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YSL's Parisienne, the Fragrance for the Girl that Adopts Paris

noreply@blogger.com (Christine) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:08:00 +0000

YSL has just released their new Parisienne fragrance. This frangrance was created for the girl that isn't from Paris, but rather has adopted the city. I want that girl to be me! I love Paris. I want to go back sometime (my amazing husband says he'll take me). I want to wander the city and just...

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Breast Cancer Awareness: Ojon Revitalizing Mist

noreply@blogger.com (Christine) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:01:00 +0000

This leave-in conditioner promises to be detangle, refresh your hair and not weigh it down. This October you can buy it in a limited-edition pink ribbon box was designed exclusively for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Ojon® will donate 20 percent of North American sales of Pink Ribbon...

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My New Undereye Secret: Origins GinZing Eye Cream

noreply@blogger.com (Christine) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:04:00 +0000

I have a little bit of an undereye circle problem. They aren't dark really, but they're there and noticeable to the point that I do get asked if I'm tired or feeling ok. Until recently my only secret for hiding them was a highly pigmented concealer. (You'd be surprised how hard it is to find a...

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Breast Cancer Awareness: Darphin Energic Firming Décolleté Treatment

noreply@blogger.com (Christine) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:20:00 +0000

This offering is not 1 product, but rather a duo designed to work together. The Energic Firming Décolleté Treatment includes a gentle cleanse with Darphin’s new Aromatic Cleansing Balm followed by a lifting, firming massage with Arovita C Energic Firming Cream, a popular anti-aging...

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Is There Really Such a Thing as a "Smart Shade"? I Test Out Almay's Collection

noreply@blogger.com (Christine) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:22:00 +0000

Recently I found myself at the vet's office about 30 minutes before a scheduled appointment. Not wanting to wait in the lobby for that long, I headed next door to CVS to see what was new. (Don't worry about the dog, he waited in the car for 10 minutes and I think a husky can do this when it is 45...

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Adventures in Facial Cleansing: Lisa Hoffman's Spa Facial

noreply@blogger.com (Christine) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:51:00 +0000

I've been a bit preoccupied with other things recently, hence the lack of non-BCA posts. Hopefully that will change, as I'm finally sorting out the huge number of products I have around here to share with you! In fact, the majority of the products hanging out around my house (and being tested...

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Breast Cancer Awareness: Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair

noreply@blogger.com (Christine) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:25:00 +0000

The new Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex is featured in this year's Breast Cancer Awareness campaign. I've looked over the information I can find about this product on-line, and can not find information about the ingredients. They say it does include hyaluronic acid (which...

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Breast Cancer Awareness: Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion

noreply@blogger.com (Christine) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:04:00 +0000

This year Clinique is once again offering their Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion in a special limited-edition (giant) bottle! The bottle comes equipped with a pump for convenience and features a collectable Clinique Charm Bracelet featuring a pink ribbon and “C” charm! $10 per...

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Is a Dry Mani as Good as a Regular One? I Try Out Incoco

noreply@blogger.com (Christine) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:28:00 +0000

I am a big nail polish freak. I try to hide it a bit, but the truth is I am a girl with hundreds of nail polishes in my office closet (the only area big enough to store them all). I am very particular about brands I will use and I have a very in-depth manicure routine, which allows me now to get...

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Beauty Splurge: Tatcha Blotting Papers

noreply@blogger.com (Christine) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:12:00 +0000

Tatcha Blotting Papers were recently released in mid-September. These papers are rather interesting (you can read more about the history of Tatcha Aburatorigami here), basically the papers were used by artisans when they hammered gold to use on things like buildings in ancient Japan. Somewhere...

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A Closer Look at Kiehl's Acai Collection

noreply@blogger.com (Christine) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:12:00 +0000

Recently I told you about my trip to the New York Kiehl's store, and the great new products I tried there. One of the new collections was the Organic Acai Collection. This collection has really high amounts of Acai Berry extract, which is a very powerful anti-oxidant. I've now been able to try...

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Breast Cancer Awareness: Estée Lauder's Beautiful

noreply@blogger.com (Christine) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:22:00 +0000

Beautiful has been a best seller for years with good reason. This year it is featured in a pink sleeve for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Estée Lauder will donate $500,000 in connection with the sales of its Pink Ribbon Collection to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. $68.00 (2.5 fl. oz/75...

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Breast Cancer Awareness: Altru Appreciation Candle

noreply@blogger.com (Christine) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:08:00 +0000

Altru makes amazing soy candles. They are fairly large (I think about 4 1/2 inches tall, 3 inches in diameter), burn for over 70 hours and they are well scented. I think my favorite part may be their containers, I have a few of their candles and I love the hammered copper around them! The...

