August 27, 2013

Lea Black Beauty is Pink Perfection

Lea Black Beauty Skin Care

Lea Black Beauty Skin Care

Lea Black, television star of Real Housewives of Miami has recently introduced a new skincare line, LEA BLACK BEAUTY and it truly is pink perfection. Lea Black collaborated with beauty expert Melinda Wells-DeRocher and created a skincare line which features an array of products including creams, an anti-aging serum, a skin exfoliant and a facial wash to name a few.

Lea Black

Lea Black

Lea Black truly has a unique beauty history as she has been in the health, beauty and fitness business for over 20 years. Her Complete Facial Treatment Kit, “Sudden Youth”, is wildly popular and she even sold her fragrance “JAZZ” to YSL.

It comes to no surprise that her newest skin care collection is also a huge success. Lea Black Beauty is different than any other skincare I have used in the past. The products in the Lea Black Beauty line are all pink which makes this skin care quite unique and so much fun to use. I never used pink skincare and this immediately attracted me to it. Lea Black Beauty definitely lives up to its name.

As stated by Lea Black Beauty, “The collection of products was designed to work individually yet yield maximum benefits when used together. Cell regeneration and gentle exfoliation helps the skin reveal its luminosity and radiance, while a state of total moisture leaves skin luxuriously soft and smooth. 100 percent of test subjects noted their skin looked and felt significantly more firm and plump after just one week.”

Lea Black Beauty *Intense Moisture Renewal Creme, *Everyday Moisture, *Anti-Aging Serum and Revitalizing Skin Exfoliation all contain natural extract complex (Aloe Vera, Grapefruit, Licorice, Cucumber and White Tea). *Clinical test  information was provided by Lea Black Beauty.

Start your day with the perfect cleanser, Skin Revitalizing Daily face Wash. This face wash contains real pearl extracts and all-natural marine minerals is designed with a powerful anti-aging complex. It is a very light face wash which spreads on like a thin cream and easily washes off leaving your face feeling clean and fresh. 

I especially enjoy the Revitalizing Skin Exfoliation. This scrub can be used twice a week and it is so light, it doesn’t  even feel like an ordinary exfoliant which can be quite grainy and abrasive. I was quite impressed with the texture and how great it felt on my face.

Lea Black Beauty Intense Moisture Renewal Creme, Everyday Moisture and Anti-Aging Serum are equally impressive and work well together. Powerful ingredients contained in each one offers anti-aging benefits, reducing fine lines and wrinkles as well providing you with radiant, and firmer looking skin. I am thoroughly enjoying this skincare line.

You can find out more about this exquisite skincare line at  http://theworldofleablack.com/leablackbeauty/

 

 

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August 27, 2013

Resurgence and Glow – At 50, It’s All About the Glow

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Murad Resurgence

Mirror, mirror, on the wall…whose the fairest of them all? Once you hit 50 (or even 40) that can be a really frightening question to ask of a mirror. Of course, we all work hard, work out, dye our hair, but those nasty little wrinkles and crinkly creases under your eyes can get even the best of us and start to make us feel frustrated that we are not staying ahead of the aging process. Of course, at some point, that might be inevitable, but for me I am feeling like that’s not going to hit me until, like, 75 or 80….so in the meantime I am always on the quest for anything that will make me look – and hence feel – younger.

They say that 50 is the new 40 anyway, so why not try to look the part, right?

Late one night I saw the infomercial on television for Dr. Murad’s new Resurgence product line. I have to say, the ad was compelling and Joan Lunden, the spokesperson for the product, looked pretty amazing at 61 and I thought – well, I would love to try that product. I had always been a big believer of Dr. Murad in the past, and the products were cutting edge and way ahead of the curve back in those days.

So – yes – I got bitten by the late night infomercial and thought – I’ve got to have it!

The package came in no time and was a tidy little kit with more than enough for a one month’s supply (which is what you sign up for) of four products – the Renewing Cleansing Cream, Age-diffusing Serum, the Age-Balancing Night Cream and then the Renewing Eye Cream. This kit is for rebalancing aging skin over night, so be aware that you still have to purchase a daytime moisturizer, and I would recommend saying with the same line (Dr. Murad) for that. So, when I received the kit it took me a few days to realize that I didn’t have that step 3 moisturizer, so I did end up using one of my own for the daily.

