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March 10, 2022

Danessa Myricks Beauty, the Yummy Collection

We are excited to share that Danessa Myricks Beauty has officially launched its first-ever makeup-skincare hybrid line, the Yummy Collection, on March 8th – available on danessamyricksbeauty.com and at Sephora.com.

Following the massive success of its 2018 Vision Cream Cover, the brand’s new line comes with two introductory products, including a glowing serum primer and refillable dewy serum foundation in 26 shades, that creates a natural, skin-like glow for everyday makeup wear.

Perfect for the transitioning season, the duo’s skin-loving ingredients (including Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide + Vitamin C) and nourishing formulas deliver next-level hydration and skin-perfecting coverage for a luminous, natural finish!

You will love it!  We do!

The Yummy Collection

  • Yummy Skin Glow Serum ($34) – An antioxidant boosting, priming glow serum with Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, and Vitamin C to hydrate, smooth and protect the skin. This ultra-hydrating primer contains antioxidant-rich fruit extracts such as Kiwi, Dragonfruit, Fig, Pomegranate to protect skin from environmental stressors. Formulated with Turmeric and olive-derived squalane oil, this serum-oil hybrid provides long lasting hydration for plump, dewy skin. Use as a radiant primer or wear alone for a luminous, natural finish.  (Available in 2 shades)

The Yummy Collection Refill

  • REFILLABLE! Yummy Skin Serum Foundation ($34) – A skin loving, skincare hybrid foundation with medium-buildable coverage that effortlessly creates a natural, skin-like glow. This nourishing formula contains ingredients known to balance hydration and moisture while protecting skin with free radical-fighting antioxidants. It also addresses common skin concerns like discoloration, under eyes circles, mature skin, and acne. It’s real coverage for skin that looks like skin.  (Available in 26 universal shades)
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March 10, 2022

Meet the Waterless Vitamin C Serum Created by Celebrity Derm Tina Alster

The A Method®

 

When it comes to a high-quality Vitamin C serum, there is one ingredient you should never see on the label – water. Why? An anhydrous or waterless formulation preserves the efficacy of Vitamin C, meaning you are using a more powerful product.

As celebrity dermatologist Tina Alster, MD, FAAD, creator and co-founder of The A Method® explains, “Vitamin C is not always stable when it is formulated because it is very sensitive to light and tends to break down when mixed with water. This is why many Vitamin C serums look brownish. If your Vitamin C has a brownish color to it, it is not going to do its job because it is already breaking down. That is exactly why I had to formulate my own Vitamin C – without water.”

As a result, The A Method® by Tina Alster, M.D.’s C Antioxidant Gel 20% has quickly become the brand’s hero product because of this super effective, waterless formulation.

The perfect anti-aging skin brightener, it is created with 20% tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, a lipid soluble form of Vitamin C (It is now known that tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate is 50x more effective than standard L-ascorbic acid.) Lipid soluble Vitamin C is vital because it can be absorbed into the skin’s lipid layer without breaking down to provide antioxidant protection. It also helps to brighten and protect against skin discoloration – those pesky dark spots that often appear as we age due to sun and free radical damage. The super silky texture glides over skin like a protective Vitamin C shield.

“I always recommend C Antioxidant Gel 20% because it brightens the skin and preserves the skin’s youthfulness,” explains Dr. Alster. “Vitamin C is a powerhouse antioxidant that works as a scavenger to clear away free radicals that degrade the skin.”

Benefits:

  • Water-free gel formulation features a 20% concentration of tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, a lipid soluble form of Vitamin C.
  • Neutralizes free radicals to help prevent premature aging.
  • Contains Vitamin E to act synergistically with Vitamin C.
  • Skin brightening and collagen enhancing.
  • Silicone base helps preserve stability of the Vitamin C and optimize delivery and effectiveness

 Dr. Alster’s top tip/piece of advice when it comes to the aging process:

“When it comes to slowing the effects of the aging process, my rule of thumb is: “PROTECT your skin during the day with a topical antioxidant (e.g., The A Method C Antioxidant Gel 20%) and mineral sunscreen and RESTORE it at night with a quality retinol product. Highly effective and carefully curated medical grade skincare diminishes signs of skin aging and helps to maintain more youthful appearing skin.”

 Free of Parabens, Gluten, Fragrance, Colorants and 100% Vegan.

 

Price: $118.00

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March 10, 2022

Breakdown – Kelsea Ballerini’s ACM Awards Hair How To

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Breakdown – Kelsea Ballerini’s ACM Awards Hair How To 
Hair by Celebrity Stylist Kelsey Deenihan

Kelsea is wearing a beautiful Saint Laurent dress with a plunging neckline and rhinestone detailing. With the addition of a striking Diamond choker, we wanted to do her hair up to elongate the neck and also differ from her performance look.

