This Spring, Darphin is introducing Hydraskin Essential face cream, $50. It’s a super-moisturizing emulsion featuring ingredients like Butterfly Lavender and Organic Shea Butter.

To celebrate the launch, starting TODAY, April 2nd, 2010,  Darphin is inviting you to share your favorite $50 luxury at www.50littleluxuries.com. For every tip shared, a donation will be made to the IDEAL Providence Farms to purchase school supplies for children in Ghana (these are the children of the women harvesting the Organic Shea Butter in Hydraskin Essential as part of Darphin’s efforts to support the community.)

Celebs have already shared theirs- some favorites include:

Emmy Rossum treats herself to buying a favorite TV show DVD series and coffee ice cream.

Kara DioGuardi indulges in an extra long pedicure massage.

Becki Newton spoils herself with fresh flowers.

Whitney Port’s $50 pleasure is a manicure and pedicure.

Perrey Reeves picks up a great new plant for her garden.

On April 21st, 2010, the 50 most creative entries will win a preview of Darphin’s favorite $50 luxury- a full-size Hydraskin Essential. And a grand prize winner will be treated to a New York City Spa Getaway for two- with transportation to NYC, 2 nights at the Surrey Hotel, Darphin treatments and more.

Celebs including Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher, Alyssa Milano and Jordana Brewster took home the new Darphin Aromatic Cleansing Balm at an event to celebrate Laura Day’s new book “How to Rule the World from Your Couch”.

Bestselling author Laura Day has spent three decades helping individuals, organizations, and companies use their innate intuitive abilities to create profound changes in their lives. Her work has helped demystify intuition and demonstrate its practical, verifiable uses in the fields of business, science, medicine and personal growth.

Laura created a special ritual for Darphin Aromatic Cleansing Balm:

Darphin Aromatic Cleansing Balm Ritual Created By Laura Day 

Ritual is how we break old patterns which create the same undesired results and create new habits, consciously and subconsciously in our lives. When you affirm a New Reality habitually in your life you re-set your subconscious and intuition to look for opportunities for change.

Here is a ritual for using the Darphin Aromatic Cleansing Balm…

Take the cleanser and scoop it into your hand. As you hold it, think of all the feelings, situations, physical problems and limitations in your life that you would like to cleanse. Empower the product to cleanse your life as you cleanse your face. When you are finished cleansing, take a moment to experience yourself in your clean, new, life. The life you now choose, not the one that your experience and subconscious has chosen for you. Allow yourself to associate the scent of the cleanser with the subconscious cue to create this new life and new you, right now.

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness month aka BCA and the Estée Lauder Companies has many of your favorite beauty products designed especially to raise funds for the Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Research Fund. Last month during my visit to New York City during Fashion Week Spring 2010 I was given an incredible opportunity to participate in an Estée Lauder special Breast Cancer Awareness event. Listening to Evelyn Lauder’s speech and the rest of the Estée Lauder team I can’t tell you enough how passionate they are about the Breast Cancer cause!!

Here are highlights of some of the people involved in the Estée Lauder Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign and And Fundraising, and the beauty products you can purchase where portions of their proceeds go towards the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Actress Elizabeth Hurley and Evelyn Lauder:

From Left: Steven Plofker, Elizabeth Hurley, Elton John, Evelyn Lauder, and Bobbi Brown

From left: Arun Nayar, Elizabeth Hurley, Elton John, and Evelyn Lauder

Elizabeth Hurley and Marisa Acocella, Bloomingdale

Elizabeth Hurley pretty in a pink top

The Products:

Aveda hand relief hand cream

Bobbi Brown Pink Ribbon Collection Glitter Lip Balm and Creamy Lip color

Darphin Paris Arovita C

Darphin Paric Arovita C

Bumble and Bumble Bb Classic Hairspray laque

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisurizing Lotion

Clinique great lips, great cause: Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 in air kiss, kissyfit, and whispar

DKNY Be Delicious fresh blossom

Donna Karan Cashmere Mist

Estée Lauder Adnanced Night repair Synchronized Recovery Complex

Estée Lauder Beautiful perfume

Estée Lauder Elizabeth Hurley Lip design Collection

Estée Lauder Evelyn Lauder Lip design Collection

Jo Malone Red Roses Cologne

La Mer Moisturizing Cream

Lab Series Skincare For Men Daily Moisure Defenze Lotion SPF15 Treat

Ojon Hair Revitlizing Mist

Origins Sensory Therapy

Prescriptives PX Pink Ribbon Palette For Eyes And Cheeks

I Am King Sean John cologne

Estée Lauder Pink Ribbon Pin

Estée Lauder Mirror

This year, Beauty.com has partnered with CEW’s Cancer and Careers initiative. In addition to creating a BCA (Breast Cancer Awareness) store with an assortment of products that benefit different BCA charities, from October 12-18, if you click on www.beauty.com/cancerandcareers , 10% of all purchases made on Beauty.com will be donated to CEW’s Cancer and Careers. You can buy ANYTHING sold on the site, not just BCA products (nothing is restricted in any way). This gives you the opportunity to stock up on their favorite brands and products you would normally buy and help give back – so easy.

