To celebrate Earth Month 2013, Origins is debuting four limited edition products that provide the essential skincare prep needed for a fresh outlook. In partnership with American Forests’ Global ReLeaf; an education and action program that helps individuals, agencies and corporations improve the local and global environment by planting and caring for trees, Origins will plant a tree for each limited edition product purchased from April 21-28, 2013.

They have re-packaged some of the classic products from the line with a limited edition artwork to celebrate Earth Month. I packed these with me for the trip and love the comfort they provide.

Keep reading to check out the limited edition look plus reviews and swatches.

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Okay, to be honest I usually never want to give out of the shower. It’s the only time someone doesn’t bug me! Mommy time? I’ve got all night!

I love being introduced to products like these, that are just as amazing as their expensive peers. This new body wash from Tone smells amazing, and feels even better. Best part of all? It’s under $5!

Tone’s Ocean Therapy body wash contains vitamin E, deep sea extracts including sea kelp, and pearl essence. Known for delivering glowing, soft, rejuvenating skin, makeup artists and designers such as Donna Karan and Vincent Longo have adopted pearl essence because of its hydrating qualities, and sea kelp softens and purifies skin by removing toxins through its detoxifying and re-mineralizing elements.

Check your local grocery store – and pick some upe!

Another amazing set from Lavanila (do they ever go wrong?). Introducing – Lavanila Vanilla!

I’ve always had a love affair with vanilla. It’s probably the baker in me, I love to cook. Vanilla just smells homey, comforting, doesn’t it? In fact as I’m typing this, I’m having these flashbacks to my childhood. My mom told me when I was a little girl, that one way to make your husband happy when he walks in the door, is to have a pan of vanilla slowly simmering on the stove. The scent of vanilla is calming, and relaxing, and makes you happy. So it’s no surprise that the brand behind so many beautiful flavors and scents has gone Vanilla!

Vanilla has been used as a homeopathic aid for years. However, just recently studies are proving simply the scent of vanilla can be used to de-stress, help you sleep and actually improve your mood!

Test the theory with Lavanila’s Pure Vanilla Collection. Free of drying alcohol, petrochemicals and phthalates and instead contain natural ingredients, Lavanila Laboratories delivers a new generation of 100% healthy products that are elegant, refined and luxurious in both formulation and design.

Calm your nerves with any of the following products:

The Healthy Fragrance Roller-Ball ($19) – Based around the warm, intoxicating scent of Vanilla, this all-natural (convenient) perfume is sure to be a fast favorite.

The Healthy Body Butter ($25) – A deeply nourishing, non-greasy formula packed with some of the most skin beneficial, anti-oxidant rich vitamins and minerals on earth and lightly scented with the natural Lavanila fragrances you can’t get enough of.

Lavanila Laboratories can be purchased at http://www.lavanila.com

Congratulations to our winners: Jamie C, Crissy D, Maria C, Lisa S, and Jenna D. Watch your email inbox!

Actress Emmy Rossum looked stunning at the Jeffrey Fashion Cares Fundraiser on Tuesday, April 2nd in New York City. Rossum’s makeup artist – Jake Bailey – shows your readers how to get her 60′s-inspired look:

“We wanted to create a mod look, but bring it into this millennium with really clean, glowing skin and a dramatic eye,” says Bailey.

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Congratulations to our winner Grace C. Watch your email inbox.

I am can’t wait for this movie! I have read to book more times than I can count and I’m excited to see how Baz Luhrman adapts it to film. MakeHerUp is excited to host a contest to win a “Great Gatsby” look from Mary Kay. All the products you need to recreate Daisy’s signature look from the film!

Find out how to recreate this look and enter to win!

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SPRING IS HERE!  Springtime means warmer weather and more outdoor activities – which means greater sun exposure.

AVEENO has become my #1 go-to for all things skincare. I think the main reason why I always go to their products, is because I TRUST them. I was so thrilled to see they had launched a new sun care line that helps not only protect from the sun, but reverses skin dehydration caused by the sun, chlorine, sweat and salt water. Their SPF coverage actually exceeds FDA standards!

The new AVEENO^® PROTECT+ HYDRATE™ Collection nourishes skin to leave it feeling healthier than before you went in the sun.

AVEENO^® PROTECT + HYDRATE™ has been shown to reduce water loss by providing 50% more hydration than the leading competitive sunscreen, keeping skin soft, smooth and healthy looking. ENVIROGUARD™ technology provides photo-stable, broad-spectrum coverage to protect skin against the sun’s damaging effects, while ACTIVE NATURALS^® Oat works to replenish the skin barrier compromised by dehydration.

AVEENO^® PROTECT + HYDRATE^™ SPF 30, 50 and 70

• Long-lasting, broad spectrum  and photostable protection against sun’s harmful UVA/UVB rays with ENVIROGUARD™ Technology
• Formulated with skin-soothing ACTIVE NATURALS^® Oat to leave skin healthier than before sun exposure
• Provides 24-hr skin hydration against chlorine, salt water and sweat
• Water & sweat resistant (for 80 minutes), oil-free and non-comedogenic
• Dermatologist recommended

Suggested retail price: SPF 30 & 50: $8.99 – $9.99 3.0 oz. tube

 Week 2 Update:

Ok week 2 down! I feel like a new person and no I am not blowing smoke up your A#$!. The first week was hard very hard the change of diet was tough but no coffee was intense. During those first few days I would have a hard time looking at people with coffee cups I wanted to smack their cup to the ground and run. (Yes I have issues) Now after finishing my second week I really do feel completely different.

Keep Reading to find out how I feel and my weight lost this week.

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