The kids are heading back to class, and it’s time to take a deep breath. You’ve got all the back to school essentials for them, and now its time to take care of YOU!
Now, let’s just say not EVERYONE is getting a break from the kiddos when school starts. Let’s once again give a shout-out to our teachers! I ❤️ this partnership with Lubriderm and AdoptAClassroom.org. Teachers can register at www.lubridermclasssweeps.com to win $200 towards supplies for the 22-23 school year. Lubriderm is giving the cash prize to over 900 winners. That means $200 for over 900 classrooms. If you’re a teacher or know one, please encourage them to register at www.lubridermclasssweeps.com
Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion Fragrance-Free PRICE: $8.00 SHOP: Mass Retailers • Replenish and moisturize dry skin with Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion Fragrance-Free • Fortified with Pro-Vitamin B5 and skin-essential moisturizers, the fast-absorbing formula leaves users with a clean, non-greasy feeling that lasts for 24 hours
While you’re at the drugstore, go ahead and grab a mask, momma. These face masks by Burt’s Bees are some of my favorites and such a deal at $2.99. I’m obsessed with the Calming Sheet Mask with Rose. It seriously takes my whole being down a notch.
Burt’s Bees Face Masks PRICE: Starting at $2.99 SHOP: @Burtsbees.com • Five minutes or less to refine tired skin. • Relax and rejuvenate tired, stressed skin with the complete set of Burt’s Bees single use masks, including three facial masks, one lip mask and one pair of eye masks. • Ingredients like Charcoal, Clary Sage and Meadowfoam Seed Oil leave your skin soft and invigorated in just one treatment.
If taking a break for a mask isn’t your jam, we got you covered. You just need a dose of Vitamin C (Tonya’s fave) to brighten up the summer’s damage. I brought on Lumene’s SPF a while ago and we ooohh and awed. Now, let me introduce you to the Valo Artic Cocktail. She’s even so pretty to look at!
Lumene Valo Arctic Berry Cocktail PRICE: $24.99 SHOP: @CVS Replenish even the driest skin with this unique bi-phase hydra-oil. A replenishing blend of Wild Arctic Cloudberry and Cranberry Seed Oils with a cocktail of Vitamins C, B3 and B5, Omega Fatty Acids and Pure Arctic Spring Water, for perfectly hydrated, radiant and velvety smooth looking skin. Free from Parabens, Formaldehyde Donors and Mineral Oil Wild Arctic Cloudberry – Source of natural potent Vitamin C and Ellagitannins – Skin brightening & energizing properties
If you’re a mature mom like me, you’re mood and skin may be acting a bit odd these days. Sound familiar? While I can’t suggest anything for your mood swings, I’m obsessed with this Chicago Based skincare brand. Suki is so clean and also so calming if you’re peri-eh-hem, meno-cycling like me.
Suki MenoCycle @amazon and Sukiskincare.com For celebrating your skin and embracing what’s next. Our MenoCycle Collection was designed to treat the hormonal changes and hot flashes experienced by women in perimenopause and menopause.
And if you’re looking for the next level (HELLO AMY), you can always splurge on a therapy mask to work at a cellular LED level. This should get your skin plump and pretty in no time and even work on your teenager’s acne! UseWGN30 (30% off of the LUSTRE ClearSkin RENEW Pro Facewear)
LUSTRE ClearSkin RENEW Pro Facewear Mask PRICE: $475 SHOP: @Lustreclearskin.us • LUSTRE ClearSkin RENEW Pro Facewear Mask is the first and only flexible and wireless LED therapy mask available on the market • It’s made of flexible silicone to adhere to the face and includes built in eye protection and an adjustable strap for comfort. • The mask itself features three different light sources (blue, red, infrared) that work to address blemish prone, uneven, and dull skin revealing visibly clearer, fresher, and softer looking skin – naturally The LUSTRE ClearSkin RENEW Pro Facewear Mask is fully customizable though the LUSTRE app (available iOS & Android) allowing the user to control what light source they use and the areas they wish to treat. This allows the whole family to use the mask – an investment for the full family.
Our last stop on the clean beauty tour is today in Seattle on New Day Northwest. Seattle loves all things clean and sustainable, so we are excited to share some new products from the tried and true and new brands that are setting new standards.
Starting off with the OG of Clean Beauty:
MyCHELLE Dermaceuticals The OG of Clean Beauty, MyCHELLE has been a leader of the clean skincare movement for over 20 years now. The brand is extensive with a motto of Honesty, Transparency, and Authenticity. Founded in 2000 in Colorado, MyCHELLE is the original innovator of clean skincare.
Brand philosophy: Since day one, we have worked to be positive and active agents of change in the world by making highly effective products that are inspired by nature. We continue to lead in creating effective, Eco-friendly products that are science-driven and help to get real results for all skin types. We are committed to full transparency around our ingredients. We promise powerful, effective products that make you look good, created by a mission-driven company that you can feel good about supporting. Because we care about you, our furry friends, and our planet, we do our best to go above and beyond. We are proud to be a founding member of the Environmental Working Group’s “Verified for Your Health” program, a PETA certified cruelty-free company and certified by Leaping Bunny. And, YES, we’ve been making reef-safe sun care for over a decade! Proudly all MyCHELLE products are Vegetarian, Cruelty-free, and Free of Phthalates, Parabens, Petroleum, Sulfates, Ureas, Artificial Fragrances, and Colors.
