What’s so special? The BeautyBlender sponge is shaped perfectly for getting foundation into tight spots. It also holds up for years, much longer than regular drugstore sponges. Can’t deny that fact that it won Allure’s Best of Beauty Award 3 time:  2011, 2008, and 2007!

Have you used it? Tell me your thoughts!

Too Faced Natural Flirt Makeup Collection $45

What It Is:

Grab all the attention with a naturally gorgeous look to send all the right beauty signals! Our, limited-edition Collection is filled best-selling faves for the eyes, lips and face. (A $112.50 value for $45)

More To Love:

Shadow Insurance Candlelight: Just a drop of our warm, shimmering primer applied to eyelids eliminates creasing and fading while transforming shadows into more radiant versions of their original formulas.

Exotic Eyes & Full Lashes:Achieve luminous eyes by applying Magic Mushroom shadow to lids. Lashgasm mascara completes the eye look providing fluffy, long lashes.

Bronzed & Bright Skin: Our Pink Leopard Bronzer formula brightens and perfects complexions effortlessly.

Petite Pouf: A unique retractable brush made with our signature “Teddy Bear Hair” is ideal for touch ups.

Glamour Gloss: Shine beautifully in This is Pretty and experience the gentle plumping sensation.

Oh.  The code?  Is that what you’re waiting for?

Use the code  LONDONSHADOW! at checkout!

Love At First Blush Set- $20

This Stila sweetheart set features a multicolored powder blush and two deluxe lip glazes that’s valued at $41. It just looks so pretty!

Buxom Big & Healthy Lip Polish – Free

Score Buxom’s Big and Healthy Lip Polish in ‘Katie’ free with any $25 purchase -use code: LipLove

Sephora will have you Valentine’s Day ready in no time. Pucker Up!

De-Slick Spray – $29

After reading tons of fabulous reviews, I’ve decided to try it out and just bought the bottle today.

Here is what it’s supposed to do: A high-tech, hypoallergenic formula keeps skin looking beautifully matte all day, without clogging pores or causing breakouts. The weightless mist absorbs excess sebum and controls surface shine, leaving your makeup looking fresh and newly applied. Your makeup won’t melt when it’s hot or become dehydrated and cracked when it’s cold and windy because Urban Decay’s patent-pending Temperature Control Technology, which lowers the temperature of your makeup to hold foundation, eye shadow, blush, and concealer in place.

Do you De-Slick? Tell us! I’ll be trying it out first thing tomorrow and report back with my results in a couple weeks.

According to  WWD,  the foundation will include nine shades  and retail for $34. The formula is said to brighten using the a proprietary “Oxygen Wow Hydrating Complex” that includes vitamin C and vitamin E derivatives for their antioxidant properties. What a name!

Are you a Benefit fan? Will you try their new foundation?

StriVectin Neck Cream - $90.00 NOW $72.00 Save 20%

An ultra effective neck cream for a smoother and tighter neck and decolletage.

What it’s used for:

Specifically designed for the neck and decolletage, this exceptional treatment lifts, shapes and refines the skin for a smoother and younger-looking neck area. It firms and tightens while reducing the appearance of discoloration, allowing aged necks to regain a healthy and youthful appearance.

 20% Off -Limited-time offer: Jan. 9 – 15

I’m quite pleased with the results with my neck situation, and I do use the cream down onto my chest and upward toward the sides of my mouth.  Getting older is not cool and I’m fighting every step of the way–without surgery.  Yet.  Maybe when I’m 70.

Disclosure:  The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of StriVectin.  Product was purchased by DivaJulia/The Beauty Stop; no compensation was received in exchange for this review.

RoC – Multi Correxion Lift Anti-Gravity Serum – 1 fl oz -Drugstore.com $27.99

RoC® MULTI CORREXION®

Protient® Plus
Firming Technology

Over time, your skin’s structure begins to weaken and lose elasticity, and gravity’s downward pull can lead to the sagging of skin and loss of definition to your facial contours.

