New IT Cosmetic Products Available at Sephora!

Hey IT Girls, great news!  IT Cosmetics has released some amazing new skincare at Sephora!  And I am loving them.

I was given a package of these new products to test for my honest opinion.  There were 8 new products.  They are:

Bye Bye Lines Serum
Bye Bye Lines Serum

Bye Bye Lines Serum Advanced Anti-Aging Wrinkle-Smoothing Miracle Concentrate ($58 USD) — This revolutionary, antiaging miracle concentrate was developed with plastic surgeons to deliver 10 powerful clinical results to your skin in as little as 10 days. Infused with proprietary Drops of Light Optical Blurring Technology™ and skin-loving ingredients—including peptides, caviar extract, hydrolyzed collagen and algae—the weightless wonder serum visibly erases the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while improving the look of tone, texture, firmness, suppleness, and elasticity. It also supports the natural skin barrier, hydrates, and gives skin a look of youthful vitality and radiance.

What I think: This creamy serum has a citrusy scent, which quickly fades away after use.  The texture is thick for a serum, and it does kind of remind me of a blur cream. Once applied the texture of my skin is so smooth.  I love how it sinks into my skin, though and other products can easily be layered on top. After use of this (and all of the skincare products) my face does look younger.  Yay!

Bye Bye Under Eye Eye Cream
Bye Bye Under Eye Eye Cream

Bye Bye Under Eye Eye Cream ($48 USD) — Good for all skin types, even the most sensitive of skin, Bye Bye Under Eye Cream is a luxurious moisturizing treatment clinically shown to address key signs of aging and visibly smooth the undereye area. A proprietary skin-softening serum concentrate™ combines with vitamin C, copper, blue algae, and peptides to deliver loads of antiaging benefits. An exclusive dark shadow minimizing blue tint visibly lightens the darkest of eye circles, while hydrolyzed collagen, essential oils, and caffeine nourish and firm the delicate eye area. Plus, hyaluronic acid and cucumber hydrate and cool the skin while working to attract and maintain moisture for enhanced suppleness and restored radiance. Together, these ingredients deliver powerful results, which show up instantly and over time.

What I think:  Loving this pale blue cream!  It has a very slight scent to it and it kind of thick, like a Greek yogurt. Once I apply it all around my eye, it sinks right in and leaves the eye area glowy!  I have been using these products for a few weeks now and have noticed a change.  In my eyes, my dark circles have lightened and my fine lines have diminished.

Anti-Aging Armour Super Smart Skin-Perfecting Beauty Fluid SPF 50+
Anti-Aging Armour Super Smart Skin-Perfecting Beauty Fluid SPF 50+

Anti-Aging Armour Super Smart Skin-Perfecting Beauty Fluid SPF 50+ ($38.00 USD) — Developed with plastic surgeons, this innovative formula is your complexion perfection and sun protection in just one step. It gives your skin a boost of clinically shown hydration, while SPF 50+ broad-spectrum physical sunscreen protects against UVA and UVB rays, helping to prevent collagen damage and hyperpigmentation.

Formulated with revolutionary skin-perfecting technology and antiaging ingredients—including peptides, niacin, hydrolyzed collagen, and hyaluronic acid—this Color-Infused Skin Care™ optically blurs away discolorations and imperfections for flawless results. Ideal for every skin type, the universal color-correcting pigments even the appearance of all skintones.

What I think:  This is one of the products I was most excited to try! It is tinted and helps smooth out my skin tone as well as protect it. This is unscented, which means that it doesn’t have that heavy sunscreen scent, yay! It blends down and matches my skin tone well.  I have been using it every day and love the protection.

Bye Bye Pores Primer™ Oil-Free Poreless Skin-Perfecting Serum Primer
Bye Bye Pores Primer™ Oil-Free Poreless Skin-Perfecting Serum Primer

Bye Bye Pores Primer™ Oil-Free Poreless Skin-Perfecting Serum Primer ($38 USD) — Developed with plastic surgeons, this revolutionary, pore-erasing, antiaging skin perfector blurs the look of pores, fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven texture while hydrating and supporting skin health. Infused with powerful skin-loving ingredients including Moroccan lava clay, purifying charcoal, papaya fruit extract and hydrolyzed collagen—plus exclusive Bye Bye Pores Optical Blurring Technology™—the velvety, lightweight formula glides on effortlessly to neutralize, correct, minimize shine, and create a smooth barrier for airbrushed makeup application. Non-clogging, oil-free, and translucent, it’s also perfect for all skin types and tones.

What I think: This reminds me of my favorite powder, Bye Bye Pores.  It is a very pale yellow and is unscented.  Once applied, it immediately smoothes my pores and skin and gives a really even canvas for foundation. Sometimes I just add a little powder on top and go, and my skin looks amazing!

