Tarte LipSurgence natural lip stain

Moody

With all of the vitamins and nutrients in this, I really wondered if it would look good.

It does!

Wonderful color, sheer enough for summer, very layer-able.

Wears well, no funny taste/smell, makes my lips feel great!

I really want to try the Lust (red) next.

Oh yeah, Tarte makes it cruelty-free and does not use weird chemicals-- totally great!

Arcona Booster Defense Serum and Magic White Ice

Booster Defense Serum in the a.m. and Magic White Ice in the p.m. makes for a great complexion!

I put on the Booster Defense before my sunscreen (beats down those free-radicals).

The Magic White Ice goes on after I wash my face at night, makes my face happy & healthy.

Beauty.com offers a special package-- both of the serums, a Clarisonic Mia, and a face wash!

The Clarisonic Mia is awesome-- a smaller Clarisonic brush you can take on the road, but with the same great skin-saving super powers.

Bath & Body Works Kitchen Anti-Bacterial Gentle Foaming Hand Soap

Kitchen Anti-Bacterial Gentle Foaming Hand Soap with Fresh Source Technology

Sunburst Tangerine

When I cook, my hands end up smelling like garlic and onions.

Kind of weird when I'm making cake, eh? ;)

I've tried the whole back-of-the-spoon, stainless steel thing--no luck.

I don't know what goes into the Fresh Source Technology, but it totally works!

No more smelly hands.

Awesome! The Tangerine smells like real tangerines, too. Not like faux-orange.

Hugo Naturals--French Lavender Handcrafted Soap

From Blaise:

When showering I'd much rather use a bar of soap than the kind you have to squirt on a loofa and this bar won me over immediately! I loved the smell and the lack of sticky residue the soap left in its trail.

Yes, at $4.99 a bar it can be a bit pricy but if you love the smell of lavender and supporting a good cause then this soap is for you. When you buy from soaphope.com 100% of the profits go towards helping women in poverty.

To learn more about the cause or to buy yourself some soap click here!

Lipocils Expert

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Ok. Full-on loving this product. I haven't even been religiously using it and I see a noticeable difference in the length and fullness of my eyelashes. For those nervous about any sort of side effects like stinging, don't worry. The transparent gel doesn't burn the eyes. It doesn't get flaky or cause discoloration. The link will take you to a full description of the treatment- including its protection from UV rays. And there's a link to the encouraging clinical tests. This is ideal for those who want long, lush lashes upwards of 36% percent!

It would also be a really thoughtful gift someone going through chemotherapy, I think.

SUMMER ESSENTIALS- Part I.

Every year, I get myself (& my sister, & Jill) the Sephora Sun Safety kit.

Great products, and the travel-friendly sizes are wonderful!

My favorite repeat appearance: Peter Thomas Roth Max Sheer All Day Defense Lotion SPF 30. Light, easily applied, no weird smell.

My favorite new product (so far): Kate Somerville Protect SPF 55 Serum Sunscreen. Love serums, my skin was especially fond of this one! A whole bunch of anti-oxidants, which is the new must-have for the UVA/UVB fighting.

I supplement with my daily Aveeno CONTINUOUS PROTECTION Sunblock Lotion with SPF 55. It makes me feel protected! Check out the website for all sorts of coolness.

When I'm back inside, I like to cool off with a moisturizing spray: Votre Vu On Holiday Huiler Pour Le Corps during the day, keeps me soft & beachy-feeling; Cures Skin Repair Body Mist at night, the light lavender scent helps me sleep.

To stave off dehydration, try a Twist (I like West Indies Lime) or SmartWater (electrolytes are super important).