glitzy glam for happy 2010

December 31st is one of my absolute favorite days, or rather, nights of the year. It's New Year's Eve's no-holds-barred-get-glam-and-be-edgy style that I just love to love. And this year is no different. I've scoured Spring runway looks because if there's a night I can wear runway hair and makeup it's tomorrow! I've got some great ideas and I've pulled together some of glo's fabulous hues to take me fearlessly from 2009 to 2010. For my eyes, I'm definitely starting with gloLid primer (no girl wants a NYE eye shadow look to end up under her eyes before the ball drops.) I'm also addicted to gloCream eyeliner, which I think I'll use in sapphire for a night like this. One gloEye shadow shade I'm also throwing in is mermaid - it has just the dazzle factor a new year's night craves. What are y'all wearing out to greet 2010?

holiday's got a hold on me

The holiday spirit has got a hold of me. I'm not generally the girl who scrubs radio stations for holiday tunes the day after Thanksgiving. In fact, I'm usually the All-that-crazy-holiday-chaos-can-wait-until-at-least-mid-December girl. But this year, I can't deny that I'm tapping my foot to carols (and even seeking them out!) It started this week when my roommates and I put up and decorated a real live Christmas tree. It's a first for all of us in our post-college lives. But the holiday spirit really took hold when I did my holiday present shopping! Giving gifts is one of my favorite things in the world (of course I love receiving them too!) and this year I had so many great glo ideas! Shhh... don't tell, but both my beautiful mother and sister are getting a shimmer brick in gleam. It is one of my personal favorites and it is so versitile. It has travelled with me for all of my weekend trips because it's great for all over glo or for a little highlight here and there and even for eye shadow. I'm also giving my sister the gloTint for cheeks and lips (Self mag loves it too) -- she will love that beautiful berry hue and how easy it is to use! I snagged a lot more that I can tell you about later. Happy holiday gift giving! If you need some ideas, let me know. Or if you have some great ideas, let everyone know!

Ruby love

I've always gone for playing up eyes over lips but the new gloRoyal lip crayon in regal ruby might have changed all of that in the blink of an eye. Here's what happened: I was rushing around this morning snagging keys, coat, snacks etc. trying to make it out the door on time for work when the regal ruby crayon our product manager had given me caught my eye. I was feeling impulsive (also I hadn't had a chance to do much for my eyes) so I popped off the cap and slid that regal ruby crayon right on my lips. Then a glance in the mirror. And Instant love. There is something about the application (this isn't new, everyone's saying the same thing!) that makes this lip crayon a pleasure. It's smooth and soft, but it stays put. Also, the crayon allowed me to put the color just exactly where I wanted it. Then there is this color. I'm in love with the your-lips'-natural-red-only-much-better hue and the way it gave me just the bit of glamour my otherwise harried morning hadn't allowed.

Here's the bonus (and the inspiration for this post) I just walked over to the mirror three hours, a cup of coffee and a bottle of water later, and my lips are still perfectly regal ruby!

What's coming to you

Happy Friday! The snow is melting fast now that the sun's out and the temperature is up in Denver, which should make for a great Halloween weekend! But what I've got to tell you today is something to look for next time you place an order at gloSkincare.com. We've got something new coming to you! Check out the envelope you'll find in your order. In the envelope you'll find the all new What's New with gloSkincare (preview above)-- it's specially designed to highlight some of our great new products and promotions. And even better... there are special deals coming to you on the products you'll see featured. But you'll have to check out the envelope for that, which mean's you'll want to place an order. And while you're doing that, enter the Freebie Friday offercode at checkout (GLOFREEBIEFRIDAY) and get the absolutely-essential-for-changing-weather mint balm for free! Have a happy, safe and wonderful Halloween weekend!

