NEOSTRATA PRODUCTS

NeoStrata Ultra Smoothing Cream- There are some things that just seem to get better with time and then there are things that don't.  My skin is definitely not in the "it gets better with time column".  My foolish teenage years throughout my twenties is probably when most of the damage to my skin occurred.  Long days spent at the beach soaking up as much sun as possible and endless indoor tanning sessions are the cause of most of my discolorations and fine lines. Fortunately, there are some wonderful products on the market that target the signs of aging that really work well.  One of those products is the NeoStrata Ultra Smoothing Cream which utilizes the power of Citric Acid to help reduce the signs of aging.

SMOOTH MOVES!
I have had many good experiences with the NeoStrata Skin Care Line in the past so, I was soooo excited when I received a complimentary sample of the Ultra Smoothing Cream ! The Ultra Smoothing Cream is PERFECT for those with dull and uneven skin. Also, it's great if you have a fine line/wrinkle or two that you want reduced. The NeoStrata Ultra Smoothing Cream is also gentle enough for those who are new to using Alpha Hydroxys or those with sensitive skin.

After washing my face, I applied the cream to my face and neck as directed once daily for two weeks and then I applied it twice a day as directed. The first thing that REALLY surprised me was how soft and smooth my skin was after the first time I put it on.  I have used other products containing Alpha Hydroxy before and my skin always felt and looked dry, not the case with the Neostrata cream!  After using the Ultra Smoothing Cream for the past few weeks I have noticed that my skin is radiant, smooth and incredibly soft.

If you want a truly effective anti-aging skin care program then you MUST have a product like the Neostrata Ultra Smoothing Cream in  your "beauty bag of tricks".  Removal of the tired, dull, old skin cells is essential for younger, radiant looking skin. Be sure to check out the Neostrata Ultra Smoothing Cream for a more youthful looking you.  Click on the following link for more on the Ultra Smoothing Cream 

NeoStrata Ultra Smoothing Cream Official product Details
"This anti aging face cream is ideal for first time Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) users to target the prevention and correction of photoaging skin."

•Ultra-rich, anti-aging facial cream that targets signs of aging

•Formulated with 8% Glycolic acid and 2% Citric acid

•Ideal for first time Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) users with non-sensitive skin

*As seen on The Dr. Oz Show*

LAURA MERCIER TINTED MOISTURIZER - HEALTHY SKIN

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer- Who doesn't want to look naturally beautiful? If given the choice of being naturally beautiful or having to make myself up every day, I would definitely choose being a natural beauty!! However, thanks to things like dry lips, dull, lack luster skin and dark circles, being a natural beauty isn't in the cards for me. Or is it? Check out the article below for the essential tips we all need to bring out our natural beauty.

One of my favorite beauty products that I like to use for beautiful, natural looking skin is the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer. It softens my skin as it evens out my skin tone.

Look Like You -- But Better

Get the skin, hair and lips of your dreams with these tips

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BARE MINERALS- MINERAL MAKEUP

Bare Minerals- Looking to add some sparkle to your holiday this year?  Then be sure to check out the Bare Minerals Shimmer & Shine Collection.  This spectacular holiday collection has all you need to add beautiful shimmer to eyes, lips and cheeks.  The colors are all gorgeous and completely wearable, each with a kiss of sexy shimmer that flatters all skin tones.  The Bare Minerals Shimmer & Shine also makes it easy for you to look your very best this season by including a helpful makeup application guide.  This step by step guide teaches you how to get "model- esq" results from your makeup kit. 
Be sure to check out the Bare Minerals Shimmer & Shine Collection for a dazzling holiday season!  You won't regret it!  Please let me know what you think.  Till then!  B.

bareMinerals Shimmer & Shine Collection (product details from Sephora.com)
What it is:
An exclusive 10-piece collection chock-full of fabulous shades that glisten and gleam for a gorgeously modern look.

What it does:
This collection for eyes, cheeks, and lips contains two illuminating looks: Shimmer and Shine. Shimmer is full of light-reflective shades that set off brilliant sparkle for your eyes, cheeks, and lips. Shine offers that sexy, runway model sheen created with mega-watt High-Shine Eyecolors.

DRY SKIN CARE TIPS

Dry skin care- I think that for most of us this time of year has to be the harshest on our skin. The cold, dry winter air sucks every last drop of moisture from my skin. Check out the article below for some tips on how to care for your "winter skin." Oh, and be sure to check out my favorite body care product picks!

My Secrets to Soothing Parched Winter Skin

Discover a surefire way to transform your desert dry skin into supple, smooth, touchable skin

This is a TotalBeauty.com It's not just about the various moisturizers you use, how you use them is important too. Get tips

Here are a few of my favorite beauty picks of the day!

