Toll FREE Beauty!!!

Illusions Cosmetics has a **NEW** phone number. When calling to order products or calling to speak to one of the owners (Janice and/or Denise), you can now call using our toll free number.

The Toll FREE Beauty number is 866-436-6409.

We look forward to your call!! Be Beautiful & Blessed!!

Denise & Janice

Beauty Deal Of The Week

Beauty Deal Of The Week:

Friends & Family Week:
All Friends & Family of Illusions Cosmetics may enjoy a 20% discount on your purchases this week at IllusionsBeauty. By 'Friends & Family', we are referring to ALL of our Social Network Friends. If you are a friend of Illusions on * Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, Plaxo, Linkedn, Plurk, Brown Beauty Bloggers, Black Business Women Online, Black Startup Biz, Alluring Looks, Blog Talk Radio, Global Grind, You Tube, BeBo, and even members of Total Beauty, this discount is for you!!! If you are not a friend, why not get connected!!!

Be Beautiful & Blessed,

Denise & Janice Tunnell

* All profiles are for Illusions Cosmetics, and/or Denise or Janice Tunnell

Beauty Tip Of The Week

TIP
Now that summer is approaching and the weather is HOT,HOT,HOT, its definitely time to get our skin in shape. If you find that your skin is extremely dry and it needs a little extra help, try applying a little 'Whoop Ash' and see how much of a difference it will make. It promises to provide your skin with the moisture that it needs with it's white honey, mango, and shea butter. On Tuesday, June 2nd, you will be able to try it for yourself. Available at Whoop Ash

Beauty Tip Of The Week

There are new products being introduced to us everyday online, in various magazine, blogs, and stores. We are quick to try them out because of the enticing ads or beautiful displays. Before you buy skin care and or cosmetic products, i have a few suggestions.

TIP:
Understand what you are buying
- Learn what the product will do for you
- Learn what the major ingredients are in the product
- Decide if the product is for your particular skin type
- Make sure you understand how to use the product

I hope these tips are helpful when you make your next beauty purchase.

Be Beautiful & Blessed!!

Beauty Talk With Illusions - Blog Talk Radio

Beauty Talk With Illusions - Blog Talk Radio

A conversation on Beauty and "Whoop Ash" Skin Care with Sheree Fletcher, ex wife of Will Smith. Tune in to hear about Sheree's journey to becoming an entrepreneur. Check us out on May 28th at 9pm EST/6pm PST right here on "Beauty Talk." Call in Number 914.803.4399
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Beauty Deal Of The Week

Beauty Deal of The Week

Take 30% off of your purchase of $65 or more

Take 20% off of your purchase of $45 - $64

Take 10% off of your purchase of $25 - $44

Please visit http://www.illusionsbeauty.com/ to make your purchase

This deal is valid from May 24 - May 30, 2009

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***MEMORIAL DAY - Beauty Deal***

For the first 10 people to visit http://www.illusionsbeauty.com/ and place an order for $65 or more will receive the lustre lipgloss 'Drew' from our "Young Hollywood" collection.

This Beauty Deal is valid for one day only - Memorial Day.

Beauty Tip Of The Week

Last Thursday, we had the opportunity to interview our friend, actress Essnce Atkins on our Blog Talk Radio Show - Beauty Talk With Illusions. At Illusions, we often ask the question, "What is beauty to you?" Essence's answer is our 'Beauty tip" this week.

TIP:

"Beauty is the embodiment of kindness,love, and consideration".

For more of our interview with Essence Atkins, go to http://www.blogger.com/www.blogtalkradio.com/illusions-cosmetics

Beauty Deal of The Week

Weekly Beauty Deal:

Beauty Savings Pass:

Take $10 off of your purchase of $30 or more*

Take $15 off of your purchase of $45 or more*

Take $25 off of your purchase of $70 or more*

This pass is valid May 17 through May 23, 2009

* All purchase price requirements are before taxes.

Beauty Deal of The Week

Beauty Deal of The Week:

We have an exciting Blog Talk Radio show coming up this week on Thursday, May 14th with Essence Atkins. Our show on April 30th with The Makeup Girl (Lianne Farbes) was pretty exciting as well. Check it out at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/illusions-cosmetics. While you are there, take the time to rate the show, mark it as a favorite, and/or leave a comment. If you do, you will receive some great discounts. When you make your next Illusions purchase, take advantage of the following discounts:

1) rate the April 30th show and receive 50% off
2) mark the April 30th show as a favorite and receive 30% off
3) comment on the April 30th show and receive 10% off

Enjoy the show on Beauty Blogging with The Makeup Girl and join us again on May 14th at 9pm EST when we 'talk beauty' with Essence Atkins.

Beauty Tip Of The Week

For healthy clean skin, I recommend you do the following:

TIP:
1) Cleanse your skin two times per day with a cleanser thats appropriate for your skin type
2) Gently exfoliate your skin at least twice per week. (I do not suggest exfoliating more than twice per week. You may strip your skin of its natural moisture)
3) Apply a moisturizer daily with sunscreen of at least SPF 15

In the evening (second cleanse), do not exfoliate if you exfoliated during the day (remember only two times per week). Also, apply a moisturizer without a sunscreen. Sunscreen only needs to be worn during the day.

