Beauty – Page 30 – Forty, Flirty & Fabulous

John Frieda’s Full Repair Collection

John Frieda’s Full Repair Collection is all about reversing what’s been done and protecting your hair from further damage.

“So many women who come into the salon have absolutely destroyed their hair by over-styling, over-coloring, and generally overdoing it,” explains Harry Josh, John Frieda® International Creative Consultant. “They traumatize their hair trying to get a certain look, but then they can’t maximize it because their hair is so fried. Full Repair™ offers them damage control that won’t weigh their hair down, letting them style to the limit while actually reversing the damage they’ve done to date.”

The Full Repair collection includes:

Full Body Shampoo($6.99):Formulated with Inca Inchi oil, this bodifying shampoo repairs the look and feel of overworked hair as it weightlessly restores bounce for full, flowing styles.

Full Body Conditioner($6.99 USD):Omega-rich Inca Inchi oil repairs hair as the formula smoothes and detangles, reducing the risk of breakage and snagging when combing or brushing.

Protecting Root Lift Foam($6.99 USD): This lightweight foam protects hair from heat damage with Inca Inchi oil while creating instant body. Work into wet or towel dried hair at the roots for weightless lift and high-volume hair when styled.

Perfect Ends Deep Infusion($9.99 USD):This breakthrough product for Medium-Textured Hair instantly absorbs into damaged strands instead of coating the surface, penetrating hair with Inca Inchi oil to weightlessly reverse the look and feel of damage while protecting hair from heat.

Perfect Ends Sheer Mist($9.99 USD):This softening mist for Fine-Textured Hair protects heat-damaged hair with omega-rich Inca Inchi oil. Spray evenly through clean, wet hair, concentrating on ends and damaged areas to weightlessly repair and promote smooth, healthy strands.

Touch-up Flyaway Tamer($9.99 USD): This portable wand polishes broken strands, smoothing flyaways and frayed ends with Inca Inchi oil to keep hair sleek and smooth. Brush the wand over dry, styled hair for on-the-go touch-ups and a boost of shine.

What I think — This collection helps a multitude of hair problems. I have tried the shampoo, conditioner and root lift foam and have noticed my hair is soft, shiny and fuller. I like the fact that it is an affordable alternative to salon hair care — and gives just as fantastic results.

Visit www.johnfreida.com to learn more. Enjoy

Cool British-Made Nail Polish From Nails Inc.

Sephora has been recently invaded by the British — Nails Inc fab polishes are now available in the United States!

With a unique ability to create nail polish shades based on the latest fashion trends, Nails Inc is always the first to market with the hottest new items, including special effects 3D glitter polish, as well as crackle and holographic top coats. Thea, the creator of Nails Inc, started out as a fashion editor at Tatler, so she especially understands that nail polish is not simply nail polish, but an integral part of a person’s outfit and an expression of their personality.

What I think: Gorgeous color! This is lovely opaque polish that lasts as well as other high brand polish companies and is fairly chip-resisitant. I love layering the glitter polish over the base polish shade — this can be a really festive look for the upcoming holiday season.

To purchase, visit your local Sephora store or www.sephora.com. Enjoy!

Fab New Eye Products By Kate Somerville

New eye products by Kate Somerville well keep your eyes looking young and hydrated — and one may even help your lashes appear longer!

True Lash Lash Enhancing Eye Makeup Remover ($35.00 USD) Ready for an eye-opening experience? This incredible multi-tasker not only removes makeup, it also restores the look of lashes with one simple swipe. True Lash Lash Enhancing Eye Makeup Remover gently wipes away all kinds of eye makeup – even waterproof and long-lasting formulas. Cutting-edge SymLash226™ Complex is formulated to create more voluminous lashes. In addition, luxurious botanicals help reduce the appearance of puffiness and fine lines, while nourishing extracts are designed to condition the entire eye area.

