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

    Put Your Best Face Forward This Holiday Season with Mother Dirt

    Dreading winter skin? Cold-proof your routine with Mother Dirt, which is made with ingredients like squalane and coconut to nourish and hydrate skin. Mother Dirt is the first skin wellness system that uses the restorative power of live, active probiotics to restore the skin microbiome.

    The Peacekeeper features a terrific trio of products that repair the damage caused by modern skincare and rebalance your skin biome. When used together, the powerful probiotic extracts in the Probiotic Foaming Cleanser and Probiotic Hydrating Serum prime your skin so the live and active AO+ Restorative Mist can nourish and restore.

    THE PEACEKEEPER:
    ACTIVE PROBIOTIC SYSTEM STARTER KIT

    Three steps to total skin wellness. The PeaceKeeper features the foundations of Active Probiotic System to repair the damage caused by traditional skincare and restore the skin microbiome, for your most biologically balanced and radiant skin.

    Comes complete with:

    • Probiotic Foaming Cleanser
    • Probiotic Moisturizing Serum
    • AO+ Restorative Mist
    • Sample size Probiotic Hydrating Hair Wash & Conditioner

    WHY YOU NEED THE PEACEKEEPER

    Transform your skincare routine with The PeaceKeeper. This trio of products are fragrance-free and harsh surfactant-free, and restore your skin’s natural biome with a blend of earth’s best ingredients and probiotics. All-natural and made to work together, they balance and maintain pH in the acid mantle while helping you achieve the glowing skin you deserve.

    THE DIFFERENCE:
    ACTIVE PROBIOTIC SYSTEM ACNE TREATMENT KIT

    A smarter way to treat acne. Clinically tested and dermatologically approved, The Difference is formulated to work together as an Active Probiotic System to restore the skin microbiome for improved clarity and smoother, healthier-looking skin.

    Comes complete with:

    • Probiotic Foaming Cleanser
    • Daily Acne Treatment Lotion with salicylic acid
    • AO+ Restorative Mist
    • Sample size Probiotic Hydrating Hair Wash & Conditioner

    FEEL THE DIFFERENCE

    Banish breakouts with The Difference. Fragrance-free and harsh surfactant-free, this trifecta of products treats acne while restoring your skin’s natural biome. Containing powerful probiotic blends and made to work together, they balance and maintain pH in the acid mantle while helping clarify, clear, and smooth problem skin.

    Traditional skincare has scrubbed, peeled and stripped away the good bacteria on our skin, so Mother Dirt figured out a way to put it back in. Their proprietary ingredient, live AOB, interacts with elements naturally found in your sweat to produce two powerful byproducts – Nitrite and Nitric Oxide – that are essential to a balanced skin microbiome. Active Probiotic System is the first of its kind and uses the power of live probiotics to restore the skin microbiome and treat a variety of skin conditions, including acne and dry skin. Let’s give skin what it actually wants this year. A balanced microbiome from Mother Dirt sounds great!

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

    Mother Dirt Skincare Launches Reformulation of Entire Product Line and Two New Active Probiotic System Kits

    Stumped on what to gift the ladies in your life? A great skincare kit will be the perfect gift to show your favorite gals you care. Mother Dirt, pioneers of probiotic skincare, is the first skin wellness system that uses the restorative power of live, active probiotics to restore the skin’s microbiome.

    Mother Dirt is proud to announce the reformulation of it’s entire line to now include the transformative power of their Active Probiotic System featuring AOB, Ammonia Oxidizing Bacteria. AOB is the key ingredient in Mother Dirt’s hero product, AO+ Restorative Mist and one that has garnered a massive fan following throughout the years.

    “We have received countless emails, DMs, reviews and social posts asking for more probiotic formulas and we are thrilled to finally be able to deliver on our customer’s requests across the entire product line,” said Senior VP of Product & Marketing, Karin Piscitelli.

    With the new reformulations Mother Dirt also announces two new skincare kits to the Mother Dirtfamily. Introducing The PeaceKeeper and The Difference, Mother Dirt’s Active Probiotic System Starter and Acne Treatment Kits that keep the peace and restore skin’s ecosystem, bringing harmony and balance.

    “We at Mother Dirt believe that your skin is fundamentally amazing,” said Piscitelli. “ What we have found is that it is actually traditional skincare that has adversely affected the skin’s natural microbiome and stripped it of the powerful bacteria that keeps the peace and allows it to thrive. This presents itself in the form of dryness, oiliness, breakouts, and everything in between. Our latest kits are scientifically based to restore the complex ecosystem of your skin. Just like nature intended.”