Santa Fe-bound

Writing a blog on Friday afternoons just about guarantees that I'll have the weekend on my mind. Today is no different, especially since I'm road-tripping down from Denver to Santa Fe, New Mexico right after work. I'll be a southwestern desert novice but here's what I'm expecting: desert reds and tans and blue skies punctuated by a little bit of that hearty green that peeks through desert landscapes. Then of course there'll be the city and the lights and the night! I just can't wait so I've put together this little ensemble of some of glo's beautiful shades that get me even more excited for the weekend.
Speaking of the weekend... have you snagged your Freebie Friday gift from gloSkincare? It fits right in with those city lights and I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to get them for myself...
If this is the first you've heard of it, follow us on twitter and become a fan of glominerals on facebook where more exclusive giveaways are happening right now!

We'll make you blush...

This is a hint because it's Friday and there's no better day for letting a little something slip than a Friday. The glominerals facebook fan page is somewhere you are going to want to be. We're launching the first of an exciting (even if we do say so ourselves) promotion at the beginning of next week and we want you to be a part of it. So make your way over and become a fan and you'll be on the inside for all things glominerals. You won't need a because-it's-Friday hint next time because you'll already know. In fact, you'll be able to give your friends hints. So there's even more to score (points with your friends). Plus, there's no better place to be part of the glominerals conversation! And we love to hear what you have to say.

get Marvelous, darling

Just a few of the publications that have featured the gloMarvelous in pink kit:

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a wonderful time to support those affected by breast cancer. glominerals has launched its own special edition kit, the gloMarvelous in pink kit to support the cause! A portion of proceeds from the kit benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Now we've got a perfect way to join hands with the community and work toward an important goal. So when you cross the finish line at the Race for the Cure or pin a pink ribbon to your lapel this month, you can add a little gloBronze kiss and gloLiquid lips in pink ginger as icing on the cake. The kit flatters all skin tones and will add a little shimmer to the glo you've already got from supporting a truly worthy cause. You'll be just marvelous!

To the mountains!

Decision made: I'm off to Vail this weekend! It'll be my first time since I moved to Denver last month. As soon as I leave work, I'll throw some sweaters and such in my bag and fly out the door and up to the mountains. I might be heading to the great outdoors, but I won't be leaving my addiction to everything beauty behind. A girl's got to look her best even clinging to a mountain side, right? But I also don't want to lug a trunk's worth of products. So I've strategized. Here are my two pretty glominerals picks that work double duty for every look I'll need this weekend whether it's for Vail after dark or for wearing with a ponytail and boots on the trails. First pick is the gloShimmer brick in gleam. This little palette's four shades will work for cheek and eye color accents and for highlighting my look for tonight. And tomorrow before I hit the trail, I can swirl the colors together to give my face that fresh glo I crave! My second necessity is the gloTint for cheeks and lips. This flawlessly-flattering product is easy to use and makes cheeks and lips as delicious as the raspberry tint it leaves behind. It'll keep my lips pretty all night and all day!

Daring fall looks, bold lips

Fashion week finished up yesterday and my oh my what a week of beautiful colors, textures and styles! It has me completely ready to try my hand at making one of fall's "haute" looks my own. I've always been a play-up-the-eyes kind of girl (think the Enchanted Midnight Look or the Glam Look by glominerals) but I just might be ready to venture on to that bold lip that is cropping up in all chic corners of the earth this fall. I've got my eye on gloLip stick in siren, which from what Cat Tatman tells us in the great Q&A above (see it in original blog form here) will flatter my skin's warmer undertones. Not to mention, I absolutely can't resist a shade called siren.

glo + fashion week = love

Fashion week kicked off today in NYC! That's about as perfect an excuse as I can think of to spend a week completely enveloped in that glitzy world of haute couture. While I dream of ways to snag those looks off the catwalk for spring, I'm also looking right next to the catwalk at the front-row-sitting-celebs who have fall chic down to a T. I'll be matching trends I see for fall with our fantastic fall collection from glominerals (check out Mischa Barton's metallic look above.) So if you're as in love with Fashion Week as I am, keep in touch here and on our glominerals facebook page! Become a fan and tell your friends!

