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Biomega Hair Care

I love finding hair care that is natural, safe for my color-treated hair and will leave it soft and shiny. Having tried Biomega shampoo, I am happy to say that it didn’t leave my hair stripped and dry! Want to learn more?

Biomega is the first haircare system designed to replenish and replicate hair’s natural oils with a potent, highly active infusion of nature’s precious, lightweight Omega-rich oils and nourishing plant extracts that penetrate deep into the hairshaft to replenish hair’s depleted natural oils, infusing vital moisture and brilliant shine, repair damage for maximum strength and elasticity and renew the healthy look and feel of color-treated hair and deliver longer lasting color results.

Biomega’s exclusive cross-linked polymeric grid suspends potent amounts of nature’s precious, ultra-light oils into each formulation. This keeps the oils from separating and allows them to be infused directly into the hairshaft for the highest beneficial levels, replenishing and replicating the healthy benefits of hair’s natural oils.

According to Luis Alvarez, Vice President and co-founder of Biomega, “Unfortunately, everything we do to hair to make it beautiful, such as thermal styling, hair coloring or relaxing also damages the hair, this is why we created Biomega. We wanted to create the most luxurious, naturally-derived shampoo and conditioner collection on the planet. We’re passionate about healthy, vibrant hair and selected only the most precious natural oils and plant extracts known for their highly active levels of nature’s most powerful moisturizer, Omega Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) because of their unique ability to replicate the benefits of hair’s missing natural oils and the elements of brilliant, healthy hair.”

That approach has found expression in 3 regimens that are designed to meet every hair type’s distinct needs and includes:
Biomega Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner for dry, damaged and lifeless hair.
Biomega Silk Shampoo and Intensive Conditioner for coarse, curly or frizzy hair.
Biomega Volume Shampoo and Moisture Mist Conditioner for fine, limp or thinning hair.

What I think: I’ve tried the Volume Shampoo and Moisture Mist Conditioner. I really love the shampoo, but the leave in conditioner isn’t moisturizing enough for my dry winter hair. It might work well for me in the summer when my scalp gets oilier. I do have to say that both of the products smell wonderfully fresh and leave my hair very soft. I love that these products replicate the benefits of the hair’s natural oils, which my dry, over-processed hair needs.

The Biomega product line is available exclusively at independently owned salons and spas nationwide, and each product has a retail price of $17. Visit www.aquage.com for additional information and a salon location near you.

In And Out Different Beauty Anti-Aging Products

With three kids, a husband, 4 cats and a Great Dane puppy, I don’t get to splurge on much for myself. But if I were going to, I would treat myself to really good skincare.

Luckily I get to sample lots of different skincare, like this duo from In&Out Different Beauty™. The Anti-Age Collection from this brand contains concentrated plant extracts, vegetable DNA, vitamins, peptides and amino acids that replicate a healthy skin’s lipid barrier and encourage surface cell renewal. The unique formulas of the products below, the Phenomenal Anti-Age Night Repair Cream and the Phenomenal Anti-Age Wrinkle Synergy, will leave skin feeling soft while revealing younger looking skin. In combination, the products provide the ultimate anti-aging experience this winter.

Phenomenal Anti-Age Wrinkle Synergy ($125.00 USD) –Revitalize skin while improving elasticity with this anti-aging elixir that includes a concentrated blend of essential oils sourced exclusively from Switzerland. Just one or two drops of this formula are all that is needed to rejuvenate skin.

Ingredients and Benefits:
Grape Seed Oil, Olive Fruit Oil, Wheat Germ Oil, Ylang Ylang Flower Oil, Clary Sage Oil, Soybean Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil , Matricaria Flower Oil, Carrot Seed Oil – This combination of essential oils deeply moisturizes and mimics the skin’s natural tissue composition to help fight against free radicals.

Phenomenal Anti-Age Night Repair Cream ($300.00 USD) — Keep skin balanced and healthy while you sleep. Packed with a bevy of amino acids, this rich nighttime treatment encourages cell turnover while leaving skin looking radiant.

