Today on QVC: Beauty Newsmakers

Look who's back on QVC!  Experience beauty industry genius during Beauty Newsmakers Face-to-Face on QVC today. Meet leading experts in the beauty industry, and get to know the “brains” behind the brands, up close and personal.

Tune in today at 9 AM and 7 PM (ET) for the latest innovations at unbeatable prices. Learn exactly how to use these top beauty products and what they'll do for you through expert presentations complete with tips and how-to's straight from the professionals who created these brands.  It's like having your own professional beauty lesson right in the comfort of your own home.  Tivo it if you can't watch, or visit QVC online to get video playback, customer reviews and more.


Presentations will include those from Josie Maran, Dr. Adrienne Dense, Mally Roncal, Chaz Dean, Laura Geller, Bobbi Brown and more! Plus, take advantage of value pricing, extra value pay options and bulk sizes for a limited time. Stock up on your favorite WEN cleansing conditioner, which is hugely discounted today and available in pro sizes. (Look at that gallon size bottle ... wowza!)

WEN by Chaz Dean Cleansing Conditioner, One Gallon
QVC Item #/A73764 $160.80 FEATURE PRICE!  (Reg. QVC Price $177.00)

I use this product and loooove it! No stripping, gently cleans, and soft, shiny hair results. I even create cleansing conditioning "cocktails." For instance, I love to apply Tea Tree on my head and scalp and Sweet Almond Mint on the length and ends. Sweet aromatherapy treat and hair treatment in one!

The 16oz product sells for $28.00 on QVC; a savings of more than $60!
Take a revolutionary step toward beautiful, healthy, shiny hair. These formulas replace shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner, detangler, leave-in conditioner, and even shaving cream. Choose from Pomegranate, Sweet Almond Mint, Cucumber Aloe, Fig, Tea Tree and Lavender.

Josie Maran Deluxe Argan Oil with Bonus Color Stick
QVC Item #A216380  $83.76 FEATURE PRICE! (QVC Price $92.00)
 
This 100% organic argan oil, a legendary, lightweight oil grown in Morocco, is ideal for all skin types. Rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids, it's effective as a fast-absorbing daily moisturizer. People also use it to heal and condition anything from cuticles to split ends. The argan oil-infused color stick is a sheer tint that provides lasting, natural-looking color to cheeks and lips. Its universally lovely shade, Glow, was specifically created by Josie to flatter every skin tone.

Dr. Denese Pro C Illuminating Cell Defense Pads 100 ct.
QVC Item #A210055 Approximately $49.50

A unique, daily vitamin C facial pad system that helps to brighten and illuminate the complexion and rejuvenate dull, uneven skin into luminous skin. It delivers essential hydration to the skin to help soften the look of lines and wrinkles, smoothes the skin for a more youthful appearance, and delivers superior protection from free radical attack.

Mally Set of Two Light Wand Eye Highlighter and Brightener
QVC Item #A87872 Approximately $35.00

Who doesn't adore Mally?  Of course we ALL love her ... and for good reason, she gives us fantastic, professional quality products at unbelievable prices.  Love you, Mally xxxx. These Lightwands help give you a gorgeous, wide-awake appearance. The creamy, long-wearing pencil lets your lighten and brighten your eyes, while the extra-soft sponge on the other end gives a touch of light to the inner corners of the eye or anywhere you need it.

Watch Beauty Newsmakers on QVC today or tune in online for the video presentations, pro tips, special pricing and lots of fun!

QVC 26 Hours of Best of Beauty!!!

Enjoy 26 hours of QVC's best-selling beauty brands, customer top-rated items, exclusives, must haves and more during QVC's biggest beauty event ever.

What brands are there?
Oh so many and more than what is shown here: Philosophy, Josie Maran, Mally, Tarina Tarantino, Kate Somerville, Lisa Hoffman, Smashbox, Kiehl's.



Even better ... you'll be treated to extra special pricing, a Today's Special Value with Clarisonic's Mia Cleansing System in gorgeous new and exclusive to QVC colors, easy payments so you can pay a little now and a little later on.

AND ... you'll get to discover QVC's 2010 Customer Choice Beauty Awards winners!

Watch QVC beginning Friday, 8/27 at 10 pm and through the whole day Saturday, 8/28/10 for all the wonderful possibilites. or you can find even more on QVC.com. Enjoy, angels! xo

Sneak Peek: Smashbox's Newest Summer Products Debuted on QVC Tomorrow!

QVC is a must do tomorrow afternoon! There, you'll be treated to a wonderful spot on Smashbox's hot, new products with tips and showcasing by the uber-talented Holly Mordini.