We’ve been saying its the queen of the night look since her song just went #1.

For Kelsea’s hair, we decided on a loosely pulled back updo with undone texture. I started by adding a few pumps of a Blow Out Cream to Kelsea’s damp hair to prep for beautiful texture. I rough dried her hair and then added the texture using a 1” Curling Iron.  To add some extra volume, I sprayed a Volume & Lift Spray to the root and added Irresistible Me Clip-In Hair Extensions in #28 Honey Blonde. 

I started by parting the hair 2” from the nape of the neck. Using a teasing comb, I back-combed the root to create a secure hold for the clip-in extensions. Then, I applied the extensions by sliding the teeth of the combs near the root and snapping closed. Using the Curling Iron, I added the texture to the Irresistible Me Extensions by quickly curling, then unwrapping the hair around the wand, and running my fingers through. I continued to add the extensions by parting the hair about every 1” up to the crown. I parted the front of the hair down the center, and placed a few Irresistible Me Clip In Extensions parallel to the part. I then swept a few front pieces behind her ears. I pulled the rest of the hair into a low loop at the nape of her neck. Finally, I sprayed with a Finishing Hairspray.
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March 10, 2022

What is Beauty Counter and How You Can Start Earning From It?

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If you are particular about using only safe beauty products devoid of questionable
ingredients, you should turn to a brand renowned for its clean offerings. Beauty Counter
belongs to an exclusive group of entities committed to diverting their profits
and making a positive difference to the larger community.

Their high-end body care, skincare, and hair care products are not formulated for
ladies alone but also for kids and men. Founded in 2013, this personal care
company leads from the front by upping safety standards and staying clear of
harmful ingredients.

Spearheading Change

The industry is witnessing a welcome revolution with the launch of Beauty Counter.
Besides supplying customers with safe and high-performing products, this
responsible company also generates awareness among users not blindly applying
products to their person.

Every batch of products is put through rigorous third-party testing to establish their
safety levels and quality standard. All makeup to body care products use naturally
derived ingredients that’s gentle on your skin and the environment. Your investment
in this leading high-end brand rewards you with visible results.

Sign Up As a Consultant

You have the opportunity to become a consultant with this company, recommend
suitable products to others, and earn commission on the sales executed. As a
consultant, you can maintain a personal connection with your clients and suggest
products compatible with their skin needs.

Begin your beauty consultant journey by signing up as one on the company’s official
website. Soon after you pay a nominal enrollment fee, the brand creates a webpage
for you and sends you the link to share it further. Potential clients can directly shop
with you, thus, eliminating all middlemen.

Earning Capacity

On every sale, you can potentially earn 25%-35% commission as a consultant.
When the volume of average orders gradually builds up, your paycheck can get quite
substantial. Besides selling directly to customers, you can build a team of
consultants focused on generating sales.

Through coaching, supporting, and helping others sell, you too can earn a small
commission in the process. When you contribute to the growth of other consultants,
you are entitled to a higher commission as it takes more work. By advocating safer products, you can responsibly impact more lives.

Added Consultant Perks

The company’s business model is direct to the consumer as consultants initiate most
sales. By being a consultant, you can build your business and operate it flexibly per
a schedule that suits you.

You indirectly join the revolution that promotes healthy lifestyles and safer beauty.
On becoming a member of this larger business community that supports beauty
without compromising safety, you are assured of access to relevant training and
tools.

As a consultant, you enjoy a 25% discount on your orders and 40% off on newly
launched products quite often. You also develop skills that benefit you in other walks
of life and tap your leadership talent while mentoring others. Most importantly, you
enter a fruitful association with a leading innovator in the beauty business.
Rely on an expert who shares real experiences and equips you with resources to
succeed in your online business.

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March 10, 2022

The Best Techniques For Managing Your Small Business

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You need proper planning, flexibility, and good organization skills to succeed in today’s business world. While it is good to have a good business plan, your business will certainly suffer without the best managerial skills. With 90% of small businesses failing due to poor managerial decisions, it is prudent to consider the best ways to manage your small business. No matter your type of business, a walk-in, or online store, here are some top tips for managing it.

  • Get organized 

You must be organized for your business to succeed, and a smart approach for staying organized is to create a list of things to complete each day. Staying organized can assist you in completing tasks and staying on top of urgent issues. Check each item off your to-do list when you finish them to ensure you don’t overlook anything. Your ability to complete each task is crucial for your business survival, so you want to keep everything clear and consistent. Likewise, it can save you time and remove distractions to improve your focus and boost productivity.

  1. Keep proper records

Your business will struggle if you don’t keep proper records. Keeping detailed records of your business, such as your income, expenses, and employee data means knowing the true state of your business and any potential challenges you could run into. This way, you can develop the right strategies to overcome any potential challenges in your business. There are several ways to keep detailed business records – including using your bank accounts, accounting software, or diligent bookkeeping. You can also avoid using cash since credit or debit cards keep a paper trail to track your expenses. You might also want to take a look at this guide to learn how to use a POS system for your reporting and analytics.

