The Bottoms Up Method: The Right Way to Comb Wet Hair with White Sands

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Switch to The Bottoms Up Method - The Right Way to Comb Wet Hair:

Is it crazy to think that something you have been doing for years could be contribuiting to hair damage? Lets investigate! When you wet comb your hair after the shower, what is the one thing you might do? Take the comb, start at the front of the hairline and comb back. Do you do this? I am sometimes guily, too! Apparently, this is the worst way to detangle! 

Here's why combing from the top hurts your hair: 

The way you detangle your hair can either hurt or help sun, wind, salt and chorline damaged strands. So, are you actually combing your hair the right way? Since hair is in its most delicate state wet, we must be gentle with it! It is vital to detangle from the bottom up, starting at your ends not your scalp. Lets call this the "Bottoms Up Method".

This is why you should switch to the "Bottoms Up Method":

How will starting at the tips of your hair prevent unnecessary breakage from occurring?

“When you comb hair from the bottom up, you are working with less surface area to untangle at one time”, explains Fernando Salas, creator of White Sands Haircare. “Working in smaller sections like this is key. When you try to comb from the top down, think of how much hair you are attempting to pull a comb through at one time.”

For extra protection while detangling, pair this technique with a wide tooth bone comb and White Sands Haircare's Spray Leave in Conditioner ($15). With its unique combination of green tea leaf and orchid flower extracts, these powerful anti-aging ingredients fight free radicals, while preventing tangles and tears to make wet combing even easier. 

This Leave-In Conditioner has "Selective Conditioning” properties will also nourish & smooth areas of the cuticle that need repair the most. This targeted delivery creates an intelligent product that knows exactly where damage hides; giving the weakest parts more TLC after a day in the sun.

I am a big fan of the White Sands haircare line and this Leave-In Conditioner is one of my favorite new products in my haircare routine. I really feel that it is helping the overall condition of my hair. It makes combing out my unruly tangle-prone hair much easier! Plus, it smells amazing. 

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Travel In Style: Luxury Travel Set from Elemis

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Elemis Luxury Travel: Essentials For Her

I am a big fan of the short weekend getaway. For my next trip, I am so excited that I will have this gorgeous Luxury Travel Essentials for Her Travel Set from Elemis! I am new to the Elemis brand. So, this gorgeous set of essentials will be a great introduction to the brand. Plus, they are all nestled inside a super stylish large travel bag. I find this size bag is perfect for fitting all of my travel sized products (and even some larger bottles) for a short getaway. 

This set has everything you need for face and body including some of Elemis's best sellers and award winning products like their Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and Frangipani Monoi Body Oil, all beautifully housed in a Misha Nonoo designed bag. The bag design is a collaboration with British designer Misha Nonoo and Elemis. This fun abstract-design bag was inspired by Elemis's iconic packaging. 

Inside the Set:

Pro-Radiance Cream Cleanser 30ml 

Balancing Lavender Toner 50ml 

White Flowers Eye & Make-Up Remover 28ml 

Papaya Enzyme Peel 15ml 

Pro-Collagen Marine Cream 30ml 

Frangipani Monoi Shower Cream 50ml

Frangipani Monoi Body Oil 35ml 

Elemis has tips for how to use the products in this set! Here are the steps from Elemis for using all the products in the Luxury Travel Set:

STEP 1

White Flowers Eye & Make-Up Remover:Shake thoroughly to combine. Apply to cotton pad, hold over eyes or lips and gently sweep away make-up. Avoid direct contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse with water.

STEP 2

Pro-Radiance Cream Cleanser: Warm into the palms and then massage into dry skin, with light circular movements. Leave for 1 minute to dissolve make-up and grime.

STEP 3

Balancing Lavender Toner: Moisten a cotton wool pad with the toner and wipe gently over the face after cleansing. Avoid direct contact with eyes. Should contact occur, rinse thoroughly with water.

STEP 4

Papaya Enzyme Peel: Warm into the palms and apply to a cleansed skin, avoiding the delicate eye area. Leave on for 10-15 minutes and remove with lukewarm water.

STEP 5

Pro-Collagen Marine Cream: Apply a pea size amount into the hands and warm together. Gently smooth over the face, neck and décolleté.

STEP 6

Frangipani Monoi Shower Cream: In the shower, squeeze a small amount into wet palms, massage over the body and rinse off.

