Must-Have Gifts This Season – Holiday Guide

Take a look at the Holiday Gift Guide – Artis, Tata Harper, Dermalogica, PHYTO, The Beachwaver Co. and Bosley Professional Strength have you covered this holiday season with something for everyone on your list!

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NEW! Artis Digit Collection ($185 for Digit 5-Brush Set including Digit Linear 1, Circle 1, Oval 4, Oval 3 and Oval 6; $375 for Digit 10-Brush Set including Digit Linear 1, Linear 1 Demi, Linear 3 Demi, Circle 1, Circle 1R, Oval 3, Oval 4, Oval 6, Oval 7, Oval 8):

Beautiful, luxurious and like a piece of art, Artis, the leading creators of high-performance beauty tools, have something for every beauty lover on your list, and this season the digital world gets more beautiful. First introduced as a limited edition 5 -Brush Skincare Set earlier this year, the moment is here to experience Digit for flawless makeup application, further changing the way makeup is applied for unparalleled, remarkable results. Shaped like a finger that is bent during application to a surface, this totally ergonomic shape helps Digit brushes feel completely comfortable in the hand, while orienting the fibre bundle so it easily applies makeup products to the skin. The dual finish handle fits into any aesthetic by offering a soft pearl finish on the top, and a mirror finish on the bottom of the handle. Artis brushes are made exclusively with CosmeFibre, a revolutionary engineered fibre made for applying cosmetic and makeup products. Available exclusively in 5 and 10 Brush Makeup sets, these ergonomic brushes are housed in portable zippered cases, complete with interior mirrors for ease of on-the-go makeup application, just in time for holiday travel.

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NEW! Artis Gold Palm Brush (Artisbrush.com $75.00)

Launching in gold for the holiday season (yes, I know, we read your minds), the Palm brush has many application uses, such as: foundation, concealer, setting powder, blush, self-tanner, moisturizer, sunscreen and sunblock. This ultra-minimalist product is designed to fit comfortably in the hand, providing unique application control. Shortening application time by applying and blending makeup and cosmetic formulas over the face and body with a few gentle gliding and/or circular movements, this tool may also be used to apply skincare formulas and continue that glowing complexion all year long.

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TATA HARPER THE MULTI-MASKING COLLECTION ($178 at TataHarperSkincare.com; Collection includes 30ml/1oz Resurfacing Mask, Purifying Mask and Limited Edition Honey Blossom Mask)

Following on the multi-masking trend bandwagon, this trio addresses all of your skin concerns & incorporates all of your multi-masking needs. The Resurfacing Mask provides instant glow, the Purifying Mask deeply cleanses and the Limited Edition Honey Blossom Resurfacing Masks boosts hydration. This collection is the ultimate beautifying mask trifecta.

  • Resurfacing Mask: For instant glow, use a thick layer of the Resurfacing Mask over the entire face, neck and chest. Leave for 15-30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
  • Purifying Mask: For a deep cleansing treatment, use a thick layer of the Purifying Mask over the entire face. Leave for 15-30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with cold water.
  • Honey Blossom Resurfacing Mask: For a boost of soothing hydration, use a thick layer of the Honey Blossom Mask over the face, neck, and chest. Leave for 15-30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
  • Tata’s Tips: For healthy, radiant skin, try Tata’s 3 step multi-masking routine. Step 1: For instant glow, apply the Resurfacing Mask over the entire face. Step 2: For a deep cleansing treatment, layer the Purifying Mask on your t-zone. Step 3: For an extra boost of hydration, apply the Honey Blossom Mask on the neck and chest. Leave all three masks on for 10-20 minutes, then rinse with cool water.

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Dermalogica® Power Rescue Masque Trio($59 at Dermalogica.com)

Trio of problem-solving masques to treat and target multiple skin concerns. Use individually to address specific concerns or “multimasque” for a targeted treatment.

Set Includes

Charcoal Rescue Masque

Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque

Skin Hydrating Masque

For The Glamorous: THE BEACHWAVER CO.:

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The Beachwaver Co. Beachwaver S1.25 Ceramic Rotating Curling Iron ($129 at Ulta.com)

Another new addition to the award-winning line of hair tools, the S1.25 has been seen making waves behind the scenes at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. This larger barrel width was created for women with longer hair who want voluminous blow out beachwaves. The new Beachwaver® S1.25 offers the same high-quality professional results as the Beachwaver® Pro, with the same user-friendly features from the S series. Key benefits include a heat range of 290° – 490°, lighter 5.5” ceramic barrel length, 1.25 barrel width, arrow button for rotation control, 8 foot swivel cord, ergonomic handle, beveled no-kink clamp, fast/slow speed switch and a home button.

