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Sunday, November 8, 2009

MUST HAVE: Etsy Bath Time Goodies!!


Etsy Bath Time Goodies!!
with Bathgasm, Chicken Scratch, & Bathtub Bling!!



About Bathgasm:
"We are a small Oklahoma City based company that prides ourselves on making high quality handmade bath products. We aim to be as creative as possible in our product concepts and are always open to take on any new idea or customer request. We are also very concerned with customer satisfaction - please let us know if you are ever dissatisfied with any of your purchases, and we will do our best to make it right. The Bathgasm FAQ: http://bathgasm.blogspot.com/2008/10/bathgasm-faq.html Follow us on Twitter! http://twitter.com/Bathgasm Read our blog: http://bathgasm.blogspot.com/ Be our Facebook fan: http://www.facebook.com/bathgasm"
ButterCream Cupcake Bath Bomb
$3.25 each
4 oz.
"One of the workers in the fizzy kitchen used to be a cake decorator on the side. She swears that this scent is the closest interpretation she's ever smelled of a fresh yellow cupcake smothered in buttercream icing. This scent is rich, sweet, and buttery without all the calories of the real thing. Our bath bombs use jojoba and grapeseed oils to make your skin silky smooth. After your bath, your skin will be left lightly scented and well-hydrated. In our kitchen we have SNOW WHITE buttercream cupcake bath bombs IN STOCK, which can ship out the next business day after payment is received. However, give us three business days and we can make COLOR CUSTOMIZED fizzies for you at no extra charge. Larger bomb sizes are also available upon request!"
So yummy!
Also try the Coconut kind!
Bath time bliss!!!

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"Go on, indulge yourself! All my products are vegan & paraben-free, handmade from scratch in San Diego, California. Custom orders and wholesale inquires welcomed. Proud member of the Etsyveg Team http://etsyveg.blogspot.com/ ...and representing the San Diego East County Team http://sdec-etsy.blogspot.com/"
Gingerbread Bath Bomb
$3.00
"All members of my gingerbread bath bomb squad are intensively trained special op forces, willing and able to defuse stressful situations in domestic environments. Dispatch one into a steaming tub of water, and within moments your body will begin to relax and the whole room will smell delightfully of gingerbread. Deployed as single units - so you can assemble the precise number needed for your own operation. The fizzing bombs are formulated with nourishing avocado oil, invigorating epsom salts and are completely vegan. I've used professional grade colorants that won't come off on you - or your tub! Your bath water will turn brown, but there is no residue to clean up. Each bomb weighs about 4 ounces (113.4 grams)."
This smells JUST like gingerbread- I won't lie, I was sooo tempted to take a bite! lol!
A perfect bath bomb for the season.
Great gift idea too! Only $3 bucks!!
(oh yeah, and it's HUGE!!)

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"Each of our products are handmade, hand frosted, hand packed and packaged by us in our pet & smoke free shop.
Lets start with the sweet stuff first!
~One of us worked for a very well known bath & beauty company that originated in the UK;
~One of us worked for a very yummy candy factory that can be found in most malls in the US;
~One of us works at a very well known tattoo parlor/retailer here in the City of Sin. Together we create a love of all things sweet for your body!
~Our newest addition is a local soap maker who has been in the business for 12 years!! We know, right, that rocks!"
✿{Blog} http://bathtubbling.blogspot.com/
✿{Facebook} http://www.facebook.com/BathtubBling
✿{Twitter} http://www.twitter.com/BathtubBling
I'm a Rock Star Bubble Bar
$6.75
6 oz.
"I'm a Rock Star started with a Lush dupe of Rock Star and then we added a little something to make it pop! It smells awesome and its addicting! Even Our Men like it!!
These hot little cakes create mounds of bubbles while scenting & softening your water and skin!! We've drizzled them with cocoa butter & palm kernel oil for super moisturization!
Seriously, if you're a bubble lover, these are your rockin ticket! But be warned, you might want to wear a neon scrunchie to pull your hair up so your family can find you under the bubbles!!
We use a combination of skin loving, super moisturizing oils to give you the best treat possible!"
First of all, how darn cute are these?
I got one and it lasted me 4 baths!
It's HUGE, so just split it up into pieces :)
It smells EXACTLY like Rockstar by Lush!
Love it!!

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Video Review: Lush, Body Bakery, & Bella Bath & Body!!

All of the swatches and info to these products are in the next 4 blog posts below!!




The Body Bakery: Yummy Goodies!!



About:
My name is Lia Schmoldt. I am the Owner ofwww.TheBodyBakery.com and this is my story...
I started my company 7 years ago with a simple idea to offer fresh, fun, and custom-blended Bakery-scented Bath & Body products matched with outstanding Customer Service.
Having worked in retail cosmetics for 15 years, I received invaluable education and training from such large companies as: Estee Lauder, Prescriptives, Lancome, and Sephora. From each of them I gained the knowledge of sales, formulation, ingredients, and client service. I took everything I learned and added passion & enthusiasm to create a company that is committed to quality and satisfaction.
I love what I do and I hope that you do too!



Bathe Creme
$16 (8 oz.)
Scent: Pink Sugar Souffle
"Light Spun Sugar with Cotton Candy and Amber Notes"
Bubble your troubles away with our rich, pearlescent Bath Creme. Feel the stress float away as you surround yourself with the relaxing aromas of freshly-baked delights. Close your eyes and let the soothing botanical extracts pamper your skin and rejuvenate your spirit. When you emerge, you'll be ready to face the world...again



Body & Hair Spritzer
$12 (4 oz.)
Scent: Creamy Peach
"Sweet Peaches and smooth Vanilla Cream and Coconut"
Looking for a lightweight Perfume Mist that is long-lasting and suitable for both your body & hair? Well look no further than our best-selling Body & Hair Spritzer. The perfect blend of Aloe, Vitamins, & Seasalt along with our sensational scents and you will capture the attention of many...or just 1.



Lip Butter
$4
Scent: Raspberry Ice
Make your kiss linger a little longer with the tempting flavors of our sinfully decadent Lip Butter. A luxurious blend of Shea and Cocoa Butters, it will keep your lips kissably soft & smooth while the sweet taste will leave them longing for more...



