Medical Makeup - CoverBlend

Face it, sometimes you need more than just a light concealer, you need major coverage for skin discolorations, birthmarks, bruises, tattoos.... enter CoverBlend. This medical makeup provides great coverage and superior opacity, and works on all skin types. The best part? In addition to covering skin imperfections, CoverBlend also offers anti-aging benefits as well.



Conceal, correct and protect...
You probably already knew that a good concealer works wonders on skin imperfections such as dark eye circles and blemishes. But what about more major discolorations, port wine stains, birthmarks and even tattoos? Meet CoverBlend Concealing Treatment Cosmetics. This fab line aka as Medical Makeup helps create a flawless complexion on every skin type and provides superior, all-day coverage.



Medical Makeup, Anti-Aging Benefits
CoverBlend is also specially formulated with antioxidant-rich Polyhydroxy Acid Gluconolactone to soften fine lines and wrinkles, improve your skin tone and help diminish the visible signs of aging. Why not cover the age spots and acne scars while fighting the lines and wrinkles? Stellar idea! CoverBlend Concealing Treatment Makeup promotes a smoother appearance while it conceals everything!

And Sun Protection!
Ok, medical makeup with anti-aging benefits and a sunscreen? Really, that's like, all you need EVER, isn't it? Yep, CoverBlend Makeup provides broad spectrum sunscreen to protect your delicate skin from the suns harmful rays.



Outstanding coverage, formulated with a sunscreen and potent anti-aging benefits, from blemishes and birthmarks, to age spots, scars and uneven skin tones, with a variety of natural-looking shades available, you can conceal, treat and protect your skin with this long wearing makeup.



Products available.... CoverBlend Multi-Function Concealer SPF 15, CoverBlend Concealing Treatment Makeup SPF 20, CoverBlend Anti-Aging Powder or CoverBlend Corrective Leg and Body Makeup. Medical Makeup is especially opaque and great for covering port wine stains, birthmarks, tattoo coverage, acne / blemishes, acne scars, vitiligo, dark eye circles, discolorations, age spots, liver spots and more.

Hair Dryers are HOT
With breakthrough technology and lots of power, you'll be blown away by these hair dryers! Chances are you already have a hair dryer, and it's probably pretty good. Maybe you purchased it at your local drugstore or your favorite mass-market retailer and I'm sure it works fine. But have you wondered why are there hair dryers on the market today that retail for more than $100 a pop? Are they really different or are they just blowing a bunch of hot air?

Ergo Velecta TGR 4000i Professional Dryer (1875 watts)
Super hot, super quiet, and super hard on your wallet, I've seen this baby on sale for over $250. Now, that being said, it's a great hairdryer. The Ergo Velecta TGR 4000i features a unique negative ion generator switch that allows you to turn it on and add mega shine with a continuous flow of negative ions. In the off position it adds volume and body to your hair. With an ergonomic design, a streamlined body - only 7 inches long - and weight of a little over 1 pound, the Ergo Velecta TRG 4000i really does deliver results. This blow dryer left my hair shiny and volumized in just minutes. Plus, its airflow blows over 80 m.p.h. I'm not sure I really need that much power, but it sounds great, doesn't it?

Metropolis Z-Ion Zirconia Ionic Dryer (1800 Watts)
With a promise to cut drying time up to 50%, I'm instantly intrigued, but is it worth the $210 or so dollars I have to spend? Being one of 'those' people who spends a good 25-30 minutes of not-so-quality time with my current hair dryer everyday, I'm pleasantly looking forward to getting at least 10 minutes of my morning back. After one use I have determined that the Metropolis Z-Ion Zirconia Ionic Dryer is not only a great looking hair dryer, it's a loaded with benefits. The far-infrared technology is supposed to dry your hair from the inside out, and the special zirconia ceramics fused into the heating element are supposed to conduct negative ions directly to you hair leaving it soft and shiny. Today my hair does seem to have less frizz and more shine. I'll take that any day. "Lighweight" is really true at a little over 1.5 pounds, and the sleek white body has major counter appeal. I will think about how great it looks as I enjoy the extra 13 minutes of sleep I will have tomorrow morning because this dryer is fast, fast, fast. Bonus: This Metropolis hair dryer carries a 10 year limited warranty, so you know they stand by what they make. I say go for it.

