Category: makeup

  • Summer Essentials on Daytime Chicago

    Summer Essentials on Daytime Chicago

    It’s getting warm out there, and summer is just around the corner. Are you taking the kids on vacation or maybe hiding out on a sunny day lakeside? We visit Daytime Chicago to share some of her fave summer essentials for you and your family.

    First off, you mentioned taking kids on vacation

    TickTalk 4
    PRICE: $189.99
    SHOP: @myticktalk.com
    TickTalk 4 is the safest kids smartwatch for ages 5+
    It combines video and voice calling, in-app messaging, location tracking, and more to stay connected to your child.
    All the positives of a cell phone without the typical distractions of the internet, games, or social media. Keeping parents in the driver’s seat of their child’s first (non) cell phone and providing peace of mind by staying in touch with them at a moment’s notice. TickTalk 4 includes a free SIM card for an affordable, pay-as-you-go, no-contract TickTalk Wireless plan starting at $9.99 per month.

    Let’s talk makeup next. Statement blush is all the rage for the season, and these nourishing YENSA creams are so pretty!

    YENSA Super 8 Silk Bounce Cream Blush
    PRICE: $32.00
    SHOP: @yensa.com
    YENSA introduces the new Super 8 Silk Bounce Cream Blush, a unique silky cream formula that gives an airbrushed and dewy finish.
    Formulated with the brand’s 8 SuperBlacks Essence, including Black Sesame Oil, Black Seaweed, Black Tea, Shiitake Mushroom, Black Rice, Korean Black Raspberries, Nettle and Chia Seeds, to provide non-drying, nourishing results.
    Available in eight (8) shades. On set, we had Ginger Blaze, Radiant Rose, and Berry Passion.

    Next off, skin and hair. Summer has a weird way of simultaneously making things oily with sweat but super dried out. 

    This body collection brings hyaluronic to your body wash and lotion! I love how they supported moms for Mother’s Day as well!

    Olay Hyaluronic Acid Body Collection
    PRICE: $5-$10
    SHOP: @walmart
    To provide maternal support for mothers both inside and out, Olay Body and Walmart joined forces to donate $100,000 to Every Mother Counts, a non-profit dedicated to making pregnancy and childbirth safe, equitable, and respectful for every mother everywhere. Both of the products in the promotion are made with the prestige skincare ingredient Hyaluronic Acid. Known to attract and retain moisture like a magnet, Hyaluronic Acid can hold up to 1000X its weight in moisture. Products are available from a range of $5-$10. Learn more about Olay Body’s partnership with Every Mother Counts at Walmart.com.

    Hair is always a mess in summer and needs some extra love! We love this brand and all of its natural goodness!

    Super Nature Gentle Moisture Shampoo & Conditioner
    PRICE: $14.99
    SHOP: @Costco and costco.com
    Super Nature was created with a simple mission: to take the sacrifice out of natural personal care products. They combine ingredients from nature, like responsibly sourced potent aloe, with advanced science to craft solutions that your hair and the planet will love. The Super Nature Gentle Moisture Shampoo & Conditioner system provides 3x more moisture than competing shampoos, and products are sulfate free, paraben free, dye free, certified PETA-cruelty free, and vegan. Each formula is 96% naturally derived and safe for color-treated hair. Additionally, bottles are made with up to 50% recycled material and manufactured in a zero-waste-to-landfill facility. 

    What summer essentials segment would be complete without some sun protection? 
    We’re still obsessed with Tizo!

    TiZO AM Replenish Lightly Tinted
    PRICE: $48.00
    SHOP: @tizoskin.com
    TIZO® AM Replenish Lightly Tinted is formulated with Zinc Oxide, Ceramides, and powerful Antioxidants (Vitamins C and E). Zinc Oxide protects against UV damage and Ceramides help restore the lipid layer. TIZO® AM Replenish helps prevent future UV damage and aids in the repair of existing damage resulting in long-lasting moisturization. 
    *Broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 40 protection
    *Ceramides help reinforce the skin’s natural lipid barrier
    *It contains antioxidant vitamins C & E to combat free radical damage
    *FREE of chemical sunscreen filters, dyes, fragrances, oils, and preservatives
    *Reef Friendly, Ideal under makeup or alone

    This bag is our new go-to for summer because it holds your hat neatly when you’re indoors!

