September 1, 2021

Unwrapped Life Launches Line of Plastic-Free Men’s Grooming Essentials

Unwrapped Life has just launched the Wingman Collection — which includes 6 plastic-free grooming essentials for men such as a shave bar, and a shampoo & conditioner bar! This straightforward and sustainable self care system designed for the modern man is infused with ingredients such as black pepper, burdock root, activated charcoal, caffeine extract (and more). Also launching—a brand new reversible bar tray and travel tins—these items are perfect for the discerning jetsetter that is looking to transform his daily routine!

SCRUB/SHAVE | BAR | $13

This body/shave bar is firing on all cylinders, it gets you clean, without drying you out — featuring a luxurious lather perfect for shaving, and/or scrubbing, all over! With a combination of calendula extract to soothe the skin, caffeine extract to tighten pores and reduce the appearance of redness, and kelp extract to provide antioxidant protection from signs of aging, this bar does it all. A moody blend of essential oils completes the ritual, with top notes of spearmint and black pepper. 

SUDS | SHAMPOO BAR | $16

This concentrated shampoo bar removes pesky product build-up from the hair and beard, while also delivering a heavy dose of hydration, to avoid over-drying of facial skin and/ or the scalp. With key ingredients like burdock root to promote strong hair growth, skullcap & black pepper to strengthen, and activated charcoal with Cambrian blue clay to remove impurities, while protecting hair and adding shine. This new bar also touts a moody blend of essential oils that completes the ritual, with top notes of spearmint and black pepper for the ultimate shower experience.

SOFTEN | CONDITIONER BAR | $16

A new way to hydrate, specifically designed for men’s hair, AND… facial hair. This dreamy conditioner bar boasts the triple-threat superpowers of our signature oil blend of Abyssinian, broccoli, and tamanu (controlling frizz and improving shine), along with the soothing effects of chamomile extract, and the nourishing and growth-stimulating properties of burdock root (shared by Suds!).

SUDS & SOFTEN | SHAMPOO + CONDITIONER | $31

This bar combo offers a unique cleansing experience of the SUDS concentrated shampoo and the SOFTEN conditioner bar to remove product build-up, and add hydration without over-drying your hair, beard, face, and scalp. Vegan, cruelty-free and infused with burdock root, skullcap & black pepper, and activated charcoal with Cambrian blue clay, this set helps to remove impurities while protecting hair to promote strength and add shine.

TRAVEL TINS (MATTE BLACK) | $9

Our travel tins (sold as a pair) are the perfect zero-waste, high-style vessel, designed for protecting your precious bars between lathers, organizing your stash or transporting your favorite bars around town, or while traveling afar. Lightweight and perfect for helping to promote drying while in transit, and extending the life of your bars – just pop your dry bars into these versatile, matte black beauties, and toss them in your carry-on for easy travel, or bring them along to the gym for a post-workout shower session!

BAR TRAY (REVERSIBLE) – BLACK | $28

Perfect for your shower shelf, vanity or counter top, this soft and flexible silicone, multi bar tray has a quick-drying effect that lets you easily extend the life or your solid hair and body bars! Its slim shape is space efficient, and conveniently fits in any space.

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September 1, 2021

Perfume as a Gift: Reasons and Symbolic Meaning

 

All enjoy receiving presents, and anticipate them even when they don’t deserve them! However, sending gifts to your loved ones on any occasion is a good idea. People are serious by nature, and they are frequently on the lookout for unique and unusual gifts.

The tradition of giving perfume as a gift is centuries old. Fragrances are a sign of devotion; that’s why they have been presented as a gift since a long time ago. This practice is followed today as well. 

Perfume as a present!

Choosing perfume as a present is a beautiful idea. It expresses the sender’s feelings as well as their personality. Perfume gifts, for example, Burberry women’s fragrance, can match an individual’s preferences while also caring for the recipient so that the presenter is aware of their preferences. When it comes to perfume gifting, it’s essential to get to know the recipients and their preferences. Instead, if the recipient likes the scent of perfume, it’s a fantastic way to make a positive impression.

