04.12.2011
Spring Beauty Picks!

So spring is here and I have a slew of new favorite beauty products that I have to share with you:

Kate Somerville Tanning Towelettes: When I first heard about tanning towelettes, I had my doubts…but these are the ulitmate in tanning wipes.  They’re paraben-free and the result is totally natural and streak-free.

Crabtree & Evelyn Creme De Menthe Lip Butter: Besides the fact that the packaging is uber spring, I’m loving the creamy mint taste that this lip butter leaves on my lips.  It’s super moisturizing and leaves the slightest tint of color on your pout.

Suave Dry Shampoo: I’m a huge fan of dry shampoo, and especially when it costs less than $10.  Suave’s version is fab and it also has a fun lemon scent that makes me feel like I’m on vacation.

Bare Escentuals Buxom Stay-There Eye Shadow: I’m always a little intimidated by eye shadow in any unordinary form but when I tried these out, I was pleasantly surprised.  The mineral-infused, paraben-free formula is perfect for delicate skin since it boasts soothing aloe and vitamin E. As a special bonus, each shade is named after a different breed of dog (!) and Bare Escentuals is making a charitable contribution to Canine Companions for Independence, a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilitiesby providing highly trained assistance dogs.

Physician’s Formula Organic Wear Jumbo Lash Mascara: I loved the orginal, non-jumbo version, and it’s like one of my favotrite mascaras got even bigger and better.  This 100% natural mascara not only boots your lashes but it does so without all the nasty ingredients getting in your eyes and destroying your lashes.

 

 

 

04.12.2011
Spring Beauty Picks!

So spring is here and I have a slew of new favorite beauty products that I have to share with you:

Kate Somerville Tanning Towelettes: When I first heard about tanning towelettes, I had my doubts…but these are the ulitmate in tanning wipes.  They’re paraben-free and the result is totally natural and streak-free.

Crabtree & Evelyn Creme De Menthe Lip Butter: Besides the fact that the packaging is uber spring, I’m loving the creamy mint taste that this lip butter leaves on my lips.  It’s super moisturizing and leaves the slightest tint of color on your pout.

Suave Dry Shampoo: I’m a huge fan of dry shampoo, and especially when it costs less than $10.  Suave’s version is fab and it also has a fun lemon scent that makes me feel like I’m on vacation.

Bare Escentuals Buxom Stay-There Eye Shadow: I’m always a little intimidated by eye shadow in any unordinary form but when I tried these out, I was pleasantly surprised.  The mineral-infused, paraben-free formula is perfect for delicate skin since it boasts soothing aloe and vitamin E. As a special bonus, each shade is named after a different breed of dog (!) and Bare Escentuals is making a charitable contribution to Canine Companions for Independence, a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilitiesby providing highly trained assistance dogs.

Physician’s Formula Organic Wear Jumbo Lash Mascara: I loved the orginal, non-jumbo version, and it’s like one of my favotrite mascaras got even bigger and better.  This 100% natural mascara not only boots your lashes but it does so without all the nasty ingredients getting in your eyes and destroying your lashes.

 

 

 

12.28.2009
Winter beauty essentials

So it feels like I literally just did my Fall essentials but it is that time, it’s officially winter and I have a whole new list of obsessions.  Each of these products are currently sitting on my bathroom sink and are almost dunzo.

 

Bare Escentuals Winter Escapade Buxom Babes Big & Healthy Lip Polish: this limited edition lipgloss is the perfect gift…for myself.  Yes, I said it.  I love it because it lets you sample four different shades and they all come in cute, travel-friendly sizes.

Jurlique Love Balm: Think TLC to go.  For $15 you get the ultimate product for moisturization and it comes in the cutest, most usable little pot.  What I adore about this product is that you can use it literally everywhere.  This means lips, elbows, cutciles, hands, knees, legs, nose, feet, etc.  A travel must-have for sure.

ARCONA Magic White Ice:I looooooove this daily hydrating gel.  Moisturize your skin without clogging pores and also protect against environmental damage.  This product uses white cranberry complex and hyaluronic acid to neutralize free radicals.  It’s cooling and fabulous.

Harajuku Lovers “Snow Bunnies” Baby: Ah, my love for all things Gwen Stefani will never end.  Though I’m a loyal fan of “G”, lately I’ve been wearing “Baby” and I can’t help but love her cute winter outfit.

LATHER Skincare Coconut Creme Body Whip: It’s truly a tropical vacation in a plastic container. As soon as I open up this jar, I immediately imagine myself on a Hawaiian beach, with a cocktail, naturally.  Coconut oil provides light moisturization while aloe vera provides calming relief to sensitive, irritated or sun-burned skin.  Perfect for a cold, winter day or after my imaginary tropical vacaton.

 

 

11.19.2009
bareMinerals Face Fashion kits

So lately I’ve been getting really into eyeshadow kits that provide everything you need to achieve a specific look.  It takes all the guess work out of that smokey eye or classic glam look and generally also gives you step-by-step directions on how to actually get the look, which is ideal for someone who doesn’t have much makeup experience!  I recently tried Bare Escentuals bareMinerals Face Fashion in the limited edition “Classic Glam” and I am thrilled with the results.

The kit comes with the following products:

  • bareMinerals Pearl Sateen Eyecolor (vanilla cream glimpse) (size: extra-small)
  • bareMinerals Parisian Gray Eyecolor (medieval stone velvet) (size: extra-small)
  • bareMinerals Charcoal Lam’e Liner Shadow (metallic bronzed coal) (size: extra-small)
  • bareMinerals So Fab Blush (rose berry) (size: small)
  • Mini 100% Natural Lipgloss in Pomegranate (red berry)