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 Who has the money or the time to head to the spa or beauty salon these days? Not us. That's why we searched around for gadgets and products that would give us spa-worthy results at home. Check them out and be on your way to better skin and hair, without making a huge dent in your bank account. |
Who
can afford to treat themselves at a spa these days? So we have to bring the spa
to us, right? Looking good is still oh so important. And since it’s been so hot
in LA these past few days, this mask was a real treat to try out for the
cooling part alone! It’s from ZHEN SPA and is one of those scary looking cutout
masks that infuse the skin benefitting ingredients inside the cloth. Each comes
sealed in a pouch and you can pick what your skin needs:
Anti-Aging
Treatment Mask (5 masks) - $35
Clarifying
Oil-Free Treatment Mask (5 masks) - $30
Firming
Treatment Mask (5 masks) - $35
Moisturizing
Treatment Mask (5 masks) - $30
I
tried the Anti-Aging mask and I gotta say, this one really perked my skin up
with CQ10 and Ginkgo Biloba among other ingredients.
On
a cleansed faced, the mask is to be worn for 30 to 45 minutes and after
removing, work the excess serum into the skin and then follow with the
appropriate serum, which in this case is the Dermocapsule Serum ($55/1oz). While
wearing the mask, I would recommend lying down and just relaxing. That way, it
won’t fall off in places on the face. I wish they made a mask that actually went
over the neck and décolletage as those areas could use this one.
So
just make sure you’re not expecting any company when wearing this one. If
someone doesn’t know what you’re doing, you’ll give them a good scare! Get them @ zhenspa.com.
It’s
safe to say that I am pretty obsessed with makeup primer these days. I don’t
feel like my makeup routine is complete if I don’t use one. The latest one I’m
touting? SMASHBOX’s new Hybrid 2 in 1 Luminzing Primer ($34/.98oz @
smashbox.com) from the Muse collection, is a primer with a boost, a boost from their Artificial Light
products as it combines AL and their Photo Finish product so it primes your skin and gives it a sheen and glow. Even
though you are applying your foundation over this (this can be worn by itself
though), the few times I have worn it, I think I’ve used too much! So go easy
on this one and be sure to shake well.
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Can’t
get to an OLE HENRiKSEN New York spa? Bring it to you with some of his African
Red Tea products. Did you know that red tea has a higher level of anti-oxidants
than its sisters green or black? So if you are serious about slowing the aging
process, these are worth looking into and they are right on par with with
earth-friendly ingredients. Since
money is tight for everyone right now, so this African Red Tea Trio for $85 is
a total bargain. Here’s the breakdown of each product:
There’s also a collection of body products that uses this African Red Tea so be sure to check those out too. This is anti-aging heaven!
The subject of scents and fragrances has always eluded me to the point that I am easily overwhelmed by the choices. What works with my skin or chemistry? How do you pick out a scent for yourself? How do you know if one is not working for you? Am I the only one with these questions? It seemed that way so I mustered up the courage and headed over to the MELANGE APOTHECARY in Sherman Oaks, CA to meet with Owner/Founder Denise Estrada. Denise has quite a beauty background. Starting esthetician, she would blend different botanicals depending on her clients’ skin needs and this lead her to the world of perfumes over 20 years ago.
Stop
and take a closer look at the above picture. Doesn’t it look like
something out of the Jetsons? So modern and if that’s your look for say, your
livingroom, this would fit in swimmingly! You wouldn’t guess from the outside,
but this number, called The Mineral Case, holds your mineral makeup containers.
Loose powders, blushes and eye shadows, 18 in all. I tried all the mineral
brands I own and it fit about 70% of the containers but just to be sure, you
can buy empty cases from them for a guaranteed fit and transfer what you have into them (their site lists the brands that work in the case).
I wonder if they are going to come out with cases to house more containers, as
this only held about 1/60th of what I own! Great for travel. Available in Chic Black and Chocolate Brown for $44 @ themineralcase.com.
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Another
sign of a recession is that bright colors are H-O-T, hot! And I love it! Take
CHiNA GLAZE’s new Kicks Collection 2009 of Nail Lacquers.
They don’t leave anything out – blues, pinks, greens and even purple. Here are
our picks from the collection.
From
L to R:
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If
you are obsessed with coffee like I am now (I’m a newbie), consider packing DR.
DOBBS’ Perk O’Lips Coffee Flavored Lip Balm Tin ($3.99 @ drdobbsskincare.com).
These mush in nourishing oils from almond, coconut and lanolin to heal lips and
keep them ready for anything.
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Smell it, swipe it, spritz it or don it. Here are some more recommendations for our Best of Spring Beauty on-going feature. From L to R clockwise:
QTiCA
Papaya Star Sugar Scrub ($14/7oz @ artofbeauty.com)
SPA
RITUAL Lacquer in Spice of Life ($10 @ skinstore.com)
DuWOP
Doubleglow7 in Deep ($25 @ sephora.com)
KENZO
Eau de Fleur de Soie Silk ($55/1.7oz sephora.com)
BOBBI
BORWN Long-Wear Cream Shadow in New Steel ($22 @ bobbibrown.com) from The
Platinum Collection.
HONEYCAT
COSMETICS Kiss Good Night Pink Peppermint Lipgloss ($16 @
honeycatcosmetics.com)
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