October 26, 2016

Get Perfect Brows In A Snap With These Stencils

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SurvivorEyes Brow Style & Stencil Kits are the recent creation of breast cancer survivor Lisa Doble, who wanted to help women struggling with hair loss to look and feel fabulous. This beauty product with a purpose has quickly become the “go-to” brow solution for every woman looking for perfect brows in minutes.

Each kit offers a variety of brow templates (10) in shapes designed to compliment any face shape, along with a dual sided cosmetic applicator. The kits are offered with and without cosmetic at a MSRP of $14.95 or $39.95 depending on which you choose. Each brow template also carries an affirmation to boost confidence in addition to identifying a favorite shape.

Since its introduction in July 2016, SurvivorEyes has achieved the following:

  • Endorsed by the Alopecia Areata Foundation and available in their “Marketplace” online store with 10% of all sales going back to NAAF
  • Chosen to be included in the American Cancer Society’s “Look Good Feel Better” beauty box in 2017 (65,000 brow kits to be donated in 2017 & 1,000 in 2016)
  • Available at the Styling Salon @ Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Zion, IL

SurvivorEyes Brow Style Kit Featuring Sormé® Cosmetics; $39.95

About SurvivorEyes and Creator Lisa Doble

Lisa Doble was inspired to create SurvivorEyes® after a dear friend of hers was diagnosed with breast cancer. Among the new emotions she faced was the fear of losing her hair—and she worried her own children would be frightened at the sight of her without her eyebrows. SurvivorEyes® is a product that is designed to help women through one of the most difficult battles of their lives. As a cancer survivor herself, Lisa knows from experience how vulnerable you can feel when you look sick. Now Lisa’s mission is to help women around the world who suffer from hair loss. There is nothing more empowering for a woman than to look and feel beautiful. http:  SurvivorEyes.com

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October 26, 2016

Candy Corn Nails from Skyy Hadley and Lauren B. Beauty!

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Follow this step-by-step guide on how to get a candy corn Halloween nail look from Skyy Hadley, owner of As U Wish Nail Salon and Lauren B. Beauty!

1. Paint one half of the nail in white (Lauren B. Beauty in Hollywood Land) and the other in yellow (Lauren B. Beauty in Coachella Valley Sun).
2. Apply nail art stickers (hole reinforcers cut in half). Apply two on each nail as shown below.unnamed-9

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  1. Working with one nail at a time, paint the area inside the stickers with orange nail polish (Lauren B. Beauty in The OC).
  2. Carefully remove the stickers.
  3. Repeat on all other nails. Allow 5 minutes for your nail design to dry and finish it with a coat of a top coat (Lauren B. Gel-like Top Coat).unnamed-12unnamed-13unnamed-14

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October 26, 2016

Hynt Beauty is donating 10% of all ARIA LIPSTICK sales throughout October

Throughout the month of October, Hynt Beauty is donating 10% of all
ARIA Lipstick sales to cancer research and organizations to support women and their families.

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Meryl’s Personal Tricks and Tips for…Pampering Beauty during Treatment

To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Meryl shares with us how cancer has prompted her to give her beauty routine a green makeover, a challenge that would later inspire and motivate her to create Hynt Beauty, and the tricks she learned to pamper herself so she could look and, in turn feel, her best while fighting cancer.

1. Switch to organic and fragrance-free moisturizers 
Treatment often slows down the skin’s ability to renew itself and reduces the production of sebum, the skin’s own natural moisturizer. As a result, your skin becomes dry and parched and, in the worst cases, can flake and itch.Keeping your skin as hydrated as possible during this time is essential. Unfortunately, too many moisturizers on the market contain undesirable ingredients that can at worst, interfere with your treatments and worsen your skin’s condition.

Meryl opted for organic formulas that nourish and pamper the skin and made sure they are fragrance-free, too. Your sense of smell becomes very acute during treatment and even the subtlest scent can make you feel nauseous. Meryl’s go-to brand that fits all these requirements is Acure, especially their Ultra Hydrating Body Lotion, Bare Baby Lotion, Moroccan Argan Oil and Sensitive Facial Cream!

