I’m loving the new Clinique Summer 2009 collection titled Bronze Evolves. It looks like all the products in the collection would be wonderful for creating that sun-kissed glow. I’m heading out the mall later to pick up the shimmer strip and would like to try the self sun product as well. Has anyone tried the Clinique ‘Self Sun’ Body Daily Moisturizer yet? If so please leave a comment and let me know if it’s worth the money.
If you’re a girl like me then you’d much rather receive makeup for Valentine’s day than candy or flowers.
I came up with this list of beauty products that would be great to give or receive this Valentine’s Day.
NARS The Love Set
Retails for: $49.00 at Sephora.com
Philosophy Candy Hearts Lip Duo
Retails for: $20.00 at Sephora.com
Bare Escentuals Sweet Decadence Eyecolors
Retails for: $28.00 at Sephora.com
Philosophy A Diet You Can Live With
Retails for: $30.00 at Sephora.com
Clinique Kissable Six Lipgloss Set
Retails for: $35.00 at Sephora.com
Do you ask for or give beauty products for Valentine’s Day?
Have you started your Holiday shopping yet? If not now’s the time to start it. There are a lot of great discount codes floating around the net right now so I thought I’d share them here with you. Happy Shopping.
MAC Cosmetics
Enter code METAL for free shipping with any purchase.
Expires November 23,2008.
Site:Mac
Smashbox Cosmetics
Spend $50, get a free travel size Bionic Mascara and mini eyeshadow trio in Headshot. Just enter code FREEGFT at checkout.
Spend $75, get a free Lip Service lipstick palette with 18 lip shades. Just enter code FREEGFT2 at checkout.
Spend $100, get all three gifts. Just enter code FREEGFT3 at checkout.
Expires: November 24, 2008
Site:Smashbox
Shu Uemura
Enter code NOV08 for free shipping with any purchase of $45 or more.
Expires November 23,2008.
Site:Shu Uemura
NYX
Enter code NYX25 for 25% off NYX products.
Expires November 21,2008.
Site:Cherry Culture
Too Faced
Enter code TFFriends for 25% off your entire purchase and free shipping.
Expires December 3,2008.
Site:Too Faced
Hard Candy
Get 75% off your purchase. No code needed.
Expires November 25,2008.
Site:Hard Candy
Clinique
Enter code Bloom to get a free 1 oz 7 day scrub rinse off formula and free shipping.
Expires Unknown.
Site:Clinique
Allure magazine tested thousands of products to find the best in beauty for their October 2008 issue. Did your favorite products make the list?
Best Lip Gloss:
Clinique Long Last Glosswear SPF 15
Best Mascara:
Lancome High Definicils High Definition Mascara for day and Max Factor Volume Couture High Volume & Definition Mascara for night.
My thoughts:
Really? I didn’t care much for either of those mascaras myself. I guess that just goes to show you that some products work great for one person and not so great for another.
Best Primer:
Smashbox Photo Finish Light Foundation Primer.
Best Medium Coverage Foundation:
Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Makeup SPF 10.
Best Anti Aging Treatment:
For day Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 30 and for night RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream.
Best Shampoo and Conditioner:
For normal hair the choice was Fekkai Glossing Shampoo and Conditioner.
For a complete list of winners check out the October issue of Allure magazine on newstands now. What do you think of the results? Did any of your favorites win?
Clinique Modern Matte Fall 2008 Collection
Any matte makeup lovers out there like me? If so the new Clinique Modern Matte collection is for you. The collection features the deep, lush shades of fall with matte lids and high impact lips. I just adore the look they did on the model. I want it all. The collection contains new shades, a new cream-to-powder blush, and so much more. There’s truly something for everyone!
For more details visit Clinique.com.
Like so many, I suffer from a mild case of adult acne. As a teen I had flawless skin, but when I hit 22 (or so) my skin went crazy. In the last few years, it seems like I’ve tried every acne product under the sun with no luck. No worries though, because now at the wonderful age of 29, I think I’ve finally found a routine that’s working for me. What it is you ask? I’m using a slightly modified version of the Acne.org routine.
In the morning :
I Wash with my Calamine Soap from PureLuxe
Apply Dan Kern’s benzoyl peroxide treatment (LOVE THIS)
Apply Moisturizer with SPF (it varies)
At Night:
I Wash with my Calamine Soap from PureLuxe
Apply Dan Kern’s benzoyl peroxide treatment (LOVE THIS)
Apply Cetaphil Moisturizer
Clinique Eye Cream
I’ve been following the Acne.org routine for about 2 months now and my skin is flawless almost flawless for the first time in years. If you’ve tried everything else, but still suffer from breakouts try the Acne.org program. I think you’ll be amazed at how great it works.
Have you tried this program? What were your thoughts?
Jergens Spokesperson Kristen Bell spills what’s inside her makeup bag.
1. La Mer The Oil Absorbing Lotion
2. IPOD Nano in Black
3. Airforce Nutrisoda she says “It’s like carbonated juice but doesn’t taste like a flintstone vitamin. And there are almost no calories.”
4. LeSportsac Bag
5. Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray
6. Jergens Natural Glow Face SPF 20
7. C.O. Bigelow Menta Lip Balm
8. Jovan White Musk
9. Fresh Lipgloss in Sugar Desire
10. Essie Polish in Pepperoni and Like Linen
11. Persol Tortoiseshell Sunglasses with UV shield lenses
12. Kerastase Resistance Conditioner
13. Lizzie Scheck Rings
14. Emergen C Cranberry
15. Clinique Naturally Glossy Mascara
Long Last Bronze – A Shimmering new look that can take the heat.
Shimmer, shine, glow for sure. But melt, run, fade? No way. Clinique transforms the glistening look of summer with long-wearing formulas that stand up to heat and humidity. Shadow, lip gloss, mascara all are designed to keep their just-applied look for hours.
Living in the hot and humid south I hope this collection really does stand up to it’s claims because I want all of it.
Available at Clinique.com
What does Enchanted star Amy Adams have in her makeup bag you ask? Lots of goodies including
Has anyone tried the Patrica Wexler Depuff Eye Gel? Is there a product that you thinks better? I’m in the market for a similar product so please give me your reviews.
The look of the Happy and Bright collection from Clinique is pinks on eyes and cheeks and bold glossy lips. I love love love this collection which is a surprise because I’m not usually a huge fan of Clinique. It’s not that I dislike them it’s just that they usually don’t come out with a collection or product I just can’t live without. That all changed with the Happy and Bright Holiday collection especially the Fresh Bloom Allover Colour in Peony. It’s such a pretty color and works well on almost all skintones. I love it !! To read more about the Happy and Bright collection including prices visit clinique.com.
