We recently sent contributor Christene Carr on a beauty press field trip to learn about a brand spanking new product formulated with teeny bopper skin issues in mind. So listen up, future leaders…this one’s for you : )

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I recently attended a press event in a high school classroom setting, decked out with lockers, chocolate milk and caboodles.

*Flashback, like whoa*

I was introduced to X Out, the newest product from makers of Proactiv. X Out is a wash-in treatment specially formulated for teens (or adults) who want a one step treatment to help manage and prevent acne. X Out washes “powerful, acne fighting medicine into the pores and leave it behind to treat blemishes and help kill the bacteria that causes breakouts.”   X Out is formulated with glycerin to moisturize skin leaving it feeling smooth and looking healthy.

The X Out Wash in treatment is 8.5% benzoyl peroxide and can be used as a face wash, mask or spot treatment but that is not all. X Out is targeted to teens who can’t seem to do anything without their smart phones and without getting distracted, so, “X Out incorporates a built-in compliance measure to help teens recognize the recommended two minute wash time for best results and to achieve clear skin. Each bottle of X Out Wash-In Treatment has a QR code (purple square on the back of the bottle) that teens can scan with their smartphones to be automatically directed to the X Out™ Daily Distraction, where a new two-minute video will be available each day.” Videos might include fashion tips, sports tricks or straight-up comedy. Check out this cool sample video.  X Out Wash-In Treatment retails for $24.95, or at the monthly rate of $19.95 for convenient ongoing shipments.  Purchase online at www.XOut.com or call (800) 996-1971.

Check out these un-retouched before and after pictures!

Since this is a brand snew product, we thought we would give you an opportunity to win a 7 0z bottle to get you started.

Here’s how:

1. Follow @thisthatbeauty , @cnicholac, @XoutBreakOuts on twitter and/or like both pages on facebook www.fb.com/thisthatbeauty and www.fb.com/Xout
2. Send an email to ttbgiveaways@gmail.com telling us how you currently treat your acne. Include your twitter handle.

Emails with a current picture of a acneic skin will receive two entries in the drawing.  The winner will be chosen at random.

Open to US residents only. The contest ends on November 10, 2011. Winner will be contacted on twitter or by email. In addition, if the winner sends us a picture 30 days after the start of the X-Out Wash-In treatment, we will mail another bottle. Images will not be made public.

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Hey, everyone! My ace beauty contributor, @cnicholac, has partnered with Caudalie to offer you, yes YOU, the opportunity to win her fave fragrance of the moment. Listen up!

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Everyone loves a contest and this one is truly worth entering. Caudalie recently launched three fragrances, Fleur de Vinge, Zeste de Vinge and The des Vignes, (read my review here). The three fragrance combination was developed to capture the essence of life on the Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, a French vineyard, at dawn, noon and dusk. I fell in love with The des Vinges, which coincidentally, corresponds with my favorite time of day. Now you, lovely reader, have an opportunity to win one of the these three amazing fragrances!

Here’s how:

1. Describe your favorite time of day and why. Email your response, with your full name to ttbgiveaways@gmail.com. Use subject heading Caudalie Fragrance Contest.

2. Follow @thisthatbeauty , @cnicholac, @caudalieUSA on twitter and leave a comment below with your twitter handle.

One entry per person. US residents only. The contest ends on 7/22. Caudalie will send the winner the fragrance that corresponds with their favorite time of day. In addition, the winner will be entered in another contest to win $250 gift basket from Caudalie.

Bonne chance!

With Father’s Day fast approaching I’m sure you’re in search of great gift ideas for your proud poppa. If your busy schedule and hectic lifestyle lead to major gift shopping procrastination, you’re in luck….I (with a little help from the Accessories Council) am here to help!