    HAT ATTACK The Original Canvas Traveler Bag- Navy Stripe
    PRICE: $159
    SHOP: @hatattack.com
    Our top-selling Original Straw Traveler is now offered in canvas! It is sure to brighten up your spring and summer with a special built-in spot for your favorite sunhat! Packable for easy travel and roomie for all of your sarongs, bathing suits, and sunscreen.
    *hat sold separately
    Shop Solid Natural
    Material: 100% Cotton
    Measurements: 20″ x 14″, Handle Drop- 10″
    Spot Clean with Damp Cloth

  • MOTHER’S DAY ON TAMPA BAY MORNING BLEND

    MOTHER’S DAY ON TAMPA BAY MORNING BLEND

    With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about finding the perfect pampering gift for the mom in your life, even if it’s you! So, whether you’re a dog mom, a mom of grown kids, or celebrating your first Mother’s Day, STG is back on Tampa Bay Morning Blend to share some fun gift ideas.

    Looking for an affordable but LUXE gift that even gives back to other moms?

    Olay Hyaluronic Acid Body Collection
    PRICE: $5-$10
    SHOP: @walmart
    Olay Body’s partnership with Walmart and Every Mother Counts this Mother’s Day to help support mothers both inside and out this spring and beyond. Just in time for Mother’s Day, you can treat yourself and moms everywhere with each purchase of Olay Body with Hyaluronic Acid purchased at Walmart. In celebration of Mothers, each purchase of the Olay Cleansing & Nourishing Body Wash with Hyaluronic Acid and Olay Nourishing & Hydrating Body Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid helps support Every Mother Counts, a nonprofit working for equal maternal care for all moms. To provide maternal support for mothers both inside and out, Olay Body and Walmart joined forces to donate $100,000 to Every Mother Counts, a non-profit dedicated to making pregnancy and childbirth safe, equitable, and respectful for every mother everywhere. Both of the products in the promotion are made with the prestige skincare ingredient Hyaluronic Acid. Known to attract and retain moisture like a magnet, Hyaluronic Acid can hold up to 1000X its weight in moisture. Products are available from a range of $5-$10. Learn more about Olay Body’s partnership with Every Mother Counts at Walmart.com.

    Another easily accessible and great gift for a mom who is complaining about her hair getting thinner and grey (sound familiar) is this fantastic treatment by Hair Biology that you can even buy last minute at your local Target. 

    Hair Biology Thickening Treatment
    PRICE: $9.99
    SHOP: @Target
    Hair Biology’s products are exclusively designed to work with the unique hair changes that happen as we get older, including thinning, dryness, and fizziness. Formulated with biotin to help support strong, soft, and healthy hair, the Hair Biology Full & Vibrant Collection comprises a volumizing shampoo and conditioner and thickening treatment. Hair Biology’s hero Thickening Treatment is scientifically proven to instantly thicken and strengthen hair by increasing the fiber diameter of each strand. By leveraging vitamins and caffeine as key ingredients, the scientifically- designed formula penetrates deep into follicles to improve from the inside out, leaving hair looking and feeling like you have added 6,500 more strands. The thickening treatment benefits are progressive: The more you use it, the thicker your hair.

    Now, if you’re looking for a skincare set for mom that is the newest and top tier of science and technology, take a look at this set from Epicutis. 

    EPICUTIS LUXURY SKINCARE SET
    PRICE: $395
    SHOP: @epicutis.com
    The Lipid Serum is formulated with TSC, a small molecule that reduces inflammation, blocks UVA/UVB-induced damage, possesses antioxidant properties, protects collagen, and balances the skin’s microbiome. With only 8 ingredients, our serum improves skin hydration while re-texturizing the skin’s surface for a smoother feel. HYVIA Crème, created with HYVIA, a patented Chia Seed Oil extract. HYVIA is a next-generation moisturizer that improves hydration on the cellular level while strengthening the skin’s barrier. This formulation includes several other active ingredients that enhance and help drive our actives deeper into the skin.