STEP 7

Frangipani Monoi Body Oil: This product solidifies at cooler temperatures. Place the bottle in a bowl of warm water to return it to a silky liquid. After bathing, apply oil to damp skin, massaging over the entire body.

This set retails for $104 (with a value of $157). Be sure to pick up the Luxury Travel Set from Elemis while it is in stock! I just love it and know that I will use the bag for years! :) 

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The Beauty Spotlight Team: Weekend Links!

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LORAC has been killing it lately with their new palettes and Prime Beauty has two to show you. If you're sorry to see beach time come to end, you'll want to see these LA Experience palettes in Venice Beach and Santa Monica! 

Need an end of summer pick me up to even your skin tone, fade dark spots, brighten your skin as well as moisturize summer dry skin? Check out Never Say Die Beauty’s review of Amalie Beauty SHINE Brightening Oil and enter her giveaway to win a bottle of your own!

Christie Brinkley never seems to age, right? Pammy Blogs Beauty wants to discover her anti-aging secrets and tries out her Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare.

15 Minute Beauty is obsessed with NARS, and she's sharing her NARS must haves from the brand! 

Dior is releasing not one, but TWO new Rouge Dior lipstick formulas! They are finally releasing a liquid lipstick, as well as one of the coolest lipstick formulas I've seen in a while. Check out details, reviews, and swatches on Realizing Beauty!

What's better than a nice glass of wine along with fresh fruits and vegetables? Beauty Info Zone thinks the answer is in the products you could win in this Deen Brothers wine and French Bull melamine bowls giveaway from Evine. Enter by 8/30 for a chance to win.

Dark circles? Under-eye puffiness, Crepey skin? If you nod to any of these skin issues, then you need to read the Osmotics Eye Surgery Under Eye Rejuvenator review on Lola's Secret Beauty Blog! This is one seriously impressive eye cream that needs to be on your radar!

Justina's Gems is in love with a good face mask for her normal/dry skin. Check out some of her favorite picks on the blog.

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Five Products to Nail Safe Summer Beauty from Jane Iredale

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Five Products to Nail Safe Summer Beauty from Jane Iredale:
Summer beauty is all about healthy, bronzed, and glowing skin with just a hint of natural color. Jane Iredale has some great products and tips for getting a gorgeous Summer beauty glow!

A Kiss of Color:
Get a beautiful hint of color with a gorgeous and shiny lipgloss! This is my first time trying Jane Iredale's PureGloss Lip Glosses...and I am hooked! They are thick and a tiny bit sticky, but they are also so pretty and hydrating. I love the sheer hint of color and shine they give my lips. 

NEW PureGloss Lip Gloss in Pink Lady and Martini: ($26, janeiredale.com)

Drench lips in this cocktail of hydrating moringa butter, avocado oil, lemon and pomegranate extracts for long-lasting creamy color. Plus, it's completely vegan-friendly!

Bronzed Skin and Dewy Finish:
I love the look of bronzed and glowing skin in the Summer...BUT, I don't tan well. I am super fair and tend to seek the shade and high SPFs. So, my best bets for bronzed, golden, and glowing skin are bronzers and self tanners. I am always eager to try out new ones and am super pleased with my results with Tantasia from Jane Iredale!  

Tantasia Self Tanner & Bronzer ($36, janeiredale.com)

This double duty summer must-have is especially unique because it does not contain DHA or FD&C dyes, the culprit of unnatural orange tones found in most self-tanners. Instead, Tantasia uses caramel color, mica and iron oxides (clean earth minerals) for a natural, sun kissed glow.

Glow Time Full Coverage Mineral BB Cream ($48, janeiredale.com)

Get your glow with this BB Cream! Jane Iredale's fan-favorite BB cream has been reformulated to include coconut alkanes for an even smoother, luxurious feel. The full coverage yet lightweight formula is coupled with a diverse shade range that is inclusive of all skin tones. Shades BB1-BB8 contain SPF 25 and deeper shades BB9-BB12 contain SPF 17 (reduced level of titanium dioxide) to achieve the best possible color pay-off.

Healthy Skin is Always In!
I am really loving this Powder SPF! I am all about daily SPF use. However, I must admit that unless I am at the pool, lake, or beach, I do not reapply during the day. I find that this powder really is the answer to this. Rather than touching up with my usual pressed or loose powder, I am now using Jane Iredale's Powder-Me SPF Dry Sunscreen! It gives me a boost of SLF and a little bit of coverage. 

