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Mother’s Day Beauty Gift Essentials: Mom Will Love These

Celebrate mom on May 13th with luxurious and thoughtful fragrance and skincare essentials that won’t break the band. These beauty essentials will give mom the TLC she needs and deserves this Mother’s Day.

LAVANILA Laboratories: Made from natural and organic ingredients, the health-conscious mom will enjoy these unique vanilla-based scents from LAVANILA. The collection features Vanilla Grapefruit, Pure Vanilla, and Vanilla Coconut fragrances. ($48; Lavanila.com)

KORRES: Brighten mom’s day with an unexpected twist on roses by giving her the KORRES Wild Rose Advanced Brightening Sleeping Facial. More than just a mask and more than just a night cream, this overnight facial-in-a-jar delivers quick results. With each use, the appearance of skin discoloration and dark spots continue to improve. ($45; Sephora.com)

IMAGE Skincare: Give mom a spa experience at home with the I MASK biomolecular hydrating recovery mask (5-pack). This moisture-rich soothing sheet mask contains an advanced concentration of ultra-hydrating ingredients to rescue dull, dry skin. The skin soaks up the biomolecular complex, which deeply nourishes and provides anti-aging benefits to fight signs of dryness, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and instantly give the skin a plump, firm appearance. ($40; IMAGESkincare.com.)

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Your Skincare Bible: Look Incredible Year Round

Who doesn’t want to look incredible year round? One of the biggest factors in how great we look is our skin. If our skin is not being treated properly, you may look dehydrated, dull, tired – the list goes on. By taking care of your skin properly each and every day, you can look incredible year round. This is your skincare bible; so let’s take a look at what you need to do to look incredible year round:

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Know Your Skin Type

You need to know your exact skin type if you’re going to take proper care of your skin and use the right products. You can find definitions of the various skin types online to help you figure out what yours is, so take a look if you need some help and advice. You may have oily skin, dry skin, combination skin, normal skin, or sensitive skin. However, you also need to take into account how mature your skin is. Make sure you look at products suited to somebody of your age; as we get older we usually need more intensive products.

Come Up With A Skincare Routine That You Love

Make sure you love the products in your skincare routine and that you love performing your skincare routine so that you don’t let it slip. You need to be performing it day and night, every day. Your skincare routine should be something similar to the following:

  • Cleanse. Double cleanse if wearing makeup, as the second cleanse is the one that really does the work.
  • Tone, as this tightens the skin, brightens it, and further gets rid of impurities.
  • Apply a serum to penetrate into the deeper layers of skin. If you’re going to invest in any skincare product, it should be this one. It can make the biggest difference.
  • Apply an eye cream.
  • Moisturize either with a day or night cream.
  • If you want to, you can apply oil or something similar afterward to really lock in that moisture and give you a glow. Just remember, you only need a tiny bit.

Your products don’t have to be expensive. Some women swear by using things like coconut oil and olive oil as their moisturizers! The more consistent you are with your routine, the better you’re going to look. If you introduce a new product into your routine, make sure you pay attention to changes in your skin so you get a good idea of whether it really works or not. It’s a good idea if you wait a couple of minutes in between applying your products, too. This gives them a chance to work and ensures you’re not just mixing them all around your face.

Visit A Professional Salon Or Clinic

If you would like some professional advice on your skin, do your research on a salon or clinic that can help you. They usually have special equipment that they can use on your skin and tell you more about it at a glance. You can then go home and know exactly what you need to do to improve your skin. Don’t hesitate to treat yourself to a nice facial either if you have the cash, as one of these every once in a while can make a big difference!

Pay Attention To Changes In Your Skin From Season To Season

Each season your skin can change. Skin can get dryer in the winter and oilier in the summer; for instance, this means you may need to change your products to suit. Pay close attention and don’t just assume that the products that you have always used will always work for you, as they may not.

Avoid Smoking

Smoking is one of the worst things you can do for your skin, as well as any other aspect of your health. Not only does it form ugly wrinkles around the mouth, it will dehydrate your skin, make your teeth turn yellow, make your breath smell, and shorten your lifespan. Quitting now will be one of the best things you ever do for your long-term health and appearance.

Eat A Colorful, Balanced Diet

The healthier your diet, the better for your skin looks. Try to make your diet as colorful and balanced as possible. You definitely don’t just need to eat salads; you can have a little of what you fancy sometimes. However, make sure you’re focusing on eating the kind of foods that are going to be good for you most of the time. Eat plenty of vegetables, and include lots of healthy fats like avocado for your skin.

