Give the gift of Brighter, More Beautiful skin!

The wisdom of aging great, the signs of aging not so much. For yourself or someone special in your life give the gift of Lumixyl Skin Topical Brightening. Receiving top notch reviews for fading “age spots” and improving skins texture, Lumixyl is gentle on your skin while turn back the hands of time.

My dad recently started a new job and has been asking for a good treatment for age spots and helping give his skin a little boost. I can’t wait to give him Lumixyl’s new kit to jump start his New Year with a “bright” new look.

Lumixyl Topical Brightening Sytem

Lumixyl™ is a revolutionary peptide technology developed by researchers at Stanford University to improve the appearance of hyperpigmentation, including age and sun spots, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone and photodamage. The LUMIXYL Brightening System is a revolutionary multi-faceted system that dramatically improves the appearance of hyperpigmentation tolerably and without the side effects associated with prescription Hydroquinone or retinoids.

An innovation in skin brightening technology, the four products in the Lumixyl Brightening System work synergistically to target existing hyperpigmentation and to prevent its recurrence. For most patients these formulations can eliminate the need to use hydroquinone or its bi-products, which are controversial due to their potential side effects. Lumixyl products are proven to be powerful but gentle on skin.

The 4 step system offers a complete approach to brightening that is sustainable, effective and more tolerable than competitive brightening systems that contain hydroquinone. The Lumixyl Topical Brightening System builds on the four products including Active-Prep Cleanser, the Topical Brightening Creme, GlycoPeel 20 Rapid Exfoliating Lotion, and Moisture-Lock Sunscreen SPF 30. The products are ideal for all skin types.

$60-$270

Disclosure: Complimentary samples of the above mentioned product were sent to me for review.

Give the gift of smooth kissable lips!

I love lip gloss and balms to the point of obsession. Over the year I have sampled numerous balms and glosses but one brand keeps rising to the top. EOS Lip Balm Smooth Spheres are without a doubt the best lip balms I have tried. What do I love about them let me count the ways!

1. Pretty much the coolest packaging out there!

2. Smells and tastes so fruity and delicious.

3. Leaves my lips so smooth and hydrated even in the coldest weather.

4.The sphere shape is easy to find in the dark recesses of my messy purse.

5. Chemical free.

6. Long lasting (one sphere last 4-5 months)

7. Affordable

Eos Lip Balm Smooth Sphere Holiday Bag – including Limited Edition Pomegranate Raspberry!
(Pomegranate Raspberry, Sweet Mint & Honeysuckle Honeydew)

eos, an innovative personal care brand, expands in the lip balm category and announces the Holiday 2010 launch of eos™ smooth sphere lip balm holiday gift bag – a set of 3 organic, all natural lip balm spheres in a stylish, reusable cosmetic pouch. Designed to be a delightful gift or stocking-stuffer for less than $10, eos™ smooth sphere lip balm holiday gift bag contains full-size eos smooth sphere lip balms in honeysuckle honeydew, sweet mint and new limited edition pomegranate raspberry. Packed with antioxidant-rich vitamin E, soothing shea butter and jojoba oil, eos™ lip balms keep lips moist, soft and sensationally smooth. The smooth sphere’s unique packaging is soft-to-the-touch and easy to use.

Points-of-Difference:
· 100% natural & USDA certified organic (made with 95% certified organic ingredients)
· Petrolatum-free and paraben-free
· Revolutionary Smooth Sphere precisely glides directly on to lips
· Soft-touch, recyclable packaging in vibrant, sophisticated colors
· Includes eco-friendly, stylish reusable cosmetic bag

Key Ingredients:
· Jojoba oil – provides long lasting moisture
· Shea butter – moisturizes, softens and nourishes
· Vitamin E – antioxidant protection soothes and heals

Price: $9.99
Availability: Walgreens nationwide & www.evolutionofsmooth.com

The holiday season is fast approaching! We know how hard it can be choosing the perfect gift, which is why Ralph Lauren has introduced have some new and classic gift sets exclusively available for the holiday season – an answer for everyone on your gift list!

I love these gift sets, and I’m a huge fan of Ralph Lauren’s fragrance, so this makes these gifts a Must-Have on my list! (PS: Blue, which comes in the first set – is spectacular! LOOOOVE IT!)

The Holiday Luxuries Coffret: Perfect for your Mom, Aunt or Grandmother

Why not spoil those who have played such a significant role in your life! These elegant trio of fragrances are the perfect scents for the timeless woman.

