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EMPTIES – APRIL 2019

Hi All! All the products are listed below the video, there will be no other video this weekend due to the British Bank Holiday (WHOOHOOO!)…

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PAT MCGRATH LABS LAUNCHES IN SELFRIDGES

I wasn’t around when Pat McGrath launched in Selfridges but have since got my hands on it and couldn’t resist showing you a taste of…

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GIVE AND MAKEUP ON PAUSE IN LONDON

Due to a huge influx of parcels over the last few days, the Give and Makeup posting address for London is temporarily closing. They received…

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CLINIQUE MOISTURE SURGE FACE SPRAY UPDATE

Hi All! Members of the Skin Freaks Facebook Group went into meltdown last week when someone posted that they had been told that Clinique Moisture…

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THE ORDINARY RETINOIDS | APRIL 2019

Previous retinol videos: www.youtube.com/playlist Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion: http://tidd.ly/b936a34a Granactive Retinoid 2% in Squalane: http://tidd.ly/c4f579a2 Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane: http://tidd.ly/44288b7b Retinol 0.2% in Squalane:…

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BUN FRIDAY 14 – BUMPER NYC EDITION

All links underneath video. THIS MORNING: http://bit.ly/2DBU2Qr KATE SOMERVILLE OFFER: http://bit.ly/2UF0GLJ MINTD X SUNDAY RILEY BOX (AD): http://bit.ly/2ISc8RF RETINOL VIDEOS SO FAR: https://youtu.be/DyfyfAjxBUA BEAUTYCOUNTER: Peel:…

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KATE SOMERVILLE CATCH-UP

Hi All! Kate was in town this week to meet press and customers so I grabbed her. Literally. The Kate Somerville Friends & Family 30%…

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THIS MORNING 24th April

Just a quick link for those of you that missed the show this morning/live abroad, the segment from This Morning is now live on YouTube.…

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THE MINTD BOX x SUNDAY RILEY | AD

OK face forward, heads up everyone. MINTD Box is a new twist on the ‘monthly box’ concept and one I think you will like. Built…

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KATE SOMERVILLE FRIENDS & FAMILY 30% OFFER

Hi Everyone! As promised, back from Easter break with a bang, and right off the bat we have Kate Somerville and a special 30% Friends…

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I Went to Walmart and Discovered My New Favorite Toothpaste

First thing’s first: I’m not going to pretend for a second that this post is sexy or stylish. It’s about toothpaste! A really amazing toothpaste, but still. I think we can all agree that the days of making everyday life look like a magazine spread are so over. Real life looks like me high-tailing it to Walmart in the middle of the day for new toothpaste from Burt’s Bees.

Walmart, where the lighting is not designed to make you look like a supermodel, it’s designed to help you find what you need. That is no small feat these days in the toothpaste aisle. When did it become an entire aisle?! I’d almost rather floss than shop for toothpaste. Kidding … of course I floss

. And yet, I am admittedly obsessive about oral care. I have a dental hygienist mom to thank for that.

Finding a toothpaste that is both effective and healthy has never been easy. Most products with simpler ingredients look adorable on the sink but don’t really deliver. The new Burt’s Bees Toothpaste is formulated with ingredients you can trust, and the Fluoride formulas work like the leading toothpastes at fighting cavities – there are Fluoride-Free formulas as well offering users the freedom to choose. (It also looks lovely on the sink because it’s Burt’s Bees).

Unlike standard toothpastes, the new line from Burt’s Bees is made without SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate) and artificial flavors & sweeteners. Yes, these things can be found in most toothpastes! And let’s be honest: we don’t just brush with this stuff, we ingest it.

I’m as thrilled about the simplicity and efficacy of Burt’s Bees Toothpaste almost as much as I am about the taste. So refreshing and minty, with none of that bitter taste or gritty texture—you know the one. You will actually look forward to brushing your teeth (after you wash your face, right?!)

Be sure to get yours at Walmart ASAP! I’m pretty sure everyone at my store snagged a tube after watching me make a scene. Just keeping it real.

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s5 ep 7: Finding the Light in the Dark with Kezia Lechner

Once in a while I meet a healer who I can feel in my bones. Transformational intuitive coach Kezia Lechner is wise and beyond her 71 years. She has lived through the kinds of trials and transitions that a long and rich life brings, from great love to great loss. Few people are more beautifully equipped to serve as a way-shower for the rest of us.

SHOW NOTES –Website: Open to Change –Kezia’s Memoir: Close to The Bone: An Uncommon Love Story –The Progoff Intensive Journal Program –Shamanic Journeying: A Beginners Guide by Sandra Ingerman –The Emotion Code by Dr. Bradley Nelson

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Summer Hairstyles For When You Want To Wash-and-Go

When the temps rise, the last thing we want to do is handle hot styling tools, even if anything other than a blowout makes us look like a frizz ball. It’s a beauty catch 22: do we sacrifice knock-out hair for comfort, or melt away trying to style our hair only to end up a fried, frizzy mess anyway? No need to ponder this for too long, we have answers!