Whipped Creme
$5 (1 oz.)
$16 (8 oz.)
Scent: Marshmallow Fluff
"Ultra-light whipped Vanilla"
Zero Calories..Zero Guilt. Our dessert-inspired Whipped Cream is not edible, but it sure smells that way and has been our best-selling product since 2001. Once you try it, you'll agree that the lightweight formula quickly absorbs into the skin and leaves it feeling soft and smelling incredibly delicious!
*No Mineral Oil
*No Lanolin
*No Petroleum
*No Parabens


My thoughts? Watch my video review in the post above!!


Lush: Top 4 Winter Skin & Body Care Must Haves!!



Lush: Top 4 Winter Skincare & Bodycare Must Haves!!



ButterBall Bath Bomb
$4.85
There are so many things to love about Butterball, but let's start with the fragrance. The mixture of warming vanilla musk and ylang ylang is divine; it stays with you long after you leave the bath. We add slivers of cocoa butter that melt into the hot water and soften your skin. You'll be left feeling moisturized, smooth and smelling oh-so-sweet. This one's especially calming on sensitive and troubled skin; you may just have found a new love.
This gorgeous little best-selling bath bomb is stuffed with flecks of fair trade cocoa butter which melt into a tub full of soothing deliciousness to make skin soft and supple. As Butterball gently fizzes, it scents the bathwater with a sweet bouquet of vanilla, ylang ylang, a touch of cruelty-free synthetic musk and a hint of chocolate from the tiny shavings of cocoa butter that melt in the water's warmth. Your body will be left moisturized and perfumed beautifully. (Vegan)

Interesting Fact!
Launched in 1995, this top ballistic has been around for almost as long as Lush. The name is obvious really as it's a ball full of lovely moisturizing cocoa butter, and is a play on words from Butterball turkey.



Dream Cream
Body Lotion
$22.55
If you've got skin with severe problems, you could spend your whole life dreaming of a clear, trouble-free epidermis. Give our best-selling Dream Cream a try; we get loads of emails about how well it works. With a base of oat milk (traditionally used to calm skin), it's packed with every calming plant we could find: tea tree, lavender and chamomile, moisturizing olive oil and loads more. If it seems nothing works to calm your skin, apply a healthy dose of this, our best-selling cream. You can thank us later.
Those of us with skin that gives us severe problems sometimes (or all of the time) could spend our lives dreaming of a beautiful, clear, trouble-free epidermis. We try many beauty creams and pharmaceuticals, you name it, we've used it, but still our bothersome skin won't behave. Give our best-selling Dream Cream a try. Why? Because we take every natural ingredient aimed at transforming dry, bumpy, unhappy skin and combine them all into a creamy elixir of excellence.
It contains oats (which have been used on the skin as far back as Celtic times), softening rose water, calming lavender and chamomile, olive oil to moisturize and loads more.
There's no point in having a dream unless you have a decent crack at making it come true, and this moisturizer will help you banish alligator elbows and impress that special someone with your baby-soft skin.
(Vegan)
To Use:
Apply cream to areas that need a little extra TLC. With Lush products a little goes a long way, so start with a little and use more if desired.
A Dream of a Cream!
The ingredients in this cream really benefit troubled skins. All of the ingredients in this product are there because they help benefit many skin problems. For many people who suffer from sore skin, this was a cream they dreamed about. Lush made it a reality!!



Ocean Salt
Face & Body Scrub
$18.55 (4.2 oz.)
or $32.95 (8.8 oz.)
We make this best-selling scrub out of fine and course sea salt to give your skin a fresh glow like you've just spent a week at the beach. Brightening and cleansing grapefruit infusion and lime oil are balanced with nutritious and moisturizing fresh avocado butter and coconut fat. Cleanse with Ocean Salt and you'll notice an immediate difference. We recommend those with flaky or dry skin use this once a week to exfoliate while those with oily skin cleanse daily with it (lucky you!).
Ocean Salt is a stimulating, exfoliating facial and body scrub with vigorous polishing action that detoxifies and removes dead skin cells on the surface, leaving the skin glowing. This detoxifying cream-based scrub is made with both coarse and fine sea salts to help invigorate and exfoliate the skin.
The granules of salt themselves contain minerals which are beneficial to the skin. It also contains fresh lime crushed in vodka to wash away excess oils on the skin, and fresh grapefruit infusion, which has a stimulating, tonic action on the skin.
Organic avocado butter, nutritious seaweed absolute, calming violet lead absolute and cocoa butter leave skin feeling soft, smooth and moisturized. The container is made from 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) material.
To Use:
Stir well before use.
Splash water on your face and apply about a teaspoonful of scrub...
using an upward circular motion to exfoliate, detoxify and refresh the skin.
Rinse thoroughly after.
Can also be used on other parts of the body including chest, back, arms and legs.
Interesting Fact!
Launched in July 2002
The color also helps to remind of the ocean connection.



Vanishing Cream
Facial Moisturizer
$35.95
We were thinking of you when we created this light moisturizer for oily and acne-prone skin; we put in shea instead of cocoa butter (even though we love it – it's a little rich for some), soothing honey, calming rose and lavender honey water. When you cleanse your face, you're removing dirt and grime but you'll also take away some good oils too. Then when your skin is squeaky clean and barren of oils, your oil producers can overcompensate and make too much. After you cleanse (and tone), you're your skin a dose of Vanishing Cream; it sinks in quickly and keeps oily skin matte and fresh.
If you are tormented every day by oily, spotty, red or sore skin then you definitely need Vanishing Cream. The low-fat moisturizer is light and easily absorbed, with minimal oil content thanks to the unique combination of ingredients.
Organic jojoba and grapeseed oil help repair and nourish damaged skin. A bit of shea butter keeps skin flexible and smooth. Witch Hazel extract acts as an excellent astringent on skin and honey, rose and lavender water control oil production while they calm and reduce redness. Great for acne-prone, oily and sensitive skin but even normal skin will feel the benefits of the comfort and balance in the light-as-a-feather face cream.
Watch it vanish quickly into skin evaporating your skin problems along with it.
To Use:
Put a dab on your fingertip and pat gently onto clean, slightly damp skin.
A little bit goes a long way.
Interested Fact!
Launched Summer 2008
First moisturizer with Cocoa Butter, this original Cosmetics-To-Go product was named because it's so light that is vanishes into your skin.



Friday, November 6, 2009

Etsy Review: Bella Bath & Body


...yummy handmade bath goodies...






