Beauty – Page 150 – Forty, Flirty & Fabulous

Add Some Shimmer To Your Look This Summer With The Body Shop

Each season, The Body Shop introduce a perfect collection of makeup that is just right for that time of year. This summer they have released many beautiful, shimmering products that will make you look glowy and perfect for the easy days ahead of us.

These are my favorite from the collection:

The Body Shop Bronzing Powder ($18.50) is a beautiful bronzer to give color this summer. If you are like me and pile on the sunscreen, most of your color comes from bronzers. What I love about this one is that it is a lightweight, matte powder. It boasts light-diffusing particles to provide instant radiance and help reduce the appearance of fine lines. It also contains Community Trade marula oil from Namibia helps to repair skin’s moisture barrier plus Vitamin E which is an antioxidant that helps to soften, condition and protect skin.

I have Shade 01 which is the lightest matte shade. There is also Shade 03 which is a shimmering shade and Shade 04 which is a dark matte shade. The matte shades are perfect when you want to get a little color, not shimmer.

Brush On Radiance ($21.00 USD) — Here’s where I like to get my very subtle shimmer. Actually, it is more of an illumination. This is a little pot of multi-colored bead that ar light-reflective and iridescent. They give a beautiful glow. They contain Community marula nut oil to promote moisturization and hydration.

Delipscious Sheer Lip Color ($12.00 USD) – This reminds me of a product that I used to wear in my 20’s — Clinique’s Almost Lipstick. They still make that, of course, but only in Black Honey. They used to have many different shimmery colors.

This new Delipscious Sheer Lip Color is sheer and moisturizing. It also has a fruity flavor made from food-grade ingredients, including natural blueberry and pomegranate seed oils. This also contains organic, virgin, cold-pressed Community Trade coconut oil to help replenish moisture levels; Community Trade organic beeswax from Zambia to helps moisturize and condition lips; and Community Trade cocoa butter, an excellent moisturizer that melts at body temperature, and is rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants.

Available in 7 sheer shades, Sheer Lychee, Sheer Toffee, Sheer Watermelon, Sheer Candy, Sheer Elderberry, Sheer Saffron and Sheer Pomegranate. They are all beautiful and subtle.

To purchase, visit a The Body Shop store near you or go to www.thebodyshop-usa.com.

Make Your Hair Fabulous With The Instyler

Yay! I was finally able to try the Instyler Rotating Hot Iron Hair Straightener ($99.99). This tool is quite different then other hair straighteners and curling irons that I’ve tried. The InStyler Iron Hair Straightener can straightens, flips, and curl the hair and it is exciting to own such a multi-tasking product!

Here is the claim from the website: “When you run the InStyler® rotating hot iron through your hair, the first set of bristles gently sort and separate your hair strands. Then the rotating heated polishing cylinder gently glides over your hair, smoothly polishing, straightening, and styling each strand. Finally, the second set of bristles puts the finishing touch on your hair, leaving you with shiny, silky, hair! It’s truly amazing!

And the best part is, because of the InStyler® rotating hot iron’s patented design, your hair won’t get smashed and baked by the super-intense heat of a flat iron or other “hot” tools. In fact, the InStyler® rotating hot iron uses less heat than traditional hot tools, and delivers better results. How? Because the InStyler® rotating hot iron’s gentle heat in conjunction with the rotating motion of the polishing cylinder literally polishes your hair strands individually so it doesn’t need extreme heat to get amazing results.

Plus, the InStyler® rotating hot iron does so much more than any styling tool out there. Get lift and fullness – right from the root! Get a sexy flip in seconds. Straighten even the toughest, most coarse hair – and still get fullness and style without the stick-straight “flatness” of a flat iron. Do a full style in 8 minutes… and change it again in two minutes! Wrap your hair around the rotating polishing cylinder – and get an amazing curl that lasts all day!”

Awesome, right? Well — yes. The Instyler is super easy to use. I just take a section of my hair and hold the Instyler brush side on top and the brush smooths the hair while the cylinder rotates and applies heat. To make waves or curls, just rap hair around the cylinder, allow a few rotations, and release. Super cute!

