January 2024 Empties for the Face, Hair, Body & Home

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I am a little surprised that I was able to finish 15 items in the month of January. 14 of the 15 items were full size with one deluxe sample. I am pleased to say that I really loved everything that I finished, and I would happily use all of them again. However, given that I have far too many open jars and tubes of products to use up before making more purchases, many of these items will not be replaced for quite some time. Here is what I used in January 2024:

Archipelago Botanicals Jar Candle in Holiday Spice (Sold out seasonal holiday candle): This is a delightful and nostalgic blend of Cinnamon Bark, Clove, and Orange zest, and it truly smells like the holidays. It fills the room with this familiar scent of the holidays, and it creates a very comforting and festive ambiance. Housed in a gorgeous keepsake glass jar, this is an ultra-luxe candle that is covet-worthy. Purchase Again? They are sold out since this was for the holidays, but I am currently burning two more of their wonderful candles!

Sanari Plant-Based Candle in Sorbetto ($34.00 for 8.5 oz. from the Sanari Amazon Store): Sanari, a local Los Angeles company, not only creates each of their delectably scented candles from Kosher Certified Essential Oils, Non-GMO Soy Wax and Organic Coconut Wax, but they also use gorgeous wide 100% unbleached cotton wicks that are, "designed specifically to burn best in organic coconut wax candles and non-GMO wax for an even glow and pure burn."This utterly delectable and intoxicating candle is a citrus herbal blend of blood orange, coconut and vanilla bean. The lovely aroma fills the air with its gorgeous essence, while the healthy candle burns clean. Blend: Citrus Herbal (Blood Orange, Persian Lime, Creamy Coconut, Vanilla Bean and Cinnamon). Purchase Again? I am currently burning another one of their candles (in a different scent).

Spongellé Body Wash Infused Buffers ($12.00-$20.00 each from Spongellé): This particular buffer was limited edition from a while ago, but you really can't go wrong with any of their buffers. These sponges not only effectively remove dead skin cells, but they also leave the skin deliciously baby soft, smooth, supple and moisturized. Body wash infused body buffers are such a treat to use, and they really excel in their ability to clean and exfoliate the skin while delighting the senses with their delightful aromas. You simply dampen the body buffer with water to activate the lather to effortlessly clean and exfoliate the skin. Each sponge is filled with enough body wash for a minimum of 14 washes, and once you have used up all of the body wash, the sponge itself is still quite intact, and therefore all you need to do is use it in conjunction with your favorite liquid or bar soaps. The hanging ribbon allows the buffer to dry out easily, but I recommend hanging it outside of the moist environment of the shower to avoid bacterial growth. Purchase Again? I just opened up a new one!

Kérastase Discipline Maskertine Hair Mask ($68.00 for 6.8 oz. from Kérastase, Sephora and the Kérastase Amazon Store): This is a deeply nourishing and deep conditioning hair mask that leaves hair frizz-free, unbelievably soft and supple, and with a stunning glossy sheen. I can't believe the results, and simply can't get enough of this extraordinary deep conditioner! This is nirvana for unruly hair! Purchase Again? It's expensive, but I am definitely buying another jar because it works like magic on my hair!

African Botanics Shimmering Gold Body Oil ($110.00 for 3.4 oz. from African Botanics, Revolve, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bluemercury and Credo Beauty): This is a magical antioxidant-rich and unbelievably nourishing and hydrating oil that can be used from head to toe. In the hair it offers conditioning and tames frizz while adorning your tresses with a gorgeous golden luminosity. This delectable nourishing oil hydrates and smooths the skin while giving it the most gorgeous and refined shimmer. Skin is left luminous, soft, supple and utterly quenched. Of all of the shimmering oils that I have seen flood the market none compares to this one. It's perfect all year round, but it is the one to try this summer.  The subtle scent is an intoxicatingly delicious blend of Gardenia, Magnolia, Neroli and Vanilla Bean that is so delectable that I would wear it as a perfume given the chance. Purchase Again? It's at the top of my list for summer!

