This website uses affiliate links to generate revenue. We only recommend products and services we trust and offer honest opinions, regardless of affiliate relationships. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. See our Terms and Conditions for details.
With the tree trimmed, gifts wrapped, and stockings hung by the chimney with care, it's time to pamper yourself with some holiday beauty tips.
From the many uses of Botox to the some must have beauty products to some fashion tips, we have you covered this week!
If the winter storm doesn’t get in your way, the next week is likely to be full of fun things to do. Angie at Your True Self Blog has ideas for 14 ways you can dress to go from day to evening events without having to change clothes in between. She’s sending you wishes for happy holidays and a great new year ahead!
Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream was one of the very best products featured on Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog in 2022, and it really lives up to the hype!
Hopefully,
you’ve finished your holiday shopping. But in case you haven’t or
you’re looking for a little something for yourself, Allison from Never Say Die Beauty has got you covered with some last minute recommendations for stocking stuffers or small gifts.
Marcia from Never Say Die Beauty would never have believed how much she’d love products from Merle Norman. You need to see them and appreciate their beauty yourself.
Are
you aware that Botox can be used for nine medical and several cosmetic
conditions? The treatment effectively reduces fine lines and wrinkles on
your face. However, many off-label uses make Botox a blockbuster in the
cosmetic industry. If you are considering getting Botox injections, Barbie’s Beauty Bits is here to share the many uses of botox.
Skincare Beauty Deals Of The Week
Botox In A Bottle-Social media users have popularized the phrase 'Botox in a bottle' for skincare products that reduce fine lines and wrinkles on the face. Similar to Botox, the benefits of these products include wrinkle reduction, plumping, and firming.
Two products that have been touted as Botox in a bottle are two products from The Oridinary, which are
Product 1: The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% and Matrixyl* 10% + HAThe Ordinary's matrixyl and argireline duo is my discovery. The treatment is similar to Botox injections in its ability to reduce facial muscle contractions and wrinkles.
Wrinkles form from dry skin. Dead skin cells can make it look worse, hence using a product to help exfoliate and hydrate the skin, will reduce the appearance of wrinkles!
What you love about retinol, without the irritation. Minimize the look of wrinkles & treat premature signs of aging with this powerful, dry oil serum formulated with a blend of 3 botanical retinol alternatives- bakuchiol.
Disclaimer:This is a sponsored post on behalf of Markwins Beauty.
Views expressed were not influenced in
anyway.
The Holidays are right around the corner and if you have teen girls that are big fans of the band One Direction, do I have some great gift ideas for you!
I have once again partnered up with Markwins Beauty, to bring to you, One Directions newest makeup collections. These items were released on November 15th, just in time to fill up your teens stockings! Now if this is the first time to my site you may be thinking, what does this 5 member boy band from England know about makeup? Well surprisingly they know a lot! The Makeup from One Direction is fun, bold, often irreverent, with a touch of cheeky mischievousness. And they are priced to fit right into your Christmas budget!
From lashes to nails, these prestige makeup sets are a great way to add some shimmer & sparkle to the holiday season. Please see below these limited edition sets.
First Up Is…ELECTRO GLAM MASCARA. She can give her look a jolt of electric color, with this limited-edition trio of ultra-bold colored mascaras that can be used on her hair or her eyelashes.
FOR LASHES- She can make a subtle statement by adding a pop of color to the tips of her lashes, or add coats to the entire lashes for a shockingly chic look!
AS A HAIR MASCARA- This can be applied to small sections of hair and swiped through for instant ELECTRIC highlights. I tested them all but the photo pictured features the...Why Don't We Go There (the blue) & Story Of My Life (yellow).
The names of the products are just as fun too…
Why don’t we go there- Shock of blue.
Does he know?- Pinkest hot pink.
Story of my life- Amped canary yellow.
2nd Collection For That Teenager On Your Christmas list: A Lip Gloss Set. With LIQUILIGHTS GLOW GLOSS
Liquilights Glow Gloss sparkles brilliantly during the day and illuminates under UV black light after dark. Enriched with natural oils and vitamin E to keep the lips soft and hydrated. These glosses can be worn alone for a pop of sparkle & shimmer or over top of another lipstick for a bolder more festive look.
To get the impact of the color, I’ve swatched them on my hand… The color "Kiss You" you can see on my lips & you'll notice that she can do a light coat if she chooses.
Colors
Through the Dark- Electric glitter poppy lip gloss that glows to neon red-orange under UV light.
Kiss You- Orange glitter rush lip gloss that glows to neon yellow under UV light.
Taken - Powerhouse glitter pink lip gloss that glows to neon orange under UV light.