MyCHELLE RENEW Remarkable Retinal™ Sleep Mask PRICE: $34.99 SHOP: @MyCHELLE.com Nutrient-rich overnight mask packed with the strongest non-prescription form of patented Vitamin A Retinal, Niacinamide, and Copper Tripeptide. Designed to help recharge dull, tired skin as you sleep while boosting skin’s moisture content and reducing the appearance of visible fine lines and wrinkles. Non-irritating. Dermatologist and Allergy tested. MADE WITHOUT PARABENS, PETROLEUM, PHTHALATES, SILICONES, SULFATES, UREAS, ARTIFICIAL FRAGRANCES, ARTIFICIAL COLORS
MyCHELLE PROTECT Replenishing Solar Defense Body Lotion SPF 50 PRICE: $32.99 SHOP: @amazon Hydrating, 100% Zinc Oxide protection to help prevent premature aging while helping to re-establish essential moisture balance. UVA/UVB broad-spectrum protection. WATER RESISTANT for 80 minutes. DOES NOT CONTAIN: Retinyl Palmitate or chemical UV absorbers including Octinoxate, Octisalate, Oxybenzone or PABA. MADE WITHOUT PARABENS, PETROLEUM, PHTHALATES, SILICONES, SULFATES, UREAS, ARTIFICIAL FRAGRANCES, ARTIFICIAL COLORS.
The USE ALL OVER and so clean you can even eat it!
LANOLIPS – CLEAN BEAUTY BRAND My first experience with LANO happened while nursing my son. I was looking for something so pure to apply that my son was safe to consume if there was residue left behind. I ended up using the Multipurpose Superbalm EVERYWHERE, and I cannot tell you how many people I have hooked on this incredible brand!
Brand Philosophy: Lanolips is a clean Australian beauty brand that believes that nature provides us with the most powerful ingredients of all – and that a short ingredients list is a good ingredients list. Lanolips lists each and every ingredient and its natural percentage on the packaging of all products. Each of their products starts with their ultra-medical grade lanolin, which is 3x purer than medical grade lanolin and hypoallergenic. Lanolin naturally occurs in sheep’s wool and Lanolip’s lanolin is humanely sourced from Australian sheep farmers and works to mimic the skin’s own oils for the most natural hydration. Lanolips offers a safer, more effective, and 100% natural alternative to common petroleum-based balms. No petrolatum. No parabens. No artificial fragrance. No mineral oil. No sulfates. No PEGs. No animal cruelty. No more dry skin.
Lanolips 101 Ointment PRICE: $16.99 SHOP: @Target • One is sold every minute globally. • The original Lanolips 101 Ointment is a super dense balm that penetrates and holds 200% of its weight in moisture. • Its 101 uses include dry cuticles, cracked heels, dry nasal passages, keeping eyebrows in place, windburn, cold-chapped cheeks, dry, brittle nails, papercuts, insect bites and more
Lanolips Fruity Babies Trio PRICE: $16.49 SHOP: @Target • The Lanolips Fruity Babies Trio is a super cute, mini trio of the 3 most popular flavors of Lanolips’ 101 ointment lip balm– Strawberry, Coconutter and Minty!
Babo Botanicals Another brand I discovered as a new momma is Babo. The brand sent me a sweet gift after Ace was born, and I’ve been hooked ever since. When they say that their products are designed for the whole family, they mean it. I use the body washes and lotions on both of us. The brand is pure and simply couldn’t be more eco-friendly. Brand Philosophy: Founded in 2010, Babo Botanicals is passionate about sustainable agriculture and product formulation, using natural ingredients that are safe for people and the planet. Rich in botanical and mineral-based ingredients, Babo Botanicals is committed to providing formulas that deliver effective results with active ingredients from nature. Gentle enough for the entire family, Babo Botanicals’ range of high-quality personal care products includes sun care, hair care, body care, and beyond. The brand was founded by a mother on a mission to create gentle and effective plant-based solutions—she combined the knowledge she gained from working in product formulation with her passion for sustainable agriculture and the brand was born from ingredients she found in her garden. Today, the brand partners with sustainable farmers around the world to source their natural ingredients. Babo Botanicals is proud to be B Corp, Leaping Bunny Certified, and PETA Animal Test-Free certified. Babo continues its work with the Environmental Working Group (EWG) and is made here in the USA.
Sensitive Baby Fragrance-Free Shampoo & Wash SHOP: @amazon EWG VERIFIED™, Our Sensitive Baby Fragrance-Free Shampoo & Wash 2-in-1 baby wash and shampoo gently cleanses & moisturizes. Made with natural Oat protein, Shea and Cocoa Butter, and many soothing organic plant-based ingredients. Specifically designed for babies and children with extra sensitive, dry, and eczema-prone skin, this plant-based formula helps reduce discomfort (irritation, pulling, and itching), helping the skin regain its softness and comfort. Extra mild formula can be used daily or during baby eczema flare-ups. Hypoallergenic and specifically formulated to help minimize the risk of allergic reactions.
