This primer definitely does what it says it will. Keeps my foundation on all day, no oily build up, no shine, and no feel at all. Plus washes clean and I have yet to get any little tiny whiteheads that most silicone primers can do to me, especially around my nose and chin. Not pretty.

Skin feels silky smooth after applying and foundation brushes on like a breeze. And love the super smooth look I get and the long long results… so happy I found this. 
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Don’t despair. There are a few super cool, must have trendy items that you can get in Mac’s latest Style Black Collection that are doable, wearable, and funable..(is that even a word? I thought I’d try….)

So try this on for size.

First of, for the timid in all of us, this will break you out of your nude, everyday, boring  no makeup colors rut you’ve got yourself into. Try the new Nail Lacquer in Baby Goth Girl, a black with a purple pearl finish. Still scared? Just do on toes… and you’ll feel a little goth I swear… even if no one can see them, it’s enough to know that you got this on… are you feeling it yet?

Baby steps I tell you. Next on the list, is their Smolder Eye Kohl Eye Pencil. I know you’re thinking, Elke, it’s just a black eye pencil. I know, but try applying it (think night time look here) rimming it in the inside of the eye. Think cat eye..  Sexy no? Feeling braver? Then take their Greasepaint Stick in Intense Black (a sparkle black that’s to die for) and rim that around the lashes, top and bottom. Just a touch. Smudge, smear.  Feeling  a little braver no?

Next, on to eye shadows.. try their Gilt by Association (their softest one in a black with gold gilded through) that you can smudge on the eyelids… as light or as heavy as you want.

My most fav item? Their Glimmer Gloss in Bling Black, a sheer (don’t worry, it’s very very sheer) black, with a gold pearl. You can wear alone, or over any other color really… feeling brave? Try the Blackfire (black with a  purple pearl..)

So think simple, one feature at a time. Only do one feature at a time.. and if you’re feeling brave, add a second one.. You’ll be Styling Black in no time.
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Now that’s what I call Fall Friendly.

Also their coming soon section states:

• 20 new colors in purples, greens & golds!

• Open magnetic palette to fit all your pans in any shape or size


• Puffs, sponges and bamboo mascara wands!

Okay, now bamboo mascara wands I sooo gotta see!
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• emphasEYES high definition eye pencil in black,
• emphasEYES high definition waterproof brow pencil in taupe,
• lash hugger eco-friendly natural mascara,
• Picture Perfect eyelash curler,
• kalalau trail eyeshadow duo and
• an easy crease eyeshadow brush
• all housed in a reusable purple quilted makeup bag.

Awww, what are you waiting for????
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1. Matte Red Lipstick
2. Matte Foundation

1.         Purple shades in eyes and lips.

1. Glitter eyeshadow on the Lids
2. Blue Eyeshadow
3. Black Eyes
4. Matte Nude lip shades

Can you see a return to the 80’s and 90’s?  Matte shades, and strong colors like red and purple are making a return.  So with weather getting colder, looks are getting stronger. Stay tuned for a few makeup tips and how to’s coming your way from me for the best looks and shades for Fall/Winter.
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Simply place the toothbrush in the egg-shaped unit and the UV technology goes to work.  After 7 minutes the battery-operated unit automatically shuts off and the toothbrush is left clean, sanitized and ready for its next use.  Zapi features a lifetime UV bulb, operates using 3 AAA batteries (not included) and fits most standard toothbrushes, electric toothbrush heads and smaller kids toothbrushes.

Violight is donating a portion of the proceeds from each sale of a PINK Zapi to the BCRF starting immediately—in the hopes of finding a cure for the devastating illness. 

VIOlight’s Pink Zapi Toothbrush Sanitizer will be available for a suggested retail price of $29.95 at violight.com as well as other fine retailers nationwide.

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During the month of October, The Organic Pharmacy is teaming up with No More Breast Cancer to educate and support women on the effects of environmental toxins on breast cancer. And they’re doing it by getting their clients involved. From October 1-31 The Organic Pharmacy (TOP) are inviting women to bring in their make up bags and skin care to take a close look at what they are applying to their skin. The team from TOP will also help clients go through each ingredient and help identify potentially harmful ones.p.s. don’t worry, though the site says U.K., us lucky U.S. buyers can also partake in their products. Just click on the US Currency on the upper right of their website before you shop.
theorganicpharmacy.com/
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Live in New York?
Need a facial?
Want to do good?
Well, you’re in luck.

Sunpoint Spa in NYC is donating $20 from every Balancing Therapy Facial to the Susan G. Komen Foundation!!

Sunpoint Spa’s Balancing Therapy Facial is perfect because it provides an instant lift, visibly improving the appearance of fine lines and creating a smoother, more balanced appearance. Just perfect to get your skin fall ready.

Safe for all skin types, try this at home facial to prep your skin for the cold months to come.  The DermaQuest Skin Therapy products offer gentle exfoliation and firming (try a Firming Enzyme Mask with steam), then followe by a facial massage and hydrating treatments (with the Hydrating Gel Mask and Hydrating Toner Mist). Then finish your with a super-protective and tightening combination of serums and creams (like their Revive Eye Firm, Advanced B5 Serum, and ZinClear SPF 30).

Now that’s enough to get that skin of yours glowing all over again.

www.dermaquestinc.com/
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No, not a biscuit you eat, but this cute little puppy dog, named Biscuit. Offered by Dressbarn stores, you can also get your own Biscuit for only $5, with $2 given to the American Cancer Society.

