I love Borghese nail colors, the applicator tip makes it easy to apply without getting it all over my finger tips which I seem to be prone to doing. On top of super cute colors Borghese is super long wearing leaving  you with cute nails thatlast without the chips!

Borghese Nail Lacquer brings you the newest limited-edition holiday collection – Festivo. This season, add sparkle to your little black dress with the hottest shades in nails. Long gone are dark hues and in are cool metallic’s and rich jewel tones.For a flashy effect, choose from shades like Prima Platinum – a sleek silver infused with glitter, and Gusto Golddust, a rich, yellow gold with a sparkle finish. For a bolder look, choose from shades like Ecstasi Indigo – a deep blue with a hint of shine, or Brava Blackberry – a rich, shimmering shade of maroon. For classic red holiday nails with a twist, go for Festivo Fuschia and Magnifico Magenta – two bright shades of red that are sure to make a statement.

Each shade retails for $8 and is available at drugstores nationwide.

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The All Nighter – All Over Body Shimmer is an all-natural highlighter for hair, face, and body! This unique, multi-purpose loose powder is formulated with silk, rice, and minerals – gently scented with just a touch of cinnamon! The All Nighter – All Over Shimmer Powder adds a champagne glow to eyes, cheekbones, shoulders, decollette – even zhuzh it through hair to freshen and add a bit of sparkle! The All Nighter – All Over Shimmer Powder comes in an easy to use sifter jar with a puff applicator. Great for all skin tones and types.The All Nighter – All Over Body Shimmer is $18 and available at www.StylingPowder.com

Contest-
* There will be 1 winner.
* The All Nighter All Over Shimmer Powder.
* To enter just leave your name and email info in our comments
* Contest runs Wednesday, 12/16/09 to Wednesday, 12/23/09
* US residents only
* Please only enter once
* After the winners have been announced, you will have 48 hours to respond.

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While Ashley Greene is mostly known for her amazing acting skills, she is also one of the most beautiful actresses of this generation. In fact, Ashley is up for the 2009 Teen Choice Fresh Face Female award! In this exclusive interview, Ashley shares her beauty tips, the reason behind her haircut, and her crush!

Gabrielle, from Examiner.com: What is your daily beauty regimen?

Ashley: I started using BORBA products… they’re amazing and leave my face glowing. My daily regimen usually consists of the BORBA: Age Defying Micro Diamond Cleanser, Elastin Fiber Concentrate, HD Illuminating light effects serum, Orbital Eye Rejuvenator and the Age Defying Advanced Recovery Cream. To get eye makeup off, I use the Lancome remover. I also use the MAC wipes to get all the makeup off before my regimen. And of course sunscreen…usually Kiehl’s or Dermalogica. Dermalogica also has a really great “special clearing booster” for spot treatment on blemishes.
Is your regimen any different when you’re filming?

It’s a little more involved on set with hot towel treatments and Demalogica pre-cleanse to get all that white makeup off. We use a lot Dermalogica products…I love the Microfoliant!

Do you like to wear makeup when not filming, or do you prefer to go natural?

I don’t really wear foundation…I prefer tinted moisturizer if anything. Usually after the Borba process I don’t need it – my skin is in pretty healthy shape. It’s usually Mascara, concealer and lip gloss.

You recently cut your hair (and it looks great!). Was it for your role as “Alice”, or something you wanted to do for yourself? Do you prefer it shorter or longer?

Thanks! I cut it to make my hair fit under the Alice wig properly. I didn’t have to go quite so short but I figured it’s the only time I would EVER do it. I’m a long hair girl… I’ve had long hair my whole life. It’s cute short, but I’ll grow it back out.
In your opinion, what makes someone beautiful?

I think a lot of what makes someone beautiful is how a person presents themselves. I was talking to someone the other day about how I find French woman so beautiful… it’s something they possess inherently. I feel like when someone has a zest for life they come off vibrant and beautiful.

What are your favorite beauty products?

