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Just Can't Live Without...Origins Gloomaway Grapefruit Body Souffle

By TheGlamtastic · March 2, 2010 · 0 Comments ·

I love the snow when I'm snuggled up in my sweats watching re-runs of The Real Housewives of Orange County, but when I'm hiking through hills of snow and trying to avoid patches of ice on my way to work, I don't love it so much! In fact, when I step my stiletto into a big puddle of melting brown snow - I HATE the snow.

With mountains of snow and no sunlight to be seen, the days sure can seem gloomy. While my office is decked with fabulous florescent lighting that reminds me of the light over the dentist chair, it still feels a bit BLAH my early March.

At this time of year I need a pick me up! To cheer up my body and deeply hydrate dry, itchy and flaky skin, I've become a big fan of Origins Gloomaway Grapefruit Body Souffle. This ultra-light body hydrator feels like you're scooping up Cool Whip with your fingers and applying it to the skin.

It quickly absorbs into thirsty skin after a steamy shower or bath. It has the fresh, happy and clean scent of grapefruit that I've started to love! It's a unisex scent that if my husband used body lotion, he may even love.

It sounds cheesy but the ultra-clean white and vibrant yellow packaging even gives off happy vibes. Silly sounding I know, especially from someone who works in beauty and fashion PR full time, but light post-shower pampering products can make the day that much brighter!

As winter trudges along, I just can't live without Origins Gloomaway Grapefruit Body Souffle!

Are you a grapefruit girl or is there another body souffle you prefer? What moisturizer MUST we try? Tell us about it!!!

Please Note: I did not receive editorial samples.

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Tagged with: unisex, Dry Skin, HEAL, Moisturize, hydrate, body souffle, Origins Gloomaway Grapefruit Body Souffle

Shave It or Bare It?

By TheGlamtastic · February 16, 2010 · 0 Comments ·

Please note: I did not receive editorial samples.

Wolford Velvet De Lux stay-ups $45 - Net-A-Porter

The Art of Shaving Pre-Shave Oil - Rose Absolute $18 - Sephora

Philosophy Amazing Grace Perfumed Shave Gel $15 - Sephora

It's freezing! Before I exit my apartment, I bundle up in my warmest Burberry scarf, earmuffs, hat and gloves, and zip myself into my "Marshmallow Man" coat. However, the minute I walk outside my freshly shaven, silky legs are covered in goose bumps! I HATE WINTER!

In the winter, most women I know spend so much time hydrating dry skin, exfoliating or just keeping warm, that shaving sometimes tumbles down the priority list and ends up landing near the bottom with trash old beauty magazines or clean out the fridge.

After polling my friends, I want some fresh data. I want to know what YOU think!!!

Pop Quiz:

When It comes to your legs, are you a:

A) Waxer

B) Shaver

C) Other ________________ (NAIR, Lazer Girl, Pray for the hair to stop growing, etc)

In the winter months, would you say that you shave your legs:

A) Once a week to avoid feeling like a guerilla

B) Every few days

C) Everyday - it's a must on my list

Your main motivation for shaving your legs is:

A) Hygiene

B) I don't want to get caught in a make-out session with hairy legs

C) I prefer the way it looks and feels

After spending my Valentine's Day in a tight, hot pink belted Rebecca Taylor dress (yes, it was so hot), black stockings and super high booties, my silky legs were shaking and I was craving a hoodie! Apparently, that's not a sexy look. Who knew?!

Tell us your winter beauty secrets! When it comes to winter beauty maintenance, would you prefer to shave it or bare it?

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Tagged with: Lotion, legs, beauty, winter, waxing, Dry Skin, razors, body oil, Shaving, Shaving Cream

A Gift for You, La Mer for Me

By TheGlamtastic · December 15, 2009 · 0 Comments ·

La Mer The Moisturizing Gel Cream $230 - Bloomingdale's

We've all been caught in the vicious shopping cycle, one gift for you and one gift for me.

After purchasing a little something for my hubby this weekend, I was running through the department store's first floor, which during the holiday season resembles the floor of the New York Stock Exchange pre-computers. Everyone was scurrying around, waving their lists and tossing their handbags. Before I knew it, I was standing in front of the La Mer counter.

