I have an amazing giveaway as a Valentine’s Gift to my readers! One lucky lady will win both the original Savannah Bee Royal Jelly Body Butter and the Royal Jelly Body Butter for Sensitive Skin! They both smell fantastic, but different. The original smells like sweet berries and the sensitive skin smells soft and soothing. Keep both, keep one and give one away, or if you are too nice, give both away! Here is the info on the body butters:
The original Royal Jelly Body Butter (red box) glides on with the sweet fragrance of a Southern Spring. The fragrance of wild berries and vanilla combined with the velvety aroma of rose and gardenia conjures up yearlong warmth and the grace of the Genteel South. Rose of Clay offers the rose-colored hue along with a gentle pull on impurities. Our classic body butter formula provides deep moisturizing and delivers multivitamins and antioxidants to keep your skin the way it was born to bee. Use all day for a fresh berry day lift!
This indescribably soft, elegant and indulgent Sensitive Skin Formula Body Butter (blue box) combines the peace-filling fragrance of chamomile with the divine scent of myrrh. Chamomile is said to calm the nerves and soothe dry skin. This treat is great for reducing stress and for targeting any annoying skin problems. The Gypsies bathed with chamomile to bring luck and good fortune. Use in the morning to glide into your day with the right mindedness and use at night to unwind for those beautiful dreams ahead.
These are the 1.65 oz sizes of each and the price is $12.90 each for a $25.80 value! They are available at http://www.savannahbee.com.
To enter, leave a comment. U.S. residents only. I will pick a winner on Friday, February 13th, 2015. Good Luck!
Beauty gifts can be a welcome change from the usual flowers and candy on Valentine’s Day. I know I would love to receive fragrance, skin care or makeup! But I am a beauty junkie!
These ideas below are perfect for all of the beauty junkies in your life!
Korres The Brightest Skin Wild Rose Collection
Korres The Brightest Skin Wild Rose Collection ($48 USD) — This complete Wild Rose collection features three steps for your brightest skin. Formulated with wild rose oil, a powerful natural source of vitamin C, this regimen includes the iconic Wild Rose Brightening & Refining Buff Cleanser and Wild Rose 24-Hour Moisturiser paired with the best-selling Wild Rose Sleeping Facial. Gently buff skin day and night with the Wild Rose Cleanser, quench skin with all-day moisturization with the Wild Rose 24-Hour Cream, and reveal brighter, petal soft skin by morning with the Wild Rose Sleeping Facial.
This set contains:
– 0.68 oz Wild Rose Brightening & Refinishing Buff Cleanser
– 0.68 oz Wild Rose Brightening 24-Hour Moisturiser
– 1.35 oz Wild Rose Advanced Brightening Sleeping Facial
Lipstick Queen Bete Noire Trio ($40 USD) — Embrace this season’s glamorous dark lip with Bête Noire, a super-flattering blackberry shade in three chic, flattering and seductive formulations. Possessed Sheer is a silky, wet formula for a mere crush of forest fruits on the lips. Enriched with anti-oxidant Vitamin E and nourishing moisturizing oils, this lipstick keeps lips soft, comfortable and hydrated. Next, discover this same shade in Possessed Intense’s rich, creamy and opaque formula which cloaks the lips with deep, powerful and enduring pigments while moisture-rich oils and waxes ensure lips remain super comfortable and soft. Finally, the metallic finish of Possessed Metal takes statement lips to the next level with its burnished and richly shimmered texture. Enhanced with Apricot Kernel Oil, it glides on effortlessly, dressing the lips with long-lasting and hydrating color.
Spa Sonic Pro Skin Care System — $41.99 (reg. price $74.99) on sale now through Valentine’s Day at http://www.drugstore.com. This new two-speed waterproof device, is dermatologist recommended and ideal for use in the shower, bath and sink. Gently cleanse, smooth and exfoliate the skin with one of five attachments: a large brush for the body, a small brush for the face, a pumice for rough areas, a facial sponge and pore minimizing silicone brush. Also included is a luxurious and convenient travel tote.
