NewBeauty Test Tube for QVC

 

Many a beauty junkie knows the benefits of the well curated beauty test tube.  The idea of being able to try a number of deluxe and travel size beauty samples for a nominal cost is very appealing.  One of my personal faves is the NewBeauty Test Tubes available through QVC.  Here I know I'm not only getting the sample goodies and the fantastic NewBeauty magazine (a coveted treasure chest on all things beauty), but also the convenience of product availability through QVC.  With this often comes multiple payment options (easy pay, value pay ... what have you) and the security of knowing the item will be refunded if it doesn't work out and is returned. 

The only downside, as I've experienced it, is keeping the sample options fresh .... and by fresh I mean unique and diverse.  Inevitably, we're going to find a WEN Conditioning Cleanser, a Mally product, and somebody's lipgloss (tarte, Mally, etc) in the tube.  Now for me, this is ok as I happen to use WEN conditioning cleansers exclusively on my hair, have found Mally items to be high quality and effective and am generally willing to add another lipgloss to my stash, but one should be prepared if those items don't appeal. And the small sizes shouldn't turn folks away, there is a lot of product in those tubes and bottles.

I'm loving the picks for the newest QVC NewBeauty Test Tube:

6-fl oz WEN Cleansing Conditioner

1.9-fl oz Living Proof Thickening Mousse

0.17-oz Perricone MD High Potency Eye Lift

0.15-fl oz bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lipgloss

0.01-fl oz Mally Evercolor Waterproof Eyeliner

0.11-fl oz Smileactives Tooth Whitening Pen

0.4-fl oz philosophy full of promise moisturizer

0.5-fl oz Perfect Formula Daily Moisturizer

NewBeauty magazine

With the exception of the bareMinerals lipgloss (just don't like their products), I think I'll use each one.  I am particularly psyched about the Living Proof Thickening Mousse ... love this brand and their styling creams already.

The NewBeauty Test Tube for QVC is currently available for $29.96 with the option of 2 easy payments of $14.98.  Don't miss out!

REVIEW: Living Proof No Frizz

My new go-to styling product for hair!

Living Proof's Wave Shaping, Curl Defining No Frizz Styling Treatment is the product you seek to fall back in love with your wavy, curly hair! I'm convinced. A daily treatment (if needed, or you may go several days without having to wash again) for optimum frizz-reduction and conditioning, it claims to offer the first new anti-frizz technology in over 30 years. No Frizz addresses the two causes of frizz—humidity and friction. As a wavy, curly haired belle in the deep south of New Orleans (read: tropical hell for about 7-8 months of the year), I reeeeeally wanted this product to live of to the hype. It did.

Wave Shaping, Curl Defining No Frizz Styling Treatment provides a superior, extremely thin humidity barrier on hair while reducing surface friction. The result is an effective, lightweight frizz fighter, one of the best on the market today. This expert styling secret weapon contains a touchable holding polymer to give waves and curls added definition. Hair is left sleek and manageable without becoming sticky, "crunchy", greasy or heavy at all. This is a versatile product as well. Comb through and leave hair to air dry, or blow dry for lustrous, shiny locks. Get styling tips from No Frizz here.

Living Proof's No Frizz formulas efficiently deliver PolyfluoroEster to the surface of the hair in one even, perfect layer—devoid of any extraneous additives. This advanced styling aid works great on color-treated hair and is terrific for highly processed hair. No Frizz also repels dirt and oil so you can go longer between shampoos.

I'm telling you, I'm really delighfully impressed with this brand. I've tried this and their Straight Making No Frizz Styling Treatment with equal success. Both are a creamy-gel in texture, with a very light organic-botancial scent. Te key is not to use too much. I have a head full of very thick, wavy, longer-than-shoulder-length hair and all I need is about a quarter-size amount of the treatment in the palm of my hand to handle my whole head of hair. Those with less hair (in thickness or length) will need much less. As such, the bottle will last you a good long while.

Apparently I'm not the only one who has fallen in love with Living Proof's No Frizz products. Marie Claire featured it in their Top Hair Products - Behind the Scenes: Model Behavior article. Living Proof's wavy and straight styling creams are both available in three versions (fine to medium, medium to thick and thick to course) and in two sizes (2 oz and 4 oz). $14 - $24. Available at Sephora, Living Proof ad QVC.