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Healthy Summer Hair Is Possible!

It’s been getting warm and humid in Kansas City already. Sigh. I have decided to try to keep my hair treated and moisturized.

I have been switching between the following products (sent to me for my honest review) for the last few weeks.

Nexxus® Youth Renewal™ Rejuvenating Elixir ($17.99 USD) — This lightweight leave-in treatment helps rebuild hair’s strength whilemaking hair look more youthful, vibrant and radiant in just seven days*. The packaging allows for precise application through a dropper that distributes the product.

Nexxus® Youth Renewal™ Plump and Lift Blow Dry Spray

Nexxus® Youth Renewal™ Plump & Lift Blow Dry Spray ($17.99 USD) — Youth Renewal™ Plump & Lift Blow Dry Spray, infused with VITA-8 Complex™, builds thicker-looking hair by providing weightless volume that lasts all day.

I like to use both of these Nexxus products on damp hair together. I start with the spray and comb it through my hair, then I add 4 drops of the elixir and smooth it through my hair. I don’t blow dry my hair, but it air dries to be very soft and shiny!

You can purchase these products at drugstores and mass market retailers near you. Visit www.nexxus.com to learn more.

Ecru Acacia Protein Oil ($30 USD) — This multi-tasking elixir provides superb conditioning and moisturization for the hair. In addition, it protects against heat damage during styling, reduces drying time, eliminates frizz, and helps to mend split ends for hair that’s incredibly smooth with brilliant shine. It contains:

Acacia Collagen™: A patented plant-based anti-aging collagen that moisturizes hair and improves the hair’s ability to retain that moisture.

Argan Oils: To soften and smooth the hair, giving it that silky feel.

Hydrolyzed Keratin: To condition the hair, improving elasticity, manageability, shine and body of the hair.

My favorite way to use this oil is to rub a pump or two between my hands and smooth it on my hair. I start with my ends then move up to my roots. It is not greasy at all in my hair, it just makes it so soft and shiny!

Learn more and purchase at www.ecrunewyork.com.

Agadir Argan Oil Moisture Masque (8oz $29, 19.99 on sale) Contains Keratin Protein and provides a sulfate-free anti color fade treatment for long-lasting hair color. This moisturizing product provides deep repair to smooth, strengthen, protect for hair that shines. Repairs badly damaged hair from the effect of hot tools and chemical services in just a few treatments. Enriched with antioxidants, vitamin E and keratin protein to nourish and mend split ends and frizzies back to life with elasticity, easy combing and luxurious shine.

Agadir Argan Oil Moisture Masque Benefits: Contains 100% pure and certified Argan oil Restores, revitalizes, repairs and prevents future damage Keratin protein enriched Contains anti oxidants & vitamin E. Instantly moisturizes, adding elasticity & shine Treats in 3 to 5 minutes Agadir signature, aromatherapy fragrance Leaves hair with radiant shine Sulfate free

Directions: After cleansing with Agadir Argan Shampoo, massage Agadir Argan Oil Moisture Masque into wet hair. Leave in 1-2 minutes. Rinse. For excessively dry or damaged hair, leave in 3-5 minutes. Use in place of daily conditioner 1-2 times per week or as often as needed.

I used this as my conditioner with my regular shampoo. I left it in for a few minutes and after my hair dried, it was so soft — and wavy! I have semi-wavy hair and this made me look like I had braided my hair wet, then un-braided it dry. So cute!

Available at www.cleopatraschoice.com.

Enjoy!

New Beauty.Com Gift With Purchase — Lela Rose Illustrated Floral Clutch With Samples!

Lela Rose Illustrated Floral Clutch and Deluxe Samples

Beauty.com® premieres the latest creation from its annual collaboration with designer Lela Rose. Now, customers who visit www.beauty.com/lelarose will receive the Lela Rose Illustrated Floral Clutch with their order of$125 or more.

