City Cosmetics has some exciting news! They are hosting a 48-hour presale starting tomorrow at 9AM. With the purchase of a Dragon’s Blood Beauty Set, shoppers will get a FREE City Lips Advanced Formula Lip Plumper (retailed $35) in our new shade “Orchid.” Please visit and check out the presale: http://citylips.com/
WHO: CITY COSMETICS
WHAT: DRAGON’S BLOOD BEAUTY ELIXIR
WHERE: http://citylips.com/
WHEN: PRESALE STARTS AUGUST 26th at 9 A.M.
The final weeks of summer are here so cool off your summer skincare regime with cucumbers straight from the garden or your local Farmer’s Market! Below are some tips from beauty expert and owner of As U Wish Nail Spa, Skyy Hadley, on ways you can use cucumbers at home for more than just a salad.
Cucumbers are packed full of water that can help re-hydrate and refresh your skin after hours in the sun or at the beach. You can create your own cucumber toner at home by mixing ½ a cucumber and 3 tablespoons of witch hazel in a blender until smooth and then pat onto your face using a cotton ball. Feel refreshed instantly!
Relax your feet with a cooling cucumber foot soak after a long day at the theme park or summer fair. Mix 2 cups of Epsom Salt into a warm water bath add slices from one cucumber and soak your feet for about 5-10 minutes to help reduce inflammation and swelling. Keep your feet elevated after the soak for best results.
TIP: Placing chilled cucumber slices over your eyelids for 5 minutes can help reduce morning puffiness
Live near Hoboken? Visit Skyy Hadley at her As U Wish Nail Spa this month and ask for her exclusive pampering Cucumber Peel Heel Pedicure!
http://www.asuwishnailspa.com/
Arbonne Pure Vibrance
The signs were all there, chemically color treated hair which was dull, dry and frizzy. Hair that was looking brassy from sun exposure. That was the condition of my hair and it was calling for vibrancy. Arbonne came calling with an exquisite line of hair care products, called Pure Vibrance which is specially formulated for chemically and color treated hair. Pure Vibrance was exactly what I was looking for.
Arbonne’s Pure Vibrance hair care line consists of Luster Fortifying Shampoo, Fortifying Creme Conditioner, Texturizing Mousse and Hair Revitalizing Masque. You certainly don’t need to use every product in the Pure Vibrance line for good results, but doing so, will give you outstanding results leaving your hair looking better than ever.
Arbonne explains that the Colorlast technology contained in Pure Vibrance is a “unique botanical blend to prevent fading and help lock in color for healthy looking locks with lustrous shine and softness”. All of the products in the Pure Vibrance line contain Colorlast technology. They are sulfate and paraben free and contains no artificial colors. According to the Arbonne website arbonne.com, Pure Vibrance has been clinically shown to retain 93% of hair color after 20 washes in both single and double process.
Rice extract, artichoke leaf, Hawaiian Niger and White Tea are the key ingredients in Pure Vibrance Shampoo and Conditioner. This special blend of ingredients help protect and strengthen damaged hair as well as adding beautiful shine, and let me say, both shampoo and conditioner smells fantastic.
I really enjoy applying Pure Vibrance Texturizing Mousse to my freshly washed, damp hair. It is the perfect mousse for adding volume and of course texture to your hair while maintaining hair color. Texturizing Mousse contains a similar blend of botanicals found in the shampoo and conditioner, helping protect your hair from the harsh elements of the outdoors. If you are in the sun often, Pure Vibrance is the perfect choice for fabulous looking hair.
My favorite in the Pure Vibrance line is the hair masque. I don’t have much experience with hair masques. Face masques, yes! Hair masques, No! Let me say that the Hair Revitalizing Masque gets a big thumbs up. The hair masque basically does everything the other products in the Pure Vibrance line does except by using this deep conditioning masque at least once or twice a week helps put the moisture back in your hair, you know, the moisture that was eliminated during the color treating process. My hair has never been softer, shinier and bouncier.
Pure Vibrance has done wonders for my hair, especially during beach and pool season. As long as I am outdoors and color treating my hair, Arbonne’s Pure Vibrance will be in my shampoo arsenal.
Learn more about Arbonne’s entire product line at arbonne.com/products
Sit tight! That’s right, I can finally sit and not feel guilty about it. When I am working, I am mostly sitting… at my computer. Wouldn’t it be great to have a body firming serum at work while I am sitting. Soap & Glory has the answer, Sit Tight-Inense XS Special Super Strength Body Firming Serum. This serum is an amazing product that is applied to your thighs, before getting dressed. A specially designed roller ball massage applicator, the NEW CIRU 360 Massage Roller (shown above), allows you to easily apply the firming serum to your thighs, leaving your hands clean. The massage roller helps stimulate circulation and reduces the appearance of “orange-peel” skin on your thighs.
