Beauty Buddy - All Grown Up

Beauty Buddy is now Pretty Indy...with a brand spakin' new website to boot.  Check it out...that is where all my posting will be performed from here on out. 

Hope you enjoy!  Check it out here. 

XOXO.............................................Tiff. 

Peter Thomas Roth: Second Obsession Worthy Product

I have been through approximately 2.5 years of trying to figure out what the H*&L is wrong with my skin...clearly this hasn't been a frustrating journey.  My skin totally changed as I got into my late 20's, and I started breaking out like crazy on my cheeks (my CHEEKS!).  As I started to treat my skin like a full blown case of acne (it wasn't), I now understand that I only irritated my skin further, thus causing more breakouts, and on and on it went.  Vicious cycle, indeed.  I had a chemical peel, which basically felt like my face was being pressed against the sun.  Not that such a procedure isn't a good idea - for me, I'm not so sure it was the right route at that time.  Anyway.  The one positive is that I've learned a lot along the way, and I have finally figured out that yes, I do have a "congested" complexion that requires some level of treatment - and I've finally figured out that perfect level of treatment with the aid of PTR's gentle (key word) complexion correction pads.

Holy moly, these pads are miracle workers.  They only have .5% salicylic acid, in comparison to the more heavy duty 2% in a lot of acne-fighting products.  Super easy on the skin, they deliver just the amount of treatment my skin needs to remain clear.  And because they're so gentle, you can use them once or twice daily.  I noticed improvement immediately, and my skin has really remained clear since I started using these.  An added bonus?  They smell peachy, and not like medicine.    I wash my face, swipe one of these over my skin, use my new fave serum (in an upcoming post, I know you're excited), and I'm good to go. 

Get clearer skin here. 

XOXO...............................................Tiff.

Sunsilk Hydra TL Oui

Boy oh boy, Teddy Charles.  Vous êtes un homme magique.  That means "you are one magic man" en français, at least according to Google Translate (Teddy is Paris-born...I'm not just throwing out random french phrases).  If you read my previous post about Sunsilk's Battle of the Brushes, you know that Sunsilk has teamed up with Teddy Charles (one of the fashion industry's most notable hairstylists) to re-formulate and re-introduce four categories of hair care products.  There are products for the curly-haired ladies (Sunsilk Captivating Curls), those in need of more volume in their life (Sunsilk Daring Volume), pretty gals with dry locks (Sunsilk Hydra TLC), and excessive users of heat (Sunsilk ThermaShine). 

As for me, I fall into the "dry locks" category, thanks to years and years...and years...of coloring and heat styling.  Sunsilk so graciously sent me their new product line to try the goods for myself before the Battle of the Brushes event this coming Friday - and I'm so glad they did.  If I'm being honest, I don't know if I would have purchased any of these products prior to being able to sample them.  The verdict?  I can't gush enough over how much I adore this line.  I am pleasantly surprised over just how much I love this line.  I haven't tried the others (yet), mostly because the Hydra TLC gives me such amazing hair and I'm kind of stuck on that right now.  :)  The results:  shiny, smooth, healthy, sleek, (fill in any positive hair adjective here) - it literally feels like I just left my salon.  I am officially converted - and at about $5 a pop, my wallet is quite happy about that switch. 

Don't forget...if you live in Indy - come and hang out on Friday at Castleton Square to see the Battle of the Brushes.  Be one of the first 50 to snag a free product...highly recommended by yours truly.

Buy the new Sunsilk hair care here. 

XOXO.......................................................Tiff.   

Hello, Giveaway.

I am in a super fantastic terrific mood.  As a result, I have decided to gift one special reader with a sweet little new bath and body collection from Victoria's Secret.  The new Pink line is fab -not only does it leave my skin super soft, the scents are great as well.  My personal fave out of the 3 scents available is the vanilla & shea butter (citrus & mint and cucumber & waterlily are also available).  It's so warm and soothing - and I know, I know it's getting warmer outside, but who doesn't love some good vanilla scents?  I can't even explain how much I love the sugar scrub - it has the perfect grain to it and gets a little sudsy.  

