Giveaway Break - JASON Naturals Sunbrellas Suncare

I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! Let's kick off June and the nice weather with something you should always have on...sunblock!

May 27th was National Sunscreen Protection Day, and although it has come and gone, you should still be using sunscreen, sunshine or not, to protect your skin. JASON Sunbrellas Sun Care collection was unveiled in May and contains a product specifically designed for everyone in the family!

The all new and improved formulas deliver superior protection without relying on risky chemicals commonly found in conventional sunscreens. Instead, the new JASON formulas are all non-greasy, non-stick and non-whitening. They use all natural active ingredients including hypoallergenic mineral protection.

The JASON Sunbrellas Suncare line includes Sport Natural Sunblock SPF 45, Family Natural Sunblock SPF 45, Facial Natural Sunblock SPF 20, Kids Natural Sunblock SPF 45, Mineral Based Natural Sunblock SPF 30 and Lip Balm SPF 25.

***Giveaway***

Enter to win JASON Sunbrellas Facial Natural Sunblock SPF 20 and Family Natural Sunblock SPF 45!

Fill out the form below to win! For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me and retweet on Twitter , or become a fan on Facebook; just make sure to list the entries in your comment. Enter up to once a day!

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Wednesday, June 30th. I will randomly select the lucky winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Grandma Lalama

My interest in all things beauty is genetic. I get it from my mom, who got it from my grandma. I don't think my grandma ever missed a night of Eb5 face cream, and it payed off, because her skin was flawless at the age of 84. This week the world lost a wonderfully beautiful woman, my grandmother, Maria Lalama.

I've always known this, but learned even more over the past week, how many lives my grandmother has touched. From her hospitality to her caring heart, she touched an unreal amount of people. Generation after generation of families have stories about how my grandmother and grandfather helped them and showed them hospitality when they arrived here from Italy.

Traveling to the US from Pacentro, Italy when she was a young girl wasn't an easy journey, but I think it's one of the many experiences that made my grandma who she was. I thank her for carrying on Italian traditions here, with our family, and it makes me so proud of my Italian heritage. Ever since I can remember, every Sunday was spent at my grandma's house, eating spaghetti and meatballs with my entire family. Sundays were fun days, always filled with laughing and catching up with everyone.

I am blessed to have a very close family, and even though we have just lost the person it revolved around, I promise to help carry on the Italian traditions...starting with staying close with my family, because they helped make me who I am today.

My grandmother was beautiful (inside and out), strong, giving and loving. She will be missed by so many, but we are all blessed to have had her in our lives for 84 years. Ciao grandma...I love you!

Grandma & Mike at our Wedding Shower

Gievaway Break - Triple Threat Summer Giveaway

How about a Triple Threat Giveaway? Tired eyes? Check out the Clearly Beautiful eye masks. Thick lashes are in this summer, check out LashFood to get healthy, long lashes! Hair frizzy and fly-aways? Use Le Baby hair gel, works for adults, too!

Clearly Beautiful: Perfect to soothe tired eyes after a long day in the sun, this eye mask utilizes a pure plant collagen delivery system to nourish both the top layer of the skin and to penetrate deep under the surface to increase collagen production, cell renewal and total skin hydration. The all natural eye mask acts as a protective layer while it encourages complete absorption of the masks rejuvenating liquids to alleviate wrinkles under the eyes. Price: $10.00 www.clearlybeautiful.net

LashFood: This summer, full and thick lashes are in! LashFood Drama Mascara features the company’s exclusive Nano-Peptide Technology to encourage eyelash growth and thickening. The mascara provides volume and length to lashes for a dramatic finish while simultaneously transforming frail and brittle lashes into healthy and strong lashes with every stroke. Price: $27.00

www.LashFood.com

Le Baby: Whether headed to the beach or the pool, Le Baby hair gel is ideal to throw in the bag for some quick hair touch-ups. From taming those wild fly-aways to smoothing frizzies, Le Baby hair gel works on all hair types and is safe for babies and adults with sensitive skin. Whatever the hair type, Le Baby will make combing and styling a cinch. Le Baby keeps hairstyles in place, contains no harsh chemicals or sulfates, and never leaves hair sticky. Price: $9.95 www.LeBabyinc.com

***Giveaway***

Enter to win this Triple Threat Summer Giveaway - Le Baby hair gel, LashFood & Clearly Beautiful eye masks!