For The Parisian-Beauty Lover: PHYTO:

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PHYTO PHYTOELIXIR Intense Nutrition Mask ($59; 6.2 fl oz. at PHYTO.com)

This indulgently rich mask melts into a luxurious hair rescuer that transforms even the driest, most porous hair. Narcissus flower wax, a beauty powerhouse envelops hair in prodigious nourishment. Macadamia oil, extremely rich in essential fatty acids, replenishes hair lipids with the promise of new suppleness and radiance. It is encapsulated in chronosphere designed to offer continuous release to the hair, protecting it against the recurring drying-out process. Hair is infinitely soft to the touch and totally manageable. Light-as-hair formula is suitable for all hair textures, even the finest hair.

For The Healthy-Hair Conscious: BOSLEY PROFESSIONAL STRENGTH:

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Bosley Professional Strength BosRevive Kit For Non Color-Treated Hair ($41.95 at Ulta.com)

Bosley Professional Strength BosRevive for Non Color-Treated Hair 3-Step System Starter Kit (BosRevive Nourishing Shampoo for Non Color-Treated Hair 5.1 oz, BosRevive Volumizing Conditioner for Non Color-Treated Hair 5.1 oz and BosRevive Leave-In Treatment for Non Color-Treated Hair 3.4 oz) is formula for those with “visibly thinning hair and excessive hair loss” to rejuvenate and recondition fragile miniaturized hair and scalp. LifeXtend Complex formulated to inhibit DHT build-up and provide anti-aging protection.

 

Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Hair, Beauty and Skincare

With the holidays quickly approaching I wanted to provide a list of all-encompassing holiday gift items including: luxury items, holiday sets, stocking stuffers, gifts under $50 and hostess gifts.

STOCKING STUFFERS

jane iredale BeautyPrep™ Minis: This holiday season, treat your skin on the go with travel-ready minis from the BeautyPrep™ collection. (Sold separately at janeiredale.com)

BeautyPrep™ Face Cleanser Mini – Infused with our own micellar water and dual cucumber extracts ($8.50)

BeautyPrep™ Face Toner Mini – Refreshing, pH balancing, and pore-refining ($10)

BeautyPrep™ Face Moisturizer Mini – Locks in hydration for smooth makeup application ($18)

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jane iredale Hydration Spray Minis: Take a mini break to condition, destress, and protect skin with purse-sized hydration sprays that tackle every skin concern. ($10 each, sold separately at janeiredale.com)

Balance Hydration Spray Mini – Controls oil production

POMMISST™ Hydration Spray Mini – Disguises pores and fine lines

D2O Hydration Spray Mini – Plumps skin and sets makeup

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HOLIDAY SETS/HOSTESS GIFTS

jane iredale Champagne On Ice Kit: A set of sparkly mini-glosses in three sheer shades to perfect your pout for any occasion ($35 for the set, janeiredale.com)

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Skin Research Labs Envious Beauty Set: The leader in effective beauty enhancing treatments, brings the ultimate holiday kit this season with the launch of their limited edition Envious Beauty Set. The luxurious cosmetic bag contains full sizes of the award-winning neuLASH® lash enhancing serum as well as the newest addition to the neuLASH family, neuENVY peptide enhanced mascara. The set is the perfect pair of products to improve the appearance of natural lashes.($150 at skinresearchlabs.com or Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s).

Set Includes:

  • neuLASH® lash enhancing serum

Transform the appearance of brittle and thin lashes with this nutrient-rich formula. Engineered to address the weak appearance of lashes caused by aging and everyday beauty routines, this serum delivers benefits beyond conditioning, dramatically improving the appearance of eyelashes within 30 days.

  • neuENVY™ peptide enhanced mascara

Acting as a daytime complement to neuLASH lash enhancing serum, neuENVY is boosted with a proprietary blend of peptides to help strengthen, condition and hydrate. The buildable formula wears well all day without smudging or flaking and features an exclusive asymmetrical brush designed to wrap and define every lash, top and bottom. It can also be used to extend the life and lushness of lash extensions, conditioning and protecting the lashes between trips to the salon.

