Beauty Best-sellers lists, and Holiday Gifts!

On November 12, 2009, in Cosmetics, Hair, Misc., Opinion, by Krista Dior

KristaDior.com is nearing it’s 40,000th visitor to the site, which is pretty amazing considering I didn’t start really rolling this blog out until last year. Thanks to websites like StumbleUpon.com, which helps you find blogs, videos and photos of things within categories you specify, (yes, there is a beauty category!) I have had a huge boost in traffic!

I just wanted to share with you guys a bit of what is popular as far as searches and best-sellers on some of my favorite merchant’s websites:

The first site I want to share is my all-time favorite place to get drugstore makeup. Drugstore.com / Beauty.com actually rewards you for your purchases. Not only do you receive 5% in credit back on each purchase, but you also get some really cool free samples. I get back about $7.00 each month to spend on a cute lipstick, new eyeshadow or whatever I feel like!

Drugstore.com / Beauty.com Best Seller List:

SKINCARE:

Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Eye Treatment
Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Eye Treatment .54 oz $50
A CEW beauty winner award for Best Prestige Eye Treatment, this highly-moisturizing and anti-dark circle treatment helps with melanin formation and poor circulation around the eyes, which are the two main causes of dark circles. Sounds impressive? Give it a try!

Beauty by Borghese Holiday Gift Set
Beauty by Borghese Holiday Gift Set $52

Seems like this was also a best-selling holiday gift last year, this set Includes:

- Effetto Immediato Spa Soothing Tonic (4 fl oz) A lightweight, liquid, non-foaming lotion cleanser for the face that gently removes impurities while comforting skin. An herbal-infused formula with natural plant extracts that tone and clarify, improving the youthful appearance of skin. Ideal for Normal-to-Dry, Very Dry and Delicate complexions.
- Crema Saponetta Cleansing Creme (2.5 oz) – Deep-cleanses the pores, eliminating makeup, pollutants, clogging, cellular matter and debris. Leaves skin feeling healthy and renewed.
- Fango: Active Mud for Face and Body (2.5 oz) Gives devitalized, over-tense skin a new surge of vitality with clear, youthful radiance. Moisturizes and relaxes tired lines. Helps firm and elasticize body skin. Leaving skin in a receptive state for further Borghese treatment.
- Dolce Notte Night Cream (1 oz)
Dramatically smoothes, helps skin act younger and brings new vibrancy in the morning. Non pore-clogging. Especially good for sensitive skin.
- Crema Straordinaria Da Giorno Day Treatment SPF 25 (1 oz)
Created to deliver high-performance skincare in a gentle, hydrating, and effective formula, Day Treatment Lotion SPF 25 is the must-have accompaniment to Crema Straordinaria Night Treatment and Crema Straordinaria Eye Treatment.
- Curaforte: Moisture Intensifier (1 oz)
The moisture booster essential for healthier looking skin. Worn beneath your moisturizer, it gently lifts away dull, compacted surface cells, allowing more of your moisturizer to penetrate. Actually increases skin’s capacity to hold moisture by 200%. In a matter of days, fine dry lines are minimized…skin looks radiant, more alive.
- Fluido Protettivo Advanced Spa Lift for Eyes (1 oz)
Active protection to give eyes with a past a beautiful present. Specifically formulated tot treat and protect the most vulnerable area of the face, this lightweight fluid diffuses many environmental aggressors, including free-radicals, through a tripe-action, antioxidant defense system. With daily use, eases dark circles and puffiness…visibly diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Suitable for contact lens wearers and sensitive eyes.

Shu Uemura Brightening Cleansing Oil
Shu Uemura Brightening Cleansing Oil 15.2 fl. oz $75

I did try a sample of this a few months ago, and I will say that I am a big fan of cleansing oils. This cleansing oil does contain Mineral Oil, I’d like to add for those with sensitivity to it. I breakout if my makeup contains mineral oil, so I am not sure how this would work for me long-term. This oil also contains: prune extract for clarifying, Sakura Leaf extract to improve the skin’s texture, and Deep sea water, which is water found in 200 meters below the surface, which naturally provides moisture to the skin.

