October 30, 2019

Colgate® Launches Optic White® Advanced LED Whitening

Colgate’s innovative new at-home whitening system is designed for ease of use and delivers clinically-proven results in a matter of days. The Colgate ® Optic White ®Advanced LED Whitening Treatment results in teeth that are six shades whiter in ten days. Like a professional whitening treatment, this safe, at-home device uses new patented technology and blue LED lights to effectively activate and lift stains quickly. Using the system for ten minutes a day for ten days can remove decades of wine and coffee stains and provide a brighter, whiter smile.

 

“What makes this product unique is the combination of its performance and ease of use,” says John Kooyman, Chief Marketing Officer, Colgate-Palmolive. “We’re proud to offer the clinically-proven guarantee of whitening teeth that are up to six shades whiter in just ten days. Many at-home whiteners are cumbersome, complicated or ineffective, but with our introduction, we bring to the market a product that is both easy to use and highly effective.”

The device is designed with a rechargeable battery which allows for a consistent power outlay. This ensures the LED light panel, containing over seven hundred micro lights, is always running at an optimal wavelength for effective performance. The non-UV blue light level accelerates the whitening power by 190% of the 9% hydrogen peroxide, the same whitening ingredient used by dentists. Recommended usage calls for dispensing a vial of the whitening gel on the top and bottom sections of the mouthpiece. Once inserted and powered on, the LED lights are activated and the whitening process begins. The device beeps halfway through, at the five-minute mark, and again when complete. To achieve optimal results, this process should be repeated for 10 straight days.

“We’ve spent the past five years perfecting the LED device and treatment system,” explains Hallie Strotman, R&D. “Every element of the finished product had to meet our criteria of being well-designed, comfortable and most importantly, deliver the whitening results today’s discerning consumer demands.” The overall product has over 80 patents globally from the development of the device and its design to the compact, rechargeable case.

The Colgate ® Optic White ®  Advanced LED Whitening Treatment is available at shop.colgate.com and retails for $185, which includes the rechargeable device and a 10-day supply of whitening serum. The kit can also be purchased for $145 if opting for the serum refill subscription service. The 10-day supply of Colgate ® Optic White ® Serum Refills are sold separately for $49 and the 5-day supply is $29.

About Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, eltaMD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet. For more information about Colgate’s global business, visit the Company’s website at http://www.colgatepalmolive.com. To learn more about Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures oral health education program, please visit http://www.colgatebsbf.com.

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October 30, 2019

Great Tips For Feeling Zen

Feeling zen takes time and effort. Although once you are there, it may very well feel effortless. How do you go from someone who feels the stress piling up to someone able to process stress in healthy ways? 

 

We know that people aren’t great at looking after themselves; in fact, they will often simply forget for so long it becomes alien. But when we take care of ourselves, we make better decisions, we are more productive, our relationships are better, and we just feel great. 

 

 

So here are a few tips to get you feeling zen. 

Plants

Get some plants in and around your home. Not only will you have to take care of them, but it is a simple joy to watch them grow over time. If you want to take this one step further, then you can plant a range of seeds and grow them from scratch. A great option is to grow herbs if you are a first-timer – they tend to be more forgiving than many other flowering plants. The green pops around your home will up your productivity and give you a nice happy feeling. 

Sleep

When it comes to sleep, many of us just aren’t getting enough. Which can really add to your stress levels. If you find you can’t wind down, get into a routine of warm herbal tea, reading a book instead of watching TV, and dim the lights. When you do finally get into bed, rather than just hope you get to sleep, try listening to sleep stories from the Calm app or the Headspace app. The stories are soothing and in a gentle tone that will have you drifting off in minutes, 

Happy Body

Drinking plenty of water and going for a walk every day will have you feeling much perkier. Do things that you love and wear clothes you enjoy too. Although not everyone loves everything about themselves, you can make changes if you want. Hair dye, lip fillers, and laser treatments are one effective fat removal treatment if you should want that. Take some time to love your body, but love the changes you want to make too. 

