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

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals: dr. brandt Skincare

Fellow beauty lovers! I am trying to give you as much information as possible this week so that all of your beauty needs may be met! There are so many wonderful deals and here are just a few from dr. brandt Skincare.

BLACK FRIDAY

WHAT: 45% OFF Needles No More® No More Baggage
WHERE: www.drbrandtskincare.com
WHEN: Friday, November 24

CYBER MONDAY

WHAT: Buy 1 and get 1 free: Do Not Age Triple Peptide Eye Cream ($82), Microdermabrasion ($79), Pores No More® Pore Refiner Primer ($45), Magnetight Age-Defier ($75), Do Not Age Time Defying Cream ($132), 2% Retinol Complex Serum ($69)
WHERE: www.drbrandtskincare.com
WHEN: Monday, November 27

KORRES: GREEK YOGHURT SMOOTHIE PRIMING MOISTURIZER

I have been using Korres products for years as they are a results driven brand. Now you can prep skin for your marathon days with NEW Greek Yoghurt Smoothie Priming Moisturizer, the lightweight answer for heavyweight hydration. 

This protein-packed booster preps, hydrates and strengthens skin with 26% Greek Yoghurt proteins in every serving. An ingredient used for centuries in Greece for its smoothing and strengthening properties, Greek Yoghurt contains two and a half times the protein of regular yoghurt. By boosting your skincare routine with protein-rich Greek Yoghurt, you deliver the same benefits to your skin that protein delivers to your body – helping to nourish, strengthen, and repair.

Greek Yoghurt Smoothie is a weightless, multi-action priming moisturizer packed with probiotics, proteins, and minerals to deeply nourish and smooth skin, while also prepping it for flawless makeup application and all-day wear. Formulated with three types of hydrating hyaluronic acid and powerful skin-saving antioxidants and extracts, the smoothie gives skin inner strength for healthy-looking skin on the surface.

KORRES GREEK YOGHURT SMOOTHIE PRIMING MOISTURIZER

· Greek Yoghurt Concentrate boosted with a complex of probiotics smooths, soothes and strengthens, while providing skin with superior nourishment.

· Formulated with three types of hyaluronic acid of varying molecular weights to provide continuous hydration, promote skin elasticity & firmness, and smooth surface imperfections. This combination primes skin for makeup application by leaving the complexion soft, smooth and evenly textured.

· Packed with an antioxidant rich superfood blend of blue-green microalgae extract, citrus, broccoli and aloe and wrinkle fighting Kakadu plum extract.

How to Use: Apply to the face and neck as the final step in your skincare routine before makeup application.

Available January 2017 at Sephora and KORRESUSA.com for $42.

Tata Harper: Hydrating Floral Essence Moisture Boosting Toner

Tata Harper's delivery came right on time as my skin was so dehydrated from the dry weather! I had patches of dry skin and sprayed this product immediately upon receipt. My face appeared instantly hydrated!

Product Benefits:

This heavenly, lightweight moisturizing mist boosts the skin’s natural hydration with bioidentical Hyaluronic Acid and a weightless blend of natural humectants, delivering an all-day hydrated feel and plump appearance. Suitable for use on top of makeup, this formula immediately improves and refreshes skin’s appearance and is ideal for delivering antiaging hydration on-the-go. Helps to minimize pores, refine tone and enhance renewal for a glowing complexion.

Key Ingredients:

· Natural sodium hyaluronate: Completely biocompatible, hyaluronic acid’s low molecular weight helps carry benefits deep into skin’s layers, helping skin retain moisture and minimizes the effects of aging.

· Gotu kola: Helps improve vascular tone and firm skin.

· Willow bark: A natural source of beta-hydroxy acid, willow bark encourages cell renewal and sloughs off dead skin cells, allowing new cells to come to the surface.

· Grapefruit: Contains high levels of antioxidant vitamin C to fight free radicals.

· Floral hydrosols: Humectants help to retain moisture and regenerate skin cells.

· Witch hazel: A strong antioxidant that helps minimize pores and reduce the appearance of redness.

· Pink clay: Minimizes pore size, detoxifies, and stimulates circulation while exfoliating and cleansing.

· Jasmine and tangerine: Deeply moisturizing for the skin, helping restore elasticity and tone.

How to Use: Shake well. Spray four to five times over face and neck. Use morning, night and throughout the day as needed.

Tata Harper Hydrating Floral Essence: $85 (125 ml) at TataHarperSkincare.com

Creatures of the Wind: Get The Look from NARS

NARS created the look for the Creatures of the Wind SS‘16 runway show and who doesn't remember the singer Siouxsie Sioux and that glorious band of eye color? If you don't know who she was, you will soon as this year's beauty look for Creatures of the Wind (@creaturesofthewind) was inspired by her and created on the models by Lead Artist Aaron de Mey (@aarondemey1) for NARS (@narsissist).

SHOW: CREATURES OF THE WIND SS‘16

LEAD ARTIST: Aaron de Mey for NARS Cosmetics

LOOK: “The look was inspired by singer, Siouxsie Sioux. She always had a very strong eye look - it had the same spirit, but was applied differently each time. The look is very eclectic with a lot of layering, which plays off the layering in the collection. It's punk, tough looking. I loved the richness of the gold against the toughness of the black. It’s an updated, modernized take on eyeliner.”

