Tantalizing Wednesday: LORAC's New Limited Edition TANtalEYES Palette (review)

I know all about tantalizing. I’m getting ready to go back to my weight loss program after a month of starts and stops. And the last couple weeks were mostly “stops.” Delicious stops. Related to recipe testing, fun events and Easter candy. And Easter waffles. And Mexican food. And...pie. Eeeek!

On Friday, I’m going to set temptation aside and refocus on my weight loss goals. Luckily, I have some wonderful (non-judgemental) support. I also have other tantalizing no-calorie treats to take my mind off of snacks. No-calorie treats in pretty colors. Like this one from LORAC.

NEW! TANtalEYES Palette

Blurb: LORAC TANtalEYES Palette will have you sizzling all season long! Give your sex appeal a boost with 4 shimmering, mineral-infused, ultra-pigmented Baked Eye Shadows for long lasting, sultry eyes and a travel size TANtalizer Body Bronzing Luminizer for glowing skin that shines like the stars' on the Red Carpet.

I actually think LORAC palettes might be more tempting than pie. Might. This one is especially yummy. It contains a travel-sized tube of Body Bronzing Luminizer; and a Baked Eye Shadow quad housed in a golden box that’s both glamorous and practical.

The Body Bronzer is a sheer, shimmery cream that slides on, and gave my skin a shimmery (sheer) bronze glow. I especially loved it on my legs (which always need help – especially at the end of winter).

Of course the outstanding part of this Palette is the shadow quad. The shade on the top left is a pearly highlighter that made my brow bone pop. It also made a gorgeous halo around my inner eye. The top right shade is a pretty golden bronze – perfect by itself during the day, and even more perfect when vamped up with the other shades for evening. The bottom right is a deep copper that looked beautiful in the crease, and made for a really dramatic evening lid. The bottom left shade is my absolute favorite. It’s a golden shimmering olive that looks both chic and exotic. Both bottom shades also looked amazing when applied as liners with either a wet or dry brush.

LORAC shadows are awesome, and these four shades are must-haves in my opinion.

Visit the website and check out the entire Summer 2011 Collection. You can also get some fab Red Carpet Tips, and score some bargains in the VIP Discount section. LORAC is also found at Sephora, ULTA, DermStore.com, and beauty.com.

(ftc disclosure: sample/product received from manufacturer or representative)

Revolutionary! Freedom Collection from Revolution Organics

Check out the awesome new collection from Revolution Organics! 100% natural and free of parabens, chemicals, petrochemicals, etc. Oh yeah, and gorgeous! Take a look…

Celebrate the Fourth: Freedom Collection

In honor of Independence Day celebrate your freedom in more ways that one with the Freedom collection by REVOLUTION Organics. This collection is free of parabens, chemicals, mineral oil, petrochemicals, synthetics, artificial ingredients and features 85% USDA certified organic ingredients and is 100% natural. So while you pay homage to your country’s independence, you can also salute to a chemical-free beauty routine.

Freedom Glow Beauty Balm:

- Blushed: a true rosy pink
- Sunkissed: a fresh peachy glow
- Bronzed: a warm golden bronze

Freedom Gloss:

- Vibe: a fresh warm peach
- Freedom: a true strawberry red
- Innocent: a soft baby pink
- Truth: a sheer true pink
- Integrity: a shimmering golden rose

Available at www.bigelowchemists.com
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Get Your Glow On: Per-fékt Body Perfection Gel (review)

Today I happen to be glowing a bit. After a busy Monday; I went home, did a few household things, then spent the evening relaxing with a book and refreshing beverage. This morning I woke up all happy and rested, and felt like everyone was my new best friend.

Of course even the most relaxing of evenings can't add a glow to my pale arms and legs. Since I avoid the sun; I look shockingly pale the minute I start sporting bare-legged, bare-shouldered looks. I'm sure the rest of you are noticing something similar as you shed the sweaters and tights. Yes? Well it just so happens I came across a lovely item from per-fékt Beauty.

Body Perfection Gel

Blurb: A skin perfector that instantly per-fekts and enhances the appearance of the body offering an easy alternative to traditional bronzer, self tanner, the sun…even panty hose! This multi-tasking, modern gel-mousse glides on effortlessly to instantly help reduce the appearance of dry skin, uneven skin tone, redness, rough skin, self tanner streaks, varicose veins …and stretch marks. Body Perfection Gel provides natural buildable coverage and leaves the skin with a smooth airbrushed and sunkissed glow.

Here's another product that manages to be both glamorous and useful. Pat it on anywhere for some shimmer and/or color. The lighter shade tends to add more shimmer than color, and the darkest (exotic) acts as a nice bronzer. I chose golden for my ghostly calves and was thrilled. It also looked lovely on my shoulders and décolletage. I got subtle, golden color with a slight flattering shimmer. It also had a bit of a smoothing effect. What finally sold me was the fact that it moisturized slightly, stayed put, and didn't rub off on my clothing. Ergo…my "glowing" review (I'm so very very sorry for that one, but I couldn't resist).

Check out all of the other skin-flattering items on their website. They offer free shipping and free samples (I think there's even a free gift with $100 purchase offer going on). You can also find per-fékt at Sephora, Beauty.com and HSN.
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