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My Beauty Favorites — Week of July 31-August 6, 2017

Another week’s gone by. My kids go back to school next week and we have been getting ready for that. We’ve also been having big summer storms in Kansas City, so it is very humid outside!

This week, I have been loving products to clean, refresh and protect my skin in this weather. They include sweet-smelling bath products, cleansers that will hydrate parched skin and botanical SPF.

Le Couvent des Minimes Botanical Recipe of Love Exfoliating Shower Gel – Orange Blossom ($12, 6.7 fl oz.) — Le Couvent des Minimes Cologne of Love Exfoliating Shower Gel in Orange Blossom combines the exfoliating power of fruit extracts with vegetable-based antioxidants and petitgrain essential oil.

Le Couvent des Minimes Cloister Shower Cream ($12, 6.7 fl oz.) — The blended scent of roses and ripe berries invokes images of a quiet stroll through a blooming garden, the air warm and heavy with late summer. Essential oils work with vitamin E to support the natural recovery methods of your skin while shea butter delivers intense moisture. Fruit and vegetable extracts exfoliate away dead skin. The creamy formula of this luxurious body wash will leave you feeling silky smooth and smelling as fresh and sweet as a dozen roses.

Le Couvent des Minimes Cloister Body Gel Cream ($18, 7 oz.) — Roses have long signified romance, femininity, passion and even the perfect beauty of nature. But a rose is more than just a pretty face. In fact, roses have been used as an effective antibacterial agent, an antidepressant and even to moisturize dry skin. Blended with the rich antioxidants of ripe berries, these benefits are captured in this cream

What I think: Both of these scents are very fresh and summery! I use exfoliator on my body a lot in the summer. The orange blossom scent in this one is gorgeous, and it leaves my skin very soft. The rose and berry products smell so nice. The rose is the stronger scent, but you can detect the berries as well. Both hydrate my skin and keep it glowing!

Available at Ulta stores

CeraVe Makeup Removing Cleanser Cloths: ($7.97 on Amazon) —
gently removes dirt, oil, and makeup while ceramides help restore the skin barrier. All CeraVe products contain the vital ceramides healthy skin needs to help restore and maintain its natural protective barrier. Gentle on skin, non-drying, non-irritating.

CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Bar: ($4.25 at Amazon) — gently removes dirt, oil and makeup without disrupting skin’s natural protective barrier. Unlike any other cleansing bar, it also contains CeraVe Moisturizing Cream to hydrate and nourish so skin is left soft. In a clinical study, CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Bar was shown to lock in moisture 3 times longer than the leading brand. Non-comedogenic, non-drying and non-irritating. With ceramides and hyaluronic acid. Fragrance free.

CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser: ($9.97 on Amazon) — It gently removes dirt, oil, and makeup without disrupting the skin’s natural protective barrier. It patented MVE formulation helps essential ingredients penetrate deep into the skin to hydrate and nourish.

What I think: All three of these products are really gentle on my skin. I love the cleanser cloths because I am very lazy at night and love using a cloth that will remove makeup and hydrate my skin in one step. I keep the bar in my shower to easily clean my face. And the facial cleanser is my perfect first step in the morning to deep clean but leave my face so soft!

Learn more at cerave.com and purchase on Amazon.com or a mass market retailer near you.

Australian Gold Botanical Sunscreen Mineral Lotions SPF 30 & SPF 50 ($14.99; SPF30 – Ulta.com, SPF 50-Ulta.com, ) Feature a non-greasy, antioxidant rich formula that provides UVA/UVB broad spectrum protection. Formula uses Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide to provide a non-chemical sun protection option, with a powder-like matte-finish that’s never greasy.

Australian Gold Botanical Sunscreen Natural Spray SPF 30 & SPF 50 ($14.99; SPF30 – Ulta.com, SPF 50-Ulta.com) A natural spray that delivers a refreshing, powdery-clean feel in a convenient 360° continuous spray. Features a non-sticky, antioxidant rich formula that provides UVA/UVB broad spectrum protection with Certified Organic Alcohol for a naturally luxurious sunscreen experience.