Newbies that are reinventing and keeping it clean while giving back!
LIGHTWATER This gorgeous small batch brand wants to change how you apply skincare and eliminate all those bottles. Brand Philosophy: Good-bye double-dip jars, hello fresh daily doses. Our 100% fresh active ingredients deliver optimum efficacy, and our clean, microbiome-friendly formulations are ideal for all skin. The end result? Skin is balanced, nourished, and healthy. It’s beyond skin care. It’s skin nutrition. We take a comprehensive and thoughtful approach to our packaging by reducing, reusing, and recycling. Our daily doses reduce resources and are fully recyclable. Flexible packaging requires 35% to 75% less material than rigid packaging does and utilizes fewer resources – such as water and energy – during production and transportation, reducing carbon footprint. Plus, while bottles and tubes utilize a mixture of materials (i.e., lid, dispenser, pump) which can impair recyclability, our daily doses are fully recyclable. We provide complimentary shipping to ensure they’re recycled through our recycling partner. Our resealable pouches are 60% compostable, breaking down naturally within 12 weeks. The remainder oxo-degrades over 5-10 years vs. the estimated 1,000 years for normal plastic. We utilize plant-based components that absorb greenhouse gas CO2 through natural plant respiration and reduce the use of finite fossil fuel and mineral resources. We are constantly in search of even more eco-friendly options.
Fresh Daily Duo PRICE: $82 SHOP: @lightwaterskin.com Get ready to meet your new routine and the healthiest skin of your life. Our regimen of AM and PM products work in harmony to give skin what it needs, when it needs it. A morning dose of vitamins, antioxidants, and moisturizers nourish, hydrate, and protect against everyday stressors like pollution, free radicals, and blue light. An evening dose rich in replenishing nutrients, super-hydration, and barrier-strengtheners rest and renew. Skin is balanced, nourished, and healthy.
TWICE Until I met TWICE, clean toothpaste brands never really delivered a bright smile for me. This new oral wellness brand does much more than just brighten your smile. All the products are plant-based and actually really, really work. The brand goes beyond just being plant-based and has a wonderfully clean footprint. But really, that whitening pen really really works! Brand Philosophy: TWICE, originally co-founded by Grammy award-winning music icon and humanitarian Lenny Kravitz and brothers Julian and Cody Levine in 2018, continues to redefine the future of the oral care category with its new brand identity and innovative suite of Oral Wellness Toothpaste, Floss, Whitening Pen, and Immunity Rinse products formulated with super ingredients and plant-based cleansers to offer maximum freshness and address the connection between the mouth microbiome and overall health throughout the entire body. Developed, tested, and engineered from TWICE’s mission to empower more people to smile both inside and out, the line features new vibrant yellow product packaging evoking the positive energy and brightness beaming from a healthy individual’s smile. “I believe that oral wellness impacts not only our overall health and wellbeing but how we show up in the world. We started TWICE in response to the disparaging state of dental care in the marginalized communities both domestically and abroad, which laid the foundation for a greater mission to spread love and the power of a smile to every single person on the planet,” said Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer Lenny Kravitz. “TWICE is an essential part of balancing the mouth, body, and soul, and the company provides free dentistry to people without access to care around the world.”
The Complete Kit PRICE: $74 SHOP: @smiletwice.com The complete routine: BRUSH, FLOSS, RINSE, WHITEN. The new holistic system to balance your mouth, body & soul. We can already feel your brightness.
We’ve all got our favorite summer dresses and products to keep us cool and glam in the hot temps. Today, we share some trending ideas that you might want to add to your daily routine on Daytime Chicago.
So, just to get the Tonya essentials out of the way, I brought more Vitamin C for her, BUT I also brought the newest launch from Olay since we are talking essentials for summer. The new Niacinamide + Peptide 24 Face Moisturizer creates stronger skin, evens the complexion, and provides weightless hydration. Anything lightweight that helps get rid of the summer sun spottiness is welcomed here!
Olay Niacinamide + Peptide 24 Face Moisturizer PRICE: $46.48 for a pack of 2 SHOP: @Samsclub.com With 3 benefits in 1 jar, Olay Regenerist Niacinamide + Peptide 24 Face Moisturizer strengthens skin*, evens complexion, and visibly corrects wrinkles. This hydrating moisturizer, with a delightful, light fragrance, absorbs quickly with no greasy residue, so it can be worn seamlessly under makeup. It’s crafted by our top scientists with our clinically proven technology, with 99% pure Niacinamide, to improve skin’s moisture barrier for 2x stronger skin***. This face cream is also formulated with Dermatologist recommended Peptides, to support skin’s natural renewal process.
Makeup? Who wants to wear makeup? Find a hybrid, clean tint that protects your skin from the sun damage but also seamlessly veils the skin.
MyCHELLE Sun Shield Liquid Tint SPF 50 PRICE: $27 SHOP: Whole Foods and @amazon ●Sheer tinted, oil-free formula with 100% mineral broad-spectrum protection. Blends weightless and seamless, giving skin a fresh, healthy glow with a smooth, matte finish. ●3-in-1 SKIN CARE BENEFITS: This multi-functional sun protection can be worn alone for a fresh and healthy glow, layered for a sheer coverage foundation, or as a protective primer under make-up to create a flawless matte finish. Color mirroring mineral technology allows for universal coverage on a wide variety of skin tones.
