How-to: Look Refreshed Every Morning

How to Look Awake and Refreshed -- Every Morning

Puffy eyes, dark circles and dull skin are no match for these skin care and makeup tricks

Late nights and early mornings are inevitable, so for times when sleep isn't an option, use these expert tips to help you look awake and refreshed. You'll have everyone fooled into thinking you got your required eight hours. See tips

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Deep Clean Your Way to Perfect Skin

Deep Clean Your Way to Perfect Skin

Use these tips, tricks and classic beauty products to get your most gorgeous skin ever

Your skin has to be clean before you can even think about trying to treat any skin issues. Find out how to get your skin clean and healthy, so you'll have the ideal foundation for a perfect complexion. See tips

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Women's Health Magazine presents "Are You Game?"

"Are You Game?" Be sure to check out this free workout event in New York City this Saturday, July 11, 2009. If you're in the Chicago area, check it out on July 18. Women's Health magazine is sponsoring this fantastic day for everyone to enjoy.

You will get to try beauty spa treatments and different, fun workouts that will keep you moving and get your heart racing, such as Million Dollar Knockout (11:50AM) and Cardio Go-Go (3PM).

For more details go to: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/areyougame/

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Clothingline's Sample Sale for Infant, Kids, Women July 7-9, 2009

Clothingline is having a sample sale this month for kids and women's clothing. Brands include:
* Jacadi - for Boys & Girls
* Rachel Riley - for Boys & Girls
* Imps & Elfs - for infants, boys & girls
* Old World International - for infants, girls & limited boys
* Tocca - clothing & beauty, no candles
* Milly - one of a kind samples for Women


Location: 261 W 36th Street, (between 7th & 8th Ave), 2nd Floor, New York City

Times:
Tuesday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Check back for more info on next week's Clothingline Sample Sale!

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Physicians Formula Organic wear® Makeup Removers

Physicians Formula has a new product for their Organic wear® line- Makeup Removers. They are offering the makeup removers in 4 different formulas- cotton pads, liquid, towelettes and lotion. I personally like to use baby oil to remove my eye makeup and my usual face wash with a cellulose sponge to get rid of any face makeup. Their new offerings seem great to use and I can't seem to choose just one. :)

What I like most about the Organic wear® line is that it is true to its advertising- "Hypoallergenic. 100% Free of Harsh Chemicals. 100% Free of Synthetic Preservatives. 100% Free of Parabens. 100% Free of GMO's. 100% Free of Synthetic Colors. 100% Free of Synthetic Fragrances. 100% Cruelty Free." I have found their other products to be pretty good, in terms of its staying power, considering it is using non-chemicals.

Check out my reviews on: Organic wear® mascara and Bronzer/Blush compact, Bronzer compact, and eyeliner.

According to their site, the Makeup Removers are formulated with "Eco-Aroma Therapy™ to condition and soothe: OrganiSoy® to moisturize and help nourish lashes; Eco-Olive®, natural antioxidant, to help shield lashes from harsh environmental aggressors; Organic Orange Water to help nourish and restore delicate skin's moisture balance; Organic Lavender Essential Oil, sweet, natural scent for a calming effect."

I noticed that the lotion contains Organic Jojoba Seed Oil and Vitamin E to "moisturize and help protect skin." I've heard great things about using Jojoba oil for your face.

Some details on their product: (description based on Physicians Formula's website)

Pads: 100% naturally soft pads remove eye makeup with no greasy residue. Ultra gentle formula hydrates skin and conditions lashes. Infused with Organic Cucumber Extract to soothe the delicate skin of the eye area. (60 pads)	Towelettes: 100% naturally soft towelettes gently remove traces of makeup and impurities leaving skin soft and supple. Ultra gentle formula conditions and helps soften skin. Infused with Organic Aloe Vera Extract to condition.
Lotion: Water-rinsable formula eliminates makeup leaving skin soft and supple. Infused with Organic Jojoba Seed Oil and Vitamin E to moisturize and help protect skin. (5. Fl oz.- so not TSA/air-line friendly)	Liquid: Easily removes eye makeup with no greasy residue. Ultra gentle formula hydrates skin and conditions lashes. Infused with Organic Cucumber Extract to soothe the delicate skin of the eye area.

To learn how to get a $5 rebate on this product...


Just fill out the rebate form here. Physicians Formula is also offering rebates on their Organic wear 100% Natural Origin Mascara, Bronze Booster, and Mineral Wear® FaceBrighteners™ and BronzeBrighteners™.

I will be on the lookout for this product at my local drugstores!
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Celebrate Independence: Happy July 4, 2009!!

Happy July 4th! I'm currently on my vacation and this post is pre-written. :)

I just wanted to say hello to my readers and will be back soon to write more about my trip with lots of pictures/commentary/etc.

Enjoy and celebrate independence! I know I am ;) (until I go back to my normal life back home.)