My hair is wavy, but fairly thin. Of the three settings, I use the lowest one. I started using the highest setting, thinking my wavy hair needed it — but it fried my hair. The medium setting worked, but didn’t leave my hair shiny. So like baby bear, I used the smallest — I mean lowest — setting. And voila! My hair was straight and shiny! And curls stay longer, too. I would suggest experimenting with the settings, but only use the highest setting if you have very course or curly hair.

Visit www.getinstyler.com to learn more and to purchase. It is also available at many retailers. Have fun!

Professionally Treat Your Skin With Scientific Skincare

“I created the Scientific skincare line to combine the best ingredients with the most advanced science to help the skin look and feel its best at any age. My clinical experience has given me the ability to write about cosmeceuticals extensively. I am constantly seeking out new ingredients that improve the tone, texture and pigment of your skin, minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. When I recommend a skin care product to my patients it is only after extensive research into the science behind every ingredient, thus the name Scientific for this line of products.”

Kenneth Beer, MD

Scientific Skincare was not a brand I was familiar with until I recently was sent samples to try. After using the following products for about 4 weeks, I am pretty impressed with the line! Here are the products I tried with descriptions from the website:

pH Balancing Cleanser ($37.50 USD) — Cleanses the skin without stripping its natural moisture barrier. Glycolic Acid exfoliates while our 13 Botanical Extracts nourish the skin to help restore luminosity and leave the skin soft and supple. pH Balancing Cleanser helps to unclog pores and prepares the skin for additional products and treatments.

Lifting Serum ($118.00 USD) — Close your eyes and imagine that you need to look 10 years younger… for just a few hours. Lifting Serum helps grant your wish by reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes, lips and face.

Daily Hydrating Cream ($78.00 USD) — Developed by Dr. Beer and tested for all skin types, Daily Hydrating Cream helps to moisturize the skin with two of its key ingredients (Hyaluronic Acid and Squalane). With daily use, Retinol helps improve the tone, texture and pigment of your skin, minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

What I think: I enjoy many things about these products. First they are fragrance-free, which shows that they don’t think adding unneeded extras is important. The cleanser suds up nicely and really cleans my skin without leaving it dry. The lifting serum instantly smooths out my skin and does make me look younger while cream hydrates so well. I have to be careful not to put too much serum on, or my face gets sticky. One and a half pumps seems to work the best.

In the month I have been using these product, my skin looks more even and is glowing! To learn more and to purchase, visit www.scientificskin.com.

Get Your Tan On with TanTowel and Mystic Tan

Looking for a quality self-tanner that will give you a safe glow for the summer? Then you’re a lucky girl (or guy) because I have recently tried two of the most popular brands, TanTowel and Mystic Tan. And I am happy to let you know what I think of these brands!

TanTowel Classic Self-Tan Towelette For Face & Body—Fair to Medium Skin Tones ($21.00 USD for 5)

What it is:
A self-tanning towelette for fair-to-medium skintones.

What it does:
Each Tantowel® Towelette is concentrated with a self-tan formula to give you a quick and even application with no streaking, mess, or fuss. It has a light, citrus fragrance and produces a uniform, natural-looking glow within 2 to 4 hours.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
– Synthetic Dyes
– Petro-Chemicals
– Phthalates
– Triclosan

My thoughts: I love the convenience of this product. One towel covered my face and body completely. It dried in about 10 minutes and the color started developing in a few hours. The scent is very mild, too. I only got a little “self-tanning” scent on my hands. You also need to be careful to wipe over all exposed skin so you don’t get any patches of white. I had some patches on my legs and was careful to get the whole area the next time I applied the product. visit www.tantowel.com or www.sephora.com to learn more and to purchase

Mystic Tan Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer™ Body SPF 15 ($29.00 USD)

What it is:
A daily moisturizer that delivers SPF protection and sunkissed radiance.

What it is formulated to do:
Mystic Tan Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer™ Body SPF 15 offers the skin daily nourishment and sun protection—the best tools for preventing damage and signs of aging. A dose of DHA gives you a safe, even, beautiful touch of lasting, buildable color. This is for you, smart golden gods and goddesses!

What else you need to know:
Color will begin to appear with one or two applications. Continued use allows you to choose the perfect shade to complement your skintone.