MAKEUP

DuWop Twilight Venom
DuWop Twilight Venom – Limited Edition for the Twilight Movie $16

Who knew a movie could boost the sales of a lip plumper?! Rather than it being a typical lipgloss, this is a shimmering crimson lip stain with avocado oils and Vitamin E. Searches for the Twilight makeup collections are high up on the list of searches on KristaDior.com.

Bare Minerals Lustworthy Lips and Lashes
bareMinerals Lustworthy Lips & Lashes $15

This kit would be a cute stocking stuffer or gift for a gal pal! The kit includes:
- Mini bareMinerals Flawless Definition Mascara in Black A paraben-free, bareMinerals-infused mascara that defines, separates, lengthens, and nourishes lashes with clump-free precision.
- Mini Strawberry Creme 100% Natural Lipgloss
A buttery-smooth, bareMinerals-infused gloss that polishes lips with pure sparkling color. Natural oils and Cupuacu Butter deliver lasting hydration, protective antioxidants and superior shine without stickiness.

smashbox Eye Wish Eyeshadow Palette
Smashbox Eye Wish Eyeshadow Palette $44

I really like the variety of colors in this kit! There’s a vibrant purple, a sultry plum and dazzling metallics. 12 vibrant shadows with 4 liners and a mini Photo Finish Lid Primer.. all in a cool package with a mirrored travel case. The kit also includes a Look Book with 13 step-by-step perfect looks.
- Eye Shadow Shades: Matte nude pink, Champagne, Pale gold, Silver, Amethyst, Matte deep nude, True gold, Soft smoke, Cabernet, Emerald, Raspberry, Deep slate
- Liner Shades: Deep wine, Bronze, Black, Navy Blue
- Lid Primer Shade: Warm beige

FRAGRANCE

I am skipping over to Sephora to see what’s hot on their lists!

Gucci Flora Fragrance
Gucci Flora 1 oz $52 available in additional sizes.

Sephora says: Gucci Flora is a subtle, sophisticated, floral fragrance inspired by princesses from the past, present, and future. The Flora Donna is a young, classic, and refined woman with the ‘Gucci edge’ of power and sensuality. The first Flora scarf was exclusively designed for Princess Grace of Monaco in 1966 and soon became one of the most popular Gucci icons. Notes: Citrus Accord, Peony, Rose, Osmanthus Flower, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood. Style: Elegant. Natural. Spontaneous.

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue for Women
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue for Women Starting at $45 for .8 oz.

This is a total classic! I always see this fragrance on best-sellers lists and I do love the clean smell that this fragrance gives.. and it lasts!

Sephora says: A stunning perfume, overwhelming and irresistible like the joy of living. Surprising and colored: the liveliness of Sicilian citron, the happiness of Granny Smith apple, the spontaneity of bluebells. Feminine and resolute: the intensity of jasmine, the freshness of bamboo, the charm of white rose. Deep and true: the character of cedarwood, the fullness of amber, the embrace of musk. Notes: Sicilian Citron, Bluebell, Granny Smith Apple, Jasmine Sambac, Bamboo, White Rose, Cedarwood, Amber, Musk. Style: Deep and true.

Daisy by Marc Jacobs
Daisy by Marc Jacobs starting at $20 for .24 oz. rollerball.

I just LOVE my Daisy Shimmer Rollerball that I got last year. This fragrance is amazing and I am not surprised that this still continues to be on best-sellers lists!

Sephora says: Enter the world of Daisy: fresh and feminine, with a playful innocence. At the heart of Daisy is a floral with vintage edge: violet. Sophisticated, with a touch of whimsy, violet captures the eclectic, vintage flavor of Marc Jacobs’ feminine, edgy designs. Always elegant, always enchanting – but not too serious – Daisy is a sparkling floral bouquet, spirited and fresh, wrapped in comfort and warmth. Notes:  Strawberry, Violet Leaves, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Gardenia, Violet Petals, Jasmine Petals, Musk, Vanilla, White Woods. Style: Bright. Alluring. Eternal.

BATH & BODY

Bliss Skincare Kit
Bliss “Best of Bliss” Holiday Kit $45

I have several Bliss products and have loved everything about the brand. I really do like the body butter and was glad to see it included in this best-selling kit for the holidays.