    The PeaceKeeper features a terrific trio of products that repair the damage caused by traditional skincare and rebalance the skin biome. When used together, the powerful probiotic extracts in the Probiotic Foaming Cleanser and Probiotic Moisturizing Serum prime skin so the live and active AO+ Restorative Mist can nourish and restore. Priced at $99 at launch through the holidays; regular price: $119.

    The 3-step PeaceKeeper includes:

    Step 1 – Probiotic Foaming Cleanser: Containing a powerful probiotic blend, this foam cleanser removes impurities while refreshing and nourishing the skin without stripping or over-drying.

    Step 2 – Probiotic Moisturizing Serum: This lightweight, dermatologically-approved serum contains a powerful and safe-for-skin probiotic blend that locks in moisture and restores balance, leaving a radiantly nourished complexion.

    Step 3 – AO+ Restorative Mist: The only live and active topical probiotic of its kind, this patented mist is formulated with more than 3+ billion CFUs in every bottle. It interacts with elements naturally found in your sweat to biologically balance your microbiome. This is the hero of the Active Probiotic System.

    The cleanser and non-comedogenic moisturizing serum act as primers and enhance the results of the AO+ Restorative Mist, giving the biome a probiotic boost you can’t find anywhere else. When used together, this is where the real magic happens.

    The Difference works as a complete clinically-tested system to treat acne by repairing the damage caused by traditional skincare to rebalance your biome and clarify skin. When used together, the powerful probiotic extracts in the Probiotic Foaming Cleanser and the new Daily Acne Treatment Lotion prime your skin so the live and active AO+ Restorative Mist can fully nourish and restore. Priced at $99 at launch through the holidays; regular price: $129.

    In addition, Mother Dirt is unveiling a new Probiotic Hydrating Conditioner to complement their newly reformulated Probiotic Hydrating Hair Wash. Together this pair is designed to reveal hair that looks shinier, fuller, and feels softer and stronger.

    Mother Dirt is on a mission to restore the skin microbiome, activating the transformative power of probiotics to repair the imbalance caused by traditional skincare and reveal your most biologically-balanced and vibrant skin. Their live and active patented topical AO+ Restorative Mist is the hero of their line and the first and only product formulated with their secret ingredient, Ammonia-Oxidizing Bacteria (AOB). Mother Dirt has been featured in The New York Times, Elle, Women’s Health, Allure, and more. Follow them on Instagram @motherdirt.

     

  • New York

    IT’s the season of giving – IT Cosmetics’ Holiday Offerings

    IT‘s the season of giving – create holiday magic for all the women and men on your list with these game-changing products! From brush and skincare sets to festive confetti poppers and must-have minis, IT simplifies your holiday shopping with the perfect beauty gifts for all! Put shopping worries aside and enjoy the best of the holiday season!

    The below holiday assortment is available at Sephora, ULTA Beauty, Macy’s and itcosmetics.com.

    IT’s Your Life Changing Skincare Secret…Shhhh! $68

    (Available at Sephora and itcosmetics.com)

    Je Ne Sais Quoi Your Perfect Pink Lip Duo $24

    (Available at ULTA Beauty and itcosmetics.com)

     

    IT’s Time to Celebrate You! $48

    (Sephora and itcosmetics.com)

    Confidence in a Cream Travel Size Confetti Popper $12

    (Available at ULTA Beauty, Sephora, Macy’s and itcosmetics.com)

    Your Must-Have Kabuki Travel Size Confetti Popper $20

    (IT Exclusive)

     

    Superhero Travel Size Confetti Popper $12

    (Available at ULTA Beauty, Sephora, Macy’s and itcosmetics.com)

     

    Secret Sauce Popper Confetti Popper $12

    (Sephora and itcosmetics.com)

     

    IT Girl Vol. 2 $38

    (Available at Sephora, ULTA Beauty and itcosmetics.com)

    Superhero Lash & Liner Superpowers! $29

    (Available ULTA Beauty, Macy’s and itcosmetics.com)

    Make A Night of IT Brush Set $48

    (ULTA Beauty Exclusive)

    Heavenly Luxe Must Haves! Brush Set $75

    (Available at Macy’s and itcosmetics.com)

    Heavenly Luxe Beautiful Basics Brush Set $25

    (Available at Macy’s and itcosmetics.com)

    It’s your most beautiful holiday! Discover perfect gifts for everyone on your list…and treat yourself, too!

