For some, Valentine’s Day is that one day focused on showering your significant other with lavish gifts and lots of love. Unfortunately, it’s easy to forget about the most important person in your life – you. Show yourself some love all February long with the help of these “lovely” products.

Philip B. Double Happiness Bath Collection – Body Wash Duo
$62 at www.philipb.com (A $70 Value!)
Double your happiness with the botanically rich Chai Latte Soul & Body Wash and Thai Tea Mind & Body Wash. Opposites attract with these two as the Thai Tea Mind & Body Wash has a calming, skin-cooling effect and the Chai Latte Soul & Body Wash has a warming effect, with a spicy, aromatic blend.  This pairing is made up of healing botanicals that will leave your skin soft, silky, and glowing! Packaged in a signature Philip B. black gift box and tied with a red satin ribbon.

 Davines LOVE Smoothing Shampoo & Conditioner
Shampoo: $23 Conditioner: $26 at www.davines.com
Show your dry and frizzy hair some love with deeply moisturizing and nourishing Indian fig extract found in the Davines LOVE Collection. Hair becomes manageable, smooth and silky even after years of damage causing the hair to become harsh and coarse. This natural wonder even reduces hair static and maintains shine for hours after rinsing.

ONE Crush Mini Iron
$30 at www.ONEStyling.com
In a love hate relationship with your straightening iron? Maybe it is time to switch to an iron that minimizes heat damage and split ends while maintaining maximum temperature and superior heat recovery. Get salon-like results at home while eliminating frizz and smoothing hair the healthy way. The Mini Crush Iron is incredibly affordable, easy to handle, travel accessible and so cute that it is nearly impossible not to have a crush.

Clark’s Botanicals Lip Tint in Because I Love You
$19 at www.clarksbotanicals.com
Intense, long lasting hydration and natural moisturizers like shea butter, aloe leaf extract, jojoba and sweet almond oil make this tint a must-have. The sheer coral color is pretty on all skin tones and gives a warm, flirtatious hint of color with just one quick swipe.

GIVEAWAY: We’re giving away ONE of each of the above (over $100 value) to a lucky fan. To enter, leave us a comment below telling us how you plan to pamper yourself this Valentine’s Day.  BONUS points by inviting your friends to give us a LIKE on Facebook by clicking HERE!  US only please! We apologize to our International fans.

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It’s not everyday one gets to have their current makeup look analyzed by a top makeup artist!  So, I jumped at the opportunity to speak with celebrity makeup artist, Tia Dantzler. She has been creating beautiful faces since 2001, starting with weddings and now is the go-to makeup artist for some of the most notable celebrity faces; everyone from Viola Davis to Jennifer Hudson have been blessed with Dantzler’s picture perfect looks.

On the day I spoke with Tia she was looking at the photo I had sent her of my current look. She was going to give me tips specifically for my face! The best part about these tips are using everyday, affordable products from Johnson’s. No need to spend top dollar when you can get the same results from time-tested products and a little creativity.

Here were her recommendations (these tips can work for almost anyone).

For fuller brows: Dust a little bit of Johnson’s Baby Powder on a brow brush and then fill-in with a brown pencil. The brown pencil fills and covers while creating a softer look than black. Wipe off extra powder and voilà!

For fuller lashes: Apply the same concept as you would to your brows, lightly dusting Johnson’s Baby Powder to lashes. Use black mascara over the powder to create mega volume.

Now that I know how to create full lashes and brows on the fly, I had to find out what other Johnson’s beauty tips she had.

*Use JOHNSON’S Baby Oil to remove eye-makeup.

*Use JOHNSON’S Baby Oil Gel or JOHNSON’S Baby Creamy Oil to lock in moisture and give the skin a red carpet-worthy shine. 

All conveniently found at your local drugstore or Drugstore.com

- Jill Goldsberry

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Commonly used cosmetic ingredients

Here is a list of cosmetic ingredients that we come across in daily.

Vitamins

Vitamin A: It is known as Retinol. It normalizes skin’s texture and smoothes out fine lines. The more stable form is Retinyl Palmitate.

Vitamin C: The chemical name is Ascorbic Acid. It is an antioxidant, skin lightening agent, pH adjuster, preservative and also rebuilds healthy collagen fibers. It is also used in the form of Ascorbyl Palmitate ( a derivative of Vitamin C).

