The Glamtastic

Hi Santa, Can You Hear Me?

TheGlamtastic — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 05:36:39 PST

Dear Santa,

Quick question for you...May I receive fabulous gifts on the evening of Dec. 24th (they can be left w/my doorman - there is no chimney) even though I am Jewish?

Looking forward to your feedback!

xoxo

Jessica

Burn Baby Burn...or Not!

TheGlamtastic — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 03:13:00 PDT

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime.

California Baby SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion $17 - Target

Coppertone Sport Continuous Spray Sunscreen SPF 30 $9 - Walgreens

Spectrum Advanced Sunblock Face Spf 100 $12 - Ulta

If you've met me, then you know I closely resemble Disney's Snow White. A "tan" by my standards is watching my freckles appear following an afternoon at the beach. Love freckles, I think they're so sexy! Sunburn, not so much!

There was that summer that I went to Fire Island with my older sister for a little R&R. I bathed myself in sunscreen - 90 SPF at that. I reapplied and reapplied, but I must have missed a few spots because when I got home, it looked like I had hideous red handprints schmeared across my legs. The burn quickly turned to sun poisoning and lets just say it wasn't pretty! It was actually Freddie Kruger gross!

Wherever you're heading to the beach or the blow up swimming pool on your rooftop this Fourth of July weekend, make sure to load up on the sunscreen! Here are a few of my dermatologist-recommended favs!

What sunscreen do you just LOVE? Tell us about it!!!

P.S. This Valentine's Day Please Get Me...

TheGlamtastic — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:01:11 PST

My V-Day Beauty Wish List

Please note: I did receive select editorial samples for review.

Kilian Back To Black Aphrodisiac Travel Spray Refills/.25 oz. $70 - Saks Fifth Avenue

Dolce & Gabbana The One Perfect Pair $90 - Sephora

Bobbi Brown Brightening Lip Gloss $20 - Bergdorf Goodman

Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour $23 - Nordstrom

Diptyque - Cannelle (Cinnamon) Candle - 190g $60 - Beauty Habit

This Valentine's Day is my first as a wife. Wow, that makes me sound old and I am so not. Don't get me wrong, I'm no child bride, but after being married for just nine months it all feels so new, so fresh, so surreal...

And like any good wife, I try to help my new hubby out whenever possible. I don't play games or beat around the bush regarding what I may or may not want. If I did, I'd end up with a see-through cashmere turtle neck dress - no, I am not kidding. He almost purchased that as my "special surprise" gift last V-day. Of course, I would have given him a big hug, super smooch and thanked him.

This year, here's my beauty wish list (in case my husband happens to be reading this)...

Bath & Body Works® Signature Collection Body Lotion P.S. I Love You Spring Fling™ $10 - Bath and Body Works

Must Try, Beauty Buy, You Decide

TheGlamtastic — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST

La Mer The Eye Concentrate $165 - Bergdorf Goodman

Korres Evening Primrose Eye Cream $34 - Ulta

Patricia Wexler M.D. Dermatology Instant De-Puff Eye Gel $19 - Victoria's Secret

Must-Try:

A tad tired? Whether it's the constant partying or extended office hours, exhaustion can wear a girl down, especially underneath her eyes! On the days when more than five hours of sleep is a luxury I just can't afford, I need an instant fix to save my eyes from embarrassment.

Patricia Wexler, M.D.'s Instant De-Puff Eye Gel is a super soothing gel that cools the eye area upon contact. This beauty steal incorporates a skin tightening yeast complex to help deflate visible bags and wrinkles, as it firms the orbital area. I can't say I noticed a difference in fine lines, but this rejuvenating eye treatment made my skin feel calm, cool and collected, especially the eyes.

Beauty Buy:

Dare to go natural? When you're in need of an affordable, eco-friendly eye saving treatment, reach for Korres Evening Primrose Eye Cream. This rich and relaxing firming cream helps to fight back against environmental damage and stress while you snooze.

The triple action cream works to reduce fine lines, dark circles and shield skin from future sun damage with SPF. The formula? A velvety linolenic acid and an essential fatty acid, that provides a surge of hydration to the orbital area. Simultaneously Vitamin K and Ruscus extracts help to increase blood flow to the eye area and zinc oxide works to protect and prevent against future damage.

