin! 

Key Ingredients:

• Cannabidiol (CBD)
• Vitamin C
• Aloe
• Adaptogenic Mushroom Extract and Hemp
• Marula
• Coconut Oils

This product promises to boost radiance while fighting wrinkles. Who wouldn't want that, lol! It also states it can work to soothe redness, increase cell turnover, and even out skintone, while also stimulating collagen production. Collagen production slows as we age. So, I am always looking for ways to increase this! 

Overally, I really like this oil! I apply just 1-2 drops after cleansing my skin (like I would a serum) or I use it as a mix-in with my regular moisturizer. Super easy to add this in to my morning skincare routine! 

Retails for $60 for 1oz. 

CBD Remedy Oil+:

If you are just getting started in using CBD skincare, this might be a great product for you to start with as it is a full-spectrum CBD oil compound blended with effective oils. 

Key Ingredients:

• 1000 mg Cannabidiol CBD
• Grape Seed Oils
• MCT Coconut Oils
• Hemp Seed Oils

With the short ingredient list, this product is simple, yet effective! You can spot dab this on skin areas that need extra healing or you can massage all over your skin. It is also wonderful as a mix-in booster to your favorite moisturizer. I feel like it really packs a powerful punch! 

Retails for $90 for 1 oz. 

CBD Rescue Cream:

Have you experimented with CBD in a cream yet? CBD is wonderful and so healing for all your aches and pains! I have tried a variety of CBD creams. So, I am super excited to try this one from PG Prime! This is an ultra-hydrating and protecting body balm. 

Key Ingredients:

• Cannabidiol CBD
• Hyaluronic Acid
• Organic Green Tea Extract
• Avacado Oil
• Hemp Oil
• Coconut Oil

This CBD cream provides deep and lasting hydration for your whole body! It helps to calm and soothe your irritated skin while delivering antioxidant protection and I feel that it has some properties to fight inflammation and heal your skin from the inside out! 

Retails for $70 for 3.34 oz.

Looking to try Physicians Grade Prime? It is a fantastic line with highly effective products. Honestly, I can't wait to try more from this amazing luxury CBD line! You can find Physcian's Grade and PG Prime products at Neiman Marcus and bloomingdales. 

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Perk Up Your Winter Skin: L'Occitane's Colorful NEW OMY Shea Collection

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Perk Up Your Winter Skin: 

L'Occitane's Colorful NEW OMY Shea Collection

Does your Winter-dry skin need a perk-me-up? Mine sure does? Introducing this colorful new L'Occitane OMY Shea Collection to liven up your winter skincare moisturization routine! 

I have long been a fan of L'Occitane's Shea products. They are dedadent and moisturizing and just wonderful to use. This new packaging of a favorite product is my new staple in my winter skincare routine. My hands in particular get so dry in the Winter. So, I am absolutely thrilled to be using these products to combat dryness from the weather. Keep reading to hear the full scoop on this gorgeous collection from L'Occitane! 

L’OCCITANE collaborated with French Illustrators Elvire Laurent and Marie-Cerise Lichtle to bring Provence cityscape imagery to the iconic Shea Butter range. Elvire Laurent and Marie-Cerise Lichtle are the founders of OMY who are famous for their iconic illustrations. The new limited edition Shea collection is adorned with colorful illustrations that celebrate Provence in the city. Each design features imaginary cityscapes in addition to L’OCCITANE favorites – Rose, Lavender, Verbena, Immortelle, Cherry Blossom, and of course, Shea, but also highlights iconic elements that evoke L'Occitane's brand ethos and their passion for nature and biodiversity.

This collection is available in the L'Occitane’s signature Shea Butter scents and the brand new Shea Violent scent, each range is decorated in exclusive illustrations to bring color to your winter routine.

L’OCCITANE LIMITED EDITION OMY Collection At-A-Glance:

Shea X OMY Hand Cream ($29) 5.2 oz

Shea X OMY Ultra Rich Body Cream ($44) 6.9 oz

Shea X OMY Extra-Gentle Soap Milk ($8)

Shea Violet X OMY Hands Violet Scent Ultra-Light Cream ($12)

Shea Violet X OMY Ultra-Light Body Cream Violent Scent ($44)

OMY Shea Body Care ($74)

OMY Manicure Set ($69) 

Here are the items that I was lucky enough to try out for you:

Limited Edition Shea X OMY Hand Cream: 

Highly concentrated with Shea Butter (20%), this hand cream penetrates quickly and helps nourish, protect and soften the hands. Honey, almond extracts and coconut oil are blended with Shea Butter to create effective care. The cream texture is rapidly absorbed, leaving skin feeling soft without a greasy film.

