My strategy of leaving mostly used up products in plain view proved, once again, to effectively encourage me to finish them up. Whether I make a discreet pile in the shower, or on the bathroom vanity– I am far more apt to use things that I see, and that can be easily gotten to. If you find yourself with lots of half-used products, then I definitely recommend trying this method.
Overall, I am pleased with the number of products that I finished up in March, and definitely have some true-loves to report about.
MANUKA SECRETS Exfoliant (Reviewed HERE): I love to exfoliate my skin on a regular basis, and there are always about 4-6 different varieties to choose from in my shower at any given moment.
This exfoliant is good for all types of skin, and it effectively and gently removes dead skin cells– leaving skin soft, velvety smooth and unbelievably hydrated. It contains two different sized exfoliant particles: bamboo plus jojoba pearl and white clay, and this combination eliminates dead skin cells gently, while the Shea Butter and Rice Bran and Coconut Oils leave skin hydrated. Furthermore, Cucumber Extract softens and soothes the skin. The end result is gorgeous glowing skin.
Beautisol Exscrub Me? (Reviewed HERE): This Citrus Face Exfoliant is densely packed with fine Jojoba beads that effortlessly remove dead skin cells with great speed and precision. They are expertly crafted and uniformly shaped without any jagged protruding edges that scratch and damage the skin. That said, trust me when I say that one only needs to use a very light hand because this scrub is more than capable of getting rid of every trace of dead skin cells with a very gentle touch. The citrus peel and extracts, which lend this jewel a scrumptious scent, perform miracles by leaving skin cleansed, clarified, glowing and utterly refreshed.
RADICAL Skincare Youth Infusion Serum (Review Forthcoming): This lightweight and hydrating serum lifts and plumps skin, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles very effectively. RADICAL utilizes cutting-edge proprietary technology and the highest quality ingredients in their ultra-luxe anti-aging skincare line that is gentle and highly effective.
Jan Marini Marini Holiday Exfoliator (Reviewed HERE) While Jan Marini is, no doubt, a skincare expert– that does not mean that her products have to be be run of the mill and predictable. No product makes this more clear than the Marini Holiday Exfoliator in Cranberry Orange. Not only does it smell like the holiday season in the most delectable sort of way, but it is also one of the most effective and gentle exfoliators that I have had the pleasure of using.
ARCONA Peptide Hydrating Complex (Review Forthcoming): This lotion is rich peptides, flavonoids and a myriad of nourishing ingredients to hydrate, smooth, lift and regenerate the skin. While it is a lightweight, it is a rich lotion that deeply hydrates dry and sensitive skin, but it also works spectacularly well for my normal/combination skin. I have already opened another bottle because I am so in love with this formula.
37 Extreme Actives High Performance Anti-Aging Cream is luxury anti-aging cream that delivers impressive moisture, and leaves skin ultra-hydrated and lifted. The sample was not large enough to really determine any sort of long-term benefits, but I really likes the way that it made my skin feel. I would definitely be interested in testing it further.
Trader Joe's Orange Blossom Hand Soap is one of my repeatedly purchased liquid hand soaps because it smells delicious and it thoroughly cleanses without drying out hands. I highly recommend trying it on your next trip to Trader Joe's.
Little Twig Baby Wash Calming Lavender (Reviewed HERE) is an all-natural blend of "soothing lavender, restorative chamomile and gentle bubbles" that provides aromatherapeutic benefits that are calming and relaxing, and that encourage a better night’s sleep for babies and adults. It is also wonderful when used as a shower gel, and I found that it even did an exemplary job as a shaving gel for my underarms and legs. It leaves skin soft, hydrated and smooth. The scent is not in the least bit pungent, but instead it is a mellow lavender that delights the senses.
Key West Aloe Aloethera Moisturizing Shampoo(ReviewedHERE) If you seek a shampoo that is gentle enough for everyday use, then Aloethera Moisturizing Shampoo is a great choice. The formula is gentle, non-stripping, and offers enough moisture without weighing hair down.