Invest In A Great Pillow And Pillowcase

A good pillow can help you to keep your face in a good position so that you’re not lying in a way that causes even more wrinkles. Silk pillowcases stop your face from dragging as you toss and turn in your sleep, and in turn, can reduce wrinkles and improve moisture in the skin as you sleep. These are more than worth the investment, as we spend a large portion of our lives sleeping!

Protect Your Skin With SPF No Matter What

Make sure that you protect your skin with SPF, whether rain or shine. The sun doesn’t have to be shining for the skin to become damaged by the sun’s rays, or the environment. You can still use your favorite moisture if it doesn’t contain an SPF – simply spray one over the top. Easy!

Exercise Regularly

Regular exercise will help you to do a number of things; live longer, feel happier, support your bones and muscles, and of course, contribute to younger looking, glowing skin. You simply cannot dispute the benefits of exercise; so the sooner you get into the habit, the better. Try working out 3 times a week, to begin with. Even a walk can count as a workout if you keep your heart rate up!

Are you ready to look incredible year round? Start using these skin care tips and you’ll notice a big difference. Leave any of your own tips below!

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Kanvas Skin Care Hosted Exclusive Pop-Up Day Spa for Celebrities and Influencers: Jamie Foxx, Amber Rose, Vanessa Simmons, and Kristinia DeBarge During 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival

Kanvas Skin Care hosted an exclusive pop-up spa at The Pond Estate in Palm Springs on April 13-15, during the annual “Shift to Coachella Weekend.” In partnership with Rafael Luciano of My Time Entertainment, and a consortium of beauty, fashion, and tech companies including Shoe Dazzle, FanLogic, All Public Art, Bubblo and Roadstarr Motorsports, Kanvas Skin Care provided celebrity facials, premium massages and spa gift baskets for celebrity house guests and influencers including Jamie Foxx, Vanessa Simmons, Angela Simmons, Amber Rose and Kristinia DeBarge.

The gift baskets included limited-edition Kanvas Skin Care products created exclusively for Coachella. In addition to the pop-up spa, celebrity esthetician, Thai Morrison and her pro-team also provided celebrity in-suite services and poolside massages. One of the highlights of the weekend was the giant, flower-adorned Kanvas K, and customized Kanvas snap-chat filters, which many celebrities and VIP guests used as a photo backdrop.

“It was a pleasure to serve celebrities and other guests alike during Coachella,” said Thai Morrision, celebrity esthetician and founder of Kanvas Skin Care. “Being in the extreme desert climate, exposure to sun and the long nights of concert-fun can stress the skin, causing dehydration, eye puffiness, and hyperpigmentation. Our goal was to help attendees look and feel their best with our high-quality skin care products and premium spa services.”

Developed by Thai Morrison, a licensed esthetician and founder of Koffee Day Spa, Kanvas Skin Care provides high-quality products for all skin types at affordable prices. They also offer medical grade options through Kanvas md to treat specific skin conditions. From oily to dry skin, fine lines and wrinkles, to age spots and hyperpigmentation, Kanvas and Kanvas md have products to treat all skin conditions, particularly those common in African-Americans and other people of color.

Visit www.kanvasskin.com to learn more.

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Celebrate April Showers with In-Shower Beauty Must-Haves

Let’s honor April Showers with these best-selling in-shower skincare products from Curél and Bioré. Both budget-friendly drugstore brands offer shower-friendly solutions to help treat some of your most frustrating skin care concerns, from dry, irritated skin to an acne-prone complexion.
A couple of our favorite April Showers-inspired products include:
Apply this to wet skin before you even step out of the shower…
Curél Hydra Therapy Wet Skin Moisturizer is here to successfully hydrate your skin— when it’s thirsty. The wet skin moisturizer allows you to skip the extra out-of-shower hydration step, while effectively healing dry, irritated and dehydrated skin. Activation of the moisturizer takes place when applied to wet skin, immediately penetrating deep into the skin’s surface and does not require rinsing off following application. ($7.99; $10.99)
Enjoy this fun, thick, rich foam and then gently rinse it off with shower water for clearer skin in just 2 days…
Bioré Baking Soda Acne Cleansing Foam is here to kiss acne goodbye for good and is the perfect addition to your shower routine. The cleansing foam is made for combination skin, gently removing daily surface dirt and oil to achieve a deep clean without over-cleansing or stripping skin of its moisture. The thick, rich foam formula is like washing your face with a cloud—Baking Soda cleansing agents deep clean pores while Salicylic Acid treats and prevents breakouts, ensuring your face looks as clean and clear as it feels. ($6.49)
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Festival Season Beauty Essentials From Josie Maran, Malin+Goetz, Rita Hazan & More.. Inbox x

With festival season approaching, you need these last-minute beauty essentials to help you feel a dash fresher during the day and night.