GLOSS is BACK! But who wants a mucky mouth in this heat. This lip gloss is literally pumped up with anti-aging benefits but also leaves a lacquer that is glowy and NOT gooey!
Theraderm Anti-Aging Lip Complex PRICE: $27.50 SHOP: @Theraderm.net This daily lip treatment contains a peptide designed to reduce the appearance of wrinkles around lips, while Atelcollagen increases lip volume without unpleasant stinging. Infused with soothing avocado oil and vitamin E, this product helps hydrate and rejuvenate for smooth, luscious lips.
and if you are breaking out from all that summer sweat, Theraderm’s Reversion Clay Mask is like a Friday night ritual at my place!
Theraderm Reversion Clarifying Mask PRICE: $26.00 SHOP: @Theraderm.net This multi-tasking mask treats existing acne breakouts by exfoliating dead skin cells to unclog pores. The kaolin clay, charcoal, salicylic acid, and lactic acid formulation eliminates excess oil and shine, prevents acne blemishes from forming, and tightens pores. Reversion Clarifying Mask leaves skin looking clean, clear and shine-free.
Thank you, summer fashion, for getting rid of the mini-purse and bringing back the CARRY ALL bag! Yes, we know a big bag can get heavy, so we brought you the coolest ever carry-all backpack from Caminito. AND we couldn’t imagine not throwing one of the brand’s washable, packable handmade beach blankets in the mix too.
Caminito Mercado Collection – BACKPACK CANASTA PRICE: $92 SHOP: @caminito.co Our long awaited Backpack Canasta is here! After many prototypes and lots of your feedback, we landed on a design that offers the secure closure of a zipper as well as the flexibility of an open top bag. Use one or both closures for your different needs. Show off those market goodies or keep it all tucked away. Adjustable leather shoulder straps and a woven carrying handle give you two ways to carry your new favorite bag. Perfectly sized for a full day outing or a trip to the farmer’s market.
PEZ AZUL – Blanket Roll PRICE: $86 SHOP:Caminito.co Woven fish playfully swim along colored bands in our new Pez Azul blanket. The blue tones in the blanket along with a sunny golden band recall warm days spent at the seaside. We hope this blanket brings some summery goodness with you anywhere you go. Our Animales Collection features a variety of woven creatures, each hoping to bring a little joy to your day. This collection makes a great gift for those hard to shop for loved ones in your life. They are big enough for a 2 – 4 person picnic and roll up in thirds for easy transport. The blankets are designed by us at our home base in San Francisco and hand woven in Mexico by skilled artisans. Our leather straps are hand-made by us out of vegetable tanned leather that ages nicely with use. Blankets are machine washable on cold gentle cycle, lay flat to dry.
National Clean Beauty Day is Friday, July, 15th and we have all the goodies today on Good Day Sacramento. From the OGs of clean beauty to iconic brands that are making strides to clean up their formulas, we’ve got all the info for you today on Good Day Sac.
Starting off with the OG of Clean Skincare: MyCHELLE DermaceuticalsThe OG of Clean Beauty, MyCHELLE is a leader in the clean skincare movement for over 20 years now. The brand is extensive with a motto of Honesty, Transparency, and Authenticity. Founded in 2000 in Colorado, MyCHELLE is the original innovator of clean skincare.
Brand philosophy: Since day one, we have worked to be positive and active agents of change in the world by making highly effective products that are inspired by nature. We continue to lead in creating effective, Eco-friendly products that are science-driven and help to get real results for all skin types. We are committed to full transparency around our ingredients. We promise powerful, effective products that make you look good, created by a mission-driven company that you can feel good about supporting. Because we care about you, our furry friends, and our planet, we do our best to go above and beyond. We are proud to be a founding member of the Environmental Working Group’s “Verified for Your Health” program, a PETA-certified cruelty-free company and certified by Leaping Bunny. And, YES, we’ve been making reef-safe sun care for over a decade! Proudly all MyCHELLE products are Vegetarian, Cruelty-free, and Free of Phthalates, Parabens, Petroleum, Sulfates, Ureas, Artificial Fragrances, and Colors.
MyCHELLE RENEW Remarkable Retinal™ Sleep Mask PRICE: $34.99 SHOP: @MyCHELLE.com Nutrient-rich overnight mask packed with the strongest non-prescription form of patented Vitamin A Retinal, Niacinamide, and Copper Tripeptide. Designed to help recharge dull, tired skin as you sleep while boosting skin’s moisture content and reducing the appearance of visible fine lines and wrinkles. Non-irritating. Dermatologist and Allergy tested. MADE WITHOUT PARABENS, PETROLEUM, PHTHALATES, SILICONES, SULFATES, UREAS, ARTIFICIAL FRAGRANCES, ARTIFICIAL COLORS
MyCHELLE PROTECT Replenishing Solar Defense Body Lotion SPF 50 PRICE: $32.99 SHOP: @amazon Hydrating, 100% Zinc Oxide protection to help prevent premature aging while helping to re-establish essential moisture balance. UVA/UVB broad-spectrum protection. WATER RESISTANT for 80 minutes. DOES NOT CONTAIN: Retinyl Palmitate or chemical UV absorbers including Octinoxate, Octisalate, Oxybenzone or PABA. MADE WITHOUT PARABENS, PETROLEUM, PHTHALATES, SILICONES, SULFATES, UREAS, ARTIFICIAL FRAGRANCES, ARTIFICIAL COLORS
Let’s talk CLEAN MAKEUP! Color cosmetics have a reputation for being straight-up toxic. Plastics and harsh dyes and fragrances were something that we simply never knew about until brands started pointing out what they WEREN’T putting in their formula. These next two brands are uber clean and deliver product after product without compromising any GLAM!
