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Summer Survival Products

Summer beauty and health care is unlike that of any other season in that it holds more ways to hinder your looks. There are almost dangerous situations such as sunburns and bug bites (having just got bitten by a brown recluse spider, I have had the worse of that). And, more common but annoying problems of damaged hair, oily skin or dry skin patches from burning.

Here are some of my recent faves to help with some of the summer madness and keep me looking good despite the elements! Lets start with bug spray…

The Skin So Soft Bug Guard collection is the go-to choice for insect repellency, featuring products that are tough on bugs but soft on you. All products are DEET-free. Skin So Soft Bug Guard insect repellents are suitable for the entire family. Avon’s insect repellents have the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval and contain one of two EPA-registered active ingredients, IR3535® or Picaridin. The collection includes:

Bug Guard Plus IR3535® Expedition ™ SPF 30 ($14-$16) – Combined sun and insect protection in one product and available in an Aerosol spray and Pump spray. Strong and long-lasting repellency against mosquitoes, deer ticks, sand flies, gnats, no-seeums and biting midges.

Bug Guard Plus Picaridin ($14-$16) – Protection during dusk & dawn, which is when mosquitoes are more active. Repels deer ticks that may transmit Lyme disease and mosquitoes that may carry West Nile virus. Available as an Aerosol Spray, Pump Spray and travel-friendly Towelettes.

Bug Guard Plus IR3535® SPF 30 Lotions ($14) – Repel mosquitoes, deer ticks, black flies, sand flies, gnats, no-seeums and biting midges. Aloe and Vitamin E-enriched formulas are available as a Gentle Breeze Lotion and Cool ‘n Fabulous Disappearing Color Lotion.

Also available is the fab NEW Anti-Itch Spray– Provides temporary, soothing relief to itchy insect bites. ($10).

Beyond just fighting off the bugs outdoors, Avon’s Skin So Soft Bug collection also helps you swat them away virtually with the first-ever Bug Guard game! Visit Avon Products on Facebook to play, and receive a code for free shipping.

Products available at www.avon.com.

AHAVA Sun Anti-Aging Moisturizing Spray SPF 15 ($26 USD, 8.5 oz) This quick-absorbing SPF 15 spray lotion is enriched with Vitamin E and Pro-Vitamin B5 to neutralize free radicals and fight sun damage. It meets Australian-approved UV protection standards and provides effective anti-aging protection in water.

Available at www.ahavaus.com

Proactiv Oil Blotter Sheets

Summer sweating is inevitable, but Proactiv’s Oil Blotter Sheets ($11 USD) absorb excess oil to leave your skin feeling fresh and clean, with a beautiful matte finish. Made from 100% pure natural-fiber paper, with zero artificial ingredients and no talc, they won’t clog your pores. Tuck them in your purse and your good to go, all day long.

Available at www.DiscoverProactiv.com and 1-888-819-2019

Keep your skin clear and glowing with help from Bye Bye Blackheads ($28 USD) from Joey New York Beauty. This gel masque treatment helps to eliminate blackheads and minimize pores – with visible results in as little as one minute.

When I use a thin layer of this under makeup, it tightens my skin and my pores look less noticeable. Visit www.joeynewyork.com to learn more and purchase.

Burt’s Bees Intense Hydration Night Cream

Use only the most soothing and gentle lotions on your face after cleansing. Burt’s Bees Intense Hydration collection is infused with Clary Sage to deeply moisturize skin. Lather on the Intense Hydration Day Lotion ($17.99 USD) after cleansing in the morning, and let your skin rest softly by applying the Intense Hydration Night Cream ($17.99 USD) right before bed.

These creams are also perfect after a day in the sun. Hydration helps with very sun drenched skin and peeling. Visit www.burtsbees.com near you to learn more. You can purchase at a mass market retailer near you.

Bed Head by TIGI Ego Boost ($16.50 USD) Harsh summer elements can leave your hair looking less than desirable. This stellar split-end mender and leave-in conditioner will help to repair and protect your hair from the harsh summer elements, leaving you with nothing but endless shine!

Enjoy!

TIGI Bed Head Candy Fixations Collection

TIGI Bead Head has recently released their Candy Fixations collection. This is a group of styling products that have been inspired by sweets.

There are five products in this line. In the photo above from left to right are Sugar Dust, an invisible micro-texture root powder; Glaze Haze, semi-sweet smoothing hair serum, Totally Baked, a volumizing and prepping hair meringue; Sugar Shock hair bodifying sugar spray; Mega Whip, whipped marshmallow hair texture.