Is dad well suited?  If he’s the kind of gent who suits up, perhaps:

Swarovski Cuff links

Made in the shade. If dad likes to play it cool, perhaps:

Lacoste Sunglasses

Does dad appreciate a well rolled cigar? Perhaps:

Colibri Enterprise and Slice Gift Set

Show dad what time it is. Perhaps:

Phosphor Watches

A classic choice, of course. Perhaps:

Calvin Klein Wallet

Help dad hold it together. Perhaps:

Lacoste Belt

Only the finest for your dear dad. Perhaps:

Heritage Cashmere

Keep dad sharp from head to toe. Starting at the head, perhaps:

Dorfmann Pacific Hat

A stylish, yet masculine carry-all. Perhaps

Yak Pak Tote

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Happy Father’s Day to all!

Brace your pulse points for the unveiling of Love & Light, a sparkling floral woody scent from Jennifer Lopez. As part of the celebration, HSN is offering fans the opportunity to win a private meet-and-greet with Jennifer Lopez during her July 2 HSN freagrance launch.  HSN.com prize package includes:
·        Airfare for a winner and guest
·        2 nights stay at the Vinoy Renaissance Resort in St. Petersburg, FL
·        $500 spending cash
·        An assortment of Love & Light products from HSN

For more information on how to register for the sweepstakes, and on the upcoming launch of Love & Light, visit www.hsn.com.

Hello there, beautiful! I hope you’ve all had a great week….but, if your week was just so-so or ho-hum, your luck is about to change!

I am hosting a giveaway with one of my absolute favorite local designer’s SINE New York. If you follow my blog closely (and I bet you do;)), you know that I am a huge fan of SINE New York and wear their dresses often. Here’s a quick recap:

I wore this flirty white and periwinkle in dress to the Independent Spirit Awards in LA

I wore this colorful mini for an Aveeno  press dinner

I wore this retro inspired frock to a NYFW event

And while doing a satellite media tour, I wore the black version of the previous dress

Well now is your chance to join the pack and try SINE NY for yourself. I’m giving away the “Neon Camo Print Dress”, a $220 value.

Dress  Description: The Neon Camo Print Dress brings color and confidence to the SINE New York Spring 2011 Collection. With the vibrant pattern and detailed back, this dress is a must-have for the spring season.

So, the rules of engagement….here’s how you enter the contest:

1) Like the ThisThatBeauty fan page

2) Follow both @SineNY and @ThisThatBeauty on Twitter

3) Leave a comment below with your Twitter handle and a few words about where or how you would wear “Neon Camo Print Dress”. Personally, I’m dying to cinch the waist with a metallic skinny belt and blouse out the top..but that’s just me!

4) Earn extra contest entries by tweeting “Check out @ThisThatBeauty blog for a chance to win a dress ($220 value) from @SineNY #TTBgiveaway”"

4) One winner will be chosen at random on April 3.

Good luck!

I have some really exciting news!!!

Along with about eight other beauty bloggers/ editors I was asked to participate in MAKE UP FOR EVER’s Lips to Love contest. The challenge was to create a lip look using MUFE’s new Rouge Artist Lip Colors.

The contest winner will win a MUFE train case filled with their favorite products (*squeal*) AND the opportunity to give away MUFE makeup to 10 lucky readers (*squeal* for you!!!).

Being a RED girl, naturally I decided to use Rouge Artist in shade Moulin Rouge.

To get a very modern and yet classic look, I first mattified my lips with MUFE HD Powder, then applied Moulin Rogue, blotted on a tissue, more MUFE HD Powder, then more Moulin Rouge, then another blot….and VOILA!

If you like what you see, and want to vote for me, click here:  VOTE FOR THISTHATBEAUTY

I would absolutely  love the opportunity to give 10 of my wonderful readers a train case filled with MAKE UP FOR EVER products! Voting ends at 5pm EST Thursday, December 16th

Celebrate the launch of Eye for Beauty by Sally Beauty and enter to win $450 of Ion product. The giveaway will take place at SallyBeautyBlog.com from September 20-30. One lucky as heck winner will be chosen at random on October 1, 2010. Might be YOU!

How: Leave a comment on the Ion Giveaway blog post at SallyBeautyBlog.com between September 20-30. Limit one comment per person.