My thoughts: This is a great combination moisturizer/SPF/self-tanner. I applied it all over my body and used a lot to make sure I covered every inch. I shouldn’t have been worried because the next day I had a light tan and no patchy spots. I built the tan over days and it looked very natural. The best part??? No smell at all! Visit www.mystictan.com or www.sephora.com to purchase this great product!

Guide to Help Oily Summer Skin

Does your skin become oily and breakout during the hot summer months? Mine does. I’m always looking for products that will help my oily skin and acne, but is made for adults. After all, I am not 16! Here are a few that you can try to get your skin balanced in the hot weather:

Noxzema Clean Blemish Control Daily Scrub ($5.99 USD). I love this scrub that was developed especially for adult skin. I have found that it exfoliates and helps clear breakouts with out irritating and overdrying my skin. It contains:

Gently removes impurities with a smooth, hydrated feel

Oil-Free & Alcohol-Free

With Salicylic Acid

Dermatologist Tested

To use, wet face then apply product over face and neck with fingertips in a circular motion. Rinse thoroughly with water. My skin glows after using this product. It is so important to exfoliate in the summer! You can learn more by visiting www.noxzema.com.

Tammy Fender Essential C Tonic ($55.00): Tammy Fender claims that this wonderful toner, “purifies, cools and invigorates the complexion with an anti-oxidant rich blend of green tea and citrus extracts of bergamot, orange peel and lemon balm.izes chi; restores the pH balance of the skin; and acts as a natural toner and detoxifier, making it ideal for oily skin conditions and acne.

I love the fresh scent of this Tonic, plus how cooling it is on my skin. I enjoy using it in the evening as it get all of the gunk out of my pores. Website is www.tammyfender.com.

Lavera Calendula Cleansing Gel ($19.00): Like the Tammy Fender tonic, this is another natural product that helps the skin stay clear. It includes pure extracts of calendula, witch hazel and mallow from certified organic sources. It claims to tone skin and help balance oil production, leaving the complexion feeling fresh, clean and comfortable. I agree. My skin feels really clean after using this, and not tight at all. Visit www.lavera.com to purchase and to learn more.

Clearasil Ultra Overnight Serum ($9.99 USD). Clearasil has been around for a while, but they have recently began creating products for adults, as well as teens. Their Ultra collection helps adult skin clear up overnight. This serum is a fantastic way to fight acne. I am a big fan of serums and truly believe that they make skin look younger, so why not clearer! This serum has been scientifically formulated to visibly reduce redness and pimple size as you sleep. Also available is the Clearasil Ultra Overnight Face Wash ($8.99 USD) and Clearasil Ultra Overnight Face Lotion ($8.99 USD). Visit www.clearasil.us to learn more. The benefits and ingredients are:

Benefits

Works with your skin through the night
Visibly clearer skin guaranteed

Ingredients

Salicylic acid (2%), a proven anti-acne agent and exfoliant
(Available in 0.5 fl. oz. size)

I recommend you try at least one of these products and your face will thank you!

Make Your Hands and Feet Perfect For Summer with Ms. Manicure and Ms. Pedicure

Need to buff and file your hands and toes to perfection this summer? Try one of these great and affordable kits by Ms. Manicure and Ms. Pedicure:

Handy Dandy Mani ($9.99). Talk about a perfectly polished manicure at a practical price! The Ms. Manicure Handy Dandy Mani set includes salon-worthy tools to make your nails look professionally done at home. With Cuticle Nippers, Nail Clippers, Nail Scissors, Wood Cuticle Sticks, Nail Brush, Washable Salon Board, 4-Way Nail Buffer, and Slant Tip Tweezers, this beauty bag contains all the nail necessities.

Tips and Toes ($7.99) has what you need for nails and feet. As we bare more skin in the summer season, our hands and feet are more noticable. The set includes Wood Cuticle Sticks, Nail Brush, Cuticle Pusher, Cuticle Trimmer, and Washable Salon Board to cleans and cares for cuticles and nails to prep for polish like a pro. Plus, Tips & Toes doubles as a pedicure performer, with a Pumice Stone, Toenail Clipper, and Toe Separators. .

