I love bronzers and I was really excited to try a sample of the new Hourglass Illume Creme-To-Powder Bronzer Duo. This one product seemed to fix a lot of problems I have had with other bronzers.  Since I am so fair some bronzers just overwhelm my skin tone. I really liked the two shades of the bronzer the colors were very buildable and with the light and dark shade I could get a sun kissed look without looking made up. My favorite part was the creme to powder texture it made it so simple to apply and once it turned to powder it set well and stayed put. Another great product from Hourglass.

Hourglass Illume Creme-To-Powder Bronzer Duo

What it is:
A multi-purpose crème-to-powder bronzing duo.

What it does:
These luxuriously silky face colors seamlessly blend onto skin for a naturally radiant glow with a soft, velvet finish. The universally flattering bronzer imparts a healthy, natural golden tint, subtly defining and contouring the face. Accent colors of sheer rose or champagne beige warm and highlight the complexion. Formulated with a wax-free and oil-free base, Illume keeps skin looking fresh all day without blotching or streaking. Added moisturizing and antioxidant benefits of Vitamins A & E hydrate and protect skin from damaging free radicals.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Synthetic Dyes
- Phthalates

What else you need to know:
Illume Creme-to-Powder Bronzer Duo is housed in our 360º swivel compact with rotating mirror to adjust to application needs.

$40

Popularity: 1% [?]

What! C’mon now, that’s a TERRIBLE name!!

40 year old diva Mariah Carey appears unwilling to let go of her youth, revealing the name of her latest fragrance to be titled ‘Lollipop Bling’. Set for release via collaborator Elizabeth Arden later this year, the fragrance  joins Carey’s existing fragrances ‘M By Mariah Carey’, ‘Forever Mariah Carey’, and ‘Mariah Carey’s Luscious Pink’.

Were we running out of names? Is that the excuse?

What do you think of Mimi’s new fragrance name?

Popularity: 3% [?]

Luxury Hair Care Revolutionized. Beauty Revealed.

“Whenever a woman uses Fekkai, she must feel she is in the very best of hands. Now when she uses Fekkai Advanced, she will feel like she is in my own hands”.  —Frédéric Fekkai

The Fekkai Advanced collection of luxury hair care redefines the original Fekkai product families, elevating them with new technologies, textures and fragrances for an experience like never before. Combining select ingredients and advanced technologies in every facet of development, the Fekkai Advanced line delivers salon-proven results through a blending of luxury and science.

The Salon Technician Color Care collection is for women with weakened, color-treated hair who wish to keep the condition of their hair as fresh as the day they left the salon. Infused with South East Asian cultivated galanga root, a known powerful natural UV shield that works in conjunction with Fekkai’s intensive, Anti-Fade Color Complex to add protection benefits. Utilizing a unique combination of nature and science, Quarternized complex targets damaged hair and seals the cuticle with a conditioning layer. The Salon Technician Color Care collection includes:

Salon Technician Color Care Shampoo
This highly protective shampoo maintains the integrity of colored hair while fighting fade, reawakening that just-colored shine dimension. Gently cleanses with a rich, luxurious lather and invigorating light fruit scent.
Suggested Retail Price: $23, 8 fl. oz. Bottle

Salon Technician Color Care Conditioner
Color in, damage out! This silk-inducing conditioner drenches each strand in emollients while helping lock color intensity in.
Suggested Retail Price: $23, 8 fl. oz. Bottle

Salon Technician Color Care Anti-Fade Top Coat
A quick-dry topcoat that helps seal the cuticle, preventing frizz, fade and vibrancy while guarding the hair against daily damage.
Suggested Retail Price: $20, 1.7 fl. oz. Bottle

Salon Technician Color Care Rapid Results Moisture Mask
Rich and rapid, this mask submerges the hair in humectants and extracts to revive just colored condition and silkiness with unique Fekkai colorlock protection.
Suggested Retail Price: $35, 7 fl. oz. Bottle

Why is it so different?
The Technician Color Care collection takes Fekkai’s Triple Color Protection Complex and has enriched it with a fusion of nature and science: Galanga Root Extract and targeted quaternized complex to protect and condition for long lasting, luxuriously beautiful hair color.

Available at Frédéric Fekkai Salons, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Lord & Taylor and other select fine beauty retailers

Popularity: 2% [?]

Ever find a product that just looking at the packaging you know your going to love it? Well Pacifica is one of those products, when I first saw the products I fell in love with the bright colors and tropical floral prints adorning the bottles and boxes.

I was so excited to try this line the fruit and floral combos sounded perfect for spring and summer. I was able to try a sample of the Hawaiian Ruby Guava and its even better than I hoped. The scent is so fresh and clean and the guava fragrance is amazing it gives you the warm sunny feeling of soaking up the sun on a Hawaiian island.