What Is the Purpose of Perfume?

Many individuals consider perfume to be an inspirational gift. Use it for various purposes, such as refreshing your clothes or applying with different rating ambients. When picking the appropriate one for someone, you must think about the receiver and if he would enjoy it or not. It can also apply to a romantic gesture. 

Another reality is that perfume is such a unique present that people are less likely to purchase it. It becomes worth the entire cost of the pack of perfume in a lovely bottle.

Perfume Gifting is Appropriate for the Following Reasons:

  • Excellent Alternatives

You might not have a lot of alternatives for a distinct scent. If the recipient has a trademark perfume, they may add yours to their collection if it is a hit. Because trademark fragrances come in such a wide variety, aromas like musk, florals (jasmine), or vanilla are appropriate for nighttime, while lighter scents (freesia, grapefruit, etc.) are appropriate for daytime. So, while picking one, make sure it’s the good one!

Sets of Perfume

Many well-known businesses provide perfume gift packages tailored to a particular occasion. You can get perfume from women’s perfume sales.

  • Simple to obtain over the internet

If you want to present it to someone else, the reputable company also offers an online service to receive a 100 percent authentic product with excellent wrapping services. Don’t go for items that are on sale or that have low prices. They may be profitable, but when it comes to choosing perfume as a present, quality counts.

  • Things to keep in mind when purchasing age (elders love to put light fragrance whereas youngers expect quite the opposite)
  • If you’ve ever observed a trend in design, it’s past smells.
  • Make a note of your favorite smell.
  • Persons for whom you plan to purchase
  • Check your personality
  • You might try to figure out the quality, length, and timing of the application
  • Make an informed decision!

Perfumes are enchanted gifts. It expresses feelings of sympathy, tenderness, and love. Humankind has a different amount of smell acceptance, and therefore while purchasing perfume for others, you should keep in mind the factors listed above. It’s preferable to pick something that fits your beat! As a result, for all of the reasons stated above, individuals choose perfume as a gift.

 

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August 31, 2021

Introducing The First Zero-Waste Beauty Haircare Line

Vaycay Beauty launches two new products this month, combining powerful organic ingredients familiar to beauty customers, and redefining clean beauty as plastic-free

 

Vaycay Beauty is bringing the importance of zero waste to the forefront of the beauty industry with two new luxury shampoo and conditioner sets launching this month.

The South-Asian owned haircare brand is excited to expand their Signature Collection with FIJI (repair) and GOA (growth). FIJI, inspired by the founder’s own Fiji-Indian heritage, combines Organic Turmeric, Frangipani and Neroli, while GOA has Indian Gooseberry (Amla), Rose, and Clove. FIJI and GOA each come with a large shampoo bar and conditioner bar, joining the original MALDIVES (moisture) set with Organic Marula Oil.

After struggling to find effective zero waste haircare for textured hair, Vaycay Beauty founder Ashlene Nand discovered handmade shampoo on a trip to Miami and began selling to family and friends. In 2021, she relaunched the brand with a focus on making it as easy as possible for beauty customers to switch to bars.

“Our goal is to deliver a washday experience like no other,” says the founder of Vaycay Beauty, Ashlene Nand. “While on a journey of embracing my natural hair, I noticed there weren’t any products on the market that catered to my hair type. The goal of this collection is to show that we don’t have to sacrifice inclusivity or the environment when shopping for great haircare. And it doesn’t have to come in a brown paper bag, either. Zero-waste can be luxurious. It can feel like a Sephora or Ulta product even without plastic.” Vaycay Beauty bars are formulated to work on all hair types.

Annually, the beauty industry produces more than 120 billion units of packaging globally and reportedly contributes to over one third of the planet’s landfill. Vaycay Beauty is tackling this problem head on with plastic-free, toxin-free haircare. All Vaycay Beauty’s products are handmade in the USA with 100 percent natural ingredients formulated without Parabens, SLS/SLES, Formaldehyde, Propylene Glycol, detergents, Silicones, Phthalates, Sodium Chloride, and Palm Oils.

