Adjusting to Staying In: Products from Arbonne and Jane Iredale

It is hard on all of us. Staying home is quite a challenge but necessary. I am writing as much as I can as I have two other outlets that need my attention as well. Please stay safe, healthy and do whatever you can to keep your mind, body and spirit active. Below are a few products to help you do just that!

Arbonne Botaniques PASSION FRUIT Hand Wash ($20, Arbonne.com)

Jet on a tropical vacation with every lather. We’ve elevated the ordinary hand-washing experience with the cheery scent of passion fruit. Aloe vera, containing vitamins and minerals that are taken from the inner part of the leaf, helps moisturize and soothe while passion fruit extract, an antioxidant, helps increase skin hydration.

Mind Rejuvenation Supplement:

Arbonne Essentials Mind Health ($57, Arbonne.com)

This supplement was created specifically for the mind and utilizes, sunflower seed derived phosphatidylserine and vitamin B12 to support neurological performance like concentration and focus. Use daily to help support brain health and cognitive performance including aspects like memory and learning. The delicious cherry-lime flavored formula has supportive ingredients like grape seed extract and CoQ10 to help maintain a healthy nervous system.

Moisturizing Hand Lotion (for all of those bathroom breaks)

jane iredale HandDrink® Hand Cream ($29, janeiredale.com)

A skin-quenching formula with SPF 15 broad spectrum sunscreen and a refreshing hint of lemongrass. Plus it’s reef-safe!

NEW LAUNCH: Arbonne Bio-Hydria Skincare

I know you have seen the posts in my feed about this new launch so now it’s time for you to learn about the individual products themselves. They work together beautifully with each product targeting a specific area.

Bio-Hydria is infused with organically farmed witch hazel. When combined with Arbonne’s botanical formulations and sustainably sourced aloe vera it leaves the skin feeling incredibly soft and supple.

Bio-Hydria Eye Gel ($42, Arbonne.com)

I pat this gel around my eyes and the pearlescent pigments help visibly brighten the appearance of dark circles. It also makes my under eye area hydrated which therefor over time I believe will eventually put an end to the puffiness too.

Bio-Hydria Gel Cleanser ($24, Arbonne.com)

This gel cleanser lathers into a delicate foam that cushions your skin as it rids the surface of makeup and impurities. Witch hazel in the formula helps soothe the skin so it’s left feeling comfortable, not taut. I love having this in my routine now as my skin feels so clean after using the gel.

Bio-Hydria Gel Cream ($40, Arbonne.com)

This semi-thick cream absorbs quickly into the skin in order to soothe and moisturize it. It contains botanicals like organically farmed witch hazel and sustainably sourced aloe vera that leave your skin feeling smooth and radiant.

Bio-Hydria Liquid Serum ($45, Arbonne.com)

An innovative serum that boasts a crushed jelly texture that breaks to a cool, thin layer over your skin to provide instant hydration as our proprietary sustainable edulis cellular water helps maintain critical moisture.

Key Product Highlights You Should Know About Bio-Hydria:

• Sustainably sourced aloe vera, containing vitamins and minerals that are taken from the inner part of the leaf, help moisturize to soothe and support skin’s natural ability to maintain a healthy-looking glow.
• Dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested
• Suitable for all skin types
• Vegan, cruelty free

New Launch Alert: The Arbonne It's All In The Eyes Eye Shadow Palettes

The Arbonne It’s All In The Eyes Eye Shadow Palettes feature 12 specially curated shadows per palette; Volume 1 featuring colors inspired by earthy terrains and Volume 2 including gemstone-inspired colors. These advanced shadow palettes are infused with skin-loving botanicals like cucumber extract and sunflower seed oil to help condition the eyelid for smoother application.

It’s All In The Eyes Eye Shadow Palettes ($56 each, Arbonne.com)

These specially curated 12-shadow palettes include color pigments naturally sourced/ synthesized from clays, minerals and iron oxide sources. Featuring a better-than-ever velvety feel and botanicals like cucumber extract and sunflower seed oil to help condition the eyelid for smoother application.

Volume 1 features colors inspired by earthy terrains while Volume 2 offers pops of gemstone-inspired shades. 

Each palette has 12 shades – from soft to intense, with matte to shimmery finishes – for all-over color or to blend for a base, crease, highlighter and liner. Both palettes contain mineral and botanically based formulas developed to keep color true with extended, crease-resistant wear. The palettes are Gluten-free, vegan and cruelty-free.

