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Tighten Up That Turkey Neck with Nivea Skin Firming Cream

The neck and chest are two areas often overlooked in beauty routines. Aging, time in the sun and too much time on devices (tech neck) can take a toll on your neck. If you’ve been looking for a product that targets wrinkles on your neck and chest, look to Nivea. The more than 100-year-old skincare brand has created a new lotion that firms up crepey, wrinkly skin. Nivea Skin Firming & Anti-Wrinkle Cream is made with Q10, Creatine and Provitamin B5. Unlike most of the neck wrinkle creams on the market, it comes in a tube that makes it easier to apply. In clinical tests, 9 out of 10 users said their skin was smoother and softer, and in two weeks, users noticed diminishing fine lines and wrinkles. The cream boasts 24-hour protection, but is designed to be applied twice a day for maximum results. I got my hands on tube and took a test run. I started by putting it on at night. It went on smoothly and doesn’t have any strong fragrances. It took a while to sink in, but if you’re going to be...
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Get a 30 Day supply of StriVectin-SD™ Intensive Concentrate for free

Hey Beauties! StriVectin, the anti-aging science and skin care company is giving you a chance to try their new StriVectin-SD™ Intensive Concentrate for free!  From now until June 1st, you can take advantage of this amazing 30-day trial offer of their clinically proven StriVectin-SD ($34.50 retail value) for only $6.50 shipping and handling at www.strivectin.com/freetrial . Recently mentioned on Dr. Oz, one tube of StriVectin-SD is sold every 1.6 minutes! While you are there - enter "The Power to Change" contest. You could win $30,000 dollars to use any way you want. Just fill out the online form and answer the question, "What would you change with $30,000."
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Dark Shadows beauty sets

Dark Shadows, a Tim Burton film starring Johnny Depp is being released tomorrow. The movie is based on the 1970's Vampire series of the same name ( if you want  to take a look, you can find it on Netflix.).  Orly and NYX have released collections inspired by the new movie. The Orly Collection includes Mysterious Curse, Grave Mistake, Buried Alive and Decades of Dysfunction. Available at Sally Beauty , $6.99 each. NYX created the Crimson Amulet collection. This palette includes 24 matte and shimmery lush eye shadows, 5 intoxicating blushers, 1 luminous highlighter, 4 lip colors, 1 HD Studio eye shadow base for a more intense eye shadow hue, and 1 extreme black liquid eye liner. $25 at NYXcosmetics.com or ULTA. Win one by entering the Dark Shadows and NYX Cosmetics Sweepstakes !
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Mother's Day beauty gift ideas

Mother's Day is May 13, 2012. Here are some great beauty gift ideas. Sun Safety Kit from Sephora, $30 The New Black Typography Nail Polish Set Candy Store Silicone Cosmetic Case, $19.99 Chocomania Body Scrub, $18 Pink Frosted Animal Cracker Shower Gel & Bubble Bath, $16 at Nordstrom La Boehme Baked Eye Shadow Kit by Make Up For Ever, $39 (Sephora)
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It's so Bronzy!

If you haven't jumped on the bronzer bandwagon yet, here is an easy, inexpensive way. Most of us think bronzer is for adding all over color to combat paleface. That is not completely true makeup artists have been using it to narrow noses and create cheek bones for eons (okay maybe not eons!).  Actress Jenny Mc Carthy always has notable bronzed cheekbones.  If you are not sure if bronzing is for you - don't buy a spendy one. This NYC Sun 2 Sun has worked great for me. I found it at ULTA for about $4.   For definition, you should use a matte bronzer. For all over color use one with a shimmer. For great bronzing tips from Rain Cosmetic's National Artist go to my Examiner.com Bronzer 101 story .
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Yu-Be helps problem areas and gives you pedicure perfect feet

