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The Eyes have It- DermaNew Eye Creme & Murad Wrinkle Reducer Eye Cream

This stuff is wunderbar! After about a month of use, I noticed a DECIDED softening of lines in my crows foot area. It doesn't work overnight, but it DOES work. Immediately after use, you will see a reduction in undereye puffiness and after roughly a week dark circles are greatly diminished (and I was in an exhausting stage when I started using this, so I really put it to the test!) Murad products in general tend to be superb, and this was no exception. It's soothing upon application and VERY gentle, I was able to get it close to my eyes without feeling like I'd poked them with a stick. Luckily it doesn't SMELL like durian fruit which is one of the most foul smelling substances on the planet. Durian smells like barf. No joke. In countries where people eat it, they often have signs banning it's consumption in public.

Murad Intensive Wrinkle Reducer for eyes Intensive Wrinkle Reducer® for eyes Intensive Wrinkle Reducer for eyes, specifically formulated for the delicate eye area, reduces the appearance of crow's feet, improves skin firmness and illuminates the eye area for a more youthful appearance. This breakthrough formula features Murad's latest revolutionary anti-aging technology, Durian Cell Reform® which enhances the penetration of active anti-aging ingredients. Additional features and ingredients: •UGL Complex increases collagen synthesis •Hyaluronic microspheres increase intercellular water providing long lasting hydration •Retinyl Palmitate increases cell proliferation to improve skin texture and tone   Awards / Press: •SELF Health Beauty Award - Best Anti-Aging Eye Treatment   If you’re showing the signs of aging around your eyes in the form of crow’s feet or lines and wrinkles, this anti aging treatment is better than any eye cream you could imagine. Among the best anti aging products in Murad’s Age Reform products, Intensive Wrinkle Reducer for Eyes instantly firms and tightens and reduces the look of crow’s feet or lines. An eye treatment for anti aging effects that’s been written up by the media all over, including in Elle, Allure, Fitness, Day Spa, Latina, Self and Shape magazines. Don’t just read about how this new type of eye cream can be your anti aging treatment of choice – see the results for yourself. Don’t let your eyes reveal your age – reduce the signs of aging with this anti aging eye treatment.   About Murad Intensive Wrinkle Reducer® for eyes As part of the Murad Age Reform® line of anti aging skin care products designed to combat Genetic Aging, Murad Intensive Wrinkle Reducer for eyes combats under-eye wrinkles and crow’s feet. Instantly improve firmness in the sensitive and thinner skin around the eyes and significantly reduce the appearance of eye wrinkles over time. Often, the eyes are the first place where the signs of Genetic Aging begin to appear. Combat eye-area aging for a more youthful appearance with Murad Intensive Wrinkle Reducer for Eyes.

Dr Howard Murad discusses durian fruit


If you want instant, albeit temporary results, the DermaNew Firming cream is the way to go. It temporarily tightens the skin immediately upon application and lasts all day. It also makes dark circles seem to disappear and reduced puffiness like nobody's business. I liked to use this (mine's all empty now)  when my eyes were feeling puffy and irritated from allergies. They looked brighter, more wide awake and younger. And the price is great!

   

Mirenesse at Haute Look for ridonkulous cheap!

if you've wanted to try Mirenesse but balked at how pricey it is or the cost of shipping from Australia, now is your chance! For a few days only Haute Look, the luxury flash site has them for amazeballs low prices!

For example
 Normally $81, they have it for $35

My beloved Lip Bombs?
TWELVE DOLLARS instead of $35

WOW.

December GlossyBox Sneak Peek

2 of the items in the upcoming GlossyBox! A full sized Nails Inc polish and Naobay Oxygenating creme

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Marbleized Manicure Save Tutorial video using Julep and free box code

You can see the longer video with me irritating my cats

OR
you can cut to the chase and see just the steps on the manicure....

These are the polishes I used- yay for Julep!

