Pull out your party hats because philosophy is turning another year older. To celebrate their 14th birthday, philosophy is launching an instant win game beginning today, March 2nd, 2010. Visit www.philosophy.com/birthday  daily for a chance to win great instant win game prizes and to be entered for a chance to win the grand prize which is a $1000 shopping spree on philosophy.com. The game will run from 3/1-3/31/2010.

philosophy miracle worker miraculous anti-aging is a new skin care savior that boasts the highest level of antioxidants of any philosophy moisturizer. The satiny formula leaves skin feeling soft, while it helps strengthen skin’s natural rejuvenation potential to guard against signs of aging. All this while it helps protect against free radical attack.

Want to try it? philosophy is providing *a free deluxe sample of the new eye hope advanced anti-aging eye cream* (2 ml) with any purchase of the philosophy miracle worker miraculous anti-aging moisturizer. The offer will be valid *through March 31*. Use code *ageless *to take advantage.

*Above post is a sponsored post.

The following are Marta’s picks of her favorite skincare products for face and body & also perfume 2009 ! Please note that the numbers don’t go in order of importance.

Hey guys, I don’t look a day over 25 thanks to my top skincare products LOL (see images below).

Marta Walsh Founder & Editor of Talking Makeup

Face Cleanser

1. Philosophy purity made simple one-step facial cleanser
2. CHANEL PRECISION Gel Purete: Purity + Anti Pollution Foaming Gel Cleanser
3. Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser
4. Mission Skincare Active Daily Facial Cleanser Sweet Citrus By Serena Williams5. Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash 
5. Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel

Makeup Removers & Eye Makeup Removers

1. Boscia MakeUp BreakUp Cool Cleansing Oil
2. La Roche-Posay Rosaliac Micellar Make-Up Removal gel Cleanses and Soothes Face & Eyes
3. Lumene Eye Makeup Remover Senstive Touch
4. Almay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover Pads
5. Talika lash conditioning cleanser oil free mascara & waterproof mascara
6. Physicians Formula Organic Wear Facial Makeup Remover Lotion
7. Pampers Sensitives Fragrance Free Baby Wipes

Face Scrub

1. St. Ives Apricot Scrub Blemish & Blackhead Control
2. St. Ives Moisturizing Olive Scrub
3. DDF Advanced Micro-Exfoliation Cleanser
4. Philosophy The Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash and The Microdelivery Mini Peel Pads5. CHANEL PRÉCISION Mousse Exfoliante Pureté
5. Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Redness Soothing Gentle Scrub
6. Aveeno CLEAR COMPLEXION Cream Cleanser
7. Clean & Clear Scrub Soft Purifying Cleanser
8. Biore Even Smoother Microderm Exfoliator
9. Roc Multi Correxion Daily Perfecting cleanser
10. Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Cleanser
11. Dr. Denese New York skincare Advanced Firming Facial Pads

Organic, Natural, and Probiotic Face Scrubs

1. Nude Skincare Face Scrub
2. RAW Essentials by Carol Alt Raw-finish Rigorous Face Scrub

Face Mist

1. AmorePacific Moisture Bound Skin Energy Hydration Delivery System
2. Sampar Skin Quenching Mist rose & geranium
3. Nude Skincare Hydrating Water

Toner

1. Kiehl’s Rare Earth Pore Refining Tonic
2. Mario Badescu Seaweed Cleansing Lotion
3. Arcona Los Angeles Cranberry Toner

Face Mask

1. June Jacobs Perfect Pumpkin Peeling Enzyme Masque
2. June Jacobs Cranberry Pomegranate Moisture Masque
3. Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque
4. Borghese Fango Active Mud for Face and Body
5. Mario Badescu Enzyme Revitalizing Mask
6. MAC Volcanic Ash Exfoliator
7. Orlane Absolute Radiance Lightbox or Orlane éclat absolu Light Box in French
8. Talika Eye Therapy Patch

Body Wash

1. Philosophy shampoo, shower gel, & bubble bath in Vanilla Birthday Cake, Crème Brulée, and I Love Candy Corn
2. St. Ives Oatmeal & Shea Butter Moisturizing Body Wash
3. Aveeno Skin Relief Body Wash Fragrance Free
4. REN Moroccan Rose Otto Body Wash
5. Patyka Organic Wash Mandarine
6. Dove Sensitive Skin Unscented Beauty Bar