Total Beauty - Max Factor

Max Factor - Vivid Impact LipColor (#4 - Pin Up Pink)

After years of wearing only lipgloss, I decided that 2009 I would try wearing more lipstick. When I received the Max Factor Vivid Impact Lip Color, I thought, "now is my chance." I wasn't too crazy about the color, but I made it work. Without a lip balm, the lipstick did not add much moisture at all to my lips. I had to add a lip balm in order for the product to feel good on my lips. The lipstick was average, but I've had better. To read more reviews on this lipcolor or on any other Max Factor product, go to http://www.blogger.com/www.totalbeauty.com/reviews

Beauty Talk With Illusions - Blog Talk Radio

Blog Talk Radio & Illusions Cosmetics

Join Denise & Janice on Beauty Talk with Illusions on Blog Talk Radio on Thursday, May 14th at 9pm EST when we are joined by our guest and friend Essence Atkins (Smart Guy, Half & Half, Dance Flick, Deliver Us from Eva). Essence will be discussing her upcoming movie, Dance Flick as well as what's in her beauty bag. She will let us in on her beauty tricks and tips. Join us at www.blogtalkradio.com/illusions-cosmetics. Spread the word!!!!!

Total Beauty - Max Factor

Max Factor - 2000 Calorie Extreme Lash Plumper

When I received this mascara in the mail, I thought, "Wow, another mascara. Let's see how different this one is going to be." I loved the length and especially the fullness of my lashes after application. I didn't really care for the fat brush. It felt really akward in my hand. All in all, this is a nice mascara. It does what it says it's going to do. To read more of this review and other beauty reviews, go to http://www.totalbeauty.com/productreviews

Beauty Tip Of The Week

If you find that you have really dry skin or you are applying makeup to someone with dry skin, you definitely want to moisturize.

TIP: To give your skin the extra glow that it desires, use products that will add the moisture that it needs. For example, cream foundations, very little powder, misting moisture sprays (Illusions finishing spray), and cream blush.

For suggestions of more products, visit www.illusionsbeauty.com

For more tips, email your questions and suggestions to info@illusionsbeauty.com

Beauty Deal Of The Week

Weekly Beauty Deal:

For the week of May 3 - may 9, 2009

In honor of Mother's Day, take 50% off of your entire Illusions Beauty order. For this week only!!

Offer expires: May 9, 2009.

For info on products, go to http://www.illusionsbeauty.com/

Beauty Product Shopping Made Easy

If you are looking for a 'one stop shop' to purchase your beauty products, be sure to check out Spiral Haircase (http://www.spiralhaircase.com). Spiral Haircase offers haircare, nail care, skin care, cosmetics (coming soon), and tanning products. Illusions Cosmetics is happy to announce the special promotion that is offered through www.spiralhaircase.com. For clients that order before June 30, 2009 and use the special coupon code BBBCILLUBTY1, they will receive 10% off of their first order. All orders will show a shipping charge of $5.95 at checkout. If your total purchases total more than $30 before discount, shipping charges will be removed prior to your credit card being processed. Please allow 14 days for your order to arrive. Have fun when ordering and let us know what you find!!

Beauty Tip of The Week

There are quite a few women (mostly women of color) who are burdened with trying to figure out how to lighten their dark underarms. In order to do this, we must consider the source. Here are a few reasons for dark armpits:

1) Uric acid (from sweat)
2) Dark, thick shaved hairs beneath the skin (shaved hairs are removed from the top of the follice and not beneath)
3) Certain brands of deodarants & antiperspirants
4) Buildup of dead skin cells

Tip: To lighten underarm area, wax and do not shave. Waxing will remove the entire hair from the follicle and will not leave visible hair underneath the skin. Exfoliating dead skin cells will also aid in the lightening process.

Any questions, submit them to info@illusionsbeauty.com

Be Beautiful & Blessed!!

Weekly Beauty Deal

Beauty Deal of The Week:

The weather is starting to heat up and so should your makeup look. Take advantage of our 'beauty deal' this week.

Beauty Deal:

Buy ANY Illusions Cosmetics product at regular price and get the second product for 50% off!!

This beauty deal starts today, Sunday, April 26th and expires on Saturday, May 2, 2009

Ask Illusions

Ask Illusions:

(Q.)

Hi Denise,

I did my research and discovered you were the makeup artist on the set of 'atl.' :)

I have loooved makeup my whole life and have really enjoyed playing with colors and looks over the years. I am a true, true makeup connoiseur :)
I have a four year old now and as much as I'd love to glam up each day, I have less and less time to do my face each morning.
could you please tell me what products you used on lauren london to create her beautifully natural makeup look in the movie 'Atl' (brands and shades)? I am especially interested in knowing what you used on her lips, ie. liners and glosses, eye makeup, etc...

Thank You So Much :)

Kiki
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(A.)

Hi Kiki! Thanks for reaching out to me. I used my products from my cosmetics line Illusions Cosmetics (www.illusionsbeauty.com). As far as base/foundation on her face, I hate to admit it, but we used Bare Minerals powder. I forget the colors. Mineral makeup is not great for film. Bare Minerals had a lot of shimmer in it. I had to use powder from my line to remove some of the shimmer (without Lauren knowing :-)). Lauren wanted to use the Bare Minerals, but that was her first movie so she didn't really know what was good for film or not. She just knew that she liked Bare Minerals and wanted to use it. Some of the colors from my line that I used were: lips- Nectar, Tropical (these colors are very sheer). Blush - pink ice, azaleaEyes - ladies night, Prissy, sunshine, peach ice (one of these colors were used on most days depending on the scenes). Some days other colors may have been used depending on her wardrobe in a particular scene. I hope this helps.

Beauty Talk With Illusions on Blog Talk Radio

Coming, April 30, 2009 at 9pm on Blog Talk Radio is Beauty Talk With Illusions and Beauty blogger Lianne Farbes (The Makeup Girl). Lianne will join us to talk about beauty and the impact that she has on the beauty industry with her blog. To join us on the show, go to www.blogtalkradio.com/illusions-cosmetics or call in to 914.803-4399.

For more information, contact us at info@illusionsbeauty.com