Skincare Break - Total Beauty's Tips for Your Age

Being a step ahead of yourself when it comes to skin care is very important. Different ages have different skin issues and sometimes less is more. Total Beauty talked to dermatologist Dr. Heidi Waldorf & Kinara Spa owner, aesthetician Olga Lorencin, and they both agreed. Check out TotalBeauty.com for the scoop on what products you should think about using in your 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s to keep your skin looking great.

Makeup Break - Pür Minerals

I've said it once and I'll say it again...I have extremely sensitive skin. I'm always hesitant to try new skincare products and makeup. But since mineral makeup has been all the rage, I just had to try it out. The verdict: 2 thumbs up! Pür Minerals gave me flawless coverage without the breakout. I used the Pür Perfection starter kit in 'Light' and it was a perfect match for my skin tone.

A few reasons why the Pür Minerals starter kit rocks:
- I can't say this enough...It didn't make me break out!
- The foundation has SPF in it
- The powder did not highlight any creases
- The bronzer is very natural looking
- The blush can be used as eyeshadow
- I used a lipstick brush and applied the blush on my lips with gloss...loved it!

According to PurMinerals.com, Pür Minerals contains the finest micronized minerals. They contain no harsh chemical dyes, just pure pigments from minerals. There is also no fragrance to irritate, no talc to dry or dull skin, no oil to clog pores and no fillers to take up space. They also include Shea Butter and Vitamin E to bind them together.

You can find Pür Minerals at Ulta, Dilliards, Shoppers Drug Mart, or at PurMinerals.com.

Moisturizer Break - Kenzo Cashmere

We all love to pamper ourselves at home, right? Kenzo's Cashmere for Body Skin is a must for an at home spa day. The clean, fresh, powdery scent of this lotion is ideal for serenity. The lotion comes in a spray bottle and leaves your skin with a powdery finish. It's a light lotion, perfect for summer.

Key Ingrediants
Silk extract – luxurious and sensual, silk fibre, also known as “the queen of threads”, softens the texture of this powdery fluid and eases its application on the skin’s surface. Rich in aminoacids, it is known for its moisturizing properties.
Milfoil yarrow – naturally rich in mineral elements and essential oils, milfoil yarrow contains truly soothing properties.

Tip: Make sure to shake really well before application. The powder tends to sit at the bottom of the bottle if it has not been used in awhile.

Kenzo's Cashmere for Body Skin can be purchased online at Kenzousa.com ($42)

Shopping Break - Discount for Steam Cream & Oils

Steam Creams & Oils is having a special promotion just for Lipgloss Break readers! 20% off Steam Treatment #1 or the Steam Treatment #2, which includes the Scalp Oil and Hair Oil. Use promo code lgb234. Happy Shopping!

Check out my review of Steam Creams & Oils below!

Haircare Break - Steam Creams & Oils

This system was the answer to my dry hair's prayers! The "Steam' Healthy Hair System" is an original specialized 3-part system formulated to keep your scalp and hair healthy. This ultra conditioning and nourishing treatment starts with the "Steam' Scalp Oil" #1 and #2, applied at the root to create a healthy foundation for the hair to grow. The "Steam' Hair Oil" #3 is a unique blend of all natural oils formulated specially for each part of the hair strand, designed to mend split ends while and adding lots of shine. The "Steam' Supplement" #4 is an ingestible capsule that works from within by providing internal nutritional support.

When all 4 steps are used together, "Steam' health Hair system" will provide vitality, better elasticicy, reduced shedding, and lost of gorgeous shine and manageability.

I tried all 3 oils and they worked really well. Our house has hard water and was drying my hair out really bad. I also have high lights, which doesn't help with the dryness. I would leave the oils on for about 20 minutes before showering. They have an aromatherapy scent which is very tranquil and relaxing. It was kind of like brining a spa into my home! My hair was noticeably softer after the first use.

Secret tip: The oils work wonder on cuticles too!

