How many times do you have to say no to a tempting treat?  Once a week, twice a week, oh come on!  If you are like me it’s a constant saying no-to-treats battle.  I generally need a few treats daily to keep me smiling and content!

The remarkably beauty and eco-savvy Sally B created a line to treat our skin and it doesn’t add any calories, carbs, or guilt.  Just pure skin pleasure.

The Mythbuster Beauty Team got to sample several items from the Sally B Skin Yummies line.  Everything I tried, I loved.  Sally B’s skincare line is packed with high quality, skin nourishing ingredients.  No need to read through a mile-long ingredient list from Sally B. 

Body-Eco Lotion in Lavender ($32):  A fabulous lotion for the body, hands and feet this lotion offers just the right amount of moisture, absorbs well into the skin and has a fabulous sweet lavender scent.  Key Ingredients: Organic Tamanu Oil, Kukui Oil, Organic Green Tea, Organic Shea Butter, Organic Aloe.

Sally B’s Organic Sugar Scrub ($16 - 4oz, $30 - 8oz.):  “Most scrubs on the market are simple concoctions—either oil and sugar or oil and salt, and messy! And they must be stirred.  Salt can also be irritating to the skin and will certainly sting if you have any scratches.  Sally B’s Sugar Scrub is full of Shea Butter and Cocoa Butter and there is no need for stirring!”   So if this doesn’t convince you to try it, check out DecoDiva’s review:  Sally b’s Skin Yummies - Lemon Sage Sugar Scrub.  I’ve also heard that the Chamomile Neroli scrub is amazing.

B Glossy Organic Lip Gloss ($10) - I sampled this gloss in “Every Blond’s Pink,” a protecting lip gloss, with just a hint of pink tint that gives my lips subtle color and shine.  Sally B adds a bit of peppermint, which is perfect not overpowering, and this gloss can be used alone or layered with your favorite lip color.  Mo sampled “Copper Penny,” and DecoDiva loved her gloss in “Ruby’s Red.” (more…)

Okay, I’m not really very old. But, having just turned the corner into my 30’s, I’m starting to see little reminders here and there that I’m no longer a plump spring chicken. Plump, yes, but in all the wrong places…

I’m getting a few fine lines here and there, mostly between my eyebrows and a few small frown lines on my forehead. I’d like to lie and say I don’t frown, but I have 3 kids and my husband is in Iraq for 9 more months. Sometimes I’m a frown expert! I use an AHA peel regularly and I have a good cream I wear at night, but my issues mainly stem from all the movement my face does during the day, starting from the very first squint upon waking. There are times I see the benefits that lead people to Botox, but as I’ve said before, I’m really not ready to go there. I mean, I’m only 30!

So I got this handy little stick in the mail and I was instantly skeptical. I mean, look at it, it’s tiny. What on earth could it possibly do? (more…)

Here is something beyond fabulous from Urban Decay, and this week Mythbuster Beauty is giving away two of them!  Urban Essentials contains three Urban Decay must-haves. . . . an exclusive, oversized bottle of the coveted Eyeshadow Primer Potion (60% more!) and TWO full sized Eyeshadows—Midnight Cowboy and Goddess.

Urban Decay’s Eyeshadow Primer Potion is a cult-favorite product that gives you vibrant eye shadow color that lasts all day – without creasing!   It’s brilliant and I couldn’t wear my eyeshadow any other way.  UD’s Primer Potion was a top ten favorite at MBB for 2007:  Top Ten of 2007: Urban Decay’s Eye Primer Potion.

The two full-size eyeshadows are in Goddess (midnight blue w/ lots of electric blue microglitter), and Midnight Cowboy (subtle golden-beige w/ gold glitter).  They look beautiful paired up together and even better when using UD’s Eyeshadow Primer Potion.  The Urban Essentials Set retails for $39.00. 

Official Rules:  To enter this giveaway enter your name and email address in the contest machine box below, and subscribe to Mythbuster Beauty at the sidebar Feedburner link.  One entry per person and the deadline is at 1 am (EST) Thursday, November 27th, 2008.  TWO winners will be chosen at random and will be announced on Mythbuster Beauty, PRIZEY.Fetch, and contacted via email.  MBB will not share your email address with anyone, and only uses your email address to contact you if you are a winner.  This giveaway is open to residents of the USA and Canada only.

Does this Motrin ad speak to you?  As a woman and as a Mom (of five daughters), I take myself and my responsibilities as such very seriously.   I am insulted, I am angered, and I am pissed off by this Motrin ad campaign.

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Q: I Have Dark Circles and Puffiness! Help?