Drugstore/Beauty.com says: Perfect for trying or taking ‘to-go’, this sampler of our most sought-after stuff will make all of your ‘blisses’ come true. Includes deluxe try-sizes of lemon+sage body butter and soapy suds, triple oxygen instant energizing mask, fabulous foaming face wash and a packette of best of skintentions spf 15 daily moisturizer.

- lemon+sage body butter (4.2 fl oz)
- lemon+sage soapy suds (3.4 fl oz)
- triple oxygen instant energizing mask (0.34 fl oz)
- fabulous foaming face wash (2 fl oz)
- best of skintentions spf 15 (0.10 fl oz)

HAIR CARE

Rene Furterer Hair Products
Rene Furterer Hair Products starting around $23

I’ve never heard of this brand until today, unfortunately I can’t tell you how great it is, but I am reading some of these fabulous reviews on the product and I am tempted to try or gift it this year! The top selling hair product on beauty.com is the Rene Furterer Naturia Dry Shampoo ($24). Cleanse hair without water?!?! Umm.. wow. The smallest version of this product is sold out!

Drugstore / Beauty.com says:
Naturia Dry shampoo cleanses hair without water. Its highly absorbent argilla powder restores volume and lightness to hair, making styling easy. It can be used as often as needed and is adopted to everyone’s life style. Its fresh scent comes from essential oils for true sensory pleasure.

For those of us that like to use water with our shampoo, there is the Rene Furterer best-seller, Forticea Stimulating Shampoo.

STUFF FOR DUDES

Jack Black PureScience Traveler
Jack Black PureScience Traveler Kit $25

Dudes need gifts too, right? My dude really likes this kit and it’s manly enough so even the toughest guys won’t get weirded out by it. Airline Approved!!
1. Cleanse: Pure Clean Daily Facial Cleanser (3 fl oz), morning and night.
2. Shave: Supreme Cream Triple Cushion Shave Lather (3 fl oz), anytime you shave.
3. Moisturize and Protect: Double-Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20 (1.5 fl oz), morning and night.

Only three steps, fool-proof, dude-friendly.

So that’s it for now, shoppers. Happy shopping and start early, it helps! I buy gifts for one person per week and it’s really helping spread out my money so that I don’t go into a negative balance come Dec. 24th.

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Calling all brides!! Bridal palettes, wedding day tips and more!

On May 18, 2009, in Cosmetics, Hair, by Krista Dior

Bridal makeup varies from culture to culture, but one thing is for sure.. brides want to look their absolute best on their wedding day!! The basics: flawless, glowing skin, long lashes and perfectly arched brows are common elements that all brides want. I am going to show you some beautiful bridal looks, products for that special day and some of my secret tips to make that special day stress-free.

Bridal Makeup Tips

Pre-Wedding Day Tips

4 months prior: If you are having skin issues like pimples or any kind of breakout or rashes, see your dermatologist 4-5 months before your wedding (or even earlier than that!) to give yourself time to get your skin back into good shape. Sometimes skincare regimens and medications take months before you see any results.

3 months prior: Start getting facials. Your first facial may or may not give you any noticable results. In a lot of cases, it will take at least three or four facials before your pores start shrinking and your skin starts to give off that lovely glow. You also need to give your skin a chance to detox and get used to the treatments. Your last facial before your wedding should be about a week before the wedding day. If you are planning to have your makeup done by a professional, please make your appointment as soon as possible for your pre-wedding makeover, at least three months in advance.

Some brides scout out their makeup artist by having a pre-wedding makeover, which usually costs a lot less than the actual wedding day makeup, sometimes it would be free, it all depends on the makeup artist’s or makeup counter’s policy. Some brides also opt to do their own makeup on their wedding day and ask for an instructional makeover where the client will be taught how to do the look on their own. The best thing to do is to schedule your wedding day makeup as soon as you can, you don’t want to risk your favorite makeup artist being busy on your day. You also should call the artist / counter a week in advance to make sure that you are still on the schedule and that your makeup artist still has a job! I’ve seen several terrible things happen, like the schedule getting erased, lost, or brides appointments not even being put down on the calendar. You always need a backup plan just incase your makeup artist disappears.

