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November Beauty Essentials
November is the perfect month for change! With the change in time and a change and temperature you need a few new beauty products to keep you at the top of your game. From full cooling body cloths to lip gloss, here are the beauty essentials you need for the festive month ahead!
These hydrating collagen eye pads by wilmaschumann, are an intense hydration-boosting for the under eye with 100% pure collagen. These beauties are perfect for any skin type and visibly and effectively improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and reduce puffiness. I love using these in the morning!
With the temperatures cooling down outdoors, people may start cranking up the heat – especially in the office! This winter you won’t have to worry about embarrassing swear under all those layers with your new deskside essential – Ban Total Refresh Cooling Body Cloths. These unique towelettes wipe away sweat, cool the body down, and leave a unique soft powder finish, so you’re left feeling completely refreshed, with no sticky residue. Unlike others, these cloths will leave skin feeling smooth and silky, instead of wet and sticky ($3.29; Drugstores and Mass Retailers).
Sweater season may be underway, but itchy fabrics can leave your skin irritated. With new Curél Itch Defense Instant Soothing Moisturizing Spray, you can spray away pesky flare ups and itchy bumps right when you need it! This non-medicated, moisturizing spray instantly relieves dry, itchy skin with cooling hydration. Uniquely soothing, this formula delivers a mix of light yet potent hydrators to ease parched, itchy skin right where you need it. The Proprietary Cooling Complex feels soothing like a cold compress, lending you instant relief ($8.99; new for October 2015 Drug and mass merchants)!
Need a pick me up after a late night out – or at the office? Stash a few EyeRepair Spa by Look Beauty Eye Puffiness Minimizing Patches at your desk to mask away signs of fatigue. This effective skin treatment minimizes eye puffiness and increases elasticity of the eye area. Ginkgo & Cucumber Extract helps skin de-stress and decongest so puffiness is reduced. Skin looks and feels smoother and tighter ($9.99 for 5 treatments; Amazon.com).
true lipz completely change my perception on lip gloss. This breakthrough in lip color and deep hydration is so unique, and the colors are awesome! Envision satin-smooth gloss in the most en vogue shades gliding effortlessly over your lips while depositing ingredients known for nourishing, hydrating, conditioning and healing. Finally, a gloss that leaves your lips feeling luxuriously soft and supple…even the day after you’ve worn it. My November picks are Lustre L031 and Luste L036.
For just a hint of color and a whole lot of conditioning, Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm, ($7, burtsbees.com) The Botanical Waxes in these softly tinted balms will take your lips to hydrated and lovely in one pretty swipe.
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Forevermark Celebrates ‘A Diamond is Forever’
Allison Williams, Lo Bosworth, Lindsay Ellingson, and Danielle Bernstein and more join the Forevermark Celebration of ‘A Diamond is Forever’.Forevermark Diamonds debuted its new advertising campaign ‘It’s A Long Journey to Become the One’ with a private screening in NYC on October 28, 2015. Additional celebrities including Nadine Leopold, Rebecca Dayan, Nikki James, Alyssa Umphress, Lola Langusta, Rosalind Lipstt, Phillip Bloch, Samantha Black, Angela Lindvall, and industry influencers caught a sneak peek of the film, which also celebrates the relaunch of the iconic slogan ‘A Diamond Is Forever.’
Girls’ Star Allison Williams arrived looking stunning in a white Monse Maison dress, Louis Vuitton heels, and donned Forevermark Cluster Earrings, Forevermark by Jade Trau Signet Ring, Forevermark by Natalie K Center of My Universe Ring and stated, “I love that Forevermark pays so much attention to detail. They know a thing or two about finding ‘The One’!”
Lo Bosworth was also in attendance to support the new campaign, and loved how Forevermark’s Diamonds are full of “tender, love, and care” similar to her friendships, especially her friendship with Lauren Conrad. “There is a group of four of us that have been best friends since we were young. We’re kind of bound for life. Lauren and I support each other in our relationships and our careers and that is so important to me.”
