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M.Y.O.B. HOSTS LAUNCH EVENT AT PUBLIC HOTELS

On Saturday, August 5th M.Y.O.B. Cosmetics (Mind Your Own Beauty) launched their 35-piece collection at the newly minted Soho hotspot, Public Hotels. The event hosted 75 beautiful women of all shades, shapes and tones and thrusting them into a world of make-up, glamour and possibilities.

Guests had a ball testing product while snapping selfies at the different glam stations. M.Y.O.B.’s line of liquid lipgloss and lipsticks had everyone’s attention all night. Ladies lined up to figure out their shade, just to leave their mark in M.Y.O.B.’s “Kiss Book”.

Celebrity makeup artist Renny Vasquez was in attendance, along with some of our favorite new beauty bloggers: Ashley Vera, Maria So Fab, Carla Sta Cruz, Jade Ashley and more.

M.Y.O.B.’s motto is “Beauty My Way” and they encourage all women to take charge of their look by setting no limits on their beauty tools or the way they use them. Check out their collection at www.ShopMYOB.com

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Back to School Beauty Essentials: Pure Brush and Mally Beauty

Sadly, the end of the summer is near and it’s almost time to head back to school. Pure Brush and Mally Beauty have your makeup essentials to start the new school year.

Pure Brush

Pure Brush works to remove dirt and residue from both synthetic and natural brushes, utilizing Touch Germ Block™ sanitizing technology to instantly kill the bacteria lurking in your bristles. It is clinically proven to kill the bacteria that causes acne breakouts, ensuring better health for your skin. PUREBRUSH is gentle enough to use daily and contains 250 cleansing sprays per container.
How to Use: Shake well before use. Hold the product two inches from your brush and spray liberally for one to two seconds, covering the surface of the brush until the fibers are completely coated. Tap and stroke brush onto a clean towel to remove all makeup from the bristles. Repeat as needed until clean.
Price: $19.99
Available: ulta.com

Mally Beauty

o   Open Up! Eye Shadow Quads: Mally Beauty Open Up! Eye Shadow Quads are formulated with nourishing coconut butter and talc free powder that lasts all day for any look. Each quad contains matter and shimmer shades to create gorgois looks every day. The shades are universally flattering, while they also are made to highlight, shape and enhance eyes.

Available in: Taupe, Medium Brown and Sable

Price: $28.00

Where to Buy: www.MallyBeauty.com

Evercolor Shadow Stick Extra Eye Shadows – Velvet: Mally Beauty Evercolor Shadow Stick Extra Eye Shadows – Velvet are a primer, eye shadow and liner all in one. Now available in a velvet matte finish, the Evercolor Shadow Stick Extra Velvet blend perfectly without dragging or tugging your eyes. They are the perfect products to subtle contouring and highlighting. Its formula leaves a smudge-proof, crease-proof and transfer-proof look that lasts all day.

Available in: Dusty Rose, Slate, Peacock and Sand

Price: $25.00

Where to Buy: www.mallybeauty.com

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Taraji P Henson and Kate Bosworth Skincare Craze with DERMAFLASH

Celebrity makeup artists have a lot of tricks up their sleeves when it comes to photo shoots or the red carpet.  Have you ever wondered ‘How do they get that perfect complexion?’ Must be photoshop—WRONG.  Celebs are showing off their flawless, camera-ready skin with DERMAFLASH.

A-listers from Taraji P Henson to Kate Bosworth are fans of this new craze in skincare.  DERMAFLASH is a facial exfoliating device that removes dead dull skin cells and vellus hair exposing radiant, smooth, fuzz-free skin. It instantly removes peach fuzz, built-up debris and dead skin in minutes flat.  The results are the same as a dermaplaning procedure you’d get done in the spa—but now you can get “It Girl” skin in the comfort of your own home.

Celebrity makeup artist Vincent Oquendo is raving about DERMAFLASH.  During the Cannes Film Festival, he “flashed” supermodels Sara Sampaio, Jasmine Tookes, and Elsa Hosk before applying their makeup.  DERMAFLASH is literally changing the way he preps his clients’ skin for events.

“Skin is so important and that’s why I’m obsessed with DERMAFLASH,” Oquendo shares.  “DERMAFLASH gives clients their best skin.”

The secret’s out—and it’s kind of life changing.

 

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Coffee: A Must-Have Beauty Ingredient from MineTan

Not only does coffee taste good and help you stay awake, but it also gives beauty benefits to your skin, such as, fight premature aging of the skin, reduce under-eye puffiness, exfoliate and smooth the skin, minimize the visibility of cellulite…and the list goes on.

What more could you ask for? Below please find products from MineTan that contain coffee as a key ingredient.

MineTan Coconut Coffee Foam ($34.99)

Think: a product that delivers an exotic dark brown finish, hydrates and firms the skin and smells good! The coconut water ingredient will hydrate, smooth and nourish your skin, while the coffee will firm and reduce the appearance of cellulite. It’s the ultimate tanning product that will give you the skin finish you desire.

MineTan Coffee Scrub Original ($16.99)

Exfoliate and revitalize your skin with this full body caffeine kick. The freshly ground coffee will smooth your skin and target imperfections such as uneven skin tone, stretch marks, cellulite, dry skin and a fading tan. Use in the shower on a regular basis – dig in and wake up your skin!