What I think: First, these smell really fresh and natural, which I love. More of a soft floral than a beachy scent, which can be a nice change from other sunscreens. They both dry down to a matte finish without being greasy. That’s so nice for doing normal outside activities like shopping and working outside. It looks like I don’t have sunscreen on when wearing it. Plus they are water resistant up to 80 minutes, so if you are going swimming, these work so well!

These can be purchased at Ulta, CVS, and Walmart

What products are you loving as we are well into summer?

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Brand Review: OFRA Cosmetics Part 2 — Skincare

I was so lucky to be sent some wonderful OFRA products to review for my honest opinion. I reviewed gorgeous OFRA cosmetics here. Now, it’s on to the skincare!

I received 4 products to test: Peptide Cleanser, Peptide Silk-C Serum, OFRA X Kim Thai Wanderlush and the Peptide Brightening Mask.

OFRA Peptide Cleanser ($24 3.3 fl. oz) is designed to provide gentle yet thorough results for normal and combination skin types. It combines quality ingredients for a deep cleansing of the skin.

I find that this cleanser is amazing for nighttime cleansing. It removes waterproof and long-lasting makeup well. It leaves my skin clean and ready for serum and moisturizer. It has a slight, clean scent to it and doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin.

OFRA Peptide Silk-C Serum ($79 1 fl. oz) is a highly advanced product with a premium Peptide base designed to help hydrate the skin producing significant anti-aging results. It includes Kinetin, a plant hormone, to promote regeneration of skin cells.

This is probably my favorite product of the four. It has a smooth texture, almost like a cream. It absorbs into my skin right away and leaves a nice sheen. It also smooths my skin and makes my pores look less noticeable. I have also noticed that the fine lines around my eyes are harder to see! I use this morning and night under moisturizer.

OFRA X Kim Thai WanderlushOFRA X Kim Thai Wanderlush ($29 2.2 fl. oz.) — an extremely velvety, soothing and lightweight moisturizer that quenches skin with intense moisture for long-lasting hydration. This fragrance-free, non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic cream is suitable for even the most sensitive skin types. Wanderlush replenishes dry, dull skin increasing elasticity for a fresh, youthful appearance.

This hydrating cream is fragrance free, which I love. It is very moisturizing. It isn’t greasy, but takes a little while to sink in. I think it will be perfect for the colder weather, when my skin gets drier. Right now, it’s a nice evening treatment. When I wake up, my skin is glowing! And it doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin.

Also, $2 of each unit sold will be going to a charity of Kim Thai’s choosing, which is amazing!

OFRA Cosmetic Laboratories Peptide Brightening Mask

OFRA Peptide Brightening Mask ($59 6.8 fl 0z) — Give combination and normal skin the ultimate beauty boost with this pigmentation reducing treatment mask. It has an oil-absorbing formula with a rich texture. The mask refines and smoothes as it reduces pigmentation revealing clear, refreshed skin.

This is really easy to use. Apply twice a week on a clean face and neck and allow to stand at least ten minutes, then wash off. It has a cooling effect and feels really nice on my skin! Once I remove it, my skin is glowing. I haven’t used it long enough to see the lightening effects, but will continue using it.

These and much more fab skincare is available at www.ofracosmetics.com

Have you used any OFRA skincare? What are your favorites?

Brand Review: OFRA Cosmetics Part 1 — Makeup

I was recently sent a wonderful package of OFRA Cosmetics products for my honest review! It’s so exciting! OFRA is a favorite brand of bloggers and vloggers, that I am so happy to be able to test and review them (not to mention add to my beauty collection)!

Today I am reviewing the makeup that I received. And I will be reviewing some OFRA Skincare in a few days.

