NARS Satin Lip Pencil Collection.

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I don't know about you, but I am loving all of the new lip products that are in pencil form. The latest in this category, and probably my favorite of them all, is this new beauty just in from NARS. It's the NARS Satin Lip Pencil.

Ultra creamy and full of moisture, NARS founder and creative director François Nars hit it out of the park with these jumbo sized pencils. I love how smooth and easy the color glides onto my lips. It feels like I am not wearing anything, but I am - just beautiful, creamy color.

The creamy color lasts past the usual three hour wear mark. I seem to get at least four hours of a semi-gloss finish from these, with a slight stain to the lips lasting me the rest of the day once the finish wears off. The swatches I did on my arm (pictured below) were still lightly on my arm the next morning after tissuing off and even showering. Now can you see why these are my favorite lip color pencils I've tried?

There are 13 shades in all:

  • Het Loo - Cognac
  • Floralies - Light Apricot
  • Isola Bella - Peach Beige
  • Lodhi - Vibrant Coral
  • Biscayne Park - Pink Guava
  • Rikugien - Rose Pink
  • Golshan - Spiced Wine
  • Majella - Garnet
  • Luxembourg - Vivid Watermelon
  • Hyde Park - Cardinal Red
  • Palais Royal - Sangria
  • Yu - Shocking Pink
  • Jardin des Plantes - Fuchsia (boutique exclusive)

Of course my favorites are all in the very wearable neutral tones: Isola Bella, Rikugien and Biscayne Park.

Each NARS Satin Lip Pencil retails for $25.00 and they are available at all NARS locations, Sephora, Nordstrom and online at narscosmetics.com.

Friday Finds: March 22, 2013.

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Happy spring! I am so glad that spring is finally here. With two snowstorms this week in New England, it certianly doesn't feel like spring right now. I am so ready for warmer weather! I am loving the longer days though and know that the weather I crave will be here soon.

Take a look at just a few of the new beauties I found this week.

Olay Total Effects 7 in One Moisturizer & Serum Duo with Sunscreen - $18.99
Olay’s most concentrated formula with broad spectrum SPF 15, combines a moisturizer plus an intense serum to effectively fight seven signs of aging. You can't ask for much more form one product that does the job of three.

Simple Eye Makeup Remover Pads - $5.99
Perfect for even sensitive eyes, these pads gently remove every last trace of eye makeup - even hard to remove shadows and mascara.

MAC Extended Play Gigablack Lash Mascara - $16.00
This super long-lasting mascara lengthens and defines lashes in a super pigmented rich black formula.

Pixi Beauty Extra Eye Bright Liner - $17.00
This waterproof precision inner rim liner is designed to brighten the eyes and make the eye whites look whiter. I also like to smudge a little bit of it on the inner corner of y lid to brighten up my eye look even more.

Estée Lauder Mad Men Nail Polish Pink Paisley - $24.00
Taking a nod to the 50's for their limited Mad Men collection, this nail polish is the perfect pale pinky peach shade in a retro looking bottle.

Hope you have a great weekend!

 

3 Steps to Smooth Skin with Dr. Denese.

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Whenever I hear Dr. Denese present on QVC, I am drawn in. Whether it is her soft spoken demeanor, her Hungarian accent or simply her vast knowledge of skin care, I am all ears. I recently tried some of her products that I am using every night. My night time routine requires 3 products and 3 easy steps for soft, smooth skin.

Step one: Advanced Firming Facial Pads

Dr. Denese's most sought after product, this is a glycolic peel in a pad. Formulated with peptides, glycolic acid, alpha lipoic acid plus a proprietary Actizone Firming Factor™, skin is radiant, more firm and even toned. Each pad delivers the perfect dose of exfoliation. Over time, it dramatically reduces the look of lines, wrinkles and it drastically shrinks the look of pores. When first staring out, it is important to take caution and only use this twice a week and slowly build up to daily use.
60 count - $35.00

Step two: HydroShield Ultra Moisturizing Face Serum

This serum hydrates skin and locks that hydration in so skin is plumped immediately. Fine lines and wrinkles seem to disappear as hydration levels increase. HydroShield is based on Dr. Denese's unique and proprietary HydroShield® technology, which was founded after years of medical research. It is formulated with skin identical lipids, ceramides, soy, vitamin E, retinol, linoleic acids, EFA, and glycolipids. I love how my skin feels right after I apply this.
1 oz. - $65.00

Step three: Triple Strength Wrinkle Smoother Advanced Treatment

This super strength moisturizer is the ultimate night time moisturizer. Loaded with three times the amount of peptides to give skin the ultimate result of smooth skin. It is a very thick cream that instantly absorbs into skin and makes it appear smoother than before. It is the perfect final step before bed.
1.7 oz. - $45.00

All Dr. Denese products are available online at drdenese.com as well as on QVC.