Bye Bye Makeup 3-in-1 Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm
Bye Bye Makeup 3-in-1 Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm

Bye Bye Makeup™ 3-in-1 Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm ($38 USD) — Bye Bye Makeup™ is your revolutionary fast-acting cleanser, makeup remover and anti-aging serum all in one step. Developed with plastic surgeons, this ophthalmologist-tested formula is infused with deep-cleansing extracts and botanicals to completely remove all traces of eye makeup and impurities without drying or irritation. The formula contains proprietary Skin-Softening Serum Concentrate™, collagen, hyaluronic acid, peptides, ceramides, and antioxidants to leave your skin looking hydrated, supple, and visibly radiant. For more intense hydration, use as a face mask and leave on for 60 seconds. This product is perfect for all skin types, even the most sensitive.

What I think:  This creamsicle-scented balm is a wonderful cleanser and makeup remover.  I just scoop out a bit of the balm, rub it on my face (it turns into an oil) and all of my makeup melts right off.  I rinse and my face is so soft and clean!  It even removes waterproof makeup.

Heavenly Skin™ CC+™ Skin-Perfecting Brush #702 — ($48 USD) — This revolutionary, skin-perfecting brush features patent-pending Heavenly Skin™ hair infused with antiaging collagen, silk, peptides, niacin, and antioxidants. The innovative brush technology improves the look of your skin upon application and delivers beautiful results every time. Pair it with your favorite skin care products, and loose or pressed color-infused skin care powders, and experience how the custom-cut, dome-shaped brush head optically blurs away the appearance of lines, pores, and imperfections for an airbrushed, flawless finish.

Heavenly Skin™ Bye Bye Pores™ Powder Brush #701 — ($58 USD) — This revolutionary, skin-perfecting brush features patent-pending Heavenly Skin™ hair infused with antiaging collagen, silk, peptides, niacin, and antioxidants. The innovative brush technology improves the look of your skin upon application and delivers beautiful results every time. Pair it with your favorite skin care products, and loose or pressed color-infused skin care powders, and experience how the custom-cut, dome-shaped brush head optically blurs away the appearance of lines, pores, and imperfections for an airbrushed, flawless finish.

What I think:  IT always has the best quality brushes.  These are both very soft, but the bristles are so densely packed, that they pick up and distribute product so well. They are so luxurious and last!

Je Ne Sais Quoi™ Hydrating Color Awakening Lip Treatment
Je Ne Sais Quoi™ Hydrating Color Awakening Lip Treatment

Je Ne Sais Quoi™ Hydrating Color Awakening Lip Treatment ($24 USD) — Developed with plastic surgeons, this game-changing, color-infused lip balm awakens your lips with intense hydration and a perfect flush of pink. Essential butters and oils, hyaluronic filling spheres, and antioxidants smooth the look of lip lines and lock in moisture, while proprietary Vitality Lip Flush Technology™ reacts with the warmth of your lips to create a beautiful pop of color that lasts all day.

What I think:  This balm is so hydrating!  It moisturizes my lips and leave this with a soft pink color.  I use this at night as a treatment and in the daytime to finish my look.

All of these are available now at Sephora stores and http://www.sephora.com.  Have you tried any of these amazing products?  Or are you going to pick one or more up?  Leave a comment and let me know.

Brand Review — TYRA Beauty

Tyra Banks is not just a gorgeous model, she has come out with an amazing beauty line, that includes the cool new INSTANT GRATIFICATION Lift + Smooth + Illuminate Mask!

I was sent a variety of Tyra Beauty products for my honest review. Below are some of my favorites:

 

Tyra Banks INSTANT GRATIFICATION Lift + Smooth + Illuminate Mask
Tyra Banks INSTANT GRATIFICATION
Lift + Smooth + Illuminate Mask

Tyra Banks INSTANT GRATIFICATION Lift + Smooth + Illuminate Mask ($49 for 8 masks) — Do you want to feel rejuvenated, rested and red carpet ready in an instant? Look younger in a flash with the Instant Gratification Mask. Experience 8 minutes of face-freshening magic while you minimize your pores, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and even your skin tone instantly!

An exclusive, new lifting technology 2 years in the making is the driving force behind Instant Gratification. The formula is designed to leave an invisible matrix on your skin that lifts, tightens and illuminates. It also creates a blurring effect that reduces the appearance of wrinkles and other imperfections and gives a contoured look to your face and neck instantly that lasts up to 24 hours. This mask leaves you looking refreshed and revitalized. Contains Vitamin C & B3 to give you results now AND later.

What I think: This is such a neat product.  You apply one packet on your face and neck then let it dry.  It takes about 8 minutes. After you wash it off, smooth skin is yours! I love how soft and smooth my skin is, plus my pores look smaller and fine lines almost disappear!  I like to use this before an event, so I look younger and hotter!

2 MINUTE TYOVER Contour and Highlight Duo ($35 USD, $25 each if sold separately) — You know that girl who doesn’t mess around? Straight to the point, no time to waste. She KNOWS she can look chiseled and chic in just
2 MINUTES. Duo comes with one Sculpt In A Stick and one Light In A Stick.