Candy Princess Bubble Bar
Lush "Rockstar" Type
5 oz.
$6.50
Relax and soak in mounds of fragrant, fluffy bubbles, that gently tint your bath water while making your skin silky smooth.
Scent - Candy Princess - Sugar sparkles, every Princess will love this scent. Crystal sugar, and sticky sweet this is a dupe of Lush's "Rock Star". To Use: Simply crumble under running bath water. These are BIG, good for at least two baths with mountains of bubbles!



Toffee Crunch Bubble Bar
Lush "Honey I Washed The Kids" Type



"Pink Sugar" Type Bubble Bar



Pina Colada Bubble Bar
5 oz.
$6.50
Ok, so the song is way cheesy, but I do love Pina Coladas!! Relax and soak in mounds of fragrant, fluffy bubbles, that gently tint your bath water while making your skin silky smooth.
Scent - Yummy tropical combination of sweet juicy pineapple, and creamy coconut. Delicious and heavenly in the bath. Transport yourself to a bubbly tropical island, cabana boy *not* included! ;o) To Use: Simply crumble under running bath water. These are BIG, good for at least two baths with mountains of bubbles!


...yummy handmade bath goodies...

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Lush Holiday Goodies!!



Holiday!!




So White
Bathbomb
$3.95

Make a frothy blanket of apple scented “snow” for your bath.

The fragrance of this lovely Bath Bomb is inspired by the tempting apple a certain wicked stepmother tricked her beautiful stepdaughter into eating. We assure you however, that this Bath Bomb is not full of poison to put you to sleep. It is made with an uplifting fragrance of refreshing oranges, apples and romantic rose and is meant to awake you if you've been under a spell (or are just feeling tired). This one is quite a frothy bath as we've grated in some bubble bar mixture, so you can bathe in apple scented snow and feel fairest of them all.



Jingle Spells
Bathbomb
$5.95

An herbal hangover cure from Santa, with twinkly stars to make you feel better.

We brought back our favourite Christmas detoxifying Bath Bomb because we often find ourselves drinking a few too many around the holiday season. We make it with juniperberries and fennel oils to help you overcome the sensitivity to jingling bells and other loud noises the day after the Christmas Party. Kids and non-drinkers alike can still enjoy this Bath Bomb to help them keep up their holiday cheer. Get one, bathe in its purple waters with gold, silver and black stars, and let it work its magic.




Star Melt
Bath Melt
$5.95

Our pink Christmas star melts in your bath for some sweet, relaxing, lightly frothing luxury.

Follow this star and you'll be sure to find your way home to soft, skin. This rich and creamy Luxury Bath Melt is scented with the best-selling Snow Fairy fragrance of vanilla and candy. To make it even more irresistible, Helen added in helpings of icing sugar to give the bathwater a delectable milky feel and spoonfuls of starflower oil to soothe dry and troubled skin. It's deeply softening and leaves you smelling sweet as sugar. It's the icing on the cake of Snow Fairies.



Candy Cane
Bubble Bar
$6.25

Sweet as candy and twice as bubbly

If it's sweets your craving, crumble this creamy bar into your tub and climb into its abundant, fluffy, vanilla-candy scented bubbles. It was a bit tricky putting the curl into the top of the Candy Cane, so we left ours straight, but it's just as satisfying as the real thing. If you love the smell of the Creamy Candy Bubble Bar, you'll adore this one as they smell just the same (except this one is full of Christmas spirit).




Snow Fairy
Shower Gel

Sparkly, candy floss pink, sweet-as-sugar shower gel for fruity, fluffy fairies.

Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without our Snow Fairy Shower Gel; this one makes a come-back every year because it's so very popular. The fragrance is sweet as pink cotton candy, mixed with soothing vanilla. If you're a Snow Fairy addict, you better check out two new additions to the Snow Fairy family this Christmas: Star Melt and Snow Fairy Solid Perfume. Best stock up on these before the end of the season if you want them to last you through till next Christmas.



Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Tutorial, Reviews, & More!!

Vanessa Quijano Jewelry!!



About Vanessa:
Vanessa Quijano has spent most of her life studying the arts in both jewelry design and photography. Her educational background in art school only prepared her to embrace her unique skill, capturing what she sees and bringing that artistic vision into both film and her stunning lines. Vanessa uses her talent and technique to create a dynamic presence among her collections. Each piece is exotic yet classic and elegant. Her inspiration comes from her surroundings, in Puerto Rico where she has lived most of her life and her many travels. Vanessa’s collective works of art illustrate that they are modern pieces of sculpture translated to graceful adornments which magnify the wearer’s poise and enhancing her beauty.

Become a fan on Vanessa's Facebook: CLICK HERE!!



Receive 25% discount during checkout
use promo code "25OFF"
This offer is valid until 12/31/09

"bracelet"
Check it out HERE and HERE
$76
White brass bracelet with swarovski crystal pendant















"bracelet"
Check it out HERE
$38
White brass chains and swarovski crystal









"necklace"
Check it out HERE
$70













Funky designs, yet simplistic at the same time.
Vanessa is awesome!
Don't forget to check her out on facebook!
And remember:
Receive 25% discount during checkout
use promo code "25OFF"
This offer is valid until 12/31/09




Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Ecoist


...recycled candy-wrapper handbags...

Read about Ecoist HERE!!

Baguette- Coca Cola
$48
Some days you feel like Goldilocks - one bag is too small, and that one is so large, but alas the Baguette is just right. A long and rounded clutch resembling the namesake bread, so go ahead and have your daily Baguette.
Strong, sturdy, and water resistant.
• Handfolded, recycled and repurposed Coca-Cola bottle labels.
• Detachable wristlet
• Zip clos
e. Self-lined.
• Size:10L x 5H x 1.5W (inches)










When I was younger, my mum brought back a juice-box purse (for me) from Singapore.
This coca-cola wrapper clutch brings back those fun memories.
I love this bag- it's fun, definitely a conversation starter, and eco-friendly at its best!



Ootra



Read about Ootra HERE!