Maldives with Marula is currently available on Amazon, Thirteen Lune and VaycayBeauty.com. The set retails for $34.95 USD. Each bar lasts for around two months.  Fiji with Frangipani and Goa with Gooseberry will be launching this month, starting with VaycayBeauty.com followed by select retailers globally.

About Vaycay Beauty Co.

Vaycay Beauty Co. is the first haircare brand to combine zero-waste with powerful, organic herbals that work. Vaycay Beauty Co. products achieve results customers can feel and see, tackling issues such as dryness and growth, without any toxins or environmental guilt.  The company’s goal is to provide inclusive options for those looking to get more from their traditional shampoo and conditioner. Their signature collection currently includes Maldives with Marula Oil (Moisture), Fiji with Turmeric (Repair), and Goa with Gooseberry (Growth).

For more information, please visit www.vaycaybeauty.com

Follow Vaycay Beauty Co. on Instagram @VaycayBeautyCo

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August 25, 2021

NEW LIP SHADE BY RINNA BEAUTY PUTS SASHA IN THE SASHAY

Burgundy-Colored Lip Kit Comes with Lipstick, Gloss and Liner: A Combination that

Stops Any Room Hot

The warm days and cool nights of fall transition us from summer’s splashy margaritas to sexy cabernets.  Amid the colorful leaves, the newest addition to Rinna Beauty’s Lip Icon Collection, Sasha arrives cloaked in burgundy, ready to perform.  Complimenting every skin tone, Sasha serves fierce independence and shamelessly sings for your attention.

A deep wine lip kit with brown undertones amplifies the seductive lip when all three partners sing harmoniously: the enduring lip liner takes the bass, the glistening gloss, in a shiny grape shade with a hint of chocolate, delivers high shine and high notes, while the rich, moist lipstick, with rose undertones, provides a melody that endures.

“Sasha dares you to call her out on her actions, and she doesn’t need your approval,” says Lisa Rinna, the face and lips of Rinna Beauty.  “She is unbound by convention and willing to risk it all, which is why she is a standout among our Lip Icon Kits.”

Sasha follows in the footsteps of her sister lip kits Heidi, Kiki, and Pinky.

“There’s who we are, who we hide, and who we unleash. Everyone has an alter ego,” says Lisa.

The Sasha kit includes the “After Party Lip Liner”, a rich chocolate burgundy (0.2g/0.01 oz), “Dirty Talk Lipstick”, a shiny grape wine color with hints of chocolate undertones (3.9g/.14oz), and “Shake It Lip Gloss”, a seductive wine color with rose undertones (4ml/.14 fl. oz). All are available at www.rinnabeauty.com

Since it’s 2020 debut, Rinna Beauty has quickly garnered significant press and unanimous word-of-mouth praise for the lusciously creamy texture of its lipstick, the smart pairing of accompanying liner, and the luster and durability of the gloss, the final step in creating the perfect sexy, shiny lip.

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August 24, 2021

LAST CALL FOR BBQ! Labor Day Barbeque Hacks

Labor Day always marks the close of summer. TheSoul Publishing’s popular 5 Minute Crafts YouTube channel shares a video of quick hacks for the grill to ensure your Labor Day barbeque is seamless! Here are a few of the tips:

  • Start your grill and save the hassle of cleaning it in between. Using a potato to prep the grill provides you with a non stick opportunity all day!
  • Rosemary kebabs can simply be made by using a rosemary branch and sliding your choice of veggies and protein. Not only are you reducing waste, but the rosemary aroma will definitley uplift the flavor of anything your put on your kebab!
  • Grab your cupcake tray from the pantry and bring it outside to create a condiments bar! Add the variety of condiments in each section to refrain mess, and easy access for your guests.
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August 24, 2021

#1 Korean Sheet Mask Subscription Now Offers Monthly Solution for Maskne

In 2016, FaceTory began providing subscription boxes that offer consumers novelty sheet masks and skincare from Korea, the skincare capital of the world. Since then, the brand has developed their in-brand line, the FaceTory Collection. Backed by Korean skincare manufacturers and armed with feedback from American consumers, they have now been releasing more products that bridge the two—creating affordable and effective products that address the most common skin concerns. With their history of successful subscriptions, FaceTory now offers subscriptions for their ever-growing skincare catalog with the most popular of their current releases being the Spot Fighter Blemish Patches.