If you haven’t seen ILIA on your social media feed, then you simply aren’t on social media. Their C Beyond Triple Serum has an SPF 40 and rocks one of the cleanest and enviro-friendly formulas and the Limitless Lash Mascara is truly a game changer. Brand Philosophy Skincare-Powered Makeup PERFORMANCE DRIVEN. EFFECTIVE. SAFE. THIS IS THE HEART OF CLEAN BEAUTY. We are carving out a new path in beauty, by balancing safety with product performance. We dare to ask how products are made and choose clean, effective ingredients that work. With roots in organic bases, vivid color, and active botanicals, its makeup infused with skincare. Being mindful that not every natural ingredient is good for the skin, nor is every synthetic bad. It usually requires a combination of both to achieve a truly exceptional product.
ILIA C Beyond Triple Serum SPF 40 PRICE: $64 SHOP: ILIABeauty.com What it is: A first-of-its-kind serum with encapsulated Vitamin C, mineral SPF 40, and Niacinamide in a waterless base for brighter skin instantly and over time. How it works: Breakthrough encapsulation technology maintains the formula’s potency and stability, delivering supercharged actives to brighten, smooth, and protect skin. The water-free base of weightless oils and Allantoin soothes and nourishes. Available in three translucent tones to neutralize white cast with a sheer, glowy finish.
ILIA Limitless Lash Mascara PRICE: $28 SHOP: @Sephora What it is: A clean, award-winning, cult-favorite mascara that lifts, lengthens, holds curl, and separates with precision. Highlighted Ingredients: – Arginine (Keratin): Fortifies and nurtures lashes. – Shea Butter: Weightlessly conditions lashes. – Beeswax: Nourishes lashes.
I was first introduced to Honest when I was looking for a clean baby wash and diapers. Now, the brand has expanded into clean makeup and skincare. The Fresh Flex Concealer is downright awesome and has an impressive shade range. We are also big fans of the Tinted Lip Balms. Brand Philosophy: WE MAKE CLEAN, SUSTAINABLE, WELL-DESIGNED PRODUCTS THAT WORK. Health and wellness are a universal foundation for a life well-lived and I believe it’s our responsibility to leave the world better than when we found it. We care about all people and the planet.
Honest Fresh Flex Concealer PRICE: $21.99 SHOP: @honest.com Flex your way. Made with skincare ingredients and our Clean Power Technology™ to create lasting wear, this multitasking concealer seamlessly blends to a smooth, second-skin finish, letting you create medium buildable coverage how you want + where you want. Made with 2 types Hyaluronic Acid, Shea Butter, Niacinamide, and Vitamin E. Works for all skin types.
Tinted Lip Balm PRICE: $8.99 SHOP: @Honest.com A bestselling, nourishing tinted balm that moisturizes lips all day and provides fresh color. Made with Antioxidant-rich Acai Extracts + Avocado Oil.
The Best Clean Beauty Multitasker Sunscreen has become a hot topic in the dirty cosmetics world. We’ve learned that mineral is best but not all mineral protection is clean and safe. This is why I really wanted to introduce you to CoTZ, just in case they haven’t hit your radar. Yes, their entire line is super silky and super clean but the Prime and Protect SPF 40 is quite simply the most amazing multitasking product I’ve met. Alone, It creates a golden glow on skin while it protects. And if you want to wear it under your makeup, it works as one of the most line smoothing primers I’ve used. Just amazing! Brand Philosopy: We care deeply about providing the safest, healthiest way to protect your skin. CōTZ was founded in 2002 by a plastic surgeon whose singular mission was to create healthier mineral sunscreens that people want to wear daily. The result was an all-mineral sunscreen collection that feels elegant while keeping your skin safe from harmful UVA-UVB rays. CŌTZ® STANDS FOR: Contains Only Titanium & ZincCōTZ® contains no chemical sunscreens, which can be irritating, penetrate your skin, and absorb UV energy. Mineral sunscreens are inherently gentle and work by reflecting away harmful rays. So you never have to worry about harmful rays heating up and absorbing into your skin. no parabens or other preservatives, REEF FRIENDLY, NO ANIMAL TESTING
COTZ Prime and Protect SPF 40 PRICE: $22 SHOP: @amazon Sheer tinted mineral sunscreen and primer in one. Weightless matte finish. Reef-friendly. UVA-UVB protection. Use under makeup or alone. Free of chemical sunscreens, dyes, fragrances, oils, preservatives, gluten and phthlates.Sheer SPF 40 Broad Spectrum reflects UV rays. Sheer tint primer. Reef-friendly. Water resistant 80 minutes.