Giveaway Break - Marina Cosmetics

***Giveaway***

I will randomly select TWO lucky winners to either win a set of two Marina Cosmetics lipglosses or lipsticks. Make sure to sign up, below, for your chance to win! You can enter up to once a day. For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, or follow me on Twitter. See my review of Marina Cosmetics below.

At this time, I'm only able to mail to US & Canada addresses. This contest will end on Thursday, March 12th. I will announce the winner on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Lipstick Break - Marina Cosmetics Review

Marina Cosmetics had all of their bases covered when they formulated their new lipstick and lipgloss. They included the finest ingredients to offer the best in lip protection. Marina Cosmetics addresses the fact that we are all exposed to sun, pollution, stress, fatigue and bad eating habits. This leads to vitamin and mineral deficiencies that when left untreated, can result in broken capillaries, lost of firmness and dryness. This is why they use Seaweed, yes Seaweed, in their products. Seaweed is packed with easy to absorb proteins, vitamins, minerals and lipids, which protect against environmental factors and ward off aging by nourishing and moisturizing the skin.

Marina Cosmetic products also include:

ANTILEUKIN 6, ECOCERT
- Decreases wrinkle depth
- Prevents sun damage from sun exposure
- Boosts hydration
- Promotes firmness and smoothness

ORGANIC SEA KELP
- Essentials vitamins and minerals

BURITI OIL
- Has the highest natural occurrence of Vitamin A
- Soothes, hydrates, softens lips

ORGANIC JOJOBA OIL
- Restores, conditions and softens lips

ORGANIC SUNFLOWER OIL
- Promotes retention of moisture to hydrate lips

VITAMIN C & E
- Anti-oxidants that promotes collagen synthesis and aid in cell protection

I'm usually more of a lipgloss girl, but their lipstick is so soft and hydrating, that I wear it all the time underneath my gloss (Coconut is my favorite). Their 5 color palettes are inspired by the colors of a sea-washed shore, ranging from cool neutrals to warm corals and pinks.

Marina Cosmetics are hypo-allergenic, dermatologist tested and paraban free. You can find Marina Cosmetics online at www.marinacosmetics.com.

Magazine Break - Glamour Magazine

Glamour is celebrating their 70th birthday by offering a 1 Year Subscription for $1.50! This was the price of the magazine in 1939. This is a limited time offer and will expire March 15th...pass it on!

Thanks to Erin for passing this on!

Nail Polish Break - Zoya's Summer 2009 Collections

Sneak peek of Zoya's new Summer 2009 Collection!

And the Winner is...

Lori A. - Congrats! You won the Rembrandt Teeth Whitening Prize Pack! I sent an email to the address you provided.

Keep checking back for the next Lipgloss Break giveaway!

Makeup Break - Bobbi Brown Platinum Collection

Platinum is a girls best friend? After you check out Bobbi Brown's new line it may be. Sparkle is in.
PLATINUM PINK SHIMMER BRICK
Limited Edition - $40
I can not wait to try this out! Five color bars-soft pink, platinum, bright pink, golden coral and rose-blend together to light up the face. These shades work beautifully as highlight colors for cheeks or anywhere you want to add shimmer. The special platinum bar is a great new shade for eyes. Custom-made compact features a metallic silver finish and faux-leather detailing.


LONG-WEAR CREAM SHADOW
$22
This award-winning formula lasts all day without creasing or smearing. Safe for contact lens wearers. Shades include New Ash, New Heather, New Platinum, and New Steel.


SHIMMER LIP GLOSS
$20
Glossy, high-shine lips are the perfect accompaniment to the season's luminous face. Shades include New Confetti and New Glacier.

LIP GLOSS
$20
Formulated with soothing botanical extracts to keep lips soft and supple. Scented with a hint of Vanilla. Shades include New Nougat, Pink Blossom, and Tangerine.


SHIMMERING BODY OIL
Limited Edition $34
Infused with pink and platinum pearls, this shimmering body oil gives skin a radiant glow as it moisturizes and conditions with a blend of essential oils. It's lightly fragranced with Bobbi's Party, a new scent debuting Holiday 2009.