Summer is almost here. Time to get your feet in sandal shape. Exfoliation and moisturizer is the best way to get rid of dry skin and cracked heels. I was approached by Yu-Be, a tried and true Japanese line to try it out and offer a Travel Pak to my readers. Yu-Be is a glycerin based moisturizer with Vitamin E, B2 and camphor. It does not contain any artificial colors or fragrances and has been a favorite in Japan since 1957.  I tried the Skin Cream , Moisturizing Body Lotion, Foaming Skin Polish and the Heel and Elbow Moisturizing socks . Both the lotion and cream absorb quickly and are not greasy. However, the Camphor makes it smell like Carmex. Yu-Be reminds me of a lighter version of the old cure all, Bag Balm. That heavy petrolatum based ointment cured anything from diaper rash to eczema. But it took forever to absorb and was not pleasant.  Yu-Be is for dry skin, cracked heals and itchy skin and for people who just want a good moisturizer. There were many happy re...
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Amazing new hair accessories from Amika

 These new hair accessories by Amika are a must have! They come in different shades from blonde to brunette. The Petite Bow is great for girls big and small. You can find six different styles at ULTA stores, $12.95-$44.95.  Get yours quick, at these prices they are going to go fast! Amika Petit Bow, $12.95 Amika Braided Headband, $14.95 Amika Le Twist, $19.95 Amika Mega Bow, $18.95
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ULTA Mini-Haul

I don't normally post "haul" postings, but I thought this one was a great deal. I got two Revlon scented nail polishes ($4.79 each ) and two Tan Towels ($2.50 each), for $7.20. I used an ULTA $3.50 off coupon and a Revlon $1 off coupon I found in the store. I am in love with these scented polishes. I got "Not so Blueberry" and "Raspberry Rapture". Revlon products were buy 1 get 1 free. The Tan Towels were buy 1 get one half off. Cheers!
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Express and the Fashion Show Mall host fashion show for hopefuls.

The 2012 Miss America Pageant is just one week away. The contestants have been a part of a whirlwind through Las Vegas. On Saturday night all 53 women walked the runway in a pre-pageant fashion show. Stylists personally fit each contestant with evening dresses and accessories from Express , the official clothing sponsor of the Miss America pageant. This fashion show was one of the fun events before the preliminary contests begin on Monday, January 9th. The competitions will include interview, talent, swimsuit, evening wear and onstage question. The winner of Miss America will have Express as her official clothing sponsor throughout her reign. Miss America winners also receive a package of goodies including a $50,000 scholarship. You can vote for your favorite at MissAmerica.org or on Facebook . Miss America will air live, Saturday, January 14th, hosted by Chris Harrison and Brooke Burke-Charvet, 9:00 EST on ABC. Backstage (underground) at the Miss America Fashion Show. The...
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Winky Lux Has Lip Glosses That Taste Like Applebee's Wings

  National Chicken Wing Day and National Lipstick Day were both last week and Winky Lux has some leftovers. To celebrate days in the chicken wing and lipstick worlds, Applebee's partnered with Winky Lux on a collection of wing sauce-inspired lip glosses. The "Saucy Gloss" collection has four different shades, each based on an Applebee's wing sauce: Get Me Hot Buffalo: Coral with hot buffalo spice flavor. Sweet Chile Kiss: Deep red with golden chile. Be My Honey Pepper: Honey-spiced gloss with shimmering flecks with hints of BBQ, honey and pepper.  Honey BBQ-T: Maroon with sweet Asian wing sauce flavors.  Each gloss is $18 or you can get the whole set for $65.  Applebee's made a video with four models wearing the lip glosses to first dates at Applebee's encouraging singles to get out there after Covid. "Applebee’s is known for first dates and wings – which are one of our most popular menu items,” said Applebee’s Chief Marketing Officer Joel Yashinsky. “So...
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The most expensive nail polish you won't regret buying

 For those of us who don't get regular manicures, great nail polish is a must. I wandered upon my new favorite in Nordstrom while browsing Deborah Lippmann's products. "Happy Birthday" is the coolest polish I have ever seen. It is made up of red, yellow, blue, orange, green purple, silver and gold mini confetti in a clear base. It almost looks like someone threw a bunch of confetti and it landed on your nails, hence the name "Happy Birthday" .     I just had to have it. Even at $18. Now, you have to consider that this is a premium brand that contains no toluene, formaldehyde or DBP. It is sold out   online and Nordstrom says they can barely keep it in stock. The one negative - the sales lady told me it takes a while to get it off.  Deborah Lippmann is a manicurist that started mixing up polishes for her celebrity clients like Mariah Carey, Sarah Jessica Parker and Cher.  She also has a line of hand and foot treatments, her "Rich Girl" hand and ...
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