Cover Your Gray: Hair Care 101

Re-Introducing Cover Your Gray: A Beauty Cult Classic for a Quick Fix Efficient, Low Cost, No Fuss Gray Hair Solution. For me, I need to go every 4 weeks as my gray comes in so quickly. This is a great alternative to making your color last if even for another 1 to 2 weeks.

Re-introducing Cover Your Gray, the multi-use beauty collection for gray and/or thinning hair. An easy fix for those hard to reach stubborn, pop up, un-wanted grays, CYG is designed to cover, camouflage and boost confidence “on the go”. Perfect for extending time between salon visits, this temporary hair color disguises unsightly roots and provides superb coverage and affordable ease.

Created for all ages and all ethnicities, this multi-piece product line keeps hair healthy, youthful and strong while also boosting up pesky flat hair in times of need. CYG offers a wide array of easy to use and targeted product applications that include fill- in powders and brush-in wands. Waterproof items include the Root Touch-Up, Brush-In and pencil. Additionally, the brand offers a Total Brow-Eyebrow Sealer & Color for a more defined effect. 

Cover Your Gray first launched over twenty years ago and now is introducing its new revamped look and hero product offerings. 

Key picks include:

● Color Cover - Color Cover is a Gray Hair Color Touch-Up Spray, which conceals gray hair and/or roots in only a matter of seconds. Color Cover boosts hair volume and doesn’t flake or rub off even after brushing.

● Waterproof Root Color Touch up -Precision Waterproof Root Color Touch Up is for areas requiring heavier yet targeted coverage closer to the scalp. Doe foot applicator provides heavier coverage for areas of gray hair or re-growth in the temples, part or around the forehead. (Also available in wash-out formula)

● Touch-Up Stick – The touch-up stick is used for the perfect cover up for areas around the hairline, broad areas of gray hair, side burns and roots.

● Brush In-Wand - Instant touch up to cover your gray hair with a practical brush that helps you target specific areas in your hair. Perfect cover-up for sideburns and scattered gray hairs throughout the head

● Fill-In Powder (pictured above) - This matte powder instantly fills-in thinning and balding areas to produce the appearance of thick, full hair. Blends in seamlessly and matches your hair color perfectly. No one can tell you have it on!

Cover Your Gray retails from $6 - $16 is available at Bed Bath and Beyond, Ulta, Walgreens and http://www.coveryourgray.com/ . The product is offered in variety of colors including, black, dark brown, medium brown and light brown/blonde.

Skindinavia: Post-Makeup Recovery Spray

You must read this if you wear product on a daily basis like I do. The Post-Makeup Recovery Spray by SKINDINAVIA seems to be a necessity in our daily routine. If you wear makeup every day, you know when your skin has had enough!

Their first launch in over three years has already become a favorite of top makeup artists to keep skin clear and radiant in between, and after, makeup applications.

I love makeup, but did you know that it can clog pores and deplete skin of key minerals? Cleansing it all away further strips hydration and vital nutrients that support clear, glowing skin.

Their NEW Post-Makeup Recovery Spray delivers a quick boost of key nutrients, including powerhouse mineral Zinc that is clinically-proven to help prevent breakouts and clear clogged pores. Sprayed on within 5 minutes of removing makeup, their cutting edge delivery system quickly delivers a winning formula of zinc, magnesium and willow bark to keep skin clear, healthy and radiant the moment your skin needs it the most!

- Zinc is clinically proven to reduce breakouts by up to 50%.

The result is clear, luminous, skin ready for your next picture-perfect makeup application.

RETAIL PRICE: 4oz | $26 // 8oz | $36

THE FLAWLESS FACTS:

Ultra-fast penetrating formula is applied when pores are most receptive to nutrients, within five minutes of removing your makeup.
Our hero ingredient: Zinc. Research shows supplementing skin with can reduce breakouts by 50%.
Zinc also protects skin’s lipids and fibroblasts (the cells that make collagen) and reduces oil production, preventing clogged pores.
Developed in conjunction with top makeup artists looking to keep skin clear and luminous between applications. Used as a quick fix between long shoots.
All SKINDINAVIA products are paraben-free and hypoallergenic. Cruelty-free.

New from Elemis: Cellular Skin Bliss Capsules

You all know how much I love the results driven brand ELEMIS. Are you looking for a New Year challenge with visible skin results? 

Start your year off right & begin your 30 day skin detox with the ELEMIS Cellular Recovery Skin Bliss Capsules ($105, Elemis.com). I am super excited about this product.

These handy capsules contain the highest concentration of Anti-Oxidant power to help repair the visible signs of aging and counteract the damaging effects of everyday pollution.

These products act as an anti-pollution detox, activate cellular delivery, boost cellular restructuring and have scientifically blended Moringa Oil with medical grade Rose Absolute and Lavandula Angustifolia to help stimulate endorphins (the Bliss hormone)!

After cleansing your face, apply one pink (rose) capsule in the morning and one green (lavender) before you go to bed - detoxing has never been easier!

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.

New from Honest Beauty: Everything Organic Facial Oil

Had to tell you all about Honest Beauty Everything Organic Facial Oil, the new USDA certified organic oil that’s nothing but farm-to-face goodness! I love using Honest Beauty products as I know how the brand is made without questionable or potentially harmful ingredients.

Formulated to replenish moisture-depleted skin & neutralize free radicals, this wonder oil is packed with essential vitamins and nutrients (including Organic Avocado Oil, Chia Seed Oil & Apricot Kernel Oil) for a more radiant & youthful complexion.

The Honest Beauty Everything Organic Facial Oil ($55) is now available on Ulta.com and Honestbeauty.com.