Free stuff from glo!

Hello ladies (and gents who follow)! Did you know that on Fridays, you can get a free glominerals gift with your purchase? Be sure to use the code GLOFREEBIEFRIDAY when you place your order today, and viola, free gift, just because. How cool is that? Visit our Freebie Friday page to see this week's free gift, and to learn more!

Wait, why haven't you heard about this sooner, you ask? Well, if you're not following us on Twitter yet (@gloskincare), what are you waiting for!? When you follow us on Twitter, you can be the first to hear about exclusive deals and freebies like this! Plus get an insider glimpse into all things glo, which hey, is definitely fun.

Happy (Freebie!) Friday girls...til next time ;)

glo Sidewalk Sale Thursday, Friday, Saturday

You won't want to miss this sale! July 16-18 at our Denver store you will enjoy 10% off our entire stock of skincare, haircare, body care and cosmetic brands including glominerals, mineral fusion, cellex-c, osmotics, peter thomas roth, and philip b. to name a few.

Additional savings up to 50% on select items from Z. Bigatti, Naturopathica, Terax, Philip B., Ole Henrikson, Therapy Systems and Frederik Fekkai travel sizes (not on web).

And up to 40% off select fragrances from Hanae Mori, Comptoir Sud Pacifique, Mistral, Tocca and Anvers.

Enjoy a complimentary gift with any purchase and with specific purchase minimums receive coupons for spa services and other fun give-aways!

Make sure this week's plans include shipping at glo as we participate in the Cherry Creek North Sidewalk Sale July 16th, 17th and 18th!

Beautiful Summer Bronzed Skin - No Sun Required!

Come into glo skincare (Denver) during the month of July for your complimentary glominerals Summer Bronze Makeover and enjoy 10% off glominerals bronzers (face & body), and all sunscreens and self tanners! Experience a summer glo transformation with glominerals new sheer tint liquid bronzer, powder bronzers, shimmer bricks and glominerals very popular body bronzer.

Beautiful summer bronzed skin without the harmful rays of the sun are just a phone call away! Call 303.322.1090 to schedule a custom airbrush tan at glo skincare. In just 15 minutes you'll be a beautiful golden bronze - no sun required! Enjoy our $25 introductory rate through August 2009 - or purchase a package of 5 airbrush tans for only $100!

You willl love this new way to glo!

Calling all glo girls!

Time for you to tell us what you think about all the products we offer on gloskincare.com. We have added Customer Reviews to our website, and we want to hear what you think about all your favorite glo products - including things we could do better!

Just go to any product on the website, and click the 'review product' link to give it a rating and a quick comment or two. This will help other glo girls find products that you love, and it will also help us learn more about how you use glo!

What's your favorite way to glo? Can't wait to hear from you!

READY, SET, glo.....

glō is excited to announce the newest addition to our

state of the art service menu.

Custom airbrush tanning is the safe, convenient and organic approach to being tan this summer (and even year-round).

Airbrush tans are hand applied and customized especially for you. Enjoy our introductory rate of $25 per session or 5 sessions for $100 through August 2009.

Call us for details and to schedule your appointment today, 303.322.1090

Go from pale to golden tan in 15 minutes.....

you will love this new way to glō!

spring cleaning with glo skincare...

In case you haven't heard, we have this little thing called the glo outlet. Every month we feature one or two lines or products on our outlet page. We know times are tough and because you are so loyal, we would like to help you out with your favorite skincare products.



May brings great savings on your favorite skincare and makeup from glo!

Osmotics 20% off Sale!

Just like glo, Osmotics is a Denver based company. But, that's not the only reason we love them! Their products really deliver! Here at the glo store in Denver, Osmotics is one of our top selling lines - a few among the top sellers are great anti-aging products, sun care, eye creams, and last but certainly not least, the blue copper...you gotta try this stuff! And now you have NO excuse with this amazing deal!

