Product Review: JoJoba Antioxidant Hydrating Mist and CapriClear Coconut Oil Spray

Hydrating, Antioxidant, Sensitive to Skin, Dermatologist Formulated…all of the words that describe JoJoba Mist and CapriClear Coconut Oil Spray.  I received both sprays in the mail for a product review.

My skin care regimen includes using a quality cleanser and moisturizer before bedtime.  I decided to replace my normal face lotion with the JoJoba Antioxidant Hydrating Mist.  Honestly, I can’t live without this product!  It’s a light face mist with an all natural scent.  My skin had a radiant glow with the appearance of leaving a spa appointment.

JoJoba Hydrating Mist
JoJoba Hydrating Mist

The CapriClear Coconut Oil Spray (just like the name) is 100% all natural ingredient.  I like to use this product on areas that need restoration such as the scar on my leg or the stretchmark on my thigh.  I’m still actively using this product for results and it’s the perfect after shower spray.

CapriClear Natural Moisturizing Spray
CapriClear Natural Moisturizing Spray

It can also be used daily (as many times as you like) fragrance free and hypoallergenic.  Both products fit in your handbag or cosmetic pouf to ensure you’re ready for hydration or skin moisturizing.  Visit JoJobaCompany.com or CapriClear.com

JoJoba Hydrating Mist:

Pros – Light Mist, Hydrating, Natural Ingredients, Beautiful Glow

Cons – Mid – range in Price

Capri Clear Coconut Oil:

Pros – Natural Ingredients, Scar Removal, No Residue, Reasonable Price, Beautiful Glow

Cons – Unscented

Mother’s Day 2015 – Chic Fragrance Gift Ideas

This Mother’s Day, celebrate the woman in your life with a scent that will take the guess work out of gift-giving. Whatever her most unforgettable, beloved quality, there’s a perfect scent for her:

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  • Killer Queen Spring Reign by Katy Perry: Perfect for the mom that is young at heart, this limited edition floral fragrance opens with notes of pink freesia, violet petals and cassis. Heart notes of natural davana and May flower rose balance out the woody base of cashemeran and cederwood oil (30ML /$39.00; 100ML/$59.00, mass retailers).

 

  • Lady Gaga Eau de Gaga: Give your mysterious and daring mother the intoxicating scent of Lady Gaga’s newest fragrance. Built around a beautiful heart of white violet, this scent opens with an invigorating burst of sparkling lime to counterbalance woody-floral intensity, and evolves into a sensual trail based on leather ($34.00, mass retailers).
  • Beyoncé Heat Wild Orchid: For the fierce and feminine mom, this enticing scent both invites and intoxicates those who encounter it. The fragrance opens with a sparkling allure of the tantalizing trio of pomegranate, coconut water and boysenberry. Honeysuckle and blooming magnolia frame the butterfly orchid to create a bold bouquet. The base showcases simmering sexy notes of blond woods, skin musks and gilded amber adding to its sensuality (15ml/0.5 oz $20, mass retailers).

 

Don’t forget about dad on this holiday. For the refined father who is always there for you, give him a fragrance that captures his greatest qualities –Nautica LIFE. With notes of sea salt, marine seamoss and natural violet lead, Nautica LIFE unleashes a revitalizing splash of energy while creating a blissful feeling of magnetism and seduction ($62,50, Macy’s).

Don’t forget to purchase a beautiful bracelet for under $60 from www.stelladot.com

Pamper Mom on Mother’s Day – Epsom Salt Treatment

Moms deserve all the pampering in the world, and with Mother’s Day approaching, you might be interested in an inexpensive way to create an at-home spa for mom.

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Just get some Epsom salt, and it will help give Mom a well-deserved break. Doctors say it might even improve her health!

Here’s how:

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Epsom Salt can be used to create the ultimate at-home spa, and it’s something several experts and celebrities recommend to help look and feel better. A relaxing bath or exfoliating treatment will leave your skin radiant and glowing.

Tips include:

  • Glowing skin exfoliating treatment: Mix 2 cups of Epsom Salt with 1/4 cup of petroleum jelly and a few drops of lavender essential oil. Use the mixture to gently scrub away dry skin patches.
  • Microdermabrasion Facial: Mix 1/2 TSP of Epsom Salt into cleansing cream for a deep-pore cleansing. Massage on skin. Rinse with cool water. Pat dry.
  • Bathtime Bliss: Add two cups of Epsom Salt to the water in a standard-sized bathtub; soak for at least 12 minutes, three times weekly. For an extra treat, add a few drops of eucalyptus oil for a refreshing scent.
  • Pedicure Perfection: Dissolve a half cup of Epsom Salt into two quarts of warm water. Pour the water into a container and soak your bare feet for fifteen to twenty minutes. For an extra treat, add a few drops of eucalyptus oil for a refreshing scent. Massage the entire foot with Epsom Salt concentrating on the heels and ankles to remove any dry, rough spots. Then, rinse your feet off with clean tap water and dry them thoroughly.
  • Homemade bath crystals: Mix two cups of Epsom Salt with a few drops of fragrance to create a custom bath crystal. Add a few drops of food coloring or 1/2 TSP of glycerin if you like. Store in an air-tight container.