The elegant carryall comes loaded with more than a dozen samples and features a magnetic flap closure for the roomy main compartment. The kelly green clutch also includes a zippered outer pocket for easy access to the beauty items you need in a flash.

“For these bags, we always start with signature Lela Rose elements—beautiful color and a fun textural print,” says designer Lela Rose. “We wanted to update a traditional clutch shape, so it’s been given a trapezoid silhouette. The side panels enhance the storage space, making it extremely useful.”

Romy Soleimani, Beauty Director-at-Large for Beauty.com, says that “there are so many great beauty samples in Lela’s bag this season, customers are sure to find some new favorites. It’s the perfect arsenal for a weekend getaway – it covers all your beauty travel needs.

The gift with purchase arrives fully stocked with selections from some of the top brands in prestige beauty, including:

1. Murad® Rapid Collagen Infusion

2. Stila® All Over Shimmer Liquid Luminizer, Pink

3. H2O Plus Face Oasis Dual-Action Exfoliating Cleanser

4. IT Cosmetics® Brow Power® Universal Eyebrow Pencil

5. Jane Iredale® Just Kissed® Lip Plumper, Tokyo

6. bliss® Lemon + Sage Body Butter

7. Paula’s Choice RESIST™ Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum

8. Juice Beauty® Stem Cellular Repair Moisturizer

9. Ojon® color sustain® Color Revealing Conditioner

10. ARCONA® Gentle Solution, Repair PM

11. Frederic Fekkai® Brilliant Glossing Shampoo

12. WEI™ Golden Root Purifying Mud Mask

13. ALTERNA® Bamboo Smooth Kendi Oil Dry Oil Mist

14. A gift to you from Beauty.com

Visit www.beauty.com to purchase awesome products and receive this fab bag and samples! I know from past experience that these bags are gorgeous (a real step up from the usual makeup bag) and the products are fantastic! I save them for trips, as they are the perfect size for air travel.

Enjoy!

Mother’s Day Beauty Gift Guide — Part 2, Fragrances

Fragrance is a classic gift for Mother’s Day. I know a lot of people shy away from giving their loved ones new fragrances, since you never really know if they will like it. But if you know what types of fragrance notes she likes, you can find a new scent she may just love!

My new finds are:

Balenciaga L’Eau Rose — With “L’Eau Rose”, Balenciaga introduces the third opus in its’ fragrant dynasty. A sparkling melody that sings of a radiant violet as light as the caress of spring. Its pure pink color seems to quiver behind the thick glass of the bottle. The matte black cap contrasts with the deceptive tenderness of Eau Rose.
Top:         Green pear, blackberry, spicy notes
Mid:         Violet, rose, jasmine sambac, aromatic notes
Base:         Cedar and cypress essence, musk, patchouli and iris
Available Feb 2013 at specialty stores nationwide.
50ml $90

Just Cavalli — The Just Cavalli woman is a playful temptress. This creamy sexy floral is packaged in a beautiful flacon made of pink glass and gold metal that is wrapped with a pink python skin collar, reminiscent of the animal instinct it can unleash. Rising model Georgia May Jagger is the face of the global campaign.
Top:         Neroli
Mid:         Tiare Flower
Base:         Palissander
Available Feb 2013 at specialty stores nationwide.
50ml $60.00

VINCE CAMUTO for Women — This first fragrance by Vince Camuto is contemporary, sexy and sophisticated. The top notes are enriched with intoxicating notes of rum absolute and osmanthus nectar. A heart is opulent and floral, composed of Bulgarian rose and night blossoming jasmine enhanced with leather notes, while a base incorporates vanilla, absolute, sensual patchouli, hot Brazilian amber and leathery musk. Fragrance Vince Camuto is available in a gorgeous glass flacon with stylish cap shaped like logo of the brand. 1.7 oz bottle..