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Which Makeup Colors Work on You

Which Makeup Colors Really Work on You

First, decode your undertones with this photo how-to

So many makeup how-tos have suggestions for "cool tones" and "warm tones," but what if you don't know what your tone is?! Figure it out with this easy-to-use guide -- and then find the perfect makeup colors for your skin tone. See how-to

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Beauty and All That June 2009 Posts

Here are the June 2009 posts that you can see on Beauty and All That @ http://igknowidea.blogspot.com

Original posts by Beauty and All That
* Happy One Year Anniversary, Beauty and All That!
* Maybelline Stylish Smokes Collection
* Stila Cosmetics' Free Free Twitter Gift
* Everyday Minerals New Products in June
* VitalJuice Pop-Up Wellness Retreat in New York City
* Fendi Annual Warehouse Sale in New York City
* Gucci Fall Winter 2009 Collection
* Clinique Summer Favorites - 4 Free Sample
* Solstice Yoga in Times Square June 21, 2009
* MAC Cosmetics Friends & Family 25% off
* Crafty and All That blog
* Shecky's Girls Night Out- Summer 2009
* Free Sample of Benefit Crescent Row at Sephora
* Jersey Shore Wedding - Part 1
* Jersey Shore Wedding- Part 2 Beauty Tips
* Everyday Minerals New Eye Color Compacts
* LeSportsac Sample Sale June 9-11, 2009
* L'Occitane - Provencal Warehouse Sale June 5-6, 2009
* Sephora for Your Guy- Free Samples
* Diane von Furstenberg Sample Sale NYC June 2-6, 2009
* Burt's Bees 25th Anniversary Celebration
* Prince Harry visits NYC
* Review on L'Oreal Paris Double Extension Beauty Tubes

Lovely TotalBeauty.com posts
* Quiz: Solving your Skin Challenges
* Get long, thick eyelashes now!
* Best Long Hairstyles
* Best Anti-Aging Serums
* Quiz: What's Your Ideal Foundation?
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Maybelline Stylish Smokes Collection

I was on my way to Rite-Aid to pick up a few things and I saw on the beauty displays a new eyeshadow quad collection by Maybelline. I tried to find more information on their website but I was not surprised they did not have it on their website. (I tried to find more info on their previous collection, Viva La Violet, earlier this year but didn't have much luck either. Check out the Violet collection here.)

This new Summer collection is called Stylish Smokes and includes 4 different color sets- Natural, Smoky black, Purples, and Greens. Each set contains 4 complimentary colors to achieve a smoky eye look with easy directions for your lids, crease, brow bone and outer corner. Maybelline makes it easy for beginners to apply which colors to which part of your eye with a diagram tutorial in the back of the packaging.

You don't necessarily have to use all 4 colors at once. Instructions include ways to have a Subtle Look (using only the lid color), a Casual look (using the lid and crease color), a Classic Smoky look (using the lid, crease and brow bone) and the Dramatic Smoky look (using all four colors).

I bought two of the four from the Stylish Smokes collection- Natural Smokes and Charcoal Smokes.



The Natural Smokes collection has more brown-ish tones. The Brow Bone (highlighter) color is more champagne/beige; the Lid is a shimmery dark taupe; the Crease is a shimmery dark brown, and the Outer Corner is a matte brown/black color.

The Stylish Smokes collection (similar to many other smokey eye palettes) has the silvery/grey/black tones to achieve a perfect smoky eye. The Brow Bone color is a shimmery silver color; The Lid is a darker Silver, the Crease is also a shimmery darker Silver with hints of purple, and the Outer Corner is a black tone with hints of sparkle.

The other two palettes I did not pick up were the Emerald Smokes (greens) and Amethyst Smokes (purples).

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Quiz: Solving your Skin Challenges

Your Skin Challenges -- Solved!

Take this quiz to get customized tips on winning your skin battles, from acne and wrinkles to chronic dryness

Does it feel like your skin is conspiring against you, sprouting pimples or fine lines when your back is turned? It may seem impossible but you can overcome any skin challenge and have a flawless complexion -- with the right care. Take this quiz to identify your enemies and get tips on how to conquer them. Take the quiz

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Stila Cosmetics' Free Free Twitter Gift

As one of Stila Cosmetic's first 2,000 followers on Twitter, I was given a link to retrieve a special gift with an online purchase. Check out My Twitter page here and Stila's Twitter page here. The gift is their new 24kt lip gloss in Radiant Sunset- a gorgeous bright color. According to the ad, this lip gloss is infused with real 24kt gold as well as Vitamins A, C, and E to keep your lips hydrated and protected!

As readers of my blog, I am sharing with you the the link to the special Twitter Gift from Stila Cosmetics. (Don't forget to follow them on Twitter!) Hurry b/c offer ends July 1, 2009 !

To get your Stila lipgloss with a purchase of $30,

Go to this website: http://www.stilacosmetics.com/special_twittergift.asp

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Everyday Minerals New Products in June

So on June 15, actually June 14, around 10:30PM Central time, new product were unveiled including their new Everynight Minerals eyeshadow collection. Many, many EDM fans were waiting anxiously for the past month really to see what new products were going to be available on their site.

The list of products that came out are:

	1) Eyeliner kit including the new angled brow/liner brush, and 4 sample size of the colors: Smokey, Postcards (dark green), Wallaby and dark brown brow. (Note: This kit is not in their new plastic compact)
	2) Everynight Minerals- Nighttime Garden Collection- 3 colors (Midnight Rose, Angel's Trumpet and Maples & Mum) and the new angled brow/liner brush
	3) Three new brushes- Angled brow/liner brush, a retractable kabuki (shown in picture) ,and a baby flat top.

4) Three new base foundation colors- Toffee, Truffle, and Bronzed Tan

5)Three new lip colors - Coffee Shop, Spring Berries and Plum


They currently have a *Special* valid until June 28, for more details


Their special is called "Pruning the Garden" and you will get 3 free samples of:
Cookie Sheet (a blush), 10 Items or Less (a blue eyeshadow) and Natural Reflections in Cool Pink (a face powder), with any order of $18+.

Check out: www.everydayminerals.com to purchase these new products!
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