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LAVANILA Underarm Detox Mask: Breast Cancer Awareness

There is a heightened sensitivity around the use of aluminum-based products and a growing awareness of the importance of sweat and overall health of the underarm area.

Toxins accumulate in the underarm with everyday life such as diet, stress and pollutants. On top of that, when using conventional deodorant and antiperspirant, we push new chemicals like aluminum and metal ions in to the skin, which can accumulate and potentially cause irritation, discomfort, concern and a long transition to natural deodorant.

Why you need this product:

  1. You have chemical and impure build up in the underarm area
  2. You are trying to switch from a chemical to a natural deodorant
  3. You want a lighter, more beautiful underarm

Enter LAVANILA Laboratories’ breakthrough Healthy Underarm Detox Mask, a first-of-its-kind breakthrough. We are excited to introduce the first product on the market specifically created to alleviate concerns around aluminum and build-up in the underarm area, while also helping to ease and shorten the transition from chemical to natural deodorant, a growing movement. Powered by highly effective, all-natural ingredients, this targeted underarm treatment effectively detoxifies the underarm area with a combo of Active Charcoal, Malic Acid and Silica which uniquely bind to dirt, bacteria, aluminum and excess oils trapped in the skin and like a magnet work to draw them out. With a mess-free, soft brush applicator, this mask is good for all skin types and a simple addition to your weekly regimen.

The results:

  • Helps remove aluminum and build up from the underarm area
  • Shortens the transition to natural deodorant
  • Less odor
  • Less perspiration
  • Less irritation
  • Lighter, brighter, smoother underarm skin

 With use of The Healthy Underarm Detox Mask twice a week:

  • 92% of users said that the mask helped eliminate traces of buildup in the underarm area
  • 94% of users said that the mask left their underarms smoother and brighter
  • 95% of said they would continue to use the mask for the ongoing health of their skin

WHAT IT COSTS: $26; A portion of the proceeds going to Breast Cancer Awareness.

AVAILABLE: FALL 2017

WHERE TO FIND IT: Sephora.com / Lavanila.com

About LAVANILA: Made with breakthrough natural technology and packed with pure essential oils and antioxidants, LAVANILA is the authority in 100% Healthy Deodorants. All are clinically tested, dermatologist recommended, and free of Aluminum, Parabens, Petrochemicals, Phthalates, Propylene Glycol, Silicones, synthetic dyes, and Sulfates. A pioneer in naturals, LAVANILA also offers products that are smart, modern and luxurious, made from the purest, natural and organic ingredients, and completely free of harsh chemicals. The brand’s fragrances and body lotions deliver beautiful, long-lasting results, which are also safe, non-toxic, non-irritating, and use 100% natural ingredients.

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Fourth Of July Packing Essentials

Be sure to pack your bag this Fourth of July with essentials that will keep the festivities going from the pool party to the fireworks show!

Cool off your sun-kissed skin using the KORRES Greek Yoghurt After- Sun Cooling Gel, an ultra-cooling cream gel that immediately provides long-lasting freshness and comfort to the face and body. Ideal for after sun exposure, nourishing Greek Yoghurt hydrates the skin, instantly relieving excessive heat and stinging. Cooling Gel helps reduce skin redness and prolong suntan ($26; Sephora.com).

Feel fresh all day with Lavanila Laboratories The Healthy Deodorant Collection. Get superior odor protection with this award-winning, aluminum-free deodorant that is 100 percent natural, safe, and effective. Soothing essential oils blend with beta-glucan technology to fight odor effectively, while soothing, conditioning, and nourishing the delicate underarm area. It goes on clean, with no sticky wetness, and delivers long-lasting, luxurious results ($14; Lavanila.com).

Change up your look for the night with Hairdo’s Simply Straight Pony. Measuring 18″ long, this wrap-around piece instantly adds length, verve and volume to your ponytail. Easily place the pony high, low or to the side. This hairpiece features a strip of hair that wraps around the holder and fastens it in with a hook-and-loop strip to conceal where the ponytail meets your own hair. Made with Tru2Life® heat-friendly synthetic hair that can be flat-ironed, curled or blown out ($49; Ulta and Ulta.com).

