Every makeup-wearer needs the perfect red lip, and Juvia’s Place’s Reds and Berries Lipstick Collection features an array of red and berry-colored lipsticks, lip-glosses and two lip liners.

The Reds and Berries Collection is a follow-up to the Nude Lipstick Collection, which launched in July.

The Reds and Berries collection contains 9 velvet matte lipsticks ($14 each) broken down into three color families: Red Cherry, Red Wine and Berries.

 The Reds Cherry Family

1. So Red
2. Afrik
3. The Perfect Red

The Reds Wine Family

1. Rouge
2. Rude Girl
3. Fierce

The  Berries Family

1. Frenemy
2. Drama Queen
3. Oh Damn

The set also includes two liquid lipsticks:

1. Scarlet
2. saRed Velvet

6 Lip Glosses ($13 each)

1. Ruby Rose
2. Sweet Beets
3. Maroon
4. She’s Royal
5. Culture
6. Cherry Love

2 Luxe Lip Liners ($10 each)

1. Wine
2. RUBY

The complete collection can be purchased for $224.

Founded in 2015 by Chichi Eburu, Juvia’s Place is a Black-owned cosmetic brand. Today Juvia’s Place is one of the most celebrated makeup lines currently on the market. Known for their African-themed palettes and richly pigmented blushes and highlighters Juvia’s Place is your one-stop-shop for high quality and affordable makeup. The Red and and Berries Lipstick Collection can be purchased at HERE.

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More than 115 million people took road trips to visit loved ones last holiday season. That was pre-Covid. This year, exponentially more people will be driving long distances in cars to avoid crowded airports and airplanes. There are folks who might be driving cross country or down the northeast coast and spending in excess of 10 hours in a cramped car. Even for those who don’t normally have back pain, this type of situation can cause it.

Below are some tips from NYC Area Orthopedic and Spinal Surgeon Dr. Gbolahan Okubadejo on avoiding or mitigating back pain while driving this holiday season.

Get comfortable immediately

Take the time to make sure you’re comfortable from the moment you set off on your trip. Discomfort at the beginning of your trip can turn into nagging pain later.

Keep your back pockets empty.

Sitting on your wallet, phone, or anything else may throw your spine out of alignment.

Mind your posture

Position your knees slightly higher than your hips, and keep your chin pulled in so that your head sits straight on top of your spine.

Sit a comfortable distance from the steering wheel.

Sit with your breastbone at least 10 inches from the steering wheel, and keeping your hands on the wheel at 9 and 3 (the sides rather than the top of the wheel). But don’t sit too far away either, which can cause you to reach too far for the wheel and places more stress on the lumbar spine, neck, shoulder, and wrists.

Shift in your seat periodically

When possible, try to move a little in your seat. Even 10 seconds of movement and stretching is preferable than sitting still. At a minimum adjust your seat and change your position slightly every 15 to 20 minutes. Pump your ankles to keep the blood flowing and provide a slight stretch in your hamstring muscles. Any movement that is safe to do in the car will help you alleviate back strain.

Make your ride as smooth as possible

Bumps in the road can jar your spine and increase pain. For a smoother ride, consider:

Aim for a Smooth Ride

Replacing worn shocks to limit the bounce in the car

Replacing worn tires to reduce vibration or shaking

Sit on a car seat pillow or coccyx cushion to provide more padding between you and the road.

Move yourself

Sitting in one position in a car will stiffen up your back muscles and can lead to achiness and possibly muscle spasms. Everyone should ideally take at least a 15-minute break for every 2 hours of driving. If you’re prone to back pain, you may want to take breaks more frequently, such as every 30 to 60 minutes.

What to do if you’re in pain

Cold therapy can help reduce inflammation and swelling. Consider bringing a cooler to store reusable ice packs or other cold therapy packs.

Heat therapy can help increase blood flow and relax the muscles. Various types of heat therapy are available to buy, such as heat wraps or heat pads.

Note about application: It is recommended to apply ice or heat for only 15 or 20 minutes at a time, then give your skin a rest to recover for at least a couple hours before the next application.

About the Doctor

Gbolahan Okubadejo, MD, FAAOS, leads The Institute for Comprehensive Spine Care, with offices in the greater New York City area, as a spinal and orthopedic surgeon. Board-certified and fellowship-trained, Dr. Okubadejo specializes in the treatment of degenerative spinal disease, spinal deformity, and cervical, lumbar, and thoracic conditions.

