Must Try Beauty Buys: January

First of all, where did the weekend go? How is it Monday already? And shoot, where did January go? I have been super busy this month, esp with blogging stuff--and the best part was getting to try new beauty products. I have way too much fun! You should stop by and see all the lotions and potions!

Anyway, I also love being able to share with you the things that made the cut--I chose an assortment of stuff that I think you'll LOVE! All were samples sent for consideration. I'm thankful for this because it allows me to share products you might not hear about otherwise. I thoroughly reviewed them and these are my MUST TRY Beauty Buys! Let me know your faves in the comments!

Pulsaderm LED Light Red--I am all into LED lights for skin at the moment. Think blue for acne and red for wrinkles and anti-aging. But do they really work? This one is from a fave brand of mine, Pulsaderm. I love other products from them and am glad to have tried this one out. This LED light is non-invasive, painless and is FDA cleared. Three minute sessions per area per treatment have left my lines on my face much less noticeable. So yes, it works! I can't wait for long-term results! pulsaderm.com

Kushyfoot--I'm going from the head to the toes today! I was already fan of the foldable Flats to Go--you NEED these in your life--but was excited to see their new offerings. They have Foot Covers that are low-cut that cushion your feet in heels. They've got Fleece-Lined Trouser Socks that have been saving me this winter. Everything is super affordable $5.99-$9.99 and is wonderful quality.  Look for them in a store near you. How cute are the leopard ones? They take up no room in a purse.

Miracle Skin Transformer Face Spotlight--I am a gigantic fan of everything I've tried in this line. This is a one-step illumination product. It gives you that glow and it works on everyone. Everyone!! I use it as a primer but it can be worn alone. You'll need the smallest amount of this mousse-like consistency. Wear it all over the face or where ever you wanted illumination. It's full of good stuff and free of so much of the bad. Plus it's SPF 20! Find it at ULTA (where I buy it), Nordstrom, Kohls, and miracleskintransformer.com

Mirabella Lash & Line Collection--Another brand I am super-smitten with! They have such beautiful products that work. I've got their Lash Luxe mascara--gives me lots of volume (the bigger lashes the better!!) and doesn't leave my lashes crunchy, if that makes sense. I'm wearing it in tomorrow's video. They also have 2 eyeliners: Twig Eye Definer ( a rich brown colored eye pencil that glides on SO smoothly, Brown Stone Magic Marker (get those wings on your liner easily--also wearing this in the video tomorrow). mirabellabeauty.com

Verb Hair Products--Meet the hair product line (made in the US and cruelty-free) I am just so crazy about. Anyone who's stopped by my Beauty Room has had Verb all up in their business. I love this line. Ok, let me just tell you about the products. They have a Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner, both of which are mild and color-safe. The Full Body Volume Spray is wonderful for fine hair--it's not heavy at all. The Styling Cream is what I use to tame my wild frizzy waves into sleek and smooth. The Verb Forming Fiber is awesome for shorter hair, but I use it to define waves in my hair. The Verb Ghost Oil is for those who don't want the cream but want a smoothing oil that is so weightless. And finally Verb Sea Spray is a light-weight spray for windswept waves. No crunchy hair here. I also use it to give texture to curls or waves. You'll love the ingredients in these! verbproducts.com

Extra Elle: SO many goodies today. I hope you leave your faves in the comments. How was your weekend? Mine was too short! We had a brief moment of clear skies, so some friends and I took a spontaneous road trip to Macon, GA, where we toured the former home/now museum of the Allman Brothers Band. They were huge in the 70s, with a rock and blues sound, and had one of THE greatest guitarists of ALL TIME. No joke. Anyway, my dad and family were big fans, so I remember hearing their music when I was little. Their music makes me think of my childhood. We learned a lot and got to explore more of the city the band called home. Do you love road trips like I do?