Here's what you get:  Pink Feel Soft Go Natural sugar scrub, body wash, and body mist in Vanilla & Shea Butter ($36 value). 

Become a fan of Pretty Indy on Facebook and tell us your favorite, can't live without it beauty product and why - we'll pick a winner on Monday.  If you're not on Facebook, leave us a comment here! 

Good luck!

XOXOXO..........................................................................Tiff. 

Battle of the Brushes....Coming Soon!

Sunsilk has re-vamped and teamed up with NYC fashionrunway hair stylist Teddy Charles to bring you 10 fabulous new products.  To celebrate this collaboration and spread the love, Sunsilk and Teddy Charles are hitting 8 cities around the U.S. 

A "Battle of the Brushes" will ensue at each tour stop, where two top local stylists will go head-to-head in a competition to crown one stylist's look "runway worthy!"  The stylists will be using the new products in Sunsilk's line as their inspiration - and they won't know what those products will be until the competition (very Iron Chef - how fun!). 

What's in it for you?  Not only are you guaranteed a little fun in your day, but if you are one of the first 50 shoppers to arrive, you will snag a new Sunsilk product, as well as the chance to have a hair consultation with Teddy and his team! 

I will be serving as the "beauty expert" judge in Indianapolis on April 9th - come out and see me!  In addition, stay tuned to Beauty Buddy as Sunsilk has graciously sent some new products my way...I will surely let you know all about them! 

Click this link and get your Sunsilk products at drugstore.com. 

Battle of the Brushes Tour Schedule (all events begin at noon):

1.  Friday, April 9 - Indianapolis, IN at Castleton Square Mall (we snagged the first stop!)
2.  Thursday, April 22 - Dallas, TX at Irving Mall
3.  Friday, April 23 - Nashville, TN at Opry Mills
4.  Thursday, April 29 - Tampa, FL at Tyrone Square Mall
5.  Thursday, May 6 - Las Vegas, NV at Forum Shops
6.  Friday, May 7 - Phoenix, AZ at Arizona Mills Mall
7.  Thursday, May 13 - Oklahoma City, OK at Penn Square Mall
8.  Friday, May 14 - Houston, TX at Galleria Mall

Hope to see you Indy friends next Friday! 

XOXO....................................................................Tiff. 

Prom Looks from Bare Escentuals

Bare Escentuals has kindly offered up some gorgeous looks for this year's prom - whether you are going or know someone who is, point them in this direction for some princess-worthy looks! There are four looks total; the one you see pictured is "Hopeless Romantic." The other looks are Sweet and Edgy, Seriously Glam, and Dancing Queen. You are provided with complete instructions detailing exactly how to re-create these looks and be stunning at prom! *photo credit: Bare Escentuals










Click this link to look amazing at prom.



XOXO..........................................................................Tiff.

Most Flattering Lipsticks

The folks at http://www.realbeauty.com/ tested a whopping 137 lipstick colors on 8 women with different hair colors, eye colors, skin tones, etc., and found the 5 most universally flattering colors.  Here is what they found (drumroll, please):
Best Nude:  Smashbox Photo Finish Lipstick in Flawless ($22)

Best Pink:  Lancome L'Absolu Rouge in Voile de Rose ($29)

Best Berry:  Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey ($14)

Best Brown:  Maybelline ColorSensational Lipcolor in Crazy for Coffee ($8.29)

Best Red:  MAC Cosmetics Lipcolor in Ruby Woo ($14)

If you go to the website, you can see how each lipstick looks on each model.  What a great, helpful project! 

Enjoy!

XOXO................................................................................Tiff.

Beauty Deals: Week of 3/29

Here's a round-up of sweet little beauty deals for the week...I wouldn't want you to miss out on some great opportunities to build your beauty wardrobe. 

