Its the New Year!! Its also winter , which can really wreak havoc on your skin.  Fight the winter doldrums by entering to win a full size Vitamin Enhanced Moisturizer from Made From Earth!

Vitamin Enhanced Moisturizer is full of bioflavanoids and antioxidants which combat the aging process by neutralizing free-radicals. Avocado oil and Aloe Vera juice provide moisture. One of the main age fighting ingredients in this luscious moisturizer is Roobios Tea.  

“Organic Rooibos Tea Extract from Africa is an antioxidant with the highest levels of Polyphenols which are used to prevent free radical damage, fine lines, and wrinkles. Polypeptides, combined with Vitamins A, B, C, and E all act together to stimulate collagen production, refine complexion, and soften skin. Vitamin A contains active beads that release when absorbed for skin smoothness and elasticity.”

I have been using Vitamin Enhanced Moisturizer for over a month, and my skin is balanced and soft.  Use it after cleansing. It is a rich cream, but not greasy at all. It goes on smoothly, absorbing into your skin and providing moisture immediately.

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• Tell us why you want to win! Do you use moisturizer now? Does it provide the desired effects? Why not? Do you get dry skin in the winter? Leave your comment below.  Winner will be chosen at random.

Preparing for the holidays can do a number on your skin!! Fight back with this Roobios Tea Facial Scrub from our friends at Made From Earth.  This facial scrub is full of  antioxidants and roobios tea, which is a flower that has been used for years to help improve your immune system and slow the aging process.

I received a sample of Roobios Tea Facial Scrub and I began incorporating it into my facial routine immediately. This scrub is light and can be used on a daily basis.  According to the Made From Earth website, “Roobios Tea Face Scrub is a moisturizing face scrub that will not strip the delicate vitamin and nutrients from your face. For some skin types, a moisturizer may not be needed after using the face scrub since it contains moisturizing properties. This is why the scrub is perfect for both oily AND dry skin types. For oily skin its great because after using the scrub you may not need an additional moisturizer. And its great for dry skin because it will not overly dry out your face like other cleansers.”  My skin is combination, and I usually use moisturizer once a day.  While using this face scrub, my skin was soft and supple after every wash.  I skipped moisturizer during the day, which is great because it saves me money! 

The face scrub is light as air, and it smells like lemons.  It contains jojoba beads, which are not rough on my skin the way other scrubs can be.  The instructions say to massage on the skin for up to five minutes. I found that a minute was sufficient before rinsing with warm water. 

Sounds fantastic, right? Well now is your chance to WIN this product and be on your way to beautifully moisturized, magnificent skin!

• Leave a comment on this blog telling us about your skin type and why you think Roobios Tea Facial Scrub would be the perfect addition to your routine
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We will pick one winner! Will it be YOU??!! Get those entries in NOW! 

Recently I found out about The Orange Owl, a lovely little skin care shop based in Vermont, and I was intrigued.  I am a self-labeled skin care junkie, and there is nothing that makes me happier than trying out quality skin care products and telling you all about them!  I am extremely pleased with what I have found at The Orange Owl!

The owner of The Orange Owl proudly describes her products as “… 100% chemical free – no parabens, dyes, silicones, phthalates, sulfates, fragrance oils or petroleum products here. The packaging is “Green”, and, except the lip balms, all our products are vegan–friendly.”   Another bonus of purchasing from The Orange Owl is that 5% of your purchase is donated to the Schooling Project, which helps less fortunate children in India stay in school.   Read about this great initiative here.

I received a soap and a lip balm, and from day one I was in love with the products.  I got the Cinnamon and Spice lip balm, and it keeps my lips soft and not waxy at all.  The soap, Masala Chai, is like taking a shower inside of a frothy cup of chai tea. The scents of cardamom, clove and ginger wake my senses in the morning and soothe them at night.  The soap lathers beautifully and leaves skin soft.