African Botanics Intense Skin Repair Balm ($160.00 for oz from African Botanics, Credo Beauty, Revolve and bluemercury): This proves to be the quintessential active botanical face balm that has earned pride of place as my very favorite facial moisturizer. It is the perfect ultra-hydrating moisturizer that immediately nourishes and hydrates the skin, reduces inflammation and redness, plumps fine lines, evens skin tone, improves elasticity, firms, and improves overall clarity.  

It is extremely concentrated, therefore a pea size amount is all that you need to use for your  entire face, neck and décolleté. Warmed between the hands or fingers, this balm transforms into an exceedingly luxurious serum that melts into the skin effortlessly. The silky texture coupled with the gorgeous aroma, that is a fusion of Jasmine Grandiflorum, Damask Rose and Bergamot, makes using this luxury balm an extraordinary sensory experience.

This nourishing and healing balm is the perfect year-round moisturizer for people with dry and dehydrated skin, but the benefits of its use are so pronounced that I plan to use it all year long on my normal/combination skin. It soaks in the same way that a beauty oil does, and therefore is not unlike using a beauty oil because it liquefies in the same way once  it is warmed up. It soaks in immediately and leaves skin unbelievably soft, supple, hydrated and luminous. If you are left with a greasy residue, then you have neither adequately warmed it up, nor have you used a small enough amount. 

Additionally, this unique formula offers healing benefits that effectively treat skin conditions such as acne (or monthly hormonal breakouts) hyperpigmentation and it softens the appearance of scars. People with sensitive, irritated, and damaged skin will be astonished by the immediate soothing and healing properties that are embodied in this potent healing elixir, and won't ever want to be without this seemingly magical balm. This is also a great post-treatment balm that immediately calms down skin that has been subjected to a peel or vigorous exfoliation. I have used it after doing an at-home peel, and after thorough exfoliation, and my skin immediately feels and looks better. My skin can, at times, be rather sensitive, and this balm has proven to be the perfect soothing and calming remedy for just about every skin irritation that I have experienced. It is a multipurpose balm, that boasts extraordinary efficacy, and just so happens to be the perfect face cream. It delivers moisture and nutrients more effectively than any balm that I have tried, and its texture and aroma are utterly addictive. Once you try it, I suspect that you will become as obsessed with it as I am! Purchase Again? I am digging around to see if I have another jar, and if I don't, I need to buy another one!

The Organic Pharmacy Carrot Butter Cleanser ($61.00 for the 1.69 oz. refill from Bloomingdale's and goop): Whether you are a proponent of single or a double cleansing, this oil-based balm cleanser effectively removes all traces of makeup and dirt. In starts out as a solid balm, but melts into an oil when it comes into contact with warm skin. It is rich, emollient and very concentrated, and therefore only a small amount is needed to yield extraordinary results. Furthermore, it is very gentle and effective and it thoroughly cleans the skin without any effort on your part.

I simply apply a small amount to dry skin and massage it with my fingers and then remove it with a warm damp muslin cloth or a soft cotton wash cloth. It leaves skin soft, supple and radiant. Sometimes I do not use an additional cleanser, but I also love to double cleanse. I have normal/combination skin, and can forgo the second cleansing, but I generally don't. If you have very dry skin you may not opt to double cleanse, but if you have combination to oily skin you will probably want to double cleanse since you may prefer to wash away any of the remaining oils. It has a very light herbal aroma that simply smells like a fusion of its ingredients. Purchase Again? Eventually, but I am currently swimming in cleansing balms that I must first finish.

The Organic Pharmacy Flower Petal Deep Cleanser & Mask ($41.00 for 1.41 oz. from The Organic Pharmacy): I remain astounded by the results of this duo mask/scrub for a multitude of reasons. It has a lovely soft texture and has the natural scent of Rose (there are even beautiful crushed rose petals in the powder). It turns from powder to a paste by drizzling a little water at a time until you reach the desired consistency, and once you have done so then you simply apply it to your face with a gentle circular motion.  Once you have finished this step simply allow the paste to dry (as you would with a clay mask), and then rinse off after about 5 minutes. The first time that I used it I followed the instructions and left it on for 5 minutes, and the results were amazing. However, the following times that I used it I left it on for about 20 minutes, and the results were utterly miraculous. 

