It is getting hot again here in Kansas City, and humid. Our backyard is a swamp because it has been raining and the bugs are out, so I say inside.
This has giving me a change to try new products. My faves this week include two new breakthrough skincare items and a cool foundation:
Philosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Multi-Rejuvinating Retinol+Superfood Oil and Pads
Philosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Multi-Rejuvinating Retinol+Superfood Oil and Pads ($75 USD) — the nighttime solution specifically formulated to help combat key signs of aging including lines, wrinkles, discoloration,
pores, roughness, firmness and radiance. this nourishing nighttime formula delivers clinically proven anti-aging power.
What I think: To use this product, pour the entire bottle over the pads. Then, this it to be applied every night after cleansing and before hydrating skin. After using, skin feels firmer and pores are visibly reduced. This is easy to use and really tightens skin and gives a youthful glow!
StriVectin Multi-Action Active Infusion Youth Serum
StriVectin Multi-Action Active Infusion Youth Serum ($89 1 oz) –Visibly smooths lines, firms and unifies overall texture. Instantly infuses skin with sophisticated luminosity. Clinically proven to strengthen the skin barrier 2x.
What I think: First of all, the product in the bottle is so pretty! This is gorgeous for morning and/or evening use before moisturizer. Once applied, skin is brightened and looks smooth and clear. This definitely makes you look younger!
Julep Cushion Complexion 5-in-1 Skin Perfector with Turmeric ($30 or $24 if you are a Julep Maven) — This multitasking skin perfector has a natural, demi-matte finish with buildable medium-to-full coverage that conceals, corrects, illuminates, blurs & brightens. The convenient cushion tip applicator allows for easy and precise application, even on the go. Use it to spot correct and conceal, or all over as a foundation.
What I think: This product is unlike anything I have tried before! I received it in my August Maven box. I have been subscribing for years (I usually don’t review the box, because I only get a couple of items in it a month).
This has a sponge applicator, which is not new, but the fact that this can be a full face foundation is, plus it dries down to a matte finish almost immediately. If is full coverage and really pretty on. You only get a few minutes of play because it sets too, and I have found that I don’t need finishing powder with it. There are 18 shade available, so there’s a shade for almost everyone!
I recently was sent samples of a great new (to me) skincare brand called Nia (Not into Aging).
Nia was designed not only to stop early signs of aging, but to help skin withstand all the stressors that come its way like getting little sleep to looking down at your phone. The product include patented NIA-114 strengthens skin’s moisture barrier and keeps it radiant.
Here are the products in the line:
Nia Fully Charged Serum X Moisturizer
Nia Fully Charged Serum X Moisturizer ($39 USD)– This potent, serum-infused moisturizer is a supercharged dose of high-impact hydration and nutrients delivered in one simple, power-packed step. Formulated with skin optimizing NIA-114™, this lightweight, breathable formula strengthens the moisture barrier, smoothes fine lines, brightens skin and fights visible signs of aging.
What I think: I love that this is two steps in one. Especially in the summer when the humidity makes it uncomfortable to have too much on my face. The one thing is that this is a bit sticky on, especially the first time I used it. I shook it up the second time and it was much better. I can see myself using this every day for brighter skin.
Available at Ulta and Ulta.com
Nia Fake Awake Triple-Action Eye Gel
Nia Fake Awake Triple-Action Eye Gel ($36 USD) — This triple-action gel is a power nap for tired eyes, instantly brightening, smoothing and de-puffing. Light-reflecting optics visibly diminish dark circles, while a blend of skin optimizing NIA-114™ + lifting agents help reduce the look of fine lines. Formulated to absorb in a flash, with a ceramic tip applicator to cool on contact, so you can fake awake and get on with your life.
What I think: I love eye products that brighten the eyes as they are giving skincare benefits! I do notice that my dark circles look lighter and brighter. The ceramic tip applicator is pretty neat, it does cool tired eyes!
Nia Glow On Demand Energizing Illuminator
Nia Glow On Demand Energizing Illuminator ($28 USD) — This unique, double-duty formula features a breathable matrix of light-reflecting ingredients that brightens and illuminates, restoring natural glow, while a fusion of caffeine and ginger instantly rev up dull, lifeless skin. Skin optimizing NIA-114™ rehydrates, soothes and smoothes on contact.
What I think: I really like this. It gives a really soft glow. I have been using it as a primer under my makeup. It smooths my skin so my foundation goes on easily and looks flawless. And a bit of the brightening shines through.
