On My Doorstep: A Beauty Bash Bundle From Nordstrom

Posted on October 7, 2015 by BeautyFrosting

A carefully curated surprise from Nordstrom, celebrating this Friday’s Nordstrom Beauty Bash!

Oh, how I love surprises! And, carefully curated surprises? Well, they really float my boat. Consider my boat floated with this delivery from Nordstrom today, in celebration of their upcoming #BeautyBash this Friday, October 9th from 8-10 am.

The first 1000 customers will receive this oh-so-cute tote bag. And, might I suggest a visit to the new Nordstrom Del Amo location in Torrance? It is GORGEOUS!! Visit Nordstrom.com/DelAmo for more details.

I’m loving that the Nordstrom Del Amo Beauty & Fragrance Director, Loredana Grama, personally selected these goodies for me – all of which are right up my alley – from Philosophy, Chantecaille, The Drybar, Laura Mercier, Supergoop, Glam Glow, Clarisonic, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Estee Lauder, Molton Brown, BKR & more.

You can get some of your very own VIP service by heading to Nordstrom and chatting with their Beauty Concierge or your very own Beauty Stylist. Now, it looks I have some playing to do…

xoxo,
Dawn

I’M LOVING…Neutrogena® Naturals Purifying Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes

Posted on April 29, 2015 by BeautyFrosting

Can I make a confession?

I haven’t washed my face for 7 days. Seriously.

Confession time: I haven't washed my face for 7 days.

No, I haven’t lost my mind – or, my sense of hygiene, thank you very much – I just chose to take the Neutrogena #WipeForWater pledge.

I took the Neutrogena #WipeForWater pledge.

What is the Neutrogena #WipeForWater pledge?

Well, in honor of Earth month, Neutrogena is partnering with The Nature Conservancy to help conserve water, Earth’s most precious and limited resource. To help, NEUTROGENA® Naturals is challenging U.S. consumers to clean their face without using water for up to one week and instead use the NEUTROGENA® Naturals Purifying Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes. For every pledge made on WipeForWater.com, during the month of April, NEUTROGENA® Naturals will contribute $1 to The Nature Conservancy to support water conservation, up to $50,000.

I took the pledge and have gone 7 days without using water in my cleansing routine.
I know what you’re thinking: “Ummm, Dawn, I’m totally on board, but how do you keep your skin clean?”

Well, I wondered the same thing, and Neutrogena has the answer: NEUTROGENA® Naturals Purifying Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes, available at Walmart stores.

The answer is clear: Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Makeup Remover Cleansing Towlettes

These 97% naturally-derived towlettes are free from harsh chemicals, parabens, and all that stuff we don’t want, and are chockfull of skin-saving ingredients that clean, freshen and purify the skin. But they don’t stop there. They are also safe for the most sensitive skin (hello, MINE!!) and easily remove even the most stubborn of waterproof eye makeup. YES, REALLY.

For 7 days, I have used these wipes to take off on-camera makeup (which means A LOT), and to cleanse my skin before bed every night. My results? My skin felt super clean, never suffered any breakouts, and felt hydrated (not stripped like many cleansers make it feel). But my FAVORITE part? These delicious little towlettes smell clean and light, like fresh green apples!!

Not only can you conserve water with these guys, but they also help us follow one of my skincare-saving laws. As many of you know, I find that nighttime skincare sometimes gets forgotten at the end of a busy day. You forget to take off your makeup and climb into bed, without washing your face, to which I say, “Shame, shame!” But, I have a solution for that: NEUTROGENA® Naturals Purifying Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes!

By my bedside? Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Makeup Remover Cleansing Towlettes

Keep these on your bedside table for fatigue-filled nights, when you need to quickly take off makeup before your head hits the pillow, leaving clean skin is but a dream.

They really, really work. And simply by trying them this month, you can make one BIG difference for our world! Be sure to email me, or comment on social media, and let me know if you love them as much as I do!

(But I know you will.)

xoxo,
Dawn

*This is a sponsored post by Neutrogena. While products or compensation were provided, the words and opinions are all my own. I never post about something I don’t believe in 100%. That’s just not who I am.