Body Scrub & Exfoliating Wash

1. Caress Evenly Gorgeous Exfoliating Body Wash
2. St. Ives Body Polish Oatmeal & Shea Butter
3. Philosophy when hope is not enough omega 3-6-9 body scrub
4. Nivea Touch Of Radiance Cream Oil Body Wash Massaging Beads & Lime Blossom Scent exfoliating and refining

Body Grooming

Shave Cream

1. Aveeno Ultra Calming Shave Gel
2. Skintimate Moisturizing Cream Shave Extra Gentle Soothing Petals

Razor

1. Schick Quattro for Women Razor
2. Gillette Venus Embrace

Tweezers & Brow Grooming

1. Tweezerman Slant Tweezers Assorted Colors
2. Anastasia Beverly Hills All About Brows Kit
3. Christi Harris Brow Planning System

Face & Body Wax

GiGi All Purpose Honee (THE best!!)

Deodorant for Women

1. Mitchum Power Gel Unscented
2.Degree Fine Fragrance Collection Sexy Intrigue
3. Dove Ultimate Visibly Smooth

Body Cream & Body Lotion

1. Olay Body quench Body Lotion advanced healing fragrance free with vitamin E & vita-niacin
2. Curel Itch Defence skin balancing moisture lotion for dry itchy skin
3. Aveeno Active Naturals Overnight Itch Relief Cream (Secret: I use this also in the morning! Works just fine.)
4. Nude Skincare smoothing body refiner
5. Dolce & Gabbana the one Golden Satin Lotion
6. Philosohoy when hope is not enough omega 3-6-9 replenishing body lotion
7. June Jacobs Spa Collection Vanda Orchid Body Lotion
8. C.O. Bigelow Lemon Body Lotion
9. Lubriderm Sensitive Skin Therapy Moisturizing Lotion For Sensitive Dry Skin
10. Jergens Sensitive Skin Relief Fragrance Free Daily Moisturizer

Sunscreen: Body

1. La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Melt-In Sunscreen Milk
2. Neutrogena pure & free baby sunblock lotion
3. Mission Skincare Fast Drying Sunscreen
4. Kiehl’s Vital Sun Protection SPF 30 Sunscreen

Hand Cream

1. Aveda hand relief
2. Lubridrem Advanced Therapy Hand Cream
3. Curel Targeted Therapy fast-absorbing hand and cuticle cream
4. Clinique deep comfort hand and cuticle cream

Foot Cream & Pedicure

1. Miss Oops Pedicure In A Bottle
2. Payot Paris cooling relaxing light legs gel
3. Tweezerman Pink Travel Pedro Callus Stone
4. Earth To Skin Care at-home pedicure kit

Body Shimmer

1. Victoria’s Secret Beauty Sexy Little Things Noir Shimmer Powder
2. Victoria’s Secret Beauty Give Me The Shimmers Shimmering Body Powder
3. Borghese All Over Shimmer Powder

Perfume & Fragrance

1. Dolce & Gabbana the one
2. Dolce & Gabbana rose the one
3. Dior Miss Dior Cherie Eau de Parfum
4. Pretty by Elizabeth Arden
5. Victoria’s Secret Sexy Little Things Noir Eau de Parfum
6. Ormonde Jayne London Perfumery Ormonde Woman, Frangipani, Champaca, TA’If, Tulu.
7. IDOLE d’Armani Eau de Parfum by Giorgio Armani Beauty
8. Estee Lauder Sensuous
9. Life Threads Gold Silver and Paltinum by la prairie9. Very Hollywood Michael Kors
10. CHANEL Allure 

Nail

Nail Treatment

Talika Nail Regenerator Serum

Serum

1. Mario Badescu Cellufirm Drops
2. la prairie Anti-Aging Longevity Serum
3. Olay Professional PRO X deep wrinkle treatment
4. Nude Skincare Advanced Smoothing Complex
5. Dior Capture Totale Multi-Perfection Concentrate
6. Dior Capture Totale ONE Essential Skin Boosting Serum
7. Mario Badescu Vitamin C serum
8. Lancôme GÉNIFIQUE Youth Activating Concentrate
9. LUMENE Excellent Future Deep Repairing Serum
10. Philosophy when hope is not enough facial firming and lifting serum
11. Elizabeth Arden INTERVENE Timefighting Radiance Serum
12. ANEW Reversalist Renewal Serum by Avon
13. Dr. Denese New York Skincare HydroShield Ultra Moisturizing Face Serum