Blinc Mascara 20% off Sale!

Tired of mascara that runs, flakes, and smudges all day long? You will never worry about that again with Blinc. This mascara is cold water proof - it tubes each one of your lashes - individually! You can swim, sweat, or cry and this mascara won't budge. But, unlike waterproof mascara - it is really easy to remove. The tubes gently slide off your lashes like little socks....

Blinc is a pro at lengthening your lashes - and if you're looking for more volume, simply apply the glo lash thickener and conditioner before you apply the mascara...and voila! Volume.....really good volume!


If you have any questions or would like suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact the glo girls at 1.800.462.5790. We are always eager to assist you with your selections - it's what we do....and we love it!

AMAZING facials for an amazingly LOW price at glo in April!

Just in case you're not on the glo lifestyle lounge email list, we don't want you to miss these amazing deals!

For the rest of the month of April (only one week left!), glo is offering 40% off of any facial Monday through Friday!

(Saturdays excluded)

Denver Residents:

Join our mailing list today and receive our once-a-month glo lifestyle lounge email. You'll get the inside scoop on great deals on your favorite skincare products and amazing monthly spa service specials.

Call to schedule your facial in April: 303.322.1090

Get to know a glo girl...

Michelle, assistant manager glo skincare, Denver

1. Mood:
Perplexed....

2. Favorite eyeshadow:
I like green eye shadows, so Fern is my favorite color, but I love to use bamboo with it. They really enhance my green eyes.

3. Favorite lipgloss:
the glominerals Persimmons gloss is a pretty and natural coral color, perfect for spring and summer.

4. Favorite hair product:

I use the Light Action Shampoo from Healium. I have fine, thin hair and it is the only product I've found that doesn't weigh my hair down. And I have tried a lot of hair products! It actually gives my hair body!

5. How’d ya sleep last night?

I slept well, thank you.

6. Breakfast:

I had some smooth move hot tea - then some fresh squeezed lemon juice with maple syrup and cayenne pepper.....heard of it? LOL

7. Skill I’d like to learn in the next sixth months:

I'd like to learn how to finish off the "fingerless gloves" I started knitting a while back....

8. Outfit:

I need a new Easter outfit - my everyday outfit is really boring, but I think you've already heard that from the other girls!

9. Song stuck in my head:

Tiny Bubbles.....

10. Weekly goals:

To figure out the best way to fix my new haircut, to come up with a new spring makeup look for myself, and to get the "stimulous room" up and running in our Denver store. Call me for information 800.462.5790.

Get to know a glo girl...

Kelly, Esthetician/Makeup Artist glo skincare, Denver

1. Mood:
Focused. I have to be, it's Monday...

2. Favorite eyeshadow:
I like the glominerals mahogany eye shadow. I use it often when doing makeovers and it always looks great.

3. Favorite lipgloss:

Right now, I like Poppy. It's great for spring - and it adds some color to my very pale skin!

4. Favorite hair product:

I like the *Self Adjusting Hairspray from Philip B. It's not sticky, and it holds really well. *(this item is not available online, please call to order: 800.462.5790)

5. How’d ya sleep last night?

Not well. I've been having weird dreams...could be the late night snacks!

6. Breakfast:

I had cheerio's this morning.

7. Skill I’d like to learn in the next sixth months:

To drive slower, so I stop getting speeding tickets!

8. Outfit:

Black. All Black

9. Song stuck in my head:

There are some songs that play over and over in the glo store that get stuck in my head a lot, but I don't know the names....it's kind of a fun inside joke to sing along with the annoying songs...

10. Weekly goals:

To win my softball game Tuesday night, to be motivated for success and to acquire at least 2 new clients this week - so come on in and see me!

Get to know a glo girl...

Collette, general manager glo skincare, Denver says...

