Good Genes w/ SUNDAY RILEY

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Sunday Riley is Modern Skincare, all Sunday Riley products are infused with the NV-5 Ageless Complex, and each product has its own unique blend of active ingredients that give the skin back its youthfulness.
 
The NV-5 Ageless Complex is a blend of 5 Native American botanicals that have been scientifically proven to detoxify, heal and re-charge the skin.
 
At Sunday Riley modern skincare is a marriage between botanicals and biotechnology – Sunday Riley skincare offers the skin intense cellular renewal, detoxification and regeneration. 
 
Over my 5 day holiday I’ve used Good Genes, and I noticed that my skin was plumper, my fine lines and wrinkles were minimized and my skin was radiant!
 
It’s recommended that Good Genes be used for a 5 day period so that the skin  receives intense radiance, fine lines, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation scars will be minimized and you will achieve a vibrant and smoother complexion. 
 
Good Genes by Sunday Riley helps repair damaged skin, improves skin circulation, and reveals firmer and brighter skin. 
Using Good Genes I was able to turn back the clock, my skin was more youthful, radiant and I was carded for the first time in years!
Good Genes by Sunday Riley gets a TEN!
 
$105
 
Barneys New York
77 O’Farrell Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
415-268-3500

New Max Volume Mascara by Rimmel London

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This pink tube of  mascara is the real deal, no hype here.  I’m leery of Drugstore Mascara, for obvious reasons.  I’ve been fooled before by magazine editorials into buying that other pink tube only to be disappointed.
 
New Max Volume by Rimmel London dries in less than 10 seconds, and creates longer, thicker more beautiful lashes!  It’s waterproof so eye drops don’t create a problem mid-day. Plus the Keratin helps make your lashes stronger, sleeker and shinier.  The Collagen thickens the lashes for lush luxurious lashes.  Getting the chic London Vibe is easy with Rimmel London, channeling Kate Moss anyone?
 
This is one pink tube of mascara I’d buy again!
 
New Max Volume by Rimmel Londen gets a TEN!
 
$7.99
Walgreens
300 Montgomery
San Francisco, CA 94104
415-788-2984

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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May today be filled with lot’s of love, beauty and chocolate! Happy V-day!

Nourishing Treatment for Beautiful Hair by Leonor Greyl

Courtesy of Leonor Greyl
 
Leonor Greyl is the first Haircare company to create a haircare line using the worlds finest ingredients, for 35 years Leonor Greyl has paved the way from using chemicals to vitamins and natural ingredients that restore, protect and correct the hair. 
 
I’m a firm believer in creating your own Spa experience at home, that usually means I have two different masks going on at the same time.  On this particular occasion one of the masks I was testing was Leonor Greyl’s Masque Fleurs De Jasmin. 
 
The gorgeous scent left me intoxicated, the nourishing hair mask left my hair silky soft and manageable.
 
Masque Fleur De Jasmin is formulated with pure plant cerimides that leave thin, weak hair stronger  – healthier.
 
The silk-firming proteins provide flexibility and superior shine.
 
Masque Fleur De Jasmin detangles while leaving frizzy hair silky, softer and hydrated from within. Plus blow drying time is cut in half.
I love having silky soft and managable hair, isn’t it time you did too?
Masque Fleur De Jasmin by Leonor Greyl gets a TEN!
$57
DI PIETRO TODD SALON
2239 FILLMORE STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
Telephone: 415-674-4366

Soft & Indulgent Skin w/ Whish

Courtesy of Whish
 
If you’re lazy like me and need to get summer ready in a hurry you’re going to love body products by Whish.  All Whish body scrubs contain Organic Aloe, Organic raspberry Butter and Organic Shea Butter.  Efoliating has never been so luxurious and indulgent.  It’s time to shed those Winter Blues away with Sugar Scrub by Whish.
 
Whish Sugar Scrub polishes and nourishes the skin in one easy application.  My skin was left silky smooth and baby soft.  The scent sent me into heaven, it was like having dessert before dinner.  It’s a treatment product that delivers intense hydration to the dryest of skin. 
 
 Other Ingredients & Benefits:
 
exfoliates – brown sugar, raspberry seed, bamboo powder, organic sugar cane.
moisturizes – organic shea butter, organic raspberry butter, organic aloe.
renews – vitamin E extract, organic avocado oil.

Sugar Scrub by Whish gets a TEN!

$38

 
 

 

Nob Hill Spa                                           

Huntington Hotel 

1075 California Street

San Francisco, CA 94108

415-345-2888

  

 
 

Beauty Travel – on the Go with Talika

Courtesy of Talika
 
Being at home getting ready takes me longer then 5 minutes, while traveling I try to get out of my hotel room in less than 5.
 
I attribute it to the fact that I just want to get out there and see the world! Preparing for a trip takes thought and preparation with my toiletries.  Everyone laughs because I travel with more skincare and makeup than clothes.
  
My makeup routine is also more minimal, and recently I discovered Talika – I love all Talika products especially this adorable mini eyelash curler. 
  
It makes for the perfect travel companion, since I’ve used Lipocils my eye lashes are longer and thicker, soon I won’t need mascara. 
  
I pack all my skincare and makeup in the regulated size ziplock bags and Talika’s mini eye lash curler hardly takes up any room.  It’s easy to use and works beautifully!
 
Mini eyelash curler by Talika gets a TEN!
 