Here's your unbelievable sneak peek into the event with products and sets you won't be able to resist. Seriously! You really won't. Be able to resist.

Smashbox Features in Focus is a nine-piece collection that includes cult favorite products among beauty enthusiasts, as well as latest product innovations.

Every woman who may love some of her features but would like to "fall in love" with them all will benefit from this kit. And, every woman who wants the benefit of beautiful skin.

This collection introduces you to products that will have you falling head over heels with your new gorgeous eyes, your better-than-ever complexion, and your "you must have naturally blessed" lips.

Begin by using the Halo Hydrating Perfecting powder as your foundation. Simply twist the dial to release the fine, loose powder. Then, apply to your entire complexion using the baby Buki brush.

Using the luminous shade of the waterproof shadow liner duo, apply the color to your lid, from lash to crease and just into the contour area, using it as a radiant shadow.

Next, using the second shade in the duo, swirl brush #30 into the pot and apply under the bottom lashes, smudging from corner to corner to create a soft smoldering effect. This is not intended to deliver a crisp edge or a fine line. Follow this same method along the top lashes, beginning in the outer corner of the eye and working inward. Follow with a generous coat of Lash DNA mascara.

Using your finger or the unique silicon applicator, apply Lip Tech to both lips, pressing in the pigment. Use a lip liner if you wish to create a more defined pout. Wear Lip Tech alone for a more satin finish, or generously layer the lip enhancing gloss over Lip Tech.

Always leave blush for last so you won't run the risk of over-applying. Begin at the apple of the cheek, swirl brush in a circular motion, moving along the cheekbone.

Apply the Soft Lights powder to the bridge of your nose, above your brows, and along the top of your cheekbones. Use this skin-softening powder as an allover illuminator. Love it up on your shoulders and decollete.

Includes:

•0.75 oz Halo Hydrating Perfecting powder

•0.1 oz Lip Tech in Sangria, a deep wine

•0.398 oz Fusion Soft Lights in Gleam, beige and rose shades

•0.2 fl oz lip enhancing gloss in Lavish Lips, a nude pink

•0.1 oz waterproof shadow liner duo in Emphaseyes, a warm cinnamon and soft pink

•0.31 oz Lash DNA mascara in black

•0.07 oz blush in Blushing Pink, a shimmery pink

•Shadow liner brush #30

•Baby Buki brush

The collection is being offered at QVC for the unbelievable introductory price of $77.28 (retails $170) and is available with QVC Easy Pay for 3 payments of $25.76 for a limited time! You choose your foundation shade.

Now here's one of their new products that I'm drooling over. Smashbox Pro Second Skin Concealer is professional level coverage that's customizable, comfortable and weightless on the skin. It's also waterproof for flawless-looking skin all day.

The high performance formula conceals skin imperfections, including rosacea, hyper-pigmentation, freskles, extreme dark circles, tattoos, while the encapsulated pigment technology recreates the radiance of your own skin making it look completely natural. (available in fair, light, medium and dark) Exclusive to QVC.

New! Smashbox Waterproof Powder Eye Shadow Palette is a breakthrough in powder eye shadow. This absolutely amazing waterproof formula glides on smoothly and evenly for beautifully blendable color. includes five gorgeous shades and an application brush.

New! Smashbox Lip and Eye Beam Duo double duty products highlight, brighten and perfect instantly. Eye Beam's double-ended pencil highlightens and brightens eyes in one quick step, while Lip Beam adds fullness and shine to your lips. Includes both pencils - Eye Beam Double-Ended Brightener and Lip Beam Double-Ended Pout Perfector. I'm really excited about this duo as well. It's amazing what a difference an eye highlighting/brightening pencil makes in opening the eye, making you look more aware and rested. Looking forward to trying both of these sure to be faves!

Exclusive to QVC - Waterproof Shadow Liner in Lucky Penny (a beautiful bronzey-copper shade) and Brush #30 Set. This easy-to-apply shadow liner glides on smoothly and evenly and is totally waterproof and crease-resistant, giving you the power to create soft, smoky definition in one quick step. Wear it as a won't budge smudged liner or as a radiant all-over shadow. Apply with Smashbox's specially designed Shadow Liner Brush #30 for flawless application.

Stay tuned for the Smashbox event on QVC, Subday, 6/27/10 at 3 PM and 8 PM EST. You'll also find Smashbox's Limitless Liquid Liner Pen, Naked Beauty Lip Gloss Kit, Complexion Perfection Kit, Naked Beauty Lid Primer and much more. For more information, visit qvc.com.

