Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Masque

Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Masque
Any one who has damaged their hair due to color, sun, styling, or even wind could benefit from this Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Masque. This product smells great and made my hair feel nice and manageable. I would suggest using this product at least once a month.
  • Leaves hair deeply nourished
  • Improves elasticity and shine
  • Provides long lasting conditioning benefits
  • Repairs dry, damaged hair
  • Rejuvenates and rebuilds the hair
  • Infused with macadamia oil, argan oil, tea tree oil, chamomile oil, aloe and algae extracts

Monday, August 29, 2011

Eucalyptus Spearmint Body Lotion for Stress Relief & Bug Repellent

Bath and Body Works Eucalyptus Spearment Body Lotion

We are so fortunate to have a amazing dog sitter for our two Chihuahua's Mojo and Buddy. Dana conveniently lives in our neighborhood and our dogs adore her! One day Dana and I got to talking about the bugs here in FL and how they can chew you up. I had told her that I hated putting bug sprays on since I would then have to jump in the shower after night walks so I would not rub off the repellent on my furniture or worse my dogs ingesting it by licking me. Dana told me she had been using Bath and Body Works Eucalyptus Spearmint Lotion. This lotion had kept the mosquitoes from biting her. Turns out this is part of the Bath and Body Works Aromatherapy line an added bonus. Eucalyptus essential oil clears the mind while spearmint essential oil uplifts.

I put this product to a two night test while wearing a dress one day and shorts and a tank the next to expose as much skin for my experiment as possible. Both nights not even one bite!!! Amazing since the mosquitoes treat me as an all you can eat buffet normally. I saw them flying near me but they did not bite me! And my husband said I smelled great so its definitely a keeper!

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Piggy Paints For Kids, Pregnant Women and Puppies!


Piggy Paints
On my recent trip to CA I saw that my sister had painted my little niece Aubrey's toe nails. She just loves looking down at her toes with her bright pink polish! Too cute!! After searching on line I found this line called Piggy Paints. This line offers a safe nail polish for your little one or you when you are pregnant! There are no toxic chemicals; it’s free of formaldehyde, toluene, phthalates, Bisphenol A, ethyl acetate and acetone. Piggy Paints also offers Puppy Paints for when you or your little one can not resist painting your dogs nails! Not surprising this line added an embittering agent to their product to prevent licking or chewing. This is a water based paint so it is recommended to apply 2-3 thin coats, air dry 60 seconds then blow dry polished nails for 1 minute with your dryer set on warm/heat/low.




Piggy Paints Polish 
Non-toxic
Low Odor
Water-based formula
Hypoallergenic
Fun, vibrant colors
Dries to a hard, durable finish
Cruelty-free
Safe for use during Pregnancy!


Need to remove that polish safely Piggy Paints has a polish remover that is acetone free!
Piggy Paints Nail Polish Remover
Low odor
Hypoallergenic
No acetone
Contains aloe vera and vitamin E
Recommended 3 years and up


Tuesday, August 9, 2011

QTICA Qnail Half Time Polish Drying Accelerator

Qtica Half Time
Florida Sand and my pool bottom were constantly damaging my polish on my toes. Until I went for a pedicure with my Mom. At the end of the pedicure they tilted my foot downwards and dropped a one drop of QTICA Qnail Half Time Polish Accelerator on each nail. This polish accelerator made my dry time quick but it also made my polish stronger. This product will prevent any dents, smudges, streaks or bubbles in your polish. This product comes in a small bottle but the product goes a long way so lasts a long time. I was able to find a bottle of this at Ulta. Worth the money and the extra step in my nail routine!

Monday, August 8, 2011

Klorane Soothing Eye Make-Up Remover With Cornflower Water


Klorane
While on a trip to Canada I realized I had forgotten my eye make-up remover at home and asked my Mother in law if I could borrow hers. She gave me a bottle of Klorane Soothing Eye Make-Up Remover with Cornflower Water. Not only did it remove my eye make up easily with a cotton ball it was very sensitive on my eye area. This product also does not leave any residue on your face after removing your make up. Last visit to Canada I noticed this line also carries a eye make-up remover that removes waterproof make up. So of course this has been added to my must buy next trip list!