2. Deep condition your hands and feet 
Your face isn’t the only part of your body that needs an extra dose of tender loving care during this difficult time. Up your moisturizing game by giving your hands and feet a pampering deep conditioning treatment before you go to sleep. Slather on rich and moisturizing oil-based natural balms and then put on a pair of cotton gloves or socks. In the morning, your extremities will be much softer and smoother.
3. Wear physical sunscreen every day 
Protecting your skin from harmful UV rays is always a good idea, but it becomes of paramount importance during cancer treatment when your skin is extremely vulnerable and sensitive. Ideally, you should avoid the sun as much as possible but that’s not always feasible.To give your skin the extra protection it needs, use a physical sunscreen with zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide. Unlike their chemical counterparts that are easily absorbed by the skin, these natural minerals remain safely on its surface where they create a protective shield that reflects UV rays away from it.

4. Neutralize facial redness 
Steroids are often prescribed as part of treatments to help reduce inflammation. Unfortunately, they have several side effects, including flushing, redness and rashes. If your skin is affected by steroid redness, the best course of action is to mask it with makeup.
A yellow-toned powder, such as our FINALE Finished Powder in Neutral Yellow can neutralize the redness, rendering it near invisible to the naked eye. It is also formulated with organic arrowroot, which serves as a natural remedy to deeply hydrate and soothe irritated, tired skin. For best results, apply it with a brush with synthetic bristles. Animal hair brushes tend to be coarse and, therefore, more irritating.

5. Smell good with natural deodorants 

Some cancer treatments can force a woman into early menopause, which can result in frequent perspiration during hot flushes. If this is happening to you, it may be very tempting to use heavy-duty antiperspirants containing aluminium.

What you may not be aware of is that antiperspirants cause more problems than they solve. To start with, they act like a plug, sealing shut the entrance to your sweat ducts, thereby stopping the flow of sweat. As desirable as this may appear during a hot flush, this is far from healthy.

In addition, aluminum can easily be absorbed by the skin and has been linked to breast cancer. A safer alternative is a natural deodorant that contains baking soda and/or kaolin clay. However, due to the skin’s heightened sensitivity at this time, some patients report a mild irritation even to these gentler ingredients. A better option that Meryl used and wholeheartedly recommends is natural corn starch powder like Honest Company’s Organic Baby Powder.

6. A polished manicure 

Many cancer patients experience nail deterioration and even loss, so traditional manicures and nail polishes are strictly forbidden at this time. To help your nails stay in the best possible condition, keep your nail care routine simple and basic. Keep your hands clean, trim your nails and make them shine with a soft nail buffer. Finally, work in a bit of olive or jojoba oil to stave off brittle nails.

7. Go green with your lipstick 

A creamy lipstick or shiny gloss is always a great mood-lifter. But, once again, it is important to pay careful attention to the labels and what they contain. Opt for unscented and organic formulas that are free of harsh and potentially toxic chemicals. Lip products can be easily ingested so why risk even the slightest chance of causing more havoc on your health now or in the future, when there are purer, equally beautiful colors and great natural brands to choose from!

Meryl and the rest of the Hynt Beauty team sincerely hope that these little bits of advice will somehow give you or your loved one, some relief from the side effects but moreover, give the confidence boost to fight against cancer – in style! If you have any additional tips, please do send us an email, comment on our social platforms or comment on this blog post! We are sure others will find it helpful as well.

Read on to get Meryl’s lifestyle choices, motto and her thoughts on a safer beauty industry, on Hynt’s Blog! 

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October 25, 2016

Achieve Salon Smooth results with Baby Foot

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I was really interested to try this product out since I always feel like my feet are a mess unless they’ve just had a fresh pedi. I can never seem to get the salon smooth results when I buff and scrub my heels and feet at home myself. Baby Foot was pretty easy to use and had a great herbal scent when I opened up the booties. The package suggests putting on a pair of socks over the booties and I would highly recommend doing this too. These things are seriously slippery to walk on and while the package suggests you stay seated for the hour long application, if you’re like me, sitting totally still for over an hour is near impossible and putting a pair of socks on will help with traction (bonus points for socks with grippy things on the bottom). Also, the socks help secure the booties and lotion for a closer, more glove like fit to the skin, so every part of the foot and toes were covered. After I washed my feet off, my skin didn’t look or feel any different for about four days, but on day 4, my skin began to majorly peel. The peeling can take a few days and isn’t the prettiest look, but I found sloughing off the dead/peeled skin in the shower at the end of the day helps.
This October, 20% of proceeds from their limited edition pink box will be donated to the American Cancer Society.
Enter to win your own baby foot at It’s a Glam Thing’s Giveaway: itsaglamthing.com/giveaways/its-a-glam-thing-beauty-box/
Guest post by Antonia Rutter
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October 25, 2016

Jordana Brewster & Brittany Snow Carry Tyler Ellis

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LOS ANGELES – October 24, 2016 – Jordana Brewster and  Brittany Snow were photographed carrying Tyler Ellis clutches tonight on the red carpet!  Jordana sparkled in all silver accented by her Tyler Ellis Aimee Clutch in Black Satin at the 2nd Annual InStyle Awards, while Brittany went for chic two-piece ensemble accented with Tyler Ellis’ Lee Crystal Clutch in Blush at the Elle Women in Hollywood Awards (price available upon request, www.tylerellis.com).