Here is what I received, and I also have some swatches. Please be gentle, I don’t swatch a lot, so I’m not great at it!

The products I received are:

Signature Shadow Set – Radiant Eyes ($30 USD)

Eye Gel Primer ($20 USD)

HD Volumizing Mascara ($25 USD)

Eyebrow Gel ($27 USD)

Absolute Cover Silk Peptide Foundation ($39.95 USD)

Americano Bronzer ($35 USD)

Beverly Hills Highlighter ($40.00 USD)

Long Lasting Liquid Lip Set – The Nudes ($50 USD)

I’m going to start with one of my fave items — the Signature Shadow Set in Radiant eyes. I was so pleasantly surprised by this palette. I know OFRA for their highlighters and liquid lipsticks, and I had no idea that their eye shadows were so amazing!

All of the shadows have a beautiful shimmer and are warm and gorgeous. I know that warm browns, bronzes and rusts are all the rage, but I wear all sorts of different colored shadows. I thought this might be a little safe, but it is so gorgeous on! All of the colors work well for day or night. They are nicely pigmented with little fall out when applied. Beautiful!

Next are the basics, products I (mostly) wear every day. The foundation is so light, it feels amazing on the skin, like a serum. But it has great coverage, too.

The mascara gives amazing length, volume and definition. I’ve only worn it a few times, but I love that it doesn’t flake or run throughout the day.

I’m still on the fence on the gel eye primer. It is so thin when I apply it, and I don’t know if it helps give shadows staying power. I put it on today and applied (another brand) matte shadows. That was a couple of hours ago and you can barely see the shadows on. I’m going to try it again with my Ofra shadows, and maybe let it dry for a while before I apply the shadows and see what happens.

I don’t usually do my brows (I know, beauty sacrilege). They are full and dark, and I usually just tweeze them. I have very fair skin (when I’m not tan) and very dark hair, and darker brows look a little silly on my. But, I have to say that I used a little of this mousse and it did look nice. I has a soft texture, but dries down nicely and stays all day!

From left to right is the foundation, eye primer and eyebrow gel. The foundation is perfect for my skin when it is a bit lighter. The eyebrow gel is exactly the color of my brows!

Yay, my new loves! The Americano bronzer is gorgeous! It’s a warm, glowy bronzer with a little shimmer, but not glittery or orange on my skin. It’s a soft, silky powder and blends very well.

And, oh the highlighter! I love the five shades. You can use them individually or blend some or all together for a custom glow. So much fun to play with. Can be built up for a stunning glow!

This isn’t a great swatch, but it does show the pigment, if not the glow. The highlighting shades are the first 5 and the bronzer is the last one. It looks dark, but can be applied lighter and blended out. I love to mix the highlighters together but my fave alone is the second to the left, the pinkish one. So pretty!

And last, but not least, the gorgeous lippies. I haven’t tried these before, but have heard wonderful things! And they did not disappoint!

I don’t usually wear matte liquid lipsticks because they are too drying on my lips. These aren’t! They are very creamy on and keep lips hydrated. They also last for hours, which is amazing!

From left to right is Dubai, Manila (a new shade) and Bel Air. Dubai is a little brown for me and washes me out, but the other two suit me well!

I am looking forward to trying more of these in the future. Maybe some cooler or darker shades.

I really loved trying OFRA! I found some products that I will be using for a long time and I am looking forward to trying others in the future (check out the new Must Have Mattes palette — beautiful!). You can purchase these and more at www.ofracosmetics.com.

I will be reviewing OFRA skincare in a few days, so stay tuned!

Have you tried OFRA? Which products do you love?