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UNDER $50

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The Mane Choice Easy On The CURLS & Soft As Can Be Trio (Shampoo & Conditioning Set: a set of revolutionary hair products for curly hair. ($36.97 for the set, at TheManeChoice.com, select Target, Sally Beauty Supply and Rite Aid stores)

  • Easy On The CURLS Detangling Hydration Shampoo is an advanced shampoo which cuts your wash days in half. Infused with Biotin and Vitamin E to nourish, grow and hydrate your hair. Easy On The CURLS leaves the hair feeling soft and shiny, while eliminating the dry and stripped feeling.
  • Easy On The CURLS Detangling Hydration Conditioner is a cutting-edge conditioner which makes the detangling process much easier! Infused with Biotin and Vitamin E to nourish, grow and hydrate your hair. Easy On The CURLS leaves the hair feeling soft, clean and conditioned which is essential to the perfect healthy hair growth regimen.
  • Soft As Can Be is a 3-in-1 conditioner formulated to revitalize and refresh the hair instantly. An advanced conditioner that can be used as a Co-Wash, Leave In, and Detangler. Adds shine, softness and manageability. Stops breakage during the detangling process. Leaves the hair softer and more elastic.

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Borghese Fango Introductory Kit: Give the gift of radiant skin and create a true Fango aficionado. This essential introductory kit gives the perfect treatment regimen with a Fango for every need. Detoxify, hydrate and firm for smooth and glowing skin. The Fango muds provide mineral nourishment and special absorbing action which rids skin of impurities while hydrating and firming dry, delicate skin. The muds also help firm and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin with Wheat Protein. ($35 at Macy’s and Macys.com)

Set Includes:

 

  • Fango Active Mud for Face and Body
  • Fango Delicato Active Mud for Delicate, Dry Skin
  • Fango Brillante Brightening Mud Mask for Face and Body
  • Fango Ferma Firming Mud for Face and Body

 

LUXURY

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The Mane Choice SIGNATUREPRO – Comb Infused Talking Flat Iron: A state of the art, healthy hair straightening tool. Combines the technology of comb infused ceramic & tourmaline dual action plates. Engineered to provide longer lasting straightening styles in a fraction of the time. One pass technique. Heats in 30 sec. ($99.95, at TheManeChoice.com, select Target, Sally Beauty Supply and Rite Aid stores.)

Features and Benefits:

  • FREE heat-resistant mat included
  • Cased in a high quality reusable magnetic protective storage box
  • Infused with a combo to aid in a silky sleek finish and to minimize the amount of heat passes
  • Short and sweet verbal greeting and safety cues
  • 180-450 degrees
  • LED Display
  • Adjustable shut off time
  • 1.5 inch plates – for all lengths and textures
  • Dual Voltage 100-200V

2016 Allure Best of Beauty Winners

Allure magazine just announced it’s 2016 Allure Best of Beauty winners after testing countless products.

KORRES Wild Rose Vitamin C Active Brightening Oil (Best of The Naturals)

About the Product: This innovative brightening oil infused with real wild rose petals pays homage to the legendary wild rose oil ingredient that started it all. This ultra-concentrated vitamin C oil is rich in omega 3, 6, 9, fatty acids, and vitamins A and C. It provides significant antioxidant action while repairing the look of fine lines and wrinkles and improving skin’s overall tone and texture ($54; Sephora.com).

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Lavanila Laboratories The Healthy Sport Luxe Deodorant (Best of Body in Deodorant)

About the Product: This deodorant was created for life in motion. Lavanila’s proprietary, award-winning beta glucan technology is infused with SmartSport™ for high-performance defense and nourishment, and bursts with long-lasting vanilla breeze freshness ($16; Sephora.com).

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Bioré Baking Soda Cleansing Scrub (Best of Steals in Skin)

About the Product: This ingenious concentrated powder cleanser is specially formulated to foam up on contact with water, leaving skin 2.5 times as clean as a basic cleanser. The formula gently exfoliates while forming tiny bubbles that dive deep into pores to break up oil and impurities. When you rinse the foam away, oil, debris and dead cells are swept away, for instantly smoother, softer texture and visibly tighter pores after just one use ($9.99; Drug and Mass Retailers).

