If you haven’t heard about 3Lab “M” Cream, I am here to tell you that this one is by far the best cream I have tried this year.  It is pricey, BUT it also has some serious science behind it.   This is the first cosmetic product that contains world’s first bio-engineered growth hormone, stem cells from the rare Uttweiler Spatlauber Swiss Apple, which is so rare that only three trees remain in existence.

The cream is luxurious feeling but not heavy (the formula is a gel cream), so you don’t feel like you have a layer of product on your skin.  Dubbed as a skin de-stressing cream, this works to increase resiliency and cellular turnover while giving the skin a naturally radiant glow from the inside out.  My skin has become smoother and over the 8 week period that I tested it moisture was increased, skin was firmed and fine lines were softened.  I have been using it ever since.

The Rundown:

• Nano-Claire GY, a bioengineered growth hormone-like protein that works as a “hormone replacement therapy” for the skin.
• PhytoCelTec™ Malus Domestica, stem cells from a rare Swiss Apple that have been proven to slow down and delay the aging process.
• Happybelle, a phyto-endorphin extract that comes from the cactus Monk’s Pepper combined with antioxidant and moisturizing factors to help revitalize the skin and give it a radiant glow.
• ACS (Anti-Cyto Stressor) to promote an overall bioregulation that follows and respects the cutaneous physiological mechanisms by hindering the alterations caused by stress hormone.
• Osilift, a 100% Natural sugar tensor purified fraction of oat polysaccharides that gives an immediate tensor and long term anti-wrinkle effect to the skin.

This cream is the ULTIMATE anti-aging weapon….anyone over the age of 30 should take a look.

Image:  3Lab

Everyone always loves to pick my brain about how to do their eyes, especially smoky, and I don’t mind at all, in fact i’m flattered. Most women are interested in enhancing their eyes and making sure that the colors they choose are best for them. Especially when enhancing the eyes to make them look bigger, brighter and more noticeable.

Eyes That Get You Noticed

The idea to creating sexy, sultry, eye-popping eyes is to pick eyeshadow shades that are the opposite of your natural eye color. This will give your eyes a look that is more intense, and vibrant. For example if you have green eyes, a purple eyeshadow in lavender, violet, or amethyst will bring out the green of your eyes even more. To avoid going too heavy, apply the color in layers. This way you can control the intensity and desired look. For eyeliner you can use a color in the same color scheme like a dark plum, or go with a deep charcoal or dark brown.

Blue eyes look beautiful in warm coppers, burnished gold, taupes, and rich brown eye shadows, shimmers or mattes will do. An eyeliner in dark brown looks great, and a gel eyeliner in dark brown, even better.

Brown eyes like mine, look good in colors like amethyst, violet, teal, warm bronze, rose-gold, and taupe. An eyeliner in a blue-charcoal, dark green, or deep burgundy all look good. Wear it as a liquid liner by using an eyeliner sealant and mixing with your shadow. It will stay on for hours, and still look as good.

With all of these colors it’s always best to apply in layers so you don’t put on more than you want. If you just want a wash of color on the lids, use your fingers to apply the color. For a more dramatic eye, a medium size eyeshadow brush, or blender brush works perfectly. Get a couple of your girl friends together and have a makeup party. Bring your makeup, brushes, and be open to trying something new. You can play with colors, get honest opinions, and most importantly have a blast.

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For anyone who spends a lot of time outside, or for all those gals who can’t go to the beach without a bit of color on their face, then this is something you may be interested in. Tarte Cosmetics is offering up 3 mermaid-inspired, lock and roll creaseless cream and powder shadow duos, and a deluxe lights, camera, splashes! waterproof mascara.

Tarte's EyeQuatic Waterproof Summer Essentials Set

The ultra chic bonus in addition to this great set is this fabulous head-scarf seen here, which I am totally loving. Could be Pucci, could be Gucci, who knows, either way it’s the perfect piece of chic for a bike ride, hike, or lunch at the beach.

The colors are really beautiful and go on effortlessly. I mixed the citrine and tanzanite which looked great together. I purposely applied it to my eyes on a day when I would be working outside in warmer weather to see how they performed. At the end of the shoot I had dinner plans and didn’t have time to do anything but put a little gloss on, but guess what? I didn’t have too because my eyes still looked good.

The EyeQuatic Waterproof Summer Essentials Set retails for $35 and is available at Tarte. A beauty steal & deal for stylin’ all summer long.

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Everyone is getting on the summer bronze beauty train, and the colors in Givenchy’s new summer 2009 Le Makeup Collection reminds me of the sun right before it rains. Oh how happy I was to get a glimpse of this gorgeous collection, and have since dreamed about having the entire line for myself and my kit. Just a dab of the Glow to Wear Satiny Body Enhancer, a creamy liquid bronzer, and you can sculpt your body however you like. You’ll get an instant glow, and sexy shimmer instantly that looks like you’ve been on vacation somewhere warm and tropical. Try mixing with a bit of SPF lotion and then applying to the skin.

