Florals, Florals Everywhere!

Florals are everywhere and the beauty industry is no exception. Just look at these beauties...

The ActivESSENCE™ Time Release

Fragrance Mist is the first of its kind to offer up to 12 hours of long-wear fragrance experience plus instant refreshment and skin-loving benefits. The brand’s groundbreaking technology provides “Time Release” microencapsulates which extend the wear of fragrance, leaving skin soft, desirable, and fresh all day long.

Indulge in these new scents from ActivESSENCE™:

· Exotic Cheery Blossom
· French Vanilla Lavender
· Tropical Coconut Coast
· Moroccan Orchid & Amber

Available for $7.99 each at Walgreens, CVS, Target.com, Amazon.com, Drugstore.com

Paul & Joe Limited Edition Face and Eye Color CS

Inspired by delicate yet brightly colored wings of a butterfly, the Paul & Joe Face and Eye Color CS is available in two unique palettes for a springtime look that really pops! The packaging comes alive with motifs of spring by featuring a unique pop out display with dancing butterflies that is sure to make your beauty routine more enjoyable than ever.

Each Palette Includes:

Eye Color P: Each palette contains two translucent shades formulated with oil and powder for effortless application that clings tightly to the eyelids for all day wear
Cheek Color P: Super fine base for buildable color makes achieving your desired look simple and the unique formula will appear freshly applied even after hours of wear

Available for $49 at Beautyhabit.com

Springing to life in adorable floral-inspired packaging, this limited edition pack features the eos Limited-Edition Smooth Sphere Lip Balm in Pink Grapefruit and Every Day Hand Lotion in Berry Blossom.

The 100% Natural eos Smooth Sphere Lip Balm is made with a superior organic formula enriched with nourishing Shea butter and soothing jojoba oil, to provide long-lasting moisture for sensationally soft and smooth lips. Thoroughly, the eos Every Day Hand Lotion boasts Shea butter, aloe, oat extract and Vitamins E & C while also featuring a lovely floral fragrance perfectly suited for springtime blooms. Lastly, the Kleenex Slim-Wallet Pack comes in a convenient slim shape offering the highest quality of softness, absorbency and strength to tackle those pesky spring allergies. Together, the trio is the ultimate must-have for your spring hand bag and makes for the perfect gift for friends and family.

Available for $5.99 at Target, CVS, Walgreens, ULTA, Kohl’s, Drugstore.com and evolutionofsmooth.com

New from EOS: 2016 Spring Pack with Kleenex

This spring, eos is introducing the perfect springtime essential that will keep you smiling all season long! The eos 2016 Spring Pack with Kleenex features two handpicked brand favorites for soft, smooth lips and skin, along with a Kleenex Slim-Wallet Pack to ensure you have the smoothest Spring.

The Limited-Edition Smooth Sphere Lip Balm in Pink Grapefruit and Every Day Hand Lotion in Berry Blossom spring to life in adorable garden-inspired packaging to ensure happiness is in full bloom this season.

The eos Smooth Sphere Lip Balm is made with a superior organic formula, 100% natural and is enriched with nourishing Shea butter and soothing jojoba oil, to provide long-lasting moisture for sensationally soft and smooth lips. The eos Every Day Hand Lotion boasts Shea butter, aloe, oat extract and Vitamins E & C while also featuring a berry blossoming fragrance perfectly suited for the springtime blooms. Lastly, the Kleenex Slim-Wallet Pack comes in a convenient slim shape offering the highest quality of softness, absorbency and strength to tackle those pesky spring allergies. Together, the trio makes for a delightful gift for spring holidays!

The eos 2016 Spring Pack with Kleenexis available for $5.99 beginning February 2016 at Target, CVS, Walgreens, ULTA, Kohl’s, Drugstore.com and evolutionofsmooth.com.

Spring Events: Get Ready!

Spring has finally sprung! Be prepared for the season ahead – for upcoming holidays and events like Coachella, Easter, Earth Day and Mother’s Day, make sure you’re never without your beauty must-haves that will have you swinging into spring in no time!

