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Check out the latest beauty buzz circling the Web. Caldrea, a company with super-luxe, scented items for home and body now has a popularly-priced line at TARGET, and a bunch of new, exciting HOME scents for women and men–check out my review!

Lisa of Bridalease wants you to celebrate the Diva in you along with SATC2 themes cocktails .

A giveaway a day in May is sending gifts to your mailbox daily stop by and enter to win today.

The warmer weather is finally here. Trendy Plus Size Clothes showcases this season’s best Plus Size Tank Tops to keep you cool and in style all summer.

Suzanne at RN Guide to Skin Care reviews Glycolic Acid Cleansers.

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Wonderbar Giveaway Winners Announced

There was a great turnout for this Tuesday Giveaway (50 comments!), but only 5 peeps walked away with the prize. Congrats to Maria, Michele, Miranda, Debra and Keisha. Hope your Wonderbars do your faces wonders!

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Neutrogena, Aveeno & RoC’s New Anti-Aging Technology

Olay’s anti-aging skincare products, led by the Pro-X line, have dominated the drugstores. Its competitors weren’t going to let that last forever. Now Johnson & Johnson, the parent company to Neutrogena, Aveeno and RoC, has an answer. They’ve introduced a breakthrough technology called Cytomimic that’s 10 years in the making. The technology, which has been used in wound healing, focuses on mimicking the bioelectricity in our bodies so cells can communicate more effectively and at optimal levels. Essentially, it’s a new way to prevent the buzzkills, like wrinkles and saggy skin, that occur with aging.41KAoW-0mcL._SL500_AA300_Neutrogena Clinical combats the first signs of aging, which generally occurs in our 30s, and focuses on preventing collagen depletion. 515Wl8AvsJL._AA260_Aveeno Ageless Vitality targets women in their mid-40s+, and the formula has natural ingredients such as blackberry leaf extract and dill. 200The RoC Brilliance collection (RoC is best known for it’s retinol-based formulas) is the Speedy Gonzales of the group, claiming that you’ll see improvements in days.All of the products come in a kit and are applied in two steps. First, you rub on the serum that contains the fancy technology. Then, you activate it by applying the cream. They range from $24.99 to $49.99 and are available in drugstores nationwide.

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Tuesday Giveaway: Face Cleanser & SPF Moisturizer

31tVLtw4IcL._SL500_AA300_41WAgoeZY3L._SL500_AA300_Cleanse, moisturize, protect — it’s the holy grail of skincare. Today’s giveaway takes care of these steps for you with just two products, Alba Botanica Hawaiian Pineapple Enzyme Facial Cleanser and Avalon Organics Lavender Renewal & Vitality Moisture Plus Lotion with SPF 18.Both products are paraben free and do double duty. The face wash is made with soothing organic aloe vera and also contains pineapple enzymes to rid dead cells. The moisturizer, lightly scented with organic lavender, takes care of sun defense and fights free radicals with vitamins C and E.I’m giving 2 readers the chance to win this skincare package. To enter this contest, comment below and click the Twitter tab on the top left column of the page to follow me. Send me a tweet and let me know that you’ve entered! Twitter.com/NPTheBeautyGirl

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide

We’re days away from showering our mommies with love and thanks for everything they do for us. In addition to a nice card, a big hug and kiss, here are some of my favorite gifts for the occasion.-4If she’s a Rebecca Taylor fan, any fashion-minded mom will appreciate a gift hand-picked by the fashion designer herself. Jurlique Intense Recovery Mask and Rose Hand Cream are Rebecca’s must-haves. The mother of three says they’re what keep her looking fresh every day. Now they’re available in a limited-edition set for $59 (standard retail value of $74) for the month of May at select Jurlique locations, the Rebecca Taylor boutique, and Jurlique.com.Private Makeup Consultation with The Beauty Girl. For the mom who needs/wants new makeup and skincare but never spends the time on herself to do for herself — this is the perfect gift. During the one-on-one beauty date, I’ll be her personal beauty shopper. I’ll determine what she really needs in her makeup bag and the best solutions for her lifestyle. Email me to learn about the various options! $75 per hour (there’s a lot you can do in sixty minutes).-4Once you have your cosmetics, you’ll need a cute case to put them in. The mini kittour Daily Mini Organizer fits it all without bulking you up so you don’t have to skimp on your favorite things. The chic pocketbook size clutch has a built-in mirror, two compartments and comes with three makeup brushes, two TSA-approved leak-proof portable bottles, two small jars, and removable fashion charms. The $50 bag, available in chocolate or champagne, can be found at www.minikittour.com, Studio Beauty Mix at Fred Segal and Kitson.-5Skin-savvy moms will adore the Kiehl’s Creme de Corps Essentials set, $73.50 (an $84 value). It’s got all the hits from the beloved Creme de Corps line including the original body cream, 8.4 oz., Nurturing Body Washing Cream, 6.8 oz., Soy Milk & Honey Body Polish, 6.8 oz., as well as the anti aging Midnight Recovery Concentrate (deluxe), and the Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate (packette).200914-alt-1Give her the gift of her own “me time” with these luxurious Ahava bath products containing Dead Sea minerals. This kit has everything she needs to let her body relax and her mind unwind: mineral body lotion, mineral bath salt, mineral hand cream, wooden salt scrub, and straw box, $37 (standard retail value is $70).