Dr. Okubadejo earned his undergraduate degree at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, and his medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. He completed his internship and orthopedic surgery residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Okubadejo completed a spinal surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh.

Dr. Okubadejo is a published research author and has presented his findings at several major spinal conferences around the globe. While a surgical resident, he won the Leonard Marmor Surgical Arthritis Foundation Resident Award for the best research project.

In 2017, Dr. Okubadejo formed company 360 Dynamized Core, which is focused on creating innovative, spine safe core fitness products and routines. The first patented product, 360

CoreBoard, launched to the market in 2020. Find out more at 360coreboard.com

Dr. Okubadejo believes in the power of preventive care, minimally invasive surgical procedures, open communication with patients, and personalized care. When he’s not caring for patients, he enjoys traveling, learning about different cultures and the arts, and playing golf.

 

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IMAGE Skincare Holiday Gift Sets

IMAGE Skincare is ringing in this holiday season with three all-new, limited edition gift sets. Each set has been professionally curated to tackle various skincare concerns and packaged beautifully in an illustrated keepsake box designed by Carolyn Gavin.

HYDRATING ESSENTIALS GIFT SET

This brightening and energizing set contains the brand’s best-selling VITAL C products, packed with vitamin C and nourishing antioxidants to revitalize and hydrate dry, redness-prone and sensitive skin.    ImageSkincare.com, $126

BALANCING ESSENTIALS GIFT SET

This curated gift set includes the ORMEDIC collection, featuring a lush green cleanser and soothing serum formulated with organic extracts. This set includes the ORMEDIC balancing facial cleanser and ORMEDIC balancing antioxidant serum to help those with dry, dull or imbalanced skin.     ImageSkincare.com, $76

 

Uncle Bud’s Hemp Face Mask Set Box

The holidays are the perfect time to sit back and relax, and what’s better than wearing a Hemp-infused face mask while doing it! Give the gift of seven different Uncle Bud’s hemp infused face masks that tackle all of your biggest skin concerns.

UncleBudsHemp.com, $19.99

 

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It’s about that time.  We collectively wrack our brains trying to come up with the perfect holiday gifts.  And then we remember the stockings…perfect.  There’s definitely enough room amidst the lottery tickets, candy and toothbrushes for a surprise that is not only loved by tens of thousands but actually essential after the non-stop worrying over creating the perfect holiday for everyone.  baebody is also perfect for Amazon Affiliate Members.

baebody Eye Gel is Amazon’s #1 selling eye gel with over nineteen thousand reviews. Formulated with top ingredients including Peptide Complex, Matrixyl 3000, Gotu Kola, Jojoba Oil, and an Amino Acid Complex, baebody’s Eye Gel boosts collagen, hydrates and firms skin around the eye. This safe and effective eye gel is designed for use morning and night to help reduce the appearance of puffiness, dark circles, under eye bags and wrinkles.

PRODUCT BENEFITS    

• Cruelty-free
• Paraben-free
• Phthalate-free
• Made in the USA and Headquartered in Chicago, IL
• Safe for all skin types

KEY INGREDIENTS 

• Peptide Complex to help skin produce collagen
• Matrixyl 3000 to smooth fine lines and wrinkles
• Vitamin E for moisture and elasticity
• Jojoba Oil and an Amino Acid Blend for smooth hydration

HOW TO USE: Dab gently around the eyes, forehead and cheek area. It can also be used as an all-over face treatment. It can be used under makeup. Use two times daily (morning and night) for the best results.

PRICE: $24.95

AVAILABILITY:  Amazon

*Perfect for Amazon Affiliate Members

baebody is a simplified self-care destination for the whole-body, for everybody. Their mission is to make their customers hectic lives easier and more enjoyable by encouraging you to put your self-care first, and knowing you are not alone. The brand might be an internet favorite, but they were born in Chicago, and still made there today.  All products are powered by 80%+ natural ingredients, and they only use the best. Everything else is to ensure they’re safe for your use. Imagine if you could get all your outer & inner, self-care needs in one place? Yep, baebody imagined it! With every product having 4+ stars, many “Amazon Choice” winners, over 23,000+ 5 STAR reviews, and a product sold every minute, it’s safe to say this brand is a cult favorite!