However, it’s only been a week and I can already start to see that my face seems to have brightened up a bit. The Renewing Cleansing Cream contains Apricot Kernel Oil, Yeast Amino Acids, Carrageenan Extract, Camomille Flower Extract, and many more herbs and ingredients. I believe that the cleanser is the key to this whole package. When you use it on your face, you can actually feel it’s ‘action’ going on and there is tingling for quite a while after you use it. According to Dr. Murad, it’s important to use products that help to remove the outer layer of the skin, and to help you rebuild your skin so that you have that healthy glow. I do recommend this product. I feel better and my skin is brighter. The eye cream, age diffusing cream and the age-balancing night cream feel to me a lot like Dr. Murad’s other wonderful products – and they contain many other flower, root and natural ingredients to actively renew your skin.

This product – according to the ads and write-ups – as well as the 384 plus five star reviews on their website — reduces the appearance of medium to deep wrinkles. Increases skin firmness 42% in 10 minutes. Now, I do feel that you need a few weeks to see the full benefits. But for only $39.95 for a month’s supply (a $107.00 value) it’s worth it! Try the other Dr. Murad’s products as well – because you will get more benefit by staying with one product line!

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Guest Post by Julia Tanen

Julia is a writer, blogger, book author

and mom from Boston, Massachusetts

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August 26, 2013

Target Partnered with Celebrity Makeup Artists, Jo Baker and Gloria Noto, to Create Naya Rivera and Shailene Woodley’s Looks for VMAs

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MTV VMA Awards

 

How-to Tips:

1. Emphasized Naya’s intense eyes with a show stopping molten metal reflection by layering dark shades of NP Set Day to Night Palette ($24) over her eye lid, blending the edges.

2. I then went over the top with NP Set All That Glitters Gel Duo in Sao Paulo ($10) to add depth and shimmer to the eye.

3. Around Naya’s lash line, I smudged Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pen in Black Noir ($15) and then curled her lashes.

4. Next, I applied several coats of NP Set Glamorista Mascara ($16) which created a great base before adding some fluttery lashes.

5. I applied NP Set It Takes Two Concealer & Foundation Pot ($35) to create a flawless base to keep the look velvety smooth for hours.

6. Then, I applied NP Set Contour & Highlight Palette ($19) to provide beige through to warm bronzy tones on her cheek bones.

7. For shinier spots, I applied NP Set Pasarella Powder Foundation ($30) with a soft small fluffy brush to set her look.

8. I finished off her look with Pixi Succulent Lip Twin in Opal Orchid ($18) to create a neutral soft pinky lip.

 

MTV VMA Awards

MTV VMA Awards

 

Inspiration:

· I wanted to create a statement makeup look, focusing on the eyes. I chose to create modern, smoky, elongated cat eyes with a wet, edgy, gunmetal look.

· I used a gray color palette for a monochromatic look. My inspiration behind the look was the beautiful blue and silver beading in her skirt.

 

How-to Tips:

1. Using the Pixi Lid Last Shadow Pen in Mocha Mauve ($18), I applied the shadow to the entire eyelids and blended.

2. Next, I rimmed the entire eye with Pixi Lid Last Shadow Pen in Graphite Glint ($18) and then blended both shades together.

3. I applied the matte taupe shade in the Pixi Shade Quartette in Shades of Taupe ($22), blending out the edges of the eye and up the shade to the brow.

4. I then used the two darker metallic shades on the eyelids for an edgy, wet look. Used the light shade in the palette to add definition to the cheek bones.

5. Using the darkest shade in the NP Set Eye Palette in Atlanta (20), I patted around the outer eyelid.

6. Next, I used the Pixi Lid and Line in Smoky Black ($18) to line the inner water line and upper lash line. This creates a definitive break from the brown and gray shades used in the eye shadows, further defining the eyes.

7. I chose to use the white and peach shades within the Pixi Eye Bright Kit ($25) to highlight the cheekbones and around the mouth. This works to pull the mouth forward, making the lips appear larger.

8. Then, I layered NP Set Pasarella Mascara in Black ($15) on the top and bottom lashes for volume.

9. I then applied the matte gray shade in the Pixi Shade Quartette in Shades of Taupe ($22) on her temples pencil to further contour her face and bring out her eyes.

10. To round out the look, I applied Pixi Beauty Bronzer + Kabuki Brush in Summertime ($21) along the forehead and jaw line giving a bit of warmth to the face.

11. Around the inner rim of the eyelids, I used the Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pen in Oyster Glow ($15) for added sparkle.