Vitamin E: It is chemically known as Tocopherol. It is an antioxidant, prevents UV damage to skin and also moisturizes skin.

Panthenol: It is nothing but Vitamin B5. It is a humectant.

Alpha Hydroxy Acids

Commonly used ones are citric acid, glycolic acid and lactic acid.

They aid in skin renewal by exfoliating the top layer of epidermis, improves skin’s texture, aids in better penetration of active ingredients, restores moisture and reduces wrinkles. They find use in anti aging products.

Salicylic Acid: It is a beta hydroxy acid. It is a debriding agent, helps in exfoliation of dry skin and reduces oiliness, acne and appearance of fine lines. It is mostly used in treating adult acne and chemical peels.

Humectants

Glycerine: It is a very commonly used humectant (ability to absorb moisture from air and entrap it into the skin). Hence, it hydrates and provides a skin barrier.

Hyaluronic Acid: It is a strong hydrating complex. It can hold upto 1000 times water in skin. It is commonly used in anti aging preparations for deep hydration.

Lecithin: It is a water attracting agent and hence hydrates and improves the texture of skin. It also allows the ease of spread onto the skin.

Silicones

Dimethicone/Cyclomethicone: It is a group of silicone molecules. It gives cosmetic products a smooth texture without blocking pores, gives slip and glide to products. It is widely used in skin care, make up, hair care and hair styling preparations.

Sunscreen Agents

Avobenzone, Mexoryl, Oxybenzone, Benzophenone: UV filters. They absorb or block UVA rays.

Titanium Dioxide: It is a physical UV blocker for both UVA and UVB.

Bleaching Agents

Hydroquinone, Kojic Acid: It is a skin whitening agent, skin bleaching agent.

Antioxidants: Resveratol, Butylated Hydroxy Toluene (BHT)

Preservative: Parabens, Benzoyl Peroxide

Soothing Agents

Allantoin: It has got skin calming property, soothing and healing agent.

Aloe: It is a natural and a very versatile ingredient. As its pH is same as skin, it is extremely soothing and protective in nature. It is a natural oxygenator (draws and holds oxygen to skin) so is a very effective healing agent. It is also a natural astringent.

Camphor: It is a cooling agent and hence alleviates itching, irritation and redness.

Olive oil

Emollients

Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth 20, Cetearyl Alcohol: They are Emollient (lubricant), emulsifier (mix oil and water phases in a formulation)

Isopropyl Isostearate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate: They are emollients and hence form a film on skin and penetrates easily into the skin. They are used in preshaves, aftershaves, shampoos, bath oils, antiperspirants, deodorants, creams and lotions.

Castor Oil: It is a barrier agent, emollient and a lubricant. It finds its use in lipsticks and moisturizer.

Jojoba Oil: It is very similar to human sebum and hence is able to effectively penetrate the skin. It is a moisturiser and a natural cellular renewal ingredient.

Avocado Oil: It is a skin conditioner and moisturizer that readily penetrates the skin.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride: It is a barrier agent, emollient and solvent used mostly in foundations.

Emulsifier:

Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Cocoate, Glyceryl Stearate SE: They all act as emulsifiers.

Glyceryl Cocoate is also a Surfactant (foaming and cleansing agent).

Glyceryl Stearate SE also gives pearlizing effect in shampoos and opacifier in creams and lotions.

Waxes:

Beeswax: It allows to blend oil and water components. It gives barrier mechanism to skin care and makeup products.

Candellila Wax: It is occlusive in nature and is used as a binder in lipsticks and creams.

Carnauba Wax: It is also a barrier agent and used as a texturiser in lipsticks, deodorant sticks and depilatories.

Kaolin: It is an oil absorbing powder and gives color and slip. It is mostly used in face masques for oily/combination skin.

Water: It is the most important ingredient in skin care and hair care products. Distilled, deionized or purified water is used in cosmetic preparations. It is the vehicle in most formulations.

Caffeine: Alleviates puffiness under eyes.

Lanolin Derivatives: Lanolin alcohol is used as a thickener for shampoos and bath gels. It gives cosmetics a creamy texture and high gloss. Lanolin oil is basically dewaxed lanolin and acts as a skin moisturiser and reduces stickiness of creams and lotions. It is found in hair conditioners, fingernail conditioners and skin cosmetics.

