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Skin Authority Reviews Go! Love, Warming Glow Body Oil

[ 137 ] February 7, 2013 | Shelley Zurek

Skin Authority Reviews for Valentines

Skin Authority Reviews of Go! Love Kit ($58), Well Being Bath & Shower Retreat ($32), Warming Glow Body Oil ($36)

still blonde The Chief Blonde Remarks: Welcome to the Skin Authority Reviews of Valentines Products including Skin Authority Go! Love Kit ($58), Well Being Bath & Shower Retreat ($32), and Warming Glow Body Oil ($36). Valentine’s Day Forget Me Nots Giveaway Hop hosted by MamaNYC!

GO! LOVE.Limited Edition package

Skin Authority has scientifically balanced gentle exfoliators, powerful peptides, proven antioxidants, and broad spectrum sun protection to help skin look smoother, hydrated, revived, and absolutely radiant. You will start to see results immediately. Daily use will help accelerate the body’s natural skin renewal cycle and lasting results will appear quickly. Ideal for travel, office, or gym. Counter size products are available for each item in the kit.

Kit includes: Daily Cleanser, 0.7 fl oz; Resurfacing Accelerator, 0.7 fl oz; Tri-Power Peptide Hydrator, 0.7 fl oz; Sunscreen Moisturizer SPF 30 UVA 4-Stars, 0.7 fl oz. $58

The Chief Blonde loves this combination of products. These are her four favorite Skin Authority items, it’s like the kit should be called GO! Blonde. We have previously gushed about this item in this review, where we noted:

The Chief Blonde uses Skin Authority everyday and swears by the multiple products she has tried! The GO! Love Kit contains my four favorite and most used products. Since using Skin Authority my Rosacea has improved markedly. I only need to use my prescription ointment occasionally now and my skin is softer and more plump. Really. Skin Authority offers you every resource that you could need to figure out your skin care issues including a (FREE) highly trained skin care coach and a wonderful website full of extremely useful information and video. Don’t know what order to put your new skincare items on to your face? Call them, they’ll tell you! MOST HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

WELL-BEING BATH & SHOWER RETREAT

Lift the spirits and relax the body with this blend of mint, citrus, and pine. No daily ritual is more important to well-being than a warm bath or invigorating shower. Infused with the intensely relaxing essences of mint, bathing is transformed. Inhale the citrus-mossy scented essential oils and release. Named by the Fashion Spot as one of the Top 12 Products for the Tub. Skin Authority Well-Being Bath & Shower Retreat Pour three to four capfuls of this stuff in a hot running bath to relax the mind and body after a stressful day at the office. An intoxicating blend of mint, citrus and pine, soak for just 15 minutes and we promise, you’ll feel invigorated and refreshed. $32

Reviewers say:

This product is amazing. I use it in the shower and it is like partcipating in an aromatherapy session. It also leaves a tingling feeling on your skin. It is as though this product wakes up your skin!

WARMING GLOW BODY OIL

Your skin glows as this oil gently warms the body with an intoxicating blend of cardamom, bergamot, jasmine, sweet orange, and cedarwood extracts. Feel muscle tension release. Gain a sense of well-being with a boost of energy and a clearing of the mind. Your skin will brighten, feel softer and more hydrated. This luxurious oil penetrates deeply, absorbs quickly, and leaves a provocative scent. $36

Reviewers Say:

The Warming Glow Body Oil is amazing. After you apply it, it actually changes temperature while you are messaging. It feels like a professional massage. The blend of aromas is perfect. You will be constantly asking your partner “Honey, can you just massage my back?” I actually bring this when I get a professional massage and have the therapist use it instead of the oils they use.

Can’t Wait to Win it?

Buy it at http://www.skinauthority.com/

THE GIVEAWAY

Feb. 7 through February 14, 2013 at 11:59 PM

THE PRIZE

One Winner takes home $126 in Skin Authority products including:

Go! Love Kit ($58)
Well Being Bath & Shower Retreat ($32)
Warming Glow Body Oil ($36)

UPDATE: The Skin Authority Giveaway is over. The Rafflecopter Entry Device has been removed and had 1696 entries. See Giveaway Winners.