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Fight Aging with Your Foundation? PTR Help You Do Just That!

noreply@blogger.com (Christine) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:41:00 +0000

I love it when products do more than 1 thing. I'm all about saving time and providing extra benefits, especially if those benefits are anti-aging. So, I was pretty excited to try out this Peter Thomas Roth Unwrinkle Foundation. First, I feel like I should explain a little bit about how I came...

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Breast Cancer Awareness: DKNY Cashmere Mist Eau de Parfum Spray

noreply@blogger.com (Christine) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:33:00 +0000

Cashmere Mist is a warm, subtle fragrance that is a huge bestseller. The limited-edition bottle has a pink ribbon on it. Top Notes: Bergamot, Lily of the valley Middle Notes: Moroccan jasmine, Sandalwood Base Notes: Amber, Musk Donna Karan Cosmetics will make a donation of $15,000 in...

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Breast Cancer Awareness: Origins Peace of Mind

noreply@blogger.com (Christine) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:04:00 +0000

This product is a best seller, and I can see why. This little lotion has Basil, Eucalyptus and Peppermint, ingredients that are proven to produce calm feelings. I love it for nights on-call in the hospital or away from home in a hotel. Origins will donate $35,000 in connection with the North...

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Breast Cancer Awareness: Estée Lauder Elizabeth Hurley Lip Set

noreply@blogger.com (Christine) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:57:00 +0000

The Lip Sets released every October by Estée Lauder are definitely among my favorite BCA offerings. Every year the pink is featured, though the products and formulations are little bit different. They are limited edition, amazing deals and since they want them to sell well, the shades are usually...

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Breast Cancer Awareness: Clinique Lipgloss Key Chain

noreply@blogger.com (Christine) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:47:00 +0000

Clinique is offering a limited-edition Lipgloss Key Chain featuring a signature pink ribbon charm, Clinique “C” charm and three mini Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 in Air Kiss, Kissyfit and Whisper. Each of these pink shades were chosen in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness’ signature colour. $10 per...

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Dr Brandt Increases My Daily SPF: A Look at UV SPF 30

noreply@blogger.com (Christine) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:17:00 +0000

I know I harp on sunscreen use a lot, but it truly is important to wear sunscreen everyday. Unless you spend every waking moment in a cave that is. It really is important to protect yourself from UV damage to prevent skin cancer, and if that isn't enough of a reason just start looking around at...

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A Better Travel Iron? Ken Paves Tries to Make It

noreply@blogger.com (Christine) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:40:00 +0000

I have to admit that I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with Ken Paves. I liked his hair styling products, but think his fake hair products are too shiny. I think he looks a bit. . . different (really, he needs to lay off the fake tanner). But I love what he does to Jessica Simpson's hair....

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Breast Cancer Awareness: Creme de La Mer

noreply@blogger.com (Christine) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:49:00 +0000

La Mer is pretty amazing (and expensive) stuff. Believe it or not, my review of La Mer is by far and away the most popular post on this site both in terms of comments and traffic. Whether you think that extra algae extract is worth it or not, this stuff is serious hydration. You can get a giant...

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Breast Cancer Awareness: Aveda Hand Relief

noreply@blogger.com (Christine) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:41:00 +0000

This hand lotion from Aveda is a favorite of mine and many of my friends! It's super hydrating and contains vitamins A and E (antioxidants to help fight aging! Yay!). This month you can get it in a 5 ounce size with a pink ribbon design for the same price as the regular 4.2 ounce size. Aveda...

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Breast Cancer Awareness: Darphin Arovita C Energic Firming Cream

noreply@blogger.com (Christine) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:14:00 +0000

This cream is a big seller in Europe due to it's anti-aging ingredients. It has Artemia salina, Carrot Protein, Noni Extract, Vitamins C and E, and peptides in the formula to help firm skin and improve resiliency. Darphin will donate $20.00 from each sale of Arovita C Energic Firming Cream...

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Did L'Oreal Dupe Givenchy? A Mascara Showdown!

noreply@blogger.com (Christine) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:08:00 +0000

I love a good deal as much as any other girl. I also love to have long and very full lashes. I am the girl that demands the look of false eye lashes from a mascara. Last year Givenchy released Phenomen'Eyes, which I tracked down finally at a Sephora after looking everywhere for a few months. ...

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Breast Cancer Awareness: Jo Malone's Red Roses

noreply@blogger.com (Christine) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:39:00 +0000

This Jo Malone fragrance is created from 7 different roses and has notes of violet and lemon to keep it fresh and clean. Jo Malone will donate $15,000 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation in connection with the North American sales of Red Roses Cologne and Bath Oil. $55.00 (1 fl. oz/30...

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