Limited Edition Shea X OMY Ultra Rich Body Cream: 

Ideal for dry to very dry skin, this body cream is made with 25% Shea Butter. It provides long-lasting hydration – for up to 72 hours - and works to nourish the skin, protecting against dryness.

Shea Violet X OMY comes with a light, fresh violet scent and tinted with a soft violet hue. Available in Limited Edition Shea Butter Violet X OMY Hands Violet Scent Ultra Light Cream – $12 (net wt. 1 oz.)

If you are looking for a way to combat your Winter dry skin, be sure to check out this colorful and whimsically packaged OMY Shea Collection from L'Occitane! Your skin will thank you! :)

The L’OCCITANE OMY Collection is available now at L’OCCITANE boutiques nationwide and online at usa.loccitane.com. 

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The Beauty Spotlight Team: Weekend Links!

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Lola's Secret Beauty Blog just published the Best and Most Covet-Worthy Luxury Skincare Repurchases of 2019, and these products are so fantastic that they are destined to be repurchased again in 2020!

I can’t believe I have found the answer to my oily skin issues. I have been able to wear my makeup for 12hrs in the Florida sun without issue thanks to these new Urban Decay All Nighter products! Check out my most recent post over on Crazy Beautiful Makeup to see just what I am talking about!

Beauty Info Zone has always been a fan of Jane Iredale cosmetics. They've recently added some products that help bees so now we're mesmerized. Oh and there's a giveaway for some along with the review.

Pammy Blogs Beauty shares how to get Kerry Washington's and Nicole Kidman's gorgeous makeup looks from the Golden Globes with Neutrogena!

For January "skincare month", Never Say Die Beauty is hosting a giveaway of two fabulous gel-creams - an eye cream and a firming product - from Robin McGraw Revelation's line of luxury skincare. Enter to win them!

Erika, chief chick over at Notes from My Dressing Table reunited with a once much loved lippie line Buxom Plumping Lip Cream. Are they both so excited because they're reunited? Come on over and find out.

If you want to stay organized in the new year you should check out Stacie's latest post about her favorite planner on The Makeup Obsessed Mom blog.

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Get Kerry Washington's and Nicole Kidman's Golden Globes look with Neutrogena

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Who watched the Golden Globes Sunday evening? Did you have a favorite look? I tuned in and OMG Kerry Washington's look blew me away. I mean, go girl with that top (or lack there of, lol). She has got it and is flaunting it beautifully! Her makeup was totally on-pointe, too. Nicole as always looks statuesque and glam. So beautiful!

As Neutrogena's brand Ambassadors, Kerry Washington and Nicole Kidman always have amazing skin and makeup and are using the latest and greatest from Neutrogena. 

Neutrogena reached out to me to provide me with the complete beauty breakdown of her gorgeous look. See below for the full scoop from Neutrogena!

GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINEE NICOLE KIDMAN

MAKEUP ARTIST: KATE SYNNOTT

INSPIRATION

“The inspiration for Nicole’s makeup look was a modern take on old Hollywood glamour to compliment her Versace structured red dress. The makeup look was all about the lashes and lips! We went for a deep matte red lip. I wanted the lips to have a modern velvet feel to compliment Nicole’s gorgeous creamy porcelain skin!”

PRODUCT FOCUS: Neutrogena Healthy Skin Radiant Cream Concealer

“Concealer is the most important part of any red carpet look. I like to use a light weight foundation and build up concealer for extra coverage, that way you get a natural but flawless look! I always use a sponge for concealer application to help press the product into the skin. Healthy Skin Radiant Cream Concealer is the perfect concealer for a red carpet look because it’s infused with skin-loving ingredients, like Vitamin E and peptides.” 

