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Archive for November, 2007

Dior Detective Chic Eye Palette

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

dior detective eye paletteThis is not a wallet! Inside is a set of eye shadows suitable for your holiday needs.

The Detective Chic Eye Palette is a collection of romantic, trend-setting eye shadow shades in a sleek Dior couture-inspired case that’s perfectly portable for holiday travels.

The Detective Chic Eye Palette contains a range of six shades, from shimmering light hues to rich, deep colors.

 

Boscia

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

boscia logo You don’t want preservatives in your food, so why would you want them in your skin care? Boscia knows that chemical preservatives in skin care can cause a variety of skin irritations from eczema to blemishes to rashes and this brand wants to make sure your skin isn’t a victim. Boscia is one of the world’s first preservative-free, botanically-based skin care lines. This revolutionary Japanese brand creates some of the most innovative anti-aging and skin-purifying product which is free of chemicals and full of the finest botanicals. Preserve your skin with their preservative-free assortment and boost your glow forever.

Boscia Oil Free Daily Hydration

boscia oil free This lightweight, protective hydrator defends your skin against damage caused by UV rays and stress. Willowherb, a unique anti-irritant, helps to prevent sensitivities while wine yeast and marine complex combat against environmental damage. The combination of jojoba leaf, a powerful antioxidant, with Burdock root, silica powder, and other effective ingredients refine pores, control excess oil, and help prevent premature aging.

Boscia Willow Bark Breakout Treatment

boscia willow bark A convenient click pen for on-the-go spot treatment. Boscia Willow Bark Breakout Treatment To-Go pen contains a gel which helps provide relief from breakouts effectively and safely, even for sensitive skin.

Boscia Purifying Cleansing Gel

boscia purifying gel This refreshing, soap-free makeup remover and cleanser derived from amino acids deeply cleanses the skin, while protecting its natural moisture. Hydrangea leaf thoroughly yet gently purifies and refines pores, as jojoba leaf, a powerful antioxidant, and willowherb, an anti-irritant, combined with therapeutic green tea, calm and combat free radical damage, helping to prevent the signs of aging.

 

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Laura Geller Baked to Perfection

Monday, November 26th, 2007

It’s not just food that is baked, some cosmetics also undergo the baking process. So, if you want fresh, flawless, dewy skin with an impeccable finish, try Baked to Perfection!

laura geller baked Each silky powder dome combines a meticulous blend of colors that work together to enhance the contours of the face, cheeks and eyes. The primer and corrector provide a base for the Ethereal Rose Baked Powder, a pearlized product that covers the face with a sheer veil of radiance. Next, apply blush to add a beautiful rosy glow to your complexion. The Baked Marble Eyeshadow Duo is a combination eyeliner and shadow in one. Then just add a finishing flourish of mascara and the look is complete.

The limited-edition set includes Spackle Under Make-up Primer,  Balance-n-Brighten, Ethereal Rose Baked Powder (pink pearl), Blush-n-Brighten in Roseberry (golden pink berry), Baked Marble Eyeshadow Duo in Water Lily/Wood Forest (sheer metallic/deep brown gold shimmer) and Creamy Black Mascara.

 

Protect Your Skin Against the Cold

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

Skin care is totally seasonal, just like your wardrobe. In summer, you’re busy with sun protection and self-tanners, while in winter you may seem addicted to moisturizers because your skin gets so dried out and flaky.

Why the dry skin in winter? Cold weather combined with the heating in buildings destroys the lipid layer that keeps the skin from drying out.

dry skin1Moisturize is the the key to soft, supple skin in winter. Apply it after you shower when skin is slightly moist. This locks in moisture. You need to moisturize at least one time a day, perhaps two.

Don’t just focus and your face, pay attention to your lips, hands, feet…your entire body! Always carry with you the essentials like lip balms, hand creams, oil free moisturizers, etc.

dry skin2Remember to exfoliate as well in order to renew the skin. Dead skin cells can also cause pimples! So it’s not only in during summer when one can experience skin breakouts, but in the cold seasons too.

In the same way that the heat is no longer our skin’s friend, so is the cold. We should always protect and take good care of our skin all year round. That’s why we have those wonderful beauty items we can splurge on!

 

Marc Jacobs Daisy Solid Perfume Ring

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

marc jacobs daisy ring Gold is always the dominant color every Holiday season. Here’s an enchanting limited edition solid perfume from Marc Jacobs that will make any woman look and smell good.