Celebrate the holiday by popping Cuvée Beauty’s Champagne Spray! A styling spray that creates definition for a lived-in, tousled look. This signature product creates elegant movement and effortless waves for a piece-y modern silhouette. Our lightweight formula has a clean feel leaving you with second day hair every day ($45; Revolve.com).

It’s back and better than ever – Dana’s Bakery All American Pie Box featuring Cherry, Apple, and Blueberry Pie macarons just in time for Independence Day! Whether you’re the host of the party or attending a party, these macs are the perfect dessert for any Independence Day BBQ. Available now for pre-order ($35 for a box of 12 macarons; DanasBakery.com).

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LashFood: Natural, High-Performance Products

LashFood offers a selection of natural, high-performance products that transform and enhance eyebrows and eyelashes with the proprietary Phyto-Medic Complex – harvested from Jeju Island, South Korea’s jewel of the sea. The Phyto-Medic Complex immerses lashes and brows in a patented cocktail of powerful herb extracts to dramatically restore their appearance, without irritating skin.

LASHFOOD PHYTO-MEDIC LASH ENHANCER ($78, Sephora, Ulta): The world’s first and only Eco-Certified lash enhancing serum. This breakthrough, powerful formula is clinically demonstrated to provide the appearance of longer, thicker lashes and to support frail, brittle lashes to appear healthy and strong. Patented Phyto-Medic Complex delivers nutrients to feed lashes with nature’s most powerful ingredients.

LASHFOOD PHYTO-MEDIC BROW ENHANCER ($88, Sephora, Ulta): The world’s first and only Eco-Certified brow enhancing serum to help restore the look of brows. Create the appearance of thicker, fuller, stronger brows with this revolutionary, natural eyebrow enhancer. BrowFood is a powerful formula clinically demonstrated to enhance the look over over-plucked, thin, and uneven brows. Patented Phyto-Medic Complex delivers nutrients to feed brows with nature’s most powerful ingredients.

 

LASHFOOD EYELASH EXTENSION IN A BOTTLE ($28, Sephora, Ulta): A two-step brush-on lash extension system. 1.) conditioning extending fibers 2.) sealing mascara with a built in comb.

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Memorial Day Beauty Must-Haves

With Memorial Day just around the corner, upgrade your beauty routine for the new season and only pack the essentials! Look your best all weekend long with these beauty must-haves.

Cool off after a few days in the sun with the KORRES Greek Yoghurt After- Sun Cooling Gel. An ultra-cooling cream gel that immediately provides long-lasting freshness and comfort to the face and body. Ideal for after sun exposure, nourishing Greek Yoghurt hydrates the skin, instantly relieving excessive heat and stinging. Cooling Gel helps reduce skin redness and prolong suntan ($26; Sephora.com).

Store the Lavanila Laboratories Mini Sport Luxe Deodorant in your beach bag for long lasting freshness all weekend long. This deodorant was created for life in motion. Lavanila’s proprietary, award-winning beta glucan technology is infused with SmartSport™ for high-performance defense and nourishment, and bursts with long-lasting vanilla breeze freshness to break down sweat molecules and deliver superior, invisible, all-natural odor protection. ($9; Lavanila.com).

Take your Cuvée Essentials wherever you go while traveling this long weekend. A three-piece travel set to help prolong any style, the Shampoo, Conditioner and Styling Balm are the basics for the girl on the move. Shampoo and Conditioner to gently cleanse, add shine and hydration. Styling balm will help protect, tame frizz, without weighing hair down. Now that’s glamour on the go! ($30; CuveeBeauty.com).

Keep your hair up and out of your face in the summer sun, while still looking chic with the Hairdo 23” Long Wave Pony – which clips right over your own ponytail! This 23” Long Wave Pony features Tru2Life® heat-friendly synthetic hair that can be flat-ironed, curled or blown out, and has a long, smooth band of wrap-around hair that securely attaches with a hook-and-loop fastening strip for a look that’s seamless. ($59; Ulta and Ulta.com).

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Sephora Inside JCPenney Grand Opening Recap

Sephora hosted their grand opening inside of JCPenney at the Riverchase Galleria. There was live music, demos, and customers received a clutch bag with samples. A few of the featured beauty brands included Urban Decay, NARS Cosmetics, Beauty Blender, La Mer, GlamGlow, and Marc Jacobs.

Grand opening visitors could receive free mini makeovers; creating a Smoky Eye, Essential Eyeliner, Polished Brows, and Contouring.

