Everyone knows that when it comes to an updo you want hair that’s a bit dirty to give your style some staying power…another trick is dry shampoo. Simply spray it onto your bobby pins to create a bit of friction between your hair and the pin and your style will last and last and last.
Try Bumble and bumble Pret-a-Powder, $26 at sephora.com.
(photography courtesy of Pinterest)
Product Review: Shiseido Sheer Eye Zone Corrector
Yes, there have been other concealer pens…but none as good as this one!
If you like the convenience and precision of getting a concealer that really covers in a handy, travels-well pen, then this is what you’ve been searching for. I for one, am infatuated with it. Shiseido’s Sheer Eye Zone Corrector has a silky smooth texture and sets to a comfortable long-wearing finish that really does stay put all day. Simply swipe it under the eyes, at the outer and inner corner and even a touch on your lids and dark shadows and blemishes all but disappear. If only it were permanent!
To purchase: Shiseido Sheer Eye Zone Corrector, $30 at shiseido.com.
Product Review: Supergoop! Gradual Self-Tanning Sunscreen Mousse
We were heading to the Dominican Republic and were more than a little excited. Resort reservations were set. Plane tickets were booked. Passports were rush-renewed. Some swimsuits and warm-weather outfits were purchased. Arrangements were made for kitty-cat care. Baggage and carry-ons were lined up by the front door. A car service was already scheduled…and then the super-storm hit!
We knew some planes would still be able to make it out. Unfortunately, ours wasn’t one of them. There’d be no pina coladas poolside, no ocean breeze, no looking for shells or learning how to do the flying trapeze. No toes in the sand, snorkeling or catamarans. And just when I thought all was lost I realized I could still get the healthy-looking glow I wouldn’t be getting on the island. Though I might not feel the benefits of a relaxing vacation, I would at least look it. A self-tanner is all it would take. I was wary of anything that might make me orange-y or too tan. I was concerned about streaking and awful smelling lotions. I had heard about Supergoop! Gradual Self-Tanning Sunscreen Mousse and thought it could be what I was looking for…it just might do the trick!
All self-tanners are not created equal. If you’re looking for natural-looking color Supergoop! is head and shoulders above the masses. Before bed, I applied a thin layer and woke up to a light golden glow that looks completely natural and sun-kissed (not sun-baked!). No product was left behind on my white pillowcase or sheets and I really like that this product gives you broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection, antioxidants and has a hint of a fresh green tea/cucumber scent in a paraben and oxybenzone-free formula. If you want more color just reapply for a deeper glow.
To purchase: Supergoop! Gradual Self-Tanning Sunscreen Mousse, $38 at supergoop.com.
(photography courtesy of seafolly.com and supergoop.com)
I’m crazy about this cool runway nail look: the negative space diagonal nail design mani created by Naomi Yasuda for essie. Clearly, the inspiration behind the nail look for Opening Ceremony’s Fall/Winter ’14 collection was the asymmetrical clothing in rich green, blue and gray tones.
essie nail products used: “first base” base coat, aruba blue polish, go overboard polish, master plan polish, “good to go” top coat
To get the look:
photography courtesy of essie and vogue.
I love the black with white tips mani Jin Soon Choi created for Tess Giberson’s Fall/Winter 2014 Runway Show — a modern take on the french manicure.
To do:
JINsoon products available at sephora and sephora.com.
Have I mentioned my little beauty vice? I’m addicted to taking hot showers two to three times a day. Nothing else warms me in quite the same way but this “habit” of mine was taking a huge toll on my skin. It was very dry, but the additional hand-washing throughout the day and not always wearing gloves when outside had turned my hands rough, red, old-looking, seemingly beyond repair…not attractive or healthy at all! And then I tried Mustela Stelatopia Moisturizing Cream. It’s a miracle cream –after just one use my hands were fixed! They were soft, smooth, supple and even-toned. Did they look this good before?
This cream is different than anything I’ve ever used. It’s rich and light (if that makes any sense) — it goes on creamy but almost feels slick like a gel as I rub it in and it quickly nourishes and soothes dry, moisture-depleted skin. I’ve been using it on my body and hands and my skin is back to healthy and really soft! It contains Mustela’s patented Sunflower Oil Distillate, which improves skin barrier function with an ingredient that’s concentrated in tocopherols, phytosterols and essentail fatty acids without any proteins so it’s even safe for those with nut allergies.