What is in Sit Tight Intense XS which aids in the firming? As stated by Soap & Glory, “this first-of-its-kind multi-action body firming serum contains our exclusive FIRMIGEN™ CAFFEINE COMPLEX; ginseng DETOXYBOOST™ TECHNOLOGY; PRESSOCAPSULAR-FIRM PLUS™ SYSTEM (with microspheres that release caffeine when you sit on them); and PUFFDRAIN 82™ – a special combination of peptides that –when massaged- can help to stimulate circulation and visually smooth out back of the leg bumps”.
Sit Tight is so easy to use, simply turn the massage roller head to the ON setting and open. Gently squeeze the tube until you see the serum, then massage and roll on your thighs. Sit Tight has a great refreshing scent and after I rolled the serum on (which feels cool and refreshing) soon turned into a slight warming sensation which was very comfortable and is quite normal.
Soap & Glory shared results conducted in the UK (independent user trials). It was stated that users of Sit Tight-Intense XS.noticed that their skin looked firmer, tighter and less dimply after just 4 weeks of use. The trial sounded great to me, and therefore I am a Sit Tight user. Sit Tight Intense XS is also Sulfate and Phthalate free which is an important purchasing factor for many people.
As you know, diet and exercise are very imprortant to look and feel healthy. I like Soap & Glory’s motto, “Consume less calories or exercise more”. Sit Tight Intense XS is not a cure for dimply or orange peel skin, but Sit Tight Intense XS will definitely help you reduce the appearance of orange peel skin and “visibally firm, rehydrate and recontour the skin”.
Sit Tight-Special Super Strength Body Firming Serum is really a great serum and I plan on continuing with it. Check it out for yourself at www.soapandglory.com.
Organix Moroccan Argan Oil
My 17 year old daughter is getting tremendous results with Organix’s Moroccan Argan Oil hair care line. She already uses Organix Surf Paste and Organix Sea Salt Spray and you can read about them here; http://donnaraheb.itsaglamthing.com/?p=5792. Adrienne found another product in the Organix Moroccan Argan Oil line called Intense Moisturizing Treatment and she loves it. Organix Intense Moisturizing Treatment is the perfect compliment to the Shampoo and Conditioner in the same line.
After Shampooing and Conditioning, all it takes is a small amount of the Intense Moisturizing Treatment evenly distributed onto your hair. The best way to do this is with a wide tooth comb, this makes distribution from scalp to roots more thorough. Adrienne leaves the Intense Moisturizing Treatment on for 5 minutes then rinses off. To enhance the treatment, after applying, place a shower cap over your head and wrap a hot towel around it, this sounds very relaxing too! Adrienne says that after the treatment, and her hair is left smooth and feels silkier than ever.
The moroccan argan oil found in Organix Intense Moisturizing Treatment helps restore your hair’s health and enhances shine and bounce, not to mention your hair will smell fantastic. Intense Moisturizing Treatment will help protect your hair from damage caused by hot styling tools as well as the UV rays from the sun. Adrienne is enjoying all the benefits Moroccan Argan Oil has to offer, especially the softness and shine.
You can view the complete Organix hair care line at http://www.organixhair.com/ Organix Hair Care products can also be found at most major drug stores nationwide.
Celebrity hairstylist Brian Banks (featured in the photo above) created Tamar Braxton’s “new mom” sexy mermaid curls for the latest cover of US Weekly. To begin, Brian used IT&LY Hairfashion’s Pure Hair Eco Hair Spray and a medium barrel curling iron to wrap medium sized sections around the inside of the iron. He began at the nape area and worked to the top of the head taking uneven partings to create soft natural curls. To style, he used his fingers to gently comb through the hair releasing the curls and forming soft mermaid waves. To finish, Brian used his favorite hair spray by IT&LY called Pure Definition Hair Spray. The result was flawless!
IT&LY
Katie Hughes, butter LONDON’s Global Colour Ambassador, is hitting the road this summer to bring the NEW Bespoke Colour Cosmetics Collection to fans across the nation! To welcome this bold new collection, butter LONDON is giving ULTA shoppers a free 20 minute consultation and Rock Over with Katie Hughes and her team of makeup artists. Additionally, costumers who purchase $25 of butter LONDON product will receive a full size Nail Lacquer in Chancer, while supplies last.
