Sweet Deals At MoxieBee

MoxieBee is a great site if you are looking for some really cute stuffs. I am in love with their sweet website which offers cute dresses, tops, and accessories. This cute little pair of Lime Green Maha HoopEarrings and the Cream Ruffle Halter Dress are just irresistible.


Their business is built with young professional women in mind. No more digging through the racks at teen focused stores to find something age acceptable! You can shop for sophisticated, yet youthful clothes for work, and you’ll find recommendations to transform your office look into something perfect for happy hour.

They also offer free shipping on orders above $75.

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Book Review- Don't Go To The Cosmetics Counter Without Me By Paula Begoun

I have been reading this book called Don't Go To The Cosmetics Counter Without Me By Paula Begoun(7th Edition) and I must tell you its a wonderful book.

Paula has reviewed more than 3000 products ( almost all the big brands in the market). She has listed why she likes a particular product and why she doesn't like it.

She reviews products based on the claims made by the brands versus how it works(she goes by labeling). Ingredients listed on the labels help her review the products because its definitely not possible to use each and every product for reviewing them.


Paula is very particular about these points-

#She says every brand should have products with AHAs and BHAs for blemished prone skin.

# She says skin whitening creams and gels in jars are of no use because most of the ingredients used in the skin whitening/lightening creams are sensitive to air and light so these products have to be packed in an air-tight, dark colored container.

# She is completely against using soaps and bars on the skin.

# She doesn't like fragrant essential oils because they irritate your skin, let alone synthetic fragrant oils.

# She says don't go for Toners that contain Alcohol or Menthol because it will leave your face feeling dry, red and itchy so its not good for any skin type.

# She doesn't believe in buying separate day and night cream except for sunscreen. She says our skin needs the same food whether its day or night.

Paula's Rating System:

Paula's Pick

$$$ Excellent (Paula's Pick but overpriced)

Very Good

$$$ Very Good( but overpriced)

Average

$$$ Average(and overpriced)

Poor( don't buy)

Paula dispels cosmetics industry myths and answers the following questions:

# Of the thousands of anti-wrinkle products being sold which ones work?
# Are expensive skin care and makeup products better then inexpensive ones?
# What are the worst shopping mistakes women make?
# What are the best products (cleansers, moisturizers, anti-aging, foundation, blush, lipgloss, sunscreen) for the least amount of money?
# Are there any miracle skin-care ingredients?
# Can you ever understand a cosmetic ingredient label?
# What about mineral oil, parabens, or other cosmetic ingredients some cosmetic companies and web sites have labeled as dangerous?
# Are "organic", "natural" or "botanical" products superior to those that contain synthetic ingredients?
# Why are irritating cosmetic ingredients or formulations so bad for skin?


I agree with some of her reviews and don't agree with some. I have never had any problem using any essential oil in my skincare products so I don't agree with her opinion towards essential oils. She's completely right about avoiding clear jars for skin lightening or any cream because it can get contaminated easily and some of them tend to be air and light sensitive. I also agree with the fact that alcohol and menthol based toners should be avoided because it really irritates my skin and I also believe in avoiding soaps and bars.

I couldn't understand why her own products (Paula's Choice) are rated when most of the brands are ripped apart completely.

Here's a sample review from her 1,200 page book:

La Mer Creme De La Mer($1200 for 16.5 ounces)

"Creme De La Mer is the original product created by Max Huber, as described in the introduction to La Mer. As enticing as this dramatic story sounds, the reality is that this very basic cream doesn’t contain anything particularly extraordinary or unique, unless you want to believe that seaweed extract (sort of like seaweed tea) can in some way heal burns and scars. Even if it could, burns and scars don’t have much to do with wrinkling, and this product is now being sold as a wrinkle cream. According to Susan Brawley, professor of plant biology at the University of Maine, “Seaweed extract isn’t a rare, exotic, or expensive ingredient. Seaweed extract is readily available and [is] used in everything from cosmetics to food products and medical applications.” Creme de la Mer contains mostly seaweed extract, mineral oil, Vaseline, glycerin, waxlike thickening agents, lime extract, plant oils, plant seeds, minerals, vitamins, more thickeners, and preservatives.

This rather standard moisturizer also contains some good antioxidants, but the jar packaging won’t keep them stable during use. This also contains a skin-stressing amount of eucalyptus oil, as well as Kathon CG, a preservative that is recommended for use only in rinse-off products. Consumers who have a “steadfast devotion” to this product are not only wasting their money but also hurting their skin."


You will get to discover some shocking truths about the beauty industry. So Don't Go To The Cosmetics Counter Without going through this book.

You can buy this book at Paula's website.

OR

at Amazon




Overall, its a very good reference book specially for those people who are particular about using and avoiding certain ingredients in their cosmetics/skincare products.

pHormulate Anti-Aging Leave-in Treatment 3a

pHormulate embarks upon the need of anti-aging products for your hair with its Anti-Aging Leave in Treatment 3a. No longer are anti-aging products just for your skin or wrinkles! Due to years of chemical services, sun damage, thermal styling tools, pollution and the environment, these elements play havoc on our hair, robbing it of its youthful appearance. Even with age, the body loses sugar and gains increased salt content. This instantly affects the bound moisture content of each strand causing unwanted dryness and rapid aging.

pHormulate’s Anti-Aging Leave-in Treatment 3a with ChromaGuard Technology (patent pending) holds existing moisture bonds together reduced by the aging process, allowing less disruption to the structure of each strand. Hair will instantly feel and look younger. If your tresses are color or chemically treated, Anti-Aging Leave in Treatment 3a will preserve your color, while providing amazing protection. It is ideal for all hair types and can be applied to wet or dry hair.