"city lights... starry nights"
Clutch
$76
"…sunny, beautiful day…laying in central park dreaming of a great vacation…golden brilliance…morocco maybe…it’s my ootra clutch…the closest I will ever get to morocco will be this clutch…for now I’ll dream…"















Etsy Review: Hands On Creations



bio:
Emily Gach, owner and creator of Hands On Creations, relocated to the Philadelphia area where she currently works an office job and dances and crafts on the side. A graduate of Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland, Mrs. Gach pursued interests in dance, art and art history. Her love of crafts began when her grandmother taught her how to crochet and gave her her first crochet hooks and needles--from there her love of arts and crafts only intensified. Emily's favorite materials are 100 percent soy silk, cotton and hand dyed yarns.
Everything made in a smoke free enviornment!!!

Hot Pink Warm Hat


















Stila Holiday Gift Sets!


Holiday





Holiday Smudge Pot Collection
$32
FOUR vibrant twinkling shades of our famous gel-based liner and shadow-in-one in perfectly portable mini pots! Set includes two NEW shades and two best sellers. (A $95 VALUE!)
NEW violet – pretty purple with shimmer
NEW starry night – bold deep blue with shimmer
black – intense black
kitten – nude champagne shimmer
Bonus - mini eye liner brush included for on the go glam!



Kitten Smudge Pot
(shimmering nude pink)





Violet
(pretty purple with shimmer)





Starry Night
(bold deep blue with shimmer)





Swatches
Left to Right:
Kitten, Violet, Starry Night, & Black







Holiday Lip Glaze Collection
$25
Our iconic lip gloss formula in the clickable pen gives your lips a mega-splash of high-shine color! this must-have set features FOUR NEW SHADES and FOUR BESTSELLERS! An $80 VALUE for $25!

NEW!
plum fairy - a sheer plum with pink pearl
candy - sheer pink-coral with subtle rainbow shimmer
marmalade - sheer peach with pink and white pearl
pinkle twinkle - sheer mid-tone pink with rainbow shimmer

BESTSELLERS
kitten - nude pink champagne shimmer with golden pearl
starfruit - neutral pink-coral with white pearl
cranberry - sheer brick red
blackberry - deep purple wine

Mini Lip Glazes are .03 fl oz each.




marmalade - sheer peach with pink and white pearl


kitten - nude pink champagne shimmer with golden pearl


starfruit - neutral pink-coral with white pearl


pinkle twinkle - sheer mid-tone pink with rainbow shimmer


candy - sheer pink-coral with subtle rainbow shimmer


cranberry - sheer brick red


plum fairy - a sheer plum with pink pearl


blackberry - deep purple wine





Nailene Review


Nailene on:

Its no joke the economy has gone sour, but that doesn't mean your nails have to!
If you can't afford a salon treatment, then Nailene is the answer.
Whether you want a full coverage nail or just some nail art to add on top of your nails...
Nailene has something for everyone!
Find a retailer HERE!!



Acrylic Strong
Protect your polish from chipping or peeling with Acrylic Strong.
Super glossy topcoat that locks in color instantly.
No more dull colors, or more fading.
Salon solution for stunning nails.




French Manicure Kit
Beautiful salon shades in one kit with a thin brush for precise application.
Also include 42 tip guides to achieve professional salon results.




French Tip Pen
Mistake proof pen available in Pearl White and White.




Perfect Tip French Manicure Guides
Complete a flawless French Manicure with Hard & Healthys best selling Perfect Tip Guides.
A perfect line every time!




Bedazzle Earth Angel
Best selling Bedazzle is everything you need to create fabulous nail art for fingers and toes.
Earth Angel has flowers, butterflies, the alphabet and more, all at the tip of your nails.





Bedazle
Fashionista
Best selling Bedazzle is everything you need to create fabulous nail art for fingers and toes.
Fashionista has all the hottest design trends including stars, moons and flowers, all at the tip of your nails.





So Real
Nails so light-as-air, they're practically yours.
Created from a blended, patented plastic, So Real looks like your own nails, only better!
With its weightless feel, you'll forget these nails aren't actually yours!






Couture
Nail designs straight off the runway!
Wear today's hottest nail trends with a fast and easy application.
Perfect fit and long wear.






So Natural
Perfect fit every time!
Only So Natural nails are made with exclusive technology and are designed to flex-to-fit either flat nails or high arched nails.





Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Clarins Review: Video Tutorial, Holiday Products, & More!!!










Beauty Flash Balm
$45

Brightens, Tightens

An exceptional beauty booster which immediately eliminates all signs of fatigue: facial features appear rested and smooth. It promotes a radiant complexion and long-lasting, incredibly luminous make-up. The ideal treatment before a busy day or an evening out.
Application
Morning or evening, after thorough cleansing and toning, apply (without massaging) a very thin layer over the face, neck and eye area. Apply make-up immediately, if desired. Beauty Flash Balm can also be used as a facial mask 2 or 3 times a week.
Active Ingredients
  • Witch Hazel and Olive tree extracts : tighten, promote radiance.
  • Algae extract: revitalizes.
  • Bisabolol: soothes and softens.
  • Rice Starch: purifies the epidermis








Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch
$30
The perfect marriage of make-up and skin care for a spectacular beauty effect. A magical melting, invisible texture perfectly smoothes the skin by leaving an imperceptible veil over its surface. Wrinkles and fine lines are visually minimized to guarantee a flawless complexion.
Awarded 'Best Make-Up Primer' from 'Health' 2007 Best Award and 'MORE', 'Redbook' in 2006 Beauty Awards. Best Cleanser
Application
With the fingertips, apply a fine layer to the areas concerned (wrinkles, fine lines, dilated pores). Instant Smooth can be used alone or under make-up. You can also mix Instant Smooth with your Clarins liquid foundation, for a beautifully flawless complexion.
Active Ingredients
Acacia Micro-Pearls sink into wrinkles and fine lines and increase in size as they absorb moisture naturally released by the skin, smoothing its surface. Plant key ingredients and Vitamin E protect the skin.






Extra-Firming Foundation
$42
Shade: 04 Latte
A fresh, radiant complexion that looks years younger with this age-control foundation that offers a gentle skin lifting action. Its rich, fluid texture is easy to apply and ensures a luminous satin finish. Fine lines and wrinkles are minimized and the complexion is smoother and more even. Skin tone remains the same under any light.
  • - Age range: 40+
  • - Skin Type: All skin type
  • - Formula: Rich liquid
  • - Coverage: Average coverage
  • - Shade range: 02 lightest - 12 darkest
    Application
    For a flawless, rapid, even application, use the Foundation Brush. Can also be applied with the fingertips for a more transparent result. Apply with quick, light, smoothing motions from the middle of the face and blend outwards. Gently blend towards the neck, hairline and ears. For a more sophisticated finish, apply with a sponge, sweeping lightly over the skin.
    Active Ingredients
    An extract of Durvillea Antartica revitalizes and energizes. Clarins Anti-Pollution Complex protects against pollution and free radicals.







