SEPHORA V.I.B. _HAUL & REVIEW VIDEO

For Sephora's V.I.B."Chic Week" Event I purchased several products so I wanted to share my beauty and skincare haul with my "Karen's World of Beauty" Readers. Check out the details in the video below:

ITEMS PURCHASED:

 

Korres - Quercetin and Oak Age-reversing Primer  $33
A powerful treatment and skin-perfecting facial primer clinically proven to improve skin texture by 97%.

Dr. Dennis Gross - Alpha Beta® Daily Face Peel With 3 Extra Strength Peels ($91 Value)  $80 
A daily antiaging face peel in travel-friendly packettes with three additional extra strength peels.

Caudalie - Grape Water  $18
A 100 percent grape water toner enriched with moisturizing polysaccharides and mineral salts.

Clinique - High Lengths Mascara in "Black"   $14.50
A mascara that takes lashes to new lengths for a bigger, bolder look.

SEPHORA COLLECTION - Baked Moonshadow Trio in "Dusk Till Dawn/ 04"  (rich plum shimmer/ light thistle shimmer/ lilac shimmer)  $17
A collection of baked eye shadows in three harmonized shades that blend easily to create a perfect smoky eye with a super sparkly finish.

SEPHORA COLLECTION - Long Lasting Metallic Eyeliner in "Aubergine"and "Blue"  $5
Rich with metal-laden pigment, these stay-put liquid liners glide on effortlessly, thanks to the innovative felt-tipped applicator. 

SEPHORA COLLECTION - Atomic Volume Mascara + Nano Eye Pencil (Midnight Black)  $10
A duo that includes a volumizing mascara and a highly pigmented eye pencil.

Smiths's - Rosebud Salve in a tube
A cult-favorite, multitasking miracle balm in a convenient tube format. ($6)

Illamasqua - Nail Varnish in "Collide" (bright neon pink/ satin finish) and "Jo'mina" (electric lilac/ glossy finish)  $14  
Leave your mark with bold, rich, vibrant nail colors that stand out.

SEPHORA COLLECTION - Vanilla Cupcake Bath Collection: Bubble Bath ($8) and Dry Oil Spray ($4)
A collection of moisture-rich bath and body products fragranced with sweetly decadent accords of French vanilla and almond, a delicious mix that joins subtle notes of honey and buttermilk.

LAVANILA - The Healthy Body Butter- in "Vanilla Coconut"
The 100% pure Shea and cocoa body butters are infused with super anti-oxidants Goji Berry and Kakadu Plum, for a healthy dose of 30 essential vitamins and minerals to nourish and hydrate skin.


So did you purchase any goodies during Sephora's "Chic Week"? Please feel free to share your cosmetic or skincare product you're loving from Sephora by leaving a comment.   Thanks my lovely Readers!

2010 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR GIRLS!

Find the perfect Holiday gift for all the lovely ladies in your life! Assembled below are my top picks of cosmetic and skincare products in cyber space and the real world. Happy shopping!!!!

Lancôme - Holiday Color Design Palette: Eyes & Cheeks in "Jeweled Purple"  $39.50
Get your most glamorous look for the holidays with a sultry mix of six sparkling eye shadows and an opulent blush. Indulge in a limited-edition compact adorned with holiday inspired jewels.
Includes:
    - Color Design Sensational Effects Eye Shadow Smooth Hold in "Sparkle", "Jeweled", "Matte Purple", "Purple Haze", "Purple Passion" and "Amethyst Tryst"
    - Blush Subtil Powder Blush in "Shimmer Violet Sunrise"
* For Holiday's free shipping on any order online at www.lancome.com - no promo code necessary.

 Sleek MakeUP - Sparkle i-Divine Eye Shadow Palette (Limited Edition)  $10
Sparkle your way through the festive season with deep dazzling festive shades.  A must have for the party season, you'll be spoilt for choice with this palette of 12 glitter-laced velvety-smooth eye shadows.

