Fabulous Over Forty – Where Beauty Is Ageless

Congratulations to #6 Katie and #12 Carla!  Their #’s were chosen at random.    Thanks for all who entered.

Well lovely ladies, I’m back!   I’ve been on an incredible vacation to St. John’s USVI and had the most relaxing, wonderful time.   Then reality hit when we landed last night around midnight and it was snowing and it hasn’t quit yet and won’t until Tuesday.  Ugh.    So, let’s turn this into a good day instead with not one, but two sets of ecoTOOLS bamboo eye brush sets to give away!

I spoke the other day about what a great set this is – good for home and yes, travel!   These brushes are incredibly soft and angled just so for great application.  I also want to share some makeup application videos with you – put out by ecoTOOLS.   Makeup artist Meredith Baraf shows us how to use the various ecoTOOLS brushes to create great looks – just click on the various titles to view.

• Cat eye look
• Flawless Face
• Sultry smoky eye
• Touch-up face for day to night

To enter to win one of these eye brush sets, just enter your name in COMMENTS below.   Contest ends on Thursday, Feb. 11th at noon CST.   Good luck!

Getting gorgeous, going green and giving back

Starting today ecoTOOLS has some new brushes available added to their already successful brush line.   EcoTOOLS are earth friendly products that are reasonably priced.    These makeup handles are made from bamboo with recycled aluminum ferrules and the bristles are cruelty free taklon.

The new 6 piece eye brush set is only $7.99 and comes in a natural hemp and cotton case with a mirror.    They include:

• Large Eye Shadow Brush
• Angled Crease Brush
• Petite Eye Shading Brush
• Domed Highlighting Brush
• Smudge Brush

Each brush also is imprinted with the name to assist in application – that makes it so simple!

The Bronzer brush is only $9.99 and is a really full, super-soft head.   Again this is made out of the same materials as the eye brush set.

I am amazed at the quality of these brushes and their ease of use that are great for the beginner to the expert.     I beg of you to throw away the ity-bity brushes that come with your makeup and get quality brushes.   At these prices, everyone can afford them!     Available at Walgreens, www.eco-tools.com Ulta and other retailers.

1% of ecoTOOLS annual sales are donated to 1%For The Planet – an alliance of businesses committed to leveraging their resources to create a healthier planet.

essence of BEAUTY is a line of beauty products available at CVS that are great quality and budget minded.  

Take these Moisturizing Gel Booties.   Slip them on your feet for at least 20 minutes and the gel is infused with a grape seed oil and vitamin E to moisturize and sooth the tired dogs.  

The same with these Moisturizing Gel Gloves.   Keep your hands soft and smooth.

Either of these are only $16.99 each.  I’ve seen other more famous brands for over $45 each.

Looking for a natural loofah to exfoliate your dry skin?   Theirs is only $1.99.    Yes, you read  that correctly.    $1.99!

But one of the most amazing things in the product lineup are the makeup brushes.   Natural and synthetic hairs, these brushes are not skimpy on quality, just because the price is inexpensive. 

The Kabuki brush is a beautifully thick brush that is comparable to other brand Kabuki brushes that are soooo much more expensive. 

They have face and eye brushes available individually or in sets, and in travel pouches as well.   The prices begin at $4.49 on up, but most are around $10 (and some are $10 for a set!).  

I love this Beauty on a Budget!    Be sure to check out CVS and essence of BEAUTY for your budget beauty buys.