SEPHORA:

• With any purchase - 10 free skincare samples with code 10FREE at checkout
• Really great deals on Tarte products, as well as other deeply discounted brands
• Set of 3 mini Du-Wop lip venoms for $10

RUE LA LA (sign up for Rue La La):

• 3/31: Bare Escentuals Sale
• 4/1:  Mind Body Spas Sale

HAUTE LOOK (sign up for Haute Look):

• 3/29: Dosha Care Sale
• 3/29: Baby Quasar Sale
• 3/30: StriVectin Sale

NORDSTROM (gifts with purchase):

• Lancome:  With any $35 purchase, get either a Wrinkle Fighting Gift (code: HIGHRES) or Skin Regenerating Gift (code: PRECIOUS) - both up to $124 value
• For the boys - Receive a dopp kit filled with 9 samples with any $75 men's grooming or fragrance purchase
• Anastasia:  Spend $65 and get a sample of Instalift™ Goji Line Erasing Serum and a mini Go Brow dual-ended pencil
• Bliss:  Get gifted with a travel bag filled with 3 deluxe minis when you spend $50 on Bliss products
• Decleor:  Spend $100 and get a free full-size Aroma Cleanse Tonifying Lotion
• Erno Laszlo:  Buy $100 worth of products and receive 3 deluxe minis ($120 value!!)
• MD Skincare:  Spend $100, get a Detox Duo: Beauty In, Toxins Out Set (8 oz. each, $55 value)
• NARS:  Receive a full-size lip gloss in Harlow ($24 value) when you spend $85
• Shu Uemura:  Nab a cute little bag filled with 5 mini goodies when you spend $100

ULTA:

• There are a ton of special deals/sales available - click this link for Ulta sales
• Free shipping on orders of $25 or more with code 51160

MACY'S:

• Click for Macy's gift with purchase index - it's full of great deals!

BEAUTY TICKET:

• Steal of the week:  Yves Saint Laurent eye-color quad in "Absinthe Green" is $13.99 (retails for $54!)
• Get even deeper discounts on Pop Beauty this week
• Gift with purchase offers
• Take an extra 10% off your first purchase (cannot be combined with other offers) - enter NEW10 at checkout

BEAUTY.COM:

• Gift with purchase offers
• Get this Chris Benz beauty case stuffed with full-size and deluxe samples with any $100 beauty.com purchase

I do believe that should keep you busy and well prepared for any beauty need.  :)  Have fun shopping!

XOXO............................................................Tiff. 

Spring Cleaning.

Spring is absolutely glorious and inspiring, is it not?  And while we are all doing some serious spring cleaning in our homes, I have a hunch that our faces and bodies need a little TLC for the transition from winter too.  For this post, I'm concentrating on the lips.  I applied a lovely creamy bright pink the other day and was horrified to see how roughly it was settling in to my lips - it was not a nice, uniform pink...it was pink, rough skin, pink, rough skin, and on and on.  In other words, EW. 

In search of a gentle little lip scrub to rid my little pout of rough skin, I found one by Korres.  It has a light, fresh, lemon-y scent that is super refreshing...while the scrub is nourishing and gently exfoliating at the same time.  I'm pretty sure my lips have never been softer.  I usually do a little scrub in the morning and follow up with my Korres lip butter (read my review here), and then repeat at night.  My lipsticks are going on so much smoother, and my lips no longer look horrifying, thank you very much. 

The Korres kit pictured is a great way to try the scrub, as well as some other lip products - the scrub is $19 on its own, and this kit is $34.50.  You do the math.  :)  Get it here.  Don't want the kit?  Get the scrub here. 

XOXO....................................................................................Tiff. 

3 Words: Peter. Thomas. Roth.

I am utterly and completely having a love affair with Peter Thomas Roth products at present.  So far, everything I've tried has been so effective - with fast results, too.  I plan on telling you all about 3 more products I'm loving right now, but let's start with this fab mascara.  First of all, product fanatics, how can you casually walk by a mascara called "Lashes To Die For?"  Yeah, who wants lashes to die for anyway?  Uh huh, that's what I thought.  Moving on.

