Gym Chic Beauty Essentials Fri, January 20, 2012
Look fresh and flirty before, during and after working up a sweat with these gym bag beauty essentials.
Enhance Natural Beauty
Miracle Skin Transformer SPF20 Face is a multi-functional tinted skin enhancer that will leave skin looking natural and flawless. Whether you’re eyeing that buff trainer or simply want to look renewed after a hard workout, this enhancer is just what you need.
Hydrate, prime, enhance, control shine and protect skin in one long-lasting, one-step application leaving skin smooth, luminous and airbrushed in seconds. Available in 7 shades.
$48 / Available at Sephora stores nationwide, Bergdorf Goodman NY and online via www.sephora.com and www.miracleskintransformer.com
Don’t Stress the Sweat
DNA Renewal Foaming Cleanser is a gentle, non-irritating foaming formula with mild exfoliation to thoroughly remove surface impurities, revealing clean, vibrant skin. Prior to leaving the gym, wash away sweat to reveal a fresh, clean, rejuvenated complexion.
$28 / Available online via www.dnaegfrenewal.com
Balance, Hydrate and Refine
RECODE Balancing Toner hydrates skin, balances the surface and refines pores with a fine mist, preparing skin for ideal moisture absorption. Regenerate tired cells to reveal dewy, supple and luminous skin. Chamomile, antiseptic and aloe help calm and soothe irritation and help bind in hydration.
$65 / Available at Cellure’s flagship store in SoHo, New York and online via www.cellureskincare.com
Reduce Redness
emerginC d-red daytime emulsion is a special active formula with key vitamins and plant extracts to help soothe, calm and strengthen red, sensitive skin. This serum helps to rapidly diminish redness and improve the appearance of broken capillaries which is quite essential after a long, rigorous work out.
$69.50 / Available at leading spas nationwide and online via www.emerginC.com
Products That Will Leave You Feeling Radiant and Desired … Wed, January 18, 2012
For Valentine’s Day, first dates or just a Saturday night out on the town, here are some products that will get your skin prepped and primmed to look your absolute best!
Who doesn’t want sexy legs? Instantly hide cellulite, spider veins and imperfections …
Miracle Skin Transformer Body SPF 20
Available in 3 shades for all skin tones, this tinted body lotion has natural silicone and other ingredients to leave a soft glow to skin all year round. Skin looks flawless in a flash! $34
www.miracleskintransformer.com
Want glowing skin? Treat yourself to a natural fruit acid peel at home …
NEW emerginC at-home Facial Peel & Clarifying Pads
Part of emerginC’s all-natural Scientific Organics line, this new easy-to-use, 2-step facial peel and clarifying kit offers an active dose of natural fruit acids, tea tree, lactic acid, cypress, willow bark, and apple extracts designed to rapidly remove dead skin cells, renew complexion, brighten, nourish, and clarify the skin, as well as minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. $90
Create luminous skin with calming chamomile and aloe toner …
NEW Cellure RECODE Balancing Toner
With a fine mist, this toner hydrates skin, balances the surface and refines pores while it prepares skin for ideal moisture absorption. Skin looks and feels dewy, supple and luminous. Chamomile, antiseptic and aloe help calm and soothe irritation and help bind in hydration. $65
Didn’t get much sleep last night? Cover up unwanted dark circles and blemishes …
Miracle Skin Transformer Treat & Conceal
Comes in 3 shades to treat, protect and enhance the skin. Ideal to help the tired under eye area and hide blemishes fast! $36
www.miracleskintransformer.com
Refresh skin while you sleep and wake up with a beautiful complexion …
DNAEFG Renewal DNA Night Renewal
This rich night cream works to repair the signs of photo damage and aging skin with an advanced dual liposome delivery system for intensified nighttime recovery. Provides complete support for cell repair activity during the sleep cycle for fresher, healthier skin. $130
Before applying makeup, prep skin with this all natural (celeb favorite) primer …
emerginC Red Carpet Primer
This naturally-tinted formulation contains advanced, plant-based hydrating and plumping micro-spheres to help fill in wrinkles and fine lines and conceal pores, leaving a noticeably smooth, even complexion. Fights free-radicals, nourishes and brightens, and allows for flawless make-up application. $44
Getting Organized for 2012 Sun, January 15, 2012
Every year there is one resolution that seems to show up on my list; and that is to be more organized! From the kids toys to bills and art supplies it is always an ongoing project.
I decided to be aggressive this year with organizing on all levels so I visited Del Amo Mall in Torrance. In addition to great fashion and beauty, this mall also has stores with great home and organizing solutions.
My first stop was Crate and Barrel. I loved the OXO POP Container sets. What a great way not only to keep food fresh longer but to see exactly what you have! (I have even labeled my containers). I also thought the Bamboo Hampers were a chic way to “hide” dirty laundry! They also had a wide range of storage baskets with lids (very important to have lids; especially for last minute clutter hiding!).
JO-ANNS Fabric and Craft store had great options for organizing and storing the kids arts and craft supplies. I love the kids doing projects at home; but it’s the cleanup that is the tough part. Their storage containers are also great for teaching the kids exactly WHERE various supplies need to be placed.
During my visit however; I have to say my favorite finds were at Z Gallerie. Getting my family organized online is a huge priority and there is nothing as un-inspiring as a boring desk. To motivate me to be at my desk more, I found a bling bling rhinestone crystal computer mouse, stapler, measuring tape (for those projects around the house) and best yet to do my math for me… a rhinestone calculator.
For my bedroom, I also found a beautiful, modern , mirrored jewelry box. It is so pretty that you want to have it out on your dresser; that opens up room in our dresser drawers now so it’s a win-win situation for everyone.
