Mother's Day Beauty Options

Hope you all enjoyed your weekend and I cannot believe how fast time is flying by. I can help you can be super prepared for Mother's Day! See below for a plethora of beauty options...

Amarte True Brightening™ Collection Set ($257, AmarteSkinCare.com): Help mom bring back that radiant even skin tone with this all-inclusive ritual kit offering a complete brightening Korean skin care regimen. Using powerful, natural brighteners to fade brown spots and hyperpigmentation, this regimen is designed to uncover your skin's luminous glow. The kit includes instructions on how to layer the products morning and evening for optimal results as recommended by board certified dermatologist Craig Kraffert, President of Amarte.

Borghese Mother's Day Skin Perfection Gift Set ($69, Borghese.com): Treat skin to a perfecting combination with this collection of signature Borghese products. These six skin saviors help restore, hydrate and firm from head to toe. Products include:
Fango Active Mud for Face and Body, 7.5 oz – A signature, classic mud mask that deeply purifies, hydrates and firms leaving skin smooth, toned and radiant.
Fango Deep Hydration Finishing Treatment, 2 fl oz – A dry oil spray that hydrates and soothes, leaving skin soft, smooth and luminous.
Fango Body Refining Polish, 6 oz – A sugar-based polish that refines and exfoliates, improving skin's tone and texture.
Fango Active Radiance Facial Oil, 1 oz – A lightweight blend of botanical oils that hydrate, restore and transform skin's tone and texture.
Tono Body Lotion, 8.4 oz –An ultra-light lotion that helps to soothe, comfort and restore skin's natural glow and resilience.
Bagno di Vita Gentle Foaming Gel for Bath and Shower, 8.4 fl oz- A rich gel formula that cleanses and conditions skin.

RE9 Advanced® Set ($323, Arbonne.com): The whole package deal. It includes: RE9 Smoothing Facial Cleanser, RE9 Regenerating Toner, RE9 Intensive Renewal Serum, RE9 Corrective Eye Crème, RE9 Night Repair Cream, and RE9 Restorative Day Crème Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen. This set is a bundle of anti-aging products, powered by age-defying botanicals and powerhouse ingredients, which promotes more youthful skin and provides visible results. Everything your loved one needs to feel young and vibrant, and not so much like a mom!

SeaSource Detox Spa® Express Set ($161, Arbonne.com): Have her diving into detoxification. It includes: SeaSource Detoxifying Rescue Wash, SeaSource Foaming Sea Salt Scrub, SeaSource Renewing Body Gelée, SeaSource Fortifying Hair Mask, and SeaSource Sea Mud Face & Body Mask. This collection is all she needs to beautify and renew herself with cleansing, nurturing marine-derived botanicals. Give her the gift of relaxation that she deserves!

Rapid Radiance Set ($138 / 30% savings on HydroPeptide.com):
Exfoliating Cleanser: Thoroughly cleanse skin with foaming peptides and a burst of citrus that will energize skin, replenish hydration and enhance a healthy glow.
Face Lift: Experience a visible face lift with this smart hydration cream that contains a mega- dose of multi-performance peptides that reinforce skin's defenses while thoroughly protecting against environmental stressors.
Eye Authority: This four-dimensional eye cream immediately brightens dark circles while diminishing the look of expression lines, wrinkles and puffiness.

Baby Sebamed Skin & Bath Care ($13.49 each, SebamedUSA.com): Save busy moms a trip to the store and give them the gift of a relaxing bath with new, gentle bubble baths and creams that are designed for babies' delicate skin, but use stress reliving natural ingredients like lavender and chamomile, perfect for moms to relax with after a long day. Baby Sebamed is a top dermatologist-developed skin care brand formulated at pH 5.5, the ideal pH for babies' skin. Made especially for sensitive, delicate and even problematic skin, Sebamed formulas are hypoallergenic and tear, soap, gluten and alkali free. They are tested and approved by moms and dermatologists, and can be used on newborns through to toddlers. For a complete package, pair these gifts with a soft towel or bathtub toys.

Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask ($39.99, FragranceNet.com): Treat yourself or mom to a quick, reviving five-minute hair mask. Moroccanoil® Intense Hydrating Mask is a high-performance, rich and creamy deep conditioner formulated for medium to thick, dry hair. Infused with antioxidant-rich argan oil and nourishing ingredients, it hydrates and conditions while dramatically improving hair's texture, elasticity, shine and manageability.

Estee Lauder Stress Relief Eye Mask ($45.99 on FragranceNet.com): Give mom that 10 minute beauty pick-me-up she needs. Estee Lauder Stress Relief Eye Masks are suitable for all skin types. They greatly reduce puffiness and other signs of fatigue, effectively improve the skin hydration level up to 40%, and they help soothe the skin while moisturizing, leaving the skin looking more hydrated and smooth.

Northern Lights Candle, Cashmere Vanilla Scented ($25.99 on FragranceNet.com): This amber warmed vanilla candle with smooth cashmere scents will be sure to relax mom in a snap. Northern Lights Candle, Cashmere Vanilla Scented is in a hand-blown glass in metallic hues finished with a shimmering gold interior with a brass lid and gift box.

