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MISSION Skincare and Olympic Medalist Amanda Beard on HSN!

MISSION Skincare is a new line of performance skincare created by some of the world's best athletes.  Athletes like tennis superstar Serena Williams, professional basketball player Steve Nash, Gold Medal skateboarder Ryan Sheckler, professional soccer player Mia Hamm, Gold Medal snowboarder Gretchen Bleiler, Gold Medal swimmer Amanda Beard and professional basketball player Carmelo Anthony.

The MISSION Skincare™ starting lineup includes:

• Daily Offense SPF 30 Stick
• Lip Protector SPF 20 
• Foot Synergy Gel
• Anti-Friction Cream
• After-Sun & Wind Revive Gel

Amanda Beard, one of the brand's co-founders and 7 time Olympic Medalist, will be appearing on HSN tomorrow to debut MISSION Skincare.  Tune in on Thursday, January 29th at 7:00AM  EST (HSN Today Show), 8:00PM EST (Beauty Report) and at 1:00 AM January 30th to learn more about MISSION Skincare. 

You don't need to be an athlete to reap the benefits of MISSION Skincare.  I love the Lip Protector SPF 20 and named it as one of my "best winter lip treatments"! 

Liz Earle Superskin Moisturiser

Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare has the answer to the temperature extremes and dryness of the winter.  It's called Superskin Moisturiser.  Designed to help rejuvenate mature and very dry skin, Superskin Moisturiser is formulated with plant oils, antioxidants and essential fatty acids.  Made with cranberry seed oil, which is rich in Omega 3, 6 and 9, borage seed oil and rosehip oil, this blend of natural actives work to help prevent moisture loss and improve skin elasticity. 

What I like is what's not in Superskin Moisturiser:  no mineral oils or liquid paraffin waxes.  In using the Superskin Moisturiser, I've noticed my skin has felt comfortable, smooth and well-hydrated.  Say goodbye to the dryness and flakiness that usually accompanies winter skin! 

A companion product is the Superskin Concentrate,an intense product treatment that works at night to deeply nourish, restore and balance skin.  You apply the Superskin Concentrate after cleansing and moisturizing.  It is a blend of argan, organic rosehip oils, neroli, lavender and chamomille essential plant oils, plus vitamin E. 

Liz Earle Superskin Moisturiser and Superskin Concentrate are available at the Liz Earle US website or on HSN. You can read my past review of the Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser here.

Ken Paves Healthy Hair Collection

Ken Paves Healthy Hair is a new line of hair care products designed to promote strong, nourished hair.  The Ken Paves Healthy Hair Collection collection is paraben-free, safe for colored or chemically-treated hair and gentle enough to use every day.  Essential oils and extracts infuse shine, strength and lasting hydration while emollients and vitamins nourish and protect.

I was able to try out the Ken Paves Healthy Hair Shampoo and must say that it works very well.  I find the shampoo gentle enough to use every day on my color-treated hair.  It has a nice fragrance.  It does a good job of removing buildup from other hair products without stripping the color.  And my hair really feels clean. 

Ken Paves Healthy Hair products retail between $22 - $39 and are available at HSN, Ulta and Trade Secret.

Lancôme is making its debut on HSN!

Lancôme will be making its debut tomorrow on HSN, the shopping network.  Joan Poulton, Lancôme's vice president of education, will be onhand to discuss why Ôscillation is the mascara of the year and show how this innovative product is so revolutionary. She'll also showcase two of Lancôme's cult products: Bi-Facil, the must-have eye makeup remover, and Cils Booster XL, the best-selling luxury lash primer around.

Personally, I love it when brands bring out their top artists or trainers--it's a great opportunity to learn about the product from the pros.

The Lancôme shows on HSN will run Thursday, December 11 at 3 and 8 pm and on Friday, December 12th at 9 am, 2 pm and 7 pm.  In addition, there will be flexpay and free shipping and handling! 

Eyes by Design: Beauty goes live!

  

Eyes by Design is a unique makeup and treatment beauty collection solely intended for the eyes and created to help women become their own eye expert with ease.  Sound interesting?  This highly anticipated line was developed by BeautyBank, a division of the Estee Lauder Company.  You know with that kind of beauty muscle behind it, Eyes by Design is going to be a hit!  What's more, you won't find this line in stores.  Eyes by Design will be available exclusively at the Home Shopping Network.

Each of the 17 products in the Eyes by Design collection is designed to address specific cosmetic concerns unique to the eyes.  This well-edited collection takes the guess work out of everything from product selection to application.  The unique multi-purpose treatment products target the biggest eye concerns and are developed to deliver both immediate concealing benefits and long-term proven results.

The signature product in the line is the Transforming Eye Palette, which retails at $29.95.  Shade selection will be easy; all the colors have been selected for and grouped by eye color.  So no guessing what eyeshadow shades will work for your big baby blues.  There are four choices:  blue, brown, green and hazel.  Accompanying the Transforming Eye Palette is a fabulous step by step guide that will provide goof-proof application techniques.

Eyes by Design will be available at the Home Shopping Network (online and interactively).  The premiere show is scheduled for Thursday, July 10 at 8:00 pm (EST) and Friday, July 11 at 9:00 am, 4:00 pm and 11:00 pm.  You can also find the products on the HSN website.  While you're at the website, check out the video by Julie Howard, a co-developer of the Eyes by Design line.  Stay tuned for an upcoming product review!