X5 Superlite Tourmaline Ionic Hair Dryer (1875 Watts)
I am usually very skeptical when people say words like "amazing" when they talk about a hair dryer. Come on, all it does is blow hot hair, and sometimes it's not even that hot, so I was very anxious to try the X5 Superlite. Many, many people have told me that this is the favorite among favorites, and I can almost see why. First of all they weren't kidding when they named it Superlite, it really lives up to its name. Almost to the point where you really think it won't work that well because it feels a little cheap. But turn this baby on, and out comes the power. The X5 SuperLite is an amazing new professional Tourmaline + Ionic Ceramic 1875 watt hair dryer from X5. Because the X5 is manufactured with the highest level of workmanship and care it carries a full 48 month limited warranty.

ELCHIM Uragano Ionic Dryer
Touted as a new way of treating hair! Elchim's Negative Ion Generating System produces a continuous stream of ions, so drying time is reduced by 50%, while hair remains smooth and shiny. Again, drying time reduced by 50% is 15 minutes longer in bed in the morning! This unit produces twice the Negative Ions of conventional dryers. The negative ions reduce the size of the water molecules. This allows moisture to penetrate the hair shaft. It also allows your hair to dry in half the time. The negative ions smooth down the cuticle. This allows for a greater shine on the hair. This also removes the "frizzies" from the hair. Tons of tech talk but it's Made in Italy. Ciao Bella!

Products are available at Folica.com.

Is your hair (gulp) OLD?
Yep, hair gets older (who knew?) but there's no need to fret, just click on over to DermStore.com and make friends with Kronos, an expertly crafted line of hair care products with formulas that treat the main symptoms of aging hair. Whew, at least there's help out there huh?



Aging hair types can be separated into five main groups:

• Thinning hair devoid of body
• Dry, frizzy hair
• Limp, lackluster hair
• Damaged, weak hair
• Dull, color-drained hair

Hmmm, what happens if you have more than one of these symptoms, does that mean your hair is REALLY old or what? And do you have to tell your friends THEIR HAIR IS OLD TOO? Shhesh, might want to keep that to myself. Sorry friends who might be reading this!

Kronos uses a patent-pending technology to optimize the penetration and performance of their formulations. Known as t-sfere technology, Kronos improves the permeation of active ingredients and helps the formulations to target specific key areas, resulting in a healthier scalp and more beautiful hair.

The result is hair that feels smooth, silky and soft, and looks healthy, vibrantly colored and volumized. Sold at Dermstore....

Cote Bastide Vineyard Peach Shower Gel

Why not start your morning off with a sensual experience? The vineyard peach shower gel from Cote Bastide is like immersing yourself in world of simple pleasures. Lathering up this morning, I was transported to a lazy summer day in the South of France, where all my cares were washed away.

This light and lovely shower gel is infused with the sweet summer scent of fresh peaches, enhanced with just a hint of apricot. Cote Bastide really nailed the formulation, too. Think of a traditional vine ripened peach aroma captured in a beautifully designed glass bottle reminiscent of days gone by.

Treat yourself to this simple pleasure, the smell of summer peaches will surely remind you to relax the next time you are squished on the subway on your way in to work.

Lollia Breathe Eau de Parfum
Some women like wearing a signature scent, a perfume they won’t leave home without wearing, leaving a scented reminder of themselves like an olfactory calling card that lingers for a few seconds after they have left the room. Other women prefer wearing many different fragrances according to their mood, the weather, the occasion, or the time of day. Being part of the latter group, it’s pretty safe to say that I’ve rarely met a perfume I didn’t like, and that I have many, (MANY) bottles of splashes, scents, and sprays to choose from as I get ready for work every morning.

With my willingness to sample many different perfumes, I often find myself layering various scents together, creating my own new concoctions on a pretty regular basis, but I have certain favorite fragrances that I go back to time and time again, and one of them is Lollia Breathe Eau de Parfum.