Ingredients and Benefits:
Vitamins A & E – Antioxidants that help to slow the visible signs of aging
Rosemary, Chamomile, Ylang Ylang – Calming botanicals that help improve skin tone
Squalane – Natural moisturizer that easily penetrates the skin
Argan Oil – A Moroccan oil that intensely hydrates the outer and middle layers of the skin

What I think: This is a luxurious and very moisturizing evening skincare treatment, but definitely not for those with oily skin — especially the Anti-Age Wrinkle Synergy as it is an herbal oil. My favorite of these products is the Night Repair Cream. It is light but extremely hydrating. I apply it to my face and neck and I have noticed that my skin seems brighter, clearer and very smooth. I luckily don’t have a lot of wrinkles, but the ones I do have are less noticeable. I realize that this is very expensive, but if you can splurge, I would recommend the night cream. It is wonderful!

The Phenomenal Anti-Age Night Repair Cream and Phenomenal Anti-Age Wrinkle Synergy are available at www.inoutbeauty.com

Create a Flawless Canvas With Palladio Primers and Foundation

I love the herbal and vitamin infused Palladio products. They give good coverage and are good for you — at an affordable price! Below, I review the new herbal primers and foundation.

Eye Primer ($8.00) — Meet the new industry standard in eyeshadow primers—one that retails for LESS THAN HALF the cost of department store brands! Enhanced with 5 different herbal extracts as well as Vitamins A, C and E, this sheer, silicone-based formula glides on like silk and then vanishes instantly. It’s the ultimate makeup kit accessory, that eliminates creasing and ensures maximum shadow vibrancy all-day long.

Face Primer ($12.00) — Our unique silicon formula creates a velvety seal that literally treats the skin by delivering active ingredients such as Gingko Biloba (which promotes blood circulation) and Aloe Vera (which contains soothing properties). Also enriched with several key herbs and vitamins that combat elasticity breakdown, this foundation base smoothes fine lines and imperfections by filling pores, allowing a flawless foundation application. (Suitable for all skin types.)

Herbal Liquid Foundation Tubes ($10.00) — This unique, oil-free formula contains light-reflecting pigments which diffuse and bend to create a natural, matte appearance. Vitamins A and E, as well as Ginseng and Gingko extracts, aid in reducing the look of fine lines, large pores and other imperfections. Enrichments like Cucumber, Aloe Vera and Chamomile extracts sooth and moisturize the skin while evening its complexion. Designed with convenience in mind, this all day, sheer-to-medium coverage comes in an easy-to-squeeze tube that ensures no product (or money) goes to waste. (Suitable for all skin types.)

What I think: I love that all three of these products are so great for my skin. Although skeptical at first, I use eye primers every day. They make the eyelids smooth and help shadows last all day and do not crease. The face primer makes my skin so soft and had a great slip that makes my concealer and foundation slide right on. The foundation is the perfect touch to balance my color, gets rid of my read cheeks and makes my pores look smaller. Beautiful!

Visit www.palladiobeauty.com to learn more, and you can purchase at Ulta. Enjoy!

L’Oreal Paris Age Perfect Hydra-Nutrition Day/Night Cream

My skin is getting drier as the weather gets colder. I usually have to amp up my hydration during the winter months, and L’Oréal Paris’ Age Perfect Hydra-Nutrition is the perfect nourishing day/night cream to help skin stay soft.

Specifically designed for mature skin and perfect for women who don’t have time to follow an extensive skincare regime (day treatment, day lotion, night treatment, night cream, etc.), Age Perfect Hydra-Nutrition treats skin to deep hydration and intense nutrition in one step and can be used both morning and night. The cream combines a unique Nutrient Complex enriched with calcium,and it envelopes skin to effectively nourish parched, sagging skin and leave it supple, fortified and resilient. Plus, the always classy Diane Keaton is the face of the product.

What I think: I love the texture of this product. It is almost like a balm, so thick. But it melts right into the skin and doesn’t leave it greasy, just really soft. I even use it in the morning before applying makeup. It keeps me hydrated all day long and my skin looks so smooth.

Price: $16.59, Available at www.lorealparis.com and chain drug, food and mass market retailers. Enjoy your younger looking skin!

Give The Gift Of Relaxation With Comfort Zone, Dr. Hauschka and AHAVA This Holiday Season

Looking to give the gift of relaxation (or to or purchase some for yourself) this holiday season? Below are three natural and spa brands that you may never have tried before, but each one includes wonderfully smelling and calming products that will help you get through the busy and stressful holiday season.