Key West Aloe Aloethera Keratin Conditioner (Reviewed HERE) If you need a conditioner that combats frizz, detangles, and moisturizes without weighing down your hair, then Key West Aloe Aloethera Keratin Conditioner is a definite must-try. It leaves my hair soft, silky and ultra manageable.
OGX Healing + Vitamin E Conditioner (Reviewed HERE) leaves my hair hydrated, manageable, detangled and frizz-free. I can even get a comb through my curly hair after using this conditioner!
Beauty and the Bees Tasmanian Real Beer Shampoo Bar (Reviewed HERE) is a beautiful handmade bar that is not only chemical free, but it is filled with richly conditioning plant and nut oils as well as hops and beer. It cleans hair thoroughly yet is so gentle and moisturizing that it never strips the hair.
Badger Argan, Jojoba & Baobab Botanical Hair Oil (Reviewed HERE) Badger, who is best known for their iconic balms, also make amazing hair oils, and their Argan, Jojoba & Baobab Botanical Hair Oil Daily Leave-In Conditioning is an unbelievably effective treat for dry and damaged hair. It has a delightful citrus scent that elevates the mood delights the senses, and is so pleasant to use that you might even be inclined to drench yourself in it!
Kiwi Glow Daily Skin Oil Moisturizers in Amaya (Reviewed HERE) is a delightful warm floral with flashes of lily of the valley. Kiwi Glow describes it as having "hints of dandelion and lily of the valley" and conjures images of "lovely subtle petals on your body." The light floral that only leaves behind the slightest traces of scent once it sinks in. It sinks in quickly and deeply nourishes skin leaving it soft, supple and luminous. I even use it as a hand moisturizer, and quickly chapping gives way to soft and smooth skin.
What did you use up, toss out, give away, or return in March? Were there any winners or losers that you want to talk about? Do Tell!
Back to School shopping can be very expensive, and for those going off, or returning, to college these expenses can become rather daunting. Between the continual tuition hikes, the stratospheric cost of books, the mandatory health insurance (at least at my university), the exorbitant rents, and the high cost of food– most students have very little discretionary income left to buy incidentals.
Given that I teach at a big university, I spend a lot of time with undergraduate and graduate students, and many of them tell me about their living conditions in the dorms, sorority houses, and in off-campus housing. Trust me when I tell you, that I am continually shocked by some of the goings on that they have to deal with while trying to get an undergraduate or advanced degree. They often live 6 or more deep in a 3 bedroom apartment sharing a single bathroom in order to be able to afford the high cost of housing. Given that so many have communal bathrooms and tight quarters, there is a natural tendency to end up sharing some beauty products (whether willingly or unwillingly). Therefore, in addition to selecting affordable makeup and body care products, I also sought out a few affordable, and larger sized, grooming products that could be left in the bathroom and shared amongst the roommates.
With Fall Semester less than a month away, and Fall Quarter less than two months away, many college and university students are already beginning to shop for the new academic year. Here are a few drugstore picks to start out the new school year without breaking the budget.
SOHO Disney Makeup Bags ($7.99-$11.99 at Walgreens): LONDON SOHO NEW YORK makes all sorts of super cute and affordable makeup bags, makeup brushes and makeup sponges that are embellished with Disney favorites. These are great for storing your makeup and other things that you don't want to leave in the bathroom, or share for sanitary reasons. They can easily be stowed in your room and will keep all of your daily go-to items at your fingertips.
This summer, LONDON SOHO NEW YORK® teamed up with Walgreens to offer another dreamy Disney collection of cosmetic bags – this time featuring Ariel, Mulan and Pocahontas. Available exclusively at Walgreens, the Dare to Dream collection contains six new cosmetic bags that will keep you styled like a Disney Princess on your next adventure!
This imaginative line including a weekender, organizer, clutch and round top purse kit is inspired by the ambitious spirits of these inspiring leading ladies. Known for durable, long-lasting and on-trend cosmetic bags, this latest collection blends these courageous characters and functional design to dare you to dream like a Disney Princess.