Nia Tech Neck Line Smoother
Nia Tech Neck Line Smoother ($36 USD) — The repeated motion of looking down at your phone throughout the day can actually cause neck lines. Keep your neck in check with this lightweight serum and on-the-go massage roller that glides on gently to instantly firm and smooth skin. Skin optimizing NIA-114™ + a blend of lipopeptides help reduce the look of horizontal lines and fortifyskin against Tech Neck.
What I think: I am pleasantly surprised with this product! I though it might be sticky like the serum/moisturizer, but it’s not. I love the roller, it feels cool against my skin. I can apply the product and help it absorb in once step. And my neck feels a bit firmer with each use.
Nia Wash + Glow Hydrating Cleansing Foam
Nia Wash + Glow Hydrating Cleansing Foam ($22 USD) — Wash away the signs of long days + late nights. Soothing, silky-foam cleanser removes makeup + impurities without stripping skin of moisture to reveal a fresh-faced, natural glow.
What I think: This hydrating foam cleanser removes all of my makeup without drying it out. It is easy to use and cleanse day and night. I like to keep it in my shower. My skin is glowing and ready for skincare and makeup once I am done!
Nia Sunday Deto Whipped Clay Peel-Off Mask
Nia Sunday Detox Whipped Clay Peel-Off Mask ($36 USD) — This first-to-market purifying foam-to-peel mask is a double detox for skin showing signs of a long week or epic Saturday night. Rich clay mousse draws our dirt and debris from pores to reduce the appearance of blackheads, then dries to a peel-off mask to lift away dead skin cells for smooth, radiant skin. Infused with skin optimizing NIA-114™ + exfoliating fruit extracts to reset skin for the week ahead.
What I think: This is a really fun mask! I’ve never used a peel off clay mask before and didn’t know what to expect. It comes out as a mousse and is a bit thin. I apply plenty so that I can remove it easily. It only takes about 15 minutes to dry down and peels off quickly. My skin is soft and my pores are clearer.
These products are available at Ulta and Ulta.com.
Have you tried any Nia products. Leave a comment and let me know!
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
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
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 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.
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!
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
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.
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
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!
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
Another hot week has gone by! I hope you had a great holiday weekend! I enjoyed some sun and fun!
This week I am loving products that are good for my skin and make a difference in it’s appearance. They include a duo of products to rid you of crepey skin, an amazing group of SPF moisturizers from H2O+, a combo hand creme and lip balm, and fab anti-aging skincare:
Crepe Erase Exfoliating Body Polish — This luxurious body scrub is your first step to visibly smoother, firmer, more radiant skin. It’s specifically developed to target dull, saggy, crepey skin on areas like your neck, chest, arms and legs. It’s free of plastic micro beads and uses exfoliators like rice bran wax and lactic acid to gently buff away dead skin cells and other skin-aging impurities for visibly smoother, younger-looking skin. Its fresh, clean fragrance invigorates the senses while leaving your skin lightly scented.
Crepe Erase Intensive Body Repair Treatment — The powerhouse of the Crepe Erase™ system, this deeply hydrating, nutrient-rich formula with TruFirm™ Complex helps to visibly repair and condition the appearance of dry, aging, crepey skin on the neck, chest, arms and legs. It’s developed to help restore your skin’s youthful bounce, and it’s clinically shown to provide all-day moisture for satin-smooth skin. When paired with the Exfoliating Body Polish, it’s clinically shown to improve the look of crepey, sagging-looking skin.
What I think — This set is $39.95 online. The Body Polish is gentle, but really scrubs thoroughly. It leaves my skin very smooth. The Body Repair Treatment is a creamy moisturizer that instantly hydrates and softens. I notice that my skin on my neck is much smoother and look younger.
Purchase at /www.crepeerase.com
H2O+ Beauty SPF Moisturizers
Aquadefense Protective Matcha Moisturizer SPF 40 ($44 USD) — SPF 40 blocks 97.5% of UVB rays while broad spectrum coverage also protects against UVA rays which can accelerate skin aging. Featuring Matcha Green Tea and Rice Bran extracts, it protects against skin damage and moisture loss without leaving any white residue.
Oasis Daily Defense Moisturizer SPF 30 ($42 USD) — This moisture-packed SPF offers protection from the sun’s harmful rays while remaining lightweight to the touch. It’s infused with Sea Grass and Water Lily extracts because you should be rewarded for being so responsible.
Infinity+ Wrinkle Delay Cream SPF 30 ($58 USD) — Broad-spectrum sun protection with an anti-aging kick, this day cream contains age-defying peptides and a daily dose of SPF to help ward off the appearance of wrinkles. Its silky texture features Camellia Japonica Oil and Red Algae extract.
