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Beauty411 Weekend Digest for May 22-23, 2010

So glad the weekend is here, aren't you?  Lots of beauty news to get you caught up on.  Here's what was on my radar this week at Beauty411:

• Kérastase is hosting their 2nd Annual OUR TREAT EVENT on May 26th (in the EASTERN half of the US) and on June 23rd (in the WESTERN half of the US) where participating Kérastase Consultant salons will open their doors and offer COMPLIMENTARY KERASTASE TREATMENT RITUALS AND BLOW OUTS - valued at $100 for a suggested donation of $10 to Locks of Love.  Check out participating salons in your area and print your own invitation at: www.kerastase-usa.com/ourtreat.  I've got my appointment booked!
  

Beauty411 Favorite Beauty Products of 2009

Is it really the end of 2009?  To a beauty blogger, that just means "on to bigger and better" in terms of beauty products. After testing hundreds of products this year, I've done the work for you to find the best of the best. 

Looking back, it's been a great year in beauty.  Innovative products, creative packaging and exciting technology, particularly in skincare.  Expect those trends to continue in the upcoming year as brands try to edge each other out for the consumer's attention (and dollars!).

Here are some of my favorite beauty products of 2009:

Kate Somerville Friends and Family Event

Kate Somerville Friends and Family Event starts Friday, November 27 - 30th, 2009.  During this special event, save 30% when you shop online at www.katesomerville.com and enter promo code KATE2009 at checkout.

The Kate Somerville line has long been one of my favorite skincare lines.  I've used Exfolikate and Deep Tissue Repair for years and still love them.  Take advantage of this opportunity to try the Kate Somerville line and save 30%

New from Kate Somerville: HydraKate Line Release Face Serum

Always looking to build on her line of anti-aging products, Kate Somerville introduces HydraKate Line Release™ Face Serum.  The innovative and active ingredients in HydraKate Line Release™ Face Serum give you immediate tightening effects and reduce the depth of expression wrinkles. A blend of peptides and collagen builders help to improve skin texture and tone.

• HSC Complex - Counters loss of lipids from skin due to washing, stress, environment or excessive UV exposure.
• Hyaluronic Acid - Aids in holding water in the skin's surface to increase softness and suppleness.
• Leuphasyl™ - Reduces the depth of expression wrinkles and is a safer alternative to Botulinum Toxin A.

I haven't had the opportunity to try HydraKate Line Release™ Face Serum yet, but I do know that I've liked every Kate Somerville product I have tried.  I'll be putting this on my "must try" list.

Kate Somerville's HydraKate Line Release™ Face Serum retails at $150 and is available at retailers including Nordstrom (Nordstrom.com), QVC and www.katesomerville.com.

Beauty411 in Woman's World Magazine

If you're out shopping this weekend, check out the June 22nd edition of Woman's World Magazine on newstands now, where Beauty411 is featured in The Best...Self Tanner column. 

Interviewed for my thoughts on the best self-tanning towelettes, I picked Comodynes as my favorite. Comodynes towelettes are easy and convenient to apply, provide good color with minimal odor and are easy on the budget at about $12.99 for 8 sheets. 

At the time of the interview, I hadn't had a chance to try the Kate Somerville Somer 360 Tanning Towelettes.  The results are equally as good as Comodynes and the towelette is larger, but the Somer 360 Tanning Towelettes are more expensive.

If you're a self-tanning fan or if you've never tried one and need some product recommendations, pick up this week's Woman's World Magazine.