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$70 Burts Bees Review and Giveaway

[ 414 ] January 10, 2013 | Shelley Zurek

Burts Bees — All Natural Personal Care

Burts Bees Gift sets for Her: Top: Left to Right — Lip Balm Duo $10; Lip Shimmers $10; Best of Burts Bees $15
still blonde The Chief Blonde Remarks: Welcome to the Just January Giveaway Hop hosted by GoingCrazy!! WannaGo??!! and Planet Weidknecht. After entering to win Burts Bees Giveaway, check out all the blogs on the linky at the end of this post and enter to win some great prizes!!

PLEASE! Who doesn’t adore Burt’s Bees Products? Little girls do, teenage girls do, young mothers do, middle age women do, and vintage lovelies do as well. When anyone at my house ever gets a Burt’s Bees product at Christmas, you can just hear the other women in the room offer a collective ”Oh! Burt’s Bees. I love their stuff!”.

I think these gift packages prepared by Burt’s Bees for this winter are just perfect for Valentine’s day. I know that my daughter and daughter-in-law will adore the lip balms and shimmers. They are sheer with just enough fun color to dress up any outfit. For my son’s girlfriend, I want her to have the Best of Burt Bee’s as it contains a some of Burt’s foot and hand care products, with Alyssa being a hairdresser she deserves this extra pampering!

Another aspect that I really like about Burt’s Bees products is that they really care how their products affect you and the world. Their products are all natural with an emphasis on earth friendly. From their birth in a little house in Maine to a booming business for more than 25 years, Burt’s Bees seems to be forging ahead with its Natural Philosophy. I think its cool that they have launched the Natural Seal, which certifies products that meet the stringent requirements set by the Natural Products Association.

Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balms have been a huge hit with gals who want it all – a hint of color and the soft, moisturizing care of a lip balm. Perfect for gifting, we offer them in nourishing Duos that each feature a popular Pink and Red shade, chosen for everyday wearability.

Benefit:

Nourishes with Shea Butter and Botanical Waxes

Lip Shimmers gift set offers a triple combo of scintillating shades, perfect for mixing, layering and experimenting. Bring a radiant smile to the lips of a stylish girl-on-the-go.

Benefits:

Nourishes and soothes lips with Vitamin E and Beeswax
Invigorating Peppermint flavor

How about a gift of 3 super-smoothing customer favorites for your favorites? Friends and family will know they are at the top of your list with this collection of best sellers made to pamper naturally.

Benefits:

Moisturizes dry hands and softens cuticles with Sunflower Oil and Vitamin E
Revives and rejuvenates dry feet with Coconut Oil

Can’t Wait to Win it?

Buy it at http://www.burtsbees.com/

THE GIVEAWAY

Giveaway is US Only and runs from Jan. 10-Jan. 17, 2013 11;59 PM EST. 18 years or older

THE PRIZE

Two Winners will take home this prize Package ($34.99 value each):

Burt’s Bees’ Best, valued at $14.99
Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm 9.99
Burt’s Bees Lip shimmers $9.99.

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$150 Goddess Lashes Review and Giveaway, Women over 45

[ 311 ] October 1, 2012 | Shelley Zurek

Goddess Lashes give you the Look of an Eye-Lift

Goddess lashes Giveaway is part of the SPOOKtacular Giveaway Hop hosted by The Review Wire! When you are done hoping visit the other bloggers on the Linky at the end and enter to win the GRAND PRIZE, a $100 Gift Certificate to Halloween Express! BOOOO!

Goddess Lashes

Goddess Lashes –Signature Mink Lashes that make your eyes POP! $150 MSRP

spooktacular still blonde The Chief Blonde Remarks: Who wouldn’t go NUTS for longer lashes like these? They are simply gorgeous and lush. There is no doubt that for a Woman over 45, Goddess Lashes will rock your world. Can you see how they open and lift the eye? Goddess Lashes will make you feel more confident and perhaps even more flirty!

What are some of the features that attracted me to these $150 Lashes?

Goddess Mink Lashes are made from individually selected mink fur hair that have been harvested by the natural shedding process of live mink, no cruelty or harm to the animals. They have been sterilized to ensure a safe non- allergenic usage.
They can be re-used up to 20 times with Gentle Care (that’s a mere $7.50/wear)
They come in Embellished styles as well, with authentic Swarovski crystals, delicate gold studs and fresh water pearl ornaments.

Can’t wait to WIN it?