Light and shadows are your BFFs when it comes to helping accentuate facial features. With TYRA Beauty’s Light In A Stick, you can create an instant radiant glow with this convenient and easy to use highlighter, which glides on like silk.  Get sky high cheekbones with Sculpt In A Stick! TY-Glide Technology takes the fear out of contouring with a silky smooth formula for easy blendability.

CHEEK IN A STICK Blush ($24 USD) — Blush it up with 
Cheek In A Stick! TY-Glide Technology delivers a super-silky, super-smooth application to give you a super-sexified flush. Makeup that drags is a…drag. It creates a more difficult application and makes it harder to achieve the right look – no one’s got time for that! Cheek In A Stick was formulated to be a nearly universal for all skin tones, and leaves a natural flush of color while providing convenient and easy application, thanks to TYRA beauty’s proprietary TY-Glide Technology.

What I think: I love that all of these sticks blend so well! The contour stick in Light is perfect for my skin tone.  I contour under my cheekbones and my jawline and chin.  It blends in perfectly.  The highlighter in SINsational City is a little firmer and is a beautiful champagne.  It is so pretty on my cheekbones and under my eyebrow!  Then add the blush! In Sexy Hot Flash (LOL), the soft brick rose looks great on all skin tones.

Tyra Beauty Line Em Duo Kohl Liner
Tyra Beauty Line Em Duo Kohl Liner

Tyra Beauty Line Em Duo Kohl Liner ($18 USD) — Super smooth duo Kohl Kajal liner glides on perfectly and silky smooth with no dragging, formulated to be safe for the inner rim (waterline). Two colors, two liners, for two different looks, all in one perfect pencil.

What I think: I am loving this pencil!  I don’t wear a lot of black eyeliner, but the lighter color really softens the look.  I like to wear the black around my eyes and the tan on the waterline.  It really opens my eyes!

WHAT LIPSTICK? Lip color
WHAT LIPSTICK? Lip color

WHAT LIPSTICK? Lip color ($24 USD) — Not your typical matte lipstick, TYRA beauty’s What Lipstick? provides a beautiful sheer kiss of easy gliding color with a finish like no other. Subtly blurred effect on application, provides a mirror free, goof-proof application every time, while providing hydration and comfort to lips.

What I think:  I love this in the color above, Show Some Cleavage, a rosy pink.  I am in love with this!  It is a moisturizing semi-matte.  It is not drying at all and is so pretty on!  I wear this in the day time, but try a darker shade for evening!  Comes in 4 shades.

Have you tried any Tyra Beauty products?  They are so luxe and fun.  The names are hilarious, but the line is really high end.   Visit http://www.tyra.com to learn more and shop!

My Beauty Favorites — Week of September 26 – October 2, 2016

I can’t believe it’s October already!  I love fall and the holidays are right around the corner!  Plus, it’s a bit cooler now and I am really looking forward to crisp fall days!

My fave products this week are lip products and fragrances that are perfect for the fall.

Burt’s Bees Ginger Spice Moisturizing Lip Balm
Burt’s Bees Ginger Spice Moisturizing Lip Balm

Burt’s Bees Ginger Spice Moisturizing Lip Balm ($3.29 USD) — The new Ginger Spice flavor will conjure up delicious thoughts of freshly baked ginger snap cookies with its spicy notes of ginger, cardamom, cinnamon and clove undercut by sweeter notes of butter cookie, marzipan and vanilla spun sugar. Only available this season, new Ginger Spice Moisturizing Lip Balm will keep your senses enveloped in warmth and your lips comforted and conditioned as the days grow cold.

What I think: Burt’s Bees lip balms are some of my favorites, and I love trying their seasonal flavors.  This one tastes just like a gingersnap!  Its perfect for fall.  And it is so moisturizing which helps with cooler weather.

Purchase at drugstores and mass market retailers.

 

GrandeLIPS Hydrating Lip Plumper with Color
GrandeLIPS Hydrating Lip Plumper with Color

GrandeLIPS Hydrating Lip Plumper with Color ($27 USD) — Infused with Volulip and hyaluronic acid, this instantly improves lip volume in three to five minutes, adding a pop of lip-boosting color while hydrating dry areas. Its clinically proven formula increases overall lip hydration, volume, softness, and firmness in just 30 days of usage when applied twice daily. It’s available in 6 shades and clear.

What I think:  I love this lip plumper!  It not only makes lips look larger, it makes my lips soft and smooth.  The clear is perfect to use at night, but try a color for day, all of them are so pretty!

Purchase at http://www.sephora.com

Vera Wang Rock Princess
Vera Wang Rock Princess

Vera Wang Rock Princess ($30.99 USD) – Rock Princess is the older, sexier sister to Vera Wang’s original Princess fragrance. It contains some of the same sweet notes as Princess, but settles on the skin a little darker than its predecessor. It has notes of red raspberry, white peach, creamy coconut, jasmine and more.