Benefits:

Advanced SymLash226™ Complex promotes keratin production, creating visibly
fuller lashes.
Powerful Sodium Hyaluronate helps hydrate and condition the entire eye
area.
Green and White Teas are designed to reduce the appearance of
puffiness.
Chamomile and Aloe Vera smooth out the appearance of fine lines to create a
refreshed, younger look.
Rosehip, Evening Primrose, and Avocado Extracts are combined in an effort to
naturally contour and firm the appearance of the eye area.

What I think: This eye-makeup remover is extremely gentle and effective. One swipe on a cotton pad, and my waterproof eye makeup disappears! The best part is that it doesn’t irritate my eyes at all! I haven’t notices if my lashes look longer, but I have only been using it for a few weeks, but I can tell that my lashes are well conditioned. Excellent product!

With KateCeuticals Multi-Active Repair Lifting and Lineless Eye Cream ($135.00 USD) the results are undeniable: fine lines and wrinkles smoothed, skin tightened and lifted, puffiness noticeably reduced, texture and tone evened out, and the appearance of dark circles dramatically diminished. Your entire eye area will be lightened and brightened with a radiant, youthful glow.

Benefits:

Cutting-edge Peptide Complex utilizes the latest advances to repair damaged cells and increase collagen production, significantly reducing the appearance of fine lines, crow’s feet, and wrinkles.
A unique Caffeine Complex instantly alleviates puffiness and firms skin.
Moisturizing Anti-Aging Actives not only provide long-lasting hydration, but also stimulate collagen production and repair the natural lipid barrier.
Color Correcting Micro-Pearls diffuse and scatter light, diminishing the appearance of fine lines, brightening the entire eye area and masking dark circles.

What I think: What a beautiful, luxury eye cream. The first thing you notice is the pearly glow and creamy consistency. I apply this all around my orbital bone — so I get lifting and brightening all around my eye. It instantly gives my eyes a smooth appearance and lightens my dark circles.

To purchase True Lash visit www.katesomerville.com and to purchase the Multi-Active Repair visit www.neimanmarcus.com. Enjoy!

FACE Stockholm Fall 2011

This bold fall collection is inspired by the independent spirit and magnetic presence of silent film legends such as Louise Brooks, the look for Fall 2011 reflects the uninhibited nature and intellectual daring of the borrowed-from-the-boys theme that has hit today’s runways. Like the season itself, fall is provocative and bold, encouraging us the re-evaluate, rediscover and reinvent.

I think it’s cool that these shades are neutrals but are so very dramatic. I love the matte eye shadows — they look fresh in this season full of metallics. With the dark brown pencil and the fab volumizing mascara — your eyes will look soft but stunning!

For drama, line the lips with the dark orange lip pencil and use the clear lip treatment to add moisture. That’s a statement!

To purchase, visit www.facestockholm.com. Enjoy!

Fall Makeup Guide Part 3 — Go For the Glow!

Eyes are extremely dramatic this fall, so my advice is to keep cheeks and lips soft and glowing. Some fun new products to try are:

Mally Beauty Ultimate Performance Inner Glow Blush ($36.00 USD) is a blush system that won’t fade or crease and looks believable and natural from the start. This unique two-phase system uses a rich cream to hold on and give even, beautiful color; and a subtle activating powder that mutes the intensity, keeps the look beautiful, and gives a soft lit-from-within glow. The distinctive dual-chamber compact allows for portability and convenience. It includes a dual-ended brush — one end applies the cream blush and one end the activating powder. Available in 4 shades to match your skin tone — Light, Medium, Rich and Tan.

What I think: This is a fantastic idea for blush! I have the light, which is a pinky-rose shade and a light powder. I apply the cream blush over primer and/or foundation. It appears a little dark at first, but I lay it on. Then I brush the powder over it and it tones down the shade, plus makes my pores look less noticeable. You can also sweep the powder all over to finish the face. So pretty and lasts all day! Available at www.qvc.com.

One Triple Play Shimmer Lipgloss Trios ($9.99 USD) let you pamper your lips the natural way. Each cute, portable palette features three delicious flavors of gorgeous gloss. Wear them alone or apply in layers for custom kisses. Not only are One’s glosses eco-friendly, their packaging is 100% safe for our planet. When you’ve used the last of your luscious lip treat, just recycle the tin to contribute to ONE beautiful world.

