At LUSH we tell it like it is, so if you need help telling your dirty friend to take a bath, your tweeting niece to give her thumbs a rest, or your high-strung aunt to just chill out, we’re here to help. This holiday address uncomfortable situations with ease, and give gifts that give a subtle (but obvious) hint.

For those who need to chill out
Chillin’ with my Gnomeys ($14.95)
This shower gift is a fast acting chill pill, perfect for your friends who are constantly hurried and stressed.

For the office lush
Glögg shower gel ($8.95/ $16.95/ $24.95)
Is your office mate often stumbling in a bit late after a long night at the pub? LUSH’s spicy shower gel is just what they need to get the message, inspired by traditional English Glögg, a warming, fruity mulled drink, excellent for keeping you nice and toasty.

For the kid who needs to leave home
Smell of Freedom ($49.95 30ml/ $19.95 9ml/ $12.95 Solid)
College graduation happened years ago, yet the nest is not so empty. This woody, spicy scent is designed to be motivational and inspirational, so it’s perfect for the child who needs a little nudge in the right direction.

For the insomniac
Golden Slumbers bath bomb ($6.00)
If someone you love is having trouble catching their Z’s, then perhaps you need to give them a bath with sleep-inducing Golden Slumbers.

For the social media addict
Christmas Tweets ($27.95)
We all know someone who is constantly updating their social media status. Filled with vanilla and marzipan scented goodies, this gift also has Smitten hand cream to soften and protect those hard working fingers.

For the smelly person
Christmas Washes ($59.95)
Full of seven shower products, this traditional looking gift will appeal to the stinky masses. It contains the spicy Glogg shower gel and New Shampoo Bar, zesty Sexy Peel and Mandarin’s Tea Party, and Buffy skin conditioner and a mini Sugar Scrub to scrub away the excesses of the season.

Cyber Monday on ULTA.com

The Deal:
· On Cyber Monday only, make a minimum purchase of $25 dollars on ULTA.com and receive a free travel bag that includes 12 free product samples.
· Choose from 3 different travel bag color pattern

The holiday shopping season is here and we wanted to share with you OLEHENRIKSENS incredible Cyber Monday specials.

Take advantage of their limited time promotion just in time for the holidays! On November 29th, otherwise known as Cyber Monday, holiday shopping has been made simple with OLEHENRIKSENS kits, perfect for any age and personality! With discounts of up to 67% off, OLEHENRIKSEN has never offered such great deals until now with these deluxe sample kits, sold exclusively online at www.olehenriksen.com.

All About Eyes- $25 (value of $45)
Purifying eye make-up remover soothing, oil-free extract-infused wipes dissolve even the most stubborn eye makeup without irritation, leaving the delicate eye area feeling soft, supple and hydrated. Fresh start eye creme made of avocado oil, grape seed oil, spirulina, wheat germ oil, and vitamins A and E helps diminish lines and wrinkles in the delicate eye area, protects against future damage, and provides a smooth foundation for eye makeup. Ultimate lift eye gel, which Kate Gosselin refers to as Botox in a bottle is an eye gel with aloe vera that moisturizes, calms, and heals, Calendula extract responsible for energizing and softening, Cucumber extract which tightens pores and acts as a decongestant, and Eyebright extract provides a quick fix for brightening eyes. Fatigue, puffy and irritated eyes, and fine lines disappear with this terrific hydrating revitalization product.

Lighten Up Kit-$28 (value of $52)
Hands Forward SPF 15 helps guard against signs of aging by pairing shea butter and sunscreen to deeply nourish and protect the skin.

Enlighten me lightening pigment serum even out and lighten any skin type with THC, lactic acid, lemon and mulberry extracts.

Hand and Body Perfection-$48 (value of $28)
Rub n buff sea salt scrub with lemongrass oil for a zesty scent, uses sea salt to clarify, while lavender oil gives the ultimate spa relaxation feeling to calm and soothe.