Painting

Painting can be so relaxing. Many people worry because they don’t feel like they can produce anything that looks nice. The great thing is that there are many methods of painting, and you don’t have to fit into any of them. You are free to discover how you want to use the colour and canvas. A great technique for a starter is the Dutch pouring technique. The colors are free to run and mix, and you can gently guide them in any direction you like. And the instructional videos are very soothing too. 

Walk It Out

You are ideally supposed to walk at least once a day. It doesn’t matter if it just around the block or through the woods. Getting your blood pumping improves the oxygen flow to your body and brain. It also gives you a chance to think and stroll – which is pretty lovely. 

(Image: Photo by Zara Walker on Unsplash)

 

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October 29, 2019

FaceTory First Skincare Line Featuring Coveted Korean Skincare Ingredients

This skincare retailer brings one of the most coveted Korean skincare ingredients to the industry with their first line of skincare products that focus on healing the skin. 

 

FaceTory brings a new light to the skincare industry with their first-ever skincare products containing 50% Artemisia Capillaris extract. Also known as Artemisia or Mugwort extract, this key skincare ingredient is one of the best in Korea as it focuses on addressing the most common skin concerns– redness, inflammation, and dullness. In addition, this line is also listed under FaceTory Clean– the company’s standard for clean beauty that consists of products that are free of skin-damaging harsh chemicals.

 

“We developed two essential products in a routine–a toner/mist and moisturizer. These are two steps that are absolutely necessary when it comes to taking care of the skin,” explains Janice Chang, FaceTory’s Marketing Director. “We decided to bring in Artemisia as the key ingredient for this line as it’s extremely loved in Korean skincare. Artemisia, or Mugwort, helps add moisture to the skin while clearing breakouts, calming redness and soothing irritations– it’s really one of the best ingredients out there and we’re happy to present our customers with skincare products that contain this beneficial ingredient!”

The Artemisia Toner Mist has a 2-in-1 function that allows users to have the option to apply it with a cotton pad or spray it on as a mist throughout the day. To complement the toner, The Artemisia Balancing Light Facial Créme is a lightweight, skin-balancing moisturizer that sinks into the skin and locks in hydration. The duo is designed to be gentle, skin-calming products that work well with all skin types and is especially recommended for oily skin types.

The Products:

 

Artemisia Balancing Light Facial Créme

Artemisia Pore Refining Toner Mist

About FaceTory:

FaceTory was founded in the U.S in 2016 with the understanding that not all skin is the same and that every face has a different story. To address this, the company centers itself on providing and creating products that will fit each story’s needs. FaceTory offers monthly deliveries of their curated boxes filled with the latest hidden gems and trending K-beauty products.

https://www.facetory.com/

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October 29, 2019

Looking As Young As You Feel: Here’s How You Can Do It

As each day passes, we get older. It’s inevitable. But as each day passes our desire to look and feel more youthful increases. We are always looking for the next big trend to help use with younger looking skin, or a flawless complexion. Or even things like how to wear certain clothes that make us feel good, or even going back to our youth and trying out daring new looks. 

The beauty of all of this is that we have the control to make things happen. Sometimes we just have to take the right steps and make good decisions. The issue is that we can often let how we feel take control of out actions, and instead of embracing a younger style because we love it, wearing a colour that we think makes our skin glow, or even a makeup look seemingly reserved for teens, we can shy away from it through fear of what people think. But no more. You can look as young as you feel, and there are so many options in which you can do it. With that in mind, here are some of the ways you can look more youthful. 

Drinking more water

Increasing the amount of water you drink on a daily basis can help you with your appearance. Hydrating your body can reduce the dark circles that appear around your eyes and clear up your skin complexion. Often our skin can look tired and grey, and this can be down to being dehydrated. Drinking more water can also help in regards to your sleep. Being more rested will make you look and feel more youthful. You will have much more energy and the appearance of bags, and tired eyes will disappear. 