The countdown to Coachella beings (April 10-12 / April 17-19)! Master your beauty prep and stay hydrated for this top music and arts festival with brands like Icelandic Glacial, FOREO, NKD SKN and eos!

Icelandic Glacial is a premium, natural spring water that is bottled straight from the source of Iceland. With exceptional balance from a naturally low, “sweet spot” mineral content and an uncommonly high and naturally occurring alkaline pH level of 8.4,Icelandic Glacial provides a clean fresh taste with the perfect healthy balance for the body – you won’t have to worry about staying hydrated and cool under the Coachella desert sun!

Price/Availability:Icelandic Glacial is available in five sizes from 330ml to 1.5L ($ 1.00-$ 2.79) at select fine groceries and IcelandicGlacial.com






Prep your Coachella tan with NKD SKN, an easy-to-use, non-toxic tan with a natural fade. Made by the creators of VITA LIBERATA,NKD SKN products are equipped with the brand’s signature Odour Remove™ technology eliminating the dreaded “tanning” scent. All products dry on contact making application a breeze. Rich with good-for-you ingredients, NKD SKN is truly “best in class” among the mass tanning assortment. The NKD SKN Collection includes:

· NKD SKN Tinted Tan Mousse (in Medium & Dark)
· NKD SKN Tinted Tan Liquid in Dark
· NKD SKN 1 Day Bronzingn Tinted Lotion (in Medium & Dark)
· NKD SKN Gradual Glow Daily Tan Moisturiser in Light

Price/Availability:$ 14.95 - $ 19.50 at ULTA/Walgreens

The eos Lemon Drop Smooth Sphere Lip Balm with Broad Spectrum SPF 15 is a Coachella must-have! It pampers your lips while protecting them from the sun. Packed with natural conditioning oils and antioxidant-rich vitamin E, eos will keep your lips moist, soft and sensationally smooth all summer. Do not let sunburnt lips ruin one moment of Coachella and keep them protected with eos!

Price/Availability:$ 3.29 at Target, Walgreens, Ulta, EvolutionOfSmooth.com and Drugstore.com

Don’t worry about putting too many eggs in your basket this year. With a wide array of bright and colorful beauty must-haves in a fun shape, eos and FOREO will fit perfectly in all your Easter festivities on April 5th!

This spring, eos is introducing the perfect pick-me-up to wipe away those winter blues! The eos Smooth Sphere Lip Balm Spring 2-Pack features two handpicked flavors for soft, smooth lips. The Limited-Edition Passion Fruit and Limited-Edition Fresh Watermelon Lip Balmsspring to life in adorable garden-inspired packaging that will surely make you smile. Each eos Smooth Sphere Lip Balm is enriched with nourishing shea butter and soothing jojoba oil making this duo a delightful gift for spring holidays!

Price/Availability: $ 5.99 at Target, Wal-Mart, CVS, Walgreens, Ulta and Kohl’s

Primp and Prepare for Halloween!

Despite a few warmer weather days we’ve been spoiled with this past September, it’s finally cooling down which means it’s time to get ready for fall and Halloween! Whether you’re sewing a skirt with sequins for your Queen Bey costume, sticking to the traditional yet classic ghost or ghoul, or even if you are planning to stay home and hand out candy, don’t forget to primp and prepare for Halloween night with these hot beauty essentials...

Mineral Fusion Nail Polish

Mineral Fusion has your nails covered for all of your crazy costume ideas this Halloween. With over 60 gorgeous shades, including bright metallics, basic neutrals, deep reds and blues, spunky sparkles and top and base coats, Mineral Fusion is the one-stop destination to complete your look for this spooky time of year!

Each formula is 100% Vegan and free of Formaldehyde, toluene, camphor and dibutyl phthalate.

Price: $7.99

Availablity: Whole Foods Markets nationwide, as well as other fine health food stores and MineralFusion.com.