Powder-Me SPF 30 Dry Sunscreen ($47, janeiredale.com)

Powder-Me SPF is a nourishing, easy to use skin protectant that contains titanium dioxide and natural clay to shield against redness and provide light coverage (so you can skip foundation). Added bonus – it's water resistant up to 40 minutes!

Be sure to check out these gorgeous items from Jane Iredale to get your safe Summer Glow! :) 

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Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare: Skincare Essentials Set

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Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare:

Who doesn't want to defy age, right? Some people certainly do seem to age better and more naturally than others. When I think of celebrities that are aging incredibly well, Christie Brinkley immediately comes to mind. There is no question, Christie Brinkley looks absolutely amazing! She never seems to age and is just as beautiful as she always has been. I have always been a fan of hers. So, naturally, I am interested in her skincare line. Seriously, whatever she has been doing works. So, I want in on that! 

Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare: Skincare Essentials Set
I jumped into the Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare line by trying the 4-piece Skincare Essentials Set. This kit is a great way to explore the brand. Plus, it is currently available for an incredible deal: $79.95 for the entire kit!

Inside the Skincare Essentials Set by Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare:

What You Get

• 1 fl. oz. Recapture Day + IR Defense Cream
• 1 fl. oz. Recapture 360 Night Beauty Treatment
• 3 fl. oz. Thermal Detox Cleansing Mask
• .5 fl. oz. Refocus Eye Serum

Recapture Day + IR Defense Cream:
This anti-aging skincare cream contains SPF 30 for daytime use. I have been using it every morning. I absolutely adore the texture and feel of this cream. It hydrates and plumps my skin while also providing fantastic sun protection. I also feel that it has helped to diminish my pores.

This cream contains powerhouse anti-aging ingredients like Bio-Copper Complex (a special blend that is in all of Christie Brinkley's products), Neodermyl (for reducing fine lines and wrinkles and helps increase natural production of collagen and elastin), Contains Elix-IR (a botanical for environmental aging), and Sytenol A (for firmness and elasticity).

This product alone normally retails for $69.00. So, you can see already that this kit is an awesome deal!!!

Recapture 360 Night Beauty Treatment:
This is Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare's night time treatment cream. This product along with the day cream has really made a great impact in my skin's plumpness and the diminishment of fine lines. Plus, I think that this cream just gives me a nice glow, too. I layer this cream over my usual retinol serum and it is a perfect way to top off my nighttime skincare routine!

This cream contains all of the great actives that the Recapture Day cream contains minus the sunscreen and plus Tetrapeptide-26.

This is a thick and rich cream. However, it does not feel greasy on the face. I find it soothing to use.

Thermal Detox Cleansing Mask:
What a unique cleanser/mask! I am somewhat new to "warming" mask-type cleansers and I must say that I really like the unqiue sensation of this product. Before I tried it, I was worried that it might be harsh because of the warming aspect. However, I found it to be very gentle and moisturizing; yet, it still gives a deep cleanse. The warmth actually helps the product to clear debris out of your pores. This product is gentle and it leaves my skin feeling clean and soft! 

Refocus Eye Serum:
This is a nice lightweight eye serum. I really like the fast-absorbing texture. I feel like it sinks right into my eye area and goes to work. This serum alone is not enough moisture for my eye area. So, I like to layer it underneath my usual eye creams.

This Eye Serum contains many of the actives in Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare's other products like: Bio-Copper Complex, Neodermyl, Elix-IR, and Sytenol A.

If you are looking to jump into some really great anti-aging skincare that is effective and gentle, then be sure to check out Christy Brinkley Authentic Skincare. In particular, be sure to click through to check out this amazing deal on the Skincare Essentials Kit on HSN.

I am super happy with my Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare products!

Have a great day and thanks for reading!
XOXO!!!

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The Beauty Spotlight Team: Weekend Links!

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Want a quick and casual look for summer? Prime Beauty loves the awesome 3-pc. Carefree Color Kit from Mally Beauty! It's, speedy, easy and bullet proof for summer!

Pammy Blogs Beauty tries the monochrome makeup trend with some great products from Honest Beauty!