    Now, if you really want to treat Mom, how about giving her a bit of a lift? This new technology just won the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval!

    Sofwave
    @sofwave.com
    Sofwave is an in-office, non-invasive treatment that remodels collagen and improves facial lines and wrinkles with SUPERB™ Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam Technology. It works on ALL skin tones! And is the Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift for Mom!
    Sofwave is FDA cleared to:
    *lift the eyebrow
    *lift the lax skin under the chin
    *lift the neck tissue
    *reduce fine lines and wrinkles
    *and now FDA-cleared to reduce the appearance of cellulite
    Safe, fast, and effective for building collagen and elastin in the skin. 

  • Earth Day Favorites on Daytime Chicago

    Earth Day Favorites on Daytime Chicago

    In honor of Earth Day 2023, we visited Daytime Chicago to share some of our favorite brands that have made strides to keep it clean and green for our future generations and our beautiful Mother Earth.

    Citizen Eco-Drive watches aim to keep 1 million batteries out of landfills by 2024. This is by utilizing the world’s first light-powered watch!

    CITIZEN Eco-Drive watches
    SHOP: @CitizenWatch.com
    Citizen pioneered the world’s first light-powered watch with its Eco-Drive technology. Eco-Drive watches are sustainably powered by any light source, eliminating the waste of watch batteries and preventing millions of these batteries from entering landfills each year. Do good while looking better with timepieces for men and women featuring CITIZEN’s sustainable Eco-Drive technology. Through a partnership with 1% for the Planet, Citizen has pledged to donate 1% of its website sales in the U.S. to support many nonprofit organizations focused on the environment. To support Citizen’s mission of sustainability, the brand has a goal of keeping 1,000,000 batteries out of landfills by 2024. Every citizen can help support the planet because one battery is one too many. Ecosphere is CITIZEN’s most sustainable watch and utilizes biomimicry, imitating aesthetics found in nature; the collection Citizen’s most sustainable watch collection is inspired by the elements of Earth, Air, and Water and features eco-conscious materials, including Eco-Drive technology, and an ECOPET strap that is made with recycled clothing and plastic garments, lab-grown diamonds for the dials and more.

    When thinking about sustainable and clean products, it’s hard not to talk about baby and kid brands. We love Vivvi & Bloom

    Vivvi & Bloom 2-in-1 Scalp & Body Massage Oil
    PRICE: $9.98
    SHOP: @AMAZON
    Vivvi & Bloom is verified by the Environmental Working Group and was developed with a community of caregivers. Every product is clinically proven and features safe, naturally derived ingredients that support healthy babies, empower local and global communities and show some love to our planet. Vivvi & Bloom bottles are made of 100% recycled materials, contributing to the reduction of virgin plastic use. Vivvi & Bloom’s fast-absorbing 2-in-1 Scalp & Body Massage Oil is ideal for bonding during routine massages and soothing cradle cap. It’s made with natural origin coconut oil and sunflower oil and parents love its simple fragrance.

    Garnier has been leading the sustainable, clean, and eco-friendly way for big, mass brands for years! This year we have an exclusive ULTA offer of their Limited Edition Micellar Water partnering with Loop Industries which helps save waste from entering landfills.

    Garnier Partnership with Loop Industries
    PRICE: $10.49
    SHOP: In stores and online at Ulta
    Garnier Limited-Edition Micellar Cleansing Water in partnership with Loop Industries. As a leading global beauty brand, Garnier aspires to create a positive impact by paving the way toward more sustainable beauty that’s accessible to all. Garnier’s Greener Beauty initiative includes solidarity sourcing, Eco designed formulas, recycled packaging, and renewable energy. All Garnier products globally are officially approved by Cruelty-Free International under the Leaping Bunny Programme. On April 16th, Garnier is introducing their first-ever Micellar Cleansing Water in a limited edition 100% upcycled bottle in partnership with Loop Industries, available exclusively at ULTA (in-store and online). This new recycling process helps save waste from entering landfills by leveraging breakthrough technology that transforms low-value waste to high-value PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic through upcycling.