My Beauty Favorites — Week of July 24-30, 2017

It’s finally cooled down in Kansas City. In in the mid 80’s instead of the high 90’s. So much better! My kids have two more weeks of summer and

This week, I am loving products to help give me a summer glow. These include an illuminating primer, a sheer lipstick, a matte, loose eyes hadow and luxe hair styling products:

LORAC Light Source Illuminating 3-in-1 Primer ($35 USD) — Instantly bring luminosity and life to your face while preserving your makeup throughout the day with LORAC Los Angeles Light Source 3-in-1 Illuminating Primer. This paraben-free, high-pearl primer is infused with light diffusing, soft focus pigments for a silky smooth, luminous glow.

What I think: This is a gorgeous primer for the summer. I have it in Dusk, which is a bronzey primer and it also comes in Dawn, a pearly primer. Dusk is so pretty. I use it to prime my skin and it also gives it a glow underneath my makeup. My makeup also lasts long when I use it.

Availability: loraccosmetics.com

essence Sheer & Shine Lipstick ($1.49 USD) — For smudge-proof and defined lips, this creamy yet sheer formula goes on like a balm and deposits buildable color with fantastic shine.

What I think: This insanely inexpensive lipstick a very moisturizing. It is very sheer and balm-like, but does give a light color. It is perfect for the no-makeup look.

Availability: essencemakeup.com

Alima Pure Satin Matte Eyeshadow — ($14 USD) Richly pigmented and versatile, Satin Matte Eyeshadow has buildable coverage that can be subtle or bold. You decide. The natural loose-mineral eye shadow gives a gentle matte finish.

What I think: This is a natural, matte lipstick that keeps eyes fresh all summer long! I have it in this light color, Ash that is a wonderful base or light lid color.

Availability: AlimaPure.com

Shu Uemura Art of Hair Blow Dry Beautifiers ($39 each) — Go nude with Shu! The brand’s latest innovation: Blow Dry Beautifiers (available for thick and thin hair), are designed to help women with the ultimate at-home blow dry. Born from the popularity of cosmetic BB creams , these blow-dry balms bring natural, flawless and effortless looking radiance to the hair category.

What I think: Both of these are amazing, one is for thick and one for thin hair. They are used before blow drying to make hair soft and manageable. I use the thin hair one, and it gives my hair volume and bounce.

Availability: www.ShuUemuraArtOfHair-usa.com

What products are you loving this week?

Gorgeous Lippies For National Lipstick Day

It’s National Lipstick Day, Hooray! For me, lipstick it the finishing step to a complete

From the classic lipstick bullets, to tints and balms to the popular liquid lipstick — there are amazing formulas and brilliant colors for everyone! Buckle up, everyone — here’s a long list of amazing choices!

CATRICE Ultimate Colour Lipstick ($6.99 USD) — Color Counts! This CATRICE lipstick is highly pigmented, with perfect coverage and shine. Creates a smooth, creamy and long-lasting texture. Available in 13 shades.

Where to Buy: www.CATRICECosmetics.com

essence matt matt matt lipstick ($2.99 USD) — Once, twice, three times kiss proof! This smooth new lipstick glides over lips to provide a sophisticated, longlasting matte finish and bold color without drying out. Available in 8 shades.

Purchase at at Ulta and essencemakeup.com

Lipstick Queen Nothing But the Nudes ($24 Each) –The rich texture delivers the perfect amount of pigment with an ideal sheen to show off your nude. Enriched with natural oils, waxes and antioxidant Vitamin E, these smooth, luxe and comfortable nudes are super-charged with hydrating nutrients to impart a modern, vinyl-like look and feel to the lips. Effortlessly chic and universally flattering, this is a collection for the nude obsessed and the nuances that go into a beautiful nude experience. The shades available are The Truth – Pretty pinky nude, The Whole Truth – Perfect peachy nude, and Nothing But the Truth – Beautiful beige nude

Available at lipstickqueen.com on August 1st

Sassy Lips Make the Moment collection ($25 USD) –Encapsulated within every lipstick in this collection are gold flecks and a single wild chrysanthemum flower.The lipsticks turn to different shades of glossy pink and fuchsia and vary according to your body temperature.