Givenchy's Summer Collection

Another of my favorite’s are the nine shades of golden-caramel-pink powders in  the Prismissime Mat & Glow Face Powder. Mattes and pearls so the choices and combination’s are endless. The colors look so beautiful on the lids and cheekbones, and you can use your fingers to apply if you just want a wash of color.

The entire collection is definitely worth checking out, including the Pop Gloss Crystal in Sun Coral, and Sun Rose. So shiny, your friends may require sunglasses when you’re around. Available only at Sephora, and a limited-edition.

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Maybelline, home of the world famous Great Lash Mascara has introduced their own version of the pulsating mascara. Available online at the moment, and soon in all of our favorite drugstores, Target, and Walmart.  I was lucky enough to get my hands on one, and although I must admit I am not a big fan of Great Lash, I know, I can hear hundreds of makeup artists cursing my name as I write, I really, really like their Pulse Perfection Mascara.

Maybelline's Pulse Perfection Mascara

I had already tried Estee Lauder’s and Lancome’s and was excited to try Maybelline’s since I knew the price would definitely put a smile on my face. I never turn down the chance to try a new mascara, especially if I end up loving it.

So what did I think of the new Pulse Perfection Mascara? I loved it!!! Can you say volume, length, and major glam all in one application, and for the price, $14.95 a tube, they will be flying off the shelves. Pulse Perfection vibrating mascara delivers 7,000 micro-oscillations per minute. The battery-powered mascara offers a patent pending vibrating elastomer brush, which gently pulsates against your lashes.

The horizontal micro-motion was designed to mimic how a makeup artist would apply, by using a zig zag technique to give your lashes their maximum potential for looking great. With the push of a button your lashes will go from barely there to “oh my gosh your lashes look amazing!” So go ahead and bat those beautiful lashes, I know I will be

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Who hasn’t tried Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour Cream? I remember buying my first tube, and since then it has become a staple in my makeup kit, as well as in my personal arsenal of beauty must haves Now Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour Cream comes in a 1960’s Vintage Edition celebrating their Decades Collection with a psychedelic glass jar and an irresistible look.

I use my Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream everyday on my lips, and I mix it with my foundation, and moisturizer before applying to my face for a beautiful dewy look.  It lasts forever, but I am loving this limited edition packaging, which is just so much more interesting than my regular white tube. The packaging is reminiscent of the 60’s, and it will be interesting to see what’s next in this series for the 70’s. Ooh I loved the 70’s and have the bell bottoms to prove it.

“You’ll twist and shout when you dip into your Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant, the original formula of ultra-moisturizing petrolatum, vitamin E and re-texturizing beta-hydroxy acid. It smoothes, soothes, heals and protects dry skin.”

This an online exclusive only available at Elizabetharden.com

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image credit: Elizabeth Arden

Oh how I just love NARS and all of the beautiful eyeshadows. I have a separate case just for all of my NARS products and now I need to make a little more room for this “I can’t live without eyeshadow palette.” All of my favorite colors for creating the perfect natural look, or something a bit more eye-defining and edgy like a smoky eye.

This gorgeous palette from NARS is called The Modern Love Palette and contains six shades ranging from matte black to shimmery browns, and a gorgeous metallic rose. Each shade was picked for its ability to complement the
others, allowing you to mix and match, and create endless looks of subtle or
dramatic eyes. Create various day-to-night looks effortlessly with six shadows to accentuate the lashline, eyelid, crease and browbone.

Gorgeous isn’t just coming ladies, gorgeous is here! So grab one of these quickly before they are gone for good. This Modern Love Palette is an exclusive to Nordstrom, and will go on sale this Friday, May 1st for $50.00.

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Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and what makeup junkie doesn’t love the gift of beauty. I know I do and I am loving Bobbi Brown’s new Lip Crayon Trio. They are creamy, the colors are beautiful, and so perfect for the woman on the go who can’t live without color on her lips.

Get the luxurious feel of a lipstick and the ease and convenience of a pencil in one. You can wear them alone or with your favorite lip gloss. The formula is long lasting and doesn’t dry out your lips. A set will cost you $50 and includes three shades of Lip Crayon: Naked Pink, Pink Raspberry and Sugar Blush, and a custom size sharpener. Bobbi for those of you who don’t know, is the queen of pink lip colors, and some of the best I might add. So if you love em’ then don’t wait too long, because this fabulous trio will only be here for a short time.

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image credit: Bobbi Brown Cosmetics

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Source: Beautiful Makeup Search