Just because your body has gone into hiding doesn't mean you can forget about it!

I love being covered in sweaters and other warm, cozy duds all winter but that usually means I forget to apply my usual slathering of lotion every morning. I'm one of those people that is always cold in the morning (even in summer) so once winter comes I'll "accidentally" skip the lotion step in order to hop in cozy clothes as quickly as possible after I'm out of the shower (much to the suffering of my skin). If you have the same do-whatever-it-takes-to-stay-warm philosophy, here is a quick and easy way to keep your skin full of moisture during the dry, harsh weather of winter...without needing to lotion up.

Try swapping your usual body wash in the shower for glospa hydrating bath and body oil. Full of goodness like macadamia nut oil, sunflower oil and lavender, it will deliver moisture to the skin that lasts long after you step out of the shower. The biggest benefit? It doesn't create an extra step in your morning routine...in fact, it very likely will eliminate a few minutes spent applying lotion.

However, if you are somehow so tied to your body wash that you can't imagine giving it up, don't fret. Simply have the hydrating bath and body oil in your shower so it gets nice and warm from the steam and apply once you've turned the water off. This way you are able to keep skin warm by staying in the shower, which will help it absorb more quickly, leaving skin silky and supple.

Actually have time for a little pampering? While running a warm bath, add a few pumps of glospa hydrating bath & body oil to the water. It creates a soothing milk bath that as you soak, your skin absorbs nourishing oils leaving it silky.

In the navy...

Newly launched gloPrecision eye pencil in twilight has been getting quite some attention!

InStyle beauty editors choose it as one of their color choices to amp up your look. It is a perfect, subtle navy that is a fun alternative to your basic brown or black liner. Plus is has the versatility to be worn day or night (and gorgeous for smoky eyes!).

US Weekly recommends it to achieve the look that all the celebs are wearing. By lining the inner rim of the eyes you create delicate definition and make eyes pop!

I created a smoky eye look for day using the twilight gloPrecision eye pencil and the gray shade from the new ballerina gloEye shadow trio that I've been wearing all the time...It's fool proof application is great (especially for me, who early in the morning has little coordination when it comes to applying makeup). All you need to do is sweep the gray shade on to the lid, focusing a little more in the crease. It is a super subtle wash of color so its impossible mess up. Line with twilight and smudge to your liking with the artists' tip on the other end of the pencil. Like I said, this is a definite day look, but if you are looking for a more intense eye look, check out glominerals mermaid, that features a smoky eye utilizing this stunning shade!

Rock the Vote!

It's the day we've been anxiously awaiting...November 4th! Hopefully you've already voted by the time you're reading this...if not I suggest you get yourself to the polls before they close!


In the spirit of democracy I thought I'd hold our own glo poll here... What is your absolute, cannot-live-without, what-did-you-ever-do-before-you-found-this glo product?

Comment and let me know (since there are no 2 clear front runners they are all write-in votes).

Mine? glotherapeutics gloEye restore and glominerals gloPressed base I honestly have NO idea how I survived prior two these 2 products living in my makeup arsenal. Not a day goes by without dabbing on my savior eye cream and making my skin look flawless with this pressed base (in addition to looking fab it's protecting my skin from sun and environmental stresses too!).

Now go VOTE!

Pumpkin Yummy!

Hello glo girls (and guys)...it's been awhile! I was out on vacay (warm, sunny Hawaii I miss you already) but am back and ready to get down to beauty business!

Now that fall is in full swing it is time to get your skin prepped for winter (yes coldness is lurking right around the corner). I have a few skin treatments that I highly recommend around this time of year. Over the next few days I'll post multiple ‘recipes’ for your skin – feel free to mix and mix and match ingredients. All of these can be done at home, but if you are looking for a little pampering check your local spa for treatments that involve these glotherapeutics products. My first good-skin concoction is what I shall call … pumpkin yummy! We are just weeks away from the only holiday were you have every reason to stuff yourself silly with all kinds of edible goodies…but mainly pumpkin pie. There are many other good uses for this delish orange vegetable….pumpkin pudding, pumpkin bread, pumpkin soup…but pumpkin pie has always been my personal favorite. Until I used gloPumpkin Enzyme Scrub.

Besides the fact the first time I smelled it I wanted to eat it (which in my book is a good thing), it effectively exfoliated my skin without any irritation and left my face looking luminous! Pumpkin enzymes, which are full of antioxidants and Vitamin A, help to break down dead skin cells while date seeds and jojoba beads provide extremely gentle physical exfoliation. The texture is creamy and doesn’t feel harsh on the skin like a lot of scrubs, which is great news for my sensitive skin. And an added bonus is that it contains ingredients that are helping strengthen and condition the skin, so it’s not leaving your precious face stripped after you rinse it off. I’ve paired the gloPumpkin Enzyme Scrub with the new gloConditioning Restorative Mask for this super simple 2-step treatment. The mask is full of all kinds of goodness to further strengthen and hydrate the skin – acai, black currant, wild yam and shiitake extract just to name a few. It also one of the top smelling glotherapeutics products – yes I said smelling. I have strict criteria that my skincare products must meet and smelling wonderful is one of them. Ridiculous? I think not.

On to the regimen…
Gently massage a small amount of gloPumpkin Enzyme Scrub on to dampened skin. Leave on for 5-10 to allow the enzymes to do their job, then rinse off. Dry face with a soft towel. Apply a thin layer of gloConditioning Restorative Mask and leave for 10 minutes. After your 10 minutes is up massage into skin and ta-da…done! Does it get any easier than that?!

