I love Motif soaps, super cute designs and they smell great.
As part of its commitment to stay fresh and on trend with fashion, Motif has updated its special collection of hand washes for the holidays, offering a beautiful and affordable way to update your home this season. Hitting stores and online next week, all three fragrances feature new designs, including:

Pomegranate and Rose (maroon and red cranberry pattern)
Fruity top notes of pomegranate and grapefruit combine with a delicate yet distinct rose floral note.

Peppermint Bark (blue and grey birch pattern)
A delicious blend of peppermint, spearmint and a touch of chocolate make this a nostalgic holiday favorite.

Cypress and Pear (green Nordic sweater pattern)
A woodland blend of rich cypress, cedar and green moss sweetened with a touch of pear.

Motif Hand Washes will be nationwide at Target next week for $2.99 for 8 oz. Also available online at www.motifliving.com for $3.99 starting Monday.

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Jessica Alba looks to be having another tattoo removed! Back in 2009, she had a tattoo of a ladybird and daisy removed from the back of her neck. She had her neck tattooed as a ‘bonding experience’ with her mother and aunt two years previous, but she didn’t like it for long.

Now she appears to be getting rid of another tattoo she’s had for a while, the Sanskrit word ‘Padma’ on her wrist.

Laser surgery takes between three to 15 treatments, which take place at least six weeks apart, to remove all trace of the tattoos.

I’m so glad I only have one tattoo, and I still somewhat like it. I can’t imagine trying to erase them. Looks so painful!

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BECCA’S Creme Blush is the ultimate blush. This highly pigmented formulation and silky-smooth texture melds into the skin for an incredibly natural, “just blushed” look. Layer for added drama.

Allure Magazine named it one of their “Editor’s Choice” winners. I can see why! I love this blush! I tried it in Frangipani, and I love the color! It’s subtle – and beautiful. Gives me a little color, without being noticeable.

• Provides natural, radiant, long-lasting colour to cheek, producing a radiant, healthy appearance
• The highly pigmented, creamy formulation can be used to emulate the look of youthful skin and is good for most skin types (except very oily or blemished skin)
• Contains anti-oxidant vitamin E
• Preservative and paraben-free

• Apply over liquid or crème based products (Luminous Skin Colour, Stick Foundation, Compact Concealer) and before setting with Fine Loose Finishing Powder.
• Can be used on the lips for a beautiful wash of colour.
• Using Crème Blush Brush #34 or Multi-Use Brush #59, apply to the “apples” of the cheeks (the fatty part of the cheek where it is possible to pinch the flesh and where you would blush naturally).
• Swirl onto the cheeks with Small Polishing Brush #56 for an “air-brushed” effect

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Introducing BECCA’s Shimmering Skin Perfector, a water-based moisturizer with an SPF of 20+ and light-diffusing particles of shimmer that creates instant radiance and vitality and reduces imperfections.

• Contains ultra-fine mica to reflect light, making the skin appear healthy and glowing
• The shimmering properties help illuminate darkened patches of the skin and even out skin tone
• Contains broad spectrum SPF 20+ to protect against 96% of both UVA and UVB rays
• Contains anti-oxidant vitamins A, B, D, and E to aid in tissue repair, increase collagen renewal and moisture holding capacity, while simultaneously protecting against pollution and free radical damage
• Contains soothing, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic ingredients

• Apply as a base over the entire face using Foundation Brush #18, Foundation/Concealer Brush #58, or Multi-Use Brush #59 and add a touch of Compact Concealer to blemishes if required.
• Set with Fine Loose Finishing Powder for a natural looking glow.
• Mix with a small amount of Luminous Skin Colour for a radiant complexion.
• Apply all over the face, then swirl Mineral Powder Foundation on all over the face for a “glow from within” look.
• Use to highlight cheekbones, brow bones, and temples by dabbing over foundation and powder for an extra-dewey look using your fingers or Extra Small Polishing Brush #55, Small Polishing Brush #56 or Multi-Use Brush #59.
• For maximum shimmer and radiance, apply over a BECCA Primer and leave skin unpowdered.

Like I said earlier, I’m not much of a foundation person. This product is just for people like me! It’s the perfect lotion if you want your face to glow a little bit – without applying foundation! My face shimmers – NOT sparkles. You can hardly even tell the shimmer is there, your skin just looks glowy. (I know it’s not a word, but I’m using it anyway.)

I like how natural it looks. It doesn’t look cheap – or like I should be heading to a club. It just makes my skin look healthy! You should try it!

PS: It also has this really light, barely-there-scent that just smells amazing!

