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The Sun Has Arrived! Stay Protected and Beautiful

30.4.12

As the sun starts to show his beautiful face longer and brighter in these warmer months, so should we! Sunshine provides the body with essential vitamin D, but there is a way to spend time in the sun and get your vitamin D safely. Wear sunscreen! We have compiled a list of our favorite sunscreens, some are tinted, some oil-free, and some for your lips, take your pick!

1) Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Oil-Free. This tinted moisturizer has SPF20 and comes in 10 different shades. Tinted moisturizer is the perfect way to stay protected against the sun, but not give up your foundation. Tinted moisturizer is also a great product to use if you simply need to balance out your skin tone and do not need the coverage of a full foundation. Suggested retail: $42 at Sephora.com.

2) La Roche-Posay La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Face Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid. This one of the very few sunscreens I have found that leaves a matte finish and does not contribute to oil production on the face. With an SPF 60, this sunscreen is ideal for full sun exposure and can be applied under your makeup. Suggested retail: $29.95 at CVS.com.

3) Dr. Jart + Premium Beauty Balm SPF45 PA+++. A Beauty Balm is a moisturizer, brightener, primer, and treatment serum that is full of antioxidant bio-peptides. Over time, this BB cream will also increase the skin’s firmness and help achieve a more even complexion. This is basically a home run, all-in-one product. Not only does it do all of these wonderful things for you skin, but it’s also a broad spectrum (protects against UVA and UVB rays) sunscreen. Incredible! Suggested retail:$39 at Sephora.com.

4) Baby Blanket Tender Scalps Spray. Don’t forget your head! I fix my hair way off to the side with a very prominent part. If you’re like me, your part is the perfect and unexpected place for sun damage to occur! Now, you don’t have to sacrifice you fresh blow out because you have a play date in the park on a sunny afternoon! Protect your scalp by using a sunscreen spray made specifically for hair and scalp. This sunscreen has broad spectrum SPF 45, is super gentle (it’s made for babies’ heads!) and the bottle is small enough to keep in your purse. Suggested retail: $5.99 at ToysRUs.com.

5) Banana Boat Sport Performance Lip Balm SPF 50. The lips are the most sensitive spot on the face and also one of the spots most prone to sunburn because we don’t typically think to put sunscreen on our lips. This lip balm is a broad spectrum SPF 50 and is water resistant for up to 80 minutes (don’t forget to reapply). The best part? It tastes like lip balm, not sunscreen! Suggested retail: $2.79 at Drugstore.com.

The sun is here so get out and enjoy it! First, protect your beautiful skin so it will stay that way. I hope you find these options useful and please remember to get to your dermatologist to ‘get your spots checked’ every year (source: skincancer.org).

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JenniferK

April is Rosacea Awareness Month: Atopalm Showcases Their Rosacea Treatment

27.4.12

April is Rosacea Awareness Month and we have a fantastic Rosacea skincare collection for you. Did you know that over 16 million Americans suffer from Rosacea and over 75% of Americans have no idea what it is? 76 %of rosacea patients said their condition had lowered their self-confidence and self-esteem and 41% reported that it had caused them to avoid public contact or cancel social engagements (source: www.rosacea.org). There is no cure for Rosacea, but there are some powerful products on the market that can do wonders to control the symptoms. Products like Atopalm have been shown to reduce redness, soothe skin and have helped many cope with the disorder.

Atopalm is a groundbreaking skincare collection formulated for dry, sensitive skin. The rich, emollient, yet non-greasy Atopalm formulas are designed for skin suffering from allergies, rosacea dryness and sensitivity in need of gentle yet powerful treatment. Each paraben-free Atopalm product is powered by Dermatologist and Ophthalmologist tested MLE-Multi Lamellar Emulsion formulas—plant derived ingredients that mimic skin’s natural structure and restore skin’s protective moisture barrier system. This unique complex hydrates, soothes and calms skin in distress, leaving dry, sensitive skin visibly renewed.

Atopalm products include:

Intensive Moisturizing Cream ($30): This rich, hydrating formula for dry, sensitive skin nourishes skin with a unique vitamin, antioxidant blend, for a healthy, vibrant complexion. The gentle yet effective cream calms the symptoms of eczema and rosacea, as well as skin recovering from facial treatments such as microdermabrasion.

Moisturizing Body Lotion ($30): A lightweight, quickly absorbed, formula for dry, sensitive and eczema-prone skin, this ultra-nourishing blend features olive and grape seed oils blended with Vitamin E. The fast-absorbing, non-greasy formula leaves skin glowing, energized and visibly hydrated.

Daytime Undermakeup Moisture Cream ($18): This restorative, moisturizing cream provides a smooth foundation for even, long-lasting makeup application. Infused with nourishing Vitamin E and antioxidants, the gentle yet hydrating cream supports beautiful, healthy skin.

Facial Cleansing Foam ($18): A rich, moisturizing cleanser that’s gentle enough for everyday use, this foaming formula melts away makeup and pollutants without stripping skin. Dirt and makeup disappear and moisture levels are replenished, leaving skin feeling soft, clean and supple.

Moisturizing Eye Repair Serum ($35): An anti-aging, restorative eye serum that protects the sensitive eye area as well as diminishes the visible appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Made with a dynamic peptide complex combined with vitamin C, the gentle yet effective serum fights free radicals and prevents the signs of premature aging.

