- Antioxidant-rich fruits, like raspberries, blueberries and strawberries, can help heal and smooth dehydrated skin.
- Revitalize your skin with Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids! These hydrators help repair damaged cells, making the skin more resilient.
- Use a mild cleanser, like Scientific’s pH Balancing Cleanser, to avoid irritation during the winter months. Hydrate your skin with Scientific’s Intensive Repair Serum, to leave your skin soft and smooth.
- Pop in for a Salicylic or Glycolic Peel for a fresh, even complexion
- Stop by www.scientificskin.com for your holiday gifts. Buy any product and receive a free Brightening Serum to brighten your holidays!
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Stress-free skin tips
Monday, December 6, 2010
Deborah Lippmann makes our nails pretty
Make your friends' nails pretty, too, and get a little kickback:
Tarte Party!
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Tarte natural matte lip stain in lucky
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Help for Rosacea sufferers
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Boom Boom Brow Bar- Brow Boostiers Brow Powders
I have very fair eyebrows and this luscious little creamy brow tint does a wonderful job at highlighting my brows. The stylish little application brush helps me perfectly define my brow line and now my blue eyes really pop. I have the "Dolly" shade and plan on keeping myself stocked with plenty of Boom Boom for my eye wear arsenal.
Tarte Emphas EYES Smoldering Clay Liner
From RENEE:
I really like this eye liner. It has a nice, even creamy application and the brush tip helps to create the smooth or smoky look you are going for. The dark bronze color I had made my blue eyes really pop. Tarte is an eco-friendly company, which I love, and this I believe is clay extracted from the Amazon river, so you have that extra bit of exotic-ness going for you. I plan on purchasing the liner in the other available shades.
Talika Eyebrow Extender
So this was a bit of a disappointment. I have very fair eyebrows and was really excited to use this product but with application, and even adding some brow tinting, I still didn't see much difference. It's a rather wet application but didn't bother my sensitive skin. I just didn't really see any results which was sad.
Tarte Lock and Roll Creaseless Cream Shadow and Loose Powder
This is a fun little combo stick of eye cream shadow and loose powder. I had the forest green and bronze sticks, appropriate for fall. The colors were a lovely blend but the application of the powder and eye cream was a little messy. The roller that dispenses the powder is a little rough on the skin of the eye lid and takes a little coaxing to get out in an even amount of powder and the cream shadow can be a bit gloppy in application. You have to blend and use a few tools to get the right look. I ended up reaching for other liners to blend with the loose powder as it was an easier application process. But for a fun pop of shimmery color, it could be worth the extra time spent.
Yoghurt Moisturising Face Cream by Korres
This is a nice rich moisturising face cream. I have dry, sensitive skin and a small amount of this goes a long way. Leaves skin soft, with no greasy residue. I was sad when my sample ran out. I could see a difference of smoothness and brightness in my complexion after a week or so of daily use. It contains real edible yogurt (though I didn't sample ;o) but I prefer natural ingredients so was very happy with the results. Will definitely buy more.
After Sun Soothing Lotion
OK, so I've only been on the board a few times, but I'm a big sun and water gal and this Aloe enriched lotion is in fact very soothing after a day at the beach. I tried using it as just my daily lotion, but it didn't quite feel like enough moisture. It does have a nice cocoa butter beachy scent to give you that bronzed blissed-out feel and I would say a good productg to have in the beach bag for after the shower to wash off the sand and salt.
Lovely Body Lotion by Glowology
OK, first off, this lotion smells phenomenally yummy. That alone is enough for me to want to purchase a few gallons. It's incredibly creamy and smooth without being greasy and does in fact leave a lovely, healthy glow and sensual softness to my autumn dried skin. I will absolutely purchase it for myself and likely as gifts for girlfriends for Christmas.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Anti-Bacterial Moisturizing Hand Soap Island Nectar
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Tarte Lip Sheer
I try to stay away from things that are super chemical-laden, so I appreciate that this has no parabens, phalates, or sodium laurel sulfate. I generally don't like wearing lots of makeup, so for me, this lip sheer is a perfect way to get some moisture and a little color at the same time!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
LUSH Massage bar
Wiccy Magic Muscles Massage Bar
Tarte Lipsurgence lip tint
Keep your fingers from cracking
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Keep the Girls Up!