    Powder Compact
    $30
    Shade: 20 Bare Beige
    A new-generation powder compact that combines the absolute lightness of an invisible texture with exceptional coverage. It helps promote a matte, flawless, naturally beautiful complexion. Colour will not change, regardless of the light.
    Application
    Apply with the Powder Brush or sponge. Apply all over face and neck for matte, long-wearing results. Ideal for touch ups throughout the day.
    Active Ingredients
    Clarins Anti-Pollution Complex protects against pollution and free radicals.







    Bronzing Powder Compact
    $36
    Shade: 10 Morning Sun
    This sunny powder brightens the complexion with a natural glow. Its ultra-fine texture makes it easy to apply and leaves the skin feeling comfortable. The skin is smoother and more even in any light. Its fragrance and the compact evoke a sunny vacation.
    For a revived look, apply all over face and neck using a Powder Brush. To enhance a natural tan, brush over the cheeks, forehead, nose and jaw line again.
    Clarins Anti-Pollution Complex protects against pollution and free radicals. Vitamin E helps preserve skin's youthful qualities.







    Multi-Blush Cream Compact
    $28.50
    Shade: 20 Golden Apricot
    The magic 3-in-1 make-up essential for cheeks, eyes and lips. Its fine, velvety cream-powder texture glides on effortlessly, imparting a transparent, satiny, incredibly luminous finish. For the perfect healthy-glow effect every time and long-lasting make-up results.
    Application
    Applied with the Foundation Brush or fingertips, the ideal make-up for dehydrated skin.
    Active Ingredients
    -Contains Vitamins A and E: anti-free radical, anti-ageing.
    -A flawless complexion in any lighting and any climate, thanks to Clarins exclusive Autofocus® effect formula.
    -Anti-pollution, anti-free radical and UV protection thanks to Clarins exclusive Anti-Pollution Complex





    Gold Attraction Face Palette
    $57
    A stunning seasonal collection inspired by the light and sumptuous radiance of Venice: its beautiful golden palaces, their facades with subtle colours and patinas and the unique architecture that allows light to seep through the fine stonework. Soft beige powder presented as a kaleidoscope of matte and glossy colour. Lights up face and décolleté with a subtle golden sparkle.
    Application
    Apply over the whole face and neck, after foundation, with Clarins Powder Brush. Can also be applied in touches of light on the décolleté and shoulders.
    Active Ingredients
    Anti-pollution, anti-free radical and anti-UV protection, thanks to Clarins exclusive Youth Protection Complex. Contains anti-dehydration ingredients.














    Gold Attraction Eye Quartet & Liner Palette
    $66
    A stunning seasonal collection inspired by the light and sumptuous radiance of Venice: its beautiful golden palaces, their facades with subtle colours and patinas and the unique architecture that allows light to seep through the fine stonework. Four shades to light up your eyes- Elegant pink with silver shimmer / Radiant pearly yellow-gold / Soft burgundy glace / Shimmering gold brown.
    Application
    Apply the pink as a wash over the whole eyelid and the chestnut on the mobile upper lid either alone or combined with the sparkling brown. Then add touches of pearly gold for a sumptuous make-up result. Finally, apply eyeliner along base of lashes for deep, smouldering eyes.
    Active Ingredients
    Dermatologist tested products and fine, lightweight, easy-to-apply textures that are easily removed.











    Instant Light Eye Perfecting Base
    $24.50
    Shade: 01
    Contains 3D pigments to promote a luminous, yet natural-looking veil on the eyelids. Enhances eye shadow and doubles as a highlighter.
    Also:
    -Lights up the eyes thanks to Clarins 3D pigment.
    -Instant Light Eye Perfecting Base is also a protective skin care thanks to Clarins Anti-Pollution Complex which protects the skin against free radicals and harmful environmental aggressions.
    Application
    Apply a small amount with the fingertips or Foundation Brush, from the base of lashes up to the eyebrow, for smoother, more luminous eyelids and the guarantee of flawless, long-wearing eye make-up (eyeshadow will not collect in the eyelid crease).



    Eye Liner
    $24
    Shade: 01 Black
    This eyeliner with a tapered brush tip means application is fast and easy. It makes it possible to draw a perfectly straight line along the lash line. Its long-wearing fluid texture ensures perfect make-up for hours. Professional-looking results within everyone's reach for beautiful, sophisticated-looking eyes.
    Application
    Draw a thin, short line beginning at the outer corner of the eye and go up slightly towards the eyebrows. Then, starting at the inner corner of the eye, draw a line along the upper lash line to connect with the first line drawn.
    The pen-like packaging is designed to protect the eyeliner from all impurities.




    Wonder Volume Mascara
    $23.50
    Limited Edition Shade: 07 Black Reflections
    A volumizing mascara adding shimmer to traditional black mascara for extraordinary eyes that can't be missed.
    Promotes fuller-looking lashes after the first brush stroke and delivers incredible volume thanks to the "Wonder-Full" complex. Lashes are brushed individually and intensively coloured for hours. Make-up results enhance eye beauty exceptionally.
    Active Ingredients
    - Wheat germ extract: conditions lashes and stimulates growth.
    - Palm tree leaf oil from Brazil enhances mascara’s ability to adhere to lashes.



    Waterproof Eye Pencil
    $23 each
    A supple, rich, incredibly soft waterproof pencil that delivers intense, precise lines awith long-lasting hold, even in strong heat-Instantly leaves an intense, luminous, precise and long-wearing line. This eye pencil retains the purity and intensity of its colour all day long and provides an adjustable make-up result as both an eyeliner or eyeshadow. A new, creamy, waterproof formula delivers long-lasting hold, even in strong heat, water and during sports.
    Active Ingredients
    -Jojoba oil creates a non-oily film while preserving the eyelids' natural hydration against aggressions from the sun and dryness.
    - A concentrate of pigments guarantees intense, deep colour.
    - Hydrophobic waxes leave a waterproof film on the eyelid to give unrivalled resistance and hold.
    - Vitamin E provides effective anti-free radical action.

    Left to Right:
    01 Black, 02 Bronze, & 03 Violet

    01 Black

    Smudger

    02 Bronze

    03 Violet




    Waterproof! Love it!
    (01 black lasts all day in my waterline!!)





    Joli Rouge Perfect Shine Sheer Lipstick
    $23.50
    Limited Edition Shade: 09 Gold Reflections
    A duo of gold and silver pearl that can be worn alone for a subtle hue or over any lipstick for a more dramatic, radiant look.
    High shine enhanced by long-hold, crystal colours, a luxurious texture and genuine lip care benefits that protect and beautify lips all day.

    Application
    Very easy to apply thanks to it supple texture. For a more sophisticated effect, start by defining lips with Lipliner Pencil before applying Jolie Rouge Brillant with a lip brush.

    Active Ingredients
    The "Extreme Shine" MaxiLip Complex with : Mango Butter : for nourishment and shine. Renewing Tripeptide : for fuller lips. "Shine booster" pigments : for a multi-coloured effect.



    Joli Rouge
    $23.50
    Shade: 712 Baby Rose
    Joli Rouge offers an innovative and incredibly creamy, smooth and melting texture with a wonderful sensorial feel on application. The intense colour is enhanced by its shine, to give a really vibrant make-up result. It also cares for lips, providing them with extreme comfort. Finally, Joli Rouge is a delicious treat for lips thanks to its fruity fragrance/flavour.
    Application
    Thanks to its supple texture it is very easy to apply. For a more intense make-up result, shape the lip contour with Retractable Lip Definer then apply Joli Rouge with the Lip Brush.

    Active Ingredients
    -Maxi Lip Complex: restructures and redensifies. Lips are supple and well moisturized.
    -Mango Butter: repairs, nourishes and protects lips against dehydration.



    Joli Rouge
    $23.50
    Shade: 718 Hazelnut
    Joli Rouge offers an innovative and incredibly creamy, smooth and melting texture with a wonderful sensorial feel on application. The intense colour is enhanced by its shine, to give a really vibrant make-up result. It also cares for lips, providing them with extreme comfort. Finally, Joli Rouge is a delicious treat for lips thanks to its fruity fragrance/flavour.
    Application
    Thanks to its supple texture it is very easy to apply. For a more intense make-up result, shape the lip contour with Retractable Lip Definer then apply Joli Rouge with the Lip Brush.

    Active Ingredients
    -Maxi Lip Complex: restructures and redensifies. Lips are supple and well moisturized.
    -Mango Butter: repairs, nourishes and protects lips against dehydration.

    Urban Decay Holiday: Book of Shadow Vol.II


    Holiday!!

    Click HERE to see my other Urban Decay reviews!


    Book of Shadow Vol.II
    $48
    Like a sequel to a great novel that you were sorry to see end, Book of Shadows is back with Volume II to captivate us once again. The largest and most unique palette we offer, Vol. II is stocked with 16 shadows (including 8 exclusive to this set), travel size 24/7 Eye Pencils in Zero and Bourbon, and a mini genie bottle of Eyeshadow Primer Potion. The mix of shadows includes shimmers and glitters, neutrals and brights. Build just about any look you can imagine!
    EW/exclusive shades: AC/DC (deep eggplant shimmer), Nylon (champagne sparkler), Mushroom (taupey-gunmetal), Sphynx (pink sparkle/shimmer), Jinx (bright blue shimmer), Homegrown (bright green shimmer), Misdemeanor (deep teal sparkle), and Perversion (matte black).

    Existing/best-selling shades: Sellout, Gunmetal, Ecstasy, Midnight Cowboy Rides Again, Twice Baked, Half Baked, Flipside and YDK.
    Covered in pearly white with a purple foil design, the Book of Shadows opens to reveal a generous mirror framed in exotic peacock feathers. Hiding behind secret doors in the top of the case is a mini look book, full of inspiring photos of our favorite model, Daniela. Try the looks yourself, or give this coveted palette as a gift to a truly deserving friend.
    Shades by Row (left to right)
    1st: Perversion, Gunmetal, Ecstasy, AC/DC
    2nd: Nylon, Sellout, Mushroom, Sphynx
    3rd: Half Baked, Twice Baked, Midnight Cowboy Rides Again, YDK
    4th: Jinx, Flipside, Homegrown, Misdemeanor







    Rows 1 & 2
    1st: Perversion, Gunmetal, Ecstasy, AC/DC
    2nd: Nylon, Sellout, Mushroom, Sphynx





    Perversion


    Gunmetal


    Ecstasy


    AC/DC


    Nylon


    Mushroom


    Sphynx



    Rows 3 & 4
    3rd: Half Baked, Twice Baked, Midnight Cowboy Rides Again, YDK
    4th: Jinx, Flipside, Homegrown, Misdemeanor




    Half Baked


    Twice Baked


    Midnight Cowboy Rides Again


    YDK


    Jinx


    Flipside


    Homegrown


    Misdemeanor


    Monday, November 2, 2009

    Urban Decay Holiday: Smoke Out Kit!!



    HOLIDAY!!

    SMOKE OUT KIT
    in YERBA (deep greens)
    $34
    This amazing smoke-and-mirrors kit unveils the secret to the elusive smoky eye! Think you could never get it quite right? Four color-coordinated shadows created for lid, crease, liner and highlight take you step-by-step to a layered eye with depth and tons of attitude. Foolproof instructions and a face chart demystify the process, stashed away in a secret drawer. Rock any intensity of smoky eye, from second date to jaded streetwalker. (We hope you won’t go for that one, actually.) All shades can be worn alone, too!
    Also included in the kit are travel size versions of 24/7 Eye Pencil in Zero (black), our creamy waterproof pencil, and NEW Skyscraper Mascara. Adorned with exotic wisps of smoke, our sultry kits feature a genius swiveling mirror and swinging layers, kept shut with magnets.

    Don’t forget: smoky eyes don’t have to be black! We offer black/grey shades, plus brown and deep green kits.



    1st Layer
    4 shadows







    2nd Layer
    travel size version of 24/7 Eye Pencil in Zero (black)
    mini brush


    3rd Layer
    travel size version of NEW Skyscraper Mascara



    Urban Decay Holiday: Show Pony Shadow Box!


    SHOW PONY SHADOW BOX
    $30
    Artsy hipsters and makeup junkies rejoice! Urban Decay chose Kime Buzzelli, darling of the LA art scene, to illustrate this amazing Shadow Box inside and out. Kime’s paintings feature wickedly fashionable women… often with brightly colored makeup running down their cheeks. Inspired by these characters, we’ve filled our palette with 6 shadows… all totally wearable, and 2 exclusive to this set: Snatch (peachy-pink with glitter) and Painkiller (turquoise shimmer).
    You’ll love the versatility of this set: pick from bright, fashion-forward shades, or go neutral with “9 to 5”-friendly shadows that still give a ton of personality to your look.
    Rounding out the set is a travel-sized 24/7 Eye Pencil in never-fail Zero (black), a mini genie bottle of Eyeshadow Primer Potion (so your makeup won’t run down YOUR cheeks), and a big mirror. This shadow box will make you beautiful AND do wonders for your street cred. Thanks, Kime.




    Left to Right:
    1. Snatch (peachy-pink with glitter)
    2. Mildew (deep green)
    3. Flash (bright iridescent purple)
    4. Painkiller (turquoise shimmer)
    5. Smog (deep coppery bronze)
    6. Toasted (rich copper)


    Top Row

    Bottom Row



    1. Snatch (peachy-pink with glitter)


    2. Mildew (deep green)


    3. Flash (bright iridescent purple)


    4. Painkiller (turquoise shimmer)


    5. Smog (deep coppery bronze)


    6. Toasted (rich copper)


    Urban Decay Review & Swatches!!



    Check out my other Urban Decay reviews & swatches HERE & HERE!!

    Deluxe Eyeshadow
    $18
    Our divine collection of high-tech creamy powder eye color will turn your eyes into opulent works of art. Why “Deluxe”? Definitely incomparable, the creamy formula feels like cashmere, blends beautifully, and delivers an even more intense burst of color than regular Urban Decay Eyeshadows. And, Deluxe hues have an even greater fill weight than our regular Eyeshadows - a generous serving.

    Created with maximum staying power, Deluxe Eyeshadows offer incredibly long-lasting wear that won’t fade (especially when paired with our miraculous Eyeshadow Primer Potion). The result? Gorgeous, gem-like lids that are worthy of their own exhibit.

    Packaged in weighted, hinged and mirrored compacts, each vibrant shadow features a unique piece of art inspired by graffiti, street art, and graphic design. Dip into these sumptuous shades and experience never-before-seen (or felt) eye shadow extravagance.
    Honey (glistening gold)
    &
    Ruthless (pale sandy taupe shimmer)

    Honey

    Ruthless









    Eyeshadow
    $16
    This is the product we were born to make – our best-seller! Professionals, celebrities, and makeup junkies swoon for our wide array of shades. Each one is pigment-rich: we load the shadow with color, and add very few binders (the stuff that holds shadow together), resulting in beautiful color that blends easily and lasts. Lots of finishes to suit your mood: sparkle, shimmer, duotone or un-sparkly satin.

    Our subway token compact comes complete with a window (see your shade without opening), and snaps shut with one hand – no more lost lids.


    Ecstasy (bright purple w/slight pink tint)


    Minx (blue-green shift w/glitter)








    Liquid Liner
    $18
    New bottle, new shades—same amazing Liquid Liner! Already one of the most unique and varied color selections available, we added MORE amazing colors to the mix. And if that wasn’t enough, our amazing formula will last all day or all night (even both). Enhance your eyes with a classic swipe of solid black, a subtle shimmering neutral, or a burst of sparkling color. Clear inkwell-style bottle looks sleek, and the handle fits in your hand perfectly . . . a steady hand means perfect lines! Formula dries quickly and leaves a beautiful, subtle shine. Liquid Liners can be worn alone, or smudged together to give you unlimited options.
    Minx (bright teal)





    Big Fatty Waterproof Mascara
    $20
    It’s big, it’s fat, and it’s got you all wet. Don’t settle for a waterproof mascara that leaves lashes dry and brittle. Trip out with Big Fatty! The big, fuzzy brush creates the fullest lashes imaginable. Infused with hemp oil, the creamy formula thickens, lengthens, and glosses lashes. Whether you’re a crier, a hot tubber, or just have oily lids, Big Fatty gives you the lush lashes of your dreams

    Apply one coat for doe-eyed, look at me lashes. For added oomph, apply a second coat. The result? Lashes so lush, they look like falsies. Packaged in our iconic Pucci-inspired Big Fatty label, we used a watery blue tube and cap to differentiate it from your original Big Fatty Mascara.




    Complexion Primer Potion- Brightening
    $30
    Dull skin? Fine lines? Disappearing foundation? Try Brightening Complexion Primer Potion under foundation (or alone!) for beautifully moisturized skin that looks brighter and feels tighter.

    This lightweight, oil-free, paraben-free formula includes buzz-worthy ingredient Matrixyl 3000, celebrated for its ability to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Hyaluronic Filling Spheres also minimize the look of fine lines while leaving skin beautifully moisturized. Your skin will look youthful, lifted and firm, and your foundation will apply smoothly, evenly, and last longer!

    Ideal for complexions that need moisture, and great for mature skin. But, our Brightening formula gives every skin type a healthy glow.
    Tips: Apply a pea-sized amount of the light, cool gel to bare skin. The formula goes on sheer and dries quickly. Then apply foundation, if desired. The convenient squeeze tube includes a twist-up dispenser (like school glue!) for easy portion control.



    Surreal Skin Cream To Powder Foundation
    $34
    Want porcelain-perfect coverage AND a modern, natural finish? Surreal Skin Cream-to-Powder Foundation is your answer. This ultra-lightweight formula transforms from a decadent cream to a micro-fine powder upon contact with skin. You won’t believe the instant transformation! The light-as-air texture glides on effortlessly and feels as natural as your own skin. (No heavy, greasy, or powdery makeup texture.)
    Lighter than liquid, our buildable formula gives you all the coverage you desire, without the pore-clogging effects of heavier foundations – you can even wear it as a concealer.
    Hyaluronic Filling Spheres and Pearl Powders hydrate and reduce the appearance of fine lines, while antioxidants, like Vitamins A and C, nourish and protect skin.

    And, you Urban Decay fans will LOVE to pull this compact out of your bag! The transparent violet compact features a collage of skulls, flowers and funny creatures. Inside, the double-decker compact houses a mirror, your foundation AND a ventilated compartment for a custom, cruelty-free brush. No more digging to find your foundation brush – it’s included.
    Tips: The cruelty-free Urban Decay brush (included!) is the best way to apply: just brush it on and buff to a porcelain finish. Your own sponge – or fingers – will work, too.


    Apple Bottoms Fragrance by Nelly



    Celebrating and liberating the natural curves of a woman’s body is Apple Bottoms’ mission. This unique brand is the mastermind of multi-platinum superstar Nelly. He describes the intent behind the design by saying, “A woman should not try to fit the clothes; the clothes should fit the woman!”
    Apple Bottoms by Nelly fragrance also wanted to capture the vitality and spirit of the Apple Bottoms woman… a woman who celebrates who she is, where she comes from and makes no apologies. Glamorous, Sexy, Bold and Addictively Intriguing!!

    From the creators of the Apple Bottoms Scent:

    “We wanted to create a fragrance that would be special and mysterious as each layer unfolds. Thinking of a woman forever young at heart, yet still owning a signature sensuality and femininity that evolves on each woman’s skin, never to be duplicated.

    The blend is fun and alluring; bold at first with hints of delicacy in the background. We aimed for a fragrance to be accepted by a wide range of women, all unique in their own way, with hand-picked notes that exemplify a woman’s many beautiful qualities.

    We found our inspiration around the apple blossoms, and built a beautiful bouquet of transparent florals mingled with tropical fruits and drizzled with succulent nectar, all wrapped with golden amber, musk and vanilla.

    An addictive blend, captivating and undeniably sexy.”






    I didn't know what to expect from this fragrance...
    I was pleasantly surprised when I first sprayed it :)
    It is very light; so if you are not huge on perfume but you want a little something, then this is perfect for you.
    It's a little floral, but more fruity... NOT sweet fruity- almost champagne and fruits combined *hard for me to explain*
    I barely smell any musk, and I do smell a little bit of vanilla.
    It's a great fragrance! Definitely worth checking out :)

    Sunday, November 1, 2009

    Holiday Gift Ideas: Bath & Body




    Made with 96% natural ingredients and a real hero in combating dry skin, doubling skin hydration instantly. This moisturiser softens and quenches skin with a blend of authentic desert botanicals and essential hydrators, restoring skin to a state of pure comfort and natural well being.

    Key Natural Ingredients:

    Jojoba Oil : similar to the skins own sebum, works to enhance the skin’s barrier function helping to hold in moisture

    Avocado : rich in Vitamins A, D and E, it softens and deeply penetrates skin to keep it soft and supple

    Olive Oil : moisturises and nourishes skin, rich in Vitamin E and antioxidants

    OTHER INGREDIENTS:
    Jojoba Seed, Soybeans, Cottonseeds, Sunflower seeds, Cocoa Seed Butter, Safflower, Meadowfoam, Shea Butter, Oat kernel, Agave, Cactus (Indian Fig Opuntia), Scotch Marigold (Pot Marigold)





    Infinity
    Ultra Rich Hand Cream
    Hands are fascinating. Massage this Infinity Rituals rich lotion into the hands for perfectly moisturised skin. The Sweet Orange and Japanese Mint give a sweet-fresh experience for wonderfulle hands.
    • Massage this rich lotion into the hands for perfectly moisturised skin
    • Natural Allantoin makes the hands silky soft, while the fragrant sensation of Sweet Orange and Japanese Mint give a sweet-fresh experience
    • For wonderfully soft hands
    • Quickly absorbed
    Hands are fascinating. The Chinese were already studying the hands some 5,000 years ago; and 3,000- year-old documents on the observations of hands have been found in India. Your hands are the tools that you use throughout the day: touching, feeling, holding, and letting go again. They are sensitive, and the skin on them can age five times faster than elsewhere on the body. So give your hands your undivided attention and experience the stimulating effect that a brief hand massage can have. Rituals' ultra rich hand lotion Infinity with extra Allantoin, hydrates the skin and provides an invigorating, sweet-fresh fragrance experience through the combination of Sweet Orange and Japanese Mint.



    Spa Travel Essentials

    50ml Vitamiracle ultra smooth body lotion
    An intensive, lightweight blend of vitamins, oils and natural extracts for softer, smoother, younger looking skin

    50ml Pure Relaxation Aromatic Bath Essence
    Gently calms and soothes your mind and body

    50ml Citrus glow energising shower gel
    For clean, invigorated, revitalised skin

    35ml Vitamiracle rejuvenating hand & Nail Cream
    A rich, non-greasy blend of vitamins, oils and natural extracts to strengthen, protect and repair tired hands. Softer, smoother, younger looking hands instantly







    Super Cooling Eye Rescue Gel
    A light, refreshing gel that comforts and conditions the gentle eye area. Cucumber extract soothes and cools, while butchers broom helps to reduce puffiness and dark circles around the eyes. Aloe vera will moisturise, condition and protect to leave skin feeling soft and smooth.
    Apply a small amount to your eye contour area in light tapping motions, being careful not pull or rub your skin. Suitable for use in the morning and evening.
    Ideal for tired and puffy eyes. Keep in the fridge for extra cooling
    Dermatologically and Ophthalmologically Tested.
    Champneys Skin Care Expert Tip: “Keep this eye gel in the fridge for an extra cooling eye experience in the morning. Always allow the gel to sink in before applying make up.”





    Wild Cow Invigorating
    Bath & Massage Oil
    The last word in pampering, our aromatic bath & massage oils are naturally nourishing, highly versatile and full of therapeutic benefits. Use the oils in the bath for an indulgent soak, as a body moisturiser, and as body massage oil.

    Wild Cow Invigorating Bath & Massage Oil is a green, fresh blend that leaves the mind feeling revitalised with essential oils of lemongrass,ginger and rosemary. Lemongrass refreshes and cleanses, gingerawakens the senses whilst rosemary sharpens the mind.

    No ParabensNo PetrochemicalsNo SulphatesNo Artificial ColoursSuitable for Vegetarians.
    Pour under warm running water in the bath, or massage a few drops into wet skin after bathing to seal in moisture. For body massage, pour a small amount into the palm of your hand and apply to skin.