The Perfect Pillow.
Nothing like it, hey? But in this instance, I’m talking about the perfect pillow for exfoliating and polishing the face. Alpha-H has created the nattiest pillow-like pads designed to gently and effectively remove expired skin cells from the face while jump-starting the skin’s metabolism to re-invigorate lackluster, tired skin. Each Resurfacé Dual Effect Peeling Pad by Alpha-H is constructed from cotton and has two differently textured sides which tend to either the business of considerately polishing the skin on it’s smoother side or giving a slightly more vigorous exfoliation with its more corrugated side. The Resurfacé Dual Effect Peeling Pads are moistened with a blend of licorice root extract and glycolic acid, which work to tighten, refine pores and to clarify the skin.
Are you a bit worried about the presence of the word peeling in the name of this product? *whispers* So was I on first read. But after trialing them, I saw that there was no real cause for concern as it absolutely didn’t cause snake-like shedding. Phew! I suspect you will find this as well, that is, unless gylcolic acid/AHAs in low levels get you into strife on the whole or you have really sensitive or delicate skin. Resurfacé Dual Effect Peeling Pads used one evening a week or up to 3 times a week maximum will only work in concert with your current skincare regime to assist in achieving your gorgeous skincare goals. In fact, they really do come into their own when used on troublesome areas that appear to be a little slower in responding to your current skincare regime, like the T-Zone generally or other areas which tend to be more prone to congestion. Alpha-H Resurfacé Dual Effect Peeling Pads are absolutely worth keeping in your armoire and using to maintain stellar skin!
Visit www.alpha-h.com for your local stockist and to learn more about the entire Alpha-H range.
Butch Beauty.
As you all know, I do most of my own guinea pigging for all of you lovely lasses, but generally or shall I say thankfully, pull up at products designed for the lad’s. In those instances when I need a bit of butch beauty expertise for the boys, I call in Mr. Beauty Marked! Sr. and Mr. Beauty Marked! Jr. to test some of the beaut boy bits about.
I am pleased to pass on the news that the most recent beauty item to get the boys in a lather in the Maison de Beauty Marked! is NIVEA For Men Sensitive Shaving Foam with Ultra Glide Technology. According to the Beauty Marked! boys, this shaving foam delivers a truly smooth, close, moisturizing, non-irritating and soothing shave. Mr. Beauty Marked! Sr., in particular, has skin which is incredibly sensitive to harsh chemical ingredients and is not backwards in coming forwards in letting him know. So with his sensitive skin’s considerations in mind, he was ever so pleased to report that not a single welt, rash, or raised recalcitrant nuisance was seen and his skin, post shave, felt nicely moisturized and protected. Phew! Mr. BM! Jr. couldn’t stop extolling the virtues of how the Sensitive Shaving Foam softened his beard quickly enough for a thoroughly effective shave in just a few minutes and not a nick was to be had. The boys were impressed.
The rave reviews from the Beauty Marked! boys were no doubt due to NIVEA’s exceptionally considerate shaving formulation. NIVEA For Men Sensitive Shaving Foam is ultra soothing, calming and protects the skin with its stellar ingredient line-up which contains chamomile, aloe vera, bisabolol, and Vitamin F. Nice.
This fantastic bit of butch beauty definitely bares remembering when your man’s next on the hunt for a great shave. Check out www.nivea.com for more!
A Gorgeous Gift!
Today, as with most days in fact, I was given the most spectacular gift. A gift which I acknowledge today, but really should do so every day as it is most precious, highly therapeutic, and of which I am so grateful. I suspect you too may have been a gracious recipient of its magic on more than several occasions as well as responsible for such Random Acts of Beauty (RABs) yourself. I am talking about the priceless gift of a heartfelt smile. How wonderful are they? Just amazing, if you really stop to think about it. A smile can make your day in a flash and and can absolutely make someone else’s. Smiles lovingly impart blessings of cheer and ignite a beautifully joyous flame which spreads like wildfire brightening everyone’s day. Yep, smiles are contagious and truth be told, probably one of the very few things out there that you’d actually want to catch. A smile: The gift that truly keeps giving!
Mineral Makeup Monday!
I know that many of you are big fans of mineral makeup, but a few may not of had the opportunity to make a foray into minerals as yet, so let’s see if we can inspire those who haven’t with a little challenge. Seeing that we’ve declared today as Mineral Makeup Monday, why not create a face with at least one item of mineral makeup and build your gorgeous look on that? Hey…you may even be able to swing a complete look based on several beaut mineral bits and bobs, if you’re lucky, and really get to experience the true magic of minerals in all their glory. You’ll love it!
…Just a few luxe offerings to get you going:
1. i.d Bare Escentuals Flawless Face Brush 2. ELES Mineral Foundation 3. ELES Super Gloss 4. i.d. BareMinerals Warm Radiance 5. Jane Iredale Cream To Powder Eyeliner 6. Jane Iredale PurePressed® Base 7. ELES Lush Mascara 8. INIKA Mineral Eyeshadows 9. i.d. BareMinerals in Glee.
Look At This Little Cutie.
Oh my goodness! How darling is this baby nail clipper? This little “cutie pie” is courtesy of Tweezerman and not only does it look adorable, but it works a treat! Tweezerman’s large handled, ergonomic Baby Nail Clipper is a fantastic beauty tool for keeping the Wee One a picture of their gorgeously groomed, perfected selves. Don’t be fooled by this clipper’s jejune appearance as it is well and truly in the big leagues when it comes to performance. This baby nail clipper is a chip off the old block. It does Tweezerman proud, maintains the family standards and established reputation. *whispers* The Tweezerman Nail Clipper even works well on “big people’s” fingers too should you be unable to resist the temptation to use this “cute as a button” clipper. Who could blame you? Love ‘em!
Visit Dateline Imports for Tweezerman Baby Nail Clippers and so much more.
Pink Ribbon Day!
Think of this post as a not so gentle but ever-so-graceful reminder that today is Pink Ribbon Day! So if you haven’t done so already, do be sure to buy a pink ribbon or more in support of Pink Ribbon Day 2007. Here’s a brilliant fact for you: Thanks to you, over the last 6 years, supporters of The Cancer Council’s Pink Ribbon events have raised over $9 million dollars to help fund breast cancer research, support services, and prevention campaigns. How very excellent is that?! Brava! Imagine what today’s concerted efforts will add to this marvelous campaign with all of our help. *rolls up shirt sleeves and cheerfully pulls out wallet* Let’s do this! *happy dance* …Here’s to a great day!
-BM! x
On Target With Your Saturday Night Special.
I’m thinking eyes that are packing pure, smoked-out, shimmery gorgeousness for the evening’s festivities. What do you think? Maybe a goer for tonight’s makeup look? Here’s a few product suggestions to get you going:
M.A.C. Paint Pot in Blackground to eyelid as a base, M.A.C. Blue Brown Pigment to set and blended fabulously up to the crease. M.A.C. Club pressed eye shadow to crease and outer V. M.A.C. Vex pressed eyeshadow lightly applied as brow highlight and blended impeccably. Black gel or kohl eyeliner to water and tightlines for both upper and lower lash lines. Finish off with the requisite lashings of black mascara on celestially curled lashes.
The what’s next…
Groomed brows, cheeks that are very much a supporting act for those killer eyes and a low maintenance lip that is lightly stained and slicked with a YLBB (your lips but better) nude. C’est tout. Just prepare to slay ‘em!