    If you haven’t met Mama Sol Sunscreen, YOU must do it now! Plus, the brand is so clean, so good, and so transparent!

    Mama Sol 100% Mineral Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 30
    PRICE: $44.00
    SHOP: @shopmamasol.com
    Starting a sun care movement, Mama Sol is a brand new line launching this month with this hero product. Created to be safe for pregnant and nursing moms but designed for all skin types, it simplifies your multi-product skincare routine. Combining a 100% mineral sunscreen, hydrating moisturizer with a proprietary youth-preserving complex, and high-performance makeup primer, the formula goes on with a white tint so you know where you’ve applied it. With the warmth of your fingertips, the silky formula becomes translucent and blends into skin in seconds. The formula is Dermatologist tested and Safe for Sensitive Skin. For All Mamas, Mother Earth Included. Mama Sol stands for truth and the protection of our planet and our bodies, brand morality and transparency of product ingredients. We’re leaving this planet to future generations, our children and our grandchildren. Mama Sol eliminated all of the toxic ingredients in chemical sunscreens to provide a clean solution to protect your skin while preserving our reefs and oceans. The Mama Sol bottle, which is made of glass, is infinitely recyclable. The unit carton is also recyclable and made with 100% FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper, which means that it has been harvested in a responsible manner. It is monitored and regulated during the manufacturing process to make sure they replant when trees are harvested. The ink is VOC-free and is vegetable based.

    This next hair care brand is clean and incredible for overall health and scalp wellness, but the brand has also planted over 192,100 trees and has a goal to plant 10 million trees over the next decade!  

    PURA D’OR Original Gold Label
    PRICE: $39.99
    SHOP @purador.com
    Original Gold Label Anti-Hair Thinning Shampoo and Deep Moisturizing Biotin Conditioner is an Amazon Choice and Best Seller with over 14,000 5-Star reviews. This strengthening formula is USDA Certified Biobased with an Organic Aloe Vera base. Clinically tested to stimulate scalp wellness, it offers a nourishing blend of 17 active key ingredients to hydrate dull and dry hair and natural preservatives to encourage regrowth and promote fuller, thicker locks. PURA D’OR’s multi-use product formulas are safe from harsh chemicals and sustainable for Mother Earth and are best known for using natural, plant-based, organic ingredients. Their botanical ingredients blend beautifully to create cruelty-free products. PURA D’OR is planting a tree for every bottle sold on its website via the Eden Reforestation Project.

    And we are LOVING these lashes by KISS! The Sister Nature Collection is environmentally friendly, made in biodegradable packaging and natural fibers. 

    KISS Sister Nature Lashes
    PRICE: $7.99
    SHOP:  @KISSusa.com
    100% natural hair, environmentally friendly, biodegradable packaging made from bamboo fiber and printed with soy ink. Achieve natural-looking, enhanced lashes with the KISS Sister Nature Collection, a collection of lashes that also features environmentally friendly, biodegradable packaging made from bamboo fiber. Available in 4 styles – Sage, Willow, Meadow, Dawn – and made with natural human hair for a seamless fluffy finish. KISS Sister Nature lashes are $7.99 and available at KISSusa.com

  • Beauty Must-Haves on Tampa Bay Morning Blend

    Beauty Must-Haves on Tampa Bay Morning Blend

    Do you have that specific beauty product that you can’t live without? Maybe that perfect shade of concealer or lipstick. Today we’re back on Tampa Bay Morning Blend to share some of the industry’s top-selling products that consumers and editors can’t get enough of.

     

    Anything that has 101 uses indeed should top the list. One of these Superbalms is sold every minute globally!

     

    Lano 101 Ointment Multipurpose SuperBalm
    PRICE: $16.95
    SHOP: @Lanolips.com
    Winner of over 50+ major awards and Voted The Worlds Best Lip Balm (as voted by Reddit & The Times UK). The original Lanolips 101 Ointment is a super-dense balm that penetrates and holds 200% of its weight in moisture. 100% Natural with 101 uses which include treating dry cuticles, cracked heels, dry nasal passages, keeping eyebrows in place, windburn, cold-chapped cheeks, dry brittle nails, papercuts, insect bites, supercharging moisturizer, and more.