With no harmful chemicals, mineral oils, alcohol, synthetic fragrance, parabens, sulfates, phalates or outrageous price tag, I'm in love!

You Decide:

There has been some criticism of La Mer in the news lately, however after working in skin care for more years than I'd like to admit, I have to say that the true test of a product isn't the binders filled with clinicals or the published articles singing the praises of a new beauty breakthrough. It's the real life results.

La Mer The Eye Concentrate may cost as much as dinner at Union Square Cafe, but the results are undeniable. This concentrated, ultra-luxe eye treatment provides a surge of hydration to the orbital area. It is said to reduce dark circles, fine lines, puffiness and encourage the look and feel of healthy skin. So what if I have to eat canned tuna for two weeks to afford it? Love, love, love!

Do you think it's a beauty hoax or a miracle skin saver?

* Please note: I did receive PR samples of Patricia Wexler, M.D. Instant De-Puff Eye Gel.

CONTEST ALERT: Bobbi Brown Wants to Hear Your Pretty Powerful Story!

TheGlamtastic — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:01:24 PST

Bobbi Brown Shimmering Nudes Palette $50 - Lord & Taylor

Bobbi Brown Extreme Party Mascara $22 - Saks Fifth Avenue

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Pink Quartz $38 - Bloomingdale's

Are you pretty powerful? Bobbi Brown, the ultimate makeup maven, sure thinks you are!

Bobbi Brown is launching a Pretty Powerful campaign, celebrating Bobbi's belief that all women posses natural beauty, and with the right tools, can achieve a higher level of pretty.

The campaign features friends of Bobbi and real live ladies, their before and after shotes, videos and testimonials as the centerpiece of the campaign.

Are you dying for a Bobbi Brown makeover? I know I am! To enter to win the ultimate Pretty Powerful makeover simply submit a video explaining how you go from PRETTY to POWERFUL using Bobbi Brown goodies. Personally, I think my Shimmer Brick is the product that saves my look most! Enter now through February 9th!

15 finalists will be selected and sent:

- A personalized selection of Bobbi Brown cosmetics

- New Color Stripscollection

These beauty buys will be used by the finalists to create their second, superstar Pretty Powerful video! Voting opens in March! I know, I can't wait to check it out too.

CHARITY PLUS: For every vote cast in the Pretty Powerful contest, Bobbi Brown will donate $1 to Dress for Success, up to $10,000. LOVE THAT!

Bobbi will handpick three grand prize winners who will be flown to NYC for a master class and brunch with Bobbi herself. Bagels and lox with Bobbi Brown while she teaches me her hidden beauty secrets sounds like quite the brunch date!

Want more info? Check out http://BobbiBrownCosmetics.com/prettypowerful

Must Try, Beauty Buy, You Decide

TheGlamtastic — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:08:30 PST

Dr. Feelgood's Lipscription $32 - Benefit

Rosebud Perfume Co. Rosebud Salve $6 - Sephora

Aquaphor Healing Ointment $15 - drugstore.com

Must-Try:
My dermatologist has always warned me NOT to lick my lips in the winter because it will intensify the dry, itchy feeling that entices me to bite and run my fingers over my cracked, little lips. Not a sexy smile!

This winter, there's a secret, super-inexpensive, multi-tasking moisturizer that is safe and gentle enough to use on your lips. Aquaphor Healing Ointment helps to soothe and protect dry, irritated lips and seals in moisture. This multi-tasking drugstore treatment also works well to heal chapped skin on the arms, knees, heels...you name it! It's also fragrance and preservative free - love that!

Beauty Buy:

There's one lip love in my life that has never lost its charm, or it's effectiveness! Rosebud Salve is a cult-classic lip balm that conditions, calms and cools my dry and irritated lips upon contact. It's also one of those mutli-tasking skin savers that has been used to soothe everything from burns to diaper rash! I can't testify to the two above uses (burns and diaper rash), but I can say it keeps my smile smooth and dry skin soothed all winter long!

It also has a light scent, which I love! Not to strong, not to faint! It's a perfect rose.

