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For the holidays, Kiehl’s has collaborated with New York artist KAWS to lend a helping hand to children in need. Through their partnership, they are raising awareness with Creme de Corps Holiday Collection, which is a limited edition launch where 100% of net profits from the sale of each product is donated to children’s charities worldwide.

Limited Edition Creme de Corps Holiday Collection

Considered the most hydrating, rich body moisturizer in the Kiehl’s line, this super-enriched, nurturing body treatment is formulated with Beta-Carotene, Squalane and nurturing oils derived from Sesame Seeds, Soybeans, Almonds and Avocados; ideal for extremely dry skin; leaves skin soft, smooth and elegantly hydrated; the original, classic formulation and customer favorite for decades. 8.4 oz. $26.50; 16.9 oz. with Pump $44.50; 1 liter $70.00

In the US, 100% of net profits will support RxArt, a non-profit national organization, committed to fostering artistic expression and awareness through the challenging, yet rewarding task of engaging young patients through contemporary art in pediatric hospitals.

Additionally, Kiehl’s has several holiday gift sets available for the season:

40th Anniversary Lip Balm #1 Set Includes six Lip Balm #1 formulas in Coconut, Cranberry, Mango, Mint, Vanilla, and Original ($32.00)
Men’s Refueling Kit Includes Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash, Facial Fuel, Ultimate Man Body Scrub Soap, White Eagle Shave Cream ($28.50)
Kiehl’s Delights Includes Creme de Corps, Ultimate Strength Hand Salve, Amino Acid Shampoo, Lip Balm #1 ($29.00)
World of Kiehl’s Includes Ultra Facial Cleanser, Lip Balm # 1, Ultra Facial Moisturizer, Ultimate Strength Hand Salve, Creme de Corps, Creme de Corps Nurturing Body Washing Cream, Amino Acid Shampoo, Amino Acid Conditioner ($45.00)

Philosophy Holiday 2009 Collection

Christine — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:11:42 +0000

Philosophy Holiday 2009 Collection

ah, our first snow so fresh and beautiful. carolers arrive, like graceful, holiday angels to sing silent night and share my winter joy. the sugary smell of grandma’s angel cakes reaches my window seat, while i continue to gaze… watching pairs of snow shoes & mittens carve snowy trails.

the guests will be arriving soon. mom pulls out the cookbook and calls me into the kitchen. together, we bring the gingerbread man to life with frosting buttons and a happy heart. all the treats must be decorated for the cookie exchange we’ll have later by the fire.

jumbling pots and pans make music, and i laugh. it sounds like the bake shoppe down the street! eyes will light up over the holiday spice and everything nice in our home-baked goodies. after the cups and cookie crumbs are collected, i sneak back to my window to watch friends make the winter escape.

i hope dad hurries in. he promised to read ‘twas the night before and make his special peppermint hot cocoa. he calls it fireside indulgence, which make mom giggle. my little brother is two, so he’s telling everyone he meets to have a cherry christmas!

i draw a candy cane in the fog of my window as grandpa plays holiday songs to remind us of the spirit of giving. grandma said i was “a darling, little holiday hostess” to our guests, and maybe on new year’s eve i can be a party girl with my older cousins!

mom loves her gift; she called my dad the miracle worker for topping last year’s present. i just love how she smells… so pretty, so soft like amazing grace.

mom comes up behind me and wraps me in a big hug. she asks, “what do you see out your window?” i answer, “magic.” she kisses my forehead and looks at me, “magic, you say?” “i asked each snowflake to take hope to everyone, and they’re delivering it. isn’t that magic?”

a season of and hope philosophy: find the magic in every moment, the hope in every day

First Snow ($25.00)

snow body lotion 2 oz., snow shower exfoliating gel 4 oz., snow kiss lip shine .5 oz. gift set

Angel Cakes ($20.00)

high-foaming shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath 8 oz., lip shine .5 oz. duo

