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The Secret's Out: Pantone's Spring 2014 Colors

Dec 7, 2013
I have been following the Pantone color reports for a few years now and love how they help us understand the proper wa to mix colors. Radiant Orchid and Dazzling Blue are my go-to colors for any season as it is so I'm glad they're "IN" again.

Click here for a video of Leatrice Eiseman, the Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute explaining what makes all the Spring 2014 Pantone colors so great.


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Skin Care Stocking Stuffers- $50 & Under!

Dec 1, 2013


Skin Care gifts





Let's face it, no one likes unsolicited skin care advice. It makes them feel blotchy, insecure, and a bit annoyed that someone is examining their skin. However, everyone loves to receive presents which is why I've created a list of holiday gifts to solve every major skin care issue below. Who can be mad at something that's wrapped with a pretty bow? I know I can't! Check out some of my favorite items for skin care issues such as blotchy skin, redness,
hyperpigmentation and my ultimate enemy: dryness!




Peter Thomas Roth Glycolic Acid 3% Facial Wash- $38
This facial cleansers 3% of glycol acid is perfect for exfoliating the dead layers of the skin in a gentle way. The receiver of this gift will be thanking you for weeks to come as well as begging you for more! 


Dr. Brandt's pores no more cleanser is great for oil control and minimize large pores. Don't let your oily prone friends ring in the new year with light reflecting off their shiny foreheads! Oil free skin will had with just a few weeks of using this product.



The mild microdermabrasion exfoliator by Fresh helps to give off a fresh, radiant complexion that'll mask the evidence of post holiday party bar hopping!





I can guarantee that every female friend of yours is constantly begging to a cure to dark under eye circles and bags. I have finally found the solution and am here to spread the news. Pair this eye gel with the Fresh Soy Face Exfoliator and that receiver of this gift with thank you for ages!





Philosophy Help Me-$47
On of my absolute favorites! This is the entire package for those that are starting to complain about how partying is aging them. This product has taken the years off of my face that I carelessly put on and now people don't believe I'm a day over...well, that's for me to know!


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Beauty Stocking Stuffers- $50 & Under

For those of us who currently have a bigger budget to spend on stocking stuffers for Christmas, below are some awesome items that come in at around $50 or less and will be guaranteed to make that lucky person on your list dazzle with delight! Many of these gifts come with great cosmetic bags that are a gift in itself so it's like two in one! The majority of these items are limited edition, so get them while they last!
 
Holiday Stocking Stuffer Gifts under $50




Lancome Mascara Set-$33

Nothing screams the holidays like Lancome! For a limited time Lancome is selling their Hypnose, Star, Drama and Defincils mascara in a set. Pick up any of these 4 sets for $33 each at any Lancome counter. The set includes the mascara, mini bi-facil cleanser and their artliner. Great gifts for any Lancome fanatic lover on your list!




One of Mac's holiday gift sets this year is their Stroke of Midnight: Eye, Lip & Brush Kit which comes in three colors: nude, gold or violet.  Pick up any of these gift sets as they go great with just about any skin tone!


Sigma Paris Palette-Limited Edition-$49

This Sigma palette is a prefect gift for the holiday season.  It comes in beautiful hues of blue and two Sigma makeup brushes are included in the kit. Pick one up for the Paris lover on your list!


Sigma Eye Shadow Palette-Flare & Dare-$29  

Sigma is currently also offering two of their Flare & Dare eye shadow palettes in some nice purple and pink tones to make that receiver on your Christmas list dazzle in the New Year! I dare you to give them a try!










Everyone who wears makeup knows that the right tools are everything. The beauty blender, which has caused a massive phenomenon amongst makeup artist, is currently selling their sponges in a variety of colors: black, white and their signature pink! Great stocking stuffer for the artist in your family!




Prescriptives Super Chic Set -$35

For this holiday season, Prescriptives is offering their Show-stopper gift set which includes their Colorscope Lipcolor Lipstick in racecar red, False Eyelashes Mascara in black and a sample of their Super Line Preventor serum all in a beautiful gray and sliver cosmetic bag. 




Blank Canvas Cosmetics Nude Palette-$21

Blank Canvas Cosmetics is offering an 88 Matte/Shimmer Neutral Color palette for the holidays.  This palette offers you 88 stunning colors that will wow anyone on your gift list. The company is based out in Ireland but they have great shipping prices and delivery is super fast. 



Too Faced All I want For Christmas-$45

Too Faced is currently offering a six piece holiday collection to dazzle anyone on your list! The kit includes Too Faced Exclusive Blush/Eye Shadow Trio Compact, La Crème Lip Cream in Believe, Perfect Eyes Eye Liner in Perfect Black, Lash Injection Mascara, Shadow Insurance and the cutest cosmetic bag I have ever seen! 
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