Fill out the form below to win! For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me and retweet on Twitter , or become a fan on Facebook; just make sure to list the entries in your comment. Enter up to once a day!

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Saturday, June 26th. I will randomly select the lucky winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Get Salon Perfect Hair!

Want Salon Perfect Hair? Get It Here

Follow these expert tricks to getting healthy, shiny hair -- without stepping foot into a salon

This is a TotalBeauty.com hairstyles article You don't have to drop $60 on a blow out to get bouncy, commercial-worthy hair. All you need are a few hard working products and a little know-how. See tips

Giveaway Break - Avon ANEW Clinical Luminosity Pro Brightening Serum

Did you know that in 2008, laser resurfacing procedures were the #5 non-surgical procedure performed in the U.S.? Now you can achieve results without the dermatologist's visits and bills, with Avon's latest skincare breakthrough, ANEW Clinical Luminosity Pro Brightening Serum.

It's formulated to treat tell-all signs of aging like uneven skin tone, dullness and discolorations. This topical serum harnesses the power of injectable-grade L-Aspartic Acid to help deliver effective brightening results at home.

"While many women are concerned about combating wrinkles, dark spots and discolorations are also responsible for the appearance of aged skin," explains Dr. Cheryl Karcher, board certified dermatologist. "ANEW offers an incredible at-home option to skin-brightening laser treatments, giving women everywhere access to more youthful, brighter skin."

In a clinical test, ANEW Clinical Luminosity Pro Brightening Serum demonstrated the following dramatic results:
After one week, 78% of women showed improvement in clarity
After two weeks, 72% of women showed improvement in skin tone
After four weeks, women showed up to 100% improvement in the look of blotchiness and mottled pigmentation

After eight weeks, 100% of women showed more illuminated skin with a visible reduction in fine wrinkles

ANEW Clinical Luminosity Pro Brightening Serum is $54 and available exclusively through Avon Representatives (800-FOR-AVON or Avon.com).

***Giveaway***

Enter to win Avon ANEW Clinical Luminosity Pro Brightening Serum!

Fill out the form below to win! For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me and retweet on Twitter , or become a fan on Facebook; just make sure to list the entries in your comment. Enter up to once a day!

This giveaway is open to US & Canadian residents only. The contest will end on Thursday, June 24th. I will randomly select a lucky winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Sheer Stella by Stella McCartney

Sheer Stella, a limited edition fragrance by Stella McCartney, is an exlusive scent infused with the sheer beauty of organic rose. Each year, Stella McCartney reinvents her namesake fragrance with lush new notes, creating a limited-edition take on her iconic rose scent. In keeping with her tradition, the designer introduces Sheer Stella, an organic rose version of the classic Stella fragrance developed exclusively for 2010.

The fresh fragrance is infused with organic rose grown in the mountains, giving Sheer Stella a light, natural appeal. Exclusive to Stella McCartney, an entire organic rose harvest was purchased to create the one-of-a-kind fragrance. Fresh, natural top notes of Green Apple, Frosted Lemon and Bulgarian Rose open a romantic heart of Celestial Rose, Rose Absolute, and Iranian Organic Rose, grounded by a base of warm, sensual Amber.

The limited-edition Sheer Stella bottle was designed by British artist Phillip Jones, an internationally renowned London-based painter who was most recently exhibited work in Madrid.

Dove "My Mini Moment" Contest

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Dove Ice Cream. All opinions are 100% mine.

Enter to win Dove Ice Cream Miniatures "My Mini Moment" contest!

Dove Ice Cream is asking women to share their favorite mini moment of escape and one lucky winner could win one of 3 sensational mini-grand prizes:
- A mini-getaway to Napa Valley
- Spa services for a year
- Mini-home makeover…. all of these sound great to me!

