Last week I was so excited when I was invited to a party in the shower. Get your minds outta the gutter! It was for Biore's new products. It was so adorable–the room looked like a glowing green shower with loofahs speckling the room. Of course I forgot to take my camera, but I digress.

Steam Activated Cleanser: It's very interesting. It harnesses the pore opening power of the steam in your shower. It also has a slight cooling effect. I couldn't wait to use it the next morning. It was awesome. The luxurious foam whisked away the grime of my makeup. And here's the best parttttt–wait for itttttt….it's soap free, sulfate free, Paraben free and non-pore cloggin. Niceeeeeeee.

They also have new makeup removing towelettes. I loved them because they're really non-greasy. They're infused with Vitamin-E, green coconut water and Indian Genseng. They did this gnarly demo for us and dipped one of the new sheets in a bowl of water along with a generic towel and it was crazy, the one that was generic turned the water milky and greasy. The biore one looked like water still–which to me I'd much rather on my skin. I mean, isn't the point of a makeup removing towelette to clean your skin without washing your face? Boo-ya!

Available at select drug stores and you know basically everywhere. They're about $7.99 each.

This is my new favorite bronzer! It reminds me of my staple, the shimmer-brick from Bobbi Brown but it's more practical since it's less shimmery! I tried to take a pic but no matter what the lighting you couldn't tell the marvelous color it gave. Anywho, it's available exclusively at Sephora. I can't get enough of it! 

There's a whole fun collection! I just love the color blocking. Like 4 eyeshadows in one!

The blush, my favorite color is In-Vogue Orange. $43.

And face powder: Le Prisme Sun Visage Mat Soft Compact Face Powder. My fave color, (and name of a color) sun cinnamon

*Samples were provided for consideration of product review.

C'est moi wearing the Sun Cinnamon, it's hard to see but it's beautiful!

H&M INTRODUCES SKINCARE WITH CERTIFIED ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

We're a little skeptical given what came out about their "organic" clothing line but here's the scoop:

Debuting in stores at the beginning of March, the range of everyday essentials includes shower gel, body scrub, body lotion, hand cream and lip balm, all of which are based on natural and organic ingredients and are certified by Ecocert. The products are available in the fragrance combinations of raspberry and melon or lavender and mint, and are accompanied by make-up and toiletry bags made from organic cotton.

“It felt like a natural step, since we’ve worked with organic cotton garments for a few seasons now. There’s also a strong demand from our customers for organics, and I hope they will be as excited as I am about the new products,” says Ann-Sofie Johansson, H&M’s head of design. 

Nature gives us the best ingredients, which is why it makes so much sense to work with organic and natural ingredients in this new range of everyday essentials from H&M. Shower gel contains the juice of organic apples, while organic apple juice and apricot seeds are key ingredients in the body scrub. Organic apple juice and oils from sunflower seeds make up an essential part of the body lotion, while the hand cream has organic apple juice and oils from organic almond seeds. The lip-balm has the key organic ingredients of jojoba and beeswax, and all of the products are scented with natural perfumes derived from essential oils, sold in recyclable packaging. All the products are available at H&M’s affordable prices, while also meeting the requirements of Ecocert. Ecocert is Europe’s biggest certification body for organic and natural cosmetics.

The introduction of skincare products with certified organic ingredients comes at a time when sustainability is even more central to H&M’s work, with a commitment to increase the use of organic cotton by 50% each year until 2013, while projects like H&M’s Garden Collection for Spring 2010 show how organic and sustainable materials can take their place at the very heart of fashion.

Prices range from $4.95 for Shower Gel to $7.95 for Toiletry Bags made from organic cotton.

PRICES

Shower Gel                   $4.95

Body Lotion                   $4.95

Body Scrub                   $4.95

Hand Cream                  $4.95

Lip Balm                       $4.95

Toiletry Bag                   $7.95

Makeup Bag                  $4.95

I was happy as little kid on Christmas morning when I received my package from Origins Organics. I've been obsessed with finding USDA organic brands that I could trust to not only use organic ingredients but also that I could rely on to make a good product that I would still feel was "luxurious" for lack of a better word. You know what I mean?  I've tried several organic brands that smell, well, organic. They make me think of like, brown things. Not how what you want to be smothering your skin in before a hot date.

The purifying tonic to me is my fave. I love that I can use it after I wash my face, get any leftover grime off of me without feeling like I'm just rinsing my face in chemicals.  I love the scent of all the products. They make me think of a spa. And I feel like since they're healthy and safe that I really am clean after I use them. Unlike when I use a drugstore brand and I am left wondering what chemicals I just ingested. 