Waterbright Radiating Moisturizer SPF 30 (54 USD) — This powerhouse daytime moisturizer is infused with Vitamin C, known to combat dull, uneven skin tone. The fast-absorbing formula boasts an infusion Pomelo and Snowflake Flower extracts and broad spectrum coverage to decrease the risk of early skin aging caused by the sun.
What I think: These SPF moisturizers from H2O+ are awesome multitaskers! They are your day cream and SPF in one. Right now, the one I am using most is the Aquadefense since it has a SPF of 40. It’s perfect for the summer. I also love the Infinity+ for aging skin, it smooths and softens skin. They all are amazing and theirs one for all skin types!
Votre Vu Bébé Duette ($24 USD) — If one is good, two is better… A Duette sung in perfect harmony. Beautifully moisturized hands always rate in the Top 10 on the charts and Lovely Lips sing sweetly in every language. A clever little pair to keep everywhere – in fact you may want more than one! Includes:
tarte d’amande (almond pie) hand crème — This intoxicating hand crème leaves a soft veil of almond and coconut fragrance lingering on the skin. This succulent recipe of nourishing and protecting sunflower, grape seed and jojoba oils combined with moisturizing and healing aloe, wheat proteins and natural sun filters develops into the perfect treat, anytime of the day.
clair (clear) lip balm — This nourishing lip balm made from coconut oil, shea butter and beeswax gently protects, nourishes and softens lips in every condition. A deliciously light and natural coconut flavor delivers a guiltless treat to your mouth with every application. Intensively nourishing, your lips will become supple and shiny again.
What I think: I am so in love with this! The two products that I always need in my purse are hand cream and lip balm. This combines them into one handy product. Plus, they are both very hydrating and smell delicious!
Available at votrevu.com
Meaningful Beauty Antioxidant Day Créme SPF 20 ($40 USD) — Suitable for all skin types, this lightweight moisturizer is fortified with the Exclusive Microencapsulated Melon Complex and dual action Vitamin C to provide free radical damage and helps to brighten complexions while smoothing out fine lines.
Meaningful Beauty Glycolic Treatment Pads ($48 USD) — Designed to exfoliate and rejuvenate skin, these pads help skin look fresh and evenly toned. 10% glycolic acid revitalizes and minimizes pores, while removing surface skin oils. The result? Youthful, glowing, more vibrant skin.
What I think: Both of these products can help to achieve glowing summer skin. The Glycolic Treatment Pads make my skin look clearer, and more pores much cleaner. The Day Creme protects while hydrating and looking smooth.
Smooth, glowing skin is what I want in summer. When I have great skin, I can use less makeup in the hot weather.
I was sent the products below for my honest review. The Neocutis products are powerhouses in smoothing and firming skin and the Manuka Doctor 24K Gold and Manuka Honey products really make my skin glow!
Neocutis MICRO•BODY Rejuvenating Cream ($120), Neocutis.com — Lavishly rich, skin-refining body cream with exfoliating Salicylic Acid helps transform dry, rough skin into a smoother, more touchable texture.
Neocutis MICRO•FIRM Neck & Décolleté Rejuvenating Complex ($135),LovelySkin.com — Enhances elasticity to help create a more youthful, sculpted décolleté with MPC and diminishes the appearance of uneven skin with Glycolic Acid. Packed with antioxidants and moisturizers for radiant skin.
Neocutis MICRO•SERUM Intensive Treatment ($260), LovelySkin.com — Supercharged with MPC to intensively revitalize and hydrate skin while helping redefine the look of facial contours and skin texture for enhanced smoothness and luminosity.
What I think: the body cream is amazing! I applied it to my rough elbows and arms and the next day they were baby smooth! This is great for any areas of the body that is dry and rough.
The neck cream helps my crepey skin and firms my neck and chin. I use it morning and night to keep my neck firm and youthful looking. The serum is amazing, too. It’s more like a light cream and it makes my face soft and smooth. I use it every night and wake up with gorgeous skin!
Purchase at Neocutis.com and LovelySkin.com
Manuka Doctor 24K Gold & Manuka Honey
The NEW Manuka Doctor collection of luxurious beauty oils are formulated with 24K Gold, Manuka Honey and precious plant oils to visibly brighten, firm and hydrate whilst leaving skin glowingly soft and naturally radiant.
Containing a delicate natural fragrance of Chamomile and White Floral, these light beauty oils nourish and seal in moisture helping to regain suppleness and elasticity. Skin feels silky smooth and appears more moisturized and luminous.