Women who want to enter need to submit a photo and a short essay to DoveIceCream.com/myminimoment by June 7, 2010.

At only 70 calories each, Dove Ice Cream Miniatures feature full indulgent ice cream wrapped in real Dove chocolate making them the perfect treat (um…yes!). Try the new decadent Café Collection which features Java Chip and Cappuccino Flavors.

“Me-time” is important to the Dove consumers, so Dove Ice Cream Miniatures conducted a survey of over 400 mothers and an astonishing 70 percent of these ultimate multi-taskers are taking time for themselves each day. The “My Mini Moment” contest celebrates these cherished moments. Everyone is unique, and has their own definition of ‘me time’ which is why Dove Ice Cream Miniatures is holding this great contest, to help treat someone to their favorite ‘me time!’

My mini moment? Getting pedicures! I can zone out, read a good magazine, sit in a massage chair, and relax while someone pampers me….perfect escape from reality!

Picture Perfect with PicTreat!

Ever re-take a picture so your smile is bigger or to make sure you can't see the zit that popped up over night? I understand, and I've done it...Facebook profile pictures are very important!

PicTreat.com is a free photo retouching website that allows people to upload their photos and improve their image. Check it out and upload those pictures to Facebook!

China Glaze Vintage Vixen for Fall 2010

Here's a preview of China Glaze Vintage Vixen for Fall - jewel tones, rich reds, titillating taupes and smoldering sands. This line delivers 40's-esque glamour with a sophisticated edge!

• Riveter Rouge – Deep red shimmer
• Foxy – Burgundy frost with shimmer
• Goin’ My Way – Brown frost with copper shimmer
• Classic Camel – Khaki crème with gold micro glitter
• Swing Baby – Taupe frost with silver micro glitter
• Ingrid – “Greige” crème with copper micro glitter
• Hey Doll – Rose frost with shimmer
• Bogie – Plum frost with shimmer
• First Class Tocket – Deep purple frost with shimmer
• Midnight Mission – Navy blue frost with silver micro glitter
• Emerald Fitzgerald – Turquoise green frost with shimmer
• Jitterbug – Grey chrome with silver micro glitter

Beauty Hall of Shame

The Beauty Hall of Shame

See which celebs we've deemed beauty train wrecks

This is a TotalBeauty.com celebrity hairstyles article Though we love Amy Winehouse's voice and applaud Cher for constantly pushing the fashion and beauty envelope, we can't help but declare them (and others) total beauty disasters. This doesn't mean that these ladies can't land on a "best" list in the future, they just haven't ever come close yet. See photos

Giveaway Break - Queen of...

'Who wears short shorts?' You should! It's summer time and if you're anything like me, you're probably thinking it's about time to shave a little bit more often!

Queen of...here for you! Queen of...is the newest line of shaving products for her from leading British shaving brand, King of Shaves.

The paraben-free, low foam formulas are gentle on the skin and allows you to exactly where they are shaving, instead of where they’ve already shaven, perfect for those tricky spots like behind the knee and around the ankle bones!

Two different products, same royal treatment:

Ooh La La! Shaving Gel – rich in aloe vera, Queen of…Ooh La La! Shaving Gel leaves skin silky and smooth to the touch

Ta Da! Shaving Gel – the low foam formula, rich in tea-tree oil, refreshes and revitalizes skin on the spot, while retaining skin’s delicate moisture balance.

Queen of…are available at select Target stores nationwide. To learn more about Queen of…visit www.shave.com.

***Giveaway***

Enter to win Queen of...Ooh La La! and Ta Da! Shaving Gel!

Fill out the form below to win! For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me and retweet on Twitter , or become a fan on Facebook; just make sure to list the entries in your comment. Enter up to once a day!

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Monday, June 21st. I will randomly select the lucky winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

MAC Venemous Villains

MAC Cosmetics is teaming up with Disney to create a limited edition color collection, launching in September. The line will feature 4 Disney characters, all Villains! Try and guess who they are!