L’Occitane Roses et Reines Voyage Gift Set — ($28 USD) includes a Roses et Reines Silky Shower Gel (75ML), Beautifying Body Milk (75 ML), Hand Cream (30ML), and Bonne Mere Rose Soap (100GR).
This and other great Valentine’s Day sets will be available on February 4th on usa.loccitane.com.
Savannah Bee The Sweetest Surprise Valentine’s Day Gift Set
Savannah Bee’s Sweetest Surprise Valentine’s Day gift set ($54.50 USD) — will thrill the honey and chocolate lover in your life. This incredible gift set includes one 12oz jar of Savannah Bee Tupelo honey, one 12oz jar of Savannah Bee Winter White honey, one 3.35oz jar of Adam Turoni’s decadent Honey Caramel Sauce, and one, tube of Adam Turoni’s Dark Chocolate Honey Hazelnut Truffles! With the combination of these four products, this is a “can’t miss” Valentine’s Day gift.
I know that this isn’t a beauty set, but I receive a sample of this and it is amazing! And Savannah Bee does have bath products as well as consumables. Plus, I will be announcing a Savannah Bee giveaway soon!
I can’t believe it’s almost February! We’ve had some sunny and warm days last week in Kansas City, but it’s getting colder again and I’m reminded that it’s still winter!
So, this week I am still loving skin care and hair care products. My skin and hair both need hydration, and my flyaway hair definitely needs taming! But if you love makeup, don’t worry, I will be featuring my picks for Valentine’s Day soon!
NYR Organic Frankincense Intense Concentrate
NYR Organic Frankincense Intense Concentrate ($105 USD) — The silky, gel-like Concentrate delivers effective results you can see and feel. The active ingredients include organic, wild-harvested and FairWild frankincense, plumping gardenia stem cells, a line-smoothing 3-peptide complex, nourishing organic argan oil and a synergistic blend of gums that delivers an immediate smoothing action.
Benefits:
Smoothes & reduces the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles within 30 minutes**
Boosts skin’s plumpness, firmness & tone in just 7 days**
Instantly hydrates**
Optimizes skin’s radiance
** From clinical trials
What I think: This serum is an anti-aging powerhouse. It immediately hydrates the skin and my fine lines do look smoother. I have been testing it for about a week and do see some firming around my jawline. I will continue using it in hopes to see further changes in my skin!
Lumene Bright Now Visible Repair 2 in 1 Eye Cream & Concealer
Lumene Bright Now Visible Repair 2 in 1 Eye Cream & Concealer ($24.99 USD) — Visible Repair 2in1 Eye Cream & Concealer designed to provide multiple benefits: eye cream helps to make skin feel moisturized, supple and smooth, while also reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Immediately illuminating concealer minimizes the appearance of dark under-eye circles. 82% of women experienced wrinkles and fine lines reduced.
What I think: I love the eye cream part of this duo. It’s very hydrating and soothing. The concealer is a bit odd. It isn’t creamy and doesn’t blend well. The consistency is like a putty. I have found that the best way to use it is to mix it on the back of my hand with the cream. Then I apply it as a highlighter under my eyes. Or, dip a concealer brush in the cream then in the concealer, apply and blend, blend, blend! Although it doesn’t work for me as a traditional concealer, I like the look that it gives me. It brightens my eye area.
TouchBack Plus Clear Hydrating Micro-Foam Shampoo ($24.99 USD) — TouchBack Plus Shampoo adds temporary color between permanent colorings. Revives dull color with sulfate-free Micro Foam. Provides dual UV fade protection. Smoothes and repairs damaged hair. Adds shine and manageability.
What I think: This shampoo is a thick foam and a little goes a long way. It has a clean scent that lingers (and I love). Plus, hair is not only clean, it’s soft, too. There is a matching conditioner that hydrates dry winter hair.
