I love to fill my shower with wonderful aromatic body washes, and I am over-the-moon about the JĀSÖN Calming Lavender Body Wash, and simply had to share it with you. Their body washes come in a range of wonderful scents, they utterly transform your daily shower routine into a wonderfully aromatic experience, and they nourish and hydrate the skin.
The hydrating Vitamin E and Pro-Vitamin B5 formula pampers the skin without the use of harsh chemicals, and it neither strips the skin, nor leaves behind a greasy residue. In fact, the emollient lather works spectacularly well for shaving my legs– leaving them soft and smooth. The lavender aroma isn't in the least bit pungent, and has a delectable sweet scent that is both calming and undeniably pleasant. I can hardly wait to try the other scents.
Features:
Purifying liquid body wash balances & soothes skin
NO: parabens, sodium lauryl/Lauretha sulfates, petrolatum, artificial colors or phthalates
According to JĀSÖN,
This gentle wash cleanses with botanical surfactants and safely nourishes with Vitamin E and Pro-Vitamin B5. Our blend of calming Lavender and Marigold (Calendula) Extracts relaxes your senses as it softens and balances your skin.
Overall Assessment: A new staple, and I can't wait to try the other scents! Definitely worth your while, and if you are not a fan of lavender, then check out their other scents.
KMS MOISTREPAIR Shampoo and KMS MOISTREPAIR Conditioner are new additions to the KMS list of excellent shampoos and conditioners that are worthy of your attention. This hydrating duo deeply replenishes moisture, helps repair damaged hair, reduces breakage and helps to restore hair’s natural protective coating. When paired together, this mighty duo detangles tresses, fights frizz, improves elasticity and enhances manageability– even of unruly curly hair like mine.
KMS MOISTREPAIR Shampoo is a gentle and non-stripping shampoo that replenishes moisture, and helps to repair damage and reduce breakage. It also helps to restore hair's natural protective coating without any build-up that weighs hair down. For all hair types.
Features:
• Replenishes moisture
• Repairs damage and reduces breakage
• Helps to restore hair’s natural protective coating
KMS MOISTREPAIR Conditioner is a lightweight moisturizing conditioner that immediately softens, conditions, detangles, fights frizz, improves elasticity, and greatly enhances manageability. Furthermore, it leaves behind no greasy residue and does not weigh hair down.
Features:
• Moisturizes and repairs
• Conditions and detangles
• Improves elasticity and manageability
Key Ingredients & Benefits:
• Lactic Acid – supports internal reconstruction
• Cetrimonium Chloride – evens out the hair surface
• 18-MEA – helps to restore hair’s natural surface
Overall Assessment: These are great haircare picks for the warm months of summer since they do an excellent job moisturizing and protecting the hair, but if you have dry hair you will love these all year long. I should note that both have a really pleasant light aroma, but I do not find that it lingers.
It is no secret that I am obsessed with The Container Store, and I have purchased most of my makeup and skincare organization systems from them. I can spend hours walking the aisles of their beautifully organized store, and I am always inspired by their countless ingenious solutions for organizing everything in your life.
The Container Store also has the nicest acrylic makeup storage– including modular systems that can be customized to meet your needs. They are currently having a SALE on their ACRYLIC MAKEUP STORAGE, and if you need to organize your makeup you won't want to miss the current savings.
According to The Container Store,
Our hand-crafted Luxe Acrylic Modular components stack securely for vertical storage. They look gorgeous and hold everything from makeup to jewelry. The UV-resistant material in each piece extends the life of the system as well as preventing yellowing to the acrylic even when exposed to outdoor environments.
Here are a just a few of the gorgeous acrylic makeup storage units on sale:
Luxe Acrylic Large Makeup & Nail Polish Storage Kit Sale $160.29 (Retail $202.89): This solution includes: (1) Luxe Long 2-Section Divided Insert , (1) Luxe Short 2-Section Divided Insert, (1) Luxe 7-Section Divided Palette Insert , (1) Luxe 24-Section Divided Lipstick Insert , (1) Extra Large Luxe Acrylic Modular Drawer, (1) Wide Medium Luxe Acrylic Modular Drawer, (3) Medium Short Luxe Acrylic Modular Drawer, (1) Luxe Cosmetic & Brush Organizer and (1) Large Acrylic Makeup Organizer.