1. Mood:
Content.

2. Favorite eyeshadow:

Can I say the entire smoky eye kit from glominerals? That's 4 eye shadows - but oh so necessary for a sexy smoky eye.

3. Favorite lipgloss:
the glominerals Pink Ginger liquid lips is the best color gloss I've ever owned. It goes over any lipstick, looks great with any lip pencil - and most importantly, looks great alone.

4. Favorite hair product:
I love the Healium shampoo and conditioner, but I think I love the Vertical Slide Cream the best. It's great for straightening my curly hair.

5. How’d ya sleep last night?
Pretty well, but I could have used a couple more hours.

6. Breakfast:
I struggle here - not a committed breakfast eater, but when I do, it's a granola bar and banana or cereal with soy milk

7. Skill I’d like to learn in the next sixth months:
How to condense my morning routine so that it doesn't take as long!

8. Outfit:
glo girls wear all black, so that is my exciting outfit for the day - black, black and black.

9. Song stuck in my head:
Keith Urban - Sweet Thing...woke up to it this morning, been in my head ever since...

10. Weekly goals:
Get a long walk in everyday, repot some plants that have outgrown their currant home, and catch up with a friend I haven't see in a long time.

April Specials Coming Your Way....

Attention Colorado Residents!

You will not believe the amazing sale coming this April Fool's Day - and it is NO JOKE! In this case, the Fool is us - not you. We have come up with some crazy deals for you....

We understand that times are tight and we want to encourage you to continue using your glo makeup and skincare products, and we're willing to help you out! A stimulus to glo, if you will...

For our local customers, watch for great savings on glominerals, glotherapeutics and glospa....coming to your email box within the next 7 days! This is a one day, in-store sale - advertised only on our blog and through email.

Can't make it down to Cherry Creek on April 1st? Give us a call....303.322.1090

We'll take your order over the phone...shipping charges will apply.

If you are not already on gloskincare.com's mailing list, whether you live in Colorado or not you will want to sign up as soon as possible - just go to our homepage and click on "sign up to receive our newsletter". Shortly after, you will begin to receive a couple of emails per month with information on how you can save money on your favorite makeup and skincare products. glo skincare respects your time, and your email inbox - we do not over-email. You can count on our emails to be very informative, and valuable - not a waste of space or time. Sign up today!

...to all who came out for our glominerals spring launch party. It was so great to see you and you looked fabulous! Watch for more fun events this spring and summer at our Denver store!

You've gotta glo!

glominerals spring makeup launch this Saturday!

Join us in our Denver boutique this Saturday, March 14th to view the beautiful spring eye colors and other amazing products, new from glominerals!

From 12-6pm we will have glominerals makeup artists on hand to answer your questions and let you in on the industry's tips and tricks for Spring 2009.

Not in Denver? Just give us a call at 800.462.5790.

The glo girls are happy to help you with the spring collection

and love to take your orders over the phone.

Hope to see you this weekend!

glo skincare March Specials (In-Store)

If you're not on our email list, you'd better sign up today!

Just click here and enter your email address to receive glo-emails with great product and spa service specials every month at glo!

Interested in the March Specials? Give us a call, we're happy to let you in

on the big specials this month.

Don't miss your opportunity to try some great new products when you schedule our ever-popular Peel & glo facial.

Call 303.322.1090 or stop in anytime.

Hope to see you soon!

Thank you, Denver!

would like to take this opportunity to thank our loyal Denver clients for participating in the glo with a healthy heart charity fundraiser for the American Heart Association. We had a great turn-out for the Saturday makeovers with Aldo Celeste.

The glo girls were also priveledged to meet local volunteers for the American Heart Association, including Mrs. Colorado, Christina Sacha. She is very active in raising awareness about heart disease. They all shared their stories of courage with us, and we learned a lot.

It was so nice to meet all of you and we wish you the best!

To our lovely glo clients, as always, thank you for your continued patronage, we appreciate you!

Don't miss the last Saturday for makeovers in February!