Spot Fighter Blemish Patches come in AM and PM versions. These Hydrocolloid patches target acne and breakouts by protecting the blemish from further irritation and extracting whiteheads within a few hours. Nikki Sabate, Jr. Copywriter at FaceTory, shares, “Maskne is a problem that seems to be staying long term and pimple patches are perfect for addressing this issue. After trying different patches ourselves, we knew immediately what would be needed for Spot Fighter to not only stand out but to also work efficiently for our customers who lead very busy lives.”

“With the number of skincare products available in the market, it can get confusing and downright frustrating to fix acne,” Michele Datu, E-commerce Specialist, states. “People think there’s not enough time and money in the world to find the perfect fit. But FaceTory’s Spot Fighter actually does the job at an affordable price! With each patch in the subscription costing around $0.11 each, it is the most affordable pimple patch in the market. Our customers get the convenience of having these emergency acne treatments and never running out! We knew making this item an option for subscription was a must after seeing how convenient and preferred they are for those who are continuing to repurchase the same product. The Spot Fighter Duo Subscription gives you your money’s worth! Right now, you get your first month free and all you have to pay for is shipping!”

FaceTory created 2 versions for their pimple patches: an AM and PM. Each with over 70 patches and 2 different sizes. The AM version features beveled and ingredient-infused patches that are long-lasting and can also camouflage under makeup, making it easier to wear on the go while still protecting the pimple. The PM version is 100% Hydrocolloid, thicker, and non-beveled for a more effective extraction overnight.

For a limited time, The Spot Fighter Duo Subscription is free for the first month and contains 150 pimple patches, with shipping costs at only $3.95!

About FaceTory:

FaceTory was founded in the U.S in 2016. Powered by skincare lovers, the Korean- American skincare company understands that not all skin is the same and every face has a different story. FaceTory centers itself on creating clean, solutional, and affordable products to fit into any routine. Standing by the philosophy that skincare should be approachable and functional, FaceTory’s products are highly researched, tested, and loved so that they can confidently recommend them to loved ones, especially the FaceTory Fam!

https://www.facetory.com/

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August 19, 2021

LIVE A MERMAID SUMMER BY MERMAID LIFE, CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES AND MORE

“Merfect” Muscle Tank from Mermaid Life

 

Channel your inner mermaid this summer with a variety of fun mermaid products by Mermaid Life. Wherever you soak up the sun, Mermaid Life offers a variety of the cutest beach accessories to the most chic styles while on land or in the water.

For women and girls Mermaid Life offers the most stylish summer must-haves from  luxury fashions clothing, water accessories, jewelry and more.

Mermaid Life was created with every girls’ inner mermaid in mind. Not just for women, but for little mermaids too! From beach towels and fun caps, to earrings and candles, you can incorporate your inner Ariel throughout your life. However you sport your scales, Mermaid Life has a magical sea-inspired accessory for you!

  • Mermaid Life fashion accessories: bracelets, earrings, hats, visors and sparkle bags.
  • Mermaid Life drinkware: sparkle koozie’s and beverage tumblers.
  • Women’s & Girls’ Fashion: Muscle Tanks, T-shirts & long-sleeve shirts.
  • Mermaid Life Water Sportswear: Quick-dry swim tops and shorts!
  • Mermaid Life Beach towels and more!