Beauty Banter asked coveted hairstylists Sunnie Brook, whose clients include Hailey Baldwin, Abigail Spencer, and America Ferrara, Christine Symonds, who’s worked with Kaley Cuoco, and Rebekah Forecast, hair stylist at Serge Normant for John Frieda Salon in NYC, who’s also blessed the manes of Heidi Klum, Emmy Rossum, and Jasmine Tookes, for tips and tricks on every hairstyle we’ll be wearing all summer long! No styling tools required…well, hot ones at least.

1. Wet & Sleek

A style we can start as soon as we exit the shower. Sunnie says to use R+Co foam pomade ($32) on semi-damp hair and comb hair back into desired shape, or a sleek side part. Bobby pin everything in place and remove pins once the hair has dried. Voilà! For deep shine, Sunnie also suggests Leonor Greyl Spray Structure Naturelle ($42) for maximum hold and high shine.

2. Air-Dry

We tried the not brushing our hair test, and the results are good. Air drying hair is basically the best thing since dry shampoo, especially during summer. On days we’re skipping the wash altogether, on dry hair remove any tangles using fingers like a comb, says Sunnie, then apply Playa Endless Summer Spray ($28) (or your favorite wave spray) from roots to mid-shaft to bring out natural waves and enhance texture and curl. For even more body, Sunnie says to divide hair into four sections and secure in loose buns with bobby pins, give it about 20 minutes (about the time it takes us to put on our best summer face), then remove and shake out the waves. #Beachbabe hair anyone?

For more control with the air-dry, Rebekah gives us the “sculpt dry” —use mousse, soft gel, or volumizing spray, and with a wide-tooth comb, using the shape of your head sculpt the hair into the desired direction and leave to dry. Once dry, lighten up the product by running hands through hair, leaving your mane so shiny and smooth without a hair dryer.

Tip: Frizzy gals, Rebekah recommends Hair Food shampoo ($6) and hair mask ($10) to combat the frizzies, and Sunnie uses Playa hair oil ($38) on only the frizzy parts of tresses for smooth hair.

3. Sleek Top Knot

For when you literally have zero time but still want a chic style, the bun is the answer. Simply apply hair oil, like Chritine’s fave: Ouai Hair Oil ($28), to wet or dry hair (from mid-shaft to ends only, says Sunnie) and pull hair up into a high ponytail securing it all into a tight Bella Hadid-worthy bun. For the highest bun possible, use a boar bristle brush to get a good grip on hair (no bumps here), tip head forward, and let gravity help you achieve that high knot. If any hair bumps do survive, Sunnie says to use the end of a tail comb by weaving it in and out of the hair (in a sewing motion) and then run the comb back to the secure ponytail to remove bumps. And in case we want a “messier” knot, Christine says to leave the ends of hair sticking out of the bun and use a toothbrush sprayed with some hairspray to control fly-aways. Boom!

4. Sky-High Pony

The name says it all. Follow tips for the top-knot, without the knot of course. The it-girl high ponytail, perfected by Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner is a lot more runway than the ponytail of our childhood days and one of our favorite hairstyles for summer. Wear sleek and smooth for a sophisticated mod look, or bumpy and messy à la Lady Gaga. Step it up by taking a small strand of hair from the bottom of the pony, and wrap it around the ponytail to cover up the elastic, then secure the strand with a bobby pin.

5. Overnight Waves

Save loads of time in the AM and still walk out with 70s style waves. Sunnie says to use Paul Mitchell Sculpting spray ($12) on the mid-lengths of hair (damp or dry) and twist the front sections loosely away from the face, securing with a piece of ribbon instead of elastics (to avoid creases). Continue twisting hair on the sides and at the nape. Get some beauty sleep and in the morning take the sections out and shake out hair for a loose Farrah Fawcett-wave.

6. Braids, Braids, and More Braids

And there’s always braids, which literally every cool girl has been sporting since last summer. Braids are super versatile and can be worn alone or to add texture to an otherwise dull-looking ponytail. For a simple braided pony, Christine says to tie wet hair at the nape into a low ponytail, and twist two strands around each other to create a “rope” look. An elevated pony with minimal effort…done. Any braid more complex than this we’ll have to turn to a how-to or our besties.

Be sure to shop the post for products and check out our slideshow for summer hair inspo!

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–Claudia Mercado is a beauty-obsessed writer living in Long Beach, CA.

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Spring Break, Palm Springs Style

It’s finally heeere! And not a moment too soon. I’m in Palm springs co-hosting a Healers retreat with Fit & Fly Girl and you should see my suitcase…Or should I say suitcases. We are working out in 100-degree heat, getting our woo on, and of course luxuriating by the pool. Throw in group dinners and that’s easily 2-3 outfit changes A DAY. Here’s what I brought along!

I buy all of my coverups from J.Crew but this one can double as a dress! I have a feeling I’ll buy it in all colors before the season is out.

For the life of me I don’t know why the review on this aren’t better! Charlotte Tilbury’s Overnight Bronze & Glow Masque is my go-to self-tanner for face. The shade is PERFECTION—not too dark and never orange-y—and I love that it hydrates my skin overnight.

