• Beauty,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  San Diego

    Filipina-Founded Skincare Brand Pili Ani Releases Moisturizing Pili Lip Butters in United States

    Finding natural skincare products that are good for you and good for the planet just got a whole lot easier. The award-winning natural beauty and skincare brand, Pili Ani, expanded its line of products available in the United States with the release of its Moisturizing Pili Lip Butters. The ALL-NEW Moisturizing Pili Lip Butters are made with Pili Butter giving them a creamy and smooth texture. Available in Mint and 4 tinted shades, the new Pili Butter formula nourishes and moisturizes lips while giving great color pay-off in just one swipe (for both lips and cheeks!)
    Based on Pili Ani past collection of Lip Balms, the new Moisturizing Pili Lip Butters contain the brand’s hero ingredient, Pili Oil, known for its hydrating benefits, its ability to revitalize skin, and its richness in antioxidants, fatty acids and Vitamin E. For this collection, the Pili Oil is churned and mixed thoroughly to turn into Pili Butter. This new ingredient formulation gives the creamier and fluffier texture that helps the product glide easily over the lips.
    “In the Philippines, Pili Oil, a skin superfood, is locally known as the fountain of youth in a nutshell,” said Mary Jane Tan-Ong, Co-Founder. “As the only brand in the world with this ingredient, we’re excited to bring American consumers their smoothest lips yet with the launch of this collection in the United States.”
    Deeply moisturizing, Pili Lip Butters, which can be used on the mouth and even cheeks, give consumers a pop of color while melting away stiff skin flakes, and nourishes cracked lips in just one swipe. The collection consists of the top four best-selling tinted shades from the original collection, Barely Red, Barely There, Berry and Choclát. There is also a new non-tinted shade, Mint.
    The Moisturizing Pili Lip Butters are available to purchase at PiliAni.com today. They are listed for $18 (mint) and $20 (tinted) in 3.5g containers.
    Finding natural skincare products that are good for you and good for the planet just got a whole lot easier. Crafted for beauty and sustainably sourced, Pili Ani products support the lives of Filipino farmers, as well as the sustainable and organic practices that keep their Pili farms thriving. Pili Ani’s products’ hero ingredients are Pili oil and Elemi oil, which bring people their heathiest, most beautiful skin. The oils comes from the pili tree, which is indigenous to the Bicol region of the Philippines.
  • Baby,  Fashion,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  San Diego

    EXCLUSIVE “THE POWER TO B” DESIGN PERFECT GIFT FOR MOTHER’S DAY

    One in eight couples in the U.S. struggles with some form of infertility. The biggest roadblock for most of them to begin fertility treatments is money. To ease that financial burden, the founders of The Power to B inspirational, fine-jewelry collection have designed a custom bracelet to benefit The Hope for Fertility Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between infertility and fertility. Specifically, the charity will receive 20% of the proceeds from every purchase of the limited-edition Hope for Fertility bracelet during National Infertility Awareness Month in April and through the end of May to capitalize on Mother’s Day gift giving.

    “As women who overcame our own fertility issues to become mothers, it is our privilege to remove one of the barriers for other couples who dream of starting a family,” said Christina Baribault Ortiz, who created The Power to B bracelets featuring powerful phrases with her sister Raeann Baribault Schwartz. “This collaboration beautifully combines our passion for fashion with our commitment to philanthropy.”

    Christina explains The Power to B bracelets encourage everyone to B Strong, B Fierce, B Badass, B Limitless or B Fearless by linking the cursive phrases with a colorful cord or chain. The commemorative Hope of Fertility bracelet will be blue and gold, the signature colors of the organization to represent both tranquility and power. The bracelet, which retails for $68, will be officially unveiled at the Pre-Oscar Gifting Party in Hollywood on March 25th and 26th and available to the public starting April 1, 2022 on The Power to B website.

    “We are honored to be the beneficiary of this Power to B initiative,” said Angela Williams, president of The Hope for Fertility Foundation. “On average, one round of IVF costs $12,000 to $15,000, and most insurance companies do not cover treatment. All the members of the Hope for Fertility board understand firsthand how infertility can result in large amounts of debt, depression, and despair. Because of this, we want to offer help to as many couples as possible.”