Conair Infiniti Pro Finishing Brush ($12.99 USD) — The Infiniti Pro by Conair Argan Oil Treatment Strip Finishing Brush is designed to smooth, shine and finish your style. The latest brush innovation features a replaceable Argan oil treatment strip to add maximum conditioning and protection for revitalized, healthy-looking results and brilliant shine. The natural boar bristles help to distribute Argan oil through the hair, leaving it shiny and silky. The strip lasts through multiple uses, and replacement strips are sold separately. The protective cover keeps it neat and tidy at home or on the go.
What I think: This has become my every day brush. It instantly smooths my hair whether it’s frizzy or I have flyaways.
Available at mass market retailer near you.
Scunci No-Slip Flat Reflective/Ponytailers
Scunci No-Slip Flat Reflective/Ponytailers — Not your basic elastic, this No Slip Flat Reflective Ponytailer is sure to make a statement, while always being Super Comfortable. With its flat design & No-Slip Technology, this is a pony must-have for the season.
What I think: I love these because they stay on well so I don’t have to wear them too tight. They are perfect for working out.
Available at Walmart and other mass market retailers. Learn more at http://www.scunci.com
Scunci Hollywood Roll
Scuni Hollywood Roll ($9.97 USD) — Introducing The Hollywood Roll: An accented upgrade to this on-trend, rollable hairband. The Hollywood Roll is reversible, with jewel embellishments on one side and a stylish pattern on the other.
• Quick and easy look, in under a minute!
• Styling tool and accessory, all in one
• Available in three styles
What I think: This reminds me of the hair styles from the Great Gatsby or Downton Abbey. It’s really cute. It takes a little bit of practice to get it right, but I think this would be perfect for a wedding or a dance.
Are you a Julep Maven? I have been for a couple of years and Julep is now my favorite nail polish!
Julep is a monthly subscription. If you pay 3 months at a time it’s $19.99 a month and if you pay monthly it’s $24.99. You get to customize your box and can choose your polish and beauty product shades each month. The polishes are gorgeous and it is so much fun to get a box each month. Plus, If you don’t want to receive it, you can skip for the month, or send it to a friend for a gift. Click here to subscribe.
My My Maven choices this month are the left three polishes and I added on the 4th for $6.99. My total this month was $31.98. The polishes are normally $14.00 each or $11.20 each for Mavens. The colors are from left to right:
London — Heather blossom crème Hazel — Wild violet and bronze duochrome Becky — Oil slick duochrome silk Ada — Bright rhubarb fizzy
Every Maven received a free polish this month, a gorgeous Holographic heart glitter top coat called Hartleigh. I got really lucky and received 5 more to give to friends! I’m so excited!
Here’s a close up of the polish (you can also see swatches on http://www.julep.com)
You can’t see it, but there are different sizes and colors of glitter, including the red heart-shaped ones.
I am going to give most away to friends, but, I am going to give one away to a lucky USA based reader!
Just leave a comment and I will choose one name on Friday February 6th and will ship it that day (once I get an address) so the lucky winner can have it by Valentine’s Day.
Good Luck to everyone! And if you would like to sign up to be a Julep Maven, click here. It’s really worth it to get a selection of quality nail polishes and beauty products each month!
Just before the holidays, I received a package from the CVS Beauty Club with some fantastic products available now. CVS really has some amazing choices in skincare, hair care and makeup.
Have you signed up for the Beauty Club?