After Exercising/Boosting Magnesium Levels

Tips include:

  • To ease muscle pain and fading bruises. Add two cups of Epsom Salt to warm water in a standard-sized bathtub (double the Epsom Salt for an oversized garden tub) and bathe three times weekly, soaking for at least 12 minutes.  Also can be used to make compresses.
  • To soothe feet aching from a tough workout or a long day, add a cup of Epsom Salt to a tub of warm water and soak them.
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Those soaks could also boost your body’s level of magnesium – a nutrient that experts say helps your body produce its main source of energy and impacts at least 300 enzyme systems. Over the past century, experts say the amount of magnesium we consume in our diets has dropped by about 60 percent, but here are some tips from doctors and researchers who say soaking in Epsom salt can increase your body’s level of magnesium:

You can get Epsom salt at most pharmacies and supermarkets.  You can learn more at www.epsomsaltcouncil.org or www.facebook.com/epsomsalt

Don’t forget to purchase a nice mother’s day gift from www.stelladot.com

Carrie Dunham – One Handbag for Every Occasion

Carrie Dunham‘s stylish and functional line of handbags makes it effortless for today’s woman to be on-trend, remain versatile, while always giving a nod to classic style.

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The Dunham Collection offers sophisticated, modernized versions of the Bermuda bag. The upgrades are plentiful all while maintaining that vintage Bermuda vibe. The differences lie in the Dunham Collection’s revolutionized design and broad use of materials for covers. The original Bermuda bag came with a limiting wood handle and a small white muslin base that required a cover, of which there were few cover options. – In contrast, both the Dunham clutch and Carrie clutch are stunning enough without having to use a cover, yet give the option of using a cover, therefore maximizing their versatility.

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– The Dunham clutch comes with a leather handle and a base constructed from either soft suede or genuine Italian leather (choose from gold, brown, black or white).

– The Carrie clutch has no handle, but rather a stylish, -adjustable/removable chain. The Carrie base comes in leather and is firmer in structure for a sleek, sophisticated look. Both retail for $265.00.

– Choose one (or several) of the myriad of chic covers offered by the Dunham Collection that fit both the Dunham and Carrie clutches for a completely different look. The options are limitless: crisp linen, sexy snakeskin, modern sequined, metallic cork, burlap, suede, classic stripes or a monogrammed cover updated with crabs, anchors and more playful designs. There is a cover for every occasion no matter how casual or formal. In addition, there is no need to fumble with clunky buttons to fit your cover like with the Bermuda bag, simply put the cover over the Dunham bag and press the holes (in the cover) onto the studs for a brand new look. Since your base bag remains and you only change the cover, there is no more fussing with transferring the contents of your purse to another. Furthermore, Carrie Dunham has made it possible to travel with ONE handbag and multiple covers so every look is polished. Clutch covers range from $58.00-$84.00.

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– The entire line of Carrie Dunham handbags is proudly fashioned in the USA. For more information visit www.carriedunham.com

Lilly Pulitzer for Target Launches on Sunday – Limited Time Only

With a collection of 250 resort-inspired pieces across multiple categories, including apparel, shoes and accessories for women and girls, home goods and cosmetics, Lilly Pulitzer is sure to sweep fashion lovers away with their fun summer prints. The best part? You won’t have to spend a fortune to look Palm Beach perfect. All items range from $2 to $250 and can easily take you from daytime chic to night-time glam.

Shop the Lilly Pulitzer Collection at Target!

Be fabulous in bright colors and bold patterns with Lilly Pulitzer for Target

Shoppers will need to act fast to get their hands on Lilly Pulitzer must-haves:

  • Shimmering accessories: You’ve never seen so many ways to dress yourself in head-to-toe Lilly. Start with one of the essential lace-accented shift dresses, add espadrilles and finish with a chic headscarf or printed bobby pins to take your look all the way to the finish line.
  • Glam barware: Swizzle sticks in silver and gold, tinted glass champagne coupes and the kickiest Collins glasses. Anyone for Mai Tais?
  • Curated cosmetics: An assortment of exclusive L’Oreal lipsticks and Essie nail polishes, just for this collaboration, will help complete your look.