I take zero chances with sunblock and always prefer a physical or mineral formula because they’re a) healthier and b) easier on my skin. I’m on my second MyChelle Sun Shield Stick SPF 50 tinted because it’s perfect for travel or on the go. Also: $12!!

I don’t go anywhere without a BKR bottle. The glass keeps water fresher even during hot yoga, the loop is easy to hold on hikes, and the colors make me happy!

Aside from the fact that packing a rattan tote in my suitcase was an wildly inefficient use of space, it’s THE CUTEST. And it’s half off! Seriously, just buy it. Or buy the pink one. Farmer’s market, beach, around town . . . you’ll use it everywhere. P.S. It’s also included in the Shopbop Event of the Season Sale: 20% off order under $500 and 25% off order over $500, now through 4/12. Use promotion code: EVENT19

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DIY: Cellulite Scrub

For women all over the world, cellulite is largely considered a “bad word.” Some fear the very uttering of these three syllables can literally cause the “cottage cheese” effect. While cellulite is largely genetic, most forms are caused by a combination of poor circulation, fat pockets (that’s why you’ll see cellulite on your butt, thighs, and sometimes even arms!), and female hormones (another reason to adore your gender, girls). But here’s the thing: Skinny folk can be prone to the condition, too. So, just because your limbs are long and lean doesn’t mean that this is a post to skip. In fact, it can happen to you (read all about that here).

Eating certain foods can help. Exercise is a must. Hydration is essential. But treating the affected area consistently and vigorously is really your best bet. Note, ladies, you can’t half-ass this. Commit to 6 weeks of 2-3 treatments a week. Combine your treatments with exercise, better diet (low in sugars and processed foods), and tons of water. You will see a difference (and just in time for bikini season!).

While there is no topical cure for cellulite, scrubs and creams with effective ingredients will help to diminish its appearance. Caffeine is considered the Holy Grail ingredient for anti-cellulite. So, naturally, this scrub is essentially coffee grinds. It’s easy to make, simple to apply, and affordable – especially compared to those costly medical-grade creams and treatments (some can run you $1,000!).

This scrub is ideal for beach or pool days, as it has the ability to immediately diminish the appearance of cellulite. And, bonus, it leaves skin soft and hydrated! But, beware, while skin will look gorgeous, your tub or shower won’t – it’ll most likely resemble the inside of a coffee maker. Fret not, a quick rinse and wipe down will clean the basin. Oh, the things we do for dimple-free skin!

What You’ll Need: Coffee Grinds (Caffeinated) Juniper Oil Coconut Oil

Benefits Of The Ingredients: Fresh Coffee Grinds (Caffeinated) – Caffeine can immediately diminish the appearance of cellulite by stimulating blood flow, toning and tightening the area; Rich in antioxidants (which aid in releasing toxins) Juniper Oil – A berry that increases circulation and energizes the under active tissues. Coconut Oil – Hydrates, smoothes and helps your skin absorb the caffeine and juniper.

Directions: Combine 2 TBSP of coconut oil and 20-30 drops of essential juniper oil (try this one) in a bowl. Mix in about 1/2 cup of fresh caffeinated coffee grinds until the grinds are completely soaked with the oils. You’ll want this scrub to be grind-heavy, so if it’s feeling too watery, add more grinds. There are no exact measurements so feel free to play around, but these are good jumping off points.

Take into the bathroom (I highly suggest doing this in the bath or tub, prior to turning on the water) and firmly rub into affected areas using circular scrubbing motions.

Continue for at least 5 minutes. Then rinse and pat dry. Feel free to apply pure coconut oil to moisturize and soothe the skin (and massage that in too, ladies!).

Note: Apply to affected areas 2-3 times a week. For quicker results, wrap the scrubbed area (concoction still on) with Saran Wrap to essentially heat the skin. Relax for 15 minutes then remove the wrap and shower.

I suggest making a new batch daily as the caffeine is said to be most effective when coffee grinds are fresh.

Extras: Yes, potent ingredients are vital, but scrubbing and massaging the area is just as – if not more – important. The point is to improve circulation (a.k.a. get the blood flowing) and nothing breaks up those fatty areas and releases the trapped toxins that leave your skin unfortunately dimpled like a good rub down.

On days that you aren’t rub-a-dub-scrubbing, try a Dry Brush (friends of mine rave about this wonder brush). Combine coconut oil with a few drops of juniper oil and massage over the dimpled regions in quick, circular motions.

Results will be best – and longest lasting – if you alternate between the two treatments every day for several minutes.

For even more cellulite facts and figures, click here.

Do you have an anti-cellulite DIY treatment that’s proven effective? Let us know below.

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VITAMIN A/RETINOLS – OTC 0.5%-1% (STRONG)

Hi All! Vitamin A Housekeeping: All of the brands featured responded to my questionnaire and I am very grateful. Not all disclosed the % of…

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DRUNK ELEPHANT SLAAI MAKEUP-MELTING BUTTER CLEANSER

Describe the brand in five words. Oh you know DE already. 🙂 What type of cleanser is it? Emulsifying Balm. Who is it for? All…

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