The combination of the physical exfoliating coupled with the tendency of the Lactic Acid to literally eat away dead skin assures that all of those pesky dead skin cells are removed revealing unbelievably beautiful sparkling skin. Purchase Again? Absolutely!

The Organic Pharmacy Enzyme Peel Mask ($65.00 for 2.03 oz. from The Organic Pharmacy): This powerful enzyme mask gently removes dead skin cells, diminishes the appearance of age spots, softens the appearance of fine lines, helps to reduce blackheads, and it leaves skin soft, smooth, supple and thoroughly refreshed.This beautiful mask is a very refreshing gel that transforms the skin in a mere 10 minutes. You will look and feel as though you received a professional facial in record time, and will want to make this a regular part of your at-home beauty routine. Purchase Again? Once I use a few more of my open products that exfoliate dead skin cells.

Tatcha Ageless Revitalizing Eye Cream ($144.00 for 0.5 oz. from Tatcha): This is an ultra luxurious, and silky-smooth, mid-weight eye cream that is exceedingly concentrated– therefore only a very tiny amount is needed. This magical eye cream transforms from one that is more dense into one that is lightweight when introduced to the warmth of the skin. The emollient formula immediately melts into the skin– delivering its nourishing antioxidant, anti-aging properties to the delicate skin around the eyes. 

This eye cream is a deeply moisturizing and hydrating eye cream that leaves skin soft, supple, plumped and decidedly luminous. I was eager to see the extent to which it could plump fine lines, and after only a few weeks of use I noted that the fine lines at the outer-edges of my eyes were smoother, plumper, and nearly invisible. This is one of the few eye creams that effectively lightens dark circles when I have them, and eliminates under-eye puffiness on the rare occasions that I get them. This is one of those rare eye creams that is so perfect that there is absolutely nothing that I would change about it. Purchase Again? As soon as I finish up my open eye creams!

Tatcha Luminous Deep Hydration Firming Eye Serum ($88.00 for 0.5 oz. from Tatcha and QVC): This is a lightweight and fast absorbing serum that delivers immediate hydration, reduces the appearance of fine lines, reduces puffiness, and visibly lifts and firms skin. The Okinawa Red Algae, Honeysuckle Leaf and Caffeine visibly firm the skin while reducing puffiness, and at the same time this combination plumps fine lines, and delivers intense hydration.

The innovative cooling ceramic tip applicator, in conjunction with the fine dust of 23-karat gold, serve to "brighten and diminish shadows under the eyes without adding shimmer." When I haven't gotten enough sleep, I periodically awaken to puffy eyes, and massaging this area with the ceramic tip and serum has an immediate, and sustained, cooling effect that radically diminishes puffy eyes.

While this is a serum, I find that it delivers enough hydration that I don't actually need to use an eye cream, but if your skin is particularly dry you may want to use an eye cream as well. This serum leaves my skin lifted, fine lines diminished, puffiness eradicated, and skin is left with a pronounced clarity and luminosity. It is an utterly superb eye serum that delivers real results, and is such a great pleasure to use. Purchase Again? I just opened a new tube!

Vitabrid C¹² Face Brightening Powder ($68.00 for 0.11 oz. from Vitabrid, Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue): This is an effective and concentrated Vitamin C-based powder that you simply mix into your favorite serum or moisturizer for brighter, firmer and more luminous skin. It has no scent, no detectable texture, and it immediately dissolves when added to your serum, cream or lotion. To use, I simply shake a small amount into my palm, but if you prefer to carefully measure the amount that you use, they do provide a small scoop for your convenience. This is probably the easiest way to introduce topical Vitamin C into your skincare routine, and unlike liquid-based Vitamin C Serums, this powder form remains more stable. Vitabrid C¹² utilizes their proprietary form of Vitamin C, that is time-released over a period of 12 hours, and the longer that you use it the more benefits that you see. I immediately noticed a brightening effect and increased luminosity, but after using it for a few weeks, I also noted that my skin appeared more even in tone, fine lines were softened and my skin looked fresh and healthy. My skin, which can be sensitive at times, had no adverse reaction to the high concentration of topical Vitamin C, nor did I experience any drying whatsoever. Purchase Again? I just opened another bottle! I will use this as long as they make it!

