Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Terranova Tuberose Hydrating Shower Gel Review | 5% of the Proceeds Donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation

Press Sample & Press Release (Unaffiliated Links)

That I am a huge fan of Terranova products is an understatement. The Berkeley-based Cruelty-Free company believes in the use of clean and healthy ingredients, and their bath and body products are utterly delectable, and a true joy to use.

Terranova's Philosophy & Mission Statement:

Simple, true body care for a more beautiful, healthy you using premium plant ingredients, fresh evocative fragrances and authentic formulas that perform. Trust that you are getting the very best in every bottle.

My latest Terranova Obsession is their delicious Tuberose Hydrating Shower Gel, and the intoxicatingly beautiful scent features Tuberose, Lemongrass, Ginko, Lotus and Green Tea. The lovely commingling of these notes results in a fresh floral that delights the senses. 
Skin is left soft and silky smooth, and never stripped. The foaming gel not only does an amazing job cleaning the skin, but it also does an exemplary job as a shaving gel. 

According to Terranova,

A silky smooth, luxuriously foaming gel cleanser infused with the sensual scent of Tuberose, plus renewing tropical botanicals -- lemongrass, ginkgo, lotus and green tea. Skin will be perfectly cleansed feeling soft without any messy residue. Pour a capful in the tub for billowy bubbles, or onto wet skin in the shower. Paraben and phthalate free! 

Terranova Tip: Run out of shave gel in the shower? Use some of this moisture-rich gel to give you a nice, nick and cut free shave!

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Terranova is donating 5% of the proceeds from the sale of their Tuberose Collection to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Therefore, your purchase in October helps support a very worthy cause. I cannot sufficiently underscore the extent to which I believe in this cause, and urge you to make your purchases in October if you are interested in anything from their Terranova Tuberose Collection.

Ingredients: Water, Sodium Myreth Sulfate,Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Lauramine Oxide, Cocamide Dipa, Fragrance, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea)*, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower*, Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis,Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass), Ginkgo Biloba, Lotus Corniculatus Flower, Paeonia Albiflora (Peony) Flower Extracts;Citric Acid, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Chloride, Dmdm Hydantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Glycerin, Betaglucan, Red 33. *Certified Organic Ingredients. 

Overall Assessment: A delectable shower gel that helps support a very important cause. I highly recommend getting involved!

Receive 5% Off the Tuberose Collection, and 5% is also donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

$14.50 for 8.25 oz. from Terranova.
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Copyright © 2015 www.lolassecretbeautyblog.com All Rights Reserved.
PRESS RELEASE:

TERRANOVA® HELPS SUPPORT THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER: Proceeds From Skin Care & Fragrance Sales Donated to National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.

San Francisco, CA - July 20, 2015 - Terranova®, purveyors of premium bath, body, and fragrances since 1970, announced today that they will donate 5% of the proceeds from the sale of Terranova® Tuberose Collection products and Terranova® Limited Edition "Pamper with A Purpose" gift sets, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October), to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.® (NBCF).

Customers that visit and purchase Terranova® Tuberose Collection products or Terranova® Limited Edition "Pamper with A Purpose" gift sets on www.storeterranovabody.com during Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October 1st, 2015 - October 31st, 2015) will have the opportunity for a portion of their purchases to be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Proceeds will help NBCF continue their mission of Helping Women Now™ by providing help and inspiring hope to those affected by breast cancer though early detection, education, and support services.

 "As a woman founded and owned company,Terranova® considers the fight against breast cancer a cause that is very close to our hearts as we have all been touched in some way by breast cancer whether it be through friends, relatives, or co-workers," said Ann Saunders, President of Terranova®.  "By partnering with highly reputable organizations, like NBCF, Terranova® is able to contribute to early detection programs that will help women across the country win the fight against breast cancer." 

Since its inception 45 years ago by visionary Jane Saunders, Terranova® (meaning 'new earth') has remained committed to their mission of "Truth and Beauty" by creating products with fresh, clean fragrances and healthy, natural ingredients.

For more information about Terranova®, to purchase Terranova® products, or to find a retailer near you; visit www.storeterranovabody.com (Unaffiliated Links).