  • Learn about your customers 

It is critical to pay attention to your client feedback to grow your business. Although it is tempting to ignore negative feedback, both positive and constructive criticism can benefit your business. Investing money into building your brand reputation is a good idea. However, it wouldn’t do your business any good if you offered mediocre products and services. At this point, you want to encourage your customers to communicate with your business and offer feedback on how to improve your product and service delivery.

  • Find a good balance 

It takes a lot of effort to own and manage a small business, from staying up late to rising early in the morning, celebrating small wins, and making a trip back to the drawing board. Managing a small business can easily be overwhelming, so it is vital to strike a good balance in your daily work-life activities. At the same time, managing your own business may indeed require working longer hours. However, this is not sustainable and can affect your performance over time. It would be best to take some risks and hire other people to take up certain jobs to allow you to focus on the important tasks.

Building a successful business doesn’t happen overnight, and you need good analytical skills, determination, and provide the best services to gain customer loyalty. These, together with the tips mentioned above, can help your small business succeed.

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March 10, 2022

Exercising Healthy Control Over Your Appearance

Ultimately, the best way to find more control over how you look is to love yourself for who you are, no matter what you look like, or what your quirks are. Odds are, the things that you object to about yourself are beautiful and loved by someone close to you.

When you permit yourself to experience this self-love, you’re much less likely to think that you need to change it. And, if you do change it, you will be doing so for the right reasons. Enjoying a new tattoo, dying your hair, trying a piercing, or simply switching up your style can all be fantastic examples of this.

From there, you might find that small treatment that helps optimize your appearance or resolve issues you’ve wanted to change for a while will be a healthy decision, not one done out of desperation or a sense of feeling ‘wrong.’ That in itself can be a great place in which to exercise more control over your appearance.

It can also be that expressing yourself is key to unlocking the beauty of your appearance. As the following infographic shows, sometimes changing and refining yourself a little can help you better express who you are, in a manner that feels both healthy and without compulsion. What matters is knowing exactly your purposes for a small treatment, and what that could add to your life. For instance, removing moles, or resolving a slightly crooked jaw could make a world of difference in your confidence if you feel that is necessary. With that in mind, consider this information:


Infographic designed by: Beauty By Dr. Cat

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March 10, 2022

4 Ways to Make Some Extra Money in 2022

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For young people in 2022, the cost of living is currently higher than they’ve ever known it to be. Fuel prices are skyrocketing, energy costs are up, and with the effects of the pandemic still taking their toll and conflict occurring across Europe, the future is very uncertain.

It’s understandable then, that you may feel you need an extra source of income to supplement the wages you earn at work. A side hustle is a great way to increase your financial security while enabling you to follow your passions outside of your full time career.

If you are looking for ways to generate a bit of extra cash, here are some options that might inspire you.

Take an extra job

When you work in an office for eight hours a day, five days a week, the idea of taking a second job is not that appealing. But there are ways to earn some extra cash that won’t leave you feeling drained on a Monday morning. For example, you could become a dog walker or babysitter to help out people in your neighborhood. Although it’s an important responsibility, most of the time you will be getting paid to hang out with a cute baby or animal.

Sell your belongings

Most of us have homes full of things we don’t need. Whether these are old clothes we’ve grown out of, 3/4 carat diamonds we no longer wear, or gadgets we bought on a whim one time and ended up collecting dust in a cupboard. These possessions aren’t doing you any good cluttering up your home so why not get some use out of them? List them on an online marketplace or take them to a local car boot sale to see what you can get for your old bits and pieces.

Rent out your space

If you have a spare room in your home or an outbuilding that isn’t being used, you could make a huge amount of passive income by renting it out. Taking in a lodger might seem like a big step, but the money you will make from rent each month could be substantial, especially if you live in a desirable area. If you are not capable or willing to rent out a room, you could consider renting a driveway space to commuters who want to park cheaply while they’re at work.

Invest

Most people think investing is something best left to market traders and financial experts, but the truth is, anyone can do it. Building an investment portfolio is a great way to earn some passive income by putting your money into stocks, bonds, or cryptocurrency. It is of course essential that you do your research before parting with any money, and it can be invaluable to find a mentor who can teach you the tips and tricks of the business.

These are just a few ideas for ways you can make some extra income in 2022. If you are creative and resourceful, there is no end to the money-making schemes you can come up with the enhance your life.

 

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March 7, 2022

Influencer-Owned Lifestyle Brand, Rachel Parcell, Launches SS22 Home Collection!