Luxe Acrylic Medium Makeup & Nail Polish Storage Kit Sale $143.90 (Retail $179.90): This solution includes: (1) Luxe Short 2-Section Divided Insert, (2) Luxe 7-Section Divided Palette Insert, (2) Luxe 24-Section Divided Lipstick Insert, (2) Extra Large Luxe Acrylic Modular Drawer, (3) Medium Luxe Acrylic Modular Drawer and (3) Medium Short Luxe Acrylic Modular Drawer.
Luxe Acrylic Lipstick & Makeup Storage Kit Sale $85.94 (Retail $109.94): This solution includes: (1) Luxe 24-Section Divided Lipstick Insert, (1) Luxe Short 2-Section Divided Insert, (1) Wide Medium Luxe Acrylic Modular Drawer, (2) Medium Short Luxe Acrylic Modular Drawer and (1) Large Acrylic Makeup Organizer.
Luxe Acrylic Makeup & Skincare Storage Kit Sale $75.96 (Retail $94.96): This solution includes: (1) Wide Medium Luxe Acrylic Modular Drawer Clear, (1) Medium Short Luxe Acrylic Modular Drawer, (1) Medium Luxe Acrylic Modular Drawer and (1) Luxe Acrylic Modular Tray with Mirror Base.
Luxe Acrylic Modular Makeup Storage Sale $6.39-$35.99 each (Retail $7.99-$44.99 each): If you seek to customize your makeup storage, then these modular mix and match pieces are the perfect solution.
I recently received an email from a longtime reader who was seeking an affordable beauty oil that she could rotate with her favorite ultra-luxe face oil so that she wouldn't have to replace it quite as often. As luck would have it, when she reached out I was already a few weeks into testing the new Burt's Bees Complete Nourishment Facial Oil, and without hesitation told her that it was definitely worth trying. That it is affordable is rather obvious– particularly when compared to its luxury counterparts, but it is also an impressive facial oil on its own.
Burt's Bees Complete Nourishment Facial Oil boasts a lightweight texture that is fast absorbing, without leaving behind an oily residue, and it immediately delivers serious hydration. The antioxidant-rich blend of oils includes: Rosehip Seed Extract, Evening Primrose, Jojoba, Calendula, to name a few, and they deeply nourish and hydrate the skin, and leave it soft, smooth, supple and radiant. It has a mild and pleasant earthy aroma that is neither cloying, nor does it linger for too long.
According to Burt's Bees,
Introducing a concentrated blend of Rosehip, Jojoba and Evening Primrose that works like a serum to give skin a naturally powerful dose of essential fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants. In just one use, this anti-aging powerhouse leaves skin hydrated, smooth, and rejuvenated. When used over time, Burt’s Bees Complete Nourishment Facial oil has been clinically shown to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Features:
• All-day hydration leaves skin feeling smooth and supple
• Dermatologist tested
• Suitable for normal to dry skin
• 99.9% natural
Directions: Every morning and evening after cleansing, warm 2-3 drops of oil on fingertips, then tap onto face and neck to evenly distribute. Gently press or massage into skin until absorbed. Follow with your favorite moisturizer. Protect this product from excessive heat and direct sun.
Overall Assessment: This is a solid performer, it's a pleasure to use, and it very affordable. It is definitely worth giving a try if you love face oils, or have been trying to find an affordable one worthy of your attention.
L'Occitane is hosting their fantastic Friends & Family Sale, and if you are a big fan of L'Occitane, as am I, then this is the best time to stock up on gifts and your favorites.
Offer valid in the U.S. only. L'Occitane Friends & Family Sale July 14, 2017 – July 20, 2017 only. Valid Online and in stores. Online Shoppers Use Code: FRIENDS.
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Early Access for Nordstrom cardholders has begun and will last through July 20 before being available to the public, and Lola's Secret Beauty Blog has selected some of the must-have BEAUTY EXCLUSIVES!
15 Minute Beauty has been revisiting some of her favorites. Today she's sharing her Favorite Makeup Products from MAC. Have you tried all of her must-haves?
