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Fitness /

PBFit All Natural Peanut Butter Powder: Healthy Product Review

Let’s pause for a moment to talk about health and fitness.  This topic’s important not just because it’s almost swimsuit season.  Being healthy has a huge impact on our well-being in terms of living well.  A few of my fellow Instagram buddies made the suggestion of drinking meal replacements in the mornings to shed a few pounds.

If you’re a fitness enthusiast we all know the unappealing taste of meal replacement powders.  Yuck.  PBFit has created a new powder that sheds pounds with the delicious taste of Peanut Butter.  This yummy powder can be added to smoothies, shakes, and waffle batter!

Product Review:

I received the product last month because I am eager to shed a few pounds before summer!  My morning routine includes drinking a smoothie to ensure that I’m getting the right amount of fruits and vegetables.  I also love peanut butter and this was an easy option as a mid-morning snack.

The flavored powder tasted delicious and I can’t wait to create more recipes with the mixture.  We all know that eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich has the same amount of calories as eating a candy bar.  PBFit has 90% less fat and it’s made with real peanuts.

Let’s take this fitness journey together and try PBFit recipes.  It’s a fun and easy way to get fit and eat well too!

Healthy Snack with Apple

Chocolate Strawberry and Banana Smoothie Recipe

2 Bananas

10 Strawberries

1 teaspoon of Coconut Oil

2 TBsp of Chocolate PBFit

8 Ice Cubes

2 cups of water

Blend the ingredients and enjoy!

 

Beauty /

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.
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A NEW INDEPENDENT BEAUTY BRAND LAUNCHES THEIR FIRST PRODUCT SUNDUST: REVOLUTIONARY BRONZER

SunDust, a revolutionary product that ensures a seamless and perfect bronzing application with each use. SunDust is an innovative product that offers advanced delivery systems for a no mess, no streak application every time.

Featured Photo from Revelist.com

SunDust is an instant mineral bronzing powder that provides a long-lasting, natural self-tan. It is finely milled mineral infused powder delivers an instant even and smooth glow to the face as well as a natural-looking self-tan over time. The powder is contained in an all in one dispensing twist brush for easy, even application with no mess. The bronzed effect suits all skin tones create a beautiful, sun-kissed glow to the face. Innovation is key to our brand, it is at the forefront of our outstanding ingredients like sunflower oil which is rich in beta-carotene, vitamin E, aloe, sunflower seed oil and grape seed extract as well as antioxidants. The combination of these ingredients helps to prevent premature signs of aging. Our packaging and exclusive delivery stand alone. SunDust is great for travel, quick application and eliminates the need for multiple steps when bronzing the skin. These factors combine to create amazing results and ease of use.

“We are excited to introduce this product for everyone seeking a natural and beautiful tan, no matter the season,” stated Chaz Hatfield Co-Founder of Tournesol. “We felt that consumers were seeking a truly effective self-tanning product that gave instantaneous and beautiful results. It’s convenient and easy-to-use packaging is perfect for all women that are on-the-go. We are very pleased to introduce this to the market ”

SunDust Beauty retails for $32 and is available for purchase on www.sundustbeauty.com with additional retailers including, The Salon Project planned for Q1 2018.

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Smooth ‘N Shine Straight and Curl Collections: Celebrity Stylist Larry Sims

Smooth ‘N Shine has evolved and expanded with 18 new products featuring a reformulation of their fan favorites, Straightening Hair Polisher and Edge Smooth Pomade, and more. Backed by Celebrity Stylist, Larry Sims the Straight and Curl collections are formulated with all hair types in mind – straight, wavy, curly and coily.

Designed to treat your tresses with whatever style you’re feeling – rock your natural curls, or go for a sleek polished look.

The Curl Line is created to empower women to embrace their natural curls. Featuring Camellia Oil and Shea Butter, this line will ensure your curls, coils, zig-zags and every texture in between are moisturized to perfection! From detangling to curl-defining, this line has your curls covered. Formulated with fine botanical oils including:

  • Camellia Oil – This virgin oil is known for its benefits of being highly restorative, quick-penetrating and aiding in moisturizing hair
  • Shea Butter – With no added chemicals, this butter soothes sensitive skin and scalp with its natural moisturizing properties

Available at Drugstores nationwide & Amazon in late-February/March; $5.99 each

The Straight Line is designed for women who want straight and sleek styles without damaging their hair. Featuring ultra-hydrating Black Seed and Coconut Oils, these products will condition and nourish hair while leaving less hair breakage. Formulated with fine botanical oils including:

  • Black Seed Oil – Known for strengthening hair, this oil works to promote hair growth and help in regrowing certain thinning areas on your scalp
  • Coconut Oil – stimulates hair growth while adding luster, shine, and softness

Available at Drugstores nationwide & Amazon in late-February/March; $3.49 each

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Cardi B’s MUA Reveals Her Under $20 Flawless Foundation/Contour Routine

Makeup artist Nichole Ray shared how she created rapper Cardi B’s glam beauty look she sported last weekend at the iHeartRadio Awards. She spilled she used Mehron Makeup’s Celebré Pro-HD™ Cream Foundation  – and revealed that she used the palette for Cardi’s flawless foundation and striking contour.