Snow Shoes + Mittens ($20.00)

snow shoes miraculous foot cream 4 oz., snow mittens miraculous hand cream 4 oz. duo

The Cookbook ($35.00)

6 recipe-inspired shampoo, shower gel & bubble baths 2 oz. gift set (pumpkin spice, red velvet, hot cocoa, warm pear cobber, gingerbread and cinnamon buns)

The Cookie Exchange ($30.00)

4 delectable, cookie scented high-foaming shampoo, shower gel & bubble baths 4 oz. gift set (lemon cookie, coconut macaroon, chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin)

Gingerbread Man Hot Salt Scrub ($25.00)

gingerly hot salt scrub for tub & shower 23 oz.

Holiday Spice & Everything Nice ($16.00)

high-foaming shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath 8 oz., lip shine .5oz

The Bake Shoppe ($30.00)

pink frosted layer cake and raspberry mousse high-foaming shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath 4 oz., raspberry mousse lip shine .5 oz., sweet creamy frosting lotion 2 oz. gift set

The Winter Escape ($25.00)

peppermint hot cocoa high-foaming shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath 4 oz., melting marshmallow cream body soufflé 2 oz., lip shine .5 oz. gift set

‘Twas the Night Before ($20.00)

milk and cookies high-foaming shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath 8 oz. duo

Party Girl ($35.00)

pomegranate bubbly exfoliating shower gel 4 oz., shimmer body lotion 4 oz., lip shine .5 oz.

Holiday Hostess ($20.00)

cinnamon buns award winning, ultra rich shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath, body lotion 8 oz. duo with pumps

Amazing Grace ($50.00)

amazing grace perfumed shampoo, bath & shower gel 8 oz.,, perfumed body butter 2 oz., spray fragrance 2 oz.

The Miracle Worker ($85.00)

the microdelivery exfoliating wash 8 oz., purity made simple one-step facial cleanser 8 oz., hope in a jar moisturizer 2 oz., hope in a tube eye and lip firming cream .5 oz., the microdelivery peel vitamin c/peptide crystals 1 oz. and activating gel 1 oz. set

Shower Gels ($16.00)

Silent Night
The Gingerbread Man
Peppermint Hot Cocoa
Have a Cherry Christmas
Candy Cane
Pumpkin Spice Muffin
Caramel Apple
Eggnog

Availability: Sephora.com, Philosophy.com

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La Mer Holiday Miracles 2009

Christine — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:56:47 +0000

La Mer Holiday Miracles 2009

For the ultra decadent, luxurious gifts to give and receive this season… La Mer has you covered.

Legendary Luxury ($1,390.00)

This treasure is home to the jewel of La Mer—a magnificent (16.5 oz.) jar of the Crème nestled in a sleek green box with chrome detail and a lucite lid. In a short time, skin becomes softer, firmer, looks virtually creaseless. An exceptional gift, this limited edition offering is simply the Crème de la Crème.

The Connoisseur Collection ($395.00)

The Connoisseur Collection brings together three essential skincare treatments perfect for any time of year: Crème de la Mer (2 oz.), The Lifting Face Serum (9 ml) and The Eye Concentrate (.5 oz.). Presented in a festive keepsake box, this offering is a beautiful way to both gift and experience La Mer.

The Signature Collection ($240.00)

Jet-setters will revel in the limited edition Signature Collection. Featuring convenient, travel sizes of Crème de la Mer (1 oz.), The Lifting Face Serum (15 ml) and The Eye Concentrate (5 ml), The Signature Collection lets your loved ones indulge in La Mer at home or away. Presented in La Mer’s signature, gift-ready box.

The Lip Balm ($45.00)

Hydrate and help protect lips with the soothing Lip Balm. A truly luxurious emulsion, it works on contact to soften and moisturize. Like the original Crème de la Mer, the results are immediate, yet also long lasting. This small gem is sure to please each and every one on your list this season.