If you want to complicate things here’s another option. Rinse the mask off after 10 minutes and dry face. Apply a glotherapeutics serum (gloSuper Serum or gloRenew Serum are great choices to get skin back in shape after summer) and allow a moment to let it absorb into skin. Lather on a nourishing moisturizer like gloConditioning Hydration Cream or even richer gloConditioning Restorative Cream and then enjoy the rest of your evening knowing your damaged summer skin will soon be radiant again! Stay tuned…another treatment recommendation coming your way in the next day or two…

Think Pink with gloMarvelous in Pink kit.

gloProfessional has partnered with the National Breast Cancer Foundation and created glominerals gloMarvelous in pink kit which is now in stores! A portion of all proceeds are being donated to the NBCF to support its mission to save lives by increasing awareness of breast cancer through education and by providing mammograms for those in need.

This do-gooder of a kit has been stirring up quite some attention! From various trade magazines to widely visited websites such as seventeen.com and iVillage, everyone has been raving about gloMarvelous in pink!

And it's no wonder, the products included are sure to turn some heads. The kit contains gloLiquid lips in pink ginger, which launched this past summer and became an instant hit. Pink ginger is a sheer, flirty pink with just a hint of sparkle that looks incredible on all skin tones. Plus, its perfect for fall to balance the ever-popular smoky eye that you surely will be sporting (more to come on smoky eye looks soon!).

The kit also includes a NEW gloEye shadow shade, ballerina, that was created just for this kit. It is a combination of an icy, light pink, a shimmery, deep rose and a gentle, foggy gray. To be completely honest, the first time I saw this trio I thought it was pretty in the compact but was wary of how these colors were going to look once put on. I'm not a pink eyeshadow kind of girl. Actually, I'm typically not a fan of pink in general. Does this stem from a bad incident with pepto-bismol as a child? No clue, but if I buy something pink its usually because of a certain cause behind it.

Back to the makeup... so, I was skeptical...but shocked when I gave it a go and LOVED what I saw. The pinks aren't super pink once on, but instead really delicate washes of color. After playing around with these 3 shades I've concluded that they look lovely worn together, but even better, they all pair nicely with other shades for endless look possibilities. The gray makes any eye color pop, but to amp it up even more try pairing with a gloEye shadow in blue suede and gloPrecision eye pencil in twilight for a twist on a smoky eye (TIP: the blue makes the whites of your eyes look brighter...perfect for you late-nighters out there). If you love color, pair the 2 shades of pink and add gloEye shadow in eggplant to the mix - voila! Gorgeous. Don't limit yourself to my suggestions - get creative! Post a comment and let me know what combos you are loving.

Whether you're picking this up for yourself or for someone else, you can feel good about helping provide women help for today and hope for tomorrow.

To learn more about the NBCF and its mission, visit their website: www.nationalbreastcancer.org

To pick up a gloMarvelous in pink kit, head over to www.gloskincare.com - but hurry they are going unbelievably fast!

It's not just lipstick, it's art.

New York Moves magazine, a prime source for up to the minute lifestyle and fashion happenings, recently included cult favorite glominerals gloLip stick in vixen in its spread called Tortured Artists, where the question was raised if there is a legitimate medium for real art?



When the artist was asked "Why lipstick?" she replied "Why not?". And judging by this gorgeous mess I think she had the right idea to stray from the norm.

A glimpse at glam.

Surprise! To get your week off to a great start I thought I'd slip you a sneak peak at the gorgeous new items launching in glōminerals holiday collection...(you can thank me later)
1) the holiday glam kit.
This stunning assortment of glōminerals favorites for the face, eyes, lips and cheeks gives you everything you need to create countless beautiful looks for any occasion!

This limited edition kit includes:

glōBronze sunkiss and glōShimmer kiss

glōCream blush - guava

glōBlush - sweet and rosebud

glōReflection cream eye shadow trio - opulence

glōEye shadow trio - envy and ballerina

glōConcealer under-eye - natural and golden

glōCream eyeliner - slate and espresso

glōGloss - nude and rose gold

glōLip plumper - copper shimmer and sheer berry

2) the glōSmoky eye collection.

Four essential shades in one compact, plus the instructions and tools needed to master theever popular smoky eye - all in a stunning holiday bag. I can attest to the how simple this makes it to create a smoky eye look. Average time it took for various girls around the office to do was under 4 minutes and every single one of them looked ready to head out for a night on the town...(granted it was 10am and we may have gotten a few funny looks around the office...)

This limited edition kit includes:
limited edition holiday bag

glōSmoky eye kit

eye base brush

mini crease brush

smudge brush

5 step instructions how to create a smoky eye

3) the glōMini lips collection.
Limited edition collection includes 3 glōGlosses in starstruck, plum glaze and blushing and 2 glōLip plumpers in copper shimmer and clear. These colors looks great on everyone!

I'm loving what Laurie over at beauty's spot blog has to say about the glōMini lips collection!

4) the glōMini travel brush set.

Includes a camoflauge, powder/blush, fluff oval, mini crease, dual brow and eyeliner/brow brush, all in conveniently miniature sizes.

Perfect to take on trips, keep in your purse for touch ups or for your makeup bag to save precious space!

5) the glōDiffuser.

These sleek, square bottles filled with clear glass beads add ambiance to any environment. All fragrances are blended with the finest ingredients and essentional oils available and the natural bamboo reeds absorb and disperse just enough of the aroma to delicately refresh the room.

Available in: gardenia, red currant, spiced citrus, peony, and fresh grass.

To learn more about this collection, check back at glominerals.com soon! (Since you got the official sneak peek its not even up yet!)