Congratulations to our winners Rita and Tara! Have fun at the show.

For everything and anything makeup the Makeup Show NYC is the makeup junkies ultimate destination! We just were given the chance to give away two tickets to the show each winner will be able to bring a guest as well!

Event Profile:

The Makeup Show is the only event celebrating the art of makeup and networking with the foremost brands in the business. It’s an opportunity for professional makeup artists and tops brands to strength the community of makeup artistry. There will be on floor demonstrations, complimentary seminars as well as workshops and key note forums presented by renowned makeup artists.

Highlights:
Special Pro-only offers. Seminars, forums and hands-on workshops.

If you don’t win or just don’t want to wait you can still buy tickets here.

CONTEST RULES:

• There will be 2 winners!
• Each winner will receive a ticket for them and one guest
• Enter by leaving your name and email address in the comments!
• Contest runs Friday, 5/08/09 to Monday, 5/11/09
• Please only enter once
• After the winners have been announced, you will have 48 hours to respond
• Note this show is in New York, prize is only for entrance to the event you will be responsible for all other costs.

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How does ANSR work?

ANSR PREP: PREP cleanses the skin for enhanced effectiveness of the phototherapy treatment. The ANSR: BEAM blue light waves kill the bacteria and ensuing infection, while the red light waves rapidly heal the skin. ANSR: NIGHT inhibits the excess secretions that create blemishes, while ANSR: DAY adds a moisturizing element to the acne fighting ingredients to keep skin balanced.

ANSR BEAM: Harmless phototonic energy is utilized by the ANSR: BEAM to assist healing deep below the skin’s surface. The healing light is produced by a special high intensity LED (light-emitting diode) and absorbed by the skin and cells in the body. This light, sometimes called photolight therapy or phototherapy, is converted into chemical energy, which initiates a cascade of events at the cellular level.

The ANSR: BEAM utilizes narrow-band, high-intensity blue and red photolight wave applications for treating acne. Blue light waves (430 nm) are precise wavelengths of light energy that are selectively delivered to the targeted area beneath the skin. Bacteria that causes inflammation associated with acne is known as Propionobacterium Acnes or P.acnes. P.acnes release porphyrins, which absorb the photolight energy and in effect, self-destruct. By removing P.acnes, inflammation disappears and acne clears up. A different photolight wavelength than skin-damaging ultraviolet light, blue light safely kills bacteria without causing dryness, redness or pain.

Red photolight wavelengths (660nm) are longer wavelengths that are able to penetrate the skin more deeply. Red photolight stimulates the collagens to create new, healthier cells – up to 200% more rapidly. In addition to new cell growth, the inflammatory process is slowed down thus curbing the acne cycle. As healthier cells crowd out inflamed and infected cells, the skin becomes noticeably clearer.

Scientists have concluded that the synergistic effect of anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory photolight wavelengths creates a safe and effective modality for improving acne.

ANSR TOPICALS: ANSR:’s scientific research team developed a special set of paraben free, acne-fighting topical lotions to help control acne and breakouts.

ANSR: PREP uses a precise combination of salicylic acid, scrubbing beads and exfoliating cleansers to help eliminate bacteria, slough off dead skin cells and remove excess oils to prepare the skin for light therapy application. The cleaner the skin, the deeper the BEAM can penetrate to accomplish its vital restorative work.

ANSR: DAY containshas AURAZIN™, a proprietary combination of natural ingredients that helps inhibit the thickening of skin oils so that they can pass freely up the hair follicles and safely onto the surface of the skin. This helps to keep oils from clogging the pores, preventing outbreaks. The DAY combines salicylic acid, minerals, botanicals and the AURAZIN™ acne-fighting formula with a gentle, non-greasy moisturizer. The skin is nourished and hydrated, and at the same time, more effectively protected against future outbreaks.

ANSR: NIGHT is a more concentrated version of the daytime lotion, but without a moisturizer. Also formulated with AURAZIN™, salicylic acid, minerals, and botanicals, NIGHT helps inhibit the thickening of skin oils, allowing the thinner oils to flow freely to the surface without clogging pores. Unlike its harsh counterparts, this easy-to-absorb gel works throughout the night to help stop acne in its tracks — below the skin’s surface.

USING ANSR

ANSR: PREP Wet face and gently massage the refreshing cleanser into a lather. Leave on your skin for an additional 20 seconds to allow the ingredients to work. If drying of the skin occurs, start by leaving ANSR: Prep on the skin for 5 seconds, and gradually build up to the full 20 second application. Rinse thoroughly and pat skin dry. Avoid eye area when cleansing with PREP.