Thank the ultimate gift givers with a gift they will absolutely love and actually use – and repeatedly thank you for!  Nothing is better than the gift of looking relaxed and rejuvenated.

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IMAGE Skincare Hydrating Essentials

Keeping your skin moisturized and hydrated is key to get through the winter season. This IMAGE Skincare Hydrating Essentials Kit includes the Vital C Hydrating Facial Cleanser, Vital C Hydrating Anti-Aging Serum and Prevention+ SPF 50 Daily Ultimate Protection Moisturizer PERFECT FOR TK?. The best part? These products are nestled in a limited-edition keepsake box by artist Carolyn Gavin.     Imageskincare.com, $126

Gelo Hand Soap    Give the gift of clean, sustainable beauty with Gelo Hand Soap. The Gelo Hand Soap Starter Kit includes a reusable, foaming dispenser and super-concentrated soap pods, formulated with plant-based ingredients, that makes FOUR bottles of hand soap.  Coming in 4 delicious scents, these soaps are the perfect gift for the eco-friendly, beauty obsessed person on your list! Geloproducts.com, $7

HEAR ME RAW    Who doesn’t love a self-care mask moment over the holidays? THE FAB FOUR BENTO BOX lets you test and try 4 of HEAR ME RAW’S clean, sustainable, multi-purpose marvels—all expertly formulated to impart naturally healthy, vitalized, beautiful skin – instantly. The Bento Box is the perfect gift, whether you choose to pop this skincare collection into your tote for a trip, sample each product at home or wrap it up for someone on your list.          Hearmeraw.com, $60

MOON Candy Cane Pen   Give your smile an upgrade this holiday season with the MOON Oral Care Candy Cane pen. Instantly brightens teeth and whitens over time, this  yummy candy cane flavored teeth whitening pen is super easy  to use and will make the best stocking stuffer, yet!     Moonoralcare.com, $13.99

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If you’re a makeup aficionado, having an efficient bag to store your modern day makeup including those beautiful yet bulky makeup palettes is essential.  Stop going through bags that don’t quite fit your needs and ask for one that will be your go-to bag for all your cosmetic needs.

It’s in the Bag This Holiday Season

We simply love this new brand that creates unique on-the-go cosmetic bags that are oh-so-fun and stylish!

The collection includes a variety of sizes for everything you need to carry, from a Mini size for your purse or backpack to the Large version for taking full-size toiletries on the road. Choose from damask, snakeskin, animal print, vegan leather, velvet, cowhide, and more. Now to narrow it down to which styles and sizes to pick (if you’re like many of its customers, you’ll have more than one!).

Check out these best-sellers below.  Each regular bag comes with a designer, moisture resistant interior liner plus a coordinating tassel.

Turquoise Dream

Featuring a vegan leather exterior with a silver wipeable interior. Available in mini to large sizes, ranging in price from $32 to $48.

Savannah

Savannah comes with a black zipper and glam stripe interior with an animal print design. Priced from $32 to $48 in

various sizes.

MJ Signature Bag

Show your love for Makeup Junkie with their signature kisses-branded bag custom-printed with a cotton exterior with a pink wipeable interior. Price: $32 to $48 in sizes mini to large.

Micro

The perfect keychain accessory to store credit cards, cash, jewelry, business cards, and more. Available in various prints with more than 45 selections. Price: $30. Note: These bags are not lined inside and come with a keyring attachment.

For more information, visit https://makeupjunkiebags.com

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Microdermabrasion at Home:      Riiviva (riv-eeva) is an at-home microdermabrasion device for healthy skin featuring a diamond-coated tip. Skin will shine bright as if you’ve just left your treatment spa. Get professional-quality microdermabrasion in the palm of your hand. Unlike other devices on the market, Riiviva is wireless and under $100, considerably less than treatments at an expensive skin salon. The medical-grade microdermabrasion tip exfoliates and removes dead skin cells that are then sucked away by a tiny vacuum inside the diamond tip. These tips for either face or body are the key to the Riiviva magic.DIY Manicure:    Brand new gel polish from Mini Mani Moo!  This  gel polish is free of the 9 most harmful chemicals in nail polish, vegan, cruelty free and made in the USA. Pair with the Mess No More liquid tape and Gel No More gel polish remover and you never have to visit the nail salon again.