What I think: I love this scent for fall!  It is very sultry scent, but a little sweet, too.  I like that it is not too strong!

Purchase at fragrance.com

Guess Seductive Homme by Guess
Guess Seductive Homme by Guess

Guess Seductive Homme by Guess ($20.99 USD) – This fragrance is intended for a charming, charismatic and magnetic gentleman. It is a crisp fragrance that gives off a woodsy and musky scent—mixed with a hint of black pepper. The notes are Cardamom Milk, Pink Pepper, Patchouli, Sandalwood, And Musk.

What I think: This is a nice spicy scent, very manly!  My husband loves a spicy scent, and I love that this once is affordable, too.

Purchase at fragrance.com

What are you loving this week?  Leave a comment and let me know!

Support BCA Month This October With Fragrances From Fragrance.com

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I am excited to share that Fragrance.com is partnering with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Each time one of the products below are purchased, Fragrance.com will donate 15% of the proceeds to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Vera Wang Truly Pink ($33.99 USD) Inspired by the grace of a single rose; deep in its complexity—budding with possibility. Vested in floral dress, its top notes bring us white freesia united with apricot and litchi. The heart is composed of peony, pink rose and lily of the valley, and the base notes are iris and creamy woodsy notes.

Lacoste Love of Pink ($69.99 USD) This fragrance is a chypre fruity perfume for women, with a composition which encompasses aromas of red orange, passionfruit, lemon, pink magnolia, quince blossom, stephanotis, white cedar, musk and vanilla. The perfume aims at younger population.

Gap So Pink ($30.99 USD) This floral green fragrance features lily, sweet pea and grapefruit. It is perfect for daytime wear.

Lacoste Joy of Pink ($39.99 USD) Joy of pink is for women full of life and energy. Its zests are refreshing, awakening and exhilarating. The fragrance opens with bright and sparkling grapefruit aromas. The composition closes with cedar and musk, which give a strong base to this light and gentle fragrance.

Mandarina Duck Cute Pink ($22.99 USD) This floral beautiful fragrance has top notes of black currant, raspberry, peach and pear; its middle notes are lily, gardenia, hibiscus and vanilla; base notes are sandalwood and musk.

What I think:  These fragrances smell as bright as they look! The Truly Pink is a beautiful floral, and the Gap So Pink is fresh and zesty.  The two Lacoste scents are so pretty!  The Love of Pink is citrusy and a bit sultry with the musk and vanilla.  The Joy of Pink is light and fruity.  I haven’t tried the Cute Pink, but is sounds fruity and sweet.

There is a lovely pink scent here for everyone, plus I love the a percentage is going to support BCA!  So pick up one or two to smell amazing and feel great too!

Love Allure Magazine? Try Some Of Their Best Of Beauty Winners!

Hey all! Allure has announced their 2016 Best of Beauty winners in their October issue.  There are some wonderful products that won this year!

I received the following winners for my honest review:

KORRES Wild Rose Vitamin C Active Brightening Oil
KORRES Wild Rose Vitamin C Active Brightening Oil

KORRES Wild Rose Vitamin C Active Brightening Oil (Best of The Naturals) $54 USD — This innovative brightening oil infused with real wild rose petals pays homage to the legendary wild rose oil ingredient that started it all. This ultra-concentrated vitamin C oil is rich in omega 3, 6, 9, fatty acids, and vitamins A and C. It provides significant antioxidant action while repairing the look of fine lines and wrinkles and improving skin’s overall tone and texture.

What I think:  First of all, the scent of this is amazing!  It smells like fresh picked roses, which is one of my favorite fragrances!  Most rose scented products are stuffy and perfumy.  But this is so lovely!  I love to use this a few times a week at night on my face as a treatment.  When I wake up, my skin is smooth and glowing.

Available at http://www.sephora.com

Lavanila Laboratories The Healthy Sport Luxe Deodorant
Lavanila Laboratories The Healthy Sport Luxe Deodorant

Lavanila Laboratories The Healthy Sport Luxe Deodorant (Best of Body in Deodorant) $16 USD — This deodorant was created for life in motion. Lavanila’s proprietary, award-winning beta glucan technology is infused with SmartSport™ for high-performance defense and nourishment, and bursts with long-lasting vanilla breeze freshness.

What I think: This natural deodorant has a soft vanilla scent and lasts all day, something that many natural deodorants can’t do.  It’s perfect for every day where and for workouts and sports!

Available at http://www.sephora.com

Bioré Baking Soda Cleansing Scrub
Bioré Baking Soda Cleansing Scrub

Bioré Baking Soda Cleansing Scrub (Best of Steals in Skin) $9.99 USD – This ingenious concentrated powder cleanser is specially formulated to foam up on contact with water, leaving skin 2.5 times as clean as a basic cleanser. The formula gently exfoliates while forming tiny bubbles that dive deep into pores to break up oil and impurities. When you rinse the foam away, oil, debris and dead cells are swept away, for instantly smoother, softer texture and visibly tighter pores after just one use.