SOHO Disney Belle Enchanted Eyes 3 Piece Brush Set ($12.99 at Walgreens): This three piece brush set is all you really need to apply your daily eye makeup. The brushes are good quality, easy to use, highly effective, and they don't shed.
Belle Enchanted Eyes Brush Set includes:
Medium Fluff Brush – Short round shape creates depth and detail.
Large Fluff Brush – Soft, fluffy bristles allow shadow to glide across eyelids with ease.
Flat Angled Liner Brush – Angled shape creates flawless lines and can be used with powder, gel or cream liner.
Material: Nylon bristles
SOHO Spellbound Beauty Sponge ($9.99 at Walgreens): Its unique shape works well with both liquid and cream foundations. The pointed end is perfectly suited for small spaces like the inner corner of eyes and nose, and the wide base is intended for all-over blending.
Material: Non-latex sponge
NYC New York Color HD Waterproof Automatic Eyeliner (Reviewed here. $2.00 each from Target, Walmart and CVS): These beautifully pigmented eyeliners are creamy and tug free, but once they set they are long-lasting and budge-proof. They are gorgeous and affordable, and well worth having.
HD Automatic Eyeliner makes your dream eye look easy and speedy. This skinny pencil just twists up to reveal a perfect point that makes applying color a breeze. At the other end is a brilliant pro-style blending tool for customising your look.
Top to Bottom: Turquoise, Navy Blue, Black and Dark Brown
Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Single in Nutty ($0.99 from Drugstore.com and Walgreens): This is such a pretty golden taupe, and it has a lovely creamy texture that effortlessly glides across the lids and it deposits color evenly. For this price you can buy one for your roommate so that she doesn't use yours!
High-pigmentation and pearl-density create a unique, satiny texture that lasts and lasts. A versatile collection of classic and trend shades can be easily worn alone or playfully combined for a variety of looks.
Ingredients: Dimethicone, Talc, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Magnesium Stearate, Nylon-12, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glycerin, Boron Nitride, Polyethylene, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, May Contain (+/-): Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)
COVERGIRL Intensify Me! Liquid Liner (Reviewed here. $8.99 from ULTA and Drugstore.com): This is one of my favorite liquid liners these days because the uniquely shaped paddle allows for the finest lines when turned on end, and because the flat side effortlessly achieves a bold and thick cat eye.
Get the control of a pencil with the intensity of a liquid eyeliner for beautifully defined eyes every time with CoverGirl's Intensify Me! Liquid Liner. Their paddle-shaped tip gives you two looks in one - thick and dramatic or thin and elegant. The intense black formula glides on smoothly and dries quickly for instant drama.
Note the difference in thickness between the flat side and the thin edge.
Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Foundation with Comfort Serum ($6.99-$7.99 for 1 oz. from Target, ULTA, Walgreens and Drugstore.com): This is my new favorite drugstore foundation because it offers light to medium coverage with a very natural finish. My skin looks and feels hydrated, smooth and glowing. Rimmel claims that it is "party-proof, transfer-proof and leaves you with flawless looking skin around the clock" and lasts 24 hours, and I agree with all of these claims, except that I can't verify the 24 hour wear-time because of my unwillingness to sleep in my makeup.
Lasting Finish 25 Hour Full Coverage, our first long wear foundation with comfort serum for feel good, flawless skin that stays put morning to night. Stay-true makeup applies smoothly and evenly, concealing dark circles and imperfections. Leaves skin looking flawless all day long. Transfer resistant for up to 25 hours. New skin-friendly comfort serum for instant hydration, lightweight and extra comfortable wear all day. Vitamin E helps provide additional skin barrier from free radicals.
Rimmel Keep Calm Lip Balms (Reviewed here. $2.50 for 0.13 oz. from Amazon and Walmart): These are fun, whimsical and very moisturizing lip balms that leave lips soft and supple. Of the three shades that I have, only Keep Calm and Party offers any real color payoff. They offer sheer washes of color, and therefore no mirror is needed for application.
According to Rimmel London, their Keep Balm Lip Balms are moisturizing with a "touch of fun and flirty colors."
