Category: devices

  • Spring Beauty Tools on Tampa Bay Morning Blend

    Spring Beauty Tools on Tampa Bay Morning Blend

    Whether it’s science-driven ingredients or an applicator that’s a guide for a perfect cat-eye, we’ve got some of the newest and coolest beauty tools to help you get a fresh start to Spring!

    When it comes to skincare we all know nothing is a better tool for achieving enviable skin than a powerful facial! The OPULUS Activator takes a dose of powerful ingredients and heats it to the optimal temperature for maximum absorption and benefits. It’s luxury and beyond and delivers amazing results from the comfort of your home.

    OPULUS Beauty Labs Glow Ritual System
    PRICE: $295

    SHOP: @opulusbeautylabs.com
    A complete system including the OPULUS Activator and your choice of Glow Ritual Facial set. This is all you need to get Freshly Activated Beauty™ and experience 7 spa-worthy facials at home. The System elevates routine into ritual and changes the game on results. Potent active skincare blended the moment you want it — at the touch of a button, applied warm for optimized absorption. This is the future of skincare — and it’s here. Elegantly streamlined and gorgeously effective.

    Literally, a 10 minute ICE POWER SHRINK and LIFT in a mask! All we can say is WOW! Bring on the CRYO Facial!

    Charlotte Tilbury Cyro-Recovery Face Mask
    PRICE: $55.00
    SHOP: @CharlotteTilbury.com

    Charlotte’s new Cryo-Recovery mask is inspired by the high-performance ice-tech of cryotherapy and the ancient art of facial acupressure techniques to create the appearance of lifted, firmer, smoother, refreshed, and revived. Crafted from flexible, skin-cushioning silicone for extreme comfort and easy washability for re-use, this mask is embedded with advanced cooling gel bead pockets targeting the forehead, under eyes, cheekbones, nasolabial lines and under the chin. To use, simply place the mask into the freezer for 30 minutes, remove and place the mask gel side onto cleansed skin, secure the mask using the velcro straps, begin massaging the metal beads into pressure points and relax.

    Masks aren’t just for skincare! We are simply obsessed with this moisture mask that literally whips hair into shape in just one use. The shine and weightless hydration is fab but my goodness does it smell amazing. Honestly, the whole Vatika Collection is incredible, a sensory escape, and so clean.

    Vatika Ayurveda Moisturizing Hair Mask
    PRICE: $20.99
    SHOP: @amazon

    • Ayurveda says that when hair expresses Vatā (Wind) traits, it craves moisture to combat dryness and damage. The solution lies in the Ayurveda itself that is the ayurvedic herbs and plant extracts
    • Consists of Licorice and Bacopa Monnieri (Brahmi). Licorice Root is an ayurvedic herb that works to control unmanageable hair by detangling each strand with finesse. Bacopa Monnieri (Brahmi) – as an herbal remedy claim to heal the modern hair with natural growth and slows down hair fall caused by daily stressors
    • Pamper your hair and scalp with a burst of hydration that improves elasticity while replenishing the hair’s original vitality.

    This little tool makes applying perfect eyeliner a breeze!

    Guide Beauty Eyeliner Duo
    PRICE: $50.00
    SHOP: @GuideBeauty.com
    Our multi-award-winning
    GUIDE Wand and luxurious, jet black eyeliner make it nearly effortless to draw on, wing and tightline eyeliner. The Wand boasts a replaceable, soft and flexible precision tip applicator that’s gentle on the eyes. The easy-to-hold handle steadies the hand to make even rushed eyeliner application a cinch. It’s also a game-changer, as it makes advanced, pro-artistry techniques achievable for anyone.


  • Innovative Beauty on Arizona Midday

    Innovative Beauty on Arizona Midday

    As a makeup artist I can pop a pair of lashes on someone in seconds, but when it comes to applying to myself…couldn’t do it. Once magnetic lashes hit the market, I tried them out and wasn’t impressed. They never seemed to attach at the base of the lash and were just too heavy for my eyes. Eylure sent me their PROMAGNETIC lashes to try out and wow… they are amazing. Instead of sticking two lashes together or dealing with glue, you just use the liner included and lashes magnetize right into place. Mind blowing!