Lola loves Lancôme, and the beautifully curated Lancôme Bonus Box, made in collaboration with Rakuten Affiliate Network, has been gleefully reviewed by Lola's Secret Beauty Blog. Everything in the box is truly amazing, and worthy of your consideration!

Allison from Never Say Die Beauty put Exuviance Targeted Wrinkle Cream to the test for 3 months on her mature skin. Find out if it worked for her and if it's right for you.

The NARS Velvet Matte Foundation Stick has landed at Sephora! Brooke from Blushing Noir puts it to the test against her super oily skin!

Have you ever gone on an intentional checkout? A little getaway all by yourself? Find all about Christa from Realizing Beauty's 2 night spa retreat and enter her Day Spa for Two Giveaway!

At Beauty Info Zone we love testing out products with unusual names and functions. Lisa found the Dirty Bird Energy soaps to be ones that help her Energy, make her Relax, and enhance Recovery.

15 Minute Beauty has been obsessing over almost, but not quite white nail polish. She's sharing her favorite not quite white nail polishes!

Soak up the sun with Shipra of Taneja's Bride and the ColourPop Summer Solstice quad!

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Shiseido Skincare Bonus: Hello Tokyo Gift-with-Purchase at Shiseido.com

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Shiseido Skincare Bonus: 

Hello Tokyo Gift-with-Purchase at Shiseido.com

I am so excited to share with you today about an adorable skincare gift set and tote bag available now at Shiseido.com!

With every order of $75 or more, you can choose a skincare bonus set which includes a limited edition Hello Tokyo tote.

Shiseido Skincare Bonus:

From now through August 27th, any purchase of more than $75 on Shiseido.com (excluding gift sets) comes with a complimentary online-exclusive “Hello Tokyo” tote with a deluxe sample set (4 different sets to choose from). Full details on the offer here! 

I was able to try out this adorable tote bag and skincare bonus so that I could share with you readers. I am absolutely obcessed with the tote bag. It is so chic and I am going to love toting my groceries and library books in this cool bag. 

I got to try out the Bio-Performance set which works to tighten and firm the skin. The samples are so cute! These are generous enough to really give you a good testing of each item. Also, these deluxe sample sizes are perfect to pack for a weekend getaway!

Stay tuned for more Shiseido reviews in the future! I am just about to start testing out the White Lucent Anti-Dark Circle Eye Cream. Hoping it works wonders on my dark circles.

Be sure to check out this deal at Shiseido.com soon as the offer expires Aug 27th! 

XOXO!!!

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L’OCCITANE Immortelle Precious Collection: Fight Early Signs of Aging

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L’OCCITANE Immortelle Precious Collection: 

Fight Early Signs of Aging with the Power of the Immortelle Flower

It is time for a skincare update! Lately, I am loving using the combination of L'Occitane's Immortelle Precious Intense Cleansing Foam with the Immortelle Precious Mist as part of my cleansing skincare routine. These Immortelle Precious products from L'Occitane leave my skin feeling cleasnsed and refreshed wihout over-drying nor irritating my somewhat sensitive skin. Plus, I get an anti-aging boost from the power of the Immortelle flower. 

L’OCCITANE's Immortelle Precious product range harnesses the exceptional  anti-aging powers of  the immortelle flower. The Immortelle  Precious product range was created specifically to target emerging fine lines and early onset wrinkles; this anti-aging collection helps hydrate and nourish  skin to reveal its youthful glow and natural radiance.

The core ingredient in this collection is a complex patented blend of immortelle cell extract and  essential oil, This formula took years to develop and it boasts a high concentration of active  molecules to target fine lines and emerging wrinkles for more youthful-looking results.

Immortelle Precious Intense Cleansing Foam ($32):

Enriched with organic immortelle floral water and sunflower seed oil, this ultra-rich cleansing foam  lathers to a dense texture to gently help purify the face for clean and fresh skin. Use morning and night to damp skin. Just massage and then rinse off.

I love the dense foam texture of this cleanser! I honestly just love the feel of using this to cleanse my skin. It works great to remove all traces of dirt and debris from my skin as well as removing my makeup! If I have very heavy makeup on (which is rare), I use a makeup remover first. However, for everyday makeup, this cleanser alone removes all traces. 

Immortelle Precious Mist ($16):
Comprised of organic immortelle floral water and soothing chamomile oil, this refreshing, ultra-light  and alcohol-free mist gives skin a much-needed hydration boost as it helps moisturize and revitalize  the face and body.

