New from Bioré: Bioré Skincare Blue Agave + Baking Soda Collection

You know this house uses Bioré products on the daily so we love when a collection is launched with new ingredients. So without further adieu, I introduce the newest line- NEW Bioré Skincare Blue Agave + Baking Soda Collection. 

The new Pore Cleanser, Instant Warming Clay Mask and Nourishing Whipped Detox Mask help deep clean and nourish combination skin by leveraging blue agave + baking soda in these new formulas. While Baking Soda deep cleans, Blue Agave provides conditioning benefits—making these ingredients a dynamic duo—for combination skin sufferers who need an exfoliating, deep clean while still being able to condition those dry patches. 

Bioré Blue Agave + Baking Soda Balancing Pore Cleanser: Developed especially for those with combination skin, this everyday cleanser deep cleans the oily parts while smoothing and conditioning the rough, dry parts— for balanced, conditioned skin. Not only does it remove deep down dirt and impurities from the pores, but it gently exfoliating away dead cells, allowing healthy cells to emerge. With continued daily use, you’ll achieve softer, smoother skin and a more balanced complexion. 

How to use: Wet face, pump cleanser into hands and work into a lather. After massaging over entire face, rinse thoroughly. $5.99.

Bioré Blue Agave + Baking Soda Instant Warming Clay Mask: Sometimes your skin needs a little extra TLC—plus, what better way to take a selfie—if not with a blue mask on! Designed to purify and refine skin by absorbing excess oils, this instant warming mask opens pores and melts away that pore-clogging dirt, oil, and sebum—leaving your skin clean, soft and refreshed. This warming clay mask, formulated to deep clean pores, is pH balanced for comfortably clean skin. This mask has a unique self-heating technology that is activated when massaged into the skin. This thermal formula in conjunction with purifying and skin toning clays optimize the mask’s ability to deep clean and purify. 

How to use: Wet face, as the mask is activated by water. Dry hands and apply mask. Massage mask for about 1 minute to help heat it up. Then thoroughly rinse with warm water to remove the mask. The mask does not dry or harden. $5.99.

Bioré Blue Agave + Baking Soda Whipped Nourishing Detox Mask: Clogged pores seriously need to chill! The menthol in this detox mask creates an intense pore-tingly sensation—that’s the feeling of a good deep clean. Formulated for combination skin, this mask contains natural Blue Agave, known for its ability to soothe and condition, and deep cleaning Baking Soda to help eliminate impurities, leaving skin clean, refreshed, and ever-so-nourished. 

How to use: Wet face and apply mask evenly, avoiding eyes. Chill out for 3-5 minutes for seriously purified pores, then thoroughly rinse with warm. $6.49. 

NEW: Bioré Witch Hazel Collection

We are Bioré fans in this house as my two teenagers use so many of their results driven products on a daily basis. I was intrigued to learn more about this new collection as I do know the properties of witch hazel work to draw out impurities in the skin and help heal inflammation.

The Bioré Witch Hazel Collection is here to help one deal with wicked skin issues. Long known for its astringent and healing properties, Native American “witch doctors” used Witch Hazel as a multi-purpose remedy, and let’s just say the results were nothing short of magic. The witch hazel formula casts a spell over oily, congested pores to help purify, refresh, and is said to heal skin faster than you can wave a wand.

Products to look into:

Bioré Witch Hazel Pore Clarifying Toner: Light weight and oil free, it’s ideal for oily, blemish-prone complexions, the formula, with witch hazel and salicylic acid, works to control oil and deep clean for clear pores.

Bioré Witch Hazel Ultra Deep Cleansing Pore Strips: The newest edition to the cult-classic line of Bioré Pore Strips uses Witch Hazel to pull out 2x more deep-down dirt for the deepest clean you can see. With just one use, lift away pore-clogging dirt, oil and blackheads for purified pores.



Available for $6.49 at www.biore.com

Bioré Limited Edition Deep Cleansing Pore Strips

Don't limit chic and fun prints to just your wardrobe. Just in time for back to school prep, Bioré Skincare introduces their Limited Edition Deep Cleansing Pore Strips - the perfect and stylish way to tame your pores!

In Teen Vogue I saw this ad and was immediately intrigued. We love Bioré, animal prints, Shay Mitchell and PLL in this house!

