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with Larkly’s SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen. Summer is here and you better be protecting your skin. I love the ease of doing touch-ups with this sustainable, mineral based, powder sunscreen. You can keep one in your purse, one in the car, and one in your beach bag. The powder is translucent, yet gives your skin a subtlety filtered look. I use it on my face and body, especially my hands while I’m driving. Larkly offers easy to replace refills, so there is less waste on your reorder. Another bonus of this product is it’s TSA friendly! The ultra soft brush is “self-dispensing”. The sunscreen blocks both UVA & UVB rays, and also includes antioxidants like Resveratrol, Green Tea, Vitamin E, and Licorice Root Extracts. So show some skin this summer, as long as you’re protecting it with Larkly ;)….

when it comes to face masks. I love mixing them myself, and you don’t have to worry about them expiring and drying out. This week I started using Terra Beauty’s Matcha Sea Clay Dry Mask. Terra Beauty is a 100% natural, peta approved, vegan, clean cosmetics line. It is owned by 3 sisters that are first generation Brazilian Americans. They grew up on the farms of Brazil and Italy and took that knowledge into their beauty products.The mask uses microfined matcha, green tea, sea clay, white kaolin clay, and vitamin e. So mask up with Terra Beauty, and help renew your skin before you have to put that other kind of face mask on…

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It’s small batch when it comes to Lone Star Botanicals. They ethically source the best herbs and spices from Organic farms all over the world. I have gotten into using their face scrubs and face masks this winter, and had great results. The Refresh Hydrating Green Tea Face Scrub exfoliates, hydrates, and brightens your skin. Soothe Moisturizing Shea Butter Pumice face Scrub moisturizes and smooths skin. I rarely like scrubs, because I find them to be too harsh. These allowed for a gentle, yet effective cleaning. I like all their Masks, though the Renew Rejuvenating Herbal Clay Mask was my favorite. It gave me a brighter, more awake looking complexion. So try out Lone Star botanicals, and get big results with just a little….

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to use. A Method skincare by Tina Alster MD. The line uses “scientifically-proven ingredients at optimal concentrations to deliver visible skin improvement. Each product is formulated with ingredients that have an excellent safety profile and are stabilized without sacrificing efficacy.” I have been using the Brighten Eyes eye cream and H2 Biome moisturizer. The eye cream is lightweight and soothing. It softens lines with a non irritating micro-encapsulated all-trans retinol. Rosemary, green tea, and ellagic acid provide protection to the sensitive eye area skin. H2 Biome is a probiotic, hydrating cream that balances skin and reduce inflammation. So get with A Method, it’s Doctor’s orders….
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accomplish more. That is the motto behind Swell Skin. They believe “a powerful foundation is necessary for powerful products. Our foundation relies on the abundance of antioxidants and omega fatty acids found in the powerful, rejuvenating oil of the sea buckthorn plant.”  Head over to their site to read about the many reasons why they love this powerful ingredient. My favorite products in the line are the Tight & Toned Radiant Pore Exfoliating Toner and the Dry Body Oil Moisturizer. The Toner uses Green Tea, Aloe, Chamomile, and Glycolic Acid to smooth, and reduce the appearance of pores. It exfoliates and brightens while balances skin’s PH. The Dry Body Oil hydrates and nourishes while absorbing fast. It has a fresh scent and is full of antioxidants, vitamins, and fatty acids. So do less, and relax into beautiful skin…

 

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with Fountain of Truth age defying, clean beauty line. The line uses a Super Bio-Ferment Complex, which is their way of using effective fermented botanical ingredients. Fermented ingredients can be broken down into smaller molecules which can better penetrate the skin. Fountain of Truth was created by Giuliana Rancic after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She wanted a completely clean line that would also effectively fight aging and other skin concerns. I received three of their products from influenster. I love the skin nutrition booster kit. It comes with three facial serums to treat your needs. B: Bright is for an outer glow and uses vitamin c, B: Hydrated is full of hydrating ingredients for softness, and B: Calm is to soothe stressed skin. I also love the Magic Wand Sculpting Eye Roller. It is a weightless eye cream that uses probiotic derived ingredients, caffeine, and green tea. The wand has cooling rollerballs to stimulate circulation. The Fresh Face Foaming cleanser will remove makeup and dirt, while keeping skin soft.  You can find the line at Ulta. So get with Fountain of Truth and let the magic of clean beauty be your truth…
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my skincare. All Good skincare is a skincare line that is Organic, Reef Friendly, and Vegan. I use the SPF 30 Sport sunscreen lotion which is water resistant. Is has uva/uvb broad spectrum protection.It is light weight and non greasy. Organic green tea, rose hips and buritii oil are added to repair damaged skin.

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I also have been using the Lavender Hydrating Body Lotion. It is deeply hydrating and filled with rejuvenating botanicals. Lastly, I love their multi use Lavender Coconut Oil. It is raw and cold pressed. It can be a makeup remover, hair oil & Conditioner, massage oil and all over moisturizer.