Lifestyle brand, Rachel Parcell, launches its RP Spring Home Collection! The whimsical collection includes a floral napkin set and table runner, wicker placemats and napkin rings, as well as precious melamine plates, bowls, and glasses that are perfect for your Easter tablescape or spring soiree.
The brand, founded by influencer Rachel Parcell, is adored by celebrities including Alessandra Ambrosio, Gabrielle Union, Eva Longoria and more, who have been spotted in Rachel Parcell’s feminine and flirty frocks. You can find the entire collection on their website here  ranging from $58-$128.
Rachel’s journey to owning her own brand began with Rach + Drew, an online journal she made in 2010 to document her newlywed life with her husband. Rachel had intended this personal blog to be read only by friends and family, but her content soon proved appealing to her growing readership. Rachel formally changed Rach + Drew to Pink Peonies, focusing on her her personal style. Rachel was able to leverage her success as an influencer by launching a capsule clothing line in her name —all timeless, elegant, and feminine pieces, attainably priced for women all over the world. Rachel Parcell has grown into a lifestyle brand, offering not only highly crafted womenswear, but also mommy + me designs, home décor, and more.
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March 7, 2022

Aaliyah Jay Covers March/April Issue of Sheen Magazine

New York based fashion and beauty content creator and influencer Aaliyah Jay is the new cover girl for Sheen Magazine. The March/ April Natural Hair Fantasy themed issue hits newsstands today. In the interview, Aaliyah discusses her journey in becoming an influencer to a fashion designer as she recently launched her re-branded Twisted Saints clothing line.
Over the past 5+ years, Aaliyah has cultivated a following of over 4 million across her social media platforms. Aaliyah creates fashion, beauty, travel and lifestyle content that she hopes will inspire others to be their authentic selves.
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March 6, 2022

Bonnie Jennifer Introduces New Gold-Filled Beaded Gemstone Rings for Mother’s Day

Fashion-forward and affordable, Bonnie Jennifer rings are the perfect gift for moms on the go, who love a pop of color.

New York, NY. March 1, 2022. Every second Sunday in May, motherhood is commemorated by honoring the love, commitment and joy that mothers bring to families, as well as their contribution to society. Showing gratitude
through cards, flowers, cooking and quality time are all part of the tradition, as is gift giving, to celebrate the superwomen in life. This Spring, former social worker turned jewelry designer, Bonnie Jennifer, is launching bright,
stretchable gemstone rings, with her signature gold-filled ball design, just in time for Mother’s Day. Perfect for everyday wear, the rings are stackable with a comfort fit, made for moms on the go.

“Ring in Mother’s Day by celebrating mom with fun, style and color. Our gold- filled beaded gemstone rings are comfortable, light, stretch and are available for under $100,” says NY-based designer, Bonnie Jennifer.

Rings are available in ten vibrant gemstone options: ruby, emerald, onyx, pink opal, amethyst, turquoise, amazonite, moonstone, chalcedony, and labradorite. Available in sizes 4 1⁄2 through 9, the gold-filled beads do not tarnish or turn color. The shape, size and hue of gemstones may vary, as well as the orientation of the gemstone as either vertical or horizontal, based on the aesthetic of the stone and the best angle to accentuate its beauty.

Stackable and perfect for mix and matching, these stylish gold-filled rings look great combined, as well as a standalone statement. Bonnie Jennifer’s

kaleidoscope offerings bring boldness and creativity to design. In addition, the rings are a comfortable choice for moms working through bloating during pregnancy, as well as for those with arthritis.

Each gemstone has a rich history of symbolism, which can be given with its meaning in mind. Ruby symbolizes love, energy and success, while emerald is emblematic of love and truth. Labradorite, onyx and pink opal are protective stones, while amethyst represents peace and calming energy. Turquoise and amazonite are emblematic of hope, wisdom and truth. Feminine energy and
the power of the lunar cycle are associated with moonstone. For balance and stability, chalcedony is ideal. There is a beaded gemstone ring style for every mother, complementing the positive energy each mom brings to the world.

Whether honoring one’s own mother, a mom-to-be, grandmother, aunt, mother-in-law, or friend that deserves love and recognition, Bonnie Jennifer gold-filled beaded gemstone rings will bring a joyful glow to Mother’s Day
celebrations.

To order, or to learn more about Bonnie Jennifer, visit https://bonniejennifer.com

About Bonnie Jennifer

Founded in 2010, Brooklyn designer, Bonnie Jennifer, specializes in purpose- driven jewelry design. Versatile and classic, her pieces are envisioned as staples for an everyday wardrobe. Gold-filled balls are the brand’s signature,
for timeless and playful looks. As a former social worker, and motivated by her love and support for her developmentally disabled sister, Bonnie Jennifer weaves her creative ventures to support philanthropy, partnering with non-
profits to donate a percentage of sales back, promoting positive impact through consumer purchases. Bonniejennifer.com

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