What's In My Beach Bag? - Australian Gold Sunscreen

Finally...nice weather in Michigan! We just had a beautiful weekend here. Sunny and in the 80s.

I'm still sporting my very pale skin from the winter, and wanted to make sure I was fully covered with sun protection while out this weekend. I did a great job protecting myself...except for my back. Never forget to put sunscreen on your back! I remembered an hour too late, and I'm paying for it with a burn. But luckily, the rest of me was well protected with Australian Gold this weekend.
I used Australian Gold Sheer Coverage all over my arms and legs, in SPF 15. It rubbed in evenly and smelled just wonderful. There is something about the smell of Australian Gold that reminds me of vacation and pina coladas. Yum. Every spot I applied this remained sunburn free. I applied once in the morning, a second coat in the afternoon, and was out in the sun probably for a total of 4 hours.

This also comes in a cute sample size, perfect for tossing in your purse or beach bag. I like to keep it in my every day purse in case of an emergency (for example: spontaneous dinner reservations out on a patio).
I also used Australian Gold SPF Spray Gel with Bronzer (both this weekend and in Florida a few month sago). Great protection with SPF 30 and even coverage. It's not like a self tanner where you have to make sure you apply even. This didn't streak at all and applied it fairly quickly. This also smelled delicious...not like self tanner at all!

One of the best things about Australian Gold (besides the smell) is the price. You can find it at your local CVS and at high end salons.

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.

Bobbi Brown - SPF 15 Oil Free Tinted Moisturizer

“Tinted moisturizers are a great option for summer because they offer lightweight coverage that lets skin show through.
Plus, SPF makes them a great all-in-one choice.”
-Bobbi Brown

Inspired by her award-winning SPF 15 Tinted Moisturizer, Bobbi introduces a modern gel-based formula for normal to oily skin types. NEW SPF 15 Tinted Moisturizer Oil Free hydrates and protects skin while offering sheer, natural-looking coverage. Light and refreshing, it glides on smoothly and blends easily. Vitamins C and E protect skin from free radicals, while SPF 15 helps prevent sun damage.

Ingredients & Benefits

Sodium Hyaluronate, a moisture magnet, instantly hydrates skin.

Emollients and humectants soften skin and strengthen its natural moisture barrier, improving its ability to lock in moisture.

Collegen boosting peptides help strengthen and firm skin.

Antioxidant Vitamins C & E help protect skin against free radical damage.

Aloe, Sucrose and Caffeine help calm and soothe skin.

SPF 15 offers broad spectrum UV protection.

Available in 9 skin tone correct shades:
Alabaster Tint, Extra Light Tint, Light Tint, Light to Medium Tint, Medium Tint,
Medium to Dark Tint, Dark Tint, Deep Tint, Rich Tint

Available May 2011 from Bobbi Brown counters and www.bobbibrown.com <http://www.bobbibrown.com>
Price: $40.00 each

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Memorial Day Party Ideas Tweet Up

One more week until Memorial Day Weekend! Does anyone have any plans yet?

Discuss your potential plans or get ideas for parties at the Hostess with the Mostess & @TheGlamNetwork tweet up! They are hosting it with Bacardi Daiquiri. To RSVP, tweet @HTWM_Jenn and drop in the #BacardiDaiquiri tag by Tuesday, May 24th along with any questions or topics you want to discuss around great summer entertaining ideas.

The tweet up will be held at tweetchat.com on 5/24 at 6pm CST (4pm PST/7pm PST) with the tag #BacardiDaiquiri. Please feel free to invite your readers and other blogging friends to participate—see you there! (Must be 21+ years old to participate - thanks!)