 

Rita Hazan Lock + Block Protective Spray ($26 at ritahazan.com)
A dry, weightless mist that locks in color and style, blocks out humidity and UV rays, and protects from premature color fading formulated for color-treated hair, but also protects natural hair color.

 

Josie Maran Moonstone Stick ($25 at sephora.com)
A multi-use highlighting and pore-smoothing glow stick infused with Pure Argan Oil and holographic priming pearls for a radiant glow on the go.

 

MALIN+GOETZ revitalizing eye gel ($42 at malinandgoetz.com)
Rejuvenate tired-looking eyes with this lightweight eye gel. Rice and soy protein amino acids brighten the overall eye area while cooling cucumber extracts soothe dry skin and help alleviate puffiness.

 

Rebels Refinery Dirty Boy Bamboo Face & Body Wipes ($7.99 at rebelsrefinery.com)
These natural face and body wipes can help any dirty boy or girl get clean. Rebels biodegradable, natural bamboo wipes are softer than the softest cotton and contain natural anti-fungal properties. Stay clean, cool and non-sticky in any “pinch” of a situation.
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Mother’s Day Gift: The RESCUEHER for Busy Moms

The RESCUEHER kit in basic black, pink or white is the perfect gift for the busy mom.

Chock full of 34 high quality, must-have cosmetic, personal, and beauty essentials for the on-the-go mom, RESCUEHER ensures she is never left in a pinch.  With products like BB cream, lip gloss, a contour pallet, makeup wipes, Advil, tweezers, earring backs and crazy glue for that broken heel or nail, she’ll be covered thanks to your Mother’s Day gift.

This versatile bag is perfect to keep in the car or at work or in her suitcase while traveling; it even doubles as a cross-body bag for a night out with leftover room to fit her smartphone, credit cards, and other basics.

 

 

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3 Body Luminizing Highlighter Alternatives for Fenty Beauty’s Body Lava

While we eagerly wait to purchase Fenty products I wanted to share three perfect body highlighter alternatives from the mineral makeup brand, jane iredale;  the leader in high-quality, professional makeup products, Mehron Makeup; and the world’s first zero-waste beauty brand, Ethique that will give you the same gorge color you’re craving — with clean ingredients!

  • jane iredale Golden Shimmer Face and Body Lotion ($32, janeiredale.com) A lightweight moisturizer that imparts an irresistible golden glow, designed to warm and smooth the complexion. Infused with Diamond dust, a unique mineral pigment from Mica delivers significant shimmer while Grapefruit and orange peel extracts brighten and illuminate the skin leaving a refreshing citrus scent.

How to use: Apply all over the face and body with fingers or a brush. To highlight the face, dab a small amount over foundation. To highlight the body, apply to décolleté, shoulders and legs.

  • Mehron Aura Bronzing Gel™ ($25.99, Amazon.com)  A unique, lightweight bronzing gel for all over body coverage. Aura Bronzing Gel™ gives any skin tone a beautiful, even, natural-looking glow that mimics the look of a day in the sun without the damaging effects.  A skin soothing gel blend of hydrating extracts of lemongrass, ginseng, chamomile, comfrey, cucumber, aloe vera and Japanese green tea with a generous helping of golden bronze shimmer will leave skin beautifully radiant. Complements all skin tones. Plus it’s free of oils and parabens.

How to use: Apply to clean dry skin and wait for 1-2 minutes before dressing.  Aura Bronzing Gel™ can be applied with a sponge or fingers.  Wash hands carefully after application.  Use alone or mix into a cream foundation for a natural, radiant glow.

  • Ethique Bombshell – The World’s First Natural Self-Tanning Bar ($32, Amazon.com) The world’s first solid self-tanning bar! Bombshell will leave you with kissably smooth, golden skin with no streaks. Bombshell contains a bronzer for those who want instant gratification in addition to its self-tanning properties. Each bar is equivalent to over two bottles of liquid tanner and comes in a box for easy storage in your bathroom. Color develops from 4 hours and is complete at 24 hours, and will last for up to 10 days if the skin is kept hydrated.

How to use: Ensure skin is freshly exfoliated (within 24 hours). Best results if the skin is moisturized 30 mins prior, or when just out of the shower so skin is still warm but dry. Slide bar several times down each leg (or area to be tanned.) Use less than you need. Massage in well and wash hands after application. Leave on. Color will develop from 2-4 hours and the final result will be present within 24 hours.

