Space NK Autumn Beauty Edit | The Colossal Gift Bag Unveiling! Prepare to be Amazed!

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If ever there was a gift bag to get-- it would have to be this jaw-dropper! Space NK really took their own extraordinary gift bags to a whole new level! This is one day only, September 10, online and in all US Stores with your $250.00 purchase.

So As Not To Repeat Myself-- See My Original Post With All Of The Event Details Here!

Valued at well over $400, the gift bag includes:

• Space NK Limited Edition Cosmetics Bag
• African Botanics Pure Marula Cleansing Oil (17ml)
• Algenist Overnight Restorative Cream (15ml)
• By Terry Cellularose Baume d’Eau (4ml)
• Cane + Austin Retexturizing Treatment Pads (5 pads)
• Darphin Stimulskin Plus Reshaping Divine Serum (3ml)
• Diptyque L’ombre Dans L’eau EDP (12ml)
• Evologie Stay Clear Cleanser (22ml)
• Goldfaden MD Doctor’s Scrub Advanced (.35ml)
• Hourglass Femme Rouge Lipstick in Grace (.03oz)
• James Read Sleep Mask Tan (25ml)
• Kat Burki Rose Hip Revitalizing Serum (7ml)
• Kiesque Liquid Palisade (4.4ml)
• Lancer Nourish (7.5ml)
• Lipstick Queen Chinatown Glossy Pencil in Chase (3g)
• Malin + Goetz Grapefruit Face Cleanser (1oz)
• Mio Boob Tube+ Multi-Action Bust Firmer (30ml)
• Molliderm Cream (7ml)
• Natura Bissé Oxygen Cream (10ml)
• Nia24 Rapid Exfoliating Serum (15ml)
• Nia24 Sun Damage Prevention 100% Mineral Sunscreen (1oz)
• Oribe Supershine Moisturizing Cream (15ml)
• Philip B Oud Royal Forever Shine Shampoo (15ml)
• Radical Skincare Multi Brightening Serum (8ml)
• Rahua Hair Wax (full-size 89ml)
• Ren Flash Rinse 1 Minute Facial (15ml)
• Rodial Dragon’s Blood Sculpting Gel (15ml)
• Roloxin Lift Revitalizing Facial Treatment (2g)
• Sai-Sei Mineral Refresh Bath & Shower Gel (9ml)
• Sunday Riley Artemis Hydro-Active Cellular Face Oil (3ml)
• Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask (7.5ml)
• This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray (5ml)
• Veneffect Anti-Aging Eye Treatment (4ml)
• Verso Day Cream (15ml)

FOR A FULL DESCRIPTION OF EACH PRODUCT IN THE GIFT BAG CLICK HERE

The bag itself measures a colossal 12" W x 10" H and is absolutely stuffed with a combination of full size and deluxe travel sized products. 

This is the most amazing bag filled with extraordinary products! If you have been waiting to make your Space NK purchases in anticipation of this event-- I would urge you to act fast because once these gifts are gone they are really gone!

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My February 2013 Skincare Temptations!

Temptations

My skincare product cravings continue to lead me to seek the best products on the market, and these are a few of the things that have been on my mind lately:

Chantecaille Rice & Geranium Foaming Cleanser is "an extremely softening and gently exfoliating cleanser." I have been using a sample, and this is such a lovely cleanser that it is now on my list. I have used it with and without my Clarisonic, and it leaves my combination skin soft, supple and very clean without being stripped.

själ saphir concentrate anti aging face oil is a "'liquid silk’ treatment blend of rare essential oils and an anti-aging bioactive complex designed to visibly diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, increase elasticity, plump and revitalize skin. Infused with Himalayan blue sapphires and aquamarine." I have been using a tiny little sample of this, and this is an amazing quality oil. It is feather-light and sinks in quickly, but the way that my skin glows afterward is nothing short of astounding. This has an über luxury price tag, but I am really really tempted to buy it.

Chantecaille Jasmine & Lily Healing Mask is "a cooling, hydrating mask that doubles as a calming night cream. Ideal first aid for irritated, sunburned, wind-chapped or jet-lagged skin." This winter weather has caused my combination skin to be uncharacteristically dehydrated and dry- between the cold air outside and the heated interiors my skin needs all the help that it can get. I have a couple little samples of this lovely mask, and it leaves my skin feeling so soft and hydrated, therefore it is the perfect antidote to the winter dry skin blues.

Kiehl's Rosa Arctica Anti-Aging Rejuvenating Eye Cream "This anti-aging eye balm is infused with rare 'Resurrection Flower' to re-energize skin for visibly younger-looking eyes." This eye cream has natural brighteners that are supposed to instantly smooth and illuminate the area around the eyes. Kiehl's claims that it will fortify the under-eye area making it visibly smoother and firmer.  I have not yet tried this product, but have heard lovely things about it, and am now curious to try it.