G.M. Collin Diamond Cream ($230, GMCollin.com) : A luxurious anti-aging cream formulated with precious ingredients and cutting edge biotechnology, focusing on sculpting perfect skin. From the first touch, this sumptuous cream envelops skin with a caress as soft as cashmere, while visibly reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, providing intense moisture, and promoting elasticity and firmness. The anti-aging luxury cream is formulated with an innovative synergy of precious diamond powder, a peptide complex, and snow algae.

NEW! CARITA Paris Perfect Gems Serum Trio of Gold ($390, CaritaDirect.com): Combines rare and highly specialized active ingredients with cutting-edge complexes to create a unique formula that offers an immediate and long-lasting lift effect. The skin is regenerated both on the surface and within, regaining the lasting radiance of its original youth. Its ground-breaking delivery system incorporates precious golden pearls that are activated into a fresh gel texture upon application, preserving all of their integrity and efficiency. At the heart of this product is a cutting-edge complex: Trio of Gold, CARITA's signature precious free radical shield, combines 3 different types of gold – mineral gold, plant gold and biological gold - to illuminate, preserve and protect the skin.

Aromassentials® Unwind Rejuvenating Body Mist ($20, Arbonne.com): A breath of serenity. Embrace the calming aroma of this hydrating spray. Our aromatherapy bath and body line enhances relaxation and energy through natural essentials oils and botanicals.

Aromassentials® Unwind Massage Oil ($38, Arbonne.com): A luxurious massage oil that will help you reclaim your natural state of peace. Our aromatherapy bath and body line enhances relaxation and energy through natural essentials oils and botanicals. You deserve to unwind with that massage you have been dying for.

Aromassentials® Unwind Bath and Shower Gel ($21, Arbonne.com): Begin your journey to tranquility and gently cleanse your body. Our aromatherapy bath and body line enhances relaxation and energy through natural essentials oils and botanicals. Take your time in the shower to unwind and relax with this therapeutic cleansing gel.

Anti-Wrinkle Polish & Plump Peel ($78, HydroPeptide.com): Improve the appearance of lines and wrinkles while instantly illuminating the skin with oxygenating vitamin C crystals that deliver the benefits of microdermabrasion with zero downtime.
Peel 1: Contains microdermabrasion crystals to polish away the look of wrinkles.
Peel 2: Offers superior anti-aging properties including visible wrinkle reduction, improved skin elasticity and increased hydration post-exfoliation. Results include brighter, more even complexion and smoother skin tone.

Supersmile Ultimate Whitening System ($58. SuperSmile.com): This advanced combination of the Supersmile Professional Whitening Toothpaste, Professional Whitening Accelerator, and Professional Whitening Rods safely whitens surface and intrinsic stains for whiter and brighter teeth. Strengthens and protects for healthy teeth and gums as you brush daily. The combination of the Calprox® in the Supersmile Toothpaste, the peroxide in our Accelerator, and the Sodium Bicarbonate in our Activating Rods removes stains above and beneath the enamel for deeper whitening. Formulated to be used to maintain and enhance the vibrancy of professionally bleached teeth and removes coffee, tea, tobacco, red wine and other stains. Restores bonding, caps, veneers and dentures to their original whiteness.

How often should you wash your hair? : Experts Weigh In

The age old question that is still being asked by many is "How often should I wash my hair?"

I was just having a conversation last week regarding this with my hairstylist as I condition my hair daily yet use shampoo twice a week and wanted her opinion on my methodology! 

From women who insist on washing their hair every night to those who are immersing themselves in the “no-shampoo” or “co-washing” movements, who wins out? With numerous hair washing trends emerging and “How often should I wash my hair?” being one of Google’s top 10 beauty searches for 2014, we turn to NYC-dermatologist, Dr. Marnie Nussbaum and celebrity hair stylist, Naté Bova to save you (and your hair) a headache. 

Here is their easy-breezy guide to help you gauge the right routine for your locks:

Co-Washing. “Co-washing is extremely beneficial to those with dry, dehydrated or damaged hair, otherwise it will simply weigh down those the fine-haired. Since unshampooed hair retains more of its natural oils than shampooed hair, the conditioner’s moisturizing agents will now leave strands even smoother and silkier than usual,” says Bova.

Non-Foaming Shampoo and ‘No-Poo’. “The biggest problem with ‘no poo’ is many experience extremely oily and greasy looking strands in the beginning, because your scalp keeps producing natural oils at the same rate it did when you used a basic shampoo that stripped your hair. You can still get healthy hair results by opting for a shampoo that is made with natural or organic ingredients and one that doesn't contain sulfates, paraben or harsh chemicals like Aviva’s Hydracreme Shampoo. Formulated with an assortment of botanical extracts, the shampoo works to eliminate buildup without stripping your hair of the moisture it needs, leaving your locks nourished and your scalp soothed,” says Dr. Nussbaum.