Here are some benefits of the club:
Beauty Club members receive incredible beauty benefits/savings, including
o $5 ExtraBucks® Rewards for every $50 cumulatively spent on qualifying beauty products
o 10% off beauty shopping pass at enrollment
o $3 ExtraBucks® Rewards on the member’s birthday
CVS/pharmacy regularly launches new beauty products from leading brands, including dermatologist-approved brands in the Healthy Skincare Center and exclusive to CVS/pharmacy brands like the Essence of Beauty fragrance, bath and body line, and the Nuance Salma Hayek beauty collection
In-store, beauty shoppers can receive personalized consultations and product advice from Beauty Consultants
Online, beauty shoppers/fans can access deals, expert how-tos, beauty giveaways, etc. at CVS.com, Facebook.com/BeautyClub and Twitter.com/BeautyClub
Here are some of my favorite new products that you can purchase at CVS:
Skin + Pharmacy Advanced Anti-Aging Therapy Glycolic Peel Pads ($20 USD) The alcohol-, fragrance- and oil-free Glycolic Peel Pads offer the benefits of a facial peel in a compact format for convenient at-home use. Specially formulated with Microsponge technology, which sustain-releases Glycolic Acid to improve skin texture and tone., these pads gently exfoliate dead surface skin to reveal brighter-looking skin. Calendula Extract soothes, while Vitamin E promotes healthy skin. These peel pads help revitalize and renew dull complexions, revealing fresher, younger-looking skin with continued use.
What I think: exfoliation is so important in keeping skin young and healthy looking. My skin is fairly sensitive, but this doesn’t irritate at all. I apply the pad on my skin, leave on for about 10 minutes and rinse off. My skin glows! Plus, it’s so soft. I really recommend these peeling pads for a younger look!
L’Oreal Advanced Hairstyle Blow Dry It Thermal Smoother Cream
L’Oreal Advanced Hairstyle Blow Dry It Thermal Smoother Cream ($4.99 USD) — Hair is instantly tamed and protected to stand strong against heat styling and humidity. Instantly smooths and protects. De-frizzes with fibralock technology. Preps hair for stying with heat tools.
What I think: I use this before I blow dry, or air dry my hair. It makes my hair soft and smooth, plus I like how it protects from heating tools. My hair can use all of the help it can get!
Rimmel Wonderfull Waterproof Mascara
Rimmel Wonderfull Waterproof Mascara ($8.99 USD) — clump-free volume & definition. Waterproof formula with Argan Oil. Full, perfectly smooth, clump-free lashes. Ultra-Flex brush hugs lashes defining them from root to tip.
What I think: This mascara not only adds tons of volume, it is also conditions lashes with Argan Oil. Plus, the new waterproof formula is perfect for year round flawless lashes!
These products and so much more are available now at CVS stores and http://www.cvs.com. So go sign up and get rewards for looking amazing!
Have you heard of Memebox? It is company that sells a varieties of boxes with a selection of Korean beauty products. It isn’t a subscription, as you can purchase just one box at a time as they are released.
Last week, Memebox had a box party and restocked older boxes, plus some new ones to sell. Towards the end of last year, they didn’t have as many boxes available, but now they are back! I have also purchased three new boxes that I should be receiving in the next couple of weeks, including a Valentine’s themed box. They have two different Valentine’s boxes available now at http://www.memebox.com.
This box is the second collaboration with YouTube star CutiePieMarzia. And it is still on sale for $19 (original price $23) plus $6.99 for upgraded express shipping.
There was a pamphlet from Marzia inside detailing the items included. It contains photos, a description of each product and how to use them.
The contents! I knew what was inside of it, since it came out last year, but I was still excited to receive it!