National Clean Beauty Day is Friday, July, 15th and we have all the goodies today on Daytime Chicago. From the OGs of clean beauty to iconic brands that are making strides to clean up their formulas, we’ve got all the info for you today on WGN.
Starting off with the OG of Clean Beauty: MyCHELLE Dermaceuticals YES- The OG of Clean Beauty- is a leader of the clean skincare movement for over 20 years. The brand is extensive with a motto of Honesty, Transparency, and Authenticity. Founded in 2000 in Colorado, MyCHELLE is the original innovator of clean skincare. Brand philosophy: Since day one, we have worked to be positive, and active agents of change in the world by making highly effective products that are inspired by nature. We continue to lead in creating effective, Eco-friendly products that are science-driven and help to get real results for all skin types. We are committed to full transparency around our ingredients. We promise powerful, effective products that make you look good, created by a mission-driven company that you can feel good about supporting. Because we care about you, our furry friends, and our planet, we do our best to go above and beyond. We are proud to be a founding member of the Environmental Working Group’s “Verified for Your Health” program, a PETA-certified cruelty-free company and certified by Leaping Bunny. And, YES, we’ve been making reef-safe sun care for over a decade! Proudly all MyCHELLE products are Vegetarian, Cruelty-free, and Free of Phthalates, Parabens, Petroleum, Sulfates, Ureas, Artificial Fragrances and Colors.
Best Selling Products:
MyCHELLE RENEW Remarkable Retinal™ Sleep Mask PRICE: $34.99 SHOP: @MyCHELLE.com Nutrient-rich overnight mask packed with the strongest non-prescription form of patented Vitamin A Retinal, Niacinamide, and Copper Tripeptide. Designed to help recharge dull, tired skin as you sleep while boosting skin’s moisture content and reducing the appearance of visible fine lines and wrinkles. Non-irritating. Dermatologist and Allergy tested. MADE WITHOUT PARABENS, PETROLEUM, PHTHALATES, SILICONES, SULFATES, UREAS, ARTIFICIAL FRAGRANCES, ARTIFICIAL COLORS
MyCHELLE PROTECT Replenishing Solar Defense Body Lotion SPF 50 PRICE: $32.99 SHOP: @amazon Hydrating, 100% Zinc Oxide protection to help prevent premature aging while helping to re-establish essential moisture balance. UVA/UVB broad-spectrum protection. WATER RESISTANT for 80 minutes. DOES NOT CONTAIN: Retinyl Palmitate or chemical UV absorbers including Octinoxate, Octisalate, Oxybenzone or PABA. MADE WITHOUT PARABENS, PETROLEUM, PHTHALATES, SILICONES, SULFATES, UREAS, ARTIFICIAL FRAGRANCES, AND ARTIFICIAL COLORS
These next two Clean Beauty Brands are targeted and potent. We’re loving how each brand has really built its own niche in the evolving clean beauty bubble.
LOOK Organicsaims to change the way people look at their everyday products, their bodies, and the world. We ❤️ this oil-based skincare brand that works to balance skin effectively without any harsh chemicals or additives. Brand Philosophy: We are setting ourselves apart by raising awareness with our standards. We want to be as transparent as possible and make it effortless for you to recognize what’s genuinely in our products. We are looking to make the world a better place, and it’s starting with our products. Making the world a better place seems like an almost impossible task, but we want to remind you – we are all consumers. The products you choose to spend money on and the companies you choose to support can truly impact the world. Harsh chemicals in conventional personal care products are not only harmful to our skin, but conventional agriculture also threatens almost all of our ecosystems. We choose to support organic farming because it works in a way that conserves and builds soil health and replenishes natural ecosystems for cleaner water and air – all without toxic chemical residues. We are doing our best to nourish ecosystems in nature, and that includes our own. Together, we can change the world and make it a better place. Certified Organic, Ethically and Locally Sourced Canadian Ingredients, Cruelty-Free, Eco-Conscious Packaging, Vegan, No Synthetic Fragrances/Dyes, Ingredient Transparency.
Best Selling Products:
LOOK Organics Restore PRICE: $30 SHOP: @LookOrganics.com An oil-based moisture barrier balm that is packed with high amounts of snow mushroom (tremella extract), which works to lock in moisture, supports the skin barrier, with immense hydrating capabilities. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive.
LOOK Organics Bioactive Complex PRICE: $62 SHOP: @LookOrganics.com This all-in-one hydrating cleanser, serum, and moisturizer with over 200 bioactive compounds. Works to repair oxidative damage, promote the formation of collagen, and deeply purify and hydrate the skin.