Charles Stanley, President of Forevermark US mirrored those sentiments saying, “When developing a concept for the new campaign, we wanted it to match the epic nature of ‘A Diamond Is Forever,’” said Charles Stanley, President of Forevermark US. “‘The One’ is a metaphor for both the journey of a Forevermark diamond and mankind’s quest for true love, as told through a man’s journey to find his loved one. Less than 1% of the world’s diamonds are worthy of the Forevermark inscription; this film is the human representation of Forevermark’s rigorous selection process and our passionate pursuit of the world’s most beautiful and rare diamonds.”
Directed by Rob Chiu, the commercial was filmed on location in Gran Canaria and Barcelona, Spain. The campaign will launch nationally on November 2nd with :60 and :30 second TV spots on broadcast networks. As part of ‘The One’ print and digital campaign, Forevermark will include the recently announced ‘Ever Us’ two stone ring featuring Forevermark diamonds as part of its partnership with Signet. The ‘Ever Us’ design features two diamonds of the same size touching each other and represents the bond of friendship and love in a relationship. The campaign aims to create a new product category that will create an emotional connection and drive diamond demand.
Rounding out Forevermark’s three-tiered holiday advertising campaign is ‘Seize the Day,’ a high-impact call-to-action campaign announced by Forevermark and The De Beers Group of Companies last month. The ‘Seize the Day’ campaign will be similar to De Beers’ past campaign of the same name, which shared the same objective to increase consumer diamond demand. The 2015 ads will be targeted towards men and will feature bold, catchy statements in black font on a white background and classic diamond jewelry piece types.
The ‘Seize the Day’ campaign will also include the ‘A Diamond Is Forever’ slogan and a ‘Happy Holidays from Forevermark’ sign off.
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Beauty Must Have: true lipz
Every girl needs a good lip gloss to keep her lips hydrated and pampered throughout the evening. My favorite lip gloss at the moment is true lipz Dragon’s Blood. This product is a definite must have in your beauty bag. This breakthrough in lip color and deep hydration is so unique and the colors are stunning! I love the ultra-smooth texture and lustrous shine that gives your makeup that final touch. This ultra-rich formula is packed with natural emollients that revitalize and nourish. Did I mention it comes with a mirror and LED light? No more waiting on long bathroom lines to reapply gloss!
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BeautyCon NYC
As a makeup enthusiast, attending BeautyCon this past Saturday was a dream come true! BeautyCon brings together some of the biggest names in Youtube, Instagram, etc. They are the world’s premiere fashion, beauty, wellbeing & lifestyle destination for fans, brands, and content creators. Held at Pier 36, this year’s BeautyCon hosted big online names like Bethany Mota, Julia Kelly, Lo Bosworth, Jay Manuel, and a special performance from my personal favorite Jojo!
My favorite booth this year was essie where the offered complimentary manicures and a giveaway for their entire fall collection! They also offered tutorials for achieving awesome designs and showing off more of your creative side. Safe to say I finally learned how to paint my own nails(check photo below for proof)!
About BeautyCon: At #BeautyConNYC, hundreds of content creators and celebrities came together to network, mingle, discuss the future of online media, hang with you and participate in panel discussions + Q&As. Thousands of beauties attended BeautyCon NYC to participate in interactive presentations, watch performances, create content, shop, play games, learn about new products, and above all, mingle with some of their favorite content creators!
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Dove Advanced Hair Series: Oxygen Moisture Collection
This past week I was lucky enough to attend Dove’s Hair Series event for their Oxygen Moisture Collection. As a person with flat, fine hair, this product was absolutely everything I needed. I always have a really hard time adding volume to my hair and giving my hair that “natural and relaxed” look some women are just born with.
Dove Oxygen Moisture, part of the Dove Advanced Hair Series, is made for women with fine hair to deliver moisture and volume in one. The advanced formulas allow women seeking volume to achieve 95 percent more body and fullness after just one wash. I was very excited to receive the Oxygen Moisture collection from the Dove team! After just one wash my hair smelled amazing and had the ideal balance of moisture and volume. End result? Fuller-looking hair, tangle free, and easy to manage!
