Anti-Aging on a budget: Garnier Nutritioniste Ultra-Lift Pro Deep Wrinkle Night Cream

 

A new anti-aging potion by Garnier Nutritioniste,  Ultra-Lift Pro Deep Wrinkle Night Cream, penetrates the deep into the skin’s surface to help restore elasticity and plump deep wrinkles while you sleep for firmer, more youthful and smoother skin. In clinical trials, overnight, women saw firmer, more supple skin -- and within  two weeks, 86% of women felt firmer skin.

 

How it works/Key Ingredients:

Pro-Xylane: This L’Oreal patented, Green Chemistry molecule, is a naturally derived raw sugar extract from the beech tree. Pro-Xylane’s anti-aging properties smooth wrinkles by plumping wrinkles from within while replenishing skin’s moisture.

 

Omega 3+6:  helps rebuild skin’s protective barrier

 

Vitamin A: helps diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

 

 $16.99 at drugstores and mass retailers.

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Not Soap, Radio Goes Greek

I'll admit it, I was in a sorority in college. Not the most active member (by far) of Theta Phi Alpha, I've chalked it up to another life experience, but it would have made my life much easier if these oh-so-adorable products from Not Soap, Radio were available back then (don't ask when that was, please!). 

The first and only bath and body collection to be Greek Licensed, a portion of every net sale goes directly to support each specific chapter’s national headquarters. All of the products in the collection are unique to each sorority, either Greek lettered, illustrated with their colors and mascots, or, as in the perfumes, custom-blended scents using base notes from each sorority’s flower.

The Greek collection includes:

·         Kiss Kiss Lip Balms – all-natural, high-shine, candy-flavored clear gloss in lettered pots.

·         Mini Lettered Lip Gloss Trios – three mini glosses, all in neutral, anyone can wear them pinks, together in a perfectly portable plastic envelope that can be thrown in your bag, backpack, or suit case.

·         Mirrored, magnetized and lettered Face Palettes full of everything essential for lips, eyes, and cheeks. They can take you from home to class to the library to a formal to a business meeting to Paris and beyond.

·         Roll-On Floral Perfumes – each is unique and incorporates the actual sorority flower along with several under and top notes of florals, vanilla, musks and other fabulous scents.

·         Mascot-labeled Shimmering Body Lotion, Glycerin Soap, and Happy Hour Lip Glosses

·         Greek also offers the perfect gift for all occasions.  Show your big or little just how fabulous she is with You’re The Best Big Sister and You’re The Greatest Little Sister lip balms. The Bid Day Kit is the perfect way to say, “Congratulations and Welcome!”  Remind your mother and friends of their sorority days with The Spa Kit!  Other kits include The Essentials Kit and The Kiss ‘N Go Kit.

Prices range from $6-$45 and products are available online at www.notsoapradio.com

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My Hair Savior: Redken Real Control Intense Renewal Super Moisturizing Mask

I've been messing with my hair color for so long, that sometimes I forget what my natural color actually is! I've run the gamut from white blonde (surfer girl days), to dark auburn (late 90's) and everywhere in between throughout the past 15 years.  Needless to say my hair has been ravaged by chemicals, but thanks to awesome products like Redken's  Real Control Intense Renewal Super Moisturizing Mask, no one would ever know. It's an an ultra-rich, deep conditioning mask that intensely moisturizes while helping
control and repair dry hair. Also great for detangling my super-long locks, comb-outs are no longer a battle. And, since my hair is porous due to years of blonding it often looks kind of frizzy after shampooing (and my hair is pin straight!), however this treatment (which I use every time I wash my hair)  keeps my strands smooth, sleek, shiny and straight--just the way I like it. Log on to Redken's website to locate an authorized salon.

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Love This Stuff: Nailtini Simply Syrup base coat

Make room in your lacquer cabinet for Nailtini's Simple Syrup base coat. It's spiked with enamel-compatible dental fixatives like calcium fluoride and zinc oxide to provide a flawless canvas for nail lacquer, while maximizing polish life and protecting against the staining effects of even the darkest polish. In addition, self-leveling action smoothes ridges and fills in splits and cracks to give strength and durability to the nail, and a shot of optical brighteners reduces yellow tones from previous stains.  Love it! $12, nailtini.com

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At-Home Laser Hair Removal: Silk’n SensEpil™

Finally, a permanent hair removal system that can be used in the comfort of one’s own home is available for purchase. Silk’n SensEpil™ is a breakthrough beauty device that uses safe and FDA-cleared Home Pulsed Light™ technology, which leading dermatologists recommend as the solution for long-term removal of unwanted hair. Unlike pricey in-office treatments, the Silk’n SensEpil™ is affordable at $499 and offers unsurpassed results within two to four sessions -- comparable to in-office laser procedures used by physicians. Recommended for those with lighter skin tones (I – IV on the Fitzpatrick Skin Tone Classification Scale) and brown to black hair, it is designed for ideal use on legs, arms, underarms and bikini area. In clinical and consumer studies, 80% of users experienced noticeable hair reduction after 3 months. 90% preferred using Silk’n to visiting a spa or salon and 90% said they would recommend Silk’n to a friend.

 Silk’n SensEpil™ is available for purchase at silkn.com and Sephora.com. 

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