    Another Global favorite that paved the way for us to max out our lash potential is RapidLash. The brand just turned 15 years old and has become a nighttime ritual for the glam elite.

    RapidLash Eyelash Enhancing Serum
    PRICE: $49.99
    SHOP: @CVS
    RapidLash is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. Their cult-favorite, innovative, high-performance serum boosts the appearance of lashes in 6-8 weeks following consistent use thanks to a unique blend of lash-enhancing, conditioning, and fortifying ingredients. RapidLash’s Eyelash Enhancing Serum is recommended for women and men looking to enhance the appearance of their eyelashes. It is suitable for contact lens wearers and safe for use with eyelash extensions. RapidLash’s Eyelash Enhancing Serum is applied to the base of the upper lash line (not on the eyelid) once a day in the evening.

    This next eye creme covers the top three concerns with just one pump. It has been described as the miracle cream and is oil-free and firms up the area while treating puffiness, lines, and dark circles. It has become my favorite, and so many others in the know! 

    Theraderm Peptide Repair Eye Creme
    PRICE: $107.50
    SHOP: @Theraderm.net
    This potent, anti-aging eye crème is formulated to reduce the appearance of lines under the eyes, dark circles, and puffiness. Our oil-free formula contains patented Soluble Keratin Peptides and helps skin appear firmer and younger without clogging pores.

    Neutrogena has created many beauty staples, but this Face Liquid Sunscreen has become the next must-have from the brand’s skus. Flexible tones and no white cast make this mineral SPF 30 a hit and flying off mass retailer shelves. 

    Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tint Face Liquid Sunscreen
    PRICE: $17.00
    SHOP: @Target and mass retailers
    Protect skin from sun-induced damage while complementing its natural tone with the lightweight and vegan-friendly Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral UV Tinted Face Liquid Sunscreen. This tinted mineral sunscreen for the face, with broad spectrum SPF 30, blends into the skin to help protect against UV damage and leaves skin glowing and radiant with no white cast. Formulated to layer under makeup easily, each shade has neutral undertones that blend smoothly to complement your natural skin tone while guarding against sun-induced signs of aging, including wrinkles, dark spots, fine lines, and discoloration. Available in four flexible shades that are uniquely designed with neutral undertones for ease of blending to complement your natural skin tone for flexible coverage. Free of parabens, oxybenzone, and fragrances.

    Vitamin C is a no-brainer in skin care, but the price can seem extreme when you start to shop. This serum is AMAZING, affordable, and also has an added boost of collagen to firm and plump skin. Hence what makes this serum a NEW editor and consumer favorite. 

    By Nature Skincare Vitamin C + Collagen Face Serum
    PRICE: $13.97
    SHOP: @walmart
    Super concentrated and powerful blend of Vitamin C and Collagen that delivers a boost of hydration and energy to the skin. Vitamin C helps to brighten skin and lighten dark spots / helps to fade hyperpigmentation. Collagen helps to firm and plump skin while softening and moisturizing.

    And last but not least, the wispy false lash has been a beauty staple for decades. However, Eylure introduced us to their lightweight wispy lash, and we never have ever looked back. 

    Eylure Wispy Light No. 117 False Eyelashes
    PRICE: $11.99
    SHOP: @target
    Wispy, Messy finish enhances the eyes’ natural beauty
    Ultra lightweight feel and classic look make lashes perfect for everyday use and special occasions
    Add natural levels of length, volume, and thickness
    Suitable for all eye shapes
    **Reusable for up to 5 wears

  • Clean Beauty on Daytime Chicago

    Clean Beauty on Daytime Chicago


    It seems like so many beauty brands are going clean, but what does that even mean? And what really works? Our friend We are back on Daytime Chicago to showcase some of the brands that are making strides to keep the nasties out of our beauty routine! 

