I know I am not the only one that thinks a black smoky eye is just too heavy for them. Well, I love the fact that we are not limited to *only* black for a smoky eye, but can use other shades in the same style. Luckily, brands are hip to this and work to help us lovelies out. Take for instance, tarte. They have teamed up with Sephora to create the new, limited-edition Beauty in a Box: Bronze Smoky Eye kit.
Sephora Beauty in a Box: tarte bronze smoky eye
$45 US/ $59 CANformulated without: parabens, pthalates, sodium laurel sulfate, synthetic dyes, synthetic fragrance
"Be bronzed and beautiful with this Sephora exclusive kit packed with best-sellers and brand new products featured in new shades; all of which are waterproof or water-resistant for a look that will last morning 'til night! From lids to lips, each longwearing must-have perfectly complements each other for an overall bronze glow topped off with a modern take on an old favorite: the bronze smoky eye. Unlike the traditional charcoal smoky eye, this look is flattering on a wide variety of skin tones and can easily be worn day to night."
Sephora exclusive kit includes:
- full size lock & roll 12-hour eyeshadow, burnt bronze
- full size emphasEYES™ waterproof clay shadow/liner, plum (*you KNOW I'm dying for this *PLUM*!!)
- full size rise & shine lip gloss and stain, nude
- full size clean slate natural face primer
- deluxe mineral powder bronzer, park ave princess
- deluxe lights, camera, splashes! natural waterproof mascara
These products also contain "skinvigorating™" ingredients:
- rice bran wax: natural wax that helps lengthen lashes
- carnauba wax: emollient, natural wax ensures smooth application
- provitamin B5: vitamin B derivative that treats and thickens lashes
- vitamin C: antioxidant that fights free radical damage and prevents oxidative stress and premature signs of aging
This limited edition set is supposed to be available from Sephora from August thru October 2010, but it looks like it is available on the website already.
Is there anything in this set that you want, besides "all of it"? I am lemming that Plum liner so much - the hunt for the perfect Plum continues!!
I hate wearing shoes. Seriously. If I could be barefoot all the time, I would be a happy girl. Heck, I could be the "Barefoot Bandit"'s girlfriend if it wasn't for the whole "stealing" thing he had going on. Of course, running around barefoot doesn't make for the prettiest of tootsies. In fact, it makes my heels pretty dang callusy and hard.
Since it's summer, and I have to leave my house sometimes, I tend to throw on some flip-flops, which doesn't hide the heel horror that I sport. So, I need some heavy duty help to make them presentable. After trying many things, I have narrowed it down to two things that help a lot.
First, I use:
- Sally Hansen "Just Feet" Deep Callus Remover - This gel is powerful at cutting thru dried calluses with its second ingredient: Potassium hydroxide (*first being water), but it has the added benefits of Shea Butter, Aloe Vera, Chamomile and Lavender to help sooth the skin after its exfoliation. The instructions say, "Squeeze a small amount onto callused skin for 60 seconds and rub gently. Wash hands immediately and thoroughly. Wash away excess immediately and thoroughly with warm, soapy water. Do not leave on longer than 1 minute." (*I told you it was powerful.) It really does slough off the skin - I usually use a pumice stone to help it along, but that is because I have heels like an armadillo's back - you shouldn't need to do that. (*I picked my bottle up at Target for around $7, but you can get it at any drugstore or mass market store for around the same amount.)
After I get my feet smoother, I like to moisturize and make it softer, so then I use: 
Curél Targeted Therapy Deep Penetrating Foot Cream - This moisturizer contains "highly emollient shea butter, rich coconut milk, and naturally healing vitamin E". In addition, "Study demonstrates improvement in hydration on heels after only 2 days of application". Again, my heels are not the typical case study heels, but I can tell a difference in how my heels feel the mornings after I apply this at night. It is really thick, so, socks really are needed to sleep in after you apply this, otherwise, you'll just wipe it all off on your sheets, which is just annoying in so many ways. (*PR sent me my first tube of this, but I have picked it up at Walmart since then for around $5. Again, you should be able to pick this up at any drugstore or mass market retailer for about the same amount.)
Have you tried either of these? I know we are pretty much 2/3rds of the way thru summer, so, what have you been using to keep your feet presentable in all of those cute sandals and flippy's you've been wearing all the time now?
Yep, I know I'm late posting up the winners to the Robert Jones book, "Looking Younger", and Three Custom, "Morning After" blush giveaway. However, the winners know who they are, and should be getting their prizes very shortly, as they have already been sent to them.
So, if you haven't heard from me, I'm sorry, you didn't win this giveaway. But, I know that you will want to join me in congratulating Dawn, Elena and Phyllis, right?
Thanks to all of you for entering and good luck to you in my next giveaway, that should be coming up soon. :)
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