Valentine’s Day Kiss: Make that kiss memorable.

Simple, heartfelt gestures are the best way to offer the gift of love. In fact, the most desired gift this Valentine’s Day is a kiss. Luckily, NIVEA Lip Care offers a wide variety of products to protect that pucker so you’re irresistibly kissable. Enriched with natural Beeswax and Shea butter, NIVEA A Kiss of Flavor (Cherry, Passion Fruit, Pearly Shimmer) and A Kiss of Moisture will hydrate and offer long-lasting protection for soft, yummy kissable lips. SRP: $2.99.

Enriched with natural Shea Butter and Vitamin E, NIVEA’s Glossy Lip Care range, NIVEA A Kiss of Shine, (Natural, Pink, Red) of squeezable tubs leaves smooth lips with a sheer, glossy shine and a hint of color. SRP: $3.29.

NIVEA’s XOXO Chain lets you share virtual hugs and kisses. The online program runs through Valentine’s Day and you are invited to share, and show the love at NIVEAusa.com/xoxochain by uploading your own photos and videos to the site. $1 from each XO will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters organization.

Visit www.niveausa.com for additional product details.

Dior Serum de Rouge is not a gloss, is not a lipstick: this is a Luminous Colour Lip Treatment. It moisturizes, smoothes and brings a youthful look to lips. Formulated like a skincare product, Sérum de Rouge targets lips on every level, from the surface to the epidermis and dermis and is the first lipstick to feature 10 times more active ingredients than a classic lipstick, including: concentrated vegetable butter for texture and softness, SPF 20 for environmental protection and Dior’s exclusive blend of active ingredients for hydration, firmness and volume.

This combination consists of vitamin A, mango butter, Centella Asiatica Extract to stimulate collagen synthesis, Ruscogenine to stimulate microcirculation and promote oxygenation and Commiphora Extract to stimulate adipocytes for improved texture and volume.

Available in eight shades:$32.00 
On-Counter: October 2009
Availability: Dior Beauty Counters Nationwide (except Sephora)

You are invited to  join Kiehl’s celebrate Fashion’s Night Out Thursday, September 10th 7-11PM.

Also, celebrate the 40th anniversary of Lip Balm #1 & get ready for surprise celebrity performances. Sing karaoke for complementary Lip Balm #1, enter a raffle to win exclusive Kiehl’s products and shopping sprees, with prizes awarded every half hour, or just come for the cocktails and hors d’oeuvres!

WHERE:
Kiehl’s Flagship Store
109 Third Avenue, at 13th Street, New York City.

Kiehl’s Since 1851, the venerable New York-based purveyor of fine quality skin and hair care preparations, is pleased to introduce a limited edition Lip Balm #1 Set to celebrate its most iconic product. Commemorating the 40th anniversary of Kiehl’s best-seller, and longstanding favorite of both male and female patrons alike, this gift set consists of six Lip Balm #1 formulas in Coconut, Cranberry, Mango, Mint Vanilla, and Original – all of which treat, soothe and hydrate lips.

A must-have of many celebrities – including John Mayer, Gwyneth Paltrow and Halle Barry – Lip Balm #1 is the most well-known and beloved formula worldwide. Infused with Squalane, Sweet Almond Oil, Allantoin, Aloe Vera and Vitamin E, this rich, emollient balm is recommended for all skin types and is particularly beneficial to those with dry, parched lips.

Packaged in individual boxes that feature the original Lip Balm # 1 illustration, each reveals an interesting piece of history from 1969, the year Lip Balm #1 launched. Some of these fun facts include when Neil Armstrong landed on the moon, when the Beatles topped the Billboard Charts, and how many people attended The Woodstock Music and Art Fair.

“This anniversary set is our way to honor Lip Balm #1’s 40 year life span. We are thrilled that this product has been a favorite for so many years, and thought a great way to thank our loyal patrons for their ongoing relationship is to celebrate this milestone by offering all of our Lip Balm #1 formulas in one package,” said Chris Salgardo, President, Kiehl’s USA. “In addition to being a great gift item, it is another way to celebrate Kiehl’s legacy and heritage by re-introducing this historical product that will continue to be a favorite for years to come.”

Retail Price: $32.00 (a $49.00 value) On-Counter: September 2009.

In addition to Kiehl’s freestanding stores nationwide, Kiehl’s products are available at Kiehls.com, by mail order at 1-800-KIEHLS-1 as well as through specialty retailers Neiman Marcus, Barneys New York, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Nordstrom.

New from Josie Maran Cosmetics: Josie Maran’s New Argan Product Launches on Sephora.com.

The Argan Oil Revolution continues!! Josie’s latest launch: Argan Moisturizing Stick has debuted yesterday and is now exclusively available at Sephora.com ($22.00). 

