May 2009 Archives

 

Decleor Nutri-Delice Delightful Extreme Protection Cream is infused with pampering, ultra-rich ingredients to smooth and bring strength to dry skin types. If you are in need of a nourishing “shock treatment” for your thirsty skin, look no further than this replenishing cream. Even the driest and most weakened skin will feel immediate and long-lasting protection. Beauty tip: Rub an additional amount into your decolletage and hands to keep them soft and supple. 

$58, decleor-us.com

This Mother’s Day we plan to give the moms in our lives products that will make them feel and look their best. It can be difficult being a mom, and that’s why we believe that “me time” should also be on the daily to-do list (that never seems to end). We think these sets should help…

 

Give her the Philosophy Makeup Optional Kit if you know she isn’t too much into makeup. Great looking skin begins with great skincare, and this set is one of our favorites. Everything she’ll need to get a glowing complexion is included: Purity Made Simple cleanser, Hope In A Jar moisturizer, When Hope Is Not Enough A.M. Serum, Hope in a Tube Eye and Lip Firming Cream, plus two-applications of Microdelivery Vitamin C Foils. $78, sephora.com

 

 

 

 

Every glamorous mom knows that Smashbox delivers the fabulous goods when it comes to makeup. The new Glambox Vol. 4 Set— inspired by palettes in every Smashbox artist’s kit— will keep her prepared thanks to the latest must-haves in the set. Each palette is sleek enough to fit into a purse for flawless beauty on-the-go. Includes a travel-size Arced Liner Brush. $68, nordstrom.com

 

 

 

For the mom who likes to glam it up, but is short on time, consider this Laura Geller Show Stoppers set. It comes with everything she’ll need to create a classic, fool-proof look. We particularly love the Bronze-N-Brighten that suits most skin tones as well as the lipglosses- we think she will, too! $37, beauty.com

 

 

 

Spa-loving moms who enjoy indulging in life’s simple luxuries will appreciate The Body Shop Spa Sanctuary Gift Set that comes complete with everything she could want to create a tranquil and pampering bath experience; the salt scrub along with products with ingredients like Monoi oil, Shea butter and honey, will leave her skin feeling renewed and feeling soft. $37, thebodyshop.com

 

 

 

 

Pacifica Hawaiian Ruby Guava Travel Set is a set featuring three products that will transport her senses to an island paradise. We love the luscious guava scented body butter, candle and solid perfume that can go anywhere and the fact that it leaves money in our pocketbooks makes giving this as a gift even sweeter. $14, sephora.com

 

 

 

 

 

Josie Maran Earth Day Essentials Green-On-The-Go Kit is green, but still packs a serious glamour punch (it’s even on our beauty wishlist!). Featuring five eco-chic products, each will get her gorgeous, as well as introduce her to this award-winning line. $48, sephora.com

 

 

 

 

 

Our moms have always wished to have their own personal styists. Since that is way out of our reasonably-priced gift-giving strategy, she will have to accept this set by Oscar Blandi— Oscar’s Tool Kit. In it she will find Jasmine Protein Mist for Restyling Hair, Luce (a rinse-out gloss for adding shine to hair), Olio Di Jasmine Shine Spray, Seta Silk Polishing Cream, Pronto Dry Shampoo, plus an instructional DVD with Oscar’s secrets for great hair. $48, sephora.com

For more, check out Mother’s Day Gifts at StyleBakery.com

Ted Gibson Daily Cleanse Shampoo manages to dissolve and wash away dirt, build-up, excess oil and pollutants with a blend of five cleansers, while ingredients like silk proteins and biobotanical extracts work to make our hair healthy and full of shine. 

Following this with Ted’s Daily Nourish Conditioner, formulated with 9 different conditioning agents to strengthen and increase elasticity in our hair, we get an amazing amount of balanced moisture, leaving our tresses manageable and feeling soft. These also smell divine (just thinking about it puts us in a good mood), making our hair washing ritual that much more enjoyable. 

$24.95 each, tedgibsonbeauty.com