  • Beauty,  New York

    She Will Love All Of This

    How to buy gifts for a lady who is very important to you? Mom, wife or daughter. As a man, it is pretty difficult to think thoughtfully of what a lady need and love, and you have to purchase those things every year. Yes, it is hard. But lady is easier than man, because they love all the things can make them beautiful.

    Here has some ideas for you. I believe you can select anything from here and they will love it!

    Buying Luxury Gift Idea : 

    Pearls are making a comeback!

    I want to introduce this 14k gold and diamond fine jewelry brand, OWN Your Story. This Turkish brand is 3rd generation owned and just launching in the US and Canada now! They offer a ton of very fresh-feeling jewelry, but one of my favorite families is its “Neo Pearl” collection. OWN Your Story is bringing back pearls in a totally refreshed way, with abstract designs set in 14k rose gold and diamonds, with a bold, modernist viewpoint. A couple examples of favorites below:
    • The Pave Bar Pearl Droplet Necklace : 14k rose gold with 0.11ct white diamond pavé. Features a convertible 16″ to 18” chain. Retail price is $650 USD. Shoppable here.

    • The Amorphous Pearl Earrings : contemporary 14k gold earrings with 0.10ct white diamonds and a floating pearl. Available in yellow, white or rose gold with screw backs. Retail price: $850. Shoppable here.

    About OWN Your Story:

    The OWN jewelry is a really well priced 14k gold collection that features diamonds and real gemstones. The majority of offerings are in rose gold, with white/champagne/cognac/black diamonds. The business is family-owned and run, and has been for three generations in Turkey (they have won numerous DeBeers Awards). Now brother and sister duo, Tina Yarhat and Yomi Azar, have brought their family’s legacy to the US and Canadian markets. the brand is rapidly gaining traction with some big player independent jewelry stores, including: Leeds and Son, Laviano, Panowicz, Little Treasury, Aha Life, and Gary Michael’s. Median prices range between $500-$2500.

    Buying Green Gift Idea:

    Soap For The People

    Vermont Soap was created to manufacture and market high quality, unique and natural personal care products of usefulness and value; and to be an example of how corporations can be a tool for positive social change. They emphasize the wholeness and integration of the company departments through communication, participation in the growth process, and acceptance of responsibility among co-workers. They pledge to conduct their business in an environmentally aware manner emphasizing reuse and recycling, the use of natural base ingredients, and the application of appropriate technology

    Vermont Soap has pledged 1% of sales to the preservation and restoration of the natural environment.

    • Sage Lime Wisdom Foaming Soap 12oz Foamer: Ingredient include, Organic Aloe Juice, Organic Saponified Oils (Coconut, Shea Butter, Olive, Sunflower & Jojoba), Organic Vegetable Glycerin, Organic Lime Essential Oil, Organic Sage Essential Oil, Organic Rosemary Extract. Retail price is $9.98 USD. Shoppable here.

    • Honey 3.25oz Boxed Bar: Ingredient include, Saponified Organic Oils of Palm, Coconut, Olive and Palm Kernel, Natural Essential Oil Blend with Organic Orange Oil, Organic Cornmeal, Pure Vermont Honey, Rosemary Extract Preservative. Retail price is $6.98 USD. Shoppable here.

    About Vermont Soap:

    Since 1992, Vermont Soap has been replacing yucky petrochemical based products with yummy natural formulations made from organic oils and herbs. Safe, non-GMO and nontoxic; Vermont Soap has the natural solutions you need.