What I think:  This cool product is a powder that foams up a bit when combined with water.  It cleans so well, but is gentle, too.  Perfect for my sensitive skin.  It leaves my skin soft and smooth.

($9.99; Drug and Mass Retailers).

Curél Rough Skin Rescue
Curél Rough Skin Rescue

Curél Rough Skin Rescue (Best of Steals in Skin) $7.99 USD — Ideal for severely dry, flaky skin, this smoothing lotion gently loosens flakes without irritation, allowing essential hydration to reach the areas that need it most. The dermatologist-recommended formula uses natural ingredients to relieve roughness and help prevent it from returning,

What I think:  This summer killed my skin, especially my feet.  They are dry and flaky.  This lotion does hydrate even my driest skin and leaves it soft.

You can find this at drug stores and mass retailers.

Have you tried any of these or others of Allure’s Best of Beauty picks?  Leave a comment and let me know!

Flawless Makeup Is Possible With The Luminess Air EPIC2 Airbrush System!

Luminess Air Epic2
Luminess Air Epic2

Luminess Air Epic2 ($299 USD on sale, reg. $399 USD) — I have received this amazing system for my honest review.  What does this amazing device do? Here is the description from the website:

The Epic 2 is a revolutionary, age-defying airbrush cosmetics system that brings Luminess Air’s professional makeup artist directly into your home. Through the built-in video display, our makeup artist shares quick and easy tips for creating a soft, luminous finish that looks and feels as natural as bare skin. With the Epic 2, she shows you how to effortlessly eliminate wrinkles, even skin tone and smooth texture for a youthful, radiant glow. It’s like having your own digital glam squad!

The Epic 2 has a whisper quiet motor, continuous airflow and a patented TechnIQue No-Mess Tip Stylus. Our easy-to-use stylus delivers a micro-fine mist of tiny pixels to transform your skin from dull to dazzling — not a flaw in sight.
EPIC 2 Airbrush Compressor and TechnIQue No-Mess Tip Stylus
AC Adaptor
1 Year Warranty
4 – 0.55oz bottles Ultra foundation
1 – 0.25oz Blush
1 – 0.25oz Skin Brightening Glow
1 – 0.25oz Moisturizer/Primer

Benefits:
•    Video tutorials with step-by-step instructions
•    Ultra-Low PSI for soft and precise makeup application
•    Patented TechnIQue No-Mess Tip Stylus
•    Lightweight, compact and durable enough for travel
•    Whisper quiet motor
•    Sculpt, shape and highlight without ever touching your face
•    Professional makeup artist results at home
•    Dermatologist tested and recommended
•    Easy to use on the face and body

The system is extremely easy to use and with practice, your makeup can really look flawless. The videos can easily make it look like a professional did your makeup!

Try it with the new Mystic Foundation ($39.99 USD).  It is available in 12 shades from Porcelain to Java.  It is a premium, all-in-one foundation, concealer, corrector and primer that gives you insanely radiant coverage and a naturally flawless finish without the cakey look of full coverage makeup.

Mystic delivers high-impact pigments in an ultra-lightweight, breathable foundation that evens and enhances skin tone, neutralizes imperfections and instantly takes years off your age.

Learn more about Luminess Air and purchase these and more great products at http://www.luminessair.com.

My Beauty Favorites — Week of September 19-25, 2016

It’s fall!  And it’s finally getting cooler in Kansas City. Yay!

This week I am loving amazing skin care products, a hydrating body butter, and wonderful natural hair care:

Appriya Skincare Mineral Cleansing Mousse ($59 USD) — Embrace the fruity goodness of coconut and fruit sugars in our luxurious cleansing mousse. This biodegradable mousse softens the skin and protects its oil balance during every day cleansing, a vital step in our skin care regimen to maintain clear skin. Our cleanser contains a high concentration of Vitamin E offering essential protection from the sun’s rays while increasing the efficiency of sunscreen and lessening the severity of sunburn. Appriya Mineral Cleansing Mousse is ideal for sensitive skin to dry or oily complexions with its nourishing and healing qualities.

Appriya Skincare Mineral Tonic ($89 USD) — Soothe and energize your skin while removing oil and dirt for a balanced skin tone. The mushroom extract in Appriya’s tonic acts as a natural astringent to tighten skin, diminish the appearance of pores as well as increase the skin’s natural radiance. This tonic is filled with a combination of ingredients containing plant growth factors, vitamins and amino acids to renew and refresh your skin. Sea acid leaves the skin looking as silky smooth as water.

Available at http://www.appriya.com

Epoch Glacial Marine Mud ($28 USD) –This skin renewing estuary treasure helps exfoliate dead skin cells, remove skin contaminants, and rejuvenate damaged or troubled skin. It nurtures your skin with more than 50 beneficial minerals and trace elements, including zinc and sea botanicals.