Botox

Sometimes people won’t want to consider things like this, but botox can help you appear younger. Botox is a neuromodulator that works by relaxing the muscles that cause wrinkles by using botox injections. This means that the wrinkles around your eyes and face reduce or disappear after a few treatments. Sometimes the wrinkles on our face are an indicator of getting older. Botox has other benefits which include the reduction in sweating and can help to treat migraines. 

Clever makeup tricks

A youthful appearance can be achieved by the use of clever makeup tricks. This might mean trying your hand at contouring to enhance the appearance of cheekbones. Or the use of a highlighter to enhance certain features. There are many tutorials online that could help you achieve some great looks with your makeup. 

Getting that piercing and embracing it 

As we get older, our spontaneity can reduce, and often things like decisions for piercings can be put to the back of our minds. But you can embrace certain styles, be that a nose ring, extra piercings on your ears or even your belly button. Some people even go as far as a nipple ring and look for stylist accessories like a titanium barbell to help them look and feel their best underneath. about:blank

Exercise

Exercising can have a massive effect on the way you look. By starting a new fitness regime, you could see yourself lose a few pounds and also feel better in yourself. Exercise can be a simple thing like increasing the amount you move each day. Many people track their progress of the number of steps they take each day and trying to increase it over time. You could also consider taking up running or joining a local gym. 

Where colours that you love

It isn’t just about the clothes that we wear, but also about the colours and the patterns that we want to embrace. Some people love brighter coloured clothing, but fear as they get older they should choose subtle shades that allow them to fade in the background. If you want to wear a sequin covered jumper or dress go for it. If you want to rock your favourite colour, then why not? 

A healthy balanced diet

Changing your diet can make you appear younger because of the effects it can have on your weight and your skin tone. Increasing the amount of fruit and vegetables in your diet means you gain more vitamins and nutrients to fuel your body.

Clever styling

Finally, the choice we make in the clothes we wear can make our appearance look more youthful. By dressing to our figure and enhancing our best assets, we can look much better in our general appearance. Sometimes it’s good to work our figure. There is some great advice in stores and if you are unsure perhaps consider a personal shopping experience. 

Let’s hope these tips and tricks help you to look more youthful. 

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October 28, 2019

Support Your Fellow Mamakind with Mom Culture

 

Mom Culture recognizes the importance of mothers being supported during their transition from womanhood into motherhood and the years ahead. Sarah realized that the resources for mamas of all stages were slim, so she began growing her online community as a place for women to connect. Mom Culture knows the unconditional love you have for your kids. Wouldn’t it be great to receive some in return? Look to Mom Culture for inspiring gifts that extend to dads and teachers as well. We’re all part of the village raising these tiny humans after all!

Gift items include:  Tanks and tees,  Hoodies and outerwear,  Hats and accessories, “Tiny human” apparel,  Drinkware and  Specialty coffees and wines.

The rainbow mama tees were created to honor pregnancy and infant loss and the various routes to motherhood. Rainbow mamas are those who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and have a subsequent child. Dr. Jessica Zucker, founder of the #IHadAMiscarriage campaign, made these tees with the hope of inspiring conversations about loss and the experience of pregnancy and life after. Mom Culture is privileged to expand our motherhood community by partnering with the #IHadAMiscarriage campaign.

Sarah Komers founded Mom Culture with the belief that although each mom is unique in her own way of parenting, her core values and culture are the same.

About Mom Culture: Sarah Komers founded her lifestyle brand in 2013 taking her sewing hobby to a whole new level. The wife and mom based out of Temecula, CA found herself altering every piece of clothing she owned growing up making everything she wore into her own unique style. Mom Culture focuses on parenting apparel for real moms and dads, which is why you’ll never see a model in their marketing material. In addition to supporting the realities of raising tiny humans, the brand gives back to various organizations to support maternal mental health and moms in need. Mom Culture is also a member of the Female Founder Collective, a network of businesses led by women, supporting women for the purposes of empowerment and impacting communities, both socially and economically.