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or at least my face. If you want the celebrity treatment I suggest you get to know Kat Rudu Pure Biotic Skincare. Kat Rudu is a renowned celebrity medical aesthetician. “The unique collection nourishes the skin at the cellular level, revealing a fresh and dewy glow. Each KÁT RUDU product represents a facial with Kat – the best in luxury, chemistry and efficacy.” This cruelty free line is formulated with active botanicals and silk amino acids. I’ve listed product breakdowns below. So treat yourself right with Kat Rudu, and get with a celebrity…or just glow like one.
 
Liquid Lift Silk Amino Acid Peptides Serum-A-list actresses swear by this ultra light, regenerative, water-based serum that feeds the skin vegan protein at the cellular level. A potent concentrated supplement, the Silk Protein Amino Acid blend improves suppleness, radiance and overall condition resulting in skin that is instantly lifted, plumped and tightened. Vitamin E and Organic Gotu Kola work together to heal and reduce sunspots. The intoxicating scent of rose harvests will take your breath away. Excellent for normal to oily skin. 
Jet Secret Overnight Creme-A godsend to everyone who paints the town red! Formulated with the most medically advanced, active organic ingredients, this renovating plumping cream is truly a miracle fixer for thirsty, inflamed, tired skin. Fruit extracts and flower oils combine with vegan Hyaluronic Acid, botanical Vitamin C, Cucumber Water and Tamanu Oil to nourish the dermal layer while minimizing irritation and inflammation ultimately leaving the complexion dewy and bright. Beneficial for oily, eczema and acne-prone skin with its three sebum minimizing power ingredients of Lactic Acid, Sugar Cane and Glycolic Acid. An all over ageless cream for face, eyes, lips, neck and décolleté.
Cocoa Honey Papaya Enzyme Cleanser –An allover cleanser for eyes, lips and face that looks and feels like creamy honey. Blended from regenerative Wild Geranium, pure Aloe Vera and antibacterial Honey, this silky gel purifies, tones and deeply hydrates the skin to reveal a super clean complexion that is not stripped or irritated. Imbued with organic Rosemary and Gotu Kola for their abilities to stimulate, clarify and heal. Excellent for acne prone skin; gentle enough to remove eye makeup. 
Cooling Cucumber Eye Bright Gel –is cooling revitalizing treatment delivers Silk Protein Amino Acids to the delicate eye area, feeding the skin vegan protein to make it elastic and impervious to fine lines. Marine Algae, Japanese Green Tea and Vitamin E provide a triple dose of antioxidants to combat UV rays and stimulate collagen while reducing puffiness and dark circles. Eyes are left
Hydra Cell Bright Citrus Moisturizer-is ultra sheer moisturizer will evoke memories of when you first experienced the intoxicating scent of fresh citrus and warm vanilla. A natural brightening and oxygenating formula that fades sunspots, lightens hyperpigmentation and restores brilliance with Kojic Acid and Licorice Root. Vegan Peptides, Hyaluronic Acid and Plant Stem Cells deliver protein to the skin at the cellular level. Developed with super Marine Algae, Gotu Kola and Ginseng that work in unison to activate cellular turnover. Skin looks brighter, firmer and more elastic.

Hydracell Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid-high concentration of botanical Vitamin C and vegan Hyaluronic Acid brightens hyperpigmentation while it feeds and plumps the skin. Natural supplements of plant based Ferulic Acid, Gotu Kola and Vitamin E reduce photoaging. Excellent for damaged, acne prone and oily skin. Hydra Cell Vitamin C Serum can be used alone or in conjunction with Liquid Lift or Hydra Cell Bright.

 

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you should be too. Pretty Woman NYC Nail Medic Herbal Nail Therapy. It is a cuticle and nail treatment that restores dry, broken, discolored nails. It is made with Ginseng, Gogi Berries, Green Tea, and Sunflower extract. It works immediately. My nails were very dry from gels, and this healed them.

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be one, use it, learn about it. Beauty and Pinups is an inspiring brand that gives results, while bettering the world. They are all about “beauty with a purpose”. They use gentle, nourishing ingredients, and are free of sulfates, parabens and phthalates. A portion of all sales supports Best Buddies. I truly love the whole line, I will talk here about my favorite. Valor Superfine Hairspray is a must have. It’s similar to Loreal’s Elenett in regards to results and texture, but it smells much better. It’s made with Green Tea and Ginko Biloba Extracts. It’s lightweight and allows for layering with no buildup. There is a mild sunscreen to protect color. The pinup on the bottle is Gina Elise. She is the founder of Pin-Ups for Vets, a group dedicated to boosting veterans’ healthcare, hospitals and personal well-being. They are donating a portion of the proceeds of this product right back to her organization. So do something good for your hair, well you do good for the world…..

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