Hands Forward SPF 15 helps guard against signs of aging by pairing shea butter and sunscreen to deeply nourish and protect the skin.

Muscle comforts non-greasy formula relieves tired muscles and softens and hydrates overworked feet. Peppermint oils invigorate and soothe, while detoxifying seaweed extract helps reduce excess fluid accumulation around the ankles.

Evening Perfection-$28 (value of $56)
Firm action mask made with fine clays and herbs, firm the skin and provide an instant lift, leaving skin feeling soft, smooth and calm with a refined texture.

Pure perfection, made with antioxidants, glycolic acids, and natural oils nourish, and protect the skin, and repair wrinkles.

Who wants to wake up at 5 AM on Black Friday when you can get equally amazing deals from the comfort of your own home on Cyber Monday? The following skincare and beauty brands are offering fabulous savings to make your Cyber Monday (Nov. 29th) anything but boring!

Clarisonic

All “Skincare Pairs” that are purchased this Cyber Monday will be 20% off. Products such as the Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System, Opal Sonic Infusion, brush heads and cleansers bought in pairs will be included in this special. There is free shipping on all orders as well as a free gift with purchase: a Limited Edition Pink Brush Head (Normal), 6 oz. Gentle Hydro Cleanser and travel bag ($65 value).

Availability: www.clarisonic.com

Glowology

On Monday, November 29, buy one product online and get a 2nd one free!

In order to receive this offer, use the discount code: nov29. This code is not valid with any other offer.

Availability: www.glowologyskincare.com

CleanWell

All CleanWell products purchased on Cyber Monday will be an additional 30% off. Use the discount code CM30 at checkout.

Availability: http://shop.cleanwelltoday.com

Tweezerman

Enjoy free shipping on all orders over $45 and a free gift with any order over $75.

Availability: www.tweezerman.com

To kick off this beautiful holiday season, Elizabeth Arden.com is offering exclusive discounts and exciting beauty sales! The best part? You can avoid the crowds (not to mention the middle-of-the-night lines!) and order all of your beauty must-haves from the comfort of your home.

On Friday November 26th, kick off Black Friday with up to 25% off Makeup, Skincare and Fragrance (with free shipping of course!) on any order on www.elizabetharden.com. This promotion ends on November 30th, so shop away all weekend!

Cyber Monday, is filled with deals, steals and even free gifts! With any $65 purchase, we’re giving you a 31-piece Black Tote with a retail value of over $300! This bag is the ultimate makeup kit, it includes everything from blushes, to mascara, to glosses and more! Keep it for yourself or use it as the perfect gift for the beauty maven in your life. Use coupon code CYBER65 at check out to redeem this offer.

We’re happy to introduce our readers to Elizabeth Arden’s NEW PREVAGE® Eye formulas!

In developing the new eye formulas, PREVAGE® researchers incorporated the latest Idebenone delivery technology which helps create a reserve of Idebenone to use when and where it’s needed most. This advanced delivery system allows for more efficient use of Idebenone and has been shown to be gentle and effective even on those with sensitive skin – especially important in the sensitive eye area.

I love these new products by Elizabeth Arden. Love them too much, probably, considering they’re $100 each! But I think they might be worth it – because they absolutely deliver on what they promise, and that’s hard to come by! I have been using the Anti-aging serum for about 2 weeks now, and I have visible differences. My eyes look younger, the skin looks softer. The dark circles and puffiness is much less noticeable. It’s nuts how great this product is. You owe it to yourself to try it.

I absolutely love their new moisturizer! It makes my skin feel great all day long! It absorbs quickly, leaving my skin feeling healthy and soft. It’s nice to know that my skin is being taken care of all day with this incredible lotion. Oh man, I love, love, love it!

As we age – we need to take very good care of our eyes – and these two new products absolutely do the trick.

