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What a life changer, not only is the product good but my favorite part of this product is that it is a spray.  It’s so much easier to get it on the kids without a hassle because it’s fast to apply.   Aveeno Continuous Protection Sunblock 45 is very effective, we’ve been out in the sun quite a bit these last two weeks and the kids are looking great, no signs of sun damage at all.  It has an active photobarrerier complex, is oil free and waterproof.  I’m going to get some more of it to keep as a permanent fixture in the car this summer.

Find more reviews on Total Beauty and find out more about the CEW Awards and Winners.

There’s also a great opportunity to get your skin evaluated in a city near you, check out the Aveeno website to find out about the Road to Healthy Skin Tour.

Another great product from Burt’s Bees.  This is the After Sun Soother with Aloe & Linden Flower.  The scent is divine, a MUST try, it’s a fresh scent for spring.  We’ve been spending a lot of time at the beach and although I’m very good about putting sunscreen on the kids, I’m not as dilligent with it for myself.  I haven’t gotten a burn but give me some time, it’s early in the season, I’ve been putting this on AND using a lotion with spf and my arms not only feel better, they look 10x better than before.  A 100% Natural Product.

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I didn’t use this product for the longest, I just assumed it was a skin moisturizer by the packaging but a few weeks ago I noticed it’s actually a shaving milk made with real milk proteins and I was ecstatic.  I love trying new things, so I didn’t even scold the girls for using the last of my Barbasol to make bath beards. 

I knew it meant I would dip into the skin milk that much earlier and I have been very pleased with the experience.  Skin Milk is very thin and silky compared to shave cream so it’s a nice consistency.  The scent is what worried me most, because it was described as a light vanilla. When I first opened and applied Skin Milk I caught a whiff of vanilla but luckily the scent is faint and dissapates quickly.

Find more reviews on Skin Milk on TotalBeauty.com and more great products on CEW.org

ooh how I love the packaging of this little product!  that bow is just too much, amazing little present for a girlfriend.  Rosie Jane Cheek Gloss comes in the cutest little white compact with mirror.  The idea is to have a little color on cheeks that isn’t dry which is great for a day where you don’t really want to wear make up.  Luv the Cheek Gloss on the lips for a look that defines lips without looking like you’re wearing anything. The scent is beach-y suntan lotion eau de coconut so it may make you crave sand.  Check out more product reviews and get the best industry news from CEW.

I’m very excited about this product, it’s a CEW finalist and a spin on something I used to do long ago.  Confession: I was an eyeshadow on lips maniac.  Everybody thought it was strange, but I would put an eye color on my lips before my wet ‘n wild lipstick and it would last through our lunch break.  Pro Glimmer Hook Up Powder is even better because it comes in a cute little tube and isn’t as dry as eye shadow - great lipstick base.

Make sure to try it and look for my review on Total Beauty soon.

Be fine food skin care Daily Moisturizer with SPF 15

with Rosemary, Pomegranate and Rice

Hello Drugstore Beauty Buyers!  Spring into gorgeous, vibrant skin with Be fine Daily Moisturizer with SPF 15.  I am totally in love with this product!  First off you’re killing two birds with one stone because it has the SPF 15 built in.  In addition it is paraben free and cruelty free - never using animal testing!  Icing on the cake is the fragrance which is allergy free and smells delightful and fresh.  There are 181 natural ingredients for your skin to feast on so you’re getting a lot of boost for your buck.  Hydrating and easily absorbed by your skin, I’m really loving it for my hands and arms which get way too much sun exposure this time of year with all the gardening I’m doing. 

Be fine Daily Moisturizer was nominated for a CEW Award.  Be sure to read more skin care reviews on Total Beauty

CEW 2008 Beauty Award Nominee

Estee Lauder’s PRIVATE COLLECTION Tuberose Gardenia was created by Aerin Lauder and is described as “Two magnificent white flowers captured in a luxurious, elegantly simple bouquet.”