Available in bold leopard, zebra and giraffe prints, these limited edition pore strips are guaranteed to bring out your inner #wildchild. Bioré Skincare Limited Edition Deep Cleansing Pore Strips make the already immensely satisfying process of purifying your pores even more fierce and fun. You'll remove pore-clogging dirt, oil and blackheads for the deepest clean you can see and healthy looking skin — worthy of personality-packed selfies to share on your social channels.

Bioré Limited Edition Deep Cleansing Pore Strips are available for $6.49 at drugstores and mass retailers nationwide now through November 2016.

Take a walk on the wild side and test out the new limited edition pore strips.

Get The Look: Sarah Hyland at the 2016 Teen Choice Awards

Actress Sarah Hyland looked stunning at the 2016 Teen Choice Awards on July 31, 2016, at The Forum in Inglewood, CA. Sarah’s makeup artist Allan Avendaño shares the scoop on how to recreate her red carpet look!

INSPIRATION: "I'm often asked what my inspiration is for looks I create on Sarah but for these awards Sarah was the inspiration. After working with her for 6 years, it's so easy to know what she would be into! She's so fun to create with. She has a chic sense of fashion but definitely won't stick with one look when it comes to makeup. Life's too short not to have fun," says Allan. "We both looked at the blue and red dress she chose for the Teen Choice Awards and we wanted to bring that blue color to her eyes. We based the whole makeup look on perfect skin and how we could make that blue hue the star without competing with the dress. We played around and realized that glowing skin with a subtle blue liner- that is unexpectedly placed on the outer half of the bottom lash line - would be a fun twist to the usual colored liner look."

GET THE LOOK - Here is Allan's step-by-step breakdown:

First Step - Skin Prep:

· Since skin is always an important part of every look, I like to make sure the skin is given its proper prep and care. I used theBioré Self Heating One Minute Mask with Natural Charcoal on Sarah before anything else.

· I wet her skin, massaged the product onto her face and let it sit for one minute. I then rinsed it off creating a clean, tingly, smooth and refreshed complexion.

· The natural charcoal [in the mask] is activated when it comes in contact with water and heats up in an instant, drawing out impurities and deep down dirt and oilfrom the pores leaving a brighter complexion.

· I followed up with a light moisturizer for the perfect makeup application canvas.

Next - Eyes:

· While letting the skin settle, I began to work with the eyes. I first primed her eyes with Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colorin Rosegold.

· I then added some depth to her eyes with the Dior Eyeshadow Palette in Amber Nuit using the darkest Bronze shade in the crease.

· To create the bottom winged liner, I used Estee Edit's Metallishadow Cream + Powder in Wild Cosmos. Next, I used a flat liner brush to apply the cream from the center of the bottom lash line going toward the outer corners of her eyes, gradually getting thicker as I brought the wing outward. I used the same liner brush to apply the metallic blue powder to give it a pop.

· I followed with two coats of Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara to the top and bottom lashes.

· I then applied Ardell Lashes in Demi Wispies to add medium individual lashes to form more fullness.

· For her brows, I used Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Definer Crayon in Soft Brown.

Followed by - Face:

· I started with Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick and applied it with a dry firm blush brush to give her sheer coverage.

· I followed with Dior Contour Stick in 002to give her cheekbones a bit of definition.

· I then applied Charlotte Tilbury Beach Stick in Es Vedra to the apples of her cheeks and buffed it out with a Beauty Blender for a subtle pop of coral.

· To highlight her skin, I used Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Strobe Lighting Powder in Brilliant on all the high points of her face.

Finish with - Lips:

· We lined her lips with Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Liner in Iconic Nude and then applied MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Half & Half to complete the look.

More about Bioré Self Heating One Minute Mask ($7.99): In just one minute, this thermal mask warms to open pores, draws out and dissolves 2.5 times more dirt, oil, and surface toxins than a basic cleanser, and rinses them clean awaywith an invigorating cooling sensation without stripping the skin. Infused with natural charcoal, this breakthrough mask melts dirt and oil better than the leading competitive mask. So clean your pores from the dirt, oil and makeup of the past and clear the problem. Available at drugstores nationwide - www.biore.com

The New Face of Biore: Shay Mitchell

Bioré® Skincare is proud to announce that award-winning actress Shay Mitchell will be its newest Brand Ambassador. Shay will serve as the face of the Bioré® brand for 2016, and will be featured in upcoming campaigns for the brand’s new Baking Soda cleansers hitting shelves early this year. 