So did this dictionary of terms help you?  If you want help trying to understand what an ingredient is or what it does, post a comment below and we will try to help.

- cosmetic chemist, Upasana Sahu

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Richard Anderson, Founder of Perfekt Beauty

Richard welcomed me and began to tell me how the line got started. He told me that Perfekt ® is the number # 2 selling product in Henri Bendel. And to me, that says a lot given how many great beauty lines they carry there. He then confessed that he was wearing the products in the line and given how great his skin looked, I had to know more.

It started back in 2005 with the creation of a moisturizer-primer -foundation in-one called the skin perfection gel. Available in four shades, I could not believe the texture of this product and how well it blended into my skin.

It resembled paint after I had taken it with my palette knife in art class with a paste like look but felt creamy and light like a soufflé.  The color seemed so dark when the dollop was on my hand yet it quickly, via patting and not rubbing, became invisible to the eye.

What I liked even better was that all ethnicities are covered within the four shades available. I saw it first hand and I kid you not, this product absorbs into your skin within a few pats (which Richard has deemed the “Perfekt Application Technique”). It also has alpha lipoic acid and vitamins A and E to help tighten and nourish the skin at the same time. Richard repeated that his line does not want to cover your skin but wants to prefekt the skin. “Skin is in” and he truly believes the number one complaint from women was that they did not want to buy a primer, foundation, powder, etc. so he created his line to embody all of these necessities into just one product. Available in two shades (golden and tan) for $ 48.00 at Sephora locations nationwide, Henri Bendel, QVC, Fred Segal, Sephora.com and www.perfektbeauty.com.

If you are looking for a natural, non transferable looking glow that applies without any streaks or orange tones, the body perfection gel is for you. I am fair and I loved using the color “exotic” as it has a glimmer (glitter/shimmer) to it and applies as smoothly as any moisturizer I have used before. It also contains hyaluronic micropsheres, ceramides and shea butter. No funky you-just-got-spray-tanned smell here. No oompa loompa orange tones either. Natural glowing skin only. Body perfection gel is available in four shades (brilliant, golden, exotic and tan) for $ 48.00 at select Sephora locations nationwide, Henri Bendel, QVC, Fred Segal, Sephora.com and Perfektbeauty.com.

The eye perfection gel has cucumber extract which is soothing to the skin along with alpha lipoc acid, peptides and both Vitamins A and E. The applicator is soothing just by itself as it remains cool to the skin. It has the same consistency as the other products yet you feel the cooling effect when applied to the eye area. It is to be patted the full 360 on the orbital sphere. Available in three shades (bright, refreshed and vibrant). It retails for $45.00.

The cheek perfection gel can be applied onto the apple of the cheeks by gently patting a dot of color and blending with the palm of your hands. Caffeine serves as a natural antioxidant in this product and boosts circulation while toning and smoothing your skin’s natural texture. Available in two shades (blushed and bronzed) for $ 28.00 at Sephora (US locations), Henri Bendel, Fred Segal in Santa Monica, Apothia Fred Segal in Melrose as well as www.perfektbeauty.com.

The brow perfection gel glides on like a mascara for your brows and sets them in place too. Non fussy or flaky, once again the product feels delightful to the touch. Available in four shades (nude, champagne, caramel and espresso) for $ 22.00 at select Sephora locations nationwide, Sephora.com and Perfektbeauty.com.

Nicole wearing the lip shade called Hollywood

Launching in April are the five shades of the lip perfection gel line. The applicator itself reminded me of Exude, and the gel lipstick/gloss comes out in a proper amount and covers the lips evenly. I liked Hollywood and put it on right away. Each of the6  shades are named after the streets of LA( fountain, vine, Hollywood, Melrose, paramount and sunset) and are $28.00 each. Once they launch, you will be able to purchase them at Sephora (US locations), Henri Bendel, Fred Segal in Santa Monica , Apothia Fred Segal in Melrose, www.perfektbeauty.com and QVC beginning Spring 2012. Harvey Nichols in the U.K. will also carry these as well as Sephora in Canada.