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Simple Moisturizing Facial Wash and Smoothing Scrub
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Vapour Organic Beauty Products
Aura Multi-use Blush Classic & Trick Stick
Vapour has won Allure's 2010 Best of Beauty Award, and for good reason. Both of these products are beautiful and multi-functional. The classic blush stick can be used on the cheeks as well as highlight your eyes. It could even be applied to your lips. The Trick Stick can be used to highlight any part of your face - from brows to cheeks. It provides a warm glow to your face. The best thing about these products is that they are both made with 70% organic ingredients. Keep these in your purse and you can forget about carrying anything else!
Thymes Essentials Dry Body Oil
Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner Set
This online exclusive is well worth the investment. It lasts all day and night, and isn't difficult to apply. I love not having to sharpen a pencil or dealing with powders. This is a great set to complete your makeup collection. The gel glides on easily, doesn't clump, and looks perfect every time. Who doesn't love Bobbi Brown?!
Eyeliners - Tarte vs. Mineral Fusion
eye defining pencil - bronze
Strong, bold color and smooth application. I am happy to have found a creamy pencil that is accurate and lasts. The best part is that it doesn't glob up or stick funny. Perfect lines every time.
Mineral Fusion
Eye Pencil - Touch
Goes on thin and perfect. Not quite as creamy and smooth as Tarte. Mineral Fusion has more variety of colors. Love the brightness of the color, and the fact that it is made with all natural ingredients.
Tarte: Beauty in a Box
Beauty in a Box: Smoky EyesThis exclusive value set has everything you need for a night on the town. Sephora and Tarte have created the perfect combination that can be taken just about anywhere. I absolutely love the Lock & Roll 12 - hour eyeshadow in bronze. Every time I wear it, I get compliments. It is a complete look that takes only minutes to put on...and lasts all day.
Tarte Lipsurgence natural matte lip tint
Peppermint infused, smooth gliding, rich color that stays. What more could you want? I wasn't sure I would be a fan of the matte finish on my lips, but I am now hooked on it. If you aren't a fan of matte color, you can always go over it with a sheer gloss (but really there is no need). Trust me, you want to try these!
Deborah Lippman Nailpolish
Monday, October 25, 2010
Flawless Faces For All Races Sweepstakes
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Jessica Cosmetics, Custom Nail Polish
In addition to this nail product's super, sweet, science technology, their color paints on thick and smoothly, only requiring a coat or two, and dries in a reasonable time frame-good if like me, you often find yourself touching up your self manicure in the car, on your way to dinner.
After a summer of neon or ocean blue nails, I personally got really excited about a few of Jessica's softer tones. This fall is all about "greige", or gray-beige, and I found it's shade family members "Intrigue", "Victorian Crush", and "Bittersweet" just as toasty and comforting.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Reason 10million-32 why I love Sephora
Sephora by Opi presents Just a Little Bit Dangerous, part of the new Rocker Chic Collection.
Dr. Sadick says...
1. What are the best Beauty products and treatments for the changing seasons?
2. What are the hottest new skincare ingredients and why?
3. Drinkable beauty products- which ones really work?
Dr. Sadick supplies answers:
1. Reservatol - Current research into resveratrol benefits points to resveratrol having amazing anti-aging properties, hence dubbed "The Fountain of Youth." In several medical arenas it is agreed that resveratrol provides many key health benefits for the people who include proper quantities of it in their diets. Additional resveratrol benefits include cancer fighting and weight loss. Also, it is believed that resveratrol works as an effective anti-aging ingredient. This is because resveratrol is thought to stimulate the SIRT1 gene. This gene is the one responsible for reducing fat stores during low calorie diets. However, stimulation of this gene also seems to help slow down the aging process.
2. Coffee Berry-TNS Hyperpigmentation System™ by SkinMedica
This system was created specifically to improve visable signs of aging-hyperpigmentation, sundamage, fine lines, wrinkles and sallowness. Get glowing, firm and youthful skin without any downtime, redness or peeling.
REVALE'SKIN
Science meets nature in the first and only anti-aging skin care line formulated with CoffeeBerry™. Grown in lush tropical regions CoffeeBerry is harvested and processed at peak antioxidant concentration. CoffeeBerry™ is the key ingredient in the REVALE'SKIN line and the most potent natural antioxidant available in skin care today. Scientific testing shows that CoffeeBerry™ has a higher antioxidant capacity than green tea, pomegranate and vitamins C and E.
