Weekend Beauty Read

Enjoy the weekend beauty read from the Beauty Blog Network!

1. 15 Minute Beauty Fanatic reconsiders blonde hair after some great color advice from Brad Johns!
2. Tousled, textured hair is the top tress trend for Spring 2008! StyleBell shows you how to create Beachy Waves with your flat iron.
3. Mischo Beauty shares her best tips on how to prepare for a bikini wax and what to expect!
4. The Makeup Divas Beauty Blog is blown away by these ProSilk Hair Products!
5. Beauty Anonymous brings you Anna Sui Beach Collection for Summer 2008!
6. The Muse shows you the solution to eyeshadow fall out woes with a review of Shadow Shields!
7. SugarShock Beauty is channelling fashion muse of the moment Amy Winehouse – (in a subtle way, we promise!) – with Stila's new liquid eyeliner.
8. Beauty and Personal Grooming shares some DIY Antiwrinkle face masks
9. A Touch of Blusher can't live without this foundation.
10. Beauty Blogging Junkie tells you how to channel the look of your fave The Hills girl here.
11. The Daily Cookie reviews a dupe for the popular MAC 187 blush brush for a fraction of the price!
12. Product Girl is having her first giveaway. Enter to win a Philosophy Breakfast in Bed Shower Gel Set from now until Monday night!
13. Makeup Moxie reviews Cargo Blu-Ray High Definition Mascara.
14. Glossypink reveals her favorite eyeshadow of all time!
15. Cybelesays Gets To The Shea Of Things with a feature on the best products out there containing the most Shea Butter
16. Just when you thought SPF 15 was safe, The Beauty Bug makes you think again, and tells you why you should up your dosage of SPF!
17. Spoiled Pretty hearts her T3 hair dryer. But what's the one thing she would add to it? Find out what extra would push her head over heels...
18. Toya from "The Life of A Ladybug" still hasn't decided how she feels about Bourjois and these eye products haven't changed her mind.
19. Savvy Skin realizes her skin care obsession is ruining her career!
20. Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog shows you how to get Mariah Carey's look with MAC Heatherette Beauty Powder.

Dior Shimmering Corals Collection

I am particularly excited about the upcoming early summer 2008 collection from Dior! The Shimmering Corals Collection has a series of coral lip and nail colors. Coral is such a delicate color that has the softness of spring and the warmth of early summer.

The limited-edition collection will be launched on April 4, 2008 in Japan. Unfortunately, it will be exclusive to Asia. It consists of Dior Addict Ultra Gloss Reflect (in four shades), Dior Addict High Shine Lipstick (in two shades), and Dior Vernis Nail Lacquer (in three shades).

Product Review: Ferro Cosmetics

Ferro Cosmetics is a mineral makeup company that produces its products with pure minerals and non-toxic ingredients. As a member of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, the founder of Ferro Cosmetics, Krissy Ferro, is an advocate for promoting natural cosmetics products. I has had the opportunity to try out some products from Ferro Cosmetics.

Eye Candy Mineral Shadow Powder: Champagne Eye Candy

Champagne belongs to the Eye Candy Pearl series. It is a champagne gold shade with fine silver shimmer. It imparts a white gold frosty finish on my eyes. It is a subtle color for light makeup or base color. I like to apply it as a base color over the eye lids to bring clarity, and layer up with copper and earthy brown shades for a warm sunny look.

Eye Candy Mineral Shadow Powder: February Eye Candy

February is part of the Eye Candy Shimmer series. It is a lilac eye shadow with multi-color shimmer. The multi-color particles are noticeable in the pot. At first, I was worried if the shimmer would be too glittery for my liking. But it goes on just right and not overwhelmingly sparkling. Some of the lilacs I tried before had hints of red or brown undertones, and made my eyes look dull. February is a lilac lavender shade that has more of a blue undertone. This is a lively eye shadow. A sheer layer of it has a refreshing and soft feeling. The eyes look more intense and dramatic with more layers of application. I enjoy this color very much. I can see myself using it frequently in spring and summer.

