NEW: Skinceuticals Pigment Regulator

A safe alternative to 4% hydroquinone treatments, this unique formula uses kojic acid and emblica, along with a highly efficient exfoliating blend, to improve radiance, reduce blotchiness, and protect skin from future discolorations without harsh bleaching agents such as retinoids 

and steroids. $85, skinceuticals.com 

I have received a sample of this product, and I will start testing it on February 1. Check back often for treatment updates with photos!

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REVIEW: Estée Lauder Perfectionist CP+ Targeted Deep Wrinkle Filler

The newest addition to the Estée Lauder Perfectionist skin care line, Perfectionist CP+ Targeted Deep Wrinkle Filler claims to instantly reduce the look of smile lines, crows feet and deep creases on all areas of the face like the forehead, brows and eyes. In addition, it's also said to blur the appearance of lip lines and hold back lipstick feathering for up to 8 hours! Pretty impressive!

And, like all anti-aging products, with continued use, Perfectionist CP+ Targeted Deep Wrinkle Filler, promises firmer, smoother and all-around younger looking skin . 

Packaging: The pen-like dispenser allows for easy application, and like most Estée products , the color is soft, soothing and accented with gold. The tube is actually pretty tiny (a bit bigger than a tube of lipstick that holds .5 FL OZ of product).

My thoughts: I saved using this product for a night when I planned to wear a full face of makeup (foundation, powder, lipstick--the works!). I applied Perfectionist CP+ Targeted Deep Wrinkle Filler to my problem areas -- forehead and smile lines, but I did neglect to read the directions, which advise application BEFORE moisturizer. I found out why! After a few hours of having the product on top of moisturizer, my foundation began to look flaky/dry in the areas that I used the Wrinkle Filler on. Good thing I check the mirror frequently, because I made sure to add some moisture right away! The next day, after reading the package insert and feeling quite idiotic, I tried again, and was pleased with the results. My lines really were instantly smoothed! I have also since used it as a lipstick primer, and was happy with the results. The only con: my lips did feel pretty dry.

$39.50 at esteelauder.com

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Get A Free Sample of CLEAN Perfume

The lovelies over at CLEAN Perfume have a special offer for my fellow beauty addicts. The first 50 Beauty Buzzed readers to become CLEAN fans on Facebook and type in the code CLEANbuzzed will receive a sample of Clean Warm Cotton perfume (www.facebook.com/cleanperfume) . This offer ends March 31, 2010. While supplies last.

Once you become a fan, you'll also have the chance  to win one of three CLEAN Grand prize gift sets or 10 runner up prizes. Good Luck!

Three lucky CLEAN fans can luxuriate in the sweet smell of success and the refreshing soft scent reminiscent of a soft warm towel right out of the dryer with a CLEAN Warm Cotton gift set. The gift set includes a 2.14 Oz of Warm Cotton Perfume, .34 oz Warm Cotton Rollerball to keep in your purse, Warm Cotton Bath Gel, Warm Cotton Body Lotion and a Warm Cotton Linen Spray. With notes of citrus, lilac, jasmine and hints of amber and musk, CLEAN Warm Cotton leaves the sweet smell of refreshing comfort on your skin long after the last droplet has evaporated. Runner-up winners will receive a 2.14 oz bottle of Warm Cotton Perfume.

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30% off bliss triple oxygen masks

Get 30% off triple oxygen masks when you buy our new triple oxygen+c energizing cream at blissworld.com! Enter promo code OXYGEN1 at checkout. This offer is valid now through January 24th.

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Get the Look: Vera Farmiga at the Golden Globes

Makeup Artist: Natural makeup artist Tina Turnbow for tarte

Inspiration: Old Hollywood meets ethereal naturalist. Think feminine beauty with a healthy flush.

Look: A mix of warm and cool tones inspired by nature.

Complexion: "I love Vera's porcelain complexion, so I wanted to keep it simple with a sheer foundation and lightweight mineral powder."

Products used:

• tarte's smooth operator tinted moisturizer SPF 20 in façade

• tarte's provocateur mineral pressed powder SPF 8 in fair

Cheeks: "Just a pop of pink made for a healthy blush."

Products used:

• Tina Turnbow for tarte's flower child natural cheek stain (new for spring 2010)

• Tina Turnbow for tarte's flower child eyeshadow palette: pink peony shadow used as a highlighter on top of cheekbones

Eyes: "I used warm coppery-bronze tones to enhance Vera's beautiful blue eyes."

Products used:

• Tina Turnbow for tarte's flower child eyeshadow palette (new for spring 2010)

• Shadows: for her crease and lid blend shimmering firewheel, matte buttercup, shimmering ecru hibiscus; using the double-ended brush apply pink peony on browbone

•Eyeliner: rim eyes with matte brown natural liner

tarte's multiplEYE™ natural lash enhancing mascara (new for spring 2010)

Lips: "I felt a sweet pink pout really complimented her look."

Products used:

•a combination of: tarte's natural gel lip stain in charmed and vitamin infused lipstick in bikram 

Tina set the look with Arcona's Lavender Hydrasol for a natural glow.

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