Welcome to the Raging Rouge Father’s Day Gift Guide! If you’re stumped about what to buy Dad for Father’s Day, you’ve come to the right place! Don’t forget that Father’s Day is on June 20th, so you should place any online orders immediately!
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Kenzo fragrances are always a favorite choice, and the Kenzo Eau Par Kenzo Pour Homme Father’s Day Gift Set is the perfect pick for the strong, silent type. Citrusy and sensual, this must-have from Kenzo will speak volumes for him! The best part about buying a Kenzo gift set is the price is exactly the same as buying a stand-alone 3.4 oz bottle of fragrance. It’s like getting the full-sized shower gel for free! Click HERE to check it out at KenzoUSA.com. |
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Dad can’t exactly powder his nose to reduce shine, so if excess oil is an issue, the Sea Clear Oil Management System by H2O+ is a great skincare gift! From a foamy, pore-refining cleanser to a mattifying toner, Dad’s skin will never look better! Retail price for the Oasis Shine-Free Hydration System by H2O+ is $38. Click HERE to check it out. You can even add on to the kit with a 10-minute deep cleansing Mud Mask! |
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For an eco-conscious Dad, the brand you shop should be Pangea Organics. Not only is the packaging made from 100% post-consumer paper, but organic seeds that are plantable! Don’t recycle the package, just soak the box in water for a minute and plant it! The Tunisian Olive Oil & Coconut soap is gentle, moisturizing and only $6.99 per bar! Click HERE to buy it from PangeaOrganics.com. |
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The hipster Dad deserves a fragrance as modern as he is. and the latest by Express fits the bill. The recently launched “Honor” has a citrusy energetic zing and a lingering musky masculinity. Top notes: fresh water accord, peppermint and basil. Heart notes: grapefruit, fig and green ivy. Base notes: musk, vetiver and a hint of vanilla.1.7 oz. bottle is $44.90 and a 3.4 oz. bottle is $59.90. Click HERE to buy it from Express.com. |
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Products from The Real Shaving Company are great gift choices for Dad! My husband loves the super-thin consistency of the shave gel, and the ultra moisturizing formula leaves his skin feeling baby-soft post shave! Best pf all, the formula is paraben-free! The Real Shaving Company is available at many drugstores, including Duane Reade and Rite Aid… so you can grab a gift for Dad while you run your errands! Retail price for each is a mere $5.99. Click HERE to visit realshaving.com to find a retailer near you. |
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C.O. Bigelow’s Apothecary-inspired products are a great choice for the no-nonsense Dad in your life who likes things “just so”. C.O. Bigelow’s “Barber Collection” includes various “Elixirs” named by color. Elixir Green cologne is a woodsy scent sure to please Dad (and only $19.50!). I’m also very fond of the Hair and Body Wash ($10). It can be used all over in the shower, and a muted scent lingers… It’s wonderful! Click HERE for store locations |
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If Dad’s got a major case of the wanderlust, or if you’re buying on a budget, then look no further than the tiny zen-like Kenzo Ryoko! This small pebble-shaped bottle is great for travel, and a 0.7 oz. spray bottle retails for only $29.Click HERE to check it out at KenzoUSA.com. |
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For a bit of “old world” charm–as well as a luxe splurge–Anthony Logistics offers the “Whisker Lifter”, a cruelty-free brush that lifts beard hairs away from the skin pre-shave. Anthony’s Whisker Lifter retails for $80 and can be found online at Anthony Logistics, or Sephora.com . What a great gift for the shaving enthusiast! |
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When in doubt… let him pick it out! Unlike other gift certificates, Sephora’s Collector’s Edition Fragrance Sampler is actually a wrappable gift in itself, filled with deluxe samples of Canali, Diesel, DKNYMEN, Givenchy Play, Guerlaine Homme, Ralph Lauren Polo Black and Versace. Dad can sample them all, and when he chooses a favorite he can head over to Sephora with the enclosed voucher to exchange it for a full-sized bottle! Click HERE to buy it at Sephora.com |
The author of Raging Rouge received some press samples for purposes of this makeup review / product review. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.
More fragrant than Kenzo’s Beneficial Waters Collection–but more subtle than perfume–KENZOKI Perfumed Beneficial Waters are ideal for scenting the entire body, but also have ingredients to keep the skin hydrated and healthy!
Blissful Ginger Fizz: The name itself tells you everything you need to know! The snappy scent of ginger is as invigorating as a morning cup of coffee!