 

This link will direct you to that charitable page: https://momculture.com/collections/rainbow-mama-rainbow-babe

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October 28, 2019

Healthy Skin. The Beauty of Nature & Power of Science

Most of our lives, we’ve been taught that avoiding all oily substances was the key to healthy skin. But as science continues to advance our understanding of skincare, we now know that oils are actually beneficial for our complexion. When we strip our skin of its natural oils, we lose out on valuable moisture and nutrients that have natural protecting and healing properties.

K-Lab Luxury brings you the power of oil to clean, moisturize and rejuvenate your skin. It’s not your mom’s pore-clogging cooking oil. These natural, botanical products combine science and holistic medicine to bring a healthy balance to your skin.

Kind to Your Skin & Kind to the Earth

  • No shelf-sitting here! Get the skincare that’s freshly made. K&K Skin Products are handmade in a Certified Organic Facility in New Mexico, USA.

  • Uses ingredients you don’t need “WebMD” to understand. Formulas include essential oils, vitamins, herbs and botanicals depending upon the product. No artificial preservatives or fillers!

  • Comes in recyclable packaging. Even their production methods are sustainable.

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

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October 23, 2019

Five Way “Over The Shoulder” Essential For Women On The Move – MotoChic

We love this bag!

The Valerie is the perfect accessory for taking your essentials with you. This stylish and versatile bag can be worn in 5 different ways: cross-body, hand, shoulder, waist or around the wrist. Six card slots and an interior zippered pocket with custom moto print ensure speedy access to all of your necessities.  MotoChic is a San Francisco-based lifestyle brand that combines leading-edge design with innovative materials to create Stylish Gear for Women on the Move. Travelers, professionals, and life enthusiasts will find what they need in MotoChic.  MotoChic answers the need for high quality, design-conscious clothing, and accessories for women with fast-paced lifestyles.
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October 23, 2019

Lucky Chick Creamy Matte Lipsticks Made from Coffee Oil

 Coffee oil is a little known beauty secret in the world of essential oils. It’s made from extracting residual oil from coffee beans. Lucky Chick’s creamy matte formula uses coffee oil as a key ingredient. Your favorite morning pick-me-up as an essential oil has multiple benefits for skin including your lips.

Lucky Chick’s ultimate one swipe application does more than leave a beautiful color behind. Here’s how coffee oil can improve your lips:

  • Prevents dehydration

  • Softens skin

  • Smoothes skin

In addition to using natural oils instead of chemicals, Lucky Chick’s products are vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, peg free, D-5 free, gluten-free and made in the USA.

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

About Lucky Chick: Stephanie Sakoff Miklosvary founded Lucky Chick in 1999 as she was putting her art degree to work as a shoe designer in New York City. Nicknamed “Lucky Chick” by a friend for living in her LC (Lobby C) apartment, she decided to create a persona around her new name inspired by life’s indulgences. Each color from this cosmetics brand is precisely picked from the painting of the Poppy flower created by the founder’s mother. Given a project to create a painting every day as a meditation while she was going through breast cancer treatment, Stephanie’s Mom turned it into a collection of inspiring creations. The entire brand is rooted in art, grounded in nature and blossoming with color. Ignite your own creativity with some artistic and highly pigmented colors that range from deep reds and oranges, pinks and calming nudes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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October 22, 2019

7 Essential Beauty Treatments For The Holiday Season

 

Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year are all right around the corner, so what does that mean? It’s party season! And you want to look your best, right? Now it’s got colder, and the weather has gone a bit miserable, you need something to look forward to, and you’re going to want to look perfect, but with minimal effort. With so many parties and occasions, you want to be able to transition from day to night, from office to party, and not have to do the whole regime for every occasion, and with just a little bit of prep in advance, you can do this. Just book yourself in for the following treatments now, and you’ll be set. 

 

Manicure and Pedicure

It’s simple, it’s a classic, but it’s necessary. Get some festive colors on because it’s good to get in the spirit of things Glitter or red or silver or gold; you get the idea. Either go matching on your fingers and toes or go wild and get different on both, one standout finger or add some sparkle on there too. 