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Namesake Skincare took two years to formulate with a mom (dermatologist) and daughter team who were looking for a multi-tasking cream that was clean, gentle, and simple to use for melanin-rich skin. The outcome is a smoothing, lifting, and brightening, 3-1 moisturizer that is so silky, that you want to bath in it. Brand Philosophy: We use ingredients that are gentle enough for ultra-reactive skin, our ingredients work without introducing irritation. Built with simplicity in mind, holding space for the importance of a skincare routine, while achieving effectiveness in as few steps as possible. Dermatologist-designed and rooted in the knowledge of experts How it Works: Polyhydroxy acids gently exfoliate for a smoother, brighter complexion Butterfly Bush stem cells help to promote a more even skin tone and strengthen the skin barrier Rosehip oil is an antioxidant that also acts as an anti-inflammatory to help soothe and nourish the skin-Cruelty-Free-Sustainable Packaging
Namesake The Daily Moisturizer PRICE: $60 SHOP: @namesakeskincare.com Exfoliation meets hydration with The Daily Moisturizer — it gently exfoliates while simultaneously helping to plump, brighten, and even skin tone. The cream showcases powerful clinically tested ingredients has been through irritation testing and are dermatologist-approved. Key Ingredients: Polyhydroxy Acids gently sloth away dead skin cells resulting in a smoother, brighter complexion. Rosehip oil is rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants, which are integral for tissue and cell regeneration in the skin. Butterfly Bush plant stem cells help to promote a more even skin tone and strengthen the skin barrier.
And just to let you know how popular clean beauty is becoming, we’re even seeing iconic brands like Merle Norman start to reformulate and design products to fit the demands of its consumers. When you see a 91-year-old beauty brand change things up, you realize it’s time to possibly clean up your own y6beauty routine at home too. Merle Norman Cosmetics announced its FIRST foray into the world of clean skincare in September 2021 with the introduction of NEW Aqua Bliss, a 97% natural, plant-based moisturizer that provides superior barrier protection and time-released hydration that lasts up to eight hours. The brand’s new clean formulation approach will continue to evolve as new science and data is available.
Merle Norman Aqua Bliss PRICE: $37.00 SHOP: @MerleNorman.com and Merle Norman Studios Meticulously formulated with Jojoba, Soy, Olive, and Vitamin E oils, Aqua Bliss helps strengthen the skin’s natural moisture barrier and prevents the water-loss that can lead to dryness, fine lines, and discomfort. It also contains sugar-derived Aquaxyl, which is clinically proven to provide time-released hydration and plump the skin for a visibly hydrated, softer, and smoother complexion. Additionally, antioxidant-rich Lavender Flower Powder and a Gingko Biloba derivative help calm red, visibly stressed-out skin to keep it petal soft all year round.• Merle Norman Cosmetics is a global, family-owned, 91 year old, prestige brand acclaimed for pioneering the “try before you buy” philosophy, as well as creating innovative and high-quality color cosmetics and skincare products that allow consumers to express their best selves.
It’s getting hot out there and that means time to bring in the arsenal of long-wear, stay-put, and keep it dry beauty products. I’m back on Daytime Chicago to share some of my favorite summer beauty that will keep you glam and worthy of a #hotgirlsummer hashtag.
Let’s just start out with the “keep it dry” product. Not only dry but odor-free too. We tried out the new Weightless Dry Spray from Secret and it is now by far our favorite. It keeps you dry and smelling nice even after a scorching run. Plus it doesn’t ball up!
Secret Weightless Dry Spray PRICE: $6.49 SHOP: @walmart • From the gym to date night, feel extra-confident with the power of 48 hour sweat and odor protection • WIth its instant dry feel and weightless protection on your skin, you won’t even know you’re wearing it • Be good to yourself. The pH balancing minerals in Secret Dry Spray Antiperspirant Deodorant means it’s tough on sweat but kind to your skin • Free from waxes and alcohol. Just the peace of mind that you’re odor-free to take on anything without breaking a sweat
I know Charlotte Tilbury has been a constant theme in many of our segments but she keeps delivering new products that are blowing my beauty-infused mind. Seriously, this primer is so soft and lightweight. Your skin will look flawless and the silky cream has SPF 50 too. It just hit shelves on 5/19.
Charlotte Tilbury UV Primer with SPF 50 PRICE: $55 SHOP: @CharlotteTilbury.com Darlings, get ready to LOVE YOURSELF and PROTECT YOUR SKIN with my NEW! SPF 50 Invisible UV Flawless Poreless Primer! This research-powered SPF primer is infused with Hyaluronic Acid, 100% pollution defence* and SPF 50 PA++++ to PROTECT, HYDRATE and perfectly PRIME your skin! The weightless, satin-smooth texture glides on and instantly absorbs into your skin with an invisible finish! Invisible UV Flawless Poreless Primer is the ultimate SOFT-FOCUS BEAUTY GLOW FILTER that creates the most beautiful flawless, poreless looking canvas for makeup whilst providing hydration and essential DAILY UVA/UVB defence with SPF 50 for EVERYONE of every age, skin type and skin tone!
Nails are still the hot accessory of summer and this year it’s all about the neon. I’m only using clean polishes these days and these beyond-bright colors are designed to stay vibrant and stay on without the use of chemicals. Plus, they are $4.99. Say what???
Nails.INC Neon Minis PRICE: $4.99 SHOP: @Target Feel all the summer vibes with this supercharged neon nail polish! This mini neon aqua is about to amp up the happiness – we’ve stolen the sun and bottled the brightness, and this high-performance shade is formulated with complex pigment designed without the need for a white activator. It’s the best fully pigmented neon formulation to date. Designed to be worn together for the latest ombré manicure look or alone for full-on neon.