   

    

Walk Like An Egyptian with Milani

Perfect your Cleopatra cat-eye with Milani’s cutting-edge Eye Tech Collection, made specifically to help women achieve this timeless beauty charm. Use in combination with the Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow in Bella Teal and Runway Lashes to complete the look.

Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow ($3.99)

Rich, vibrant color that glides on in a single stroke, delivering a stunning multi-dimensional effect. This eyeshadow can be used wet or dry as a shadow or highlighter.

Eye Tech Perfection Liquid Liner ($6.99): The ergonomic handle is designed to be used by everyone and to line the eyes with ease

Eye Tech Extreme Liquid Eye Liner ($7.29): The Extreme fine felt-tip point designs beautiful lines and is non-feathering, waterproof and paraben-free.

Runway Lashes Instant Volume Mascara ($3.99): For lashes that look like they could leap right off the catwalk, swipe on this instant-impact mascara that lasts for hours.

Available at CVS or Get the Look at MilaniCosmetics.com.

  

  

Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum

The Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day serum is this season’s pick of the patch! Formulated with a powerful dose of Pumpkin Ferment Extract and packaged in orange, this super potent Vitamin C serum improves ceullular renewal and works to enzymatically digest dead skin cells and decongest pores. With the help of powerful antioxidant complex, essential nutrients and anti-aging chronopeptide, this revolutionary serum evens skin tone, fights cellular UV damage, stimulates collagen synthesis and optimizes skin physiological activities of defense and cell regeneration.

Price: $80
Availability: www.drunkelephant.com

eos Medicated Tangerine Lip Balm Smooth Sphere

This pumpkin-inspired lip balm not only provides medicated, anti-bacterial protection while helping to soothe dry lips and alleviate symptoms of cold sores. This lip Balm pampers your smile and will protect it during the colder fall months. No need for tricks because this antioxidant, zinc, vitamins C and E, shea butter and jojoba oil packed lip balm is such a treat!

Price: $3.29

Availability: Target, EvolutionofSmooth.com, Drugstore.com

Whish Flawless Swipes

This Halloween prepare your legs for a night on the town with the Whish Flawless Swipes. Perfect for your entire body or spot treating affected areas, you will easily banish the curse of ingrown hairs and bumps.

Price: $7

Availability: Nordstrom.com

Acne Clearing Blue Light

After a night of heavy Halloween makeup, let the TRIA Acne Clearing Blue Light keep blemishes at bay. The TRIA Acne Clearing Blue Light clears acne quickly and helps prevent future breakouts. Results are comparable to the leading acne prescription. The TRIA Acne Clearing Blue Light delivers the same levels of blue light therapy found in the doctor’s office and is FDA-cleared. Unlike other at-home acne treatments, The TRIA Acne Clearing Blue Light treats the very source of acne: bacteria. By targeting acne-causing bacteria, the TRIA Acne Clearing Blue Light eliminates clogged pores, pimples and breakouts.

Price: $299

Availability: www.TRIABeauty.com

eos: 24 Hour Moisturizing Shave Cream (available in TSA Approved Size, too)!

Yes, another post regarding shaving! If you do shave, why not have great, affordable and delightfully scented products to use?! 

This summer, whether you are relaxing at home or are on an exciting beach getaway, the eos 24-Hour Moisturizing Shave Creams and eos Travel Shave Cream will keep your legs feeling silky smooth!

Packed with natural conditioning oils, shea butter, and vitamins C and E the eos Moisturizing Shave Creams are a summer necessity for keeping legs glowing all day and night!  They are the only shave creams that keep skin soft, smoothed, and moisturized for 24 hours - even after rinsing! And thanks to the new TSA approved eos Travel Shave Cream, your legs will be smooth wherever your summer adventures take you! Available in Pomegranate Raspberry (pictured in Travel Size and this is the only scent at this size), Vanilla Bliss, Lavender Jasmine (pictured) and Sensitive Fragrance Free ( Hypoallergenic and Dermatologist Tested ).

eos 24-Hour Mositurizing Shave Creamretails for $3.49 and is available at EvolutionOfSmooth.com, Drugstore.com, Target, Walmart and Walmart.

eos Travel Shave Cream retails for $1 and is available at Target.

