April 29, 2015

Shea Yeleen and ABAN have Created the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift

 

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This year, exclusively for Mother’s Day, Shea Yeleen (the fair trade shea butter skincare brand**) and ABAN (A Ban Against Neglect)  have partnered for a second time to come up with a fabulous beauty bag, the Shea Yeleen/Aban Beauty Bag.

Let me just say that this is an amazing collaboration. Not only is Shae Yaleen and ABAN helping mothers in sub-Saharan Africa, but their Beauty Bag is made from up-cycled plastics and the key chain that adorns them are crafted from recycled from glass (see photo below). I have my own makeup bag crafted in a traditional Ghanian print, there are four brilliant prints to choose from, and the prints are quite beautiful.

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Proceeds from the sale of the Beauty Bags help mothers in sub-Saharan Africa, pay for regular every day necessities for their children such as education, clothing and food, through jobs that provide a fair wage in safe working environments.

The Shea Yeleen/Aban Beauty Bag is a multipurpose zip case made to feature traditional Ghanian prints. With the purchase of a bag, you will receive a Shea Yeleen Lavender Honeysuckle Body Butter and a Lavender Ylang Ylang Shea Butter Soap.  I could smell the Lavender  as I unzipped the bag and the scent was amazing.

All of Shea Yeleen butters, balms and soaps are made with 100% unrefined shea butter, sourced from women-run cooperatives in Ghana. These Beauty Bags are perfectly designed for make-up or you can use it as a lunch bag or sewing/craft bag which I am tempted to do. Any Mother would love receiving this special gift knowing that the proceed will be going to a most worthy cause, MOTHERS!

**“Shea Yeleen International is a unique social enterprise that includes a 501(c)3 nonprofit and a commercial entity that sells high-quality, unrefined shea butter products. Our mission is to promote sustainable economic development in rural sub-Saharan Africa, empower and train women-owned shea butter cooperatives, and educate consumers in the U.S. about natural beauty care products and fair trade.”

Purchase a Shea Yeleen/Aban at sheayeleen.com/shop/gifts

 

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April 28, 2015

Give a Little Scent of France this Mother’s Day with LeCouvent des Minimes

Cologne of Love Le Couvent des Minimes for women and men

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“Inspired by the devotion of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary who welcomed and cared for those in need, the Botanical Cologne of Love gives a feeling of well-being and serenity.”  What a lovely inspiration and a perfect gift for a special lady in your life this Mother’s Day.

Known as the Botanical Cologne of Love, Le Couvent des Minimes Eau Aimable has an incredible light and alluring scent which I am going to delight my Mom with this Mother’s Day. I know she will love this fragrance.

Le Couvent des Minimes Eau Aimable has a distinguished scent of  Orange Blossom along with 5 Plants selected for their beneficial properties.

ORANGE BLOSSOM for softness, BERGAMOT for serenity, WILD ROSE for hydration, NASTURTIUM for radiance and PETITGRAIN for harmony.

Le Couvent des Minimes Eau Aimable is perfect as an after shower or bath indulgence or use as a fragrance any time of day or night. This exquisite, sparkling, scented water perfume will delight your senses with its soothing fragrance.

Le Couvent des Minimes also has a fabulous  scented hand cream set that will keep mom’s overworked hands hydrated. Included are three new fragrances, Minimes, Aimable, and Matines, the Le Couvent des Minimes hand creams naturally moisturize hands with Shea Butter and Beeswax, leaving them softly scented. From citrus, to orange blossom, to an earthy cedar and basil, there is a scent for every mom and the perfect gift for Mother’s Day.

Purchase you Mother’s Day gifts at  usa.lecouventdesminimes.com

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April 26, 2015

ChristopherDrummond.com Spring Tide Sale now through May 15th

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April 24, 2015

Scentbird is a Fragrant Mother’s Day Gift that keeps on giving!

 

Your choice of a 30-­‐day supply of designer perfume is just a click away New York, NY (April 2015) –

Newcomer to the fragrance market? Scentbird provides a stylish and modern, yet convenient and affordable way to keep your fragrance game on point. For $14.95 USD per month, subscribers to Scentbird will have access to a 30-­‐day supply of over 350 top designer fragrances, including Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Hermes, Gucci and Marc Jacobs delivered directly to their door in a sleek and beautiful purse-­‐sized spray. The 0.27oz-­‐sized bottle (about the size of a rollerball) contains your choice of perfume. Subscribers can choose their fragrance based on suggestions from Scentbird’s TruScent™ Recommender, which leverages a database of thousands of scent profiles and 500,000 reviews by real women. Or, find their match searching by brand, mood, occasion or personality. Customers create a queue of different scents they want to experience in the coming months, or continue on with a scent they feel connected to for as long as they want.