The Hand Treatment ($70.00)

The Hand Treatment is a silky formulation that helps protect and heal even the driest hands. La Mer’s smart seaweeds attract moisture, an exclusive Skin Lightening Complex improves skin tone and clarity, and magnetized water helps reduce feelings of fatigue as it soothes on contact. Perfect for winter pampering, it encourages hands to look younger and feel softer to the touch.

The Body Refiner & The Body Crème ($110.00 / $195.00)

Who wouldn’t love to receive the gift of diamonds? Treat someone special this holiday to La Mer’s latest innovation, The Body Refiner. This plush, creamy and calming treatment utilizes precious ingredients—including 1.75 carats of pure diamond dust— to deliver a cushiony resurfacing treatment that both polishes and softens the skin. For the ultimate winter treat, follow with The Body Crème, a sumptuous treatment that lavishes skin in a wave of long-lasting hydration.

Availability: October 2009

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LUSH for Holiday 2009

Christine — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:00:16 +0000

LUSH for Holiday 2009

LUSH may easily surpass even holiday giant MAC Cosmetics in most items released for the holiday season… Everything is now available at LUSH Cosmetics.

See a full list of all the goodies!

Bath Bomb

Christmas Party Bath Bomb Cognac is the tipple of choice in this festively fizzing treat that will get you tipsy with good cheer. ($5.95)
Jingle Spells Bath Bomb You’ll be jingling all the way through the season, as this detoxifying bomb delivers the best antidote to any and every excess. ($5.95)
Cinders Bath Bomb Fizz, crackle, pop! A mulled wine scented bath bomb with fizzing candy to represent the popping of a crackling fireplace. ($3.95)
Lil’ LUSH Pud Bath Bomb A mini version of the LUSH classic bath bomb, Lil LUSH Pud is a great hangover cure, with a myriad of ingredients to help sort your head out the morning after the night before. ($3.95)
Mr. Butterball Bath Bomb Mr. Butterball’s cocoa butter will leave you beautifully moisturized while the ylang ylang fragrance will bring relaxation to the hectic holiday season. ($3.95)
So White Bath Bomb This apple scented bath bomb leaves a white blanket of bubbles reminiscent of a fresh snowfall on a winter’s night… It’s so white you’ll love it. ($3.95)
Satsumo Santa Bath Bomb An uplifting orange scented bath bomb packed with citrus oils to keep you jolly like Santa all season long. ($5.95)

Bubble Bar

Candy Cane Bubble Bar Sweet as candy and twice as bubbly. This bubble gum sweet smelling classic is back again for the season – it’s making its usual appearance in white and pink stripes, ready to fill your tub with an abundance of bubbles! ($ 5.95)
Christmas Eve Bubble Bar Jasmine absolute and ylang ylang both have relaxing properties to help deal with the anxiety and fluttery tummies associated with the excitement of Christmas eve. Transform your bath tub into a majestic deep blue just like the night sky that Santa flies through. ($6.95)
No Name Bubble Bar To be named uniquely at each LUSH store, this no named bubble bar smells of a traditional spicy cola drink from Sweden. ($6.25
Holiday Bubble Bar Reminiscent of a certain classic Christmas movie, this ruby red glittery bubble bar, fragranced with bewitching rose and carnation, will remind you that there’s certainly no place like LUSH! ($6.95)

Shower Jelly

Strawberry Santa Shower Jelly Shaped like Santa Claus and scented with fresh strawberry, coconut and vanilla pod, this jelly soothe both the skin and the mind and is perfect for calming excitable children. ($5.95)
Snowshowers Shower Jelly A refreshing shower jelly scented with wild oranges and cognac that can be used straight from the fridge for a short, sharp shock. ($6.95 for 1/4 lb)

Solid Perfume

Snow Fairy Solid Perfume Snow Fairy’s signature sweet fragrance takes on a new solid form that fits perfectly in your purse for the season’s party circuit. ($7.95)