Presented in a pretty glass bottle silk screened with a delicate peony design on the front and trimmed with a pale satin ribbon adorned with a hanging cut-glass crystal, Lollia Breathe Eau de Parfum smells as feminine and delicate as it’s presented. This light, floral scent is a beautiful mixture of white lily and peony with top notes of orange, grapefruit, and hints of additional fresh green notes.

Never overbearing and absolutely appropriate for every occasion from a trip to the grocery store to a hot date, this soft scent is definitely on my list of must-haves, and if you are looking for a light, girlie fragrance, this spray should be on the top of your list also, especially for the summer!

Combat oil and signs of aging this summer with Exuviance Sheer Refining Fluid SPF 15
Help oily skin find its balance while reducing the appearance of dark spots and wrinkles with Exuviance Sheer Refining Fluid SPF 15. This lightweight day fluid absorbs quickly into the skin and contains an innovative patented ingredient, NeoGlucosamine™. This potent powerhouse is clinically proven to help reduce the look of discolorations and dark spots from acne and aging, while smoothing and evening out the skin's texture and tone. Cellular turnover is increased, improving skin clarity and firmness gently, without irritation.

Phytotal® a botanical blend helps control oily skin, reducing excess oil production over time. Enhanced with a broad-spectrum sunscreen SPF 15, Exuviance Sheer Refining Fluid also helps prevent against future damage by protecting the skin from the sun's harmful rays. If you have oily skin with signs of aging and are looking for the perfect daily base, this product is for you.

Clinically proven to moisturize and soften skin, improve radiance and reduce fine lines. After 4 weeks:
97% of users said their skin felt moisturized all day
87% of users enjoyed the lightweight texture
83% of users said it made their skin feel soft
73% of users noticed an improvement in radiance

$32 for 1.75 fl oz.

exuviance.com

Ok, the warmer weather is FINALLY here, and ladies are your feet ready? It's time to say, uhm, what are you waiting for??? If you find yourself doing those last minute workouts and getting ready to show more skin, do NOT forget about those heels. All you need is 3 weeks and some NeoStrata Problem Dry Skin Cream. This ultra thick, ultra smooth cream works wonders on thick, dry skin on elbows, knees and of course those heels! It's formulated with 20% Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) and is fragrance-free. Added Pro-Vitamin E and Maltobionic Acid which sounds impressive! and it IS!. And hey, their pictures don't lie...

Are your heels ready?? They can be... check hers out!

Discover Nubar "The Healthy Alternative for Beautiful Nails"
As a nail polish lover I’m always thrilled to try new colors and brands, yet I am also very concerned with what I put on (and in) my body. With so many chemicals and toxins in products today, a girl could really go crazy, which is why I’m very excited about today’s post: A review of “Support The Cure” featuring a nail polish set from nubar. Let’s start with “the cause” part of the program.

Sold as a 4-piece collection with a Base Coat, Top Coat and two fab colors (Pink Cami and Je T’aime (which is currently on my toes) this set comes packaged together in a clear handy storage bag. The packaging reads "Support The Cure” and support it I do. 10% of the retail price of the Collection for the Cure will go towards St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Cancer Treatment Research Foundation and the City of Hope.

More than 1500 people per day die from cancer in the US and on average, breast cancer accounts for almost 15 percent of all cancer-related deaths in women in this nation. Not only do I try to do my part to buy items that support the ‘pink ribbon’ campaign whenever possible, I think it’s absolutely crucial to seek out products that are free of toxins and chemicals that can cause harm. If something contains a toxin that is known to be harmful, I’d really have to agree with avoiding it. It just makes sense.

Did you know that many nail polish manufacturers have acknowledged that their products contain Formaldehyde, Toluene or (DBP) Phthalate, which are chemicals linked to cancer and birth defects? After being touched with the effects of cancer within his own family, Noubar Abrahamian, founder of nubar, didn’t want to produce a product that could possibly harm customers so he set out to develop a healthy alternative. The result is nubar, the leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative, high-quality Nail Art and Nail Care products. With an understanding of what it takes to be successful in the competitive and ever-changing world of nail technology, nubar is constantly striving for the best products to offer their customers, and they totally deliver that promise with this set.