QVC First to Introduce New Philosophy Fragrance Eternal Grace

A new grace has launched, philosophy girls, and you'll only find it on QVC.

Introducing Philosophy's Eternal Grace, a crisp, contemporary scent created to energize the spirit, lighten the heart, and inspire all women. Described as "muli-dimensional", the fragrance is said to unfold numerous layers evoking a variety of emotions for the wearer as hours pass.

Youthful and uplifting Eternal Grace spray fragrance was created to take a woman on a sensory journey and leave her feeling forever young. It's a contemporary blend of philosophy's classic, clean notes, along with delicate florals and bright citrus.

At retail price the fragrance will be available for $40, however QVC is offering advance orders of the 2 oz spray bottle for the introductory price of $33.12.  Expected shipping date is June 17th. I can't wait.  I didn't even have to watch the presentation last night to know I wanted it.  QVC gave a sneak peek of the bottle; I saw it was a new "grace" from philosophy; that's all I needed to start punching keys to reserve my order! Philosophy Eternal Grace Spray Fragrance is currently exclusive to QVC.

Do Tune In: Lots Going on at CARGO Cosmetics

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CARGO's Pro Picks Collection is like having your own personal professional amkeupartist in your makeupbag.  With it, you'll use the same CARGO products favored by top artists on Hollywood sets and high fashion runways.

The kit, an $84 value, is found exclusively at Ulta and may be purchased for $39.  Here's what you get:

• Color Eye Palette in Los Angeles: The quad encourages play and experimentation! The newest additional to the CARGO Color Palette family contains four vibrant professional-quality eyeshadows in a combination of opalescent turquise, amethyst, aqua green and cream. They may be layered, mixed and blended for countless combinations of looks.  What I love about this quad is it gives you the hot shades of the moment.  That amethyst (mixed with the others for variety) is definitely a Spring "Yes!" and the gorgeous opalescent turquoise makes a perfect eyeliner when used wet for deeper pigmentation.  The turquoise as an eyeliner is THE spring/summer "Do!"
• Blu_Ray Mascara: High definition lashes for real life, though it was created for high definition filming to provide flawless results.  The mascara features a special comb that lengthens, curls and defines.
• Reverse Lip Liner: This is a makeup artist's and a beauty addict's best friend for fabulous lip definition. Line the outer edges of lips with this flesh-toned liner. The result: added definition, reduced feathering, locks lip color in place and gives the look of plumper lips.
• Classic Lipgloss in Tobago: A soft, nudish baby pink gloss features CARGO’s famous, award-winning, non-sticky formulation in a handy tube and wand applicator with built-in Timestrip® technology to show you when your gloss needs to be replaced. The silky texture is both hydrating and nourishing for lips and the Tobago shade is a fave of professional MUA's.

For more information on CARGO Pro Picks Collection or to purchase online, visit Ulta.  At this moment, in addition to the three (3) samples you get to choose yourself, Ulta is also featuring a FREE 12pc Spring Sample Bag with any $40 Purchase! But it ends today, 4/10/10 so hurry if you want to take advantage of the GWP.

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Be the Change You Want to See in the World

CARGO Cosmetics has announced an expanded partnership with one-stop, upscale cosmetics shop CVS Beauty 360. On April 8th, CARGO’s revolutionary, 100% natural PlantLove™ Collection was made available in CVS Beauty 360 stores nationwide.

CARGO Founder and President Hana Zalzal comments, “The timing couldn’t be better to partner with such an inventive retailer. Beauty 360’s goal of creating a convenient way to shop for all beauty products is entirely consistent with our philosophy of making make-up better, smarter and easier for the consumer. Together, CARGO and Beauty 360™ will offer high-quality, professional-grade cosmetics that are accessible to every woman. We are excited to expand CARGO’s relationship with CVS Beauty 360 as our newest PlantLove™ retail partner.”

We've talked with you about CARGO Cosmetics’ PlantLove™ Collection before, but here are the highlights:

Always innovating, CARGO Cosmetics introduced PlantLove™ by creating the first-ever environmentally friendly lipstick. Even the packaging, a compostable tube made entirely from corn, is “green.” In response to the overwhelming success of the lipstick, CARGO launched a full PlantLove™ Collection, the only prestige brand to be given ECOCERT™, the highest eco-distinction. This global designation ensures that all product, process and packaging meet the strictest standards for natural, organic and environmentally friendly content.