Born out of frustration with the “perfume graveyard”—expensive bottles of designer perfume collecting dust on every woman’s dresser—Scentbird was created to provide an alternative for women of today that is both practical and exciting. Mariya Nurislamova, CEO of Scentbird states, “The number one reason women buy perfume is to find something new or different. In fact, most women 18 to 34 no longer believe in having a signature fragrance. These women are used to living a life on their terms, changing their scent on a whim and matching it to an outfit. Expensive perfume bottles that last for years just cannot keep up with a modern woman’s lifestyle.“ With Scentbird, the world of fragrance opens up. Clients have an affordable option to experiment with new scents and to mix up their routine without having to spend hundreds of dollars or commit to one single bottle for years. However, the tactile experience of purchasing a new perfume is not lost. Scentbird perfumes are beautifully packaged and simple to use, and the sophisticated black atomizer is nestled in a luxurious velvet pouch. And with a platform that is friendly to both the indecisive customer and the fragrance-­‐wearer who knows what she likes, Scentbird is a practical option for every type of personality. To become a scent-­‐savvy member of Scentbird and indulge in this affordable luxury at scentbird.com

Scentbird is the perfect gift to give mom the luxury of designer perfume without having to guess….and it keeps on giving!

 

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April 22, 2015

No Nonsense Celebrates Earth Day

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No nonsense, who offer a stylish array of tights, leggings and socks, has the perfect program to help readers reduce their ‘fashion carbon footprint’ – by recycling their tights!

  • While we love the way sheer hosiery and stylish tights look on legs, we’re not as thrilled to see them in landfills. NoNonsense has developed the first tights recycling program that repurposes the Nylon/Spandex blend found in many tights, and turns them into things such as park benches, running tracks, car insulation, and playground equipment.
  • Simply visit Nononsense.com/recycle to download a mailing label, box up your used tights and pantyhose (they will accept all brands), and bring them to your nearest shipping location. No nonsense collects them all and sends everything to a recycling facility.
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April 21, 2015

Sinful Colors are Sinfully Fun

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Spring has sprung!! This means “out” with the winter colors and “in” with the “NEW”  Sinful Colors and they are fabulous. My girls and I had fun this weekend trying to decide which Sinful Colors we should start the season off with. We loved them all. Of course, Tempest (light lavender) is one of my favorites. This color is light, springy and looked beautiful with just a single coat.

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There are 24 vibrant colors in the NEW 2015 Spring Collection ranging from Mattes, Opalescents, Bloom Blasts, Citrus Twists and so many more.

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I tried Bloom Blast Flower Power over my favorite color, Tempest and the effect was amazing and perfect for spring. Sinful Colors are easy to apply as the brush is the perfect size. The most difficult  part was trying to decide which colors to choose from. I think we are off to a good start.

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View the entire collection and the NEW Spring Sinful Colors at www.sinfulcolors Sinful Colors can be found at most drugstores nationwide at at a fabulous price as low as $1.99.

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April 20, 2015

Kiehl’s Benefits Recycle Across America

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Kiehl’s Since 1851 continues our on-going environmental commitment with our seventh annual Limited Edition Label Art Series for Earth Day, this year, partnering with Elizabeth Olsen and Maggie Q, to benefit Recycle Across America.

Maggie, of course, is currently on-screen in Insurgent while Elizabeth will be in The Avengers: Age of Ultron in May, OR, you can check both of them out on our Instagram feed @KiehlsNYC, in this sneak peek of their shoot with artist Christopher Makos!  https://instagram.com/p/0-hGPqR1Tn/?taken-by=kiehlsnyc

 

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In collaboration with artist/sculptor Fernando Mastrangelo, Elizabeth and Maggie have each designed a limited edition label depicting their vision of social responsibility for our .95 oz. Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado, which will be available April 14, in Kiehl’s stores and www.Kiehls.com/EarthDay. 100% of net profits, up to $50,000, from this series will benefit Recycle Across America™ (RAA). The funds will be used to create 65,000 standardized recycling labels to 650 K-12 schools in the United States, to encourage and simplify recycling.

RAA is not-for-profit organization dedicated to delivering society-wide solutions that eliminate public confusion, stimulate the environmental economy and expedite progress. I hope you’ll visit www.recycleacrossamerica.org to learn more!

