Favorite Moisturizer O' The Moment

We are in the dead of winter, and my skin has never been more soft or smooth. To what do I owe this great pleasure? It would be The Moisture Magnet moisturizer by Mario Badescu. My Clarisonic brush certainly does its part in keeping my skin smooth and better able to absorb the goodies I slather on after cleansing, but I have noticed such a huge difference since using this moisturizer. First off, it is quite thick, but does not leave any greasiness whatsoever. My skin just drinks it in and appears comforted and dewy post-application. I have also noticed that my makeup is going on and blending much easier, which makes me a happy camper because better blending and smooth application = natural looking. I've been using quite a few other MB products that I'm totally digging - so be on the lookout for more posts on those. For now, check out this moisturizer. Your skin will thank you. Oh, and did I mention it's $22?? HE-LLO!?! Super affordable alert!!

PS - I have combination skin - tends to be a bit oilier in the summer, so I think this is definitely a winter moisturizer for me.

XOXO........................................Tiff.

MVP

While I have an exorbitant amount of beauty products that I really do love, few get the MVP (most valuable product) award. For me, this highly coveted title goes to anything in Orgasm by NARS. This shade has been around for a long time, and has gotten tons of press because of its universally flattering peachy-pink shade (it looks a lot more shocking in the compact than on your skin, promise). Luckily, NARS gets it because they have released a new complexion illuminator in this lovely shade. Basically, you can mix it in with your moisturizer, foundation, or primer....or you can apply directly on top of your makeup. Either way, you are left with a perfectly refreshed, glowing complexion.

The other must haves in orgasm? Most definitely the blush, as well as the multiple. The multiple is a creamy stick that can be used anywhere on your face (hence, "multiple"), but I especially love it swiped in a little curve above my cheeks to my temples for a nice dewy glow.

Follow the links for more info on each product.

XOXO...................................Tiff.

New Smashbox Jet-Set Liner Color

Smashbox's Jet-Set waterproof liner is pretty much amazing. Here's your chance to try their newest color addition before it launches in 3 months - but hurry, you only get one day to buy it. This metallic teal is gorgeous and super trendy for spring!

Get it here.

XOXO................................Tiff.

Free Perfume Sample

Here's a Thursday goody for you - click here to get your little paws on Escada's newest fragrance Marine Groove.

XOXO.......................................................Tiff.

Winter Lip Care

Lips feeling a little ragged? Rough lips = never a good thing. Seriously, don't be that gal with the lipstick gathered spots of dry skin on your lips...SHUDDER. You need soft, healthy, kissable lips! The fastest way to happy lips is to slather on (yes, slather) some Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment. At $22.50 a pop, I realize it's a bit pricey for a lip treatment, but I guarantee it will be love at first swipe. It smells so good but more than that - it feels amazing. Your lips will have never been so happy. Get it here.

Not really wanting to shell out $22.50? Here are some other options:

1. Absolutely any of the Mentha lip line products by C.O. Bigelow at Bath and Body Works - for the men folk, the mentha chap stick is a must. There is also a lemon lip balm that reminds me of the Fresh version - and at $7.50, it's quite a deal. B&B Works often has great deals on their lip products, like buy 2 get 1 free, or right now, they are all $5.

2. Classic Carmex is just nostalgic, and who doesn't love that tingle?

3. Korres lip butters - see this previous post.

4. The Body Shop is known for amazing body butters - and has little lip butter versions that are amazing as well. $8/pop.

XOXO......................................................................Tiff.

Winter Skin/Hair Savers Series

If you're anything like me, really cold weather hurts your skin and/or hair's feelings. It more than likely responds by being super dry, itchy, flaky, and so on. I'm here this week to provide you with some great armor to protect yourself from these little nuisances and give you the ability to go on being the super hot babe you know you are.

We shall begin with your lovely head of hair. The mask by L'oreal you see pictured is one of my faves - and it smells amazing to boot. An exhilarating rosemary-mint greets you when you open this jar of deeply moisturizing hair magic. Leave it on for 3 minutes (a great time to shave those legs) and VOILA! A soft, shiny head of hair is yours. Check it out here (it's also hugely affordable at $8.99). Here are some other products to check out:

1. Dove Intense Damage Therapy Conditioner $7.75 at drugstores

2. Fekkai Advanced Technician Color Care Mask $35 at salons, Sephora, Ulta

3. Aveeno Nourish + Condition Leave-in Treatment $6.99 at drugstores

4. Aveda Dry Remedy Moisturizing Treatment Masque $26 at Aveda and salons


XOXO...................................................Tiff.

Sweet Sephora Deals!

Sephora has a whole plethora of delicious beauty goodies - all under $10!! My interest is particularly piqued by a limited edition Stila "Good to Glow" duo (pictured) - a brightener and bronzer that is valued at $64 for only $10.

There are lots of fun items that are at a special value or a limited edition. Go ahead, treat yourself. You know you deserve it. :)

Check out the list here.

XOXO.................................................Tiff.