The Top Notes: Neroli, Lilac, Rosewood, Middle Notes: Tuberose Nature Intact and Gardenia. Surrounded by Orangeflower Nature Intact, Jasmine, White Lilies and Orangeflowers, Final Notes: Carnation, Vanilla Bourbon

Available as Parfum and Eau de Parfum Spray and readily available online.  The smell is pleasant enough but personally it seems like a scent more appropriate for an older woman, what is an older woman? not sure but older than me is all I can say! I really wanted to love this because I’ve always loved Estee Lauder products. Maybe it’s the Vanilla Bourbon at the end that is cooling me off on this perfume because I really can’t stand anything Vanilla. 

Thank-you to CEW and Total Beauty for the opportunity to test this perfume.  We don’t have to wait much longer to find out who the big CEW Beauty Award winners are, May 2, 2008!

Available @ EsteeLauder.com $125/2.5 oz.

Here are all the CEW Beauty Awards Finalists.  I’m totally shocked by one brand in particular,  I’ve been steering way clear of it but that is going to change.  Any company that can get 9 spots in the CEW finals is something I need to pay more attention to!  Guess there’s no point in beating around the bush - it’s Avon! 

I used Skin-So-Soft when I was in the Navy way back when, it was the only thing that would keep the mosquitoes off me while on the flight deck.  The product was great but I don’t do the party business scene, I’ve dabbled with it, but  you know it’s just not my thing. 

I also don’t do well with the catalog door to door aspect, although I was truly tempted after reading Birdie Jaworski’s Avon Lady Blog (traipse through the archives, it’s just too funny, I wish she’d morph into a beauty blogger again!)  Birdie’s book is also available through her website - be sure to check it out.   

I’ve highlighted my picks, some got two picks while others got none…

BATH & BODY: Body Treatment - Mass

AVEENO®
Eczema Care Moisturizing Cream

AVON
Skin-So-Soft Fusions Dual Softening Body Wash

Burt’s Bees
Radiance Body Lotion

Olay
Thermal Pedicure

Secret
Secret Clinical Strength

BATH & BODY: Body Treatment - Prestige

AHAVA
AHAVA Pure Spa Dead Sea Liquid Salt

Estée Lauder
Body Performance Golden Naturally Radiant Moisturizer

Fresh
Sugar Acai Age Delay Body Cream

Kiehl’s Since 1851
Crème de Corps Soy Milk and Honey Body Polish

Origins
Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins™ The Way of the Bath™ Matcha Tea Body Scrub

BATH & BODY: Scented Bath and Body - Mass

Dove
Dove Cream Oil Body Wash in Ultra Rich

JOHNSON’S®
JOHNSON’S® SOFTOIL™ Melt Away Stress Massaging Moisturizer

mark
Self Sanctuary Honey Jasmine Dry Oil

Neutrogena
Rainbath Shower & Shave Body Wash

Olay
Calm Release Body Wash

BATH & BODY: Scented Bath and Body - Prestige

AHAVA
AHAVA Pure Spa Revival Bath Salts

Estée Lauder
Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia Body Creme

Fresh
Mangosteen Bath & Shower Gel

philosophy
Inner grace shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath

Tom Ford Beauty
Tom Ford Black Orchid Finishing Oil Spray

FACIAL SKINCARE: Facial Skincare: Acne Treatment

Bare Escentuals
RareMinerals Blemish Therapy

CLEAN & CLEAR®
Advantage® Acne Clearing Astringent

Clinique
Acne Solutions Clear Skin System Starter Kit

Neutrogena
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Stress Control 3-in-1 Hydrating Acne Treatment

Patricia Wexler M.D. Acnescription
MMPi20 Anti Aging Acne Serum

FACIAL SKINCARE: Facial Skincare: Anti-Aging - Mass

AVEENO®
POSITIVELY AGELESS™ Rejuvenating Serum

AVON
ANEW Ultimate Age Repair Elixir

L’Oréal Paris
Skin Genesis Multi-Layer Cell Strengthening Daily Treatment Serum Concentrate