Katie will be visiting the following cities between August 7th and August 29th:
For more information about the tour locations visit http://www.butterlondon.com/
Until recently, this new skincare product has been sold out at their website citycosmetics.com This dynamic new skincare, one that I have been hearing about for weeks now is called City Syn. I was able to snag a bottle of this precious serum and wanted to see for myself just what the fuss was all about. After doing some research, I know what the fuss is all about, Snake Venom Serum. That’s Right… Snake Venom. City Syn is formulated with SYN-AKE which is a synthetic snake venom. According to their website, “By mimicking the reactions that cause muscles to move or contract, this serum effectively reduces the look of lines and wrinkles, providing the ultimate skincare experience, without the pain or risk.”
City Cosmetics has definitely taken anti-aging skincare to the next level. City Syn offers a powerful blend of anti-aging ingredients that will help you achieve smoother, firmer and softer skin. Remember, the important ingredient is SYN-AKE which hinders the reactions that cause muscles to move or contract, and the result will be reducing the look of lines and wrinkles.
It is important to know that City Syn has been clinically proven to increase skin elasticity. According to their website, recent clinical trials show that SYN-AKE can reduce wrinkles by as much as 52%.
Aloe leaf antioxidants contained in this exceptional serum help replenish skin’s moisture and improve its natural firmness. Palmitoyl Peptides also help to activate the synthesis of collagen in the skin. “Extracts from the Ginkgo Biloba tree contain antioxidants that help reduce the effects of aging by protecting against free radical damage.”
I am very excited about City Syn because, like most of us, I would like reduce fine lines and wrinkles and soften and firm up my skin. I am already on my way to more youthful looing skin every time I apply City Syn.
It’s a Glam Thing is giving away City Syn to one lucky winner, Enter to win at http://itsaglamthing.com/giveaways/city-cosmetics-city-syn/ This offer will end July 31, 2013.
BMR Facial Toner is mine for Review and I couldn’t be happier…BMR Beauty is known for its expertise in muscle wellness and understands that what is beneath the skin defines the way you look. Educated in the art of improving the body from the inside out, the pioneer in at-home beauty technology has created a beauty device that has revolutionized the way we care for our face: the FDA-cleared BMR Facial Toner (valued at $395).
Anti-aging technology is a popular subject among all women and the BMR Facial Toner is a great alternative to expensive in-office treatments. The product uses the same electrotherapy technology found in top spas and dermatologist offices.
As you know, I have been chosen for the BMR Facial Toner review program for a 12 week period. I began my in-home treatments on June 20th and I am pleased to report that after 6 weeks, my experience with this product has been a positive one. After reading and following the instructions precisely, I have had no discomfort or complications. The BMR Facial Toner is easy to use, the pads are a cinch to replace and in 6 weeks, I will share with you a few tricks on how to take the device on and off your face. I am using the BMR Facial Toner 20 minutes a day for 5 days a week allowing for 2 days off as instructed. When I am using the device, I am able to conduct my daily household routine and the time passes very quickly. I plan on continuing with the treatments for another 6 weeks.
Don’t forget to check back then and I will have the final results of my full 12 week experience with the BMR Facial Toner. For more information, please visit their website at http://www.bmrbeauty.com/us/bmr-facial-toner.html.
Can you imagine that this sleek looking hair tool (shown above) transformed Adrienne’s naturally curly hair into a head of beautifully straight silky smooth hair? John Frieda® Styling Tools by Conair gave Adrienne just the look she wanted to achieve. John Frieda’s Smooth Shine Sleek Finish 1″ Flat Iron made it so easy to do and Adrienne was very impressed with this particular iron and its features.
John Frieda’s Smooth Shine Sleek Finish Flat Iron offers advanced ionic conditioning, transforming her wavy and sometimes dull, lifeless hair into smooth sleek strands, the photos say it all (see below). Some of the fabulous features of John Frieda’s Smooth Shine Sleek Finish which make this iron fun and easy to work with are;
*1″ extra long straightening plates with “FRIZZ-EASE” advanced ionic technology for up to 50% more ions than ions created from natural sources
*heats up to 455* (235*C) with 15 second instant heat
*Ceramic heater with titanium ceramic coated plates helps prevent hair damage.
*Auto shut off and swivel cord (is a must)
* 11 professional digital settings provide the perfect results suitable for all hair types.
Adrienne especially likes the automatic shut off, and now she never has to worry if she remembered to turn off the iron which does happen from time to time. The swivel cord is a great feature because the cord won’t get tangled making the iron easy to use and maneuver.
All of John Frieda‘s hair tools are designed with the “power of superior ionic technology and advanced anti-frizz conditioning to ensure soft, frizz-free hair, no matter how you style it with an exclusive ceramic titanium coating for a more durable surface.”**
You too can have beautiful, sleek and smooth hair with John Frieda Hair Tools sold at **johnfrieda.com