BORBA (all of which I mentioned) and Dermalogica. I love Matrix sleek products for my hair – they work very well for me. Rose bud lip gloss is the best. YSL has a great illuminating concealer. Shiseido you can’t go wrong with either… their tinted moisturizer is great. I also just found this amazing line in Europe called “Becca;” their stuff is amazing… I have to stock up when I go back because it isn’t sold in the US!

Who is your beauty icon?

Audrey Hepburn is classically beautiful.

Did you always want to get into acting? If you weren’t acting what would you want to be doing?

I caught the acting bug when I was about 15. I was interested in a lot of things growing up… Law, Sociology, and Psychology mainly. I always loved doing make-up as well.

You hosted the DonateMyDress prom-dress drive, which looked like an amazing event! How was that experience?

It was amazing. Nothing can top that feeling of helping someone else out and seeing their joy. To see first-hand how you can give so much to someone by doing so little is incredible.

Do you ever have mornings where you wake up and just don’t feel beautiful? If so, what do you do to make yourself feel better?

Um, yeah, all the time! No one is perfect, everyone has their insecurities. The gym helps a bit Usually getting out in the fresh air helps you focus on everything around you and not so much on yourself.

When you’re not portraying a character, what are your everyday outfits? Are you more of a casual, sweatpants, jeans and t-shirt girl, or do you like to dress up?

I LOVE dressing up on red carpets but in everyday life I am a very Florida-casual, jeans, tee’s and flipflops girl. I have so many sweats I don’t know where to put them all… I love them!

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Crabtree & Evelyn launches NEW CITRON, HONEY & CORIANDER HAND THERAPY COLLECTION of naturally based hand creams, washes and treatments specifically formulated to help hands preserve their youthful appearance. Drawing on a rich botanical heritage, the range features extracts of lemon, coriander and honey – known to soothe dry, irritated skin – as well as myrrh, which has been shown to help condition nails and cuticles. In addition, a unique blend, including thyme, rosemary, eucalyptus, tea tree, golden seal, and willow bark, works together in the rich formulations to leave hands feeling softer and looking younger. The range is free of parabens, lauryl sulfates, mineral oil, and propylene glycol.

My hands and my face suffer the most when the weather changes. My hands seem like they’re always dry! When I received these new products I about did a back flip. I was so excited to try these products, and they totally exceeded my expectations! They are amazing! They have completely transformed my hands! They are so soft, and the results are visible! My hands will never be the same! I’m totally addicted!

I loved these products so much – I bought some to give out this Christmas! They’re awesome!!!

NEW CITRON HONEY & CORIANDER HAND REMEDY helps reduce the visible signs of aging and leaves hands feeling soft and smooth with a more youthful appearance. In consumer tests, 92% of women who tried the product felt that Hand Remedy left their hands feeling more supple.

Blending the best of nature and science, NEW REJUVENATING HAND REMEDY absorbs into the skin with naturally derived sugar and pea extracts to help even out skin tone and a peptide blend that has been shown to visually plump and improve skin suppleness. Our age defying formula contains a unique time released capsule, including known antioxidants (vitamins C, E, and Tocotrienol) which have been found to minimize the damaging effects caused by free radicals. In addition, botanical extracts of lemon, honey, and coriander as well as a custom blend of natural butter and oils – shea butter, soy, sweet almond and jojoba oils – have been added to moisturise. Free of parabens, lauryl sulfates, mineral oil, and propylene glycol.

Ritual: Apply liberally to hands each night or when additional care is needed to help reveal softer, younger-looking hands. (3.4 FL OZ/$24.00)

NEW CITRON HONEY & CORIANDER HAND RECOVERY differs from other products on the market because it leaves hands feeling noticeably softer and smoother immediately! Awarded a British patent, the revolutionary formulation contains three sizes of natural exfoliators – fine pumice and two sizes of salt crystals – which polish and retexturise the surface of hands. In addition, botanical extracts of lemon, honey, and coriander, along with a blend of nine emollients, including over 35% Macadamia Nut Oil, Palm and Shea Butters, help condition even the driest of hands. Free of parabens, lauryl sulfates, mineral oil, and propylene glycol.