Last Item For The Teen On Your Holiday List; A Nail Polish Set…ROCK ME NAIL KIT
ROCK ME NAIL KIT, features 3 NEON UV-REACTIVE Nail Varnishes and 3 UV-REACTIVE GLITTER nail toppings that add even more sizzle to a mani. Sprinkle the glitter over wet polish for a subtle accent, or go for the glitz and dip the entire wet mani in mega-watt sparkle!
Disclaimer:This is a sponsored post on behalf of Billion Dollar Brows.
Views expressed were not influenced in
anyway.
With my "BOW TO THE BROW" Series, I was able to bring you an entire month of ways to achieve beautiful brows! Well today, I am going to end this series with a chance for you to treat yourself to the gift of beautiful brows.
For this giveaway I have partnered up with Billion Dollar Brows. Billion Dollar Brows is the only cosmetic company that is solely dedicated to eyebrow health and beauty.
For those of you who have followed this series, you have seen the importance of brow maintenance. A great eyebrow, is similar to a great frame that can take an ordinary picture to a different level. You should view your eyebrows as such. Great looking eyebrows can form a frame around your eyes taking them from Boring Brow to Brow-tastic in a matter of minutes.
The bottom line with this "BOW TO THE BROW" Series, is no matter what product you use on your eyebrows, it is in ADDITION to your eyebrow maintenance. Getting them threaded, plucked or waxed is NOT enough. That is like getting your hair cut but never styling it, you need to take your brows to the next level this holiday season, and Billion Dollar Brows can help you do that!
With that being said, Billion Dollar Brows is proud to offer their bestselling Universal Brow Pencil, Brow Duo Highlighter, Brow Gel and Smudge Brush PLUS a bonus gift of a custom designed pencil sharpener in an amazing holiday gift set, which can all be yours!
If you aren’t one of the lucky ones who wins this. Don’t worry as you
can purchase this set for only $34.99. And if that wasn’t enough, I am
going to share with you, my 5 tips to beautiful brows this holiday!
Step 1: Apply Brow Pencil
Product: Billion Dollar Brows Universal Brow Pencil - This universal pencil is a self-sharpening pencil which goes on smooth and natural for all hair colors and skin tones.
Start by taking the pencil & twisting the tip up slightly and get ready to define your brows.
How To: I always use the eyebrow mapping approach with 3 dots, when using an eyebrow pencil. (See image to the right)
First Dot: Go to the corner of your eye, closest to the nose to measure the starting point of your eyebrow. Place the universal brow pencil vertically from the inner corner of your nose to the inner corner of your eye... Place a dot here indicating the start of your eyebrow.
Second Dot: The Arch: Align the pencil horizontally from the tip of your nose to the outside center of your pupil or the middle your brow bone, place a dot. This is the arch & the highest point of your eyebrow, so keep this in mind when placing the dot.
Third Dot: The End: Align the pencil from the outer corner of your nostril to the corner of your brow to place your final mark.
Once you have completed, you want to connect the dots and fill in the brow with tiny strokes; think of tiny hairs when applying the pencil. And always make sure to twist the pencil back down after using to ensure longevity of the pencil.
Step 2: Blending
Using brush (located on the other end of the brow pencil) blend the pencil into your brow hairs. IMPORTANT: You want your brows to look natural, so you want gently brush the brow hairs upwards into place.
Step 3:Highlight Product: Brow Duo Highlighter - This was a great bonus to get this. I really liked that it has both a highlighter and concealer! Brow Duo highlighter gives you an instant eyebrow lift. Perfect for most skin tones. It allows you to highlight your brow bone, and for those quick needed touch-ups, the universal concealer comes in quite handy!
How To Use: Apply a line of the highlighter under your brow following your arch as well as above the arch, with two small dots.(see image above)
Clean Up: The concealer end, can be use to clean up any mistakes you've made!
Step 4: Apply & Blend
Product: Smudge Brush-This synthetic straight edge brush is great for applying creamy products, like the highlighter.
How To Use: Gently blend the highlighter into your skin and the brow line to frame & define!
Step 5: Set
Product: Brow Gel Clear - The finishing touch for giving your brows a polished, manicured look. This gel will allow you to seal the deal so to speak, by locking in your look, keeping your brows perfectly in place all day.
How To Use: Apply the wand applicator over the pencil creating the perfect brow.
And now the chance for you to give yourself the gift of beautiful brows this holiday season... Enter to win below.
Hi, I’m Barbie Ritzman (aka Barbara Ritzman), founder of Barbie’s Beauty Bits, where I share skincare tips, beauty advice, fashion insights, and real-world insights on products and cosmetic treatments, backed by my work with professionals in the field to help you better understand your options and make informed decisions. Based in Williamsburg, Virginia, I help med spas, plastic surgeons, and beauty brands grow through content marketing, SEO strategy, and social media support across Hampton Roads and nationwide.
.jpeg "The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% Review, Barbies Beauty Bits")