Below please find the key products used to create the exclusive look:

FACE

NARSskin Luminous Moisture Cream
Stick Concealer
Soft Velvet Loose Powder


EYES

Black Valley Eye Paint
Black Moon Eyeliner Pencil
Via Veneto Larger Than Life® Eyeliner
Pandora Duo Eyeshadow
Iskandar Eye Paint

BROWS

Oural Brow Gel
Brow Perfector

LIPS

Red lip:
Mysterious Red Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
Nihiwatu Velvet Lip Liner

Nude lip:
Stick Concealer
NARSskin Restorative Night Treatment

All products, except where noted, available at www.narscosmetics.com

Summer Hair & Body Rehab with HUM Nutrition

After a summer full of glasses of rose, dips in a chlorine pool, long hours out bathing in the sun, and constant manicures, a woman’s hair, nails, and skin can come out of the season a little worse for wear. August is the perfect time to start rehabbing for Fall and the best place to start is from within. Hum Nutrition (humnutrition.com), the beauty supplement company, has created an incredible formula in great on-the-go packs to give women shiny and fuller hair, stronger nails and glowing skin. Used by everyone from model and mom Molly Sims to celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin, Hum’s Runway Ready gives women an easy way to give their beauty a boost in a safe way.

So how does it work?

Black Currant Seed Oil is an excellent source of GLA (stimulates healthy skin and hair growth and is a strong anti-inflammatory) and ALA (acts as an anti-inflammatory agent).

Sunflower seed oil contains Vitamin E and fatty acids that promote shiny hair and glowing skin. As an antioxidant, Vitamin E neutralizes free radicals that damage collagen and dry the skin. Research suggests that Vitamin E improves capillary growth, which increases follicle circulation and moisture for fuller hair that is free split ends. 

Biotin strengthens the nail cuticle and prevents breakage. This vitamin is often also taken to strengthen the hair and prevent hair loss. Biotin was originally used to strengthen horse hooves and research has since shown that humans can benefit from a biotin boost, too.

THE BEAUTY SOCIETY:A Company with Entrepreneurial Opportunities That Operates with a Conscience

Introducing Beauty Society (BeautySociety.com), a comprehensive collection of skin, hair care and makeup for both women and men alike. All Beauty Society products are made in the USA and are free of parabens, sulfates, glutens, perfumes and are cruelty free and vegan friendly. The brand is so committed to client satisfaction that they even offer a 12 month money back guarantee! 

Beauty Society offers an assortment of anti-aging products with the power of apple stem cell technology proven to halt and reverse aging. The anti- aging items effectively target wrinkled, sagging skin and sun damage and are said to deliver dramatic results in 28 days.

For men, Beauty Society offers skin care including their Clean Shave Face Wash & Shave Gel that enables men to cleanse and shave with the same product, Face Stuff Moisturizer with anti-aging properties and a Fix It Eye Cream that reduces dreaded puffiness, circles and lines.

 

  

All of the make-up tools in Beauty Society’s collection are crafted from bamboo, the fastest growing plant on the planet which is a replenishable resource and a viable replacement for wood. Compacts are both refillable and recyclable to remain true to the brand’s eco-friendly commitment. 

As seen in influential beauty books including InStyle, US Weekly, Glamour and Teen Vogue, Beauty Society definitely has the experts buzzing! What’s more, the brand is favored by celebrities such as Adrian Grenier, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Brooke Burke and Audrina Patridge.

About Beauty Society

Established in 2004, Beauty Society is a comprehensive skin care and makeup line that empowers women to get in business for themselves. It is sold by a network of women across the nation and was founded by CEO Jeannie Lorin. Beauty Society offers women a low cost business opportunity to earn additional income or even create a lucrative business empire with unlimited earning potential. The brand offers the highest commissions in the industry, major bonus incentives, hostess gifts and the most importantly a proven successful business model and opportunity to partner with the world’s finest skincare and cosmetics. According to Lorin, “Beauty Society is a generosity of spirit. Through the Beauty Society program women can obtain personal independence while embracing something they love and can feel good about.”

All Beauty Society products are made with the finest, high end, state of the art ingredients and are sold with a 12-month money back guarantee. As a testament to their Green Initiative, Beauty Society started a global giving back program called “Treasure Not Trash” which offers product refills at a 15- 30 percent savings. Savvy from both a business and Eco-Friendly perspective.

To learn more about Beauty Society, please visit BeautySociety.com

SKINDINAVIA: Launches the First Ever Makeup Primer Spray

Yes, my make up routine just became that much quicker and easier with the new launch from Skindinavia. The Makeup Primer Spray is the first ever primer in a spray format that has long lasting wear. I know this to be true as I have been using it daily! 

Summer proof your make up and feel comfortable as the formula is lightweight, silicone- free and clinically proven to soothe redness, prevent breakouts, control the appearance of oil and preps your face for last lasting makeup wear. It is simply amazing and results driven. I think it's fantastic and the travel size sent to me- extremely practical. 

I have sensitive skin yet the above mentioned clinically proven facts allowed me to feel comfortable enough to use it. Now it is part of my daily regimen.

Available on www.Skindinavia.com the 4 oz bottle is $ 35 ( lasts about 90 days of daily use) and the 8 oz is $ 49 ( lasts about 180 days of daily use).

Now through May 13th you get Free Shipping and a Free Travel Size Makeup Primer Spray with any US/ Canada orders over $ 40. 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bliss: Firm, Baby, Firm Moisturizing Gel Cream

Disco inferno?! Firm, baby, firm!

The only multi-action gel cream formulated with 5 patent technology to firm, lift, volumize and moisturize for beautiful, healthy, younger looking skin.

The third member of their Firm, Baby, Firm family is the perfect addition to your daily anti-aging regimen. 99% active, water free formula with aloe vera to soothe and nourish skin. Gardenia stem cells help in boosting collagen, elasticity for a lifting effect. Glycolic acid exfoliates for softer and smoother skin. Apple extract that helps to boost skin's moisture barrier.

Available for $ 62 at bliss spas, blissworld, bliss catalog, QVC, ULTA and Sephora.