Stress relief for eyes: Estee Lauder

Hi ya Gorgeous,
I'm home from a whirlwind trip to Scottsdale for the casting of my film project,
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It was awesome. Hot. Busy. Stressful!

So I'm home, resting, and wearing a set of these Estee Lauder Stress Relief eye masks!

 

A revitalizing, 10-minute mask treatment for the tell-tale undereye area.

The perfect treat after long days, long nights, in-flight or whenever you need to "de-stress."
Pre-moistened pads hydrate and soothe skin with targeted anti-stress and anti-fatigue ingredients, including Aloe Vera and Cucumber.
Pads are sealed two to a packette and are applied under each eye.

How to Use

Whenever your eye area needs a boost, remove the pre-soaked pads from their packette. Gently separate the two pads and apply lightly under eyes using fingertips.
Relax for 10 minutes. Try playing soft music or reading a magazine. Then lift off pads and gently pat remaining serum into skin.

Get yours at Estee Lauder counters everywhere and online too!
Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!

National Day of Prayer: and what a census says is favorite makeup brand

8 Must-Have Leave-In Conditioners

Read all about these dreamy detanglers and frizz tamers

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair care article TotalBeauty.com readers sorted through the good, the bad and the worthless to bring you this list of only leave-ins that successfully moisturize hair and tame frizzies without weighing strands down. See products

No. 8: Bumble and Bumble Leave In Conditioner, $23

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.3

"If I had to make a stranded-on-a-deserted-island type of list for beauty products I can't live without, this would be …"

No. 7: Herbal Essences None of Your Frizzness Smoothing Leave-In Creme, $3.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.7

"It keeps my hair manageable when it wants to frizz out …"

No. 6: Giovanni Direct Leave-In Conditioner, $7.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9

"This works really well and makes my dry hair feel so soft even on days I haven't..."

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Hello Gorgeous, today, is a very important day, it's set aside as the National Day of Prayer. Wikipedia says this about it: The National Day of Prayer (36 U.S.C. § 119)[1] is an annual day of observance, designated by the United States Congress, when people are asked "to turn to God in prayer and meditation". The law formalizing its annual observance was enacted in 1952.

So, for our nation, I encourage you to take a moment and pray today for the nation, your state, your city and the leaders in government. While you are at it, throw in some other prayers for good measure. If you need help praying this through, email me. I'll help you out!

Now, when you are through praying, read below. This is the most intriguing and interesting bit of information I've seen lately about the statistics of women and makeup and buying trends. It even comes with a nifty chart and we have the folks at Market Force to thank for it. So, thank you Market Force.

As you get ready to read the tidbits below, remember that there is just one day left to get in on the Mother's Day giveaway...and a mere 7 days left til my birthday...I'm actually thinking of putting up my "wish list" on the blog...still thinking about it because you know the Word of God says " you have not because you ask not" so I am planning on asking. (*wink*)

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Cover Girl is Favorite Makeup, According to Market Force Consumer Survey Beauty study by customer intelligence company reveals the cosmetic brands consumers prefer most
BOULDER, Colo., May 3, 2010 — Cover Girl is consumers’ favorite cosmetics brand, according to a Beauty survey conducted by Market Force Information, a worldwide leader in customer intelligence and customer experience management solutions.

The survey examined which cosmetic brands are most popular among consumers and why, as well as their favorite places to shop for cosmetics. It was conducted last month among Market Force’s network of 300,000 independent mystery shoppers and merchandisers – consumers across the country dubbed The Force™. More than 5,000 consumers responded.

Cover Girl dominates among cosmetic brands
Seventy percent of the survey respondents said they wear cosmetics. Out of 60 cosmetic brands, Cover Girl was cited by 14 percent as their favorite, placing it on top. Clinique was second on the list with 10 percent of the mentions, and Maybelline (L’Oreal) and Mary Kay tied for third with 8 percent each. See Graph 1.

Graph 1: Favorite Makeup Brand
Brand trust is greatest influencer in makeup selections
When the consumers were asked what they loved most about their favorite makeup line, they chose brand trust over all of the other factors – the actual product attributes mattered much less. More than two thirds said they love their makeup because they trust the brand, while only one third cited loving it “because it feels wonderful.” Factors like uses humane testing/is environmentally safe were not weighted strongly and emerged toward the bottom of the list.

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Now does that report mirror what or how you buy cosmetics? As I was reading it and checking in on what's going to be aired this week on Oprah I came across this blurb on her website "Four brothers were found living in hell...nealy starved to death by their parents. Find out what really happened. Then, a tumor destroyed half her face. Now, she is ready to face the world.".