 

Check out the complete Lilly Pulitzer Look Book here.

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Motions Hair – Treat & Repair {Color Care} Products

Motions has launched a new collection of hair care products.  The brand focused on healthy color treated hair with a set of cleansers and conditioners.  For an intense treatment, ladies can also purchase the deep conditioning masque for all hair types.

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Treat and Repair Color Care

From my experience with Motions Treat & Repair products, the shampoo helps to retain moisture without completely drying out my hair.  The conditioner works wonders (after washing) making my hair much softer than before.  I also want to share that both products smell great throughout my wash and a few days afterwards.  It was clear that a professional product was used on my tresses.

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Wearing a turban to protect my tresses

That’s a tip we can’t forget; there’s a lot of hair products out there but are they professional or salon quality?  Trust me ladies, that makes a difference in the health, styling, and growth of your hair.  Although it’s easy to grab a $3 dollar masque while picking up medicine, love your hair and help it to look it’s best.

Motions products can be purchased at your local beauty supply store.

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Anna Camp Hits The MTV Movie Awards with Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs

I’m in the drugstore and I see this fabulous product for your legs.  The perfect option beyond wearing a pair of stockings and also gives your skin an even glow.  Sally Hansen’s Airbrush Legs gives a flawless tan in just minutes!

At the 2015 MTV Movie Awards, Pitch Perfect actress Anna Camp strutted down the red carpet with flawless, glowing skin thanks to Sally Hansen and celebrity makeup artist, Melanie Inglessis.

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Anna Camp stunned in a short, sexy yet fun dress with blue heels for an added pop of color. To complete her look, Inglessis used Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs in Fairest Glow for irresistible, streak-free legs. “This really great product allows the legs to look flawless and tanned like she just stepped off the beach,” Melanie explains.

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Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs’ lightweight leg makeup eliminates the appearance of veins, freckles, bruises and imperfections, leaving legs smooth, supple and spring-ready. Packed with Vitamin K, Sally Hansen Airbrush legs provides more than coverage. The all-new formula with PalmariaExtract, offers a conditioning treatment for dehydrated legs and enhances coverage. Simply spray on and blend in for soft, seamless, transfer-proof coverage that lasts all day.

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 AVAILABILITY: Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs costs $13.99 and is available at chain drug stores and mass retailers nationwide

Hostess Gift Ideas and DIY Inspiration

How many times have you been invited to someone’s home and asked yourself, “what should I give the hostess?”  Proper etiquette states that we should gift something that “evokes a memory” but we want to be creative and thoughtful.

My first suggestion would be to consider the occassion.  Is this a housewarming party or game night?  Next, take inventory of small trinkets you already own.  Have you purchased a beautiful basket or set of mason jars?  Also, try to think of the interests or hobbies of the hostess.  Does she enjoy cooking or gardening?

Ultimately, giving the perfect gift can be delightful for both you and the hostess.  You’re adding a special touch to sincerely say, “thank you for having me at your home!”

Hostess Gift Ideas

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Cynthia Rowley Beauty Products: Blush & Bronzer Duo and Illuminator

Excited to introduce the latest exclusive products from Cynthia Rowley Beauty: the On The Go Multi Blush & Bronzer Duo and the Beauty Brightening Illuminator.  The products went live on Birchbox.com today and believe it or not the On The Go Multi Blush & Bronzer Duo already has a waitlist!
Cynthia Rowley Beauty is inspired by Cynthia’s personal quest to create products that are easy to use and get long lasting looks that are bold, fun and perfectly-styled, and these two new products are no exception!
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This is your makeup bag’s new best friend. With a unique “cream to powder” finish, these sticks blend into skin flawlessly without the stickiness of most cream products or the dryness of powder products. In true Cynthia Rowley fashion, both sticks are multi-purpose: The matte pink blush can add a pop of color to your cheekbones or lips and the bronzer has just a hint of shimmer to create the perfect sunkissed glow on cheeks or eyes. The convenient sticks, designed inCynthia’s signature gold deco, can be applied without a brush directly onto the face or with your fingers for more control, and can be layered for bolder payoff.
 
This universal highlighter works for all skin tones and can be layered to achieve the perfect glow that fits your style. The light, water-based formula easily blends into skin without feeling sticky. Designed with Cynthia Rowley Beauty’s signature gold deco, the click pen applicator and built-in brush tip allow for targeted application, making the illuminator a breeze to use at home or on the go.