By Terry Baume de Rose Lip Balm ($54.00 for oz. from Bloomingdale's and SpaceNK): Anytime there is so much hype surrounding a particular product, I tend to approach it with considerable trepidation. In fact, I often categorically reject overhyped products because they generally fall short of my expectations. In the case of the By Terry Baume de Rose, which has undoubtedly garnered cult status, it exceeded my expectations. The result, without any exaggeration, was that my lips were completely healed within one day of use. You read that correctly. That alone served to mollify the buyer's remorse that I might have felt given the staggering price tag.

Baume de Rose has a rather thick consistency that thoroughly coats the lips without feeling heavy or uncomfortable. It is not sticky in the least bit, and has the perfect amount of cushion. It has the quintessential By Terry rose scent, which I find delightful, but may be problematic to those who avoid scented lip products. Baume de Rose imparts a sheer milky pink hue, and it makes my lips appear more plump. In addition to being sumptuous all by itself- it also makes a lovely base for lipstick. Purchase Again? I already opened another jar!

Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil in Warm Brunette ($37.00 for oz. from $37.00 for 0.01 oz. from Nordstrom, Sephora and Space NK): When I first began using my Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil, I was struck by its efficacy, easy of use and longevity. This pencil is neither too soft that it loses its form, nor is it too stiff and waxy that it tugs the skin. It effortlessly fills in brows without looking artificial or too severe. The long-wearing water resistant formula stays put  once it sets, and it lasts all day long without fading or migrating. It is housed in a chic and sturdy double-ended metal wand with a unique triangular shaped tip on one and a spoolie brush for grooming brows on the other. I love everything about this brow pencil! Purchase Again? As soon as I finish the 2 brow pencils currently open.

Overall Assessment: As you can see, I really loved the products, and their respective brands, that I used in January. What did you use up, toss out, give away or return in January? Any real winners or duds to report?

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MyKirei by KAO Foam Hand Wash Set

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MyKirei Paw Print Foam Hand Wash and MyKirei by KAO Yuzu Flower Foam Hand Soap, sold separately or as a set, and they are nothing short of delightful and fun to use. Not only do they clean hands and leave them moisturized, instead of stripped and dry, but the foam paw print and flower designs are inventive and charming.

About MyKirei by KAO,

A collection of products inspired by the uniquely Japanese philosophy of Kirei, which promotes living a beautiful life of balance, cleanliness, order, simplicity, well-being, and sustainability. We make purposeful, innovative lifestyle products that create moments of perfect harmony—what we call kirei that connect us all. Because you should never have to compromise efficacy for the future of your family and planet. With MyKirei by KAO, bring home meaningful simplicity and leave behind only beauty.

We blend and balance the rich treasures of Japanese tradition and folklore with innovation and technology. Our products are created with and promote balance - from the philosophy that inspires us, to the trusted ingredients in our formulas, to the ground-breaking, plastic-reducing AIR bottle.

As our guiding principle, Kirei goes beyond external beauty to include health, wellness, and peace of mind. The Kirei lifestyle is about enjoying today, knowing that those joys will be there tomorrow. It is expressing who you truly are, with the confidence that you're walking the right path - even in the smallest moments. It's about recognizing that we are all connected and inspiring positive action. And it's about making every day more beautiful for ourselves, creating a wave of good in our society, and making an impact on the world around us.

MyKirei sells refills for the soap dispensers, and therefore you only need to purchase the soap-filled dispensers once, and can purchase the refills afterward.

MyKirei by Kao Paw Print Foam Hand Wash ($18.00 for 8.5 oz. from MyKirei and their Amazon Store): This paw print is something your kids are going to absolutely love, and it will make them want to wash their hands frequently! It has a fresh and uplifting citrus fragrance from the Yuzu fruit, and it is a dense and creamy foam that feels wonderful against the skin.

According to MyKirei,

A moment of joy and feel-good fun in every pump, in the shape of a paw print of your favorite furry friend! This rich, cloud-cream Foam Hand Wash, with vitamin-C-rich Japanese Yuzu fruit extract and soothing Rice Water, dispenses the perfect amount of cleansing foam. A gentle lather instantly washes away germs and impurities while nourishing skin to promote healthy hands. Suitable for all skin types and gentle for even the littlest hands and sensitive skin. Pediatrician and dermatologist-tested. “Bottle for Life” packaging is refillable and designed to use 86%* less plastic.