Price: 3.4 oz. Eau de Parfum Spray $78.00

Availability: www.vincecamuto.com, Vince Camuto boutiques and major department stores

Vintage Bloom by Jessica Simpson — Vintage Bloom, the new fragrance from Jessica Simpson, is a soft, sheer romantic floral, a subtle harmony of garden flowers wafting by on a summer breeze. Crisp vibrant citrus notes open up Vintage Bloom to raspberry blossom, a light fresh floral accord and a burst of stardust peony. It then blossoms into warm sensuality, inviting notes of crisp cotton musk and Indian sandalwood. Feminine and sensual, beautiful and accessible, this fragrance captures Jessica’s own charming, natural style.

Price: 3.4 oz. Eau de Parfum Spray $65.00

Availability: Major department stores, http://www.jessicasimpson.com

Eternity Summer 2013 Calvin Klein for women

ETERNITY summer captures the natural beauty of seashells glistening in the sand on a warm summer day.
Top: Seabreeze, aquatic accord, sparkling bergamot
Mid: Wisteria, living cotton flower, osmanthus
Base: Musk, white amber, sandalwood
100 ml $58.00

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau so Fresh Sunshine
Top:         Strawberry, apple blossom, pink grapefruit
Mid:         Jasmine petals, day lily, rose
Base:         Violet leaf, white oak moss, amber wood
2.5oz $75.00

Laura Mercier La Petite Patisserie Eau Gourmande Fragrance Coffret ($45 USD) — Treat yourself to a delicious trio of Laura’s best-selling gourmande fragrance sprays. This limited edition collection includes three perfectly portable Eau Gourmandes in Vanille, Fresh Fig and Almond Coconut Milk. Warm, fresh and exotic, wear your favorite alone, or blend and layer for a custom gourmande scent.

Available at www.lauramercier.com and fine department stores.

Enjoy!

Mother’s Day Beauty Gift Guide — Part 1, Bath And Body

I have been putting a Mother’s Day basket for my mom who lives in Oregon. I love gathering beauty items that I think she will enjoy!

Since all mothers are different, I have a bunch of wonderfully scented bath and body products — I’m sure one will be perfect for your mother, grandmother, wife, girlfriend or girl friend.

Indulge in a fragrance that embodies ethereal beauty with the Temple Tree Jasmine collection from Thymes. The latest offering from their fragrance studio, Floral wisps layer the air with heady Temple Tree Blossoms and jamsine sambac, entwined with honeysuckle, ylang ylang and damask rose and steeped in silky coconut milk.

The following products are available, ranging in price from $5 – $33: Bar Soap, Bath Salt Envelope, Body Lotion, Body Wash, Bubble Bath, Candle, Cologne, Hand Cream, Hand Lotion, Hand Wash, Home Fragrance Mist and Sink Set.

Available at www.thymes.com

Bath and Body Works Signature Collection Beautiful Day

The exclusive Beautiful Day fragrance makes you feel like you’re having the perfect spring day, full of carefree, delicious moments. The scent starts with a sparkle of sun-kissed apple and finishes with a dash of wild daisies & fresh pink peonies, for a truly bright fragrance that lasts all day!

Top Notes: Sun-kissed Apple, Dewy Pear, Sparkling Cassis
Mid Notes: Wild Daisies, Lily of the Valley, Fresh Pink Peony
Dry Notes: White Peach, Blonde Woods, Creamy

Signature Collection Beautiful Day just launched this April. The collection includes: Eau de Toilette ($29.50), Fine Fragrance Mist ($14), Body Lotion ($11), Shower Gel ($11), Triple Moisture Body Cream ($12.50), Shimmer Mist ($14), Swirl Gel Lotion ($14), 2-in-1 Superfruit Body Scrub +Wash ($14), Travel-Size Body Lotion ($5) and Travel- Size Fine Fragrance Mist ($6)

These are available at Bath & Body Workds Stores across the nation and at www.bathandbodyworks.com.

Lavanila Fresh Vanilla Lemon The Healthy Deodorant

Looking for a new spring scent? Search no further thanLavanila’s NEW Fresh Vanilla Lemon. Make an airy impression with this modern citrus blend of crisp lemon, fresh bamboo, lush watery fruits and pure Madagascar vanilla – sure to be the brand’s cleanest take on vanilla yet!

