Amazon Prime Day Starts Today!

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Amazon Prime Day starts today: Tuesday, June 23 through Friday, June 26! Save on everything imaginable! Whether you are buying things to enjoy during the fall or you are doing holiday shopping, the deep discounts will save you a bundle. One of my favorite things to shop for are discounts on streaming services such as Britbox, Acorn TV, etc. They offer heavy discounts for a few months, and that gives you enough time to watch the shows you love, and decide whether you want to subscribe longer term. 

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Dr. Althea 345 Relief Serum Review

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Dr. Althea 345 Relief Serum is yet another K-Beauty masterpiece from Dr. Althea. This serum is formulated for all types of skin, and it was created to calm and soothe irritated skin. It boasts a lightweight watery gel texture that melts into the skin immediately, and it is neither greasy, nor sticky. It offers skin barrier protection, and it is a great choice anytime that skin is irritated and inflamed. I like to use it following exfoliation or gentle at-home peels that leave the skin a bit more vulnerable, and often irritated. It has no detectable scent, works well with other serums and creams, and it offers skin wonderful hydration.

According to Dr. Althea,

345 Relief Serum is a daily soothing serum designed to calm irritation, deeply hydrate, and strengthen the skin barrier in one simple step.

This lightweight, fast-absorbing Korean calming serum is ideal for sensitive and acne-prone skin, delivering lasting moisture and balanced skin comfort without stickiness. With its advanced multi-layer delivery system, active ingredients are optimized to support clearer, healthier-looking skin day after day.

Benefits:

• Calm + Hydrate + Barrier Care
• Fast-Absorbing Lightweight Texture
• Non-comedogenic & Sensitive Skin Tested

Effects:

Formulated with Birch Sap, Tea Tree Leaf Water, Panthenol, Niacinamide, PDRN, and Ceramide NP, this serum helps calm visible irritation, replenish moisture, and reinforce the skin barrier.

With continued use, skin feels smoother, stronger, and more balanced while improving the look of post-blemish marks and uneven texture.

Directions: After cleansing and toner, apply an appropriate amount to the face. Gently pat until fully absorbed. Follow with moisturizer. Use morning and night.

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Propanediol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polydecene, C14-22 Alcohols, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Poloxamer 407, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Madecassoside, Pantothenic Acid, Polyglutamic Acid, Decyl Glucoside, Asiaticoside, Beta-Glucan, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Sodium DNA, Ceramide NP, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cholesterol, Lysolecithin, Phosphatidylcholine, Xylose, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Tannic Acid, Resveratrol.

Overall Assessment: If your skin is sensitive and prone to irritation, this is a really good product to consider trying. If your skin gets a bit irritated after exfoliation, then this calming serum is an effective way to pamper the skin.

$22.00 for 1.01 oz. from Dr. Althea, Amazon, YesStyle, Style Korean, Ulta and StyleVana (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own. 

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The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Celebrates Late June

Kiss New York Peptide Pout Lip Treatment in Watermelon is a gorgeous and affordable tinted lip balm that Lola's Secret Beauty Blog absolutely LOVES! It is hydrating, non-sticky and utterly gorgeous!

Terri from Our Good Life explains that choosing a meaningful jewelry gift starts with paying attention to the recipient's personal style, daily habits, and the sentimental pieces they already treasure, rather than simply following trends.

Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style is in love with balloon trousers! It's a style that was trendy in the 80's and now we can't imagine the fashion scene without them. She paired red balloon trousers with a pink and red top, a fabulous combination.

Looking for a drugstore mascara to save a few bucks without giving up too much? Allison from Never Say Die Beauty suggests giving L’Oreal Voluminous Panorama Mascara a try with its fanned out wand.

Angie from Your True Self Blog wholeheartedly supports the June Pride celebrations, and she shows how you can do that too, by choosing what to wear for Pride Month and beyond in bold and subtle ways.

The best earrings to wear with a no-makeup makeup look are simple studs, delicate hoops, and classic pearls. Barbie from Barbie’s Beauty Bits explains how these styles frame the face, brighten your features, and complement a fresh, natural look.

Amazon Prime Day is from June 23-26

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Amazon Prime Day is Tuesday, June 23 through Friday, June 26! Save on everything imaginable! Whether you are buying things to enjoy during the fall or you are doing holiday shopping, the deep discounts will save you a bundle. One of my favorite things to shop for are discounts on streaming services such as Britbox, Acorn TV, etc. They offer heavy discounts for a few months, and that gives you enough time to watch the shows you love, and decide whether you want to subscribe longer term. 

