November 26, 2012

Always “on-the-go”? Are you into outdoor activities, sports, or just the thrill of an adventure? Then ADVENTURESS skin care was created just for you!

Adventuress Michele Carter knows all about the thrill of adventure. At 10 years old she rode her first dirt bike and as she says now, “I was hooked, I loved the freedom it gave me. I still get butterflies every time I fire up my Harley. Yes it’s thrilling; it’s also an anticipation of the camaraderie and adventure I’m going to experience along the way.” To Michele that’s being an “Adventuress”.

No matter what your “Adventure” is, Michelle says, ” GO THERE”

For you gals on-the-go like Michele, no matter what your “Adventure” is she says, “GO THERE”, and has created the “Adventuress Skin Care Collection” to “nourish and protect” your skin, and packaged her products in a way that will also compliment your active life style!

The ADVENTURESS intro offer collection of trial size products! The perfect travel kit!

This travel kit is really “Slick”! Just zip up the hard cover case that has everything you need to care for your skin, and “hit the road”!

We’ll go over the Adventuress Travel Kit products and then you can visit Michele’s website at: http://www.goadventuress.com

Here you’ll find a site that tells you more about Michele, the Adventuress product collection, the science behind the product, a place to share your favorite Adventuress moment, and read The Adventuress Blog Page!

The Travel Kit contains:
• 5 prepackaged Fearlessly Refreshing Facial Wipes
• 1- Naturally Liberating Cleanser (It’s Fragrance & Paraben free)
• 1- Restorative Skin Purifier (It’s Fragrance & Paraben free)
• 1- A Boldly Nourishing Moisturizer (With French Rose Hip & Evening Primrose Oil)
• 1- High Performance Sunscreen 30-SPF (UVA & UVB protection, moisturizes as it protects, and is water resistant)

The website offers more detailed information about the products, ingredients, and benefits in the above Adventuress Travel Kit. You’ll be impressed with the list of healthy ingredients that encourage anti-aging, healing, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant benefits, and botanical extracts that assist cell renewal and exfoliation, while reducing irritation, plus so much more!

A couple of my “Faves” in the Adventuress Product line are the individual packets of the Fearlessly Refreshing Facial Wipes:

These cleansing wipes are biodegradable, and are an environmental shield that will protect your skin from redness, rash, and irritation.

I also love the Sunscreen Swipes:

Adventuress Sunscreen Swipes


They are so convenient, and individually wrapped. You won’t have to worry about greasy hands or fingers when you apply the product since the packaging is so “user friendly”! It’s a “sealed finger pocket” that has just the right dosage and delivers a clean application whenever you need sun protection!

Adventuress founder, Michele Carter, has done an amazing job targeting the skin care needs for “thrill seeking Adventuress gals” on-the-go!

Are you an Adventuress! I believe we all are in one way or another! Maybe you need to just “Go There”!

“I believe that every thrill-seeking Adventuress, from woman rider to surf babe, deserves a little pampering”
~ Michele Carter

(Quotes and paraphrased information obtained from PR fact sheets and goadventuress website)

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November 25, 2012

End The Curse With Neuma Blow Dry Lotion

I am one of the many girls that blow dries and straightens her hair on a regular basis.  I was cursed with curly, frizzy, unmanageable hair so on most days I have to resort to using all those hair damaging and drying heating tools.  I constantly have dry hair and split ends.  I normally use a generic heat protectant spray, but I don’t think it did much.  I gave Neuma Blow Dry Lotion a try, and the result were amazing.  After using it, my hair felt softer and smoother.  My hair didn’t feel dry at all and had a nice shine to it.  Better yet, Neuma Blow Dry Lotion made my hair smell great.  My hair didn’t have the “hair straightener” smell to it.

My hair gets really greasy whenever I add any product to it but Neuma Blow Dry Lotion didn’t make my hair feel heavy or greasy at all. This product is a “must have” for any girl that ever touches a blow drier, hair straightener, curling iron, or any other heated hair styling tool.

Guest Blog by Jenna R.

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November 23, 2012

The Beauty of Giving

 

School kids help distribute food to the needy for Thanksgiving

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving yesterday, filled with love, family, friends and lots of great food!  There were about 16 at our table, but as always, there are plenty of leftovers to last the rest of the week.

It’s always such a treat to get the chance to catch up with family that I haven’t seen for a while.   But as much fun as that was, what I’ll remember most about this Thanksgiving is what I did the day before the holiday.  The Loaves and Fishes program is a non-profit organization that collects and supplies food and groceries to people in crisis over the holidays and throughout the year through local area churches.  Through that organization, I had the opprtunity to help distribute food to more than 40 families in the area on Wednesday.  The experience absolutely made my Thanksgiving!  The gratitude that I saw from those receiving AND giving out food was overwhelming.