So I actually had no idea PTR made a mascara - I knew about his day and night treatments that promise to bless you with longer fringe (haven't tried them), but was not privy to this product.  I was going to buy Clinique's new lengthening mascara and my Sephora gal suggested this one instead.  I'm glad she did. 

The product low-down:  Formulated without parabens, sulfates, etc etc, this mascara promises to be your one-way ticket to clump-free, soft, defined, lengthened, non-smudging, flakeless, swoon-worthy lashes.  I'll bat my eyes to that.  Obviously, this product delivers and does what it says it will do, or I wouldn't be writing this glowing review (wouldn't that be quite the curve ball).  My eye lashes love this formula, and not only feel soft and conditioned, but appear longer and more voluminous.  It also seems to get better and better with continued usage - no promise for that from the product that I know of, just personal opinion. 

Get it here for $22. 

XOXO.............................................................Tiff. 

Pretty Cheap

You've already heard about BeautyTicket.com here...and I'm sure you've been loving it.  To help you love it even more and get your beauty on, they are generously offering an extra 25% off the entire site for 1 day to celebrate their birthday.  All you need is this code when you check out: Birthday25.  Happy shopping, pretties.


XOXO......................................................................Tiff.  

Luscious Hair

As if I could possibly love Living Proof any more (I previously reviewed the Straight-making formula here, and the smoothing shampoo/conditioner here) they release this new Full Thickening Cream.  Oddly, I wanted to try this product - even though I have pretty thick hair (okay, okay, frizzy, confused, wavy, etc.) to begin with.  Maybe it was my fantasty slow-mo image of me frolicking in a field of daisies with long, luscious, billowing hair that attracted me to try it...who knows.  Regardless, I tried it.  And loved it.  And continue to love it.  This product did not make my hair go into freakishly huge mode as other volumizing products have done in the past (thank you, Mom, for buying me the wrong formula in high school - another story for another time).  In fact, it really did just make it luscious and full....and super soft to boot!  I also found that it helped define my layers nicely (my hair probably hits about 3 inches below my collar bone and has long layers).  I may have pretended to be in a music video while blow drying my newly full, yet smooth locks - but I guess that's just for me to know.  :)

Make everyone jealous of your beautifully full head of hair by grabbing this product at Sephora - or click here.  $24.00.

XOXO..........................................................Tiff.  

Budget Beauty

I love this slideshow/article on Total Beauty featuring their 10 best budget beauty tips.  There are so many fun ideas here - and I learned a lot!  For instance, I had no idea that strawberries contain natural salicylic acid (used in tons of anti-acne products), or that honey by itself is useful for fighting breakouts and dry skin!  Find these tips and more here.  


Enjoy, you beautiful frugalistas!!


XOXO...............................................................Tiff.  




Photo credit:  Total Beauty website

Cuckoo for Coconut Craze

At a mere $10/pop for a generously sized bottle, the new Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Hypergloss Shampoos and Conditioners are a fun buy.  I purchased the Coconut Craze, and the fabulous tropical scent has been just what I need as warmer weather gets closer.

The promises:  Shampoo will leave your hair ultra-fresh and ultra-glossy with a superfruit shine complex and Pro-Vitamin B-5.  Conditioner will leave your hair soft and glossy with extra conditioners and another dose of shine complex.

The results:  My hair really does look shiny and feel healthy, not to mention I get great wafts of light coconut scent (which I love) all throughout the day.  A little goes a long way with the shampoo, and the conditioner feels nice and thick which = moisturizing.

Other scents are Apple-tini and Juiced Berry.  Right now, they are 2 for $15.  Get them at Victoria's Secret or click here for the web-site.

XOXO................................................................Tiff.

Great Deal Alert

Here is a great opportunity to score a great set of brushes on the cheap...the Body Shop is allowing you to get this great set for only $19 with any online purchase - a $75 value! 

The set includes a lipstick/concealer brush, an eyeshadow brush, a smudger, a brow and lash comb, and blusher brush - all in a cute little bamboo brush roll. 

Check it out here. 