Jelly-like texture feels soothing and hydrating, it offers the high shine of a gloss with the comfort of a lipstick. Gold flakes inside impart a subtle shimmer to your lips.

Available at www.sassylips.us

LORAC Alter Ego Hydrating Lip Stain ($19.00 USD) — This sexy and playful stain coat your lips in highly- pigmented color and hydrates with nourishing Jojoba Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Shea Butter and Mango Seed Butter for all day pigment, shine and hydration.

Available at loraccosmetics.com

ALIMA PURE LIP TINT ($14 USD) — Lip Tint is a buttery lip balm, packed with lush pigments, that conditions lips with a sheer wash of color. Formulated with a blend of soothing oils, including coconut, pumpkin seed and pomegranate seed oils, butters and waxes for a rich moisturizing finish. Available in seven shades.

Available at AlimaPure.com, CredoBeauty.com

BLACK/OPAL Color Splurge Color Stick Lip ($7.95 USD) — Get the convenience of a lip pencil with the vibrant color of a lipstick in a easy-to-apply retractable pen. Enriched with emollient butters and vitamins C & E, these pigment-rich lip color sticks provide smooth, creamy jewel-toned color with a non-drying finish.

Available at BlackOpalBeauty.com

Cargo Cosmetics Swimmables Longwear Matte Liquid Lipstick ($18 USD) — Ultra matte budgeproof liquid lipstick delivers intense long wear color! High coverage long-wear formula dries fast and doesn’t smudge! Formula is feather proof and does not settle into fine lines. Lightweight moisturizing texture feels comfortable on lips. Suede matte finish does not crack or flake on lips.

Available at CargoCosmetics.com

Lipstick Queen Famous Last Words in Cheers ($24 USD) Introducing FAMOUS LAST WORDS in CHEERS! Cheers contains the same non-drying properties as the other shades in the Famoius Last Words Collection with an added mesmerizing sheen. It glides on smooth and wet, then sets to a luxurious velvet matte finish, leaving your lips moisturized and pigmented down to the very last word. Cheers!

Purchase in October at lipstickqueen.com

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IT Cosmetics IT’s Your 30 Seconds To Flawless-Looking Skin — QVC TSV For July 28, 2017

Today July 28, 2017 only, QVC’s Today’s Special Value is IT Cosmetics IT’s Your 30 Seconds To Flawless-Looking Skin! This amazing deal contains Supersize Celebration Foundation SPF 50+ with Heavenly Luxe Angled Buffing Foundation Brush gives you the power to experience instant complexion perfection!

This amazing deal is only $49.14 — or 6 Easy Pays of $8.19!

Inside the collection: Achieve your most flawless skin in just 30 seconds with this exclusive duo that features your best-selling, anti-aging SPF 50+ powder foundation formula, supersized for the only time this year in this exclusive offer, plus your perfectly paired brush! While your 2 full-size compacts of Celebration Foundation with SPF 50+ give you hydrating full coverage that won’t crease or crack, your Heavenly Luxe Angled Buffing Foundation Brush hugs the natural contours of your face to create your most airbrushed finish!

Formulated with peptides, hydrolyzed collagen, hyaluronic acid, grape seed oil, and other antiaging ingredients, Celebration Foundation SPF 50+ is highly pigmented, delivering full coverage that helps blur the look of dry, fine lines, pores, and imperfections! Now with SPF 50+ broad spectrum sunscreen, you can treat and help protect your skin while airbrushing it to complexion perfection. This hydrating formula is formulated to absorb oil and shine throughout the day without settling into fine lines.

What I think: I have used this foundation before and love it! It applies really smoothly and builds up to full coverage easily. The brush is amazing too, it picks up the product well and helps buff it in. I prefer powder foundation in the warmer months. This not only gives me coverage, it helps me stay fresh without being drying. I also love that it has anti-aging properties. I feel like I’m wearing something good for my skin!