Visit: www.amazon.com

SUTRA Heat Guard Blowout Cream Review

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SUTRA Heat Guard Blowout Cream is an ultra-lightweight blowout cream that is formulated to protect the hair from heat damage up to 450°F. It also fight frizz, smoothes hair, and adds shine. It has no real detectable aroma and it is cruelty-free. My great discovery is that for my naturally curly hair, it works beautifully without heat as an effective styling cream. I like to apply a tiny amount to either damp or dry hair and it makes my hair more manageable while fighting frizz.

According to SUTRA,

SUTRA's Heat Guard Blowout Cream preps your hair for heat styling, adding moisture and protection to prevent damage, while promoting smoothness and shine for flawless blowouts wherever you go.

Features:

• SUTRA's Heat Guard Blowout Cream preps your hair for heat styling, adding moisture and protection to prevent damage, while promoting smoothness and shine for flawless blowouts wherever you go.
• Hyaluronic Acid
• Protects Hair from Heat Damage up to 450°F
• Cruelty Free
• Sulfate Free
• Paraben Free
• Phthalate Free
• Safe for chemically treated hair
• Safe Colored Hair

Directions: Massage a small amount of Heat Guard Blowout Cream into damp or dry hair and distribute it evenly. Let it nourish and protect your hair. Dry and style hair as usual. Do not rinse out. For best results use with Heat Guard® Shampoo and Conditioner.

Ingredients: Water (Aqua / Eau), Paraffinium Liquidum, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ammonium Polyacrylate, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, C13‑16 Isoparaffin, Hyaluronic Acid / Sodium Hyaluronate, Laureth‑30, Parfum (Fragrance), DMDM Hydantoin, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Larch Tree Extract, Magnesium Nitrate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Magnesium Chloride, Methylisothiazolinone, CI 15985.

Overall Assessment: This is a great blowout cream, but I most often use it to make my hair manageable– even when I let it dry naturally. 

$24.00 for 6.76 oz. from SUTRA, Nordstrom, Macy's, JCPenney and Amazon (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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Crate & Barrel 4th of July Warehouse Sale: Up to 60% Off!

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Crate & Barrel is having an up to 60% Off 4th of July Warehouse Sale on just about every type of product you can imagine, and across departments. There are so many amazing products included in the sale. I regularly shop their sales, and I have found some of my most prized items for my kitchen and home from them.

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Jane Iredale Balance Hydrating Spray Review

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I am a huge fan of Jane Iredale products, and recently realized it has been a very long time since I featured anything from this wonderful brand. As I was digging through my cabinet, I found my forgotten about bottle of Jane Iredale Balance Hydrating Spray, and decided to start using it again since it is the perfect skin pick-me-up during the warm weather we are currently having in Southern California.

This balancing and hydrating spray is incredibly refreshing in the warm weather, and not only does it provide much-needed hydration to the skin, but it also serves as an effective makeup setting spray. While Jane Iredale asserts that it is especially beneficial for oily and acne skin types, I will say that I have neither of these skin types, but instead I have more normal-leaning skin, and this works brilliantly for me.

This spray has a lightweight and non-greasy texture and immediately imparts moisture to dehydrated skin. It has a very light herbal aroma, but it is neither assertive, nor in the least bit long-lasting.

According to Jane Iredale, 

Jane Iredale's Balance Hydration Spray is a skin-balancing, hydrating face spray that locks in moisture, tones skin and sets makeup for a lasting, skin-like finish.

Details & Claims:

• Mimics skin's natural moisture to set makeup and create a natural, skin-like finish.
• Locks in moisture and makeup for lasting, budge-proof wear.
• Distilled with natural astringents and skin-balancing extracts.
• Hydrates and conditions all skin types.
• Especially beneficial for acneic and oily skin.
• Awarded ECOCERT's Natural and Organic Cosmetic certification.

Directions: Use to set mineral makeup foundation for a long-lasting, smooth finish.

Key Ingredients:
- Orange Extract has been shown to tone skin and reduce the look of pores.
- Green Tea Leaf Extract has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties.
- Grapefruit Extract has been shown to help balance oil production.

Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Laminaria Digitata (Algae) Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Raphanus Sativus (Radish) Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Alcohol. *Ingredient From Organic Farming ** Made Using Organic Ingredients.

Overall Assessment: This is a perfect skin hydrator for the warm weather, and it leaves the skin feeling soft, smooth and supple.