Summer hair is synonymous with frizz unless you’ve met this smooth hair oil. It’s insane at de-puffing and smoothing and is one of the best-reviewed products out there.
NatureLab Smooth Hair Oil PRICE: $17.00 SHOP: @ulta Locks this luxe are only achieved from the inside out. NatureLab. Tokyo’s deeply penetrating exotic Perfect Smooth Hair Oil blend of Argan, Boabab and Marula Oils strengthen and moisturize from root to tip for long-lasting, frizz-free manageability. This multi-tasking mane tamer can be used on damp hair as a styling aid, or as a finishing touch to prevent flyaways.
You’ve got the primer to keep your statement blush and foundation in place, but what about that mascara? Go smudge-free this summer with a tubing formula. Essence makes one of the best-priced, clean, and perfectly black formulas.
Essence Bye Bye Panda Eyes Mascara PRICE: $4.24 SHOP: @Amazon • SAY BYE BYE TO PANDA EYES! No more smudging or flaking here with this new essence tubing mascara. Get volumized and defined lashes without the mess!• TUBING FORMULA: Unlike regular mascaras (which coat your lashes with pigment), tubing mascaras wrap each individual lash in water-resistant, tube-like enclosures. This means no smudging, flaking, or fading. • REMOVES WITH WARM WATER: No makeup remover necessary! Instead of flaking or smudging throughout the day, these “tubes” slide off with warm water and some gentle pressure. • Vegan, paraben free, oil free, acetone free, perfume free, alcohol free. • CRUELTY FREE: essence cosmetics is certified and acknowledged by PETA as a cruelty-free brand. We do not test any of our products on animals.
June 21st marks the first official day of summer! Bring on the warm weather, but I’m not exactly ready for all the short skirts and skin exposure. Today on Daytime in Chicago I got to visit with my Gals and chat about all things sculpting and lifting to get us ready from head to toe.
First off, I brought another Vitamin C dream product for Tonya. So, now she has all the brightening and smoothing of vitamin C in a daily SPF. Oh, and it’s amazingly lightweight too!
LUMENE’s Nordic-C [Valo] Brightening Day Fluid Mineral SPF30 PRICE: $22.99 SHOP: @CVS LUMENE’s Nordic-C [Valo] Brightening Day Fluid Mineral SPF30 is a lightweight day moisturizer infused with vitamin-C-rich wild Arctic cloudberry, to brighten the skin for a radiant glow, while offering daily natural mineral sun protection against UVA/UVB rays (SPF30) thanks to innovative non-nano zinc oxide. Formula applies easily, without residue, and suits all skin types.
Need a fast fix for those exposed limbs? Charlotte Tilbury has done it again with her roll-on red carpet secret of the celebs. It literally makes any skin tone look sculpted and ALL AGLOW!
Charlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body Highlighter PRICE: $65 SHOP: @CharlotteTilbury.com Supermodel Body is a dreamy, hydrating body shimmer for glossy-skinned perfection in minutes! Charlotte has decoded her ‘celebrity limb’ trick and poured all of her makeup artist secrets into this genius formula! It catches the light down the center of your limbs for a luminous glow and is the secret to heavenly, sun-kissed, post-vacation skin!
No matter the season, this product is just insane BUT for summer, it will literally save your hair. It works on breakage, smoothing and also the best thing ever to spray on your hair before getting into the pool, lake or ocean.
Andrew Fitzsimons AF1 Leave In Conditioner PRICE: $14.00 SHOP: @Ulta Andrew Fitzsimons AF1 Restructuring 10-in-1 Leave-In Conditioner is the treatment everyone needs. It combines multiple products in one to refine your hair care routine and help restore, protect, and strengthen hair.
Another smoothing product that is essential for keeping you tone and taut is a good pair of Spanx. We ❤️ this new light-weight option for under pretty much anything.
SPANX Thinstincts® 2.0 Mid-Thigh Short PRICE: $58.00 SHOP: @SPANX A new generation of power! A groundbreaking collection, Thinstincts 2.0 was designed to up the ante in your underwear drawer. Now with Printed Power®, Thinstincts 2.0 is lightweight and breathable for everyday wear. Plus it’s anti-chafing and offers single-layer targeted shaping that’s designed to wrap around your body and target your tummy and hips.
And last but not least, you know we always love to share the latest in-office tech for skin smoothing and lifting. Check out the new Sofwave, it’s literally winning all the awards right now for creating eyebrow lifts and even lifting lax jawlines. I got this fast and effective treatment yesterday with Shay Moinuddin, Clinic Director of The Few Institute. The treatment took about 45 minutes and after I was out at dinner with a friend. Perfect for a tight lift in the summertime and works on all skin tones. Check out these before and after pictures below and head over to the website for more info. I’ll post my post treatment photos for you in Shay Moinuddin Clinic Director of The Few Institute 12 weeks.
Sofwave SHOP: @www.sofwave.com/providers/ Sofwave™ is an in-office treatment that remodels collagen and improves facial lines and wrinkles with SUPERB™ Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam Technology.Sofwave™ is FDA cleared non-invasive treatment for lifting the eyebrow, lifting lax skin beneath the chin and neck tissue; as well as reducing facial lines and wrinkles.
