NEW! Youth To The People Activate Your Calm Kit

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NEW! Youth To The People Activate Your Calm Kit:

Does your Winter-dry skin need a boost? I know that my skin gets so dry and irritated this time of year. It is time to bring out the super gentle moisturizing products to get my skin back to its soft self! This mini kit is a great price for an introduction to this awesome adaptogen-based clean beauty line. It has everything you need to soothe that dry skin. Plus, can I just say that I love that these products are fragrance-free!!! 

Activate Your Calm Kit 
The Scoop:
Intelligent hydration for this generation powered by Youth To The People’s PRO-GRADE VEGAN ™  adaptogen blend and pentapeptide complex. Soothe and replenish dehydrated skin for a life in forward motion. Formulated for dry, sensitive skin.

This kit includes;

• Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream: A rich restorative formulation that readily absorbs to deeply moisture, build the skin’s protective barrier, and shield against environmental stressors. Our pro-grade vegan adaptogen blend and powerful pentapeptide complex is formulated to calm reactive skin and reduce visible redness. Our natural emollients squalane, jojoba, and shea butter deliver superior restorative moisture. Fragrance free.

• Adaptogen Soothe + Hydrate Activated Mist: This ultra-fine hydrating mist is the ultimate multi-tasker and all-day essential. Formulated with the same potency of actives as a serum, this next generation mist works to instantly hydrate with hyaluronic acid while calming and reducing visible redness. Youth To The People’s pro-grade vegan adaptogen blend and powerful pentapeptide complex work together to strengthen your skin’s response to modern day environmental stressors that can cause premature-aging. For best results use throughout the day to keep skin calm and hydrated. Fragrance free.

This kit retails for $24, YouthToThePeople.com

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NEW Clean Logic range from Guinot

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Guinot’s NEW Clean Logic Range (Launching in March 2019)

Introducing a NEW revitalizing and soothing cleansing routine!

I just love Guinot's luxurious products. So, I am always excited to preview and try out a new launch from the brand. Coming soon in March: Guinot's NEW Clean Logic range with 

Guinot’s Clean Logic Range is a cleansing skincare collection formulated with anti-aging properties suited for fragile skin. Skin loses its lipid content as it ages, causing wrinkles and reduced elasticity. Guinot has created a specialized skincare routine designed to restore and provide specific lipids and renew the skin’s moisture barrier. The first step is the Cleansing Care Cream, which gently and thoroughly cleanses and removes makeup with a creamy texture that moisturizes the skin. The Revitalizing Care Lotion then reinvigorates the skin with a gentle exfoliating effect, preparing the skin for any products to follow in a skincare regimen. Together, Clean Logic removes all traces of make-up leaving the skin feeling soft, comfortable, and toned.

To use: You can use this routine in the morning or evening or both! These products are best used together. Start by using your fingertips or a cotton pad to apply the Clean Logic Cream to the entire face with light circular movements. Then, you finish with the Clean Logic Lotion. Just apply it to the entire face with the fingertips or a cotton pad. Follow up with any treatment products or SPF that you might use.

Key Ingredients:

Cleansing Care Cream:

• Logevitine, Shea Oil, and Hydrocyte Complex with Hyaluronic Acid rejuvenate, moisturize, and strengthen the lipid barrier of the skin.

Revitalizing Care Lotion:

• Papain, Jojoba oil, and Trace elements eliminate dead skin cells that build up with age and reinforce the skin’s acid mantle.

Retail Price: $54

This new line launches in March. So, be sure to check it out at Guinot Spas worldwide! There are more than 1,000 Guinot Spas in the US. :) 

As always, thanks for reading!

XOXO!!!