Dove Oxygen Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner
Mild formulas that deliver moisture and volume in one Shampoo gently cleanses with a creamy lather
Creates bounce, fullness, and natural-looking volume Conditioner absorbs effortlessly into hair
Delicately smoothes without weighing hair down
Hair is beautifully moisturized and full of natural volume
Adds up to 95 percent more body and fullness after just one wash*Use with Leave in Foam or Root Lift Spray for all day hold
Dove Oxygen Moisture Leave In FoamUltra-light leave in-treatment
Keeps style in place all day long without weighing hair down:Adds shear moisture and nourishment
Gives light hold and control
Hair is easy to manage and strengthened by reducing breakageAdds up to 95 percent more body and fullness after just one wash** Provides all day hold for the style
Evenly distribute through wet or dry hair, focusing on the ends
Dove Oxygen Moisture Root Lift SprayA light mist provides targeted lift from the roots
Does not weigh hair down at the roots, where it tends to fall flatLifts hair at the root for added body and fullness
Adds up to 95 percent more body and fullness after just one wash**Provides all day hold for the style
Spray on damp hair at the root and blow-dry
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Halloween Beauty Tips
With just a few short weeks away, NYC is finally starting to feel like Halloween! Regardless of what you choose to dress up as this year, here are fabulous beauty picks that will help complete any costume and a few more products to wash away even the toughest hairspray, body paint and body glitter when the night is over.
Achieve texture and height that would make 80’s Cyndi Lauper jealous with the Bed Head Little Tease Crimper (MSRP: $29.99/Ulta). A quick tip? Crimp before braiding for a massive braid full of texture. We won’t tell your secret, you little tease.
For mermaid hair, try the PRO Beauty Tools® 1” Professional X-Long Gold Curling Wand (MSRP: $34.99). Complete with an extended barrel, this iron is 2” longer than a traditional curling iron, ensuring that heat is evenly distributed throughout the length of the hair for consistent performance. If it’s cheerleader-inspired curls you’re after, the game-changing PRO Beauty Tools 1” Professional Iridescent Curling Iron (MSRP: $29.99) should be your go-to. Complete with a 24-hour curl lock, your style will perform all night long. No touch-ups required!
80’s Punk Rock, Marge Simpson or Morticia Adams – the Salon Grafix High Beams Collection ($4.99, Drugstores) offers exactly what you need to achieve the craziest of hairstyles. These sprays are simple, easy to use and wash out with just one shampoo. High Beams are available in NEW Artsy Aqua, NEW Truly Blue, NEW Gotcha Green, Rockstar Red, Bangin’ Blue, Popstar Pink and Punky Purple. Also available in other fashion shades as well as a variety of natural shades from honey blonde to warm brown to jet black.
When the night is over, grab the La Roche-Posay Micellar Solution ($21/drugstores) to help remove stubborn makeup and smeared cat whiskers. The gentle-yet-effective formula is a 3-in-1 no-rinse solution. It tones and removes make-up with dirt-encapsulating micelles that cleanse while respecting skin’s natural physiological balance.
Wash away hair dye, glitter and hairspray with the Infusium23 Moisture Replenisher Collection ($6.99 – $8.99, Target). Designed for moisture-deprived hair, the Infusium 23 Moisture Replenisher Collection is formulated with an exclusive blend of avocado and olive oil to lock in moisture and enhance shine. A unique i-23 Complex, enriched with provitamins, antioxidants, proteins and amino acids, instantly transforms dry, damaged tresses into soft, healthy-looking, more manageable hair.
Dark circles, puffiness and under-eye bags can be frightening. Recuperate and say sayonara to tired-looking eyes the day after Halloween with the Wilma Schumann Hydrating Collagen Eye Pads ($18 for 5 sets at CVS). These 100% pure collagen gel pads offer intense hydration, and visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and puffiness.