Susie and Mandy along with their FABULOUS Pedi Creme

And if you'd like to get a free Julep maven box like the one above, just use the code FREECOLOR

BCBG Max Azria Bon Genre

Perfume.com has the 3.4 oz for $51.95 as opposed to the list price of $75, an awesome deal. (If you click on the photo, it'll take you there.)  I'm surprised that they refer to it as being a rocker chic scent, a little leather with the lace. To me, or at least ON me, it's a very sweet and heady scent. It smells like very expensive hard candy, tons of raspberry. A lot of overly sweet scents smell cheap to me, but I found this one to be pretty addictive. I don't get the tough aspect that they refer to, I feel extremely girly when I wear this, but nothing wrong with being girly! It strongly reminds me of a more sophisticated version of Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Lovers Lil' Angel.

Handmade Goodies Extravaganza!

I always like to give support to handmade sellers-  I think that handmade items are great because they have tons of personality and tend to be unique. Who wants the same stuff as everybody else?

Sadly, sometimes all the support in the world doesn't help. I've been raving about Cherry City Bath & Body for years, but when I tried to contact Amy, I never heard back and the Facebook page hasn't been updated in a loooong time. This makes me super sad since I had intended to stock back up on her fantabulous leave in conditioner spray. So that sucks, because she had awesome products and I have never seen a detangler/conditioner spray as awesome as this one. Let this be a lesson to ya- if you like a seller, shout it from the rooftops! Send business their way! Let them know what you like about their stuff. Don't let them go the way of the dodo.

Lucky for me, there's still other wonderful sellers out there. For instance:



If you watch my videos, then you've seen me wear her jewelry constantly. (Like here and here) Her prices are awesome and I love the way she mixes whimsical, fun and funky.

I recently purchased this set:
  which has gotten tons of raves. I actually bought a ton of stuff from her, I'll do a dedicated video soon! In the meantime, you can get a mystery bag of jewelry from her for a great price!




Owl Say designs makes some of the coolest stuff on the planet. Diaper bags, wallets, passport covers, you name it! I love the adorable retro designs.

I have this rucksack which I got an incredible deal on because it was an oopsie (not quite centered.) No biggie to me, I still get TONS of compliments on it and it's so unique and original! You can even pick out what color threads you want! And did I mention how inexpensive they are? Crazy!
 





Blessed Beads specializes in handmade rosaries and rosary bracelets, but has other items, too, including the beautiful keychain that I show off in the video. She uses gorgeous semi-precious stones, so these are not your cookie cutter, store bought pieces. She'll also do custom orders! 

I think this rosary bracelet is stunning!

  What can I say? I'm a sucker for spicy scents in general, and high glycerine soaps in particular, so this one really twirls my skirt! A 4oz bar is only $5.99 and this leaves your skin oh so very soft! Between the high moisture and the mild exfoliation, you won't be able to keep your hands off of yourself . Now I need to try the bath salts in the same scent! There's also a spiced goat's milk soap that has me intrigued........Yum.......





Okay, so ridiculously adorable, right? From plain old cuteness to the most awesome dress-up gear like, EVER- this is the shop for you. Whether you have kids or are just a kid at heart, you can't beat the super cool goodies and the even more super cool prices. And I SO know a lady that will be wanting this here good doctor....

And the Snow White mask? Seriously, where were these when I was a kid? And surely ya'll wont judge me for wanting to wear this on my adult noggin, will ya?





Here we find jewelry that's both classic and classy. I love the beads that she uses and the sturdy build of the pieces (yet they look so dainty!) Below are the earrings I'm wearing in the video, and I'm particularly partial to the textured beads on either side of the Murano glass.




Ohhhhhh, but this bracelet- I'm in love! Absolutely stunning with a gorgeous art deco sensibility.


So where are you doing your holiday shopping? Why not give your bucks to indie artisans instead of throwing your money down the corporate gullet this year? Let 'em know The Beauty Pirate sent ya!