Comfort Zone Tranquility Shower Cream ($38.00 USD). Transform your shower into your very own blissful oasis by using this Tranquility Shower Cream. Specially formulated with vanilla and rose oils, this shower cream provides a two-in-one process of cleansing and moisturizing the skin while relieving stress and muscle tension. I love the soft scent and the fact that the cream makes my skin so soft. It works well for shaving, too. Visit www.comfortzone.it to learn more.

Dr. Hauschka The Aromatherapy Bath Kit ($19.95 USD) has everything to create the ultimate bath experience. A perfect gift for anyone your list who deserves a little indulgence and at under $20, it won’t break the bank. It contains travel sizes of Lavender, Lemon, Sage, Spruce and Rosemary Bath products that help calm and soothe. I like to combine a few drops of Lemon and Sage in my bath. So nice! This is available at www.drhauschka.com

AHAVA Mineral Sparkles Holiday Gift Set ($20.00 USD). Put a little sparkle into your Holiday beauty routine with AHAVA’s Mineral Sparkles gift set. This exclusive set features three effective treatments to pamper and address the needs of the body and hands. These unique formulas are clinically proven to restore skin’s natural moisture balance for healthy and radiant skin. Powered by 21 essential Dead Sea minerals including potassium, calcium and magnesium, these treatments will renew your skin with soothing moisture. Includes Mineral Body Lotion, Mineral Hand Cream, Mineral Shower Gel and AHAVA’s Deluxe Chenille Bath Puff. Available at AHAVA.com

Enjoy!

Pureology ColorStylist Line

Pureology Serious Colour Care, the haircare brand synonymous with indulgent products for colour-treated hair, introduces ColourStylist – a new styling line to address all finishing needs from priming the hair to creating volume to perfecting blowouts all while promising radiant style and colour, guaranteed! ColourStylist is the first caring styling range that strengthens while it styles for flawless, lasting colour brilliance.

“The number one need for colour-treated hair is split-end protection and correction as haircolour decreases the natural lipid content of the hair. The new ColourStylist products contain a new, revolutionary StrengtheningAntiFadeComplex®, enhanced with Keravis protein, to provide the first anti-breakage styling for colour-treated hair,” states Steven Henley, Senior Director of Education for Pureology. “ColourStylist includes attributes from our award-winning haircare systems, ensuring added colour protection and now, strengthening benefits from start to finish.”

The six new luxurious formulas are infused with unique reflective lipid extracts that deliver maximum radiance and free radical damage protection: Olive replenishes and repairs to provides reflective depth & brilliance, Camelina forms a humidity-resistant barrier to enhance colour radiance and Coriander creates mirror surface shine for intense luster.

The complete ColourStylist line includes the following styling products:

ColourStylist FortifyingHeatSpray ($22.00 USD)
ColourStylist SilkBodifier ($24.00 USD)
ColourStylist AntiSplitBlowDry ($28.00 USD)
ColourStylist NourishingNectar ($26.00 USD)
ColourStylist CuticlePolisher ($26.00 USD)
ColourStylist StrengtheningControl ($24.00 USD)

“My clients see the full benefits of colour protection when they use Pureology as a complete system,” explains Ruth Roche, owner of RARE by Ruth Roche/Pureology Salon in New York City. “ColourStylist will protect your colour investment and allow haircolour’s radiance to shine through.”

ABOUT PUREOLOGY SERIOUS COLOUR CARE®
Pureology offers a complete collection of haircare and styling products that enhance and protect colour vibrancy while ensuring improved condition and healthy shine. From concentrated ZeroSulfate® Shampoos to our conditioners, masques and stylers, each and every product contains the exclusive AntiFadeComplex® to maximize colour retention from start to finish and deliver our promise of Longer Lasting Hair Colour GUARANTEED!® For more information visit Pureology.com, Become a Pureology Facebook Fan or follow us on twitter @PureologyTweet. Please note, Pureology products can only be guaranteed authentic when purchased from a salon. We request that you do not credit drugstores, “beauty websites” or other unauthorized retailers.