Go forth and win!

Want to be the next big artist? Check out Talika’s cool new contest and street art campaign…

WHO:

Talika Paris and Fans Alike

WHAT:

Art Event – Street campaign

WHERE:

9:00am @The Today Show/Rockefeller Center
10:30am @Times Square
11:30 am @Columbus Circle
1:00 pm @Union Square
2:00 pm @Washington Square
4:00 pm @The Apple Store (5^th Ave)
6:30pm @The Meatpacking District

WHEN:

September 23

WHY:

To launch “I Care for Talika”, the new Talika Paris online contest in which entrants create an artistic vision of Talika for a chance to win a trip to Paris and design the new Talika gift set packaging; and see artists in action. The first comers will receive TALIKA products.

Follow the action on Twitter all day long and log onto Facebook  http://www.facebook.com/TalikaBeauty <http://www.facebook.com/talikabeauty> to register for the contest!

Good luck – xoxo!

Fridays with Felicia: An intimate look behind the curtain as I share my favorite style/ beauty discoveries and ThisThatBeauty shenanigans from previous week.

Hey everyone! It’s time for another wild and crazy beauty-filled column of “Fridays with Felicia”. Buckle up!

I celebrated Bastille Day with Phyto Universe. If you have never visited the botanical sanctuary that is Phyto Universe, you are truly missing out on something special. The urban oasis is home to over 9,000 live tropical plants from all over the world. The 3,000 square foot vertical garden must be seen to be believed. If you are a hair care fanatic like me, a Phyto hair analysis and treatment is a must.

Now back to Phyto’s Bastille Day celebration…

I ran into fellow Beauty Writer, Kristin Booker of Fashion Style Beauty online mag.

While celebrating Bastille Day at Phyto Universe I learned of a soon to be released collection of intensive hair treatments. You all know that I do my own hair (relaxer, blow outs, trimming, etc) so I perked up during the hair mask presentation. The collection is set to launch in September but you know I would never make you wait that long! I’ve got the exclusive deets for you NOW…that’s just how I roll

Formula PHYTOKARITE is for Ultra Dry Hair and has my name written all over it. The newly re-formulated treatment is ultra-rich and intended to provide intense  hydration, nutrition, and deep-down repair. With Shea Butter, Pastel Oil, Wood Cellulose, and Castor and Colza Oils, effective repair is possible from the first application. Now that’s what I am talking about! We love immediate results, right?

Formula PHYTOCITRUS is for Color-treated Hair. It is formulated to nourish and boost radiance. Rich in citrus fruits, Phytocitrus seals cuticles to lock in color intensity and prevent fading. Sweet almond proteins and illipe butter work to deeply nourish and restructure the hair fiber.

Formula PHYTOJOBA is for Dry Hair that is in need of intense hydration and regeneration. Enriched in jojoba oil and guar gum the mask melts into a luxurious hair softener that works to instantly to moisturize and detangle. Angelica root extract and sweet orange essential oil gives hair shine and vitality. Hair is said to regain softness and elasticity.

Formula PHYTODENSIUM is ideal for fine or thinning hair. This anti-aging mask claims to thicken and strengthen hair. It is formulated with grapeseed and black currant seed oils which naturally soften and regenerate hair. The botanical protein complex increases hair’s thickness and density

The entire hair mask collection ($38) contains NO Silicones, NO Parabens, NO Phtalates.

Lastly, I have a summer time hair care tip to share from Julien Farel (Julien Farel Salon) to me, to you:

Tip from Julien Farel: If your hair is color treated and you are prepping for a day at the beach, preserve your color by wetting your hair and applying a think coating of conditioner. This process adds a layer of protection between your hair color and the sun. I am trying this the next time I hit Cape May!