I think Biscuit just might be able to make smart contribution. Why? To date, dressbarn has donated more than $5 million to the cause.

Awww, he’s so cute!

dressbarn.com
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Mélange Perfume will donate 30% of all sales of their portable Pink Solid Perfumes in floral fragrances such as  Honeysuckle, Iris, Lilac, Polynesia, Frangipani, Japanese Tea Rose and Melati Jasmine to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., 

Mélange’s Solid Perfumes are a combination of fragrance notes and essential oils formed in a base of natural Beeswax and Jojoba Oil.  The result is a perfectly solid perfume that glides onto the skin without feeling sticky. Each note and blend is sheer perfection on its own or can be combined  with others to create your own custom fragrance. Retail $15 for .35 oz.

This cause is personal to the Melange Perfume company because it’s owner, Denise Estrada’s grandmother died of breast cancer – in large part because she did not receive regular screening.

So what are you waiting for?

www.MelangePerfume.com
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Red Roses Bath Oil


From 7 different types of roses from all around the world, this scent is to die for. I can’t think of anything I’d rather do after a long day at work, than to slip into a hot bath, with the scent of Red Roses.  There’s also a hint violet, lemon and spearmint, as well.

Yep, it’s pure heaven.
250ml….$60.00

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See what I’m doing for Breast Cancer Awareness month!

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Elke kicks of Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a whole list of places to shop and show support, as well as links to more information.

Phyrra thinks Pink for October with DKNY Fresh Blossom.

A Touch of Blusher reviews Barry M Lip Gloss Wands.

Enter for a chance to win a collection of 7 new products (worth $140) specifically designed to address the first signs of aging from The Body Shop’s new skin care range Nutriganics at Beauty and Personal Grooming
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Also check out Ulta’s Special online, free shipping on all orders over $25. Just enter code 39915 on checkout.

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Have you heard of Beautyticket.com? They’re a leading online retailer of discount premium brand name makeup, skincare, hair products, bath and body items and, well, just about everything beauty, but this October? It gets even better.

Simply shop to your heart’s content, your favorite beauty brands (like Stila, SmashBox and PopBeauty,) and BeautyTicket.com will donate 10% of sales from your total purchase to BreastCancer.org.

Shop by brand, category or price. There’s even a section for the best beauty buys under $5—I recently checked and what I found was:

IMAN Luxury Blushing Powder in “Freesia”
MSRP: $15.00
Your Price: $4.99

Trucco Divinyls Lip Gloss in “Firecracker”
MSRP: $15.00
Your Price: $4.99
You Save: $10.01

Pop Beauty Mini Ribbons Gloss in “Amelia Sunset”
MSRP: $10.00
Your Price: $4.99And that’s only part of the 12 pages long of beauty steals.
So simply visit BeautyTicket.com and enter the code “AWARENESS” at checkout.  For every purchase made using this code from October 1st to October 31st, BeautyTicket.com will donate 10% to BreastCancer.org, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete and up-to-date information on breast cancer.  In addition, all U.S. customers who use the code “AWARENESS” will get free shipping on all orders over $50.

www.BeautyTicket.com

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Evelyn H. Lauder hand-picked the shades for this exclusive set:

• Pure Color Lipstick in Bois de Rose
• High Gloss in Blush
• Artist’s Lip Pencil in Spice Writer
• Pink Case with Mirror

Elizabeth Hurley hand-picked the shades for this exclusive set:

• Pure Color Lipstick in Elizabeth Pink
• High Gloss in Pink Lady
• Artist’s Lip Pencil in Pink Writer
• Pink Case with Mirror

Elizabeth Hurley’s colors are more trendy, with more blue-based pinks while Evelyn Lauder’s set is more of a warm pink. Also note that the lip pencils are darker than the lip glosses or even the lipsticks, but don’t let that stop you. Think of the pencils for day, which go on creamy and smooth, and think of the glosses and lipsticks to change and make your look go from day to night.  The lip pencils stay on great, and yes, the lipsticks and glosses have that amazing to die for vanilla/fig scent that I’m crazy about. All packaged in a reusable makeup case holder that you can easily use to hold your pencils and brushes in, mirror included.

Trust me, you can’t go wrong on this one.

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Dermelect Cosmeceuticals’ Cleavage Contour Cream, $40

This clientele’s favorite Dermelect product revitalizes, tones, and moisturizes entire décolleté area leaving it to feel amazing. (their words, not mine……)  plus essential oils rejuvenate skin’s support structure to increase firmness of the bust.  Best part?

• 100% of sales will be donated to the Young Survival Coalition (http://www.youngsurvival.org) 
• Available on-line at www.dermelect.com.
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The Body Deli’s Special-Edition Pink Grapefruit Scrub, $32

First, it’s Pink Grapefruit, (yum!), it’s The Body Deli’s #1 best selling scrub and it’s , yep, you guessed it, it’s pink!

Add that it’s 100% chemical-free, formulated with rich African Shea, Cocoa and Virgin Coconut Butter, with extra fine sea salt (for a more polishing effect, than scrubbing) and, wait for it:

• $6 of every unit sold ($32 for a scrub) will be donated to the local California cancer charity, Gilda’s Club, on behalf of The Body Deli. (http://www.gildasclub.org)

Available on-line at www.thebodydeli.com.

 
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