Earth Month for Kiehl’s is also the time to remind our customers of  Recycle and Be Rewarded!, our in-store recycling program. This ongoing program is available only in Kiehl’s free-standing stores nationwide, and allows our customers to return their empty Kiehl’s bottles, tubes and jars for recycling, in exchange for product.  Since 2009, Kiehl’s has recycled 2,500,000 bottles, and counting! Not only can our customers support recycling with our Limited Edition collection, but they can also recycle at Kiehl’s themselves, and earn complimentary product while doing so!

Kiehl’s retail stores (find your nearest Kiehl’s store at www.kiehls.com/storelocator) will also be celebrating Earth Day with the following activities:

  • Recycle & Be Rewarded!: From April 22 through April 26, at all Kiehl’s retail stores, customers can receive 5 stamps for every 1 Kiehl’s empty returned (normally, it’s 1 stamp per empty), AND customers who bring in an empty skincare jar or bottle from ANY brand will receive a deluxe sample of Kiehl’s skincare.
  • Complimentary Lip Balm!: From April 14 through April 27, while supplies last, customers spending $65 or more will receive a complimentary Lip Balm #1.
  • 20-Minute Seated Facials & Dehydration Skin Tests: From April 22 through April 26, at all Kiehl’s retail stores, customers can experience a 20-minute pampering facial, and full healthy skin check, including skin analysis with Kiehl’s new Dehydration Analyzer Tool.
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April 15, 2015

BEAUTY FIXES From the PROS…FOR THE AFTERMATH OF A GOOD CRY

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We all need to “let it out” sometimes. Crying, whether it’s because of a breakup, a loss, or just out of sheer frustration, is actually beneficial according to researchers, who tell us that “emotional tears, such as those formed in distress or which are related to grief, contain more toxic byproducts than tears of irritation – those that may happen when peeling onions,” for instance.1

Researchers have found that tears remove some of the chemicals built up in the body from stress. New York Times reporter, Benedict Carey, referred to tears in a recent piece as “emotional perspiration1.”Maybe this is why those who are near and dear to us, sensing emotional misery, often tell us we need “a good cry.”  

But, a good cry, as cathartic as it may be, can leave you with puffy, red eyes and a red nose. But, there is no reason why the world needs to know you’ve just had a “good cry.” Here are some beauty fixes that can help. If you’re at work, you may need to improvise. Throwing some cool water on your face may help and holding some cold wet paper towels over your closed lids may make your eyes look less puffy.

But, a quick solution, if your tears spillover at home, is to use the
Bausch + Lomb THERA°PEARL® Eye Mask, which can help your eyes look and feel refreshed. This unique eye mask, which can also help relieve puffy eyes and swelling, may be used cold and contains hundreds of tiny pearls of gel that contour to the shape of your face, delivering soothing relief from post-crying puffiness.

This must-have beauty essential measures 9 inches by 2.75 inches, so it takes up virtually no room in the fridge or freezer. It features a comfortable band to help keep it in place. The Bausch + LombTHERA°PEARL® Eye Mask should be applied to skin or closed eyelids for no more than the doctor recommended time of 20 refreshing minutes. Use it cold to help you get puffiness-relief quickly, leaving you looking like yourself again.

For more information on Bausch + Lomb TheraPearl®, please visit http://therapearleyemask.com/.

Bausch + Lomb THERA°PEARL® Eye Mask: SRP: $9.99

Bausch + Lomb THERA°PEARL® EYE MASK is available at Target, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Kroeger, Ahold, Meijer, Harris Teeter and Publix.

CAUTION: For external use only. Do not use on infants. Do not ingest contents. Do not use for purposes other than intended. Check with your doctor before use on broken, irritated, highly sensitive or insensitive skin. Use only under adult supervision. Always test pack temperature prior to application. Overheating or prolonged application may cause injury to person, including burns. Heating beyond suggested time may damage or destroy THERA°PEARL pack.

About Bausch + Lomb

Bausch + Lomb, a Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. company, is a leading global eye health organization that is solely focused on protecting, enhancing, and restoring people’s eyesight. Our core businesses include ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, contact lenses, lens care products, ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments. We develop, manufacture and market one of the most comprehensive product portfolios in our industry with products available in more than 100 countries.

References

1 Borchard, Therese. “7 Good Reasons to Cry Your Eyes Out.” Frey, WH; DeSota-Johnson, D; Hoffman, C; McCall, J T. Effect of stimulus on the chemical composition of human tears. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 1981;92:559-67

http://www.pbs.org/thisemotionallife/blogs/7-good-reasons-cry-your-eyes-out

Bausch + Lomb is a trademark of Bausch & Lomb Incorporated or its affiliates.

TheraPearl is a trademark of TheraPearl, LLC licensed by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated or its affiliates.
© Bausch & Lomb Incorporated.