Soap

Angel’s Delight Soap Adorned with moons, stars and all that glitters, this fruity seasonal soap has everything (including orange oil and tangerine oil) to delight angels and mere mortals. ($5.95 per 1/4 lb)
Father Frost Soap A large blue soap with Father Frost embodied on top in white sugar crystals, this soap depicts the spirit of winter. ($6.95 per 1/4 lb)
Snowcake Soap A LUSH classic and best seller, this fantastically creamy soap smells like the irresistible almond icing on the Christmas cake. This year Snowcake sees a new design, in the shape of a Russian loaf of bread, embossed with ‘Happy Christmas’ in Russian. ($6.95 per 1/4 lb)
Snow Fairy Shower Gel Candy floss pink with a sweet, magical scent and iridescent brush of glitter, a non-surprising hit with the ladies and a more surprising hit with grown men! ($8.95-$19.95)

Miscellaneous

Star Melt Melt into a bath of sugar sweetness with this bath melt made with 65% icing sugar— perfect for those with a serious sweet tooth! ($5.95)

Want to Believe Bath Melt A lump of coal for those who’ve been naughty this year! A soak in this fennel and charcoal bath will detoxify the naughtiness right out of you… but only temporarily as a little naughtiness is good for the soul! ($6.95)

Double Fast Luck Emotibomb Created for Chinese New Year, toss this good luck coin into the shower for a bit of good fortune. ($4.50)

Sexy Boy Massage Bar A softening cocoa and shea butter based massage bar for a sexy rub down between loved ones during this amorous time of year. ($7.95)

Santa’s Rice Porridge Fresh Face Mask Brighten up tired looking skin leading up to the holidays with this limited edition, winter proofing mask full of fruity goodness and skin softeners such as cocoa butter, cranberries, ground almonds and fresh satsumas.($5.95)

Fairy Tail Sugar Scrub No fairytale would be complete without a little mouse and this is LUSH’s version! Fairy Tail is a toning sugar scrub shaped like a little pink mouse with white chocolate buttons as ears and a cute little tail made of string. ($4.95)

Let Them Eat Cake Lip Balm Tastes just like cake… because vegans deserve to eat cake too! Smooth on throughout the day to keep lips ready for mistletoe moments… just try not to lick it off! ($6.95)

Gift Sets

TO BE JOLLY

This gift contains a selection of bath time products to help keep you jolly through the cold, dark winter season. Contains: Mr. Butterball Bath Bomb, Ice Blue Soap, Cinders Bath Bomb ($16.95)

YOU SHALL GO TO THE BALL

A cute polka dotted gift containing two shower products that are sure to turn you into the belle of the ball… or office party. Contains: Fairy Tail Sugar Scrub, Yummy Yummy Yummy Shower Gel ($15.95)

CHRISTMAS CRA CKER

Sparks will fly with this fiery little cracker of a gift, containing two of LUSH’s hottest products. Contains: Cinders Bath Bomb, Ruby Red Slippers Bubble Bar ($12.95)

CHRISTMAS PARTY

For those who don’t necessarily celebrate Christmas but like to have a party, this little gift puts the zing into showering. Contains: Happy Hippy Shower Gel, Ice Blue Soap ($16.95)

TIS THE SEASON

Containing two of LUSH’s best-selling Christmas products, this little gift will give you plenty of reasons to be jolly. Contains: Lil LUSH Pud Bath Bomb, Snowcake Soap ($12.95)

SECRET SANTA

The perfect secret Santa gift for friends, colleagues and the one you’ve been crushing on. Contains: Satsumo Santa Bath Bomb, Snowcake Soap ($9.95)

CHRISTMAS CANDY BOX

A LUSH favorite, this box is full of sweet and bubble gum pink goodies. Contains: Fairy Tail Sugar Scrub, Yummy Yummy Yummy Shower Gel, Angel’s Delight Soap, Candy Cane Bubble Bar, Snow Fairy Shower Gel ($34.95)