Epoch Baobab Body Butter ($30.50 USD) — This deliciously rich cream quenches your skin’s thirst with shea butter and the fruit of the African baobab tree. These time-tested ethnobotanicals promote smooth, supple skin that stays touchable soft all day—while enhancing skin resiliency for even softer skin tomorrow.

Purchase at http://www.nuskin.com

The Mane Choice Haircare
The Mane Choice Haircare

The Mane Choice Haircare Easy On The CURLS Detangling Hydration Shampoo ($12.99) –A revolutionary product for curly hair. No more dreading wash days, as this advanced shampoo cuts wash time in half by eliminating knots and tangles. Infused with Biotin and Vitamin E to nourish, grow and hydrate hair, leaving it feeling soft and shiny, while eliminating the dry and stripped feeling.

The Mane Choice Haircare Soft As Can Be Revitalize & Refresh 3-in-1 Co-Wash, Leave In, Detangler ($13.99) — A 3-in-1 conditioner formulated to revitalize and refresh the hair instantly. Acting as a 3-in-1 product, it can be used to condition after shampooing, and also act as a leave-in conditioner and detangler. Adds shine, softness and manageability and stops breakage during the detangling process. Leaves hair softer and more elastic.

The Mane Choice Haircare Green Tea & Carrot Deep Strengthening & Restore Mask Treatment ($17.99) –A healthy hair essential. Formulated to penetrate the hair shaft and infuse it with high-quality vitamins and nutrients to transform hair into its healthiest state. Enriched with biotin, green tea, and carrot oil, this product will immediately begin to repair and restore dry and damaged strands.

The Mane Choice Haircare Manetabolism Plus Vitamins ($25.99) –A daily complete dietary supplement formulated to grow hair longer, thicker, faster and healthier, while also acting as a multivitamin to aid in overall nutrition. Manetabolism Plus works to nourish hair follicles, prevent hair loss, remove scalp toxins and speed up hair growth with zinc, niacin, folic acid and a biotin dose of 5000 mcg. Ingredients also stimulate the circulation on the scalp and have the ability to rejuvenate dead, inactive and slow growing follicles.

Purchase at http://www.themanechoice.com

My Beauty Favorites — Week of September 12-18, 2016

Hi all!  Hope everyone is doing well!  And I hope your weather is better than mine!  It is hot and buggy in Kansas City.  I am so tired of it and ready for cooler weather.

This weeks my faves include skin care, bath products and hair care to help you look your best, if fall ever does get here!  LOL!  Leave a comment below and let me know what your favorite beauty items are for fall.

Josie Maran Whipped Mud Mask Argan Hydrating and Detoxifying Treatment ($48 USD) –This antioxidant-packed hydrating and detoxifying Whipped Mud Mask clarifies, refines, and firms while it nourishes and soothes. 100% Pure Argan Oil infuses skin with essential nutrients while Moroccan Moroccan rhassoul clay, formed from volcanic ashes of the Atlas mountains in Morocco, rejuvenates, detoxifies, and tones.

Josie Maran Surreal Skin Argan Finishing Balm ($36 USD) –The first ever anti-aging skincare finisher and makeup primer in one. This creamy, whipped, lightweight formula finishes both your skincare and makeup routine for a smooth, long-lasting, radiant glow. Formulated with natural anti-aging powerhouse ingredients that instantly hydrate, plump, and smooth for ethereal, angelic skin.

What I think: The mask is a wonderful treatment to help skin feel and look better. I apply it, leave it on for 15 minutes and remove it with a damp towel.  My skin is firm, smooth and looks brighter.  The finishing balm is a smooth primer and it blurs lines and pores.  It’s so good!  And it an be used under makeup or by itself.

Available at http://www.josiemarancosmetics.com

Catwalk by TIGI Texturising products
Catwalk by TIGI Texturising products

Catwalk by TIGI Transforming Dry Shampoo ($21.50 USD) — Give second or third day hair some extra ‘oomph’! This dry shampoo removes oils that weigh hair down instantly refreshing tresses for a super clean look without having to re-wash. When there’s just no time to shampoo, this is perfect for restyling and reviving hair.

Catwalk by TIGI Texturising Salt Spray ($21.50 USD) — Infused with sea salt, this spray is the ultimate product to create tousled texture, moveable body and beautifully windswept waves- essential for fall. This spray adds just the right amount of definition and has an effortless matte finish, whilst putting up a fight against humidity.

What I think: Keep hair fabulously styled this fall with these products.  Spraying a little bit of the dry shampoo on dry hair cleans it and gives lot of volume.  The sea salt spray gives great texture and movement to hair.  Both products smell amazing and really make hair look amazing!