      

LIP PROTECTANT-SOFTLIPS LIP PROTECTANT REVIEW

Softlips Lip Protectant- Is soft, smooth, kissable lips too much to ask for?  This time of year my pout really takes a beating, between the cold wind and indoor heat my lips don't stand a chance.  It feels like all the moisture is constantly being sucked out of my pucker which causes my lips to become dry and flaky (not at all attractive!). To help combat my dry lips I wind up licking them which I have learned that "lip licking" actually makes lips even drier.  I have used many lip conditioners and most do not make the cut when it comes to conditioning and protecting my lips.  However, I have recently received a complimentary sample of the Softlips lip protectant from Robin Leedy Associates which couldn't have come at a better time!!

The Softlips lip protectant comes in a sleek, purse friendly package.  I love how the Softlips glides over my lips making them instantly smooth and soft. Softlips lip protectant also contains an SPF of 20 so my pout stays protected from damaging sun exposure. The Softlips collection comes in a variety of flavors including some festive, holiday  flavors like Sugar Cookie (my favorite!), Winter Mint, Sugar & Spice and Sugar Plum Berry.

To get my pucker mistletoe ready I apply a layer of the Softlips lip protect before I put on my lipstick.  This helps to keep my lips soft and it also makes my lipstick look smooth and beautiful!! For more information on Softlips and some helpful "lip tips"click on the following link Softlips . Please let me know what you think about Softlips.  Till then!  B.

L'OREAL EVERSTRONG SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL !!!!

I wanted to thank all of my Britney's Beauty Blog friends for your continued support and I also wanted to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving!  I will most certainly be eating WAY more than I probably should but hey, it's okay because today it's all about the food!!  Besides, I will definitely need extra carbs for my Black Friday shopping!  Yes, my family and I will be hitting the mall tomorrow, but not until 11am.

L'Oreal Everstrong Shampoo-Since it is Thanksgiving, I wanted to share with you my list of the hair products that I am most thankful for  this year! 

1. L'Oreal Everstrong Hydrate Shampoo.  One word, FANTASTIC.  It is sulfate free, it leaves my hair unbelievable soft while still keeping my hair full of body.  If you have not tried it out, be sure to make this one a must try, you won't regret it!

2. Fekkai Full Blown Volume Conditioner.  If you are looking for a conditioner that will soften stressed-out strands and add amazing body, then this is the conditioner for you.  It transforms my limp locks into a thick head of hair with bountiful body!

3.  CHI Silk Infusion.  For the silkiest tresses in town you have got to give this a try!  It smells fantastic and it has long lasting "silkifying" powers that will keep your 'do smooth all day !

Please let me know which hair products you are most thankful for!  Till then, enjoy your day!  B.

TIPS AND SECRETS TO SOOTHE YOUR DRY WINTER SKIN

How do I soothe my dry skin you ask? Well we all know that the colder winter like weather seems to always make our skin feel dry and look flaky. So, I bring you an article that may provide you with some help. Let me know what you think. Thanks B!

My Secrets to Soothing Parched Winter Skin

Discover a surefire way to transform your desert dry skin into supple, smooth, touchable skin

This is a TotalBeauty.com Dry skin article It's not just about the various moisturizers you use, how you use them is important too. Get tips

I have included some dry skin products for your review:

     

GIVEAWAY SWEEPSTAKES- DERMAGENICS MOISTURIZER

Britney’s Beauty Blog is proud and excited to announce our giveaway with Dermagenics.com a value estimated at over $150.  Dermagenics is well know for their high end, anti-aging skin care products.  My husband and I have both used and reviewed their men's anti-aging and women's ultra-intensive, anti-aging face creams and we have been very impressed with the Dermagenics line!  

Dermagenics has been very generous and will been giving away a pair of their men's anti-aging moisturizer and an their ultra-intensive, anti-aging moisturizer to 1 lucky Britney’s Beauty Blog reader!  So, don’t miss out on your chance to treat your  skin to these very exciting anti-aging products! The contest begins on November 24, 2010 and will end on December 10, 2010 at 11:59 pm est.

 

Here’s How To Enter:
Mandatory Entry Requirements For All Giveaways: Simply do the following,
- Follow BritneysBeautyBlog.com on Google Friend Connect (located on the right sidebar)
- Follow BritneysBeautyMark.com on Google Friend Connect, click here.

Then, leave a comment on the Giveaway post with your primary email address, name and contact information

You must complete the mandatory entry criteria or your entry will be disqualified and deemed null and void. Mandatory entry requirements will equal 1 contest(s)/giveaway(s) entry.

