Elemis 'Essential Beauty Secrets' Kit

To coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month Elemis will donate a portion of the proceeds from the sales of their NEW ‘Essential Beauty Secrets’ kit to Breast Cancer Care, an organization that provides information and support, and campaigns for improved standards of care. Presented in a stunning fuchsia pink cosmetic bag, the collection contains four award-winning Elemis products, including the Limited Edition Pro-Collagen Lifting Treatment Neck and Bust ‘boob tube’. This kit also contains a 5 Step Breast Check guide to make sure you regularly monitor yourself for any abnormal changes.

Price: $95 ($222.00 value, savings of $127.00), available starting October 2009 at Nordstrom, Bergdorf Goodman and www.TimetoSpa.com

Giveaway Break - Charles Worthington London

Side swept hair is in right now. Channel back to the early 90's swept your hair aside. Celebrities are pulling off this carefree look and so can you.

To mimic this look (at a fraction of the cost), prep hair with Charles Worthington London BIG HAIR Texturizing Salt Spray to intensify and draw out natural waves and patters. Then use BIG HAIR Full Volume Uplifting Mousse to amplify natural movement with incredible shine that also prevents static without flaking. Polish the ends of your hair with a shot of BIG HAIR Full Volume Ultrafine Hairspray to smooth away flyaways.

***Giveaway***

Enter to win Charles Worthington London BIG HAIR products! Salt Spray, Full Volume Uplifting Mousse and Full Volume Ultrafine Hairspray...all used to create the perfect side sweep!

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 Sunday, November 8. I will randomly be selecting the winner and announcing them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

LUSH Bubble Bars

With the cold weather quickly approaching Michigan, the only way I can really get warm is soaking in a hot bath. I've recently fell in love with LUSH's Bubble Bars. Talk about a little going a long way. You literally just need to crumble off a corner of a bar under running water and the tub will bubble up. My sister-in-law Melissa loves to use them for bubble baths for her kids (and the kids love them too).

After tailgating in the cold and rain for 7 hours this past Saturday I was chilled to the bone. I prepared a bath with a LUSH Bubble Bar and could have soaked for hours. The smell of the almond bar I used filled my whole bathroom and bedroom. Make sure to have a soap dish or little baggie on hand to put the left over bar in.

Starting at $5.95 a pop, I suggest trying it out. I would guess you could get about 5-7 baths out of it, depending on how many bubbles you like to have and the size of your bathtub. They're a great size and price for stocking stuffers too :)

Power of Pink with Shiseido

During the month of October, Shiseido will donate $5 to CEW's Cancer and Careers for every Luminizing Satin Eye Color in PK305 Peony sold.

Giveaway Break - Pure Silk Shaving Cream

Don't pack away your skirts and dresses just yet! You can still wear them with tall boots and tights. Which means yes, you still have to shave your legs this winter!

Pure Silk makes shaving a breeze. Pure Silk Moisturizing Shave Cream, from the makers of Barbasol, is made for women, packed with ingredients like aloe and vitamin E to keep our skin soft.

If you're like me, and apply self tanner year round, make sure to exfoliate and shave beforehand, for a smooth application. The moisturizing ingredients in Pure Silk will help keep your bronzed skin smooth!

Pure Silk creams come in six different scents, Plumeria, Citrus Zest, Peaches & Cream Sensitive Skin Formula, Raspberry Mist, Coconut & Oat Flour and Melon Splash. I've been using Peaches & Cream for Sensitive Skin and love it. I'm horrible at shaving and it's been helping to keep me nick free and it smells great!

***Giveaway***

Enter to win a can of Pure Silk!

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!

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This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Friday, November 6th. I will randomly be selecting TWO winners and announcing them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

BeautySak.com is Thinking Pink

Get a free mini Essie pink nail polish with every order on Beauty Sak, while supplies last! A percentage of sales through October 31st will go towards the fight against breast cancer.

Total Beauty Break

18 Hairstyle and Makeup Tricks You've Never Tried

Expand your beauty know-how with the expert tips we picked up backstage at New York Fashion Week

The hairstylists and makeup artists working in the trenches backstage at Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week know a thing or two about how to camouflage dark circles, eliminate frizz and even add a youthful glow to not-so-youthful skin. Here, the top tricks real chicks like us (who don't have a hairstylist or makeup artist on speed dial) can use to look our best. See tips

Beyoncé Wears NARS at Billboard Women In Music Awards

Multi-platinum singer and songwriter Beyoncé wore NARS cosmetics on the red carpet at today’s Billboard Women In Music Awards, where she received the award for “Woman of the Year.” Beyoncé’s celebrity makeup artist Jackie Gomez explains her look: “I loved the color of her dress so much so I wanted to mirror the effect that it had against her skin- the Cleo Duo Eyeshadow was perfect.” And, Jackie informed us that Beyoncé is a BIG fan of NARS!

Attached is an image for your review.

The following NARS products were used to achieve her look:

-NARS Sedona Sheer Matte Foundation

-NARS Sedona Powder Foundation

-NARS Albatross Highlighting Blush Powder

-NARS Cleo Duo Eyeshadow

-NARS Orgasm/Casino Blush Duo (one of Beyoncé’s personal favorites)

-NARS Copacabana Multiple

-NARS Belle de Jour Velvet Matte Lip Pencil

-NARS Honolulu Honey Lipstick

-NARS Chelsea Girls Lip Lacquer (another of Beyoncé’s personal favorites)

All products are available at www.narscosmetics.com

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

There are several beauty brands that are donating a portion of sales towards breast cancer research and the Breast Cancer Society this month. I will be featuring these brands throughout the month. These are all great brands, so please take them into consideration when treating yourself to new makeup and beauty products...you'll be supporting a great cause, too! The first one I'd like to highlight is...

Philosophy Shower for the CureShower for the cure is philosophy's pink ribbon shower gel - a creamy all-in-one formula that can be used as a shampoo, shower gel or bubble bath. this long-time philosophy favorite contains a touch of milk proteins and fruit essences to provide a delightful experience for your senses. shower for the cure represents the spirit of every woman and 100% of philosophy's net proceeds from the sale of shower for the cure will be donated to the Women's Cancer Research Fund. The memorable scent and poem on the pink ribbon shower gel was inspired by the unforgettable charity event, one of hollywood's most beloved occasions which is held every spring and is chaired by Rita Wilson and Kate Capshaw.

Price: $20, Available on www.philosophy.com

To add your own line to philosophy’s iconic “unforgettable” poem found on the shower for the cure bottle please log onto www.showerforthecure.com beginning October 1^.

Giveaway Break - La Roche-Posay Redermic UV

How would you like to simplify your morning routine all into one product? Sounds pretty crazy, huh? La Roche-Posay Redermic UV is a daily moisturizer that fills in wrinkles, tightens loose skin on the neck, smooths fine lines and protects against UV damage...all of the things you need in your skin routine rolled into one!

You can find La Roche-Posay Redermic UV at your local CVS store (SRP $47.90).

Check out the ingredients:

Madecassoside (95% pure): Helps skin to fill in wrinkles and firm from within.

L-Absorbic Acid (5%): Restores skin’s structure and improves complexion.

Hyaluronic Acid: Instantly smoothes fine lines by restoring vital hydration to the epidermis.

Photostable UVA/UVB Protection SPF 15: Provides a patented combination of octocrylene with avobenzone to provide photostable broad UV protection to effectively defend against UV rays.

***Giveaway***

Enter to win La Roche-Posay Redermic UV moisturizer!

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!

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This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Friday, October 30th. I will randomly be selecting a winner and announcing them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!