2 Days Left to Enter...

Don't forget to enter to win the Rembrandt Teeth Whitening Pack! For extra entries, you can follow my blog or subscribe by email. Good Luck!

Mascara Break - Top 13 Worst Mascaras

TotalBeauty.com reports on the top 13 worst mascaras...see if any the one in your makeup box made the list. If they did, don't worry, you'll get a chance to defend it.

TotalBeauty.com Weekend Web Tour

The Web Tour makes stops from Fashion Week to the Oscars this weekend. Join us for some of the best beauty news!

Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog reviews and gives away a big bag of e.l.f. beauty booty.

Beauty Junkies Unite shows us how to eliminate muffin-top and be comfortable at the same time. Slimpressions makes a favorable impression!

Beauty411 shares her finds for the Best Winter Hand Creams. If your hands need relief, don't miss it!

Advice Sister's Alison Blackman Dunham is sharing Fashion Week's "must-haves" because it's always the little things that make life easier, more successful, and more fun!.

Head on over to The Makeup Divas and enter to win 2 tubes of Covergirl's Lashblast Luxe Mascara. While you are there, check out the other giveaways I have.

Boutique Flair experiences oneness with chocolate thanks to Coco-Zen.

Kyl at The Beauty Couch shares some tips on how to stretch your beauty budget.

Butterflydiary has an amazing Fashion Week themed giveaway! Patrick McMullan sent "Fashion Week" survival kits to his celeb friends. Win ONE of these luxury kits here.

Viva Woman recommends you to use grapeseed oil underneath your moisturizer because it contains more antioxidant power than vitamins C & E!

Monique at Beauty Girl Musings has discovered, and fallen in love with, a foundation that makes skin look flawless and stays in place all day. Read about it here!

Dina at eye4style takes it all off with Paul & Joe's Makeup Remover. Check out her review here!

Watch Marta's interview with MAC's Lead Makeup Artist, Gregory Arlt, backstage at Twinkle!-Talking Makeup.

Checkout the Informed Makeup Maven's fave mascaras, palette buying tips and reviews check it out and leave a comment

Neon Bible shows you how to get Natalie Portman's Oscar Look for Less

Addicted To Lipstick shows us swatches and gives us her review of the Mac Hello Kitty Collection. You can see the pics here Mac Hello Kitty Review

Fabulous Over Forty discusses what she thinks is the must have palette this spring.

Image and Style News is having a AVEENO Hair Care Collection GIVEAWAY click here to enter AVEENO Hair Care Collection

Being green just got a whole lot easier. Check out the new Victoria's Secret PINK Body line at MissWhoever You Are

Blaq Vixen Beauty shares her thoughts on the AHA Souffle she's been using for the last 5 months!

The contest hosted by More Than a Pretty Face to win one of three Mood Lighting Shimmer Cremes from 3 Custom Color Specialists closes March 7. Enter now!

Beauty Anonymous reviews Dior 5 Colour Eyeshadow from Dior spring 2009 collection.

Find out The Secret to Supple Winter Skin at Makeup Bag.

Enter Indian Girl's GIVEAWAY to win one of five Skin Prep FX Face Primers from Cover FX

StyleBell talks to celebrity stylist, David Babaii, on how you can create Angelina Jolie's award winning Oscar half up half down hair style!

The girls over at Beauty in Real Life are having a giveaway. They have 5 boxes of the new Crest Whitestrips up for grabs. Hurry, the contest ends Saturday!!! Check out the details here.

Time for a new giveaway on Beauty Blvd.! Enter to win a tube of Maybelline's Lash Stiletto! Enter here!

makeup loves me shows you how to get one of the most talked about looks of mercedes benz fashion week, the glossy black eye seen at chris benz. plus, vote on how well she rocks the look!

Lipstick Addict makes a review on Garnier Roll-on Eye Brightener .

Glossypink reviews a product collection that will have you thinking your bathroom has been converted to a day spa!

Daneen from Spoiled Pretty may have discovered the BEST BLACK EYELINER EVER! Click here for the review!

Shopping Break - Sephora Perk Alert

Try Smashbox's new Photofinish Lid Primer FREE with any $25 purchase on Sephora.com. This offer is for Beauty Insiders Only (it's free to sign up online!).

