Make Up Beauty Tips

As has been Aveda's tradition since 2004, this year Aveda is again raising funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) by selling their limited edition, 150ml/5oz tube (a 19% increase in size with a 7% savings for guests) of Hand Relief.

Aveda's hand cream is an incredibly rich moisture therapy. It soothes
dry hands, leaving them noticeably softer and smoother. Hydrating plant
emollients, humectants, exfoliating fruit acids and anti-oxidants—including
vitamins A and E—help diminish signs of aging and provide optimal relief. It has
a lovely fresh scent.

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1993 by Evelyn H. Lauder and dedicated to funding clinical and genetic research on breast cancer at medical institutions across the globe. During the month of October, Aveda will donate $4 from the sale of each Breast Cancer Awareness Hand Relief to the BCRF to help advance the understanding of environmental links to breast cancer.

Help a very worthy cause and enjoy wonderful hand care simultaneously. BCA limited edition Hand Relief will retail for $21 and will be available for purchase through the month of October at Aveda online and through their salons, spas and institutes.

Have I ever told you about this gorgeous little treasure?
I don't believe I have ... goodness me. I do apologize for keeping this to myself for so long. ; -)

Well, without further adieu, please let me introduce you to my HG (holy grail) hand cream. The one that is always in my office desk drawer; the one that is always in my purse; oh yes, and the one that is always atop my dresser at home.

Origins Make A Difference™ Rejuvenating Hand Treatment is amazing! This silky-cream moisturizer blends easily into skin leaving it very hydrated yet not at all greasy. I've tried many, many hand creams in my lifetime, and this is the one to which I always come. These are the reasons why:

• It truly moisturizers the delicate skin of your hands
• It smells delicious, a light fragrant scent of apricots yet not overpowering
• I adore that Origins uses botanical ingredients in their products
• The 2.5 oz tube lasts forever (that's a large tube for a hand cream)
• It helps repair sun and UV damage

Here's what Origins says about their hand treatment:

• The resurrection plant, Rose of Jericho, plus skin-reviving Trehalose and Sea Haricots work hand-in-hand to help hardworking skin rebound and recover from dramatic dehydration.
• An ancient Oceanic Flora helps repair damage due to UV exposure, daily use and constant abuse.
• Scutellaria Extract helps even out skin tone.
• Meadowfoam Seed Oil lavishes hands that have it rough with long-lasting smoothness that's never greasy.
• Chapped, cracked, splotchy skin resumes a softer, brighter, more evenly toned, more youthfully textured look and feel.
• Leaves an elegant, silky feel on skin.
• Forms an undetectable barrier.
• Dermatologist Tested.

Well, I just love it! If you're looking for a great hand cream that is effective in not only hydrating your skin but also treating the skin effectively - give Origins Make A Difference Rejuvenating hand treatment a try. Available at Origins ($19.50).

So much to see and so little time ... well these days, so little $$ as it's all going to gasoline ... right? A tasting of what's out there, little treasures here and there, to whet our whistles. I enjoy discovering new finds I probably never would have come across in a million years if I had to pound the pavement searching in windows. Here are a few recent finds.




U.O. Crochet Eye Compact
Sleek snakeskin compact topped with delicate crochet. Inside, there are 7 shimmery shades of eye shadow a dual applicator. Exclusive to Urban Outfitters. Available in warm (shown) and cool (pinky, lavender shades) - $15



Shu Uemura Instinct Fall Mode Makeup Limited Edition Luring Powder
In this collection, complexion is the essential element for creating an alluring makeup look that radiates sensuality. Create an uplifted and luring complexion by lightly dusting this limited-edition unique pink shade over the face. MAKEUP ARTIST TIP: Apply the powder with a brush along the hairline and heightened parts of the face to add color and create a healthy glow. Available online at Shu Uemura - $38



CoverGirl Ultimate Finish Liquid Powder Makeup
The smooth, even coverage of a liquid and the camouflaging of a concealer with the beautiful finish of a powder-all in one easy step! Dermatologist tested, Fragrance and oil free, Concealer+foundation+powder. Many hades t choose from. Available at drugstores - $7



mark Pop In Color Lip Gloss
New Shades! Add a sheer splash of color to your lips with this high-shine gloss. Seven (7) shades to choose from. Available at Avon - $5



Global Goddess
Upgrade Complexion Face Primer
A beauty must for every Global Goddess. Smooth primer on alone or before makeup to create a radiant, even complexion with a silky finish. Pearlescent pigments reflect light, creating a youthful glow by smoothing fine lines. Contains nourishing vitamins A and E, antioxidants and soothing licorice to boost circulation and brighten skin tone. Available at Victoria's Secret - $35