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipstick in First Class Nude 710

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I am always on the hunt for the perfect nude lipstick, and while TOM FORD Lip Color in Nude Vanilla is my favorite luxury nude– I am forever on the hunt for affordable variants since not everyone is willing to splurge on the its luxury price tag.

While cruising the beauty aisles of my local drugstore, I happened upon Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipstick in First Class Nude 710, and was very pleased with what I saw– so I promptly bought it.
Rimmel's Moisture Renew Lipstick gives a brilliant burst of rich, pure color infused with a monsoon of creamy moisture. Ready to pamper your lips with luxuriously moisturized rich colour for a soft, cared-for and hydrated feel day after day?
Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipsticks are enriched with Vitamins A. C and E to moisturize lips while providing rich pigmentation. The formula is ultra lightweight and glides across the lips effortlessly, and it deposits color evenly without feathering or settling into fine lines. It has the perfect amount of cushion, and the finish has a nice sheen. I get a couple of hours of wear-time, but it is significantly increased when used with a lipliner. It has a fragrance that lasts for a few minutes before fading away, but it doesn't bother me in the least. If, however, you are very sensitive to any scented lip products, you may want to smell it before buying it. That said, it fades quickly enough that it won't likely pose an issue for most people.

First Class Nude 710 is a really beautiful peachy nude that is perfect for minimal makeup for daily use, but it also the perfect accompaniment to an ultra dramatic and smoldering smoky eye.
Features:
Vitamin A,C,E enriched formula that drenches lips in intense colour and moisture.
Ultra lightweight, comfortable to wear all day.
A burst of brilliance in a rainbow of shades.
Reduces lip dryness without compromising color
Dermatologically tested.
Below: Sheered out and built-up
Overall Assessment: A beautiful nude, a lovely formula and a great price tag!

$6.79-$6.99 for 0.04 oz. from Ulta and Walgreens (Affiliate Links).
Purchased. All views expressed are categorically my own.
Copyright © 2015 www.lolassecretbeautyblog.com All Rights Reserved.

Monday, September 28, 2015

TOM FORD Beauty Lip Color in So Vain and Tom Ford Ultra Shine Lip Gloss in Love Bruise 05 | Review & Swatches

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Among the current Tom Ford Beauty Releases for Fall 2015 is the stupendous addition of 16 new Lip Colors to the permanent core line. Of the 16 new Lip Color shades, there are 8 repromotes from Tom Ford Lips & Boys Collection3 repromotes that were previously Asia Exclusives and 5 new shades.
TOM FORD Beauty Lip Color in So Vain (New Shade) is a stunning muted plum with traces of subtle shimmer that was paired with TOM FORD Beauty Ultra Shine Lip Gloss in Love Bruise 05 which is a breathtaking pink kissed plum with tiny refined golden sparkle. They are among the 4 TOM FORD Beauty Lip Colors to be paired with 4 Tom Ford Ultra Shine Lip Gloss for the Fall 2015 Collection featured here
TOM FORD Beauty Lip Color in So Vain, in addition to being a gorgeous muted plum with traces of subtle shimmer, boasts the perfect formula. So Vain is comfortable on the lips, has the perfect amount of cushion, and effortlessly glides across the lips. It deposits the perfect amount of buildable pigmentation, and it neither settles into fine lines, nor does it bleed. When it does begin to fade, after about 4 hours of wear, it does so evenly. If you love plummy shades, and are a fan of TOM FORD Beauty Lip Colors, then this is a definite must-have shade.
According to Tom Ford Beauty,

To Tom Ford, there is no more dramatic accessory than a perfect lip. It is the focus of the face and it has the power to define a woman's whole look. Each Lip Color is Tom Ford's modern ideal of an essential makeup shade. 

Rare and exotic ingredients including soja seed extract, Brazilian murumuru butter and chamomilla flower oil create an ultra-creamy texture with an incredibly smooth application. Specially treated color pigments are blended to deliver pure color with just the right balance of luminosity. 
TOM FORD Beauty Lip Color in So Vain
TOM FORD Beauty Lip Color in So Vain and Tom Ford Ultra Shine Lip Gloss in Love Bruise 05
Tom Ford Ultra Shine Lip Gloss in Love Bruise 05 is gorgeous on its own, but is truly stupendous when paired with So Vain. This pairing is absolute plum perfection for the Autumn!