Claims:
• Enriched formula with moisturizing oils that calm, soften and protect lips for hours
• Instantly increases lip moisture by 22%*
(*Clinical study: Percent change from untreated bare lips)
Keep Calm and Shop is a peachy nude shade in the tube, but it actually appears quite clear when it is applied to the lips.
Keep Calm and Play (Rose Blush) appears to be an orate coral shade in the tube, and it is a very sheer pinky coral on me
Keep Calm and Party (Violet Blush) is a purple-kissed berry with more pigmentation and color pay off than the other two shades.
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Color ($4.99 each from ULTA, Amazon, Walgreens and Target) Left to Right: Leapin' Lilac (380), Plummet (422) and Cherry Fast (421). I am completely obsessed with these gorgeous polishes. One coat for full opaque coverage in gorgeous colors, and for less than $5.00 each! I have worn them for over a week on my fingers and toes without any chipping, so it is safe to say that they are definitely well worth having.
Leapin' Lilac is a gorgeous lavender
Plummet is a deep and rich royal purple
Cherry Fast is bright mid-tone blue-based pink
Nail color covers in just one coat, brilliantly. The Perfectionist Brush contours to any nail, so color always glides on precisely, quickly, flawlessly. And, the exclusive Flexiglass Complex combines beautiful, brilliant shine and super-strong wear. So simple, so Sally.
Ingredients: Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Triphenyl Phosphate, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Isopropyl Alcohol, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Trimethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Benzophenone-1, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Ethyl Tosylamide, Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Tin Oxide. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Aluminum Powder (CI 77000), FD&C Yellow No. 5 Aluminum Lake (CI 19140), FD&C Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake (CI 42090), D&C Red No. 6 Barium Lake (CI 15850), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), D&C Red No. 7 Calcium Lake (CI 15850), D&C Red No. 34 Calcium Lake (CI 15880), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), D&C Yellow No. 11 (CI 47000), D&C Black No. 2 (CI 77266).
BIC Simply Soleil Click Razor ($7.00 from ULTA and Amazon): The BIC Simply Soleil Click Razor offers a very close shave, and the soothing cocoa butter moisture strip leaves legs silky smooth and hydrated! This is a wonderful razor at a very affordable price.
BIC is announcing the launch of the newest addition to its Soleil® line of women’s razors, BIC® Simply Soleil Click™. The product is BIC’s newest razor for women, offering a disposable handle and six 3-blade cartridges.
The functionality of Simply Soleil Click gives women a simplified shaving experience, offering the convenience of replaceable cartridges at the value of a disposable razor.
Each Simply Soleil Click cartridge features a soothing moisture strip that is 2.5 times larger than the average BIC razor moisture strip, which pampers skin and leaves legs silky after each shave.
BIC Simply Soleil Click offers:
One (1) new, brightly-colored disposable handle and six disposable cartridges in each package (refills not sold separately)
Three (3) blades for a flawlessly smooth shave
A soothing moisture strip with cocoa butter
OGX Healing + Vitamin E Collection: If you have dry, color treated, or curly hair, then this is a great collection to try. The shampoo is non-stripping and gentle on even the driest hair. The conditioner is deeply nourishing and hydrating, and it leaves hair soft, silky and shiny. The penetrating oil combats frizz swiftly and efficiently, and it smells delicious!
Bursting with healing, nutrient-rich ingredients, OGX introduces its new Healing + Vitamin E collection, developed to repair damaged hair and restore vitality. Known for its healing and reparative properties, Vitamin E smoothes the surface of the hair, combating frizz and mending split-ends, while reducing the risk of future breakage. Penetrating deep into each strand, it hydrates the hair, increasing its strength and elasticity. Highly nourishing, it also helps to reverse damage caused by heat tools and daily styling.
Give your hair its daily dose of vitamins with this nutrient-packed shampoo. Its moisturizing formula blend penetrates strands to help increase strength and elasticity, while healing Vitamin E smooths from root to tip.
