Giveaway Break - Avène Thermal Spring Water

Known for its long history in treating atopic dermatitis, the Avène Thermal Spring Water is the only thermal spring water bottled directly from the source and packaged in a sterile environment to guarantee purity and maximum skin benefits. Its unique composition is proven to soothe inflammation, itching, redness, general sensitivity and post-medical and aesthetic procedure irritation as it softens, protects and purifies the skin. Avène Thermal Spring Water is a worldwide leader and the #1 selling thermal spring water in US pharmacies.

Key Benefits:

- More than 300 studies have been conducted by Pierre Fabre laboratories and independent researchers to demonstrate its soothing properties

- Rich in silica and trace elements including iron, manganese, zinc and copper

- A pH of 7.5 won’t sting or burn and can be sprayed on open wounds

- Provides anti-oxidant protection with an optimal calcium/magnesium ratio

- A low mineral content won’t dry out skin

- Naturally bacterial pure

- Constant temperature of 75°F, 25.6°F

- Non-aerosol spray can

***Giveaway***

Enter to win all 3 sizes of Avene Thermal Spring Water!

Sign up 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, or follow me on Twitter, 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, August 31st. 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!

Total Beauty Weekend Web Tour

A Little More Beautiful is giving away 1 Urban Decay Deluxe Eyeshadow in Honey!!

Do you love stilettos but really can't walk comfortably in them? The Advice Sisters discovered a unique tote " target="_blank">so you can walk in comfort and in style and have your stilettos, too

Beauty Anonymous loves Chubby Cheeks from Essie's summer 2009 collection.

Dao from My Makeup Blog uses L'Oreal HiP Kohl Liners to create a makeup look suitable for the party scene.

Bésame Cosmetics is revamping its retro glam line. The first product from the revamp is the Voluptuous Lip Color Set. More Than a Pretty Face reviews.

Visit Lipgloss Break and Enter to Win Sunkissed Glow by JLo and AminoGenesis Perfect Reflection!

eye4style has a solution for stressed, puffy eyes - meet Sampar's Eye Rule!

The Makeup Divas reviews several new products from MAC's new Colourcraft Collection.

Hot Beauty Health helps you find your favorite body scrub for glowing skin and discovers a new treatment for hyperhidrosis sufferers.

Total Beauty Break

Create Sexy Waves in Medium-Length Hair

Follow these how-tos and tips to get your most playful hairstyle ever

Eli Thomas, owner of Thomas Chance Hairdressing in Santa Monica, Calif. shows you how to transform medium-length straight hair into a fun, tousled style (a la Hayden Panettiere, Blake Lively and Jennifer Aniston). All you need are a few key products and you're set! See how-to

Freebie Break - Longest List Yet!

Start your week off right...Sign up for some free stuff!

Dunkin' Donuts coffee sample delivered to your door!
FlixSticks sample
Arm & Hammer Advanced White sample
Sarah Jessica Parker fragrance sample (click on 'Request Sample')
Mary Kay Color Card sample

Makeup Break - NARS Foundation

In both art and beauty, a superior canvas is key. And only the most refined foundations are capable of transforming skin into that ideal canvas. François Nars, pioneer of modern makeup, reinvents advanced formulas that conceal imperfections and even out skin tone for an ultimate immaculate complexion. Introducing Sheer Matte and Sheer Glow: the next generation of sheer foundations infused with exceptional radiance.

NARS SHEER MATTE FOUNDATION - $42

While transparent enough to allow skin’s natural hue to remain visible, it is still matte at heart, which means weightless, luster-free coverage. This velvety oil-free formula boosts brightness and radiance, improving skins texture. Packaged in a stylish frosted bottle, it distinguishes itself from its Sheer Glow counterpart.

NARS SHEER GLOW FOUNDATION - $42

An ideal solution for those looking for a foundation that is more dewy than Sheer Matte. The formula glides on easily and imparts a satin-soft, glowing finish. Skin will even-out and gleam with overall brightness; radiance and sleek texture will be restored.

Available in 20 shades, Sheer Matte and Sheer Glow, will be available at Nordstrom beginning August 1^st and on www.narscosmetics.com beginning September 1^st.

Makeup Break - Bobbi Brown's New Site

Bobbi Brown is excited to share with you their new Bobbi Brown website! They invite you to stop by and check out the new color swatches, how-to videos, “Chat With an Artist,” and brush up your makeup skills with brand new tips from Bobbi. They’ve also made it easier for you to share your favorite products, tops or articles via Facebook, Digg and del.icio.us. To celebrate the launch of our new ratings and reviews feature, for each review you write through August 28^th you’ll be entered to win $450 worth of Bobbi makeup. Bobbi Brown is also currently offering two free samples with any order and free shipping on purchases above $65.