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Curél Rough Skin Rescue (Best of Steals in Skin)

About the Product: Ideal for severely dry, flaky skin, this smoothing lotion gently loosens flakes without irritation, allowing essential hydration to reach the areas that need it most. The dermatologist-recommended formula uses natural ingredients to relieve roughness and help prevent it from returning (7.99; Drug and Mass Retailers).

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Tommy Bahama and Belk – St. Kitts Sweepstakes

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Bask in the ambience of summer with the limited edition Tommy Bahama St. Kitts fragrance collection. Inspired by the exotic essence of the island of St. Kitts, men and women alike can envision themselves lounging by the serene beaches of the tropical island escape, as scents of mandarin, pear and starfruit float through the air.

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What’s better than feeling as if you were whisked away to paradise in just a few sprits?– actually being whisked away to paradise! Tommy Bahama has partnered with Belk stores nationwide for their Escape to St. Kitts Sweepstakes beginning Tuesday, April 26th. One lucky winner will be chosen to receive the grand prize of:

 

  • Airfare for two
  • 4 nights/5 days lodging at St. Kitts Marriott
  • A $1,000 Belk gift card
  • And more!

Wildfox and Nordstrom Fragrance Event – Walk on the Wild Side

Stop by Nordstrom Montgomery Mall during their Beauty Trend Week for an exclusive Wildfox Fragrance Event! Take a walk on the wild side by dropping by the Wildfox counter to experience a scent journey that’ll leave you feeling dreamy. For an added bonus, layer Wildfox body crème frosting plus a spritz of Wildfox juice. See complete details below:

WILDFOX Fragrance

Nordstrom Montgomery Mall
Saturday, April 16th – 10am-9pm
7111 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-4111

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Wildfox Fragrance and Nordstrom Beauty Trend Week

WILDFOX Fragrance

Next Saturday – April 9th – stop by Nordstrom Towson Town Center during their Beauty Trend Week for an exclusive Wildfox Fragrance Event! Take a walk on the wild side by dropping by the Wildfox counter to experience a scent journey that’ll leave you feeling dreamy. For an added bonus, layer Wildfox body crème frosting plus a spritz of Wildfox juice.

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See complete details below:

Nordstrom Towson Town Center
Saturday, April 9th – 10am-9pm
700 Fairmount Ave, Towson, MD 21286
(410) 296-2111
Link: Nordstrom Beauty Trend Week Spring 2016

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Twitter: @Nordstrom
Facebook: facebook.com/nordstrom
Instagram: @Nordstrom
Pinterest: pinterest.com/nordstrom
Blog: blogs.nordstrom.com/beauty

Spring Break Beauty Survival Kit

Spring Break plans right around the corner? Pack up your bags and get ready to head out with the ultimate beauty survival kit! We’ve got you covered from head to toe (and everything in between) with the warm weather essentials you need for skin that’s soft, smooth and glowing all vacation long.

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1) KORRES Yoghurt Nourishing Fluid Veil Face Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30: Have fun in the sun with this ultra-sheer yet nourishing fluid that provides daily broad-spectrum UV coverage while wearing beautifully under makeup. This ultra-lightweight fluid instantly disappears into skin providing broad-spectrum UV protection and deep nourishment. Yogurt, rich in skin-repairing proteins, helps keep skin nourished and protected from the sun’s harmful rays while a blend of rice and camapu extract offers deep hydration and calming properties to soothe skin during sun exposure. Provitamin B5 helps reduce inflammation and supports natural cell regeneration while jojoba oil seals in moisture—leaving skin soft and smooth. ($35; Sephora.com)

2) Lavanila Laboratories The Healthy Roller-Ball Fragrance Collection: Travel Friendly. Purse Friendly. Skin Friendly. This is the perfect for fragrance on the go. Their collection of all-natural fragrances is luxurious and addictive. Each fragrance starts with a warm base of Madagascar vanilla and layers on a unique blend of pure essential oils for an exquisite expression of nature that capture a mood, a memory or a moment in time. Hailed as the World’s First Healthy Fragrance, organic sugar cane alcohol is infused with skin saving antioxidants for a modern twist on the classic art of perfumery. ($19; Lavanila.com)

