Sunscreen Misconceptions Debunked - by Total Beauty

Sunscreen Misconceptions Debunked

Practice safe sun with these tips from expert derms

This is a TotalBeauty.com skin care products article There are so many mistakes that we all make when it comes to protecting ourselves from the sun. Get sun smart with some sunscreen advice from two dermatologists. See products

MAC Nail Trends F/W 2010

Nail Trend F/W ‘10

Mistress of the art of the sophisticated nail, Jin Soon was inspired this season by the sensual pleasures of the Forbidden City for Nail Trend F/W ’10 – colours taken from the sculptures, tiles, architecture, fabrics, and decorative papers of Imperial China. Jin synthesized this vision to arrive at a collection in exotic and ravishing combinations of orange, blue, taupe, green, purple and, of course, lacquer red. These hues are opaque and rich with pearl essences for a subtle dimension. Six must-have shades will be sold with the top coat Overlacquer to finish off the manicured look.

Molton Brown GWP Promotion

From now until September 1st, every time you spend a total of $65 at MoltonBrown.com, you get to choose a free bottle of one of their best-selling bath & shower scents ($28 value) – including blissful templetree (my personal fave J), ultrasmooth coco de mer, inspiring wild-indigo and enlivening toko-yuzu.
· Blissful templetree moisture bath & shower – enter: TEMPLE at checkout

· Ultrasmooth coco de mer bath & shower – enter: DEMER at checkout

· Inspiring wild indigo bath & shower – enter: INDIGO at checkout

· Enlivening toko-yuzu bath & shower – enter: TOKO at checkout

HauteLook Sales this Week

HauteLook Sales this week:

Kate Somerville - Skincare up to 50% off!
Organicare - Organic skincare
Episencial - Healthy skincare for kids & babies

Review & Giveaway Break - PRTTY PEAUSHUN

Prtty Peaushun is a must have accessory for a dress or girls night out! The new, unique body lotion is great for shoulders and legs when you want to flaunt them!

Created by Celebrity Makeup Artist, Bethany Karlyn, Prtty Peaushun Skin Tight body lotion has subtle light-reflecting particles in a natural emollient base give the skin a gorgeous, flattering glow. The radiance conceals minor imperfections and enhances definition to create a sexy, slimmer silhouette.

Prtty Peaushun is infused with a blend of natural plant extracts to lift, firm, tighten and diminish the appearance of cellulite, stretch marks and varicose veins, as well as minimizing bruising and sore muscles.

I've paired this with every dress I wore this summer. I brought it to Vegas with me for my two best friends' bachelorette party and all the girls used it and raved about the smell, which is a lemon-y scent. It comes in fun packaging too. Looks like a Capri Sun!

I can definitely notice a difference when I use this: my legs have a more even color (not darker in front than back) and it reduces the appearance of cellulite (I can tell its the gold tint/radiance ingredient that does this). Overall, my legs look sleeker, and I feel great - it's a keeper!

***Giveaway***

Enter to win Prtty Peaushun in your choice of shade!

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!

Tweet: Prtty Peaushun Skin Tight Lotion Giveway on Lipgloss Break! http://alturl.com/7wd53 #coachpoppy #lipglossbreak

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Friday, September 17th. 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!

Miracle Skin Transformer

I've been crazy about tinted moisturizer with SPF this summer. I don't keep this in my beach bag, but I definitely put it on before going out in the sun. Miracle Skin Transformer is something I've never experienced before. A hydrator, enhancer and protector, all in one. I'm normally not one to fall for the 'air-brushed' look scheme, but the Skin Transformer does leave my skin pretty flawless. It reminds me of Smashbox Photo Finish, but without the breakout.

Miracle Skin has a similar texture to Smashbox's Photofinish, but it's a tinted formula. With SPF and moisturizing ingredients, I wear it by itself to give my skin a break from makeup. I usually put my moisturizer on first, and then Miracle Skin, which makes my skin super soft and gives me a matte finish. I normally use foundation for light skin, but since I have a bit of color from the summer, I used the medium color and it does a great job at covering my blemishes.

Some of the ingredients:

• Saw Palmetto Extract
• Passion Fruit
• CO Enzyme Q10
• Vitamin K & A
  
• Vitamin
• Antioxidants
• SPF UVA/UVB
• Ecophysalis

Comes in 4 shades:

• Colorless
  
• Light - fair and natural skin tones
  
• Medium - sun kissed looked, this is the one I used
• Tan - for darker and deeper skin tones
  

Visit the Miracle Skin Transformer site for a free sample!

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.

Color Finder

Discover which makeup and hair shades will look best on you

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article This trusty color finder will point you to your most flattering eye, lip and face makeup hues, plus offer up product suggestions. Get started

China Glaze Fight like a Woman Collection

Join China Glaze Nail Lacquer this October in the battle against breast cancer, one nail at a time! The professional line of nail lacquers brings on the fight with three powerful pinks. Inspired by the women who fight everyday and those that support them in their battle, these fabulous shades are sure to help you defeat the toughest opponents with style and class. China Glaze representative Rachel Schafer voiced that “in an industry dominated by women, for women, it is important that we strive to work together towards finding a cure.

The three colors in “Fight Like A Woman” include:

Encouragement – A baby pink shimmer that brings on the cheer

Endurance – Power through the punches with this raspberry shimmer

Empowerment – Stand up tall with this cotton-candy crème on your nails

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an agency of the World Health Organization dedicated to the science of cancer and promoting international collaboration in cancer research.

The “Fight Like A Woman” Collection will be available at professional beauty supply stores and select salons this September. Availability will be very limited internationally.

Lorac Fall Collection

Lorac's new Fall line, Private Affair.

Future Pros Style Awards

Every year, the Empire Education Group asks its cosmetology studetns to vote on their favorite beauty brands, industry stars and tools. Here are the results for the annual Future Pros Style Awards!

Best Hair Pro: Nick Arrojo

Runner Up: Oscar Blandi

Best Makeup Pro: Laura Mercier

Runner Up: Carmindy

Best Curl Brand: LaCoupe

Runner Up: Alterna

Best Drugstore Makeup Must-Have: Maybelline Great Lash Mascara

Runner Up: Q-Tips

Best Hair Tool Brand: CHI

Runner Up: Conair

Best Shampoo & Conditioner Brand: Goldwell

Runner Up: Redken

Best Place to Shop for Beauty Products: Local Beauty Supply Store

Runner Up: Sephora

Best Nail Care Line: OPI

Runner Up: Creative Nail Design

Best Straightening Brand (non-chemical): John Frieda

Runner Up: Fekkai

Best Concealer Brand: MAC

Runner Up: Physicians Formula

Best Styling Brand: Goldwell

Runner Up: Redken

Best Skincare Company: Olay

Runner Up: Repêchage

Best Mascara Brand: Maybelline

Runner Up: MAC

Best Overall Cosmetics Brand: MAC

Runner Up: Maybelline

Best Overall Hair Care Line: Goldwell

Runner Up: Redken

Best Beauty Device: Neutrogena Wave Power Cleanser

Runner Up: Zeno Acne Clearing Device