Check the new site out!

Hyper Luxe Weekend Roundup

Adventures in Round Brown takes a look into the world of Men's Big and Tall Fashion.

Askmewhats reviews L'oreal Elseve Smooth Intense.

The Beauty Chick share some of her favorite face primers.

Beauty Junkies Unite tells us how awesome Bare Escentuals Buxom Lashliner.

BeautySweetSpot has a behind the scenes look at the MAC Fall collection.

Best Things in Beauty has a Giveaway Contest: Sephora's new Illamasqua Powder Blusher in Kiss.

Claire's Beauty explores lipstick trends through the decades.

Denim Debutante is giving away a bottle of Arbonne's Made in the Shade Self-Tanner to one lucky reader!

Fabuless Beauty has us super excited for the MAC Look in a Box sets available exclusively at Nordstrom.

See Fabulous Over Forty's review of Josie Maran lipstick.

The Fashion Planner shows us how to how to make a no-sew top and necklace from a t-shirt.

Glamour Whore introduces you to Illamasqua cosmetics.

Gloss Menagerie homemade toner experiment.

Gouldylox Reviews has a sneak peek of Bare Escentuals liner and lipstick.

Hot Beauty Health gives you the low down on the white nail polish trend.

The Informed Makeup Maven is all about body and hair this week.  Check out her must haves.

Krasey Beauty cozies up to Erno Laszlo Cosmetics.

Visit Lipgloss Break and Enter to Win Sunkissed Glow by JLo and AminoGenesis Perfect Reflection!

My Beauty Bunny recommends a cruelty-free self-tanner and body firming cream in one from Tarte.

Obsession Confessions of Glamour and Love reviews Ouidad products for curly hair.

Sicka Than Average keeps you walking on sunshine with its roundup ofsizzling hot shades.

The Style and Beauty Doctor begs you not to match your eyeshadow to your outfit.

Su Ferreira has another great tutorial on smokey eye.

ThisThatBeauty shares a beauty observations - Extreme Length False Eye Lashes in everyday life!

Tres Chic Style reveals her shopping secrets.

Freebie Friday - Bodycology Bath & Body

Feel delicious with Bodycology! Get your free sample and choose your scent today.

Makeup Break - Bobbi Brown Ive League Collection

Bobbi Brown goes back to school with her Ivy League Collection.

“Pencils are back in a big way for fall. They’re quick, mistake-proof and can go from subtle to bold in one easy stroke.” – Bobbi Brown

This August, Bobbi introduces her new and improved Creamy Eye Pencil: designed to apply smoothly and evenly, the pencil features a built-in smudger for a softer, smoky effect. Available in 9 shades including: Jet, Walnut, Caviar, Midnight, Hunter, Brown Plum, Dusk, Charcoal and Mahogany.

Back by popular demand, Bobbi’s Lip Crayons are now a permanent part of our line! The amazing lip formula combines the luxurious feel of a lipstick with the ease and convenience of a jumbo, crayon-inspired pencil. Including a custom-sized sharpener, the Lip Crayon will be available in six shades: Honeysuckle, Coral Pink, Raisin Berry, Posey, Dusty Nude, Wild Rose.

The Ivy League Collection also includes a fresh, new spin on fall’s strong eye: Forest Shimmer Ink Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner. To create the shade, Bobbi blended deepest green with golden pearls to create a liner that really makes eyes pop. Bobbi also adds two new pearlized eye shadows for illuminated lids in Autumn Shimmer Wash and Bash Metallic, and her Angle Eye Shadow Brush which is ideal for applying shadow in the corner, in the crease or all over the lid.

Makeup Break - MAC Baby Bloom

Five neutral skin-tone shades, all SPF 15, to drench skin in healing emollients, give it glow, rescue it from future damage. And fresh new SUNTINTS SPF 20 LIQUID LIP BALM in five sheer colour shades, from Pink Tinge to Moist Plum, are the big news we’ve been tight-lipped about… until now!

M·A·C Baby Bloom will be available starting in July 30^th, 2009.

STUDIO MOISTURE TINT SPF 15
Light Soft pale beige
Medium Warm beige Medium
Dark Caramel beige Dark Deep caramel Deep
Dark Rich golden bronze
Suggested Retail Price $29.50 U.S./$38.00 CDN



SUNTINTS SPF20 LIQUID LIP BALM
Just a Smidge Soft pastel yellow with multi-coloured pearl
Lilt of Lily Soft creamy pale pink
Pink Tinge Clean bright yellow pink with gold pearl
Full of Grace Soft sheer rose
Moist Plum Light lilac with very fine pearl
Suggested Retail Price $14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN