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Molton Brown Celebrates Boxing Day by Helping Boys & Girls Clubs of America!

Join Molton Brown beginning December 26th to celebrate the Holidays with two very special events: Boxing Day and the limited return of the vitalizing vitamin AB+C bath & shower. 

Visit any Molton Brown emporia in the US and celebrate Boxing Day, a British holiday tradition of giving back to those in need. Simply bring unwrapped toys to any Molton Brown emporia location on December 26th, 27th, and 28th and your toy will be donated to Boys and Girls Clubs of America (visit www.bgca.org for more information on Boys and Girls Clubs). 

While in store, be on the lookout for the re-launch of the vitalizing vitamin AB+C bath & shower. This limited edition shower gel is being brought back by popular demand especially for the holidays.

At the end of each customer’s visit, you will receive a complimentary travel-sized product for each donated gift (limit of five complimentary gifts per individual, while supplies last) and you will be eligible to enter to win an assortment of Molton Brown products. 

What a great opportunity to help the Boys and Girls Club!  To locate the nearest emporia click here:  http://www.moltonbrown.com/stores-address.html#eusa

About Molton Brown:

Molton Brown is a modern luxury goods company that produces innovative products of exceptional quality, offering a wealth of solutions to contemporary lifestyle challenges.   Famous in London for over 30 years, today Molton Brown is an international brand with a host of stores, spas and clients around the globe; it’s products can also be found onboard the finest airlines and in the most luxurious hotels worldwide.   

Find more on Molton Brown here.

Bausch & Lomb ReNuCares Contest

Bausch & Lomb, maker of contact lenses and solutions, has committed to a donation of up to $400,000 to Susan G. Komen For the Cure through it's ReNu Cares program.  Bausch & Lomb is the first in the eye care category to participate in the fight against breast cancer. 

There are two ways to support the cause.  Go to ReNuCares.com and print a coupon to get $1 off ReNu Multi Plus Contact Lens Solution.  For every coupon redeemed, Bausch & Lomb will donate $1 to Susan G. Komen For the Cure.   In addition, if you've already purchased ReNew Multi Plus, there is a Pink Code.  Enter the code at ReNuCares.com and Bausch & Lomb will donate $1 on your behalf to the Susan G. Komen For the Cure.

While at ReNuCares.com, enter a sweepstakes to win a gorgeous limited edition CRYSTALLIZED Swarovski Elements contact lens case, with 646 hand applied crystal elements, valued at $350.  The sweepstakes runs through October 31st and no purchase is necessary.  

QVC presents FFANY Shoes on Sale

QVC will be presenting the annual FFANY (Fashion Footwear Association of New York) Shoes on Sale Event Wednesday night, October 15th from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. EST.  I don't know about you, but I'd rather shop for shoes and help out the Breast Cancer Awareness Cause than watch one more debate! 

In recognition of October as Breast Cancer Awareness month, QVC partners with FFANY to present the three hour broadcast, as well as host a gala event in New York City.  Over 100,000 pairs of shoes will be sold at half off the suggested retail price.  Net proceeds from this event will benefit breast cancer research and education.  

Since the first benefit in 1994, over a million pairs of shoes have been sold, with cumulative total proceeds of over $ 30 million. Through funds raised from this event in past years, a groundbreaking nationwide network of prominent breast cancer research centers was developed.  Each of the selected facilities concentrates on individual facets of breast cancer research.  You can get more information on this years' worthy beneficiaries here.

I've watched Shoes on Sale for years and usually can find at least one pair of shoes to help do my part. An excuse to buy shoes?  Count me in!

Beauty411 Supports Total Beauty Total Cure Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

 

Beauty411 is proud to be participating in the Total Beauty Total Cure effort for Breast Cancer Awareness throughout the month of October. This video says it better than I ever could; please take a look and get involved!  