The Fresh Vanilla Lemon Collection Includes:

The Healthy Fragrance ($58): Unlike traditional fragrances, The Healthy Fragrance in Fresh Vanilla Lemon is beautifully made using pampering, natural ingredients.
The Healthy Deodorant ($18):A breakthrough in natural deodorants that delivers mighty protection against odor. For invigorating confidence, The Healthy Deodorant leaves behind a delicate trail of light citrus and powdery vanilla.
The Healthy Roller-Ball ($19):Housed in a slim, spill-proof bottle, this tote-able fragrance lets you dab on lemon goodness whenever you need a quick refresher. The perfect perfume pick-me-up!

Available at www.lavanila.com and at Sephora stores.

TOCCA has opened up the golden gates to deliver their heavenly hand scent. Introducing the new Crema da Mano Luxe, a naturally rich, perfectly scented hand cream housed in a timeless metal tube.

Capture the world in the palm of your hands with one of TOCCA’s signature fragrances and uncover your piece of heaven on earth with each of their coveted scents.

§ Be inspired by the Mediterranean withCleopatra’s grapefruit and cucumber

§ Enjoy “la dolce vita” with Stella’s Italian blood orange

§ Escape on a Corsican honeymoon withGiulietta’s pink tulip and green apple

§ Travel back in time to old-world Paris withFlorence’s bergamot and gardenia

§ Enjoy tea time in Italy with Bianca’s green tea and lemon

TOCCA Crema da Mano Luxe (4 fl oz.) retail for $20 at Bluemercury and Sephora stores nationwide and online atwww.tocca.com and www.birchbox.com.

Kneipp “Zen10” Bath Collection ($44 USD). Each travel size bottle is sufficient for 2 bathing experiences. This set contains the complete Herbal Assortment!

Lavender, Eucalyptus, Pure Bliss, Rosemary, Melissa, Warm Embrace, Valerian & Hops, Arnica Joint & Muscle Rescue, Juniper,Sensual Seduction.
Usage:
Fill Tub, add Herbal Bath and mix gently. For 1-2 Baths. Water Temperature: 97-100 F/ 36-38 C. Bathing time: 15-20 minutes

Purchase at http://kneippus.com/zen-with-10.html

Laura Mercier La Petite Patisserie Travel Candle Trio ($65.00 USD) — A limited edition candle sampler that features three best-selling gourmande scents (Fresh Fig, Almond Coconut Milk and Crème de Pistache) in 2.5 glass votives, plus a convenient Portable Candle Carrier that’s great for travel. Indulge in the delicious luxury of your favorite scented candles while at home or on-the-go!

You can find these at www.lauramercier.com or in fine department stores such as Nordstrom and Macy’s.

As much as we love the sweet-smelling scent of freshly cut flowers, the blossoms aromatic effect doesn’t last long enough. Keep mom’s home feeling fragrant with a TOCCA Candelina.

The beautifully housed, travel sized candles are the perfect small indulgence that go a long way! TOCCA Candelina retail for $20 each at Barneys, Blue Mercury, Candle Delirium and online at www.tocca.com.

AHAVA Color Me Hydrated set ($27 USD) — Soothe cracked, dry hands, renew soles, and provide skin with all day comfort and hydration with this limited edition body care set. It includes Mineral Body Lotion, Mineral Hand Cream and Mineral Foot Cream.

Available Available at AHAVAUS.com

Enjoy!

GO SMiLE 6 Day Double Action Whitening System

GO SMiLE introduces the “next generation” of their patented Ampoule Technology™ delivery system with the new Double Action 6 Day Whitening System. This fast, easy, safe and effective treatment delivers superior whitening with virtually no sensitivity. The new Double Action 6 Day Whitening System is suitable for those with long-term staining habits such as smoking or drinking coffee. It is also an excellent alternative for those whose teeth have not responded to other whitening products. to use, just squeeze the ampoule at the two dots marked on the sleeve to break the 2 inner capsules and combine the liquid formulas. Next, apply the mixture to your teeth with the built-in applicator and avoid eating and drinking for at least 20 minutes.