Tonymoly Red Appletox Honey Cream
This is the reason I purchased the box. I have heard a lot about Tonymoly products. They have such cute packaging. I wanted to try this cream because it has a gel consistency and is reported to be moisturizing and not greasy. Even though my skin has been sensitive lately, it doesn’t irritate and sinks right in, but it is a little sticky at first. It smells fantastic! ($12 USD)
Jeju Hallabong Energy Mild All-in-One Serum
This organic serum is made from the Hallabong orange. It has lots of vitamin C in it. This serum also smells wonderful and is a bit sticky. It does absorb well and gives skin a glow. ($20 USD)
Cheek Room Lip Balm Clover 05 Cherry Clover
This sweet-smelling lip balm contains olive oil, shea butter and jojoba oil and moisturizes and plumps lips. And the tin that it’s in is very cute! ($12 USD)
Shara Shara Triple Shine Color Shadow in 04 White Pink
And talking about cute, this eye shadow comes in four variations. I received the pink, but there is gold, purple and blue palettes. The shadow is fairly well pigmented, maybe a little sheer, but will be fun to wear in the Spring. ($15 USD)
Revecen Face Control Foundation #002 Violet
This is an interesting product. It is a hard cream and does apply with a soft purple tinge. I will try it on a day that I don’t have to work and will need to apply foundation afterwords, because I think it’s more of a color-correcting primer than a foundation. ($22 USD)
Shara Shara Petit Friend Matte Lip Crayon in Neon Orange
Since my photo of this is blurry, it is hard to see how bright this lip crayon is. When applied it is a bright medium orange and it is very creamy and matte. It is fairly long-wearing, too. It is not my shade, but I really like the formula. ($11 USD).
I really like this Memebox and I think it is a great value for its price: it’s a $92 value. I am looking forward to receiving future boxes from Memebox.
Have you purchased a Memebox? What do you think about them? Leave me a comment and let me know!
I have to say that I love the muted tones that are in for this spring. First I announced NARS fresh look (review here). Now I am happy to announce Laura Mercier’s Watercolour Clouds collection, which is so soft and pretty!
Laura has based her collections around the exploration and expression of moods. The mood for the spring collection is quiet and relaxed. Laura hopes that the soft, muted and peaceful shades in the collection bring you calm, serenity and balance.
The products in the photo are (from left to right):
Watercolour Mist Eye & Cheek Palette ($58 USD) — This beautiful limited edition palette contains six Matte Sateen Eye Colours, a brand new formula for Laura Mercier, and two cheek colours.
Crème Eye Liner ($24 USD) — in Canard, a pretty teal. An ultra-smooth, water-proof creamy eye liner that applies with the ease and smooth silky finish of a gel and the precision of a liquid liner. Smudge and transfer-resistant, this long-wearing formula goes on “foolproof” with the Angled Eye Liner Brush ($20 USD).
Full Blown Volume Suprême Mascara ($25 USD) — This mascara dramatically thickens, lengthens, curls and sculpts lashes with each stroke and gives lashes infinite volume for endless possibilities.
Paint Wash Liquid Lip Colour ($28 USD) — in Nude Rose. A fresh coat of liquid demi-matte colour with every stroke. Rich, cushiony, colourfast shades float on lips and stay the day.
Crème Smooth Lip Colour ($27 USD) — in Brigitte, a soft pink. A luxurious lipstick that gives lips the ultimate in colour, texture, and finish. In one smoothing swipe, the crème formula envelops lips in rich colour with a semi-lustrous finish.
I was sent a sample of the lipstick to test for my honest review. It is a really pretty soft pink, great for the no-makeup look. It is very moisturizing and has a glowy finish. Perfect for days running errands, or dress it up at night with a smoky eye.
The collection will be on-counter from January through the end of February at select nationwide retailers. Visit http://www.lauramercier.com to learn more.
Are you going to pick up any of these pieces — I think the palette looks gorgeous! Leave me a comment and let me know!
Husband and wife folk-pop group, Us the Duo, also known as Michael and Carissa Rae Alvarado, have been making waves recently with their viral 6-second Vine covers of beloved songs. Now, the online musical sensations are lending their talent to Burt’s Bees to create Burt’s Bees lip balm flavor inspired songs. From November to January Us the Duo will record and release four Vines all about their lip-loving favorite flavors. And Burt’s Bees wants fans to do the same.