If you ever need of a reminder of how lucky you are, I highly suggest volunteering with one of these organizations.  Giving is a beautiful thing!

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November 22, 2012

Save with MURAD on Black Friday & Cyber Monday

Looking for Cyber Monday deals on skin care? Murad has you covered!

Kicking off on Monday, November 26th

Murad will be offering $25 off all purchases $100 and up!

Grab your favorites, holiday gifts, and more and stock up for the new year early!

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November 22, 2012

Shop COOLA on Black Friday and Cyber Monday


Who wants to wake up at 5 AM on Black Friday when you can get equally amazing deals from the comfort of your own home on Cyber Monday?

There’s nothing quite like fabulous savings on all natural, eco-friendly skin and sun care products to make Cyber Monday (Nov. 26th) worth your while!

COOLA will offer a 25% discount this Cyber Monday on all products (excluding MineralBaby and the Sun essentials kit) on coolasuncare.com.
Enter the code happymonday and get all of your favorite sun and skin care products in time for the holidays!
(Discount excludes $5.00 flat rate shipping)

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November 21, 2012

Are you tired of continual promises? How about a skin care system that gives you a “Protocol” for YOUR skin that really works!

I could tell this was going to be a very interesting assignment when I found out I’d be personally speaking with Shaun Flagel, the exclusive Global and United States distributor for dr.adam-PARIS Cellulo-Therapie™ skin care line.

I did some research on Dr.Gerard Adam, the man who developed this line of “Cellulo-Therapie™ skin treatment, before I interviewed Shaun.”Dr.Adam is not only a chemical engineer who graduated from the very prestigious National Graduate School of Chemistry~Paris, he also has over 20 years of experience managing the research and development teams of international pharmaceutical companies. Furthermore he is an inventor and co-inventor of 50 patents in the field of human health which have led to marketed and recognized medicines worldwide. He’s also a recognized expert with the French Ministry for Health.”

Dr.Adam’s background was certainly impressive, and I looked forward to speaking with Shaun about the doctor’s product line!

Shaun is very knowledgeable about the dr.adams-PARIS Cellulo-Therapie™ skin care line . Paraphrasing our conversation, he told me that dr.adams-PARIS skincare is not tested on animals, has benefits for every age category, and is ideal for sensitive skin, because it is hypo-allergenic.

Shaun shared with me that “ dr.adam-PARIS skincare is all about skin and not gimicky ! He noted that “the products work together in a synergistic manner, with a pharmaceutical influence at the basil layer of the skin where the cells begin.” He continued to explain that “the product will not sit on top of your skin, but the molecules will be delivered to the cells and protect them from the environment and speed their life cycle, similar to that which occurs in someone with younger skin.”

Shaun expressed “that Dr. Adam’s is continuing to develop new products and everyone will benefit from his skin care. It works well with sensitive skin because it is hypoallergenic. It’s easy for the consumer to use and their “TREATMENT PROTOCOL” determines the products for their particular program. ”

Here are the Treatment Protocol categories followed with a link that will explain the products that are used AM & PM for each Treatment Protocol:

• Healthy Skin Protocol:
For Young skin (Less than 30 years)
For Older skins (between 30 and 40 years)

• Rosacea/Lupus/Diffuse redness of the skin:
For Normal Skin
For Dry skin
For the most severe cases

• Men’s Protocol for sensitive skin

• Post Sun Exposure and Over-Exposure

• For Older skins (between 50 and 60)

• For Over 60 years depending on skin’s condition

• Dry and Sensitive skin

• Deep line and Wrinkle protocol

• Prevention Protocol

• Acne Protocol (If someone goes to the spa for Blue Light
treatments
• Post Micro-dermabrasion Protocol or Post Facial Surgery

As you can see the dr.adam-Cellulo-Therapie™ Skin Treatments
are skin specific with the products that are needed for each particular skin type and challenge.

When trying the Older Skin Protocol( between 50 and 60), I find a very nice feel to the various textures of the serums and products, and did not feel any heaviness layering them on my skin.

Dr.Adam addresses a number of skin problems with his Protocols. The Clinical testing shows very positive assessments by product users in all of the various skin issues and Protocol Treatments that are available.

This link will take you to the products that are used in each Treatment Protocol:

http://www.dr-adam-usa.com/shop/category.php?id_category=13

After you determine your personal Protocol Treatment choice you will be able to go to :www.dr-adam-usa.com a and peruse all of the products that are in your Protocol.