What I think: I love Pureology’s Shampoos and Conditioners, so I was excited to try this product line — and it didn’t disappoint! I especially love the cuticle polisher, which comes out as a cream, but you rub it in your hands and it becomes a serum. I use it on damp hair and even put a little in dry hair for extra shine. The FortifyingHeatSpray is perfect when you use straighteners, curling irons or the awesome Instyler. The AntiSplitBlowDry is perfect to apply before blow drying and the StrengtheningControl Hairspray really holds and is not sticky at all. You can even brush your hair afterwards!

Visit www.pureology.com for more info on these fantastic hair styling product.

Cindy Crawford’s Meaningful Beauty Skin Care

Cindy Crawford has fabulous skin and looks like she hasn’t aged a day since she started modeling. So how does she do it?

That’s what I wanted to know when I tried Meaningful Beauty, a skincare line that she began with Dr. Sebagh. Cindy describes it as, “My beauty secret — Dr. Sebagh. As a client, I loved the results I saw with my own skin and asked him to create Meaningful Beauty, so we all can use it at home every day!

You can purchase a skin care kit of Meaningful Beauty for $39.95 USD. It includes:

Skin Softening Cleanser
Antioxidant Day Crème
Anti-Aging Night Crème
Lifting Eye Crème
Firming Chest & Neck Crème

Plus, 3 FREE Bonuses:

Deep Cleansing Masque
Travel Size Glowing Serum
Wrinkle Smoothing Capsules

I tried the following products (with their online descriptions) from the collection:

Skin Softening Cleanser — “This mild, non-irritating face cleanser is designed to provide a healthy clean without stripping skin of natural oils. Its creamy, non-foaming texture sweeps away makeup and impurities, leaving skin clean and glowing, not tight and dry.”

Antioxidant Day Crème SPF 20 UVA/UVB — “Give your skin a daily dose of anti-aging ingredients to clarify, brighten and even skin tone. This anti-wrinkle crème combines our breakthrough antioxidant complex with a botanical blend that helps hydrate and revitalize skin. Formulated with SPF 20, it’s also designed to shield against UVA/UVB damage.”

Glowing Serum– “Dr. Sebagh calls this his “model secret.” Previously available only to his exclusive clientele, this serum is designed to help smooth and condition while helping to encourage cell renewal to restore skin’s vitality and brightness. Use in the morning before applying moisturizer or anytime for an instant pick-me-up.”

My favorite of the three is the Cleanser because it is so gentle and creamy and really cleans my skin well. After use, my skin is soft and smooth. The serum is so lovely because it brightens my skin right up. The day creme is a little heavy for my skin, but I like how it has an SPF 20 built in — sun protection is so important, even in the winter!

I have noticed a change in the few weeks I have been using these products. My skin is softer to the touch and noticeably smoother.

Visit www.MeaningfulBeauty.com to learn more and to purchase yourself the gift of younger looking skin!

Fab Beauty Stocking Stuffers Under $10.00

Hey all! I’ve got some great ideas for stocking stuffers for women and teens! I love finding beauty items in my stocking (I usually don’t get them though, I’m the one who gives beauty). I know that I’m not alone. Try one of these affordable and really good products, and the recipient will thank you!

LUSH Maple Taffy Lip Balm ($4.95 USD) — This delicious balm is made with 20% maple syrup for that authentic, sweet flavor. It is also packed with moisturizing butters like shea and illipe to make lips soft and smooth throughout the winter. Visit www.lushusa.com to purchase this balm and other affordable stocking stuffers such as bath bombs and soap, all handmade.

L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara ($8.95 USD) — L’Oréal Paris’ newest addition to the cult-favorite Voluminous line claims to “deliver instant impact without any clumps, amplifying your lashes to millionaire lengths. Its innovative brush precisely combines long and short bristles to capture and evenly coat every lash from root to tip. Additionally, the new Clean-Sweep Wiper System uses stretch technology to adjust to every bristle, remove excess mascara and wipe the brush free of clumps, leaving just the right amount of mascara needed for an ultra-volumizing look.” Available at www.lorealparis.com and chain drug, food and mass market retailers nationwide.