Are you going to pick this up? It’s available in 7 shades, so hurry if you’d like to get a certain one!

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Brand Review: Perfectly Posh

Perfectly Posh is a company that uses natural ingredients and has fun names and packaging, which are both wins in my book! Everything smells amazing, too!

They use independent consultants, like my friend Britt, to sell the products all over the US. I tried a few of her products for my honest review:

Bare it All Micellar Tonic ($20 USD)– Cleanse and tone with this no-rinse, 3-in-1 makeup remover, facial cleanser, and moisturizer with a skin-calming blend of lavender, sage, and peppermint essential oils. Reishi mushroom extract helps promote cell renewal while saw palmetto, chamomile, and calendula deep clean, so you can take it all off. Gentle enough for everyday use. Apply cleansing tonic to a cotton pad and gently wipe until skin is completely clean. Use daily, morning and night. No rinsing required.

What I think: I’m a big fan of Micellar cleanser because they are so easy to use, not water required. Also, they remove all dirt and makeup from my face. This one smells really fresh, and cleans very deeply. But, it leaves my skin really soft. This is a perfect summer cleanser!

All I’ve Avo Wanted Hydrating, Nourishing Face Mask ($19 USD) — If you’re looking for soft, bright, youthful-looking skin, this creamy face mask is all you’ve avo needed. Avocado oil, shea butter, and cocoa butter nourish and moisturize while milk helps soothe and rejuvenate. Apply a thin layer on your face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Leave on for 5–10 minutes. Rinse well and follow with your favorite moisturizer.

What I think: This mask hydrates so well. It’s very creamy and really moisturizes skin. I think this will be perfect for the colder months when my skin becomes dry. Also nice for aging skin, because it plumps and smooths skin.

Go West Detoxing, Exfoliating Face Mask ($19 USD) — Red clay and gritty volcanic ash help detox pores and exfoliate dry skin, while antioxidant-rich rosehip oil and calming licorice root extract nourish. Apply a thin layer on your face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Leave on for 5–10 minutes and then rinse with warm water. Follow with moisturizer to keep your freshly exfoliated face looking soft and lovely.

What I think: I love the smell of this mask. It has a spicy citrusy scent. Very earthy. The texture is like a thin clay. It’s a little irritating for my sensitive skin, but it did clean out my pores. I would say that it is amazing for those with normal to oily skin.

Field Better Soon Chunk ($9 USD)–Calm your skin and your mind as you get clean. This big bath bar is filled with oatmeal and lavender to help reduce irritation and inflammation so your skin feels soothed and hydrated. Plus, the scent of rolling lavender fields will put your mind at ease, too. Use daily in the shower or bath and wash from head to toe for a peaceful clean.

What I think: I love this lavender scented bar. It has bits of dried lavender in it and it smells so clean and soothing. Its a really moisturizing bar and doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin. This is such a nice bath soap to have, and I am excited to try other scents of Chunks.

Hello Sweetie Big Fat Yummy Hand Crème ($9 USD) — Say hello to skin that is sweet-smelling and oh-so-soft. Our rich blend of apricot kernel oil, coconut oil, vitamin E, and aloe nourishes tired, dry hands without leaving them feeling greasy. Apply anytime to enjoy a big dose of hydration and a sugared vanilla scent you’re sure to be sweet on. The fragrance is sweet and sunny sugared vanilla.

What I think: If you love sweet vanilla scents, this hand lotion is for you. It has a rich and creamy formula, which is perfect for hands. And it smells so yummy!

Hippie Hooray Body Crème ($19 USD) — Summer calls for intensely soft and supple skin without feeling weighed down. Infused with rejuvenating pomegranate seed oil to help promote cell turnover and reveal younger-looking skin, this body crème features French plum oil to moisturize without any greasy residue and a light, not-too-sweet fruity vanilla scent. Apply generously from neck to toes as needed. The fragrance is light fruits, delicate flowers, and woody, decadent vanilla.