Moisturizing Skin Revitalizing Complex ($35): This powerful yet gentle rejuvenating formula helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, roughness, wrinkles and laugh lines and helps brighten skin with a unique peptide complex infused with Vitamin C and licorice root.

Moisturizing Hand Treatment ($18): A moisturizing emulsion that promotes younger, brighter-looking skin with a hydrating antioxidant blend, this nourishing hand treatment delivers lasting protection.

Stay tuned because we are doing before/after of this routine! We are so excited to see Atopalm work its magic! All products can be purchased at www.atopalm.com.

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JenniferK

Quick, Grab this Skincare Deal!

26.4.12

If you’re a fan of bareMinerals, like I am, you may already be aware of this great beauty deal they are offering for 3 days only!

A sweet bareMinerals skincare promotion has just hit the market where you can score their Naturally Luminous Daily Duo retailing at $23 for more than half the price at only $10, with purchase of any other skincare product. Include promo code DUO10 at checkout. (http://www.bareescentuals.com/) This offer ends April 28th.

What you’ll get:

The Naturally Luminous Daily Duo includes a 30 day cleanser and moisturizer kit for combination skin. The Purifying Facial Cleanser is a great makeup remover as it clears away the days impurities while hydrating and revitalizing the skin. The Purely Nourishing Moisturizer rounds out your routine by renewing the skin with complete moisture for a more vibrant look. Both formulas are powered by a 100% pure ActiveSoil complex, promising smoother, younger, brighter looking skin with fewer fine lines and wrinkles. These new active minerals are clinically proven to deliver skin-renewing benefits for a younger look day to day. It will promote faster cell turnover, the appearance of smaller pores, increased luminosity and antioxidant protection.

Interesting facts from bareMinerals:

Here’s what women have said about the Purifying Facial Cleanser for Combo Skin*:

91% of women agreed their skin felt hydrated.
88% of women agreed their skin felt smoother.
88% of women agreed their skin improved with continued use.

Here’s what women have said about the Purely Nourishing Cream for Combo Skin*:

100% of women felt their skin texture was noticeably improved.
98% of women saw an improvement in firmness and elasticity.
90% of women saw a reduction in the appearance of facial lines and wrinkles.

* Based on an independent consumer study

Everyone loves a deal and a fresh face, Thanks bareMinerals!

<3 Stephanie

Happy Earth Day: Give Back and Get Back

17.4.12

Earth Day is almost here, Sunday April 22nd, and in the name of Beauty lets also keep our Earth looking just as beautiful all month long.

Earth Day has become an international holiday made originally to educate and inspire those to take pride in their environment. In an effort to take extra special care in the month of April, several top beauty brands are joining in the celebration by teaming up with note-worthy organizations allowing you to easily give back and get back some great beauty deals.

Shop Kiehl’s this Earth Day for their limited edition Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque. They’ve just been released as part of the Label Art Series featuring big name celebrity sponsors like one of my favorites, Mark Ruffalo, along with Rosario Dawson, Spike Lee and Florence Welch! These limited edition products will showcase the celeb’s Earth-inspired designs, depicting their vision of 2012 social responsibility. To support the launch, Timothy White, celebrity photographer has captured each sponsor’s celebrity style in a unique way. As part of the campaign, Keihl’s will graciously donate 100% of all the net proceeds to Recycle Across America, a non-profit organization dedicated to making recycling simpler, more effective, and prevalent in the United States. Profits up to $100,000 will fund the printing and distributing of standardized recycling labels and containers across national public schools. (Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque retails for $23.00)

One of my favorite stores, Anthropologie will also be joining in the Earth Day spirit in their own way. They’ve been inspired by the beauty of jellyfish, octopi, sea stars, and other ocean creatures as they’ve created dream-like depictions of sea life in their window displays. They are doing so in an effort to raise awareness about the diminishing coral reefs that have housed a variety of our oceans creatures. In partnership with the Wyland Foundation and in true Anthropologie fashion, its window displays have been transformed into breathtaking works of art that remind us of the coral reef’s vanishing beauty.

Everyday Minerals is promising 10% of all sales will go towards the conservation of Austin Hill Country for Wilderness Preservation. Through this partnership they have rescued 28 acres of land, in hopes of rescuing 1,000 acres by 2025. Help them reach their goal even quicker by purchasing Everyday Minerals Raspberry Rose Lip Scrub for $7 to gently exfoliate and moisturize your lips. Or opt for their tie-dye Emerald Bamboo Brush Roll to organize your new Earth Day products at $9.

Lucky for Origins fans, they are offering free “Wish” bracelets with any purchase. On top of that, they will also plant a tree on your behalf to celebrate Earth Day. However, act now this offer is available while supplies last at Origins stores, department stores that carry Origins products and online at Origins.com (use coupon code WISH at checkout). You can also visit their site to fill out their special Earth Day offer form for a product trade. Bring the form along with your current skincare (full or empty) bottle and Origins will trade you for a full-size bottle of one of their cleansers.

Can’t forget everyone’s favorite store, Target, is giving a way a free reusable bag and $50 in printable Earth Month coupons that can be found at Target.com. Print your favorite product coupons online and head to the store to score the the free bag at the Guest Service desk while supplies last.

Aveda lovers can pick up their ‘Light the Way’ soy-based candle. Not only will you gain a sweet smelling lavender and sage candle, but you’ll be donating towards the fight to provide clean water around the world. Tarte has also joined in the clean water effort by creating their Down to Earth kit. This kit features an array of their must-haves and will donate 20% of the sales in April to winetowater.org.