Lipgloss Break

LUSH Covers Olympics

LUSH has Canadian themed products to help you celebrate the Olympics in your own way.

Street Party Bath Bomb, $4.95

You may not get a chance to celebrate the opening ceremonies in person, but you can bring the party to your tub while you watch it on TV. Enjoy a full night of celebrations starting with a patriotic bath. The scent of a champagne cocktail and mini American flag will surely evoke Olympic spirit; you may even find yourself singing ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ the tub while waving the little flag that comes with it.

Canadian Maple Soap $7.95

The deliciousness of Canadian maple syrup cannot be denied. So, in true LUSH fashion, we’ve added it to a soap to slather all over your body. The soothing soap shaped like a maple leaf will leave skin soft and sweetly scented, thanks to its real Canadian maple syrup and sugar topping. Don’t try and add it to your breakfast, this one is meant for the bath or shower.

Canadian Gift $16.95
Two things may come to mind when you think about the fine country of Canada - maple syrup and Mounties. LUSH is bringing back some old favorites in one gift that pays tribute to the nation. Only during this special sporting event can LUSH-lovers experience a double-whammy of Canadian-inspired culture that’s handmade in Vancouver: Canadian Maple Soap and Mountie Massage Bar. This “force” of a massage bar will be sure to bring your body back to law and order even if you are just viewing the games.

Let’s Get Fizzical Tin $44.95
For those of us who aren’t breaking a sweat in the Olympics, LUSH urges you to get “fizzical” in the bathtub instead. Filled with nine of our fizzing bath bombs, this reusable tin is the perfect place to stash all those Canadian souvenirs!

First Aid Beauty to Debut on QVC®

I've written a review for First Aid Beauty before, raving about how well it worked with my eczema. I recently tried the Ultra Repair Cream, and loved it. I felt an immediate difference in my skin versus when I use a regular, drugstore brand lotion. The moisturizing effects lasted all day and my skin didn't feel dry at night. It goes on pretty thick (thicker than Aveeno) but that's how I like my lotion to feel.

First Aid Beauty is pricier than drugstore brands, but is worth an investment if you are battling dry skin. Even a monthly dose of it could probably help get your skin through on track through the winter.

First Aid Beauty has announced that they are scheduled to debut on QVC Monday, February 22. FAB’s hero product, Ultra Repair Cream ($39.00/12oz), is scheduled to appear on QVC at 10am EST, with FAB Founder & CEO Lilli Gordon appearing on-air.

In addition to QVC and QVC.com, First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream will be available through Sephora and Sephora.com, as well as on the brand’s website, www.firstaidbeauty.com.

Friday's Freebies

Berres Brother's Coffee Sample

Crest White Strips

Fekkai Hair product sample

Free in-store Origins Redness Relief Facial

Free bareMinerals 10 day supply at Sephora at JCPenny. While supplies last, print this coupon to redeem.

SALES
Rite Aid: Thursday, Friday and Saturday only, February 18-20, they're offering 20 percent off of all regularly priced over-the-counter medications – including pain, cough or cold treatments and other medicine cabinet necessities. (No minimum purchase required; while supplies last; no rainchecks.)

PROMOTIONS
Get a $10 credit just for signing up at ProfoundBeauty.com.
Refer 10 friends to Shop it to Me and get a $10 gift card of your choice!

What Does Your Skin REALLY Need?

Quiz: What Does Your Skin Really Need?

What should you do to make your skin look fab? Take the quiz and find out

If only we were lucky enough to grow out of our funky adolescent skin rut and have perfect, clear skin forever. But since we live in the real world, take this quiz to figure out what your skin needs right now.

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SpaFinder Launches Spa Deal Days

SPAFINDER LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER SPA DEAL DAYS: $50 FACIALS, MASSAGES, MANI/PEDIS, AND MORE AT HUNDREDS OF SPAS NATIONWIDE, MARCH 8-14

Top spas throughout U.S. to offer popular treatments for just $50; Sign up before February 22nd for exclusive access to list of participating spas

http://www.spafinder.com/dealdays

New York, NY (February 15, 2010) – Hundreds of spas throughout the United States will offer luxury treatments for just $50 as part of the first annual SpaFinder Deal Days from March 8th through 14th.

Presented by SpaFinder, the week-long event will give Americans in every corner of the country a chance to ease the winter blues and recharge for the spring with facials, massages, manicures/pedicures, and more for just $50.

SpaFinder Deal Days marks the first truly nationwide spa event of its kind, with spas from Syracuse to Sacramento and everywhere in between expected to take part. Confirmed participants range from day spas to destination spas, including New York City’s Great Jones Spa; Red Mountain Spa in Ivins, Utah; Safety Harbor Resort & Spa in Safety Harbor, Florida; and Murad Inclusive Health Spa in El Segundo, California.