Darphin Arovita C Energic Firming Cream for BCA: This invigorating, vitamin-enriched Darphin facial cream helps firm skin and fortify its natural resiliency to visibly correct first loss of elasticity of the face and neck. Arovita C Energic Firming Cream moisturizes and renews radiance while helping safeguard the complexion against environmental aggressors. Key Ingredients Include: Artemia salina, Carrot Protein, Noni Extract, Vitamins C and E. Darphin will donate $20 from each sale of Arovita C Energic Firming Cream during the month of October to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Price: $80, Available at www.darphin.com

Darphin Energic Firming Décolleté Treatment for BCA: In harmony with BCA Arovita C Energic Firming Cream, Darphin Presents the BCA Energic Firming Décolleté Treatment. The Energic Firming Décolleté Treatment includes a gentle cleanse with Darphin’s new Aromatic Cleansing Balm followed by a lifting, firming massage with Arovita C Energic Firming Cream. Experience the synergy of this high performance cleanser and nutrient rich anti-aging cream with Darphin exclusive massage techniques to trap impurities, detoxify, promote cellular renewal and nourish the delicate décolleté skin. Tensions and toxins melt away through the sumptuous sensory experience of décolleté, neck and back massage with lavish products containing 5 sustainably harvested essential oils (Carrot, Marula, Rosewood, Sage, and Ylang Ylang) sourced from all over the globe. Skin is visibly smoothed, tightened and radiant with health. Darphin will donate $5 from each sale of the Energic Firming Décolleté Treatment during the month of October to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Price: $25, Available at select spas

Elemis ‘Essential Beauty Secrets’ kit: To coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month Elemis will donate a portion of the proceeds from the sales of their NEW ‘Essential Beauty Secrets’ kit to Breast Cancer Care, an organization that provides information and support, and campaigns for improved standards of care. Presented in a stunning fuchsia pink cosmetic bag, the collection contains four award-winning Elemis products, including the Limited Edition Pro-Collagen Lifting Treatment Neck and Bust ‘boob tube’. This kit also contains a 5 Step Breast Check guide to make sure you regularly monitor yourself for any abnormal changes.

Price: $95 ($222.00 value, savings of $127.00), available starting October 2009 at Nordstrom, Bergdorf Goodman and www.TimetoSpa.com

Philosophy shower for the cure: shower for the cure is philosophy’s pink ribbon shower gel – a creamy all-in-one formula that can be used as a shampoo, shower gel or bubble bath. this long-time philosophy favorite contains a touch of milk proteins and fruit essences to provide a delightful experience for your senses. shower for the cure represents the spirit of every woman and 100% of philosophy’s net proceeds from the sale of shower for the cure will be donated to the Women’s Cancer Research Fund. The memorable scent and poem on the pink ribbon shower gel was inspired by the unforgettable charity event, one of hollywood’s most beloved occasions which is held every spring and is chaired by Rita Wilson and Kate Capshaw.

Price: $20, Available on www.philosophy.com

To add your own line to philosophy’s iconic “unforgettable” poem found on the shower for the cure bottle please log onto www.showerforthecure.com  beginning October 1st.

philosophy she colors my day charity bubble bath: philosophy’s she colors my day pink charity bubble bath was created to honor all women while giving back to a very worthwhile cause. It is inspirational, playful and can be enjoyed by mothers and daughters alike. she colors my day pink generates high-foaming bubbles, lightly tints your bath pink and helps soothe and moisturize skin. We encourage you to take pleasure in the bright pink bubbles and delicious pink bubble gum scent as you soak in the tub. 100% of philosophy’s net proceeds goes to the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund to support the early detection of women’s cancers.

Price: $20, Available on www.philosophy.com

Altru Appreciation Collection: The Altru Appreciation Collection, presented in beautiful packaging inspired by the rich textiles of Persia, is a rich, exotic fragrance infused with Tahitian tiare, daffodil buds and petals of white freesia. Altru honors Breast Cancer Awareness month by donating 20% of proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for ANY Appreciation Soy Blend Wax Candle, Aromatic Incense or Interior Fragrance Oil sold during the month of October.

Price: Soy Blend Wax Candle ($48), Interior Fragrance Oil ($65), Aromatic Incense ($15), Available at Neiman Marcus and www.AltrubyGamillah.com

Keep your body looking smooth and radiant this summer with NEW Darphin Nourishing Smoothing Body Scrub.

Create a complete multi-sensory experience with this multi-tasker that combines both natural and organic ingredients.

· Scrub: Three exfoliating ingredients – natural cranberry extracts, bamboo particles and silica powder.

· Cleanser: Add water to transform the translucent gel texture into a nourishing milk to revitalize and stimulate cell renewal.

· Moisturizer: Organic safflower oil, organic apricot oil and macadamia seed oil melts into the skin to hydrate and prevent skin dehydration.

· Aromatherapy: The bathing ritual is enhanced with a luxurious aromatic bouquet to delight the senses.