Buy it at Chacos US

THE GIVEAWAY

Goddess Lashes Giveway runs Oct. 1-15 11:59 PM EST

THE PRIZE

1 Lucky Winner will win a Pair of Goddess Lashes of their very own valued at $150.

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$140 Skin Authority Moisturizing Cream Cleanser Review and Entertainment Giveaway

[ 136 ] September 15, 2012 | Shelley Zurek

Entertain yourself at Home with Skin Authority Skincare

+ a DVD and Book!

Skin Authority Moisturizing Cream Cleanser ($42) and Night Revitalizer ($57)
family entertainment hop still blonde The Chief Blonde Remarks: Skin has two new products for you to try. The first is the Night Revitalizer:
Skin Authority Night Revitalizer

and the second new product is the Skin Authority Moisturizing Cream Cleanser:

Skin Authority Moisturizing Cream Cleanser

Skin Authority Moisturizing Cream Cleanser

I love the Skin Authority Night Revitalizer because it works without stinging. Sometimes I think we believe that a product that brightens and revives dull skin needs to “feel” like it’s working with a little pain. But the Night Revitalizer works through the night, gently, to do its work. Fairly pricey at $57, you will see results and be happy that you are getting moisturizers along with vitamins and antioxidants.

As you all know, I am a massive fan of Skin Authority’s Daily Cleanser. But I now have a new Cleanser to love. The reason I love the Daily Cleanser is that it really gets the mineral makeup out of my pores! So when Skin Authority introduced their Moisturizing Cream Cleanser I was intrigued. I have uber-dry skin exaggerated by menopause, so if I can cleanse my skin..and moisturize..hmmm..I liked that thought. The new cleanser worked fabulous. Cleaned my skin just like the Skin Authority Daily Cleanser, left it moisturized AND had no fragrance smell (a big plus for those that are fragrance sensitive!) Can you see me doing the happy dance. At $42, you might think this is a pricey product but it last eons and is worth EVERY SINGLE CENT! Women over 45 — Double thumbs up recommend for this new cleanser by Skin Authority!

Can’t Wait to win it? Buy It! Click the Shop Now Button!

and always Free shipping on orders over $100.

THE GIVEAWAY

Giveaway runs 9-16-9-30 11:59PM EST US ONLY!

THE Skin Authority Entertainment PRIZE includes:

Entertainment package valued at $140!

Skin Authority: Night Revitalizer $57.00
Skin Authority: Moisturizing Cream Cleanser $42.00
Video: Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame ($19.97)
Book: Glamour: Women, History and Feminism by Carol Dyhouse ($29.95)

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KEEP HOPING TO ALL THE OTHER BLOGS IN THE Family Entertainment HOP hosted by Tales From the Nursery and Callista’s Ramblings also don’t miss the Grand Prize which is bundles of Nickelodeon dvds open us/can http://www.darcyandbrian.com/?p=13978

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Revlon Expression Experiment, Women over 45 Take the Challenge

[ 12 ] July 17, 2012 | Shelley Zurek

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Revlon. All opinions are 100% mine.

Challenge Yourself! Express Yourself with New Makeup from Revlon

Revlon Expression Experiment

Revlon Expression Experiment

I Challenged Myself with the Revlon Expression Experiment

While on vacation this past week, I took the Revlon Expression Experiment trying makeup products and colors that I had never experienced before. Revlon is looking to inspire women and push them out of their comfort zone by actively engaging them in new expressions. The products that I had the opportunity to sample included:

For Nails: Revlon ColorStay nail polish in an exciting blue color (Indigo Night) coupled with ColorStay top and base coats

Revlon Colorstay Indigo Blue Nail Polish

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For Getting Photo Ready: Revlon PhotoReady Color Correcting Primer and the PhotoReady Eye Primer and Brightener Revlon Primer face and lip

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For Lips: Revlon Super Lustrous lipstick in Certainly Red, ColorBurst Lip Butter in Cherry Tart (not shown), and ColorBurst Lipgloss in Fire.

Revlon Color Stay lipstick and gloss

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For Eyes: 16 Hour ColorStay in Bombshell and Inspired 4 Palette pack ColorStay 16 hour eye shadow

Check out my Video Review to See What I thought of each Product and Which is my Favorite! But more importantly see how I surprised myself by trying new makeup to enhance my looks. Sometimes you have to Experiment!

I felt so empowered when I got done. I had actually tried new shades and products of makeup. We all get stuck in that makeup rut don’t we. Just sticking with what we know…and not experimenting with new things. What do you think, how did I do? Which products do you think you might like to try?

Revlon Expression Experiment 3