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La Mer The Hand Treatment

La Mer, The Hand Treatment Believe me, I’ve been there. Once upon a time, half of my desk was covered with documents, and the other half was covered with lotion bottles in an attempt to cure my dry hands during the workday.

The problem? Many moisturizers leave hands feeling greasy and looking obscenely shiny. La Mer’s "The Hand Treatment" absorbs into the skin in a flash, leaving the hands softer and smoother without any oil slick residue. Aside from the immediate benefits, La Mer’s formula utilizes smart seaweeds to actually attract moisture, providing long-term re-hydration.

So do yourself a favor. Sweep those other lotions into the circular file, and check out La Mer’s Hand Treatment on the La Mer website. It retails for $70… I know, it’s a bit steep. But, this 3.4 oz tube will last quite a while, as you’ll need to use very little product to see results. Looking for another retailer? Shop Neiman Marcus or Bergdorf Goodman.

Ideal Valentine’s Day Gift! TINte Cosmetics Shimmer and Shine Box

Open this gorgeous pink box by TINte Cosmetics, and you’ll see nestled in white satin a Flavored Lip Shine in Haute Chocolate (a personal favorite- this gloss actually smells like a steaming mug of hot chocolate), Moisturizing Lip Color in Peppermint (this gloss is vintage styled, in an adorable metal tin that slides open and reveals a lush gorgeous red shade) and Shimmering Face Pearls in Vanilla Sky (ideal for highlighting the cheekbones, or adding glimmer to your favorite gloss). The included petite shadow/lip brush makes the set complete.

When I was about 14, my parents replaced my usual Easter Basket with an Obsession perfume gift set. Ever the beauty addict, I was naturally thrilled with this very chic and very grown-up gift. When I opened the TINte Shimmer and Shine Box, I immediately thought it would make such a fantastic surprise for a young woman who expects nothing the typical box of chocolate candy for Valentine’s Day.

Click HERE to check out the new Shimmer and Shine Box in TINte’s online shop. The beautiful pick package contains $53 of product, but retails for only $35!

Click here to read my previous review on TINte Flavored Lip Shine.

Click here to read my previous review on TINte Vintage Moisturizing Lip Color.

Click here to read my previous review on TINte Shimmering Face Pearls.

Nude Skincare Facial Scrub

Nude Skincare, Cosmetics, Beauty Blosg Eternally in search of a way to gently exfoliate, my quest naturally lead to the path of nude skincare. Believe it or not, the founder of nude is also the founder of Fresh & Wild, an amazingly popular organic grocery in the UK. While shopping around for natural beauty products to stock his stores, he found it difficult to find luxe lines that were made with healthy ingredients.

About nude: All nude formulas are biocompatible– in other words, they are specifically formulated to work with the skin naturally. nude formulas preserve the skin’s acid mantle, to ensure the skin’s natural defenses are left in-tact. nude product is free of parabens, sulphates, PEGs, propylene glycol, TEA, DEA, phthalates, mineral oil, silicones, GM and potential carcinogens (whew!)

nude’s facial scrub feels incredibly rich, and incredibly gentle. But don’t let the gentle texture fool you… it’s quite effective. After only a couple of uses, your skin will look more radiant and fresh. Even the packaging is cool. Look at the image in this post. Doesn’t it look like the skyline of an extremely chic and modern city? Who wouldn’t want these adorning their vanity? These jars aren’t only attractive, they’re completely recyclable, made of 40% post industrial recycled plastic and printed with non-toxic inks using green energy. The company itself is even carbon neutral! Amazing!

nude facial scrub retails for £28.00 on the nude skincare website. Shopping stateside? nude is available at Barneys and Whole Foods Markets.

My Solution To Hideoous Pregnancy Breakouts: BECCA Compact Concealer

BECCA Cosmetics Compact Concealer, BECCA Compact Concealer You read that right! Raging Rouge is ragingly pregnant. Pregnant women certainly do enjoy some beauty perks. Glowing skin, thick lustrous hair… But (for me at least) those perks came during the latter half of pregnancy. The hormonal changes of the early months cause fierce breakouts. Thus, I fell in love with my latest concealer weapon: BECCA Cosmetics Compact Concealer.

BECCA concealer is encased in a double-sided compact. On one side is a medium coverage concealer, perfect for concealing any ruddiness in the complexion or darkness under the eyes. On the other side is an extra-cover concealer, perfect for concealing breakouts and major flaws.

Applied with a fingertip or a concealer brush, the concealer in this chic-looking compact contains the solution for all of my skin problems!

BECCA Compact Concealer retails for $35, and can be found at BECCA Cosmetics Online, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. Do not miss it!

Frederic Fekkai Coiff Oceanique Tousled Wave Spray

On a recent (and very typical) rainy Seattle winter day, I styled my hair and thought it looked positively smokin’. Ordinarily, I slather my hair with straightening product, and then follow up with a flat iron in an attempt to achieve perfect straightness. But on this particular day I was feeling bold, and decided to go eau naturale. Pleased with the results, I left for a morning of fun with my toddler. When I returned home, I caught a glimpse of myself in the hall mirror, and was horrified to see that I looked like an escapee from a mental institution.

For those of you that manage to achieve gorgeous tousled waves that you just don’t want mother nature to ruin, Frederic Fekkai has designed Coiff Oceanique Tousled Wave Spray… a lightweight texturizing spray that gives just the right amount of natural hold to waves (and helps prevent humidity and activity from ruining your hair). It’s an excellent tool for wavy tresses. Don’t miss it if your waves make you crazy!

Fekkai Coiff Oceanique comes in a 5 oz size, and can be purchased at Sephora and Beauty.com for $23.