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I’ve added some additions to my beauty vanity this month. Summer means skins, and here’s how I’m taking care of mine;

At night I’m washing my face with Peter Thomas Roth’s 3% Glycolic Solutions Cleanser. It is anti-aging & exfoliating. It removes my makeup and any excess oil. The Glycolic Acid shrinks pores, improves clarity and reduces fine lines. 

For day and night Eye Cream I’m using Park Perfection’s 2 in 1 Instant Eye Lift. It’s designed to tighten and lift the eye skin while reducing wrinkles and puffiness. It uses minerals, peptides and antioxidants to balance and enhance skin around the eye. 

I was overdue for a new foundation brush. I am very happy with NYX Cosmetics Total Control Drop Foundation Brush. It’s designed for liquid but i’ve used it with my powders as well. It blends perfectly. I love that is it angled to get around every curve of your face. 

I am obsessed with Macadamia Professional Nourishing Repair Oil Spray. It’s officially summer, which means I’m not drying my hair. I let it air dray and then add this spray for a finished look. It has an ultra fine spray and instantly adds shine, moisture, softness, and uv protection. It says to use on wet hair, but I’ve been using it on both wet and dry. 

I’m telling you to get into this entire line. If you want soft hair, this is your answer. I recently discovered the line Oi by Davines at my last hair appointment. My stylist used it on me and I had to call her later to get the details. I was touching my hair all day. I couldn’t believe how soft and light it felt. I’ve always loved Davines products and this line hits it out of the park.  “The name OI comes from the ancient Eastern idea of harmony through the balance of opposite forces. In an effort to create balance between the senses, mulitple benefits and effectiveness, OI lets you see immediate positive results from your first use.” The power ingredient is Roucou oil, which gives major shine and softness, as well as protection from environmental damage. The Shampoo and Conditioner are luxurious. My favorites are the Lightweight Oi All in one Milk and the Multi-function Oil. They detangle, control frizz, and protect from heat. So try out Oi from Davines but don’t get freaked out if everyone starts playing with your hair…..

because they look amazing and are soft and shiny. My new favorite lip products is Locked & Lit from Smith & Cult. It’s a CBD lip balm gives the most perfect, natural, shine and look. It uses hemp derived CBD to soothe and protect. Coconut derived MCT oil provides intense hydration. I have the clear, which is green in the jar, and it gives the most perfect natural lip color boost. I love how long it lasts, as apposed to many balms that seem to dissipate in minutes. So pucker up for Smith & Cult and make your lips luscious…

and my lip gloss. I love my 3 Graces lip gloss for the effect, and the messages inscribed on the package. 3 Graces started as a “collaboration between a classically trained portrait artist and skilled makeup artist. The glosses feature beautiful, vibrant pigments infused with their signature lip serum for intense color that gives a radiant shine to your lips.” Each gloss has a positive message written on the package. I use their Pink Nude, and the package reminds me  ‘In Everything Give Thanks’. There are 7 colors to choose from. Your lips will be soft and hydrated, with high shine. So pucker up for 3 Graces and give them lip….

the results you’ll get from Natural Formula Ampule Intense Hair Mask. This mask is for dry, color treated, severely damaged hair. It contains restorative oil ampules that remain fresh until they come into contact with wet hair. It nourishes, rebuilds, and repairs hair. It improves elasticity and shine. The mask is loaded with Ceramides to strengthen and protect. So get with Natural Formula when you want results, and you want it to be intense…..

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Lucky Chick Cosmetics. This line is designed to give ultimate coverage in one swipe to lips and eyes. They believe in creamy textures, hydration, cruelty free, clean beauty. The products are infused with good for you ingredients like coffee, rose, jojoba oil, and cucumber extracts. I have been using their Lip lacquer in Desire. Desire is a stunning red with blue undertones. It has major color and shine, while lasting for hours. It does not feather, and does not dry out your lips. So get Lucky Chick for major color and noticeable lips, because there’s nothing wrong with a little attention ;)…..
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a slip tease. I wrote about my fave red find this year, but I wanted to shout out my 2nd fave. NYX’s Slip Tease Full Color Lip Lacquer in Dexter. This is like a liquid lip meets a bold gloss. It has major staying power and a beautiful amount of shine. It has an hourglass shaped applicator for percise application. It is lightweight and smooth with a vanilla scent. So be a Tease in Dexter, you can get away with it in red….

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how long it’s been since you’ve dyed your grays. Thanks to TruHair they won’t find out your totally due for a salon visit. TruHair is an “innovative hair care collection that provides women with easy-to-use solutions that deliver TRU RESULTS.” They use healthy ingredients designed to provide volume and shine. I have been using their Color & Lift as well as the Extreme Volume Brushable Hairspray. Color & Lift Root Color Powder with Thickening Fibers, is designed to blend and cover your gray roots and thinning areas. Hair appears fuller and thicker. The application is fast and easy, and the color washes out when you shampoo. The Extreme Volume Brushable Hairspray is lightweight and buildable. It adds volume without a tacky stiff feeling. It is formulated for color treated hair and has added uv protection and Panthenol B5. So get with TruHair, and lie about your color all you want….

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and i’m in love with it. I’m talking about The Body Shop’s Banana Truly Nourishing Hair Mask. My favorite thing is the smell, which lasts after you wash it out and dry your hair. It is enriched with real banana puree from Ecuador as well as brazil nut oil from Peru.. It is designed for all hairs types and can be used daily. I use it a few times a week for softness and shine. I love how lightweight is, as some hair masks leave a heavy weight on your hair. It is 100% vegan, silicone free, and made with fair trade, natural, organic ingredients. So go Bananas with the body shop, and show off that soft mane…