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4 Things All Beauty Pros Should Know About Lash Extensions

Beauty trends from across the years have included the 1970s, where sleek, long hair was so popular many women turned to their ironing boards and hot irons to achieve the silky-smooth look. The 1980s saw a skincare revolution. Questionable beauty and fashion choices were made during the 1990s; think matte brown lips and heavy black liner. In the 2010s Botox was all the rage. And now, lash extensions are experiencing their own moment in the beauty trend spotlight. Here’s what all beauty professionals should know about the popular trend.

Lash Materials

Lash extensions are made in a variety of materials that are suited for any budget. Celeb beauty gurus often use mink lash extensions for their clients. The fibers to create the lash extensions are gathered during the brushing of a mink and give eyes a flirty, natural look. These types of lash extensions are generally the most expensive, costing up to $500 per set. Alternative luxury lash extension styles include silks and synthetics. These fibers have a darker pigmentation, which makes them best for bold looks and special occasions. Polybutylene terephthalate material (PBT) fibers, which are lightweight and flexible, are another lash extension option. They are heat-treated, which gives them the feel and appearance of mink or silk, faux mink or Siberian mink.

Classic Versus Volume

Classic lash extensions are a one-to-one; this means that one lash extension is applied to a single mature natural lash. Volume lash extensions consist of specially handmade fans of two or more lightweight extensions. This style of lash extension offers clients a more fluffy, full appearance. Lash extensions will last from about three to five weeks, depending on a client’s natural lash sheds. It is normal and healthy to lose between one and five natural lashes each day.

Blending Lashes

Each client’s lash needs will be unique. Mixing length, thickness, and curl are essential to giving your client a look that is soft, feathery and most importantly, natural looking. Understanding the different curl types will also give you an edge when applying for lash extensions. For natural looking lash sets be sure to match the extension types to the client’s own lash curl. And remember, at any point in time your client’s lashes will be at different stages of growth. This ranges from new growth, or what is called the anagen phase, to fully formed lashes, which is known as the telogen phase. Texturizing lash sets will prevent harsh, unnatural looking lines.

Bold Lash Looks

Mink-style lash extensions will give your clients the most natural look, kicking up the drama just a touch for a subtle glam look. For clients who want to go bold, consider silk or synthetic lash extensions. These varieties offer a darker finish and a velvet sheen that give eyes a more dramatic look, without sacrificing natural softness. For clients searching for the boldest look be sure to recommend volume style lash extensions. Additional ways to create a show-stopping look is to incorporate colored lash extensions. Great for alternative styles and unique occasions, lash extensions in royal purple, deep navy blue or electric green can give a boost the wow factor of your client’s lash look.

Your clients will have a lot of questions about lash extensions. Make sure you know the facts when it comes to this popular beauty trend.

 

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Extensions and Accessories from Hairdo: At-Home Installation

With Easter approaching this weekend everyone wants to look their best.  Why not try hair extensions that can be installed at home.

Feature Photo from Yahoo.com

Long hair continues to be a trend, and with Hairdo hair extensions you can instantly test the lookout. There’s no wait time, you won’t need to book a salon appointment, and you can choose between clip-in or halo-style extensions – available in a variety shades.

New Hairdo 18” 3PC Wavy Extension Kit ($79, Extensions.com)

Make a statement in this 3 piece extension set that is pre-styled with that beach-worthy wave. The pressure sensitive clips make it easy to pop in and out for added length and fullness, plus the heat-friendly synthetic hair can be heat-styled to match your mood and vibe.

Hairdo Invisible Extension ($79, Ulta.com)

Get mega-watt length and volume in seconds with this 20” halo-style extension. Just slip it on like a headband and pull your own hair over it- the ingenious and inconspicuous design blends in seamlessly.

Hairdo 10PC Straight Human Hair Extension Kit ($299, Extensions.com)

Length without limits! This 10 piece kit clips in to offer you endless possibilities. The 100% human hair measures 20” long so you can add volume to long hair or length to short hair.

 

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RIMMEL LONDON MAGNIF’EYES PALETTE COLOUR EDITION

The newest palette in the Rimmel London collection that’s redefining the way you wear eyeshadow.

 

Featured Photo from Harpers Baazar

 

The intense pigments demand attention. Select from 12 shadows, which all work beautifully together to create a daring look. Mix up the combos with each application to keep it fresh. The texture is smooth, the wear is long—there’s no turning back once your eyes meet the MAGNIF’EYES PALETTE COLOUR EDITION.