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Last week I posted pictures from a wonderful charity gala for Haiti that I had the pleasure of attending. Apparently the Street Style Team for Essence.com was in the house as well. They spied me in my orange off the shoulder frock and gold sparkly shoes and included my picture in their “Grown and Sexy Nights” piece. How cool is that? Well here’s my 10 seconds of paparazzi fame…and the link to the actual post. The comments were all really sweet and made my day. One comment in particular was from a man who offered to take me out, BUT only if I wear the orange dress. Hilarious stuff! (but probably not as hilarious to Mr. Benson:))

And oh, I should probably properly quote my outfit for the record. When I was asked “who are you wearing” I think the party was too loud for the photographer to hear my complete response…so the description the website of what I am wearing is not one hundred percent accurate. The dress is Jay Godfrey. I scored it at a sample sale. I’m wearing a tiny gold JCrew waist belt that transformed the dress from a tent to a strategically cinched drop waist. The shoes are a patent sparkly gold Christian Louboutin slingback. The clutch is a nameless snakeskin vintage find. http://photos.essence.com/galleries/street_style_melkey#448051

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Here on ThisThatBeauty we discuss all sorts of products and treatments that help to keep your skin beautiful. By now you know that treatment products can take many forms…from serums, to different types of peels, to more technologically advanced tools like my beloved Clarisonic, or a device like this by TRIA Beauty.

I recently learned of (and experienced) a beautification and relaxation process that I simply had to share here as part of “Fridays with Felicia”.

HALO/AIR is the first ever U.S. Salt Rooms that are made completely out of salt mined 300 meters below ground from European salt caves.  Salt therapy treatments are touted as being effective in helping those who suffer from respiratory conditions, common colds or even skin conditions such as acne.  A while back I covered a skin care system that uses the power of salt to treat acne, so the idea of visiting a salt room doesn’t sound so far off.

It is my understanding that Salt Rooms are already popular in other parts of the world but HALO/ AIR is the first facility of its kind in the United States. That’s right yall….ThisThatBeauty brings you the exclusive scoop on whats current in beauty!

The salt that is used at HALO/ AIR is mined from European salt caves 300 meters below ground. The Halo/Air Salt Room treatment uses unique proprietary equipment and room design which creates a dry salt aerosol microclimate. The patented HaloGenerator creates humidity, filters the air, and grinds and atomizes the salt into air particles for the rooms.

Dont allow the word “particles” to frighten you as the particles are breathable.  While going in for the treatment I was not certain what to expect. Think: sauna.  You may enter the salt room fully clothed. The only wardrobe change required is a covering for your feet.While in your private little salt cave, you may relax, nap, or watch TV. I chose to catch up on ol Kathy Griffin and her “D-List” shenanigans. Oh Kathy….

Here I am after an hour in my little salt cave. I left the salt room feeling more refreshed, at ease, and my skin really did seem to glow! Is salt treatment for you? Well here’s what I have to say. Why don’t you take a moment to pop into HALO/ AIR’s minimalist chic Chelsea location and talk with the helpful staff. I am certain that they can help you figure out if the treatment is right for you. I will say that you probably need more than one visit to see significant improvement…so here’s another upside to stopping by to visit HALO/ AIR. When you stop by, you can pick up a brochure, which on the back offers you a free session with the purchase of your first. So that’s two sessions for the price of one. Sounds like a great deal to me…and a great way to try the service twice and really gauge the efficacy.  Good luck!

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Hey everyone, don’t forget to enter my contest to win one of three Rio De Keratin Treatment kits. Click here for the full contest deets.

Stay cool..this weekend is going to be a scorcher here on the east coast!

xo.

Felicia

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Who can walk more than six New York City blocks without stumbling upon a Tasti D-Lite. It’s practically a New York  institution when it comes to frozen treats. Check out today’s amazing deal from Tasti D-Lite and TheLuxurySpot.com/Deals

Today’s deal will get you a $10 gift certificate for just $4. Load up on cones, cups, toppings, ice cream sandwiches and other frozen goodies at a 60% discount that will make you feel cool and refreshed all summer long. (I’m so bummed I’m in New Jersey today and can not take advantage of this refreshing deal..woe is me)