Bonus/Extra Contest/Giveaway Entry Opportunities:
If you would like to earn extra contest entries into the contest/giveaway, please make sure to let me know that you have earned extra entries by submitting a separate comment with your email address, name and contact information for each extra entry you earn)

- Become a facebook Friend at http://tinyurl.com/22shzvn 2 entries
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- Update your facebook status to link back to this giveaway (comment with your facebook page in): 2   entries
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(MAXIMUM 15 BONUS ENTRIES TOTAL)

I hope you enjoy the opportunity to enter the BritneysBeautyBlog.com contest(s)/giveaway(s) and I look forward meeting new people and friends so make sure you visit BritneysBeautyBlog.com for great information on all things beauty related as well as participating in great giveaways.

For more on Dermagenics and their skin care line click on the following link Dermagenics.com

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2010 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

Are you looking for a great Holiday Gift Guide for all your beauty maven family and friends. Well the editors of totalbeauty.com have prepared a Holiday Gift Guide for you, and they have a little something for everyone on your list. They have something for preppy types, skin care enthusiasts, foodies, music snobs, classic chicks, the men in your life, girly girls, nail connoisseurs, fashionistas, jet setters and more.

Most of these items are beautifully packaged limited edition gift sets filled with beauty goodies that you'll have a difficult time parting with. Note: while these beauty products are gift suggestions, it doesn't mean you can't treat yourself to one of them and put a gift tag on it saying "From: Santa."

Oh, and to help you stay within your budget, we've conveniently labeled the proceeding photos with dollar signs to easily help you decifer if the gift we're suggesting is in your price range or not. Here's the breakdown:

$ (25 and under)
$$ (26 - 50)
$$$ (51 - 100)
$$$$ (over 100)

And now, get ready to check those loved ones off your list by scoping out our gift guide loaded with gorgeous beauty products. For the rest of this article from totalbeauty and to get your Holiday Gift Guide click here.

Holiday Gift Guide

Beauty product gift ideas for any budget

This is a TotalBeauty.com beauty products article This guide has a little something for everyone on your list and offers limited edition gift sets in a range of prices. See gift guide

AIRBRUSH MAKEUP - LUMINESS AIRBRUSH MAKEUP

OH BABY!
Luminess Air Airbrushing System- Have you ever wanted to try out the hottest new way of applying your makeup?  I am of course talking about AIRBRUSHING!  The true beauty behind airbrushing is that it gives you that professional, flawless finish we ladies look for.  Airbrushing also works great at helping to soften and "blur" the appearance of imperfections and sings of aging.

I recently received the Luminess Air Airbrushing System compliments of the Luminess Company.  I was soooo excited to give this product a try!  Anything that will help make my skin look smoother and flawless I say "go for it!"  The Luminess Air Airbrushing system is so easy to use and it delivers truly professional looking makeup application.  I love this mode of makeup application because it allows me to choose how much coverage I want.  I can get a light, healthy, "airy" looking complexion or I can opt for more of a full coverage look.  I have NEVER EVER had such a natural, smooth looking finish to my skin as I have with the Luminess Air Airbrushing System!

I found that airbrushing is the easiest way to apply my foundation and once you try it you will never go back to traditional ways of makeup application.  Traditional makeup application is so boring and the results are not nearly as good as airbrushing.  With the Luminess Air Airbrushing System you can also airbrush on your blush, eyeshadow and bronzer for a totally flawless makeup application. Luminess also offers their new Airbrush Tanning System (I want one so badly!) for your entire body so you can get a professional looking glow whenever you want ,in the privacy of your own home, no appointment necessary!  You can learn more about the Luminess Air by clicking on the following link Luminess Air. Oh, and don't forget, the Luminess Air Airbrushing System would make a great gift for the holidays!

Please let me know what you think of the Luminess Air Airbrushing System.  Till then!  B.

TOP 5 MUST DO THINGS FOR YOUR NIGHTTIME SKIN CARE ROUTINE!

Some of the benefits and advantages of incorporating a nighttime skincare routine into your daily ritual are:

· Minimizing uneven skin tone or discoloration.
· Reducing common skin concerns such as breakouts and redness.
· Brighter, hydrated skin that takes on a “plump”, healthy glow.

So, what to do your asking, well the next 5 steps should be a great start for your nighttime skin care routine:

1. Use a quality skin Toner
2. Apply Eyecream
3. Use skin Serum
4. Apply Moisturizer
5. Then, acne treatment - (if needed)

Oh and a personal skincare product that works well for me is using a skin care product that contains retinol.

With this simple 5 step skin care routine you can be hopeful that your skin will be clearer, hydrated and more even-toned.  Remember great looking skin is a helps us look healthy and well maintained.