Dirt 3-N-1 Eye Candy

Dirt is a multi-purpose eye makeup powder from the 3-N-1 Eye Candy series. The series has deep and pigmented shades. So you can use them as eye shadow, eyeliner, or brow definer. Dirt is a dark brown with green shimmer. When I applied it dry, bits of powder kind of easily fell under the eyes during the eye makeup process. I prefer to apply dark eye shadow powders with moistened brushes. In this way, you have a better control to line, shade and define the eyes without leaving dark spots below the eyes.

Mineral Bronzer: Glow Baby

Glow Baby is a light nude/fleshy color with silver shimmering sparkles. The silver shimmer creates a subtle pearly sheen. Glow Baby has a very nice sheer coverage. It contours my face naturally, and imparts a soft flush on my fair skin. It is a likable everyday use kind of blusher for all seasons.

Mineral Bronzer: Autumn Kiss

Autumn Kiss is a light bronzy color with fine shimmer. It has more of a red undertone, and is pigmented. It looks more neutral brick on my skin.

Overall, their eye shadows have pretty pigments and good staying power. The mineral bronzers I have tried give me a healthy tone that looks natural. The composition of finely-milled mineral powders and refined shimmering particles imparts a soft matte finish with pearly coverage. I am really impressed that Ferro Cosmetics offers a gorgeous array of shades for different skin tones. Have a look at the website of Ferro Cosmetics for more products and colors if you are interested to try mineral makeup and natural cosmetics!

Photo credit: ferrocosmetics.com

*This sample is provided by Ferro Cosmetics. However, this review is solely based on my personal opinions after using this product.*

Steal & Deal

Have a look at Urban Decay Cosmetics! In order to make room for new fall products, Urban Decay is having a 50% off sale for spring cleaning! There are over 50 items to choose from. Enjoy!

Aube Early Summer 2008 Collection

Aube cosmetics, a sister brand under Kao Corporation from Japan, will release its early summer 2008 collection on April 12, 2008.

The limited-edition collection includes:
1. Gloss Fruitina lipgloss: available in four shades
2. Impression Eyes eye shadow palette
3. Puff Bounce Cheek: available in pink, orange and highlighting cheek colors

Anna Sui Beach Collection for Summer 2008

Anna Sui website has been updated with the latest Beach Collection for summer 2008. In addition to the waterproof eye makeup I mentioned on an earlier post, there will be lip gloss, nail polish, and Dolly Girl Little Starlet Eau De Toilette along in this collection. The Beach Collection will launch on April 3rd, 2008 in Japan.

Let's take a look at the full line of the collection:

• Little Starlet Lipgloss: #01 Star Pink, #02 Star Red, and #03 Star Gold
• Little Starlet Nail Color: #01 Star Pink, #02 Star Red, #03 Star Gold
• Super Mascara Waterproof: #001 Super Black, #200 Purple, #201 Pinkish Purple, #400 Red, #401 Wine Red, #500 Olive Brown, #501 Persian Green
• Eyeliner Pencil Waterproof: includes #001 Super Black, #002 Champagne Gold, #100 Midnight Blue, #200 Violet, #201 Lilac Pearl, #300 Fuchsia Pink, #500 Brown, #800 Classic Gold, #900 Olive Green, and #901 Canary Green
• Dolly Girl Little Starlet Eau De Toilette

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Updated on May 24, 2008:
Check out Anna Sui Summer 2008 Holiday Promotion Collection! The limited-edition collection includes Mini Rouge W lip glosses, Bath & Body Primary Kit, Hair Spray G and Body Spray G

Weekend Beauty Read

Enjoy the weekend beauty read from the Beauty Blog Network!

