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September 11, 2015

6 Fall Makeup Trends to Get Your Face Game on Point

A new season brings opportunity to explore new styles and playing with your makeup routine is a great way to experiment with your look. Fall makeup trends that are bold and exciting are not just for runway models. You can inject a little fierce into your everyday routine with these six fashion-forward makeup trends for fall.

Vampy Lips

Dark, baroque-inspired lipstick is statement-making while completely simple. A little mascara and highlighter on your eyes is all you need for the perfect balance. Plus, dark lipstick looks amazing against fall whites and tans. Take the look a step further and pair semi-black lips with black outfits for a gothic appeal.

Dramatic Cat Eyes

Use an angled makeup brush to sweep dark eye shadow into a show-stopping cat eye. Pair this little slice of drama with a pink or nude lip to really let your eyes do all the talking.

Statement Lashes

Glitter tipped lashes and luxe long lashes will definitely up the flirt factor in your beauty routine. Make your eyes look wide and wondrous with a little white eyeliner on your waterline and ultra-black mascara.

Electric Eyeshadow

Bright jewel-toned eyeshadows in shades that contrast with your eye color will really make those peepers pop. Sweep across both your top and bottom lids to create an haute couture statement that will amp up those fall neutrals in your wardrobe.

Full-Blown Brows

via Harper's Bazaar — via Harper’s Bazaar

Gone are the days of wimpy, pencil-thin eyebrows. Full bodied brows are where it’s at. Groom yours with a good brow brush and fill in sparse areas with brow powder or brow gel for a perfect, face-framing pair.

Cray for Gray

Gray eyeshadow and, yes, even gray lipstick are striking serious notes on the runway and beyond this season. Gray shadows are fabulous with wine-colored lips and gray lipsticks pair wonderfully with brown and neutral smokey eyes.

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June 3, 2015

5 Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep

If you’ve been feeling a little less than energized lately, you might need to take a look at your sleeping habits. There’s no need to worry because there are a lot of ways you can improve the quality of your sleep for more consistent relaxation and fewer restless nights.

Check out our guide with four tips for getting a better night’s sleep!

1. Make Your Bedroom a Zen Zone

One of the reasons why you have trouble falling asleep at night might be due to the fact that your bedroom isn’t fully established as your “zen zone.” Ideally, your bedroom should be a space devoted solely to relaxation.

Simple things like working at a desk, exercising, watching television, or eating in your bedroom can actually be disruptive to your sleep later on in the night. If you’re reserving your bedroom as a space for sleep, you’re setting yourself up for a restful mental state in a calming environment from the moment you walk in.

2. Limit Your Late Night Screen Time

As far as getting into the restful mental state is concerned, limiting your late night screen time can be another good way to prevent restlessness. The artificial light from your iPad, laptop, or cell phone can suppress your melatonin levels and affect your level of alertness, in turn taking a toll on your overall health.

If you need to read something before bed, opt for a printed book or non-light emitting device. You’ll thank us for the tip when you start sleeping like a baby.

3. Get Smarter About Meal Timing

As any nutritionist will readily tell you, it’s unwise to eat a large meal before going to sleep. Your body won’t have enough time to metabolize the meal and you’ll end up storing more fat than you’d experience with an earlier dinner.

In addition to the unwanted effects of late night dining on your waistline, a large late night snack can cause discomfort and keep you from falling asleep as you normally would. And of course, anything with caffeine like chocolate, coffee, or tea is best to avoid as well within four to six hours of going to bed.

4. Stick to a Relaxation Routine Before Bed

One of the best things you can do before settling into bed is sticking to a set relaxation routine. Taking a soothing bath with a stress relief soak formula is a great way to unwind at the end of a long day. Take advantage of savings and cash back rewards with Bed, Bath and Beyond coupons for products like the Lavender Vanilla Aromatherapy bath. You’ll nourish your skin with essential oils and natural ingredients while removing any feelings of stress for a calm, relaxing sleep.

4. Diffuse Essential Oils

Essential oils can be used both topically and through inhalation from a diffuser to improve quality of sleep. Lavender essential oil is great for wind down before bedtime, so diffuse a couple hours before you’re ready to hit the sack. It will help you feel in a relaxed mood so that when you’re ready to close your eyes you’re body is already triggered for sleep mode.

Follow these five tips and you’ll be all set to start enjoying a more relaxing, reenergizing sleep tonight!

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April 9, 2015

How to Shave Like a Boss Every Time

You might do it every day but what if you’ve been going about it all wrong? Let’s face it guys, the art of shaving isn’t instinctual. It’s something best perfected with the right tips and the best products for your skin. This is your face, after all. It’s worth a little learning. Any man can master these eight tips on how to shave for perfect results every time.

