Raging Rouge Beauty Blog: For Makeup Lovers Everywhere!

Here’s something my newer readers may not know… When I’m not testing out the latest makeup collections, I’m a full-time Mommy to two beautiful, bouncing (and I literally mean bouncing) boys.

In my personal (but experienced) opinion, pregnancy is incredibly taxing on the body and spirit. If you are hunting for the perfect holiday gift for a Mom-to-be, or the precious newcomer, here are some terrific pampering gift ideas! Tuck one of these inexpensive gift sets under the tree, and be proclaimed a hero!

	Mustela has earned the reputation as a one-stop-shop for Mom and Baby for good reason. The company has been around for over 50 years! If you know a mom-to-be, Mustela’s “Pregnancy Program” is a great intro to some beauty products that make pregnancy easier on the body: Stretch Marks Double Action, Specific Support Bust, Instant Comfort Legs and Ultimate Hydration. Retail price is $22. Click HERE to buy it from Mustela.com.
	Mama Mio was my personal “go-to” brand during my second pregnancy. Mama Mio’s “Congratulations Kit” is a great way to celebrate the great news and treat Mommy like a queen. This kit contains: Tummy Rub Oil (to help prevent stretchmarks), OMega Super-rich Body Cream (a moisturizing treat that features the line’s divine Gravida signature scent) and OMega Shower Cream. Retail price is $55. Click HERE to buy it from MamaMio.com.
	Moms know this shocking fact… “Baby” powder is, in fact, dangerous for use on babies! The tiny particles can irritate baby’s tender lungs. But if you love that familiar scent as I do, Noodle and Boo is the brand to choose. Noodle and Boo baby products smell exactly like baby powder, and come in the most beautiful nursery-worthy packaging! The “Special Delivery” set at left includes luxe bath-time treats: soft lotion, extra gentle shampoo, soothing body wash and a luxe washcloth for bathtime. The kit also comes with their (totally addictive) Ultimate Cleansing Cloths. Retail price is $35. Click HERE to buy it from NoodleandBoo.com.
	You may not realize this, but many of the drugstore brands that come to mind when you think of bathtime for baby are simply not gentle enough for baby’s skin! I learned this lesson the hard way, when a popular baby wash caused my sensitive-skinned little one to break out in hives! Founded by a mother with a similar dilemma, California Baby offers gentle bath and body products for babies who are allergy-prone or have sensitive skin. The Calming Newborn Tote, pictured at left, retails for $19.99. Click HERE to shop CaliforniaBaby.com.
	Founded by a doctor and his wife, Belli products take an analytical approach to skincare. They’re the perfect choice for a brainy Mom-to-be. Not only are the products allergy tested, but they are free of artificial dyes, fragrances, phthalates, and xenoestrogens (ingredients which can interfere with development of the reproductive system). The “Bundle of Joy” gift set, pictured at left, retails for a mere $14.99! Click HERE to shop the entire line at BelliSkincare.com.

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.

MAJOR Clarisonic Giveaway Over At The Makeup And Beauty Blog!

I can't say it often enough: I LOVE my Clarisonic Plus!

Well, I just got wind that Karen over at The Makeup And Beauty Blog is hosting a Clarisonic giveaway of epic proportions!

Here's the deal… Think really hard about the one person in your life that deserves this amazing skin care tool. Then, CLICK HERE and post a comment explaining why they should win.

If your comment is randomly selected among the entries, both YOU and YOUR FRIEND will with the Clarisonic of your choice! How cool is that? I'm rushing over right now… deadline to enter is 11:50 pm Friday, December 18th!

This Week’s Shopping And Goodies!

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The Fashionable Housewife is giving away a pair of Stylish Holiday Shoes from SuperShoes.com for Day 4 of our Hanukkah Giveaways!

A Few Goody Gumdrops and Suzanna Dai are giving away the to-die-for St. Petersburg Necklace, recently seen on Gossip Girl. Enter to Win!

Be Seen In Hollywood spotted Australian Supermodel at millions of milkshake.

Being High Maintenance, not Bitchy is giving a massive prize pack from The Body Shop in part 3 of the Holiday Giveaway Bonanza!!

Couture In The City shares with us an inexpensive alternative holiday accessory as seen on Jessica Simpson

Fashion Cents gives you 3 tips to make sure you are fashionable and appropriate when hosting your home holiday party.

Fashion Hippo found 3 Dazzling New Year Dresses That Will Turn Heads

Handbag du Jour will be shopping the Be & D holiday sample sale for haute holiday gifts!

Princess Dominique invites you to log on and celebrate her upcoming anniversary, enter The PrincessDominique.com Anniversary Giveaway!

Quinta Trends asks what kind of consumer are you?

Raging Rouge posts holiday giveaway #2, The LipFusion Collection of plumping glosses.

Shopping and Info loves Dakota Fanning of New Moon’s silver sequin sweatshirt.

SomeoneSpoilMe.com has a great giveaway for guys!

Style Eyes asks How heavy is your handbag? and checks out the latest B.A.G. by Tiffany Anisette which is revolutionising the way that women carry bags. A great way to protect your posture without compromising on style!

StyleMaven is getting sparkly with studded must-haves from the coveted Balmain collection during the Balmain Pop-Up Sale.

The Fashionable Bambino dishes on some fabulous Last Minute Stocking Stuffers Under $50, $25 & $10

The Fashionable Gal is giving away a McCormick & Schmicks $50 Gift Card!

TheFind Blog is getting festive and sparkly with Louis Mariette's understated and elegant Swarovski embellished hairbands.

What's Haute Magazine is giving away 5 signed copies of the new book You Know You Want It by Gossip Girl costume designer Eric Daman!

tarte Review: Holiday 2009, Crown Jewels Lipgloss Multi Gift Set

We all have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season, but that doesn’t mean times aren’t tough. Unemployment numbers are astonishingly high, pinching the gift-giving budgets of many holiday shoppers.

Some beauty brands have brilliantly adapted to today’s radical changes in consumer behavior. tarte is a great example of this!

For holiday 2009, tarte cosmetics has launched the Crown Jewels Lipgloss Multi Gift Set, in the most ingenious packaging. Easily gifted to just one lucky woman, the fifteen gloss shades contained in this silver box can also be easily split up. Inside of the large silver gift box, three separate black boxes house 5 glosses each, and are connected to the larger box via perforation. Neatly tear them out to create three separate gifts. Of course, you can always go one step further. These gloss “minis” are actually quite generously sized! Split up the entire set for 15 killer stocking stuffers!

Retail price is $39. Did I mention every item in tarte’s holiday collection is $54 or under?

Click HERE to buy it from tartecosmetics.com.

Click HERE to buy it from Sephora.com.

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.