1. SugarShock thinks she may have found her signature scent, and as it turns out, it's the perfect perfume for spring.
2. The Makeup Divas reviews Mac Fafi Lipsticks.
3. The Daily Cookie brings you the scoop behind Danity Kane's Welcome to the Dollhouse album cover photoshoot. Check out her exclusive Q&A with makeup artist JJ Jacobucci!
4. Beauty Anonymous brings you Chanel Limited-edition Highlighting Powders Duo!
5. A Touch of Blusher picks the top 10 spring 2008 collections.
6. Mischo Beauty shares a lesson on sun damage and the importance of using sunscreen.
7. Temtpalia has a weekend getaway you're bound to enjoy at the Pacific Palms Resort & Spa.
8. Raging Rouge gets her drink on in the only way a pregnant woman can... with tarte Cheek Stain in Tipsy.
9. 15 Minute Beauty Fanatic shows you how to recreate Stila's look from Wayne Lee Fall 2008!
10. The Beauty of Life finds a way to keep her skin sparkling with Bliss Steep Clean!
11. Cybelesays checks out the latest in organic fragrances with a new favorite from Tsi~La
12. Stylish Opinion finds any reason, any reason at all, to try out caffeinated soap.
13. The Beauty Blog Network interviews new member Mischo Beauty.
14. Elke shares her fav drugstore beauty products.
15. Beauty and Personal Grooming tells you to cover your gray with touch-up sticks.
16. Sure you’re in love with your flat iron, but are your strands silky straight and FLAT? StyleBell shows you how to Volumize Straight Strands.
17. Beauty Blogging Junkie has fallen for the crazy spatula-like applicator and holographic shine of this lip gloss by Thierry Mugler
18. The Muse Hauls Heatherette! Check out her first impressions on this new MAC Collection!.
19. Ever thought about changing your hair because someone else says you should? Mystical Beauty's Musings tells you why you shouldn't in Cutting Long Hair
20. Savvy Skin realizes most of her favorite skin care and beauty items are Old-School Beauty products.
21. marina from makeup loves me meets the heatherette boys (pictures included!) and checks out their collaboration with MAC.
22. Makeup Moxie has a tragic love affair with Sue Devitt Microquatic Lash Line Enhancer
23. Glossypink has found the pale pink lipstick of her dreams!
24. Face Candy looks at the new Guerlain Terracotta goodies.
25. Toya tried the tarte health couture collection and she's feeling healthy, beautiful, and oh so couture!
26. Product Girl takes a peak at Creative Scentualization's Perfumers Palette.
27. Pursebuzz.com tries a new look with Heatherette Pigments, check out the video tutorial here!
28. Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog gives you swatches of Chanel's new summer makeup collection, woot!
29. Spoiled Pretty has found the definitive eyebrow kit. Find out what it is!
30. Don't miss your chance to enter All Lacquered Up's Sally Hansen Giveaway. You could be one of three winners to receive the Tracey Reese for Sally Hansen Salon line collection.
31. Beauty Banter gives you a Girls Guide To Concealers... filled with tips and tricks from the makeup pros!

Sneak Peek of Kesalan Patharan Summer 2008 Makeup Collection

This is a sneak peek of Kesalan Patharan Summer 2008 Makeup Collection. The Face Color N features pastel, sandy and vibrant color gradations. It is available in three color combinations and is set to be launched on April 18, 08 in Japan.

[Photo credit: http://www.joseishi.net/voce]

Kesalan Patharan Face Color N is a multi-purpose powder for eyes, cheeks, and the face. They usually come up with pastel, crisp and uplifting shades. In this line, trios of pink, fleshy, or earthy tones can be applied over face to create a natural effect. On the other hand, I think vibrant bright and deep color gradations are more suitable for the eye makeup. I prefer to use Face Color N trios as eye shadow. The light color is a base or highlighting color, the middle hue is for shading color, and the deep shade is for defining the eyes.

At this point, I am not sure if Face Color N is the only or part of Kesalan Patharan Summer 2008 Makeup Collection. I will update you with more details when I have more information.

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MAC Beauty Powder Blush Collection: My Thoughts and My Pick!

The other day, I went to check out MAC Beauty Powder Blush Collection at a MAC store. Overall, I really enjoy the colors in this collection. All the cheek colors in the collection, from pale to intense, neutral to bright and cool to warm tones, are beautiful wearable shades. I think people with different skin tones and/or with different tastes would find something for themselves from this collection.

MAC Beauty Powder Blush Collection has a silky and velvety texture. The powders are finely-milled. The pearly shimmer is quite muted, and it deliver a subtle sheen on the face. The blushes are pigmented, especially for strong and bright shades such as Serenely, Joyous and Sweetness. I would suggest you to apply these blushes lightly.

[Photo credit: www.nordstrom.com]

I am going to share with you how I tried out the collection, and bring you my final pick! I classify these blushes into tones as followed:

Pinks
Sweetness is a bright pink with blue undertones, making it reflect a cool tone of bright pink on my skin.