I purchased Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Gloss and Sephora Collection Mink Eyelashes for my beauty arsenal.

 

 

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Sephora Grand Opening in Riverchase Galleria

Sephora cosmetics store will be opening on Friday, May 5, 2017 in the Riverchase Galleria.  If you don’t know about Sephora, they offer an array of beauty products such as fragrance, makeup, nail polish, and hair care.  

The grand opening will be located inside of JCPenney from 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.  More details about the event are below:

“Join us on May 5th as we launch the newest addition to our store!  We will have entertainment, door prizes and LOTS of fun for our Grand Opening!  With over 40 years of experience in the cosmetic industry and the company’s rapid expansions inside JCPenney since 2006, Sephora continues to be a leader in the beauty industry by providing unbiased, personalized service in a fun, interactive, client-inspired environment!”

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Holiday Season and Beauty Essentials Round Up

As the holiday season is approaching, stress comes along with it – The shopping and crowds, back-to-back parties and the endless gifting. That’s why I have a round up of beauty essentials that you will appreciate from head to toe!

AQUIS Waffle Luxe Hair Towel ($35.00 at AQUIS.com, Bloomingdales, Urban Outfitters and Sephora)

Waffle Luxe sounds like she might ‘go on a bit’. Indeed, with increased surface area from the layered fabric, Waffle Luxe loves thicker hair requiring more water wicking. Great for African and Asian hair. New generation Aquitex improves absorbency and comfort. Wraps and tucks easily leaving hands free while hair dries. Dries fast with less friction, to minimize frizz and damage.

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Conair Velvet Touch Paddle Brush($2.99 – $8.00 at Target.com and Walmart.com)
One of Conair’s best-selling brushes has added three new colors to its collection for an updated look — black, navy, and red, all with a striking gold accent. These number 1 selling brushes are something even the man in your life might be stealing from your bathroom. Made for everyday brushing of all hair lengths, the ball-tipped bristles won’t snag or pull, and are designed to prevent breakage when used on both wet and dry hair. The soft-touch handle makes for an easy, comfortable hold and the flexible cushion base makes brushing stress-free.

Conair Paddle Brush

Scunci Glitter No-Slip Headwraps ($4.99 for set of 3 at Target.com)
scünci’s beloved no-slip-grip headwraps have been updated with a stylish glitter finish. They’re reversible, won’t damage or pull hair, and stay put while they shine.

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DDF Nourishing Eye Cream ($39.00 at Ulta.com and DDFSkincare.com)
An ultra-rich, emollient eye cream that is easily absorbed into the skin. This non-greasy, anti-oxidant rich eye cream fights free radicals and helps restore moisture to the delicate eye area for a more youthful look. Ideal for all skin types including sensitive and blemish prone.

DDF Nourishing Eye Cream

Lumene VALO Beauty Drops ($23.99 at Walgreens.com and Amazon.com)
Precious berries are the magic behind this enchanting beauty treatment. Antioxidant-rich Nordic cloudberry and lingonberry combine with vitamin C to brighten and nourish, giving a wonderful natural radiance. The velvety texture indulges skin for the duration of the 28-day treatment, for super-soft skin that looks glowing and beautifully invigorated. Give your skin a boost with the power of Arctic berries.

Lumene Beauty Drops

Lumene LAHDE Pure Arctic Miracle 3-in-1 Micellar Water ($7.99 at Walgreens.com and Amazon.com)
This gentle, fragrance-free cleanser effectively removes dirty, oil, makeup, and other impurities. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

Lumene Miracle Micellar Cleansing Water

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NEW PHYTO PHYTOELIXIR Hair Care Products

PHYTO Paris has done it again with the introduction of the products you NEED this fall to restore and repair hair from the toll taken by damaging UV rays and other summer elements. Thanks to the NEW PHYTO PHYTOELIXIR range, healthy, radiance can be achieved.

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NEW! PHYTO PHYTOELIXIR Cleansing Care Cream ($29; 2.5 fl oz. at PHYTO.com)

This highly concentrated, non-lathering cream gently purifies the scalp with an unprecedented dose of nourishment. An indulgent, lightweight and ease to rinse formula, Phytoelixir Cleansing Care Cream dual action cleansing and conditioning properties eliminate the need to condition after. Nourishing and conditioning the hair, this must-have essential restores essential lipids to renew hair with suppleness, softness and shine, while providing long-lasting defense against the return of dryness. Clinically tested and produced in dedicated PHYTO laboratories to achieve the highest levels of efficacy and purity.

