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With the holiday rush many of us are going a bit crazy trying to find the perfect gifts for those special people in our lives. One of our favorite gifts to give, is of course the gift of beauty. We all know that a makeup lover that is always excited to receive something social from the cosmetics counter. For those of us who love makeup as well, we know the perfect gift is all about feeling a little more beautiful.

Makeup shopping is always fun, getting hassled at the makeup counter not so much fun!For those looking to find a great gifts without the high prices or the the hassle, we have created a list of our top 5 makeup must haves for these holidays.

1. Top on our list is YSL Touche Eclat Collectors Edition Radiant Touch. This little magic tube helps erase fine lines, dark circles and add radiance to your skin. The special holiday edition comes with a festive design, a great collectors item. The perfect gift for the makeup lover that wants to look their best every day.

2. Next on our list is a top selling mascara with a twist! YSL Everlong Mascara Shade 3 Blue Lengthening Mascara offers length, thickness and a touch of bright color. A blue mascara is a great way to add color to your face and to brighten your eyes. It is the best gift for the makeup lover that likes to have fun with their makeup.

3. Third on your must have list for the makeup lover in your life is Christian Dior Blush Vibrant Color Powder New Red. The vibrant blush offers you beautiful color that bends in naturally and lasts all day long. Dior Blush is known for its easy to blend formula. The color always looks natural and always warms up your complexion. A great gift for the makeup lover that likes a bright colored blush for a bold look. 

4. Don't like to go bold with you blush, but you love to play with a smokey eye? Look no further than Dior 3 Couleurs Smoky Ready To Wear Smoky Eye Palette #291. We absolutely love this beautiful collection of intense colors that come together to create the perfect smokey eye. Best of all, the colors can also be used individually to create a more simple makeup look. Your eyes will simply look magical each time you use this intense combination of colors.

5. last on our list for must have cosmetics is Dior Addict Be Iconic Mirror Shine Volume & Care Gloss No. 643 Diablotine. The perfect gift for the makeup lover that is crazy about lip gloss. This creamy and vibrant gloss helps to keep your lips soft, plump and always looking radiant. The color is a beautiful bright coral and looks great on all skin tones. 

Traveling can at times be a bit stressful, especially when it comes to our hair. Not having our daily must have products and tools means not looking our best. Being able to take our "must have" tools and products on the go is essential. These days everything comes in a travel size. From your favorite shampoo to your must have styling tools.

Our latest on the go hair tool is the Artero Minimyst Professional Ionic Mini Touchup Flat Iron. This little iron packs a whole lot of heat in a mini package. The travel sized styling tool allows you to smooth, touch up and even curl your hair on the go. Best of all, it is the perfect size to store in your carry on!

The Artero Mini Flatiron heats up quickly and helps to seal in your style for a longer lasting finish. It is the perfect travel companion for those that like to flat iron their hair or curl their hair. It is also the perfect flatiron for those with bangs! Yes, ladies! If you have bangs that can get unruly from time to time this is a must have daily tool for you.

The smaller size is perfect for smoothing bangs without making them stick straight out as regular sized irons sometimes do. It is also the perfect size for smoothing your roots. Say goodbye to frizz, unruly hair and hello to beautiful hair every day no matter where you go.

Ever question why your hair starts too look not its best when you have lost a few nights sleep? It should not come as a surprise, that sleep deprivation has the same effects on hair as it has on skin. Lack of sleep and irregular sleep patterns can cause thinning hair, dull hair and overall hair loss. Is lack of sleep the direct cause of hair loss? No. What causes our hair loss is the stress our bodies go through when we do not receive enough rest. When our body does not receive an adequate amount of sleep, our immune system begins to decline. We also experience hormonal imbalances that can result in thinning hair and overall hair loss. Many of us experience temporary hair loss during times of extreme stress and never truly realize what the cause is. The good news is that it can be remedied very easily. Once your body starts to feel healthier and rested your hormone levels begin to level out and your immune system will improve. All these changes will promote healthy hair regrowth. Do keep in mind that going up and down with these sleep cycles is not healthy. After a while of experiencing these extreme stages of unhealthy eating, rest and overall high stress it will become more difficult to regain your hair's health. We always suggest making sure you maintain certain practices to help your hair and body make it through these high stress periods. First and foremost always make sure you are hydrated. Drink plenty of water. Try to exercise at least 3 times a week. Even something as simple as a brisk walk will help you feel better and get some fresh oxygen into your system. Take a daily multivitamin. Vitamins, which include vitamin E and biotin, are great for hair and skin. Lastly try to catch up o lost sleep on the weekends. Remember, hair loss can be a sign of greater issues with your body. We cannot control stress in our lives, but we certainly can try to alleviate it when it comes on.