    Let’s start with the OG of clean cosmetics. Before it was ever called clean, you’d hear about mineral or naturally derived. Youngblood has been around as an industry leader in mineral beauty for more than 25 years. 

    Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics
    SHOP: @www.ybskin.com
    •More than 25 years ago, Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics and Skincare’s founder developed the brand with one mission in mind: to offer a collection of ultra-luxury products focused on incorporating only the finest, naturally derived ingredients; they were one of the first brands of its kind in the Clean Beauty and Mineral Cosmetics space.

    The brand Leaf People is handmade by an herbalist, and the brand’s mission states this:
    🌿Protect the plants and the planet🌿5% of our sales are donated to charity🌿Promote vegetarianism🌿
    🌿Practice kindness & gratitude🌿Enjoy the outdoors🌿

    Leaf People Skincare
    SHOP: @LeafPeople.com
    All Leaf People products feature proprietary formulas, hand-made by herbalist/brand founder Julie Williams in their own private facility, never outsourced or mass-manufactured.
    With 19 years in the skincare manufacturing industry, Leaf People has seen their formulas provide visible results.
    Leaf People integrates potent forest medicinals and high alpine botanicals with certified organic ingredients to create unique, high-vitality formulas. 
    The Leaf People skincare line features several collections covering all skin types and spanning all ages.

    Delavie Sciences has created a clean, biological cosmetic that is so smart that it even has ties to Harvard! Aeonia is also the first-ever cosmetic certified by the Space Foundation.

    Delavie Sciences’ Aeonia Age Defying Serum
    PRICE: $125
    SHOP: @delaviesciences.com
    The novel ingredient, Bacillus Lysate, has significant UV-shielding properties in greater ranges than most UV filters and as the first cosmetic product certified by the Space Foundation, Bacillus Lysate is a safer, natural alternative to the harmful chemicals used in most sunscreens. Delavie Sciences’ Aeonia Age Defying Serum utilizes their patented ingredient, Bacillus Lysate, the first biological cosmetic that is Space Certified Technology™ by the Space Foundation™. Bacillus Lysate has been proven to significantly reduce UVA-induced skin damage as well as increase hyaluronic acid production in cells, and anti-aging genes. The Age Defying serum is clinically proven to decrease fine lines and wrinkles. Delavie was co-founded by Dr. David Sinclair, a distinguished Harvard geneticist with an expertise in longevity.

    And last but certainly not least, we must give this guy a shout-out! Andrew Fitzsimons is creating one sell-out product after another and keeping them affordable, clean (even by Ulta standards), and inclusive! 

    Andrew Fitzsimons Hair
    PRICE: $16.00
    SHOP: @Ulta
    – Founded by celebrity hairstylist Andrew Fitzsimons, known for his work with the Kardashians, Madonna, Megan Fox, and many more.
    – Certified Conscious Beauty by Ulta Beauty – which means every product meets Ulta’s vigorous standards for sustainably packaged clean, vegan, & cruelty-free beauty products
    – Collections include Repair, Shine, Volume, and Curls, so there are care and styling products for every hair type! 

  • Body Positive and Inclusive Brands on Suncoast View

    Body Positive and Inclusive Brands on Suncoast View

    Today on Suncoast View we celebrated three brands that promote body positivity and inclusivity. Thank you Bio-Oil, Andrew Fitzsimons, and Ashunta Sheriff, for reminding us that we are all beautiful no matter what size or skin we’re in!

    • February is Body Positivity Month, and Bio-Oil, the #1 dermatologist-recommended brand for stretch marks, is celebrating by encouraging people to love and care for the skin that they are in.
    • Whether a stretch mark or a scar, your “marks” are representative of where your body has been and a reminder of your strength and personal skincare journey. Made for all skin types, their multipurpose Skincare Oils – available in original and natural versions – can easily play a role in everyone’s life by helping to reduce the appearance of stretch marks, scars, dry skin, and so much more.
    • Receive 20% off all Bio-Oil products at ShopBioOil.com using code POSITIVE20 now through the end of the month.