Collection includes:
Eye Oil (0.33 fl oz) – $24.99
Face Oil (0.40 fl oz) – $24.99
Hand Oil (0.85 fl oz) – $29.99
Body Oil (1.69 fl oz) – $39.99
What I think: These oils are luxe at an affordable price! They smell amazing with a light floral scent. The oils sink into the skin and leave it glowing without being heavy. I use the eye and hand oils at night as a treatment, but the face and body oils are also wonderful in the morning because they leave my skin with a soft glow. The face oil is nice under makeup, too.
This exclusive 5-piece collection celebrates the two words that have been at the heart of IT Cosmetics since the beginning: BYE BYE! Experience what IT’s all about with one new game-changing innovation, one award-winning bestseller now available in new shades, two revolutionary skincare essentials, plus a must-have brush that does the work for you! The products include:
1-fl oz Bye Bye Lines Serum
2.82-oz Bye Bye Makeup Cleansing Balm
0.28-fl oz Bye Bye Under Eye Illumination Concealer
0.31-oz Bye Bye Pores Illumination
Heavenly Skin Bye Bye Pores Powder Brush
Say Bye Bye to the look of imperfections. These five innovative breakthrough products cleanse, treat, and perfect for your most beautiful skin.
Bye Bye Lines is your advanced antiaging serum, a revolutionary treatment developed to give you 10 powerful results in just 10 days! This weightless serum helps visibly minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, giving you the look of smoother, brighter, younger-looking skin.
Bye Bye Under Eye Illumination is your full-coverage, antiaging concealer that’s formulated to never crease or crack, to help skin look younger instead of older. Now in six shades, Bye Bye Under Eye Illumination is formulated with hydrolyzed collagen, peptides, and vitamins A, C, and E to treat your skin. It’s illumination without glitter or shimmer!
Bye Bye Pores Illumination is your pressed allover finishing powder. With the custom-cut Heavenly Skin Bye Bye Pores Powder Brush, application is effortless!
And wash the day away with Bye Bye Makeup, your sulfate-free cleanser, instant makeup remover, and softening serum in one step!
What I think: I have tried all of these, except for the new Bye Bye Pores Illumination before this deal. I have tried it now and really like it! It gives my skin a glow. I don’t use it all over, because it is like a highlighter on, but I brush it in my cheeks and nose to set my makeup an give a nice glow!
The concealer is my holy grail and I use it often. The primer is light and sinks right in the skin. It leaves my skin glowing! I can’t use the cleanser because it irritates my eyes, but my daughter loves it. It melts makeup off so well!
And the brush is so soft and blends nicely! IT Cosmetics’ brush are always amazing!
Happy Sunday! I hope you had a great week! Last week in Kansas City started rainy and cool, but is ending on a very high note, it’s supposed to be 80 degrees today!
My favorites this week are products to treat skin and style hair. Great skin and hair are so important in warmer weather. I don’t wear as much makeup, but still want to glow.
Hydroxatone Hydrologic Active Infusion Moisture Mask ($39 USD) — Hydroxatone Hydrologic Active Infusion Moisture Mask is an ultra-hydrating mask that envelops skin, delivering deep moisture. Formulated with bio-mimetic ingredients which help attract and bind moisture to skin, these help skin’s ability to remove toxins and to remain naturally-healthy, by providing long-lasting, locked-in hydration.
Hydroxatone Hydrologic Deep Moisture Serum Sheet Mask ($19 USD) — formulated with humectants, some that are found naturally-occurring in skin; these attract water from the environment and bind it to skin, delivering reparative moisture, enhancing and restoring it’s supple, radiant beauty.
What I think: Masks are something that I try to use whenever possible. Both of these are so hydrating, which is perfect after the cold winter and before the hot summer! The sheet mask is easier to use, but the active infusion mask is a bit more hydrating. Both are great products to moisturize the skin.
Available at hydroxatone.com
Freeze 24-7 Skin Smoothie Retexturizing Glycolic Pads ($75.00/16 PADS) — Exfoliate and moisturize together with this one step glycolic at-home treatment that provides all benefits of an in-office chemical peel. With a swipe of these potent pads, improve skin’s texture, clarity, elasticity and firmness while decreasing the appearance of sun damage, fine lines, enlarged pores and hyper pigmentation, for radiant skin at your fingertips!