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The ultimate skin savior, creating the illusion of flawless skin by evening out skin tone and lightly concealing blemishes. A unique balance between maximum sun protection (SPF 30+) and long lasting wear.

• The soft, creamy texture allows a totally controllable level of coverage
• The non-powdery formulation is suitable for most skin types (including ultra-sensitive) and provides sheer to medium, natural looking coverage
• Doubles as a sheer under-eye concealer
• Contains broad spectrum SPF 30+ to protect against over 96% of both UVA and UVB rays
• Contains antioxidant vitamins A, D, and E, which help to increase collagen renewal and the skin’s moisture holding capacity
• Can be used all over the face (including the under eye area) or only where further coverage is required.
• Use over Luminous Skin Colour or BECCA Primers and set with Fine Loose Finishing Powder for a water-resistant, long-lasting finish.
• Use Foundation Brush #18, Foundation/Concealer Brush #58, or Multi-Use Brush #59 for an ultra-sheer, even and quick application.

I think the reason I love this stick foundation so much, is because I’m really NOT a foundation person. I don’t like the feeling of having foundation on all over my face. With this – I can put it on the areas I need to – without having to cover my whole face. I have sun spots right in my t-zone, so this foundation is a perfect fit for me. It comes in a great compact size, so it fits perfectly in my purse!

Love it!!

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I love these wipes I have crazy sensitive skin and lately its been acting all kinds of strange with the season changing. They feel so cool and refreshing when I clean my face and are gentle enough I can take off my eye makeup with them as well. Once clean my face is left clean, smooth and hydrated.

I recently had a big sleepover for my daughter and her friends and they all insisted on a Selena Gomez makeover. At bedtime these wipes worked perfectly to remove all the makeup safely and pain free. I’m stocking up!

Lumene Sensitive Touch Cleansing Wipes Win Allure 2011 “Best of Beauty” Award
– October issue recognizes product in Sensitive Skin category -

WHAT THEY ARE:

Facial cleansing wipes for sensitive skin

WHAT THEY DO:
Cleanses and moisturizes skin

KEY INGREDIENTS:
Ceteareth-20 and cetyl palmitate (cleansers); Glycerin and organic linseed extract (moisturizers)

HOW THEY FEEL/SMELL/LOOK:
These white, tissue-sized wipes have no discernable scent.

WHY WE  LIKE THEM:
These gentle wipes are alcohol-, paraben-, and fragrance-free and give skin a moisture boost while clearing away makeup in just a few swipes.

In addition to the Allure ”Best in Beauty” Award, the Lumene Sensitive Touch Cleansing Wipes have also received the seal of approval from the Finnish Allergy and Asthma Federation.

Lumene Sensitive Touch Cleansing Wipes are available at CVS/pharmacy locations and online at CVS.com for $2.99/10 wipes and $6.99/25 wipes

Disclosure: A complimentary sample was sent to me for an honest review.

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If you are looking for some great holiday gift ideas or a special treat for yourself, look no further than these great homemade beauty recipes from Erica Katz.

Holiday Body Scrub

1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup almond oil or olive oil
1 tbsp vitamin E oil
2 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp ginger
2 tsp cinnamon

Mix all the ingredients well and add to pretty jar and tie with a ribbon for a beautiful homemade gift. To use: Massage the scrub all over your body to gently exfoliate the dead skin. Rinse with warm water.

Fall Facial toner

¼ cup witch hazel
¼ cup green tea
¼ cup grapefruit juice

Mix the three ingredients and put into a spritz bottle. After cleansing, spray the tone onto a piece of cotton and clean excess dirt and oil off your face.

Essential Oil bath for Relieve Congestion
6 drops eucalyptus oil
3 drops peppermint oil
3 drops spearmint oil

Add the oils to running bath water. Be sure to avoid your eyes. Relax in the tub and inhale the steam from the bath.

Honey Vanilla Bath Foam
1 cup of olive oil
½ Cup of honey
1 tbsp vanilla
½ Cup of liquid castile soap

Mix together these ingredients and put in a beautiful jar to give as a gift. To use: add 5 drops to running bath water and luxuriate in the foam.

About Erika Katz:
A beauty writer as well as a former child model and actress, Erika Katz has been a beauty junkie nearly all her life. Using her experience from her days working in the beauty department at Seventeen, cosmetology classes and lessons learned through her extensive work in television and modeling, Erika created a beauty guide that served as the foundation for Bonding Over Beauty, A Mother-Daughter Guide to Self-Esteem, Confidence and Trust. From product and styling tips, such as how to create the perfect ponytail, to at home recipes for creating an organic facial scrub, Erika explores it all in her book, in which she includes her own experience as well as information from interviews with top beauty experts.

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