Friday, June 18, 2010

Beauty Shopping For Drugstore Deals: One Day Left!


Beauty shopping. Makeup. Skin care. Hair styling products, and more. You know exactly what you want. And you also know how high these essential beauty items can cost.

We're all looking to save a few $$bucks$$ here and there. And if you're hunting for that certain L'Oreal, Revlon, Maybelline brand and so forth, well, you have through tomorrow, June 19th, to still pick up these super beauty deals, all at your local drug and department stores!!!

So let's shop, beauties:

CVS. L'Oreal: 30% off on foundation, powder, concealer , or blush with CVS card.
Olay: Extra CVS $6 savings when you purchase Olay Regenerist anti-aging eye roller. Get out your handy CVS card.
Nivea: $3 extra CVS bucks when you buy Sun Kissed Beautiful legs or moisturizer with CVS card. Love this subtle tinted moisturizer.


Rite Aid. Almay: Buy 1, get 1 50% off on all cosmetics
Maybelline: Buy 1, get 1 50% off on all cosmetics. Double your fun! So many products to choose from.
Sally Hansen: Buy 1, get 1 50% off on all Natural Beauty makeup, lip products, or Sally beauty tools with your Rite Aid card.


Walgreens. CoverGirl: Blast cosmetics on sale at $7.49. Gotta love the Blast, baby.
Neutrogena: 25% off skin care.


Target: TRESemme: 11 oz. Extra Hold hair spray aerosol can now at $3.34. Two friends of ours swear by this hairspray.

Happy shopping!

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Julia Roberts Bats Eyelashes For Lancome With New Definicils Mascara

Julia Roberts. Mom of three. Looking great at 42. Starring in the new, much-awaited movie, Eat, Pray, Love out this summer. And looking lovely for giant Lancome company as their new pitchwoman.

In addition......on April 29, 2010, Julia Roberts landed on top of the People magazine's Most Beautiful People of 2010 list. This is the 12th year that Julia has made the cut.

Gee, not too shabby.

And now, the Oscar-winning actress is hoping women line up for Lancome's newest beauty product-----Definicils Precious Cells Mascara ($29, at fine dept. stores). The product features stem cell technology from Swiss apple extract.

Lancome makes some wonderful and pricey mascaras, but many would say this little tube of black beauty magic is worth the price.

We love trying out brand new mascaras, and Definicils has us curious about its claims that the Swiss apple extract helps lashes grow longer and the special formula adds a sexy boost of volume to lashes.

Look for Lancome's new Definicils Precious Cells Mascara in beauty stores late this summer.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

MIneral Powder Sunscreen Protects Without The Gooey Mess




Sunscreen. If you believe the skin care experts, then you know you need to wear it everyday.

But maybe you are tired of applying the white gooey stuff the old-fashioned way(photo2) and putting it on 30 minutes before heading out in the sun.

We have something a little bit easier, and really not messy at all. Colorscience is proud of their mineral-based powder sunscreen called, Sunforgettable. Cute name.

Sunforgettable is a really unique beauty product. The ingredients contain immediate 8 hour, waterproof protection. And it's a powder base. No more greasies.

And it comes in 3 shades: Perfectly Clear. All Clear. Almost Clear. Application is easy, too. You can put it on with a brush applicator, a roll-on, or a shaker.

We found some Sunforgettable here at SkinCareRX.com for $50.

And the product is pretty amazing if fair-skinned actresses Cameron Diaz and Anne Heche swear by Sunforgettable.

Whatever you do, just play safe under the sun. And even if you're in the car driving, you still need to wear sunscreen. Facial skin cancers develop more on the left side due to frequent driving, say researchers at St. Louis University.

"We tend to see more skin cancer on the left side of the face---drivers need to be aware of the amount of sun exposure they receive behind the wheel," cautions Dr. Scott Fosko.

All the more reason to be smart and put the sunscreen on. And it looks like mineral-based sunscreen powder is high-tech beauty science.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Engagement Ring From Tiffany's: Oh Yeah...There's An iPhone App For That

Ladies....here it is:

The Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring Finder, the jeweler’s first iPhone® application..

Oh yeah....it was just a matter of time before the oh-so-important task of diamond engagement ring shopping went mobile

And leave it to one of the most celebrated diamond experts to lead the way! Who wouldn't want an engagement ring from Tiffany's?!

This is out right now! So, how exactly do we use this dazzling iPhone app?

According to the famous Tiffany jewelers, this one-of-a-kind app includes an "accurate Ring Sizer, the first tool of its kind from a jeweler, that lets users determine their size by placing an actual ring directly on the screen and aligning it with the correct circle in the guide. Browsing the collection according to shape, setting, metal or design is equally simple. The rings are shown true-to-size and each style may be viewed with diamonds of six different carat sizes. Users may zoom in on a ring’s exquisite details, pair the rings with wedding bands, and save or share their favorites via e-mail, Facebook® and Twitter®."

Wow! 6 different carat sizes. We'll take the 'Liz Taylor' rock, if you don't mind, or that J.Lo/Ben Affleck ginormous ring. Remember that one?! LOL.