1. Get steamed up

Take as hot a shower as you can handle or drape a hot towel over your face to get a good steam (here’s a great how-to on creating a barbershop-style hot towel experience at home). This opens your pours and makes your stubble rise to the occasion of getting lopped off to reveal an actual human male beneath the fur.

2. Wash your face

Your normal bar soap will do for this step. The real point is clearing away dirt and grime that would normally get trapped in your pours during a shave. This prevents bumps and blemishes for smooth skin anyone would want to get up close and personal with.

3. Use pre-shave oil

Shaving oil is crucial to avoiding nicks, cuts and the dreaded razor burn. It enables your blade to run smoothly across the skin with minimal pressure needed. Just a dime-sized dab will do every time you shave.

4. Brush on shaving cream

Badger brushes are key. They also work to raise your whiskers and evenly apply the shaving cream. Use a wet brush to whip up your cream then apply it in a circular motion. A thin layer of shaving cream is key. This puts minimal distance between your blade and skin for a close shave.

5. Shave with the grain

For the first pass, shave in the direction your hair grows to prevent ingrown hairs. After each swipe, rinse your razor. You want clean contact each time for an even shave.

6. Shave again

This time, it’s OK to go against the grain to make sure you got every last whisker. Just make sure you are extremely gentle.

7. Rinse with cold water

A quick cold water rinse is all you need to clean up and close those pours. Pat your face dry with a clean towel, still keeping in mind that your skin has been through the ringer so be gentle.

8. Balm or toner?

Like we said, shaving is an ordeal for your skin making after care all the more needed. If you tend to have oily skin, use your fingertips to pat on an after-shave toner. For dry skin, rub in an after-shave balm until completely absorbed into the skin.

Do you have any other tips for a great at-home shave? Let us know in the comments below.

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November 25, 2014

Holiday Gift Guide for Beauty Mavens

Whether it’s your best friend, sister, or mom, there is someone in your life who loves everything beauty. Nail polish, lipstick, blush, or skin care, beauty lovers can be fans of natural, chic, or bold makeup. Gift sets are one of the best ways to surprise your friend with a beauty holiday treat. You can get them a product they are lusting over or a product they never would buy for themselves!

We’ve brought together nine amazing beauty sets and products for every beauty maven out there. Don’t worry about gifting a product they might already have either! Most makeup and beauty junkies can’t get enough of products and makeup tools.

1. Sephora 24K Gold Mine Brush Set (Sephora) | $85
2. Clarisonic Mia 2 Sonic Cleansing System (Drugstore.com) | $149
3. Cyndibands Gift Cube with 10 Elastic Hair Ties (Beauty.com) | $18
4. Urban Decay Full Frontal Lipstick Stash (Nordstrom) | $39
5. Origins Drink Up 10 Minute Mask to Quench Skin’s Thirst (Sephora) | $25
6. Too Faced La Belle Carousel (Sephora) | $49
7. Tarte Chic to Cheek Deluxe Amazonian Clay Blush Set (Macy’s) | $35
8. NARS Modern Future Roman Holiday Lip, Cheek & Nail Set (Nordstrom) | $49
9. butter LONDON Steampunk Ball Fashion Size Lacquer Set (Macy’s) | $29

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November 4, 2014

Fall’s Hottest Nail Trends

As the leaves begin to fall and crunch underneath our feet, it’s now time to break out into spectacular new autumn nail polish colors. Navy blues, deep reds, and classic nudes are all go to colors for the season, but this year there are more options than ever. Check out these eye-catching colors that are perfect for the fall.

All of these colors (and so many more) are available at Sephora, with tons of coupon offers for purchases over $25 and 4% Cash Back at Ebates. Additionally, if you spend over $50 dollars, you qualify for free 3-day shipping. And don’t forget that every purchase comes with 3 free samples as well! Now personally, we’re a big fan of butter LONDON’s Brick Lane which reminds us of the leaves changing colors. Let us know in the comments below, what’s your favorite hue?

Fall's Hottest Nail Trends 9 — A classic nude is a staple nail color for any season, fall included.

Fall's Hottest Nail Trends 7 — A rich chocolate is a great alternative to black for those who love dark colors.

Fall's Hottest Nail Trends 5 — Grey creme is a toned-down neutral for fall that still makes a big statement.

Fall's Hottest Nail Trends 6 — Royal purple is a rich jewel tone perfect for autumn.

Fall's Hottest Nail Trends 2 — A dusty teal allows from easy transition to fall from a bright summer favorite.

Fall's Hottest Nail Trends 4 — Burnt orange inspired by the changing leaves but with a metallic finish.

Fall's Hottest Nail Trends 8 — Deep navy is a favorite, this one adds a perfect amount of sparkle.