COLOR ME CHRISTMAS

Five different treats all under one gingerbread roof, grab your crayons and color me Christmas! Great gift for the kids or from the kids! Contains: Candy Cane Bubble Bar, Lil LUSH Pud Bath Bomb, Mr. Butterball Bath Bomb, Strawberry Santa Shower Gel, Satsumo Santa Bath Bomb ($29.95)

SEASONS GREETINGS

This shower set will get you raring to go for the season of greeting, giving and receiving (if you’re lucky you’ll get this one). Contains: Sugar Scrub, Strawberry Santa Shower Jelly, Father Frost Soap, Happy Hippy Shower Gel ($29.95)

CHRISTMAS PRESENT

This is a gift full of seasonal bath time treats to see you through the holiday season. Contains: Christmas Eve Bubble Bar, Snowcake Soap, So White Bath Bomb, Jingle Spells Bath Bomb ($24.95)

SNOW FAIRY

This is the perfect gift for those snow fairies out there – the ones who like all things pink, sparkly and smelling of candy. Contains: Snow Fairy Shower Gel, Angels Delight Soap, Glitterbug Massage Bar ($19.95)

BEST WISHES

Containing four seasonal bath bombs, what better way is there to offer someone best wishes? Contains: Satsumo Santa Bath Bomb, Mr. Butterball Bath Bomb, Lil LUSH Pud Bath Bomb, So White Bath Bomb ($19.95)

STARDUST

Pink and delightfully girly, this gift is full of as many pink, sweet and glittery products you can imagine. Contains: Fairy Tail Sugar Scrub, Snow Fairy Shower Gel, Angel’s Delight Soap, Candy Cane Bubble Bar, Star Bath Melt, Double Fast Luck Emotibomb, Snow Fairy Solid Perfume ($49.95)

JOLLY HOLLY DAYS

This one is for those who like to celebrate in style! Contains: Snowshowers Shower Jelly, Rub Rub Rub Shower Scrub, Sexy Boy Massage Bar, The Olive Branch Shower Gel, Ice Blue Soap, Sugar Scrub, Too Drunk To… Emotibomb ($49.95)

HAPPY CHRISTMAS

This gift has six festive bath and shower treats to keep you happy throughout the holiday season. Contains: Cinders Bath Bomb, Satsumo Santa Bath Bomb, Jingle Spells Bath Bomb, Snowcake Soap, Karma Soap, Christmas Eve Bubble Bar ($39.95)

CHRISTMAS STAR

Follow this bright and sparkly silver star all the way to LUSH and you’ll find six bath bombs to suit every occasion. Contains: Cinders Bath Bomb, So White Bath Bomb, Jingle Spells Bath Bomb, Avobath Bath Bomb, Honey Bee Bath Bomb, Big Blue Bath Bomb ($34.95)

BATHTIME FAVO URITES

A seasonal and reusable tin full of nine bath bombs… there’s a bath bomb to suit every mood and occasion. Contains: Lil LUSH Pud Bath Bomb, So White Bath Bomb, Cinders Bath Bomb, Butterball Bath Bomb, Blackberry Bath Bomb, Avobath Bath Bomb, Big Blue Bath Bomb, Think Pink Bath Bomb, Honey Bee Bath Bomb ($39.95)

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Treat someone to a very Merry Christmas with this beautiful gift full of festive and year round treats. Contains: Ceridwen’s Cauldron Bath Melt, Vanilla Delite Body Lotion, Sugar Scrub, Jingle Spells Bath Bomb, Ruby Red Slippers Bubble Bar, Let Them Eat Cake Lip Balm, Snowcake Soap, So White Bath Bomb ($59.95)

