Posts from — August 2007

CVS is currently running a 20% off Beauty Sale promotion on Cosmetics, Hair Care, and Skin Care. The sale ends September 7th, 2007, so hop on over and stock up! Plus, you can get free shipping on purchasing totaling over $30. It’s a bargain!

Shape Magazine is offering a free sample of Neutrogena’s new line of skin care: Anti-Oxidant Age Reverse Day Lotion. The Lotion has Helioplexn SPF 20, the latest in sun protection for both UVA and UVB rays. Try some, and protect your skin now. Hurry though, this offer is limited to the first 2000 people to complete the form.

D.A. Salon Cosmetics is offering a free full-size lipstick to anyone who registers for their mailing list. You can grab you free lippy here: D.A. Salon.

Walmart.com is offering a free sample of John Frieda’s newest Frizz-Ease product: Secret Weapon Flawless Finishing Creme.

Here’s what the hair product promises:

Frizz-Ease® Secret Weapon® Flawless Finishing Creme works instantly to restore silky-softness and natural shine to your hair. Just a dab camouflages imperfections while keeping style-ruining flyaways and stragglers in place. Frizz-Ease® Secret Weapon® Flawless Finishing Creme contains sunscreen and targeted moisturizers, plus helps minimize any damage or dryness that may be caused by those scorching summer rays. Use it wherever, whenever for flawlessly smooth styles.

Go on, you know you want to beat the heat and humidity!!

Updated on October 21, 2007: Read Bionic’s review of the Secret Weapon!

Oprah’s makeup artist for over 21 years, Reggie Wells, is hosting 2 makeup seminars this Saturday in Chicago. The draw back? It costs 300 buck-a-roos to sign up! However, he does plan to launch a new line of makeup products for 2008. Visit The Reggie Wells for his info.

Here’s some tips from the master:

TIPS FROM REGGIE WELLS

• For summer, use bronzer — powder or liquid — instead of foundation. Bronzer works for all skin types.
• Instead of eye shadow, use sunscreen and go heavy on waterproof mascara.
• Makeup bag must-haves: cotton swabs, lip gloss or lipstick, blusher.
• The full look is coming back in for brows. Don’t tweeze, just groom with a brow brush.
• Shinier, pearlized lipstick or gloss makes lips look fuller. If you have full lips, opt for a flat or cream-based lipstick.

Check out Oprah’s Editor Pick for e.l.f. cosmetics!

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is billed as a face wash that removes makeup, does not clog pores, contains no fragrance and doesn’t disturb skin’s natural pH balance.

After trying this wash for ten days, it may be right for some folks out there. However, it dried out my skin more than usual (due to the alcohols in the contents?). The texture is nice- smooth and fluid. The scent is similar to pHisoderm which is fragrance-free as well but there is a slight “scent” there. Cetaphil did receive Allure’s Best of Beauty Hall of Fame award.

Value is terrific- an 8oz container of Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser can last you up to 6 months and costs $10.54 at Drugstore.com.

I’d suggest you wash once with Cetaphil to remove the makeup and gunk on your face, then again to actual clean the skin and pores. I found this wash works very well with a wash cloth a couple times a week to gently exfoliate skin.

This wash is truly MUCH easier on your skin than the heavily scented, beaded washes commonly found on drugstore shelves. Just be sure to continue your normal skin care routine (whether it’s toner, serum, sunscreen and/or lotions).

Before you commit to an entire jug, I would ask your drugstore if they have any samples for you to try. Then you can decide for yourself if this wash is for you.

You can score fantastic buys on makeup over at E.L.F. (Eyes Lips Face) cosmetics for only a buck! Register and you can set up a unique profile with your skin type, coloring, etc; enter to win their current “Stardust” promotion prizes; and receive tips and tricks from their on-site blog.

Anyone used E.L.F. products? If so, leave some feedback below!

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