I like giving my skin a mist of the Immortelle Precious Mist after cleansing my face. I just spray it on my hands and tap it onto my face. You can also use this mist throughout the day to refresh and hydrate your face. In addition, you can use it to set your makeup.

Have you tried the Imortelle Precious Collection from L'Occitane? I would love to hear your thoughts on the other products. I would love to try more from this collection! 

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Monochrome Makeup With Honest Beauty

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Monochrome Makeup With Honest Beauty:

So, what is the latest in beauty trends? Monochrome makeup looks and rosegold tones. You can achieve this season’s monochrome look easily with natural and affordable makeup! Have you heard of Honest Beauty? It is a gorgeous, natural, and affordable line available at Target! I know that I am seeking out natural cosmetics more and more these days. So, I am super happy to have even more of a selection of natural products where I already shop...Target!

Are you already familiar with the Honest Beauty brand? I have been a fan of the healthy lifestyle brand Honest Beauty by Jessica Alba for quite some time. So, I am thrilled that an assortment of items from Honest Beauty is now available at Target! Target carries over 30 skincare and makeup items from Honest Beauty. When you shop with Honest Beauty, you can feel good about your items are free of un-wanted chemicals. Honest Beauty products are formulated with clean ingredients and no sythetic fragrances. This is so important to me because I have sensitive skin and chemicals and synthetic fragrances often flare up my skin. So, honestly, it is just best to avoid them when I can. Honest Beauty makes that easy! 

Get a Rose Gold Monochrome Glow:
From poolside to desk side, swipe coppery rose tones across your lids, lips and cheeks to enhance your summer glow.

Check out these three Honest Beauty essentials necessary to sport this simple summer trend:

Honest Beauty Crème Blush – Truly Exciting ($22): Dab this dewy pink rose blush on the apples of your cheeks for a pop of color and a subtle glow.

Honest Beauty Luminizing Powder – Dawn Reflection ($25): Lightly brush this shimmery, peachy powder over your cheeks and eyelids for some summer sparkle.

Honest Beauty Truly Kissable Lip Crayon – Honey Kiss ($18): Lightweight, yet rich in color, this soft nude twist-up lipstick will complete your monochrome look with a luscious finish.

Such gorgeous products from Honest Beauty to achieve the Monochrome Makeup trend! Plus, you can feel good from the inside-out wearing Honest Beauty! I love these products that I tried from Honest Beauty and I can't wait to explore the line further!!! 

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The Beauty Spotlight Team: Weekend Links!

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Allison from Never Say Die Beauty is taming her locks and protecting them from the heat of her blow-dryer and flat iron with the fabulous Aveda Damage Remedy Daily Repair. And for those with fine/thin hair, she’s hosting a giveaway of Aveda Thickening Tonic!

Pammy Blogs Beauty shows you how to go back-to-school with style with the NEW Crayola Sally Hansen Polish Collection!

Prime Beauty is going cuckoo for coconuts with the new Pacifica Beauty Coconut Skincare Collection!

Travel on your mind? Going to workout? Hot weather? If any of these are part of your life then Beauty Info Zone has a great giveaway for Savvy Travelers that you need. And there are 3 winners.

Erborian Glow Creme and CC Creme have both achieved Holy Grail status from Lola's Secret Beauty Blog, and if you want flawless glowing skin you should check out our review!

Lip gloss is making a comeback. If you are looking for a new favorite check out Justina's Gems lip gloss roundup that includes some of her favorites!

The Clarins Fall 2017 Graphik Collection has already hit counters and with these gorgeous shades you'll want to start wearing them NOW. Christa from Realizing Beauty shares reviews and swatches of the collection.

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POPSUGAR August Anniversary Must Have Box: Box Opening!

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POPSUGAR August Anniversary Must Have Box: Celebrate Gratitude

Hey lovelies! Ya'll know how much I love the POPSUGAR Must Have Box...well, I am super excited about the box this month because it is a special Anniversary Box!

Getting a POPSUGAR Must Have Box is so fun. It is like a little specially selected present that arrives at your doorstep every month. From beauty, to home, to foods, and fashion, you never know what goodies might be inside! 

This month's box is special box because POPSUGAR Must Have turns 5 this month! This August box marks Lisa Sugar’s 5th year in curating her and her team of editors favorite items for you! This month’s box features surprises from some of Lisa’s favorite brand obsessions to celebrate POPSUGAR Must Have’s birthday! 