You can now order these delicious products online.Products come in scents such as Mint Soother, Rooty Grapefruit, and even Naked for those of you who prefer unscented!  Check out the website for details, and prepare for skin care like none other!!!

Disclosure: A Girl Must Shop received products to review from the retailer.  No compensation was provided and all opinions offered are those of the author.

I love E.L.F (Eyes Lips Face).  They are an online makeup retailer with the best, yes THE BEST, prices anywhere.  I have ordered bags full of things for twenty dollars. I am not making that up!

When I heard they were having a massive sale on their already beyond-reasonable prices, I immediately wanted to share it with you girls!

ELF Mineral makeup is the real thing at  a fraction of the cost of other brands. Plus, you can experiment with practically everything because it is so affordable.  Never worn green eyeshadow but willing to try it? Pick it up at E.L.F and try it!

Click HERE for the promo. Half Off ALL Mineral Makeup!!!!!  Check out all their other sections too, including Best Sellers, Gifts, The Studio Line. They also have a Get The Look section for how-to’s on the perfect smoky eye or nude lip!

This offer expires JUNE 6th, so get shopping!

Bale & Twine is a website that offers unique handcrafted goods. Every item is handmade and one of a kind. Everything comes packaged beautifully, and their products are unique!  B & T offers handmade jewelry, candles, soaps and silk art.

I received a sampling of their soaps and a soy candle.  The soy candle burns evenly and brightly and scents change every season. I got the Chocolate Fudge candle, and it smelled delicious!!!  I cant wait to see what other scents they have coming up.

The soaps are hand milled from natural, pure ingredients and they smell as lovely as they look. My favorite is the Hot Geranium soap, which is delicate and peppered with actual black pepper seeds!

Choose from selections such as Spiced Ginger Pear with Shea Butter,  Clean and Bare 100% Olive Oil Soap or Citrus Mist! They also have liquid soaps.

The products at Bale and Twine make great hostess gifts or even wedding favors. Be creative, use non traditional things for traditional functions. Bale and Twine has a convenient online shop and fantastic customer service. Give them a look, you will love what you find!

I heard about a company that produces fine skin care products from organic flowers.  This was very intriguing to me so I decided to check it out.  BeautyfromFlowers.com is a site that promotes healthy skin habits by creating luxurious product from different types of flowers.  Little did I know that the simple yet beautiful rose is made up of 300 compounds! I learned this and more on their website.

I tried out the Mimosa and Ylang Ylang Body Polish, which is made of fine ground sugar, oils, green tea extracts, kiwi, rose, mimosa and ylang ylang among other things.  The scrub is very fine, which helps it to be easily rubbed on the skin.  The light scent was lovely in the shower, and it left my skin feeling soft and moisturized.   I am very pleased with this product. I highly suggest that you look over the other products they sell as well. Skin toners, eye treatments, cleansers and moisturizers are all available!!

The products from Beauty From Flowers are organic and PH Balanced so they wont clog your pores.  All ingredients are sourced from USDA and OCTO approved farms.   This line is also chemical and cruelty free with no parabens, petroleum, synthetic fragrances or colors.  Feel good about this one ladies!!

Disclosure: AGirlMustShop received a sample of Beauty From Flowers for review purposes. No compensation was provided in exchange for this review.  All opinions are those of the author.

I had the chance to try out the Liz Earle line of botanical shampoos and conditioners. The Botanical Shine Shampoo and Conditioner is full of natural ingredients that claim to leave your hair soft, shiny and healthy. With ingredients like Meadowfoam Oil, apple extract and West African Shea Butter, I had to give these a try!

The shampoo and conditioner have a light, fresh citrusy scent.  The shampoo lathers up nicely and smells fantastic. Follow with the matching conditioner and rinse.  My hair had that ‘just out of the salon’ feel to it.  Fresh, light and healthy.  I dried and styled it as normal, and my hair looked great!  I love this product, and it is very reasonably priced.