Day Cream or Daily Moisturizer

1. Olay Regenerist DNA supersrudture UV cream SPF 25
2. Olay PRO X age repair lotion with SPF 30
3. Olay PRO X wrinkle smoothing cream
4. Olay regenerist micro-sculpting cream
5. Mario Badescu Hyaluronic Moisturizer SPF 15
6. VICHY Ultra Mattifying Oil-Free Lotin SPF 15 Sunscreen
7. VICHY Liftactiv CxP UV Bio0Lifting Daily Care Anti-Wrinkle & Firming SPF 20
8. LIERAC Paris Creme Mesolift Anti-Age Eclat
9. Clinique even better skin tone correcting moisturizer SPF 20
10. ARCONA Desert Mist Protect AM and ARCONA Magic White Ice  Hydrate am/pm
11. L’Oreal Paris Collagen Moisture Filler Day/Night
12. ORLANE Paris Absolute Skin Recovery Care Day/Night
13. Creme De La Mer Moisturizing Cream
14. DDF Advanced Firming Cream
15. Philosophy hope in a jar and Philosophy when hope is not enough spf
16. SAMPAR Ultra Hydrating Fluid mint & white lupin
17. LUMENE Excellent Future Deep Repairing Cream and LUMENE Sensitive Touch Daily Moisture Cream
18. RAW Essentials  by Carol Alt RAW-ACTIVATE Daily Revitalizng Face Moiturizer
19. ROC Multi-Correxion Daily Perfecting Creme SPF 30

Eye Cream

1. SAMPAR Eye Rule peptide & adenosine
2. Olay Regenerist anti-aging eye roller
3. LIERAC Paris Diopti Creme Intensive-Action wrinkle repair eye cream
4. Lancôme GÉNIFIQUE Eye Youth Activating Eye Concentrate
5. RAW Essentials by Carol Alt RAW-JUVENATE Eye-Recoup
6. ORLANE Paris hypnotherapy Anti-Age Care Eye Contour
7. Olay PRO X eye restoration complex
8. L’Oreal Paris Advanced REVITA LIFT Deep -Set Wrinkle Repair 24 HR Eye Repair Duo
9. Philosophy eye hope advanced anti-aging eye cream
10. Peter Thomas Roth Eye Overhaul Duo
11. DDF Advanced Eye Firming Concentrate
12. Talika Eye Detox Contour Gel and Talika Eye Dream

Lip Balm & Lip Therapy

1. fresh SUGAR and fresh SUGAR Rose
2. ChapStick True Shimmer Botanical Berry
3. Philosophy kiss me tonight intense lip therapy
4. MAC Suntints SPF 20 Liquid Lip Balm
5. Kiehl’s Lip Balm #1 SPF 4
5. KORRES Jasmine Lip Butter
6. Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm
7. Blistex Deep Renewal Coenzyme Q10 Foemula
8. DARPHIN Paris Age-Defying Lip Balm
9. Liz Earle Superbalm

Lip Plumping

1. L’Oreal Paris Collagen Filler Lip
2. Erno Laszlo TranspHuse Lip pHixative Surgiceutical for fuller, plumper lips

Night Cream

1. Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Complex
2. Dr. Denese New York Firming Facial Age Corrector Cream
3. SAMPAR Nocturnal Line-Up Mask iopeptide & adenosine
4. la prairie Cellular Radiance Night Cream
5. ANEW Ultimate Gold Emulsion Night by Avon
6. Mario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream
7. ARCONA Gentle Solution Repair PM
8. Elizabeth Arden INTERVENE Stress Recovry Night Cream
9. ANEW Reversalist Night Renewal Cream by Avon
10. RAW Essentials by Carol Alt RAW-SCUE Night Restore Cream
11. LUMENE Sensitive Touch Comforting Night Cream
12. ROC Multi-Correxion Intensive Night Concentrate For Face and Eyes

At Home Teeth Whitening

1. Go Smile 7 Day System
2. Crest Whitestrips Advanced Seal

Looking for a last minute Holiday gift? You can’t never go wrong with philosophy Party Girl Pomegranate Bubbly Scented Gift Set, $35! The cutest gift ever. A black makeup bag titles: philosophy: life is a party! contains: 4.0 oz Pomegranate Bubbly Exfoliating Shower Gel, 4.0 oz Pomegranate Bubbly Shimmer Body Lotion, and 0.5 oz Pomegranate Bubbly Lip Shine (sheer plum).