Neutrogena
Anti-Oxidant Age Reverse Night Cream

Olay
Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream

FACIAL SKINCARE: Facial Skincare: Anti-Aging - Prestige

Clinique
Zero Gravity Repairwear Lift

Estée Lauder
Idealist Pore Minimizing Skin Refinisher

Freeze 24-7
Freeze & Go

Lancôme
Absolue Ultimate Bx Replenishing & Restructuring Serum

Shiseido Cosmetics (America) Ltd.
Shiseido Bio-Performance Intensive Skin Corrective Program

FACIAL SKINCARE: Facial Skincare: Cleanser and Scrub - Mass

AVEENO®
Clear Complexion Cream Cleanser

AVON
Solutions Completely Clean Anti-Aging Thermal Cleanser

Dove
Dove SkinVitalizer

Garnier
Garnier Nutritioniste Nutri-Pure Detoxifying Wet Cleansing Towelettes

Olay
Pore Refining Mousse Cleanser

FACIAL SKINCARE: Facial Skincare: Cleanser and Scrub - Prestige

Clinique
Acne Solutions Cleansing Bar For Face and Body

Origins
Origins Organics™ Foaming Face Wash

philosophy
the microdelivery micro-massage exfoliating wash

Shiseido Cosmetics (America) Ltd.
Shiseido The Skincare Extra Gentle Cleansing Foam

shu uemura
shu uemura Cleansing Beauty Oil Premium A/I

FACIAL SKINCARE: Facial Skincare: Eye Treatment - Mass

AVEENO®
POSITIVELY AGELESS™ Eye Serum

AVON
ANEW Alternative Eye

La Roche-Posay
Redermic Eyes

Neutrogena
Illuminating Eye Reviver

Olay
Regenerist Eye Derma-Pod Anti-Aging Triple Response System

FACIAL SKINCARE: Facial Skincare: Eye Treatment - Prestige

CHANEL
Sublimage Eye Essential Regenerating Eye Cream

Clinique
All About Eyes Rich

Estée Lauder
Future Perfect Anti-Wrinkle Radiance Eye Crème

Origins
Youthtopia™ Firming eye cream with Rhodiola

SK-II
Signs Eye Cream

FACIAL SKINCARE: Facial Skincare: Moisturizer - Mass

AVEENO®
POSITIVELY AGELESS™ Daily Moisturizer SPF 30

AVON
Solutions Hydra-Radiance Moisturizing Day Lotion SPF15

L’Oréal Paris
Revitalift UV Daily Moisturizing Cream with Mexoryl SX

Neutrogena
Healthy Defense SPF 45 Daily Moisturizer

Olay
Definity Deep Penetrating Foaming UV Moisturizer

FACIAL SKINCARE: Facial Skincare: Moisturizer - Prestige

Clinique
Continuous Rescue Antioxidant Moisturizer

Estée Lauder
Hydra Bright Skin-Tone Perfecting Moisturizer

Lancôme
Rénergie Microlift R.A.R.E. Superior Lifting Cream SPF 15

Shiseido Cosmetics (America) Ltd
Shiseido The Skincare Day Moisture Protection SPF 15

