Summer Protection with MDSolarSciences Mineral Creme SPF 50

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No summer beauty routine is complete without the incorporation of a great sunscreen. Which for me means one with at least an SPF of 30, one that isn’t greasy feeling and oily looking and one that does not leave my skin looking chalky. And I’ve found my perfect sunscreen for summer just in time for a Memorial Day weekend teeming with outdoor activities.

MD Solar Sciences Mineral Creme SPF 50 Broad Spectrum UVA-UVB Sunscreen is the perfect combination of natural, lightweight, matte with an SPF of 50 and is pretty much invisible on skin with the exception of a really pretty glow. The Mineral Creme rubs in quickly and easily and best of all I can’t even feel it on my skin…even after reapplying it my skin never felt greasy or clogged.

This is absolutely the best sunscreen for my face. In the summer my skin is more prone to breakouts than at any other time of the year and MD Solar Sciences Mineral Creme SPF is specifically formulated for acne prone skin. Besides feeling and looking amazing on my skin, this sunscreen also contains antioxidants, naturally derived Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide and does not contain parabens, allergens, gluten, fragrance or irritants. Aesthetically, I just love the packaging of this sunscreen with its pink tube with the lime green cap; it just screams summer. For me this sunscreen had absolutely no cons and I am elated that I found the perfect sunscreen to use all year round! (Shannon also did a review of their Mineral Lotion SPF 50.) Read more

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Gail Lewis in beauty, skin care Leave a comment

Golden Summer Skin L’Occitane En Provence Pivoine Flora Shimmering Oil

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Memorial Day weekend is upon us which also means that short shorts season, otherwise known as summer to some, is upon us and that means glowing, radiant skin is a must. Especially if like me, you basically live in shorts all summer long and will find a way to wear them to every possible occasion. This year during shorts season I plan on guaranteeing that my skin always looks absolutely glowing with L’Occitane En Provence Pivoine Flora Shimmering Oil.

This beautifully scented shimmering oil adds an insanely gorgeous, but subtle sheen to hair and skin. I am sometimes hesitant to use any kind of oil on my skin or my hair during summer for fear of looking like a hot greasy mess, but this oil is really lightweight with a soft and pretty floral fragrance. After applying this I don’t feel like I need to use any other fragrance. I love the way my arms, legs and back glow after applying the oil. I’ve also used it on my eyelids and cheekbones as a highlighter and the effect is naturally gorgeous. The oil adds a pretty great shine to my hair without making it look or feel greasy. I definitely plan on embracing short shorts, tank tops, bikinis and any and everything backless season with my trusty bottle of Pivoine Flora Shimmering Oil in hand! Read more

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Gail Lewis in bath and body, beauty Leave a comment

First Step To Getting Summer Ready Gigi and clean+ easy Wax Kit

Memorial Day Weekend is officially upon us, which means that the kickoff to summer has officially begun. For me this has meant a frantic dash to get myself ready for bikinis, sun, short shorts, sandals and the heat and humidity that comes with summer. My first step towards getting myself “summerified” was to make sure that I was as fuzz free as possible…which meant a good old fashioned all out do-it-myself waxing session.

Since I had an insane travel schedule and no time to go to a salon, I decided to undertake waxing on my own. I wanted to make sure I was fully prepared and that I did it the correct way, so I employed an arsenal of at home waxing products from clean+easy and Gigi. The products from Gigiincluded: an Anesthetic Numbing Spray that is used before waxing to take the sting out, a Bikini Soothing Cream, used after waxing to soothe and moisturize the skin, Slow Grow with Argan Oil to minimize the appearance of new hair growth and No Bump Roll-On to eliminate ingrown hairs, bumps and razor burns. The clean+easy products included; an Almond Coconut Wax, a Petite Wax Warmer, Wax Strips in small, medium and large for every part of the body, Spatulas, Remove After Wax Remover and Restore Dermal Therapy Lotion to soothe, condition and protect the skin post waxing. I was not kidding when I said and arsenal of products! Read more

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Gail Lewis in bath and body, beauty, DIY Beauty, skin care Leave a comment

Laura Geller Signature Superstars Collection Giveaway

Bigger IS better when it comes to Laura Geller Beauty! The Signature Superstars SUPERSIZED collection features the best in Baked, plus the award-winning Spackle® Under Make-Up Primer—all enclosed in a beautiful, limited edition gift box.You’ll love the skin-pampering ingredients of these Signature Superstars that deliver big, beautiful results.

Laura Geller Beauty truly is the Baked Authority. Made by Italian artisans, their Baked Collection starts as a cream baked for 24 hours on terracotta tiles and is then hand finished into silky domes of powder. The result: makeup that flatters all skin types, with unparalleled coverage, blendability and superior color-correcting benefits.

Bronze-n-Brighten Supersized Baked Color Correcting Bronzer is the very first product that launched Laura Geller Beauty’s celebrated Baked collection! Bronze-n-Brighten features swirls of color-correcting pigments that combine to deliver even, sun-kissed color. It is infused with skin-loving antioxidants Centella Asiatica and White Tea Extracts. Read more

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Shannon Nelson in beauty, bronzer, giveaway, highlighter, Makeup, Primer 34 Comments

DIY Spa Tips From Turnberry Isle Miami

Wishing for a spa getaway? To feel royally pampered in preparation for the summer months, therapists at the legendary Turnberry Isle Miami and its Forbes-rated Four Star Spa & Fitness Center suggest these at-home treatments using natural ingredients for those times when you can’t make it into the spa:

Mommy-to-Be Body Scrub – Helps with skin hydration and exfoliation.

Ingredients:
- ½ cup of oatmeal
- 1 cup of yogurt
Directions: Mix the oatmeal and yogurt together in a bowl. Use your hands to massage the scrub onto your skin in a circular motion.

Coffee & Coconut Oil Booster – Activates circulation, rids cellulite and helps remove dead skin cells.

Ingredients: Read more

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Shannon Nelson in anti-aging, beauty, DIY Beauty, Spa Leave a comment

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