Ring in 2010 with the bubbly that packs a pomegranate punch and guarantees a hangover-free New Year’s Day. Whether you give it as a gift or decide to treat yourself, philosophy’s Party Girl pomegranate Bubbly Scented Gift Set is the perfect way to get ready or your New Year’s Eve celebration. The reusable party pouch comes stocked with an exfoliating shower gel, body lotion and lip shine, which may even help you snag a romantic kiss at midnight.

I can’t get over how cute is the NEW Limited Edition philosophy Classic Cookbook. It is THE perfect holiday gift for your beauty obsessed loved ones. They would be very impressed, and of course, love you dearly!:)

philosophy Classic Cookbook ($35) is a set of six delicious, high-foaming, multipurpose cleansers. This decadent ensemble of three-in-one Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath formulas will make you swoon with scents of the decadent treats that come from the crinkled pages of well-loved holiday baking recipe books. This set contains: 6 x 2.0 oz Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Baths in Pumpkin Spice Muffin, Red Velvet Cake, Double Rich Hot Cocoa, Warm Pear Cobbler, Gingerbread, Cinnamon Buns.

philosophy and The Knot introduce tying The Knot a bridal gift set.

philosophy introduces tying The Knot, a new bridal must-have gift set created exclusively for The Knot, the leading online wedding resource. tying the Knot contains everything a bride needs to pamper herself in preparation for her big day. available for purchase on TheKnot.com (www.theknot.com/philosophy ) and philosophy.com, the set retails for $100 and includes the following nine essential philosophy beauty products:

philosophy purity made simple is an award-winning, one-step facial cleanser that removes makeup, cleanses, tones and lightly hydrates the skin for a youthful glow; 4 fl. oz.
philosophy amazing grace perfumed, firming body emulsion is enriched with natural oils to help soften and nourish the skin, while leaving it velvety soft and smelling beautiful; 4 fl. oz.
philosophy amazing grace shampoo, bath & shower gel, created for the most gracious bodies, calms and nourishes even the most sensitive skin; 4 fl. oz.

amazing grace is philosophy’s best-selling spray fragrance for women created to make a woman smell amazingly clean and beautifully feminine; .5 fl. oz.

philosophy the microdelivery peel pads help exfoliate the skin in seconds and help protect the skin from free radical attack, while providing excellent moisturizing; 30 pads

philosophy hope in a jar is an award-winning daily facial moisturizer that helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles, skin discoloration, rough texture and dehydration; 1 fl. oz.

philosophy kiss me clear lip balm spf 20 is a highly emollient lip ointment that contains spf 20 to relieve dry, chapped lips and protect them from the sun in one simple step; 0.5 fl.oz.
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philosophy kiss me exfoliating lip scrub is enriched with natural butters and oils to help keep your lips in impeccably kissable condition by exfoliating dull, dry, flaky skin for a super soft, super smooth result; 0.5 fl. oz.

philosophy eye hope advanced anti-aging eye cream deluxe sample provides renewed hope for skin around the delicate eye area by diminishing dark circles, reducing puffiness, minimizing the appearance of lines and wrinkles, moisturizing the skin and providing antioxidant protection against future damage; .07 fl. oz.

Give Thanks with These Beautiful Buys …Only at Sephora

Now that you’ve satisfied your tummy with hearty eats, it’s time to satisfy your craving for beauty! Beat the crowds this Black Friday and make Sephora your first shop stop for true holiday magic. From adorable stocking stuffers, to larger than life makeup sets and fragrance kits, Sephora is offering sweet steals and deals you and your wallet won’t want to miss!

Check out these Black Friday finds:

· Kat Von D Painted Love Lipstick Gift Set ($34, $54 Value!) – This trio of rich, full-color lipsticks is perfect for creating a smoldering, sultry holiday look. NEW! LIMITED EDITION!

· I Love Sephora Brush Set ($29, $120 Value!) – Great for holiday travel, this portable set of five essentials brushes is just as beautiful as they are functional. NEW! LIMITED EDITION!

· Fresh Sugar Wish Set ($28, $55 Value!) – Satisfy your sweet tooth with this moisturizing duo for lips and body, housed in a flashy gold cosmetic bag. NEW! LIMITED EDITION!