You Decide:

How many steps would you take to achieve lovely lips in the winter? Layers of creams, exfoliants, lotions and potions? Benefit Lipscription is a dynamic duo that smoothes and soothes lips, and then enhances volume and plumps them up. This two step process begins by buffing the dry skin off of the lips with jojoba-enriched scrubbing beads. Rub lightly, no need to scrub away your lips or irritate the area even more! Once the dead skin has been removed, slather on a layer of soothing lip balm that hydrates and plumps simultaneously. As a on-the-go girl, is this lip enhancer worth the steps and the fuss?

Is this a winter must buy or a product you'd pass by?

Tried it? Loved it? Tell us about it!!!

* All products were purchased by myself to test.

Are You Camera Ready? Dr. Perricone Helps You Prep!

TheGlamtastic — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Perricone MD Camera Ready Kit $98 - Sephora

We all have our red carpet moments. They may not be at the Grammy Awards or on Oscar Night, but you'll know them when they arrive! The day I got engaged - total red carpet moment, the day I played the role of Maid of Honor in my sister's wedding - glam beyond belief! My wedding day was a total red carpet moment, complete with hair, makeup, ridiculously expensive lingerie and super hot shoes!

When was your last red carpet moment? Now, PerriconeMD, is helping you prep your skin so you're ready for the cameras anywhere anytime! Check out the super set of very efficacious, serious skin care which utilizes the power of Alpha Lipoic Acid, DMAE, and so much more. This recipe for skin care is said to deliver both immediate and long term results, helping to tone, tighten, minimize pores and brighten the skin with the power of topicals.

This celeb-favorite kit includes:

- Nutritive Cleanser

- Serum Prep

- Neuropeptide Eye Area Contour

- Face Finishing Moisturizer

- No Foundation Foundation

This combination of powerful treatments work to to turn back the clock and help to polish away dead skin cells, deeply hydrate the facial and eye area, minimize pores and facial imperfections...the list goes on!

Get ready for your close up - when is your next camera-ready moment?

Happy Birthday Beauty: Dylan Birthday Cake Batter Collection

TheGlamtastic — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:55:29 PDT

Dylan Birthday Cake Batter Collection $16 - Sephora

Today is one of my oh-so-fabulous co-worker's birthdays! How to celebrate? Magnolia cupcakes are played out and Pinkberry will melt by the time I schlep it back to the office and rally "the troops" aka my co-workers to sing Happy Birthday. The perfect (calorie-free) gift? Dylan's Candy Bar Birthday Cake Collection!

This year, enjoy the rich birthday cake batter without the gigantic calorie count. This mouthwatering collection smells decadent. It has the rich aroma of cake batter, which can perk up even the gloomiest Fall day!

The Dylan Birthday Cake Collection provides a variety of must-try birthday buys. Try the Soda Pop Shower Gel ($16.00), Body Smoothie Lotion ($16.00), Ice Cream Sugar Scrub ($20.00) and the Candy Bar Butter Cream ($22.00). This delicious collection also comes in perfect birthday sizes for a total steal - only $16.00!

What's your favorite birthday beauty treatment??? Tell us about it!!!

Feeling Dirty?

TheGlamtastic — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:19:27 PDT

Feeling dirty? And not in a god way...  

Wash away dirt, excess oil, grease, sunscreen residue and bronzing powder with an all natural, soothing skin-so-soft cleanser. Try Pangea Organics Facial Cleanser in Egyptian Calendula & Blood Orange.

 This light, deeply soothing liquid cleanser uses a powerful combination of Calendula and Blood Orange. Calendula acts as an anti-inflammatory to calm redness and irritation, while cleansing Blood Orange deeply cleanses and degreases the skin.

 Lather up, massage and rinse with cold water, leaving your skin squeaky clean and healthy.

This hand-crafted organic facial cleanser is free of sulfates, synthetic preservatives, artificial colors and fragrances. The box is created from 100% post-consumer newsprint without glues or dies. Love that!

This summer, embrace your dirty side, but make sure to keep your skin squeaky clean!

Pangea Organics Facial Cleanser in Egyptian Calendula & Blood Orange $28 - http://pangeaorganics-store.sparkart.net