Photo courtesy of Instagram.

As the new face of Bioré® Skincare, Shay Mitchell will help the brand introduce the launch of two new Baking Soda cleansers.The Bioré® Baking Soda Pore Cleanseris a dual-action liquid cleanser that deep cleans and exfoliates, leaving skin feeling soft, clean and smooth. The Bioré® Baking Soda Cleansing Scrub is an ingenious concentrated powder cleanserthat foams up on contact with water, leaving skin 2.5 times as clean as a basic cleanser. Harnessing the cleansing power of baking soda, Bioré® Skincare’s new Baking Soda cleansers work to powerfully deep clean dirt and oil from pores, while gently exfoliating dry, flaky skin--- making both cleansers ideal for combination skin.

Bioré® Skincare products may be purchased in select food, drug, and mass merchant stores. For more information, visit www.biore.com.

Get The Look: Shay Mitchell, Teen Choice Awards 2015

Got a secret, can you keep it?

No! I need to tell you how to get the look of the Pretty Little Liar's star, Shay Mitchell, from last night's Teen Choice Awards....

Shay’s makeup artist Patrick Ta shares the scoop on how to recreate her red carpet look! 

INSPIRATION: “Shay and I have been working together for a little bit now and she really trusts me, so I am always able to play”, says Patrick. “We normally do a group chat prior to an award show to talk about the look and what she is going to wear. Shay loves fresh dewy bronze skin, which looks great on her! Last night, the inspiration for her look came from her dress. It's white, modern and structured - we wanted to play up the eyes to go along with the dress".

GET THE LOOK - Here is Patrick's step-by-step breakdown:

· I love to prep my clients' skin with Bioré Charcoal Pore Minimizer to get deep into pores and draw out dirt and oil. This allows the make up to lay smoothly on the skin. Then, I apply a Bioré Deep Cleansing Charcoal Pore Strip on the nose for blackhead removal and to keep shine at bay.

· Once the face was clean, I applied Hourglass Primer Serum to moisturize and help the makeup lay beautifully. Next I lightly used the Armani Designer Lift Foundation to ensure the complexion looked bright without appearing too heavy. Then I contoured the hallows of the cheeks to accentuate the cheekbones with Tom Ford Intensity One Contour Pallet. Next, I used Mac Select Moisturecover in NC30 to highlight and added Mac Cosmetics Golden Bronze to the apples of the cheeks. I then added the Balm Mary-Lou Manizer for additional highlighting. I finished the face off with a Translucent Powder from La Mer to help ensure long wear, and used a setting spray to give the skin a natural luminous finish”.

· To create Shay's eyes, I used a Mac Pigment in Tan on the lid. Then added a dark matte brown hue to the outer crease and bottom lash line for drama and definition. I recommend curling lashes and applying two coats of waterproof mascara for long wear. Finally I added Esqido Lashes for some twinkle.

· To create a thicker brow like Shay's this evening, try an Anastasia Eyebrow Pencil in Brunette.

· To complete the look, I used a Tom Ford bronze nude lipstick called Smoke Sable to compliment the blush. 

We love Bioré  in this household and I know a lot of you out there do too! It's affordable, results driven and easy to find.

More About Bioré Charcoal Pore Minimizer ($8.99): With purifying charcoal & polishing micro-crystals, this formula gets deep into pores, to draw out and bind to pore-clogging dirt & oil. Instantly diminishes the appearance of pores in just 30 seconds, and also over time. To use: Just add water and rub.Available at drugstores nationwide - www.biore.com

More About Bioré Deep Cleansing Charcoal Pore Strips ($6.49): When you have oily skin, shine prevention is essential. For the first time, the Bioré skincare experts have added natural charcoal powder to the iconic Pore Strips, reducing oil for a full 24 hours. With next generation proprietary c-bond technology and potent charcoal, the strips remove clogs and weeks’ worth of buildup and you’ll see 3x less oil. Containing witch hazel and tea tree oil, the formula refines pores to diminish their appearance over time. Available at drugstores nationwide - www.biore.com

New from Bioré: Limited Edition Deep Cleansing Pore Strips

Once I saw the words "Limited Edition" my heart went a flutter! Then I saw these colorful designs and knew I had to review them. Bioré strips have been in my skincare routine for so many years...