Mehron Makeup’s Celebré Pro-HD™ Cream Foundation is infused with powerful antioxidants of pomegranate and vitamin E combined with aloe vera that offers buildable coverage while leaving skin looking naturally flawless.

Mehrobn Celebré Pro-HD™ Cream Foundation 12 Color Contour/Highlight Palette ($69.88, Amazon.com)

Mehron Celebré Pro-HD Cream Foundation ($12.88, Amazon.com)

Satin-smooth foundation provides a wide variety of shades that offer buildable coverage while leaving skin looking naturally flawless.

Powerful antioxidants of pomegranate and vitamin E combined with aloe vera help soothe the skin.

 

Biz Stain and Odor Eliminator /

Major Lifestyle Tip: Biz Stain and Odor Eliminator for Laundry Needs

Recently, my husband and I closed on building our new home.  With all of the excitement that surrounded moving and packing, there was a big concern with doing laundry.

Featured Photo from COCOROSA.com

Our family had piles of jeans, socks, and sweaters that needed to be cleaned!  Laundry is not the most exciting task and dreaded on most days.

My home is filled with boys (gasp) and that means dirt from the playground and leftover crumbs from snack time.  Having a product like Biz Stain and Odor Eliminator made my task a lot easier!

 

Product Review:

This magical formula lifted those afterschool stains in a snap!  I sorted my laundry and proceeded with the normal wash schedule.  After turning on the machine and adding detergent, I used a small cap of Biz Stain and Odor Eliminator.

Biz was great in terms of boosting our laundry and left our clothes smelling amazing!

Another small fact is that Biz Stain and Odor Eliminator is multipurpose.  What does that mean?  It can be used to clean the bath tube, kitchen, or patio. This is a double win for my family due to maintaining the various high traffic areas of our home.

Click here to learn more about Biz Stain and Odor Eliminator.

 

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Belli Beauty Fresh Start Pre-Treatment Scrub: Beauty Product Review

Let’s start by saying I am a mom.  Like most women who have given birth, I have suffered from skin changes.  This ranges from dryness to a few unforeseen stretch marks.  Thank goodness we live in a new day and time that celebrates all facets of being a woman!

Belli Beauty is a company that specializes in providing luxurious skincare solutions for all ages.  The company creates a variety of products to help with tired eyes, tightening pores, and sunscreen.  I received the Fresh Start Pre-Treatment Scrub to share and provide a review.

If you’re an avid reader of this site (and viewer of lifestyle segments) you know that I adore multi-tasking products because they save time.  The Belli Beauty Fresh Start Pre-Treatment Scrub can be used on the face and body to prevent anti-aging.

Hello.  I am here for all of this!  I used the product during my shower and applied lotion immediately afterward.  My skin appeared brighter and more nourished.  I suggest this product to new moms or anyone that’s seeking healthy skin.

Visit the site to learn more:  belliskincare.com

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#BlackPanther Slay Your Winter Beauty Beat Wakanda Style

As the film, Black Panther features a glorious moment of beauty representation I wanted to share 3 beauty products that can be used to seamlessly recreate the character’s iconic looks.

See below for products by the mineral makeup brand, jane iredale and the leader in high-performance makeup, Mehron.

Rich, Radiant Complexion

 

To recreate the Wakanda women’s flawless complexions it’s important that your foundation formula has a flattering finish that provides you with great coverage for as long as possible.

 

Try:

Mehron Celebré Pro-HD Cream Foundation ($15.76, Amazon.com)

Satin-smooth foundation provides a wide variety of shades that offer buildable coverage while leaving skin looking naturally flawless.  Powerful antioxidants of pomegranate and vitamin E combined with aloe vera help soothe the skin.

   

Tribal Accent Eyeliner

   

The eye looks showcased at the Black Panther Fashion Show (pictured left) recreated the Wakanda tribal accents beautifully.

Try:

 jane iredale Mystikol® Powdered Eyeliner ($24, janeiredale.com)

The highly pigmented powder/cream liner is ideal for graphic eye looks; an easy-to-use, snap in brush applicator allows for precise on-the-go application!

Shades pictured above:

Amethyst (available now)

Sapphire (available in March)

 

Deep, Vibrant Lips

 

The variety of deep reds, berry and purple lips worn by the Wakanda women was the perfect finishing touch to the overall beauty look. To recreate the look it’s important to incorporate a nourishing, ultra-moisturizing lipstick.

Try:

jane iredale  PureMoist® Lipstick ($25, janeiredale.com)

These pigmented creamy shades deliver a delightful hue of color and are infused with moringa butter, vitamins A & C and coffee seed extract while providing antioxidant protection!