Just a reminder that this Saturday is your last chance to enjoy a makeup application with our glominerals National Makeup Artist, Aldo Celeste, and to give to the American Heart Association.

For a small donation of $25 to the American Heart Association, you will receive:

30 minutes with Aldo - a full makeup application (tips, tricks and how-to instructions included)
Complimentary gift bag - contains makeup and body care products totaling a value of $40!

100% of makeup application proceeds, in addition to 20% of all glominerals makeup sales each Saturday, will be donated to the American Heart Association.

Call glo today to schedule your appointment: 303.322.1090

glo with a healthy heart this Valentine's Day....

glo skincare has partnered with the American Heart Association for the month of February in hopes to increase their effort in helping people acheive a heart-healthy lifestyle.

Colorado residents!

glo skincare invites you to join us every Saturday in February for a glominerals makeup application with our National Makeup Artist, Aldo Celeste!

Your $25 donation includes:

30 minutes with Aldo - a full makeup application (tips, tricks and how-to instructions included)

Complimentary gift bag - contains makeup and body care products totaling a value of $40!

Bonus! Appointments scheduled on Valentine's Day (Saturday, February 14th) receive additional cosmetic goodies in your gift bag!

100% of makeup application proceeds, in addition to 20% of all glominerals makeup sales each Saturday, will be donated to the American Heart Association.

Not in Colorado?

Call us at 1.800.462.5790 to order our "glo with a healthy heart kit"! This kit contains $40 worth of face and body care products for a donation of $25! glo with a healthy heart with these great glo products:

-glo spa body wash, anjou pear 2.0 fl. oz.**
-glo spa body butter, anjou pear 2.0 fl. oz.**
-glo spa exfoliating lip wand, .06 oz.
-glominerals loose eye shadow, playful, .05 oz.

** please note that these products are smaller than the regular retail size. This kit can only be ordered over the phone. It does not appear on our website.

100% of the proceeds from the healthy heart kit will be given by glo skincare to the American Heart Association.

Your New Year's ReVolution starts here at glo...

ReVolutionize your skin in 2009 with amazing glo skincare products! The glo girls want to help you make (and keep) some very necessary New Year's ReVolutions! So pay close attention.....

New Year's ReVolution #7

Make a change for the greater good - go GREEN!

Use eco-friendly and animal friendly products, recycle, and support businesses who do the same!

In addition to thier commitment to using recycled materials, soy inks and certified renewable energy for packaging materials, Mineral fusion does not test their products on animals and is pleased to donate a portion of every sale to projects that minimize climate impact, including reforestation and renewable energy through carbonfund.org.

Your New Year's ReVolution starts here at glo...

ReVolutionize your skin in 2009 with amazing glo skincare products! The glo girls want to help you make (and keep) some very necessary New Year's ReVolutions! So pay close attention.....

New Year's ReVolution #6
no more embarrassing bumpy skin!

Lycon consists of five technologically advanced products catering to skin conditions that may arise following waxing or shaving including ingrown hairs, folliculitis and problem skin.

Wipe out razor burn and ingrown hair in 2009 with Lycon spa products!

Your New Year's ReVolution starts here at glo...

ReVolutionize your skin in 2009 with amazing glo skincare products! The glo girls want to help you make (and keep) some very necessary New Year's ReVolutions! So pay close attention.....

New Year's ReVolution #5
Incorporate vitamin C and antioxidants!

Research reports that absorption of sufficient levels of vitamin C into the skin increases collagen and elastin production thereby preventing wrinkles, improving skin function and reducing those telltale fine lines. Cellex-C’s patented formula of permeable vitamin C is recommended by cosmetic surgeons and dermatologists worldwide.

To Do List:

1. increase the production of collagen in my skin with vitamin C
2. prevent future damage with antioxidants
3. exfoliate

4. hydrate

5. prevent aging
6. wear a sunscreen everyday
7. incorporate a good skincare regimen for my family