This incredible 4-piece collection of nail polishes has everything you need for a terrific set of nails, and the Formaldehyde free, Toluene free and Phthalate (DBP) free formulations are right up my alley, and formulations like this should at least be on your radar while shopping. If you can find a great product that works without all the chemicals, why buy the chemicals? nubar works.

With clean, dry nails I start with the nubar Foundation Base Coat, a sticky base coat meant to prep my nails for the upcoming polish. It goes on smooth and sets in a flash. Something I love because I am one of those impatient people who always smudge my wet nails from constant touching to see if they are dry. This base coat was dry on nail one before I finished nail ten, how’s that for fast?

Next up, the color. I chose the Pink Cami, a light pale pink with just a hint of opalescence. Think subtle shine and shimmer, not young glitter. It glides on smooth and the coverage is great. Because I have the time, I put on two coats for good measure, though one coat would be fine for a causal look. The second coat goes on a smooth as the first, and my nails are super shiny and streak free. I hate when the brushes leave brush strokes, nubar must hate that too because there isn’t a brush stroke in sight.

A quick sweep of the nubar Diamont Top Coat and my nails have that high shine, glossy finish. The top coat definitely sealed in my color because I am on day three of being chip free! I should correct myself, I’ve been referring it to nail polish, but it’s really nail lacquer. My nails look great, like I just had a manicure, and yours will too. I promise!

This set is great treat for yourself and perfect for all the women in your life, AND supports a great cause. Plus it’s affordable, only $28 for the complete set. Let’s face it, nubar has really set the standards high without compromising wear-ability, durability or strength in the process. I’m so glad I tried this, I’m sticking with nubar from now on. Bye, bye chemicals and toxins. I’m glad to see you go.

So go ahead, Support The Cure with nubar, The Healthy Alternative for Beautiful Nails.

Olivina Jar Candles
Yesterday on my way home from work I stopped in Anthropologie and bought the cutest candle from Olivina. Three inviting fragrances called to me from the large antique table as I passed them, but which one? Classic Olive, Lavender, or Meyer Lemon? All of them smelled absolutely delicious and I simply love the sweet, inviting scent of a candle burning somewhere in the background of a room, so I would gladly buy any one of them.

After about five minutes of internal deliberation, I was this close to buying the Olivina Classic Olive candle, reasoning it would be the perfect background aroma in my kitchen and especially calming while I am doing dishes and general clean up after dinner, but then I picked up the Meyer Lemon candle, and knew I had to purchase it.

I love the smell of fresh lemons, so when I passed it wrapped up in it's lovely packaging, I tried to resist it's claim "tart citrus meets the heady sweetness of honeysuckle". Like I could pass that up? Obviously this candle is sitting on my desk burning sweetly as I type this post.

Made from natural beeswax, this lovely glass-lidded, poured candle evokes the clean, fresh scent of tart, ripe lemons growing in the warm California sunshine, and is a lemon lovers dream!

Whether you choose Classic Olive, Lavender, or my favorite Meyer Lemon, Olivina candles each have up to 60 hours of burn time, so you can enjoy these intensely fragrant candles hours and hours.

Sweet As Honey
I am a bonafide moisture junkie. From hydrating lotions and bath oil sprays to thick, rich body butters and creams, my skin drinks up a moisturizer faster than my flat iron heats up, and I have a CHI so you know that’s fast! Always a lover of the various fragrances and textures I experience from product to product, I’m favoring the sweet scent and lightweight feel of Burt’s Bees Naturally Nourishing Milk & Honey Body Lotion lately.

Think of the calming properties of milk combined with the nourishing, restorative properties of honey (and a little coconut oil) mixed into a silky, smooth lotion that softens your skin from head to toe. You can practically feel it calming your skin the second you smooth it on, and the soft honey scent is really yummy, not too thick or sugary.

To me, Burt’s Bees products are truly one of a kind. Their corporate mission is dedicated to scouring the earth in search of the most natural, effective ingredients available, and they intentionally design their packaging so that you'll use the products up before they expire. How smart is that?

With en environmentally friendly packaging, and gentle formulations created from as many natural ingredients as possible, Burt’s Bees products really are “harvested from nature.” I really love their entire product line, but today is a milk and honey day.