Blow Out Perfection:   The brand new Superior Blowout Mist from TO112 produces  long-lasting, glossy, frizz-free, salon-quality blowouts that last through up to three washes. A trio of tamanu, grapeseed, and black seed oils and an innovative copolymer blend work simultaneously to lock in moisture, create glass-like shine and shield your style from even the most intense humidity. TO112 products are always SLS AND SULFATE FREE, PARABEN FREE & CRUELTY-FREE.

Brow & Lash Fixes:    Glaminizers delivers affordable clean beauty and lifestyle products that speak to its commitment to eco-friendly living. Skip the fake lashes. The Lash Life Serum provides an effortless way to grow your lashes/brows substantially without the high price point or the chemical ingredients! Each oil in this serum activates the hair follicles and promotes growth! See a difference in just two nights!  The Brow Fix easily tames unruly brow hairs while adding shape + texture and will thicken your natural brow hairs.

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The Must-Have At-Home Spa Gifts That Keep On Giving Year-Round

Let’s face it. 2020 has been a tough year. You’ll want to give those you love in your life a soothing gift this holiday. How does an at-home spa experience sound? Pretty fabulous, right?

Dermovia is a holiday gift that can be enjoyed year-round in the safety and comfort of home. Add their products to your gift-giving list for a truly unique spa treatment that both women and men love!

Created by a medical esthetician, the company’s 2020 premiere skincare line includes eight products formulated to address a variety of skincare concerns and a white jade roller for massaging the product’s goodness deeper into the skin. Plus, the beauty industry has been raving about Dermovia’s lace facial masks for years.

Skin Cycle

• Pro Beta Exfoliating Cleanser

  • Formulated to exfoliate the skin, this cleanser removes the pore-clogging oil and dead skin buildup that can lead to breakouts. It takes a gentle, soothing approach, targeting acne and breakouts without damaging or drying out skin. Price: $39.00

• Youth Restore Moisturizer

  • This anti-aging powerhouse is packed with potent, high-performance ingredients that deliver a boost of hydration, balance the skin, and fight and repair the signs of aging. Price: $73.00

• Power C Serum

  • The serum is formulated with a combination of powerhouse anti-aging ingredients to repair and restore skin exposed to harmful UVA and UVB rays. Price: $59.00

• Hyaluron Active Serum

  • This potent serum provides hydration at a deep cellular level, restoring your skin’s natural ability to retain moisture, improving the skin’s tone and texture in the process. Price: $69.00

• Bright Glow Day Moisturizer SPF30

  • A sunscreen that works overtime as an anti-aging skincare treatment, this moisturizer is formulated with a multitude of ingredients to protect skin from the sun and all the premature aging and damage sun exposure that goes along with it. Price: $57.00

• Invisible Tint Day Moisturizer SPF30

  • A tinted moisturizer that delivers sun protection and a sheer tint that will even out the skin tone for the perfect “no makeup” look. Price: $57.00

• Age Reversal Eye Cream

  • Formulated to moisturize, smooth, and soothe the eye area, this cream is packed with anti-aging ingredients. Restore moisture to the eye area for more plump, hydrated, and balanced skin, all in a non-greasy formula that wears perfectly under makeup. Price: $63.00

• Water Zone Eye Makeup Remover

  • A gentle, soothing formula removes all traces of makeup residue around the eyes (including waterproof cosmetics) with a greaseless finish that leaves skin feeling fresh and clean. Price: $29.00

• 100% White Jade Roller 

  • Help alleviate puffiness while stimulating cell growth and improving skin elasticity with this handcrafted, 100% white jade roller. Massaging a few minutes a day can help de-puff and drain unwanted toxins, contour the face, and help smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. Great for use alongside the compression lace face masks. Price: $38.00

 

 

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Losing weight is not something most people would qualify as easy. It’s easier for some than others, but it requires sustained effort and discipline. It doesn’t mean that it has to feel like torture, however. There are some ways that you can sensibly lose weight, and even make it fun. If it sounds hard to believe, chances are you’re approaching losing weight from the wrong angle. Let’s take a look at how you can lose weight and have a blast in the process.

Practice a Sport

One thing you should be considering is adding a sport to your routine. The most important thing to remember here is that you pick something you love. Whether it’s badminton, basketball, or bowling, anything that will keep you moving will be good. Another thing you could do is learn a fighting sport. You don’t need to become an actual fighter, but just training will allow you to burn a lot of calories and learn a valuable skill in the process.