Those purveyors of eco-freindly cosmetic brushes, ecoTOOLS, has recently released their Recycled Retractable Foundation Brush ($5.99). The heavily tapered hairs of the foundation brush mimic upscale designer cosmetic brushes, pioneering maximum luxurious functionality at minimum cost and harm to the earth. This is a very soft brush that smooths primer and foundation on beautifully. And you can’t beat the price!

Palladio Shadow & Liner Herbal Crayons ($6.00 USD) — Is a natural, shimmery, three-in-one cosmetic must-have. They “chill” when applied and offer an all-day cooling sensation. Featuring ingredients such as aloe and glycerin (a natural humectant), the soft gel formula glides on effortlessly and eliminates the need to “pull” or “tug” at sensitive eye areas. Use as an eyeshadow, eye liner or color-enhancing shadow base. Visit www.palladiobeauty.com to learn more!

So pick 1 (0r 2 or 3) of these great stocking stuffer and make someone’s Christmas special!

Cyber Monday Deals From LORAC and Clarisonic

Here are a couple of great Cyber Monday deals for you:

LORAC has a fun cosmetics kit for you today. It is the Cyber Monday Collection and it contains 5 products including 2 shades of Baked Matte Satin Eye Shadow, On Screen Duo Highlighter/Cream Liner, a Lotsa Lip Gloss and Lotsa Lipstick all in a chic black makeup bag. The products were hand-picked by Celebrity Makeup Artist and LORAC Founder, Carol Shaw. It’s a steal for only $25 with a $100 value! Available on Monday 11/29 at www.loraccosmetics.com.

Clarisonic has a deal that all “Skincare Pairs” that are purchased this Cyber Monday will be 20% off. Products such as the Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System, Opal Sonic Infusion, brush heads and cleansers bought in pairs will be included in this special. There is free shipping on all orders as well as a free gift with purchase: a Limited Edition Pink Brush Head (Normal), 6 oz. Gentle Hydro Cleanser and travel bag ($65 value). Availability: www.clarisonic.com

Happy shopping!

More Great Holiday Bath Gift Ideas

Bath and body care are great gifts for the holidays! I love giving and receiving them. The sets below are all good gifts and affordable, too! Have fun shopping!

SJ Creations Mistletoe & Mint Ceramic Caddy Set ($20.00 USD on sale for $9.99 USD). Keep your hands clean and soft with this coordinating pair of cleansing hand wash and moisturizing lotion in an attractive, reusable ceramic caddy. The scent is fresh and minty, and is perfect for the holidays. The set includes:

16.9 fl. oz. Cleansing Hand Wash
16.9 fl. oz. Moisturizing Hand Lotion
Reusable Ceramic Caddy

If you are in the shopping mood, SJ Creations is doing a Cyber Monday promotional contest. When you purchase anything, enter the code CYBER15 to receive 15% off on Monday, November 29. Plus if you sign up for their newsletter you will get a code for 30% and be entered to win free products in a drawing on Tuesday, November 30th. Just visit www.sjcreationsinc.com to learn more.

Gingerbread House Bubble Bar ($6.25) is one of the many fun holiday products and gift sets that LUSH has released this season. This warming, spicy, stimulating bath time treat is crammed full of ginger powder to help increase circulation and warm you up on cold winter nights. There’s also a hint of buchu oil and lime, to give it a fruity scent.

Check out www.lushusa.com to see all of the great gift ideas they have. All products are hand made and many of them are vegan.

Whish Lavender Dream Collection ($25.00 USD) This set includes everything you need to smooth, soften, and pamper your skin in our brand new sweet smelling lavender flavor. Give the gift of perfectly soft skin to yourself or a friend. All items are in flight approved sizes. The set includes:

Three Whishes Body Wash – unique combination of wheat, sugar, and corn rather than harsh sulfates.
Three Whishes Sugar Scrub – exfoliate with our unique sugar, bamboo powder, raspberry seed mix.
Shave Crave – this moisturizing shave cream will leave your skin smooth and soft.
Three Whishes Body Butter – triple dose of moisture from organic shea & raspberry butter and organic aloe.

All Whish products are paraben free, suflate free, DEA & TEA free, and petrochemical free and are all natural with organic ingredients.

I love this lavender scent because it isn’t too strong and has a touch of sweetness to the soothing lavender. The products are all moisturizing and leave skin so smooth! Visit www.whishbody.com to learn more and to purchase.