XOXO..........................Tiff. 

Beauty Ticket Steal of the Week + Sales

Here's the Beauty Ticket Steal of the Week:

Yves Saint Laurent Pop Blush Stick
              
                -regularly $42.00, on sale for $11.99

"Yves Saint Laurent Pop Stick Blush is a blush stick that features two luminous shades to enliven your cheeks with a sheer tint of color. Its creamy texture glides on effortlessly for a dewy, healthy complexion that lasts all day. Swirl both shades together for a kiss of color, or use separately to highlight."

As much as I love the Nars multiple, I can imagine that I would enjoy this product.  There's just something about a creamy blush - I love how luminous and dewy it looks when applied, not to mention it looks super natural.  Get this steal here. 

Other Beauty Ticket deals this week worth mentioning:

1.  Take an extra 15% off already deeply reduced Smashbox products with this code:  SBOX15
   (this ends Friday 3/5 at midnight)

2.  VIP sale is Benefit Cosmetics - really great deals in here.  All you need to do is register with the site to get access. 

Happy Shopping!!!   XOXO....................................................Tiff. 

Winter Makeup Do's

I got a daily tip from "Self" magazine today in my e-mail and was reminded of the fact that winter really does wreak havoc on our delicate facial skin.  The tip was this:

Rubbing foundation onto parched skin can result in a dry, cakey face. Instead, opt for a hydrating foundation or a tinted moisturizer. Pat on color with your fingertip to avoid exacerbating flakes and go light on powder, which can suck up moisture that your skin needs.

This is so true...I was talking to a friend last week about this very thing.  Her complaint was that her powder foundation is very apparent on her face, as though it's sort of just sitting on top of her skin.  My recommendation to her was this:  try a little exfoliation to smooth the surface and make sure her face is well moisturized.  In addition, this switch can make a huge difference: replacing powder with a tinted moisturizer, a la the Self tip.  I always use a primer, which also helps to smooth the surface of your skin, and lately I've been using Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer.  It's a fluffy textured, highly blendable formula that evens out skin tone and moisturizes in an instant.  This has been exactly what my skin has needed this winter.  It's a tad on the pricey side ($42), but a little does go a looooong way. 

Check it out here.

XOXO........................................................................Tiff. 

Name Change

Hello, lovely readers. You may or may not have noticed that I changed the name of my blog to "Beauty Buddy." I just wanted to quickly explain why I would do such a thing...I've been thinking more and more lately about what exactly I want this blog to be. Here is what I've come to: I want this to be a place where you feel comfy as well as informed, and I especially want you to feel like you have a friend and teammate in the quest for the best beauty products out there. That being said, I really encourage you to always contact me if you ever have a question or want to know anything beauty product related. I want to be accessible to you! So here we go...on a new journey with your very own Beauty Buddy.

XOXO...................................Tiff.


email me: tiffs.faves@gmail.com

Oooooooh....Pretty.

That was my reaction when I tried this primer by Tarina Tarantino for the first time. A brand new line at Sephora, Tarina Tarantino is the famed jewelry designer with a flair for girly fun (I mean, her hair is bright pink for crying out loud). This comes across very well in her packaging - the compacts have little crystals on them that are all placed by hand!

I found this primer to be very lightweight and super fast absorbing, all while still giving me a great glideable surface on which to apply my makeup. It is called "Pearl Glow" for a reason - the primer imparts a very soft, luminous glow that evens out your skin tone and makes it look flawless in the process. Glitter phobes be calmed - this is not a sparkly, pre-teen looking formula. Just a nice glow. It continues to look just as lovely under makeup...and lasts all day without getting dry or greasy. I'm completely sold.

Check it out here - get it for $32.

XOXO.......................................................................Tiff.

Sweet Little Pink Cheeks

This gorgeous pink blush by Korres makes me long for spring...and gives me a perk of pretty color for the winter. It's a very soft powder that gives the perfect flush of color - sort of looks like you have that "fresh from the outdoors" glow.