Another thing about sports is that most are a form of HIIT training. HIIT stands for High-Intensity Interval Training and this type of exercise will boost your metabolic rate well after your session. In HIIT, people will often do short sprints followed by rest periods, but running is not something everyone enjoys. With sports, you could be having a blast with your friends and get a few days’ worth of exercise without feeling like you have worked out.

Also, you have the choice of picking sports that fit your personality. For instance, if you love team play and competition, then you could decide to go for a team sport. But there are tons of individual or one-on-one sports you could do if you’re more reserved or don’t have that big of a circle. Golf is a great example. Learning how to play tennis is another great option.

Learn How to Cook

You might be asking how learning how to cook will help you lose weight, but the reality is that you can have much more control over calories when you control what goes into your food. Restaurant food will usually be higher in fat and sugar to make it more palatable, but you could get the same results at home with a lot less. You can control which ingredients go in and in which proportions.

For instance, a lot of pizza restaurants will tend to put lots of cheese on their pizza. But, if you make it at home, you could add less depending on your taste. You could even substitute for low-fat cheese or cheese that is less fatty.

Learning how to cook will also give you the chance to be introduced to healthy cuisines from all over the world. Eating healthy is much easier when you’re a master cook and always eating new things.

Snack Smart

Snacking is one of the most common reasons why people tend to overeat, and the worst thing is that they often do it completely unconsciously. However, there are ways that you could not only reduce the number of calories you consume from snacks, but use them to help you lose weight.

You could find out more about meal replacement bars from a site like Shake That Weight, for instance. Shake That Weight has meal replacement bars that will be satisfying and perfect if you have a sweet tooth. They are full of protein too, so you’ll give your muscles everything they need. Snacking on these will leave you full for hours, and they taste like your average snack bar, so you won’t feel like snacking on anything else.

Learn How to Dance

Did you know that you could burn as many as 800 calories in an hour of dancing? That’s even more than spending an hour on the treadmill. The only difference is that you won’t feel as exhausted. 

The more fast-paced the dance, the more calories you can lose. Slow ballroom dances are the least demanding while dances like hip hop are the most. You could also follow a fitness class that has a heavy dancing aspect to it.

Get Yourself a Motion Controlled Video Game Console

People don’t usually think of video games as a way to get active, but with consoles with motion control, you could burn a lot of calories and have fun too. The Nintendo Switch is a great choice. It has a wide selection of sports and fitness-oriented games, as well as a few dance-oriented games that will give you a good workout.

Walk More

Taking random walks is a great way to burn calories without putting too much stress on your body. The great thing with walks is that you can take long walks at a moderate pace or short walks at a more intense pace if you want to. 

Another benefit of walking as an exercise is that the heavier you are, the more calories you’ll burn. Not to mention that running is much tougher on your joints when you’re heavier, so walking is just the perfect intensity.

If you’re not used to it, start with short walks of 15 minutes for your first week. Try to go for at least once per day, though one in the morning and one before going to bed will get you double the benefits and won’t be that much more of an effort.

Then, increase the number of minutes you walk per day by 5 every week. At a certain point, if you’re doing everything else right in your life, you’ll not only notice that you’re becoming more active and feel better, but you’ll have lost a lot of weight. You’ll also be able to take on even longer walks, or try sports that are a bit more demanding.

Go for a Swim

Swimming is another great activity if you’re trying to lose weight in a fun way. What makes swimming so great is that it burns so many calories in such a short period. You could burn as much as 440 calories per 30 minutes of swimming. And since you’ll be in the water, you won’t feel as hot and will be able to go for longer than you would with other types of exercise. 

This is also a great exercise if you have joint issues or are on the heavier side. You are also free to go at your own pace and don’t have to worry as much about burning energy. Just making sure that you get enough time in the pool will be enough.

Learn How to Skate

Skating is one of the best ways you can stay active during the winter and burn some calories. If there’s no outdoor rink where you are, you can either go to an arena or go roller skating instead. This is another activity where you can burn a lot of calories in a short period and you can go at your own pace. You could also take it up a notch and learn how to be a speed or figure skater.

As you can see, losing weight doesn’t have to be a long, sweaty, and painful nightmare. Picking something you like will make discipline that much easier and will get you the same results.

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