Here are some pre-wedding day tips for brides:

- At your pre-wedding makeover, make sure the artist writes EVERYTHING down that she used. Face charts come in real handy when you are having your makeup done, because chances are, your makeup artist isn’t going to remember everything they used and how they used it.

MAC Face Chart Example

- Get your brows waxed 3 to 5 days before your wedding day. I also recommend that you start getting your brows waxed regularly, at least 2 months before the wedding, so that you can monitor any redness or reactions prior to the wedding.

- If you decide to get your makeup done by a professional bridal makeup artist (through the internet, etc.) ask to see samples of their work. Most makeup artists should have a portfolio or website that they can share with you before you commit. If you decide to get a makeover at a makeup counter, don’t be afraid to ask how experienced the artist is doing bridal makeup, and just make sure you feel comfortable with who you choose. Make sure to get your pre-makeover appointment!! Make sure the appointment is written down and that you follow-up with your artist 1 to 2 weeks in advance to make sure they are still able to do the service.

- Bring a friend / bridal party member to your pre-wedding makeover. Having a friend or family member take notes during your pre-wedding makeover might be beneficial in case of an emergency. If you are running late to your makeover, or your makeup artist bails out on you, you may have to have a friend or family member, or yourself, do your makeup. (EEEK!) I know this sounds scary, but it’s happened to a lot of brides. You can even have your friend (or yourself) practice the bridal look on you, just in case!!

- If you do decide to do your own makeup, be sure to purchase your products 2 to 3 months in advance so that you have time to practice and perfect your look.

- Buy Bridal magazines for help with looks. Don’t be afraid to bring those magazines with you to your makeup appointments.

Products?? Well, what do you need ? Here are some of my bridal recommendations!

1. For the flawless face: Try out different foundations WITHOUT or very low SPF. It may be hard to find, but but you can do it! The titanium dioxide in foundations can reflect off of the camera flash and make your face look white or shiny. I really like Revlon Colorstay foundation on brides since it only has SPF 6, comes in plenty of shades and two formulas, one for oily-combo skin and normal – dry skin. This foundation is medium coverage, and if you’ve seen my tutorials, you may know that I prefer to put foundation on first before concealer, and just dab where it is needed.. in some cases, the foundation coverage is so good that you don’t need concealer. I may do a bridal makeup tutorial because I am now realizing this blog is going to be very long. A colorless setting powder is good since there is no SPF or shimmer. You def. want to take sample pics of yourself in the makeup to make sure that there is no scary white reflection.

Revlon Colorstay Foundation

2. Eye depuffer gels and light reflecting creams work wonders. I like Benefit Cosmetics Ooh La Lift (available in a handy set with Lip Plump and High Beam & more) and Mark. Cosmetics Bright, Lighten and Depuff gel (only $8). Experiment with highlighters on the cheekbones. Some people have found success mixing liquid highlighters like Benefit Cosmetics High Beam in with their foundation. Carry the depuffer with you to touch up during the day.

Mark. Cosmetics Depuffer Eye Gel

3. Palettes can be your friend. NARS just released a really cute bridal makeup palette, which contains four lovely shadows, the best-selling Orgasm blush and a highlighter, with four lip colors. ($65) The new Chanel Les Naturels de Chanel collection is very “bride friendly” with soft hues and pastels. If you are on a super tight budget, you can create your own palettes at Coastal Scents website: http://www.coastalscents.com/cfwebstore/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=130

4. Waterproof your eyes. I do not like waterproof mascara, if you do, then great! For me, it weakens my lashes, and when I have to remove the mascara, I have to rub extra hard to get it off, which stretches the skin around the eyes. I prefer to use makeup sealants like Benefit Cosmetics She-Laq or cheaper theatrical makeup versions of makeup sealants. Shop around, ask around, use the internet to find one that works for you. You can seal eyeliner, lipstick, mascara and much more, and not have to worry about transferring lips onto your man’s pout during the wedding kiss.

5. Get your brows in shape. I rec. these compact kits by brow specialist Anastasia. Check out the All About Brows Kit at Sephora. You can use that under-brow highlighting stick in the inner and outer corners of your eyes to give yourself a bright-eye look.