 

In support of this important cause, Total Beauty has put together an incredible month of Breast Cancer Awareness activities.  Many of the cosmetic brands that you use and love will be supporting this case by donating giftbaskets that will given away on participating blogs throughout the month.  You can check out the schedule of giveaways here.  The Total Beauty Total Cure giveaway for Beauty411 will be on October 6th.  Make sure to come back then and enter to win a giftbasket of Peter Thomas Roth products!

You can also check out and friend the Total Beauty Total Cure MySpace and Facebook pages.

Breast cancer is a disease that has touched my own family.  I feel very strongly that if I can help make a small difference in the movement to end breast cancer in my lifetime, I must.  This month on Beauty411, look for features and reviews on products and brands that support the Breast Cancer Awareness cause. So please....get informed, buy a Pink Product, get a mammogram if you're over 40, remind a girlfriend to get her mammogram. Think pink this October!  

An additional way to help out is to make a contribution if you'd like.  You can support the Total Beauty Total Cure efforts by making a donation through PayPal. The PayPal button is located in the left sidebar under "Causes".

A sincere thank you!

MAC Cosmetics hosts Friends and Family Discount Event

MAC Cosmetics is having a Friends and Family Discount  Event from June 11th through June 16th in their freestanding stores (not department store counters) only. You can get 15% off by printing out the coupon here.  In addition, on Monday, June 16th, there will be an online version of the Friends and Family Event that will include the 15% off plus free shipping. The code for the online event is MACFF8.  NOTE:  The Friends & Family Event has been extended at stores and online through June 17th. Thanks MAC! 

I definitely am in the market for some new brushes.  I'm in need of the 239 eye shading brush and the 187 Duo Fiber Face Brush.  Of course, there's also the new Cool Heat collection to consider...So what's on your MAC Friends & Family list?

LaMer Supports World Oceans Day

We love a beauty company with a social conscience.  Today, in honor of Dr. Max Huber, the founder of La Mer and creator of the legendary Crème de la Mer, La Mer proudly announces its support for Oceana, the largest international ocean advocacy group, for World Ocean Day on June 8, 2008.  While researching the sea kelp beds off the coast of Southern California, Dr. Huber developed a deep appreciation for the beauty of the ocean and worked to preserve its health and integrity.  This June, La Mer will donate $100,000 to Oceana to help fund global initiatives and support Oceana’s missions of ocean conservation.  

With La Mer’s donation, Oceana will be able to increase research voyages on their Ketch catamaran, Ranger, and better patrol, document, and fight destruction of the ocean’s unique ecosystem. La Mer pays tribute to Dr. Max Huber through this partnership and celebrates its heritage and commitment to the welfare of the ocean. To further celebrate, LaMer has created a special Crème de La Mer wrap for World Oceans Day.  Check it out! 

 

Saks Fifth Avenue, Havaianas & our favorite makeup artists partner for charity

Bobbi Brown, Laura Mercier and Trish McEvoy, makeup artists extraordinnaire, have teamed up with Saks Fifth Avenue and Havaianas for a "Beauty Splash" benefitting charity: water.  Each woman was invited to design a pair of signature Havainanas reflecting the spirit of summer. 

Trish McEvoy wanted to bring to her sandal the feel of a walk on the beach.  Laura Mercier designed her sandal with a lip print showcasing the new lipstick shades in her summer collection.  Bobbi Brown created a pair of sandals, true to form...keeping it simple.

For the entire month of June, Saks Fifth Avenue will be offering it's customers these special edition Havaianas on saks.com, and from June 8 - 22 at all store locations for a retail price of $15 with any two cosmetic or fragrance purchases (while supplies last).  $1 from each purchase, up to $200,000 will be donated to charity: water - a non-profit initiative bringing clean water and basic sanitation into impoverished communities.

Manolos and Mimosas....Gear up for Sex and the City!