SK-II
SK-II Ultimate Revival Cream

HAIR CARE & COLORING: Hair Care and Coloring Product - Mass

Burt’s Bees
Pomegranate & Soy Very Volumizing Shampoo

Clairol
Nice ‘n Easy ColorSeal Conditioning Gloss

Garnier
Garnier Fructis Style Sleek & Shine Anti-Humidity Hairspray

John Frieda Collection
John Frieda Frizz-Ease Thermal Protection Serum

L’Oréal Paris
VIVE Pro Nutri Gloss Shampoo for Medium to Long Hair

HAIR CARE & COLORING: Hair Care and Coloring Product - Prestige

Aveda
Aveda Be Curly™ Curl Control

Frederic Fekkai
Coiff Contrôle - Ironless Straightening Balm

Kérastase Paris
Ciment Thermique

Origins
Origins Organics™ Conditioning Hair Oil

PHYTO
PHYTODENSIUM SERUM

MAKEUP: Makeup: Eye Product - Mass

AVON
Uplifting Mascara

CoverGirl
CoverGirl LashBlast Mascara

L’Oréal Paris
Telescopic Lengthening & Lash By Lash Separating Mascara

Maybelline New York
Maybelline New York Define-A-Lash Mascara

Neutrogena Cosmetics
Neutrogena 3-in-1 Concealer for Eyes

MAKEUP: Makeup: Eye Product - Prestige

Bobbi Brown
Metallics Collection

Dior
Dior Show Blackout Mascara

Estée Lauder
Projectionist High Definition Volume Mascara

Lancôme
Courbe Virtuôse Divine Lasting Curves Mascara

MAC Cosmetics
MAC Paint Pots

MAKEUP: Makeup: Face Product - Mass

Almay
Smart Shade® Blush and Bronzer

CoverGirl
CoverGirl Advanced Radiance Restorative Cream Foundation

L’Oréal Paris
Bare Naturale Soft-Focus Mineral Finish

mark
Little Block Box Shimmer Cubes and Bars All Over Face Color

Neutrogena Cosmetics
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Glow Sheers

MAKEUP: Makeup: Face Product - Prestige

Bobbi Brown
Moisturizing Cream Compact Foundation

Clinique
Supermoisture Makeup

Estée Lauder
Resilience Lift Extreme Ultra Firming Makeup SPF 15

MAC Cosmetics
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural

tarte
natural beauty all-natural cheek stain

MAKEUP: Makeup: Lip Product - Mass

AVON
Ultra Color Rich Lipstick

L’Oréal Paris
Infallible Never Fail Lipcolour

mark
Pro Glimmer Hook Up Lip Powder

Neutrogena Cosmetics
Neutrogena MoistureShine Soothing LipSheers

Soap & Glory
Sexy Mother Pucker

MAKEUP: Makeup: Lip Product - Prestige

CHANEL
Crème Gloss Lumière Brush-On Creme Lip Colour

Clinique
Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss

Estée Lauder
Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick

MAC Cosmetics
MAC Slimshine Lipstick

YSL Beaute
Yves Saint Laurent Lip Twins

MEN’S SKINCARE: Men’s Grooming

AVON
Derek Jeter DRIVEN Skin Ultimate Shave Gel

Clinique
Skin Supplies for Men M Cover

Kiehl’s Since 1851
Facial Fuel with SPF 15

Origins
Save the Males™ Multi-benefit moisturizer

Sean John Fragrances
Unforgivable Sensual Body Spray

SCENT: Men’s Scent

AVON
Derek Jeter DRIVEN Black EDT

Bond No. 9 New York
Andy Warhol Silver Factory

Calvin Klein Fragrances
Calvin Klein MAN

Dolce & Gabbana Fragrances
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Pour Homme

Tom Ford Beauty
Tom Ford for Men

SCENT: Women’s Scent - Prestige

Bond No. 9 New York
Bryant Park

CHANEL
Chance Eau Fraîche

Estée Lauder
Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia

Marc Jacobs Fragrances
Daisy Marc Jacobs

Prada Parfums
Prada Infusion d’Iris (I love this scent but it just wasn’t long lasting enough, so the pick goes to Chanel)

Sean John Fragrances
Unforgivable Woman

SUN: Sun Product - Mass

AVEENO®
Continuous Protection Sunblock Spray SPF 45

Burt’s Bees
Aloe & Linden Flower After Sun Soother

L’Oréal Paris
Sublime Glow Moisturizing MicroFine Mist

Neutrogena
Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 70

Olay
Touch of Sun Overnight

SUN: Sun Product - Prestige

Clarins
Intense Bronze Self Tanning Tint

Clinique
City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25

Estée Lauder
Multi-Protection Sun Towelettes for Body SPF 15

Lancôme
Flash Bronzer Custom Color Tinted Self Tanning Face Lotion

Shiseido Cosmetics (America) Ltd
Shiseido Sun Protection Eye Cream SPF 32

Can’t wait to see the Winners…