This summer – and just in time for back to school prep – Bioré introduces Limited Edition Deep Cleansing Pore Strips, your most stylish skincare staple yet! These playful graphic prints make the already immensely satisfying process of de-junking your pores even more enjoyable.

Each of the eight colorfully designed deep cleansing pore strips pull out dirt and oil that can cause blackheads. Selective bonding agents lock onto and lift deep-down grime, oil and blackheads leaving your skin feeling fresh and clean.

When used weekly, Bioré Deep Cleansing Pore Strips not only decongest your pores, but help minimize their appearance, too. The average face has 200,000 pores, so keeping them clear can make a huge impact on how your skin looks and feels.

Available at select food, drug and mass merchants now-November 2015, $6.49. To learn about more available products, kindly visit Biore.com .

2015 Kid's Choice Awards: Sarah Hyland

Watched the whole show with my children and it was so fun! Modern Family Star Sarah Hyland looked stunning at the 2015 Kids' Choice Awards Saturday, March 28^th at The Forum in Inglewood, CA. Sarah's makeup artist Mai Quynh shares the scoop on how to recreate her "orange-carpet" look! 

INSPIRATION: "My inspiration came from Sarah's fresh, white top and skirt. I wanted to keep her makeup beautiful and effortless with a pop of color on her lips. We wanted the color to be fun because it was the Kids' Choice Awards", says Mai.

GET THE LOOK - Here is Mai's step-by-step breakdown:

·   Before starting Sarah's makeup, Mai applied a Bioré Deep Cleansing Charcoal Pore Strip to her nose. Mai says, "These strips are awesome for drawing out excess oil and controlling excess shine throughout the day-perfect for red carpet events. I left the strip on her nose for about 10 minutes while she started her hair".

·   After removing the strip, Mai moisturized Sarah's face with Kate Somerville Nourish Daily Moisturizerand primed her skin with Kevyn Aucoin Primed Skin Developer in Normal to Dry. 

·   Next, Mai blended Chanel Perfection Lumiere Foundation in 40 Beige to her skin using a damp Beauty Blender sponge. She dotted Bare Minerals Correcting Concealer in Light 2 under her eyes, and applied Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Cream Blush in Pink to the apples of her cheeks. She set her face with a loose powder and layered Dolce & Gabanna Powder Blush in Provocative to her cheeks. 

·   For her eyes, she lightly applied Shiseido Shimmering Cream Eye Colour in RS318 to her eyelid for a wash of color. She applied two coats of Lancôme Grandiose Mascara in Black to her upper lashes then added Velour Lashes in Whispie Me Away for some extra definition.

·   For her lips, Mai applied NARS Pure Matte Lipstick in Carthage. 

More About Bioré Deep Cleansing Charcoal Pore Strips ($6.49): When you have oily skin, shine prevention is essential. For the first time, the Bioré skincare experts have added natural charcoal powder to the iconic Pore Strips, reducing oil for a full 24 hours. With next generation proprietary c-bond technology and potent charcoal, the strips remove clogs and weeks’ worth of buildup and you’ll see 3x less oil. Containing witch hazel and tea tree oil, the formula refines pores to diminish their appearance over time. Available at drugstores nationwide - www.biore.com

Bioré: New Charcoal Products

Yes, I have used Bioré products for years! Who can forget all of the impurities found on the strips after using them?! That in itself made me want to clean my face that much better to help keep my skin in the best possible condition. After I would clean my face, I would still find all sorts of make up left over and I could not believe how clean my face would feel after using better and more effective skincare treatments.

Debuting this season, Bioré introduces three NEW charcoal products to their line. With its ability to attract dirt and oil like a magnet, Bioré has taken natural black charcoal and transformed into three new formulas to draw out deep down impurities for the deepest clean yet.

· Bioré Pore Penetrating Charcoal Bar

· Bioré Deep Cleansing Charcoal Pore Strips

· Bioré Charcoal Pore Minimizer

More about the products...

