Sometime amid the chaos in our house today my previously written post was deleted by one of my darling little munchkins. I can’t say for sure which one of the monsters shut down my browser without hitting save first because they’ve banded together quite admirably and aren’t naming names. Oh well, it gave me the energy to whip up another batch of cookies and I have to love the fact that for once they aren’t falling all over themselves to tattle.

As I may have mentioned a time or twenty before, I have blemish prone skin, even in my 30’s. I’m also creeping into fine line territory and I believe I have definitely whined before about how unfair this is. The major problem is that there aren’t really many products for women in my position. There are scads of acne control products on the market, and an infinite number of wrinkle creams and treatments, but I’ve had trouble finding a product for that lucky woman who has need of both. Besides the expense of doubling up on products to treat both issues, I’m irritated by the difficulty I have finding just the right balance between acne and wrinkle treatments. Intense wrinkle creams can often exacerbate oily skin and many acne treatments are drying, so using both at once can sometimes be counterproductive. I need a lightweight moisturizer that will help prevent aging without breaking out my already finicky skin, is that so much to ask? (more…)

My indispensable beauty item?  Urban Decay 24/7 Eye Pencils.

And four new shades just in time for the holidays!  How can something so simple bring such joy?!

• Crash: deep plum w/ teeny silver glitter
• Binge: navy blue
• Mildew: deep green (eww on the name UD – way nice on the color  ;P)
• Oil Slick: black w/ teeny silver glitter

Lest I leave you all hanging through a whole weekend with nothing to drop your hard earned coin on…
Sephora’s Friends and Family sale! Through November 2nd use code FF2009 for 20% off.

Might I suggest:

Urban Decay’s 24/7 super stash
Aquolina’s Pink Sugar fragrance (always a winner at work)
Too Faced Shadow Insurance(good time to stock up on basics)
TheBalm’s Shady Lady eyeshadow pallette
Or splurge on something really great and treat yourself to a Clarisonic or ThermaClear

What are you eyeing for YOUR friends and family discount?

Have you ever visited DonorsChoose.org? You choose the cause you prefer and watch as your dollars team up with the donations of others to help public schools do their thing. My husband and I love DonorsChoose because he can help provide geography supplies and I can help provide early education curriculum but we can both donate together. Do you know who else loves DonorsChoose.org? Aromaleigh Cosmetics, that’s who!

In an effort to help DonorsChoose , Aromaleigh is making a deal you can’t refuse. Don’t believe me? Just listen:
Would you like to chat with me on the phone for 15 minutes, giving me all of my amazing details about what your dreamy, must-have, most highly coveted eyeshadow color is? Would you then like me to make it for you, send you a nice big jar, and feature your color on the Aromaleigh website, named after you? Well… it’s not a silly dream you had last night. It’s real… and it’s the driving force behind this year’s “Pretty Inside AND Out” DonorsChoose.org Social Media challenge.

Here’s the short version(the full deal can be found on the website)… Donate just $15 to the Aromaleigh DonorsChoose Challenge page and receive the stock eyeshadow of your choice. Not bad right? Well, if you donate $35 or more than you can have your very own custom color created and shipped right to your door!! Plus it will be featured on the website and available for purchase! You can have your creation named after you or choose to have it named after someone you love, how awesome of a gift would that be?! So pop over and take a peek at the deets, pass the info on to your friends, and then let us know what color you’re dreaming up!!

One nice way to celebrate spring is to enter for a chance to win a fabulous Erno Laszlo Value Set at Mythbuster Beauty!!!

The EL Complexion Value Set contains:

• Multi-pHase Complexion Highlighter -  Your skin will look more even and more polished, as if softly bathed in a veil of light.  Flatters every skin tone.  Who doesn’t need a more even, glowing, flawless complexion?
• TranspHuse Lip Plumper - Plumper, sexy, kissable lips?   Sounds pretty nice!
• Retractable Powder Brush - this high quality brush and perfect to use with the EL highlighter.

And this set has a total value of over $90.00!

Hurry over to the official giveaway post and enter, the deadline is at midnight tonight, March 31st:  Erno Laszlo Value Set Giveaway at Mythbuster Beauty.

You don’t have to spend half your paycheck on skincare products to stay wrinkle and pimple-free. That said, slathering household condiments on your face to avoid paying for the good stuff isn’t a smart idea either. We’ll show you which bargain products really work and when you should kick in some extra cash.

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Holiday Safety Tip:  Beware of Killer Snowmen. 

From the Team at Mythbuster Beauty (Jen, Mo, and DecoDiva), Seasons Greetings!  

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What is Tweetsgiving?

Tweetsgiving is a Twitter celebration of gratitude and giving created by Epic Change, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The project aims to demonstrate the power of the social web by raising $10,000 in 48 hours to build a classroom in Tanzania. TweetsGiving will be held from Tuesday, 11.25.08 (12pm EST) to Thursday, 11.27.08 (12pm EST). (more…)

New! Discount Deals of the Week.  Check out more free samples, beauty product steals and contests from top brands like Clinique. Hurry, they won’t last long! 

Everyone loves a good bargain, which is why we’ve rounded up some of the best deals, sample offers and contest opportunities from favorite beauty brands like Estee Lauder, Clinique, Smashbox, Bare Escentuals and more. Take advantage — they’ll only be around for another few weeks!

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Hello Mythbuster Beauty Readers!

You can stop rubbing your eyes in bewilderment; yes you are at Mythbuster Beauty! We now have three columns, are running some ads, and using a slightly different format, but are still the same ol’ Mythbuster Beauty.

Mo and I will continue to bring you the best beauty information available to us and appreciate your support. Let us know what you think and give us any feedback about what is working (and what isn’t)!

*And many thanks to my friend Josh who has been my IT support and is working late getting things looking wonderful here!