12. Lastly, I applied the Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pen in Oyster Glow ($15) on the back of my hand and then used a small makeup brush to gently buff some on the upper above her upper lip.

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August 26, 2013

Another Hollywood Glam Photo Op!

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HOLLYWOOD, CA – AUGUST 25: Actresses Candace Kita and Enya Flack attend the Viva Glam magazine summer 2013 print issue launch party at W Hollywood on August 25, 2013 in Hollywood, California. …Great night!

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August 26, 2013

Receive your Free gift with Purchase of Dragon’s Blood Beauty Set

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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/cmd.php?ad=644754 !

WHO: CITY COSMETICS

WHAT: DRAGON’S BLOOD BEAUTY ELIXIR

WHERE: http://citylips.com/cmd.php?ad=644754 !

WHEN: PRESALE STARTS AUGUST  26th at 9 A.M.

 

 

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August 24, 2013

Back on the “Big White Couch” with Erica Murray of the TENAJ Beauty Group

TENAJ Beauty Group

TENAJ Beauty Group

The TENAJ Beauty Group asked me back to review more of their amazing products on their YouTube Channel. I love getting to shoot videos with Erica Murray, host of the TBG YouTube Channel, and their crew. Stay tuned for more info on proTENAJ products and for my interview coming out soon. Also be sure to check out their website at www.tenajbeautygroup.com and their YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/TENAJBeautyTBG for weekly interviews and how-to videos.

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August 23, 2013

Skincare with Cucumbers….Sounds Refreshing

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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/

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August 23, 2013

Two “Quick Results” JOEY New York® Products for a lifted and more youthful look !

JOEY New York® has a line of fun, easy to use products that target special needs to help you achieve a more youthful and healthy looking skin!

Coconut Water is the “STAR” ingredient of the JOEY New York® new QUICK RESULTS product line! It has a wonderful history behind it that I’d like to share with you via this link:
http://www.joeynewyork.com/coconut-water/
Here you’ll read all about the many benefits of Coconut Water , it’s backstory, and how through modern technology, JOEY New York® has included it in their QUICK RESULTS products. Anti-aging, help with wrinkles, lines, and sagging skin are just a few advantages of the Coconut Water!

Quoting from the article, you’ll read in the above link,“Hawaiians call Coconut Water NOELANI which means “DEW FROM THE HEAVENS.”

Let’s begin the JOEY New York “Double Feature” with:

QUICK RESULTS PEEL-OFF MASQUE with Young Coconut Water and Indian Ginseng Extract Complex

JOEY New York QUICK RESULTS PEEL-OFF MASQUE with Young Coconut Water and Indian Ginseng Extract Complex.

I like a peel-off masque, and the JOEY New York masque is great! You only need to use it once a week, and your face and skin will feel so fresh, clean, and renewed. Start with a clean face. Do your best to apply an “even” layer of the clear peel-off masque on your neck and entire face except for the eye area!! I’ll usually start my application at the lower area of my neck and work upward to my forehead. I also like to brush my hair back and away from my face while I’m doing any kind of facial treatment!

In about 10-15 minutes the masque will be dry and ready to remove. This is the fun part! Start at the bottom of your neck and roll the edges of the dry masque as you start to peel upward to your forehead. If you applied your masque evenly, it should “lift” off in one piece. Don’t fret if it doesn’t!! Practice makes perfect. If it doesn’t lift off in one piece, just start at the lower edge where you left off peeling. Roll and continue to move in an upward motion till the Masque is removed!

Once you get the hang of it, you’ll be in awe when you see the imprint of your skin on the masque. I was surprised to see the all the dry areas on mine! The awesome result is how your clean smooth and glowing skin looks and feels after the Joey New York Peel-Off Masque! This is one of those instant gratification products!

Now your skin is clean and all set for the second product in our JOEY New York “Double Feature”:

JOEY New York -Quick Results- For a Lifted and Tightened look with Coconut Water, Indian Ginseng Extract Complex and peptides to help give skin a soft youthful look.

JOEY New York®-QUICK RESULTS- KEEP IT UP imparts a Lifted, Tightened, and soft youthful look with Coconut Water, Indian Ginseng Extract Complex and peptides..