3) PediSpa by Look Beauty Gentle Exfoliating Foot Mask: Show off sandal ready feet thanks to this non-traditional masque that contains a foot exfoliate plus treatment filled in a pair of wearable socks. Key ingredients like chamomile and natural botanical fruit extracts help control callus build-up for visibly smooth feet within two weeks. ($9.99 for one complete pair; Exclusively at Target Stores in the Foot Care Aisle and Target.com)

4) Bioré Baking Soda Pore Cleanser: Wash you face day and night for a complexion that glows all vacation long with this daily liquid cleanser that gives you a deep exfoliating clean without being rough on dry spots. Ideal for combination skin, this oil-free formula contains cleansing ingredients that excavate grime and oil from pores. At the same time, the formula gently smooths away dead cells. You end up with skin that’s fresh, silky-soft and luminous. ($7.99; Drug and mass merchants)

5) Ban Roll-On Deodorant: Don’t worry about embarrassing sweat while you’re in the sun! Traditional antiperspirant/deodorants merely mask odors and reduce odor-causing sweat in general, while Ban’s breakthrough technology specifically targets and virtually eliminates odor that other antiperspirant/deodorants may leave behind. Ban Roll-On Deodorant glides on easily with a formula that provides an outstanding 24 hours of invisible protection against odor wetness. ($4.99, Drug and Mass Retailers)

6) Curél Itch Defense Instant Soothing Moisturizing Spray: Instantly relieve dry, irritated skin with this non-medicated, moisturizing spray with cooling hydration. Uniquely soothing, this formula delivers a mix of light yet potent hydrators — including a proprietary ceramide complex, allantoin and panthenol — to ease parched, itchy skin right where you need it. The Proprietary Cooling Complex feels soothing like a cold compress, lending you instant relief. ($8.99; Drug and mass merchants)

Super Bowl 2016 – Beyonce Heat Kissed Fragrance Giveaway | Winner

In celebration of Beyonce’s upcoming Super Bowl Halftime performance, Style + Life + Fashion would like to offer a product giveaway!

Beyonce Heat Kissed

Beyonce’s newest addition to her best-selling Heat fragrance franchise, Beyonce Heat Kissed, captures sensual intensity in a bottle. The heart of the scent is surrounded by fruity top notes – Sri Lankan dragonfruit, lychee, and ripe mango – together giving Beyonce Heat Kissed it’s lively vibrance.

Exotic woody notes of natural patchouli and African sandalwood combine with an infusion of vanilla, creating an enchanting love potion ($19.99; Walgreens).

Beyonce_Heat_Eau_De_Parfum_30ml_1369314417Giveaway Terms

1. Visit and “Like” Style+Life+Fashion Facebook Page, Twitter, or Instagram account.

2. Send us an email kim@stylelifefashion.com sharing your favorite photo of Beyonce.

3. Share our giveaway on your social networking sites (either Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.)

Giveaway will end at midnight on January 27, 2016 EST. The winner will be notified (via email) and announced on January 28, 2016.

Products will be shipped directly to the giveaway winner from the fragrance manufacturer.  

** Winner has been contacted **

The Vera Bradley Fragrance Collection – Launch Today

Vera Bradley launches its first ever fragrance collection today, January 14th! With four alluring eau de toilette scents featuring Macaroon Rose, Cotton Flower, Vanilla Sea Salt and Appbleberry Champagne available in both 15 mL ($28), 50 mL ($48) and a mini sampler with 10 mL of all four included ($48).

The Vera Bradley fragrance collection also rounds out with an assortment of candles, bath and shower gel, body lotion, hand cream, soap gift sets, candle gift sets, fragrance and lotion gift sets and purse spray sets that will leave every woman feeling beautiful.

The complete collection in all four aromas are available on VeraBradley.com starting today!

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C O Bigelow Freesia Candle – Breast Cancer Research Foundation

All year long, C.O. Bigelow donates 10% of all sales of their Freesia Candle to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), a leading organization which fights breast cancer by advancing promising research around the globe.

Freesia is one of the brand’s most popular perfume oils, which inspired this soft, floral scent featuring a heart of tart quince, jasmine, pink freesia and tender muguet. The feminine and uplifting power of this candle honors the spirit of The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

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Price: $42.00

Available: bigelowchemists.com, C.O. Bigelow Apothecaries: 414 Avenue of Americas, New York, NY 10011