I tried the following two products from the collection:

TIGI Bed Head Candy Fixations Glaze Haze ($15.95, 2oz) – Semi-Sweet Smoothing Hair Serum. This sweet treat candy coats each strand to fight humidity, add shine, and help speed up drying time. Delicious Crème Brule scent.

What I think: I have been using this every day — on wet and dry hair. It instantly smooths flyaways and adds shine. Just one or two drops is all I need for my long hair. I live in Kansas City and in the summer I am hoping that this will help with the frizzies that come with humid heat. It smells nice but the scent is not too strong.

TIGI Bed Head Candy Fixations Totally Baked ($15.95 USD) – Volumizing and Prepping Hair Meringue. Apply to wet hair for long-lasting weightless movement and enhanced performance of other styling products. Delicious Lemon Meringue Pie scent.

What I think: I have used this on wet hair. It is has a creamy texture and is not too sticky. It does add a bit of volume and helps with the hold of my style. I really like the lemony scent, as well. A good primer product.

Visit www.bedhead.com for a store locator.

Enjoy!

TIGI Bed Head Style Shots Epic Volume Shampoo and Conditioner

Big hair is a hot trend this Spring. How to achieve the look? Start with adding volume with TIGI Bed Head Style Shots Epic Volume Shampoo & Conditioner.

For thick, voluptuous hair, start your styling in the shower. With volume boosting shots for gravity-defying root lift and incredible body, use Epic Volume Shampoo ($15.95 USD) and Conditioner ($16.95 USD), a new volume-enhancing product combination that primes your style while you wash. The super-charged, sulfate-free shampoo provides light to moderate cleansing and improves hair’s strength while preventing colour from fading, while the nourishing conditioner provides style memory while using a volume boosting shot to explode your style from root to tip.

I find that this delicious raspberry scented shampoo and conditioner not only volumize, but seem to thicken the hair all the way down to the roots. As with all TIGI products, this is a luxurious experience and makes hair big, healthy and shiny! Add a little root volume spray and hair will be huge!

Available at www.tigihaircare.com and fine salons nationwide. Enjoy!

TIGI Your Highness Collection

TIGI — an expert in luxury hair care — has recently released the new line Catwalk Your Highness Volume Collection. This collection is designed to give hair of all lengths and textures long-lasting, voluminous style. This collection is based on an innovative Prep It/ Work It / Perfect It with three sections to build on piece by piece. TIGI states that, “The dynamic style building system ensures a flawless finish every time to re-create high-fashion runway looks with six new products designed to give lavish lift and remarkable volume.” Here is TIGI’s description of the system:

PREP IT/ The first part of any regimen, these products cleanse, condition, nourish and prepare hair for styling.

YOUR HIGHNESS™ ELEVATING SHAMPOO/ For Body and Movement – $19.95/10.14 OZ — This decadent sulfate-free formula imparts a fresh, lightweight finish and protects hair from sun and heat as it sooths and calms the scalp and adds volume and thickness. A Sandalwood Vanilla Cashmere fragrance enraptures the senses while undertones of White Chocolate, Star Jasmine, Lychee and Kiwi add a modern flare to this sophisticated scent.

YOUR HIGHNESS™ NOURISHING CONDITIONER/ To Create Fullness and Shine – $19.95/8.45 OZ — Lavender, Wisteria, Jasmine and Violet hug each strand of hair with weightless nourishment and shine. Hair is left soft, full of body and delicious to the touch while the scalp is left soothed and balanced. The superior formula decreases static for the perfect canvas to achieve remarkable volume. The sensual scent of Sandalwood Vanilla Cashmere enraptures the senses while undertones of White Chocolate, Star Jasmine, Lychee and Kiwi add a modern flare to this sophisticated fragrance. WORK IT/ These products are meant to be worked through wet hair and then styled to achieve the desired look. YOUR HIGHNESS™ THICKENING GEL CRÈME/ For Luminescent Fuller Hair – $16.95/7.27 FL OZ — This formula will promote impeccable fullness with amazing manageability and shine. A blend of Jasmine, Violet and UV filters help protect your hair while making it feel thicker and healthier. Adds body and volume as it detangles and fights frizz. The captivating fragrance of Rare Blackberry Silk mixed with floral nuances of Jasmine and Muguet and a touch of Creamy Vanilla make for an irresistible ultra-sexy scent you can’t get enough of. YOUR HIGHNESS™ ROOT BOOST® SPRAY MOUSSE/ For Lift and Texture – $14.95/8.1 FL OZ — Magnificent volume starts at the roots. This fine mist foam delivers the lift and support essential for a long-lasting, dramatic style. Adds maximum lift without heaviness and features a fresh, floral Pear Lily Chiffon fusion scent with bold classic notes of fruit and flower combined with a hint of Musk for an elegant, clean fragrance.

