Patte!

Big hugs to all who entered our contest. We asked that you fill out our survey and let us know your thoughts regarding Beauty Chat in order to participate (Jennifer will provide you with the results shortly).

So, much appreciation to those who took the time to do so!

Here is what Patte won:

• IMAAGE® eyeshadow, blush, and lipstick

• Shampoo and conditioner samplers by Aveeno®

• BAND-AID® Friction Block Stick (for your heels!)

• Lash & Brow Enhancing Serum by Lash Allure MD

• A Retinol Correxion® Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer (with an SPF 30) and Multi-Correxion Exfoliating Cleanser by ROC®

• “How Not to Look Old” book by Charla Krupp

• “Living Beauty” book by Bobbi Brown

A pretty rewarding gift, wouldn’t you say? More contests and giveaways to come. Thanks for being such fabulous fans.

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How would you like to save hundreds of dollars in beauty products every year? Many expensive salon products are made out of the same fruits, vegetables, and oils that you use to prepare your favorite dishes. If you are looking to improve the appearance of your hair, nails, face, and skin, The Beauty Cookbook: 200 Recipes to Make Your Kitchen Your Spa – For Your Face, Your Body, and Your Hair by Kym Douglas and Cindy Pearlman may be your next “must read.”

This every day at-home spa guide features inexpensive recipes, beauty treatments, and tips for head-to-toe beauty. Douglas and Pearlman are the best selling authors of The Black Book of Hollywood Beauty Secrets; in this new book they offer beauty tips to adhere to in these eco-conscious, economically challenged times. More »

She birthed you, raised you, and dealt with you all these years, now it’s time to tell her, “I love you!” If you have a Mom like mine, the woman who has it all, then it’s time to use that noggin and get creative!

Flowers and balloons are always a nice gesture, but your Mother deserves so much more (at least mine does!), so make her feel special with some of these unique gift ideas.

•    Pamper, Pamper, Pamper! You could buy your Mom passes to the spa, or bring the spa to her; it will show you actually want to spend time with her. Set a day aside and have an at-home pamper day with your mom.
Some products I recommend trying out with your Mom: More »

Thank you to all of you who entered our Dead Sea Soap giveaway! Although we would love to choose all of you, we can only pick one, and we pick… Hazel!

She said:

“I keep my skin smooth by exfoliating and using lotion with 10%AHA in it. The AHA does wonders for flakies! The only down side is that you MUST wear sunscreen because the AHA will make your skin more easily burnt.”

Congratulations! We hope One with Nature’s Dead Sea Soap can help her maintain her already silky, smooth skin!

Photo Credit: One With Nature

I have been on the search for the perfect skin care line for years; unfortunately, I was “blessed” with extremely sensitive skin; it is not uncommon for me to break out or develop a rash from most facial products and/or make-up.

When I got the opportunity to try out Luxtural’s three-step program- mystique foundation (facial deep hydrating rainy mist), sophisticated veil (facial anti-aging deep moisturizing serum), and silk premonition (facial deep moisturizing anti-aging lotion); I was definitely up for the challenge, considering the products were hypoallergenic and natural.

Going forth with a positive attitude, to my dismay, my skin started to get dry within two days of trying the product. I decided to ignore the red rash on my cheeks and continue using it; still keeping my positive attitude intact. Four days into use, the redness started getting worse- my cheeks itched and looked like I was constantly blushing. More »