Talk about a pick-me-up: The menthol and cooling agents in the Clean & Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub rejuvenates skin after a hot day.  Clean & Clear has always been a go to product for acne prone skin.  This product actually saves time, you won’t need a make up remover beforehand for this one.  We thank Clean & Clear for remembering that that removing makeup and preventing acne are not mutually exclusive benefits.

The scrub contains round microbeads, which dermatologists recommend for gentle exfoliation.  It’s part of the Clean & Clear Deep Action line of products, which dissolve dirt, oil, and impurities down to the pores.  This is perfect for break-out prone complexions, and left our skin feeling fresh and soft.

This article was written by Kristen Jason at Cosmetic Promotions. For more information on Cosmetic Promotions, please check out their website www.cosproagency.com or contact Kristen direct at kcopeland@cosmeticpromotions.com.

Neutrogena Healthy Volume Mascara helped us discover lashes that we didn’t know we had. The giant brush and olive and sweet almond formula plump lashes to lashes to falsie-worthy fullness. The olive works by penetrating the lash from within and you can build the mascara to desired fullness.  The best part about this mascara is that you get fluffy lashes without clumping. There are three shades, carbon/black, black, and black/brown.  Don’t be scared to try the darkest shade, carbon/black, it looks surprisingly natural.

This article was written by Kristen Jason at Cosmetic Promotions. For more information on Cosmetic Promotions, please check out their website www.cosproagency.com or contact Kristen direct at kcopeland@cosmeticpromotions.com.

Aveeno has long been recognized as a must for people with sensitive skin. Now their product line includes Active Naturals,  which are products with natural ingredients to bring out healthy, beautiful skin.  Aveeno Active Naturals Positively Ageless Lifting and Firming Cream contains wheat protein and shiitake mushroom extract, which was first cultivated in Asia 1,000 years ago for medicinal purposes.

Although this product promises to deliver a firm lifted look and reduction in fine lines and wrinkles in 4 weeks, we could actually see visible results after one night!  This night cream is very rich, and we woke up to better looking skin.  It’s part of a 3 step process for lifting and firming, cleanse, treat, and moisturize.  Although the emphasis on the Night Cream is on lifting and firming, we found it to be the most moisturizing cream we’ve ever tried.  Warning: If you have oily skin, you may just want to use the serum and the cleanser and skip the night cream.

Luckily you don’t have to look far for a coupon for this product, it’s already on the Aveeno website.  To get your $2 coupon for any Aveeno product, go to https://www.aveeno.com/product_coupon.jsp;jsessionid=BocylofJ3vfitP2tVS12EsyVS3M.

This article was written by Kristen Jason at Cosmetic Promotions. For more information on Cosmetic Promotions, please check out their website www.cosproagency.com or contact Kristen direct at kcopeland@cosmeticpromotions.com.

Cosmetic Promotions continues to grow after 20 years in business

                Orlando, FL – Where historically less than half of all small businesses survive past four years, Cosmetic Promotions, Inc. (CPI) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and continuing to grow in the face of a struggling U.S. economy. The company began in 1989 by producing a newsletter for Revco Beauty Department and today fills the critical marketing and promotional gap between vendors and retailers in the cosmetic and beauty industry. Vendors concentrate on national marketing campaigns and can’t effectively customize marketing programs for each retail chain. Similarly the retailers lack the resources to create individual marketing programs for every product they sell.

             CPI fills this role for both the retailer and the vendor, helping both parties meet their business objectives. CPI is the only U.S. marketing company dedicated to improving sell-through for the mass beauty industry that provides complete turnkey services, from creative design to in-store training, talent and support. The company prides itself on being a problem solver and the place that retailers and manufacturers both can turn when they lack the staff or resources to pull off programs that they need.

                CPI has its own talent agency which is now expanding its reach to other industries. The CosPro Agency has more than 1,000 makeup artists and models nationwide available for all types of demonstrations for all kinds of manufacturers and venues. CosPro’s demonstrators are not minimum-wage temps like most demo companies use. Following the philosophy that “you get what you pay for,” their demonstrators are trained, attractive, match the demographics of the product, and – importantly – show up as scheduled. The demo industry has a typical 10% or higher no-show rate while CosPro’s is less than 5%. And if a demonstration does not happen on its scheduled weekend, CosPro offers a replacement demonstration at a 25% discount. A recent 400-store fragrance modeling event for JC Penney’s resulted in a 4:1 return on investment for the client, who attributed the outstanding results to the CosPro sales training each promotional artist received prior to the event. CosPro’s three-step training program provides better-informed demonstrators who can help customers make positive buying decisions. To celebrate their 20th  anniversary, the company is offering ONE free demo to the first 50 NEW customers who respond to their upcoming email blast.

For more information on Cosmetic Promotions, contact Joann Tyson by email :joann@cosmeticpromotions.com or by phone: 407-644-9916.

Many women with frizzy or dry hair rely on their styling products and flat irons to do the whole job. But if your hair is damaged and frizzy, you have to be picky with your products starting with your shampoo and conditioner. We tried Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine shampoo and conditioner because it promises “5 x stronger and 5 x smoother” hair. Apricot and Avocado micro-oils that penetrate the hair shaft separate Garnier Fructis from the herd in the shampoo aisle.