Includes: 1 oz. Romance Eau de Parfum, 1 oz. RL Blue Travel Spray, and 1 oz. Ralph Travel Spray.
Price: $45 (valued at $90).

The Ralph by Ralph Lauren Set: Perfect for your sister or friends

Whether it is to remind your often neglected sister that you love her, or show your friends how special she is, these fragrances are the perfect gift option for the younger, energetic woman.

Includes: 3.4 oz. Eau de Toilette, 1.7 oz. GOODBYE DRY Body Lotion with Shimmer, 1.7 oz. YOU’VE GOT GEL Bath and Shower Gel, plus a Ralph Deluxe Mini.
Price: $65 (valued at $85).

The World of Polo Coffret: Perfect for the man in your life

Whether it is your dad or your significant other, this set is a perfect way to try the entire collection. This set includes the three classics, Polo Blue, Polo Black and the original Polo fragrance; for a man who is a traditionalist, a refined sportsman and an urban sophisticate.

Includes: 1.3 oz. Polo Blue Eau de Toilette, 1 oz Polo Black and Polo Classic Spray.
Price: $45 (valued at $92.50).

Give the gift of Scent!

A lot of store brand scents tend to be pretty dull, but Express really surprised me with Love Express.  A fresh scent that’s fruity but not juvenile, and perfect for day to night wear. I am loving this new scent!

LOVE EXPRESS

Glamorous. Playful. Iconic. Sexy. Introducing Love Express, our first-ever fragrance for women. Inspired by Express style, fashion swank, and larger than life glamour.
Notes of Blackberry and Lily of the Valley
Notes of Tiare Blossoms and Sheer Vanilla Musk
Designed and bottled exclusively by Express
Made in USA

$44.90 -$54.90

This has quickly become one of my favorite mens fragrances, I love it so much I even wear a dab now and again. It’s the perfect balance of fresh and masculine, and very sexy to boot.

Express HONOR FOR MEN

Confident. Bold. Edgy. Raw. Introducing Honor, our new, fresh fragrance for men. Inspired by a scene that’s underground swank, a city that’s no-rules cool and a life that never sleeps.
Contains alcohol
Notes of fresh water, fig, and vetiver
Designed and bottled exclusively by Express
Made in USA

$44.90-$59.90

Disclosure: Complimentary samples of the above mentioned products were sent to me for an honest review.

Give a gift fit for a princess with Borghese! From sensual scrubs to glamourous lip glosses Borghese has something to please everyone on your list this year!

If you are a fan of mud masks Borghese Fango is mecca! It smells amazing, and the clay leaves your skin feeling and looking great a perfect treat for winter ravaged skin. I might be sneaking one in my own stocking.

Fango
Active Mud for Face and Body

Our exclusive mineral-enriched mud mask is sourced from Tuscany’s volcanic hills. It energizes and nourishes skin cells on the face and body. Special absorbing action unclogs pores, eliminates dead skin cells and detoxifies impurities. Skin feels comfortably hydrated, firmer and invigorated.

What it does
Italian Mud – Provides mineral nourishment and special absorbing action which rids skin of impurities.
Acqua di Vita® Complex – Revitalizes skin, reducing the signs of aging.
Natural botanicals that stimulate and improve skin tone.
Avocado and Sweet Almond Oils – Moisturize and soften skin.

$33.50-$61.00

After all the waist killing sweets of the Holidays who doesn’t want to indulge in something that won’t leave you feeling regret? Borghese Tuscan Sugar Glow is pure pampering, it has the perfect balance of exfoliators not too harsh but enough resistance to buff away dry winter skin. I figure a tub for myself is really a gift for my hubby, what man doesn’t want to feel silky smooth legs?

Dolce Luminosita Toscana
Tuscan Sugar Glow

Satiate your sweet cravings with the natural exfoliants in our brown sugar scrub. A truly luxurious blend of the finest botanical oils and nature’s exfoliants – brown sugar, sea and mineral salts. Reveal smooth, radiant and refreshed skin.

What it does
Brown Sugar Crystals – Natural, gentle exfoliators.
Olive, Avocado and Grape Seed Oils – Restorative skin conditioners.
Sea Salt and Mineral Salts – Exfoliants.
Jojoba Seed Oil and Vitamin E – Therapeutic skin hydrators.

