Gilt Groupe

Is she loony? Not at all - she’s actually super smart. Dr. Hauschka is pricey - but it’s worth every penny.

Dr.Hauschka Skin Care is one of the leaders in holistic skin care, and is the favorite of many of the estheticians and make-up artists I work with.

That said, I love the idea of spending half as many pennies! Until midnight Wednesday at Gilt Groupe, Dr. Hauschka is having a mega sale!

Items like the Daily Face Care kit at left, normally $25, is $15. The Sun Trio (which contains sunscreen, stick, and aftersun lotion) - normally $64, is $32. There’s tons of other deals on other faves too!

I swear by their body oil, but this is a great chance to stock up on whatever your fave may be!

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The occasion? Cetaphil is running a stylish promotion, where entrants can share what makes them feel most comfortable “in their skin“, what tropical locale they’d love to visit and which Cetaphil products they’d take with them on their travels.

People who advance to round 2 have a chance to win a trip to a paradise location, to stay at Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean and Mexico Resorts, plus  Cetaphil products, a Kate Spade getaway bag and a $500 American Express gift card to purchase favorite getaway essentials.

While I love any excuse to enjoy bellinis and waffles with my beauty gals, I think this is a great idea! Such a great idea that I plan to enter myself (lord knows I need a vacay…and a new bag!)

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Every now and then, though, I learn about a really cool beauty-related one, and I jump right on it. As all of you know, beauty items can get expensive - especially the good ones! When I find a good price on my favorite items, it’s the best time ever to stock up.

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Right now at HauteLook, Mario Badescu Skin Care is being marked down around 20% on tons of key items. This is a line that has been around for decades, and is known for personalized skin care treatments. I’ve gone to their NYC spa for facials a few times and they are FAB, and a lot of their products still line my medicine chest.

Tons of their lotions and potions are on sale, but one of my faves, their Buttermilk Moisturizer - is among them, at around $14! Take a browse, if you are a fan of the line, this is a great time to buy!

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One of my favorite new additions of Benefit Cosmetics’ Body So Fine.

I love this stuff - its scent is nothing short of seductive, and it has a shimmering pink to its pink body balm, which works just about everywhere!

Use it to give your arms, legs and décolleté a silky finish. It’s scented with white blossoms, which is slightly naughty but very intoxicating. (Then again, that’s probably what makes it intoxicating!)

Also included is a Bathina puff for a smooth, velvety finish!

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I’ve found just that in Philosophy Hope In A Jar and Eye Hope.

It really is a powerful pairing, it includes a great anti-aging eye cream as well as a super hydrating (and super popular) moisturizer.

Hope In A Jar is meant to help with everything from wrinkles to rough textures, but I love it for just plain hydrating my dehydrated skin. I swear to you ladies (and any gents who read this), my skin GLOWS when I use it regularly.

Eye Hope is from the same family, it  is an asset in fighting fine lines, dark circles, puffiness, and smoothness around the eyes. It’s super lightweight too, and won’t get all gross and greasy.

I love team work, don’t you?

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Purple Lab NYC

I will talk more about the burlesque video shoot soon - there’s photos and VIDEO upcoming - but for now, I just had to chat about the awesomeness that is Purple Lab.

Karen Robinovitz is the brains and beauty behind Purple Lab, and the incredible Huge Lips, Skinny Hips. This product is a lip plumper + lip gloss but ALSO includes hoodia, an appetite suppressant.

As a girl who was a size smaller last summer, I was instantly intrigued by the concept - and even more impressed that it WORKS. It’s paraben-free has also has Meadow Foam to bind moisture to the skin and Lemon Peel Oil to cool and soothe. The Vitamin B3 stimulates blood flow to the lips, which is where the plumping comes from.

Karen is an inspiration - and her team is full of incredible women I aspire to emulate. Her product?  A permanent inclusion in my beauty bag!

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Laura Mercier Creme Cheek Color is a pot of color that is creamy soft, and helps to create that always-important flushed look in a soft, natural way. It also comes with a loose cheek powder to add to complete the look.

(Because an unnatural flush looks suspiciously like you are just drunk.)

I am all about the understated but gorgeous glow. Plus, it’s totally a travel friendly product, and great for quick touch ups!

It comes in a sienna shade, and apricot - both seem to be surprisingly friendly to a variety of skin complexions - I think this glow to your cheek is essential, even for you bronzer-loving girls. Remember, men like the rosy-cheeked fresh-faced look even if they don’t admit to it (or even consciously know it!)

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Since it is summer, and probably many of you are way more mature about such matters than me, you are probably looking for some hot waterproof looks of your own. Check out this fun video from Tarte, offering a tutorial of their waterproof wonders including eyeQuatic.

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The EyeQuatic set includes three mermaid-inspired lock & roll creaseless cream & powder shadow duos (Lavendar, Teal, Champagne) a deluxe mini lights, camera, splashes! 4-in-1 natural waterproof mascara, and a free mod-chic head scarf.

My favorite part? It seems to stay in place even when I get all emo and start tearing and rubbing my eyes…and THAT is the biggest godsend of all.

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Sephora Brand Double-Ended Grab’n Go Brush is a two-in-one powder and eyeshadow brush that I just love.

I spent a lot of time running around from meeting to meeting, often with the need for a quick touch-up. As I prefer not to carry around a million beauty tools in my bag, this is a brilliant solution for one applicator of powder and eye makeup.

Plus, check out the great color scheme - orange fibers? Black handle? Obviously this has nothing to do with how well it works…but you’ll look super-chic while you’re at it.

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Harajuku Lovers’ G Solid Perfume is clearly an example of this!
It’s based on the character of G, who dons a white, corseted top and a blue miniskirt á la Alice in Wonderland. (Also, much like me!)

She’s quirky, unique, and undeniably cool, (also, I’d like to think, like me) and is the leader of the pack.

The scent is an oriental, fruity, gourmand fragrance with notes of fresh coconut, jasmine, and cotton woods. Check out the cuteness…and of course the scent (enjoy!).

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