ChromaGuard Technology (patent pending) is a unique blend of reducing and non-reducing disaccharides and SRT (Saccharide Replacement Therapy) created to repair, strengthen and provide additional bound moisture to all hair types. As hair encounters repeated environmental exposure and chemical stress, its natural sugar content is reduced making the hair dry, brittle and porous.

Features and Benefits:

* Reconstructs hair as a leave-in treatment

* Provides significant UV Protection

* Contains ChromaGuard Technology (patent pending)

* Protects virgin and tinted hair

* Supplies flexibility to each strand

* Reduces breakage by identifying weak points of the strand

* Lessens the appearance of over-processing

* Replaces necessary bound moisture reduced by the aging process

PHormulate's Anti-Aging Leave-in Treatment 3a seems to be a brilliant product with so many benefits!!!

Win Gold Hoop Earrings Worth $75 From Bridget Lynne Designs And A Gift certificate Worth $50 From Bruno Jamais Restaurant

The Sponsors of Our Reader Of The Month Contest-March are Bridget Lynne Designs and Bruno Jamais Restaurant. Bridget Lynne has an amazing collection of Jewelries. They have unique and beautiful earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. Jewelry freaks, its a must visit website.




Bruno Jamais Restaurant Club brings the French Riviera to the upper east side. Where else can one dine in style until 3am with delectable cuisine such as Lobster Brulee and Foie Gras? The service and décor are equally impressive. The restaurant received the "Best Interior Design" award by Hospitality Design Magazine. Now, for the first time in the restaurant's four history, Bruno Jamais is open on Sunday nights for dinner, dancing and drinks with a reduced priced menu served from 6pm through 2am. In addition, there is also live entertainment. On a cold winter's night, allow debonair owner Bruno Jamais to make you feel at home and beat the doldrums of winter. With Chef John Keller at the kitchen's helm the cuisine is sure to delight even the most discerning palates. Bruno Jamais and John Keller have created a unique menu that has an Asian influence without losing its French integrity. Bruno Jamais is also the perfect place to book your private party and can accommodate up to 200 diners for a buffet dinner or 70 people for a sit down dinner. For those upper east siders who are tired of trekking downtime for a evening of fun, this exclusive venue has it all. If you are looking to see stars, celebrity patrons have included: Billy Baldwin, Joan Rivers, Cindy Adams, Chazz Palminteri and even former President Bill Clinton. Reservations are suggested and chic attire is requested.


One reader will win the Hoop Earrings worth $75 from Bridget Lynne Designs and one reader will win Gift Certificate worth $50 from Bruno Jamais Restaurant. So there will be 2 winners for this Month.

14K gold filled hoop earrings accentuated with a large ruby crystal baroque and six swarovski crystal cubes. Secure leverback closure. Measures 1 3/4 inches.

Contest Question:

Bridget Lynne Designs-How much are they selling their Dragonfly Dreams earrings for?

Bruno Jamais Restaurant- In which year did Bruno Jamais receive an Award by Hospitality Design Magazine for "Best Restaurant Design" ?

Wanna win Spa Products worth $48 from ScentSimple? Visit my Beauty Blog to participate.

Contest Rules:

1. To participate in this Contest you have to subscribe to this blog using a Feedblitz Subscription Method. You can find a Feedblitz Email Subscription on the Right Hand Side Bar of this Blog. Enter your email address and don't forget to activate the link which will be sent to you via email. You will not be eligible to participate until you activate your subscription. Existing subscribers can email me the answer right away.

Note: Please send me the email address that you have used to subscribe to this blog along with your answer. Send your answer to beautysecretsrevealed@gmail.com by 31st March 2008 .

You can either answer just one of these questions or both(if you wanna participate in both the contests).

2. This Contest is open to anyone above 18yrs, Worldwide.

3. The Prize is not redeemable in cash.

4. Friends, Families and Relatives of Let's Go Shopping and the Sponsor are not allowed to participate.

5. Neither Let's Go Shopping nor the Sponsor would be responsible for the damage occurred(its very rare but if it happens) during the shipping process.

6. Its a monthly contest so you can enter only once.

7. Winners will be selected on the basis of Lucky Draw on April 1st.

All The Best!

I would like to thank Bridget Lynne Designs and Bruno Jamais restaurant for sponsoring the contest.

Juicy Couture's Violet Style Sandal

The Winner of our Reader Of The Month Contest February- Heels.com is Ron Miller from Michigan, USA. Congratulations Ron!


Price- $150
Juicy Couture's Buckle Thong Sandal caught my eye when I was surfing Nordstrom's website. . The sandal has 1 1/2" Jute Heels with Gold Threading. This Violet Style sandal is just perfect for this Summer. It has Adjustable strap with buckle closure and Toe loop. Lovely color and I really liked the oversized Gold Buckle. Perfecto!!!