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

Mother's Day Sales & Gift Ideas Part 3

C.O. Bigelow Candle Fragrances ($19.50): Give mom a taste of summer this Mother’s Day with C.O. Bigelow’s fruit scented candles. In lush, juicy Peach and ripe Pear scents, the candles are an indulgent way to perk up any atmosphere.
Provide Mom with some pampering with ONE Hand & Body Lotion and lip balms from Target or www.target.com (I absolutely love that Target carries new, affordable, quality items in their beauty department).

These would be fun to include in a purse or makeup bag as a gift. Housed in a recyclable tube, the eco-chic hand and body lotion pampers skin while preserving the planet. I've been fortunate to try out the Lip Tune Up and Shea my Lips and absolutely love them too. These little tins pack a lot of moisture and leave lips moisturized, perfect as a base before applying lipstick.

Pamper your Mom this Mother's Day! The Branche charmeuse pillow case is woven with mulberry silk extends blow outs and helps to avoid wrinkling hair and skin overnight. This is a gift that keeps on giving!


SALES & DISCOUNTS

Priti NYC - 25% off, use code ILOVEYOU

DayBreak Lavender Farms - 15% off

Spa Week Gift Card - $100 Gift Card for $90

Giveaway Break - René Furterer ACANTHE Curl Enhancing Line

Rene Furterer has launched Acanthe Perfect Curls, a range of curl-enhancing treatments combining the defining and softening properties of natural Acanthus extract and Avocado oil.

Acanthe Curl Enhancing Shampoo is the first step in creating curly styles from sensuous waves to romantic ringlets. It features:

• Long-lasting frizz control
• Noticeably enhances curl structure
• Detangles and nourishes
• A warm fragrance of Bergamot

Acanthe Curl Enhancing Conditioner redefines and maintains curls over time resulting in detangled, easy-to-style hair. It features:

• White vinegar which smooths hair and boosts shine
• Avocado oil intensely hydrates and softens
• Easier blow-drying
• Same as the shampoo, a warm fragrance of Bergamot

Acanthe Curl Enhancing Leave-in Fluid sculpts and remodels hair to create voluptuous, bouncy curls. It features:

• Anti-humidity complex shields for total frizz control
• Noticeably enhances curls structure
• Humidity protection
• Same as shampoo and conditioner, a warm fragrance of Bergamot

***Giveaway***

Enter to win Rene Furterer Curl Enhancing Shampoo, Conditioner and Leave-in Fluid. Total prize value of $77!

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 Friday, June 4th. 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!