True Romantic is a mauvey-rose pinky shade with silver shimmer. It is a beautiful mid-tone pink that suits my skin well. But, when the silver shimmer reflects with light from different angles, the shimmer overpowers the pink shade and delivers a silver sheen. The silver frosty appearance doesn't appeal to me that much.

Shy Beauty is a light apricot hue with gold shimmer. This is the least pigmented blush in the collection. It has a pale peachy pink similar to Benefit's Dandelion. Only it is peachier than Dandelion. It has the soft warm pink that is probably universally flattering for all skin types.

Pinky Coral
Joyous is a bright pinky coral with gold shimmer. The actual color looks more intense and brighter than what I saw on MAC website. Joyous has intense orange undertones and is very pigmented.

Brownish Tones
Feeling is a brownish plum shade with berry undertones. Serenely, however, is a deep brown with red undertones.

MAC Beauty Powder Blush " Eversun"

Neutral Tones
While Secret Blush is a neutral plum hue with gold shimmer, Eversun is a peachy bronze with gold shimmer. Both Secret Blush and Eversun have neutral earthy tones that look very similar to me. Secret Blush, however, has more of brown undertones and Eversun has more of orange undertones.

Close-up of MAC Beauty Powder Blush "Eversun"

My Pick - Eversun
Shy Beauty and Eversun are my favorite shades in the collection. Since I already own a few warm pink blushes such as Benifit's Dandelion and Nars Orgasm Blush, I decided to try Eversun. I am surprised to find the gold shimmer in Eversun goes on very subdued, and gives a subtle finish. Eversun is medium-pigmented. I love the bronzy peach color with a touch of gold shimmer. It is a definitely wearable and buildable blush I am going to wear during spring and summer months.

Heatherette Collection is Up!

This is a quick reminder to let you know that MAC Heatherette Collection is just up. The collection is now available online at MAC Website. Enjoy!

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Anna Sui Waterproof Eye Makeup for Summer 2008

Anna Sui will launch a waterproof eye makeup series as part of its summer 2008 collection in April, 2008. The collection, themed with summer beach party, is all about waterproof eye makeup in a variety of vibrant bright colors.

Super Mascara Waterproof: #001 Super Black, #200 Purple, #201 Pinkish Purple, #400 Red, #401 Wine Red, #500 Olive Brown, #501 Persian Green

Eyeliner Pencil Waterproof: includes #001 Super Black, #002 Champagne Gold, #100 Midnight Blue, #200 Violet, #201 Lilac Pearl, #300 Fuchsia Pink, #500 Brown, #800 Classic Gold, #900 Olive Green, and #901 Canary Green

I will keep you updated when I have more information about this collection. Please stay tuned.

Source:www.iswii.com

Chanel Limited-edition Highlighting Powders Duo

[Photo credit: www.elle.com.tw]

Many western cosmetics brands have increasingly create exclusive lines and limited-edition products for the market in Asia. In Feb 2008, Chanel launched limited-edition Highlighting Powders Duo exclusive to Asia. The pressed highlighting powder costs around USD$55.

The duo highlighter compact is composed of two face powders in white and lilac. The white shade is ideal for highlighting the forehead, browbone, cheekbone, or the chin. The lilac color is for evening out the yellowish skin undertones or dull skin. Both powders can be worn alone to highlight single spots on the face. Or, they can be mixed together and applied over the face for a luminous and bright radiance.

What makes this Highlighting Powders Duo special and become a collectible are the Chanel logo and its signature quilted design embedded in the powders. The white face powder is embedded with Chanel's overlapping double "C" letters. The lilac face powder features Chanel's signature quilted design motifs.

The classy sleek colors and packaging design of Chanel Highlighting Powders Duo really appeal to me. I wish they created the Highlighting Powders Duo in more color combinations for its fans in other countries outside Asia.


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MAC Heatherette Collection is Coming!

MAC has collaborated with the fashion designers of Heatherette, Richie Rich and Traver Rains, to create MAC Heatherette Collection. The limited-edition collection, full of pink shades, is in a 1980s style of pink plastic packaging. It was set to make its debut in MAC stores on March 27, 2008. Due to the popular demand from eager-anticipated fans, the Heatherette Collection has been changed to March 20, 2008, a week earlier than previously scheduled.