GET THE LOOK NEUTROGENA PRODUCT BREAKDOWN

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Oil

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream

Neutrogena Shine Control Matte Primer + Serum

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup in Classic Ivory

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Radiant Cream Concealer

Neutrogena MoistureSmooth Color Stick in Classic Red

Neutrogena Precision Liquid Eyeliner

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Radiant Setting Spray

GOLDEN GLOBE PRESENTER KERRY WASHINGTON 

MAKEUP ARTIST: CAROLA GONZALEZ 

INSPIRATION

“My inspiration for the look was Old Hollywood glam with a modern twist. I wanted to keep Kerry looking classy, elegant, and chic. Her skin was my main focus, I wanted her skin to look radiant and flawless.” 

PRODUCT FOCUS: Neutrogena Healthy Skin Radiant Primer + Serum

“I mixed the Neutrogena Healthy Skin Radiant Primer + Serum with the Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup to achieve extra radiance. The serum is formulated with pearl pigments that make the skin glow wherever you apply it. I also layered it on the eyeshadow to create a wet look.” 

GET THE LOOK NEUTROGENA PRODUCT BREAKDOWN

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Radiant Primer + Serum

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Radiant Cream Concealer in Mocha

Neutrogena Eye Shadow in Desert Rose

Neutrogena Intense Gel Eyeliner in Jet Black

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Plumping Mascara in Black

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January 2020 Giveaway at Free Beauty Events!

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It is Giveaway time at Free Beauty Events:

It is time for my monthly announcement! The November Beauty Basket Giveaway is now live at Free Beauty Events. 

Before I dive into Giveaway details, let me tell you more about this site. On the freebeautyevents.com  site, you can find out about where you can go for free makeovers and free samples. Plus, you get a chance to win beauty products in their NEW monthly contest!

January Beauty Basket Giveaway:

This month the basket includes products from Ardell, Raw Sugar, Maybelline, L'Oreal, Aveeno and more! 

The Contest runs from now through 1/31/20, winners will be chosen on 2/10/2020 and notified by 2/15/2020. Free Beauty Events wants to encourage readers to go to their Facebook page and like it, then enter to win on the web page. You can also enter on the Free Beauty Events website.

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NEW Revlon Super Lustrous: The Luscious Mattes

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It is time to celebrate Revlon's Super Lustrous’ 80th Anniversary (OMG! 80th???) with the newest launch to the iconic franchise, SUPER LUSTROUS THE LUSCIOUS MATTES LIPSTICK, available now on Revlon.com and at your local drugstore or big box store!

According to Revlong, they have redefined the rules of matte lipstick with this lightweight, non-drying matte lipstick formula. It will have your lips feeling velvety smooth and deliver all the full, vibrant lip color you can’t get enough of. Available in 24 beautiful matte shades that give off a true matte finish!

I had the chance to try out an assortment of shades from this collection and I just love the vivid color and the smooth feel of these!

The New Rules of Matte
Revlon has elevated the look of the tube. Think of it as your drugstore matte lippie elevated. The lipstick looks ultra-chic with its embossed lipstick bullet in a sleek, matte to-the-touch tube.

Addictively Comfortable
The formula is infused with a botanical complex including agave, moringa oil, and capuacu butter to help your lips feel supple and look smooth.

KEY FEATURES/BENEFITS:

• Microfine velvet pigments provide intense, vivid and full coverage color in one swipe  
• Botanical complex of Agave, Moringa Oil & Cupuacu Butter soften lips while providing a smooth, creamy feel
• Sleek matte black tube with slim gold ring detail
• Precise bullet shape for easy application 
• 24 classic and trend-forward matte shades

AVAILABLE IN 24 LUSCIOUS MATTE SHADES:
• Black Cherry • Candy Addict • Crushed Rubies
• Getting Serious • Heartbreaker • If I Want To
• Insane • Make It Pink • Pick Me Up
• Shameless • Show Off • Wild Thoughts
• Spiced Cocoa* • Hot Date* • On Fire*
• Kiss & Tell* • Untold Stories* • Hot Chocolate*
• Rhythm & Blues* • Moonlight* • Onyx*
• After Hours* • Cherries In The Snow* • Fire & Ice*

*Available Online Only

Retails for $9.49

Next time you are at the drugstore, check out these gorgeous Revlon Super Lustrous The Luscious Mattes! You are sure to find a beautiful shade that you will adore to wear. I just love them!

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