Price: $89 (6 days/12 count), available at GOSMiLE.com

GO SMiLE is doing a big facebook contest/giveaway for their fans from May 1^st – May 15^th called the “Summer Smile Sweepstakes” to highlight their Double Action Whitening System. Enter by clicking on their facebook page here.

Enjoy!

Julep Sea Salt Mystery Box!

Julep mystery boxes are so much fun! You never know what you’ll get!

The link above is not live anymore, but this let me know what was possibly in the box. I have been wanting to try a textured polish and was so excited to purchase this! I received:

I received April’s Mystery box (Sea Salt Mystery Box) #7. Inside was:

Jill ($14) — Smoked beige Sea Salt Finish

Sarah ($14) — Sheer neon pink with multi-colored glitter

Viola ($14) — Deepest dark purple creme

Charlotte ($14) — Smoky brick red creme

Rock Star Hand Cream ($20)

Nail file and toe dividers (not sold separately on website)

Total value of my box $76. Great deal, since I paid $24.95 for it!

So the mystery box is and extra box that you can buy each month, but you can sign up to get monthly Maven boxes for $19.99 per month. You will take a short quiz that will give you the type of Maven you are (IT Girl will give you 3 polishes, Boho Glam, Bombshell and Classic with a Twist will give you 2 polishes and the monthly beauty product and Modern Beauty will give you two beauty products). I will be posting my May Maven box in a day or two to show you what I received. I might also show pictures of my March and April Maven boxes (my first month was March).

You can get an introductory box for just $3.99 for shipping (all other month’s shipping is free) with the code FREEBOX. You can sign up here http://www.julep.com/rewardsref/index/refer/id/110583/. If you use this link, I will get credit towards free boxes, so I would really appreciate that you use that link or the code 8514891 at sign up. Thanks!

I love Julep because their polishes are gorgeous. They are also better for you than usual polish. Info from the website:

“Julep Nail Color is “4-free” and does not contain formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, toluene, or DBP. Our professional chip-resistant formulation is fast drying and highly pigmented. Julep nail color is a fun way to make the season’s latest shades accessible to everyone. And because we’ve tested our trend-setting toxin-free colors and products in over 100,000 manicures and pedicures in our parlors, we have a good idea of what works and what our clients love.”

So check Julep out. But be careful…you might become as addicted as I am!

My Seabuck Wonders Giveaway Winner!

The winner of the SeaBuck Wonders Natural skin care program is…Zhenya! Congrat’s Zhenya, I have notified you by email.

Don’t fret if you didn’t win. I have another couple of giveaways in the works, including another skincare one!

Thanks all for entering and for reading my blog!!!

Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel Oil Controlling Towelettes

Dickinson’s Witch Hazel has been around since 1866. The claim from the company is “Witch Hazel is a gentle and effective botanical extract with exceptional cleansing properties. That makes Dickinson’s products unlike any skincare products you’ve ever used. It conditions, tones and refreshes your skin while protecting its essential moisture balance. What’s more, witch hazel helps even the most sensitive skin control oil and fight blemishes without over drying.”

I have tried the new Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel Oil Controlling Towelettes ($5.99 USD). The first ever individually wrapped towelette with Original Witch Hazel to gently remove dirt, oil & impurities while eliminating shine – even on the go. Perfect for even the most sensitive skin, each towelette is touched with aloe to help restore essential moisture. The result is a clean, refreshed, and blemish free complexion anytime, anywhere. Oil Controlling Towelettes are conveniently wrapped for active lifestyles and perfectly sized for travel, complying with strict TSA requirements. Benefits of Oil Controlling Towelettes-Gentle spun lace cloth helps extract trapped dirt & oils, tones and protects skin-Original witch hazel is perfect for sensitive skin-Non-drying like many other oil removing products-Simple efficacious ingredients-The small size is convenient to travel with and bring anywhere – the home, office, beach, sporting events and gym- cleans and conditions on the go.