This collection includes Lipstick, Lipglass, Eye Trio, Glitter, Pigment, Dual Edge Pencil, Nail Lacquer, Beauty Powder and Lashes. I am not a fan of pink & glittering plastic packaging. But, I am intrigued by the pink shades in the collection, and planning to check it out!

Check here for more images of MAC Heatherette Collection!

Source:Specktra

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Weekend Beauty Read

Enjoy the weekend beauty read from the Beauty Blog Network

1. Emo Hairstyles are all the rage and totally cool – StyleBell asks: Do you have scene hair?
2. Face Candy checks out MAC's new Beauty Powder Blushes.
3. The Makeup Divas reviews 2 eye shadows from a new cosmetic line calledMellies Makeup.
4. 15 Minute Beauty Fanatic tries out Elizabeth Arden's new Intervene Foundation and loves the results!
5. Makeup Moxie reviews Calvin Klein Tempting Glance Intense Eyeshadow
6. The Muse shares her current beauty addictions and asks what are some of yours?
7. A Touch of Blusher will be buying the latest fragrance from Stella McCartney.
8. Mischo Beauty shares why she lovesWella Salon Professional Power Mask.
9. The Beauty of Life falls down the rabbit hole for the Alice in Wonderland nail lacquers from Goldie!
10. Beauty Blogging Junkie kicks off Wash Me Amadeus Week with Dermalogica Clearing Skin Wash.
11. Beauty and Fashion Tech reviews Philosphy A Pigment of Your Imagination, a suncreen and melasma treatment in one.
12. Temptalia tells you whether the Zeno Acne Clearing Treatment Device is worth it!
13. SugarShock is having a Hair Plump Showdown: it's T3 360 Plump versus Fekkai All-Day Hair Plump. Find out who comes out on top!
14. Beauty Anonymous shares her experience with DHC in the US.
15. The Beauty Blog Network welcomes newest member Mischo Beauty to the network.
16. Elke starts her 5 part series on Eyebrow No-No's and how to fix them.
17. Stylish Opinion ponders which manicure to get from Dashing Divas........ the Spoiled Diva or the All Out Diva?
18. Beauty and Personal Grooming writes about the alternative uses of lip gloss.
19. Raging Rouge dives into the Spring 2008 Urban Decay collection, including reviews of Loose Pigment Eyeshadow and 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils!
20. Mystical Beauty's Musings overhears a conversation about Bacon Perfume, and asks if you would wear it.
21. Beauty Banter goes behind the runway at L.A. Fashion Week to get the scoop on the beauty inspiration...
22. Glossypink tells you how to get Rachel McAdams' ravishing look!
23. makeup loves me is having a giveaway with whole foods for some dr. hauschka products! hurry over to get yourself entered!
24. Looking for a liquid liner that's easy to use and makes your eyes POP? Look no further...Spoiled Pretty has found it! Plus, enter our Chloe and Jane giveaway!
25. Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog shows you how to make your eyeshadow colors look bolder and brighter with MAC Cream Color Base in Pearl.
26. Are high-end brands better than drugstore brands? The Daily Cookie weighs in and compares two toners to find out.
27. Pursebuzz.com takes a trip to LA for LA's fashion week. Gregory A., M.A.C senior artist gives her a chance to pick his brain. Find out what his top favorite tips are and more here.

DHC in the US

Since my previous post on DHC Deep Cleansing Oil, I have received many comments and email inquiries about DHC products and where to find it. So, I decided to share with you my experience with DHC in the US.

I had heard all the raves about DHC that its Deep Cleansing Oil, Lip Cream, Olive Virgin Oil, ...etc are winners in Japan. When I was in college, my roommates used to order their DHC favorites online regularly. Ever since I have started using DHC Deep Cleansing Oil last summer, I have become more and more an avid fan of DHC.

In the US, it is rather inconvenient to buy Japanese cosmetics and skincare products. Typically, buying from oversea realiable online beauty stores is the easier, but costly, way to buy products from Japanese brands. I am glad DHC is one of the few Japanese brands that markets its products globally with great success. As far as I know, it is currently available in Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, US, and UK. To sum up, DHC US makes my shopping experience so convenient with just a simple click in front of the computer.