I’M LOVING: Estee Lauder Double Wear All-Day Glow BB Moisture Makeup

Posted on March 24, 2015 by BeautyFrosting

All-day Glow? More like All-Day GORGEOUS!!!

I love this new little secret potion of mine SO much that I even made a video! Check it out:

A BB cream that wears all-day long, imparts a healthy glow AND gives you SPF 30? “We’ll see about that,” I cynically said to myself as I tried my new Estee Lauder Double Wear All-Day Glow BB Moisture Makeup ($38) on for size for a big Oscars party, here in LA. And, see I did! Here are all the ways I know my latest secret potion can work for you.

Partytime: Double Wear BB made me feel like a star for entertainment’s biggest night of the year – The Oscars! From snapping selfies in the limo, to walking the red carpet, my skin glowed, without a smidgeon of shine in sight. I was in awe of how flawless my skin looked in photos from the early afternoon red carpet to the late night party pics!

: My latest secret potion? Estee Lauder Double Wear All Day Glow BB Moisture Makeup

Dependable & Multi-tasks just like us! Double Wear Makeup is dependable, just like you. It won’t move, won’t run and won’t rub off. It brightens, smoothes and perfects my skin tone, all while offering that SPF 30 protection we all need everyday in our busy lives. A makeup that multitasks like I do? Yes, please.

Side shot. Flawless coverage. Gorgeous jewelry. Color me a happy girl.

Glowing on with Leeza Gibbons and Estee Lauder Double Wear All-Day Glow BB Moisture Makeup

As Lionel Richie once sang, All Night Long: With just a small amount, I was left with lightweight coverage and glowing skin, that lasted all day & night, from 1 pm ’til midnight. It brightened my skin, while also making it look flawless and smooth. Double wear, you say? I think it might be more of a double agent!

All-night long: Estee Lauder Double Wear All-Day Glow BB Moisture Makeup

Hey, Brides! It can give you that glow you’re looking for, without getting shiny or greasy. NO bride, bridesmaid or wedding guest wants that! On your wedding day, you should be your most beautiful version of yourself. It’s that simple. This makeup helps you do just that.

No-Blues Traveler: Estee Lauder Double Wear All-Day Glow BB is perfect for the traveler who wants to look polished and put together, without looking made up. Think of it as the makeup that Audrey Hepburn or Grace Kelly would have worn on their world travels. You get the light, natural coverage, while also getting your SPF in that’s so imperative on those adventures travel can bring!

Try it for yourself, and let me know how much you love it!!

xoxo,
Dawn

*Editor’s Note: This is a sponsored post for Estée Lauder through Condé Nast, but all views and beliefs are my own. I never accept sponsored posts, unless I love the products. True story.

Eye See You & Eye Raise You: Physician’s Formula Eye Booster Instant Lash Extension Kit

Posted on March 23, 2015 by BeautyFrosting

Yesterday, my eye makeup was all dressed up and ready to go, but something was…ummmm…missing. Oh yeah, LASHES!!

Something's missing here…MY LASHES ARE NAKED!!

With a bold, bronze-eyed look like this one, I needed equally bold and dramatic lashes STAT! No falsies? Nooooo problem.

Enter Physician’s Formula Eye Booster Instant Lash Extension Kit ($14.95).

The hero? Physician's Formula Eye Booster Instant Lash Extension Kit ($14.95 at your favorite drugstores)

So how does it work?

Just like The Jackson 5 once said, "Easy as 1-2-3"

Step 1 – Mascara: Sweep Lash Boosting Mascara to prep for fibers and layer on lash boosting ingredients.
Step 2 – Extensions: Brush-on extensions to upper lashes while mascara is still wet to instantly build lashes.
Step 3 – Mascara: Reapply Lash Boosting Mascara to seal and set extensions.
Repeat Steps 2 & 3: Layer extensions and mascara again. Apply mascara to bottom lashes and brush off any stray extensions on face.

With fiber mascaras all the rage, I was dying to see if the results were as dramatic as I had heard.

Welllll….THEY WERE!!!