OGX Healing + Vitamin E Conditioner leaves my hair hydrated, manageable, detangled and frizz-free. I can even get a comb through my curly hair after using this conditioner!
Lower your risk for breakage and dullness with this conditioner that will leave your locks looking smooth and healthy.
This concentrated infusion of Vitamin E helps heal brittle, damaged hair with just a few drops. Evenly distribute one drop to give hair nourishment and to prevent breakage
Bodycology Moroccan Sunset Moisturizing Body Wash ($3.99 for 16 oz. from Target): This is a non-stripping moisturizing cleanser that leaves the skin soft and thoroughly cleansed. It has a warm fruity floral scent that makes the whole bathroom smell great.
The sensual fragrance of sweet passionfruit and blooming hibiscus flowers leave you feeling exotic and inspired. Our ultra moisturizing body wash is formulated with Shea Butter & Vitamin E to keep skin feeling hydrated and irresistably smooth.
Piper's Perfumery Fragrance Mists ($4.48 for 8.3 oz. from Walmart): Available in a wide variety of fruity and floral scents, these light body fragrances are affordable and large enough to share with your housemates.
Vaseline Intensive Care Spray Moisturizer in Aloe Soothe ($5.84-$8.40 for 6.5 oz. from Drugstore.com, Amazon, Walgreens and Target): I have to confess that I am rather obsessed with this moisturizer, in part because it has a delectable fresh green scent that is very refreshing. It is a fast absorbing and ultra moisturizing lotion that sprays out as a foam, and it leaves skin soft, supple, hydrated and luminous. It is actually quite concentrated– so be mindful that a little goes a long way.
Features:
Moisturizes and absorbs in seconds to help heal dry skin
LA LOOKS Mega Mega Hold ($2.69-$2.99 from Walgreens, Drugstore.com and Amazon): If you are looking for a strong holding gel that won't flake or leave your hair feeling hard and unnatural, then this is a good bet at a great price. It feels lightweight and non-sticky, but keeps hair right where you want it.
Get a grip!... on ultimate hold and control with L.A. Looks mega mega hold gel. It lets you shape, spike, mold or slick your hard-to-hold hair into the style that will get you noticed. Made with TriActive Hold ingredients for absolute fixation, absolute resistance and absolute durability that will last all day long. This is one gel that won't flake-out on you, and it is alcohol free, lightweight and non-sticky for a smooth finish. Safe for color treated hair.
LA LOOKS Volumizing Mousse(Walgreens, Amazon): This mousse offers flexible hold without leaving hair greasy or weighed down. Hair remains soft and touchable without looking or feeling as though it is loaded with styling products.
Want to turn up the volume on your locks, but don’t want that crunchy feeling? LA Looks volumizing Mousse bodifies hair with lightweight hold and shine that doesn’t weight your hair down. Amp up your locks with soft and touchable finish that lasts all day.
LA LOOKS Define & Shine ($2.69- from Walgreens and Drugstore.com): This styling gel boasts a humidity-resistant formula the offers frizz control while it smooths the tresses and leaves behind a lovely shine. This is a great gel for curly hair and hair prone to frizz.
Love the shine of a serum but need the hold of a gel? This advanced formula coats and seals the hair cuticle to tame frizz while offering humidity-resistant resins that help smooth hair and Micro-Crystalline shine enhancers to deliver a luminous shine.
Overall Assessment: Great products at affordable prices are imperative for most college students, and these are but a few that will let you do some pampering without breaking your budget.
What are your favorite drugstore budget-friendly finds?
If you find yourself searching for affordable drugstore brand haircare products that are non-stripping, hydrating and nourishing, then may I enthusiastically suggest trying out OGX Healing + Vitamin E Collection. Given my naturally curly hair, I have to be particularly careful to avoid drying and stripping formulas, but am pleased to report that the OGX Healing + Vitamin E Shampoo, Conditioner and Penetrating Oil have left my hair soft, manageable, moisturized and frizz-free. Furthermore, unlike many drugstore haircare products, OGX products do not have an assertive artificial chemical fragrance scent that lingers. Instead, the OGX Healing + Vitamin E Collection boasts a warm and rich scent that doesn't linger in the hair.