Available at Ulta/Ulta.comCatwalkbyTigi.com and salons nationwide

Art Naturals Body & Foot Wash
Art Naturals Body & Foot Wash
Art Naturals Body & Foot Wash ($18 USD) –A powerful, yet gentle blend of tea tree, jojoba, eucalyptus, peppermint and rosemary oil, this body wash helps to remove dirt, excess oils, fungus and bacteria leaving your skin clean and refreshed.
What I think: This invigorating body wash cleans so well!  I don’t have fungus, but I like that there is a natural wash that will help if I do. And the scent will sure wake you up in the morning!
Purchase at www.artnaturals.com

Soaptopia Cat-a-Tonic Natural Soap ($6.95 USD) –This brilliant Calico-colored soap was construed by Nan in Grand Rapids, Michigan, who devotes her time to rescuing abandoned kitties. A truly inspired soap! This soap is all natural and handmade in small batches with lots of love and only the finest ingredients consisting of: Italian Olive Oil, Wildcrafted Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Avocado Oil, Organic Hempseed Oil, Plant Infusions, Spruce, Lavender, Rosewood, & Rose Geranium Essential Oils, Charcoal & Litsea & LOVE.
Soaptopia Jabon de mi Corazon ($6.95 USD) –Lotsa Love in this Bar.  A Rose Swirl in a French Lavender Bar, now that is the Soap of My Heart! All natural and handmade in small batches with lots of love and only the finest ingredients consisting ofItalian Olive Oil, Wildcrafted Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Avocado Oil, Organic Hempseed Oil, plant infusions, Lavender and Rose Essential Oils & LOVE.
Soaptopia Creme Vanilla Natural Soap ($6.95 USD) — Warning: This product smells so yummy you want eat it! But don’t. An elegant handmade soap with all natural shea butter and rich madagascar vanilla oil.The natural vanilla oxidizes and turns a beautiful rich brown color. As you use the soap, it reveals lighter colored soap beneath.  This is all natural and handmade in small batches with lots of love and only the finest ingredients consisting ofItalian Olive Oil, wildcrafted Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Avocado Oil, Organic Hempseed Oil, plant infusions, Madagascar Vanilla Oil & LOVE.
What I think:  I love these fragrant, natural soaps!  First of all, they are so pretty! Plus there are so many wonderful varieties for lovers of all scents.  The Cat-a-Tonic is not available yet, but will be soon for fall.  It’s so cool looking and very fresh smelling.  Jabon de mi Corazon is soothing and the Creme Vanilla is sweet and sultry.  I’m loving all of them! 
Purchase at www.soaptopia.com

 

Back To School Beauty!

School has started and fall is on the way!  I am really looking forward to cooler weather (hopefully soon, it was about 85 in Kansas City today).

So what type of beauty products are great picks for back to school?  I have been sent the following products for my honest review, and I am loving them!  They include a powerhouse face cream, shampoo and conditioner that continues hydrating hair, invigorating body washes and gorgeous grey nail polishes:

 

Better Skin Mirakle Cream
Better Skin Mirakle Cream

Better Skin Mirakle Cream ($34 USD) — Mirakle Cream’s antioxidant-rich recipe is handcrafted in the U.S.A. and is the perfect blend of natural and science with natural ingredients such as beeswax, coconut oil, sea buckthorn, shea butter, cocoa butter, aloe and soothing algae to help moisturize, soften, balance and brighten skin. Helps calm skin while protecting skin’s moisture barrier and fighting signs of age. Hyaluronic acid acts as a humectant, continually drawing moisture from the air to keep skin hydrated at all times. Peptides help skin appear smoother, more youthful and radiant. Better Skin Mirakle Cream is free of gluten, parabens, fragrances, and safe for all skin types.

What I think: I’m am loving this face cream, and really loving the wonderful natural ingredients in it!  I have used it as a night cream and as a day cream under SPF.  It instantly makes my skin smoother and brighter.  Over the couple of weeks I have been using it, I notice that my skin is younger looking, the tone and texture is much more even.

Available at www.UrbanOutfitters.comwww.Dermstore.com as well as www.TheBetterSkinCo.com.

Philip B. Oud Royal Forever Shine Shampoo and Conditioner
Philip B. Oud Royal Forever Shine Shampoo and Conditioner

Philip B. Oud Royal Forever Shine Shampoo ($84 USD) and Conditioner ($95 USD) — What if your hair became more beautiful as the days went by? Introducing the first-ever shampoo and conditioner with time-released botanical moisturizers, for sexy volume, shine and a gorgeous scent that go on and on. Moisturizing botanicals are treated with high-vapor energy, breaking them into tiny molecules that sink in and strengthen hair from the inside out. Revives, defines and de-frizzes curls; creates sleek, swingy blowouts; and lends fine hair uplifting body and fullness.A time-released botanical delivery system (made with natural Safflower Oleosomes) infuses hair with lasting glossiness, bounce, and the light, seductive scent of pure Oud. Paraben free; color & keratin-treatment safe.

