Flatout Fabulous Luxury Reviews

Why Clinique? Or as we see it, Clinique vs. Everyone else. Founded on the philosophy that great skin can be created, Clinique pioneered the dermatoloigist-developed cosmetics brand.

So with that said Clinique has rolled out another handy little item just in time for that hour of sleep we recently lost. It’s called The Portable Pick – Me – Up.

Don’t let the packaging fool you! Since none of us has the time for a 15 minute eye mask these days Clinique All About Eyes Serum De-Puffing Eye Massage is a cooling rollerball that comforts, brightens and de-puffs. Just toss it into your bag and go!

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• Skin around the eyes is approximately one-tenth the thickness of the skin on other areas of the face, leaving it especially vulnerable. The All about Eyes Serum medical grade stainless steel roll-on applicator provides a portable pick-me-up without irritation. The soothing gel serum contains a unique cocktail of calming ingredients including Caffeine, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Amentoflavone, and potent antioxidants – formulated specifically to keep skin around the eyes smoother and less translucent looking.

” Poor circulation around the eye area can cause a build-up of toxins or redness, leading to dark circles. “

- Debbie D’Aquino, Vice President, Clinique Product Development For Treatment

Roll Your Troubles Away….

• Increasing micro-circulation is a quick way to reduce the appearance of puffiness and dark circles. The rolling motion of the rollerball gently massages the skin around the eyes, increasing blood flow and reducing fluid build-up.

De-Puffing Eye Tips Brought To You By Clinique

1. Drink water! Dehydration results in the apperance of puffy eyes when remaining fluid is retained. Hydrating triggers water to start flowing again.
2. Gently tap your skin where puffy. This can encourage fluid to release and drain more easily.
3. Sleep with your head slightly elevated.
4. Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling

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The Sigma Makeup brand is synonymous of quality and functionality. Our products are handmade and were developed to satisfy the highest quality standards.

We offer a complete line of professional brushes specifically designed to highlight eyes and face. Each brush was individually tested for performance, resistance, and durability.

The Sigma Makeup brushes are available in different kits to attend your specific needs. You can also acquire individual brushes and customize your own kit. A brush roll specifically designed to hold and maintain your Sigma Makeup brush collection is also available.

Ready to get started? The Sigma Makeup products are guaranteed to exceed your expectations!

• Sigma offers a large selection of makeup brushes, travel brushes and a professional brush kit. They also carry some special items as well along with a small line of cosmetics.

• My Review

I had seen so many reviews about Sigma on Youtube that I thought it was time for me to try, review and share my thoughts on the brushes. Everyone compares them to MAC Brushes why? The quality is right up the same alley, however Sigma brushes run a little larger they do shed a bit and bleed when you first wash them.  They come with a beautiful brush roll and for the price of around $70 plus tax.  The brushes came in a really nice packed box so it shows that a lot of time and thought was put into my special order. For more information on Sigma please visit

www.sigmamakeup.com

Sigma also has a how to section on sigmamakeup.com that shows you how to use each brush brought to you by Tiffany D. from youtube

Manicure/Pedicure by OPI products are filled with nature’s most soothing and effective botanicals for soft, silky hands and feet.

• My Review

I must admit I am a sucker for a mani/pedi especially when I bring along my Manicure/Pedicure products by OPI. I always bring my own nail bag that contains a foot scrub, a massage lotion and a foot mask. It makes my time at the spa that much better and all the girls always ask what smells so good.  If you live in the Orange County, CA area and are looking for the best spot to get your mani/pedi visit Linda’s Nails and Skin care in Orange. Make sure to ask for Sheila or Kim they will knock your socks off.  Make sure you tell them Flatout Fabulous Luxury Reviews sent you!

Kim Kardashian Signs as the Face of Fusion Beauty Colorceuticals LipFusion and New Illumifill Line Filling Luminizer

LipFusion’s Luxe Boudoir limited edition glosses will be available at Sephora and Ulta beginning in May for $29 each.

Fusion Brands Inc., the parent company of FusionBeauty, the international beauty brand that fuses breakthrough advances in dermatology, skincare ingredients and science with color to create multi-purpose colorceutical products that deliver immediate, virtual effects and actual long-term transformational results, has announced today that it has signed world-renowned beauty Kim Kardashian as the face of FusionBeauty Colorceuticals collection. Kardashian will represent the renowned LipFusion franchise as well as the launch of the highly anticipated Illumifill Line Filling Luminizer™.

Her campaign with FusionBeauty will launch this spring with print advertisements in leading fashion and beauty publications as well as several in-store appearances on behalf of the brand at soon-to-be-announced locations around the United States.

“We are thrilled about this partnership,” states Caroline Pieper-Vogt, Chief Executive Officer of Fusion Brands Inc. “As a confident, passionate and driven woman, who is beautiful both inside and out, she perfectly embodies the brand and will be a source of inspiration and empowerment for all FusionBeauty women.”