Well, guys.. looks like I am due for a tutorial. I have been sick with some type of stomach ailment so I haven’t been quite in the mood to put makeup on.. plus it’s about 90 degrees out. Ughh.. Please come back soon for more bridal makeup tips!!!

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YouTube Makeup Tutorial Slideshow!

On April 26, 2009, in Cosmetics, Hair, Makeup Tutorials, by Krista Dior

UPDATE: My video was removed because I featured the Yeah Yeah Yeahs song, Zero in the background. I didn’t know!!! You can still subscribe to my YouTube channel to see my latest videos.. slowly but surely I will be adding more. http://www.youtube.com/user/KristaDior
Heyy! I am slowly converting my makeup tutorials in slideshow format and uploading to Youtube! The first one I made didn’t come out like I wanted it to, but it’s going to be fine if you pause it in between each slide. No biggie, right?

Please go to my YouTube profile and add me to your favorites list:
http://www.youtube.com/user/KristaDior

Direct link to video: Krista Dior Glitter Tutorial SlideShow

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Tutorial – Lazy Gaga Glitter Tutorial

On April 18, 2009, in Celebrities, Clothing & Fashion, Cosmetics, Hair, Makeup Tutorials, by Krista Dior

Lazy Gaga, you say? Well, I didn’t get up til noon today and I am tired.. but I still did a tutorial based on Lady Gaga’s makeup style. I am not a fan of her music, and I am not buying into her persona, but a lot of people have inquired about her makeup style, and a lot of people have asked me how to apply loose glitter on the eyes. I figured I’d kill two birds with one lipgloss.


Diorskin Mineral Powder - Jane Iredale - Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation - MAC Bronzer

Since I am lazy today, I am not really going to post AGAIN how to put on foundation. I have posted it in other tutorials (see Tutorials on the bottom left menu) and you can check those for reference.

I put two drops of Jane Iredale Liquid Minerals foundatin and two drops of Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse foundation on my 180 MAC flat top foundation brush. I buffed the foundation on and applied a light layer of Diorskin Mineral powder with my Bare Escentuals Handy Buki brush. I then applied a heavy layer of MAC shimmer bronzer to the length of my cheek bone, and a light layer on the sides of my nose to create a slimming effect.

Face with only foundation

MAC Select Cover-Up in Pink

I really wanted to create a brightening effect around the eyes, so I grabbed my MAC Select Cover-up in pink and my Benefit Cosmetics synthetic foundation brush. I use a brush big enough to cover the whole eye area and underneath the eye.

MAC Select Cover-up in Pink

I applied MAC Showstopper on my brows, which really won’t be seen since my bangs will be covering them. I applied MAC Select Cover-up to the whole eye area, and below the eye down into the cheek area. If you get a little bit of the concealer over your bronzer, you can wait til it dries and apply a more bronzer.

Craft Glitter used on the eyes

I bought some craft glitter on ebay from a seller in London. I originally purchased this set for use with gel nails, which you will see pictures of the stars in my nails later on in this tutorial. I nearly had to arm wrestle the “nail technician” in order to have this done. It’s not like it was difficult!!

Lavender Glitter on the eyes

I chose the light lavender glitter for this tutorial. You can probably find glitter like this at Michael’s craft store, it’s very fine and not too chunky. There are several ways to get loose glitter to stick to your eye. I’ve heard of people using mixing mediums by theatrical makeup brands, and those might work well, but I’ve been to MAC master classes before and the makeup artist there used eyelash glue to apply most of his sequins, lace and other craft-type objects to the eye or around the eye. Since we know eyelash glue is safe to use around the eye, I always use it to apply glitter.

Mark cosmetics concealer brush

Mark Cosmetics Logo

Since I sell Mark. Cosmetics, I’ve had the pleasure of trying the brushes. LOVE THEM. I love the mini concealer brush. See the logo above?? Click that link to go to the Mark. website and write in the search box “Concealer Brush” and get that brush!! It’s only $6, but it works really well for applying concealer and especially good for applying the glitter. (SEE MY AWESOME NAILS??)