I really like how refreshing these are. They really clean well and are great for after a workout! They don’t dry my skin out at all. Plus, my skin does not get irritated when I use them.

Learn more about Dickinson’s at http://bit.ly/YkN6dg. Avaialble at mass market retailers or drugstores near you.

Brighten Up Your Makeup Looks For Spring and Don’t Forget To Enter My Giveaway!

**Don’t forget to enter my SeabuckWonders skin care GIVEAWAY! I’m giving away a skincare set worth over $70! https://fortyflirtyfabulous.wordpress.com/2013/04/12/top-five-mammoth-mom-myths-revealed-plus-a-fab-skin-care-giveaway/

Bright is right this spring! At least with makeup. With all of the sad things that have been happening, a little bright color can help perk your mood – and your look – right up!

Cargo ColorStick ($28 USD) — An oil-free, cream color stick that blends effortlessly to eyes, cheeks and lips, for a natural, monochromatic look. The velvety, ultra-light texture blends flawlessly onto the skin for an “airbrushed” finish. Cheeks appear smooth and flawless. The cream-to-powder formula sets for an exceptionally long-wearing finish and never settles into fine lines. The dial-up stick makes application a breeze. Available in 5 shades. Santorini, Key West and Maui give a natural and pretty color to the cheeks, eyes and lips. St. Tropez offers a sheer bronze glow perfect for giving a soft tan glow or sculpting the cheekbones. Champagne is a warm highlighter that is ideal for highlighting the key areas of the face.

I have been using Santorini which is very bright coral/pink color. I love the creamy formula for my cheeks and lips, but the shade is a bit bright for me. I would definitely try this in a lighter pink or bronze.

http://www.cargocosmetics.com

L’Oréal Paris Colour Caresse Shine Stain by Colour Riche ($9.99 USD) This lightweight lip stain is designed to deliver long-lasting color with a glossy, high-shine finish (vs. the matte effect that many stains provide). Never heavy and never drying, the weightless formula glides on for a unique lip color experience. Colour Caresse Shine Stain has a moisturizing, water-based formula that leaves lips soft, comfortable and hydrated for up to six hours. It contains a blend of light shine oils and concentrated pigments for clear, luminous color.

I have been testing Stubborn Plum, a violet-pink almost mauve color. It is a bit 80’s for me, but it’s pretty. For a stain it is very moisturizing, but it has a funky taste. I think that if you do want a long-lasting lip color, this is a good choice because it is not drying at all. Plus it comes in lots of shades!

Available at www.lorealparisusa.com and chain drug, food and mass market retailers nationwide.

L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Eye Shadow Quads ($7.95 USD) – Color authority L’Oréal Paris is proud to expand its Colour Riche franchise to include a new collection of eye shadow quads that have been customized with trend-driven, wearable hues and specially developed to create not just one eye look – but endless statement looks for your every mood. The shades are grouped in three families to help you easily ﬁnd the palette that is right for you. Available in both pearl and matte ﬁnishes, the sophisticated shades vary from softly shimmering to bold and intensely rich.

These are beautiful quads of bright or smoky colors. The four shades can create so many fun looks. Really great pigment payoff!

Price:$7.95,Available atwww.lorealparisusa.com and chain drug, food and mass market retailers nationwide.

Merle Norman Color Max Shadow in Lavender Ice ($12 USD) High-fashion shadows are packed with pigment to give you maximum color pay-off in a single swipe. Duo-chromatic pigments and pearlized powders create multi-dimensional effects with a satiny-smooth finish.

This is a gorgeous color on. The lavender is shimmery, but not glittery, which I love. Great alone with a dark liner.

Available at www.merlenorman.com.