What I think: This large lip palette is perfect for the girl on the go. The colors are sheer enough for ladies of all ages. I am also impressed that the tin is recyclable. One products are available at Target.

Hard Candy World Balmination ($3.00 USD) is a mixture of a fabulous glossy, tinted, lip balm with an amazing sugar-lemon flavor and very cool packaging. 8 shades to protect, nourish and moisturize lips.

What I think: Not only is this balm very cool, it is so affordable at only $3.00 each! When applied, you get a soft flush of moisturizing color which is perfect for every day. It also tastes terrific — yum! Purchase at Walmart.

Merle Norman Fall 2011 Makeup Collection

Merle Norman’s Fall 2011 Color Collection embodies the dramatic eye/soft cheek and lip look that is so hot this season. Both of the eye shadow compacts are so unexpected — one is bright blue, soft silver and a desert gold and the other is a soft vanilla, cranberry and a shimmery black. Drama!

The cheeks are soft pinks and the lips are neutral pinks and nudes. So pretty.

Visit www.merlenorman.com to learn more and purchase. Enjoy!

New Body Care Releases For Fall 2011 From H2O, Burt’s Bees and Little Green

As the air turns cooler, don’t forget to take care of your skin. Cool air equals dry skin! I have recently tried two new bath and body collections from brands that I love — H2O Plus and Burt’s Bees — plus a new children’s bath and body care line called Little Green. Here are some of the products that I love:

H2O Plus, leaders in marine-based skincare, introduces the Sea Moss Collection, a compilation of three replenishing products to perfect and protect skin from head-to-toe! Bringing ground-breaking formulas to a higher level, the Sea Moss collection
incorporates micro-fine volcanic black sand, mineral-rich red and brown algae and Irish moss ingredients that further propel H2O Plus to the forefront of sea-derived skincare innovation.

Reveal remarkably smooth and invigorated skin with the Sea Moss Black Sand Body Scrub ($18.50 USD). This volcanic scrub is powered by micro-fine black sand derived from cooled lava to gently exfoliate and soften dry, rough skin. Rare Irish moss mixes with sea salt, aloe vera and provitamin B for flawless, healthy hydration.

What I think: This black scrub is cool to use and leaves skin so soft afterwards — it’s baby smooth! The scent is light and fresh. The collection also includes a body wash and body lotion. You can purchase these at www.h2oplus.com.

Burt’s Bees® Honey & Shea Collection wraps the body in the warm, sweet scent of Honey, Almond and Shea. Indulge your skin and senses with these antioxidant‐rich products for total body conditioning. With nourishing ingredients that provide essential moisture, they’ll leave your skin feeling smooth and smelling great, naturally.

Honey & Shea Conditioning Bar ($5.00 USD) Happy, nourished skin is the result of every good thing it touches. And our conditioning, French-milled bar soap starts things off right. A blend of Honey and Shea Butter creates a rich lather that gently cleans away dirt and oil to leave your skin feeling soft and silky. The rest? Smooth sailing all the way.

What I think: This collection has such a soothing, homey scent. The conditioning bar lathers well and smells divine! The collection includes a body butter and a sugar scrub. Learn more at www.burtsbees.com.

Something new has sprouted! Little Green, the new safe, gentle and pure hair and skin care collection for babies and kids, is a truly hypoallergenic collection of products. The paraben, sulfate and allergen free formulas are each clinically and dermatologist tested. Geared to those with sensitive skin, or for those who simply want to treat their skin sensitively, Little Green will surely become a staple in your family’s skincare routine!

This collection includes two lines — Little Green Baby and Little Green Kids. My kids have been loving the Shampoo & Body Wash. This refreshing tear-free hair and body wash gently cleans and nourishes all in one. Key ingredients including Vitamin B5 and Vitamin E cleanse hair and skin without over drying. (Retails for $15).