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Just in time for the holidays, the feminine floral fragrance is now available in a special limited flower strewn bottle.

The new packaging and exclusive fragrance, featuring Petalia™, are perfect for an every day dose of pretty.

How beautiful is this new bottle? I love this fragrance. It’s light and flowery. It’s a great, light scent – everyone will be asking what you’re wearing! I love it!

Fragrance Notes:

Top Notes: Italian Mandarin ORPUR™, Orange Blossom, Peach Nectar

Mid Notes: Petalia, Star Jasmine, Pink Iris, White Peony

Base Notes: Fluffy Musk, Jacaranda Wood, Creamy Amber

Pretty Elizabeth Arden Parfum Spray Limited Edition ($59.50, 1.7 fl. oz.) is available for a limited time at fine department stores nationwide.

Urban Decay Book of Shadow Volume .III

A gorgeous collection of colors I know a few people on my list who would love this kit.

Totally obsessed with The Big Apple? So are we (how could anyone NOT be?) Inspired by the glimmering lights and iconic landmarks of New York City, Book of Shadows Vol III features 16 eyeshadows that go way beyond neutrals and brights, including SEVEN NEW shades with names like Loaded, Rockstar and Money. We’ve also included nine best-sellers in a range of sizzling textures: everything from glitter to shimmer to matte.

* Bordello Purpley-pink with gold shift
* Kush Bright green
* Loaded Deep emerald/black
* Money Silvery pale green
* Radium Bright blue
* Rockstar Deep eggplant with metallic base
* Suspect Oyster with dimensional shift
* Haight Shimmering, mermaid blue (Permanent)
* Psychedelic Sister Purple amethyst (Permanent)
* Snatch Peachy-pink with glitter (Permanent)
* Last Call Plum punch (Permanent)
* Maui Wowie Medium gold with silver glitter (Permanent)
* Midnight Cowboy Rides Again Golden beige with bronze, gold, and silver glitter (Permanent)
* Smog Deep coppery bronze (Permanent)
* Perversion Matte jet black (Permanent)
* Uzi Metallic silver with big iridescent sparkles (Permanent)

Also included:

* Ransom 24/7 Eye Pencil
* Zero 24/7 Eye Pencil
* Eyeshadow Primer Potion (Travel-size)

$54

The stars of the new romantic comedy “Morning Glory” came together on Sunday, November 7th at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City to celebrate the movie’s premiere. Leading lady, Rachel McAdams, looked stunning and sultry on the red carpet with tousled, textured hair styled by Sebastian Professional Stylist Design Team Member Thomas Dunkin. After collaborating with the makeup artist and wardrobe stylist on Rachel’s final look, Thomas chose to craft a sexy, voluminous coif with a punch of rock star glam as an unexpected and unpredictable anecdote to the star’s gray strapless dress.

To achieve this sexy rocker chic ‘do, Thomas shares a step-by-step how-to for the A-list actress’ style:

1. Saturate freshly washed hair with Sebastian Professional Volupt Spray for heat protection and touchably soft volume.

2. Rough dry with hands and blow-dryer lifting random sections while twisting hair in different directions until very nearly dry.

3. Place hair in very large Velcro rollers in a brickwork pattern for maximum root lift. Complete drying with a diffuser then allow the rollers to cool and set.

4. Remove rollers and apply a sparse amount of Sebastian Professional Matte Putty through the ends of the hair. Apply another blast of heat with the hair dryer to work up the hair’s texture by massaging the roots with finger tips.

5. Part the hair low so that a big section of fringe sits asymmetric and falls sensually over one eye. To exaggerate the style and build up the shape, set the style with Sebastian Professional Re-Shaper by spraying into the stream of hot air from the hair dryer.

6. Apply Sebastian Professional Matte Putty again loosening the look with your hands and defining the sections that give a disheveled but modern edge to the final look.

For more information on Sebastian Professional please visit: www.sebastianprofessional.com