Ingredients: Water/Aqua, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Propylene Glycol, Lauryl Glucoside, Laureth-21, Alcohol, Laureth-6 Carboxylic Acid, Laureth-3, Malic Acid, Disodium Edta, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Fragrance/Parfum, Polyquaternium-10, Rice Ferment Filtrate (Sake), Sodium Hydroxide, Citrus Junos Peel Extract, Sodium Benzoate, O-cymen-5-ol, Limonene.

MyKirei by KAO Yuzu Flower Foam Hand Soap is, without question, the most charming hand soap that I have tried. Each pump of this fetching hand soap produces a floral shaped dense and creamy foam that is soft and creamy to the touch. It thoroughly cleans the hands, without ever stripping, and in fact leaves them moisturized. The lovely Yuzu aroma is uplifting and refreshing, but it doesn't linger for long after rinsing. Everything about this beautiful hand soap is wondrous.

According to MyKirei,

This richly-textured foam hand wash, with vitamin-C-rich Japanese Yuzu fruit extract and soothing Rice Water, combines instant, effortless cleansing with a moment of joy in every pump. This unique, user-friendly package reinvents the hand-washing ritual, dispensing the perfect amount of cleanser in the beautiful imprint of a Yuzu flower stamp. Advanced cleansing technology requires only gentle lathering to wash away germs and impurities. Suitable for all, even little hands and sensitive skin.

A 99% biodegradable foaming hand soap infused with Japanese Yuzu fruit extract and Rice Water, with advanced cleansing technology that leaves hands feeling clean and nourished, packaged in the environmentally friendly, refillable “Bottle for Life.”

Scent: The fresh, uplifting citrus fragrance of Yuzu fruit.

ALL FOAMS ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL:

The most innovative cleansing technology, a luxurious cloud-cream foam and a formula that’s as gentle on skin as it is on the environment - that’s the balance and beauty of MyKirei by KAO. In Japanese culture, treating skin with great care and avoiding harsh formulas is a primary concern. Consumers demand foam formulas that are gentle, but also effective as a key part of their daily rituals.

Our foam formulas are balanced, to cleanse without stripping while indulging skin in a rich, creamy texture. Our foam spreads easily, without lathering and cleanses without excessive scrubbing. It rinses off with ease, leaving skin feeling completely clean. Even the pump dispensers are designed to plus the foam output, enhancing the foam as it’s dispensed, for the ultimate pampering cleansing experience.

Directions: Place the palm of your dry hand flat over the pump and push down once to create a beautiful foam flower. Spread foam over hands and work into a rich lather. Rinse well. Make the world more Kirei and refill with the Yuzu Flower Foam Hand Wash Refill to help reduce plastic.

Ingredients: Water/Aqua, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Propylene Glycol, Lauryl Glucoside, Laureth-21, Alcohol, Laureth-6 Carboxylic Acid, Laureth-3, Malic Acid, Disodium Edta, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Fragrance/Parfum, Polyquaternium-10, Rice Ferment Filtrate (Sake), Sodium Hydroxide, Citrus Junos Peel Extract, Sodium Benzoate, O-cymen-5-ol, Limonene.

Overall Assessment: I am utterly delighted by these enchanting hand soaps! They make hand-washing fun!

MyKirei set of two (Paw print and Flower) Regularly $36.00. Sale: $32.40 from MyKirei.

Flower Foam Hand Wash $18.00 for 8.5 oz. from MyKirei and their Amazon Store 

Paw Print Foam Hand Wash $18.00 for 8.5 oz. from MyKirei and their Amazon Store

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6 Perfect Purple Eyeliner Pencils

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A longtime reader emailed me to ask if I could do a post featuring my favorite purple eyeliner pencils, and given that this is my all-time favorite color, I was happy to oblige! 