· Bonus: Perfect as a pre self-tanning treatment without leaving your bathroom floor slippery.

Darphin Nourishing Smoothing Body Scrub is $60, available at www.darphin.com .

Darphin Launches the NEW Water Cleansers: Darphin Cleansing Foam Gel with Water Lily and Darphin Cleansing Milky Emulsion with Verbena. These are the perfect light cleansers for the hot summer months!

Take any skincare routine from bleak to chic with two NEW two water-activated cleansers from Darphin – Cleansing Foam Gel and Cleansing Milky Emulsion. These cleansers balance the skin’s pH and hydro-lipid barrier while softening and protecting even the most delicate of complexions.

Each of these botanical blends feature a delightfully fresh scent, embracing the Darphin core belief that pleasure is a necessary part of any woman’s beauty routine. Simply massage on the face using circular movements and relax with the subtle scents.

Darphin Cleansing Foam Gel with Water Lily ($35) – Ideal for all skin types, this aromatic gel cleanser gently removes makeup and impurities while cocooning the skin in foamy freshness.

Darphin Cleansing Milky Emulsion with Verbena ($40) – This soap-free soothing cocktail of botanical ingredients provides a nonabrasive yet thorough cleansing. The soft creamy texture offers immediate comfort, making it ideal for sensitive skin that is prone to redness and irritation.

Darphin Cleansing Foam Gel with Water Lily and Darphin Cleansing Milky Emulsion with Verbena will be available beginning in June 2009, at www.darphin.com , select Neiman Marcus stores, Bergdorf Goodman, Bluemercury and select spas and boutiques nationwide.

The new Darphin Paris Age Defying Lip Balm is one of my all time favorite lip balms, simply because it is made with the purest ingredients and it works!

Aromatic, age-defying lip balm in a rich, indulgent, creamy formula, instantly melts onto the lips. Nourishes, smoothes the appearance of lines and renews suppleness. Lips appear softer, smoother, plumper…rejuvenated.

Key Ingredients:Argan Oil, Candelilla Wax, Kokum Butter, Mango Butter, Rice Bran Wax, Rosemary Oil, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Virgin Prunus Oil.

Wander how to keep your lips smooth and glossy and your mouth fresh on the go. Pop a Les Anis de Flavigny (or The French Mint-just choose your favorite flavor: rose, anyone?) in your mouth and apply a coat of Darphin Illusion to your lips or you should be speaking, or at least feeling, French in no time (btw Why all things French seem so chic?)

Add a touch of French glamour to your makeup bag for fall with Darphin Lip Gloss in the newest shade for the the season, Illusion. Created in the same haute couture fashion as their legendary skincare products, this Darphin gloss softly enhances the natural color of your lips while nourishing them with vitamin E, wheat protein microspheres, rosemary and soy extracts. 

The opalescent shimmering pink shade is universally flattering, and balances out dark smoky eyes. You can wear it on its own or with your favorite shade of lip liner. SRP: $22. Available at www.darphin.com .

Tired of frantically searching for the nearly impossible to find Darphin cult favorite make-up collection? Available at Darphin.com for the first time, the Darphin Color Collection can be delivered to your doorstep at the click of a button. Here are few items:

Blush Sensation: This velvety-smooth textured blush delivers a tender bloom of naturally youthful color, $40.

Lip Balm: A comforting Darphin lip balm that enhances and nourishes the lips, $22.

Lip Gloss: A lip gloss that softly enhances your lips’ natural colour and replenishes them, $22.

And the highly coveted Mascara: This Darphin Mascara instantly changes your eyes; its creamy protective and nourishing texture lengthens and fortifies your eye lashes for an intensive, natural make-up effect, $22.

Perfect for the upcoming summer months where skin can become irritated by laying out in the sun, spalshing in chlorinated water and living in air-conditioning, Darphin introduces the new Intral Collection-a return to comfort for sensitive skin. This ultra gentle range of products features a mix of aromatic formulas with a delicious cocktail of plant extracts.

NEW Intral Redness Relief Soothing Serum by Darphin.

The Intral Collection by Darphin has been especially designed for sensitive skin and is tailored-made with triple action to protect the skin, alleviate redness and repair irritated skin. The must-have collection is available at: www.darphin.com includes:

NEW Intral Redness Relief Soothing Serum: This serum soothes and softens the skin with its powerful, fast-acting concentrate that reduces the appearance of redness, $110. 

NEW Intral Soothing Cream: Free of perfume and color, this cream will moisturize, soften and strengthen intolerant skin while helping to protect the skin from external aggressions, $90.

NEW Intral Redness Relief Recovery Cream: This cream visibly reduces the appearance of redness and immediately conceals it with the cream’s natural, light green color derived from mica extract, $90. 

NEW Intral Soothing Cream by Darphin.

NEW Intral Redness Relief Recovery Balm: This balm reduces redness while helping to repair and strengthen the skin’s natural barrier, it helps sensitive skin to improve its defense against irritant agents and external aggressions, $90.