    Buying Beauty Gift Idea:
    If baby soft skin and illuminated eyes is on any of your loved ones lists, then look no further than Ceramiracle. Their Holiday gift sets will deliver just that!
    • GLOWING SKIN SET
    Includes: First Light The Serum 1.0 fl. oz, First Light The Essence 5.0 fl. oz, & the SAM Tote Bag
    WAS: $174, NOW: $139
    The Glowing Skin Set features First Light The Serum and First Light The Essence – designed to gift you with soft, dewy and glowing skin. Ceramiracle’s best-selling First Light line focuses on intense hydration to bring about naturally glowing, hydrated skin, making it the perfect solution to combat the dryness of wintertime. This holiday set comes with a limited edition SAM Tote Bag. SAM, or Share-A-Miracle, Bear is Ceramiracle’s icon for spreading kindness and sharing miracles. This is the first time the SAM Tote Bag is available to the public, just in time to spread the holiday cheer and spirit of giving!
    • BRIGHT EYES SET
    Includes: FlowerBerry Eye Illuminating Supplement 30’s, FlowerBerry Eye Illuminating Cream 0.5 oz., and the SAM Tote Bag
    WAS: $114, NOW: $89
    The Bright Eyes Set consists of the world’s first in-and-out eye care system, FlowerBerry Eye Illuminating Supplement and FlowerBerry Eye Illuminating Cream, to bring about a festive sparkle to your eyes. This holiday set comes with a SAM Tote Bag. As a bearer of love and kindness, SAM, or Share-A-Miracle, Bear makes his appearance on this limited edition tote bag.

    Buying Kitchen Gift Idea:

    The Last Frying Pan You’ll Ever Need To Own!

    I wanted to introduce you to DiamoTech’s innovative Non-Stick Cookware Line.  Sure to please any cooking connoisseur,DiamoTech’s 4 layer design enforces aluminum for uniform heat distribution, enabling home chefs to cook without oil, butter or grease. Say goodbye to cheap colored Non-Stick Cookware with these unique high quality pans starting at just $19.99. www.DiamoTechPan.com

    DiamoTech 9.5” Fry Pan

    • Enforced Aluminum for Uniform Heat Distribution
    • Scratch & Abrasive Resistant
    • Cooks Food Evenly and Thoroughly
    • Goes from Stovetop to Oven
    • Ergonomic Handle: Stays Cool to the Touch
    • Non-Stick Ceramic Coating Infused with Diamotech
    • Oven Safe up to 500°
    • PTFE/PFOA/PFOS FREE
    • Dishwasher Safe
    • Free gifts: Tempered Glass Lid and Recipe Guide
    • MSRP: $19.99
    • Available at www.diamotechpan.com

    DiamoTech 12.5” Fry Pan

    • Enforced Aluminum for Uniform Heat Distribution
    • Scratch & Abrasive Resistant
    • Cooks Food Evenly and Thoroughly
    • Goes from Stovetop to Oven
    • Ergonomic Handle: Stays Cool to the Touch
    • Non-Stick Ceramic Coating Infused with Diamotech
    • Oven Safe up to 500°
    • PTFE/PFOA/PFOS FREE
    • Dishwasher Safe
    • Free gifts: Tempered Glass Lid and Recipe Guide
    • MSRP: $29.99
    • Available at www.diamotechpan.com

    DiamoTech 5 Piece Fry Pan Set

    • Includes: 10.25” Fry Pan, 1.5 Qtr. Pot w/ Lid and 5 Qtr. Pot w/ Lid
    • Enforced Aluminum for Uniform Heat Distribution
    • Scratch & Abrasive Resistant
    • Cooks Food Evenly and Thoroughly
    • Goes from Stovetop to Oven
    • Ergonomic Handle: Stays Cool to the Touch
    • Non-Stick Ceramic Coating Infused with Diamotech
    • Oven Safe up to 500°
    • PTFE/PFOA/PFOS FREE
    • Dishwasher Safe
    • Free gift: Recipe Guide
    • MSRP: $69.99
    • Available at www.diamotechpan.com

    DiamoTech 10 Piece Fry Pan Set

    • Includes: 8.5” Fry Pan, 10.25” Fry Pan w/ Lid, 1.5 Qtr. Pot w/ Lid, 2.5 Qtr. Pot w/ Lid, Steamer Basket and 5 Qtr. Pot w/ Lid
    • Enforced Aluminum for Uniform Heat Distribution
    • Scratch & Abrasive Resistant
    • Cooks Food Evenly and Thoroughly
    • Goes from Stovetop to Oven
    • Ergonomic Handle: Stays Cool to the Touch
    • Non-Stick Ceramic Coating Infused with Diamotech
    • Oven Safe up to 500°
    • PTFE/PFOA/PFOS FREE
    • Dishwasher Safe
    • Free gift: Recipe Guide
    • MSRP: $119.99
    • Available at www.diamotechpan.com

     

  • Fashion,  Los Angeles,  Miami,  WorldWide

    Gift For A Beach Lover – Palmera Beachwear for a tropical escape!