I have always worn eyeliner pencils, and if I had to choose between a good eyeliner pencil and a good eyeshadow, I would always choose the former. Here are the 6 purple eyeliner pencils that I am currently wearing, and loving:

Lancôme Le Stylo Waterproof Long-Wearing Eyeliner Pencil in Prune ($28.00 for 0.01 oz. from Lancôme and Neiman Marcus): This is a very long-wearing waterproof and transfer-proof formula that never tugs or pulls the skin, and it lasts all day on me without any smearing or fading. There is a smudger sponge on one end of the pencil that works beautifully in its ability to soften the line or enhance a smoky eye. I like to use it quickly because I have found that once the liner sets it really doesn't budge. The fine point offers precision foolproof application, and the creamy formula is very easy to work with. Prune is a magical mid-tone twinkling purple.

Lancôme Drama Liqui-Pencil Waterproof Gel Eyeliner in Purple Cabaret ($25.00 for 12g. from Lancôme, Sephora, Ulta, Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Saks Fifth Avenue): This might just be my favorite formula from Lancôme's amazing lineup of liners. Purple Cabaret is described as a metallic plum, and it is just gorgeous! This beauty is soft and creamy, it is ultra pigmented in a single pass, and it glides across the skin effortlessly without any tugging or pulling, and once they set they don't budge until you remove them at the end of the day. I don't often wear liners in my waterline, but when I do, I tend to only use matte liners instead of glitter or metallic finishes. 

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencilin in Rockstar and Empire ($25.00 for 0.04 oz. from Sephora, Nordstrom, Macy's, Ulta and Urban Decay): These liners glide across the skin and deposit color effortlessly, and once they set they don't budge. Rockstar and Empire are stunning, and ultra-flattering, eggplant purple shades that offer buildable coverage, and that are fuss-free to use. They do require sharpening.

Rockstar: is described as the darkest eggplant shimmer.

Empire: is described as a dark eggplant matte.

Victoria Beckham Beauty Satin Kajal Liner in Fig ($34.00 each from Victoria Beckham Beauty, Nordstrom, bluemercury, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman): Victoria Beckham Beauty is a cruelty-free brand, and the liners are infused with Vitamin E, hydrating pro-vitamin B5, and calming chamomile. They are quite kind and gentle to sensitive eyes like mine, and they can also be used on the waterline and for tight-lining. The colors are spectacularly beautiful independently, but they can also be blended to soften or intensify the lighter and darker shades, respectively. Fig is a rich matte aubergine, and it is a real showstopper.

Charlotte Tilbury Rock 'n' Kohl Eyeliner Pencil in Velvet Violet ($29.00 for 10g. from Charlotte Tilbury, Sephora, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, Beautylish, Selfridges, Cult Beauty and John Lewis): This wonderful formula is so creamy to the touch and easy to blend, and it glides across the skin without any tugging or pulling, and it deposits color evenly and effortlessly. It allows you to create a very clean crisp line, but gives you enough time before setting to make a smoky smudged line as well. Once it does set, it is completely budge-proof, and lasts on me all day long, and without a primer. I do not experience any transfer, smudging or fading, but I do not have very oily eyelids, and your wear-time may vary if you do. Velvet Violet is a stunning violet with depth. It photographed rather dark, but it is a gorgeous deeper violet that morphs in the sunlight.

All photographs taken outside under the winter sun.

Overall Assessment: These are my 5 go-to perfect purple eyeliner pencils. Do you have any favorite go-to purple eyeliner pencils that you reach for all of the time?

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Spongellé Up to 60% Off Warehouse Sale!

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Spongellé is having an up to 60% Off Warehouse Sale on many of their amazing products. This is a sale worth shopping since their products are amazing, and the discounts are noteworthy. The sale ends on January 31, or while supplies last.

Visit: www.spongelle.com

The Beauty Spotlight Team End of January Week in Review

Westman Atelier 4-Piece Petite Brush Collection is an ultra-luxe revelation in handmade makeup brushes and at 40% Off, Lola's Secret Beauty Blog highly recommends getting yours before this limited edition set sells out!

If you’d like to do something positive for the earth as well as for your dry skin, Allison from Never Say Die Beauty has an eco-friendly solution to use to achieve both benefits in the shower!

One of the warmest ways to wear a skirt is to wear it in leather! Take a look at the wide range of choices from the cut, to the colors, and the many cozy ways it can be worn. Angie from Your True Self Blog shares how to make 40 outfits with a faux leather skirt.