According to OGX,
Bursting with healing, nutrient-rich ingredients, OGX introduces its new Healing + Vitamin E collection, developed to repair damaged hair and restore vitality. Known for its healing and reparative properties, Vitamin E smoothes the surface of the hair, combating frizz and mending split-ends, while reducing the risk of future breakage. Penetrating deep into each strand, it hydrates the hair, increasing its strength and elasticity. Highly nourishing, it also helps to reverse damage caused by heat tools and daily styling. Delivering a daily dose of vitamins, hair is healthier and more vibrant with swish and shine. The Healing + Vitamin E collection consists of a nourishing shampoo and conditioner and intensely hydrating penetrating oil. Paraben- and SLS-free, each extra gentle formulation is infused with exotic active ingredients and packaged in recycled bottles that resemble a Vitamin E capsule. OGX is for those who aspire to make better choices and are aware of the integrity of ingredients. The salon- inspired formulas are paraben- and SLS-free, utilizing a unique blend of sulfate-free surfactants, as well as exotic active ingredients for an indulgent experience that invigorates the senses. OGX products are not tested on animals and are packaged in eco-friendly bottles manufactured from materials containing recycled post- consumer resin. OGX never sacrifices performance in the quest for sustainability.
Give your hair its daily dose of vitamins with this nutrient-packed shampoo. Its moisturizing formula blend penetrates strands to help increase strength and elasticity, while healing Vitamin E smooths from root to tip.
OGX Healing + Vitamin E Conditioner leaves my hair hydrated, manageable, detangled and frizz-free. I can even get a comb through my curly hair after using this conditioner!
Lower your risk for breakage and dullness with this conditioner that will leave your locks looking smooth and healthy.
This concentrated infusion of Vitamin E helps heal brittle, damaged hair with just a few drops. Evenly distribute one drop to give hair nourishment and to prevent breakage
Overall Assessment: I have yet to try other OGX haircare collections, but I plan to given my great experience with their Healing + Vitamin E Shampoo, Conditioner and Penetrating Oil. This is such an affordable and accessible line that is well worth trying!
Happy Earth Day! If you are among the many trying to become more green in your living, then here are a few beauty products that you need to have on your radar. Vapour Organic Beauty, Olivia Garden, and OGX are wonderful brands that "embrace a cleaner and greener beauty routine with their luxurious, high quality products that are perfect for Spring and Summer."
· Vapour Organic Beauty NEW Carmine-Free Shades
· Vapour Organic Beauty NEW Travel Treatment Duo
· OGX Vitamin B5 Collection
· OGX Vitamin E Collection
· OGX Coconut Curls Collection
· Olivia Garden Healthy Hair Eco Brush Collection
NEW Vapour Organic Beauty Visionary Advanced Solution Serum and Essence Restorative Night Treatment Treatment Travel Duo:
Vapour Organic Beauty introduces two best-selling formulas in one, new travel duo. The Treatment Travel Duo contains the Visionary Advanced Solution Serum and the Essence Restorative Night Treatment for a high-performance skin regimen that targets all signs of skin aging. These multi-tasking formulations work together to stimulate the skin and reveal a brighter, smoother, and more youthful appearance. This unique duo is the result of years of leading edge organic research and development and meets the highest standards in skincare. The Treatment Travel Duo transforms the skin effectively, safely and naturally.
Visionary deeply penetrates skin for a smoother, firmer, more youthful appearance. Made with organic prickly pear and a double dose of Dermaxyl, a peptide-complex proven to reduce the
appearance of wrinkle depth and volume. Visionary is a potent but safe and gentle approach to addressing all signs of aging.
Essence helps detoxify, calm, and revitalize skin that is dehydrated, stressed, and sensitive. Essence enhances skin brightness, smoothness and elasticity as it protects skin by targeting free radical damage and inflammation.
These generous travel-size bottles contain approximately three weeks of product. Vapour Organic Beauty is offering the Treatment Travel Duo for $58 ($84 value) exclusively on www.vapourbeauty.com.