By Terry Baume de Rose SPF 15 "This melt-away balm, which has become the must-have of Hollywood stars, BY TERRY's über-cult product, is a real ultra-glamorous SOS treatment to repair, nourish, regenerate and lastingly protect the lips. This ultra-rich product is also a precious salve to care for and strengthen the cuticles." I tried this at SpaceNK, and am now haunted by it!! I have been trying to resist it, but my resolve is growing weaker by the day!

Natura Bissé  Diamond Bio Lift Eye Contouring Cream is "an extraordinary cream designed for the eye contour area formulated with energizing, regenerating and decongestant ingredients that activate micro-circulation. Provides a long-lasting bio-regenerating lifting effect that instantly tightens the skin, resulting in a beautiful and youthful appearance." I have used several products from Natura Bissé's Diamond line, but have not tried the Bio Lift Eye Contouring Cream. I would really like to give this eye cream a try.

själ pearl enzyme exfoliating mask (reviewed here) is "a gentle dual-mask that exfoliates topically and enzymatically. Containing two pearls, one for brightening and the other for exfoliation. Powerful natural enzymes and multi-fruit acids remove dead skin while sapphire and diamond promote clarity and luminosity." I had a generous sample of this exfoliator, and really loved the way that it made my skin look and feel. The price was the only problem because it is quite expensive, but that certainly doesn't stop me from wanting a jar (which I would truly covet).

What are your skincare products temptations right now?

Empties Post: Volume I- August 2012

This is my first Empties post, and it is inspired by my friend Liz, better known in the blogosphere as Beauty Reductionista. It was her encouragement that prompted me to do this post in the first place. That said, Liz is the Empties goddess, and anything that I do will pale in comparison. Yet, I continually derive such a sense of vicarious satisfaction from her monthly empties that it feeds my nearly irrational need to use up the things that I purchase. I really hate waste- so the idea of tossing unused or partially used things out that I spent good money on just doesn't fit into the scheme of things for me. Add to that the fact that I am extremely dedicated to recycling empty containers- rather than having them end up in the landfill-- so documenting my progress is quite satisfying.

Haircare products: I really loved every single last drop of the Oribe Signature Masque and Conditioner- both were very moisturizing- which is essential for my naturally curly hair. This is an expensive luxury line, but the products are really high quality and lovely. I still have some of their shampoo left, as well as a very nice curl enhancing cream styling product. I am a big fan of Davines shampoos, conditioners, and styling products, and have used many more than the three shown here. The Kim Vo Radiant Styling Creme was a nice product, but I didn't find it particularly unique. I have always liked Aveda's Shampure Shampoo-- so it took no effort to empty the travel size that I had. The TRESemmé Anti-Frizz Secret was good for frizz, but I didn't really like the lingering smell that it left behind (unless I love the scent, I don't want to get whiffs of it throughout the day).

Skincare: As you are well aware, I am a skincare fanatic-- and I always have been. If I had to choose between skincare and makeup, I would choose skincare every time. The Clé de Peau La Créme was a hand-me-down from my mom-- it is a luxurious rich cream, but I think that it was a bit too rich for my combination skin. The Natura Bissé Diamond Cream was another hand-me-down from mom, this is another expensive luxury cream that is rich, but so quickly absorbed. I really really like this product, plus their Diamond eye cream is spectacular. The Creme de la Mer was yet another hand-me-down from mom. It is a bit too rich for my skin, and it contains petrolatum and mineral oil-- which often causes me to break out, and gives me milia. Their gel moisturizer is much better suited to my skin. Those are not my first Sunday Riley empties, just the most recent ones. The clear empty bottle in the lower left is MAKE UP FOR EVER Sens'Eyes makeup remover-- I love this stuff-- it is gentle, yet effective, and it removes even the toughest waterproof formulas.

Makeup and Fragrance: When it comes to fragrance samples, if I don't like the way that they smell on me- then I use them as room spray near the kitty litter box-- it does wonders! The small bottle in the upper right is an essential oil that I used to add fragrance to some jojoba oil that I was using as a body oil-- it's a easy and inexpensive way to personalize scents. I just finished my Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner in Espresso-- I have used up many of these over the years-- they are really fantastic. The empty pan beneath it was a Trish McEvoy blush that my mom gave me-- it was nice, but nothing too exciting. The Suki Color Tinted Active Moisturizer is a very nice product that contains salicylic acid and white willow- keeping oily skin in check, and giving it beautiful medium coverage.

Body Care: The Marc Jacobs Blush Body Cream was a nearly full hand-me-down from my sister, and truth be told the fragrance didn't mesh with my body chemistry as well as I had hoped-- it was okay on me, but definitely not great. The Williams-Sonoma Hand Lotion, on the other hand, was great down to the last drop. I am a fan of Tom's Deodorants, and have been using them since I was a teenager. The lavender is nice, but I prefer some of their other scents on me. The Body Shop DeoDry Deodorant was pretty nice, but now that I am using my Kai Deodorant everything else is just another deodorant.

There really is something supremely satisfying about seeing all of these empties, and now knowing that I can send them on their merry way to the recycle center. Have you finished many products recently?