Enter the world of Daisy: fresh and feminine, with a playful innocence. At the heart of Daisy is a floral with vintage edge: violet. Sophisticated, with a touch of whimsy, violet captures the eclectic, vintage flavor of Marc Jacobs’ feminine, edgy designs. Always elegant, always enchanting - but not too serious - Daisy is a sparkling floral bouquet, spirited and fresh, wrapped in comfort and warmth.

It is presented as a stunning Daisy shaped ring. Inside is the solid perfume that you can use any where, any time. For those who don’t want to wear it as a ring, you can keep it in the fashionable golden zipper pouch.

 

Beauty: The "iheartbadtz Way

Monday, November 19th, 2007

My turn to pull an iheartbadtz. XD Hehe!

I really like answering this blog quizzes. So I’ll be posting one about make-up.

Yeah! Blame it on iheartbadtz!

 

Your Makeup Look Is
Face Paint
You have the talent (and beauty) to pull of this ornate look
What’s Your Signature Makeup Look?
 
 
 
Face Paint…interesting. I love to experiment with different shades of eyeshadows but to try this kind of artistic method is kinda too much for me. Maybe on a very special occasion, but I’ll still be minimalist about it. XD
 
 
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Santa Maria Novella

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

santa maria novella logo My brother just got home from his France / Italy trip last night. He gave us a lot of goodies from this Italian pharmacy called Santa Maria Novella. I got a mint soap, there’s also pomegranate soap. He also brought with him perfumes, after shaves, mints and even a rejuvenating elixir which you’ll just add to cold water.

santa maria soaps This was the first time I heard about Santa Maria Novella, but they’ve been around since 1612. In Florence, a short distance from the famous square by the same name, at number 16 of Via della Scala, stands one of the world’s oldest pharmacies: Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, with its historic, artistic and handicraft legacy, which has thrived for centuries in uninterrupted symbiosis with the city of Florence.

santa maria herbs flowers Many of the officina’s preparations have made history and have marked an epoch: the essences, as well as the famous and much requested perfumes, are still prepared to a large extent following the formulas studied in 1500 for Caterina De’ Medici.

Most of their products gives that feel good feeling. This is such a wonderful brand using conventional methods of preparation. I have yet to explore all their other items.

 

Philosophy’s Candy Cane Set

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

candy cane I sure would like to eat this set. It looks so sweet and yummy! It’s also perfect to use while we have this festive mood. It’s a trio of bath and body products packed with Philosophy’s irresistible Candy Cane scent.

Awaken your holiday senses - liven up from head to toe! The luscious peppermint infused scent will make you feel like you’ve stepped into a winter wonderland. Plus, you can feel free to indulge without the guilt this holiday season because this candy cane is 100% calorie free!

Set includes an 8 oz. Candy Cane Shampoo, Shower Gel and Bubble Bath, 3.5 oz Candy Cane Exfoliating Hot Tub and Shower Scrub, and a Candy Cane Lip Shine in a striped hat box.

 

Kathy Van Zeeland

Monday, November 12th, 2007

kvznewlogo Stylish, affordable and on trend, Kathy Van Zeeland’s designs are a great complement to any woman’s personal style.

 

 

With differing textures, this trendy hobo bag is a must-have handbag this season.

kathy hobo-Top zip closure keeps essentials secure with zipper puller in the shape of a crown

-Single shoulder strap with signature stud detailing

-Silver-tone signature logo hardware plaque embellishes this hobo

-Two side slip pockets with magnetic snap closures on tabs can fit a cell phone or keys

-Beautiful patchwork and attention to stitching give this hobo style

-Inside there are two slip pockets, a backwall zipper pocket and a cell phone pocket

-Inside there’s a small ring to hook your keys for security

-Signature KVZ logo lining is 100% polyester

-Removable key chain with novelty charms

 

Stila Gift of Glow Bronzing Kit

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007

stila bronzing kit An awesome kit full of bronzing beauty tools for a radiant glow.

The Gift of Glow Bronzing Set is just what you need to add a healthy bronze glow to your skin. For a radiant complexion, apply the Sun Bronzer to points of the face where sun naturally falls and highlight with the accompanying eyeshadows and gloss.

This limited-edition set includes a Sun Bronzer SPF 15, Lip Glaze in Brown Sugar, Smudge Pot in Bronze, a Baked Eye Shadow Trio in Gold Glow, and a mini eyeliner brush.