Can make-up truly be good for you? All products in the PlantLove™ line are free of parabens, phthalates, petro-chemicals, synthetic dyes and fragrances. The cosmetics are only manufactured in countries with solid environmental and labor records. This means that PlantLove™ is entirely in harmony with Mother Earth.

Hana Zalzal added “For us, PlantLove™ has always been more than a product, it’s a movement. As Mahatma Ghandi said, ‘Be the change you want to see in the world.’ We believe that small actions taken by large groups can change this world.”

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Now, last but certainly not least ...

On Sunday, April 11th, CARGO International Make-Up Artist Renée Ryan will be featured on QVC highlighting the very best CARGO products and sharing her famous “tips and tricks.” Here’s a sneak peak at just one of the amazing products she’ll be featuring:

Water Resistant Bronzer

Turn up the heat this summer with CARGO’S Water Resistant Bronzer! Water Resistant Bronzer arrives in the fabulous and universally-popular Medium shade that CARGO fans know and love. Plus, a unique blend of ingredients including mica and powdered silicone provide the ultimate staying power. So, beach bums and poolside divas alike can relax and know that beautiful, bronze glow won’t go anywhere.

Renee’s exclusive tip: Use Water Resistant Bronzer the way you would any bronzer you love. Simply brush it on above the brow bone, under the cheek bone and along the jaw line. Basically trace an ‘E’ and a ‘3’ on either side of your face. I also love to add a little bronzer to the neck, chest and shoulder area for the perfect summer glow.

So, be sure to tune into QVC tomorrow, Sunday, April 11 at 7:00 PM Eastern time to learn more about CARGO and catch more of International Make-Up Artist Renée Ryan's professional makeup tips!

Philosophy: Look What's Coming Soon ... Oh Yeah!

Philosophy has some fab new products coming soon. You'll be able to get them at QVC before anywhere else. In fact, while shopping at my local Sephora over the holidays, I inquired of the salesperson about Miracle Worker, philosophy's newest anti-aging moisturizer. She looked at me as though I was from another planet and rather snottily retorted, "We're not even being trained on that until March. How do you know about it?"

Oy veh ... really, chicka? The nerve of me to be in-the-know about an upcoming beauty product as a mere lay person, blogger even worse. Well, get over it! QVC is famous for bringing products to their audiences before other retailers get them, and I'm thrilled to have learned about these to share with all my readers.


Miracle Worker
Believe in miracles. This ultra-lightweight cream goes on like liquid satin as it deeply moisturizes, firms, and helps prevent the premature signs of aging. A unique complex helps the formulation bind hydration to the skin, leaving it looking visibly renewed while feeling replenished and satiny smooth. Apply after cleansing in the morning or evening for maximum results. 2 oz $55
Get it at an introductory price this weekend for $49.98

The Color of Grace
This light pink liquid illuminator that combines skin-loving moisture and brightening botanicals for skin that looks brighter, fresher, angelic, and inspired. Ideal for all skin types and anyone who wants instant luminosity. Show your skin in the best light. Grace heavenly light is a light pink liquid illuminator that helps hydrate, smooth, and protect the skin, while reviving your complexion and restoring radiance. The product contains a flow-through brush for easy, mess-free application. Wear it alone, over makeup, or blended with foundation for skin that looks luminous and heavenly. 1 oz $28


Unconditional Love 3-in-1
Infused with the newest philosophy fragrance, the soulful, passionate, enduring scent of unconditional love in a luxurious shampoo, bath, and shower gel was created to make a woman feel surrounded by love and happiness from head to toe. Unconditional love perfumed shampoo, bubble bath, and shower gel gently cleanses, conditions, and softens skin and hair for a truly enduring experience. 16 oz $22
Also available in the Perfumed Firming Body Emlusion, 16 oz $34

Hope Springs Eternal
This is an ultra-fine, hydrating mist that helps replenish skin's moisture level to revitalize and restore skin, while enhancing your sense of well-being with a fresh, invigorating scent. Formulated with rejuvenating properties of the deep sea, hope springs eternal topically feeds your skin healthy nutrients for a healthy glow. This instant skin pick-me-up is infused with hyaluronic acid to bathe the skin in hydration. We suggest that you use this several times a day to maintain a gorgeous, timeless complexion. 5 oz $20

As I mentioned, some of these newer products aren't available anywhere but QVC right now. Tune in for all the deets this weekend on QVC or visit them online at qvc.com.

New Smashbox One-of-a-Kind Set! But One Day Only.

Yes, that's right, more Smashbox (see post below)! I can't help it, it needs to be shared. The QVC Today's Special Value is an unbelievable set of Smashbox favorites that also happens to include a full-sized Halo Perfecting Powder with "Buki" Brush and new launches to boot.

