IT Cosmetics Your Most Beautiful You on QVC

Take a break from the sun on Saturday and tune into QVC and QVC.com! IT Cosmetics will be available today at a special value price! Their new collection, Your Most Beautiful You, is amazing! 

IT Cosmetics Your Most Beautiful You 6-pc Collection includes:

·         Supersize Bye Bye Under Eye®
·         Heavenly Luxe™ Dual Airbrush Foundation/Concealer Brush
·         Hello Light™ Anti-Aging Crème Luminizer
·         Heavenly Luxe™ Pointed Precision Complexion Brush
·         YBBB™ Your Brows But Better™ Brow Power Skinny Pencil
·         Vitality Lip Blush™ Hydrating Gloss Stain

I've become a huge fan of this line over the last 6 months. Normally my skin is really sensitive to new facial products, but I don't have a problem with IT Cosmetics. For example, normally I would never try out a creme face product, but I took a chance on Hello Light Anti-Aging Creme Luminizer and really like how it blends with my skin. It doesn't look cakey and highlights nicely. The Dual Airbrush foundation brush helps to blend it in perfectly.

This kit also comes with a Supersize Bye Bye Under Eye. This concealer is super thick and a little goes a long way, so I'm thinking this tube may last me forever! I like to use it under my eyes to cover up my dark circles. It also blends nicely. This kit comes with a brush but I actually like to use my fingers to blend it under my eyes. This can also be used as a foundation but I haven't tried it yet.

The Vitality Lip Blush Hydrating Gloss Stain is a one of a kind gloss. I've never seen a lip stain stay on so long. This gloss goes on super shiny with a hint of pink. When the gloss fades, it leaves behind a rosy stain that lasts throughout multiple mugs of coffee and breakfast. 

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.

What's in my Beach Bag? Sun Bum SPF 30!

I definitely consider myself a 'Sun Bum' in the Michigan Spring/Summer time. My coworker always teases me because whenever the sun is out I can always be found working on our office deck. But I'm also very cautious to make sure I'm fully protected by sunscreen when outside.

Just the name of this sun protection line had me hooked. I received a sample of Sun Bum SPF 30 Continuous Spray and the lip balms to try out. I tried them out this past weekend while out on the lake and they kept both me and husband burn free! They are a new essential for my weekend beach bag.

The Continuous Spray sunscreen provided great coverage and made for easy application. I could even get my back covered without help! Sun Bum SPF 30 is water proof and sweat proof, paraben free, oil free and hypoallergenic. To top it off, it smells like the beach, coconut and sand. Retails for $15.99 and can be purchased online and at select retailers.

The lip balms are great too. Normally I'm not a fan of wax based lip balms, but this one goes on smooth and doesn't dry out lips or have a thick waxy feeling to it. It's super moisturizing! All of their fun flavors (my favorite so far is Banana) contain cocoa butter, and are PABA free. Other tasty flavors include Mango, Key Lime, Coconut, Pint Guava and Pomegranate. Sun Bum lip balms are $3.99 a piece and can be purchased online. These are steal for how moisturizing and tasty they are, with the added benefit of SPF.

Do you wear sunscreen? I hope everyone comments 'yes' below! Take my advice and wear your sunscreen...you'll thank me later!

Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB Protection / Parsol® 1789 Ultra Waterproof / Ultra Sweatproof Paraben Free / PABA Free / Oil Free Hypoallergenic Photostable Vitamin E Enriched - See more at: http://shop.trustthebum.com/spf-30-continuous-spray-sunscreen/#sthash.YWA8GTCU.dpuf

Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB Protection / Parsol® 1789 Ultra Waterproof / Ultra Sweatproof Paraben Free / PABA Free / Oil Free Hypoallergenic Photostable Vitamin E Enriched - See more at: http://shop.trustthebum.com/spf-30-continuous-spray-sunscreen/#sthash.YWA8GTCU.dpuf

Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB Protection / Parsol® 1789 Ultra Waterproof / Ultra Sweatproof Paraben Free / PABA Free / Oil Free Hypoallergenic Photostable Vitamin E Enriched - See more at: http://shop.trustthebum.com/spf-30-continuous-spray-sunscreen/#sthash.YWA8GTCU.dpuf

Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB Protection / Parsol® 1789 Ultra Waterproof / Ultra Sweatproof Paraben Free / PABA Free / Oil Free Hypoallergenic Photostable Vitamin E Enriched - See more at: http://shop.trustthebum.com/spf-30-continuous-spray-sunscreen/#sthash.YWA8GTCU.dpuf

This easy to use, ultra sheer/dry touch continuous spray formula will protect your skin from harmful UVA/UVB rays while enriching your skin with Vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps to neutralize free radicals, which are the main cause of premature skin aging.