Product Details

  • Gently removes make-up from the very fragile eye contour
  • Soothes skin around eyes
  • pH similar to tears
  • Safe for contact lens wearers
  • Hypoallergenic, ophthalmologist and dermatologist tested
  • Paraben, silicone, and sulfate free

Cornflower
Plant origin:
France

Benefits:

For centuries, cornflower has been known for its soothing, softening and anti-inflammatory qualities. Grown exclusively in France, the cornflower is harvested during full blossom. After it has been dried in special clay ovens, the cornflower water is produced by a special distillation technique that preserves all the precious active ingredients and purity of the cornflower.



Thursday, August 4, 2011

Estee Lauder High Gloss


Estee Lauder High Gloss
When I used to work with Estee Lauder I sold a lot of Estee Lauder's High Gloss lip gloss. All I had to do was show up to work wearing High Gloss and it sold itself! High Gloss offers many shades to choose from. Honey looks awesome on me adding a perfect shimmer color to my lips. A tube of High Gloss lasts a long time even with daily wear.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Top 50 Global Beauty Brands 2011




Top 50 Global Beauty Brands 2011
Independent brand valuation firm Brand Finance has compiled its first list of the top 50 most valuable cosmetic brands in the world. P&G’s Olay comes out as the most valuable global beauty brand and has been around since the 1950s. Some of the others might come as more of a surprise in this valuable industry study. This chart also highlights your favorite brands parent company which is always fun to see.
*Click on above chart to enlarge image of chart*

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

ion Anti-frizz Solutions


Ion Anti-Frizz Solutions
I have a slight curl through my hair that causes my hair to tangle easily. So of course I am always looking for a solution to tame this hair of mine. When I moved from California to Florida I then had a wonderful frizz effect to my hair compliments to the humid weather. One day while in a Sally's Beauty Supply I can across the ion Anti-frizz Solutions line. I purchased the Leave-In Conditioner and the Lusterizing Cream. Great purchase at an unbelievable price and 100% Vegan! My hair not only felt silky smooth it also was amazingly easily to comb through. The leave-in conditioner is light so it does not seem possible to use to much. But with the Lusterizing Cream a little goes a long way, if you use to much you will be back in the shower for a redo. I currently have not tried the other products in this line but definitely will be in the future.


ion Anti-frizz Solutions Leave-In Conditioner
  • Strengthens and increases manageability
  • Conditions and detangles
  • 100% Vegan
  • Ion Leave-in Conditioner moisturizes, detangles, strengthens, protects and gets rid of frizz, leaving hair soft and silky. Lightweight formula is great for use on all hair types.
ion Anti-frizz Solutions Lusterizing Cream

  • Smoothes split ends and eliminates frizz  

  • Hydrates and adds shine

  • 100% Vegan

  • Paraben Free

  • Ion Lusterizing Cream provides lightweight smoothing for silky, shiny frizz-free hair. Great for straight, wavy or curly styles.
  • Monday, August 1, 2011

    Tweezerman Tweezers

    Tweezerman Tweezers
    A great set of tweezers is a must have essential for every woman! Tweezerman has a variety of styles and color options to choose from. They also offer a free sharpening service for your tweezers. This service takes 4 to 6 weeks so I suggest you have an extra pair on you. I had to purchase a second one due to this so I decided on the above pictured Petite Tweeze Set. This set is perfect for when I travel and includes a mini version of the Slant and the Point tweezer. 

    Tweezer Tips:
    *Make sure to keep you tweezers clean to avoid bacterial build up by using isopropyl alcohol on a cotton ball after each use.
    *Avoid dropping tweezers, as it can damage the tips and throw tweezers out of alignment.
    *Keep tweezers dry. Even stainless steel can rust if kept wet.