Pictured above is the “Merfect” shirt for any mermaid at heart, an original by Mermaid Life. Delicately designed for a subtle statement. Merfect is printed using iridescent glitter on the signature “So Soft” fabric. This mermaid tank is a fun shirt! Light Coral S-XL $28.99

 

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August 19, 2021

January Jones Wears Cupshe

LOS ANGELES, CA – August 17th, 2021 – January Jones posted Cupshe to Instagram over the weekend, The actress looked casual chic pairing Cupshe’s Floral Print Button-Up Shirt Cover-up ($19.99, www.cupshe.com) with a peach bikini and layered necklaces.
Photos via @januaryjones on Instagram
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August 19, 2021

International Handbag Expert, The Bugatti Group, Launches Lifestyle Collection in Partnership with BLACKPINK

New York, NY – AUGUST,17 2021 – International Handbag Expert, The Bugatti Group, launches their lifestyle collection in partnership with K-Pop sensation BLACKPINK. Designed specifically with each singer in mind, the line includes four collections: “Scaled Up”, “Be Still My Heart”, “Shine On” and “Clearly You”

BLACKPINK Bags include fashionable and functional backpacks, duffels, crossbody phone cases, fanny packs and more. You can purchase the Shine On Backpack and Clearly You Backpack ($54.99) on Target.com and in Target stores, with more styles dropping at the end of the month. Or, shop the full collection now on Amazon.com for under $100!
About The Bugatti Group:
Recognized for the past 80 years for its expertise, The Bugatti group a north American company located in Montreal , Canada with offices in the Florida, company that creates, designs, manufactures, imports and sells high-quality luggage, briefcases, handbags and accessories worldwide. It is present on 3 continents and in 6 countries with its renowned brands.
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August 18, 2021

How to add value to your home on a budget 

Adding value to your home can be done on a small budget, as long as you think practically and strategically. You might find that your house only actually needs a fresh lick of paint to be returned to its former glory—which certainly won’t break the bank. Paint can provide an instant facelift, and it’s not just the interior that can be painted; creating a fresh and brighter look on the outside of your home can add serious curb appeal—and attract the right buyers. If you’re just investing in your home for yourself, painting the door or the brickwork can make coming home from work feel totally new.

If you’re planning on selling your home, or want to make a few investments for the future, here are a few tricks that you could use (and most are budget friendly).

The best places to add value

In general, carpets are a good way to add value on a budget. Using neutral carpets throughout your home can often be done at a bulk price, saving you money on a per-room service. New carpets will create a fresh, bright, and clean style that can then be a blank canvas for the new buyers. 

In terms of specific rooms, it’s recommended that you start renovating in the kitchen or bathroom when trying to add value to your home; especially if you’re trying to sell your property. If you’re wanting to renovate on a budget, replace cabinet doors and resurface worktops rather than pulling out the whole kitchen and starting from scratch. An entirely new kitchen can cost thousands, but there are plenty of DIY options available that can look just as good. 

If you’re stuck for ideas, or have no clue where to start, you could look up Knutsford kitchen showroom for inspiration, or to speak to a specialist about how much a new kitchen might actually cost. 

Improving curb appeal 

Curb appeal gets potential buyers through the door, and also makes you feel better about your home. Tidying up the outside of your house could help sell your property faster, so grab the fence paint, a few outdoor lights, and get cleaning up. You could even paint the exterior of the house. Make sure the lawn is trimmed and that the flowerbeds are neat. Not everyone will want the task of upkeeping of a busy garden, so using low-maintenance shrubs will make the space look nicer, for longer, without needing much interference. 

How much should you spend on home renovations?

If you’re renovating your house specifically to add value for a sale, you don’t want to be spending more that the value it can add. In fact, you want to be spending much less, so that you have a nice little pot leftover to splash out on your new home. 

As a general rule of thumb, property developers tend to suggest keeping all renovations under 20% of the value of your home. That way, you know you’re going to add value, without breaking the bank. 

Renovating a house for sale is tricky, as you need to make your property suit the masses, without making it look too bare. That said, sticking to neutral paints and carpets are a great way to spruce up the current layout to add value on a budget.

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