HauteLook Private Beauty Sales this Week

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Mario Badescu Skin Care

Starting 4/27
Lorac cosmetics (starting at $4!)
RapidLash Eyelash Enhancing Serum

Starting 4/28
100% Pure - their vanilla scents are unreal

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Hand Lotion Reviews

Along side all of the lip balms and lip glosses I have in my car, my desk, my bedroom, and in every purse...I have a hand lotion.

Here's the current line up:

In my car...Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion

I like this lotion for the car because it quickly soaks into my skin, and doesn't leave a bit of residue or slick feeling...perfect to use while driving, so your hands don't slide around the steering wheel. The Shielding Lotion transforms the 'outer layer of skin into a hydrating invisible shield.' Used and prescribed by dermatologists, this lotion is great for those with dry skin and that don't like to reapply lotion often. The instructions on the this bottle recommend every 2-8 hours until moisture level improves, then just 12-24 hours.

Retails at $18.

Beside my bed...Bath and Body Works Aromatherapy Sleep Body Lotion

It's body lotion, but I use it on my hands and arms before I go to bed. The soothing scent of lavender is known to calm the senses, and act as a sleep aid. I'm no doctor, but if you have trouble falling asleep, or have restless nights, it could help to try the using the calming scent of lavender. Since this scent is officially 'Lavender Vanilla,' the smell of the flower isn't too overwhelming. Beautiful packaging, dark purple glass bottle, it's a staple for my nightstand.

Retails at $13

At my desk....Crabtree & Evelyn La Source Rejuvenating Hand Cream
This was a holiday gift from my coworker...so sweet! I love the antique-ish packaging that Crabtree & Evelyn uses. La Source has a very distinct scent, kind of ocean-like, but not too overpowering for work. This formula leaves hands really soft and smooth, with a younger appearance. It's not too greasy so it doesn't leave any residue on my laptop while at work.

This formula contains a unique time-released capsule of antioxidants, which have been found to minimize the damaging effects of free radicals, while natural butters and oils have been added to moisturize the skin.

Retails at $25

In my computer bag....Black Pearl Nourishing Hand and Nail Cream

Made from ingredients of Tahitian black pearl powder, seaweed and Dead Sea minerals, this hand cream leaves my hands soft and smooth. The pearl powder gently exfoliates, but not gritty like normal exfoliaters. It's non-greasy and has a wonderful smell to it, kind of similar to a men's cologne, but I can't exactly put my finger on the exact one. It stays on even after washing hands, scent and all, shielding them long-term from environmental effects. It also contains sunscreen filters, U.V.A., which is a definitely something I look for in a hand cream, especially in the summer months. It's a little bit higher of a price point, but contains twice as much as most moisturizers do.

Retails $28.25

In my purse...La Roche-Posay Lipikar Xerand Hand Repair Cream
This lotion should be labeled luxurious. This is my first experience with La Roche-Posay outside of sunscreen and I'm extremely impressed. It's non-oily and water-resistant, making it last even through hand washings. It uses glycerin, thermal spring water, and allantoin (softening agent) to banish dry, irritated, hands. It's unscented, which is why I keep it in my purse for my husband to use as well :)
Retails $13.50

Astrological Reading For Your Lips

FREE Astrological Reading (For Your Lips)

See which lip color best suits your sign

This is a TotalBeauty.com make up article Your particular zodiac sign says a bit about your persona, so trying a new lipstick based on your sign is a fun, New Age-y way to find a new lip color. Get your lipstick horoscope

Giveaway Break - Mother's Day Makeover from PHYTO-C

This Mother's Day, give your mom a well-deserved makeover with a collection of products from leading skin-care company, PHYTO-C. The Intense Line Defense, Velvet Gel & Serum Twenty offer unparalleled results in the realm of professional skin care.

Intense Line Defense

· Made with green tea and German chamomile extract, this powerful ointment exfoliates dead and rough skin, encourages skin renewal, increases microcirculation, stimulates collagen, and evens skin tone while diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

· Apply only a few drops daily in the evening to moisturize, smooth, and prevent dry skin

Price: $45

Velvet Gel

· This miracle gel is supported by a new clinical study which cites its ability to encourage healing and provide unsurpassed antioxidant protection

· Significantly improves the combination of rebounding cells and collagens, and provides extraordinary nutrition for cell skin repair. This gel regulates skin separation and the renewal process while increasing blood circulation.

Price: $64

Serum Twenty

· Apply once daily to deliver the highest levels of vitamin C to the skin. This powerful antioxidant is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and provide protection against photo-aging.

· With highly developed ingredients such as zinc sulfate, citrus juices, and plant extracts of Bioflavonoids and Phenoxyethanol, this powerful treatment repairs all aspects of the skin from the face to the neck and chest.

Price: $50

***Giveaway***

Enter to win a set of 3 PHYTO-C skincare products.

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 Monday, May 24th. 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!

Best Bargain Beauty Buys - Check Them Out!

Best Bargain Beauty Buys

You can update your beauty stash for spring without breaking the bank

This is a TotalBeauty.com budget products article Have your lipstick and wear it too with this expert guide to scoring cheapie, hot-for-spring hair, skin and makeup products that rival the pricy prestige brands. See products

And the Winners Are...

Snubbr.com Giveaway - Havillandsavage
Gone in 60 Seconds Giveaway - silmoscato
Surprise Beauty Giveaway - margaret.imecs

Friday's Freebies

John Frieda Root Awakening sample
Dove Men Care sample
Eucerin Daily Skin Balance sample

Giveaway Break - Juicy Tubes & Chris Benz Tshirt

Yesterday you may have read my post about Juicy Tubes 100% Natural Origin limited edition collection and Lancome's partnership with the Justonefrickinday.com charity. Juicy Tubes is celebrating it's 10th birthday by going green with recycled packaging and all natural ingredients, just in time for Earth Day 2010. To help spread the word about the big 10th birthday and good cause, let's have a giveaway!

***Giveaway***

Enter to win Juicy Tubes 100% Natural Origin limited edition in Blushing Beauty and a limited edition t-shirt by famous designer Chris Benz!

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, May 22nd. 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!

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Lancôme's Juicy Tubes News

You've all heard of the iconic Lancome Juicy Tubes, right? Well, the product that started the gloss frenzy is turning 10, and to celebrate, they've launched Juicy Tubes 100% Natural Origin, a limited edition collection with honey as its main ingredient. The formula, flavors and pigments are 100% natural origin and preservative-free. I'm sporting the new formula in Rose Pretty

For Earth Day 2010, Lancome spokes model partnered with environmentalist Elettra Wiedemann's Charity, Justonefrickenday.com, with a mission to unify and concentrate available resources onto a small number of special charity projects around the world. By logging on its website, you can calculate and donate just one day of your daily pay to make a difference. The charity's latest project will raise funds to help install Solar Electric Panels that will provide sustainable power to a hospital in one of the world's poorest countries, Brundi.

Also, from April 22nd through April 25th, anyone who purchases Juicy Tubes 100% Natural Origin at the Lancome Boutique on the Upper West Side in NYC will receive a complimentary limited edition tee. Lancome will also make a donation to Justonefrickenday.com to kick off this special Earth Day offering.