Posts from — February 2008

One of the more popular body and shower gels from Lush Cosmetics, Flying Fox is a blend of herbals, honey and jasmine to calm you, ignite “desire” (giggle), and is supposed to help with PMS.

A little goes a quite a long way with this body wash and it foams up quickly. The scent is syrupy and thick and is more pleasant on your skin after the shower than during. I found it a bit overwhelming while swimming in the scent during a steamy shower. The gel’s formula did not react with my skin or cause any breakouts. However, I cannot really attest to the claims of PMS assistance (and my hubby didn’t care for the scent too much so it didn’t attract him. ).

Lush’s Flying Fox Shower Gel is available from their website for $17.45 for a 8.4 oz bottle. (Isn’t that a little pricey?)

Ingredients: Honey (Mel), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Perfume, Jasmine Absolute (Jasminum officinale), Ylang Ylang Oil (Cananga odorata), Cypress Oil (Cupressus sempervirens), Palmarossa Oil (Cymbopogan martini), Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

Photo is copyright by Lush Cosmetics.

If you’ve been wanting to try some of Lancome’s staple beauty products, now is the time. From now through February 24th, 2008, you can choose from three vibrant cosmetic bags in berry, aqua or sunset when you spend $28.50 at any Macys Lancôme counter. With your cosmetics case you will receive samples of Lancôme’s classic hits: Trésor Eau de Parfum fragrance, Définicils mascara, Bi-Facil, Rénergie Microlift R.A.R.E. face and eye cream, Color Design eye shadow quad and lipstick. (Great gifts for only spending $28.50 if I do say so myself…)

You will also find a mini tip card with step-by-step instructions on how to create Natural and Dramatic looks with the products included.

Enjoy!

Skincare products are a long-term testing item. It usually takes me anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months to trial a new product/line so I can decide if it will work, or not. During the past month, I have been using two offerings from Noevir. Included below are the items I tested, my thoughts, and relevant recommendations.

Noevir NHS, Noevir Herbal Skincare - This is a four step skincare routine:

1. Deep Cleansing Cream - Feels like lotion in viscosity. It glides on nicely and does a grand job at makeup removal. I used this in the evening after a day of makeup.
2. Foaming Cleanser - This was my favorite product out of all of them. Pleasant, light scent and super concentrated. Use only a little!
3. Balancing Lotion - This toner did not dry out my skin or make me feel “stripped”. Instead it applied similar to a light lotion.
4. Moisture Lotion - Excellent everyday face lotion. I used this morning and evening on my face and neck.

I’d recommend the NHS regimen for people with normal skin, at any age. $120 for the set.

Noevir 99 - This is a five step skincare program:

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Ok ladies, there’s a few new discounts from e.l.f. (eyes.lips.face) Cosmetics. And when most of their makeup is only a buck, the discounts really pay-off!

• For every product you order, get 50% off another product (of equal or lesser value). This is a President’s Day special sale and ends March 1, 2008. Enter code EGPRESBC at checkout.
• Overstock on Applicators! Get a free professional tool (brush, applicator, etc) with ANY purchase! ECAPPCY at checkout.

Visit the e.l.f. Cosmetics website to order.

And after many hours of deciding and weeks of longing, last week I placed an order for:

• Duo Eye Shadow Cream in Black Licorice
• Eye Widener pencil in White
• Duo Eye Shadow Cream in Blueberry (blue cream eyeshadow!!!)
• Shielding Hydro-Tint SPF 15 Tone 2 (yep, a new Tinted Moisturizer for my addiction.)
• Shimmering Facial Whip in Lilac Petal
• Tone Correcting Concealer in Light

And then my freebies:

• Candy Shop Lip Tin in Cherry Bomb!
• Cell Phone Charm (Combines my love of makeup and gadgets. My Blackberry will look super cute with a dangly charm!)

Any one tried some e.l.f. products and want to share their thoughts? I know Livy placed an order recently.

Can’t wait to get my items in and review them. It’s the little things in life…

Signature Minerals offers a sample kit of their mineral makeup. The kit is generous is portions and free, but you will be responsible for shipping and handling (which should run you about $3 to $4).

The Signature Minerals Sampler Kit allows you to choose six (6) different items. You can pick from Foundation makeup, Concealer/Correctors, Mineral Blushes and Bronzers, Eye Shadows (available in pearl, shimmer, matte and metallic finishes!), and Finishing Veils.

With all those choices, you’ll be on their website for awhile. Enjoy and let me know your results!

Image source: Signatureminerals.com

SunSilk is sponsoring a new promotion called “Life Can’t Wait”. The premise is that women who have worked hard in life to become icons are also just like you and me. The SunSilk MySpace page has details on how to enter their contest, but essentially, you type a story on your life and the hard work you have put in, submit a photo and you’ll have the chance to win a Celeb hair makeover and a trip to New York City.

While you’re on the MySpace page, scroll down a bit and you can request some new SunSilk haircare samples! Choose from 5 different varieties. Enjoy, best of luck, and let me know if you enter!

Mythbuster Beauty is holding a special giveaway contest for the month of February. Enter before February 29, 2008 and get the chance to win a very cool collection of Benefit Cosmetics including: BADgal Blue mascara, Silky Matte Powder eyeshadow, California Kissin’ lip shine, and Her Glossiness lipgloss.

One entry per person, and read Mythbuster’s details on how to enter. Best of luck to all!