What I think: This is a sultry and sweet fragrance. It is not a heavy cream, which is perfect for summer. It absorbs quickly and leaves my skin soft, not greasy.

I really like the product that I used. I think they are a little pricey, somewhere between drugstore and high end skin and body care prices. But I love that they are all natural and you can purchase them from great people! I intend on buying a few and reviewing more in the future.

Have you tried Perfectly Posh? Let me know what you think!

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Christie Brinkley 4-piece Skincare Essentials Set on HSN Today!

Have you tried Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare yet? It is an effective, anit-aging line that helps skin look and feel younger!

Today at HSN, you can get the Christie Brinkley 4-piece Skincare Essentials Set ($59.99 USD) Get more beautiful skin with this essential skincare kit. From a gentle cleansing mask to an anti-aging eye serum, these four top-notch products help your skin achieve Christie-approved radiance. What You Get:

1 fl. oz. Recapture Day + IR Defense Cream
1 fl. oz. Recapture 360 Night Beauty Treatment
3 fl. oz. Thermal Detox Cleansing Mask
.5 fl. oz. Refocus Eye Serum

Here’s a breakdown of the products featured:

Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare Recapture Day + IR Defense Anti-Aging Cream SPF 30 — is formulated with a bio-copper complex that helps correct the most visible signs of aging. It uses three effective technologies to revive, improve and protect your skin while recapturing a youthful appearance.

Christie Brinkley Skincare Recapture 360 Night Anti-Aging Night Treatment — you can repair the damages from the sun and turn back signs of aging overnight. This night cream works with the skin’s circadian cycle to revitalize the skin, reduces wrinkles while improving firmness, smoothness and elasticity and increases cellular energy for a rejuvenated appearance.

Thermal Detox Cleansing Mask –Warmth helps opens pores and helps get rid of buildup and debris. Deeply cleanses and moisturizes and helps leave skin looking smoother and more luminous. Formulated with botanicals and vitamins.

Refocus Eye Serum -– A potent anti-aging serum infused with the Bio Copper Complex. Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in the delicate eye area while it firms, smoothes texture and tones the skin. Improves skin elasticity.

This deal is amazing and the products are fantastic! The mask is a new product, too!

Are you going to pick up this deal?

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My Beauty Favorites — Week of July 17-23, 2017

It has been extremely hot this week in Kansas City! I have been staying inside as much as possible. Thank goodness for air conditioning!

My faves this week include body lotions to hydrate skin and help with issues, a great detangler and round brush for smooth hair

Malin+Goetz vitamin b5 body lotion ($34 USD) — Smooth on our vitamin b5 body lotion and instantly feel hydrated. Light in weight, yet heavy in performance, provitamin b5 and essential fatty acids deliver deep, long lasting moisture and nourishment. The quick-absorbing formula leaves skin feeling soft and hydrated.

What I think: This is a light lotion with a soft citrus scent. It’s perfect for the summer, because it has a non-greasy texture and leaves skin really soft. I love using it after a shower.

Purchase at http://www.malinandgoetz.com

DerMend Mature Skin Solutions is a line of three dermatologist-recommended products designed specifically to address the unique skin conditions we experience with the passage of time. The line features DerMend Fragile Skin Moisturizing Formula, DerMend Moisturizing Anti-Itch Lotion and DerMend Moisturizing Bruise Formula. Depending on your skin’s particular needs, one of the three products in the line, used in a daily skincare regimen, can help every inch of your skin keep pace with the years and stay healthy this summer.

What I think: I think these products are genius ideas for taking care of aging skin. I have been using the Moisturizing Anti-Itch Lotion on some dry patches of skin and it hydrates and helps it feel better.

Learn more at http://www.dermend.com. CVS, Walmart, Walgreens, Rite Aid, and Meijer. All three products can also be purchased online at LovelySkin.com.