According to Tom Ford Beauty, their Ultra Shine Lip Gloss is, "A high-shine, color-saturated gloss designed to achieve bold and glamorous lips. Its smooth and creamy texture has a high adherence and easy comfort. It can be worn alone or layered over Tom Ford lip color to add dimension to the lips."

The Ultra Shine Lip Gloss has a delightful vanilla scent that is not overpowering, and it does fade rather quickly upon application. The texture of the gloss is quite thick and rich, compared to other glosses, lending itself to opaque coverage– although it can be sheered out. The texture is almost a touch sticky, but not quite- just enough to assure that it adheres to the lips, and is long-wearing by typical lip gloss standards. It actually feels a bit more like a liquid lipstick than a lip gloss, and I find that I get several hours of wear out of a single application. The high shine finish is both lush and elegant,  and not in the least bit overdone.

Love Bruise is a breathtaking pink kissed plum with tiny refined golden sparkle. It can easily be sheered out, or built-up to semi-opacity, but its tendency is to be a touch more sheer than opaque.

The brush applicator does have a tendency to extract more gloss than I need for a single application- therefore I do try to minimize waste by scraping it against the side of the tube while removing the wand. The wand itself is quite long permitting you to scrape the last bits from the bottom of the tube unlike many lip glosses.
TOM FORD Lip Color in So Vain Ingredients:
TOM FORD Ultra Shine Lip Gloss in Love Bruise Ingredients:
Overall Assessment: Tom Ford Lip Color in So Vain is stunning alone, but even better with TOM FORD Ultra Shine Lip Gloss Love Bruise!

TOM FORD Lip Color ($52.00 for 0.1 oz. from Neiman MarcusBergdorf GoodmanNordstromSaks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdale's).

TOM FORD Ultra Shine Lip Gloss ($46.00 for .24 oz. from NordstromNeiman MarcusBergdorf GoodmanBloomingdale'sSaks Fifth AvenueSelfridges (£33.00) and Harrods (£33.00).

Purchased. All views expressed are categorically my own (Affiliate Links).
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LORAC Cosmetics Love, Lust & Lace Holiday Collection

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LORAC Cosmetics is thrilled to share their Love, Lust & Lace Holiday Collection, and it is now available for purchase on www.loraccosmetics.com!

Each limited-edition set is inspired by the brand’s cult-favorite offerings, allowing every giftee to fall in Love, Lust & Lace with LORAC cosmetics this holiday season! 


Love, Lust & Lace Alter Ego Lip Gloss Set ($25): instantly transform into a daring debutante with these sexy and playful lip glosses that coat your lips in highly-pigmented, glossy colors.

Love, Lust & Lace Front of the Line PRO Eye Pencil Set ($29): lure in your latest love interest with this set of long-lasting, waterproof matte and metallic eye pencils.

Love Lust & Lace PRO Eye Collection ($28): romanticize your eyes for those dreamy days and nights with this exclusive PRO eye collection. 

Follow LORAC Social Channels:
Twitter: LORAC_Cosmetics
Instagram: @LORACCosmetics

Sunday, September 27, 2015

BBC Week in Review | The Late September Edition


  • TheFabZilla: What's your preferred way of defining brows? Check out if Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil is right up your alley.
  • Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: The Tom Ford Beauty Fall Color 2015 Master Class, with Todd Davidson at Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills, offered the perfect step-by-step tutorial to achieve the ultimate modern monochromatic look! Learn how to replicate the look yourself!
  • Painted Ladies: The Butter London ShadowClutch offers six stylishly smooth and buttery eyeshadows. They are so pigmented!
  • Be Happy And Buy Polish: Need a beautiful glowing nail polish in your life? Check out CrowsToes Ingrounded!
  • Beauty on the Bayou: PORES NO MORE¦.StriVectin Advanced Retinol Pore Refiner and GIVEAWAY!
  • Beauty by Miss L: What's in my LookFantastic Beauty Box September 2015 box?
  • Color Me So Crazy: See What's a Must in MY Gym Bag and What it Has to do With Beauty!
  • I Know all the Words: PMS is rough. Treat Yo' Self with with to survive in style.
  • Never Say Die Beauty: Holiday collections are starting to be introduced. Never Say Die Beauty is showing off one of the unique & adorable shadow palette as well as gorgeous lip & eye crayons from Mirabella Beauty's Jewel Thief Collection for Holiday 2015
  • ProcrastiNails: Always wanted to try extensions but never knew where to start? Katherine has you covered with a look at the Irresistible Me premium line of clip-in hair extensions!
  • From My Vanity: Katie is sharing press-on nails that look like you went to the salon to get them done!
  • Makeup Obsessed Mom: Do you have large pores? Always searching for a product to shrink them? See if this Dr Brandt product did the trick for Stacie.
  • Saturday, September 26, 2015