You know I read that and thought, 'grace grace God, I will pray for my nation, for the great state of Arizona and for all the children who aren't being parented by the Word of God and by the leading of Jesus because He taught love and anyone who is starving their children most likely never experienced love themselves'. Phew, it's going to be a great day of prayer!

Enjoy the giveaways and get ready, there is more to come!

Happy Valentines Day! I love you!

We Solve Your Biggest Beauty Etiquette Dilemmas

What's appropriate (and not!) when it comes to grooming, makeup and more

Never know when to tip the bathroom attendant or tell a friend she's making a huge fashion faux pas? Here you'll find the answers to the etiquette questions that have long confounded you. See answers

Wee! Was I first to tell you that you are so loved today? If not, it's nice to be in the company of your loved ones that did remind you of how totally awesomely loved you are!
Now, I am guessing that by now you have a pulse on what you are wearing for your Valentines look though below is some info on lead, lipstick and your health. So read, and proceed with caution!
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Recently a lipstick brand called 'Red Earth'

Decreased their prices from $67 to $9.90. It contained lead.  Lead is a chemical which causes cancer.

The lipstick brands that contain lead are:

CHRISTIAN DIOR

LANCÔME

CLINIQUE

Y.S.L

ESTEE LAUDER

SHISEIDO

RED EARTH (Lip Gloss)

CHANEL (Lip Conditioner)

MARKET AMERICA-MOTNES LIPSTICK.
The higher the lead content the greater the chance of causing cancer.

After doing a test on lipsticks, it was found that the Y.S.L. Lipstick  contained the most amount of lead..

Watch out for those lipsticks which are supposed to stay longer.

If your lipstick stays longer, it is because of the higher content of lead.

Here is the test you can do yourself:

1.. Put some lipstick on your hand.

2. Use a Gold ring to scratch on the lipstick.

3... If the lipstick color changes to black,

Then you know the lipstick contains lead.
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Did you notice that the big three warhorses of the cosmetic industry are included? Now is a good time to experiment with brands like:
Arbonne, Bloom, Larenim, Burt's Bees makes lipsticks/glosses and try browsing Whole Foods and Sprouts. There are more choices than you may know about. Enjoy!
Remember: you are beautiful!
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Olay Pro X vs. the department store brands

Olay vs. Department Store Skin Care -- Which is Better?

We challenged TotalBeauty.com readers to put different beauty product lines to the test -- see their results here

Plenty of women (like our testers) could use a complexion boost. To the rescue, TotalBeauty.com: We provided the new Olay Pro-X products and department store products for their pampering pleasure, and they offered honest, real-time results. See how each brand fared in this eight-week skincare faceoff. See faceoffs

Today's beauty bubble is one to just click over to. I have had so many people ask me about the Olay Pro X line...so...the news is just a click away!
I'll see you on Sunday October 4th at the www.eastvalleybridalaffair.com show! Free to get in, bridaloke contest for great prizes and my makeup demo at 1 and 3. See ya!
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Battery Operated mascara for the bold and the lazy

Makeup is changing history again!
Technology and science keep advancing society and makeup is on the cutting edge of it!
There are some new mascara products coming out and just may be a fit for thrill seekers and lazy eye makeup appliers.
This is the stuff of science fiction and what I would think Japan would come out with first, but nope, good ol’ Estee and Lancome are battling it out to corner the market in battery operated mascara.
There is obviously a market for the product because two of the world’s largest cosmetic conglomerates, Estee Lauder and Lancome, are launching their own versions of the mechanical mascara.
Reports are coming out that Estee Lauder will launch first, in mid-July, with their battery-operated, vibrating TurboLash All Effects Motion Mascara. Retailing for $30, the mascara will vibrate at 125 micropulses per second. Just what is a micro pulse? I don’t know, but will soon find out!
Lancome is creating a similar mechanical product, called Oscillation, that vibrates at no fewer than 7,000 vibrations per minute.
Okay, I’m thinking there are going to be benefits, such as the massaging effect of the motion may increase circulation to the eyelash follicle and result in thicker lashes? Like a Sonicare toothbrush is so good for your teeth and gums because of the manipulation it does.
Either way, the launch dates are weeks away, so get your cash or credit in hand and get ready to be the first to report on this bleeding edge of cosmetic technology!
If you happen to know more about this, or have a sample …please share!

photo is courtesy of Estee Lauder

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