To apply the glitter: I put a dab of the eyelash glue on the back of my hand, dumped out a little pile of the glitter next to it and blended it together with the concealer brush. I applied VERY thin layers of the glitter glue mixture to the bottom lid only and dried my eyelids with a cool hair dryer in between each layer with my EYES CLOSED while lifting my eyebrows up to stretch the skin. You should only need about two or three layers. Your eyes should feel stiff, and a little uncomfortable at this point. Eventually you will get used to the feeling.

NARS Angle Eyeshadow brush

Another cool brush that I just purchased at Nordstrom is the NARS angled eyeshadow brush. I had to mail order it since they were sold out. This is a high quality natural brush which is perfect for getting that angled edge on your crease.

Medical Tape Eyeshadow, Glitter

I applied the medical tape to the side of my eye, just like in the Medical Tape Tutorial. Angling the NARS brush with the longer side of the bristles pointing downward, I dabbed MAC Sketch eyeshadow in the crease and in a windshield wiper motion, went back and forth, blending the crease in.

Benefit Cosmetics Merengue Show-Off Loose Eyeshadow

For under the under brow highlight, I used a limited edition Benefit Cosmetics Merengue Show-Off Loose Eyeshadow that was from a holiday kit. This shadow is extremely hard to find and it is not like the original Merengue eyeshadow that Benefit sold for years. This shadow is a crystal white shimmery shadow, you might be able to find a MAC Pigment or Bare Escentuals shadow similar to this.

Glitter Eyeshadow Tutorial

I applied the loose eyeshadow WET under my brow to get the maximum pigment intensity.

Glitter Eyeshadow Tutorial

I peeled the tape off … but I felt like I needed more..

Bobbi Brown gel eyeliner

I applied Bobbi Brown gel eyeliner and extended it out and up like shown in the picture.

Bobbi Brown Gel Eyeliner - MAC Carbon Eyeshadow

It can be quite difficult to apply eyeliner over the glitter since it creates a hard texture. I think liquid eyeliner works pretty good over glitter, but I was too lazy to look for it, so I used what I found, which was the gel liner. I applied MAC Carbon eyeshadow over the top of the liner to give it a more blended look. If you screw up, you can use a q-tip to reshape the edge of your liner.

MAC Pinkie Pencil - Maybelline Lash Stylist

I am going a little faster here, sorry if I am confusing anyone. I applied the gel liner to the inner rims and applied two coats of Maybelline Lash Stylist to the top and bottom lashes. I concentrated on the bottom lashes this time. I did not choose to use false lashes, too tired at this point, but you can if you want to!

I used MAC Pro Pinkie pencil, which is a matte neon pink lip and eye pencil, on my lips and I drew a line under my eye area right below my inner rim.

YSL Rouge Pur Lipstick #22

I applied one of my favorite all-time lipsticks, YSL Rouge Pur Lipstick #22, over the top of the MAC lipliner. This color is perfect for that pale mod lip look.

YSL Lipstick and MAC Lip Varnish in Polish Me Pink

After I applied the YSL lipstick, I felt like I needed some gloss. I grabbed my neon pink MAC Lip Varnish in Polish Me Pink.

MAC Cool Pink Pigment

I used MAC Pigment in Cool Pink, which is a really nice matte color, to my cheeks. I use this very sparingly since it is heavily pigmented.

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No tutorial would be complete with out an artistic photo ending!

Krista Dior

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Cute Mother’s Day Beauty Gift Ideas

On April 16, 2009, in Cosmetics, Hair, Misc., by Krista Dior

Jane Iredale Cool Beauty Set

You only have less than a month to get mom that perfect gift! Here are my picks for cute Mother’s Day gifts from beauty.com.

Pictured above: Jane Iredale Cool Beauty Box ($122 value for $99 plus a FREE eyeshadow bonus!)

If mom likes mineral makeup, she will adore Jane Iredale! This set includes: Mini-Matte Finish Powder, made with rice starch, Azure PurePressed Tripe Eye Shadow, Aquamarine 24-Karat Gold Dust for eyes, Pinot Noir Liquid Eye Liner, and Erin & Julia PureMoist LipColour SPF 18.

