Curel Skin Advisor

Curel has launched a new interactive, online tool, the Skin Advisor, that offers skin analysis and provides advice on common skincare issues.

Below are a few quotes from Dr. Westley who partnered with Curel to create this tool.

• “I partnered with Curel to create the Skin Advisor, an interactive tool on curel.com designed to help users identify and address skincare concerns like dryness, itching, allergies and eczema, to name a few. 10-20% of children have eczema, and many continue to suffer in adulthood. One of the most common complaints I see in my office is dry skin, itchiness and skin prone to rashes. People don’t know what regimen is right for their skin and many times parents are also confused what they should be using for their children’s skin.”

• “I worked closely with Curel to develop a series of questions that recreate the experience of visiting the dermatologist’s office. When users answer the questions provided, the Skin Advisor generates a customized analysis of their skin concerns as well as lifestyle tips and Curel product recommendations to treat those concerns. The advisor is very detailed, asking questions about skin type and very specific questions about symptoms people experience, just like I ask my own patients. The analysis generated is also very detailed and gives very useful tips and recommendations for people to start treating their skin. There is also a helpful allergen guide that people can navigate if they suspect they may be allergic to something they are coming into contact with. It actually can help target a specific ingredient that they can look for on product labels.”

• “Once consumers complete the Skin Advisor questionnaire, they can read more about the various skin issues covered at curel.com. If users still have additional questions, they can submit those questions online and I will answer them personally and provide additional insight.”

• “While serious skin conditions require a dermatologist’s attention, the Curel Skin Advisor offers an advanced skin analysis and provides valuable advice for people seeking relief from common skincare issues, putting the cure in Curel.”

Start Prepping for Summer!

Start Prepping for Summer -- Now! These Tips Will Help

Look your best all spring and summer long with these quick hair and makeup tricks

If you’ve been waiting in anticipation for spring (heck, even summer!) to come and free you from your winter-long hibernation, it’s time to celebrate! But even with the cheerful change in weather, your schedule still might not be so pretty. Learn what quick, easy beauty tips you can incorporate to shave time off your routine. See tricks

2010 TotalBeauty.com Awards

The TotalBeauty.com Awards give women the opportunity to vote for their favorite beauty products in nearly 60 categories. Their votes determine which 59 products win the prestigious Total Beauty Award Readers' Choice seal of approval -- seen by millions of women on product packaging and in advertising.

The polls are now open, and will be closing on March 31. Visit TotalBeauty.com to vote!

M·A·C Tabloid Beauty

It’s no secret, the tabloids have taken over! More often than not, though when we read the fantastical claims made in tabloids, they turn out to be true. Well, M·A·C is following the trend – we’re putting our money where our mouth is with our new Tabloid Beauty collection!



Anyone can make a claim, but not everyone can back it up. These products are a collection of M·A·C faves, each with claims that we’ve clinically tested and proven. And each claim is displayed proudly on each package:



PRO LONGWEAR LUSTRE LIPCOLOUR

Non-transfer fixed, with no feathering for a full

8 hour day!



PRO LONGWEAR LIPCOLOUR

Non-transfer fixed, with no feathering for a full

8 hour day!



PLUSH LASH MASCARA

112% increase in fullness, 125% increase in curl!



PENULTIMATE EYE LINER

Extremely long-wearing – 12 hours!



PREP + PRIME LINE FILLER

Improves firmness, visible lifting, visibly diminishes

lines in eight weeks!



PREP + PRIME SKIN REFINED

ZONE

Immediately reduces the appearance of visible pores over time, reduces clogged pores by 25%, shrinking the appearance of pore size by almost two-thirds! 26% improvement in smoothness and skintone, 24% reduction in sebum, 32% reduction in the appearance of pore size!

Makeup from Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland comes out this Friday, and I have a feeling it will be every makeup artist's dream come true. Lancôme ambassador Anne Hathaway portrays the White Queen, a role she was perfect for given her porcelain complexion. Her gorgeous skin was the focal point of her look at the London premiere of the film last week (as you can see in the picture). Makeup artist Kate Lee did the honors and also focused on Anne’s radiant eyes and smile. The dress, in case you’re wondering, is by Vivienne Westwood.