Marcia of Beauty Info Zone has been obsessed with 3 makeup items this summer. She can't stop wearing them and thinks you'd become obsessed with them too.
Benefit Cosmetics: Get Your Tan On Summer Samples. For a limited time, enjoy FREE deluxe samples of dew the hoola and hoola zero tanlines, plus a travel beauty pouch with your $75 order. Use Code: SUNSOUT.
H&M: Further reductions up to 80% Off online and in store.
Hautelook: Too many insane sales to list. Definitely take a look at all of their current flash sales. Smashbox sale up to 54% Off. Free Shipping on $100.00+
INTERMIX: Flash Sale up to 75% Off when you take an extra 40% Off!
J.C. Penney: Up to 30% Off select Use Code: 24FORYOU (Ends 7/16).
J. Crew Factory: Extra 50% Off Sale Use CODE: SUPERCLEAR (Ends 7/16).
Neiman Marcus: Extra 20% Off Sale. Use CODE: NMSALEONSALE17 (Ends 7/31). Neiman Marcus Beauty Event: Receive a gift with purchase when you spend $225+ in beauty and fragrance online! Use CODE: NMSUMMER. Offer valid 7/14-7/21.
Net-A-Porter: Final Sale up to 70% Off. Get an EXTRA 20% Off items labeled "Sale Must-Have" (No code needed).
NINE WEST: Up to 40% Off select. No code needed (Ends 7/17).
I need to preface this press release by stating that if you have been curious about trying Boxwalla, then I urge you to order this box before it sells out. Boxwalla enthusiasts know that these boxes are an extraordinary value, and that the products themselves are nothing short of spectacular. Their carefully curated beauty boxes are a tremendous value, with steep discounts, and feature truly covet-worthy organic beauty products.
The Theme for the Boxwalla August Beauty Box is 'Summer Comes Softly' (review forthcoming) showcasing three beautiful full-sized products that 'Soften' skin in three different ways. The August box costs just $49.95 (Retail value $131.00) with free US shipping.
The first product is Odacité's Oleosomes Time Release Delivery Crème and it continues the skin care story from the April & June Boxes as it is one of our favorite ways to seal in all the hydration and nutrients that your skin received from the products in the April and June Boxes! This uniquely nourishing crème 'softens' skin, providing lasting hydration, nourishment and emollience by the use of the oleosome delivery system. This creme contains safflower olesomes which are naturally occurring spheres of plant oils + Vit. E that are surrounded by a phospholipid membrane and protein. These olesomes melt on contact with the skin slowly releasing, over the course of the day/night, the nutrients that it encapsulates. In addition to the oleosomes, this delivery creme also contains hydrating aloe vera, anti-oxidant rich green tea extract, sea fennel extract, meadow foam seed oil, hyaluronic acid, soothing calendula and intensely revitalizing carrot seed oil that together refresh the skin, improving its texture and leaving it smooth and soft.
The second product is Odacité's Pa+G serum concentrate that has been specifically formulated to treat hyper pigmentation of the skin that could be as a result of acne/breakouts, sunspots or age spots. Pa+G contains Ecuadorian Papaya Oil and Egyptian Geranium oil and is a wonderful way to 'soften' scars and, with consistent use, make them disappear. This serum can be used alone as a spot treatment. It is also absolutely lovely when mixed in with the oleosomes delivery cream and applied all over the face to even out the skin as well as prevent hyper pigmentation.
The third product is Henné Organics newly released Nordic Berries Lip Exfoliator. This lip exfoliator is a jam-like meld of organic sugar, raspberry and blueberry seed, beeswax, shea butter that gently and effectively getts rid of any dry flakes and 'softens' the lips, leaving them pillowy soft.
$49.95 (Retail value $131.00) with free US shipping from Boxwalla (Affiliate Links).
If you are a Nordstrom cardholder, you are able to enjoy early access to their Anniversary Sale today through July 20. The public sale begins July 21 and runs through August 6. There are so many amazing things available, and it is definitely one of the very best times of the year to shop.
Click on the individual product links for detailed information about each of the items featured.