Get the blush by itself here...or in a great kit (with 2 eyeliners, a mascara, and 2 lip glosses) here.

XOXO.......................Tiff.

New Product Alert

Bare Escentuals has re-released their signature fragrance...I've never smelled this/tried this, but color me intrigued.

The description:
Containing an exclusive blend of 150 botanical essences, this unique and complex fragrance changes subtly and sensuously when exposed to heat and moisture, giving you a new and exciting experience every time you wear it.

I like the sound of that...at just $19.50, I like it even more. Check out this limited edition, limited quantity fragrance here.

XOXO..............................Tiff.

I Heart Korres

Dear Readers - meet Korres makeup sets. Korres makeup sets - meet dear readers. Now that we're all well acquainted and feel all comfy with each other, we can talk openly about how awesome these kits are.

I love Korres products anyway (see this previous post), but these kits put me over the moon, if you will. I particularly adore the Smokey Eyes Made Easy kit - "made easy" is an understatement. While I am no makeup artist, I think I know my way around makeup application enough to follow some directions - but somehow, with other kits, my makeup has never ended up looking the way it is supposed to. With this kit, the directions are super easy, and VOILA! You look just like the model (well, the makeup at least) when you're finished. The 4 eyecolors are gorgeous enough on their own, and the lip gloss is the most perfect color to compliment a smokey eye. I adore the eyeliner - it's easy to apply and smudgeable. The mascara is nourishing and buildable for beautimous lashes.

Oh, and the price? $39.50. Yeah, that's right. Get it here (and check out their other kits!).

XOXO...................................................Tiff.

New Smashbox: Photo Finish Targeted Pore & Line Primer

What it is, according to Sephora's website: "An ultra-concentrated primer that works to erase fine lines, stubborn pores, and other complexion imperfections - all while absorbing shine for a flawless finish."

Well, gee, how can I refuse such a product? You can't either? Then here's your chance to try this seemingly magic wand before it hits stores. Make any purchase at www.sephora.com and use this code when you check out:

PHOTOFINISH.

Want a little more info about ? Go here.

XOXO..................................................Tiff.

Holy Makeup Discovery, Batman!

While I'm still trying to wrap my head around how I missed such a thing, I'll go ahead and share this with you. I just happened upon a site called Beauty Ticket, which might just be a little slice of heaven on earth. This site offers tons of beauty products at deep discounts, as well as VIP sales you can sign up for. An example: the Smashbox kit you see pictured is valued at $96, retails for $50, and is being sold on this site for $29.99.

Go here to check this out....seriously, it's basically a must-do if you're reading this right now. Enjoy!

XOXO.....................................................Tiff.

Say Yes To This Oil

I've heard a lot lately about how great cleansing oils are at completely removing makeup and nourishing skin. While it may seem counter-intuitive, oil is actually quite ideal for removing makeup; see, like dissolves like (oil will dissolve the oil based makeup). For more info on this topic, click here for a post on The Beauty Brains.

Science aside, I decided to give this Makeup Breakup Cool Cleansing Oil a whirl (doesn't it just sound delightful?). Not only does it smell so refreshingly minty, it really does the trick on removing every last bit of dirt and makeup from my face - and leaves it nice and soft. It doesn't leave any residue, and certainly doesn't seem to make my skin any oilier. Oh, and it kinda makes me look forward to washing my face before bed...anything that does that HAS to be a miracle product.

Check it out here.

XOXO..........................................................................Tiff.

Favorite Moisturizer O' The Moment

We are in the dead of winter, and my skin has never been more soft or smooth. To what do I owe this great pleasure? It would be The Moisture Magnet moisturizer by Mario Badescu. My Clarisonic brush certainly does its part in keeping my skin smooth and better able to absorb the goodies I slather on after cleansing, but I have noticed such a huge difference since using this moisturizer. First off, it is quite thick, but does not leave any greasiness whatsoever. My skin just drinks it in and appears comforted and dewy post-application. I have also noticed that my makeup is going on and blending much easier, which makes me a happy camper because better blending and smooth application = natural looking. I've been using quite a few other MB products that I'm totally digging - so be on the lookout for more posts on those. For now, check out this moisturizer. Your skin will thank you. Oh, and did I mention it's $22?? HE-LLO!?! Super affordable alert!!