Us the Duo
Find the original songs at https://vine.co/UsTheDuo and https://twitter.com/burtsbees. Like Us the Duo’s wildly popular 6-second covers, which feature the couple’s faces from the lips down, the new Burt’s Bees inspired Vines will also be made in their signature lip-centric style. Tad Kittredge, Associate Director of Marketing at Burt’s Bees explains, “Us the Duo’s lip-centric Vines and their compelling love story caught our attention. We’re thrilled to see how they musically interpret the flavors of our natural lip balms with their flare for delightful six-second riffs.”
Check out the debut Coconut and Pear Vine with the lyrics, “Coconut & Pear, you’ve got the flowers in your hair. And we’re in love.” Or enjoy the all new Wild Cherry ode, “Wild Cherry I like to savor. Pull it out ya pocket and uncap the flavor.” Then, be inspired to create and submit your own Burt’s Bees lip balm flavor Vine. Share your original song on social media by tagging @BurtsBees and using the hashtag #UnCapFlavor, for the chance to be re-Tweeted and re-Vined by Us the Duo and Burt’s Bees. With Us the Duo’s 4.2 million Vine followers and 134,000 Twitter followers plus Burt’s Bees’ 86,200 Twitter followers, your video could catapult you to virtual stardom, just like Us the Duo. I believe this ends at the end of January, so move fast if you want to submit your video!
To find out more about Us the Duo’s Burt’s Bees must-haves, visit the Burt’s Bees Facebook and Instagram accounts for exclusive content. Burt’s Bees® has been offering distinctive earth-friendly, natural health and beauty care products for 30years. From a beekeeper’s backyard in Maine to the leading edge of natural, Burt’s Bees knows natural body care solutions from head-to-toe and operates with The Greater Good™ top of mind. No parabens, phthalates, petrolatum or SLS and no animal testing.
I love Burt’s Bees lip balms. My favorite of the new flavors is the Coconut & Pear. It is very moisturizing and has natural coconut and pear flavors. The Vanilla Bean is rich scented like vanilla ice cream and the Wild Cherry smells and tastes just like fresh cherries! And they all feel amazing on. They are perfect for all climates and they help with chapped and sunburned lips.
This week, I’m all about taking care of my skin and hair. It seems like during the winter, my skin and hair needs extra help.
Here are the products I have been trying and loving this week!
Orico Superico Vitamin Rich Face Oil
Orico Dream Dew Night Perfecting Cream
Orico Hi Rise Rejuvenating Eye Elixir
Orico London’s skincare contains natural and organic ingredients to help fight aging. The Superico Vitamin Rich Face Oil ($50 USD) instantly moisturizes dry and thirsty skin with all-natural plant oils. It’s never greasy formula is perfect for all skin types and key ingredients like Tamanu and Rosehip Oil help to restore skin’s natural moisture balance while healing itchy, dry winter skin.
Dream Dew Night Perfecting Cream ($56 USD) is the perfect way to end your day and make sure your skin gets the beauty sleep it needs, especially after a night out. This overnight natural treatment works its magic during the most relaxing, undisturbed hours of your day. The formula includes a clinically-proven Hexapeptide bioactive that helps increase collagen production while Hyaluronic Acid deeply hydrates for a dewy, luminous complexion by morning.
Hi Rise Rejuvenating Eye Elixir ($37 USD) energizes and moisturizes the eye area reducing puffiness, sagging and dark circles. After a late night, this pure, firming and organic eye serum is gentle on delicate skin around the eyes. Rhodiola Rosea (or the Golden Root, found in cold regions of the world like Serbia) and Moringa Extract work together to prevent the foundation of wrinkles and smooth crow’s feet, too.
What I think: The Superico Face Oil helps my chapped winter skin by hydrating without being greasy. I apply a little bit on my face at night before the Night Perfecting Cream. The combo does not irritate my sensitive skin and my skin is glowing in the morning! I use the eye cream day and night to plump the skin under my eye and leave it smooth.