ANSR: BEAM Once you’ve thoroughly cleansed your skin, you’re ready to apply both BLUE and RED photolight to the affected areas. Press the BEAM “ON” button for BLUE LIGHT and place directly on the skin. The BEAM will vibrate slightly to let you know it’s working. Using a slow, sweeping motion, gently run the unit along the surface of your skin for 5 minutes. BEAM will then automatically switch to deep penetrating RED LIGHT waves for 5 minutes, followed by automatic shut-off. (You can manually cycle from BLUE to RED by switching the button off and then on again.)

ANSR: DAY After treatment with light, apply a layer of DAY lotion to acne prone areas. Gently massage until absorbed into the skin. If drying of the skin occurs, begin with a spot application, and gradually build up to application over the entire afflicted area. You may apply makeup directly following application of ANSR: Day.

ANSR: NIGHT Cleanse skin and treat with light, as in the morning. Apply a layer of NIGHT gel to acne prone areas. Gently massage until absorbed into skin. If drying of the skin occurs, begin with a spot application, and gradually build up to application over the entire afflicted area.

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This is the PERFECT gift idea.  I love the gold clutch the products come in!  I love each of these products! Bring on summer!  We’re ready!

Packed in a chic gold clutch that’s a perfect accessory for the season, the Laura Geller Bring on the Bronze Kit is complete with golden glow essentials for skin, eyes and lips and includes:

Spackle Tint Under Makeup Primer in Bronze – Wear it under makeup or alone as a subtle bronzer. Spackle Tint is the perfect silky base layer that acts as a smoothing interface between the skin and cosmetics. The oil-free, lightweight formula is enriched with skin nourishing botanicals and is suitable for all skin types. Spackle Tint Under Makeup Primer keeps makeup looking fresh and flawless for hours!

Baked Eyeshadow Duo in Candied Bronze – Deep cooper eyeshadow and a sunny bronze highlighter combine to make eyes sparkle! This duo is infused with intense color pigments and baked in terracotta pans for 24 hours. The result is creamy, color-rich, easily-blendable shadows that glide onto the skin and make eyes pop. Can be worn wet or dry.

Lipshine SPF 15 in Sun Drenched – This lip product offers the easy application of a lip gloss, the UV ray protection of a sunscreen and the comfort of a vitamin-packed lip balm. The soft, universally-flattering shade gives just a hint of color, perfect for the warmer months!

Split Baked Body Frosting All Over Body Glow in Honey Glow/Sugar Glow with Puff – This all-over body product is like sunshine and moonlight in one portable compact, basking skin in its most favorable light. Honey Glow delivers a golden radiance, while Sugar Glow provides a sheer luminosity; together they leave skin polished to perfection. Like all Laura Geller Baked products, Split Baked Body Frosting All Over Body Glow starts as a pigment-rich liquid and is baked in terracotta pans for 24 hours. The fine, luxuriously smooth powder is enriched with Ceraphil Oil, to prevent dryness, and powerful antioxidants, White Tea and Centella Asiatica, to ward off free radicals.

The Laura Geller Bring on the Bronze Kit leaves skin naturally sun-kissed with a just-back-from-vacation glow, perfect for busy moms who don’t have time for a coffee break, never mind a vacation!

$45.00 – BUY IT HERE!

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Always by Alfred Sung is a fresh floral scent from Sung’s wedding fragrance collection.  A great summer fragrance inspired by the description of Grace Kelly‘s wedding in a biography of hers, that Sung had been reading.

It smells great and would make a great bridal shower gift! The roller ball applicator is the perfect size to keep in my purse for on the go touch up this summer.

ALWAYS Always Alfred Sung Eau de Parfum Rollerball, .23 fl. oz.

Luminous. Radiant. Elegant. A romantic floral bouquet filled with lush fruits and sensual woods revealing a modern tale of love.

An exquisite essential for day or night. Always Alfred Sung, a romantic floral fragrance, perfectly complements every woman.

“Top notes are of water lily, kumquat and neroli; the heart is of pink peony, honeysuckle petals and orris absolute, and the drydown is of sandalwood, patchouli and ambrette seeds.”

Sandalwood and water-lily notes were added in memory of the designer’s childhood in Hong Kong, and kumquat for good luck.

$18.50

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Tips on Recession-Friendly Dentristy

Quality dental care can be expensive. During tight economic times, it is even more of a stretch as people’s mindsets become conservative and budgets become leaner.

How do you ensure that your teeth remain healthy and your dental visits don’t break the bank?

Prominent New York Dentist, Dr. Lee Gause, DDS offers four tips on dentistry during a recession:

Don’t Skip your Cleaning!

Recessionista-chic includes taking care of your teeth. Cleaning is great example of an inexpensive treatment that prevents problems from developing. Many patients will put off cleanings and let problems develop into more costly problems. For example, if a patient has a small cavity (cost: $400 for a filling) and allows it to grow, it could easily become a tooth needing a root canal and crown (roughly $3,000 procedure).