Sensual Rice MMM: This soft and sexy scent is great for a night out on the town, or applied before bed (wink, wink).
Reusable glass containers make ideal bud vases, when the product is gone!
3 fl. oz. bottle retails for $45 at KenzoUSA.com
The author of the Raging Rouge Beauty Blog received press samples for purposes of this makeup review / product review. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.
Ah, the ever voluminous bouquet of FlowerByKenzo poppies! This latest interpretation of KENZO’s poppy was created by Alberto Morillas.
Ever-so-appropriate for wedding season, FlowerByKenzo La Cologne combines something old and something new. Morillas selected Bergamot–used in 17th century Germany to formulate the original Eau de Cologne–as a nod to the roots of cologne. Added to KENZO’s modern, feminine poppy, the result is a zesty and energetic scent.
Retail price is $72 for a 3 fl. oz. bottle.
Click HERE to check it out at KenzoUSA.com.
The author of the Raging Rouge Beauty Blog received press samples for purposes of this makeup review / product review. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.
Greetings, beauty aficionados!
When I was in junior high, it was common for girls to ask if they could look through your bag. The snooping was partially to pass the time, but was also a way of saying “I’d like to get to know you better. What can I find out about you if I look through your stash?”
As an adult, etiquette prevents us from continuing this behavior, so I’m offering the next best thing! Welcome to the “Best Selling Beauty” feature! The question posed to some of my favorite beauty brands was: “What was your #1 best-selling product from Q1 2010, measured by units sold?” The following products are the “go-to” beauty products purchased by women thus far in 2010. Hope it satisfies your curiosity! If not, it’s a great head-start on gift ideas for Mom!
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- Who: Borghese
- What: Fango Mud for Face and Body, $61
- Where: Borghese.com
- Why: 35 years of cleansing skin, leaving it refreshed and soft! Customers swear by it for controlling breakouts and brightening the complexion.
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- Who: La Mer
- What: Crème de la Mer, $130-$1,390
- Where: laMer.com
- Why: In a short time, skin becomes softer, firmer, looks virtually creaseless. Aging lines and pores are noticeably less visible. Even the driest of complexions are healed. Sensitivities are soothed. And, of course, there are also those who insist it has produced astonishing results.
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- Who: Alterna Professional Haircare
- What: Caviar Anti-Aging Moisture Shampoo, $30
- Where: Beauty.com
- Why: In a world where everyone is always looking for a quick fix, this shampoo yields instant results. After one wash, hair feels stronger, softer, and healthier. Results are cumulative and hair keeps looking better and better. Use with the corresponding conditioner for even more impressive results.
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- Who: KENZO
- What: FlowerbyKenzo le Parfum, $72-92
- Where: kenzousa.com
- Why: Amber and almond make this scent a rich, sensual take on the original FlowerbyKenzo, and its vibrant, matte red bottle stands out on any shelf.
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- Who: Treat Beauty
- What: Treat Soft Candy Vanilla Buttercream Old Fashioned Jumbo Lip Balm, $10
- Where: TreatBeauty.com
- Why: Whoever said good things come in small packages has never tried Treat’s Old Fashioned Jumbo Lip Balms. They are just like the big lip balms from when you were a kid, so delicious you will want to eat them up. Also you will have no problem finding them in your handbag!
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- Who: NARS
- What: Orgasm Blush, $26
- Where: NARSCosmetics.com
- Why: Flattering for every skin tone, this peachy pink color with shimmering flecks of gold has won over the hearts of women everywhere!
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In February 2009, Kenzo introduced three brand-new Japanese floral fragrances to their illustrious collection. Named the “Eaux De Fleurs” collection, Kenzo recruited three perfumers to each create a fragrance to launch the collection with three scents: Eaux de Fleurs Silk, Magnolia and Tea.
In February 2010, Kenzo has introduced Eau de Fleur de Plum, the latest member of the Eaux de Fleurs collection! This collection of scent is inspired by the blossoms of Japanese trees. Plum blossoms are a symbol of Spring, blooming immediately after the winter chill. Apparently, Japanese tradition claims this blossom has powers to fend off evil!
Refined, feminine and elegant… this new powdery almond floral scent conjures up images of a woman dressed for tennis, relaxing at a country club, with rolling green hills in the background. It’s classic elegance, captured in a bottle!
Each bottle is contained in an origami-inspired box, and is tinted in pale shades of the season. The curvy bottle is worthy of display! Promise me you won’t hide this perfume in a drawer!