It has been said that Reese Witherspoon, Blake Lively, Victoria and David Beckham, Terry Hatcher among other well known celebs are fans and I can certainly see why. I am off to Sephora to buy some more products as last minute holiday gifts!

For more information, visit their newly designed website  www.perfektbeauty.com or join the conversation on Facebook at per-fekt beauty and Twitter @perfektbeauty. For valuable tutorials check out perfektbeautyinc’s Channel on YouTube.

So tell us, would you give this line a try to make your skin look perfekt? Leave a comment below to let us know.

- Nicole Gordon Levine

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When it comes to Laura Geller’s products, throw the word “predictable” out of your vocabulary. From her world-famous Spackle^® to her lush, Italian-made baked products that run the gamut from Blush-n-Brightens to Body Frostings, Laura has become a regular presence on QVC.

Laura Geller

Clients and customers have come to love and always look forward to her ingenious (and cutely captioned!) kits including “Kiss and Bake Up”, plus the upcoming  “Laura’s All Stars”—a collection of her top-selling items for the face, eyes and lips that’s debuting on December 31^st beginning at 12 AM EST at a great value.

Laura Geller All Stars Collection

The “All Stars” collection features blockbusters including the Waterproof Eye Spackle, a crease-free and smudgeproof eye shadow base; a Balance-n-Brighten Baked Color Correcting Foundation SPF15; a 2 oz tube of Spackle^® Tinted Under Make-up Primer in Champagne; a Blush-n-Brighten Baked Cheek Color in the top selling shade, Pink Grapefruit, and a Baked Eye Shadow Duo in the coveted shades Starburst & Amethyst.

It’s hard to argue with the great price ($49.98) (a $125 value), not to mention that you also get a cute cosmetic zippered bag that makes your holiday traveling completely chic and effortless! (The quotes on the bag are actual raves from customers, a.k.a. “Geller Girls”!) Be sure to watch out for Laura Geller on QVC on New Year’s Eve at beginning at [12 AM EST] to snag this special for yourself at a one-day-only great price!

Inkwell Waterproof Gel Liner Duo

While the “All Stars” collection features wonderful tried-and-tested beauty picks, Laura is also starting off 2012 with brand-new products. Speaking of “beauty ingenuity,” the aptly-named Inkwell Waterproof Gel Liner Duo has a creamy, soft gel-like texture and is eyeliner like you’ve never seen and used before…and it does resemble an inkwell! (It’s a unique, topnotch treat for any beauty gal!) Check out an exclusive video below where Laura Geller herself introduces this new product and shows you how to use it.

You’ll love its rich, completely waterproof formula that comes in two amazing colors: Black and Purple. You get both at an unbeatable price of $33.

Brow Sculpting Marker

Also up next in Laura’s 2012 lineup is the next generation of her famous Brow Sculpting Marker—because, make no mistake ladies, a fierce brow is in, especially during holiday parties. No one wants to see a penciled-in brow! The futuristic Brow Sculpting Marker is ready for the 22^nd century with its new tri-tip applicator system that creates even more natural looking hair. It also comes in a new, super-wearable shade, Charcoal. All you need to do is to apply it to where your brows need a little lovin’ the most; it dries quickly and is easily removed with soap and water.

Holiday and New Year’s Promotion, Plus Free Sample Giveaway

Now, if you need to do a little holiday shopping for yourself or your loved ones, we have a neat promo code for you to use with your purchases. If you enter “BeautyStat” upon checkout, you’ll get 15% off.

If you can’t live without Laura Geller’s iconic creations, you’re in luck, because we’re giving away 25 prize packs filled with her latest products to lucky winners. In order to be eligible to win one, visit Laura Geller’s Facebook page, give her page a LIKE, and leave a comment below to tell us that you’ve done so (if you’re already a Laura fan, then post this link on your Facebook page!).

What are you waiting for? Share the love and click and comment to win—how ingenious is that?

For more information, visit www.laurageller.com, and follow her on Facebook and on Twitter @LauraGeller.

ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS (chosen at random):

Steffi Berke
Susanne Woods
Angel Wendt
Maribel delgado
Lucia Kerns
Raegen Tully
Maureen Russell
Barbara Echevarria
Barb Berney
Cassy Stone.
Rebecca Dooley
simone gamboa
Cortney Sera
Crystal Thieroff
Cassie Morrison
Pat Swanson
Idalia Soto
Evelyn A. Lugo
Jeri Eroh
Tiana DM Senn

Note: BeautyStat and Laura Geller reserve the right to send you information on new products and launches to the address submitted, and reserve a royalty free, irrevocable, permanent right and license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, creative derivative works from and display this submission in whole or in part, in all media (not known or later deployed) without attribution or compensation to the entrant, his/her successors and assigns or any other entity. No purchase necessary to win. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Void where prohibited. Contest will begin at 12:01 am EST on December 19, 2011 and ends at 11:59 pm EST. on January 31st, 2012. BeautyStat will notify winners by February 2nd, 2012.

We here at BeautyStat have promised to give you the chance to win the hottest new beauty products to hit the market, and we are aiming to please. So without further adieu, below are the winners of last week’s giveaways (winners chosen by random number generator).

And the winner of the (Review & Giveaway) L’Oreal Paris Launches Hydra-Nutrition Golden Balm Line for Mature, Thinning Skin is…..Lanie.  We already contacted you to let you know that you won.  Congratulations!

And the winner of the Samy’s Fat Hair ‘O’ Calories Line Delivers Fuller Hair with Big Volume: Brand Ambassador Review and GIVEAWAY (Sponsored)  is……Patricia N.  We already contacted you to let you know that you won.  Congratulations!

And the winner of the (Giveaway) The Hour is Everything: Caudalie Fleur de Vigne Fresh Fragrances

is … Angela A.  We already contacted you to let you know that you won. Congratulations!

And you must check out the winners of the our First Nail Contest (these nail designs are FAB)…. HERE.

If you did not win, don’t worry, there are more exciting giveaways and contests below:

Samy’s Twisted Styling Line Delivers Shiny, Controlled Locks For A Range of Hair Types: Brand Ambassador Review and GIVEAWAY (Sponsored)

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Brands like Tarte and Korres love to use antioxidants, and we love them for this.  Recently, we discovered a line that takes lip care to a whole new level: BITE Beauty.

Created with the idea that our daily lipstick application should enhance our natural beauty, not cover it up, BITE Beauty is the first ever lipstick line to contain Red Wine Resveratrol, delivering a micro-dose of antioxidants with every application. Resveratrol is the health-boosting component found in red wine. Each BITE lipstick delivers the antioxidant equivalent of five glasses of red wine to restore and maintain youthful looking lips (meaning it will help reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles).

When we told our product evaluator, Antonella, that we wanted her try a lipstick that contains the health benefits of five glasses of wine, she jumped at the chance.  See Antonella’s photos and review below.

Bite Luminous Creme Lipstick in Apricot

We have to hand it over to this lipstick for its volume-plumping capabilities. While red lipsticks are usually drying, this one was very moisturizing. And as you can see, it has a nice gloss to it as well. It has a soft, clean scent consistent with other Bite lip products. Pair this with a black liquid liner and neutral shadow for a fun retro look, or with a soft monochromatic eye. If you want the lipstick to pop even more, wear a soft blue green eyeshadow.

Bite Lip Shine in Vintage

If you want your lips to look juicy yet natural, this lip gloss is perfect. It smells and tastes like bubble gum, although I don’t recommend consumption. It’s great for the daytime for a natural shiny look, or paired with smoky eyes for the evening.

Bite Mint Gloss

This gloss feels and smells minty fresh. It really conditions and smooths your lips. If you happen to accidentally lick it, it tastes good too! A good lip conditioner like this is an essential in your makeup bag.

The lipsticks come in 21 alluring shades and retail for $24 each.

Are you partial to your lipstick having “more” than just a hint of color? Leave a comment below and let us know.

- Antonella and BeautyStat staff

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The 3 Fl Oz Gym Kit is like a gym butler. A little blockbuster pack filled with items you’d just not spend too much time hunting. These must haves make you stay clean and fresh, and get you back on your feet feeling nothing short of fabulous.