The Purifying Tonic:

It eliminates excess oil  and shine with Organic Lavender Alcohol. Organic vinegar sloughs off dead cells and  organic willow bark, the natural source of salicylic acid soothes and purifies skin. It's only $25. For the extra ten bucks, I'd definitely splurge since tonic stays on your skin and will likely be absorbed by your body. It did seem to clear up any blemishes I had.

The Lip Balm:

It's $15.00, yes it's a little pricey but it works great and is 97% organic ingredients (even higher than USDA requires for the seal). To me it's worth it to feel safe, especially since as I've mentioned putting things on your lips is the quickest way to put something in your bloodstream. It's filled with organic shea, cocoa butter, sunflower, safflower and coconut.

The Face Lotion:

95% Organic. Filled with Shea and Cocoa Butter (organic of course). Essential oils blend of clove, rose, lavender, patchouli and red thyme give it a spa-riffic scent. This is $42.50 but again I'd splurge on lotion before shampoo which most of is rinsed off. This is getting absorbed straight into your skin. I read a review saying they thought the lotion was heavy, but I gotta say, I really don't agree. I thought it was very light and I thought the scent was very light as well.

The Foaming Face Wash:

It's $25.00. I like that it actually foams alot. This product isn't USDA organic though. I do like the scent which is composed of Organic oils from clove buds, grapefruit, lemon, lavender, ylang ylang, patchouli, rose oil and red thyme. If you had to skip one product I'd say maybe skip this one just because I think it's most important to use organic products when your body is going to be most affected. With face wash of course it's rinsed right off. Also, this is the only product in the line that doesn't bear the USDA seal.

*I received these products in consideration for a post. But as always we give you our honest opinion. We receive many products that we do not choose to share wtih you*

These days airport travel is anything but a picnic. I never want to check a bag if I'm only going away for a weekend but the problem becomes that I don't want to be stuck using hotel shampoo and face wash, etc. Well, dolls our problem has been solved! Think designer products in TSA friendly sizing! Easy, light and ready to be carried on!

With most airlines charging to check even just one bag, 3floz.com is for savvy travelers who demand convenience, do not want to deal with the hassle and fees associated with checking a bag, and aren’t willing to sacrifice their routine while away.

This is also a great option if you've been dying to try a new product but haven't wanted to buy it in full size. For those customers not ready or willing to splurge on full-sized items, 3floz.com offers the perfect way to try out new products without as large of an investment. Items on 3floz.com range from $3-$110.

New brands are constantly being added, and plans for the future include the addition of baby products, cosmetics, travel-friendly beauty and grooming tools, and accessories.

By Lauren Luke's Valentine's Promotion: A Sony VAIO Giveaway

During February Lauren Luke is partnering with Sony for a special giveaway.   Valentine's Day is all about making someone feel special, and that's just what Lauren aims to do through her makeup line, video tutorials, and social media outreach.  Coming right off the heels of her “Inspiration Nation Tour” and to celebrate Valentine’s Day, Lauren is giving away a pink Sony VAIO laptop through a contest on her website www.ByLaurenLuke.com

Contest starts February 12th and ends February 28^th.

The winner will be announced March 7th 

To Enter

Lauren's friends and fans should visit www.ByLaurenLuke.com to tell us what they LOVE and how it has inspired them to do something unexpected. Their love story can be between them and anything from a significant other –  spouse, mother, a child or best friend – to… well, makeup even.  Whatever it is, Lauren wants to hear about it.   A winner will be selected by the Lauren Luke team based on their level of passion, originality, and inspiration. 

Why a Sony VAIO?

Lauren's entire brand has been built on the back of digital technology. The technology she uses on a daily basis gives her the access and the ability to maintain and grow her swelling foundation of friends and fans: 69 million views on YouTube, 300,000+ subscribers, over 700,000 visitors to her site, and millions more throughout the web.  She depends on technology to record, edit, and post videos from her room in South Shields, England.  It allows her to keep in touch via Twitter and Facebook.  Lauren would not be where she is today if it weren't for technology. 

The Partnership

Sony has long established itself as the premiere brand/company for a digital lifestyle. From phones, to computers, to cameras, to microphones, to TV's, Sony is a category leader in design, function, and performance.  Lauren is a person who epitomizes the digital lifestyle and Sony is a company that powers it. It seems only fitting that these two brands would come together to make someone feel special this Valentine's season; giving them a piece of technology that might help them achieve something unexpected in their own lives.

For more information on Lauren, her makeup line or the Valentine’s Day promotion, visit www.ByLaurenLuke.com

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