Would you like a firmer feel to your skin? Then KEEP IT UP is a product you’ll want to add to your daily regime! All you need to do is apply this very light weight serum to your neck and face. (Once again, avoiding the eye area.) Make sure you let it dry completely before applying makeup, or just wear it alone and watch your pores, sagging skin, and wrinkles diminish ! The feel to me is “energizing”, lifting, and a real confidence builder as it “wakes” up my tired skin!

The peptides in KEEP IT UP give you instant firming as well as long term benefits! I apply KEEP IT UP in an up and outward lifting motion. Starting at the base of my neck and working up my neck and behind my ears, I then lift the serum around my jawline, up the sides of my face and in an upward motion across my forehead.

Read more about JOEY New York’s -QUICK RESULTS- KEEP IT UP for more information and results you’ll achieve with you use this product:
http://www.joeynewyork.com/keep-it-up/

JOEY New York has a wonderful variety of Quick Results products that target specific skin concerns, and contain the amazing young coconut water to not only help you achieve a more youthful appearance, but protect you skin with it’s natural anti-oxidants!

I hope you enjoyed this “Double Feature” presenting The Peel-Of Masque for lines, wrinkles, and glow, and Keep-It-Up for a lifted and tightened look, and will give them a try!

Here are some of the places where you can purchase the JOEY New York® Products:

http://www.skinstore.com/joey-new-york.aspx

http://www.spalook.com/joey-new-york.aspx

http://www.dermstore.com/profile_Joey+New+York_501754.htm

http://www.beauty.com/joey-new-york/qxb15674

(Quoted and Paraphrased information in this article was obtained from provided PR-Fact Sheets,and www.joeynewyork.com. Any personal commentary about these products were my opinions from using the products provided to me for review.)

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August 23, 2013

Waxelene Flip Top Squeeze Tube is Here!

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Waxelene Flip Top Squeeze Tube is here!  My favorite product in the world…… You know when someone asks you the question, “If you were stranded on a deserted island, what is the one thing you would have to have with you?”  Of course my answer would be Waxelene!  I just cannot say enough about this product and nowit’s available in a flip top squeeze tube!  OMG! It is convenient to carry in a pocket, purse, car, backpack, and gym bag. Waxelene Flip Top Squeeze Tube is great for traveling anywhere. I use a dab on my finger to moisturize my cracked lips and shine my lipstick color making it super glossy. It leaves my lips irresistible and soft. This creamy beeswax gel is a great beauty product that I cannot live without. Once you try it, you will be totally satisfied and never leave home without it too. When I get a moment throughout the day, I take out my Waxelene Flip Top Squeeze Tube and massage some into my cuticles and WOW….. my nails look as if I just came from a nail salon.

Waxelene is made of Organic Soy Oil, Beeswax, Organic Rosemary Oil, and Natural Vitamin E with no petroleum or artificial ingredients. Also MADE IN THE USA!  I have been a long time user of the good old Vaseline and always concernd about the petroleum but now my mind is at ease using Waxelene! I rub it on my dried heels and elbows. It removes my make-up and I massage it on my feet before my daily run to avoid blisters! You can purchase Waxelene products at local Whole Foods, CVS, Anthropologie Stores and online at Waxelene.com.  Waxelene Flip Top Squeeze Tube is $4.99 per tube.  The way I brag about Waxelene, you would think I have stocks in it!   Unfortunately I don”t, but I do get super excited and love to promote a product that really works and is now packaged in a convenient flip top squeeze tube that makes my life simple!  Let’s hope I never end up on a deserted island….. Thank you Waxelene for a great product!!!!

179902_2273854583663_993585435_nLaurie Carcieri, Wife and Mother of two Children

Fashion and Fitness Enthusiast

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August 22, 2013

Shooting the Love Can Initiative Campaign

Today we went to Sir Recording Studio, a lovely building on Sunset Boulevard, where I shot a public service announcement segment for Love Can Initiative, a wonderful charitable organization that provides basic support for children from low-income families. The Love Can Initiative raises awareness about the socioeconomic conditions that foster poverty and child hunger in the United States. I am extremely grateful to have been a part of such a wonderful cause and deeply inspired by the work that Andy Tsagaris is doing to provide a better future for the children in need.  You can visit lovecan.us to learn more about how you can contribute and support the cause! For more information you can also follow Andy on Twitter at https://twitter.com/TsagarisINTL or show your support by liking the Love Can Initiative page on Facebook!

For more information about Donna Spangler, please visit donnaspangler.com or follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/DonnaLSpangler for up to the minute news on my daily whereabouts!

 

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