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Market for Drama Showcases Tracie Martyn

Friday, 15 January 2010 | Author: Catherine Horgan |

I love it when companies team up to bring us great opportunities for style! If you're not familiar with Market for Drama, a private online beauty destination that provides members access to exclusive shopping events from luxury beauty brands, get to know them. From January 17-21, Market For Drama brings you a fantastic sale starring Tracie Martyn.

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Tracie Martyn, facialist to A-list celebs (such as Kate Winslet, Madonna, Penelope Cruz, Renee Zellweger and more), brings you the best of her skin care line at an incredible price! Not only will you have the chance to get your hands on her “Purple Bag Collection,” that has been featured on Oprah, for only $275 (retail value of $435), but you can also enter to win a Red Carpet Facial, valued at $450, at the Tracie Martyn Spa in NYC.

The winner of the Red Carpet Facial giveaway will have 90 days to redeem the service (the winner does not have to live in New York, however, the spa is located in New York and the service is not transferable). Any purchase of Tracie Martyn's products on Market for Drama, in addition to inviting 10 of your friends to join Market for Drama, qualifies for an entry. Good luck!

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Velixa | Fashion's Coveted Skin Care Line, Reviewed by Millissa Mathai

Wednesday, 11 November 2009 | Author: Millissa Mathai |

Written by: Millissa Mathai, Editor in Chief of Haute Mimi International

I recently came across Velixa, the coveted high-end anti-aging skin care line sought after by the super elite and fashion models. The line currently offers Age Defense for Day, a light whipped day lotion, and Youth Replenish for Night, a decadent moisturizing night cream for overnight renewal. Both products are made from the most luxurious and scientifically proven ingredients that work effectively to tighten and illuminate your skin right after application. With daily use, the whipped day lotion and night cream are proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines and signs of aging.

This instantaneous effect of illuminated, firm skin, coupled with the proven, long lasting anti-aging results (that start to appear within seven days of using Velixa), have made it a must have for models in New York, Paris and Milan. Makeup artists are known to apply Velixa before photo shoots and runway shows to make skin taut and radiant, resulting in flawless pictures.

It used to be that the Velixa line was only available in exclusive salons and spas. However, they are now available to women around the globe via Velixa.com. Like their motto says, “Live now. Age later.”

I use both Velixa day lotion and night cream daily. The day lotion makes a great base for makeup while protecting and rejuvenating my skin during the daytime. I have incorporated the decadent night cream into my nighttime beauty regimen and I wake up with refreshed, glowing and firm skin. Both products are truly irreplaceable. And now, they can be yours! Enter to win these two fabulous celeb products by submitting a comment below. It's that simple. Contest ends December 4. Good luck!!

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Smoother Skin With Vitamin C

Monday, 26 October 2009 | Author: Catherine Horgan |

vitamin-c You are what you eat. If you consume a lot of Vitamin C, the benefits are two fold — great nutritional health and beautifully smooth skin. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports that people who eat plenty of Vitamin C-rich foods have fewer lines and wrinkles than those who don’t. Vitamin C produces collagen.

And collagen is responsible for skin’s strength and elasticity. Its degradation leads to wrinkles that accompany aging. What types of foods should you be eating? Here are a few fruits and vegetables that top the list:

Fruits

orange
kiwi
papaya
blackcurrant
guava
strawberry

Vegetables

brussels sprouts
kale
broccoli
spring greens
red pepper

There are many great topical antioxidant products on the market that offer Vitamin C. It is crucial that you integrate one that contains Vitamin C into your skin care routine to combat free radicals.

As defined by SportsMed Web, free radicals are atoms (or groups of atoms) with an odd number of electrons that can be formed when oxygen interacts with certain molecules. Once formed, these highly reactive radicals can start a chain reaction, like dominoes. Their chief danger comes from the damage they can do when they react with important cellular components such as DNA, or the cell membrane. Cells may function poorly or die if this occurs. To prevent free radical damage, the body has a defense system of antioxidants.

Antioxidants neutralize free radicals, which is very important to your skin’s health. Whether you eat or topically apply your Vitamin C (I recommend both), you are contributing to better nutritional health as well as younger, more vibrant skin.

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Breakthrough Series: Brazilian Peel

Thursday, 08 October 2009 | Author: Catherine Horgan |

Meet the first at-home medical strength (30%) glycolic peel … and its creator, Mac Smith. The Brazilian Peel made my Breakthrough Series for skin care because it is truly a remarkable product! Learn more in this video.

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Clarisonic Helps the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Sunday, 20 September 2009 | Author: Catherine Horgan |

Clarisonic is all about beautiful skin. And boy, does it deliver! But did you know that everything Clarisonic does is dedicated to women’s health? Announced during Fashion Week, Clarisonic introduced its Limited Edition model that will benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation, just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness month.

This Limited Edition Clarisonic features a classic rose and lilac paisley print detailed on the outside of the unit. With 50% of its profits benefiting the Susan G. Komen Foundation to fund the fight against breast cancer, there is a lot to be excited about! It retails for $250 and is available exclusively online at www.Clarisonic.com.

Thanks goes out to Brooke Burke who modeled the new Clarisonic during Style360’s Pink Dress Collection Runway Show sponsored by Clarisonic. Beautiful, pink and supports an incredible cause … that’s what I’m talking about.

The fight against breast cancer is near and dear to my heart (you go, Mom). And now is the time to sport your pink and get your hands on one of my most prized possessions, the Clarisonic. Support has never looked so good on you!