L'Oreal Paris Sublime Bronze Pro-Perfect Air Brush Self Tanning Mist Review

"Makes every woman an expert self-tanner with its professionally-styled airbursh mist delivery system. It sprays on a super fine mist of beautiful, 100% natural looking colour that dries evenly and quickly, no rubbing in required, with a 360degree application to help reach even the hardest spots. Working with the skins amino acids, a 100% natural looking, streak free golden tan thats just right for your skin tone begins to develop within an hour"

I don't know if its the colour of my skin or what (I'm pretty pale) but fake tans never make me look naturally brown - they make my skin look orange no matter how little or how much I apply. I have tried mousses, lotions, sprays, moisturisers in many different brands and so far this product has been the closest to a "brown" tan I have come.

It was easy to apply and you can spray it at all angles. It took longer than an hour to develop - more like 4-5 hours but it did last for quite a few days before fading. There was that "chemical" after smell which all fake tans ahave and don't think they will ever get rid of, but it wasn't over powering.

Overall this has been the best fake tan I have used so far. I just wish I had perfect legs and no need for fake tan :o) sigh.....Click here to read more about this product.

L'Oreal Skin Genesis Review: Skin Gensis or Skin Genius?

" Daily Treatment Serum Concentrate"

"The first step to stronger, tighter, more homogeneous skin, this daily treatment features Pro-Xylane and concentrated hyaluronic acid to boost the effectiveness of the daily moisturizer. Its unique, crystal clear formula deeply penetrates skin's surface to immediately make skin smoother, more luminous and have significantly few fine lines. With a lightweight, non-greasy texture, the treatment glides onto skin, leaving a smooth, soft finish, perfectly preparing skin for step-two moisturisation."

"Daily Moisturiser Oil-Free Lotion"

Featuring a unique, lightweight, silicone formulation, this new moisturizer is an oil-free, non greasy hydrator that immediately creates a more flawless complexion by instantly smoothing the skin's surface and evening skin's tone. Suitable for all skin types, especially for those with oily skin, it leaves behind a soft, powdery finish."

Homogeneous. Pro-Xylane. Hyaluronic Acid. Arrghhhhh what normal person knows what ll this means and whether it's even good for you!?!?!? So off to dictionary.com and wikipedia I go. Homogenous means even or of the same kind. Pro-Xylane is a molecule which stimulates the sugar molecules in the skin, which normally decrease with age, to create stronger skin. Hyaluronic acid is a moisturizer that occurs naturally in the skin. Using hyaluronic fragments activates the skins own hyaluronic acid to naturally hydrate the skin.

This doesn't all sound too bad. So basically, this product uses Pro-Xylane to stimulate sugar molecules in your skin which tighten and hyaluronic fragments to activate the hyaluronic acid in your skin to produce more moisture and create a more even skin tone.

The first thing I loved about this product was the smell. I think there is nothing worse than putting something on your face that smells bad and it just keeps wafting up your nose all day! I really liked the light fragrent smell of this product. Step one is to apply the Serum Concentrate. This really tightens the skin. Step two is to apply the moisturizer. Surprisingly this lotion is fairly think (which I like) so a little bit goes a long way. The lotion has shimmer particles in it so makes your skin look shiny and fresh.

I used this product for a good month because I wanted to give it plenty of time to see results. After using this product I really did think my skin tone looked more even and a little more plump and fresh. It is recommended to use twice daily, first using the Serum Concentrate followed by the Lotion.

I don't really have lines or wrinkles (ah...woe is me!) but I really do think those who do have some fine lines on the face would benefit from using this product. For those who don't, the moisturiser itself is really nice to use on it's own. The packaging is modern, cool "test tubes" with a L'Oreal Paris embossed, silver twist collar, no need for a cap.

At around $20 each, this is an affordable method of fighting off age and would recommend to give it try. Click here to view more about this product.

It's A Fashion Day Soiree!!