    In 2016, Chase and Tedi Palmer started the nonprofit organization with a mission to raise infertility awareness, provide financial support for couples, and most importantly, bring hope back into the lives of couples who feel that there is none.

    Tedi shares that the foundation’s name is based on two key words: “hope”, because having a family is a very real possibility and that couples aren’t alone in the process and second, “fertility”, to focus on the positive, not dwell on IN-fertility, since that word is associated with heartache, struggle, and longing.

    “We selected The Hope for Fertility Foundation for our first charitable partnership because both of our organizations are based on the power of a positive mantra versus a negative one,” adds Raeann, the strategic powerhouse that brought The Power to B brand to life. “We want words to be empowering instead of harmful.”

    Christina is now the mother of two (Scarlet & Kash, 9 and 7 years old) and Raeann is mom to three (Eva, Zane & Raven, 5, 3, and 1 years old). Each struggled with infertility issues that lasted six years combined before being able to conceive. What got them through the darkest time of their lives was their love for each other, as well as visual messages of positivity that they would place around their homes. This inspired the third-generation jewelers to create stunning bracelets featuring powerful phrases to remind women of all ages that they are not alone.

    Since launching the styles in 2019, the jewelry line has forged a strong sisterhood of thousands of female customers who wear the bracelets, rings, necklaces to bolster their inner strength and resilience.

    The full Power to B collection can be purchased online at www.ThePowertoB.com or in-store at Baribault Jewelers at 81 Rankin Road in Glastonbury, Conn. Additionally, the line is available at both Water Street Jewelers locations at 769 Boston Post Road in Madison, Conn. and 61 Whitfield Street in Guilford, Conn.

    About The Power to B

    Created by sisters and designers Christina Baribault Ortiz and Raeann Baribault Schwartz in 2019, The Power to B fine jewelry collection aims to bring women together in joyful empowerment. The stunning 14k gold- or gold-plated phrase bracelets, necklaces and rings remind women to B Strong, B Fierce, B Badass, B Limitless or B Fearless. The Power to B is about being fearless enough to speak your dreams into the world and being strong enough to turn them into reality. Learn more at thepowertob.com.

    About The Hope for Fertility Foundation

    Founded in 2016, our mission is to provide hope to couples struggling in their journey to create or expand their families, by helping them tell their story, by spreading infertility awareness, and providing financial assistance through grants and fundraisers. We are a 501(c)3 that relies fully on donations for the sole purpose of helping couples with infertility and to make a positive impact in the community. Visit hopeforfertility.org for more information.

    The Power to B fine-jewelry company is donating 20% of the proceeds from every purchase of its limited-edition, inspirational, bracelet to the nonprofit Hope for Fertility Foundation during National Infertility Awareness Month in April and through the end of May to provide financial assistance to couples seeking fertility treatment. The charitable bracelet is custom designed with a yellow gold power word on a blue cord to give hope and strength to the wearer.

  • Beauty,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Verified Create a glamorous and sultry look for the Mother’s Day using the Monograph Portfolio

    Introducing Monograph, defined as a highly detailed and thoroughly researched study about a particular subject, the Monograph Portfolio features three exceptionally formulated and curated limited-edition collections of brand-new makeup products from Artis, each housed in a maximalist display box perfect for Mother’s Day gifting and getting.⁠

    The Monograph Pressed Powder Blush Duos Portfolio features formulas designed to the highest, most exacting standards of quality and efficacy excellence that has always been at the core of of Better Beauty, By Design philosophy.⁠

    8 Powder Blush Duo compacts [16 colors total] housed in a giftable presentation Portfolio box. A luxuriously smooth pressed powder blush formulation that glides on smoothly and offers a matte or shimmer finish, depending on the color. The colors can be blended and built from a naturally translucent, flushed look to a deeper, more maximalist color statement.

    • Each compact includes two compelling blush colors, which can be used separately, or layered depending on your mood.
    • The complex powder formula includes minerals and high-tech particles that enhance the color rendition and application performance, helping the color appearance to be stable all day.
    • The formula is designed to gently glide onto the skin’s surface without streaking or pooling.
    • Each duo comes in a compact sized, modern design package with a glossy ebony-like finish that fits easily into the hand and includes a useful mirror to aid in flawless application.