Natural Celebrity Hair & Makeup Looks

Copy-Worthy Natural Celebrity Hair and Makeup Looks

Natural hairstyles and makeup looks are trendy and sexy because they play up your god-given beauty

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article Follow these step-by-step how-tos to enhance your best features -- naturally. See looks

Dove Ice Cream Miniatures "My Mini Moment" Contest

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Dove Ice Cream. All opinions are 100% mine.

Enter to win Dove Ice Cream Miniatures "My Mini Moment" contest!

Dove Ice Cream is asking women to share their favorite mini moment of escape and one lucky winner could win one of 3 sensational mini-grand prizes:
- A mini-getaway to Napa Valley
- Spa services for a year
- Mini-home makeover…. all of these sound great to me!

Women who want to enter need to submit a photo and a short essay to DoveIceCream.com/myminimoment by June 7, 2010.

At only 70 calories each, Dove Ice Cream Miniatures feature full indulgent ice cream wrapped in real Dove chocolate making them the perfect treat (um…yes!). Try the new decadent Café Collection which features Java Chip and Cappuccino Flavors.

“Me-time” is important to the Dove consumers, so Dove Ice Cream Miniatures conducted a survey of over 400 mothers and an astonishing 70 percent of these ultimate multi-taskers are taking time for themselves each day. The “My Mini Moment” contest celebrates these cherished moments. Everyone is unique, and has their own definition of ‘me time’ which is why Dove Ice Cream Miniatures is holding this great contest, to help treat someone to their favorite ‘me time!’

My mini moment? Getting pedicures! I can zone out, read a good magazine, sit in a massage chair, and relax while someone pampers me….perfect escape from reality!

And the Winners Are....

Lindsay Phillips Ballet Flats - benitez_desiree
Vera Wang Princess - whirlygirly77

20% off BeautySak.com

20% off all orders at BeautySak.com - 5 days only! Use BSAK20 at checkout. Stock up on your SPF products!

Harajuku Lovers Sunshine Cuties

I was in search of a new summer scent and fell in love with Harajuku Lovers Lil' Angel Sunshine Cutie scent. It's described as a citrus vanilla, but the first thing that comes to my mind is a 'sugary sweet.' It's a sweet scent that is really light and a perfect match to a summer sundress. These bottles are so cute...perfect to get you in the mood for summer!


Love: A fruity floral, Love mixes and matches a vintage inspired one piece with modern wrap around removable sunglasses. A red Hibiscus flower is the perfect accessory to keeping her ponytail in place.

Lil' Angel: A citrus vanilla, Lil’ Angel suits up in a teeny weeny navy blue bikini scattered with sweet yellow and white hearts (showing her love for the beach)! Never without her signature headband, she dresses it with a few fragrant Plumeria flowers to channel a tropical vibe.

Music: A sensuous floral, Music keeps it nautical. Her navy and white striped bikini is trimmed in bright cherry red and accented with some sweet and playful bows. A red Hibiscus hair flower makes the perfect topper. Aye Aye, it’s super kawaii!

Baby: A dewy floral, Baby is a quintessential girlie girl in a pink on pink polka dot bikini with ruched top and string bottom. A few Plumeria flowers nestled in her hair add the finishing touch to her super kawaii ensemble.

G: A creamy musky, G wears a tuxedo bandeau bikini top and for a pop of color, turquoise boy short bottoms. Her sweet headband is adorned with a mix of tropical Plumeria flowers.

Giveaway Break - Avene Body Care

The heritage of dermo-cosmetic brand Eau Thermale Avene dates back over 260 years to the discovery of the curative properties in thermal water (check out the companies timeline on their site). Most recently, Avene has come out with a full line of body care for sensitive skin, to improve skin comfort, skin tone adn skin hydration.