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Get Inspired for Spring: Glowing Makeup and Skincare from Pixi

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Get Inspired for Spring with Glowing Makeup and Skincare from Pixi Beauty:

Who else is tired Winter? lol! I know that I sure am. Well, Pixi beauty has such a beautiful lineup of products to get you inspired for glowing skin and makeup for the upcoming warmer months ahead. Let's dive right in to talking about some of my recent favorites from Pixi! :)

Pixiglow Cake 3-in-1 Luminous Transition Powder:

You guys might remember that I have a bit of a thing for blush. Well, I just about swooned when I first saw these *huge* Pixiglow Cakes! These light diffusing cheek powders can give you gorgeous contouring, color, and highlight depending on where you place your brush on your pan and on your face. You can use via solo swipes or swirl all together to customize your own beautiful look. The powder is soft and blendable which makes it super easy to apply. It reflects light subtly. So, you don't have to worry about being too shiny or sparkly with these. Plus, they are packed with good-for-your-skin ingredients like plumping peptides and grape seed extract. There are two shades. One is more of a peach and one is more of a pink. :) 

Liquid Fairy Lights:

These are long-wearing liquid glittery eyeshadows. They are gorgeous!!! These are super easy to apply. You literally just swipe these on your lids and you are all set. I got to try out a couple shades: Crystalline (a shimmery white) and BareBrilliance (a light taupey brown). I adore these and really want to try out more shades. There are 7 shades total. Plus, they are infused with chamomile and rose extracts to soothe and hydrate your skin. 

Pixi Skintreats Rose Ceramide Cream Intensive Moisturizer: 

Oooooh! I just love Ceramide in my skincare products. As I *cough* age, I am becoming more and more concious and selective of my skincare and the ingredients in said skincare. I have learned that Ceramides are one of the best ingredients that you can have to hydrate and renew the skin. Moisturizers with Ceramides in them just seem to work better! This ultra-rich cream from Pixi Skintreats is infused with both Ceramides and Rose Oil to give your skin a great look and feel. Plus, it is antioxidant rich to help protect your skin as well. This feels so nourishing on my Winter-dry skin. It absorbs quickly and leaves my skin feeling hydrated and balanced.

What are your favorites from Pixi? There are so many amazing products. I am always looking for great recommendations.

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

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Fresh Skincare from L'Occitane: Aqua Réotier Water Gel Cleanser and Moisturizer!

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Fresh Skincare from L'Occitane: 

Aqua Réotier Water Gel Cleanser and Moisturizer

L'Occitane Aqua Réotier Water Gel Cleanser:

This is a gentle foaming cleanser gel with calcium-rich Réotier water to remove impurities without drying skin. I love the fresh scent and the thick feel of the gel. It works into a mild lather and cleans and refreshes my skin. It removes dirt, oil and impurities from my skin with ease. I do use a makeup remover to remove my eye makeup before using this cleanser. It works well to remove dirt and residue and any remaining traces of my makeup. While I usually do prefer unscented products, I do find that I really enjoy the light fresh and clean scent of this cleanser. This is a great addition to my skincare routine! 

I think the L'Occitane Aqua Réotier Water Gel Cleanser is a fantastic cleanser for warmer weather! When it gets cold, I am probably going to have to switch back to something more moisturizing. However, while it is still hot or mild in Georgia, I can use this! 

Aqua Réotier Ultra Thirst-Quenching Cream:

This lightweight melting cream is enriched with Réotier water and hyaluronic acid. So, it has the ability to draw water into the skin which leaves it feeling hydrated and soft all day long. I love how plumped and smooth my skin looks when I use this soothing cream. I love how light this cream feels on my skin for the warmer months! Like the cleanser, this product has a light and fresh scent. While I would prefer all my products to be unscented (because of my sensitive skin), I still enjoy this product and find the scent to be appealing. 

Like all L'Occitane products, these Aqua Réotier are luxurious and a total treat to use! Totally love these items and recommend for your late summer/early fall skincare routine! :) 

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Infuse Your Skin with Youthful Vitality: Kiehl's NEW Pure Vitality Skin Renewing Cream

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Infuse Your Skin with Youthful Vitality: 

Kiehl's NEW Pure Vitality Skin Renewing Cream:

Have you seen this new cream from Kiehl's? Introducing Kiehl's NEW Pure Vitality Skin Renewing Cream! 

This cream is 99.6% naturally derived. It's key ingredients are Manuka Honey (strengthens skin barrier to smooth fine lines) from New Zealand and Red Ginseng Root from Korea (accelerates cell renewal for a vibrant glow). Kiehl’s is the first in skincare to combine these two powerhouse ingredients in one formula. This cream works to smooth your skin's texture, renew an overall radiance to your skin, and to strengthen your skin's barrier funtion. 

Here is more information about Kiehl's NEW Pure Vitality Skin Renewing Cream directly from Kiehl's:

Kiehl’s Pure Vitality Skin Renewing Cream was formulated with the goal of helping skin work optimally to look its healthiest. Healthy-looking skin is characterized by radiance and vibrancy, smooth, supple texture and it can be defined by a capacity to resist and recover from damage. Over time, skin naturally becomes less able to resist and recover and youthful vitality is diminished.

With the goal of helping skin behave optimally -- like healthy skin, Kiehl’s chemists focused on
ingredients that had a known ability to increase skin’s resistance and recovery from damage. This led them to source two of the world’s most powerful traditional medicine ingredients directly from nature: New Zealand Manuka honey and Korean red ginseng root.


“These are true powerhouse ingredients with strong scientific profiles”, adds Dr. Genesky. “New Zealand Manuka honey is no ordinary honey. For over 30 years it has been known for its strong efficacy, and physicians today still value it as a potent skin treatment. Korean red ginseng root has been used for thousands of years in traditional Asian medicine and has been demonstrated to be the most powerful ginseng in the world in terms of biological actives.”

Kiehl's Pure Vitality Skin Renewing cream retails for $60.00 for a 2.5 oz jar. 

I really enjoy using this cream! The cream is very rich. The texture is a bit tacky at first.  However, you just need to give it time to absorb and sink into the skin. Once it does, it leaves you feeling non-greasy. It immediately plumps up my skin and hydrates it. It leaves me feeling smooth and moisturized. I like using this cream at night since it is so rich. I think that this cream would work best for normal and normal-to-dry skin types. I think it is a perfect Winter skincare cream for my combination skin (however, I do think it might be too rich for me in the Summer when my skin is less dry). If you are looking for a super hydrating natural face cream, be sure to check this out! I really do enjoy using it! Plus, if you stop by a Kiehl's store, you can get a complimentary 7-day trial of the Pure Vitality Skin Renewing Cream! 

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My Skin Loves: L'Occitane's Pivoine Sublime Perfecting Scrub and Cream!

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My Skin Loves: L'Occitane's Pivoine Sublime Perfecting Scrub and Cream!

Ready for another update in my My Skin Loves blog series? This series is devoted to sharing about my very favorites new discoveries in skincare. 

My Skin:

Before diving into my review for L'Occitane's Pivoine Sublime Perfecting Scrub and Cream, lets talk a bit about my skin. I have classic combination skin. It varies from normal-oily, to normal, to normal-dry depending on the season and my hormones. This time of year I am in the normal or normal-oily category. I also describe my skin as being sensitive. I am somewhat prone to redness and product irritation. Also, I get occasional breakouts in my t-zone area. So, I just need to be very careful with my skincare selections. I want effective products that work without causing redness nor irritation. In addition, I am in my early 40s. So, I am super interested in anti-aging products and products that help me to look younger. 

L'Occitane Pivoine Sublime:

Oh how I adore this collection! The Pivoine Sublime line is based upon the Peony flower. If you are familiar with the gorgeous scent of the Peony flower, them you are going to love these decadently scented products. From the lovely scent to the pretty packaging, there is just something so special about this collection. Besides the pretty packaging and nice scent, the products themselves are fantastic formula-wise and results-wise! I have only tried out a couple items from this line, but I am already obcessed and know that I am going to want to explore the full line. 

