Sothys Orange Blossom and Cedar Wood Escape Nourishing Body Elixir  $45.00 and free Shipping  Available @ Sothys  

Warm and musky uplifting escape. This nourishing oil leaves the skin soft, satiny and delicately scented. Its light texture penetrates rapidly leaving no oily residue.

Clarins Instant Smooth Line Correcting Concentrate $32.00 by Clarins at Macy's

Discover the magic of Instant Smooth Line Correcting Concentrate, a high precision corrector that smoothes away lines, wrinkles and imperfections, in an instant! Use as needed to "erase" lines, wrinkles, pores and imperfections

Makeup Addict caught a small article about Clarins Instant Smooth Line Correcting Concentrate in 'Best Beauty' in Bazaar.  It is not an advertisement so it really popped out since it started out with "Botox and fillers aren't the only ways to treat unwanted lines.  We swear by Clarins Instant Smooth Line Correcting Concentrate which reduces wrinkles and tightens skin on contact."  That is a pretty strong endorsement and I would just love to test it!!  Clarins Instant Smooth Line Correcting Concentrate sounds like a very viable alternative to injections and other invasive treatments.

Frederic fekkai salon color™ $30.00 by Frederic Fekkai at Dillard's

World-renowned celebrity hairstylist Frederic Fekkai brings you the first salon-premium permanent hair color for use at home. Straight from the Fekkai Salon color teams, get creamy, specially blended color that can only come from professionals. Using the brush-on application process, women can have color that looks like they just stepped out of the salon. Each kit includes:

• pre-color treatment for even results
• salon-quality permanent color, creamy formula with conditioning agents
• post-color mask for extra conditioning and shine
• professional tools - brush, bowl and gloves
• tips from Frederic and expert colorists

Makeup Addict thinks Fekkai has done it again - especially with the economy right now.  Some people have to skip going to the salon as often as they usually do and were stuck using color that really was not what their hair is used to.  No more -Fekkai Salon Color has arrived.  It sounds like we should be able to do a salon job of coloring ourselves.  That is nice to know when we are trying to cut expenses here and there.

Wow, Fekkai Salon Color is still one of the new home hair color lines - yet, it rated as the top Home Haircolor by Good Housekeeping. The say  "Fekkai earned the highest score for performance and tied with Clairol for ease of use.  Volunteers raved about the clear instructions, and righ color".  Some of the Tester Feedback - The results were fantastic. --  My grays are gone, and the box includes all necessary items.  Not bad for the new kid on the block, huh!!!

First Aid Beauty Detox Eye Roller $24.00 Available @ Sephora

The Detox Eye Roller gently distributes lymphatic build-up from underneath the eyes, which revitalizes, smoothes, and brightens the eye area. It contains caffeine, a potent vasoconstrictor that constricts the fine blood vessels that cause dark under eye circles and within minutes of application, the appearance of the under eye area is improved with more dramatic results over time. Hyaluronate and advanced peptides recapture lost volume and increase collagen production to reduce fine lines. Witch hazel protects and soothes the very delicate skin under the eye and the FAB Antioxidant Booster combats free radicals.

Makeup Addict read in 'Lucky' magazine that this is one of many overachieving eye creams.  They like to keep it in the fridge for instant and dramatic de-puffing.  It eases some of the late-night tired appearance and bolsers against future damage.  If it really does all of that for $24 it is definitely worth a look-see.

Seenon.com Log on to find out where to buy the actors' clothes, etc.that are 'seen on' television

If you love a dress or outfit from 'Desperate Housewives' or 'Dancing with the Stars', etc. -- check this site out.  It is completely free to join and be invited to the private sales.  Woman's World Magazine says about the clothes, etc. 'Many are surprisingly budget-friendly.  It won't do any harm to check it out!!

Makeup Addict saw a blurb about this site in Woman's World and it sounds like an interesting concept.  You see a dress or outfit you like on television and go to this site to see if they can locate it and give you options on where/how to get it!!   You know what -- this sounds a lot like our own Blog's 'As Seen On' which is constantly updated by our own Denise!!  Maybe they got the idea to do it full time from Denise!!!

Crest 3D White Vivid Toothpaste around $3.50/$4.00 Available at local stores such as CVS, etc.

Can reduce up to 80% of surface stains in 14 days. Crest 3D White Vivid provides radiant whitening. Foaming action to clean hard to reach places. Lifts and polishes away surface stains. Contains microbeads. And, with regular brushing, Crest 3D White Vivid toothpaste: fights cavities; removes plaque; refreshes mouth. Helps protect against cavities.

Makeup Addict likes the idea of a product for cleaning, polishing, removing stains and brightening teeth that is so reasonably priced as Crest 3D White Vivid Toothpaste Now it just has to work.  Crest is definitely one of the top toothpaste lines avaialbe and so, I think they just might have a product here that may help a little without a huge cost. Further, it is safe for sensitive teeth!!   Hey, I need toothpaste anyway!!  If nothing else, it helps to prevent cavities and it does clean the teeth.  Let's see if it can do all it claims -- worth the small investment for sure.

Smashbox BROW TECH TRIO $24.00 @ Smashbox

We took one of our most popular core products and made it even better. Our new brow trios have 2 shades of hair color-coordinated powders for a perfect match every time. Fill in brows with the lighter shade, define with the darker, then use the wax to seal them in place all day. Pair with Angle Brow Brush #12 for flawless application.

Makeup Addict does not know about everyone else, but I can use all the help I can get with my brows and Smashbox Brow Tech Trio looks like it just might do the trick for a hopeless case like me.  And, right now their website is offering free shipping!!!  No excuses - I have to give it a try!

Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish $38.00 by Fresh at Sephora

What it is: An invigorating brown sugar body scrub. What it does: Fresh Sugarbath Brown Sugar Body Polish is a gentle moisturizing scrub treatment for the body. Pure brown sugar blended with the world's finest oils results in an entirely natural and stimulating exfoliant. What else you need to know: The Fresh SugarBath Collection combines the fresh scent of lemon with the restorative, antibacterial properties of sugar to bring you one of the sweetest bath experiences around.

Makeup Addict just noticed Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish in the Bath and Shower section of Lucky Magazine.  They say"The greatest scrub ever:  It's oily enough that you emerge fully moisturized even after rinsing it off.  And the citrusy-sugar scent is unbelievabky beautiful".  I love Citrus and I love Sugar -- and I have had exceptional luck with any Fresh product that I have used so I think I just may have found the Body Polish for me!!

Burberry Brit Fragrance for Women Perfume Collection $37.00 by Burberry at Macy's

This Burberry Fragrance epitomizes modern day British style. A timeless scent with a spirited attitude. Classic, Fresh, Feminine.  Burberry Brit has fresh top notes of Italian lime, icy pear and crisp green almond combined with sensual heart notes of sugared almond and white peony. Dry-down notes blend the warmth of amber and mahogany with the sensuality of vanilla and Tonka bean.

Wow, when I read the various notes in this Burberry Brit Fragrance I knew I had to check it out.  It sounds perfectly Heavenly and the price is not outrageous!!!!

Jane Iredale Eye Highlighter Pencil, Double Dazzle $15.00 by Jane Iredale at Beauty.com

Wake up tired eyes with our jumbo highlighting pencil. Use under the brows, around the inner corner of the eye or all over the eyelid. Gives the eye an instant lift. Comes with its own sharpener.

After the exceptionally good luck our panel of reviewers have had with Jane Iredale products I had to read the article in 'Redbook' magazine about this pencil.  It was an article where Carmindy, the makeup genius on What Not To Wear helped women look better.  On one particular woman she used this Jane Iredale Eye Highlighter Pencil and it specifically mentioned that this pencil can be used for lips also.  Sounds like another great multi tasker for us.  Let me tell you -- it made an amazing difference on the woman she used it on.  Definitely needs to be checked out!!!!

Dali Soft Watch Small Gold  $120 Available @ Dali

It's about time---for a new watch!
Our exclusive soft watch design is inspired by the 1952 painting "The Disintegration of the Persistence of Memory". Choose from 2 sizes of custom Dali watch with plated brass case, stainless steel crown & curved mineral crystal. Both have 100% genuine black leather straps with matching molded metal buckle, one color printed enamel dial, etched stainless case back & sapphire blue hands. Japanese Miyota movement.
Shown here is the small version in gold color-- a contemporary fashion statement for women. Watch face measures 1 1/2" long x 3/4" at widest curve.
Ready for gifting in a matching presentation tin.

This just caught my eye -- I love different or unusual items.  This time I selected something fashionable - or at least I think so.  Even if it had not been a Dali - I would have found it to be very interesting.  I am betting it will cause a flurry of questions when you wear it!!

The Body Shop's Almond Oil Refining Hand Scrub  Usually $12.00 - on Sale for $4.00 Available @ Body Shop

Best if you want to: Have softer, retexturized hands with a moisturizing, oil-based scrub that uses microdermabrasion to smooth and refine skin.

Best for: all skin types

Makeup Addict is just looking for skincare bargains and happened upon The Body Shop -- check it out!!  Many other items at fantastic sale prices.  Their lines are community-traded.  I LOVE Almond and am betting The Body Shop's Almond Oil Refining Hand Scrub might be just what I need in this extremely dry winter weather in the NorthEast.

Lavera Hair Conditioner, Mango Milk, 5oz. $16.00 Available @ Lavera

Designed for color-treated hair.
Highly-antioxidant organic mango fruit extract, as well as organic green tea extract, protects hair from free-radical damage which can fade color. Rich organic oils such as jojoba, avocado, and soybean protect and support. Organic cocoa and shea butter seal in moisture. Cotton flower extracts to the mango milk hair treatment which has a smoothing action on stressed hair and provides brilliant shine. Wheat protein delivers an instant tightening effect to replace elasticity and tone. Pro-vitamin B5 coats each hair strand to seal in moisture.

Makeup Addict thinks this sounds heavenly.  Lucky Magazine say "Though incredibly shine-enhancing, it's the lush nectary, long lasting fragrance that gets us'.   They have an offer to win it -- Go to luckymag.com to enter. 

Pure Abundance™ Hair Potion  0.7 oz/20 g $23.00  Available @ Aveda

Our innovative formula transforms in your hands—from a powder to a light, absorbent lotion*—then makes magic in your hair, increasing its diameter and creating an abundance of texture and volume.

• instantly thickens hair by 17%
• relies on natural bulking agents acacia gum and kaolin clay
• creates matte texture
• great for creating a gritty, “second-day hair” Aveda Pure Abundance™ Hair Potion look

Makeup Addict thinks this is definitely woth checking out.  Can increase your hair volume by 17% -- after one treatment!!!  I definitely need to check this out.  Aveda Pure Abundance™ Hair Potion sounds very interesting and we need to try this out!!!

Aquaphor Healing Ointment  $15.99 by Aquaphor at drugstore.com

• Dermatologist Recommended
• Skin Protectant
• Non Irritating
• Fragrance Free

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