    Eylure PROMAGNETIC 10 Magnet & Felt Tip Eyeliner Kit
    PRICE: $16.99
    SHOP: @Target

    Eylure is revolutionizing false eyelashes with our latest innovation. The ProMagnetic felt tip eyeliner allows you to adhere to your magnetic lashes without any difficulties (or need for glue). This technology is simple; apply the eyeliner to your eye as you would a normal felt tip eyeliner and once it’s dry apply your magnetic lash onto the liner and you’re done! This long-lasting, smudge-proof formula is easy to use and is safe for daily wear. This kit includes the revolutionary ProMagnetic felt tip eyeliner and a pair of Marquise Faux mink lashes. These lashes contain 10 Magnets for maximum hold. Lightweight and easy to remove, these lashes will last up to 15 wears!

    Wait, what? A tinted eye cream that actually deflates, covers, and works on ridding dark circles for good? YES, PLEASE!

    JOAH Beauty Perfect Complexion Eye Serum Concealer
    PRICE: $11.99
    SHOP: JOAHBeauty.com

    Launching 2/22! It’s time to give tired skin a wake-up call. This complexion-enhancing eye serum concealer is like a shot of espresso for dull under-eyes, eliminating the look of dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines. Enhanced with ceramides and peptides, the serum infusion hydrates while the concealer delivers buildable coverage.
    Claims:
    • 97% saw brighter-looking under eyes*
    • 92% saw the appearance of dark circles disappear
    • 92% said the concealer hides imperfections
    • Infused with hydrating ceramides
    • Infused with firming peptides
    • Conceals dark circles, fine lines & imperfections
    • Reduces puffiness
    *In a consumer study on 100 participants for Perfect Complexion Eye Serum Concealer

    Have you worked out your face recently? You know, given it a good workout? The new trend in anti-aging is all about using tools to lift, tighten and sculpt the youth back.

    Foreo Bear
    PRICE: $299
    SHOP:
    Sephora
    The world’s first FDA-cleared medical microcurrent device with Anti-Shock System™, BEAR™ combines anti-aging microcurrent tech with T-Sonic™ massage to safely & effectively train & tone the 65+ muscles in your face & neck with pro-level power, for lasting results.
    Offering the same treatments found at celebrity spas, BEAR™ helps improve facial contour, sagging & the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles in just 2 mins, so your inner esthetician can enjoy a professional spa routine from the comfort of home.

    Sock curls anyone? Maybe an old pair of tube socks aren’t your speed when it comes to making overnight waves but this ribbon kit is spot on.

    Heatless Hair Curling Ribbon Kit
    PRICE: $42
    SHOP: @Heatlesshair.com

    Kit includes:
    Curling Ribbon™
    Gummy Hair Clip
    Big AF Scrunchies (2)
    Instructional Card
    The Curling Ribbon™ is made from 100% silk and is very gentle on the hair. The silk will help reduce frizziness and make your hair soft and shiny.
    The Curling Ribbon™ is 34-36″ long and can be used on a variety of hair lengths.
    The Big AF Scrunchies are made from 100% satin charmeuse with a 3″ diameter. These Blue Scrunchies have a metallic gold overtone. They are very gentle on the hair and will not leave creases.



    LED or light-emitting diode therapy has come a long way since NASA developed it for growing plants on space shuttles and discovered it also had wound healing benefits. The technology is a favorite of aestheticians for treating acne and slowing the aging process, so of course, we are seeing more and more brands creating at-home devices. These masks and wands aren’t cheap, and shouldn’t be by design. A good device should run anywhere from $150 to $1500. Do your research before you buy.