While the full roster of participating spas will be announced on March 1st, spa-goers who sign up now will have exclusive access to a sneak preview on February 22nd, allowing them to book treatments at the spa of their choice one week ahead of the general public.

“Our goal is to inspire people from all walks of life to take care of themselves with a much-needed moment of peace and relaxation, at a price that’s easy on the wallet,” said Sallie Fraenkel, chief operating officer of SpaFinder, Inc. “The one-two punch of winter and a tough economy has left people more stressed than ever, and this is a perfect way to recharge their batteries in time for spring.”

For more information about SpaFinder Deal Days, please visit http://www.spafinder.com/dealdays.

2 Free Zoya Nail Polish Shades

In honor of NYFW Zoya, The New Color of Fashion, wants to give a "Fashion Reward" to all our followers and fans.

Place any Zoya or Qtica order of $10 (on http://www.zoya.com, http://www.qtica.com or http://www.artofbeauty.com/)
and get any 2 Zoya Nail Polish shades (0.5oz bottles) as our Free gift to you.

Simply add all the items that you want to purchase online to your shopping cart.
Enter the code NYFW in the "code" field and press the "update" button.
A $14 discount will appear in the shopping cart for the value of the 2 Zoya Nail Polishes.

Offer valid from Wednesday, 2/17/2010 Sunday, 2/21/2010, at 5PM ET. Standard shipping charges apply. Offer valid for consumer online orders only. Free ground shipping for orders over $55 in Continental USA only. Not valid with any other coupon code or offer.

NARS Face Charts

NARS Cosmetics created the makeup look at the 3.1 phillip lim AW2010 show.

INSPIRATION: Disco-punk. "This is a youthful, rebellious look that exudes a strong sense of confidence. Energy radiates within the girls through their makeup with eyes that have a bit of a rock and roll feel," said designer Phillip Lim whose inspiration stemmed from an image of Blondie’s Debbie Harry.

LOOK: “This look has many layers,” said NARS lead artist Lisa Butler. “The eyes are punchy and edgy while the skin was kept healthy and glowing. The lips are a soft, sheer pink for the elegant punk-rock princess style that Phillip was looking for.”

FACE

· Riviera Multiple

· Douceur Blush (NEW for Fall 2010); try Lovejoy or Madly Blush for a similar effect

· Luxor Multiple

EYES

· Abyssinia Single Eyeshadow

· Nymphea Single Eyeshadow

· Coconut Grove Single Eyeshadow (NEW for Fall 2010); try Bali Single Eyeshadow for a similar effect

· London Eyeliner Pencil

LIPS

· Bangkok Pure Matte Lipstick (NEW for Fall 2010); try Sex Machine Velvet Matte Lip Pencil for a similar effect

Giveaway Break - Origins & Ojon

Origins introduces Starting Over, age-erasing moisturizers with Mimosa, a high performance, natural alternative to harsh, painful, expensive cosmetic procedures.

Perfect for people looking to give a fresh start to their skincare routine with the New Year, ingredients found within Starting Over are clinically proven to help rebuild natural collagen, even-out skin tone and help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Starting Over is available in a regular as well as oil-free formulation.

Ojon, hands down, has the best smelling products out there for hair...and they work great too! Check out my review for the Ojon Restorative Leave-in Treatment.

***Giveaway***

Enter to win a prize package filled with Origins & Ojon beauty products:

Origins Starting Over Age-erasing moisturizer with Mimosa
Origins GinZing Refreshing eye cream to brighten and depuff
Origins All-Purpose High-Elevation Cream Dry Skin Relief
and
Ojon Shine & Protect Shampoo
Ojon Shine & Protect Conditioner
Ojon Restorative Leave-in Treatment (clear)
Ojon small Restorative Hair Treatment

Fill out the form below to win! For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing 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 & Canada residents only. The contest will end on Wednesday, March 17th. I will randomly select 2 lucky winners and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Rebecca Minkoff - Makeup by Stila

I love Rebecca Minkoff purses. I have the Morning After mini bag in a deep blue and it's my staple going out purse. I was super excited to see what type of make up she requested for her show during Fashion Week. Here are the details:

Makeup: Sarah Lucero for Stila

Inspiration: Effortlessly chic and pretty with a very sexy femininity. Sarah Lucero created a strong graphic cat eye paired with a fresh-faced lip and cheek flush.

Get the Look

· Stila Eye Shadow in Dune

· Stila Eye Shadow in Java

· Stila Smudge Pot in Brown

· Stila Convertible Color in Peony