Learn how to solve this issue with products from Neutrogena, Olay and more, then ask us your big beauty questions

Several members, ages 25 to 50, on our message boards have asked what they can do to treat and hide dark circles and under-eye puffiness. We asked a plastic surgeon, dermatologist, skincare experts and makeup artists what to do to make these issues bearable. Here’s what they said …

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The Body Shop recently released a new mineral makeup line called Nature’s Minerals.  The Nature’s Mineral Line is best for those wanting to achieve a healthy, radiant complexion with ultra-fine minerals that blend evenly to protect skin and reduce redness and imperfections.

Nature’s Minerals might be a great match for you if you have: normal to dry skin, sensitive skin, and you are looking for light to medium coverage.  This mineral makeup line contains:

• Kaolin clay and Mediterranean clay that are absorbent minerals that provide long-lasting coverage.
• Mica adds luster that has light-diffusing properties to help disguise fine lines and pores.
• Titanium dioxide and iron oxide protect skin from the sun without clogging pores.
• Dermatologist-tested with no added fillers, preservatives or fragrances.

How would you like to try this new mineral makeup line?  This week Mythbuster Beauty is giving away one set of Nature’s Mineral Makeup including one full size foundation, blush, and eye color of your choice (total retail value of $56!). 

Rules:  To enter this giveaway enter your name and email address in the contest machine box below.  One entry per person and the deadline is at 1 am (EST) Monday, November 17th, 2008.  One winner will be chosen via Random.org and will be announced on Mythbuster Beauty, PRIZEY.Fetch, and contacted via email.  MBB will not share your email address with anyone, and only uses your email address to contact you if you are a winner.  This giveaway is open to residents of the USA and Canada only.

Best wishes to all of you and keep posted for two more giveaways tba soon!

Top 10 at Mythbuster Beauty

• Deep Conditioning: How to Feed your Hair
• Bare Escentuals VS. Drug Store brand Mineral Makeup
• Drug Store Mineral Makeup: Maybe Not So Good
• Wonderful Facial mask recipes: Kitchen Cupboard Beauty
• Unwanted Facial Hair: What’s a gal to do?
• Mythbuster Beauty Reviews Baby Quasar and Baby Blue
• Week 3 of Naturally Curly Hair: No Blow Frying
• Does your makeup make you look older?
• All About Retinoids: Considering Retin-A
• The 3 Week Curly Girl Challenge: 1st Commandment

What do you think? These are the 10 top statistical posts at Mythbuster Beauty. Do you have any favorites? Let me know and I can run yours in a reader’s choice favorite list!

New! Discount Deals of the Week.  Check out more free samples, beauty product steals and contests from top brands like Clinique. Hurry, they won’t last long! 

Everyone loves a good bargain, which is why we’ve rounded up some of the best deals, sample offers and contest opportunities from favorite beauty brands like Estee Lauder, Clinique, Smashbox, Bare Escentuals and more. Take advantage — they’ll only be around for another few weeks!

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Bionic Beauty has another incredible giveaway going on until November 23rd, 2008.  You have two chances to win a Dazzle Dry Quick Dry Nail Polish System.

“Your Dazzle Dry nail polish system set will include: Nail Prep (1 oz.), Base Coat (0.5 oz), Dazzle Dry top coat (0.5 oz), and 3 different nail polish colors (0.5 ounces each). It’s the perfect-o kit for your at-home manicures and pedicures! And for the record, Dazzle Dry never tests their products on small n’ fuzzies (i.e. no animal testing).”

How do you enter this wonderous contest?   Follow this link over to Bionic Beauty and enter, that’s how!

These are the beauty articles that captured my attention this week:

e.l.f. launches new Studio Professional makeup line! - Bionic Beauty tells all about e.l.f’s new “kickin’ it up a notch” cosmetic line.  Instead of $1 it runs in the $3 dollar range, and who can resist that?

My Makeup Collection 2008 - NessasaryMakeup bares all!  Are you a beauty product addict?  I dare you, no, I triple-dog-dare you to even come close to having the amount of makeup this beauty diva has!!! 

Lashtastic Eye Magic - Afrobella discusses the range of eye lash and brow conditioning and enhancing products.

LUSH BIG SHAMPOO! HUMP DAY HAIR DAY! - SharonD and the gals at Megsmakeup.com tell us more about the incredible LUSH haircare and beauty line.

Drugstore Chic: Gillette Fusion Razor - Raging Rouge notices how great her husband’s skin feels after shaving and gives this razor a try for herself!  You go RR!

Sephora Beauty Innovations: What’s next? - And unless you haven’t heard, Sephora’s Friends and Family 20% discount is going on until November 10th.  Beauty.com and Benefit Cosmetics are also offering 20% discount codes and free shipping this weekend.

To receive a 20% discount and free shipping until Nov. 10th at Benefit Cosmetics after entering FRIEND08 at checkout enter PRETTY50 and your order ships free!  

Have a wonderful weekend and happy shopping!