LaVanilla Body Butter Lotion

LaVanilla Laboratories Healthy Body Butter Set ($30)

This winter may have dried up mom’s skin, but you can help her bring it back to life with the gift of a rich and creamy body butter trio by LaVanilla. Each set comes with three tubes: Vanilla Grapefruit, Pure Vanilla and Vanilla Coconut.

Bulgari - Bvlgari Omnia Amethyste Fragrance Set

Bvlgari Omnia Amethyste Fragrance Set ($60)

The new Spring 2009 BVLGARI set introduces Omnia Amethyste fragrance set which includes a 1.33 oz Eau De Toilette spray with a gorgeous purple pouch. The scent of Omnia Amethyste is rose and iris.

Claus Porto Soap Gift Set

Claus Porto Fantasia Gift Box of 5 Soaps ($58)

Claus Porto is known for their adorable soap sets, and this one is perfect for mom!! This box set of hand milled soaps is luxurious and will last a long time. Made in Europe with fine French fragrances, it is milled 7 times for the highest quality. Each soap has it’s own distinct fragrance and artwork.

Mystic Tan Set

Mystic Tan “Perfect Tan Kit for Face” ($54)

Trusted name Mystic Tan, is sure to keep mom away from those nasty orange tones that sometimes show up on celebrity moms from time to time. Mystic Tan is enriched with antioxidant botanicals to help create the perfect tan. This kit includes Sunless Conditioning Complex Face, Sunless Tanning Spray for the face, a bronzing shimmer cream and a BONUS of Shimmer Boost and a Mystic Tan cosmetic bag.

PHYTO Airplane Approved Travel Clutch

PHYTO Airplane Approved Travel Clutch ($46)

Mom will love this cute gold metallic clutch packed with her favorite PHYTO products: Phytocitrus Restructring Shampoo, Phytocitrus Restructuring Mask, Phytomist Instant Hydrating Conditioner .. all helps create perfect looking hair.

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Blasting Lashes into Space – Cover Girl Lashblast Luxe Mascara

On April 11, 2009, in Cosmetics, Hair, by Krista Dior
Cover Girl Lash Blast Luxe Mascara
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elf cosmetics

There is a new trend in the world of mascara.. sparkle. Yup, not sure who started it first, but with a weird space-age “luxe” brush and four colors to choose from, this looks kinda cool and worth a try.

What Cover Girl says about the product:

The blackest-black LashBlast formula, now tinted with luxe shimmers. The giant Luxe brush helps blast lashes to their biggest, boldest, and most beautifully shimmering. In 4 shades that are ready to match your every mood.

Check out more info and customer reviews on the Official Cover Girl Website

Write your own review here.. let us know how it is!

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Regis Cashmere Styling Line – Thumbs up!

On April 8, 2009, in Hair, by Krista Dior

Regis Cashmere Styling Hair Products

I’ve been wanting to plug these products for a while now because I love them so much. I’ve converted many hair product snobs over to this line simply because it works very well and smells exactly like Donna Karan’s Cashmere Mist fragrance.

I currently go to my local mall’s Regis salon because it’s a lesser expensive salon, but you get good service and cuts like you would at a high-end boutique salon. My stylist showed me the Regis Cashmere line for my thick, wavy-frizzy, very damaged hair, and it worked like a miracle on the first try. She used the Cashmere Kera-Forte Fortifying Shampoo and the Cashmere Kera-Forte Fortifying Treatment, which is like a deep conditioner. To damp hair, she applied the Cashmere Kera-Forte Fortifying Sealant, which comes in the form of a spray, and she blow dried my hair, then sprayed more of the sealant on my dry hair and used the flat iron to straighten my hair pin straight. Let me tell you honestly from my heart that this is the best product I’ve ever used on my hair. I have renamed this product “God Spray”.

The Cashmere Kera-Forte Fortifying Sealant not only adds a ton of shine and cuts the frizz down just using alone without the flat iron, but it also conditions my hair and transforms it into really silky straight hair. It works VERY well with a flat iron.

I have let my friends use it and they have purchased it and love it just as much as I do. It doesn’t weigh your hair down or leave a film or residue. One bottle at $14.50 lasts me a month. Regis is always having sales on these products, like right now, I got my deal using their buy one get one half off sale. STOCK UP!!!