Merle Norman Moist Lip Color in Cotton Candy ($15 USD) The name says it all! Soft, beautiful and oh-so-yummy lips are yours with this nourishing, light formula that provides sheer, luscious color and shine with moisturizing benefits.

This is my favorite lip gloss at the moment. So pretty and light and very moisturizing. Not sticky at all.

Available at www.merlenorman.com.

Pixi Extra Eye Bright Liner ($17 USD) — This waterproof precision inner rim liner is designed to brighten the eyes and make the eye whites look whiter. Twist-up, non-sharpening precision point pen makes it easy to use and adds a brightening effect exactly where you want it. The pale white-pink-lavender colour enhances the whiteness of the eye white, giving the illusion of larger, more bright and awake eyes – your own little wakeup makeup secret! Hypoallergenic. Paraben-free. Mineral oil-free. Suitable for the most sensitive eyes.

This works really well to brighten my tired eyes! It can also be used at the inner corners of the eye and under the browbone for extra light.

Available at www.pixibeauty.com and Target stores and online.

Pixi Tinted Brilliance Balm ($17 USD) — Packed with lip-loving ingredients, this glossy gel balm protects & hydrates lips instantly. After the balm wears off, lips are left tinted with a flattering, personalized hue just for you (colour & intensity depends on pH level of lips).

Twist-up crayon requires no sharpening. Secure lid after use.

Beneficial ingredients and what they do:

Jojoba oil is an effective natural moisturizer and environmental barrier for the skin
Peptides plump fine lines
Vitamin E nourishes and protects
Shea butter nourishes the skin
Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant
Rose extract nourishes & repairs

I have this lovely balm in the newest (and lightest) shade Lucent Glow. It is a sheer rose-gold color with a pearly glow.

Available at www.pixibeauty.com and Target stores and online.

The new spring collection from ck one color is a limited edition street collection in collaboration with graffiti artist Miss 163.

ck one Street Limited Edition Powder Eyeshadow Quad ($28 USD) — High intensity eyeshadow formula with the purest, brightest pigments for intense brilliance. Can be used as an accent color to highlight, brighten eyes.
Illuminate: Pearlized shades for a shimmering finish. Can be used all over lid for sheer sparkling finish or blend with other colors to add intense shine.
Define: Ultra-fine micronized powder to blend and obtain a deep color effect. Soft matte even finish. Can be used to contour and add depth to the eye.
Contour + Line: Provides saturated intense color in one sweep. Super matte dramatic finish. Color remains pure and flawless for hours on hours. Can be used wet or dry – to contour, line, shape eyes.

Buildable color intensity
Vibrant color impact
Longwearing – wears up to 10 hours
Matte, satin, high pearl effects
Soft, silky smooth texture
Ophthalmologist tested

These are fun, high-pigmented colors. They are perfect for spring and summer! I really love the brown, it is perfect for all eye colors.

Street Limited Edition Shine Lipstick ($16 USD) Pure Shine Lipstick by ck one Color for hydration + shine. I have Painted, a sheer violet and it is gorgeous. It gives so much moisture and a sheer shine.

Available at ulta and www.ulta.com.

Enjoy!

Go Natural With Earth Day Products

Earth Day is very soon. One of the ways that I like to live green is by trying lots of green beauty products. Below are natural and/or organic products for face, hair and body. Try one or more out and be good to yourself as well as the Earth!

Inspired by and born out of the beauty and bounty of France’s Ardèche region, Melvita was created in 1983 by beekeeper and biologist Bernard Chevilliat. Melvita – meaning “honey” and “life” in Latin – is distinguished by its brand philosophy of paying homage to the pristine elegance of the natural world. As the French pioneer in organic beauty care, Melvita offers the largest selection in the market of ECOCERT-certified products for the face, body and hair, as well as fragrances and men’s and baby collections. By responsibly reaping the best nature has to offer and giving back to the earth, Melvita delivers beautiful, expertly-formulated skincare products, enriched with only the purest natural ingredients, which are as efficacious as they are pleasurable to guarantee an incomparable sensorial experience with a clear conscience.