LA Fashion and Beauty Expo is coming up on Saturday July 26, 2008 and is being held at the hip Ritual Supper Club in Hollywood. Presented by Dolce Vita Events, enjoy hours of fabulous shopping, music, cash bar, beauty treatments and samples, up to 60% off LA's hottest boutiques and designers, raffles, prizes, entertainment and a whole lot more!

"Come shop over 40 of the hottest fashion & beauty companies in L.A. Enjoy beauty service demos and samplings of skincare services, makeovers, mini massage, facial treatments, sunless tanning, beauty and cosmetic enhancements and more. Plus shop at discounted prices for lines such as: Sledge, Ed Hardy, True Religion, Rock & Republic, Halo, Juicy Couture, Mavi Jeans, Chip & Pepper, and more!"

Tickets can be purchased at Fashion Day Soiree.

Sunscreen That Makes Your Skin Burn...?

I came across a very interesting post from Savvy Skin regarding products that are used in sunscreen products. The writer of this post sometimes feels as though her skin burns when wearing certain products. If you sometimes feel the same thing this post gives her explanation on why she thinks this happens. A great read.

"Do you ever use skin care products that feel like they are burning your skin? It may be ironic, but certain sunscreens cause my skin to feel like it’s burning, and when I wear the offending sunscreen in the sun, the burning gets even worse! The use of retinol products can definitely make your skin more sensitive and more susceptible to the burning sensation......click here to read full post"

Paint The Town Pink

It seems we can't get enough Pink this week. Following on from our post promoting the Victoria Secret's Pinkapalooza Party at the Pier this July 17, Victoria Secret are also giving away free totes with every Pink purchase.

To help get prepped for s-cool go to www.vspink.com and use code GOPINK at the checkout.

Ergonomic Fragrance?

Kenzo Parfums have released a new fragrance called RYOKO which, they say, is fit for travel. So how can perfume be fit for travel exactly? Well, RYOKO, which is japanese for travel are a collection of pocket-sized, ultra-light fragrance ‘pebbles’ housing Kenzo’s favorite scents. These five ergonomically designed stones are the perfect travel solution for the 21st century.

These cool little nic-nacks cost $29 from the Kenzo website www.kenzousa.com

Thanks Spoiled Pretty for bringing this product to our attention!

Pedicures Never Looked So Good!

What happens you put pedicures with couture? You get pedicouture. What is pedicouture? It is the fantastic little shoe you see in the photo above. Making pedicures easier than ever by providing terry thongs with toe seperators to keep your little tootsies away from each other while your polish dries.

Created by 'Creations By Alan Stewart', the sandels are a 'cross-over between vanity and wellness' as they are designed for pedicures as well as yoga. They are reusable and eco-friendly as they are made with 100% organic materials. Not only are you making yourself feel good, you are making the earth feel good too!!

Check them out at www.pedicouture.com

Thanks to Beauty Snob for the hot tip!

It's Not A Secret, It's Pinkapalooza!

It's a party on the pier at Pinkapalooza! This is an event you don't want to miss!!

Pink is the young, funky collection by Victoria Secret and Pinkapalooza is a celebration of the launch of Pink's back to school collection. The event is being hosted by Behati and DJ Brent Bolthouse. There is also going to be a special performance by hot band Fall Out Boy.

This event is being held on July 17 at Santa Monica Pier, California. Tickets can be obtained at some Victoria Secret Pink Stores or from the Victoria Secret Pink website www.vspink.com

Thanks, A Mom In Red High Heels, for this hot info!

The Eyes Have It

I came across this awesome offer from Sephora today. With any order of $25 you will receive a pack of seven eye product samples. This includes Anastasia Brow Powder Duo, Dior HydrAction Hydra-Protective Eye Creme, Kinerase Under Eye Rescue, Murad Intensive Wrinkle Reducer, Ole Henriksen Fresh Start Eye Creme, Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eye Gel, Per-fekt Skin Perfectio Gel or Longo Creme Concealer.

To get this pack of samples you just need to enter JULYEYES at the checkout. Click here to shop.