Check out the Liz Earle website for other products as well as health and well being tips!

My grade for this product? A

Disclosure: A Girl Must Shop was sent a Liz Earle sample for review purposes. No compensation was provided in exchange for this review. All opinions are those of the author.

A recent birchbox

Recently I found out about a fantastic service called Birchbox. Every month Birchbox sends me a pretty pink package full of high end samples including brands like Nars,Perricone MD, Too Faced, REN Skincare, MAC and Cargo just to name a few.

You can sign up online, and a subscription is only 10 dollars a month! You also have the choice of ordering a yearly subscription.  I have been extremely happy with all of my samples, and it is so much fun getting a beautifully wrapped present in the mail every month and is well worth the 10 dollars!! Check them out and join the fun!

Question – What is the largest organ in the body?

If you answered skin, you’re right! Sometimes we forget how important our skin is. As the largest organ in the body, our skin is the barometer for internal health. As we age, our skin changes, creating the need for targeted nutrients. Poor nutrition, the environment, stress, hormonal changes and modern lifestyles deplete the skin of essential nutrients needed to maintain its health and help prevent the visible signs of aging.

Perricone Cosmetics‘ Cold Plasma’s formula works according to your individual, unique needs through biochemical individuality – a self-selection process charged by phospholipids, that help direct needed nutrients where they can be effectively used through the cell membrane. This also means, if any of the ingredients aren’t needed, they just won’t be utilized.

Cold Plasma works through this system to deliver optimal nutrition to skin cells to help skin achieve a healthy, glowing, youthful appearance.

Be sure to check out Perricone’s newest product Neuropeptide Firming Moisturizer – it contains a lot of the same ingredients as Cold Plasma.

We’re giving away Dr. Perricone’s Cold Plasma to one lucky reader. Here are the deets:

• To enter the contest, leave a comment on this entry sharing why you need Cold Plasma.
• You can increase your chances of winning (receive additional entries) by doing each of the following:
  • + 1 Entry: Become a Fan of A Girl Must Shop on Facebook (click on the Facebook icon on the right sidebar)
  • + 1 Entry: Follow Us on Twitter (click on the Twitter icon on the right sidebar)
  • + 1 Entry: Tweet this: RT Win Dr. Perricone’s Cold Plasma at @AGirlMustShop http://bit.ly/9epUKy
• We will choose one reader at random to receive Cold Plasma.
• The contest ends on March 1, 2009 at 11:59pm EST.

Blogger Disclosure: A Girl Must Shop received free product from Perricone MD.

Have you ever wondered how special creams, lotions and serums can make you achieve and maintain that fresh, youthful appearance? Me, too.

We all know that trees and plants can be rich sources of powerful botanical extracts with cosmetic benefits. Extracts from the bark of the French Maritime Pine for instance,  have been found to have potent anti-inflammatory properties proven useful in treating painful ailments such as arthritis, and it is playing a role in the battle against aging skin.

This extract, called pycnogenol, is a key component to  in in Perricone MD’s Pigment Correction products and RX3 Repair Kit that help treat skin’s loss of elasticity and pigment discoloration.

GIVEAWAY TIME!

Does your face need a little pick-me-up? Perricone MD is giving away it’s Advanced Face Firming Activator to one lucky A Girl Must Shop reader.

One of the Top 10 Perricone MD’s Best Sellers, this product has received 5-star reviews on its web site and in it’s clinical trials resulted in 82% of participants reporting skin tone improvement and 73% reporting skin texture, radiance and overall skin quality improvement.

How to enter:
Leave a comment below and tell us why you could use this product and past experiences with other products that didn’t pan out for you.

End date:
All entries must be received by Monday, November 30, 2009 at 11:59 EST.

Winners:
One commenter will be randomly chosen to win the prize and will be announced on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 as an addendum to this post.

Blogger Disclosure: A Girl Must Shop received free product from Perricone MD.