And how about finding the ring size, too? Just place the ring on the screen and find your size. Love it!

For all you happy diamond engagement ring seekers click here for details.

And to see a super YouTube demo, place your ring finger here, ladies.

Monday, June 14, 2010

Brady Bunch Beauty Melts Away 50 Lbs. To Get Back Bikini Body

50 lbs!!
Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!!

Everyone's favorite Brady Bunch beauty, Maureen McCormick, is looking fab after melting away the pounds with sensible diet and exercise, and it took 10 months to get to 111 lbs. That's right folks, there is no easy way to drop the weight. It takes dedication and drive, and we're happy to see Maureen look so pretty, fit and healthy.

A size 2 at age 53. Incredible. So, how did the Brady Bunch cutie melt away 50 lbs?

Maureen McCormick told OK magazine that she hit her highest weight of 161 lbs. last summer, and that was it:

"Last summer, I truly looked like I had totally let myself go. It’s been a really long, slow, but very natural and healthy journey," she says.

"I spent too much time at night watching reality shows — eating chocolate and cakes and pizza and pasta and burgers and french fries."

Maureen threw out all the junk food and adopted a much healthier diet of vegetarian foods, like beans and rice. She does eat chicken if it is organic. And Maureen enjoys "the wheat-free, gluten-free snacks, mainly fruit and vegetables, and nuts."
And she has stopped drinking alcohol and it shows in the mirror. "I feel younger than I've felt in years."

Maureen is also moving, a lot. 6 days a week. "We box, we run, we swim. She's found this diverse toolbox of exercise. Now, it's a fun thing in her life," says her trainer Juliet Kaska. And she started the Brady Bunch beauty moving slowly. Walking. The treadmill. Some yoga and Pilates.

To learn more about Maureen McCormick's stunning weight loss, pick up a copy of OK magazine's June 14th issue

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Seashell Massage With LavaGel Hottest New Craze And We Mean Hot!


Seashells. LavaGel. Hot massage.

We're not sure how many lavish spas here in the U.S. have caught on to the hottest, new craze, but our friends in the U.K. are already leading the way.

And it all involves a beautiful shell readily found in the Philippines called the tiger striped clam shell.

We love the idea, because this is actually an eco-friendly massage. No electricity needed to warm up these pretty, pink-hued shells. According to what we read here," a teabag-like sachet is placed inside each shell. This is the “LavaGel” (a mix including algae and sea kelp) which, when combined with salt water, generates enough heat for an hour-long massage." Yes, heat is actually produced when a chemical reaction occurs after mixing the algae and other ingredients.

It sounds delightful and soothing, and nice and warm. And the tiger striped clam shell, itself, becomes a massage tool. The different parts of the shell are used for different massage strokes. And while being used across the body, the heat from the shells naturally produces calcium. This calcium is then transferred to the skin which is known to help firm and rebuild or rejuvenate.

And these shells are easy to handle, because, they are light to hold and fit perfectly in the palm of your hand, allowing therapists to, " apply deep pressure with the shell doing all the work. The heat can also be used on problems areas to release muscle tension and soreness and to promote relaxation of the fascia layers that connect muscles to the rest of the body."
Wow! How awesome is that?! For more details, check out this website.

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Korres Beauty Product From Greece Uses Yogurt To Soothe Burned Skin

Yogurt. It really is good for your skin. Yogurt is a true beauty food.
And the Korres company has a wonderful product for your sunburned face and body. You can pick up a jar of it in Greece. Or you can head to your nearest Sephora beauty store, and stock up on Korres' Yoghurt After-Sun Cooling Gel ($23.50).

Even reality star Kim Kardashian adores this soothing, cooling skin lotion. She mentioned it June's issue of OK magazine. Take a look at Kim. Even olive-skinned beauties can absorb a load of damage from the sun.

If you've ever used a natural yogurt mask, then you already know how very cool and soothing it feels against your skin. And yogurt is big in the Greek tradition. We should know, by the way. Our grandfather enjoyed a cup of plain yogurt daily, and almost reached 90 years old. And our Papou had very nice smooth skin.

Korres' Yoghurt After-Sun Cooling Gel goes a few steps further. Ideal for after sun exposure, yogurt hydrates the skin, instantly relieving excessive heat and stinging. And it's really effective on oily, acne prone complexions, too. No greasies. We know some women who love to use this cooling gel for their faces and bodies daily, even when they have NOT been out in the sun.

Why is this Yoghurt Cooling Gel so special?

Read how the Korres company describes their product:
Yoghurt, a natural source of Lactose, Proteins, Vitamins, and Minerals, increases the water content of the top layers of the skin instantly relieving UV-induced redness (erythema) and reducing the sensation of burning. Epilobium Angustifolium and Fennel Extracts demonstrate exceptional anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant properties, promoting the recovery of sun-harassed skin.Directions: Apply to the face and body after exposure to the sun. Repeat 2-3 times on irritated skin. For maximum cooling effect keep refrigerated.

To learn more about Korres' Yoghurt After-Sun Cooling Gel, click here.