Features / Benefits

• Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB Protection / Parsol® 1789
• Ultra Waterproof / Ultra Sweatproof
• Paraben Free / PABA Free / Oil Free
• Hypoallergenic
• Photostable
• Vitamin E Enriched

- See more at: http://shop.trustthebum.com/spf-30-continuous-spray-sunscreen/#sthash.YWA8GTCU.dpuf

Ellie New Summer Splendor Collection

So excited for Ellie's Summer Splendor collection to be released. Check out the video preview! The pink zip up top and pants look so cute! Get 20% off your purchase by using using this referral link.

Check out my previous Ellie reviews, I'm obsessed with all of their collections!

Clean Eating Blueberry-Raspberry Jam

I've been on a huge fruit kick lately. I realized how cheap Costco is for buying fruit and I've been stocking up. I get 3x the amount of strawberries and blueberries at Costco for the same price of what I pay for a small amount at my local grocery store. Costco is the way to go! What we don't eat in a weekend I freeze for smoothies or parfaits for a later time.

I normally just buy strawberries and blueberries but this past Costco visit the raspberries were calling my name. They looked so perfect!

I've been wanting to make my own jam for awhile now. I don't buy it from the store because it contains so much sugar, and the sugar free jam, to me, tastes awful. I found recipes from two of my favorite food blogs, Oh She Glows & PaleOMG and used them both to make Blueberry-Raspberry Clean Eating Jam. Here's what I used:

2 cups of fresh raspberries
1 cup of frozen blueberries
1/2 cup of all natural honey
2 tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp lemon juice (or a juice from one lemon)


1. Add blueberries to a small sauce pan over medium heat. As they defrost they will start 'popping' open, and juices will start to come out.
2. Add raspberries, honey, and lemon juice
3. Continue to stir and mixture should start to get thicker
4. Add in chia seeds
5. Stir until all fruit is broken apart. I kept mine over medium heat for about 25 minutes, and then 10 minutes over low
6. I let it cool and then put it in my one of my grandmother's mason jars :)

I used this jam on my toasted Ezekiel cinnamon raisin English muffins for breakfast on Saturday morning and it was delicious!

Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly Roundup

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Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: If you love pink blush, and are crazy about a lit from within glow- then say bonjour to Chanel Les Tissages de Chanel Blush Duo Effet Tweed in Tweed Pink No. 10- C'est Magnifique!

Painted Ladies: Find out about Vaseline's new Spray & Go moisturizer and enter to win a $1000 gift card to spafinder.com!

BeautyTidbits: Hitting the beach for your vacation? Check out these affordable beach bag beauty essentials to help you look your best while having fun in the sun!

TheFabZilla: Are you ready to age beautifully? TheFabZilla shares her experience with doctor-formulated Ageless Derma Stem Cell & Peptide Anti-Wrinkle Cream

The Stepford Witch: Find out why Chanel Stylo Eyeshadow is a must-have in your kit. Swatches included!

Beauty Professor: Ever wondered the best way to apply Dior Airflash Foundation? The Beauty Professor shares her approach in a comprehensive review and video tutorial!

My Highest Self: Check out Tina's pastel neon mani with The Wanderlust Collection from Birchbox + Color Club!

Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom: Destany's favorite lipstick finish is matte - she she tried out NYX Bloody Mary matte lipstick!

The Gloss Menagerie: Check out the new NARS Fall 2013 color collection at The Gloss Menagerie!

Geniabeme: Do you want volume in your hair?! You must try Rock Your Hair products!

Midnight Manicures: What's in your purse? Jeanie shows you whats in her purse and a neat way to organize it.

Beauty by Miss L: Miss L used e.l.f. Essential Dramatic Lash Kit for the first time.

D.G.S.Beauty: Perlier's Shower and Bath Cream Kit is amazing! Check out my review.

Lipgloss Break: Enter to win a full size L'Occitane hair mask. It's so good for your hair!