Mustela’s Stelatopia line was developed to meet the specific needs of eczema-prone skin and though I don’t have eczema, my skin was very dry and this cream got the job done like no other cream that came before it. The moisturizing cream is rich enough for me for everyday use and I love the way it penetrates easily without leaving any greasy feel, but if you or your children have extremely dry skin that’s irritated or suffer from itching and/or eczema there’s also a balm with a richer, thicker texture, Mustela Stelatopia Lipid-Replenishing Balm for Extremely Dry Skin/Excema-Prone Skin. It also contains the patented ingredient, is gentle enough to be used on the face and body of infants, babies and children and it’s even been awarded the National Eczema Association seal of acceptance.
If you’re familiar with Mustela, you might know they’re the No. 1 baby care brand in Europe and their Dermo-Pediatrics Stelatopia line is formulated to handle the needs of babies’ more vulnerable skin but if you have dry, sensitive or eczema-prone skin I know these products will work for you, too. I’m sold!!!
To purchase: Mustela Stelatopia Moisturizing Cream, $22 at drugstore.com, Mustela Stelatopia Lipid-Replenishing Balm, $22 at drugstore.com.
(photography courtesy of Pinterest and Mustela)
It’s cold out there!!! Give your lips some love with the nourishing shea butter and soothing jojoba oil infused eos Smooth Sphere Lip Balm, $3.29 at EvolutionOfSmooth.com and drugstores nationwide.
I love the look-at-me shape and fun, delicious flavors! Apparently, so do a lot of people…Miley Cyrus, Kim Kardashian and even the Broncos’ Von Miller are huge fans!
Product Review: GlimmerSHEERS, $28 at beautyaddicts.com.
beautyADDICTS has a cult following and with good reason…the products are pretty spectacular! Just ask celebs Zooey Deschanel, Sharon Stone and Zoe Saldana to name a few. I love their GlimmerSHEERS, the ultimate makeup duo designed to highlight the eyes, face and cheeks. Containing skin-healthy ingredients like Green Tea and Jojoba Oil the Glimmer side adds a sun-kissed, luminous glow, the Sheer side makes your skin appear dewy. When combined, it’s out-of-this-world gorgeous!!!
You can use them alone or together to customize your look. I particularly like Express (a golden shade) for my lids and cheeks and I use Seduce (a silvery hue) to make my eyes sparkle by adding it to the inner corner of my eyes. I also like it on my browbone and the bridge of my nose. There’s also a rosy-hued “Motivate” and a lilac-y Glow.
It’s a great everyday look but as with any illuminating product the key is not to overdo it — a smidge too much and you can look greasy. Apply just a bit to the top of your cheekbones, your browbone and down the bridge of your nose. For evening try it on the inner corners of your eyes for some sparkle. Perfect!
GlimmerSHEER by beautyADDICTS, $28 each at www.beautyaddicts.com.
Product Review: Finn & Co. American Beauty White Sand and Black Sand Fragrance Oils.
The verdict? You’ll love them!!! They both smell really, really beautiful but they evoke very different moods. And the packaging is amazing — rollerball tube applicators make them easy to transport for touch-ups throughout the day. I just toss in my bag and apply when the mood strikes.
After 9/11, Creator/Designer Meg Spencer made a life change and moved back to Maine where she pursued a more holistic educational path than the one she had been on. She became a licensed esthetician and eventually worked with organic oils and custom blends. Knowing that scent is a powerful memory trigger she was inspired by her happy childhood of days and nights spend on Nantucket and the coast of Maine.
The Fragrance Oils:
Finn & Co. White Sand or Black Sand , $42 each or $72 for the gift set at www.thefaceoffinn.com. To see a list of retailers in your area, click here.
(photography courtesy of Finn & Co. American Beauty)
This is the contest of a lifetime!!!
If you or a friend could use a makeover you’ll want to enter “LIVE’s Look as Young as you Feel” Make-Over Contest. Simply submit an entry on “LIVE’s” website, Facebook page or by mail at “LIVE with Kelly and Michael”/ Makeover Contest, 7 Lincoln Square, New York, NY 10023. You’ll need to describe an upcoming special event for which you need a makeover and include a photo of yourself. The deadline is February 6, 2014.
From the entry pool, a team at LIVE with Kelly and Michael will select the top three most-deserving entrants, who will travel to New York for their hot, new look plus a shopping spree. There, they’ll meet with “LIVE” fashion guru Lawrence Zarian, who will transform their wardrobes and Clairol Color Director James Corbett for a great new hairstyle. All three finalists will appear on “LIVE” during the week of February 24th to show off their new looks where viewers will vote to determine the grand prize winner. It will be announced on Friday, February 28th on “LIVE.” The lucky grand prize winner and a guest will be treated like A-Listers with exclusive seats at the Academy Awards red carpet and VIP tickets for “LIVE’s” After Oscar Show.”
Now that’s a contest!!! Good luck!!! xoxoNancy
For more details click here.
(photo courtesy of livekellyandmichael.dadt.com)
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