Kickstart your new year with a focus on weight loss and better health. Explore the red light therapy weight loss before and after results in the Barbie's Beauty Bits article on the subject.

Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Air Dry Styling Lotion Review

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Mielle Pomegranate & Honey Air Dry Styling Lotion is a wonderful curly hair treat that allows you to air dry your hair while it detangles and defines curls while offering a perfect amount of moisture. It neither weighs down the hair, nor leaves it greasy. While it is intended for type 4 hair, which is curlier than mine, I use it sparingly and it leaves my curls soft, manageable, frizz-free and detangled. The pomegranate and honey aroma is delectable, but not overpowering.

According to Mielle Organics,

Our Air Dry Styling Lotion was formulated to detangle and define as it softens type 4 hair for perfect air-dried wash-n-go's. This innovative sprayable lotion seals in moisture for fast drying, soft to the touch curls that move.

Key Benefits:

• Fast Drying Sprayable Lotion
• Softens, Detangles & Defines
• For Curls on the Go!
• Lightweight, Soft Definition
• Pairs well with Pomegranate & Honey Air Dry Styler Gel
• 8 fl oz | For Type 4 Coily Hair

Directions: Mist as needed onto freshly shampooed hair paying special attention to ends. Gently detangle with fingers or use a wide tooth comb to ensure even product distribution. Style as desired. For a firmer hold, follow with our Mielle Pomegranate & Honey Air Dry Styler Gel.

Key Ingredients:

Pomegranate Seed: Benefits both hair and scalp. Deeply conditions for softer, more manageable, healthier hair and strengthens follicles.

Honey: Natural humectant, retains moisture

Ingredients: Water (Aqua, Eau), Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Fruit Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey, PVP, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycereth-2 Cocoate, Fragrance (Parfum).

Overall Assessment: I am such a big fan of Mielle Organics, they are experts in curly haircare, and make amazing products that really pamper curls!

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milk_shake insta shine Valentine's Day Kit Review

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milk_shake insta shine Valentine's Day Kit is a gorgeous set for uncompromising shiny locks. The set is currently on sale– which, no doubt, sweetens the deal!

According to milk_shake, 

It's a Valentine's meet-cute –  milk_shake style! milk_shake insta.light shampoo is a strengthening shampoo with a filler effect for all hair types. milk_shake insta.lotion is a treatment with milk proteins, hyaluronic acid, lemon and blueberry extracts. In just a few seconds it detangles the hair. milk_shake dry shampoo is a special powder-based formula which absorbs accumulated sebum on the hair and counteracts the shine, flatness and odor of greasy hair, which tends to look dirty.

The Set includes:

milk_shake Insta.Light Shampoo (10.1 oz)

milk_shake Insta.Lotion (8.4 oz.)

milk_shake Lifestyling Dry Shampoo (1.6 oz.)

milk_shake insta.light shampoo is non-stripping shampoo that is formulated to make hair soft, shiny and manageable. Perfectly suited for all types of hair, milk_shake insta.light shampoo gently cleanses the hair without drying it out or leaving it unruly. The Hyaluronic Acid adds and retains hydration, and for my sometimes unruly curly hair, it helps to fight-frizz and flyaways, leaving my hair more manageable even before I use my conditioner. The spicy peachy scent is a delight to the senses, and the aroma fills the shower with its very pleasing fragrance.

According to milk_shake,

milk_shake insta.light shampoo is a strengthening shampoo with a filler effect for all hair types. It gently cleanses and makes hair easy to comb, leaving it soft and shiny. Formulated with fruit extracts that provide vitamins and precious minerals, giving elasticity and making the hair stronger.

milk_shake insta.light shampoo gently cleanses and makes hair easy to comb, leaving it soft and shiny. Formulated with fruit extracts that provide vitamins and precious minerals, giving elasticity and making the hair stronger. The creamy texture, combined with the irresistible peach fragrance, makes this shampoo an enjoyable experience at the backbar.