Fun Fierce Fabulous Beauty Over 50!: Dry you nails instantly with

Blushing Noir: Lips can sport a wicked glow all year round with Jesse's Girl Glow Stix Lip Gloss in WICKED.

Zoya Irresistible Collection

I wanted a bright color to wear out on the lake this weekend so I chose Bobbi from Zoya's Irresistible Collection. This shimmer collection has a ton of bright colors in it. I liked this cranberry sparkle for the upcoming 4th of July. This is a base coat with 2 color coats.

Beauty Blogger Coalition Weekly Roundup

My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog: Laura from My Newest Addiction shows us the BECCA Cosmetics Ultimate Eye Colour Quad in Night Star.

Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: The face oil craze has really gained traction in the beauty world, but few can stand up to The Organic Pharmacy Antioxidant Face Firming Serum because it's a true anti-aging antioxidant rich powerhouse!

My Highest Self: The nude makeup trend is hot for Summer! See Tina's "no makeup" look with Rimmel products.

BeautyTidbits: Enter to win Jane Iredale summer must-haves giveaway over at BeautyTidbits!

D.G.S.Beauty: Need more nail art items to glamour up your nails? D.G.S.Beauty reviews several Born Pretty nail art products

In Her Makeup Bag: Smoky eyes made easy! Stephanie tries out one of the new Maybelline Master Smoky eye pencils and shares why she's loving it.

Painted Ladies: Sheila is in love with Makeup Geek's Liquid Gold pigment and doesn't care who knows it!

Beauty Professor: Feeling this summertime heat and pressed for time? The Beauty Professor shares her video tutorial for a "10 Minute Summer Face!"

TheFabZilla: So how do you wear you bronzer? TheFabZilla shares other ways you can rock that bronze on!

Geniabeme: Beautisol is a great self tanning product that gets you tan NOT orange!

Beauty by Miss L: Miss L reviewed Mineral foundation from Estonian online store Candy Minerals.

Blushing Noir: Fall is here and Chanel Mystere Les 4 Ombres Quadra Eye Shadow will have you set for the whole season!

Lipgloss Break: Review of L'Occitane's Radiance Color Care Mask...a necessity for dry and damaged hair!

Beauty 101: Are you experiencing "makeup meltdown" this summer? Come see how Casey from Beauty 101 keeps her makeup looking fresh in hot weather!

Hairspray and High Heels: In search of the perfect summer manicure? Check out Ange from Hairspray and Highheels tutorial on how to create one!

Fun Fierce Fabulous Beauty Over 50: Is Abolene really safe for melting away cellulite, let me know your thoughts!

Giveaway Break - L'Occitane Hair Mask

Yesterday I wrote a post raving about L'Occitane's Radiance and Color Care hair mask. Now you have a chance to win one for yourself to try! L'Occitane is offering up 3 jars for a giveaway. Enter below!

***Giveaway***

Enter to win a L'Occitane Radiance and Color Care hair mask. I will choose 3 different winners! Thank you to L'Occitane for sponsoring this awesome giveaway!
Fill out the form below to win! There are also several different ways you can get extra entries: sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me & retweet on Twitter , follow me on Pinterest, follow me on Instagram, follow me on Google+ or become a fan on Facebook; just make sure to list the number of extra entries in the form below. Enter up to once a day!

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Sunday, July 28th. I will randomly select 3 winners and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

L'Occitane Radiance & Color Care Mask

 I'm always on the hunt for a new hair conditioner. My hair has become so dry over the years. From highlights to sunlight, I'm not the nicest to my hair, so I like to invest in and try out new conditioners and hair treatments.

I received a sample of L'Occitane's Radiance & Color Care collection mask and love it! It's so creamy and rich and I love the way it soaks into my hair when I apply it in the shower. You're only suppose to use it once a week but I use it about two times a week and have loved the results. I apply this in the shower after shampooing and leave it on for as long as I can (I use a quarter size amount each use). It's the last thing I rinse before getting out of the shower. 

My hair is visibly softer and smoother when I use this mask. Even after blow drying and flat ironing my hair it still looks soft. My mom even asked 'what have you done differently with your hair?'! The mask has a light scent to it, with a hint of rose. 

Have you tried any of L'Occitane's hair care line yet? If so, what did you think?



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.

Ulta Google Offer

There's an Ulta coupon on Google Offers. Redeem by June 29th. $3.50 off of $10. Get it here!