To celebrate this occasion, POPSUGAR Must Have is launching 5 weeks of weekly Giveaways! Also, I have a special discount code for you for $10 off your first Must Have box. The Giveaways are for both new AND old subscribers...so, keep reading to find out details about the weekly Giveaways.

5 Weeks of Giveaways:

Weekly Giveaway Details:

All current Must Have subscribers are eligible for a chance to win! If you are not already signed up, you can simply sign up before the end of August for a chance to automatically win a *major* surprise each week from following brands: 

Week 1: Limited # of lucky subscribers will win something from Pehr Designs 

Week 2: Limited # of lucky subscribers will win something from First Aid Beauty 

Week 3: Limited # of lucky subscribers will win something from Kendra Scott 

Week 4: Limited # of lucky subscribers subscribers will win something from Tarte cosmetics 

Week 5 (8/31): 5 Grand Prize! Limited # of subscribers something from Cambridge Satchel Co + 1 year Must Have box subscription!

So, now let's get to this Special Anniversary Must Have Box! What is inside? Click "read more" to find out (plus the discount code!!!).

Go Back-to-School in Style: Sally Hansen Crayola Insta-Dry Collection

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Go Back-to-School in Style: Sally Hansen Crayola Insta-Dry Collection

Color Yourself Happy!

I am so excited to share about this super fun crayon-inspired nail polish collection from Sally Hansen and Crayola! This is the meeting of two of my favorite brands from two different worlds: the world of beauty and the world of school supplies. Nothing beats the pigment and quality that you get with Crayola crayons. I am completely brand-loyal to Crayola in the crayon and marker category. They simply color the best and are so vivid! The same goes with Sally Hansen products at the drugstore: awesome quality, great wear, and fantastic color selection. Well, these two color experts have teamed up to create a color-wheel crayon-inspired collection of Inta-Dry polishes! 

Sharpen those pencils, pack that apple, and add the final touch to your back-to-school look in an instant! The new Sally Hansen + Crayola Insta-Dri Collection transports you back to that care-free time of coloring with crayons, sketching out vibrant creations, and jumping back into the September back to school season. Color authorities Crayola and Sally Hansen joined forces to offer a bright, bold, and fun suite of hues that dry in just 60 seconds — so no time is wasted for the woman on the go. With a 60 second dry time, Sally Hansen Insta-Dri®Nail Color’s 3-in-1 formula features a built-in base and top coat to provide shiny, extended wear in a single step in just one stroke. These color specialists did their homework: From a saturated red to a marvelously mod white, here are the 12 new, specially designed shades inspired directly by the Crayola crayon colors we all know and love.

Wild Strawberry

Ripe and ravishing, this primary red crème shade is a classic.

Sunset Orange

As bold as it is beautiful, this hue conjures memories of blissful beachy evenings.

Carnation Pink

Everything’s coming up carnations in this vivid, pretty pink.

Dandelion

Picked right from a sprawling field, this sunny saturated yellow is a force of nature.

Granny Smith Apple

Take it to the tart side in this vivaciously verdant polish.

Cerulean

Rock this hue, it’s a go-to blue for back to school. 

Vivid Violet

Cultivate the feeling of floral fancy in this purple shade that elevates any first-day-of-school outfit.

White

No better way to kick off the year than with a blank slate. Be crisper than a white board with this pristine white.

Razzmatazz

It’s your time to shine bright and be a dazzling star with this raspberry hue.

Scarlet

Show off your summer tan with this red hot mani.

Denim

Casually cool, this jean-ius indigo hue goes with everything.

Purple Heart

Be the Queen Bee in this courageously colorful purple.

Sally Hansen’s Insta-Dri® is #1 in the quick-dry segment. The Sally Hansen X Crayola Insta-Dri Back To School Collection will be available July 2017. Crayola is the worldwide leader in children’s creative expression products. The Crayola brand is known for its iconic Crayola crayons, and portfolio of colorful and innovative art tools, crafting activities and creative toys.

Be sure to scoop up this adorable Sally Hansen Crayola InstaDri collection while it is available. I just love it!!! 