Josie’s best-selling Argan Oil now comes in a stick form. This multi-purpose balm offers all the benefits of the nourishing oil, which includes anti-aging ingredients rich in fatty acids and vitamin E. A head-to-toe spot treatment for dry areas in need of moisture, this soothing balm conditions and repairs skin as it hydrates. Use it to moisturize chapped lips, soothe dry skin, tame fly aways, alleviate itching and stinging from insect bites, moisturize dry cuticles, relieve chafing skin, soothe stretch marks, calm sunburn, soothe waxed skin, and much, much more.

I’ve been trying to interview Lisa Price the fabulous founder of Carol’s Daughter for quite some time now. And, finally, here it is!

I’m so excited to share with you Lisa’s story of  an incredible journey creating a sought after skincare and fragrance line: Carol’s Daughter.

In this interview Lisa Price talks to me about her fascination with fragrance. The Carol’s Daughter Philosophy. Why did she choose Jada Pinkett Smith and Mary J. Blige as the faces for her brand, and what’s new with Carol’s Daughter.

Marta Walsh: When did your fascination with skincare begin?
Lisa Price: It wasn’t so much a love for skincare as it was a love for fragrance which began when I was a little girl. I started creating my own scents and creams because I loved to experiment—it’s always been a hobby and passion of mine.

MW: At what point did your love for making your own skincare products in the kitchen turn into a promising business?
LP: After some time of working as a writing assistant for The Cosby Show, and creating personalized scents and products for the cast, my mom encouraged me to make a small batch to sell at a local church flea market. I nearly sold out on the first day!

MW: What is Carol’s Daughter philosophy?
LP: Every Carol’s Daughter product I create is made with love, and inspired by my own life. Each product is truly unique and created especially for my customers, who are part of the Carol’s Daughter family. The idea is not just about looking good, but feeling good inside and out, comforting your body and spirit. Carol’s Daughter is also about having a strong sense of family as well as love and respect for yourself and others.

MW: Why did you decide to name your brand: Carol’s Daughter?
LP: When I was trying to come up with a name I made a list of things that I was and a list of things I wanted to become. There were other things on the list, like Robert’s daughter and Gordon’s girlfriend. But when I said Carol’s daughter, I got goosebumps. It sounded right. After all, it was my mother Carol’s unwavering love and support that gave me the courage to turn my hobby into a business in the first place.

MW: Mary J. Blige loves the Almond Cookie Collection, and Jay Z keeps it smooth with Ocean Scrub. Why are these products are so easy to fall in love with?
LP: My products are created with love, and I think the homemade aspect really resonates with a lot of people who want something special. Every product has a story, and I think that really shines through.

MW: Where do you draw the inspiration from when creating your skincare collections?
LP: Each product I have tells a story. Some of them come from family, such as my mom or grandmother, others from our friends of the family and many of them from the suggestions of many of our customers. Their comments and feedback mean so much to me.

MW: Jada Pinkett Smith and Mary J. Blige are the familiar faces of Carol’s Daughter. Why have you chosen these women to represent your brand?
LP: These wonderful relationships came about when celebrities started using my products and telling each other how much they loved them. I met Will and Jada through DJ Jazzy Jeff who was first a fan of my products, and Mary is such a wonderful member of the family – she is everything Carol’s Daughter is about

MW: Which is your Carol’s Daughter all time favorite product?
LP: Hair Milk. I love all of my products, but if I had to make a choice, the one thing I could not do without is Hair Milk. It is the only product I have found that can make my hair shiny and manageable.

MW: What’s new this year with Carol’s Daughter?
LP: This August Carol’s Daughter is celebrating its sweet sixteen! This month we are also opening a band new store in Atlanta.

MW: What passions do you have besides making our skin beautiful?
LP: I love to spend time with my family and watch movies. I also still truly enjoy creating new recipes and playing around with new ideas in the kitchen.

Prevention magazine put the leading anti-aging beauty products to the test again this year and found seven products deserving of the “Defy Your Age” seal, including Olay ProX Age Repair Lotion, Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Age Shield Hand Cream and Estée Lauder Idealist Dual-Action Refinishing Treatment.

To determine the winners, Prevention enlisted seven leading dermatologists to test the claims of the 35 most promising products of the year on a group of 175 women, ages 40-plus, for a period of up to eight weeks. The doctors then employed state-of-the-art equipment to measure which products best delivered on their claims using before and after skin analysis. The teams investigated seven categories of products including hand, eye and night creams; lip, adult acne and microdermabrasion treatments; and day lotions with . This year’s winners are all available for less than $50.