Yes, Over-the-Counter Does Work

Some over the counter whitening treatments are relatively effective. The most effective whitening is an in-office whitening treatment, but if a patient simply needs to whiten their teeth only a few shades, Crest White Strips and Listerine Whitening Rinse are two good over the counter products.

Floss, Floss and…Floss

Flossing removes the bacteria that escape the toothbrush by hiding in the tiny spaces in between teeth. Brushing without flossing is like washing only 65% of your body. The other 35% remains dirty!

Put your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Payment Plans are a Great Option

For cosmetic dentistry procedures, such as teeth whitening, or porcelain veneers, payment plans are often tremendously useful. Care Credit is a GE company that gives 12 month interest free loans to people that are interested in dental procedures. This allows patients to space out payments and not pay large sums of upfront money for dental work.
Dr. Lee Gause, DDS

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Dr. Gause’s dedication to superior dentistry is evident not only in patient care but through his credentials, awards won and continued education. As a member of various dental associations including the ADA, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentists, International College of Oral Implantologists and New York Invisalign Study Group, Dr. Gause continues to educate himself in the latest technologies and procedures.

Dr Gause is also the recipient of several prestigious awards including “2006 Recognition for Lecturing to Young Dentists,” presented by Health and Hospitals Corporation, “Oral Biology Award,” from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research and “Graduating Dentist Award: Exemplary Character and Highest Level of Clinical Skill” and “Best in Residency Award,” given by Howard University

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I’ve never owned an eye liner palette before, and man this is so fun!  Smashbox has released a really fun, eye liner palette that has 10 colors and a perfect little brush! I love how compact it is – it’s probably the smallest product in my case! So great!

Cream Eye Liner Palette by Smashbox!

Packed with ten of Smashbox’s most sought after Cream Eyeliner colors, an oversized mirror, and a mini Cream Eyeliner Brush, this palm-sized palette is a definite must-have.

Shades include Lava (deep slate shimmer), Picasso (deep ink blue), Midnight Purple (deep regal violet), Midnight Brown (dark chocolate), Putty (medium brown), Caviar (true jet black), Thunder (mossy gray), Midnight Green (deepest chalkboard green), Deep Bronze (chocolate shimmer), and Cameo (russet brown).

$32.00 – BUY IT HERE!

Planet Beauty is a retail chain of beauty boutiques throughout California providing a unique selection of skincare and hair care products as well as salon services to meet every beauty need, while ensuring excellent customer service through product knowledge and hands on training for all its dedicated employees. Since the first store opened in 1992, Planet Beauty boutiques have drawn a cult following of gorgeously groomed shoppers as well as numerous celebrities including Hilary Duff, Megan Fox, Mena Suvari, Miley Cyrus, Steve Carell and more.” Make Her Up LOVES Planet Beauty, and loves shopping on their website. If you haven’t checked them out yet, now’s the time!

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I recently tried these two Oscar Blandi products, and I almost wish I hadn’t.  Now that I know how amazing they are – I will always have to have them on hand!  Both of these products are unbelievably awesome.  My hair has never felt so good!  Soft, and shiny – I didn’t even need to use product after using these!

First: Luce
Luce is a rinse-out gloss for both chemically treated and virgin hair, exclusively designed to lock in pigment added to restore shine. It infuses light reflection into dull, tired ends and prolongs the life of hair’s brilliant shine. It revitalizes hair by adding vibrancy and ample conditioning. Made from plant emollients and other protecting ingredients, Luce nourishes hair while adding shine, combability, and protection from harsh environmental conditions.

To use: Shampoo and condition hair with appropriate Oscar Blandi products for your hair type. Towel dry hair. Apply Luce evenly throughout hair, cover with Oscar Blandi’s shower cap, Cuffia Per Doccia. Leave on for 3 to 5 minutes. Rinse with mild water.

PS: I didn’t have a shower cap, and it still worked amazing!

$25.00 – BUY IT HERE!

Second: Trattamento Di Jasmine Smoothing Hair Treatment is a strengthening, anti-frizz hair treatment for weekly use.

Repairs and provides intense moisturization, while restoring the hair’s natural balance for healthy shine and a silky feel. Ideal for taming frizzy, unruly hair.

$26.00 – BUY IT HERE!

Planet Beauty is a retail chain of beauty boutiques throughout California providing a unique selection of skincare and hair care products as well as salon services to meet every beauty need, while ensuring excellent customer service through product knowledge and hands on training for all its dedicated employees. Since the first store opened in 1992, Planet Beauty boutiques have drawn a cult following of gorgeously groomed shoppers as well as numerous celebrities including Hilary Duff, Megan Fox, Mena Suvari, Miley Cyrus, Steve Carell and more.” Make Her Up LOVES Planet Beauty, and loves shopping on their website. If you haven’t checked them out yet, now’s the time!

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