You can only buy this line in the Regis stores, I’ve already checked online and saw a few things on ebay for sale. I don’t even think you can buy it from the Regis website. Anyway.. try it.. you will thank me later!

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Fred is in my shower… Frederic Fekkai, that is.

On January 24, 2009, in Hair, by Krista Dior

I am an advid hair destroyer. I used to bleach my hair white , and that took a major toll on my overall texture and health of my hair. I’ve tried a lot of hot oil treatments, heavy conditioners with heat, and really haven’t seen much of a difference. I’ve been using Frederic Fekkai on a regular basis and I am noticing that slowly, but surely, my hair is getting stronger.

I tried the Technician Color Care line from Fekkai, and I really didn’t notice much going on. The shampoo and conditioner really didn’t perform the way I thought it would, my hair color was fading fast, and I then switched back to Pureology’s Hydrate line. Although Pureology is really fantastic for helping keep your haircolor vibrant, I didn’t feel like I was getting enough moisture. My search went on further…

I ordered the Fekkai Shea Butter moisturizing conditioner and the matching Shea Butter shampoo, and these are my new loves. The first thing I noticed was the amazing scent of the shampoo. Very feminine scent with a fresh laundry lingering smell. At $23 per 8 oz. bottle, you are gonna be paying quite a bit for this line, but at this time, my hair sucks and I am willing to try anything at any price. If you can afford this stuff, you need to try it out. It’s a beautiful line and I will purchase again.

I also use the Frederic Fekkai salon color hair dye, which arrives in a very classy package with everything you need, including good gloves and application brush, mixing bowl and great conditioners. You won’t find any crazy colors in this line, everything is basic and pretty conservative. For $30 per box, make sure you will have enough to cover your whole head. I have thick, shoulder length hair and I didn’t have enough product to dye my entire head. It was scary. Although I do like the product, I probably will not purchase again due to the price.

Anyone else share the love for Fred?

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The Instyler hair designer… better than a flat iron???

On December 30, 2008, in Hair, by Krista Dior

First, watch this video about this infomercial product:

I bought this heat styler called the Instyler the moment I saw this infomercial. Not only did I get the Instyler, but they also sent me a 2nd one free of charge. Yes, this thing is probably 100 bucks or more (I didn’t look at the price, I just wanted it sooo bad) but I have used it nearly every single day and I want to marry it.

I have the same hair as the chick in the video; it’s curly, big and frizzy, super thick. I have a ton of chemical damage from when my hair was platinum white.. although it was worth it.. I still have to deal with the damage now that my hair dyed dark brown and hot pink. The flat iron did exactly what the title of the product says.. flattened my hair. I had no body, no style, it was just flat and straight. The Instyler actually is a rounded barrell that turns as you style your hair and it does exactly what it shows in the video. I do have to disagree about one thing.. your hair is NOT cool to the touch after you straighten it. It’s fuckin’ hot and I have burned myself on the barrell 80 percent of the time I’ve used it. It’s dangerous, and I do not recommend it for people under the age of 18. I do not trust teenagers…I do not trust them with this tool. I am 32 and I can barely keep this thing from burning me.

Anyway, the results are worth all of the welts and burns. There are a couple more videos on YouTube of the Instyler, so check them out.

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Pictures from the darkside

On August 27, 2008, in Hair, by Krista Dior

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There are the locks of blackness.. just as I promised. I was actually taking a picture of me with my fiancee, Steve, and he accidentally was cut from this photo. =( But anyway, I took my hair from platinum blonde streaks and burgundy hair to this black velvet, Priscilla & Elvis wedding hair.

Priscilla and Elvis

Yeah.. she was my inspiration for this hair color and after looking at my split ends and damage, I figured it was time to put some life back into my hair. I did not use permanent dye, ohh no! The last time I used permanent black dye, my hair came out more damaged than I started out with. I used Natural Instincts by Clairol with very good results. I’ve used this dye before and really love how it conditions your hair.

Clairol natural instincts

Yeah.. I did leave a few blonde streaks in my hair just for the hell of it and added a few blonde extensions myself.

I am using a lot of brown neutral makeup with my new hair.. I want to go bold with a fuchsia lipstick and see what happens. I’ll keep you posted.

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