Most frizz fighting treatments weight hair down, so we were happy to see that this product gives a lot of polish without sacrificing volume. The verdict? Our frizzy hair had a smooth look that resisted static and humidity all day. Girls with frizzy or damaged hair will like this product the most. The shampoo and conditioner can help make your curls more glossy and defined, or make an excellent start for a sleek flat-ironed look.

Women with fair skin might be hesitant to embrace the purple eyeshadows modeled on the runways for Spring 2009 collections.  But women with fair skin will especially love CoverGirl Eye Enhancers 4-Kit Shadows in the Pure Romance palette.  With matte eyeshadow in style now, we were glad to see that 3 of the plum shades were matte.  The 4 shades are easy to blend, and you can create several different looks.  We found that CoverGirl TruShine Lipstick in Lilac Shine goes well with this eyeshadow.  Darker complexions will look best with a brownish or burgundy version of plum shadows.  Not sure what colors you should be wearing?  Check out http://www.covergirl.com/registration/index.jsp?redirect_page=/products/product.jsp%3FproductId%3Deye_enhancers_4_kit_shadows.  CoverGirl has a section on their website where you can find the perfect shades for YOU.

This article was written by Kristen Jason at Cosmetic Promotions. For more information on Cosmetic Promotions, please check out their website www.cosproagency.com or contact Kristen direct at kcopeland@cosmeticpromotions.com.

As the weather starts getting hotter, lightweight makeup is the way to go.  WetnWild has a surprisingly light eyeshadow, Triple Fusion. Each eyeshadow is a palette of three coordinating shades including a highlighting, base, and crease color. Because it’s in the beautybenefits line, this eyeshadow actually helps your skin. It contains antioxidants for age prevention and brightening minerals.

Triple Fusion eyeshadow is really silky, yet long wearing. You’ll feel like you don’t have anything on your eyes at all. If you like eyeshadows with high intensity you might not like this one, you get more of a sheer wash of color than a dramatic effect. We recommend this for your daytime makeup, or if you prefer a natural look.

This article was written by Kristen Jason at Cosmetic Promotions. For more information on Cosmetic Promotions, please check out their website www.cosproagency.com or contact Kristen direct at kcopeland@cosmeticpromotions.com.

The RITE AID Glam Camp program delivers fun and exciting product samples straight into teens hands at local community events throughout the nation. The program is co-ordinated and executed by Cosmetic Promotions, Inc – a Florida based company that handles programs for major drug chains and retailers nationwide. They provide makeup artists and models via their CosPro Agency as well.

WPST radio station in New Jersey hosted a “Prom and Sweet 16 Expo” on March 22nd and offered their listeners a chance to win a complete prom package for 5 couples including limousine, dresses, tuxedos, make-up and spa services. It was held at the Hilton Garden Inn inHamilton, NJ. and CosPro Agency models were on hand to distribute FREE Glam Camp Sampling bags courtesy of RITE AID to the first 500 attendees who arrived at the event.

The FREE Glam Camp Bag is filled with over $25 of great beauty products and coupons! TheGlam Camp bags are also a gift themselves as they are a pink and black small duffel bag with a hip logo that can be re-used for school, events, or hobbies.

For more information on the Glam Camp Program or other targeted sampling programs, please contact Joann Tyson (joann@cosmeticpromotions.com)  or Kristin Bocox (kristin@cosmeticpromotions.com)  or by calling 888-644-9916.

Hate the feel of lipstick but don’t like gloss? The WetnWild beautybenefits line has Sheer Satin Lip Sheen. This product is about treatment. It contains antioxidants, vitamins, and a SPF of 15. So it’s moisturizing and protects your lips from sun damage and aging.

Sheer Satin Lip Sheen is very lightweight and goes on sheer. We were surprised when we used the sheerly natural shade. It looks like it will will go on as a very hot pink, but it’s actually very subtle. Some of you natural girls might even prefer this over your chapstick, it actually feels lighter! And as always, WetnWild does not test its products on animals.

This article was written by Kristen Jason at Cosmetic Promotions. For more information on Cosmetic Promotions, please check out their website www.cosproagency.com or contact Kristen direct at kcopeland@cosmeticpromotions.com.

Wet n Wild has impressed us again with their beautybenefits Color CorRx eye brightening concealer.  For women with serious concealing to do, this product is a necessity.  It features a color corrector, which neutralizes under-eye darkness.   You then finish the two with the brightening powder, which sets the product.  Amazingly, the powder does not settle into wrinkles, it’s very fine and you can apply it liberally.
This concealer gives full coverage.  However, it does not go on as thick as it looks.  It’s buildable coverage, just keep adding layers until your circles are gone!  The best part of this product is that it’s actually good for your eyes.  It boosts hydration (which decreases the appearance of wrinkles), and it contains age prevention ingredients.

This article was written by Kristen Jason at Cosmetic Promotions.  For more information on Cosmetic Promotions, please check out their website www.cosproagency.com or contact Kristen direct at kcopeland@cosmeticpromotions.com.