Osmotics Blue Copper 5 PRIME For Face ($135 USD) — A new addition to our Blue Copper 5 line of powerful anti-agers targets signs of hormonal aging in skin 40 and over. After 40, significant changes and imbalances in the body’s hormone production can rapidly accelerate signs of aging, especially in the skin. The skin becomes thinner, dryer, and more susceptible to sun damage, all of which can accentuate fine lines and wrinkles. Collagen and elastin begin to break down resulting in sagging facial contours and loss of firmness and elasticity. Blue Copper 5 Prime targets all of these issues with 4 new exclusive, patented technologies for maximum anti-aging benefits and unprecedented results. This luxurious, silky cream can be used AM and/or PM to keep your skin healthy, radiant and ageless.
Osmotics Blue Copper 5 PRIME Sleep Tight Mask ($85 USD) — Now you can turn back time while you sleep! This super charged, anti-aging mask works overnight for maximum benefits and absorption while your skin is at rest. Intensive levels of (20%) hyaluronic acid promote deep hydration, easing stress and dryness, while filling and plumping fine lines and wrinkles. Upon application, you’ll also notice a lifting and tightening effect. Four proprietary technologies keep your skin super soft, moist and supple while visibly lifting and tightening facial contours. Sleep tight and awaken to smooth, firm, ageless skin, with a healthy, radiant glow.
What I think: I have been using the Face cream in the morning before my sunscreen. I love the texture, it is creamy without being greasy. It also gives my face a glow. I have only been using it for a short time, but I hope it helps with sagging skin (that’s my main anti-aging issue at the moment.) The mask is a cool idea. It feels nice when applied and my skin is super soft the next morning.
Aviva Hydra Crème Shampoo ($19.95 USD), is one of the two new shampoos I have been testing. Suitable for all hair types and safe for both colored and chemically treated hair, this gentle cleanser boosts strength and restores shine. Packed with 11 botanical extracts, our formula eliminates all buildup without stripping your hair of the moisture it needs, leaving your locks nourished and your scalp soothed.
What I think: This is so super hydrating and smells fantastic! I noticed that it does remove buildup and leaves my hair clean without stripping my color or the moisture. I can actually go without conditioner with this, but I use a little when my hair is very dry.
SebaMed Scalp Activating Shampoo ($14.99 USA) — Helps fight hair loss by supporting natural scalp circulation, which is essential for hair growth and thicker-looking hair. NHE complex, derived from vitamin B3 combined with caffeine, promotes scalp blood flow. Gingko biloba, the natural extract of Asian gingko tree, nourishes and strengthens the hair follicles. Independent clinical testing show 90% of users report good to excellent effects on hair density and hair growth within 6 months.
What I think: I have only used this a few times. I haven’t been using it long enough to see hair growth yet, but I love the scent and the fact that my hair looks healthier when I use it. I will continue to use it and will report back if I see any thickness or growth of my hair.
I just received photos of NARS new Spring 2015 collection — and I was very surprised! The collection is light and fresh, and I am really liking it!
While NARS is known for daring color, this collection shows a different side of the brand’s ethos. As François explains, “I think a woman can look very beautiful not wearing any color at all but just neutral shades of beiges, browns, and ivories. You can really sculpt the face in a very beautiful way without always having to use bold shades. That’s what this collection is all about. I thought it was very fresh and surprising, which is what I always love to do: surprise people.”
Disrobed tones in spectral effects expose a new natural state. The fresh Spring look begins with a provocative pink shimmer on cheeks. The barely-there effect extends to eyes, where a bold beige base sets the stage for burnished neutrals with lucid depth. Lips are undone in tan pigments topped with a whisper of opalescent gloss.
Available:January 15, 2015 at NARS boutiques and narscosmetics.com February 1, 2015 at Sephora and Department/Specialty Stores
Are you loving these new colors, too? I LOVE the pale pink Eye Paint and the Valhalla eye shadow. Leave a comment and let me know if you love NARS and are picking up some of the new products.
Forty, Flirty & Fabulous 