Said Liz Vaccariello, SVP/editor-in-chief of Prevention, “A staggering number of beauty products are launched every year making it increasingly difficult for women to determine which ones they should invest in. We are proud to say that we put product claims to the test and found seven that truly deliver visible improvements—we saw wrinkles, brown spots and other over 40 skin issues disappear.”

Here is the complete list of Prevention’s “Defy-Your-Age” Beauty Award winners for 2009. A feature on the award winners, why they work and how to use them for best results can be found in the current issue of Prevention, on sale August 4th, or at http://www.prevention.com/beautyawards2009:

Best Day Lotion with SPF: Olay ProX Age Repair Lotion SPF 30: This lotion contains two powerful peptides that work to smooth fine lines and firm skin by speeding the production of new collagen. ($42; drugstores)

Best Night Cream: Roc Multi-Correxion Night Treatment: Includes multitasking ingredients like retinol and vitamin C, which smooth and firm skin and lighten discoloration. ($25; drugstores)

Best Lip Treatment: Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge La Base Revitalizing Lip Treatment SPF 10: Contains Pro-Xylane, a sugar molecule that boosts production of collagen and skin’s built-in moisturizers to plump lips and diminish fine lines. ($29; lancome-usa.com)

Best Microdermabrasion Treatment: Estée Lauder Idealist Dual-Action Refinishing Treatment: This skin polisher instantly boosts brightness, decreases pore size and smoothes skin thanks to salicylic acid, glucosamine and a blend of spherical beads. ($49.50; esteelauder.com)

Adult Acne Treatment: Avon Clearskin Professional Acne Treatment System: Unlike teenagers’ treatments, this trio of products—a scrub, a toner, and an oil-free lotion—contains humectants that soften and smooth. ($34; avon.com)

Hand Cream: Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Age Shield Hand Cream SPF 30: This cream smoothes fine lines and keeps hands soft with heavy-duty humectants and emollients; potent UV protection helps stave off future damage. ($6; drugstores)

Eye Cream: Skin Effects by Dr. Jeffrey Dover Cell 2 Cell Anti-Aging Eye Treatment: Made with hyaluronic acid, peptides and dermaxyl (a nonirritating synthetic retinoid), this cream decreases wrinkles, brown spots, and under eye darkness. ($15; CVS pharmacy)

You can log on to http://www.prevention.com/winbeauty  for a chance to receive all seven products—a $200 value.

Prevention’s Defy Your Age Beauty Awards Judges: Macrene Alexiades-Armenakas, MD, assistant clinical professor at Yale University School of Medicine; practices in New York City; Tina Alster, MD, clinical professor at Georgetown University; practices in Washington, DC; David Bank, MD, associate professor at Columbia University/Presbyterian Hospital; practices in Mt. Kisco, NY; David Goldberg, MD, clinical professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine; practices in New York, New Jersey, and Florida; Ranella Hirsch, MD, past president of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology & Aesthetic Surgery; practices in Cambridge, MA; Mary Lupo, MD, clinical professor at Tulane University School of Medicine; practices in New Orleans; and Susan Weinkle, MD, assistant clinical professor at the University of South Florida; practices in Bradenton, FL.

Calling all beauty junkies in New York, New Jersey, California and Texas! Lancôme boutiques are offering you an exclusive Friends & Family discount. Enjoy 20% off everything you love at the Lancôme boutiques.

Just print image below and bring it with you to one of Lancôme boutiques between 8/01/09 – 8/08/09. Go to www.lancomeboutique.com  for a location near you.

*Note:This discount is not valid at any other Lancôme locations, counters or lancome-usa.com.

Click image above for full size.

This is a great opportunity to stock up on your favorite products or try something new, such as Lancôme’s  limited-edition fall collection Declaring Indigo. Also, Lancôme classics: Dual Finish

 and Bi-facil,

and the new cult-favorite nail polish from Lancôme’s fall collection: Indigo Paris.

Please post the attached PDF on your blog and tell your readers to bring it with them to one of our boutiques between 8/01/09 – 8/08/09. Go to www.lancomeboutique.com for a location near you. Please let your readers know this discount is not valid at any other Lancôme locations, counters or lancome-usa.com.

Happy shopping!

Talking Makeup is excited to share with you 6 Summer Skincare Tips by Celebrity Esthetician Renée Rouleau!

Renée Rouleau is a trusted skin care expert and celebrity esthetician who has been helping men, women and teens attain healthy, glowing skin for more than 20 years. Her skin care product line, sold on her website and in her two Dallas skin care spas, addresses nine distinct skin types, with more than 70 award-winning products that blend the best of science and nature.