I also got a chance to check out their perfume solids which I love for keeping in my purse. I chose the Malibu Lemon Blossom and being a huge beach junkie this scent was designed for me. It smells almost indescribably great its like the excitement you get in spring this scent just gives you a jolt.

If you looking for a little treat for yourself or something for your mom on Mother’s Day, Pacifica has tons of great scents and you can get them in everything from a candle to a spray perfume. For a great gift check out their gift sets and get more bang for your buck.

Just to give you a little bit of background, Pacifica was founded by Brook Harvey-Taylor who, after years of experimenting with fragrances, set out to develop sophisticated and complex yet fun, easy to wear scents.

Brook has personally developed 24 incredible scents that range from all the way from fruits and floras to woods and herbs. There is truly something for everyone, and what’s great is you can layer them in an endless number of ways – with body butters, solid perfumes and spray perfumes there is always a new way to mix and match them and really create a scent that is entirely your own!

Pacifica Perfume: Fun, fresh and perfect for layering. Inspired perfume blends with essential and natural oils, and packaged in vintage-style, decorated bottles and tins. ($9 for Solid; $22 for Spray)

Pacifica Soy Candles: Clean and natural vegetable soy wax releases scent generously, and pacifica’s signature fragrance blends with essential and natural oils. ($22)

Pacifica Body Butter: Rich, luxurious moisture for skin, formulated with shea butter, almond, safflower oils and Pacifica’s signature fragrances. ($18)

Pacifica Body Lotion: An ideal daily hydrator that your skin positively drinks up. Non-greasy and paraben-free, and formulated with Pacifica’s signature fragrances. ($22)

Pacifica Body Wash: Sulfate and paraben free with skin-loving naturals that purify and pamper. Elevate any bath or shower with this fragrant luxury. ($18)

Pacifica Soaps: Handmade with natural, biodegradable ingredients. Paraben-free vegetable soap base that is fresh, fragrant, clean and pure. ($5)

Check out the whole Pacifica line here.

Popularity: 1% [?]

Rodial Skincare’s Glamoxy Snake Serum is now available! This viper-inspired product employs Syn-Ake to instantly plump and smooth skin. The neuropeptiede that mimics the effects of the snake venom makes this all possible. You can achieve Botox-like results without any needles!

Forever pushing boundaries Rodial have gone one step further and present glamoxy snake serum.

This revolutionary oxygenated, viper-inspired serum contains syn-ake; a neuro peptide that mimics the effects of the Temple Viper’s potent venom to instantly lift the face, freeze muscles and plump fine lines and wrinkles.

Benefits:

Fiflow BTX (oxygen carrier) – encourages cell respiration to fill and plump the skin, whilst adding instant radiance.

Proturon- provides instant 3D plumping effect, and redensifys and moisturises the complexion.

Ronasphere- helps fade fine lines and imperfections and corrects skin tone.

Pomegranate ellagic tannin- provides powerful antioxidant protection.

This a truly innovative and ground breaking addition to the glamtox skincare range, the question is ‘How far will you go to look younger?’

Check it out here.

Popularity: 2% [?]

I can’t wait to get my hands on a tube of the new MAC superglass! As a lip gloss junkie I am of course a huge fan of MAC lipglass and can’t wait to try their new version.

MAC Superglass

Shattered, decimated, blinded by a fantastic, intergalactic lip light! Lips have gone big bang, explosively dimensional, a rare eclipse. Extreme innovation that’s a good reflection on M∙A∙C…and the seductress lucky enough to strike upon it.

A lip gloss blended with small, medium and large pearls to create three distinct dimensions of jewel-like flash and overwhelming dazzle. Provides sheer medium coverage. Adds sexy shine and lustre to the lips. Helps lips stay smooth and hydrated. Features M∙A∙C’s vanilla flavour. Limited edition.

US $18.00

Popularity: 2% [?]

When you think of Lubriderm do you associate it with an alligator? Most people do BUT, did you know that the alligator hasn’t been associated with Lubriderm for four years! Well, that’s all about to change.

Lubriderm is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its first campaign featuring a slithering, scaly alligator by bringing back the iconic reptile we wanted to give you a special sneak-peak of the new campaign, which launches on Monday (May 3rd)…

Name: Mr. Freeway (more on that below).

Occupation: Actor and educator, but on most days, plain old happy alligator.

Companion: Mrs. Freeway, aptly named after being rescued from an LA freeway.

Can’t live without: See above.

Loves: Heat. Sunbathes all day, hits the pond at night when the water’s nice and warm.

Favorite body part: Strong jaw, followed by his tail.

Proudest moment: Eating his dinner in one swallow.

See back stage footage of
Mr. Freeway on set

To help alligators like Mr. Freeway stay happy, safe and comfortably homed, LUBRIDERM® has made a charitable donation to the World Wildlife Fund. They have been committed to rescuing alligators and assisting all their endangered friends for over 45 years.

Popularity: 1% [?]