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Winners of Eliz Arden Red Door Spa Giveaway Announced

Congrats to Molly, Gloria and Alana — the winners of the Champagne and Rose Mani/Pedi at the Red Door spa!If you want a color recommendation, don’t go matchy-matchy. Choose a tropical punch for your toes and pair with a shiny bright that’s a shade softer for nails. Happy pampering!

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Real Beauty Reveals My Best-Kept Beauty Secret

Wanna know a secret?

RealBeauty.com went on the hunt for the best beauty secrets and picked mine as their favorite! Click here to find out what it is.

 

As a reward for spilling my bag o’ tricks, they sent me this gift o’ goodies. IMG_3457So far I’ve dressed my lashes with the shimmery Cover Girl Lash Blast Luxe mascara and gotten my legs silky smooth with the Venus Embrace razor. Two down, a lifetime of beauty products left to go.

P.S. Come back soon! I’ve got more secrets up my sleeve.

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The Weekly Link-Up

Here’s what other beauty blogheads are writing about… There’s nothing better than curling up with a great, new book? Check out the Advice Sisters Blog post featuring reviews of 11 new books that have something for eveyrone’s tastes, interests and hobbies

May is quickly sneaking up on us become a follower on our site to see each give away.

The Beauty Blog takes a look at Fashion Trend Reports for Spring and Summer 2010.

Suzanne at RN Guide to Skin Care helps you choose your Best Facial Cleanser.

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Earth Day Tips to Green Your Grooming

There’s always tomorrow to start your diet, pick up that book, clean out your closet yadda, yadda, yadda, right? Well, what if there is no tomorrow! Ok, I don’t mean to get all drama-rama on you, but today’s Earth Day, so preservation is top of mind. If you ever wondered what little bit you could do to help the Big Mama, here are three simple beauty renovations you can do that will enhance your life without an inch of sacrifice. 1.Hair This “Instead of drying your whole head, just do the top half and let the bottom dry naturally,” says Jessica Iclisoy, founder of environmentally friendly California Baby. No one sees the bottom layers of your hair anyway, not to mention that hot tools like hair dryers, which I’m happy to mention are coming out in energy-saving models, and curling irons can damage locks while excess energy usage can burn a whole in your wallet. Click here to read the rest of my story on theecoluxelife.com. Happy Earth Day!

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Tuesday Giveaway: ILARI Fragrance

barneysThis isn’t technically a giveaway, but it once was. If you missed this freebie the first time around, don’t miss out on this amazing promotion. Back by popular demand, I’m offering an exclusive discount to The Beauty Girl readers — 30% off a bottle of the illustrious fragrance ILARI.I’ve been wearing ILARI since it launched, and this perfect balance of herbal and feminine is proving to be addictive. From my mom to my man, I’ve found a scent that appeals to all senses.I was walking to the theater with my fam to see Billy Elliot. My mom, who trailed behind me, inhaled the scent and had to get closer to breathe in some more. She loved it so much, you would’ve thought I was basted in chocolate.I wore it on my date night this past weekend. My husband, who I’ve previously mentioned is very particular and has very good taste, got a whiff. While we were waiting for our drinks to arrive, he nuzzled up to me and a smile settled on his face. He said I smelled “amazing…like St. Barths” (sigh, how romantic!).The deal ends May 4th. To get your bottle for $45 instead of the regular price of $65, email inquiries@ilarinyc.com with “thebeautygirl” in the subject and your order will be processed promptly.

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