Shades:

Gwen: apple red

Cindy: classic red

Hannah: creamy matte brown plum

Annette: creamy matte red grape

 

 

 

 

Beauty /

New 90’s Inspired Indie Hair Care Line From Goes National

Maya Smith, Black-Female Creative Director, Stylist, Inventor, Innovator, Natural Hair Advocate and Mom of 5, takes her indie hair care line, The Doux® to mass market with brilliant 90’s hip-hop inspired packaging that cannot be ignored. After two decades researching and mastering natural curls; Maya delivers a brand that shows naturally curly hair who’s boss. Check out her story and this awesome new brand getting blogger buzz and blowing up online.

THE AWESOME STORY BEHIND THE DOUX:

There’s something NEW for girls with natural curls of all types and textures. The Doux® (pronounced The Do) is a “new school” modern hair care system with an “old school edge.” With packaging that is bold and bright and product titles inspired by 90’s hip-hop and pop culture, The Doux is a bold new line that took two decades to perfect for those seeking a way to smoothing curly, kinky, and wavy hair into both, curly or straight styles.

Created by Maya Smith, a 25-year celebrity stylist, and International Curl Master, The Doux was first launched in Europe in 2011 in response to her passion for helping people master the hair they were born with. STRAIGHT, NATURAL, CURLY, or RELAXED, according to The Doux, if you grew it, it’s ALL GOOD. “I was living in Germany at the time, had my own salon there and my specialty was helping clients to transition to a relaxer-free lifestyle. I’m obsessed with people maximizing the potential of the hair they were born with. Mastering curls is my passion and purpose,” explains Smith.

The people felt her passion through her products. The Doux blew up overseas so much so that it caught the attention of media in the USA such as Black Enterprise and Essence Magazine. “Once we started getting press in the states the demand for The Doux was incredible. I had to return to the states and see this vision through,” Maya Smith explains. In 2014, Maya opened The DOUX Salon™ in Macon Georgia’s historic Downtown district and started selling her professional grade products at her salons and online.

Fast-forward three years and a lot of work and dedication, The Doux arrived in select Target stores nationwide in the winter of 2017 to 2018; no easy feat for an indie brand. “We are so excited to bring The Doux to the masses. It’s 20 years in the making. We listened to 20 years of feedback from actual clients from Minneapolis to Morocco. We listened to what people wanted, a salon grade, a high quality product that delivered on its promises. Helping people to manage and maintain their natural hair and celebrate their own bold, unique style is what the last 25 years of my professional life has been about,” Maya Smith shares.

The Doux also redesigned its packaging, with the intention to disrupt the category. Maya did all the of the package design herself bold with bright colors, which is the opposite of the more subdued look you see on the shelves currently. “I’m a fan of 90’s rap so I wanted to incorporate lyrics and titles in the packaging,” adds Smith. With titles such as Bonita Afro Balm, Mousse Def, Sucka Free, Fresh Rinse, and The Light, The Doux will most definitely catch the eyes of Millennials and Gen X’ers alike.

The Doux is now available at select Target stores and online at TheDoux.com

Shampoo and Conditioner 

*SUCKA FREE™ Moisturizing Shampoo, *FRESH RINSE™ Conditioner

Sulphate & Paraben-free Shampoo and Conditioning Duo with Shea Butter & Sea Silk. A gentle cleansing system for thick, dry, or color-treated hair. Ultra-hydrating conditioner has an amazing slip for easy detangling. Sea silk smooths the cuticle, leaving hair frizz-free and full of body. MSRP: $12.99 each.

Stylers:

*BONITA AFRO BALM™ Shine Enhancing Texture Cream Delivers shine and manageability for pixies, Afro’s, tapered cuts, and twist/braid/coil sets. Certified organic botanicals, alcohol & paraben free. MSRP: $15.99.

*MOUSSE DEF™ Texture Foam Non-flaking mousse gives definition to curly styles without stiffness, cloudiness, or crunch. Soy proteins and natural humectants make this humidity-resistant styling aid ideal for thermal styling as well. MSRP: $14.99

*THE LIGHT™ Shine Mist Preserves color and protects hair from heat styling. Reduces drying time and delivers weightless shine to finished looks. Adds natural luster to natural styles. Infused with Black Cacao, Passion Fruit, and Palm Oil. MSRP: $14.99.

The Doux is now available at select Target stores and online at TheDoux.com

Beauty /

#NYFW HAIR: HOW TO from Narciso Rodriguez and Dyson Hair Dryer

Yesterday, hairstylist James Pecis used the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer ($399.99) to style the hair of top models at this NYFW‘s Narciso Rodriguez show.

Here’s a breakdown of how to get this look using the Dyson Supersonic, NYFW‘s “must-have” accessory backstage. 

HOW TO (By James Pecis for Narciso Rodriguez)

  • Each girl will be addressed separately. There will be many girls with textured and different levels of curls.
  • After applying moisture crème, scrunch the hair trying to encourage natural movement and texture.
  • Next, use the Dyson Supersonic Diffuser to heat the hair and dry the hair without disturbing the hair and creating frizz.
  • For straighter texture, blow out the hair smoothly to polish the hair before using the curling tong to give it a slight “s” wave.