 
$14
 
 

NEW Smooch Proof Lips for Valentine’s day

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I love finding lust-worthy Red Lipstains that won’t break the bank.  NYC’s Newest Lip products are smooch proof lip stains that glide on the lips with rich vibrant color.  The color chart is filled with 10 long-wearing, long-lasting gorgeous color.  You’re going to love the vitamin rich ingredients that give hydration throughout the day and the precise tip pen that makes for an easy application.

The Colors: Persistent Pink, Forever Freesia, Never Ending Nude, Champagne Stain

Smooch Proof, Endless Spice, Forever Fuchsia, Berry Long Time, Forever Mine Wine and my personal favorite: Rock on Ruby. There’s one for everyone!

I loved the gorgeous, rich and intense color that stayed put throughout morning coffee.

The price points are a beauty steal at $4.99  For smooch proof beauty that lasts all day – Long-lasting lipwear by NYC gets a TEN!

Think: Kiss smeared, smudged lip color goodbye!

Available at Target

Making love this Valentines’s day w/ Seductive Body Elixir

Courtesy of Intelligent Nutrients
This Valentine’s day a good massage is in order, especially if you’re sharing it with your beloved.  Intelligent Nutrient’s products are certified organic because  everything we put into or on our bodies should be good for us.
 
The intoxicating combination of nutmeg, clove, vanilla, and blackberry sends the message of love and passion to the senses.  The love-making elixir melts into the skin leaving behind soft, supple and smooth skin. 
 
Seductive-Making Love Elixir contains Intelligent Nutrients renowned Intellimune Seed Oil – *it will melt your heart and make you feel like you want to make love to the world and the world feels you right back!*
 
Seductive-Making Love Elixir by Intelligent Nutrients gets a TEN!
 
$30
 
Barneys New York
77 O’Farrell Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

*MASSAGE MEDICINE

Instinctively we know massage works: if you bump your head, you rub it. Research shows that it clinically boosts immunity and attention. It reduces stress hormones, pain awareness and symptoms of depression. So get your rub on.*

New Bamboo Smooth w/ Kendi Oil by Alterna

Courtesy of Alterna
If you’re a beauty product junkie or if you suffer from dry frizzy hair you’re going to love Alterna’s New Bamboo Smooth haircare collection.  The ingredients are certified organic Bamboo and Kendi Oil – clinical studies show that 75% of women prefer Bamboo Smooth with Kendi Oil over Argan Oil.
I’m part of that 75% – I’ve been testing Bamboo Smooth Dry Kendi Oil Mist and I’ve never been so in love with my hair.  Ladies, the right haircut, color and haircare products will give your gorgeous hair every time!  It’s important to invest money in quality haircare products and treatments.
I love that the Kendi Dry Oil Mist can be applied to either wet or dry hair.  Frizz is eliminated, hair is nourished and protected.  You will notice smoother, sleeker, stronger and more flexible hair after your first application.   It’s no wonder New Bamboo with Kendi Oil haircare products by Alterna were the haircare products of choice at Sundance.
Alterna Haircare comes in several collections for every haircare type or need.  Alterna has an informative Style Lounge section online that helps in the crusade for beautiful, healthier and stronger hair.  Alterna haircare products can be found at Sephora.
New Bamboo Smooth with Kendi Oil Dry Mist by Alterna gets a TEN!
$24
Sephora
33 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-362-9360
“Alterna’s Bamboo collection represents natural luxury at an accessible price point. It’s a line for the eco-chic consumer who wants a natural, eco-friendly product that is high-performing as well. Bamboo is all about powerful ingredient combinations- each line features eco-certified, fair-trade compliant, and certified organic Bamboo Extract for its strengthening abilities, plus an additional nourishing ingredient to give you a certain look. The Bamboo Smooth line blends Bamboo Extract and rare organic Kendi Oil from Indonesia , a duo that gives you the sleekest, smoothest, frizz-free hair. Kendi Oil’s results are so impressive that we put them to the test and conducted third party clinical testing against the leading Argan oil brand. Kendi Oil was preferred by 75% of consumers in terms of frizz, softness, smoothness, and shine. The Bamboo Shine line mixes Bamboo Extract and unique Indian Gooseberry, which has been used in India for thousands of years create the most luminous, glossy hair possible. Soon we will be launching a volume line within Bamboo, so this will be a complete collection that works for all hair types.”-Michael Shaun Corby, Global Creative Director at Alterna Haircare

NEW Tinted Lip Balm by Burt’s Bees

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Burt’s Bees has been around for the past 25 years – they create natural products that are earth friendly and good for you too!  The skincare and lip balm products are enriched with botanicals and essential oils for natural goodness.

Through out my wanderings I discovered their NEW Tinted Lip Balm.  I was immediately drawn to the ecco friendly packaging and couldn’t resist. 

I’m not into lip balms especially tinted lip balms, this is my sister Wendy’s catagory – but the packaging just hooked me in and my color of choice was Rose.

I’m in LOVE! The color is a sheer pink/red that creates the perfect bee stung pout! My lips looked naturally pretty and plump!

My goal is to wear less makeup, but to keep my signature RED lip color.  Burt’s Bees makes it possible.  There are 6 colors to choose from, one for everyone! And ladies, there are two reds to choose from!

NEW Tinted Lip Balm by Burt’s Bees gets a TEN!

$7.99

Available at Walgreens