Best In Toe ($3.49) restores your tootsies after being cooped up in closed-toed shoes. This compact, yet all-inclusive, set contains the best basics for a polished, professional, and perfectly presentable pedi– all at the fraction of a cost of a salon! Filled with do-it-yourself essentials, such as Toenail Clipper, Mini Salon Board, Nail Brush, Pumice, Wood Cuticle Sticks and Comfort Toe Separators, this pedicure-in-a-package is perfect.

For a list of retailers visit www.msmanicure.com and www.mspedicure.com.

Update Your Summertime Bath Routine With Fresh New Products

Summer is the time for herby, fresh scents and tropical fragrances like my favorite, coconut. I love trying new bath products in the summertime — it really seems to set the mood for a relaxing season. Try a new product and scent this summer; there are some great suggestions below.

Buddha Nose Bohdi Sugar Scrub ($28.00 USD) — contains organic and wild crafted essential oils of cedarwood, frankincense, ho wood and juniper berry for a sultry scrub. It also boasts organic sugar, certified organic potassium cocoate, organic tapioca starch, vegetable glycerin, and citric acid powder to give natural exfoliation. To use, scoop desired amount into hand and moisten with warm water until foamy and scrub face and body, as the sugar melts and washes away. I love that this is good for the face in body. It is great in the shower as a quick scrub all over to start the day. And exfoliating is so important when self tanning! Visit www.buddhanose.com for information on this product and to purchase it.

Korres Basil Lemon Shower Gel ($19.95 for Jumbo Size 13.53 fl. oz) — This has a fresh, green citrus scent and is very invigorating. The website touts these benefits of the shower gel:

• Basil Lemon showergel is enriched with Active Aloe® that stimulates collagen and elastin to reduce the visible signs of aging.
• Wheat Proteins form a protective shield to help maintain skin’s ideal moisture level.
• Potent Vitamins C, E & Zinc enhance the natural immune system of the skin.
• New pump packaging is convenient and easy to use.

This scent is also available in a Jumbo Body Butter ($29.95 7.95 fl. oz.) and a Body Scrub ($17.00 5.07 fl. oz.) This lovely shower gel is also 89.2% natural and all packaging components are recyclable. Check out www.korresusa.com for these products and so much more!

The Body Shop Coconut Milk Body Lotion ($16.00 USD) — This is a fun, light spray lotion that has a natural coconut scent that is made with Community Trade organic pure cold-pressed virgin coconut oil. I love that it is so light and milky and sinks into the skin instantly. No greasy lotion here! Try it with the Coconut Shower Cream ($13.00 USD) and various other coconut-scented products by The Body Shop. Visit www.thebodyshop-usa.com for more info and to purchase.

Quick and Simple Summer Grooming for Men

I know how it is ladies. In the summer months, your man just wants to go out and play, hygiene be screwed! So, get him out the door quick with an all in one shampoo, conditioner and body wash and a new deodorant that actually smells good! This way, you will both be happy.

Pert Plus for Men 3-in-1 ($3.99 USD) is total shower simplicity for men, especially in the active summer months. This cool combo of shampoo, conditioner and body wash creates a rich, foamy lather that will speed him quickly through his shower. My husband’s eyes lit up when I explained it to him. So easy. Visit www.pertplus.com to learn more and you can purchase at your favorite drugstore.

Sure For Men ($2.99 USD) — New Sure for Men claims to be heavy on protection and light on scent. What I like is that when I sniffed Crisp Breeze, I didn’t turn away in disgust from the old man smell. It’s a refreshing and light musk. So good when he plays sports, mows the lawn, chases the Great Dane puppy around the yard…

The website gave these benefits:

The maximum level of active ingredients without a prescription

Longer-lasting microencapsulated subtle fragrances that release over time

Backed by 30-years of trusted protection – Raise your hand if you’re Sure!

Plus these are the fun descriptions of the three scents:

A manly musk with the power to protect, Sure Crisp Breeze is your ultimate weapon against odor and wetness. Apply once a day for a refreshing feeling that will keep you confident while holding underarm adversaries at bay.

Mountain Frost combines the scent of cedar with the tropical intrigue of vetiver. Together, they create a masculine musk that’s bold without being overbearing. Goodbye sweat and odor. Hello clean and confident.