What I think: The mild fragrance is perfect for kids, plus I feel great that the products are so natural and good for my daughters. The line includes a face and body lotion and a detangler for kids and a shampoo & body wash and a lotion for babies. Little Green is available online at www.littlegreencares.com or at a salon near you. Enjoy!

Thymes Bergamot Vert Collection

In the fall, new scents are usually spicy and a bit stronger than the fresh scents of spring and summer. As I am not ready to go full sultry in my fragrance, I was happy to try the new collection by Thymes, Bergamot Vert. This is touted as an invigorating collection that evokes the uplifting aroma of fresh Bergamot after a summer downpour in the Mediterranean. A bright, luminous scent, Bergamot Vert blends essential oils with luscious notes of sun-drenched citrus,crisp balsamic cypress, light jasmine and a whisper of musk. Like all Thymes formulations, the Bergamot Vert collection is free of parabens, SLES, SLS, propylene glycol, mineral oil, petrolatum and animal-derived ingredients.

The products in the collection are:

Body Wash ($18):Envelop your body in a bright, zesty Bergamot Vert lather, enriched with skin-smoothing glycerin, antioxidant vitamins C and E and panthenol to nourish and hydrate skin.

AHA Body Lotion ($24):Formulated with skin-smoothing AHA fruit complex, moisturizing glycerin, shea butter, and vitamin E, this rich lotion protects the skin and restores its natural resiliency.

Bubble Bath ($20):Submerge yourself in a Bergamot scented bubble bath retreat,enriched with moisturizing glycerin and antioxidant vitamins C and E help soothe and smooth your skin.

Bar Soap ($13):This rich, triple-milled bar soap combines Bergamot Vert and moisturizing glycerin to soften and condition the skin.

Liquid Hand Wash ($12):Made with panthenol and nourishing vitamins C and E, this hand wash works double duty washing away germs and moisturizing busy hands.

Hand Lotion ($14):This light, non-greasy formula scents hands with a veil of Bergamot Vert while smoothing rough spots with shea butter, antioxidant vitamin E, and ultra-hydrating glycerin.

Hand Cream ($16):Replenish over-worked hands with this deeply hydrating dose of shea butter, aloe vera and antioxidant vitamin E while Bergamot Vert leaves them freshly scented.

Cologne ($32):Enticingly bright, Bergamot Vert blends essential oils from the fruit’s cold-pressed zest with luscious notes of sun-drenched citrus and crisp balsamic cypress.

Candle ($26):Transform your home into a Mediterranean haven with this clean, paraffin-free candle and enjoy up to 60 hours of burn time.

Home Fragrance Mist ($16):Infuse your surroundings with the scent of Bergamot Vert, anytime, anywhere.

Sink Set ($30):Bergamot Hand Wash and Hand Lotion are conveniently paired in this elegant stainless steel sink-side caddy. These gentle, caring hand products replenish and restore hands.

You can purchase these fab fragrance products at www.thymes.com. Enjoy!

Don’t Forget To Enter My InStyler Giveaway!

Time to win, ladies and gents!!! I have TWO InStyler Rotating Irons worth $99.95 each to give away.

I love my InStyler because it straightens and curls my hair quickly and easily. Check out my review at https://fortyflirtyfabulous.wordpress.com/2010/07/01/make-your-hair-fabulous-with-the-instyler/ to learn more about this fab hair styling tool.

To win, leave a comment letting my know why you would like to try the Instyler. I will randomly choose a winner on Friday, September 9, 2011. Please, entries only from the United States and Canada.

Good luck, everyone!

InStyler Giveaway!!!

Time to win, ladies and gents!!! I have TWO InStyler Rotating Irons worthe $99.95 each to give away.

I love my Instyler because it straightens and curls my hair quickly and easily. Check out my review at https://fortyflirtyfabulous.wordpress.com/2010/07/01/make-your-hair-fabulous-with-the-instyler/ to learn more about this fab hair styling tool.

To win, leave a comment letting my know why you would like to try the Instyler. I will randomly choose a winner on Friday, September 9, 2011. Please, entries only from the United States and Canada.

Good luck, everyone!