My lashes were pumped up - ohhhh, just about 200%!!!!

My lashes were pumped up by about 200%!! I’m talking instant glam in just 2 minutes flat.

Pumped-up lashes without falsies? Eye see you and I raise you. And, Physician’s Formula – you, my friends, have raised the bar!

And it’s not just me seeing results! In fact, check out these proven stats:

100% of women saw enhanced lashes instantly
100% of women prefer the results over false lashes
100% of women were amazed that their natural lashes could look so amazing
Instant Results: 100% saw the most dramatic lash effect ever experienced with a mascara*
Long-Term Effects: 100% saw thicker, fuller, longer more dramatic lashes after three weeks*

Full lashes make this girl happy!

xoxo,
Dawn

*Editor’s Note: This is a sponsored post for Physicians Formula through Condé Nast.

Meet Beauty Collection’s Inaugural Celebrity Beauty Curator…ME!

Posted on March 1, 2015 by BeautyFrosting

As we kick off a new month today with March, I kick off a new – and very exciting – chapter in my life. I am proud to announce that I have been asked to be Beauty Collection’s first-ever Celebrity Beauty Curator.

At the #CelebBeautyCurator Launch Party at Beauty Collection WeHo on February 18th

Yippee!!

Jumping for joy! So thankful for the opportunity to be Beauty Collection's Inaugural Celebrity Beauty Curator this month!

For the entire month of March, you’ll see my face in the window display of their West Hollywood store on Santa Monica Boulevard, along with my Classic and Trending product picks for the month.

Picking my favorite Beauty Collection product picks was no easy feat!

And, all month long, I’ll be Beauty Collection’s guest blogger each week, detailing my product picks, and giving y’all a little bit more intel on me and how I got to this place I’m in and the world of BeautyFrosting I’ve created.

So happy to live in the world that BeautyFrosting has created for me

I’m so thankful that scores of friends in the entertainment, beauty and blogger world came out to help me celebrate the launch at Beauty Collection WeHo, on Wednesday, February 18th.

With Shawn - who is the CEO of Beauty Collection - and so much fun!

With the girls of Gorgeous Cosmetics

Friends galore: Lindsey Vaerst, Leslie Durso, Lynn Chen, Dana Wald, Amy Davidson, Yvette Masterson, Chrissy Kling and Ashley Jones

With Kristen Conahan and Stacie Standifer

With Jenn Chan & Dana Wald

And we toasted with cupcakes and cocktails, naturally.

Cupcakes, of course, of course!

A good cocktail is just what a girl needs after a long, busy day!

Thanks to everyone who came out to toast the launch! And thank you, Beauty Collection, for choosing me to kick off this exciting series! Stay tuned as I share my story, product picks (& tips & suggestions) and more!

xoxo,

Dawn

BF Asks: What are some of your favorite classic beauty products?

Pretty Party: Simple Skincare & Walmart Giftcard Giveaway TOMORROW 8/6!!!

Posted on August 5, 2014 by BeautyFrosting

It's a Simple party!! A social media party, that is!

Sensitive skin is not so simple. But thank goodness our skincare can be.

With Simple skincare, not only are the products simple but they even have a simple way to access all the experts you need to keep you looking and feeling your best! The Simple Advisory board even includes a skincare expert, nutrition expert, fitness expert, wellness expert and beauty expert to help you learn how you can be your best every day.

My favorite tip I learned by checking out all that the Simple Advisory board had to say? As a girl with dry skin, I found out that my skin improves (and even glows) when I incorporate more nuts, seeds, oil-rich fish (such as salmon) and olive oil into my daily diet.

I recently tried Simple skincare for the first time and was pleased as punch with the results!! I got to try the Eye Makeup Remover, the Exfoliating Facial Wipes and the Revitalizing Eye Roll-On.

My absolute fave, simple tip to share with you? Well, I loved putting the eye roll-on in the fridge and applying it right before one of my nighttime events. It takes away the puffiness and wakes your eyes right up! Yep. A lifesaver.

And, YOU, my friends can win a Simple skincare prize package for yourself!