Lollia Inspire Hand Cream
Hydrating shea butter is whipped with floral infusions of violet, rose and mimosa to create this lusciously moisturizing hand cream. Presented in a pretty floral box with a gift-ready paper sleeve. Shea butter, macadamia nut oil, avocado oil, other luscious scents also available. Anthropologie. 4.25 oz - $24




Tann Rokka Aki
Wrap yourself in the luxurious softness of Tann Rokka’s lush woody oriental edp masterpiece. Simultaneously opulent, with its rich amber and woody notes, and elegantly understated, the fragrance has the magical, elusive charm that is simply irresistible. The scent features the most alluring patchouli note. Gentle, Downy-like the softest of soft furs, the note gives Aki its wonderful warm depth and, combined with spicy and sweet sandalwood and the supple, sensual amber, it turns the fragrance into a comfort scent extraordinaire. A new cold weather favorite!
Aki notes: amber, cedarwood, patchouli, vetiver. Available at Luckyscent and Beautyhabit. 100 ml - $185





Modelco Body Meringue Bronze Glow
An all-in-one instant bronze shimmer and gradual self-tanner with skin-firming anti-cellulite benefits. Body Meringue Bronze Glow is a unique creamy foam that hydrates, protects, and leaves the skin feeling firm while offering a light buildable, natural tan. Get a gradual sunkissed glow with this innovative self-tanner. After smoothing it on, a light instant bronze appears so you can see exactly where you applied. That means no more uneven patches or blotches. Additionally, Body Meringue contains Slimfit, a special ingredient which works to leave the skin feeling firm and toned. Your tan gradually deepens and develops with in a few hours, and it contains a subtle, sexy shimmer for and added glow. Available at Sephora, Beautyhabit and other retailers. 7 oz - $38

You know, we spend a lot of time and effort on our facial skin, neck, body, decollete'. For me personally, my facial regimen consists of separate cleansers, toners, masks, serums and moisturizers. I have many body care products - anti-cellulite, toning products, moisturizing creams and butters; even various neck gels, creams and more. On top of this, my drawer contains specialized anti-wrinkle products - serums, gels, gel-creams, etc. Gosh, it's terrible, I know. And we've not even started on the makeup, haircare and fragrance items.

But how many of us truly give even a fraction of that attention to our hands? I didn't. Well, I didn't up until about a year ago. I turned 40 this year but I didn't ever think I really needed to; my hands were and still are relatively smooth and I wasn't very cognizant of aging or damage.

Now, I don't know if any of you darlings noticed this, but I certainly did. The DAY I turned 40, it was like bells, whistles and alarms of all kinds went off in my body, "She's 40, she's 40! Start the acceleration of aging!" And my body complied.

What I noticed almost immediately was that little brown spots started appearing on my hand. Now look at what I said there - my hand - not my hands, a single hand. My left one. Have you figured out the culprit causing these little spots yet? Yes, no? Well, do this. Picture yourself on an average day. For me it entails driving the kids to school or to activities, driving to work, travelling to meetings throughout the day sometimes for extended stretches on the highway - and there's my left hand, right up there at the top of the steering wheel during all the driving, in the spotlight of a beaming SUN! Yes, you've got it - the sun has caused these little spots to surface on my hand.

Amazing. It really drove home for me what the sun can do to skin when left unprotected. When I see photos and images, like the one of Faye Dunaway's hands above, it really makes me think prevention is the best practice for slowing the effects of aging and minimizing the effects of sun damage. So what's the resolution to this problem? For me, it's been to incorporate exfoliation and sunscreen into my hand skincare routine. Not only am I exfoliating my face and body, but I take extra measures to ensure I'm performing a good exfoliation on my hands when in the shower as well. On top of this, I'm hydrating my hands with a rich moisturizing cream daily. The last component is an absolute must-do, a healthy application of sunscreen every morning before leaving the house being sure to really rub it into the skin on top of my hands.

Here's what I'm using; I fluctuate between a few (well, you know, variety = spice of life and all), but the treasure chest is ripe with all kinds of wonderful products in this area of skincare - choose wisely! It's important to be sure you're using a broad-spectrum sunscreen product to protect against both UVA and UVB rays.

Exfoliator/Scrub:

• Shea Terra Organics Miombo Mango Shea Butter Dead Sea Salt Scrub
• Philosophy Microdelivery Peptide/Vitamin C In-Home Peel

• Shea Terra Organics Pink Guava Pomegranate Indigenous Body Butter
• Aveda Hand ReliefTM
• Origins Make A Difference™ Rejuvenating Hand Treatment

Sunscreen/SPF:

• Somme Institute Double Defense Day Moisture w/ SPF 30+
• Lancôme Absolue Hand Replenishing Unifying Treatment SPF 15 Sunscreen
• boscia Daily Hand Revival Therapy SPF 15