The kit itself is a space saver, so that you don’t have to worry about packing full size bottles into that all ready over crowded tote or measuring liquid into those irritating tiny bottles.
Here’s what you’ll find:
The Oscar Blandi Volumizing Dry Shampoo gets your hair back to beautiful while the Blow Hair Spray keeps your style in place. The Malin + Goetz Deodorant keeps you refreshed with natural eucalyptus extract and odor-neutralizing citronellyl for 24 hour effectiveness. Finally, Yes to Cucumber Facial Towelettes and Herban Essentials Anti-bacterial towelettes keep your face and hands clean so you’re good to go in a flash. Priced at $56.50, exclusively at 3 Fl Oz.com.

If you haven’t checked out their website, do so. This is a great site for all sorts of travel friendly products. You’ll find everything from shaving products, to skincare, all the way to special sets for moms and baby. All TSA approved.

Don’t sweat the small stuff, leave it to 3Floz. Tell us, what’s in your gym bag? What are some of your go to brands?

To read about another of our favorite luxury brands for hydration, check out SK-II.
-Elaine Hamilton

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Director of Product Development and Marketing Jean Louise Lilly tells us that Votre Vu sets the bar high when it comes to quality, and wanted to find the lab that creates products both “mindfully and scientifically.”  The company’s startup team, CEO and founder Harold Zimmerman, Vice President Ann Brodette, and Jean Louise Lilly found a perfect fit in a third-generation French family-owned business. This was a lab that had been creating products for over 80 years, and “green minded” from the very start — long before the terms “natural” and “organic” even became buzzwords.

This brand is not about “mass market” mentality; rather, all its skin care and hair care products are carefully crafted in small batches, with exceptional attention to detail and quality. The proof is in the pudding: when you apply a product on your skin or hair, you’ll immediately feel the quality, potency and efficacy without experiencing any toxic assault. “Our products have a lovely aroma but this will dissipate when they sink into the skin and go to work,” says Jean Louise Lilly. This is because the products are infused with fine essential oils that are completely natural.  Votre Vu affords very sensible pricing for a fine hand-crafted French line and the opportunity to receive discounts of 50% off or more! Just makes us adore this brand even “a-mour!”

Votre Vu now has a loyal following and is sold online in the United States, including Puerto Rico. The brand appeals to both men and women who have embraced core products like the SnapDragon Beauty Beverage (the company’s best seller and winner of Redbook’s “Most Valuable Product” in 2010) and the innovative hand crème/lip balm duo called “Duette.” Because of the stringent standards imposed by France, the products go through a rigorous system of checkpoints so that what the consumer purchases are truly the best of the best. And to underline this claim, the brand offers a 45-day money-back guarantee to all consumers.

The men’s line is also distinctive, with sleek black matte packaging that looks both elegant yet tough. “Men love simplicity,” says Jean Louise Lilly. Simplicity, efficacy and functionality play a big role in products like the men’s 3-in-1 wash and the Beau Baume shave cream which has had much success with our repeat customers. And since the company believes in full transparency, you can find all the ingredients listed on Vu’s e-boutique at www.VotreVu.com.

As though this were not enough, Votre Vu welcomes Brand Ambassadors who would like to learn more about the line, promote the line to friends and family, and make some extra income on the side. “We have people doing this on a part-time basis, and also those making a significant income,” says Jean Louise Lilly. While many people may think of the direct sales person as a mature lady, Jean Louise says she has seen so many fresh faces including 20 something-year-old men who are really enjoying the business of being a Brand Ambassador.

Votre Vu products are sold online at www.VotreVu.com

Refer a Friend to Win One of 100 Sets of Votre Vu’s “Base Face Set”

So, this brand, universally loved by both consumers and makeup artists, wants to spoil BeautyStat.com readers with their “Refer a Friend” campaign which will reward 100 readers with a French facial set that contains a cleanser, toner, serum, day crème, masque, all customized according to skin type. To sign up for the program, simply become a fan of Votre Vu’s Facebook page , share with your friends, and drop us a note at VotreVu@beautystat.com with your full mailing address letting us know that you have done so by June 25, 2011.*  We’ll notify winners by the end of June!  (Please note that your chances of winning do not increase from posting on Votre Vu’s Facebook wall)

So, the real question is what you’re waiting for— give the brand a “LIKE”, tell your friends and drop us a note.

After all, the entire journey is about you finding your true “you.”

*By participating in the Votre Vu Refer a Friend Promotion, you hereby consent to receive marketing messages through the email address provided, from Votre Vu. Giveaway promotion is limited to US residents only