Aura Multi Use Blush in Charm, "Is a beautifully versatile multi-tasking blush stick. It adds a stunning glow to cheeks as it defines and contours, and can also be used to add a hint of color to the lips and eyes. The new carmine-free shade extensions include Aura Multi Use Blush in Cheeky, a cool pink shade for a flirty flush of color on fair to medium skin and Aura Multi Use Blush in Charm, a warm peaches & crème shade ideal for skin with neutral or olive/yellow undertones."
Aura Multi Use Blush in Cheeky, "Is a beautifully versatile multi-tasking blush stick. It adds a stunning glow to cheeks as it defines and contours, and can also be used to add a hint of color to the lips and eyes. The new carmine-free shade extensions include Aura Multi Use Blush in Cheeky, a cool pink shade for a flirty flush of color on fair to medium skin and Aura Multi Use Blush in Charm, a warm peaches & crème shade ideal for skin with neutral or olive/yellow undertones."
Elixir Lip Plumping Gloss in Flutter, "Is the most pure and natural way to add color, shine and instant volume to your lips. Made with a hydrating blend of all-natural botanicals and organic plumping liposomes, Elixir Lip Gloss contains Vapour’s unique lip-specific nourishing blend of healing ingredients such as vitamin-rich Lecithin, Jojoba Oil, restorative Lemon Balm, and antioxidant Green Tea. The carmine-free glosses include Elixir in Flutter, a multi-dimensional mauve with a hint of pink, and Elixir in Tickle, a sugary sweet shimmery pink."
Olivia Garden Embraces Eco-Beauty with the First Bamboo Hair Brush & Comb Collection.
Olivia Garden, a leader in the hair care industry, introduced the first eco-friendly collection of hair brushes named Healthy HairTM. Healthy hair brushes provide deep scalp massage, which activates blood cell circulation and helps stimulate hair growth and reduce hair loss. It promotes healthy hair cells and healthy scalp and helps restore hair balance and shine. The Healthy Hair brushes are made of eco-friendly natural bamboo materials. Bamboo is a resilient 100% natural renewable resource, making these brushes not only a better choice for the environment, but a stronger, lighter and more durable alternative to wood. Traditional wooden brushes come from trees that are cut down to make consumer goods. Over time, this practice can damage the environment, natural living habitat and even contribute to global warming.
Healthy Hair contains 5 separate collections (offering a total of 20 brushes and combs), covering every hair styling need:
Healthy Hair Bamboo Ionic Massage brushes have unique thick, bamboo, ball- point bristles used to detangle, brush or style. At the same time, they massage and stimulate the scalp to promote hair growth.
Healthy Hair Bamboo Ionic Paddle brushes easily style and detangle, and are equipped with an ion-charged cushion and bristles to restore the hair’s natural shine.
Healthy Hair Bamboo Ceramic Ionic Thermal brushes have a ceramic coated barrel that heats up quickly and stays hot longer. Its ionic bristles help with restoring hair balance and shine.
Healthy Hair Bamboo Professional Boar Styling brushes have 100% natural boar bristles to achieve superior styling results. Gentle on the hair, these brushes are ideal for straightening and adding luster to dull strands.
Healthy Hair Eco-Friendly Bamboo Combs are durable, strong combs ideal for detangling and styling from the roots to the ends.
Olivia Garden’s Healthy Hair brushes are currently available at Ulta and select retailers nationwide.
OGX Quenching Coconut Curls Collection is, "an island-inspired blend of coconut oil, sweet honey, and citrus oil creates a sweet escape for lackluster curls that want to bounce and shine like the sea. This rejuvenating blend helps to nourish strands, boost spirals, and reduce flyaways to bring out your best curl days every day."