Ritual: Use 2-3 times a week. Apply while hands are dry. Massage into hands, front and back, to distribute evenly. Rinse with water. (3.5 OZ/$20.00)

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If there’s ever a time of year to go all out glamorous with make-up, it’s the holidays. And this party season, Organic Glam® from Britain’s The Organic Pharmacy® is the “go to” line for sparkle, shimmer and shine.

These products for lips, eyes, and cheeks come by their scintillating effects naturally, thanks to mineral colors and ingredients that are natural and pure. For eyes, Organic Glam offers Liquid Shimmer Highlighter (which can also be used to illuminate the cheek bones) and Mineral Eye Jewels, a brilliant loose mineral powder in a rainbow of gem-like hues. For cheeks, there is shimmery mineral powder Bronzer. High Shine Lip Plump and Ultra Glossy Lip Plump are great ways to pour on a glamorous pout. The line has a HUGE celebrity following!

Organic Glam is free of artificial preservatives, synthetic fragrances , petrochemicals, and other toxins found in mainstream cosmetics. Products are available at the new U.S. outpost of the Organic Pharmacy in Beverly Hills, or online at www.theorganicpharmacy.com

I am in love with Organic Glam, its super chic from the packaging down to the product you will not be disappointed! I was recently sent a few products to try and they would any of them would make a great holiday gift here are my favorites!

Love, love, love these eye shimmers. The little soft applicator makes it super easy to apply and the color lasts all day. It has the perfect sparkle to brighten my eyes without overpowering my look.

New Organic Glam Winter Collection Eye Shimmers

Organic Glam Mineral Eye Jewels have been formulated using 100% natural mineral powder and contain NO artificial preservatives or fragrances. Chic packaging and on-trend shades and textures mean there is no sacrifice when switching to organic and mineral make-up.

An award winning and super easy to use bronzer. Get a beautiful sun kissed look with ease with Organic Glam’s beautiful bronzer, it blends super easy making application a breeze.

Organic Glam Bronzer

Designed to create a healthy, sunkissed glow, Organic Glam Bronzers can be worn to give skin a warm radiance with or without the sun.

How to use:
Apply to the whole face or on specific areas such as forehead, nose, cheeks and chin.

Available in two shades:
Light Bronze
Golden Bronze

The best way I can describe this lipstick is decadent.  Organic Glam lipstick is so rich and creamy it smooths on like a lip treatment but the color leaves you with the perfectly colored pout!

Organic Glam Creamy Lipstick

Rich creamy lipsticks in seven essential shades add the finishing touch to any look. Use alone or under lip gloss for an ultra glam look, infused with Shea Butter, Castor Oil, Green Tea, Grape, Lemon & Orange to protect and nourish whilst looking glam.

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I have always been a HUGE N.V. Perricone fan. As you can probably tell from all my Perricone reviews. If I had more money, I think I would always be stocked up on their products, because they really are absolutely AMAZING. They are probably the only brand I like – across the board. I’ve never tried a product I don’t like. And this definitely was no exception. This No Foundation Foundation is revolutionary, let me tell you. I shy away from foundation – it’s hard to find one that works with my skin. But of course – darn you Perricone! This product works, and is absolutely heavenly!

Introducing the first advanced anti-aging translucent foundation!

As a dermatologist to some of the most famous faces in the world, their special needs often become inspiration for the creation of new products. When more than one celebrity make-up artist asked Dr. Perricone for a type of foundation that would let the skin’s natural radiance and beauty shine through, No Foundation Foundation was born.

Created to keep skin looking dewy and flawless, this unique formula delivers many benefits of a traditional foundation without the heavy matte finish, which emphasizes the tiniest skin imperfections. No Foundation Foundation is a multi-purpose product that provides natural translucent coverage, corrects skin undertones, instantly smoothes fine lines and boosts skin’s natural moisture throughout the day, all the while delivering antioxidant benefits.