Select Ingredients: The active ingredients within milk_shake® insta.light products are specifically selected for their conditioning, detangling and hydrating properties capable of giving instant shine to hair and removing frizz. The combination of milk proteins, hyaluronic acid and fruit extracts helps to nourish the hair, giving strength and softness while balancing the hydration levels within the hair and leaving hair radiant and silky.

Ingredients: Aqua (water), Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate, Cetyl Betaine, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate, Polyquaternium-10, Coco-Glucoside, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Glucoasminoglycans, Hyaluronic Aci,d Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Glycine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Magnesium Nitrate, Magnesium Chloride, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Parfum (Fragrance), Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool.

milk_shake Insta.Lotion is one of the most interesting haircare products that I have tried in a long time, and I mean that sincerely and in the best way. It is a water-thin rinse-out liquid mask with hyaluronic acid that gives hair unbelievable shine and manageability in less than a minute. Hair is left hydrated, smooth and shiny. It is very easy to apply and to rinse out, and it decreases drying time.

According to milk_shake,

milk_shake insta.lotion is a treatment with milk proteins, hyaluronic acid, lemon and blueberry extracts. In just a few seconds it detangles the hair. Hyaluronic acid that’s as light as water and in just a few seconds gives manageability, shine, hydration and smoothness. It has a gorgeous fragrance: sweet and fruity peach notes refresh the senses with a delicate and lively fragrance, a cocktail of pure happiness.

In just a few seconds it detangles and hydrates the hair, giving instant shine and removing frizz. Its liquid texture is as light as water and easy to apply, smoothing the hair’s porosity and closing the hair cuticles, giving mirror-like shine! Ideal for color-treated, chemically-treated or dry hair.

Features:

• It can be combined with any milk_shake® shampoo
• It’s easy to apply, with a liquid texture that’s as light as water
• It’s quick to rinse out
• Hair is instantly detangled, shiny & hydrated
• Hair dries faster
• Gives hair serious shine.
• Perfect for color-treated, chemically treated or dry hair as it preserves hair color up to 60% more in respect to other conditioners
• Fantastic peach fragrance: sweet & fruity peach notes refresh the senses with a delicate and lively fragrance, a cocktail of pure happiness.

Directions: Apply to damp hair after cleansing, concentrating on lengths and ends and twisting the hair around the fingers to help the product penetrate deeper. Leave in for a few seconds and rinse out.

Select Ingredients: The active ingredients within milk_shake® insta lotion are specifically selected for their conditioning, detangling and hydrating properties capable of giving instant shine to hair and removing frizz. The combination of milk proteins, hyaluronic acid and fruit extracts helps to nourish the hair, giving strength and softness while balancing the hydration levels within the hair and leaving hair radiant and silky.

Ingredients: Propylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Myristyl Alcohol, Aqua (Water), Cetrimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Chloride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Glycine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum (Fragrance), Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool.

milk_shake Lifestyling dry shampoo is a powder-based dry shampoo, with a delectable clean semi-floral aroma, that absorbs sebum, refreshes the scalp and hair and feels weightless. It's a great solution on the days that you don't shampoo your hair with water.

According to milk_shake,

milk_shake dry shampoo is a special powder-based formula which absorbs accumulated sebum on the hair and counteracts the shine, flatness and odor of greasy hair, which tends to look dirty. It has an ultra-fine, instant formula. With just one gesture it refreshes the scalp for a fresh, clean feeling without using water, for a light result with no residue. Leaves hair looking cleaner for longer. Contains a special modified starch that helps to absorb sebum to reduce the unwanted shine and heaviness created by scalp impurities. With hemp seed oil, with nourishing and emollient properties for scalp and hair. milk_shake® dry shampoo gives a fresh and light sensation that restores the clean look and feel of the hair without using cleansers or water. It’s a product that is increasingly popular as a practical, last minute solution, and an alternative to cleansing with traditional shampoos. It’s the ideal solution when you need a quick fix, when you cannot wash your hair with water.

Directions: Shake before use, then spray onto roots. Wait a few moments and then style using hands or a brush. 

Ingredients: Isobutane, Propane, Alcohol Denat., Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Silica.

Overall Assessment: If you are looking for shiny locks, this kit is a great way to achieve just that. milk_shake is an excellent cruelty-free brand, and their haircare products are tried and true in my household! A+

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