Spring has Sprung: Products That Get You Prepped For The Warmer Weather Ahead

Three days in a row it's actually felt like Spring has finally Sprung! On my Birthday last week it was nearly 70 degrees and I found myself in dear need of a body exfoliator, moisturizer, body gel, lighter clothing and a pedicure, STAT! My milky fair skin needs some TLC for sure!

Here are a few items to make you feel better prepared for Spring!


Drunk Elephant Juju and Pekee Bars

Start each morning with a fresh start using the Juju Bar. This multi-tasking bar is designed to effectively cleanse while gently removing dead skin cells from the surface of the skin that have loosened overnight. Our healing formulation of thermal mud, 20% glycerin and bamboo powder delivers a wonderful creamy lather that dissolves unwanted oil, rinsing away pore-clogging surface debris and any impurities. End the day with the Pekee Bar that effectively removes makeup and impurities without stripping the skin of natural oils. This bar clarifies balances and moisturizes, while rinsing away pore-clogging debris and is formulated with skin-friendly ingredients designed to calm and feed the skin. 
Price: $32/each
Available: www.drunkelephant.com


Japonesque Color Collection 

The bespoke Japonesque Color Collection packaging will be sure to brighten any rainy day blues. Expertly crafted with coordinating gel top and handles the Japonesque Color Collection and Brushes will add a pop of color to any makeup bag. The Japonesque Color Collection Eye Shadow and Eye Crease Brush deliver perfect shading, contouring and shaping. Pair these brushes with the Velvet Touch Eye Shadow Duo and take your beauty to another level – available in 10 color rich shades to match your favorite springtime look. 
Price: $16/per brush, $24/eye shadow duo
Availability: Ulta & www.Ulta.com  


eos 24-Hour Moisturizing Shave Cream 

Packed with natural conditioning oils, shea butter, and vitamins C and E, eos 24-hour moisturizing shave cream soothes and softens your skin for a full 24 hours. It is the only shave cream that keeps skin soft, smoothed and moisturized for 24 hours (even after rinsing). The eos Shave Cream is so moisturizing you can shave wet or dry.
Price: $3.49
Availability: www.EvolutionOfSmooth.com, Walmart, Target, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Duane Reade and www.Drugstore.com

 RITUALS Foaming Shower Gels
With a unique gel-to-foam action that will hydrate the skin with intense moisture, RITUALS Foaming Shower Gels are the perfect morning pick me up or evening relaxation method to wind down from a long day.

The five individual scents of each foaming shower gel making choosing a favorite almost impossible, but when you find your signature shower foam, every shower becomes an experience not to be missed.

Scents: Ayurveda Yogi Flow, Tatsu Blue Dragon (Men), Laughing Buddha Happy Buddha, Sakura Zensation and Tao T’ai Chi.
Price: $ 15
Availability: www.barneys.com


The Wet Brush™ Happy Hair Collection is styled with kids in mind. Not only will your child be happy with these patterned brushes but you will find more time to enjoy together. Works great on wet or dry, thick curly and straight hair. It’s unique one of a kind soft, flexible bristles detangle all hair with ease! The magic of the Wet Brush™ is in the specially formulated IntelliFlex™ bristles. IntelliFlex™ bristles are thin, strong and very flexible. They have intelligent flexibility - flexible on one stroke and firm on the next. The adaptive flexibility of IntelliFlex™ eliminates all tugging, tearing, pulling and ripping. 
Price: $ 14
Availability: www.thewetbrush.com

 

Zoya Nail Polish Pixie Dust in Vega

With the April Showers upon us, rain drops never looked so good with Zoya Nail Polish Pixie Dust in Vega - best described as a blue opal sparkle, textured Pixie Dust with mega hex iridescent particles. Layer it with your favorite shade for a little sparkle, or wear on its own to really dazzle!

Price: $10
Availability: www.zoya.com