We all have those family and friends that are obsessed with their skin. They're always trying the newest products and constantly looking for the next best thing. Christmas is only two days away, but here are 12 last minute skincare gifts that would be perfect for them.
I live for L'Occitane's Divine Youth Oil (seriously, it's that good) and the entire Divine line is a must-have for anyone who is concerned with anti-aging. This set comes with the full Divine collection, including oil, toner, eye cream, serum, and best-selling Divine Cream. The perfect gift for any skincare maven.
I'm always shocked at how fast the weekend goes. How was your weekend? I spent Saturday organizing my ever exploding beauty closets and Sunday at the most lovely New York Botanical Garden. I hadn't been in years, but I needed to see the Orchid Show. It's only open till April 19th, so definitely head over if you can! The orchids are stunning and the Botanical Garden is the perfect weekend activity.
Back to the normal Monday woes.. here are the products getting me through today.
A deliciously decant body cream that helps fight the signs of body aging. I didn't think I needed a youthful body balm yet, but it's never too early. The packaging on this beauty is my favorite - Rose Gold. Plus, the cream is a soft pink shade. Already displayed on my vanity ready for it's close-up.
On Mondays, I need to look alive and this primer helps me do just that. I apply after my moisturizer and radiant, illuminated skin is revealed. It also helps my makeup wear for hours. Killing two birds with one stone? Check.
I normally switch to a lighter foundation when the weather heats up, but lately I'm loving bareMinerals' new Complexion Rescue. Just enough foundation to use daily and just enough coverage to satisfy me. A little setting powder to follow and you're out the door.
Does anyone really have extra time to wash their hair? In the past, I've always needed to wash my hair every two days, but with the launch of Moroccanoil's Dry Shampoo for Dark Tones I can skip a day or two. Normally dry shampoos leave way too much white residue on my scalp, but this one is my dream come true. The formula contains ultra-fine rich starches that break down immediately once massaged into hair. The new dry shampoo is available for dark and light hair color tones. Also, they're enriched with Moroccanoil's signature ingredient - argan oil.
A beautiful blend of orange & yellow flowers appeared at my door a few weeks ago to celebrate the new fragrance by Vince Camuto, Bella. Nectarine blossoms, italian bergamot and jasmine water blend with white amber come together to create this lovely, floral fruity fragrance. I'm happy to smell like this all spring.
When I saw this brushes, I immediately knew I needed all of them. The girls of Pixiwoo have done it again. Their successful brush collection, Real Techniques, just launched these new beauties. The brushes are ultra smooth and available in gold, rose gold and silver.
My new favorite nail brand is easily Smith & Cult. Created by beauty veteran Dineh Mohajer (founder of Hard Candy), the nail lacquers deliver flawless coverage and brilliant shine. These 5-Free formula polishes are just what you need to kickstart your Monday. Shade above is Ghost Edit, a semi-sheer pale nude pink.
What products are getting you through this Monday?
I'm a big believer in waking up on Christmas morning to an amazing holiday stocking. The Mrs. and I go all out complete with luxury items, gift cards and trinkets that make us both smile. Here are my top picks for stocking stuffers in 2013.
So listen up ladies, here’s the skinny on the best part of my workday. Door to door with my commute it’s a 12 hour day that I’m stuck in corporate causal but not so comfortable attire. So by the time I escape the misery that is the NJ Transit Dover line the only thing I can think about is stripping down and jumping into a nice hot shower. Add some of these shower gels and scrubs and the day will melt away.
First and foremost is your classic Dove Go Fresh Body Wash. I would recommend this most for sensitive skin. It has a fresh clean scent that won’t irritate skin and is the most gentle (and bang for you buck) product out there. Plus, have you seen that video on YouTube with the portraits? Adorable. If you haven’t you clearly are way behind the times and should probably go inform yourself and Google it.
Next on the agenda: the all-natural-good-for-you-good-for-your-soul kind of stuff. güd by Burt’s Bees is this amazing new line of all natural, parabens, phthalates and petrochemicals free body washes aimed at a youthful demographic. With different scents named things like “Pearanormal Activity” I’m not going to lie, at first I was skeptical. However they smell incredible, provide a clean feeling on skin and are super gentle and safe like all Burt’s Bees products. Another awesome shower must-have is Yes to Blueberries Ultra Hydrating Body Wash. This wash is Petroleum, SLS, & Paraben Free and is amazing if you have dry skin. It hydrates with Shea Butter and anti-oxidant rich blueberries. Oh, and it smells like a blueberry pie, so, yes please to that dessert.
Now onto the fancy stuff. My top two FAVORITE luxury shower products are hands down L’OCCITANE’s Almond Shower Oil and Tocca’s Cleopatra Esfoliante da Corpo (body scrub). These products literally make me feel like a million bucks after I use them. Not only do they both smell like heaven, I really feel like I’m treating myself when I use them. L’OCCITANE’s Almond Shower oil is super hydrating, and my skin feels like butter when I get out of the shower. Tocca’s Cleopatra Esfoliante da Corpo scrubs away dead cells and leaves skin polished, smooth and smelling like a boss.
So that’s the wrap up on my scrub down. Go out, buy, shower, be merry!
I've had the pleasure of trying an array of incredible products for the gym this summer. Luckily all these products can easily transition into Fall. The gym isn't normally a place most people would equate with fun, but I am firm believer that the right gym bag contents can make workout time more pleasurable.
As the fall quickly approaches, those last few weeks of summer sun are all the more precious. These are the days where we all make that fatal tanning flaw – we forget the sunscreen. The base tan is there so why the SPF? My answer is this: just because you aren't burning, doesn't mean you aren't damaging your skin (think wrinkles). Here are my tried and true sunscreen faves of 2013 to keep your skin beautifully bronzed and healthy.
Finding the perfect Father's Day gift can be a challenge, but these brands make it easy to buy just what he wants. From shaving kits to light fragrances, here are the top gifts this holiday.
Gifts for the holidays can be tough, but skincare always makes a great gift. No matter what age you are, it's important to keep skin treated and hydrated. See below my skincare picks for the best holiday gifts.
L'Occitane is one of those brands that are known for their deliciously smelling and ultra nourishing products. L'Occitane products are packed with natural favorites like honey, shea butter, and lavender. I live for their hand and foot creams. I've tried their soap once before and was a fan of how silky smooth it made my skin. Instant smooth soft skin? Sign me up!