CHRISTMAS EVE

A gorgeous hatbox overflowing with each of the Christmas products, every day will be as exciting as Christmas Eve with this gift. Contains: Angel’s Delight Soap (moon shaped), Cinders Bath Bomb, Jingle Spells Bath Bomb, Satsumo Santa Bath Bomb, Double Fast Luck Emotibomb, Christmas Party Bath Bomb, Snowshowers Shower Jelly, Sexy Boy Massage Bar, Candy Cane Bubble Bar, Christmas Eve Bubble Bar, Ruby Red Slippers Bubble Bar, Snow Fairy Shower Gel, Let Them Eat Cake Lip Balm, Father Frost Soap, Star Bath Melt, Lil LUSH Pud Bath Bomb, Mr. Butterball Bath Bomb, Want to Believe Bath Melt, Snowcake Soap ($139.95)

WINTER WONDERLAND

Lock yourself away from the world and create your own winter wonderland of pampering with these hand and body treats. Contains: Rub Rub Rub Shower Scrub, Snow Fairy Shower Gel, Up You Gets Emotibomb, Happy Hippy Shower Gel, Porridge Soap, Snowcake Soap, Helping Hands Hand Cream, Snowshowers Shower Jelly, Sugar Scrub, Let Them Eat Cake Lip Balm, Vanilla Puff Dusting Powder, Strawberry Feels Forever Massage Bar, Double Fast Luck Emotibomb, Fairy Tail Sugar Scrub ($99.95)

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

Twelve LUSH products to see you through Christmas, the only thing missing is a partridge in a pear tree, and you’ll find that on the wrap of this fabulously festive gift. Contains: Cinders Bath Bomb, So White Bath Bomb, Jingle Spells Bath Bomb, Christmas Eve Bubble Bar, Christmas Party Bath Bomb, Lil LUSH Pud Bath Bomb, Snowcake Soap, Satsumo Santa Bath Bomb, Mr. Butterball Bath Bomb, Candy Cane Bubble Bar, Ruby Red Slippers Bubble Bar, Want to Believe Bath Melt ($69.95)

FAIRYTALE

Be whisked off to the land of fairytales with this hatbox full of bath and body treats to make you bathe happily ever after. Contains: Satsumo Santa Bath Bomb, Jingle Spells Bath Bomb, Cinders Bath Bomb, So White Bath Bomb, Mr. Butterball Bath Bomb, Fairy Tail Sugar Scrub, Snow Fairy Shower Gel, Let Them Eat Cake Lip Balm, Porridge Soap, Shimmy Shimmy Massage Bar ($64.95)

SWEET AND DREAMY

This gift is exactly what it says on the tag, a sweet selection of LUSH products to calm and relax you into the land of Nod. Contains: The Comforter Bubble Bar, Dreamtime Bath Melt, Dream Cream Hand & Body Lotion, Honey I Washed the Kids Soap, Therapy Massage Bar, Waving Not Drowning Bath Bomb, Ring of Roses Buttercream, Vanilla Fountain Bath Bomb ($59.95)

FROM … WITH LOVE

Fill in the dots here and give this beautiful Russian designed hatbox to someone with love. Containing a decadent selection of LUSH shower and body products, to delight and thrill and leave the lucky recipient shaken but not stirred. Contains: Snow Fairy Shower Gel, Up You Gets Emotibomb, Snowcake Soap, Heavanilli Massage Bar, Snowshowers Shower Jelly, Sugar Babe Sugar Scrub, Father Frost Soap, Honey Trap Lip Balm ($59.95)

NARS Holiday 2009 Collection

Christine — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:34:47 +0000

NARS Holiday 2009 Collection

Here’s a peek at what NARS has in store for you this holiday season…

Soft Touch Shadow Pencil ($24.00)

Goddess Pale champagne
Aigle Noir Smoky green
Skorpios Copper

Eyeshadow Duo ($32.00)

Brousse Subdued purple / bronze
Eurydice Eggplant / Dusty gray
Taiga Pale yellow / Olive green

Cream Eyeshadow ($21.00)

Mousson Dirty green-gold

Nail Polish ($16.00)

Rough Andalou Holiday red

Velvet Matte Lip Pencil ($24.00)

Pop Life Deepened red
Toudra Deep wine red

Multiple ($37.00)

Luxor Pale icy pink

Availability: October/November 2009

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