SMASHBOX - "The Gold List" Gift Set  ($108 value) $49
A five-piece, travel-ready kit that helps you achieve a camera-ready, golden glow.
This set contains:
- Fusion Soft Lights in "Baked Starburst"
- Photo Finish Luminzing Foundation Primer
- O-Gloss Gold
- Photo Op Under Eye Brightener
- gold metallic cosmetic case

OPI for SEPHORA - Eighteen Piece Mini Nail Colour Set  ($81 Value) $48.00
A perfect gift, this Sephora by OPI set includes 18 shades  of mini nail colors that range from essential to edgy. Colors Included:
A True Romantic, Techno Girl, Access 24/7, Ms. Can't Be Wrong, What A Broad, Just A Little Dangerous, Cab Fare, Caliente Coral, Special Request, High Maintenance, Sample Sale, I'm With Brad, Leaf Him At The Altar, Mermaid To Order, Opening Night, Already Famous, Dating The Drummer, and Never Enough Shoes

 

NARS - "D. Lovely Lip Gloss Coffret" $49
An essential collection of four NARS mini Duo Lip Glosses.
Includes: "Misbehave/All Night Long", "Pillow Talk/Sandpiper", "Orgasm/Chihuahua" and "Greek Holiday/Stolen Kisses" 
* For limited time all Gifts ship FREE online!

Bobbi Brown - "Pink & Gold" Lip Palette  (Limited Edition)  $45.00
The ultimate holiday lip palette, this collection of fresh pinks, deep roses and a beautiful golden nude can be
mixed and layered for a custom look.
Colors included:
"Roseberry", "Kir", "Pretty Pink", "Sunset Nude", "Italian Rose" and "Brownie" Lip Color.

KORRES - "Sugar Plums" Color Collection  ($41.00 value)  $29.50
A Limited Edition selection of Korres best-selling plum color products in a beautiful, giftable box.
The Collection contains:
"Plum" Cherry Oil Lipgloss, "Plum" Lip Butter and Cheek Tint and "Plum" Sunflower & Evening Primrose Eyeshadow 

* Enter code "FORYOU" and get a free "Cherry Lip Kisses" collection and FREE ground shipping on orders $40 or more.

PHILOSOPY - "Home For The Holidays" Crème Brulée gift set  (Reg.$25)  $18
A gift of sweet treats to make you feel at home. Spoil yourself with the pure decadence of crème brulée
multitasking shower gel, body lotion and lip shine.
 * Free shipping on all orders - no minimum thru 11/28 using code: holidayship.

KIEHLS - Creme de Corps Collection ($79 value) $59
Kiehls cherished Creme de Corps products, famous for it's rich in all-day hydration, makes it ideal for pampering dry skin.  Set includes:
Creme de Corps cream (8.4 oz.),
Creme de Corps Soy Milk & Honey Body Polish (6.8 oz.)
Creme de Corps Nurturing Body Washing Cream (2.5oz.)
Lip Balm #1 (.5 oz.)
Ultra Facial Cream deluxe (.25 oz.)
Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate packette (.17 oz.)

*Friends & Family discount of 20% off all orders and FREE ground shipping on orders of $30 & up. Use Code: FAMILY10 (valid 11/26 - 11/30)


And finally....the ultimate gift for any makeup obsessed woman in your life.

MAKE UP FOR EVER - Rock For Ever Dany's Essentials ($597 Value) $299
A rock 'n' roll-inspired makeup case piled high with 29 product favorites handpicked by Dany Sanz, MAKE UP FOR EVER's Creator and Artistic Director.
This set contains:
For Complexion:  HD Elixir; HD Microperfecting Primer; HD Microfinish Powder; Mist & Fix; HD Kabuki Brush
For Eyes:  Smoky Lash, Aqua Smoky Lash;  Aqua Eyes in shades Mat Black 0L (black), Pearly Brown 2L (golden brown sheen), Iridescent Navy Blue 3L (navy blue sheen), and Purple 11L (metallic purple); Aqua Black Waterproof Cream Eye Shadow; Aqua Cream in shades 13 Warm Beige (champagne shimmer) and 15 Taupe (taupe brown shimmer); Eye Shadow in shades Iridescent Yellow Beige 126 (tan beige shimmer) and Iridescent Brown Black 139 (brown black shimmer); Diamond Shadow Diamond Purple 309 (dark purple with silver shimmer); Star Powder in shades Copper 922 (true copper shimmer) and White/Orange 940 (iridescent white pearl peach);  Faux Lash in 21 Floriane and 115 Erin; Travel Sens'Eyes; Double Pencil Sharpener
For Lips:  Rouge Artist Intense in shades 1 (matte flesh), 36 (satin fuchsia), and 43 Moulin Rouge (satin vibrant red); Aqua Cream 5 Peach (peachy pink with gold flecks); Aqua Lip in Nude Beige 1C (light neutral beige) and Red 8C (true red)

BE A GREEN GODDESS!