PS - I have combination skin - tends to be a bit oilier in the summer, so I think this is definitely a winter moisturizer for me.

XOXO........................................Tiff.

MVP

While I have an exorbitant amount of beauty products that I really do love, few get the MVP (most valuable product) award. For me, this highly coveted title goes to anything in Orgasm by NARS. This shade has been around for a long time, and has gotten tons of press because of its universally flattering peachy-pink shade (it looks a lot more shocking in the compact than on your skin, promise). Luckily, NARS gets it because they have released a new complexion illuminator in this lovely shade. Basically, you can mix it in with your moisturizer, foundation, or primer....or you can apply directly on top of your makeup. Either way, you are left with a perfectly refreshed, glowing complexion.

The other must haves in orgasm? Most definitely the blush, as well as the multiple. The multiple is a creamy stick that can be used anywhere on your face (hence, "multiple"), but I especially love it swiped in a little curve above my cheeks to my temples for a nice dewy glow.

Follow the links for more info on each product.

XOXO...................................Tiff.

New Smashbox Jet-Set Liner Color

Smashbox's Jet-Set waterproof liner is pretty much amazing. Here's your chance to try their newest color addition before it launches in 3 months - but hurry, you only get one day to buy it. This metallic teal is gorgeous and super trendy for spring!

Get it here.

XOXO................................Tiff.

Free Perfume Sample

Here's a Thursday goody for you - click here to get your little paws on Escada's newest fragrance Marine Groove.

XOXO.......................................................Tiff.

Winter Lip Care

Lips feeling a little ragged? Rough lips = never a good thing. Seriously, don't be that gal with the lipstick gathered spots of dry skin on your lips...SHUDDER. You need soft, healthy, kissable lips! The fastest way to happy lips is to slather on (yes, slather) some Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment. At $22.50 a pop, I realize it's a bit pricey for a lip treatment, but I guarantee it will be love at first swipe. It smells so good but more than that - it feels amazing. Your lips will have never been so happy. Get it here.

Not really wanting to shell out $22.50? Here are some other options:

1. Absolutely any of the Mentha lip line products by C.O. Bigelow at Bath and Body Works - for the men folk, the mentha chap stick is a must. There is also a lemon lip balm that reminds me of the Fresh version - and at $7.50, it's quite a deal. B&B Works often has great deals on their lip products, like buy 2 get 1 free, or right now, they are all $5.

2. Classic Carmex is just nostalgic, and who doesn't love that tingle?

3. Korres lip butters - see this previous post.

4. The Body Shop is known for amazing body butters - and has little lip butter versions that are amazing as well. $8/pop.

XOXO......................................................................Tiff.

Winter Skin/Hair Savers Series

If you're anything like me, really cold weather hurts your skin and/or hair's feelings. It more than likely responds by being super dry, itchy, flaky, and so on. I'm here this week to provide you with some great armor to protect yourself from these little nuisances and give you the ability to go on being the super hot babe you know you are.

We shall begin with your lovely head of hair. The mask by L'oreal you see pictured is one of my faves - and it smells amazing to boot. An exhilarating rosemary-mint greets you when you open this jar of deeply moisturizing hair magic. Leave it on for 3 minutes (a great time to shave those legs) and VOILA! A soft, shiny head of hair is yours. Check it out here (it's also hugely affordable at $8.99). Here are some other products to check out:

1. Dove Intense Damage Therapy Conditioner $7.75 at drugstores

2. Fekkai Advanced Technician Color Care Mask $35 at salons, Sephora, Ulta

3. Aveeno Nourish + Condition Leave-in Treatment $6.99 at drugstores

4. Aveda Dry Remedy Moisturizing Treatment Masque $26 at Aveda and salons


XOXO...................................................Tiff.