CoffeeBerry topical antioxidant can:
* Rejuvenate skin damaged by daily exposure to free radicals-mollecules that cause an acceleration of the breakdown of collagen, which contributes to premature aging.
*Protect the skin against everyday environmental damage, such as sun, wind and temperature.
*Help reverse the signs of aging.
3. Niacinamide is a key ingredient in every Olay Pro-X product (Wrinkle Smoothing Cream, Deep Wrinkle Treatment, Age Repair Lotion SPF 30, Hydra Firming Cream, Eye Restoration Complex, and Discoloration Fighting Concentrate).
4. Nicotinamide - another B vitamin that has recently entered the skin care field. Although most studies of this vitamin have focused on the anti-inflammatory effects and in acne treatment, one possible role for nicotinamide as a potential anti-aging ingredient is in the biosynthesis of ceramides and other stratum corneum lipids. Unlike several other B Vitamin ingredients, there is a great deal of research that supports the use of topical niacinamide. Studies have shown its usefulness in increasing synthesis of collagen and lipids, inhibiting the transfer of melanosomes (this will treat hyperpigmentation), and decreasing inflammation. It may even play a role in preventing skin cancer. Niacinamide and niacin are not synthesized in the human body and therefore must be supplied externally, either through the diet or through topical application. Nicotinamide is another B vitamin that has recently entered the skin care field. Although most studies of this vitamin have focused on the anti-inflammatory effects and in acne treatment, one possible role for nicotinamide as a potential anti-aging ingredient is in the biosynthesis of ceramides and other stratum corneum lipids. Unlike several other B Vitamin ingredients, there is a great deal of research that supports the use of topical niacinamide. Studies have shown its usefulness in increasing synthesis of collagen and lipids, inhibiting the transfer of melanosomes (this will treat hyperpigmentation), and decreasing inflammation. It may even play a role in preventing skin cancer. Niacinamide and niacin are not synthesized in the human body and therefore must be supplied externally, either through the diet or through topical application.
5. PSP- Formulated with PSP®, the most complete protein blend of Human Growth Factors, Cytokines and Interleukins available to rejuvenate and soothe skin.
6. Shinso – drinkable Jap. Powder
Shinso Kazu is a dietary supplement that optimizes the body's health from skin to core. Starting at the cellular level, Shinso Kazu employs SOD, superoxide dismutase, to activate the body's production of its own naturally occurring enzymes to neutralize age-accelerating free radicals. Kazu also supplies your body with essential vitamins (vitamins B2, C, A, K and E) and minerals (iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, copper, and zinc).
Many thanks to Dr. Sadick and the great Jeanette Zinno!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Olay total effects eye cream + concealer
Sunday, September 26, 2010
The Organic Pharmacy Rose Body Lotion
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This 95% organic body lotion is light and has a soft pleasant rose fragrance. It instantly soaks into my skin and leaves me velvety. Sometimes thin lotion is watery and ineffective. Not this stuff.
It's lovely after the shower.
Smart Girls Who Surf : SPF 15 Sunscreen Lip Balm
Vanilla
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Julie Hewett Ora Mineral Mix Loose Foundations - Intensity 1 Light
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I'm not one to wear any sort of face powder. Often it leaves me looking cakey like I was made over by the neighborhood mortuary. This is so not the case with this loose foundation. It's so light and offers just the right amount of coverage. It also doesn't have that weird sparkly effect that some loose foundations have sometimes. Thumbs up!
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Votre Vu AU REVOIR! Trouble Spot Treatment
Au Revoir kills zits!
C.O. Bigelow® Mentha is so cool. Literally.
Mentha Body Vitamin Body Lotion |
Mentha Body Vitamin Body Wash This has been one hot summer. Even at night, it is too hot to sleep! My solution: I wash my feet with the body wash, then use the lotion. It is an intense, mint cool-off! The body wash is also great as a pick-me-up in the morning shower. I'll also be using them both when I get all stuffy-- should totally break up the congestion. |
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Scientific by Kenneth Beer, MD
Scientific PH Balancing Cleanser was light and airy, but with gentle beads to massage and nourish the skin. I found that this cleanser really did balance my skin-I tend to get oily in the summer months and most cleansers that attack oil end up leaving me dry. This cleanser really did have a nice affect on my oily patches, without drying me out.