    DIY Pumpkin Foot Scrub

    Recipe Courtesy of PR

    In celebration of the Autumn season, Skyy Hadley, celebrity nail artist and owner of As You Wish Nail Salon, is graciously sharing her DIY pumpkin foot scrub recipe with us.

    “Pumpkins are more than just for carving on Halloween,” she noted. “They’re rich in vitamins and nutrients and can do wonders for your feet!” They contain “various enzymes that help nourish and brighten the skin, and just by adding raw sugar you have a perfect foot scrub,” she said.

    PUMPKIN FOOT SCRUB
    Ingredients:
    1 can pureed pumpkin
    1 cup plain yogurt
    ½ cup raw sugar
    2 tablespoons honey
    1/4 teaspoon olive oil

    Directions:
    Mix pureed pumpkin in a bowl. Stir in a yogurt, honey, sugar and olive oil. Wash your feet in warm water, and while your feet are moist, apply the scrub using your hands in a circular motion. Massage the mask onto your feet for 10 minutes on each foot and remove with warm water and a washcloth.

    Friday, September 25, 2015

    Nordstrom Fall Beauty Trend Events | Details and Dates

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    Nordstrom’s Fall Beauty Trend Season is in full swing as industry experts showcase the top trends from the runways. Whether it’s graphic eyes as seen at Badgley Mischka and Chanel or a bold lip as seen at Phillip Lim and Celine, with the help of Nordstrom Beauty Stylists you can learn how to create these looks from home. Local Nordstrom stores around the country are offering shoppers the unique opportunity to see what happens behind the curtain by providing personal product recommendations and expert tips via their always anticipated Beauty Trend Events and Beauty Trend Shows!
                        
    About Beauty Trend Event Weeks:
    Join Nordstrom Beauty for one-on-one time with savvy beauty experts. They will share the latest fall beauty tips and tricks while you're pampered with a free makeup or skincare consultation. Afterwards, get access to FREE deluxe samples and exclusive gifts with purchase (while supply lasts). Admission is free — so don’t miss it! *This season enjoy the perk of scheduling appointments throughout the entire week beginning on a Sunday! 

    About Beauty Trend Shows:
    Here, you’ll watch top industry insiders reveal fall's best beauty trends during a high-energy runway show hosted the Saturday ending the Beauty Trend Event Week. Then, get complimentary makeup, skincare and fragrance consultations full of DIY tips and tricks. Plus, score an exclusive (and free!) Nordstrom tote bag – just for attending! Tickets at $20 and redeemable toward your beauty purchase day of the event. The show starts around 8am, so don’t miss out! *As an added bonus the Friday prior the Beauty Trend Show select stores will host a cocktail hour with the Regional or National Beauty Director.

    You can simply RSVP or ask for special accommodations by calling or stopping by your favorite cosmetics counter at Nordstrom. 

    About the fall trends: 

    Find a Nordstrom store and events near you:
    *October events below!

    Follow Nordstrom Beauty:
    Twitter: @Nordstrom
    Instagram: @Nordstrom
    #Nordstrom

    The Week of October 4th, Join The Fun At:

    Nordstrom Northgate
    401 NE Northgate Way
    Seattle, WA

    Nordstrom Tacoma Mall
    4502 South Steele Street
    Tacoma, WA

    Nordstrom Salem Center
    420 Center Street
    Salem, OR

    Nordstrom Washington Square
    9700 SW Washington Square Road
    Tigard, OR 

    Nordstrom Old Orchard Center
    4937 Old Orchard Center
    Skokie, IL

    Nordstrom Twelve Oaks
    27640 Novi Road
    Novi, MI

    Nordstrom Montclair Plaza
    5015 Montclair Plaza Lane
    Montclair, CA

    Nordstrom Santa Ana
    2820 North Main Street
    Santa Ana, CA
    714.972.2020