In Japan, DHC offers everything from cosmetics, skincare, lingerie, goods, fine food, health supplements, and even medicine. However, they don't sell the same products in different countries. In the US, DHC offers only skincare, cosmetics, fine food and supplements. Please note that some skincare and makeup lines, such as the popular Rose Beauty foundation line, are not currently available in the US.

DHC Deep Cleansing is part of my daily skincare regimen. You can read my previous post for why I can not live without it. I have just begun using some of DHC facial creams, and am liking the mild textures and natural scents. I was very surprised to find out a long list of DHC products that have won lots of beauty awards in Japan over the years. Many of its products are so highly recognized by beauty magazines, and are greatly favored by customers in Japan as well as other Asian countries. DHC definitely has a great fan base across countries. Of course, I am also one of the fans and here are the reasons:

[DHC catalog April 2008 issue]

Affordable Price
First of all, the unit pricing of DHC product is less expensive compared to other Japanese department store brands. Second, most of the Japanese cosmetics on the US market double up on price but DHC doesn't. In fact, I found some DHC products sold in the US are about the same price with DHC Japan. Some are even cheaper than in Japan. For example, Deep Cleansing Oil (200ml) costs ¥2,940 Japan Yen (equals USD$28.60) in Japan while it is sold at $24 in the US. Lip Cream costs ¥735 Japan Yen (equals USD $7.16) in Japan while it is sold at $7 in the US. Olive Virgin Oil (30ml) costs ¥4725 Japan Yen (equals USD$45.97 ) in Japan while it is sold at $38 in the US.

[Every month, I receive the DHC catalog with two to four free samples attached]

Every month, DHC has a page of sale items on both of its website and catalog. Different monthly sales are promoted in different countries where DHC is available. I like to browse the sales section from time to time for products that I like with bargain price. Products on sales are likely including popular items. (I still remember I have a "$10 off on next purchase of $50 or more" coupon at home :)

[DHC packet samples I have received in the past six months]

DHC has a generous take on giving their customers (or prospects) samples to try. In every order, either online or mail-in order, the package comes with four packet size samples. The sample selections are not limited to a few categories or unpopular products, but are open to its categories from head to toe. After my first purchase with DHC online, they put me in their mailing list and sending me monthly catalog by mail ( I can unsubscribe at anytime I want). Every month, I also receive two to four free samples in the catalog. Free sample is a step for me to test out DHC products before I buy.

Friendly Customer Service
I rely on the internet to do shopping with DHC US. The website is user-friendly. Product information on the website is clear and helpful, and it is easy to browse by category.

I am probably the one who is quite picky on package wrapping and handling. From my previous shopping experiences, it is not DHC style for elaborate package decoration, but I love the way my receipt was printed clear and folded nicely along in the package. I can see my package was wrapped and handled with care. It probably has something to do with the Japanese style of customer service. They focus on satisfying customers' needs. I am glad to see DHC executes its friendly customer service so well even overseas.

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MAC Beauty Powder Blush Collection is Available Now!

MAC Beauty Powder Blush Collection is now available at MAC website. Eight shades of the collection range from blue pink, various peach tones with gold pearly shimmer , various plums with silver or gold pearly shimmer and deep brownish red.

At this point, I am quite interested in Shy Beauty (Pastel apricot with gold pearl), Joyous (Peach with gold pearl) and Eversun (Neutral peach bronze with gold pearl). I am also curious to see how the Beauty Powder Blush Collection is compared to the existing the Powder Blush line. Have any cheek color from the collection drawn your attention?


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Product Review: Thymes Red Cherie Home Fragrance Mist

[Photo credit: www.thymes.com]

I was given a great opportunity to review Red Cherie Home Fragrance Mist (3 oz for $18 )by Thymes. Red Cherie Home Fragrance Mist is a part of Thymes Red Cherie Collection, which includes products from head to toe. The collection contains fragrances of pomegranate, ripe red cherries, passion flower, jasmine with hints of of Asian lychee and fruity musk.
I especially like to spray the home fragrance mist over my house in midday to freshen up the stuffy air and stale atmosphere. At the beginning, it smells too sweet for my liking, but the sweet sense of notes is probably good for people who love sweet and girly scents. After ten minutes or so, the sweet notes become more fruity and lighter. As soon as the air is infused with the fruity floral aroma, I like the way it leaves the house lightly scented, fresh and clean. Overall, it is a light fruity and floral home fragrance that has a spring-like and summery feeling. It is available online at the Thymes website.