Now, I've worked in beauty for the past five years and can say that I've tried practically every lotion and potion marketed in the U.S. and some abroad, but I had been holding out on actually purchasing La Mer on principle. Why should my moisturizer cost as much as my Tory Burch flats? That just seems crazy!

However, as of last Saturday, I have been converted! I am now in love with La Mer! I purchased my very own La Mer The Moisturizing Gel Cream for a whopping $230 plus tax. I cleansed my skin and applied a super small amount of product, practically the size of a pearl or two, once a day before bed.

I came into work on Monday to tell my co-workers about my conversion to La Mer, but the results were all over my face. After only a few days of usage (I am not kidding), my skin was intensely hydrated, less red, less dry. My skin appeared softer and was silky to the touch.

I guess you can put a price on beautiful skin and it's $230. Worth every penny!

What's your holiday splurge?

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Tagged with: Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth Avenue, moisturizer, Dry Skin, redness, winter skin, irritation, La Mer The Moisturizing Gel Cream

Must Try, Beauty Buy, You Decide

By TheGlamtastic · November 16, 2009 · 0 Comments ·

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.

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Tagged with: benefit, lips, winter, Aquaphor, Dry Skin, rosebud salve, dr. feelgood, cracked

Fall's Hydration Sensation: Kinerase HydraBoost Intensive Treatment

By TheGlamtastic · August 27, 2009 · 0 Comments ·

Fall's Hydration Sensation

Is your skin starting to resemble this?

If so, it's time to get serious about your Fall skin care.

Give your skin a hydration makeover with a powerful moisturizing system a.k.a Kinerase HydraBoost Intensive Treatment. This lightweight, mineral-infused gel quickly absorbs into dry, thirsty skin to heal and replenish water content without leaving a greasy, sludgy residue (yuck)!

This oh-so-powerful hydration boost quenches dry, flaky skin and helps keep the skin happy and hydrated throughout the day. Just a few pumps penetrate the skin with 25% Hyaluronic Acid and malachite extract for a super soft and supple look and feel. Love the look!

For best results, apply a few pumps to clean skin in the A.M. or before bed.

Kiss dry skin goodbye with the help of a super hydrator like Kinerase HydraBoost Intensive Treatment.

What's your biggest Fall skin care complaint? Tell us about it!!!

Kinerase® 'HydraBoost' Intensive Treatment $75 - Nordstrom

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Tagged with: moisturizer, Dry Skin, hydration, Kinerase HydraBoost Intensive Treatment

Decadant Delights for Your Skin: Carol's Daughter Almond Cookie Shea Souffle

By TheGlamtastic · July 23, 2009 · 0 Comments ·

Carol's Daughter Almond Cookie Shea Souffle - 4 oz. $13 - Macy's

Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice...For Your Skin That Is

I'm Jessie and I'm a sugar addict. Yes, it's true. When it comes to divine sweet treats, I just can't get enough. But I've discovered a way for my body to reap the benefits of my favorite sweet sensations without letting them go straight to my tush and ruin my bikini season.

Carol's Daughter Almond Cookie Shea Souffle is decedant and fluffy hydrator, but don't let the ultra-light formula fool you. This skin soother deeply nourishes like a heavy body butter, but without the greasy residue. Carol's Daughter's recipe of natural oils and butters works to soothe thirsty summer skin leaving your arms, legs and abs looking and feeling super soft.

Craving a sweet treat? Just take a whiff of the mouthwatering scents of marzipan and almonds, which is balanced by hints of musk and sandalwood. A dollop of this skin-saver helped get my parched skin back in shape and kept me away from the candy jar...well, for atleast an hour or two.

To get the most from your moisturizer, apply this creamy goodness on to dry, freshly cleansed skin.

This Almond Cookie Shea Souffle also happens to be paraben, mineral oil, and petrolium free. Love that!

What skincare treat gets you through the day? We wanna know!

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Tagged with: Dry Skin, Carol's Daighter, Almond Cookie Shea Souffle

Cocktail-Inspired Body Lotion: Mario Russo All For One Body Lotion

By TheGlamtastic · June 25, 2009 · 1 Comment ·

My new favorite summer looks from J.Crew.