Tomorrow, during my Simple skincare Twitter Pretty Party at 11 am PST, I will be giving away 10 Simple skincare prize packs, which include:

One pack of Simple Exfoliating Facial Wipes

One Simple Revitalizing Eye Roll-On, and

One $10 Walmart gift card

Wowza! Looks like Christmas is coming early for 10 of you guys! The rules?
You must be a U.S. resident, 18 years of age or older.

If you want to win, follow me (@BeautyFrosting) and @simpleskincare on Twitter and tweet the following at 11 am PST tomorrow: “Let the pretty party with @beautyfrosting @simpleskincare begin! #SimpleSolutions”
That’s your RSVP. Then just follow along as we discuss skincare, beauty and wellness. There will be 10 winners in all and they will be announced this Friday, 8/8/14, after it is confirmed that they are US residents 18 and older.

So, who’s coming to the pretty party tomorrow?

xoxo,
BF

BF Asks: Which of the prizes are you most excited about?

*This is a sponsored post by Lunchbox Media. While products or compensation were provided, the words and opinions are all my own.

3 easy steps to Amp Up Your Style & win with TRESemmé for the VMAs

Posted on July 24, 2014 by BeautyFrosting

I just used these 3 products from TRESemmé to attempt to get some va-va-voom volume into my fine hair and, y’all, it worked. And all in under 15 minutes. Here’s how.

I was so excited about the level of volume I achieved, I cut off the last few words of the video which were, “And this my friends…is what happens.” Cue Olivia Newton-John’s “Magic” right now, folks.

Speaking of music, I’m no rockstar…at least not outside of my shower but TRESemmé sure can make me feel like one. Oh, you know that TRESemmé. She’s always got totally delightful, doable DIY hair tutorials and giveaways for all. And when the VMAs roll around, her spirit of sharing only doubles with rocking out the tutorials for all of us.

TRESemmé invites you to amp up your VMA style with one of her five looks that are red carpet-ready. Check out THESE 5 tutorials on how to achieve a pumped up pony, a super sleek look, rock ‘n roll waves, full blown volume and shine like a star. Watch the videos for a coupon for $1.75 off TRESemmé at Walmart.

Get $1.75 off TRESemmé products!

While watching the 2014 VMAs on August 24th post your VMA style and show how you amp up your style using the hashtag #ampupyourstyle for your chance to win TRESemmé samples.

Once you have your look, enter to win a chance to attend the 2015 VMAs for you and a friend! Enter by clicking here:
Tresemme VMA – Beauty Frosting

Rock it out.

xoxo,

BF Asks: Which look are you gonna try? My full blown volume, a pumped up pony, a super sleek look, rock ‘n roll waves or shine like a star?

*This is a sponsored post by Lunchbox Media. While products or compensation were provided, the words and opinions are all my own.

15 Days of Fitness: Degree Motionsense Deodorant

Posted on July 18, 2014 by BeautyFrosting

I am right in the heat of a personal challenge called 15 Days of Fitness.
It is no walk in the park getting in 15 workouts in 15 days but I am already feeling better, healthier, slimmer and more energized. But more on that later.

Know what deodorant is getting me through this challenge? Degree Motionsense. This deodorant takes me from my morning walk with my dog to my mid-morning workout to a quick change into my ensemble for nighttime wear. Yep, you read that right. Sometimes there is simply no time for a shower between workouts and meetings and events. I’m just being honest, folks.

So, thank goodness for Degree Motionsense saving the day!
Personally, as a southern girl, I’m loving Degree Motionsense Invisible Solid in Peach Burst!

Degree Motionsense Invisible Solid in Peach Burst at Walmart ($3.88)

Now, the good stuff.
Click here and you can get $1 off your purchase of Degree Motionsense at Walmart.

Want more?
Enter here and you can win 2 sticks of Degree Motionsense Deodorant AND a $10 Walmart gift card.
Whatcha’ waitin’ for?

xoxo,
BF

BF Asks: What’s your favorite deodorant to keep you fresh when you’re trying to get your fit on?

*This is a sponsored post by Lunchbox Media. While products or compensation were provided, the words and opinions are all my own.