“Kim appeals to women of all ages and demographics,” adds Roslyn Griner, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business Development.  “As an international beauty brand we were looking for an ambassador who all women can connect with and Kim has that inimitable universal appeal.”

“Fusion Beauty is a smart, sexy, forward-thinking company that continues to push the boundaries of the beauty industry,” says Kardashian.  “I deeply admire them for their beauty innovations and commitment to philanthropy and I’m so excited to represent a brand that I have been a long time fan of.”

Kardashian first partnered with Fusion Brands this past October for the launch of their breakthrough long-term lip plumping gloss, Lipfusion Infatuation™. She hosted a hugely successful launch event at Sephora Hollywood where thousands of fans came out to have her sign the product and see her present a check on behalf of the brand to the Seven Bar Foundation, a non-profit organization that raises funds globally for microfinance institutes while creating awareness of the power and effectiveness of microfinance as a poverty alleviation tool for women.

ABOUT FUSION BRANDS INC.:

Fusion Brands Inc. is the parent company of international beauty brands FusionBeauty ColorCeuticals and CLEAN. Founded in 2003, the company has established itself as a leader in innovative beauty by fusing breakthrough scientific technologies and ingredients with luxurious make-up, skincare, fragrance and bath & body products.  These scientifically advanced products are sold in over 39 countries around the world, having gained an international following due to their effectiveness, innovation and broad consumer appeal. The FusionBeauty line-up includes LipFusion, StimuLashFusion, LashFusionXL, as well as LiftFusion and GlowFusion. The CLEAN line of fragrances inspired by soap has expanded into a comprehensive lifestyle brand of bath, body and skincare products.  For more information on Fusion Brands Inc., please visit www.fusionbrandsinc.com.

About:

A native of Biarritz, France, Laurent Dufourg began his remarkable styling career as an apprentice in a trendsetting Parisian salon. He later opened two exclusive European salons where his favorable reputation for artistic, cutting-edge hairstyles attracted a fashionable and prestigious clientele.

Laurent then imported his French influenced techniques and style into the United States where his international following of celebrity clientele continued to grow. His reputation as a master stylist placed his services in high demand, leading him to open two signature Privé salons in Los Angeles and Manhattan. While Laurent continued to create innovative and trendsetting styles for his movie and television clientele, he was inspired to develop a line of hair care formulas that could perform up to the expectations of the most elite stylists and their clients.

Laurent’s discovery of this untapped need for a private reserve of products led to the creation of Privé formule aux herbes, a premium hair care collection. Returning to his French heritage, Laurent personally developed select herbal blends to achieve the most challenging styles naturally. This array of herbal blends provides extraordinary benefits to each Privé styling, finishing, cleansing, conditioning and treatment formula.

The collection I am talking about along with everyone else would be the Prive Concept Vert Collection!

Laurent D, creator of Privé Formule aux Herbes hair care collection, whose client list includes Debra Messing and Teri Hatcher, has introduced a super-eco-friendly new line with Privé Concept Vert Rejuvenating Pure Shampoo and Conditioner. The green cans hint at the planet-conscious contents inside.

What’s interesting about Concept Vert is what it doesn’t have inside the can: The formula is free of phthalates, sulfates, parabens, PABA and gluten. According to the company, it also has no artificial colors, chemicals such as diethanolamine (DEA) and triethanolamine (TEA), mineral oil or paraffins and the company doesn’t test on animals.

Privé takes things a step further, packaging the color-safe formulas in aluminum cans that can tossed in the recycling bin or returned to the salon. The salon then sends the cans to the company to be refilled and reused.

Pretty Good testers loved the light, clean scent of Concept Vert, but initially dispensed too much product the first few times. The directions say to press one pump in your palm, add a little water, rub and it magically expands in your hands into a rich lather. The products left hair shiny shinny and bouncy.

For more information on where to buy Prive please visit www.Priveproducts.com

the 130th shu uemura spring mode makeup collection invites you to be an “égérie:” a rebellious and daring spirit who never loses her sense of elegance and sophistication. the collection is inpired by the glamour of rock n roll. flashy, glimmering shine is complemented with delicate satin sheen finishes to transport you under the spotlight of the captivating rock stage.

About: shu uemura

renowned for his masterful makeup artistry since 1958, shu uemura helped pioneer the concept of the makeup artist, merging makeup and art through his bi-annual mode makeup collections and on-stage makeup performances. each of shu uemura’s products embraces elements of art, nature and science through original packaging, unique textures, key ingredients and ground-breaking product formulas.