KEY SCIENCES:
Alpha Lipoic Acid – Patented
- The ultimate antioxidant protects the cell
- Diminishes fine lines, wrinkles and discoloration
- Refines skin texture
- Reduces pore size, puffiness, imperfections and uneven skin tone

DMAE
- Provides ultimate contouring benefits to skin beginning to lose elasticity
- Delivers lifted, tightened and toned appearance to the skin
- Diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide
- Provides non-chemical sunscreen protection

“I took special care in formulating No Foundation Foundation with a non-chemical SPF 30 to deliver protection against sun damage, making it ideal for all skin types, even the most sensitive” – Dr. Perricone

Marie Claire - July 2009
“I was thrilled to find Perricone MD No Foundation Foundation. It erases blotchiness and pores with just a hint more coverage…”

Lucky – June 2009
“This is a full-fledged anti-aging treatment masquerading as a tinted moisturizer…”

$50.00 – BUY IT HERE!

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Congrats to our winner Heidi G!

Contest-

* There will be 1 winner.
* Mystique Fountain Deep Hydrating Rainy Mist by Luxtural®.
* To enter just leave your name and email info in our comments
* Contest runs Tuesday, 12/15/09 to Friday, 12/18/09
* US and Canadian residents only
* Please only enter once
* After the winners have been announced, you will have 48 hours to respond.

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Mystique Fountain Deep Hydrating Rainy Mist by Luxtural®

· The first step in the Luxtural skin care regimen, the Mystique Fountain feels like a gentle mist of ocean water. A superb hydrator for any skin type, it tones, calms, cools and refreshes the skin while naturally protecting it from environmental damage. The Mystique Fountain is based upon Luxtural’s Pure Pacific Ocean Rainwater, which allows for increased absorption and moisture retention. Mystique Fountain also contains Luxtural’s special exotic extract (SEE), a one-of-a-kind complex that adds additional moisturizing and antioxidant properties. Mystique Fountain can be used as a primer or enhancer for the other Luxtural products or any time of day as a refresher. Price: $78, 3.4 fl. oz.

Luxtural®, the newest player on the beauty block, is redefining luxury skin care by emphasizing not only safety and efficacy, but the quality of their natural luxury skin care products.

Luxtural: Hand-Picked by Nature for the 21st Century Beauty Connoisseur

The brand’s unique approach to skin care is a return to true luxury – by combining the best aspects of the luxury, natural skin care and scientific industries; Luxtural achieves what no other skin care company can. Luxtural’s primary concern is a green approach to anti-aging. The powerful formulation contained in each of the three skin care products are clinically tested, hypoallergenic, free of parabens and synthetic fragrances, and are created using sustainable ingredients like Pure Pacific Ocean Rainwater. According to the brand’s founder Pnina Vilinsky, “real anti-aging starts with proper hydration,” therefore ingredients found in Luxtural are original collaborations and unique to the line.

Luxtural aims to appeal to a woman’s aesthetic preferences while still delivering high performance. “Our customer has always been a woman who seeks the best in skin care,” says Pnina. “You don’t have to sacrifice luxury for effective and quality skin care products. Luxtural is truly the only one of its kind: a results-orientated skin care line emphasizing natural ingredients.”

Why Pure Pacific Ocean Rainwater?

Luxtural’s products contain the pivotal ingredient: Pure Pacific Ocean Rainwater, which is collected before it ever touches the ground, preventing it from containing additional minerals, contaminants or toxins that may be present in the soil.

According to Pnina, “for thousands of years, rainwater has been used by ancient cultures for purification and holy rituals, many of which were frequently a symbol of new beginnings.” With this in mind, Luxtural chose Pure Pacific Ocean Rainwater as the foundation for their skin care line in lieu of typical filtered or low-grade water. Pnina notes, “rain is the most natural and original ingredient that exists in nature, making it the perfect choice to be included in the Luxtural product line. After extensive research and testing, I chose the Northern Pacific Coastline, with its exceptionally clean air and ocean winds, as the source for our pure rainwater because of its soft, fresh and clean qualities.”

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