What I think: This luxurious hair care duo is really cool and high tech!  The time-released moisturizers keep hair soft and shiny until you wash them again.  My hair does get frizzy, and this helps so much!  And for something that works so well, the all natural ingredients also make it good for you! Plus, it smells amazing, spicy and perfect for fall.

Purchase at http://www.philipb.com

Molton Brown Pink Pepperpod and Black Peppercorn Body Washes
Molton Brown Pink Pepperpod and Black Peppercorn Body Washes

Molton Brown Pink Pepperpod and Black Peppercorn Body Washes ($30 each 10 oz) —

Pink Pepperpod: A spicy, moisturizing bath and body wash blended with pink pepperpods for antioxidant protection.

Top note: fiery pink pepper.
Heart note: ginger.
Base note: rich patchouli

Black Peppercorn: A luxurious bath and body wash blended with Madagascan Black Peppercorn oil.

Top note: refreshing coriander.
Heart note: black peppercorns.
Base note: aromatic vetiver.

What I think: These spicy scents are both very invigorating, and unisex, which is perfect for big family where everyone shares products.  They are both hydrating and help make skin soft as well as clean.

Purchase each at http://www.moltonbrown.com

Lauren B. Nail Polish ($18 each) The advanced, quick-drying nail enamels deliver a chip-resistant, long-lasting, mirror-like finish. The brush is packed with twice the standard amount of bristles, all pre-lacquered so your polish glides on smoothly and streak-free. The bottle has a special over-cap, so you can use a square or cylindrical handle for more control. Bonus: Each formula is non toxic, eco- and vegan-friendly (with no formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, DBP, toluene or camphor), TPHP free, and proudly made in the USA.

Greystone Grey — Muted but with a wild side: This glossy silver slate hue makes the prettiest neutral, while staying unexpectedly moody.

Downtown Skyline — Flecked with silvery shimmer, this mesmerizing deep blue-grey looks offhand and cool with jeans and a tank, or it can give just the right of edge to an evening look.

What I think: I love the formulation of this polish.  It is smooth and really easy to apply.  Two coats and it lasts for about a week.  Both colors are beautiful for fall, and for back to school.

Purchase at http://www.laurenbbeauty.com

My Beauty Favorites — Week of September 5-11, 2016

Hi all! This is the second week in a row that I’m late on my favorites post!  I’ve been busy and lazy — but I’m glad I’m getting it out!

It has been cooling down a bit in Kansas City, which is so nice.  It’s still in low 80’s high 70’s, but still — so much better that high 90’s!

This week I have been loving a hydrating mask, frizz-controlling shampoo and conditioner, and an empty palette that can be filled with pans of makeup to make your perfect palette!

Philosophy when hope is not enough replenishing leave-on gel-oil mask
Philosophy when hope is not enough replenishing leave-on gel-oil mask

Philosophy when hope is not enough replenishing leave-on gel-oil mask ($35 MSRP) — transform dry skin with deep, lasting moisture. our intensely hydrating gel-oil formula leaves depleted skin feeling nourished and comfortable, with a smoothed texture that appears naturally radiant and refreshed. 83% of women agreed skin felt supple, velvety soft and looked naturally luminous.

What I think: This is the perfect treatment to help restore summer skin and get it ready for the colder weather!  Just apply, leave on for 10 minutes and tissue off any excess product.  I then can leave it on and it soaks in and leaves my skin so soft!  I love using it overnight.  I wake up with glowing skin!

Purchase at http://www.philosophy.com

Surya Brasil Shampoo and Conditioner – Made with rich, organic ingredients from the Amazon, the Sapien Women Shampoo and Conditioner drench hair with intense moisture, shine and softness while controlling frizz. The shampoo does not contain sulfates. Fresh Coconut & Mango Scent.

Sapien Women Shampoo: $31.99

Sapien Women Conditioner: $26.59

What I think: These smell amazing! I love using any products that smells tropical. After using both products my hair is soft and frizz free.  I love that they are safe for my color treated hair and are natural and organic.

Available online via www.suryabrasilproducts.com.

Z Palette Mirror Z Palette
Z Palette Mirror Z Palette

Z Palette Mirror Z Palette ($25 USD) — The patent-pending Mirror Z Palette not only has the see-through clear window, but also features a high quality, pull-out mirror that attaches magnetically to the inside clear window. Metal Stickers included: 16pcs (8pc Round, 8pc Square)

What I think: This is such a cool product.  To use this, find color makeup that is in separate pots, or in a palette where you only use one or two of the colors.  Then take it out of the pot, affix an included magnetic sticker and arrange in the palette.  Then you can take anywhere!

My only issue is that I haven’t been successful in depoting the couple of makeup pots I’ve tried (and I’ve followed directions). But I am going to keep trying because I have so much makeup I keep in drawers and bins.  I would love to arrange them in one palette so they will get used!

Purchase at http://www.zpalette.com