Three cheers for Aveda! They’re generously offering a larger sized tube [now a 5 oz. size] of their ever-popular Hand Relief Hand Cream, and donating $4 for every tube sold to The Breast Cancer Research Fund. This cream helps to fight the signs of aging with vitamins A & E, and keeps hand soft and touchable. Definitely a “mani” must-have!
Available for $21 at Aveda.com.
xx, Ivana Cepeda
Dark hair is beautiful, and definitely making a comeback! Think of rich & dark shiny hair, seen on mega-stars like Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry, and Rihanna. Be advised-this is a very hard color to pull off. You have to have an olive skin tone or be in your early 20’s for this one. (Otherwise, it’s a very aging color and can look harsh.) Done right though, you can look exotic and sexy. Raven hair is more dramatic and looks best simple and not overdone or highlighted. Also its best to get clear glosses to maintain the shine.
xx, Rita Hazan
St. Tropez, known for their luxurious award-winning line of self tanners, has launched two new exciting products!
Tan Intensifier - Filled with innovative tanning ingredients, (Grape seed and sunflower oils, Vitamin E and organic Aloe Vera) this deeply nourishing and moisturizing lotion (not to mention, streak-free!) makes the tan last longer than the sun. Providing you with gorgeous color in just a few hours, this product is perfect for all seasons, leaving you with hydrated, soft skin and increasing moisture and reducing irritation. Compatible with both natural and St. Tropez tans, use it through fall and winter to keep your glow alive and to intensify your sun-kissed look during spring and summer. Available at StTropezTan.com for $30.
Rapide Face is a must-have! Giving you beautiful color and triple the skincare benefits in just two hours or less, this one-step facial product hydrates, provides you with a longer-lasting natural tan and anti-aging antioxidant protection. No need to carry around those compact bronzers anymore! You must make room in your makeup bag for this dream product all year long! Available at StTropezTan.com for $32.
xx, Erin Dustin
Want your locks to lie straight as a pin? Try the Conair Power of Pink Hair Straightener Model CS3B.This flatiron heats up in 30 seconds flat and leaves your mane full of luster and shine. Conair is donating a minimum of $100,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, where 85 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to research and public awareness programs.
Available for $20 at Conair.com.
xx, Ivana Cepeda
Battling dull, dry skin? Butter up with this decadent body cream, scented with sweet Quince.
Available at Sephora.com for $19.50.
xx, Ivana Cepeda
Paint your pout with Shiseido’s The Makeup Lip Gloss in Pretty Pink, a gloss that hydrates with Hydro-Wrap Vitalizing DE.
Available for $20.50 at Macys.com
xx, Ivana Cepeda
Here’s something to smile about: LUSH, the UK based cosmetic company famous for their bath bombs and Karma soap, have released a few new treats for bathtime. Yummy, Yummy, Yummy shower gel, a strawberry-almond shower cream infused with honey and vitamin E, softens the skin and smells oh-so heavenly. Plus it contains Passionflower seed oil to improve elasticity in the skin.
For a detoxifying, get down to the nitty-gritty feel try Rub, Rub, Rub shower gel, which contains sea salt and magnesium for a mega exfoliation session. This scrub also has organic lemon juice to brighten the skin and awaken your senses.
Available for $8.95 at Lush.com.
xx, Ivana Cepeda
ICYDK, celebrities really are just like us! And how may you ask do we know this? Well, thanks to Dr. Graf, author of Stop Aging, Start Living, she was able to get some insight during her recent trip to L.A. for the 60th Annual Emmys. While there, she spent some time with a few celebs at the WOW! Creations Gifting Lounge, where she found out a few concerns regarding beauty, health and wellness, most of them being the same ones she hears from her regular patients. Here’s what they had to share –
Many had questions and common anxieties with how lifestyle affects the body both on the inside and the out.
Many are experiencing high stress levels, caffeine intake, unhealthy eating habits (mostly due to TV and film shoots) and lack of sleep.
Both men and women spoke to Dr. Graf about the use of heavy makeup combined with lights resulting in clogged pores and acne.
Good skin is key when it comes to the newest technology, HD TV, which as we all know, enhances the tiniest of flaws.
Dr. Graf also had a booth where she was testing pH (which is a huge factor when it comes to overall health and beauty) and found that the people with the healthiest numbers (7.0 - 7.5 is ideal) were the ones who were careful about what they ate and drank, aware of how much of a link it is between appearance, diet and energy. But Dr. Graf, the pro she is, was already able to tell this even before testing these certain ones.
xx, Erin Dustin
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