Philip B. pH Restorative Detangling Toning Mist ($27 USD) –Weightless, daily detangling mist leaves hair glossy and frizz-free. Perfect for all hair types. Water-light leave-in toner adjusts the pH of tap water to seal the cuticle of your hair, for a remarkably smooth, shiny finish. Boosts manageability and shine with Apple Cider Vinegar, a natural astringent and pH balancer. A featherweight blend of essential oils detangles, obliterates frizz and static, and imparts a light botanical scent.

What I think: I like to use leave in products to keep hair manageable. This one fights frizz and makes hair really shiny. This is amazing for year round soft and gorgeous hair!

Available at http://www.philipb.com

Conair Carbon Smooth Large Round Brush ($8.39 USD) — Combination of boar and nylon bristles distributes scalp’s own oils to leave hair silky and shiny. The Carbon Barrel and bristles help dry hair quickly, add shine and reduce static, providing professional results. New wavy bristle technology helps grab hair firmly, making blow-dry styling easy. Smoothes and straightens coarse, curly or wavy hair Creates soft waves or curls.

What I think: I love this for blow drying my hair. It helps smooth it and give volume. It also helps hair dry quickly! I like that it has boar and nylon bristles too. It detangles well.

Purchase at Walmart and other mass market retailers

What products are you loving this week?

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Fab New Launches From L’Oreal Paris!

L’Oreal Paris has launched some fun new makeup and skin care this month. I was sent some amazing products for my honest review. Here are my favorites:

L’Oréal Paris Infallible Paints Metallic ($9.99 USD) — High impact matte color meets comfortable wear. With one stroke, apply bold, metallic, vivid color that won’t feather or bleed. These metallic lips are available in 6 radiant shades from beaming hot pink to foil-inspired silver. They feel comfortable on and I think they are so fun for going out.

L’Oreal’s Infallible Paints/Lips Matte ($9.99 USD) — Obtain velvety matte lips with ease. The product formula allows for high impact matte color without any discomfort, dryness, or transferring. Available in 6 trend-setting shades. I really like these, I don’t think they are too drying and they are highly pigmented.

L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Matte Lip Liners ($8.99 USD) — is rich in color and perfectly melts perfectly onto lips. Featuring a waterproof, creamy formula that glides on smoothly, and sets to a long-lasting matte finish. Create easy lip liner looks, use as a base color for longer wear, or contour for enhanced shape. I like this under matte lipsticks. It helps create a base and helps the lip color last longer.

L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Glow Concealer ($9.99 USD) Conceal to reveal a flawlessly illuminated complexion. The multi-action spotlighting formula provides a lightweight buildable coverage to conceal imperfections such as dark circles and highlight your best facial features. A wide, doe-foot tipped wand makes application a cinch… from classic under-eye placement, to highlighting and strobing. Available in 8 shades.

L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Glow Powder ($12.99 USD) — Discover the pro finish of longwear with a hydrating glow. This lightweight powder highlights your favorite features and imparts all-over illumination. A built-in highlighter allows you to have control over the levels of coverage and glow. The top shade is more shimmery and the bottom, more satin. I like using this as a summer powder foundation when I’m looking for light makeup. Available in 8 shades.

L’Oréal Paris Pure-Clay Cleansers ($6.99 USD each) — The brand’s first daily clay-to-mousse cleansers. When activated with water, the clay formula transforms into an airy-mousse. Each of the three different formulas remove everyday impurities such as dirt, oil and pollution, and are enhanced with a key, nature-sourced ingredient, such as charcoal, red algae and eucalyptus, to provide different skincare benefits. Pure-Clay Cleansers go beyond basic cleansing and offer unique end benefits, suitable for all skin types. All three formulas have been dermatologist tested for safety and are free of parabens, silicones, and phthalates. I like how they all clean my skin well and leave it smooth!

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