Above is the Melvita Rose Floral Water ($23 USD) — Rich in ingredients that naturally soothe delicate skin, Rose Floral Water is distilled from the rosa damescena petals and contains a light, refreshing fragrance. The essence also has astringent properties that help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Available at www.usa.melvita.com and through leading online beauty retailers.

Shea Terra Organics Baobab & Coconut Water Smoothing Vita-Enzyme Facial Masque ($28 USD) Smooth dry and lifeless looking skin with a boost of vitamin rich enzymes!Taken from two of Africa’s super-fruits, baobabs and coconuts, this face masque works at a cellular level to hydrate and vita infuse skin.

This masque is vita-infused with two of Africa’s super-fruits. Wild harvested from ancient “upside-down” trees, baobab fruit contains vitamin rich enzymes that effectively break down dead skin. Young coconuts produce a nutrient water rich in electrolytes and natural sugars that makes skin glow!

Available at www.sheaterraorganics.com

Caudalie Premier Cru La Crème ($155 USD) – A facial crème that contains an exclusive, highly concentrated blend of Caudalie’s 3 star ingredients to yield firmer, more radiant skin. Its packaging is recyclable and 1% of profits from all Premier Cru products purchased contribute to protecting the environment under the 1% For the Planet movement .

Ingredients include:

o Resveratrol-Oleyl – prevents Glycation

o Vinefrine – prevents dark spots

o Polyphenols – a highly powerful antioxidant

Available at US.Caudalie.com in March

Avalon Organics® Lavender Nourishing Shampoo and Conditioner ($10.50 USD) A moisturizing shampoo and conditioner set with a calming scent and luxurious formula that is NSF certified with 70% organic ingredients – the highest organic standard in the personal care space. The products are also completely free of Parabens, Phthalates, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Myreth Sulfate and the packaging is made with 100% PCR (post consumer resin) materials. The formulas are packed with natural extracts including Lavender Essential Oil, Wheat Protein, Aloe, Babassu Oil, Vitamin E, Jojoba Oil, and Guar that create soft, shiny hair.

Price: $10.50, available at natural food stores, Whole Foods Market and www.avalonorganics.com

Alba Botanica® Even Advanced Sea Algae Enzyme Scrub ($11.49 USD) — A gentle, yet effective facial scrub designed to target discoloration and uneven skin tone while sloughing off dry and dull skin. Its formula is powered by a Marine Complex infused with sea enzymes that stimulate cell regeneration and prevent hyper-pigmentation. Free of Parabens, Phthalates, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Myreth Sulfate, all Alba Botanica® products and ingredients are made without animal testing, which is exemplified through the Leaping Bunny certification on their packaging – an internally recognized symbol for cruelty-free cosmetics, personal care and household products.

Available at natural food stores, Whole Foods Market and www.albabotanica.com

JĀSÖN® Body Washes ($14.43 USD) – These gentle washes cleanse with botanical surfactants and safely nourish with Vitamin E and Pro-Vitamin B5. The formulas are free of Parabens, Phthalates, Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate and Sodium Myreth Sulfate and come in 30oz bottles in a variety of amazing scents to ensure that the entire family can bathe cleanly, without added harsh chemicals or preservatives.

Available (Revitalizing Citrus, Glowing Apricot, Soothing Aloe Vera, Relaxing Chamomile, Calming Lavender, Moisturizing Herbs, Invigorating Rosewater, Purifying Tea Tree, Softening Mango, Antioxidant Cranberry) at natural food stores, Whole Foods Market and www.jason-personalcare.com.

Don’t forget to enter my SeaBuck Wonders giveaway! For more info check out https://fortyflirtyfabulous.wordpress.com/2013/04/12/top-five-mammoth-mom-myths-revealed-plus-a-fab-skin-care-giveaway/.

Enjoy!