Other scents include de soie silk (a fruity floral), de magnolia (a bright hesperidianfloral) and de tea (a floral with notes of green tea and musk).
A 1.7 oz. spray bottle of Eaux de Fleurs retails for $55. Check it out at Kenzousa.com.
The author of the Raging Rouge Beauty Blog received press samples for purposes of this makeup review / product review. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.
FLOWERBYKENZO ESSENTIELLE REVIEW!
The term is “Super Female”, but is better known in the medical community as Triple X Syndrome (or XXX Syndrome). The 1 in 1,000 women born with an extra X chromosome typically stand head and shoulders above the average woman, and have a willowy slender physique. I’ve read speculation that that many super-models can credit their thin bodies to the fact that they are indeed “Super-Female”.
The Super-Female immediately sprung to mind when I sampled the latest Kenzo fragrance, FlowerByKenzo Essentielle. The bottle was designed to be extra-tall and super-slender. The scent? A romantic floral with a delicate super-feminine hint of powder.
This latest introduction by KENZO also happens to be one of my favorites, proving to me that this brand is only getting better with age.
25 mL/0.8 oz –$58
45mL/1.5 oz –$75
75mL/2.5 oz. –$92
Click HERE to head over to KENZO USA to buy it!
The author of Raging Rouge received press samples for purposes of this makeup review / product review. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.
Time to start that holiday shopping, readers! KENZO has just announced an incredibly "friendly" Friends and Family Event! From November 2nd to November 9th you can score a 25% discount off of your purchase at kenzousa.com. Simply enter the promotional code 09FAMILY during checkout, to take care of this incredible sale!
Need some ideas? Well, my father loves the Tokyo by Kenzo. My husband? He's all about Kenzo Power. My own personal favorite is FlowerByKenzo Essentielle (review is in the works).
Click HERE to head over to KENZOUSA.com. Happy shopping!
Until Monday, 9/21, followers of @kenzousa on twitter can be entered into a giveaway by tweeting:
Follow @kenzousa and RT for a chance to win new FlowerbyKenzo Essentielle!
Ends 9/21. (US only) http://bit.ly/2fsknZ
Welcome to day two of best-selling beauty products, courtesy of the Raging Rouge Beauty Blog! Hope you are enjoying the series thus far…
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Who: Juice Beauty
What: Green Apple Antioxidant Moisturizer, $45.00
Where: Sephora.com
Why: Clinically proven to reduce free radical damage by more than 59% due to its high antioxidant action. Also proven to increase hydration by over 30%. This product is known as the “goodbye wrinkles” product by Sephora staff!
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Who: Herbal Essences
What: Hello Hydration Shampoo, $2.99
Where: Drugstore.com
Why: Hello Hydration quenches thirsty locks with a fusion of orchid and coconut milk. The product benefit and scent keeps consumers coming back for more!
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Who: Alterna Professional Haircare
What: Caviar Anti-Aging Moisture Shampoo, $30
Where: Beauty.com
Why: Alterna’s Caviar Anti-Aging Moisture Shampoo transforms the hair. Results can be seen after just one wash. The products are made from real Caviar Extract, that comes from the sturgeon fish in France. The caviar is a by-product of the fish, that is being used for other purposes.
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Who: KENZO
What: FlowerbyKenzo, $56-92
Where: kenzousa.com
Why: Kenzo’s classic floral powdery fragrance is versatile, easily transitioning from day to night. It makes an elegant signature fragrance.
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Who: LIPSTICK QUEEN
What: MEDIEVAL Lipstick, $20
Where: Barneys.com
Why: Medieval was created to make your lips look as though they’ve been stung by lemon juice (a practice of women in medieval times to give their lips a red tint!). It provides a subtle, red tint that is both natural and gorgeous!
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I last wrote about Kenzo Parfums adorably-petite, pebble-inspired atomizers last year. While the 2009 collection is slightly different twist from 2008 (the packaging is saturated with color), the brilliance of the concept remains the same. Small, travel-sized fragrance options at a great price-point! Each RYOKO (meaning travel in Japanese) contains less than 3 oz. of fragrance. The smooth silhouette is unbelievably modern.
The Range for her
FlowerbyKenzo eau de parfum nomad spray
KenzoAmour eau de parfum nomad spray
L’eauparKenzo eau de parfum nomad spray
The Range for him
L’eauparKenzo pour homme nomad spray
Kenzo Homme nomad spray
Retail Price is $29
Click HERE to visit kenzousa.com to make a purchase!