As always, thanks for reading! Happy Back-to-School! :) 

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Rituals: New Packaging Design for Re-Launch of the Ritual of Hammam Collection

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Rituals: 

New Packaging Design for Re-Launch of the Ritual of Hammam Collection

When it comes to luxury spa-like bath products, nothing beats the enticing scents of the products from Rituals. I am super excited about their recent re-launch of the Ritual of Hamman Collection. I was able to try out a few items from the line and I am totally obcessed with this spa scent. 

Transform your bathroom into a luxurious spa with the NEW Ritual of Hammam:

Close your eyes and experience the heat of your own wellness ceremony. Inspired by one of the oldest cleansing traditions in the world, The Ritual of Hammam has been carefully designed to meet the needs of modern times. Enjoy the range of luxury body products that relax our body and purify the mind with the revitalizing fragrance of refreshing eucalyptus.

For the re-launch, Rituals introduced new luxury packaging design that makes the updated and sophisticated Hammam fragrance even more appealing. Create your own luxury home spa with their renewed Hammam collection and discover a purifying ceremony that promotes well-being for body and soul.

YOUR HAMMAM RITUAL IN 5 STEPS:

Here are some tips from Rituals for getting the most out of your Ritual of Hamman Experience:

1. After you’ve set the mood, start your cleansing ritual with the NEW Black Soap ($15). This nourishing black soap deeply cleanses and purifies the body, removing old skin cells and leaving the skin silky soft and prepared for exfoliation.

2. Follow with the Hot Scrub ($29), which contains purifying sea salt, warming ginger and refreshing eucalyptus, immediately reducing fatigue and boosting your mood. Apply on top of the Black Soap for an even smoother result.

3. Continue with the Body Mud ($17) with mineral-rich rhassoul clay, a mud that intensively purifies and polishes the skin by helping to remove dead skin cells.

4. Use the Foaming Shower Gel ($15), containing a purifying, refreshing fragrance that pleasantly and softly cleanses the skin. The gel also soothes and helps the skin to repair itself.

5. After you shower, apply the soothing NEW Body Cream ($33) to the body for a nourished and toned skin.

  

Available at Rituals.com and Rituals stores throughout NYC

You are not going to want to miss trying out these gorgeously packaged products from Rituals Hamman Collection! If you like spa scents and products, you will love these! 

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The Beauty Spotlight Team: Weekend Links!

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When the Makeup Wars! Team sought to select our favorite lip colors for summer, Lola's Secret Beauty Blog promptly chose covet-worthy Rodin Olio Lusso Luxury Lipsticks and Yves Saint Laurent Gloss Volupte glosses. One look and you will see why it was love at first swatch!

Is the Summer heat messing with your beauty routine? Check out these Summer Beauty Hacks from L'Oreal Paris at Pammy Blogs Beauty!

Who can resist a lipstick giveaway? Especially if that includes winning Eddie Funkhouser lipsticks? Beauty Info Zone has a giveaway for 3 winners. You could win up to 9 lippies!

Want a delicious, decadent treat that has no calories? Prime Beauty cured her sweet tooth with these goodies from Soapy Bliss Bath and Body Bakery!

15 Minute Beauty is obsessed with dry shampoos! She's sharing her must know tips for dry shampoo and best dry shampoos!

Allison from Never Say Die Beauty is raving about Eddie Funkhouser Ultra Intensity Cheek Singles as well as Ultra Density Bronzer & Sculpt Powder. Plus she's giving away a set of 4 blushes to one lucky reader. Enter before 8/14!

Has summer wrecked havoc on your makeup? Maybe it's time to check out Make Up For Ever Aqua XL Color Paints like Christa from Realizing Beauty shows us.

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August Giveaway at Free Beauty Events!

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August Giveaway at Free Beauty Events:

It is time for my monthly announcement! The August Beauty Basket Giveaway is now live at Free Beauty Events. 

Before I dive into Giveaway details, let me tell you more about this site. On the freebeautyevents.com  site, you can find out about where you can go for free makeovers and free samples. Plus, you get a chance to win beauty products in their NEW monthly contest!

Details on the August Beauty Basket Giveaway:

This month our basket includes products from Nexxus, L'Oreal, Almay, Hawaiian Tropic, Dark and Lovely, Clean & Clear, KISS, Maybelline, Neutrogena and more! 

The Contest runs from now through 8/31/17, winners will be chosen on 9/10/2017 and notified by 9/15/2017. 