Body Scrub, rich in Avène Thermal Spring Water, provides a mild, non-abrasive skin exfoliation to reveal clearer, softer and smoother skin. This non-irritating scrub features a dual exfoliating action that is both mechanical with jojoba beads and polyethylene waxes and chemical with sodium salicylate. Studies proved that after daily use for 3 weeks, 100% of users had softer skin, 95% noted that their skin was clearer and 90% found their skin to be smoother. ($20)

Moisturizing Body Lotion, very rich in Avène Thermal Spring Water and triglycerides, quickly absorbs to moisturize and protect, while leaving the skin with a smooth, non-greasy feel. Studies proved that with one application per day after 3 weeks, 100% of users had more hydrated skin, 97% noted an improvement in suppleness and 97% found their skin to be softer. ($18)

Body Oil, rich in natural plant-based oils and Vitamins A and E, nourishes, hydrates and restores the skin’s hydrolipidic film to leave parched skin soft, supple and comfortable. ($20)

***Giveaway***

Enter to the Avene Body Care Line for Sensitive skin, including the body scrub, lotion and oil!

Fill out the form below to win! For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me and retweet on Twitter , or become a fan on Facebook; just make sure to list the entries in your comment. Enter up to once a day!

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Thursday, June 17th. I will randomly select the lucky winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

And the Winners Are....

Aveda Light Elements - dky65
Hard Candy - patpapa518

Beauty Activities You Can Do With Your Man

My husband isn't shy...he'll tell anyone he loves to be pampered!

Beauty Activities You Can Do With Your Man

Skip the boring dinner and a movie routine and get gorgeous with your guy while spending quality time together

This is a TotalBeauty.com skin care article Though he likely won't admit it, your guy does enjoy a little pampering. So dim the lights, cue the mellow music and get cozy. Then try these date-night spa-like activities. See tips

BIC 100 Days of Sunshine Sweepstakes

To celebrate summer and sun and of course the new BIC Soleil Bella razors, BIC is giving away thousands of SUNSATIONAL prizes all summer long including a girlfriend getaway, dell laptops, and the grand prize 2011 Mazda MX Miata 2-seater.

To play, all you have to do is visit www.100daysofsunshine.com and register! Once registered you can:

• Find out if you’re an instant winner
• Choose which grand prize you want to win
• Complete tasks to earn Sunz (each Sunz = 1 entry)
• Sit back and wait for your day to get a little sunnier
  

The sweepstakes goes through August 8, 2010 and there are tons of great prizes but the best part is they all come in pairs! That means each winner can make someone else’s day a little brighter by sharing with a friend.

China Glaze Lemon Fizz

'Rain, Rain, Go Away!'

It won't stop raining here in Michigan. I guess Spring has sprung...I hope all the rain is over by the time the summer months roll around.

Does the weather got you down? Paint your nails a fun color to bring some sunshine into your life! Try out China Glaze's Lemon Fizz from the Up and Away collection. This bright yellow is like sunshine in a bottle. Don't forget your toes!

Lancôme L'Absolu Crème De Brillance

Lancome made my day with L'Absolu Creme De Brillance. It's a cross between a gloss and a balm, goes on smooth and is super hydrating. The secret ingredients are:
*Shine boosting oils and light diffusing pearls that provides a rich color
*Pro-Xylane boosts hydration within the skin
*Glycerin and hyaluronic acid hydrate lips by pulling water from the environment and help it stay put

I was fortunate to try this in Blush Classique. The color is super rich and makes my lips look fuller. The sponge applicator is my favorite, you don't have to worry about individual bristles separating and becoming messy.

Looking for your next gloss splurge? I would put this one in the hat.

M·A·C To The Beach

There is fun in the sun, to be sure, but To The Beach is more of a sensual state of mind – a pleasure we all feel near the sea. The girl and boy from Ipanema, from Cap d’Antibes to West Palm Beach…All around the world, the seaside has a romance, and a kind of golden, sexy alchemy we’re all drawn to. This collection encapsulates it, with sanddabs, seashells, the magic of marine life decorating packaging in the most soothing, sultry shades of summertime. NEW! Cream Bronzer and NEW! Bronze Body Oil pair up with other faux tanners and scorching summer colours to get let you close your eyes and go To The Beach!