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Celebrate National Lipstick Day with Cargo Cosmetics

Don’t worry about your lipstick wiping off on National Lipstick Day (July 29, 2017) by using Cargo Cosmetics Swimmables Longwear Matte Liquid Lipstick!

 The best-selling lipstick is an ultra-matte liquid mixture that will stay on all day, but will also feel so comfortable on your lips! This lightweight formula will dry fast, leaving a suede like finish without the common drawbacks like flakes or cracks.

If you are looking for a shade to wear during the daytime, check out Cape Town, a nude lipstick with pink undertones that is a best-seller. ($18, CargoCosmetics.com)

For a more adventurous look for a night on the town, try the shade Sorrento, inspired by the Italian seaside town. No matter the occasion, this dark berry colored lipstick, will last throughout the night! ($18, CargoCosmetics.com)

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2018 ESSENCE FESTIVAL – Weekend Getaway

Essence today announced the official dates for the 2018 Essence Festival® presented by Coca-Cola®, which will take place from July 5 – 8, 2018 in New Orleans, LA. Limited advance tickets for the 24th annual event’s nightly concert series will be available starting August 10 at 10:00am ET.

On the heels of a record-breaking 2017 Festival, the highly anticipated event is expected to feature a diverse, all-star roster of musicians and speakers for its nightly concert series and daytime empowerment programming respectively. The 2017 “party with a purpose” drew over 470,000 attendees and featured first-time performances by Diana Ross and Chance The Rapper, plus keynote conversations with Ava Duvernay, Mary J. Blige, the cast of the critically acclaimed film “Girls Trip” – Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, Regina Hall and Tiffany Haddish – and many more.

Festivalgoers can start planning their ‘girl’s trip’ and weekend getaways by visiting Essence Festival for a recap of the 2017 Festival, information about advance ticket sales, the latest news about the Festival and to sign up for Festival-related newsletters.

Join the Essence Festival community by following us on Twitter @essencefest #EssenceFest and become a fan of 2018 Essence Festival on Facebook for additional updates.

Sponsors of the 2018 Essence Festival® include presenting sponsor Coca-Cola® and major sponsor State Farm.

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Boho Beach Hair | Thick Braid Headband

Elevate your summer hair styles with these easy to use braid extensions and accessories from Hairdo! From boho beach hair to an updo for a summer night, there’s sure to be a braid for every look!

Slide on the Hairdo Thick Braid Headband to instantly enhance any hairstyle. Wear it with loose hair or throw it up and POP it on for an elegant, effortless updo ($10; Wigs.com).

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Insta Flawless Fix and Matte Setting Powder: Rimmel London

Have you ever taken a picture only to realize your face has an uncontrollable shine? This is often the case with several of my photos.  Rimmel London solved this problem by sending one of their newest products.

The Insta Flawless Fix and Matte Setting Powder set my makeup within a few minutes.  I applied foundation, concealer, mascara, blush, and eyelashes.

Afterwards, it was time to set my entire look!

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The translucent powder was true to its purpose; lightweight, smooth and neutral in tone.

Some of the other brands left my face dry and provide a yellow-base tone.  The Insta Flawless Fix and Matte Setting Powder can be purchased online or at your local ULTA Beauty store.

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Easy Tips To Keep Your Manicure Longer

Skyy Hadley, owner of As U Wish Salon, has these quick and easy tips to keep your manicure lasting longer during this extended heat wave!

 

Featured Photo from Elle.com

  • Remove your polish and let your nails breathe for a good few days. If nails look discolored, squeeze some lemon into your lotion or rub a lemon wedge directly onto the nail to brighten nails.
  • Apply a shea butter lotion or non-greasy cream to lock in moisture.
  • Begin painting! Apply a cuticle oil (see below) to the base of your nails (or even when they are already polished), focusing around the cuticle area to hydrate and bring moisture into the skin, helping the polish last longer.

Sally Hansen Color Therapy Nail & Cuticle Oil

Finish off your manicure with Color Therapy nail & cuticle oil, formulated with breakthrough argan oil formula. Your ultimate in nail therapy.

 

  • Moisturizing and nourishing oil
  • Instantly restores radiance to nails and cuticles
  • Promotes strong, resilient natural nails

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Aveda Essentials: Eco-friendly Hair and Skincare Products

Eco-friendly hair and skincare services are considered the philosophy of Aveda products.  The company believes in wellness as it relates to beauty.

Product Review:

I had the pleasure of receiving a few of their latest products in the mail.  Let me start by saying, that Aveda did not disappoint on any levels.  Before I opened the box there was a beautiful well-wrapped package.  Each product had a distinct, natural aroma and instantly filled the room.

Aveda Essentials Products

Smooth Infusion Style Prep Smoother

Be Curly Curl Enhancer

Thickening Tonic

Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair

Air Control Light Hold Hair Spray

Phomollient

Shampure Composition Oil

Hand Relief Moisturizing Creme

Based on my daily routine, I was in desperate need of the Thickening Tonic and Air Control Light Hold Hair Spray.  I’ve also suffered from breakage and decided to use the Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair.

In terms of skincare, the Hand Relief Moisturizing Creme not only fights dryness but diminishes the signs of aging.

Overall, this package was perfect in terms of my monthly beauty needs!  Stay connected for more about Aveda‘s latest hair and skincare products.