PERFECT IT/ These products are the final embellishment to enhance and hold any style. YOUR HIGHNESS™ WEIGHTLESS SHINE SPRAY/ For Illuminating Fullness – $19.95/5.15 OZ — The finishing touch for any voluminous style is healthy shine. This practically weightless spray eliminates frizz while adding luminous shine. Notes of Bergamot Vanilla Satin cooled with a splash of citrus and woody undertones give this fragrance a playful feminine feel.

YOUR HIGHNESS™ FIRM HOLD HAIRSPRAY/ For a Form-Fitting Style – $20.95/9 OZ — The sheer, form-fitting finish keeps your style in place while it fights frizz. Botanicals of Violet, Jasmine, Lavender and Wisteria, along with a UV barrier help protect hair “on location” and throughout the seasons. A floral blend of Citrus Blossom Organza spiked with juicy notes of Peach and Apple fuse with Jasmine and Violet for a light, energizing fragrance that lingers all day.

I have tested the Weightless Shine Spray and the Firm Hold Hairspray. Like all TIGI products, the fragrances are fantastic. The shine spray gives my hair needed shine in the winter, when the cold air dulls it. I then like to spray the hairspray on my roots first, then all over for lift as well as hold. With these two final steps, whether I have straightened my hair or kept it wavy, I have a full, shiny ‘do that lasts all day!

You can purchase these products at beauty supply stores or visit www.tigistore.com.

Get your Hair Ready to Rock with TIGI Rockaholic Collection!

TIGI is such a fun and original hair care line. The brand is always introducing new types of products that I haven’t seen before.

I love the TIGI Rockaholic line for when I want a fun going-out look. The three products I have tried are convenient and really allow your hair to “rock out”. They are:

All Access Go Anywhere Shampoo Bar ($9.95 3.5oz) — This is a very cool invention. This bar looks like body soap, but lathers and washes like shampoo! It contains a syndal soap base, which is a mild but effective cleanser. With sage leaf extract, sandalwood oil, henna oil and vitamin E to moisturise, this is an all-in-one product. If your hair is very dry, add a leave in conditioner after you shower. The scent is spicy, but not too overpowering. This is good for men as well as women.

Need a product to keep your spikes or mohawk in place? Way Out Super Hair Glue ($15.95 5.07 oz) holds extreme looks in place without flaking. Formulated with vinyl caprolactam for hold, caffeine for volume, corn starch for structure, ginger root for body and glycerin for shine, this glue will stay in place until you remove it!

Groupie Texturizing Spray Pomade ($15.95 8.45 oz) will separate hair and texturize for sexy styles. The main ingredients are a trio of rosemary, basil and mint to create moisture and shine while keeping the style in place. The scent in invigorating as well! My 13 year old daughter has taken it from me, because she loves it so much! The girl has style!

These products are fun for everyday unique styling or night-out adventures. Visit a salon or beauty supply store near you and check out the website at http://www.tigihaircare.us/.

TIGI Bed Head Some Like It Hot

TIGI’s Bed Head summer hair care collection, Some Like It Hot, was created to keep hair healthy and frizz free in the Summer. These products make your hair so soft and shiny that you will want to use them year round! They are:

Heat & Humidity Resistant Sulfate-free Shampoo to Smooth and Soothe ($16.95 USD) — This shampoo contains a blend of avocado, grape, aloe and cucumber oils to form a barrier on the hair and beat humidity, UV rays and thermal damage. The scent is Sun-Kissed Citrus, which is soft and subtle. This shampoo is very thick and creamy and smooths my hair instantly.

Heat & Humidity Resistant Conditioner to Smooth and Soothe ($16.95 USD) — With the same basic ingredients of the shampoo, this richer, thicker cream helps to smooth down the cuticle of the hair to keep it shiny all day. It’s scent is Shimmering Starfruit, which is light and refreshing. I like to comb this through my hair in the shower and keep it on for a few minutes. This makes my Kansas City-frizzy hair much smoother.

Heat & Humidity Resistant Serum ($16.95 USD) — With my favorite fragrance of the bunch, Tahitian Coconut, you only need a few drops of serum to keep your hair shiny and great smelling all day. Apply to towel dried hair and style as usual. The apricot, sunflower and olive oils will help keep the frizzies away!