Cleansing Conditioners. “Cleansing conditioners work well with thicker, wiry hair because they leave more humectants throughout the hair. It is also a frizz controller because the humectants in most of these products can give a 'weight' to the hair strands keeping unruly hair under control. Dry or dyed hair can also benefit from these products, because they leave your hair feeling conditioned. Those with finer hair can also use these products, but should alternate regularly with a regular shampoo” says Bova.

Scalp Washing. “Incorporating a soap and alkali-free scalp shampoo into your weekly regimen can help to stabilize you hairs structure, as well as treat sensitive and delicate scalp conditions while eliminating dandruff. I often recommend Sebamed Scalp Activating Shampoo to patients as it’s a pH balanced wash that naturally supports scalp circulation – which is essential for hair growth and thicker-looking hair” says Dr. Nussbaum

As far as to how often you should be washing your hair? Dr. Nussbaum says, “All of these routines allow your hair to retain its natural oils, which will prevent dryness of the scalp and strands. Depending on the texture and condition of your hair you shouldn’t wash your hair on a daily basis. The drier your hair, the less you should wash but I do recommend using a regular shampoo once or twice a week to cleanse the scalp and alleviate product buildup left behind from hairsprays, mousse or gels.”

More ONLINE Black Friday to Cyber Monday Beauty Deals!

The holidays are coming! The holidays are coming! Here are more fab beauty deals that run online only from Black Friday through Cyber Monday.

Jane Iredale (janeiredale.com)

 

Enjoy 30% off all Eye Steppes and My Steppes beginning on Friday, November 28th through Sunday, November 30th (while supplies last). Use Promo code: BF2014 on janeiredale.com

Enjoy a free Grab&Go with $150 or more purchase (a $77 value) on Monday, December 1st through Monday December 7th (while supplies last). Use Promo code: MYGIFT5 on janeiredale.com

Includes:
Barely Rose PurePressed Blush
Candied Rose PureGloss
Mini White Fan Brush
Sebamed (SebamedUSA.com)

Enjoy 20% off all skin and hair care products and receive a free gift with every purchase on November 28th, Black Friday. Use Promo Code: blackfriday14 on SebamedUSA.com.

Free gift with purchase includes: 2 travel size Everyday Shampoos, 2 travel size Moisturizing Body Lotions, 2 travel size Cleansing Bars and a full size Moisturizing Face Cream.

AVIVA (Avivahair.com)

Enjoy 20% of all hair care products and supplement sitewide beginning on Friday, November 28th through Monday, December 1st on AvivaHair.com

BioElixa (BioElixia.com)

Enjoy 20% off individual products and 10% off exclusive gift sets beginning on Thursday, November 27th and ending Tuesday, December 2nd on BioElixia.com. Prices range from $17.50 to $49.50 (not including discount). 

FragranceNet.com (FragranceNet.com)

Returning customers enjoy 15% of their entire purchase (with the code DCME5) and NEW visitors will receive 20% of their entire purchase (with the code EMLD2) on December 1st, Cyber Monday. FragranceNet.com was created to provide the public with access to the largest inventory of genuine, brand name fragrances, skincare, candles, aromatherapy and more at the lowest possible prices.

Uni K Wax Centers (UniKWax.com)

Enjoy a $5 gift card with any purchase to spend at any Uni K Wax Center or online on Friday November 28th, Black Friday. One time use per customer. For use on any product or service. Locations in New York, Los Angeles and Florida.

NYFW: What's In Your Bag?

It's no secret that the new collections and upcoming trends take center stage at Fashion Week. However, the beauty looks seen on the runways are statement-making in their own right and set the stage for trends to follow. To achieve the perfect look, it is key for stylists to turn to key trusted products. Here are a few items that they can't live without during Fashion Week:

Supersmile Quikee: Let's not forget about one of the most important accessories for a model: her smile! This pocket-sized, no brush/no rinse whitening tooth polish, now with more whitening power and a fresh icy mint flavor, effectively removes stains, significantly whitens teeth and freshens breath. Perfect for a backstage smile tune-up, the Quikee ensures all models are ready for their close-up! ($18.00 at supersmilestore.com)

jane iredale Zap & Hide Blemish Concealer: This dual-ended stick conceals and calms breakouts. Zap is a clear Blemish Balm packed with anti-inflammatory botanicals that may be used as a spot treatment day or night. Hide is a highly pigmented Blemish Concealer that camouflages imperfections and any post-breakout redness. ($26, shop.janeiredale.com)

G.M. Collin Anti-Aging Instant Radiance Eye Patches: Provides quick relief from tired, stressed out eyes, and immediately reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, puffiness and fatigue. Place one pad over each eye in between shows or in a cab when headed to event. The unique mixture of active ingredients sink into the skin, leaving the eye area hydrated and rejuvenated. The ultimate 20-minute vacation for eyes! ($50, GMCollin.com and Spa Locations)

Sebamed Hand & Nail Balm: A great way to keep hands hydrated and a longer lasting manicure. Developed by dermatologists, this mild, deep-moisturizing formula relieves dry, chapped hands and naturally maintains the strength of nails against breakage, while keratin promotes natural firmness and elasticity. Apply before, during and after each show to keep hands soft throughout fashion week! ($12.99, SebamedUSA.com)