    DRx SpectraLite™ FaceWare Pro
    PRICE: $435
    SHOP: @DrDennisGross.com

    This powerful FDA cleared light therapy device designed for the full face features a combination of 100 LED lights in red mode and 62 LED lights in blue mode that work together to help boost collagen product, improve skin density, smooth wrinkles, diminish discoloration, and clear acne for a clear, younger-looking complexion.

  • Bringing Back the Glow in Chicago on Daytime

    Bringing Back the Glow in Chicago on Daytime

    Are you feeling a bit glum? Pale? Dull? Dry? You’re not alone. IT’S WINTER IN CHICAGO!
    Today, we are getting the glow back to your skin and mood on Daytime on WGN.

    Step 1:
    Exfoliate. Exfoliate. Exfoliate. Get that dead skin off. This scrub is great for the whole body! Head to toe

    St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub
    PRICE: $4.79
    SHOP: @Target
    So fresh! From America’s #1 scrub brand*, St. Ives award-winning Fresh Skin Apricot Face Scrub contains 100% natural walnut shell powder to deeply exfoliate and remove impurities for clean, glowing skin. This deep-cleaning face scrub is made with 100% natural exfoliants and apricot fruit extract, known to help leave skin feeling super soft and smooth.
    Apricots are our thing. Our apricots come from sun-drenched California and North Africa. Our walnuts are grown in orchards in California and harvested in the fall where the shells are milled into a powder without jagged edges. Just the way we like it. This scrub is dermatologist tested, paraben free, non-comedogenic (not tending to cause blocked pores), and oil free. And it’s simple to use. Just squeeze a dime sized amount onto your fingertips and massage onto damp skin. Spread in small circular motions to wake your skin’s natural circulation. When you’re done, rinse and glow. For best results, use 3-4 times a week.

    Step 2:
    Hydrate that face and why not use a magic cream! 

    Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream
    PRICE: $100
    SHOP: @CharlotteTilbury.com
    Charlotte’s Magic Cream’s innovative, award-winning, best-selling moisturizer was originally created backstage to instantly prep and transform the look of models’ skin before fashion shows. Loved by celebrities and supermodels, this revolutionary, results-driven formula is infused with a magic matrix of oils, my ‘magic 8’ of supercharged skincare ingredients to flood your complexion with moisture and transform the appearance of tired, dull skin for a glowing, dewy, plumper-looking canvas! One Magic Cream is sold every 2 minutes. In clinical studies, skin was 200% firmer and 152% more elastic in just 8 weeks.

    Step 3:
    Hydrate that body with this wonderful blend of shea, and coconut oil…so soft and absorbs right into the skin.

    ALAFFIA WHIPPED SHEA BUTTER & COCONUT OIL
    PRICE: $14.00
    SHOP: @Target
    • Deeply nourish your dry skin with Alaffia Whipped Shea Butter & Coconut Oil. The extra-emollient formulation is unscented and designed to nourish, soften, smooth, and protect your skin.
    • Alaffia’s Shea Butter & Coconut Oil is sustainably grown and produced in West Africa with fair trade and unrefined shea butter and ethically sourced coconut oil.
    • Traditional handcrafting methods ensure protection of fatty acids, vitamins and minerals that deeply nourish the skin. This delicate coconut shea butter whip is crafted with the most sensitive skin in mind.
    • No sulfates, no parabens, no phthalates, no synthetic fragrance, no artificial color, no mineral oil, and never tested on animals

    Step 4:
    Set the mood a glow or grab an uplifting scent to lift your spirits.

    Hope Scented Candle
    PRICE: $75.00
    SHOP: HopeFragrances.com
    The aromatic scented candle extends the hope fragrance experience to your surroundings. It is a convenient way to infuse your environment with the magic and beauty of hope. The candle allows you to enjoy up to 55 hours of uplifting scent in all the rooms of your home. The elegant simplicity of the gold circle artwork coordinates with every lifestyle and every interior — from the most modern to the most traditional. A perfect gift for everyone at any time of the year, the candle — from its beautiful design and packaging to its special fragrance — is the best way to give the gift of hope to all those you love.