$40.00 for 3.04 oz. from Ulta, bluemercury and Amazon (Affiliate Links). GWP. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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Kiss New York Peptide Pout Lip Treatment in Watermelon Review

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If you love hydrating tinted lip treatments, then I just discovered one that I would like to share with you. Kiss New York Peptide Pout Lip Treatment in Watermelon is a tinted lip balm that feels more like a non-sticky lip gloss, and gives enough of a watermelon pink flush that is infinitely flattering. It deposits color evenly, does not bleed, and it leaves lips soft, supple and hydrated. I do not find the scent unpleasant, or long-lasting, but if you do not like to have a taste or smell to your lip products, this may not be the best choice for you. 

According to Kiss New York,

Experience luxury lip care with the KISS NEW YORK Peptide Lip Treatment, a lip balm designed to hydrate, plump, and smooth in one effortless swipe. This advanced lip treatment infused with peptides helps reduce the appearance of fine lines while delivering a natural, fuller look to your lips. Formulated by Tripeptide-1, a skin-rejuvenating active known for its age-defying benefits, this treatment improves lip texture, elasticity, and hydration over time. Whether you're dealing with dry, cracked lips, this balm restores your pout to its softest, healthiest state. This lip gloss also includes skin-loving ingredients like Shea Butter, Castor Oil, and Squalane to deeply nourish and lock in long-lasting moisture for plumper, smoother lips that look naturally luscious and feel comforted all day long. The non-sticky formula glides on smoothly with a glossy, elegant finish that's perfect for daily wear or as a conditioning base under your favorite lip color. The cooling metal applicator adds a refreshing touch, making every application a soothing self-care moment. The Unscented and Mint scents apply clear, while the other scents offer a tinted finish for a hint of color with every swipe.

Features & Claims:

• Peptide-rich formula instantly boosts hydration and lip volume while repairing dry, chapped lips.
• Reduces the look of fine lines and lip wrinkles with powerful Tripeptide-1, naturally smoothing and plumping the lips.
• Infused with Shea Butter, Castor Oil, and Squalane to deeply nourish and lock in long lasting moisture.
• Built in cool tip metal applicator soothes and massages lips for an elevated application experience.
• Lightweight, non-sticky formula delivers a glossy, smooth finish without tackiness or residue.

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Overall Assessment: I love a nice tinted lip balm, and this one feels more like a non-sticky lip gloss, and it is affordable!

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Native Cucumber & Mint Body Wash: Thoughts 4 Months Later

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About three months ago, after using Native Cucumber & Mint Body Wash daily for more than a month, I fell head over heels in love with this refreshing body wash. I can now emphatically state that Native Body Wash in Cucumber & Mint is my all-time favorite warm weather body wash. This is the most refreshing body wash, and the scent is uplifting and invigorating. While the fragrance is described as cucumber and mint, I detect mostly cucumber, but I absolutely love the aroma. It is gentle, and it never strips or dries out my skin. It is quite concentrated, and I just add a tiny bit to a nylon loofah and it produces a bountiful lather that is beautifully aromatic.

Features According to Native,

• All-day clean. An award-winning body wash for gentle 24-hour freshness.
• No unwanted ingredients. 
• Free of sulfates, parabens, pthalates, and dyes.
• Kind to skin. Thoughtfully formulated with clean ingredients.
• Cruelty free and vegan. Never tested on animals and no animal-derived ingredients.

Overall Assessment: More than four months later, this remains my daily body wash, and I love that it is refreshing and that it smells so good!

$11.89 for 11.5 oz and $19.49 for 36 oz. from Target, CVS, Amazon and Walmart (Affiliate Links). Purchased. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team Week in Review

Time to replace your expired sunscreens, and while you are at it, don't forget about your lips. Lola's Secret Beauty Blog gives Trader Joe's Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 30 an A+ because it's effective, moisturizing, and it only costs $2.99!

Nancy from Nancy's Fashion Style has been away for a few days-- cycling, going out for dinner with friends, enjoying the sun and just relaxing, and she encourages periodically escaping your everyday routines.

Allison from Never Say Die Beauty reports via the New York Times that the US FDA approved a new sunscreen ingredient that may have benefits for you!

Angie from Your True Self Blog is providing outfit inspiration for how to use the art of asymmetry in today's fashions. She shows looks based on asymmetric dresses, t-shirts and tank tops, blouses and shirts, tunics, vests, jackets and cardigans, jewelry and swimsuits.

Terri from Our Good Life talks about modern non-invasive beauty treatments and how they offer effective ways to improve skin tone, texture, firmness, and overall radiance without surgery or lengthy recovery times.

Barbie from Barbie’s Beauty Bits recently shared in her article What Is the No-Makeup Makeup Look? It is about “less, but better” beauty, and not about hiding your skin or piling on products.