    Nordstrom Thousand Oaks
    346 Hillcrest Drive
    Thousand Oaks, CA

    Nordstrom Roosevelt Field
    630 Old Country Road
    Garden City,  NY

    Nordstrom Providence Place
    6 Providence Place
    Providence, RI

    Nordstrom Stonebriar Center
    2613 Preston Road
    Frisco, TX

    Nordstrom Phipps Plaza
    3500 Peachtree Road NE
    Atlanta, GA

    The Week of October 11th, Join The Fun At:

    Nordstrom Spokane
    828 West Main Ave
    Spokane, WA

    Nordstrom Alderwood Mall
    3200 184th Street SW
    Lynnwood, WA

    Nordstrom Clackamas
    11900 SE 82nd Avenue
    Happy Valley, OR

    Nordstrom Cherry Creek
    2810 East First Avenue
    Denver, CO 

    Nordstrom City Creek
    55 South West Temple
    Salt Lake City, UT 

    Nordstrom Oakbrook
    10 Oakbrook Center
    Oak Brook, IL

    Nordstrom Beachwood Place
    26200 Cedar Road
    Beachwood, OH

    Nordstrom Fashion Island
    Newport Beach, CA

    Nordstrom Topanga
    21725 Victory Boulevard
    Canoga Park, CA

    Nordstrom University Towne Center
    4321 La Jolla Village Drive
    San Diego, CA

    Nordstrom Chandler Fashion Center
    3199 West Chandler Boulevard
    Chandler, AZ

    Nordstrom The Village at Corte Madera
    1870 Redwood Highway
    Corte Madera, CA

    Nordstrom San Francisco Center
    865 Market Street
    San Francisco, CA

    Nordstrom Annapolis Mall
    1880 Annapolis Mall
    Annapolis, MD

    Nordstrom Christiana Mall
    100 Christiana Mall
    Newark, DE

    Nordstrom International Plaza
    2223 North Westshore Boulevard
    Tampa, FL

    Nordstrom The Gardens
    3111 PGA Boulevard
    Palm Beach Gardens, FL

    The Week of October 18th, Join The Fun At:

    Nordstrom Downtown Seattle
    500 Pine Street
    Seattle, WA

    Nordstrom Anchorage
    603 D Street
    Anchorage, AK
    907.279.7622

    Nordstrom Park Meadows
    401 NE Northgate Way
    Seattle, WA

    Nordstrom Woodfield  Shopping Center
    6 Woodfield Shopping Center
    Schaumburg, IL

    Nordstrom Kenwood Town Center
    7801 Montgomery Road
    Cincinnati, OH

    Nordstrom Brea Mall
    500 Brea Mall Way
    Brea, CA 

    Nordstrom Glendale Galleria/ The Americana at Brand
    102 Caruso Avenue
    Glendale, CA

    Nordstrom Paseo Nuevo in Santa Barbara
    17 West Canon Perdido Street
    Santa Barbara, CA 

    Nordstrom Horton Plaza
    401 NE Northgate Way
    Seattle, WA

    Nordstrom Fashion Show
    3200 Las Vegas Boulevard South
    Las Vegas, NV

    Nordstrom Hillsdale Shopping Center
    130 Hillsdale Shopping Center
    San Mateo, CA 

    Nordstrom Arden Fair
    1651 Arden Way
    Sacramento, CA

    Nordstrom Stoneridge Mall in Pleasanton
    1600 Stoneridge Mall Road
    Pleasanton, CA

    Nordstrom Menlo Park
    449 Menlo Park Drive
    Edison, NJ

    Nordstrom South Shore Plaza
    250 Granite Street
    Braintree, MA

    Nordstrom Northshore
    210 Andover Street
    Peabody, MA

    Nordstrom The Plaza at King of Prussia
    190 North Gulph Road
    King of Prussia, PA

    Nordstrom The Mall in Columbia
    10300 Little Patuxent Parkway
    Columbia, MD

    The Week of October 25th, Join The Fun At:

    Nordstrom Scottsdale Fashion Square
    7055 East Camelback Road
    Scottsdale, AZ
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