If you want to let your readers know how to get Anne’s premiere look, here are the products we suggest:

EYES: Le Stylo Waterproof Eyeliner in Prune; Color Design Eye Shadow in Ciel du Soir; Hypnôse Drama Mascara in Excessive Black

SKIN: Photôgenic Lumessence foundation in Ivoire 2C; Blush Subtil in Sheer Amourose
LIPS: L'Absolu Rouge lipstick in Rendez-Vous

Add a set of false eyelashes, and you’re ready for your date with the Mad Hatter.

Friday's Freebies

Olay Total Effects Body Wash
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Crest 3D White Regimen sample

LUSH Spring Goodies

Not a fan of waking up before the sun does? Toss Up You Gets Emotibomb ($3.95) into the shower! As the warm water hits the emotibomb, the uplifting citrus aroma awakens the senses. Lemon essential oil creates a cheerful atmosphere of freshness and purity, helping to dispel mental fatigue. Your mornings will be more bearable, or dare we say it, enjoyable!
Calm your mind and your senses so you can feel at peace during these cold winter months with Therapy Massage Bar ($8.75). This 100% organic shea and cocoa butter bar increases circulation and warms muscles. The lavender plays a major role to ease senses, calm the nervous system and relieve stress.

After a chilly walk home in the snow, wrap yourself up in The Comforter Bubble Bar ($8.75). A hot bath of fruity, blackcurrant bubbles provides instant warmth and comfort inside and out. Formulated with bergamot, the uplifting essential oil calms nerves and is recommended for people suffering from S.A.D. – or those with regular winter blues.

Need something extra to keep spirits soaring as temperature rapidly falls? Just in time for the coldest season of the year, LUSH has brought back Happy 4 Sad ($25.95) as a Retro product! The ultra-violet colored shower gel is perfect for when the UV index is at zero. It contains neroli oil, an anti-depressant to help make it through the darkest of days. So lather up with this scent that will keep you smiling throughout the day.

Priti NYC Nail Polish

Check out this fun new nail polish line, Priti NYC. I recently got to try a few of their nail polishes and polish removers. The picture below is me wearing St. Catherine's Lace. With the Priti base coat, two coats of color, and a fast dry top coat, this polish stayed on really well and was super glossy. It went on super smooth, which is a plus for my peeling nails, and made for a streak free, easy application.
Priti's complete non-toxic nail polish line has been designed and specifically named after beautiful flowers and plants that they resemble (so creative!). Priti Polishes have been formulated without Toluene, DBP and Formaldehyde and does not contain any petroleum ingredients.

The word Priti has many meanings in Sanskrit, such as out of satisfaction, with love, and pleasurable sensation. The Priti line has been designed and created with some of the world's most naturally organic resources.

The polishes are $12.50 each, but definitely worth it if you're into nail polish. I've never had nail polish go on so smooth. I would say splurge on at least one color for your toes this summer.

Note: This review includes products that I received as samples, provided by the brand company or a PR rep. Please click here for more information regarding my disclaimer.

Giveaway Break - Melvita

Fun fact about Melvita:
Melvita is one of the first companies in the world to earn the ECOCERT certificate for organic products, becoming the global trend-setter for natural organic beauty products.

Other fun tidbits about this brand:

■ They favor the use of the finest ingredients from organically farmed and responsibly harvested sources, with respect of nature being our priority.

■ They protest against the pointlessness and cruelty of tests on animals.

■ They ensure that our packaging materials are completely recyclable.

■ They are involved in a pro-active approach to sustainable development, with preservation of environmental: beauty, biodiversity, and balance.

■ They make every effort to promote ethical, humane, and fair-trade partnerships.

Melvita has several different lines of organic skin care products, including body balms, soaps, fragrances, oils and a mens line.

***Giveaway***

Enter to win Melvita Fondant Body Balm & Argan 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. The contest will end on Wednesday, March 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!

Philosophy's Birthday

Pull out your party hats because philosophy is turning another year older. To celebrate their 14th birthday, philosophy is launching an instant win game beginning today. Visit www.philosophy.com/birthday daily for a chance to win great instant win game prizes and to be entered for a chance to win the grand prize which is a $1000 shopping spree on philosophy.com. The game will run from 3/1-3/31/2010.