Renée’s products are consistently cited in publications including Allure, Marie Claire, and In Style. Her proven results have earned her the confidence of celebrities, like Lisa Rinna, Eva Amurri, Jessica Simpson and Ashlee Simpson, as well as cosmetic surgeons and dermatologists. www.reneerouleau.com

Celebrity Esthetician Renée Rouleau

Hot weather, salt water, humidity and chlorine take their toll on our skin during the summer months. Here’s some of my summer skin care tips and solutions for keeping your skin safe and beautiful all summer long.

1. Wearing sunscreen everyday will significantly cut back on accumulative sun damage:

Recent information from the UCLA skin research department indicates that 78% of all the sun damage incurred in a lifetime is from incidental exposure! You may say “I’m not out at all during the day” but just walking to your car, and even driving in your car will expose you to unnecessary sun damage. Windshields do nothing to protect you from UV rays! Wear a moisturizer that contains a sun block with a minimum of SPF #15. Apply it in the morning so you’ll be covered all day! Try Renée Rouleau Daily Protection SPF #30…

2. It’s not about the SPF number, it’s how often and how much you re-apply your sunscreen:

People are always asking me which SPF number should they use. The truth is, an SPF 30 only offers 4% more protection than an SPF 15. You would have thought it was double the protection, right? As you get up in the higher numbers (SPF 45, 50, 70 +) that percentage comes down, but you’re also exposing your skin to more chemicals which might result in a negative reaction on the skin. The key to protecting your skin in the sun is to re-apply your sunscreen generously at least every two hours. A little dab won’t do ya…you need to slather it on.

3. For those who suffer from back breakouts, avoid hair conditioner containing panthenol:

If back breakouts trouble you, it could be an ingredient in your hair conditioner that’s causing the problem. Panthenol, well-known for its benefit for strengthening the hair, may be a potential pore-clogger. Why the back? Simply because when you rinse out hair conditioner, a residue of the product stays on your back. Use hair products that do not contain Panthenol, exfoliate your back with a mild cleansing gel and exfoliating cloth three times a week and apply an anti-bacterial lotion and your back will be clear for summer.

4. Avoid dairy products if your skin is prone to breakouts:

With the heat and humidity in the summer, break outs are a real concern for a lot of people. And we’ve all heard that greasy foods and chocolate cause breakouts. In our experience, when breakouts are cyst-like in the chin and jawline area, most often this is related to excessive dairy products in your diet. Try cutting out cheese, milk, ice cream, and frozen yogurt, and watch your skin clear up! There are many other ways to get calcium in your diet; broccoli, asparagus and orange juice. Try Renée Rouleau Anti-Cyst Treatment for stubborn cystic breakouts.

5. When soothing a sunburn, avoid applying lotion. Instead use cold yogurt!

Okay, so you thought you had on plenty of sunscreen and the next thing you know, you got fried. A common misconception about soothing a sunburn is that you should keep re-applying lotion (especially aloe vera-based lotion) to keep the skin moist. But layering lotion on sunburned skin traps heat, keeping the skin red longer. Skin must breathe to let out heat. Cold plain yogurt applied to the skin works as an anti-inflammatory and heat remover. Apply, let dry for 15 minutes, and rinse. Repeat every hour.

6. Blot, blot, blot:

Although there is no miracle product to control the extra oil that you get during the summer months, there are ways to keep that shine under control. Oil blotting papers are great to use during the day to actually remove the oils off the skin to give you the feel of freshly washed skin. In a pinch? The type of paper used for toilet seat covers in public restrooms is similar to expensive oil blotting papers. Tear off a piece of this and press firmly on the skin. Voila!

The bottom line…

The #1 cause of lines and wrinkles is sun exposure. If you want to look young, avoid the sun. It’s really that simple. A little sun damage = a little damage. A lot of sun = a lot of damage.

For additional skin care tips, check out Renée Rouleau’s guide to summer skin care. For daily skin tips 365 days per year you can also follow Renée Rouleau on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook!

själ is the skincare choice of a new generation of consumers drawn to its groundbreaking blend of luxury, cosmeceuticals and spirituality, all in a simple, fast, and effective regimen. It has won numerous best of beauty awards in the US and around the world for its pioneering concept, modern design, exceptional quality and dramatic, beautiful results for all skin types for women.

Please Join Kristin Petrovich, Co- Owner & Creator of själ skincare for a complimentary consultation & deluxe samples of the själ skincare collection, as well as a gift with purchase!

WHEN & WHERE:
White’s Chemist and Perfumers
81 Main St.
East Hampton, NY
631-324-0082
Saturday, July 18th
11-4pm

And also…

Crush Cosmetics
4 South Water Street
Nantucket, MA
508-228-0170
Friday, July 17th
1-4pm.
Saturday, July 18th
10-4pm