 

Permanent Makeup

How amazing would it be to wake up in the morning and have your eyebrows, lip liner, eyeliner, and lipstick already on? Imagine the time you’d save, not to mention how good you’d look. Getting permanent makeup tattooed on is a popular procedure to have, and it can be a lifesaver when you have finished work and need to get changed in the loos to go straight out. 

 

Perfect Teeth

Think of all those photos you’ll be taking. If you’re conscious about your teeth, then consider teeth whitening or dental implants so that you feel at your very best.

 

Eyelash and Eyebrow Tinting

If your eyeliner and lipstick are already on then, then you may as well treat yourself to some Natural-looking Brows and get your eyelashes tinted too to complete the look. It’s incredible the difference this can make when you’re feeling exhausted from a long day at work or a party the night before. 

 

Visit A Hair Salon

Before the holiday season is here, make sure you visit the hairdresser, even if it’s just to get a trim. Book it as soon as you can as it’s their busiest time of year.

 

Laser Hair Removal

If you start going for this treatment now, then eventually you won’t have to go anymore. Getting laser hair removal means you can say goodbye to shaving, tweezing, waxing and hair removal creams, and you can remove unwanted hair from the face, leg, arm, underarm, bikini line and you should be able to enjoy permanent hair loss after an average of three to seven sessions.

 

Fake Tan

Whether you do it yourself or you book in for a spray tan at a beauty salon, it’s good to do this because it’s cold and wintery, and it’s good to have a bit of color. Again it works well for the next day, helps if you have your legs out, and gives you that bit more confidence. 

 

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October 22, 2019

M∙A∙C Cosmetics Launches Holiday ‘Starring You’ Collection

This holiday, M·A·C Cosmetics plays with a classic symbol of the celebratory season with its Starring You collection, taking the twinkling star in all-new directions – on packaging, in a glittering lineup of products and kits, and in dazzling new looks. More than just the inspiration behind shimmering hues, the star is YOU. A legendary lineup for eyes, lips and face encourages everyone to create, make a name for themselves and claim center stage.

“Upon working with the Starring You collection, the first word that came to my mind was ‘opulent,'” said Fatima Thomas, M·A·C Senior Artist. “The finishes are reflective, varying from moderate frost to high-beam metallic, and apply smoothly. The colour palette is sophisticated and urbane. After the predominantly fiery coppers and rusts of SS19, it’s refreshing to create looks with rich plums, pinots, irons and garnets laced with sparkle.”

In the new collection, stars are born this holiday season. All-new glitter-coated Kiss Of Stars Lipstick serves subtle glam or full-on glitz with creamy, eye-catching shimmer in six shades. Newly returned Spellbinder Shadow is another must-have, with magnetically charged ionized pigments that cling to eye lids. Four deep velvety shades provide intense, dimensional colour payoff. For Pro-worthy application, Thomas suggests starting with a layer of Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base, then spritzing Prep + Prime Fix + onto a brush loaded with Spellbinder Shadow before patting onto lids.

The color collection also stars six high-shine Lipglass hues, two Opalescent Powders for the face, one Powerpoint Eye Pencil, one lush Lash set and one Star Studs lip adornment – all in limited-edition glimmering packaging.

M∙A∙C Cosmetics will also have 33 holiday gift sets priced into four tiers, so there’s something to leave everyone on your list star-struck, including the Stars Of Skincare Kit or the Star-Dipped Face Compact for the complexion-obsessed, the Starlit Lip Bag or the 12-piece Taste Of Stardom Mini Lipstick Kit for the lip lover and an Advent Calendar or Collector Of The Stars Kit, featuring 20 coveted full-sized lip shades. Collectable pouches, special packaging and limited-edition shades secure A-list gifting status.

Products are available starting now at all M∙A∙C locations and online. Visit maccosmetics.com to learn more about the Starring You Collection.

 

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