RoC® Multi Correxion® Lift Anti-Gravity Serum fights the multiples signs of your aging caused by the downward pull of gravity, revealing beautifully firmed, younger-looking skin. The highly concentrated, satiny-smooth formula absorbs quickly and visibly lifts and sculpts facial contours. Once absorbed, the advanced Protient® Plus firming technology, a high performance tightening agent, firms and tones, revealing smoother and more lifted skin, while diminishing the look of wrinkles.

Clinical Results After Testing:
Immediately:

• Skin appears lifted and firmer
• Skin appears smoother
• Wrinkles on face and neck appear visibly diminished

I do apply the serum twice a day–not just once, and even after only a week of use I can see and feel a nice, smooth texture on my skin.  And the scent is so light and airy…I love it.  I’m anxious to see how my “marionette” lines look after a month.  I’ll keep you abreast of the results.

Disclosure:  The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions if RoC. Product was purchased by DivaJulia/The Beauty Stop; no compensation was received in exchange for this review.

Dr. Perricone MD

At one time or another I’ve purchased Dr. Perricone’s acne products for my sons when they were teenagers — and it’s still a viable product at any age. (That’s my own experience talking!)

Intensive Pore Minimizer – $50 – Dr. Perricone MD

Intensive Pore Minimizer

Tightens enlarged pores instantly

With Alpha Lipoic Acid and Salicylic Acid

118mL / 4 fl oz

This treatment is designed to effectively reduce the appearance of enlarged pores. It helps control and absorb excess oil, maintains skin elasticity and resilience and gently exfoliates to remove wax or dirt build-up that can clog and further stretch pores. An advanced formula with universal appeal, it’s appropriate for most skin types: oily, extremely dry, or showing visible signs of aging. The result is skin that appears firmer, less oily, less shiny and remains fresh and smooth throughout the day.

I really can’t say enough when dealing with acne becomes a self-esteem issue.  Dr. Perricone MD is much safer than inflicting your teenager to harsh (and quite possibly dangerous) antibiotics for acne.  I don’t know about you, but I’d rather spend the extra money to clear up my teens’ skin in a natural and healthy manner–as well as my own–instead of  ingesting prescription medications with scary side-effects.

I really suggest taking advantage of this rare online coupon!

Stila Lip Glaze Set – $25

Spark-tacular Top Coat – $9.50

Sephora Mini Makeup Palette

Fresh Eyelash Loving Duo – $10

Fresh Sugar Fix – $22.50

 From lips and eyes to nails and checks, these are the perfect little products to throw into your fav ladies stocking. Happy Holidays!

Two Faced Cosmetics (TwoFaced.com)

Looking for something for your Secret Santa?  Look no further:

 Smokey Eye Shadow Collection – NEW – $30.00

What It Is: 

A smokey eye is the most requested makeup look by women seeking a smoldering, sexy style. We reintroduce this popular collection with a slimmer package and new, color-saturated formulas. Created for this deeply blended technique, our wearable shades add a modern drama to all eye shapes. 

More To Love: 

• Smokin’ Hot Effect: A collection of nine, complimentary shades are the perfect palette of wearable, smokey eye options for day to night, and every memorable moment in between. 
• Fired-Up Formulas: Pigment-rich, high-performing shadows offer an essential range of hues and textures from velvety mattes to silky shimmers. 
• How-To Cards: Our signature, how-to lesson cards offer step-by-step application instructions for creating smokey eyes in minutes.

Thanks to Smashbox’s Friends & Family sale you can get 20% off your purchase at Smashbox.com.

Just enter code SBXFF11 at checkout to get your favorite O-Glow, Eyeshadow pallets and more for 20% off. There is also free shipping on all U.S order. Yes!

Aveda is doling out complimentary stress-relieving treatments. Get a free cup of tea and then choose from a scalp and shoulder ritual, a neck and shoulder ritual, a hand ritual, makeup finishing touch, or hairstyling ritual. Just what you need! See locations here.

While your their, pick up some of their fabulous gifts for everyone on your list:

For Him: Groom Him for Any Adventure- $29

For a Friend: Time for Grounding is a Gift- $29

For the Teenager: The Gift that Lets Them Shine- $15

Happy Shopping!