Just in time for the highly anticipated opening of the Sex and the City movie, the Ritz Carlton, Naples has come up with a "Manolos and Mimosas" package.  Grab your BFF, your NetJets Card and head out.  Here's what's included:

• Welcome mimosas upon arrival
  Two nights/three days luxury accomodations in a Two-bedroom Gulfview Suite
  One 1-hour beauty consultation (professional analysis for cut, style, hair color and make-up) per person
  One (1) mani-pedi and Anastasia eyebrows service per person
  One (1) 50-minute Ritz-Carlton, Naples Massage per person
  $200 shopping spree at The Signature Shop per person
  Four (4) tickets to see Sex and the City at Regal Hollywood 20 in trendy Naples
  Pre-show dinner for four (4) at The Grill ($500 dining credit)
  Limo transportation (complete with cosmos!) to and from the screening
  In-room DVD collection of the final season of Sex and the City
  Special Sex and the City-themed turndown

 **Rates starting from $4999 for two nights/three days.  Package is based on double occupancy and is valid May 30 - July 31, 2008, subject to availability.  For more information, visit the Ritz Carlton website.

Sounds like a great time, doesn't it?  The Ritz Carlton in Naples is a seriously gorgeous hotel. And with this package, a girl could feel like they were "living the life". I'm ready to go; of course, first I would want to buy some Manolos--to get in the spirit of things!  Girlfriends Weekend, anyone?

 

 

 

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month.  According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer is the most common of all the cancer types.  There are more than 1 million new cases of skin cancers (including basal and squamous cell cancers) detected each year.  Current estimates are that 1 in 5 will develop skin cancer in their lifetime.  Exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays appears to be the most important preventable factor in the development of skin cancer.

There are some things you can do to reduce your risk of skin cancer.  They are:

• Apply a sunscreen as part of your daily routine (good for anti-aging, too!).
• A sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher should be applied 30 minutes before going into the sun.
• Get skin exams as part of your regular healthcare screenings.

Sunscreen is the single, easiest thing you can do on a daily basis to prevent skin cancer.  All sunscreens protect agains UVB rays, but you want protection against the UVA rays, too.  What's the difference?  UVA rays are the damaging rays responsible for aging.  UVB rays are the rays that are responsible for burning.  Then, there are two types of sunscreens:  chemical and physical.  Chemical sunscreens contains ingredients such as Mexoryl, oxybenzone or avobenzone and are considered "broad-spectrum".  Physicial sunscreens contain titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide and literally lay down a "barrier" that the sun's harmful rays can't penetrate.  These are typically heavier formulations, sometimes can leave a "chalky" cast and are well-suited to people who are outside alot. 

Sunscreens come in many different formulations--lotions, sprays, creams, solids.  It's a matter of personal preference.  Come back tomorrow for Part II of this feature, when I'll discuss different types of sunscreen protection and review sunscreens that you might want to consider using on a daily basis.  For additional information on Skin Cancer, please visit www.SkinCancer.org.

Total Beauty: Win a Trip to NYC!

Have you discovered Total Beauty yet?  If not, there's a button on the top of the column to your left on this page.  Click on it, and you will be delivered to the Total Beauty website where you'll find beauty information, tips and techniques, product reviews and features.  Beauty411 is a proud member of the Total Beauty blogging community.

Total Beauty is sponsoring the NYC Total Beauty.com Makeover Sweepstakes.  What do you need to do?  It's easy:

• Become a member (painless!)
• Rate and review three beauty products.  For each three product reviews, you get one entry.  The more you review, the more entries you get. 

Already a member? Write more reviews! More reviews will give you more chances to WIN!*

One Grand Prize winner will...

Experience NY in style! You and two of your luckiest friends will spend a weekend of luxury touring the hottest NYC beauty spots and indulging in a head-to-toe TotalBeauty.com makeover.

Your trip includes roundtrip airfare and two nights' hotel accommodations in a girlfriend suite for three. Your TotalBeauty.com NYC makeover includes hair styling, makeup, manicure, pedicure and over $1,000 in beauty products!

Three First-Prize Winners will...

Receive an all-inclusive four-day, three-night spa resort trip for two, including airfare.

100 Runner-ups will receive a $50 gift certificate to Sephora.com.