Freeze 24-7 Radiance Brightening Face Mask ($60.00/8 Gel Masks) — Formulated by top dermatologists, the Diffuporine and amino acid complex infused formula, helps supply abundant moisture to aid in skin cell’s growth and cure, skin hydration and elasticity. Help improve skin tone and clarity while restoring luminosity and vitality over time.
What I think: To use the pad, place fingers into mitt and peel foil seal off pad. Gently swipe on to clean, dry face and neck in an upward circular motion. It’s easy to use and leaves the skin glowing! The gel mask is cool on and feels nice! I leave it on for 25 minutes and my skin is bright and hydrated afterwards.
ABBA Always Fresh Dry Shampoo ($22 USD) — he perfect workout companion. Designed to cleanse and refresh the hair between shampoos, this light weight formula helps to prevent salt build up on the hair from sweat. It also gives hair a natural lift with light texture and removes oils and odors.
What I think: I’m always looking for a great dry shampoo, especially in summer to clean my hair from sweat and dirt — gross, but true! This one has a fresh scent and is light weight, which I like. It left my hair clean and fresh between washes!
MOP NEW Lemongrass Volume Whip ($22 USD) — Big and bouncy hair has never been so easily achieved. MOP Lemongrass Volume Whip creates moveable volume with a medium hold. Lemongrass adds volume while Grape Seed Oil adds strength, conditioning and shine. Natural UV protectors fight damage from heat styling and help to preserve color.
What I think: This is awesome for those who are looking for volume. It takes just a bit in damp hair, and when it id dried, my hair is very bouncy. I like that it protects from heat styling, too.
There are so many great beauty products to give to the ladies in your life this Mother’s Day!
Below are fragrance, bath and body, skincare and hair care gifts that would be perfect for moms, grandmas, sisters and friends:
Lavanila Laboratories The Healthy Fragrance Collection
Gift your mom a new scent that is sure to be a hit with Lavanila Laboratories The Healthy Fragrance Collection ($48 USD each).Each fragrance starts with a warm base of Madagascar vanilla and layers on a unique blend of pure essential oils for an exquisite expression of nature that captures a mood, a memory, or a moment in time.
L’Occitane Almond Mother’s Day Gift Set ($74 USD) — L’OCCITANE has harnessed the exceptional beautifying power of Almond from the south of France and integrated it in body care and toiletries that are both deliciously tempting and wonderfully effective.
This limited edition gift collection includes:
– Almond Shower Oil 8.4 fl. oz.
– Almond Milk Concentrate 6.76 oz.
– Almond Delicious Soap 50g
– Almond Delicious Hands 1 oz.
– Almond Supple Skin Oil 0.50 fl. oz.
– Wrapped in a L’Occitane Signature Gift Box
Purchase at usa.loccitane.com
Molton Brown Delicious Rhubarb and Rose Bath & Shower Gel
Molton Brown Delicious Rhubarb and Rose Bath & Shower Gel ($30 USD) — Treat your mom to the indulgent, rich scent of Molton Brown’s Delicious Rhubarb & Rose Bath & Shower Gel. Filled with moisturizing rose extract topped with a zesty aroma of mandarin, this product brings a delightful moment to any ordinary shower routine.
. KORRES Wild Rose Advanced Brightening Sleeping Facia
Every mom is in need of some pampering! Gift her with the KORRES Wild Rose Advanced Brightening Sleeping Facial ($48 USD). More than a mask, more than a night cream, this overnight facial-in-a-jar delivers great skin by morning, as the weightless soufflé melts into skin and works overnight for brighter, petal-soft skin. Infused with wild rose oil that evens out skin tone, repairs fine lines, moisturizes, heals, and softens skin, this face cream with vitamin C also helps minimize the appearance of skin discolorations and black spots
TULA Overnight Skin Rescue Treatment ($85 USD) — Your mom deserves the best. Give her softer, plumper and hydrated skin with TULA’s Overnight Skin Rescue Treatment. It targets fine lines and wrinkles, reduces pore size and nourishes skin. Made with bacillus coagulan ferment (a probiotic strain), the bacteria work to increase the skin’s elasticity while fighting signs of aging. The formula also contains a blend of watermelon and fruit extracts to provide an instant and prolonged boost of hydration for the day.
Moms have a busy lifestyle, but she can take the Cuvée Travel Kit ($30 USD) wherever she goes. A three-piece travel set to help prolong any style, the Shampoo, Conditioner and Styling Balm are the basics for the girl on the move. Shampoo and Conditioner to gently cleanse, add shine and hydration. Styling balm will help protect, tame frizz, without weighing hair down. Now that’s glamour on the go!
Forty, Flirty & Fabulous 