In celebration of Earth Day, I've created a beauty blog post that shows you how to get your "green" on with great natural/organic cosmetics and skincare products. I truly believe you can be green and gorgeous at the same time my friends. Happy Earth Day!!!!

BOSCIA:
Created in Japan, this preservative, fragrance, and color-free line combines new technology with time-tested botanical healers to get skin glowing.

Clear Complexion Kit ($48)
This kit contains everything you need to get on the road to a clearer complexion. Each product works in tandem with the others to sterilize the bacteria that causes acne, unclog pores, and reduce oil production. And since it's Boscia, all products are 100 % preservative free, dermatologist tested, and alcohol free, with 100% natural fragrance and color.


CARGO PLANTLOVE™
Embodying the mantra, "Red Lips. Green Conscience," CARGO introduces a new revolution in eco-friendly beauty. 

PlantLove™ Lipstick ($20)
100% Natural lipstick!  Celebrity designs!  A lipstick tube made entirely from corn!  PlantLove lipsticks are certified by ECOCERT for being environmentally friendly in Product, Packaging, and Process. Just when you think it doesn't get better than that, $2 from every celeb-designed lipstick goes to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

JUICE BEAUTY:
Using certified organic ingredients in their paraben-, fragrance-, and petroleum-free formulas, Juice Beauty's USDA-approved skincare line is a trailblazer in a category that's gaining serious momentum—organic beauty.

Juice Beauty - Organics To Go Kit ($29)
This is a complete organic skincare routine for day and night. It cleanses, brightens, helps to smooth and firm, and provides essential vitamins and antioxidants for healthy, radiant skin. This starter set is the perfect organic gift for a friend and is also ideal for your purse, gym bag, or while traveling.

JOSIE MARAN COSMETICS:
Talk about a natural beauty-supermodel Josie Maran has gone back to her roots to create her own organic beauty line, Josie Maran Cosmetics.  A homegrown organic beauty expert, Maran has designed a collection that features pure, natural cosmetics in a luxurious array of colors and textures.

Natural Wonder Powder Palette ($35)
This palette includes Eye Shadow: Daydream (shimmery apricot), Hope (bright iridescent blue- purple), Desire (iridescent teal), Trance (shimmery gold), Think (shimmery copper brown), Blush: Illusion (deep rose), Fiction (peachy pink), Bronzing Powder: Beach No. 1 (bronze).

Earth Day Essentials Kit  ($48)
Featuring Josie's Best Sellers this eco-chic kit has universally flattering shades and is housed in a box made from recycled materials and printed with fun green tips from Josie herself. The kit includes: Mascara in black (full size) Cream Blush in sunrise (full size) Plumping Lip Gloss in daring (full size) Eye Liner in black (full size) 100% organic Argan Oil (deluxe sample).

KORRES NATURAL PRODUCTS:
Made from plant extracts and essential oils to enchant the senses while treating the skin, the Korres line was created at the oldest homeopathic pharmacy in Athens, Greece. 

Color Value Set – Natural Beauty ($39.50)
A collection of Korres best-selling color formulas, this beauty kit contains all the essentials to achieve a natural glow. The set contains 6 full size products including: Provitamin B5 & Rice Bran Mascara in Black, Zea Mays Blush (Pink 16), Soft eyeliner pencil (Black 1S), Long-lasting eyeliner pencil (Brown 2) and Cherry Lipgloss (Nude 33 & Light Purple 23).

 

Best of Korres - Natural Wonders Gift Set ($29.50)
This travel-size gift collection contains all our best-selling, favorite products. Kit includes Wild Rose Cream, Sugar Crystal, Evening Primrose Eye Cream, Guava Body Butter, Yogurt Cooling Gel, and 2 Guava Showergel sample sachets.


TARTE:
Tarte products are chock-full of skinvigorating™ ingredients that nourish and protect your skin and are 100% free of mineral oils, synthetic fragrances, sulfates, and phthalates. Think of it as "health couture"—a beauty-full mix of fashion and nature.

Be Good To Your Mother (Earth) Tote Set - ($35)
Celebrate your Mother Earth every day with tarte’s reusable, eco-friendly tote and (3) 24/7 lip sheers. [Shades: Reduce-shimmery coral, Reuse-pink & Recycle-nude]