 

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April 15, 2015

Invisiblur Perfecting Shield is silk in a bottle

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I am a big fan of Dr. Murad’s line of anti-aging skincare. It is a brand that I always have good luck with and often, a brand that I tell my family and friends to try when they have certain skin problems. I was very impressed with  Murad’s Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum which really worked for my husband. Several of our bloggers tried Murad’s  Resurgance line and loved it and you will always find a Murad Suncare product in our basket of sunscreens by the pool.
The Father of Internal Skincare – Dr. Murad’s Bio
Murad Skincare was developed by Dr. Howard Murad. You will find his website extremely helpful and informative. Dr. Murad also offers his  tips on living beautifully, including skin care, diet and more. Get advice directly from Dr. Murad at murad.com/blog/category/dr-murad.

I have been using Murad’s Invisiblur Perfecting Shield for 3 weeks now and I love it. Murad’s Invisiblur Perfecting Shield was formulated to “replace your, primer and SPF to immediately blur and correct while combating signs of aging.” I am quite fortunate that I do not have many skin problems but signs of aging, well, that’s another story.  I have been using Murad’s Invisiblur Perfecting Shield mainly as moisturizer/primer and sun screen. I love how my skin feels right after I apply it. It covers up minor skin imperfections and leaves my skin feeling smooth as silk. I am using it day and night and notice a difference in the texture of my skin skin. I love the silkiness,the product itself feels like silk, never greasy, it just dry and silky.

Murad’s Invisiblur Perfecting Shield is a lightweight formula designed as an anti-aging, corrective treatment, primer and SPF moisturizer. Formulated with mushroom peptides, this helps to “diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles by helping aid natural regulation of collagen and elastin, while a soft-focus complex smooths and blurs imperfections for improved tone and texture.” Murad’s Invisiblur Perfecting Shield contains barley oil and is a naturally gluten-free substance.

 

Murad’s Invisiblur Perfecting Shield is suitable for all skin tones. It features SPF 30 with invisible sunscreen technology. It is scientifically proven, dermatologist developed, and tested on people, never on animals.

Murad’s Research results:
In a Murad sponsored study:
– 71% saw fewer lines and wrinkles
– 94% saw improved smoothness and texture
– 100% invisible SPF 30 protection
 Other important ingredients:
-Mushroom Peptides: Fight visible signs of aging to help restore youthful-looking firmness, elasticity, and skin resilience.
-Soft-focus Complex: Smooths skin and blurs imperfections for improved tone and texture to create an ideal canvas for makeup application.
-Barley, Sunflower, and Cucumber Extracts: Enhance skin’s ability to retain moisture.
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April 7, 2015

Spa Sonic is a Shower Lover’s Dream

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If you haven’t tried a Spa Sonic Pro Skin Care System then you definitely must!!!! This is a device you can actually take with you in the bath or shower because it is waterproof. The Spa Sonic Pro Skin Care System is a dermatologist recommended device designed  to cleanse smooth, exfoliate, buff and cleanse your body. The 4 attachments that are included with the system are amazing. The attachments easily clip on and off the device so you are able to use all of the 4 attachments if you choose, during your shower, bath or right at the sink. The battery (batteries included) operated  Spa Sonic really does kick cleansing up a notch.

Try using the Large Brush when showering. The brush is designed to buff your entire body. Simply apply a soap or body wash to your body (I apply body wash right on the brush head) and using circular motions, buff away! The large brush is softer than a wash cloth and a loofah and feels soothing on your skin.

The Pumice attachment works beautifully after drying up.  The Pumice buffs the rough spots right out AND efficiently exfoliates rough skin cells and reduces calluses. The pumice stone can be used on any rough parts of the body such as knees, elbows and heels.

The small facial brush is made of soft bristles and is perfect for sensitive skin.  If you have a favorite exfoliater product,  use it in conjunction with the brush and smooth away using a circular motion.

I love the facial sponge, it’s the perfect microdermabrasion tool. You use this attachment to gently massage your skin. The sponge helps your skin absorb your skin care products while reducing fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots.  If you have large pores, this sponge will help with that too. After exfoliation and/or cleansing simply dip the sponge into your favorite skin care product and apply. It sounds like a lot of information but once you use the Spa Sonic Pro Skin Care System one time it won’t seem complicated at all. The attachments are easy to clean and conveniently stores in a drawstring tote included with the system. The tote also make the Spa Sonic Pro Skin Care System  easy to travel with, anywhere, anytime.

Purchase your Spa Sonic Pro Skin Care System today at  www.Drugstore.com

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