When ready to place your order, you may conveniently set up an account and make your purchases right online at:
https://www.dr-adam-usa.com/shop/authentication.php?back=history.php

Many thanks to Shaun Flagel for his time and articulate presentation in sharing the dr.adam-PARIS philosophy, dr.adam-PARIS Cellular Therapie™ products, Protocol Treatments, and usage of Dr.Adam’s products.

Much success in the USA and around the globe, Shaun, as you introduce dr.adam-PARIS Cellular Therapie™ to the world!

(Quotes and paraphrased information from Dr.Adam’s online website, Shaun Flagel interview, Clinical test results, Product Manual, and dr.adam cellulo-therapy®-USA website.)

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November 20, 2012

It’s Getting Hot in Here

Photo by Emily Miller, Hair by: Emily Miller, Casy Nolan, Tonya Perry

When I’m in the salon I seem to run into the same problem day after day, not enough counter space.  When I get busy my station looks like a hurricane hit it.  IT’S BAD!!!!!  It can also be very embarrassing for my clients to see my messy station.  Even rearranging my tools never did the trick either.  I felt like my station needed to grow another arm so to speak.

I just about gave up until I discovered The Hot Iron Holster.  When I first took it to work I decided to try it out.   I put my 1 1/2 inch curling iron it, cranked it up to the highest degree (450) and let it hang from my station for 20 minutes.  I couldn’t believe how strong the Holster was.  It held that seering hot curling iron on my station with the utmost strength and durablity I have ever seen and didn’t burn or melt it.

The Holster has no adhesives or suction cups to hold it in place and can cling to any smooth surface.  Not only good in salons, The Hot Iron Holster can also be used at home, or any place you do your hair.   I also found that The Hot Iron Holster is also great for holding, brushes, hair products, and even that one little in the way dodad that you can never seem to know what to do with.

All I can say as a professional hairdresser is that The Hot Iron Holster is a must have for ALL I hairstylists and anybody with hot tools.  So stop dealing with clutter and get yourself one NOW!!!! 🙂

www.hotironholster.com

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November 20, 2012

Black Friday Deals From Smashbox and Lumene

 

 

SMASHBOX COSMETICS

Skip the long lines at department stores and still save with Smashbox’s Black Friday Friends & Family deal! Enjoy 20% off orders on Smashbox.com for purchases of $50 or more. To receive the discount, enter the code FRIENDS2012 when checking out. (Discount Dates: November 21st – November 26th)


LUMENE

In honor of Black Friday, Walgreens is offering 40% off all Lumene products! All good things must come to an end, though. Be sure to head to your Walgreens (or Walgreens.com) by 11:59pm as promotion ends after November 23rd.

 

 

 

 

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November 20, 2012

Spend Black Friday & Cyber Monday with Dr. Brandt Skincare

 

Black Friday:

50% savings on dr. brandt take the doctor home with you holiday gift set at drbrandtskincare.com       $154 value, Black Friday price: $74

Cyber Monday:      

50% savings on dr. brandt skincare FULL size eye creams at drbrandtskincare.com **Plus FREE shipping

·         Lineless eye cream ($60 value, Cyber Monday price: $30)

·         Light years away brightening eye cream ($95 value, Cyber Monday            price: $47)

·         Flaws no more R3p eye cream ($80 value, Cyber Monday price: $40)

·         Time arrest eye serum was now ($87, Cyber Monday price: $42)

Cyber Week:

Tuesday, November 27th – Wednesday, December 2nd    40% savings on select dr. brandt skincare classics at drbrandtskincare.com

 

 

 

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November 20, 2012

Win A Trip To New York City!

What’s better than a trip to New York City?? How about winning a trip for two, including airfare, two nights’ accommodations at an Affinia, one of the top of the line boutique NYC hotels……and of course you’ll need eat while you are in the city, so the trip also includes a $400 Gift Certificate for SD26 (one of the city’s hottest Italian restaurant), a $150 Gift Certificate for City Lobster, (another of the city’s best restaurants!). Looking for some things to do? You’ve got two tickets to The Blue Man Group (one of Broadway’s longest running and most popular show). You’re in NYC, so you’ll need some culture….. There are 2 tickets to see the New Museum of Contemporary Art, Whitney museum of American Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. And of course no trip to NYC would be complete without shopping! A $250 Gift Certificate to Bloomingdale’s is thrown in to help begin the shopping!

The trip is brought to you by those fabulous people at Citybuzz…..and it’s really easy to enter. Entries can be submitted anytime from November 14-December 15, 2012. It’s an instagram contest where you tell Citybuzz what matters to you! Check out http://citybuzz.com/nycmatters and http://www.youtube.com/embed/ed3aBhH9J7A

Thank you Citybuzz!

 

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