    Artis is constantly innovating and designing products that create a better beauty experience. The culture of the organization itself is inspiring, curious and collaborative, the creative aspects of work, but to their mission to offer products that create a beautiful experience.

  • Beauty,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego

    Effortless light, gorgeously matte, MyCHELLE Sun Shield Liquid SPF 50 is your everyday suncare essential

    It’s almost sun season and we’re all looking for that everyday suncare product that won’t leave us sticky with a white cast. For gorgeous, matte, natural looking skin with a light tint, reach for the Sun Shield Liquid SPF 50, introducing my favorite suncare product recently, it is MyCHELLE Sun Shield Liquid.

    No matter how you say it, I know the obsession with MyCHELLE Sun Shield Liquid SPF 50 runs deep. With a light tint, mineral base, and matte finish, it is the perfect product to top off any morning skincare routine.

    MyCHELLE Sun Shield Liquid Tint collection blends weightlessly and seamlessly, giving skin a fresh, healthy glow with a smooth, matte finish. Key active ingredients include Zinc Oxide, Bentonite Clay and Safflower. The line is broad-spectrum protection and reef-safe. Also clean label project certified! Available in light, medium/light, medium/dark, dark and non-tinted  The products do not contain: Retinyl Palmitate or chemical UV absorbers including Octinoxate, Octisalate, Oxybenzone or PABA. Made without parabens, petroleum, phthalates, silicones, sulfates, ureas, artificial fragrances and artificial colors. They are available $24 at www.mychelle.com!

    Honesty. Transparency. Authenticity. Founded in 2000 in Colorado, MyCHELLE is the original innovator of clean skincare. Since day one, they have worked to be positive and active agents of change in the world by making highly effective products that are inspired by nature. They continue to lead in creating effective, eco-friendly products that are science-driven and help to get real results for all skin types.

    MyCHELLE is  committed to full transparency around their ingredients. They promise powerful, effective products that make you look good, created by a mission-driven company that you can feel good about supporting. Because they care about you, the furry friends, and our planet, MyCHELLE does their best to go above and beyond. MyCHELLE is proud to be a founding member of the Environmental Working Group’s “Verified for Your Health” program, a PETA certified cruelty-free company and certified by Leaping Bunny. And, YES, they have been making reef-safe sun care for over a decade!

    Proudly all MyCHELLE products are Vegetarian, Cruelty-free, and Free of Phthalates, Parabens, Petroleum, Sulfates, Ureas, Artificial Fragrances and Colors.

  • food,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego

    Mother-daughter owned business elevates Easter, Mother’s Day, and beyond with premium chocolates, cookies, nuts, and more

    There are all kinds of reasons why people send delectable sweets and treats to their loved ones in the springtime. Mother’s Day has been associated with gifts of appreciation on the second Sunday of every May for over 100 years. The practice of exchanging Easter baskets dates back to medieval times, and the first chocolate Easter eggs made the scene in the 1800s. These lovely traditions have endured – for obvious reasons ­– to this day.

    Whether you want to say “Thanks,” “I love you,” or “I’m thinking of you,” nothing quite hits the spot like a fresh selection of irresistible gourmet goodies. And nobody understands the art of gifting like Bonnie & Pop. Their elegant spring holiday gift boxes and baskets are filled with the highest quality chocolates, cookies, nuts, candies, chocolate-dipped pretzels, dried fruits, and other mouth-watering favorites.

    But the mother-daughter team behind Bonnie & Pop knows that customer satisfaction is not just about what’s inside the basket. Every order is a commitment to making both the recipient and the giver feel special. These gifts are creatively packaged for any occasion, easy to order online, and delivered contact-free. Plus, they’re available at a variety of price points to fit any budget.

    Why does Bonnie & Pop put so much TLC into their creations? “The company is named for our two beloved and exceptional grandparents- My father’s mother (Bonnie) and my mother’s father (Jake (Pop)),” says company owner Mookie D.

    “We were raised by their example and emphasis on making someone else’s life better whenever you’re in the position to do it. “Bonnie and Pop devoted their lives to making people happy. They’re the inspiration behind everything we do.”

    A gift from Bonnie & Pop makes any occasion a special one. The spring holidays are no exception. Easter choices include the delightful Seven Treat Assortment, the Easter Rows box filled with row after row of gourmet chocolates, the lavish Deluxe Chocolate Gift Set, and the too-good-to-be-true Chocolate Truffle Gift.