Perfect For A Wedding: Bridal ‘Do Tutorials with Tresemmé and Penny Pincher Fashion

Posted on June 25, 2014 by BeautyFrosting

It’s simple, y’all.

Get the perfect wedding look for less with TRESemme and Penny Pincher Fashion.

Whether you’re going to a bridal shower, attending a wedding or participating as a bridesmaid, Penny Pincher Fashion and TRESemme show you how to get the perfect look for less with the help of Walmart.

Check out five hair tutorials – Pony Tail, Braided Crown, Sleek & Chic, Gatsby Glam, Modern Chignon – to find a look that fits you.

And they’re effortless for every day, too!

Perfect for a wedding with Penny Pincher Fashion

xoxo,

BF Asks: What ‘do would you do for a wedding?

*This is a sponsored post by Lunchbox Media. While products or compensation were provided, the words and opinions are all my own.

Real Volume. Real Beauty. Real Serious: Dove Oxygen Moisture haircare

Posted on June 6, 2014 by BeautyFrosting

Here’s a little secret. When you’re a beauty blogger, you try LOTS of products. Lots and LOTS and LOOOOOOTS of products. You know how you know which products make your favorites? When you use them over and over again even with thousands of products sitting around and when you go out and buy ’em yourself.

That is exactly the case with my new hair cocktail for a comely coif: Dove Oxygen Moisture Shampoo ($4.98), Dove Oxygen Moisture Conditioner ($4.98) and Dove Oxygen Moisture Leave-In Foam ($5.98).

A Perfect Cocktail For A Comely Coif: Dove Oxygen Moisture Shampoo, Conditioner and Leave-In Foam

I’ve always been a fan of Dove and their Real Beauty campaign so I really wanted to like these products but still, I started with no expectations. After all, these products are a steal at under $6 each at Walmart! What could they really do for my hair?
Well, they did a lot. Let’s start with the shampoo and conditioner.

Real Volume. Real Beauty. Real Serious: Dove Oxygen Moisture Shampoo & Dove Oxygen Moistue Conditioner

Dove Oxygen Moisture Shampoo ($4.98) & Dove Oxygen Moisture Conditioner ($4.98): Made with Oxyfusion Technology, these products say they add moisture and shine to hair. And boy, do they! I’ll be honest. At first, I was a little worried. A little of the shampoo went a long way and it felt so moisturizing that I thought there was no way my fine hair would take it. But this surprised me! Even though it’s super moisturizing and conditioning-feeling in your hand, it rinses clean away leaving no residue or heaviness. I promise.

I found a fave coif cocktail in Dove Oxygen Moisture Shampoo & Conditioner!

Next, I applied the Dove Oxygen Moisture Leave-In Foam ($5.98), prior to blowdrying, concentrating on my roots. It claimed to increase hair volume by 95%. And it did, it did!! Really. Seriously. About a 100% increase in my opinion because I didn’t have to use velcro rollers at my roots for once. Hallelujah!

A little Kelly Kapowski but who cares. Volume, people. Volume. Hallelujah!

I wanted to give you guys authentic results so I only spent 10 minutes on my blowdry (because I know how busy we all are) and was wowed by the results. One trick? I blowdried my hair upside down – as I always do. I couldn’t believe the volume, body and fullness that my hair had. Sadly, that doesn’t happen every day so it’s kinda nice knowing that now it can.

Happy hair. Happy Girl. Thanks, Dove!

As if learning about these pretty products isn’t enough, they also have a great promotion where you can watch a Dove 2 Hair Stories video and save $1.50 off Dove products at Walmart! Check it out.
And, seriously, guys. If you want mega volume without the mega prices, check this line out. You’ll be glad you did.
I sure am.

xoxo,
BF

BF Asks: Like my blowing my hair upside down trick, do you have any hairstyling tricks? If so, I’d love to try ’em!

*This is a sponsored post by Lunchbox Media. I pick which sponsored posts I participate in very carefully – only products I truly love. While products or compensation were provided, the words and opinions are all my own. And I am always, always honest because I know how valuable your money and time are.*