Scientific White Bamboo Exfoliator was a nice once-a-week treat. This microderm abraision type treatment heats when it meets water and then aggressively, yet gently exfoliates and cleanses. Although I did feel like dead cells were scrubbed away, I did not see patches of red skin or feel areas of irritation, like with other masks.
Scientific Daily Hydrating Cream was magnificent. Very lightly scented and the perfect balance of moisture without oil or shine. One downfall-this product does not play well with others-if you ever blend your face lotion with foundation to create a thinner tinted lotion, this is not an ideal playmate for your cosmetics. I found that this lotion needed to be completely absorbed into the skin before applying anything else, or it would create a delicious soup on my skin.
Scientific Brightening Serum was again, free of scent and light, but did not necessarily prove any results in my discolored or dull skin areas.
Scientific Intensive Repair Serum was a bit oily for regular use, but I would totally add this product to my winter skin care regimen, as it really does seem to give dry patches of skin some tough love. Although it is like an oil to the touch, it creates magic in the skin, acting like a dryness barrier, without shine or overwhelming moisture.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Tarte LipSurgence natural lip stain
Moody
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Arcona Booster Defense Serum and Magic White Ice
Bath & Body Works Kitchen Anti-Bacterial Gentle Foaming Hand Soap
Kitchen Anti-Bacterial Gentle Foaming Hand Soap with Fresh Source Technology
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Hugo Naturals--French Lavender Handcrafted Soap
Friday, July 16, 2010
Lipocils Expert
Thursday, July 15, 2010
SUMMER ESSENTIALS- Part I.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Avene Skin Redness Products
I've been using the Thermal Spring Water, the Redness relief soothing cream and the Dermo Cleansing Fluid for a few weeks now and I must say that my skin is pretty darn happy. My Rosacea induced redness is minimal. Love that the products improve vein health. That's huge when it comes to Rosacea issues. The SPF 25 in the cream is fabulous too because sun is a trigger for redness. And the spring water? Well I could go on and on. Read all about it on the website.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Votre Vu's Au Revoir eats zits!
Don't Shake!
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Sally Hansen Nail Color Pen
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Sally Hansen Contest!
Sally Hansen has partnered with Brides Magazine and The Diamond Vault Collection and one lucky winner will win a custom diamond eternity band valued at $3,000, and a collection of Sally Hansen® wedding-worthy products, including Diamond Strength® Nail Color for brilliant nails and Diamond 12 Hour Lip Treatment for lavish lips and lasting moisture.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure
Shave Creams
Ec-Oooh-Chic by Ooohlala of Beverly Hills
Organic Shea Butter and White Tea Shave Cream
EOS
Ultra Moisturizing Shave Cream - pomegranate raspberry
Ladies, are your legs ready for summer? Shave creams can help! EOS, which stands for the Evolution of Smooth has a fantastic shave cream. Their ultra moisturizing shave cream will fit in your toiletry tote and won't make a mess. The cream does not lather, but goes on like a thick and creamy lotion. Pomegranate raspberry smells heavenly and leaves your legs smooth and moisturized. Great for regular use in the shower or bath.
On the other hand, I LOVE the Organic Shea Butter and White Tea shave cream. It is thicker than the product from EOS, and gives you an ultra close shave with amazingly soft and smooth skin. My skin thanks me every time I use it. The only downfall is the container. Works fine at home, but not very convenient to take with you to the gym. No scent = no problem. Try it and you will be hooked.
Either product will help your legs look and feel better this summer!
Aviva Organics Sun-Free Skin Glow
Not able to get out and enjoy the sun yet? Not to worry, Aviva has three great products for you. Their body and face creme allow for subtle color with a sun-free tanning experience. Both cremes condition your skin and have a light pleasant scent, unlike most sunless tanning lotions. No orange skin, no tanning booth smell, no need to lay in the sun. Use the body polish in the shower before applying the creme to exfoliate, enhance your color, and prevent uneven fading. The best part is, all three products contain at least 75% organic ingredients.