Photo Credit:  www.gettyimages.com

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October 25, 2016

Everyone’s Hair should have a little Ovation

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Do you want thicker, stronger or longer hair? Maybe you have dry damaged hair from blow dryers and flat irons.  Ovation Cell Therapy Hair and Scalp Treatment is just what you need to start solving some of these dreaded hair issues.

What makes Ovation Cell Therapy a “must-try”?  According to Ovation,  “Ovation Cell Therapy is specially  formulated with “exclusive ingredients at high levels unmatched in the industry incorporating vital proteins, key vitamins, botanical extracts and amino acids which penetrate and bind into the hair shaft resulting in thicker, stronger, longer hair.” 

Other unique features of Ovation Cell Therapy include:

Hydrolyzed Keratin Protein A which closely mimics our own hair’s keratin and is the best protein known to help repair damaged hair.

Ovation Cell Therapy is  formulated  with blends of ingredients designed to improve scalp circulation, encourage healthy hair and soothe the scalp, therefore, reducing irritation. Also incorporated in Ovation is Serenoa Serrulata Extract, known to help block the production of DHT which can contribute to hair loss.

These features definitely piqued  my interest and  I decided to try it. Use  Ovation Volume Therapy Shampoo to wet hair or use your own favorite shampoo. After shampooing, Lightly massage  Ovation Cell Therapy Hair Treatment into your scalp and leave in for 3 to 5 minutes, rinse and then follow with a conditioner. Ovation Cell Therapy should be used 2-3 times per week.

Don’t take my word for it, here are the real results:

BASED ON A CONSUMER PERCEPTION TEST AFTER 4 WEEKS OF USE:
100% of participants reported HEALTHIER HAIR
97% of participants reported MORE BOUNCE & VOLUME
97% of participants reported MORE LUSTER & SHINE
93% of participants reported MORE MANAGEABLE HAIR
Shop Ovationhair.com and get 10% off your first order
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October 24, 2016

STEAL A LOOK FROM ANYONE, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE! With Rimmel’s Ground-Breaking GET THE LOOK Digital Technology

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Love a beauty look worn by a friend, model or celeb? Steal it and make it yours! Rimmel London introduces a cutting-edge breakthrough in digital technology with its innovative new GET THE LOOK technology. Experience the first-ever personalized augmented reality mirror, which lets you try out make-up styles from the streets and pages of your favorite magazine. Think of it as your very own beauty consultant on your phone!

Now, for the very FIRST TIME, you can point your smartphone at a friend, beauty ad, a photo or a person’s made-up face then virtually adopt (or recreate) a look using color-matched cosmetics by Rimmel. Like what you see? You can steal, try and click to buy.

Women are turning more and more to their peers and celebrities for inspiration on their makeup and fashion looks which explains the recent rise in popularity of beauty vloggers and Instagram accounts. Now Rimmel brings it one step even further by allowing you to not only use these looks as inspiration but to try them out directly on yourself via their new app.

Truly ground-breaking, the GET THE LOOK uses highly-advanced real-time tracking that detects make-up on faces in print and real life. This reading is compared with Rimmel’s extensive database to find the best matching shades of mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadow, lipstick, lipliner, blusher, bronzer and foundation to try out on your own image using your smartphone camera. No more pining away after all those high end beauty looks from the runway, with the new Get the Look App you can steal their looks straight from the fashion pages of your favorite magazine and make it your own with Rimmel.

You can even customize your virtual look by changing the shades and colors in real time thanks to the Rimmel website’s live try on 3D Technology – get as playful and creative as you dare! The accurate face-tracking technology cleverly ‘sees’ features and is intuitive enough to discern between facial contours, allowing the virtual make-up to stay in place when smiling and talking.

Want to try the Camden Punk look? Or get ready for a night in Chelsea? Rimmel has got you covered! Simply click on the “London Look” section of the website for pre-recorded looks designed by Rimmel. Get the London look in just one click!