Visit their website at www.tigihaircare.com for more information.

My 5 Top Finds in 2009 — So Far…

I am so excited, as this is my 100th blog post! I started my blog in September 2008. But since January, I have received lots of fantastic products from fab companies to sample and review. I have looked back and found my 5 very favorite products or companies. These items are so good, I would definitely purchase them!

1. Lipstick Queen Big Bang Illusion Gloss ($20.00 USD www.lipstickqueen.com) — is probably the best gloss I have tried. Its light reflecting particles create the illusion of fuller lips without irritating ingredients. And it is creamy, not sticky. FAB!

2. Anything from Kenzo (www.kenzousa.com)! From their fragrances to their skincare items, Kenzo is all about quality and just plain fabulosity! Their scents are very subtle and fresh, like the Eau de Fleur de The – Tea (1.7 oz , $55.00 USD).

3. EcoTools (www.parispresents.com/EcoTools_s/36.htm) Makes the most wonderful — and affordable — makeup brushes and tools and are created from recycled and sustainable materials. I’m really digging the Foundation Brush ($5.99 USD) and the Recycled Aluminum Retractable Kabuki Brush ($7.99 USD) right now, but their are so many to choose from!

4. Tigi Love, Peace & The Planet line is a really fantastic eco-friendly line for your hair. The Eco Awesome Cranberry Orange Mint Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner($19.95 each USD) smells out of this world! It’s not up on the TIGI Website yet, but it should be soon.

5. LUSH (www.lushusa.com) makes lovely fresh handmade bath and beauty items. I really love their bath bombs! What a fun treat. But they also make quality skincare and haircare.

These are just a few of my favorite products that I have tried. I have been so lucky to love almost everything that I have received. You are welcome to peruse my blog for other awesome items that you haven’t tried yet!

Let Your Hair Go Green with the TIGI Love, Peace & the Planet Collection

Hi all, welcome to my Hair Extravaganza Week! I am reviewing only hair products this week at Forty, Flirty and Fabulous!

Tigi is introducing it’s Love, Peace & The Planet eco-friendly line. This line of six products is made from natural, paraben free, and mostly organic ingredients that are as good for the planet as they are for your hair!

The products are:

Eco Awesome Cranberry Orange Mint Moisturizing Shampoo ($19.95 USD) — This is the BEST hair scent ever! When you first sniff the bottle, the smell of mint is dominant. But when you shampoo, the cranberry and orange infuse the shower with this incredible fragrance! This is great for the scent alone, but the organic aloe leaf juice, organic geranium, organic lavender and rosemary seed extracts and organic jojoba oil make this shampoo both cleansing and softening.

Eco Awesome Cranberry Orange Mint Moisturizing Conditioner ($19.95 USD) — Same fantastic scent as the shampoo! The conditioner includes organic aloe leaf juice, organic olive fruit oil, organic white tea leaf extract, and organic glycerin. This product claims to moisturize, impart shine and help fight humidity. My hair does seem less frizzy when I use it.

Let it Be Cherry Almond Leave-in Conditioner ($18.95 USD) — This product has a creamy, comforting scent and is great when you don’t have time to condition in the shower or need an extra moisture boost. The ingredients include: mucor miehei and shiitake mushroom extracts, glycerin, organic shea butter and organic hibiscus and horsetail extracts.

Freak of Nature Lavender Citrus Eucalyptus Volumizer & Thickener ($18.95) — This is a good product for me since my hair is rather thin. The scent is nice but strong, you can really smell the Eucalyptus! I rub this into damp hair, making sure I get the roots, then blow dry. The ingredients include: organic Japanese green tea extract, organic pomegranate extract, organic nettle, organic glycerin and wheat amino protein.

Eco Freako Cherry Almond Texturizer ($22.95 USD) — This texturizer paste includes carnauba, soy and beeswax, hydrolyzed wheat starch, hydrolyzed soy protein and hydrolyzed wheat protein plus organic safflower oil, organic shea butter and organic jojoba seed oil. It adds shine and texture and you can mold your hair into fun and funky ‘dos.

Free Ur Mind Cherry Almond Firm Hold Hairspray ($22.95 USD) — This hairspray gives a firm hold without feeling sticky. The ingredients include: organic lavender, chamomile, geranium and aloe vera gel, panthenol and essential oils.

I highly recommend this line for healthy, green (haha) hair! Check out a TIGI retailer near you!