Skin moisturizer is one of the top selling skin care products in the health and beauty market. Let's face it; we all want soft, radiant and youthful skin. What is the best way to maintain your skin young and soft? The answer is quite simple. To keep your skin soft, glowing and beautiful all you need to do is keep it hydrated! Yes, the right skin moisturizer can transform skin.

Not all skin moisturizers are created the same. Some are too heavy and clog your pores. Others cause skin irritations. Some moisturizers are full of fragrances that dry out our skin. It is very important to remember that the skin on our bodies is just as sensitive as the skin on our face. Always look for skincare that is made for sensitive skin. These products are made with more natural ingredients. They also contain less chemicals and fragrances. Your skin moisturizer should treat your skin with the utmost care.

How you apply your skin moisturizer can also make a big difference. Always remember that skin is most absorbent when it is slightly wet. The best time to apply your skin moisturizer is after your shower. Do not apply onto drenched skin. Lightly dry your skin so that you are about 80% dry. Then apply your moisturizer by gently massaging it into your skin in a circular motion. The circular motion will help to increase circulation and firmness.

It is also important to moisturize at least two times a day. Morning and night are the best times to use a skin moisturizer. One of the moisturizers we have been receiving great reviews about lately is Lancome Nutrix Nourishing & Repairing Treatment Very Dry & Sensitive Skin. As we mentioned before, it is always great to use a sensitive skin moisturizer because they tend to be more natural. This heavy duty, extra gentle moisturizer helps to protect your skin from dryness and irritation. It also boosts smoothness and radiance. It is fragrance free and is wonderful for all year round. We have even started to use it on our hands.

Maintaining healthy and youthful skin is quite simple when you understand how to make the most of your skincare. When it comes to skin moisturizer, it is always best to remember that moisture is key. Apply onto moist skin to maintain your skin hydrated all day and all night.

Our hair goes through a lot on a daily basis. Between heat styling, environmental aggressors and chemical processing we put our hair through an enormous amount of stress. While we do understand that we cannot do without certain things, such as hair color and styling; we do know that there are certain steps we can take to help heal keep damage to a minimum. lately the buzz has been all about sulfates and paragons. We understand that sulfates and parabens can cause dryness, strip our hair color and damage its texture. However, there is a new culprit to focus on...silicone. Silicone is a commonly used mineral in most hair care products. It helps to boost shine, smoothness and create a healthy look and feel. One thing we all want our haircare products to achieve is shine and smoothness. However at what cost to our hair? Silicone is a great ingredient in that it helps to improve shine. Its also helps to seal split ends and smooth the hair cuticle. This is something that many of us look for in our haircare. It seems to nourish our hair by adding moisture and protecting the hair from dryness by creating an outer barrier around the hair. As great as all this may sound, there are some negatives to take into account. Silicone is like plastic, it is not a natural ingredient. It creates the illusion that your hair is shinier and smoother; however that is just an illusion. There is no true shine or health that comes from silicone. What you are feeling and seeing is the plastic-like coat around the hair shaft. True shine and smoothness comes from healthy hair that is moisture rich. Silicone does not offer this true health or true moisture. Silicone tends to weigh down your hair. It creates a plastic like seal around the hair that actually prevents your hair from absorbing true moisture. It also has a tendency to attract dirt and residue, causing build up. In the long run, it causes your hair to become unhealthy, brittle and dull because it prevents your hair from absorbing much needed moisture and suffocates it. For those who want to cut out silicone from their hair routine, look for silicone free haircare lines. One of our favorite haircare brands that is completely void of this harmful mineral is Living proof. The celebrity haircacre line creates healthy hair products that are free of silicone and dyes! this means true health, true shine and true smoothness that comes from within.