Available May 28^th – July 2010

Reese Robert Launches Facebook Page

Formerly known as Xtended Beauty, Reese Robert offers the same superior quality faux eyelash products and can now interact with fans via the new Facebook fan page!

To celebrate, Reese Robert is giving the first 100 Facebook fans free “Dangerous” lashes. Reese Robert eyelashes in “Dangerous” are superior quality Korean lashes that transform eyes for an everyday, glamorous look.

Head over and 'Like’ Reese Robert’s Facebook page to grab your free pair of lashes: Reese Robert Facebook Page.

HauteLook Beauty Sales

This weeks' sales at HauteLook.com


mdSkincare - up to 90% off!


GO Smile - up to 69% off!

Sevin Nyne Tanning Mist - up to 40% off!

Free Zoya Hot Lips Gloss

Zoya is celebrating its new line of Hot Lips glossy lip balms by giving away a trio for free today! Choose from more than 40 shades, add 3 to your cart, enter the code LIPPY at checkout, and you'll see a credit appear for the value of the three tubes. Just pay for shipping.

I've tried Hot Lips and they are super glossy with a hint of color. They come in a short, stout, squeeze tube, with a rounded applicator tip. This is a great opportunity to try out 3 new shades for the summer!

Barielle's High Steppin' Summer Polish Collection

For summer 2010, boogie down with new disco-inspired nail polishes in the High Steppin’ collection from Shades by Barielle. Six metallic hues and Barielle’s signature healthy “3-free” formulation make hands and feet dance with style.

Flashing back to the 70’s, get groovy with Electric Boogie—an inky metallic blue with teal glitter; shake it up with Belly Dance—a nude taupe with shimmer; party until dawn with Night Moves—a sparkling metallic silver; turn it around with Passion Pirouette—a grape metallic purple; sway to the style with Slow Motion—a light metallic lavender and let loose with Freestyle—a cool metallic mint with silver glitter.

Celebrity Manicurist Elle says, “When creating this collection, we wanted to pump up the volume on nail hues. Inspired by bright summer whites, we injected some high-voltage color into any look from bikini to boardwalk.”

Formulated to provide nails with safe, healthy and long-lasting glossy color coverage, Shades by Barielle is free of formaldehyde, toluene and dibutyl-phthalate. Women can also safely use Barielle products throughout pregnancy.

Key Features: Contains no formaldehyde, toluene and dibutyl-phthalate.

Size: .5 fl oz/14.8 ml

Suggested Retail Price: $8.00

Availability: Barielle.com

Anti-Cellulite Products

Anti-Cellulite Products: The So-So Ones and The Ones That Work

Smile ladies, some of these creams get rid of dimples -- others not so much

This is a TotalBeauty.com body article While there's no miracle jiggle-free potion, there are some products that Total Beauty readers say firm and tighten the butt and thigh area. See products

The Worst No. 4: Nivea Good-Bye Cellulite Patches, $13.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.7

"The patches slip off constantly, and can't seem to …"

No. 3: L'Oreal Paris Sublime Slim - Day, $9

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.4

"I used two tubes of this diligently and never saw a change …"

The Best No. 6: Nivea Skin Firming Moisturizer With Advanced Q10 Complex, $7.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.1

"Over time I have seen tightening in my skin ..."

Want to see what other products made the list? Click here!

Diane Kruger & Calvin Klein Beauty

Actress Diane Kruger has just been announce as the new face of Calvin Klein's upcoming women's fragrance launch, Calvin Klein Beauty.

Diane was great in Inglourious Basterds and I'm sure she'll be great for CK Beauty. Can't wait to see the ads!

Date Night Made Sexy

Date Night Made Sexy

Read these tips to learn how you can look hotter for your, um, hot date

This is a TotalBeauty.com health & beauty article Follow these steps and you'll look so gorgeous that he won't be able to keep his hands off those smooth, shiny legs of yours. Get tips