· Sephora Blockbuster Palette To-Go ($15, $50 Value!) –This all-in-one mini makeup palette is everything you need for a casual daytime look or a night out on the town. NEW! LIMITED EDITION!

· Philosophy The Winter Escape ($25) – Luxe fireside-inspired treats, the Peppermint Hot Cocoa and Melting Marshmallow scents will keep you warm on the coldest of nights. NEW! LIMITED EDITION!

· Sephora Collector’s Edition Fragrance Sampler ($75, $160 Value!) – Take the guesswork out of the gift of fragrance for him or her! This set of seven samples of Sephora’s most popular fragrances comes with a gift voucher for a full-size bottle of their favorite! NEW! LIMITED EDITION!

Beauty-full Black Friday bonus you won’t want to miss for Beauty Insiders only… *Free Kat Von D Tote* Get a limited edition tote adorned with studs and sketches of celebrity tattoo artist, Kat Von D’s, with a purchase of $25. Valid online with promotional code TOTE09 and at checkout in stores with printed page.

*CyberMonday* Enter code SHIP4FREE in the promotion code box at checkout to receive free standard shipping on your online merchandise order. Not valid in Canada, retail stores, or on previous purchases. Cannot be used in conjunction with other promotion codes. Sephora reserves the right to rescind or change this offer at its sole discretion at any time. This offer is valid from November 28th through November 30, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. PST/PDT.

*Holiday News Alert* Beginning November 18th, just in time for the holidays, Sephora Claus is taking over Sephora’s Twitter (www.twitter.com/sephora ), giving away beauty products everyday for 31 days until December 18th. For beauty buffs who would like to enter, simply tweet on Twitter an @Sephora message and tag your wish with a #sephoraclaus “hashtag.” Plus, you can “share” your wish on Facebook and receive one of three deluxe samples, including YSL Black Mascara, Philosophy Inner Grace Body Lotion or Mini Nars Duo Lipgloss. To get your glamorous goodie, enter any of these gift with purchase codes: WISHME, Claus, or Clause. For more Sephora Claus details, visit www.Sephoraclaus.com . You must be 18 or older and a US citizen to win. Prizes must be found on Sephora.com and less than $150.=

Shop these fantastic holiday finds – available at Sephora stores, by calling 1-877-Sephora or by logging onto Sephora.com.

philosophy’s new “gingerbread man instant win game”, is scheduled to launch tomorrow, November 3rd. philosophy is getting ready for a magical holiday season with a fun online game that you can play daily to win great prizes. Each week for the next six weeks, a different holiday prize will be awarded to five lucky winners every day. And, at the end of the six weeks, one person will win the grand prize — a $2,500 philosophy shopping spree. You can only play the game once per day, but each time you play you will be entered to win the grand prize… so the more you play, the better your chances are.

To Enter To Win: Starting tomorrow (11/3/09), simply visit: philosophy.com

I like to get in the Halloween and fall mood with my beauty products as well. I blogged earlier about my favorite food and holiday inspired body wash by Philosophy I Love Candy Corn and I also love the June Jacobs Perfect Pumpkin Peeling Enzyme Masque. Can you get more Halloween inspired beauty products with a name like Pumpkin:) This my version of a Halloween masque (pun intended).

June Jacobs Perfect Pumpkin Peeling Enzyme Masque the official description:  This detoxifying spicy enzyme masque is designed to target and digest dead surface cells while stimulating cellular turnover. Combining the exfoliating benefits of Vitamin A and the repairing benefits of Pumpkin enzymes this wonderful masque acts as a home “peel” treatment. Exposing soft, supple, naturally hydrated skin.

Ingredients: 
Pumpkin Enzyme
Vitamin A
Sodium Hyaluronate

How To Use: After cleansing and toning, apply a spatula full of masque to clean skin. Leave masque on for 7-10 minutes, remove with tepid water. Follow with eye cream, serum, moisturizer and SPF.

Price: $78.00, 5.0 oz

Available at www.junejacobs.com  and prestige spas nationwide.

Nothing says fall, Halloween, and holiday season like I Love Candy Corn Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath by Philosophy, $16. It smells sweet. And, it’s very creamy, just like all the other signature body washes by Philosophy. If you love Philosophy body washes in Crème Brulée and in Vanilla Birthday Cake you would love this! It’s a limited edition so don’t miss it if you want it:) Calling all candy corn lovers!