Free Beauty Events wants to encourage readers to go to their Facebook page and like it, then enter to win on our page. They can also enter on the Free Beauty Events website.

Good luck! :) 

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Summer Beauty Hacks with L’Oréal Paris Celebrity Makeup Artist, Sir John

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Summer Beauty Hacks

with L’Oréal Paris Celebrity Makeup Artist, Sir John

Nothing beats the Summer heat for fun times in the sun. However, Summer fun can sure wreak havoc on your makeup and skin! From melting makeup, to sunburns, to trying to find a glow...what is a girl to do? 

Luckily, L’Oréal Paris Celebrity Makeup Artist, Sir John has some fantastic tips for Summer beauty and L’Oréal Paris has some great products to help you out along the way. I was able to try out these products and road-test these tips and I can tell ya'll. They do work!  

SUMMER BEAUTY HACK #1: COVERING A SUNBURN

SIR JOHN TIP: While everyone tries to avoid getting a sunburn, unfortunately sometimes it still happens. Luckily, there are some easy ways to cover it up. Sir John recommends using the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Total Cover Foundation ($12.99) along with a green color corrector as found in the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Total Cover Color Correcting Kit. The green will neutralize the redness on skin. Using a makeup sponge like the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Blend Artist Concealer Blender ($7.99), dab it into places that are burned the most - areas like your nose and cheekbone.

No, I didn't actually end up with a sunburn on my face this summer (I am very diligent with SPF...especially on my face). However, sometimes I do still get too much sun on my nose and I don't want my nose to look darker than the rest of my face. So, I used these tips to neutralize the color on my nose and even out my skintone. 

SUMMER BEAUTY HACK #2: HOW TO USE MELT-PROOF MAKEUP

SIR JOHN TIP: Melting makeup doesn’t have to be synonymous with heat and humidity. Sir John has a trick to tame eyebrows and keep them in place to weather the elements  – spraying hairspray on a thin toothbrush and then gently rubbing it on the brows (in more extreme cases like when on tour with clients, he has used a glue stick in place of hairspray). He then suggests penciling them in with an eye brow pencil like the L’Oréal Paris Brow Stylist Definer ($8.99). He also suggests using a waterproof mascara like the L'Oreal Paris Lash Paradise Waterproof Mascara ($9.99).

Melting makeup is no joke in the super hot, sunny, and humid Georgia climate that I live in. Sometimes it feels like an impossible feat to just get your makeup to stay on in the Summer. Plus, my brows are super unruly. So, I always appreciate tips about how to keep them tamed. The L’Oréal Paris Brow Stylist Definer and the L'Oreal Paris Lash Paradise Waterproof Mascara are now new favorites of mine!

SUMMER BEAUTY HACK #3: HOW TO FAUX THE JLO SUMMER GLOW

SIR JOHN TIP: To get the perfect faux glow, Sir John recommends exfoliating with a product like the L’Oréal Pure-Clay Exfoliate and Refine Cleanser ($6.99) the night before you want to tan to prep skin. Then use a self-tanner and apply all over face and body for an even and natural-looking glow. Sir John loves the L'Oreal Paris Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Serum ($10.99) as it’s easy to apply and lasts up to two weeks.

I am all about drugstore skincare and self tanners! I absolutely love the glow that I get from the L'Oreal Paris Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Serum. It is so natural-looking and as a super fair skinned girl, it is my best way to get "tan". Plus, the L’Oréal Pure-Clay line of cleansers are fantastic. There are three different ones and I just love the cleanse that I get from these. 

If you already have a gorgeous glow but want to add some highlight to your face, mix a liquid highlighter like the L’Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Liquid Glow Illuminator ($12.99) with a hydrating facial moisturizer from the L’Oréal Paris Hydra Genius ($17.99) line and apply it on your desired areas.

No Summer glow is complete without a touch of highlighter and some dewy moisturized skin! I am obcessed with the L’Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Liquid Glow Illuminator! Just a touch of this highlighter to key areas of my face (top of cheekbows, brow, center of nose, and chin) gives gorgeous dimension! Plus, I love the texture of the L’Oréal Paris Hydra Genius moisturizer. It plumps up the skin nicely and leaves me so hydrated. 

I hope these tips are helpful to you! I sure found them to be great ways to beat the heat this Summer with my beauty products from L'Oreal Paris!

As always, thanks so much for reading!
XOXO!!!

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