*This sample is provided by Thymes. However, this review is solely based on my personal opinions after using this product.*

Boots No7 Protect & Perfect Body Serum

[Photo credit:Eleven.se]

After the success of Restore & Renew Beauty Serum in 2007, Boots has launched Protect & Perfect line, expanded from the Beauty Serum to Day Cream, Night Cream, Eye Cream, Body Serum, and Anti-Aging Serum for Men. The Protect & Perfect line is formulated with age defying ingredients to repair the signs of aging, even out skin tone, and to reduce fine lines and wrinkles for younger, firmer and luminous skin.

On my previous post about Boots No 7 Protect & Perfect Line, I mentioned it is possible that the day cream, night cream and eye cream from the line will hit the shelves in the US this coming fall. However, Protect & Perfect Body Serum ($24.99) already is the newbie available at Target stores in the US. It was out on the market in UK back in October, 2007. Boots Body Serum claims to promote a firmer appearance, and restore luminous skin in four weeks.

Restore & Renew Beauty Serum is for use under a facial moisturizer while the body serum (200 ml for $24.99) is intended to be applied solo. Most of the reviews I have come across conclude that the Body Serum is richer than the texture of Beauty Serum, but it goes on smooth and refines the skin texture noticeably. However, the opinions on whether the Body Serum delivers a positive effect on lessening fine lines vary.

I notice Body Serum is not featured on the Target website at this point. Have any of you spotted this new product at Target store yet?

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Weekend Beauty Read

Enjoy the weekend beauty read from the Beauty Blog Network!

1. Coarse hair? Read EyeshadowCult.com's Hair, of coarse article with tips for women of color.
2. The Makeup Divas reviewsMy Chic Things Boutique as well as an interview with the owner.
3. Canadian Beauty reviews an oil cleanser - and loves it.
4. StyleBell shows you how to Create Carefree Curls with a Flat Iron.
5. SugarShock is turning one and we're celebrating! Enter our contest to win one of 50 Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleansers.
6. Girl Gloss loves Archipelago Botanicals Grapefruit Lip Butter!
7. Raging Rouge gets a taste of Maternity Beauty- Courtesy of Mama Mio.
8. Temptalia has a makeup tutorial for a dramatic, bold green and blue look!
9. Elke announces her new website, "beautyurls.com". A complete beauty aggregator bringing you the latest news, headlines and beauty info in the beauty industry. Visit daily for the latest or subscribe to the blog.
10. Stylish Opinion gives you the scrub of the month club.
11. The Beauty Blog Network Blog welcomes their newest members to the network.
12. A Touch of Blusher reviews a beautifully on-trend eye palette from Chanel.
13. Beauty Blogging Junkie recommends a foolproof way to achieve a smokey eye .
14. Beauty Anonymous invites you to discover the scents of Chanel Les Exclusifs Perfume Collection.
15. What's really in Origins' new Youthtopia Eye Cream? The Daily Cookie does a little investigating to find out.
16. Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog visits Shu Uemura's Lash Bar and finds false eyelash nirvana, where the lashes are affordable and the appointment booking process couldn’t be easier.
17. Mischo Beauty takes her readers to school for a lesson on serums!
18. The Beauty of Life continues to bring you her weekly Wallet-Friendly Wednesdays column. This week, she found some truly amazing deals that are suitable to take with you on the plane!
19. The Muse showcases a Shu Uemura Face Chart created exclusively for readers of Musings of a Muse!
20. Glossypink has the low-down on some sizzlin' hot lip gloss!
21. Marina at makeup loves me gets a mani/pedi at dashing diva!
22. Beauty Banter asks celebrity Brow Specialist, Sarah, to give a step-by-step tutorial on achieving beautiful brows!
23. 15 Minute Beauty Fanatic tries out Creme de la Mer and discovers why J. Lo slathers herself in it!
24. Pursebuzz.com reviews NYX Chrome Shadows one of her favorite inexpensive shadows.
25. Spoiled Pretty is giving away J.Lo’s newest fragrance, Deseo to five lucky readers. Will one of them be you?