    Step 5:
    And if you need some professional help, there is truly nothing like the Halo glow. 

    Halo by Sciton
    @theonespachicago
    HALO, the world’s first Hybrid Fractional Laser, is a quick, easy, and comfortable treatment that improves the appearance of skin. You’ll notice an increase in reflectivity that can only be achieved with HALO. The first wavelength targets the epidermis, or top layer of the skin, to address surface issues and pores. The second wavelength targets the dermis to address deeper sun damage. The result? The HALO glow that everyone is talking about – radiant skin that shines from the inside out.
    Comfortable, fast, and effective.

  • CYBER WEEK DEALS on Chicago’s Daytime

    CYBER WEEK DEALS on Chicago’s Daytime

    Bring on the BEAUTY DEALS! STG is back in Chicago with WGN’s Daytime and sharing all the discounted ❤️ for black friday and cyber week. The following brands are listed in order of appearance on WGN.

    BLOOMEFFECTS Black Tulip Collection
    SHOP: @Bloomeffects.com
    Deal: 30% OFF Site Wide (excluding sets) ONLY 11/26
    PROMO Code: Automatically applied at checkout

    Bloomeffects Black Tulip Overnight Retinoid Serum (A rejuvenating overnight serum to help lift, firm, and brighten for smooth and radiant skin. This brand is the first to ever use the tulip as a skincare ingredient and delivers a clean, effective, and sustainable skincare experience, straight from Amsterdam!)

    The Beachwaver Co. 
    SHOP: @Beachwaver.com
    PROMO CODE: WGN for 20% off site-wide, 48 hours only
    Invented by celebrity hairstylist, Sarah Potempa, the Beachwaver is an automatic rotating curling iron that has won over 50 beauty awards! 
    • If you’ve never been able to curl your hair, you NEED the Beachwaver. 
    • It’s a viral sensation on TikTok and is now available in Pink Glitter and Black Glitter – the perfect glam holiday gift!

    THERADERM ANTI-AGING SYSTEM
    PRICE: $195.50 with 15% Off Cyber Week Deal (11/26-12/3)
    SHOP: @Theraderm.net
    PROMO CODE:  ANTIAGE15 (15% off Anti-Aging System)This daily skincare regimen exfoliates, moisturizes, and traps harmful free radicals. Three patented peptides act in concert to minimize moderate wrinkles and tighten lax neck skin. Pharmaceutical grade ingredients in Eternox Peptide Crème provide the anti-aging support skin needs to stay smooth and healthy by supporting gene expression, transcription factors, and cell signaling molecules. Designed to be used morning and evening for optimal benefit.

    BIÂN BEAUTY Body Duo 
    PRICE: $120 with BIANWGN code (11/26-12/3)
    SHOP: @BIANBeauty.com
    PROMO CODE: BIANWGN (20% off Body Duo only from 11/26-12/3)
    River North wellness club BIÂN, brings home its innovative and unmatched approach to healthy living with its grooming and beauty solutions.
    Developed by Julius Few, MD, The BIÂN BEAUTY Body Duo is spectacularly refreshing.
    BIÂN BEAUTY JASMINE BODY CLEANSER
    Designed to cleanse the skin of the body without over-drying the skin
    Designed as a non-comedogenic cleanser that will not aggravate the skin and cause breakouts on the skin of the body./BIÂN BEAUTY DAILY BODY CREAM
    This product contains a blend of cocoa butter, shea butter, and green tea leaf extract to nourish even the driest, cracked skin. 
    Thick, luxurious formula – ideal for Chicago winters.