While I checked out the “traditional” home focused stores; I also decided to go into some of my favorites like Forever 21 (they had the perfect toiletry case, complete with the right sized plastic bottles), Old Navy (time to stock up on underwear and socks for the family!) and Barnes and Nobles had chic calendars and planners.
I feel super inspired now to make my 2012 organizational resolutions come true!
Disclaimer: I was provided a gift card by Simon Malls in exchange for this review.
Marchesa™ Creates Exclusive Gift with Purchase for Beauty.com® Customers Fri, January 13, 2012
Beauty.com, Inc. welcomes 2012 with a fresh creation from the designers behind the celebrated Marchesa collection. Starting today, the latest installment in the beauty retailer’s designer bag series will be available from www.Beauty.com/marchesa with any Beauty.com purchase of $150 or more.
“For February 2012 we wanted to create a makeup bag that was both demure and romantic. The nude and black lace design adds a delicate tone while the soft case makes it easy to pack and store. It’s the perfect go everywhere beauty bag for the season,” said Marchesa co-founders Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig. Elegant and portable, the feather-light lace and satin pouch is perfectly sized to accommodate beauty essentials when stepping out for the evening.
Each Marchesa gift bag is complete with the 16 prestige beauty samples listed below, as well as a card for $10 toward future purchases at Beauty.com and a voucher for $20 off the purchase of sunglasses from the Sunglass Hut® Store on Beauty.com.
1. bareMinerals ® Purely Nourishing Moisturizer: Combination Skin
2. NUXE™ Reve de Miel Ultra Comfortable Face Cream – Day
3. Urban Decay ® All Nighter ™ Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray
4. Boscia ® Green Tea Blotting Linens
5. Amika ® Obliphica Oil Treatment
6. DDF ® Amplifying Elixir
7. dr. brandt ® Dark Circles Away
8. Arcona ® Night Worker, Repair PM
9. Taylor Swift ™ Wonderstruck ® Eau de Parfum
10. Jouer ® Luminizing Moisture Tint: Pearl, Golden and Bronzed
11. Murad ® Acne Clarifying Cleanser
12. Alterna ® UV+ Color Protection Fade-Proof Fluide
13. tarte ® Amazonian Clay Waterproof Eye Liner: Navy
14. Laura Geller ® Spackle Under Makeup Primer: Bronze
15. Braza ® Clothing Adhesives
16. bliss ® Lemon+Sage Body Butter
“This is our third collaboration with Marchesa, and we always see their gorgeous designs as a fun way for Beauty.com shoppers to kick off red carpet season, ” said President of Beauty.com, Kathleen McNeill. “Plus, the diverse product assortment allows customers to sample across multiple categories, from fragrance to accessories.”
Site-wide gifts with purchase are just one of the many perks available to Beauty.com customers. Other Beauty.com benefits include Everyday Free Shipping, 5% back on every purchase with drugstore.com dollars™, 100% color guarantee on eligible products, and a shared online shopping cart with the Beauty.com partner site, drugstore.com. Beauty fans can also get the latest tips, trends, and promotions sent directly to their email by signing up for the free weekly Beauty Bulletin. For social media exclusives, be sure to ‘like’ Beauty.com on Facebook™ and follow @beautydotcom on Twitter™.
Free standard shipping is available only on nonprescription purchases of $25 or more, and does not apply to prescriptions, contact lenses, gift certificates, magazine subscriptions, bulk orders, or orders over 20 pounds. With drugstore.com dollars, customers receive a credit to their drugstore.com account equal to 5% of any eligible purchase. Customers will not earn and cannot apply drugstore.com dollars to prescription medications, gift certificates, gift cards, discounts, free items, past purchases, or non-shipped, undeliverable or returned items. drugstore.com dollars cannot be redeemed for cash. Products eligible for the 100% color guarantee are noted with the 100% color guarantee logo and may be returned for a full refund of the purchase price (excluding any shipping charges).
Is SmartLipo the Smartest Choice for Patients? Wed, January 11, 2012
Are you looking for the easiest way to shape up for summer? For the third year in a row, SmartLipo has been named “Best Body Contouring Procedure” in the American Health & Beauty Readers’ Choice Awards. Since 2007 SmartLipo has been the go-to treatment for patients looking to enhance their shape without the need for an invasive procedure or long recovery.
The accolade does not come as a surprise to Dr. Bruce E. Katz, director of the JUVA Skin & Laser Center in New York and Clinical Professor of Dermatology at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine. As one of the original pioneers of SmartLipo Dr. Katz has treated patients from all over the world, lectured about SmartLipo at major medical and cosmetic surgery meetings and runs the Cynosure endorsed World Training Center for SmartLipo at the JUVA Skin & Laser Center.
“SmartLipo is a revolutionary treatment that took the cosmetic world by storm in 2007,” said Dr. Katz. “When you compare the results of SmartLipo to newer body sculpting technologies, SmartLipo routinely outperforms other treatments. Additionally, the procedure has evolved throughout the past five years thanks to upgraded equipment and new technology such as the SmartLipo Triplex.”
This innovative and minimally invasive procedure removes fat using a high-powered laser to sculpt body contours and tighten skin with less downtime and side effects. Dr. Katz recommends SmartLipo to patients who have areas of fat that will not respond to diet and exercise. Patients should be in good health and have realistic expectations.
The 2011 American Health & Beauty Reader’s Choice Awards are based on a running tally of all information accessed on www.americanhealthandbeauty.com from January 1, 2011 to December 26, 2011. The awards are based on the number of page views for each particular procedure. SmartLipo was the most searched body contouring procedure in 2011.
