Swell Skin: Get Great Skin In 2011

Where do you stand on the subject of New Years Resolutions? I usually make a few and I sometimes even keep a few. This year I need to get serious about taking care of my skin again. I used to be so good (bordering on militant) about cleansing, moisturizing, treatment, etc, but lately I've been lazy and I'm afraid it shows.
How about you? Could you use a nudge as well?

Sephora has a new Limited Edition, online only deal going on the Korres Brightening & Anti-Aging Rose Collection. It's a set of 6 products that work to bring your dull skin back around to brightness. Korres skin care is made without Parabens, Petrochemicals, Phthalates, GMOs, or Triclosans.

If blemishes are your particular challenge, then take a look at Murad's Get Clear Live Clear collection. It's a Sephora exclusive and features products made without Sulfates, Synthetic Dyes, Petrochemicals, Phthalates, GMOs, or Triclosan.

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Swell Giveaways: Carmex Moisture Plus Lip Balm

Homemom is giving away Carmex over at Homemom3.com.  You have a chance to win either a clear, a sheer pink or a sheer peach Moisture Plus lip balm.  I am a lip balm girl. I like a sheer natural look and I hate chapped lips, so Carmex Moisture Plus lip balm is perfect for me.


Visit Homemom.com for complete giveaway rules.

Swell Shopping: Stocking Stuffers From Sephora

Figuring out stocking stuffers for grownup girls can be challenging. Luckily Sephora has their line of Sephora Favorites Best Of Deluxe sets. For example, the Best of Fragrance Deluxe set features fragrances such as Marc Jacobs Daisy, Vera Wang Princess, and Harajuku Lovers G.


For more Best Of collection, take a look at the Sephora online shop.

(Ugh. I'd like to share a photo, but for some reason Google isn't cooperating with me. Grr.)

Swell Smells: Smell Bent Holiday Fragrances

I got the latest Smell Bent limited edition smellies in the mail. My favorite thing about this batch is the spicy-woodiness of the notes. My favorite would be Reindeer Games with notes of French Incense, Bergamont, Popular Bud, Amber, Templin, and Douglas Fir. A set of all 5 holiday sample-size sprays would make a great stocking stuffer.

Here's something really swell....

This year, we have created a scent to help benefit an organization which we think is on the forefront of helping others - charity: water. with nearly a billion people in the world struggling for access to clean water, we think the work done by charity: water is more pressing than ever.

For each bottle of scrooge the pooch purchased, 50% of the selling price will go directly to charity: water. for every $20 raised, charity: water can supply clean water to an individual for 20 years.

Scrooge the Pooch is a Chypre with notes of Blood Orange, Aged Patchouli, Vanilla Resin, Bay Leaf, Poplar Bud, Natural Oakmoss, and Musk.



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Swell Natural Beauty: Crazy Rumors Vegan Lip Balms

The Winter weather can be tough on your skin, as I'm sure you know. Chapped hands and lips are my biggest challenges. Crazy Rumors has 4 vegan Candy Cane lip palms out for the holidays.

Look for Peppermint Twist, Pear & Peppermint, Pineapple & Peppermint, and Plum & Peppermint. Each vegan lip balm is all natural, made with 70% Certified Organic ingredients including Shea Butter, Jojoba oil, pure peppermint essential oil, and just a touch of the natural sweetener Stevia.


The lip balms are available at $3.99 a piece or a gift set of 4 for $15. Perfect for stuffing holiday stockings!

Girl Looks Swell readers can receive a 15% discount if they order they place their Crazy Rumors.com order by December 31st, 2010. Simply use the savings code CR15 at checkout.

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Swell Skin: Miracle Skin Transformer & A Giveaway!

I just got word that Miracle Skin Transformer with SPF 20 will be available in a wider range of shades beginning next month, January 2011. The new shades include a Medium Tan, Dark, and a Deep Dark.

Have you tried Miracle Skin Transformer yet? It's a one-step application that hydrates, protects, smooths, and evens your skin's texture and appearance. It feels light and comfortable on the face - leaves your skin looking healthy and fresh, rather than make-up-y. I got to try a sample of it this Summer and I loved it. Fans of the Dr. Oz show may have seen Miracle Skin Transformer featured as a 2 Minute Beauty Miracle recently.


Hurry! There's only 1 week left to enter the Miracle Skin Things I Love Giveaway that features a  Jennifer Fisher14 karat Gold Star Pave pendant with diamonds, valued at $1,310. For giveaway details, click here.

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Swell Skin: Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream

I'm finally back!

My life has taken a few twists and turns since this past Summer. I'm now settled into a new life in Northern California........and after 4 weeks worth of me begging, pleading, and even raising my voice, I've got my internet connection back. Sheesh. I won't say what company I'm working with, but I will say that some of the people who work for the company appear to have no interest whatsoever in giving good customer service. I suppose they are paid the same amount - whether they provide good service or bad.

I have a new day job these days and it requires a lot of outdoor time. My hands, especially my fingertips, were becoming dry and cracked, so I picked up an old, tried & true favorite - Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream.  I tried a lot of products before I grabbed a tube of the Norwegian Formula the other day. It started to work immediately and in 24 hours, there was a noticeable improvement. It's an excellent product and you can get a tube for less than $5. Swell price.

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