Top Row (L to R): Nails Inc in Basil Street ($9.50) | Dolce & Gabbana in Chocolate ($25) | Julep in Daria ($14) | Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics in Pagan ($10)

Bottom Row (L to R): Formula X in State of the Art ($10.50) | NARS in Chinatown ($20) | butter LONDON in Brick Lane ($15) | Deborah Lippmann in Rolling In The Deep ($18)

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June 4, 2014

It’s a Day at the Beach with PaulasChoice.com!

Face the facts – for those of us who sported that bronzed, sun-kissed look for so many years, the time has come to protect ourselves from those harmful rays. But who wants that greasy look and feel reminiscent of when Mom smeared us for a day at the beach? PaulasChoice.com has you covered with the protection you need without that ooey, gooey mess. Try their (Body) Extra Care Non-Greasy SPF 50. It’s non-greasy, silky – the perfect solution for fun in the sun. And remember that sunscreen is your best defense against anti-aging – (Face) RESIST Superlight Daily Defense 30. You’ll look and feel amazing! Place your order at PaulasChoice.com June 4^th – July 1st and save 20% OFF antioxidants, plus FREE SHIPPING on orders of $50+. All PaulasChoice.com products are fragrance-free & 100% guaranteed; and they have never allowed any animal testing.

March 24, 2014

Five Spring Trends

Spring has technically arrived! Even though some of the country is still enduring the harsh reality of Winter, we have our eyes on sunshine and flowers. While Fall may be our favorite season to shop ( we can never have too many boots), Spring is *very* fun. We have spent some time perusing the blogosphere and picked five trends that we are excited to participate in. What are your favorite Spring fashion trends?

1. Stripes –

It seems like stripes reemerge as trendy every few years. We can’t deny – we jump on the stripes train every time since they never *really* go out of style. Stripes all suite a variety of fabrics AND body types. We tend to prefer bolder rugby-type stripes, the options abound. They add a stylish simplicity to a wardrobe. Pop on a great pair of jeans, cute flats, a striped tee (black and white), and some lipstick – voila! Selections below via Old Navy.

2. Pastels –

We know this may seem like a cop out, but we couldn’t not include it. Pastels are popping up everywhere – from tees to sweaters and dresses to eye shadow. Pastels are a very pretty fashion statement that is perfect for the warmer Spring months. While we love all the fun pastel clothing options, sometimes our messiness makes light hues a bit trickier. Perfect solution: nail polish! In a perfect world we would snag 5 beautiful pastel polishes and paint each finger a different color. Crazy? Maybe. But nails seem like the perfect place with a bit more exciting fashion statements. Selections below via Sephora.

3. Floral –

Another obvious choice. but florals are having a moment. We have been seeing floral shirts, tees, jeans, skirts, dresses, and more. Nothing screams Spring more than a beautiful floral item. The pieces we have selected are very much seasonal – and priced accordingly. You won’t find us suggesting floral investment pieces from Forever 21, however, while the sun is shining we would encourage you to have fun with your wardrobe however you see fit. Want some more versatile florals? Try and stick to a black and white color scheme – those will be suitable all year ’round. Selections below via Forever 21.

4. Distressed Denim –

we waver a lot on this trend, but we can’t give you a credible list without including it. Distressed denim seems to be making a bit of a comeback and we are having mixed feelings about it. On one hand it can look super rockstar cool. On the other hand, when styled improperly, it can look messy and poorly put together. Luckily the reemergence of this trend is giving us a lot of different options – from different washes to variety in distressing. With a great selection we think everyone could find the right level of distress for their taste. Selections via Nordstrom.

5. Bold Pouts –

We know we blog about it all the time, but a pretty pout just screams Spring. We are seeing fashion and beauty bloggers putting away those bold plums and reds for violets and pinks. We love bold lips for a few reasons. First of all – if you have anything on your face that isn’t your favorite (for us it is dark circles under our eyes) they are an immediate distraction. Second – pops of color create visual interest, creating the illusion that a possibly bland outfit is much more exciting. Selections below via Sephora.

What are your favorite Spring trends?

June 18, 2013

Win a Bumble and bumble Stylist Set!

There are few things that scream summer like flowy, beachy locks of hair. One of our favorite brands, Bumble and bumble, has a great set of their best products and one lucky Ebates winner will win this lovely set of products.

Entry is simple: Let us know your favorite hair styling tip or how you would use these cool products.

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May 24, 2013

Final Giveaway: $100 Sephora Gift Card

Sephora is our go – to shop for all things beauty and fragrance. We hope you love Sephora as much as we do because one lucky Ebates fan will be getting a $100 Sephora gift card!

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