Quenching Coconut Curls Shampoo and Conditioner: Curls look better when they’re quenched. Lavish your curls with a rich blend of nourishing coconut oil that enhances the natural softness, and sweet honey that boosts decadent spirals. A twist of citrus oils is the final touch to tame frizz for beautiful tumbling waves with bounce and shine. Quenching Coconut Curls Curling Hair Butter: Lather on this versatile hair butter to boost your curls’ hydration. Leave it in for a moisturizing treatment or rinse it out for use as a deep conditioner.
OGX Coconut Curls Collection is available for $7.99 each at Wal-Mart, Walgreens, Ulta, Target and other major retailers.
According to OGX,
Like all other OGX products, the OGX Coconut Curls Collection is packaged in eco-friendly bottles manufactured from materials containing recycled post-consumer resin. OGX is for all of us who aspire to make better choices and are aware of the integrity of ingredients. OGX salon-inspired formulas contain exotic active ingredients, are paraben free and use a unique blend of sulfate free surfactants... plus, they smell absolutely amazing. Our products are not tested on animals, a fact we are proud of and will not change. And our continued mission is to never sacrifice performance in our quest for sustainability.
OGX Moisture + Vitamin B5 Collection: "Healthy hair starts with a daily dose of vitamins...in the shower—introducing the new OGX Moisture + Vitamin B5 collection. Nutrient-rich, Vitamin B5 corrects and protects hair, delivering a surge of moisture to stressed strands, while providing defense against daily environmental aggressors and future damage."
Penetrating tresses and deeply hydrating the inner layer, Vitamin B5 rebuilds weak lipids to improve moisture retention and the overall health and appearance of hair. Adding strength and elasticity and smoothing the outer cuticle, hair is noticeably softer with swish and shine. The Moisture + Vitamin B5 collection consists of a deeply hydrating shampoo, conditioner and weightless oil mist. Paraben- and SLS-free, each extra gentle formulation is infused with exotic active ingredients and packaged in recycled bottles that resemble a Vitamin B5 capsule.
According to OGXMoisture + Vitamin B5 Shampoo and Conditioner:
Vitamin B5 penetrates to help condition and nourish parched hair
Leaves hair clean, smooth and hydrated
Light-weight, sulfate-free lather and moisturizers infuse dry strands with hydration
Moisture + Vitamin B5 Weightless Oil Mist
Vitamin B5 renews and hydrates, while protecting hair from the elements
Provides intense moisturization for long-lasting softness without weighing hair down
Lightly spritz from root to tip for smooth, healthy-looking hair
OGX Moisture + Vitamin B5 is for $7.99 each at Rite Aid, Walgreens, CVS, ULTA, Target and Safeway.
OGX Healing + Vitamin E Collection is, "Bursting with healing, nutrient-rich ingredients, OGX introduces its new Healing + Vitamin E collection, developed to repair damaged hair and restore vitality. Known for its healing and reparative properties, Vitamin E smoothes the surface of the hair, combating frizz and mending split-ends, while reducing the risk of future breakage. Penetrating deep into each strand, it hydrates the hair, increasing its strength and elasticity. Highly nourishing, it also helps to reverse damage caused by heat tools and daily styling."
Delivering a daily dose of vitamins, hair is healthier and more vibrant with swish and shine.
The Healing + Vitamin E collection consists of a nourishing shampoo and conditioner and intensely hydrating penetrating oil. Paraben- and SLS-free, each extra gentle formulation is infused with exotic active ingredients and packaged in recycled bottles that resemble a Vitamin E capsule.
Healing + Vitamin E Shampoo and Conditioner:
Helps to heal the signs of damage, revealing a healthy-looking glow
Vitamins are added back into hair with every use, locking in moisture
Smoothes the outer layer of hair, mending split ends while lowering the risk of breakage
Light-weight, sulfate-free lather and moisturizers infuse dry strands with hydration
Healing + Vitamin E Penetrating Oil
Vitamin E infused formula adds nutrients to brittle, damaged hair
Penetrates, protects and heals strands, breathing new life into dull, tired hair
Evenly distribute one drop to give hair nourishment and to prevent breakage
The OGX Healing + Vitamin E collection is available for $7.99 each at Rite Aid, Walgreens, CVS, Target, ULTAand Safeway.