$43.00

I love Borghese Superiore mascara! I have a serious issue with flaking mascara, but the Borghese formula manages to keep my lashes looking great all day without the flake. Make a great stocking stuffer.

Borghese Superiore State-of-the-Art Mascara

After one use of our thickening mascara, you will understand why it is called “Superiore.” Infused with a built-in, silk-powder foundation for superior wear, delicate lashes are coddled in natural conditioners while providing smudge-proof, flake-proof coverage. Suitable for contact lens wearers and sensitive eyes.

What it does
Provides extended wear.
Lengthens, separates and curls lashes without clumping.
Vitamins and protein add nourishing moisture and conditioners to lashes.

$19

Disclosure: Complimentary samples of this product were sent to me for an honest review.

My Must-Have Number 9 makes the list this year because I absolutely cannot live without it! It really is an amazing product that makes my eyes look so much better! I smooth it on after I’ve finished my eye makeup, and it really completes the look. The gel cools the skin, and gives my under-eyes a finished, airbrushed look. You won’t be disappointed, this really, truly is a Must-Have product!

For those of you that follow this site, you know how absolutely obsessed I am with Perfekt. It is the PERFECT foundation/moisturizer out there. Nothing beats Perfekt. So I about died when I saw this new product show up on my doorstep. The Eye Perfection Gel is absolutely just as perfect as it’s predecessor!! It’s awesome!

What it is:
A vitamin-enriched, tinted, skin perfector for the delicate eye area.

What it does:
Perfekt Eye Perfection Gel is a multi-tasking, modern gel-mousse that glides on effortlessly to instantly leave the eye area with a smooth, airbrushed finish – perfect alone or a fantastic primer for eyeshadow. The gel contains a cooling, natural palladium tip applicator and a soothing cucumber extract to relieve puffiness and leave the eyes looking refreshed. This multi-tasking formula contains a light-reflecting tint that brightens tired-looking eyes. The skin around the eyes will be left smooth and soft—making concealer optional!

What else you need to know:
Eye Perfection Gel is free of oil, talc, wax, fragrance, and parabens.

$45.00 – BUY IT HERE!

Hello again everyone! It’s that time of year again! Erin and I will be couting down our top 10 favorite products of 2010!! We hope you enjoy these products as much as we have. They’d be perfect Christmas presents, trust us! We’ve tried a lot of products over the year, and these are our absolute favorites!

My Must-Have #10 is Marc Jacob’s Velvet-Edition Lola Fragrance!

Lola is hands down my favorite scent, and now I MUST HAVE this new Limited Edition bottle! Love it!!

To celebrate her first anniversary this fall, LOLA surprises us with a collectible, limited edition bottle. Chic, fashionable, and more luxurious than ever—introducing LOLA VELVET EDITION.

Reflecting Marc Jacobs’ sophistication mixed with a touch of mischief, LOLA is dressed in a new bottle with a soft, velvety cap. Marc’s velvet creation shows off a rich new wardrobe – playful, stylish and unexpected.

The voluptuous 50 ml LOLA is reinvented in a sophisticated yet light-hearted design. The colorful flower petals blooming from the cap have an added soft and velvety texture that’s irresistible to touch.

The bottle is reimagined in a vibrant shade of violet. The glass is frosted, adding a warm and comfortable radiance with a gold logo.

The gold outer carton is designed with the same violet border and multicolored flower – Chic, with an elegant finish.

*Bottle Designer: Marc Jacobs

The new VELVET EDITION Features the Original LOLA fragrance in a luxurious limited edition bottle.

Flirtatious and playful, this captivating fragrance is the essence of the LOLA woman.

LOLA is a warm floral bouquet – irresistibly alluring, vividly tempting. The fragrance is an intoxicating swirl of rich layers, wrapping the skin in sensuous florals blooming with a signature note of the fuchsia peony.

Lola sparkles with fruity topnotes of delectable bright Pink Peppercorn, seductive Pear D’Anjou and succulent Ruby Red Grapefruit. The ultra-feminine heart is highlighted by the lavish Fuchsia Peony with soft touches of Rose and Geranium.

The base lingers on the skin exuding a warm and seductive aura with enveloping notes of smooth Vanilla, Tonka Bean and creamy Musk

LOLA MARC JACOBS VELVET EDITION EAU DE PARFUM SPRAY 50 ML e 1.7 FL OZ SRP: $68

Available exclusively at Bloomingdales and at select specialty retailers nationwide.