    It’s the winter time! But everyone has a Summer dream of having beautiful days on the beach. Well, you can always enjoy the beach time if you live at Hawaii. Or having 9 months beach time in a year like me, who live at San Diego. For me, any beach related gift is the right choice, especially the fashion beachwears.

    Why not consider to wrap a beachwear up for someone like me, I will say it is a perfect gift idea. Even for someone who doesn’t live around the beach, now they have a reason to getaway in the winter. Palmera Beachwear is the brand I highly recommend – it is cute designed, very comfortable and very light to bring, it won’t take much space at all in your luggage.

    Or yourself are planing to leave your winter wonderland for a tropical escape? Then don’t hesitate to get a Palmera Beachwear! Cover up in style! Palmera Beachwear allows you to go from the water to the restaurant without feeling underdressed!

    Sure to turn heads, Palmera Beachwear designs are a fusion of traditional Mexican folklore and modern resort fashion for that salty lifestyle! Elegant, vibrant, and functional! Wear Palmera Beachwear designs over a swimsuit, or pair it up with bottoms and a top to complete any look for any day or night out!

    WHY YOU NEED THIS!

    Palmera Beachwear designs are a fusion of traditional Mexican folklore and modern resort style. As a celebration of the Mexican heritage, each style of the Amuzgo collection is named after a unique indigenous name, selected for its beautiful meaning.

    • Transitional resort wear
    • Inspired by beautiful mexican traditions and coastlines
    • Diverse in age, style & function
    • $45 to $69

    This is the one I chose!

    I can’t wait to wear it next Spring!!!

    For more styles, please visit palmerabeachwear.com

  • Fashion,  Home Decoration,  Los Angeles,  New York,  WorldWide

    Give Warmth and Give Back with Ecuadane!

    There’s a certain warmth about the holidays … not the fireplace, but the feeling in our hearts, especially when you give a gift that’s meaningful and helps others.

    Everything about Ecuadane brand fits that bill. Their beautiful handcrafted goods are one-of-a-kind special gifts in and of themselves, but they also make the world a better place by giving back. From their signature alpaca-blend blankets to their scarves and Ponchos.

    The three young sisters who founded this conscious brand search for unique, quality treasures that celebrate native cultures and traditions. This company is truly capturing the spirit of the holidays by giving back to the Ecuadorian community they work with. Ecuadane is donating 50% of their sales from their website to build homes for five families in Ecuador, where a majority of Ecuadane‘s products are crafted.

    This holiday give the gift of Ecuadane and feel the warmth of doing something special for those you love while helping others!

    Here are Top Holiday Pics from Ecuadane:

    Christmas Blankets – Soft, warm and beautiful, these cozy blankets feature a beautiful holiday scene. They make you long for cold weather!

    Ponchos – Wrap up your shopping with these gorgeous ponchos in teal, oatmeal, steel, lime and amber.

    Scarves – The Colibri infinity scarf is made of a luxe soft knit featuring an elegant contrasting print which gives any outfit a finishing touch. It’s named after Ecuador’s beautiful hummingbirds.

    ABOUT ECUADANE:

    The name Ecuadane is a combination of Ecuador and Denmark. The 3 young founders chose it to honor the countries where their parents were born. The Lund sisters love being together, discover cultures, traditions and wonders of the world. They started Ecuadane to be able to introduce others to the hidden treasures of little-known places. Ecuadane gives a substantial portion of its proceeds to charities.

    THE STORY BEHIND ECUADANE

    People meet and sweet music ensues, or so the saying goes. In our case, it became more than that. After visiting the village of Otavalo in Ecuador where our three daughters and we were spellbound by the delectable textiles made by the local Otavaleños we decided to found our company Ecuadane. The name symbolizes our Ecuadorian (Catalina) and Danish (Nicolai) backgrounds.

    The desire to share the unique, hand-weaved products with the rest of the world was great, but we also saw it as an interesting opportunity to combine the traditional South American design with the simple Nordic style. It was also crucial that all production should have the greatest respect for the environment and that all textiles should consist mainly of recycled textile fibres.

    A dream has been realized and today Ecuadane can offer the quality-minded and environmentally conscious consumer a range of sustainable, but also delectable and soft blankets and ponchos – and we plan to add more products. Today, Ecuadane is a family-run business with our three daughters at the helm. We are grateful for the chance to share the products of the Otavaleños with the rest of the world, which is why we have decided to give back. Therefore, we are donating 5-10% of our profits to Ecuador and various humanitarian efforts such as children’s hospitals, schools etc.