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NEW! PHYTO PHYTOELIXIR Subtle Oil Intense Nutrition ($40; 2.5 fl oz. at PHYTO.com)

This fine, lightweight and easy-to rinse oil effortlessly penetrates into each strand bringing damaged, dehydrated hair back to life, by providing deep conditioning and intense nourishment, and dramatically improving suppleness, elasticity and strength. The formula restructures ultra-dry hair with while leaving a discreet fragrance of banana leaf, passion flower, gardenia and exotic musk notes. Hair is immediately replenished and its original softness and shine are restored. 

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PHYTO PHYTOELIXIR Intense Nutrition Mask ($59; 6.2 fl oz. at PHYTO.com)

This indulgently rich mask melts into a luxurious hair rescuer that transforms even the driest, most porous hair. Narcissus flower wax, a beauty powerhouse envelops hair in prodigious nourishment. Macadamia oil, extremely rich in essential fatty acids, replenishes hair lipids with the promise of new suppleness and radiance. It is encapsulated in chronosphere designed to offer continuous release to the hair, protecting it against the recurring drying-out process. Hair is infinitely soft to the touch and totally manageable. Light-as-hair formula is suitable for all hair textures, even the finest hair.

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NEW PHYTO PHYTOELIXIR Intense Nourishing Shampoo ($29 at PHYTO.com)

 

This luxurious, gentle foaming shampoo blends narcissus flower wax with encapsulated macadamia oil, unleashing a potent wave of nourishment to renew ultra-dry hair with beauty. Essential lipids are replenished. Hair is immediately transformed with the promise of long-lasting results. It is left supremely soft and supple with new radiance.

 

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Governor Hogan signs Drybar Bill – Founder Alli Webb

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W H O: Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr., Speaker of The House Michael B. Busch, State Senator Joan Carter Conway (District 43, Baltimore City), Maryland Delegate Dereck Davis (Prince George’s County, District 25), Maryland Delegate Ariana B. Kelly (District 16, Montgomery County), Drybar Founder Alli Webb, and Drybar fans throughout Maryland.

WHAT: The official Governor’s Signing of SB-830/HB-1291, aka, THE DRYBAR BLOWOUT LICENSE BILL, which “establishes a limited license to provide hair services – blowdrying: requiring the State Board of Cosmetologists to establish by regulation specified curriculum standards for providing hair services – blow drying for use by specified entities.” This bill was developed by Senator Conway and Delegate Ariana B. Kelly at the request of Drybar National Field Director Courtney Barfield. The bill is effective as of October 1, 2016 and is the first of its kind in the country. Governor Hogan, Senator Conway, Delegate Kelly, Drybar founder Alli Webb and Courtney Barfield will be in attendance for the signing ceremony.

WHEN AND WHERE: Tuesday, May 10, 10:00 am at The Governor’s Reception Room, Maryland State House, 100 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland.

W H Y: Says Alli Webb, “On the heels of The Drybar Bill, which passed into law in Maryland in 2014 and allowed us to offer champagne and wine to our clients, we are honored to have worked with Senator and Delegate Kelly to pass SB830/HB1291, aka The Drybar Blowout License Bill, which will allow us to train and grow our team of Drybar stylists in Maryland, creating more jobs and opportunities in the process.”

ABOUT DRYBAR: Drybar is based on a simple philosophy: Focus on one thing and be the best at it. For Drybar, that’s blowouts. The idea was a natural one for curly-haired founder Alli Webb, a longtime professional stylist, who grew tired of overpaying for blowouts at traditional salons. Named one of the top “100 Brilliant Ideas” by Entrepreneur Magazine and one of New York Magazine’s Boom Brands, Drybar is on track to have over 70 retail locations by the end of 2016. The brand will continue adding to its popular line of hair styling products & tools sold both online and in its own shops, as well as at Sephora and Nordstrom in the U.S. and Canada, and select Ulta Beauty doors nationwide. “The Drybar Guide To Good Hair For All,” the first book by Alli Webb, will be published in October 2016 by Abrams Publishing.

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