Get all the animal magnetism of outdoor sports, sans the sweat and odor. Just pick up a stick, pop the top and introduce your underarms to that clean, open-air aroma. Strong enough to keep you fresh. Light enough to keep her interested.

Visit www.suredeodorant.com for more info and they are for sale at drugstores near you. Enjoy your clean, good-smelling guy!

Hot Summer Makeup From Cool Natural Brands!

Like looking pretty but love using natural products? You can have both, you know. There are some great cosmetic companies that create lovely natural and organic makeup. You can get a soft summer look with the following products:

Josie Maran Argon Eye Shadow ($20.00 USD) — This is a beautiful shadow that is currently available in 27 vibrant shades. The website states, “each long-wearing shadow can be applied dry, or wet for more intensity. The innovative formula contains natural, non-toxic ingredients – no fragrances or parabens. What’s more, the beauty extends to the packaging: each shade comes housed in Josie’s state-of-the-art biodegradable compact.” I have a shimmery medium pink called Pinkalicious. When I wear it dry, it gives a shimmery wash of color; applying it wet gives more intensity and it seems to last longer. Visit www.josiemaran.com to purchase and learn more about this shadow and other fantastic products.

Korres Pure Nude Color Collection ($25.00 USD) This kit’s value is $42.00 so this is a real deal. The collection includes:

Shimmering Eyeshadow in Golden 24S

Pro-Vitamin B5 and Rice Bran Mascara in Brown

Cherry Oil Lipgloss in Nude 33

This is a beautiful collection of good for you products. The shadow is super sparkly and is great for a pretty bronzy look. The good for you mascara is not only smart but pretty and makes lashes so full. And the lip gloss — well this shade is perfect! A little shimmery and about two shades above my natural lip color. So pretty! Visit www.korresusa.com to learn more and purchase!

Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Sun Glow Powder Bronzer ($12.99 USD) — In two natural shades Spring ( with pinker tones) and Summer (darker, golden tones) one of these bronzers will work for you! Each palette has a trio shades to help you customize your look and they contain skin-illuminating, micronized pigments to create a radiant glow. This line by makeup artist Carmindy also contains great lip glosses and other pretty products. Visit www.sallyhansennaturalbeauty.com to learn more and you can purchase these at CVS and Rite Aid.

So don’t feel guilty about splurging on these products, they are good for you and the environment! Enjoy!

Perfect for Summer: Smashbox Naked Beauty Collection

When I heard that Smashbox was introducing a Naked Beauty collection for the summer, I was intrigued. It sounded sexy of course, and simple — which is just the look I go for during the hot summer months.

The Naked Beauty Mini Lip Gloss Kit — ($20.00 USD) — is the perfect light touch on the lips. My anti-aging lip secret? No dark colors, especially in the warmer months. Light colored lip glosses are perfect for a youthful look as long as you keep them a your lip color or just a shade or two darker. Too light looks too young (frosty pink 80’s gloss anyone?) while too dark ages.

This kit contains soft nudes, corals and pinks and leave as soft shine to the lips. And they are all new shades! Includes: Bare, Buff, Naked, Nude, Exposed, Natural, Sunkissed & Pure.

Naked Beauty Photo Finish Lid Primer ($20.00 USD) — Probably my favorite product of the bunch. I have slowly been becoming more comfortable using primers and am really enjoying this beautiful eye lid primer. It is the same formula as Smashbox’s best-selling lid perfector, but in a new shimmering nude shade. I sometimes wear it alone and it gives a soft, nude sheen to the lid. I also wear it under shadows to help them stay on longer.

The Smashbox website states, “this revolutionary formula contains Phytomoist™, a plant-based hyaluronic acid for ultimate moisturization plus skin perfecting amino acids. Soft focus pearls help diminish the appearance of fine lines and discoloration on the lids, while the patented delivery system ensures effective results.”

Naked Beauty High Lights/Creamy Cheek Color ($26.00 USD) This duo of sheer, creamy cheek color and soft highlighter instantly gives cheeks a sexy flush and your complexion a radiant glow. The pink is a warm tone that I think would look great on everyone. It is very summery. The highlighter is very subtle and pretty. Try both on lips and eyes as well — I love doing sexy monochromatic looks in the summertime!

Visit www.smashbox.com to learn more and to purchase this fabulous products!