The Collection is made up of the following products :

égérie Eye Shimmer  Duo color eyeshadow that includes a shimmering creamy liquid and hyper sparkling glitter powder. After applying the liquid base, layer on the soft crushed glimmering powder which stays on perfectly for sparkling and enchanting eyes. This comes in three colors all three retail for $42.00 each

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• Glint Blue
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• Shiny Mint
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• Starry Violet

égérie Satin Radiant Stick Soft creamy texture for the cheeks in a stick style to create a delicate satin veil on the face. Blush and highlight colors with tiny particles of pearls for a shimmery finish.

The 130th shu uemura Spring Mode Makeup Collection invites you to be an “Égérie:” a rebellious and daring spirit who never loses her sense of elegance and sophistication. The collection is inspired by the glamour of rock and roll. Flashy, glimmering shine is complemented with delicate satin sheen finishes to transport you under the spotlight of the captivating rock stage. Both retail for $40.00 each

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égérie Rouge Unlimited Nude Beige A nude beige tone for coolly elegant, slightly rebellious expression that adds a hint of femininity with shimmering shine.

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• Retail: $23.00

• My Review: I have been a long time fan of Shu Uemura ever since I bought a eyelash curler… I feel the quality is well worth the money and there collections are very pretty. I take Shu over Mac any day of the week for more information on this collection please visit Shu Uemura’s website www.shuuemura-usa.com

Mixing ancient beauty rituals with modern technology, Fresh offers one-of-a-kind products that perform and pamper. They splurge on everything, and skimp on nothing, to create a collection of high quality—and highly effective—makeup, skin, hair, bath and body products, as well as extraordinary fragrances. Be it a brown sugar body scrub, a milk-infused face cream, a soda-loaded shampoo, or a sake-spiked candle, this brand is full of Fresh ideas.

• Below are a couple staple products that we love and will help us get into the spring swing of things.

Collections

Fresh’s unique collections merge old beauty traditions with new innovations while staying true to what the modern girl really wants: products that look and feel as good as they perform. Using natural ingredients that date back to the roots of beauty, Fresh products are anything but ancient. From body washes spiked with skin-smoothing shea butter to delicious scrubs loaded with skin-perfecting brown sugar, who knew ancient history could be so beautiful?

Fresh Sugar Lychee Perfume: Retail $65.00

Sugar Lychee

Sugar Lychee Eau de Parfum sparkles with delicate citrus, juicy lychee, and mango. This exotic fragrance warms with tonka bean and amber undertones.

Sugar Lychee Eau de Parfum joins Sugar Eau de Parfum, Sugar Lemon Eau de Parfum, and Sugar Blossom Eau de Parfum. Wear them separately or layer with others to create your signature Sugar scent.

Notes: Grapefruit, Italian Lemon and Lime Blossom, Lychee, Mango Flower, Freesia, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Amber.

Style: Exotic. Fresh. Warm.

• I love the smell of this perfume, not only does it make me feel happy when I wear it but I always get a ton of ” what are you wearing “

• Brown Sugar Body Polish , Retail: $38.00 7.oz, or $65.00 14.oz
  What it is: An invigorating brown sugar body scrub.

  What it does:
  Fresh Sugarbath Brown Sugar Body Polish is a gentle moisturizing scrub treatment for the body. Pure brown sugar blended with the world’s finest oils results in an entirely natural and stimulating exfoliant.

  What else you need to know:
  The Fresh SugarBath Collection combines the fresh scent of lemon with the restorative, antibacterial properties of sugar to bring you one of the sweetest bath experiences around.

• This is a must for spring and summer, expose those sexy sleek legs with this sugar scrub

For more information on Fresh products please visit www.sephora.com

CAVIAR Anti-Aging Dry Shampoo by Alterna Hair Care. Marketed as a “shower-in-a-bottle” for your hair, this talc-free, DRY shampoo instantly refreshes hair in between washings and even helps to maintain a killer blow-out, by gently absorbing excess oil and product buildup. CAVIAR Anti-Aging Dry Shampoo is made with French Montmorillonite clay, known for its detoxifying benefits. In addition, the soothing clay helps reduce irritation and itching. BONUS: The dry shampoo adds that matte texture you need to create the perfect up-do (since freshly washed hair is a pain to manage). Says Michael Shaun Corby, Global Creative Director for Alterna,” The dry shampoo will also add volume and texture, leaving the hair looking, feeling, and smelling great, and never weighing it down.” To use CAVIAR Anti-Aging Dry Shampoo, tilt the bottle and lightly shake near roots. Massage into scalp with the fingertips and re-style as preferred. * I personally like to sprinkle it on to my hair brush and work through. The dry shampoo is the latest addition to Alterna’s  CAVIAR Anti-Aging collection, which is designed to minimize the signs of aging by infusing hair with Caviar Extract.

Retail: $20.oo

For more information please visit www.alterna.com

• My Review: For those of you who know me, you know I hate washing my hair more than once a week.  So when this product hit the market I knew it would be my go to grail of products. Sure enough I use it more than I would normally like to admit. It keeps my hair clean, sexy and smelling good. I give it five stars