Camillo Pane, Coty Executive Vice President global category development, comments:“I am very excited to unveil the next step in our Coty digital revolution with the Rimmel Get The Look app. Through ongoing research into our consumer needs, we learnt that our consumers are more inspired and driven to beauty purchases by looks they see on the street than by those created directly by beauty brands. Taking this into account, we have created our innovative Get the Look app that allows consumers to capture looks from the street with their phones and replicate it on themselves through the app using our Rimmel products and shades.”

More than just a mobile app, GET THE LOOK is also available on different platforms and devices thanks to the Rimmel London website. For the first time on a website, you can virtually try on make-up using your webcam and the ‘Try It On’ function on-screen. Test out all your fave Rimmel shades from the comfort of your bedroom.
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October 24, 2016

Get Your Limited Edition Holiday Gift Set…Schick Hydro Silk + Skintimate

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The holidays are quickly approaching and Schick Hydro Silk + Skintimate have teamed up to create an exclusive Holiday Gift Set for you to give to friends and family (or add to your own wish list!). The gift set groups together some of our best products for a fraction of the cost. It may not be the sexiest holiday gift, but razors + shave gel are always an essential!

Schick Hydro Silk + Skintimate Sensitive Skin Holiday Gift Set

AVAILBILITY: Walmart, Target, Kroger, Meijer

PRICE: $9.99 SRP ($36 value!)

Includes: 1 Hydro Silk® Razor, 3 Refills, 1 Skintimate® Shave Gel, BONUS Travel Cap

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October 21, 2016

Make The Switch to Lavanila during BCA Month

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Make the switch this October to an all-natural, aluminum-free deodorant in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. LAVANILA Laboratories The Healthy Deodorant Collection is rich in natural and organic ingredients, and is clinically proven to be effective, safe, and nourishing.

Get superior odor protection with this 100 percent natural, freshly scented deodorant. Soothing essential oils blend with beta-glucan technology fight odor effectively while soothing, conditioning, and nourishing the delicate underarm area. It goes on clean, with no sticky wetness, and delivers long-lasting, luxurious results. (Lavanila.com; $14)

During Breast Cance Awareness month Deodorants are on sale for $10

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October 19, 2016

4 Reasons why Student Travel is more of a Learning Experience

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“What one learns in a classroom is just a very small part of the learning process. The real learning starts when you cross borders and travel miles for the real knowledge”. This is one famous quote that most of us agree with. Yes, believe it or not, you can learn a lot in a trip or vacation that you thought would be only relaxing and revitalizing.

  1. Meet, greet and intermingle with different people

One of the reasons why travelling will be a wonderful learning experience is the fact that you will meet, communicate and interact with different people. Communicating with other people can be a perfect bridge for the social, international, political, religious, financial differences between the people of the world.

Interacting with other people gives you a front row seat to their way of doing things and living life; something that might actually impact you positively when it comes to relating to people who are different from you.

  1. Get knowledge of new places

There are so many places to go that you cannot exhaust all even in a year. The world is made up of beautiful scenery, eye-catching flora and fauna, memorable adventures, sumptuous local and international cuisines, to mention but a few. Therefore, travelling to different parts of the world will not only be entertaining and relaxing but also a wonderful learning experience.

For example, unless you visit the MaasaiMara (a famous wildlife destination in Kenya, Africa),how will you get a chance to witness the 7th wonder of the world? Watching the wildebeest migration as it happens will be a delightful learning experience that you cannot afford to lose.

  1. Get a chance to try new things

One of the main reasons we travel is to get out of our shell. Travelling comes with a list of surprises and whether it is staring at a menu that has different meals that you know nothing about, or jumping on a train to a place that you have never been to, or even shaking hands with strangers, travelling will for sure make you do things you probably have never done before.

With STS Travel, all you need to do is relax, put yourself out there and turn your situations to wonderful experiences. Step out of your comfort zone and try out even what seems out of the ordinary. This will make your trip more enjoyable and memorable. 

  1. Learn a language that is different from yours

Visiting new places and meeting new people is a step towards learning a different language. Owing to the fact that you have to communicate with the people you find in your destination is indication that you will grab a part of their local language, right? After all, you will have to order a meal from the local menus, ask for directions or even try to understand the street signs. Trust you me, by the time your trip comes to an end, you will learn a word or two.

BIO

Tiffany Miles is a student and a tours and travel part time blogger. She enjoys reading travel magazine during her free time. For more information about STS Travel tips, please visit her blog here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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