    CTZN Cosmetics
    SHOP: @CTZNcosmetics.com
    DEAL: 25% OFF sitewide 11/26-11/28 (excluding custom kits and pro kit)
    PROMO: Automatic with purchase from 11/26-11/28


  • Lightweight Summer Essentials on Tampa Bay Morning Blend

    Lightweight Summer Essentials on Tampa Bay Morning Blend

    Summer is upon us and man oh man are we feeling the heat. Everything is sweaty, showers are all about cooling down, and everything we put on our skin needs to be weightless. Today on Tampa Bay Morning Blend, we share some summer essentials from scalp cooling shampoos to ways to work out without breaking a sweat. …and there’s a little bit of everything for both guys and gals! Products listed in order of appearance.

    Olay Collagen Peptide24 Face Moisturizer
    PRICE: Under $30

    SHOP: @Olay.com
    Formulated with Olay’s powerhouse peptide formula that features small molecules that penetrate the skin surface, visibly firming the skin in just one day. Olay’s highest concentration of peptide molecules have been shown to boost natural collagen production, AND it’s proven to hydrate better than a $400 cream! Includes dermatologist-recommended ingredients: Vitamin B3: Helps skin retain moisture keeping skin seriously hydrated and aids in surface skin cell exfoliation and regeneration to remove dull skin. Glycerin and Snow Mushroom Extract: Increase moisture levels and improve moisture retention to keep skin hydrated throughout the day.

    Salvatore Ferragamo Intense Leather EDP
    PRICE: $100
    SHOP: @Bloomingdales
    After the launch of the Ferragamo Eau de Toilette in 2020, the new Eau de Parfum evolves and projects the fragrance towards a more intense, decisive, and sensual interpretation of modern masculinity
    Ferragamo Intense Leather is the new fragrance dedicated to those who are free-thinkers and know who they want to be. Features notes of mandarin, pink peppercorn, Clary sage absolute, Annurca apple accord, lily of the valley, Orris accord, oakmoss, Ferragamo Intense Leather exclusive accord, musk.

    Beautopia Peppermint Scrub Shampoo + Conditioner 
    PRICE: $55 Shampoo + Conditioner LITER DUO
    SHOP: @amazon
    Formulated with 100% pure peppermint oil and aloe, Peppermint Scrub Purifying Shampoo + Balancing Conditioner promote healthy hair & scalp while offering a cool and refreshing bath & shower ritual for summer! Men & athletes love it. Kids love it! It’s Great For The Whole Family! At $55 for the Liter Duo, it is every savvy shopper’s dream deal.

    glo910+
    PRICE: $299
    SHOP: @US.GLO910.com
    Glo 910+ is the first of its kind. A handy device that treats cellulite and localized fat effectively without the use of intensive procedures and devices. Thanks to the deep subdermal massage that mobilizes fat and accumulated toxins, you can now say goodbye to cellulites.
    The only one that uses  SLIM tech® technology  – an innovative combination of photoluminal energy that help it easier to penetrate different levels of the skin, while also stimulating the creation of collage and providing elasticity to connective tissue.

    Arm & Hammer Foot Wipes
    PRICE: $4.98
    SHOP: @walmart
    Arm & Hammer Cleansing & Refreshing Foot Wipes are the perfect on-the-go solution to refresh your feet just about anywhere! Formulated with Fresh Guard® Technology and Arm & Hammer™ Baking Soda to help neutralize odor from stinky feet while removing unwanted dirt, sweat, and impurities. These wipes contain skin-nourishing essential oils like Tea Tree Oil, Chamomile, and Cooling Menthol while remaining free from parabens & sulfates. Great for before bed, between showers, after the beach, gym, or a long hard day for whenever your feet need a quick pick-me-up.

    truSculpt FLEX by Cutera
    truSculpt flex is a muscle-sculpting device that offers personalized treatments based on patient fitness level, shape, and goals. Only truSculpt flex with Multi-Directional Stimulation (MDS) deploys a unique method of electrical muscle stimulation to target specific muscle groups using three treatment mode options, covering the largest treatment area in the body sculpting industry. For more information go to https://cutera.com/trusculptflex