A 9-piece smashbox collection with cult favorites, plus product innovations sure to achieve mega stardom. You'll get the brand's #1-selling foundation, Halo Hydrating Perfecting Powder; the can't-get-enough Waterproof Shadow Liner Duo; wear-with-everything Blush; a signature must-have, Soft Lights; Lash DNA Mascara; Lip Enhancing Gloss; and--get ready to be obsessed--the newest lip creation, Lip Tech.

This kit offers product innovations, advanced formulas, and of-the-moment colors. Halo delivers a healthy-looking complexion, while the Liner Duo plays up your eyes. Lip Tech long-wearing color helps you define your lips like a pro. Put it all together with the Mascara, Blush, Lip Gloss, and Soft Lights and you've got a lot to feature!

I'm hoping to have more information soon for you on that new Lip Tech product (You press it into your lips rather than applying it the old-fashioned way). In the meantime, take advantage of this unbelievably fanstastic offer if it appeals to you even in the slightest. You can always return it if you don't like it for a full refund within 30 days (you WON'T want to return it... ) Smashbox Features in Focus 9-Piece Color Collection is selling for $69.94 (retail value is $169!) today only, and only on QVC.

Smashbox Halo - Now in Eye Shadow!

After knocking the industry off its feet with Halo Perfecting Powder with its anti-aging, against product type hydrating factor, Smashbox is about to launch another first of its kind product by bringing us gorgeous eyeshadows (duos nonetheless) in the Halo line. Brilliant!

Smashbox's innovative Halo Hydrating Perfecting Eye Shadow Duo contains two perfectly coordinated, wearable shades for the base and lid. It's your secret to a beautiful, natural eye that looks effortless. A built-in shaver delivers the convenience of a pressed powder and the radiant finish of a loose one. The shaver allows you to get fresh, loose pigment with each use. These shadows deliver the same hydrating, anti-aging benefits to your lids that the perfecting powder does for your face. Yes, in a powder shadow. Amazing.

Pre-order Halo Hydrating Eye Shadow in the shade of your choice now through QVC and you'll enjoy them before the rest of the world gets to try this, and at a special introductory price. The advance order set includes a 0.15 oz Halo Hydrating Perfecting Eye Shadow Duo, a Blending Brush #3, and a Crease Brush #10. Special price - $39.54 (retail value $91)

Shade choice of: Soft Peach/Cocoa (soft peach/warm brown), Pewter/Smoke (platinum/deep slate), Bisque/Almond (warm beige/soft nude), or Petal/Plum(soft pink/heather)

Worldwide launch on August 22, 2009 and exclusive to QVC until November 1, 2009!

Update: You know, I didn't say this last night when I posted the article, but it's waying on my mind and I wanted to add ... indulge me, please. lol But, truly, this kit is worth the price for the Smashbox brushes alone! If you've never tried a Smashbox brush, and you're getting TWO in this kit, you'll find that you'll use these with all your shadow brands to apply to lids. The gray-pewter and purplish options, in particular, are RIGHT ON in terms of colors you'll be seeing in the fall. That price is crazy nuts! Okay, said my peace. xo

Three Custom Color Specialists Coming to QVC

Three Custom Color Specialists is sharing the news about their upcoming debut on QVC! Already hugely popular with makeup artists, beauty industry professionals and beauty addicts alike, the brand's exposure through QVC will bring their high quality, coveted cosmetics to the masses.

Tune in and join Trae Bodge, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Three Custom Color Specialists, as she debuts the brand’s signature CRÈME CONCEALER/FOUNDATION formula on “Beauty Newsmakers Face-to-Face” on QVC, Tuesday, August 18th from 10-11 p.m.

This is a truly revolutionary product that can stand-in as a mutli-tasker with ease. It’s all you’ll ever need to hide marks, conceal dark circles and create gorgeous, even-looking skin. This makeup artist’s secret weapon is available in 10 shades on QVC (6 to be demonstrated on-air) and is appropriate for all skin types.

TO USE AS FOUNDATION:
Full coverage - apply with a dry sponge, foundation brush or fingers, pushing into the skin. Moisten sponge or brush for medium coverage.
Sheer coverage - mix with your face cream to create a tinted moisturizer.

TO USE AS CONCEALER:
After applying the foundation layer, revisit areas that require more coverage with a concealer brush or fingers. Tap into place.


Check out Trae in action, demonstrating more Creme Concealer/Foundation application tips and tricks on “Beauty Newsmakers Face-to-Face” August 18th on QVC.