Total Beauty Post: New Nail Art Technology

New Nail Art Techs

See the newest inventions that make nail art a cinch

This is a TotalBeauty.com nails article Gone are the days of spending painstaking, eye blurring hours bent over your nails with itty bitty toothpicks to paint on nail art. The reason? These groundbreaking nail art technologies, wait until you see them. See them now

Giveaway Break - HairMax Haircare

HairMax unisex hair care combines nature and science to bring you a complete hair solution. Here are some highlights from their product line:

HairMax Enhancing Shampoo

Retail Price: $12.00

Hairmax uses Phytic acid in its shampoo system to lower the pH and promote a regenerative action on the base of the scalp, reducing oxidative stress layers. The shampoo system can be used by itself or in conjunction with the HairMax LaserComb. The HairMax shampoo system has a lower pH than most shampoo systems on the market. The company’s research indicates that the oils (sebum) produced in the hair follicle can turn into a waxy substance in higher alkaline environments. This lower pH, phytic acid based shampoo system helps to prevent the sebum build up and promotes the lubrication of the hair follicle to encourage healthier looking hair.

Revitalizing Conditioner

Retail Price: $12.00

Most conditioners are thick and heavy, weighing down the hair making it look flat and difficult to style. HairMax conditioner utilizes innovative botanicals that deeply moisturize the hair shaft then rinse free, leaving the hair soft and manageable.

The HairMax Conditioner restores and protects the hair shaft while a combination of botanicals and vitamins rejuvenate your hair's look and feel. With the added benefit of sunscreen protection, the HairMax Conditioner will encourage a healthy scalp; giving your hair a healthy look and feel, leaving your hair smooth and shiny.

Invigorating Scalp Treatment

Retail Price: $7.50

Healthy hair comes from a healthy scalp. Perspiration, sebum, environmental pollution and styling products can build up on the scalp clogging the hair follicle, leaving particle deposits that can clog hair follicles and leave hair looking flat and greasy. Invigorating Scalp Treatment is designed to dissolve these particles, washing them away, making your hair look full, clean and full of body. The Invigorating Scalp Treatment contains phytic acid to help reduce the pH of the scalp. When used in conjunction with The Hairmax Laser Comb, this facilitates laser absorption from the Hairmax into the scalp.

Hair Fortifier

Retail Price: $7.50

Many of us take vitamins to maintain the health of our body. Well our scalp isn’t any different. HairMax Hair and Scalp Fortifier are vitamins for your hair. This product is infused with a special combination of botanical nutrients, DHT blockers and innovative ingredients, like caffeine, oleanolic acid and biotinoyl tripeptide, that are believed to have positive results for healthier looking hair. HairMax Hair and Scalp Fortifying mist is delivered directly to the root of the hair, maximizing the benefits these innovative ingredients may provide.

**Giveaway***

Enter to win 4 products from the HairMax product line!

Fill out the form below to win! For extra entries, you can sign up for mymailing 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 , June 18th. I will randomly select one winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

MAC has a Mobile Site!

MAC launched a mobile site! Check it out from your mobile at m.maccosmetics.com! Shop the Best Sellers, View New Products & How to Videos from your phone!

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Beauty Sales Today

Barielle Nail Polish at HauteLook. Tons of colors, base and top coats and treatments.

NARS Summer 2011 Collection

For Summer 2011, NARS launches two sets boasting shades of pink to balance a deep, sun-kissed tan. Both sets include must-have products – some limited edition, and some already-existing cult favorites. Bright, vibrant packaging exudes the NARS sophistication and playfulness that the products inside deliver.

I WILL SURVIVE

Products include:

· Sex Machine Velvet Lip Pencil – pink mauve

· Deep Throat Lip Gloss – peach with shimmer

· Deep Throat Blush – peach with shimmer

Price: $55.00

Available: May 1, 2011 at narscosmetics.com

LOSE YOURSELF

Products include:

· Angelika Lip Gloss (medium size) – cotton candy with gold particles

· Angelika/Laguna Blush/Bronzing Powder Duo – cotton candy with gold particles, and brown with golden shimmer (created exclusively for this set!)

Price: $49.00

Available: May 1, 2011, exclusively at www.sephora.com

Total Beauty Deals

Happy Monday Everyone! No better way to start off the week by finding out about a new Beauty Sale site! Total Beauty just launched Total Beauty Deals, where they will feature a new beauty sale for you to purchase. Check out today's deal....$50 worth of Skyn Iceland Skincare for $25. This is a great way to try out new products on sale!

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