Skin Care 101: Borghese and Arbonne

Hyaluronic acids powerful and scientifically proven, anti-aging properties not only work to comfort the skin, but also provide an even base for makeup application! They act as a base from where all daily routines begin.

With so many options out there, I have rounded up three hyaluronic acid containing skincare products including an exfoliating cleanser and two serums which cater to daytime and nighttime skincare needs.

Borghese Esfoliante Delicato Gentle Cleanser and Exfoliant ($27 at Borghese.com) The Ultra-mild cleanser accelerates surface cell turnover with a natural Jojoba exfoliant that does away with dull skin to reveal a soft, smooth and re- texturized appearance. Hyaluronic acid provides an antioxidant defense against environmental assaults resulting in a luminous and altogether fresh appearance.

Arbonne RE9 Advanced® Intensive Renewal Serum ($62 at Arbonne.com) This vegan-certified, collagen-supporting day time formula is infused with concentrated antioxidants, botanicals and peptides that work synergistically to protect the skin’s surface from future signs of aging. Hyaluronic acid provides hydration that improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Borghese Acqua Ristorativo Hydrating Concentrate ($92 at Borghese.com): This night time formula is infused with a botanically-derived Cell Leaf Culture and two marine-derivatives which work in tandem with the Hyaluronic Acid to attract and bind moisture leaving skin softened and supple.

Arbonne: Spring Beauty Trends

Yes, it is Spring and no, you wouldn't know it in chilly NYC right now! With that being said, below are some of the top wearable spring 2016 beauty trends along with the product essentials you need to quickly and easily create the look at home.

Poppy Lipstick. Red lipstick is classic of course, but never have makeup artists been as united on the shade front as they were this season. Indulge in a dose of moisture that's been married with color in Arbonne Smoothed Over Lipstick in Poppy ($28).This luxurious formula is ultra-soft and delivers an efficacious blend of skin-conditioning watermelon and apple extracts to help lock in moisture, and peptides to help lips look instantly plumper.

Naturally Tan Sheen. For the bronzed city girl, the desert wanderer or the coastline beach babe - It all starts with a good foundation. Arbonne's Got You Covered Mineral Powder Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Sunscreen ($42) silky-smooth, feather-light mineral powder transforms any complexion to perfection.

Sunset Streak Lids. Pinks and peaches are usually reserved for lips, but this spring we are seeing them on the lids as well. Try Arbonne's Cosmetics Eye Shadow in Petal ($19) – Its richly pigmented, mineral-infused eye shadow adds warmth and creates eye-opening looks.  

Pastel Glazed Lips. Lock it all in with Arbonne Glossed Over Lip Gloss in Linden ($24). Like all of Arbonne's products, the lip gloss is free of parabens and synthetic dyes, so you can feel good about what you're wearing. Polymers deliver your lip's fix of hydration as the hydro-lipid layer of the fluid gloss evenly disperses pigments that are sure to make your smile pop.

More Products for National Lash Day

In honor of National Lash Day (2/19) I wanted to share some of the best mascara formulas and treatments that will coat your flutters in luxury. Whether you want to create eye-opening bombshell eyelashes, spider lashes or doll-like fringe, these products will help you achieve the look you desire.

Merle Norman Mascara Primer: The secret to long, luscious lashes is to always start with a primer. This multi-benefit base coat forms a flexible bond between lashes and mascara to magnify results of ANY mascara. What makes this formula so effective is its hair-loving conditioners (Vitamins B, C, and E) and advanced peptides which promote lashes that are longer, fuller and healthier- looking, making flutters perfectly mascara ready! ($14, MerleNorman.com)

Arbonne It's A Long Story® Mascara: Arbonne's high-performance lengthening mascara helps create the look of ultra-dramatic lashes with major longitude and definition. Formulated with polypeptides, amino acids, pea extract, bamboo and pro-vitamin B5, this mascara helps to condition and soften lashes. Created with a vegan formula, this mascara is also long wearing and water resistant. ( $36, arbonne.com)

NEW HydroPeptide Lash: No lashes? No problem! HydroPeptide Lash is a new, OTC alternative to lash growth that dermatologists love. This natural lash enhancer uses the power of a peptide complex, biotin and folic acid to visibly improve the appearance of lashes – and brows! – by strengthening them for a fuller, longer, less brittle appearance. Eyelash Fortifying and Hair-Fullness Peptides provide superior lash results, while Biotin, Folic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, and Lemon Peel Extract prevent breakage and strengthen lashes. Soybean oil and Sodium Hyaluronate hydrate and nourish the brow and lash area. Apply at night, a few times a week, and see less breakage and more thickness. ($96, HydroPeptide.com)