So, if your unsure your nighttime skin care rountine is on track then take the simple quiz I have included below.

How Effective Is Your PM Beauty Routine?

See if your skin care products are doing the work they should be while you sleep

This is a TotalBeauty.com skin care article A nighttime beauty routine is important -- take quiz to find out if you're using the best products for your skin. Take quiz

Here are some nighttime skincare products you might be interested in reviewing:

  

MIA BELLA COSMETICS REVIEW

If you are a "makeup aficionado" like me then you have probably tried almost every beauty brand on the market. I always love trying out new makeup lines because this is when I usually find a new, favorite beauty product of mine that I can't live without.  I have found that brands other than the super "gigantic" brands offer the same, if not better quality product as the "super" brands.  My most recent beauty brand fave is Mia Bella Cosmetics. I have recently received a sample eyeliner and eyeshadow from  Mia Bella and I wanted to pass along my findings to you. 

Mia Bella Cosmetics offers a beautiful assortment of all the most sought-after eyeshadow colors! I received the eyeshadow in "Palm Wood" (gorgeous golden maze color).  The eye colors are bright, beautiful and I loved how the "Palm Wood" brightened my eyes! The eyeshadow glides on smoothly, evenly and is completely blendable.  I also found that my eyeshadow stayed in place all day long.

I also received a sample of the Mia Bella eyeliner in black.  This is a thin pencil eyeliner which is great for defining and adding drama to your eyes.  The color is a "true" black which great for "real" black liner lovers like me.  The Mia Bella eyeliner did a great job at lining my eyes and creating high drama eyes.  It also is a great choice of liner if you like to smudge your liner for a sexy, smokey eye.

So, if you are like me and love and live for trying out all the best products in makeup and beauty then be sure to check out the Mia Bella cosmetic line.  They also carry all your favorite beauty products that you need to keep yourself looking fabulous!!  You can check out Mia Bella by clicking on the following link Mia Bella Cosmetics.  Please let me know what you think.  Till then!  B.

ANTI-AGING MOISTURIZER- DERMAGENICS MOISTURIZER

Don't let them fool you ladies!  Men want to look young just as much as we women do!  I recently received a very exciting pair of "his and her" anti-aging moisturizing creams from the Dermagenics company and I wanted to share my findings with you.

You do everything with your guy so why not "anti-age" together.  Remember, the couple that "anti-ages" together looks great together!  Dermagenics has developed  anti-aging moisturizers that are specific to the individual needs of men's and women's skin. 

 

SHE SAYS
I found the Dermagenics Ultra-Intensive Anti-Aging Moisturize to be rich (but not at all heavy) and creamy.  The cream was quickly absorbed into my skin and left it feeling instantly smooth without leaving behind a greasy, sticky residue. Since I have been using the Dermagenics Moisturizer my skin looks smooth, soft and well hydrated and we all know what that means!  All those fine lines look so much less obvious. I also love the fact that I do not need to use a separate eye cream with this moisturizer because the cream contains all I need for youthful looking eyes! I think that the Dermagenics Anti-Aging Moisturizer is great choice if you are in the market for a new face cream.

HE SAYS
My guy is not one who does the "daily skincare routine" thing.  So, for him to use an anti-aging skincare product it must be simple to use.  He keeps his jar of the Dermagenics Men's Anti-Aging Moisturizer next to his sink and applies it every morning and night without fail. He loves how soft and smooth it leaves his face.  Smooth skin can be tough for our guys to achieve because shaving can make the skin rough and dry. So, using a great moisturizer like the Dermagenics Men's Anti-Aging can really help keep skin soft, smooth and more youthful looking.

Neither one of us suffered any breakouts from using this cream and we both loved how our skin looks and feels after using the Dermagenics Moisturizers.  Please let me know what you think.  Till then!  B.

Dermagenics Anti-Aging Moisturizer product details from Dermagenics.com
"Dermagenics ultra-intensive anti-aging moisturizer with peptides works because it penetrates skin to the lower levels of the dermis, plumping skin and pushing out wrinkles. It is made without toxins, harnessing its powerful anti-aging benefits from pure, proven ingredients. And with just one moisturizer for all areas of your face, you’ll never need to purchase another eye cream, wrinkle serum, or toner, ever again."

"Our product works by plumping and moisturizing skin from below the epidermis, where marine peptides stimulate the production of collagen and elastin at the epidermal-dermal junction, plumping the skin and pushing out wrinkles and fine lines, while improving skin texture and elasticity. Sodium hyaluronate keeps the skin ultra-hydrated, and antioxidants green tea and vitamin C make skin healthy and nutrient-rich. The result? Gorgeous skin, from the outside, in."