L'Occitane Pivoine Sublime Perfecting Cream:

I have been in the market for a new moisturizing cream and this one is the winner! As we start to transition into colder weather, adding a good moisturizing cream to my daily skincare routine was a must. Previously, I was using a cleanser and a retinol serum in the evenings (and sometimes an additional serum and/or a facial oil). However, in the Summer months and early Fall, I tend to skip a moisturizer. Now that the weather is starting to get cooler, it is time to rotate a moisturizer back in! I can't express how much good this cream has done for my skin! It is an absolute pleasure to use. I love how this cream sinks in. I feel like my skin literally drinks it up! From the silky gel-cream texture to the gorgeous scent, it is a nightly treat to use this product. I can't get over the improvements in my skin. The texture is so soft and velvet-like, my pores are diminished, my fine lines are blurred, and my skin has an overall better appearance as far as hydration and plumpness. Results were immediate and very noticable even the very next morning after adding this product to my routine. I am completely hooked on this cream! Plus, it has not caused any breakouts nor irritation reactions. So, I am super pleased! This is potentially the best moisturizer that I have ever used! If you want amazing and noticable results, you must try this cream! 

The Skinny:

• Key ingredients include: Peony Extract (Pivoine Sublime Complex: Visibly corrects complexion and texture imperfections)
• Retails for $42.00

L'Occitane Pivoine Sublime 2-in-1 Perfecting Scrub:

This scrub is such a perfect compliment to the Perfecting Cream! Good exfoliation is the key to helping your products to penetrate better. Plus, exfoliation tends to keep my skin super clear and soft. With my somewhat sensitive skin, I need to be careful about not over-exfoliating. So, I tend to use this scrub only about 2-3 (max) times a week. This unique exfoliator is a gel/oil hybrid! It applies like a gel and transforms to an oil on your skin. I apply it to my dry skin and start to smooth it in light pressure circular motions then I add in some water and I continue to massage. Then I can either leave it on as a mask for a few minutes or rinse off. I like to follow up with a gentle milky cleanser and then the rest of my skincare routine. This scrub is highly effective at purging my skin's impurities and making great improvements in my skin's texture. Plus, the scent? Divine!!! 

The Skinny:

• Enriched with a skin-perfecting extract plus a micro exfoliating agent and scrubbing particles
• Retails for $28.00

If you are looking for some fantastic and results-driven luxury skincare items to add to your skincare routine, I highly recommend L'Occitane's Pivoine Sublime Perfecting Cream and L'Occitane's Pivoine Sublime Perfecting Scrub. Any other fans of the Pivoine Sublime line? I would love to hear your recommendations for what to try next! :) I am already eying the Purifying Foam, Mattifying Fluid, and the Perfecting Mist. 

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Top 10 Tuesdays: Cold Weather Skincare: Top Moisturizers

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Top Ten Tuesdays:
Welcome back to Top Ten Tuesdays!!! For those of you not familiar, Top Ten Tuesdays is a blog link up series where Top Beauty Bloggers share their Top 10 (ish) items in a given category. As a list lover, I love to both write these posts as well as scroll through the other Top Ten Tuesdays blogger's lists! What a great way to find out about products that Beauty Bloggers really use and love! Be sure to click through the thumbnails at the bottom of this post to see what my fellow Top Ten Tuesdays bloggers are loving for Cold Weather Skincare! 

Top Ten: Cold Weather Skincare with Eucerin, No 4, Hada Labo Tokyo

This month we are talking about one of my favorite topics: Skincare!!! Now that the cold weather has finally arrived in Georgia, I am making the switch to my cold weather skincare products. While I do use many of these products year round, their richness makes them perfect for cold weather. My skin does generally get much drier in the winter. My combo-oily skin shifts to combo-dry. My body skin gets very dry and even chapped. So, I need products to combat these issues!

To find out more details about all of these amazing products, please click "read more" below!!!