    There are also plenty of ways to say happy Mother’s Day. What mom could say no to the eye-popping Pink Chocolate Gift Set, an avalanche of Drenched Pretzels, or the decadent Chocolate Covered Oreo Gift Box?

    For those who prefer healthier choices, options like the gluten-free Dried Fruit Apple Basket, the Nut Crate, and the Deluxe Crate are perennial favorites. All gift boxes and baskets are kosher.

    In addition, Bonnie & Pop will help you out with customized corporate gifts. Follow them on Facebook or Instagram and be among the first to know about promotions and discounts.

    Why does Bonnie & Pop put so much TLC into their creations? “The company is named for our two beloved and exceptional grandparents- My father’s mother (Bonnie) and my mother’s father (Jake, aka Pop)),” says company owner Mookie D.

    “We were raised by their example and emphasis on making someone else’s life better whenever you’re in the position to do it. Bonnie and Pop devoted their lives to making people happy, and they are the inspiration behind everything we do.”

  • Beauty,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego

    Experience everything you need for a flawless beauty routine with the finest Artis Elite Brush Collection

    The next generation of iconic Artís Elite Collection brushes. Designed to elevate your beauty ritual and to achieve superior application results, the latest iteration of their fan-favorite brushes are crafted in a proprietary new, luxurious, and even more durable metal alloy handle!

    The Elite Collection handles use paired elliptical/oval shapes with an oval fibre bundle that mimics areas and shapes of the face. The double oval design and unique bundle orientation is exclusively patented by Artis, and CosmeFibre® is trademarked. The Elite Collection handles are produced using a proprietary metal alloy similar to what is used in the manufacture of luxury car engines.

    Elite Oval 7

    The design of the Artis Elite Collection Oval 7 is produced using a proprietary premium metal alloy that has a luxurious density, increased durability, and feels even smoother to the touch.

    Offering a fibre bundle about the size and shape of the apple of the cheek, the Oval 7 is the perfect multi-tasking brush for seamless application and blending of foundation, bronzer and setting powder to the face. The Elite Collection Oval 7 brush features an ergonomic design that fits comfortably and intuitively in your hand during its countless application uses. 

    Elite Circle 1

    The design of the Artis Elite Collection Circle 1 is produced using a proprietary premium metal alloy that has a luxurious density, increased durability, and feels even smoother to the touch. The fibre tips of the Circle 1 fibre bundle form a flat circular surface about the size of the open pupil of the eye. The Circle 1 is the perfect beauty tool to apply precise lip color, spot conceal or apply eyeshadow.

    Elite Linear 1

    The design of the Artis Elite Collection Linear 1 is produced using a proprietary premium metal alloy that has a luxurious density, increased durability, and feels even smoother to the touch. Offering the thinnest width fibre bundle of the Linear brushes, the Linear 1 creates a line shape about 2mm wide, which makes it excellent for creating tight lines around the eye and filling in the eyebrows.

    Fini Brush

    Affordable Luxury. The Fini Brush is what some have described as the perfect size and configuration for a universal makeup brush. Easy to hold and maneuver and perfect to apply a foundation, contour, blush, highlighting, skincare, and setting powder to areas of the face and body.

    The definition of the French adjective “fini” is finished; the end all, be all. The Fini Brush provides a flawless finish to whatever product you choose to distribute across your skin. It also happens to suggest the English word fin, which may remind some of the shape and look of the handle on the top of the dome.

    The story

    Artis, the Latin word for “skill, method, technique,” recognized that the entire category of beauty tools was based on an “artist-applies-to-the-canvas” premise—someone applying product on someone/something else. How different is the experience when the artist is the canvas? The answer is: a totally different beauty paradigm. Artis brought a disruptive perspective to the process of makeup self-application, to design and create a new category of beauty tools which enable a more intuitive, beautiful and ergonomic experience.

    The secret to that delicious finish is in Artis CosmeFibre®. It’s engineered to be used with cosmetics and skincare across all types of formulas – liquids, creams, and powders. Each fibre bundle is packed with 3-10 times more fibers than their closest makeup brush counterpart. The tip of each CosmeFibre® tapers down to 3 microns (which you can’t see with the naked eye) so you get the softest application and superior results.