Smashbox's new lid primer forms the perfect eye canvas by:
- neutralizing discoloration
- diffusing fine lines
- prolonging shadow longevity
- sustaining moisture levels

Enter code SMASHLAB at checkout. Happy Shopping!

and the Winner is...

Tanya! Congratulations, you won the Essie Body Language nail polish. Please email me your mailing address and I will get your prize to you ASAP.

Don't forget to sign up for the next giveaway, a Rembrandt Teeth Whitening system!

Skincare Break - YBF Skincare

As I've mentioned before on my blog, I have very sensitive skin, which makes me a little nervous to try new skincare products. I heard great things about YBF (Your Best Face) Skincare from other beauty blogs, so I decided to give it a try. I tried YBF's Control...and loved it. Control is used for rejuvenating, wrinkle management and antioxidant protection. After using Control twice a day, for about one month, I noticed my skin was a little less tired looking and brighter.

The featured ingredient in the YBF line is spin trap. I'll let YBF-skincare.com explain: "Spin trap functions as an antioxidant, but not in the traditional manner. Instead o f destroying free radicals, it restores balance to unstable molecules and does a better job of protecting our cells from damage."

YBF Skincare has a product for everything on your wish list, ranging from anti-aging, oil control, wrinkle correction and improving complexion products. The skincare items are on the expensive side, ranging from $120 - $160, so I would suggest trying out one product first, and if you're a fan, adding the rest to your birthday gift list.

You can purchase YBF products at TheSkinCareShop.com.

Shopping Break - Bath & Body Works Sale

Get out and shop this weekend!

$3 Anti-bacterial Soaps
$5 Signature Collection Hand Creams
2 for $20 True Blue Spa products
2 for $20 Aromatherapy Body Care
and up to 30% off Spring Gifts.

Shop online or in store this weekend. Sale ends Sunday!

Giveaway Break - Rembrandt Whitening Pack

Does your morning coffee make your smile look a little dull? Brighten your smile in time for Spring with a Rembrandt Whitening Kit! This kit contains Plus Fresh Mint and Intense Stain toothpastes with the Plus Peroxide Whitening Mouthwash, and 2 hours Whitening Kit - the perfect whitening combo for a brighter, more brilliant smile!

***Giveaway***

I will randomly select one lucky winner to win a Rembrandt Whitening Prize Pack. This prize pack includes:
- 2 Hour Whitening Kit
- Fresh Mint Toothpaste
- Intense Stain Toothpaste
- Peroxide Whitening Mouthwash

Make sure to sign up, below, for your chance to win! You can enter up to once a day. For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list, follow my blog, and/or post a link to this giveaway on your blog. At this time, I'm only able to mail to US & Canada addresses. This contest will end on Wednesday, March 4th. I will announce the winner on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Nail Polish Break - Zoya Twist Collection

Zoya is ready for spring (and so am I) with their new Twist Collection. I heart this new line! There is a color in this collection to match every summer dress you have. I painted my nails with Malia, a light violet, and never received so many compliments on my nail polish before! Moxie, a red plum cream, is on my toes and really stands out when I'm wearing my peep toe heels :)

Colors include:
Harley - soft shimmering gray
Jo - shimmering silver blue metallic
Malia - violet cream
Barbie - shimmering soft pink
Cassi - shimmering soft peach
Moxie - vibrant red plum cream

You can purchase the entire set at Zoya.com for $36. Added bonus: Zoya.com offers free gifts with any purchase over $30!!!


Congrats to Zoya for winning the following awards in 2008!

• Voted Longest Lasting Polish - Women's Health Magazine (US)
  
• Named Top Ten Nail Polish - Glamour.com (UK)
• Zoya Nail Polish - Named Best Nail Polish - 9AM with David & Kim Morning Show Beauty Awards (AU)
• Named Longest Lasting Nail Polish - Lucky Magazine - Green Guide (US)
• Voted Best Nail Varnish - Lifescape Beauty Awards (UK)