Bioré Pore Penetrating Charcoal Bar – Bioré is “raising the bar” on skincare expectations – literally. Liquid cleansers have their place, but some of us just prefer a bar experience. For those who like to hold pore cleansing power in the palm of their hand, this new cleanser features a dual action formula to exfoliate while deep cleaning pores. This cleanser draws out and binds to deep down dirt and oil for 2.5 times cleaner pores than a basic cleanser. With jojoba beads and peppermint, the formula gently exfoliates and leaves skin feeling refreshed and smooth.
Price: $6.49

Bioré Deep Cleansing Charcoal Pore Strips - When you have oily skin, shine prevention is essential. For the first time, the Biore skincare experts have added natural charcoal powder to the iconic Pore Strips, reducing oil for a full 24 hours. With next generation proprietary c-bond technology and potent charcoal, the strips remove clogs and weeks’ worth of buildup and you’ll see 3x less oil. Containing witch hazel and tea tree oil, the formula refines pores to diminish their appearance over time.
Price: $6.49

Bioré Charcoal Pore Minimizer – Not only can clogged pores lead to blemishes, but dirt and oil filled pores look larger and even more noticeable. Replace pore magnification with minimization with this essential Charcoal Pore Minimizer. Infused with natural charcoal, the advanced formula activates on contact with water to target and draw out deep down impurities. Exfoliating micro-crystals polish skin smooth, leaving pores visibly smaller after just one use.
Price: $8.99

For more information on these new product launches, kindly visit Biore.com. Also, go to http://strip.biore.com/ for a chance to walk the red carpet with Brittany Snow! #StripWithBiore #Sweeps

Biore Deep Cleansing Strips: Yes, Karlie Kloss uses them, too!

In a recent interview with Elle, supermodel Karlie Kloss revealed her skincare secret and Bioré must have!

“I get breakouts when I wear makeup to exercise, so I clean my face before and after I work out,” Karlie told Elle. “I also use Bioré Deep Cleansing Pore Strips. I’m always shocked and horrified at all the junk in my pores.”

A beauty staple to many, Bioré Deep Cleansing Pore Strips quickly bond to the dirt and oil buried in each pore and lift out pore-clogging agents. Twice as effective as the leading pore cleanser, Bioré Deep Cleansing Pore Strips can also reduce the appearance of pores over time. Apply once a week for ten minutes to reveal smooth, healthy skin.

Just say goodbye to clogged pores. Here is Biore's background just in case you have never tried them before....I have and remember ogling the strips once off as I could not believe what was in my pores even after cleansing my face!

The original, beloved beauty solution for unclogging pores. No matter who you are, everyone has pores, and a lot of them. In fact, the average complexion has over 200,000 pores that look even larger when clogged. So it’s no wonder that Bioré^® Deep Cleansing Pore Strips inspire a loyal cult-following of real women and beauty insiders alike who swear by the strips for smooth, clean skin and visibly reduced pores. Dedicated fans have trusted the iconic strips for nearly two decades to pull away a week’s worth of pore-clogging dirt and oil in just ten minutes.

You have the most pores along the center of your face and that’s exactly where Bioré^® Deep Cleansing Pore Strips are designed to target. Squeezing blackheads with fingernails can be damaging, leaving behind tiny tears in the skin and spreading acne-causing bacteria. Instead, Bioré^® Deep Cleansing Pore Strips quickly bond to the dirt and oil buried in each pore and lift out pore-clogging agents. Twice as effective as the leading pore cleanser, Bioré^® Deep Cleansing Pore Strips can also reduce the appearance of pores over time. So add this essential beauty favorite to your regular routine to reveal the deeper clean, fresher, healthier-looking complexion Bioré^® Skincare fans love.

To Use: After washing your face, thoroughly wet your nose. Peel the plastic liner off the back of the strip and apply the strip to the nose area, smooth side down. Let the strip dry for 10-15 minutes, then slowly and carefully peel off the strip, starting at the edges.

Did you know...

• Over 28.8 billion pores have been unclogged by pore strips sold to date!
• The average pore is about as large as the point of a ballpoint pen.
• Pores are about as deep as the ridges on our fingerprints — about a hundredth of an inch.
• Blackheads are full of bacteria. So fingernails and squeezing can actually tear your skin and spread bacteria, but using Bioré®Pore Strips helps get rid of dirt and oil that can cause blackheads without tearing your skin OR spreading bacteria.

WHAT IT COSTS: $7.99

WHERE TO FIND THEM: Select food, drug and mass merchant stores. For more information, visit www.biore.com