Mario Russo All For One Body Lotion $23.50 - http://mariorusso.com/

In the summer, I love to show a little skin! I have my favorite playful J. Crew shorts, flowing Theory skirts...but after long weekends lounging by the beach (or my in-laws pool), my legs pay price and I'm left with dry, scaly skin. Definitely not sexy!

My saving grace has been Mario Russo All For One Body Lotion. This olive, ginger and lime-scented lotion reminds me of my favorite summer cocktail, minus the Grey Goose. It's ultra-light, calming and smells delicious.

The super-hydrating formula moisturizes with shea butter, glycerin, cetearyl alcohol, panthenol, dimethicone, cyclomethicone and olive oil, and is instantly absorbed by my thirsty skin.

For best results, apply it to damp skin fresh from the shower.

Mario Russo All For One Body Lotion is that perfect summer moisturizer I just can't live without!

Tried it? What did you think?

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Tagged with: Dry Skin, Body Lotion, Mario Russo

Peddi Perfect: The Ultimate Feet Makeover

By TheGlamtastic · June 23, 2009 · 0 Comments ·

La Roche Posay Lipikar Feet $17 - Skin Store

Bliss Softening Socks $48 - Sephora

Peppermint Foot Mask $17 - The Body Shop

After a day spent strolling through the sand or walking around the city in flip flops, your feet are paying the price! Dry skin, calluses, dirt and stains can ruin even the most perfect pedicure!

Now, treat your feet with these summer skin savers!

The Body Shop Peppermint Foot Mask
Treat your feet to a spa day at home with this cleansing clay mask that helps to eliminate impurities, cool tired feet and combat odors. Apply the treatment to clean feat, let it dry and rinse the mask off to reveal soft, hydrated feet.

The Secret Ingredients:
- Community Trade peppermint oil cools feet and helps fight odors
- Kaolin clay helps to cleanse and remove impurities
- Community Trade cocoa butter and sesame oil deeply hydrate

La Roche Posay Lipikar Feet

Smooth, hydrate, and exfoliate your feet with this concentrated treatment that restores moisture and removes dead, dry skin. It's the perfect skin soother after a long run on the beach. Massage onto the feet to relax and rejuvinate tired toes.

The Secret Ingredients:
- Glycerin softens thirsty skin
- Shea Butter smooths and moisturizes
- Salicylic Acid renews surface layer skin

Bliss Softening Socks
These moisture-gel padded socks feel like your feet are cooling in Jello, but the gel lining is actually working to deeply nourish dry, cracked feet. The self-activating spa treatment socks leave your skin feeling hydrated and healthy.

The Secret Ingredients:
- Olive oil, jojoba seed oil, grape seed oil and vitamin E nourish and moisturize

After an hour pampering, you'll be dying to put on a pair of sexy stilettos and show off your peddi perfect feet!

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Tagged with: Dry Skin, feet, Moisturize, Foot Mask

Heal Skin with Hydration: Chantecaille Jasmine & Lily Healing Mask

By TheGlamtastic · June 17, 2009 · 0 Comments ·

A Super Soothing Treatment Mask to Bring Dry Skin Back to Life

Chantecaille Jasmine and Lily Healing Mask $70 - Neiman Marcus

Dry skin? Tell me about it!

Whether the sun, sand and saltwater have taken a toll on your skin, or a late Saturday night out with one too many cocktails and not enough water has left your skin extra-dry, there is a solution that offers an intense surge of hydration for thirsty skin aka Chantecaille Jasmine and Lily Healing Mask.

This rich, super-soothing treatment nourishes dehydrated skin with Vitamin B, active Camomile, Mimosa and Lily. Rosewater tones the skin and works to replenish moisture, while Seaweed extracts help stimulate cell renewal and bring dry, dull skin back to life. This 91% botanical formula is cooling and healing upon contact. My skin soaked up this hydrating formula within seconds.

For a quick fix, apply the mask to clean skin, leave on for 5-10 minutes and rinse. For a deeper surge of moisture, massage the mask onto the skin and leave it on while you sleep. You'll wake up to super smooth, rejuvenated skin.

Love it!

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Tagged with: moisturizer, Dry Skin, hydration, chantecaille