    Bio-Oil® Skincare
    20%off with CODE POSITIVE20
    @ShopBioOil.com

    Talk about Inclusivity… Andrew Fitzsimons continues his sell-out success of his coveted haircare line and makes sure you’re aware the brand is for EVERYBODY. This image of a plus size trans model is part of Andrew’s campaign – he made sure it was front and center in all Ulta endcaps and in the windows of all Boots locations in Europe. We love how he is making sure he takes care for all! 
    Andrew Fitzsimons Haircare
    SHOP @Ulta

    Another Inclusive Icon is the award-winning makeup artist Ashunta Sheriff. Her vision of bold colors and defined lash lines is designed for all skin tones, ages, and genders. 
    Ashunta Sheriff Beauty
    SHOP @AshuntaBeauty

  • One More Stop on the Holiday Gifting Tour…Good Day Sacramento

    One More Stop on the Holiday Gifting Tour…Good Day Sacramento

    It’s the holidays, and time is running out to scoop up gifts for those on your list. I’m back on Good Day Sacramento to share the glam and show us some of her favorite kits for the glam stars on your list. 

    I know we are all obsessed with LANO, so it seems appropriate for me to bring in these new holiday kits. I’m just going to add that the Gold has become my new lip all day and every day! It’s almost hard for me to give them as gifts. These are going to sell out fast, so get them now. 

    LANO Lip Water Collection Trios
    PRICE: $39.95
    SHOP: @amazon
    Celebrate the season with 3 stunning shades of Lanolip’s Lip Water in Original, Gold and Watermelon.  Lip Water offers a new kind of hydration (and gloss) to the lips with a formula that is lighter than a balm and completely liquid with zero wax, so it won’t dry out lips. Created using lanolin to hydrate, peppermint oil to refresh, hyaluronic acid and glycerin to retain moisture, Lip Water has a holographic shimmer to enhance lips’ natural color while providing a dewy glow. Apply alone or over your favorite lip color.

    If you’re looking for a gift certificate, there is simply nothing better than getting mom a hair holiday at a Davines salon. I personally was swept away with all the scents and my gosh my hair is amazing since. They even have advent calendars and so many more clean, cruelty-free, products as a takeaway! 

    Davines Gift Certificate 
    SHOP: Find a salon near you
     @us.davines.com
    Treat mom or any special person on your list to a day of guilt-free decadent hair pampering. While you’re there check out their collections and holiday gift sets. There is seriously something for everyone and every hair! 

    Looking for a gift for that special guy? Once again, top trending scents are all about bad boys and millionaires. 

    Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Cobalt Gift Set
    PRICE: $118
    SHOP: @Dillards
    This holiday season, give the gift of Carolina Herrera with a limited-edition gift set. This 3-piece fragrance set features Bad Boy Cobalt Eau de Parfum, the masculine fragrance by Carolina Herrera. Bad Boy Cobalt puts an electrifying new spin on the duality of modern masculinity and celebrates the bond of brotherhood. Bad Boy Cobalt combines notes of pink pepper enhanced by the floral yet masculine geranium heart. The mineral accents of the truffle accord base are invigorated with smoky oakwood and infused with vetiver and cedarwood.

    Paco Rabanne 1 Million 3 Piece Gift Set
    SHOP: @Macys
    Paco Rabanne invites you to celebrate the holiday season with a dazzling range of coveted gifts. Stamped with festive motifs, this 3-piece fragrance set features the iconic 1 Million Eau de Toilette; a spicy fragrance with notes of amber, leather and tangerine. Its bottle, shaped like a gold bar, captivates all who gaze upon it with envious eyes. 1 Million sets out to captivate first, then conquer!

    This next gift is just amazing. I literally get requests for pictures of my son all day from friends and family. This frame allows you to send any picture from your phone they can keep on display anytime from anywhere. Obsessed! This will definitely be the gift I give to the grandparents.

    Aura Carver Frame
    SHOP: @AuraFrames.com
    People are taking more photos than ever, and most sit on our devices. Aura created a new kind of photo frame by making it social, powered by an invite-only group of friends and family using the Aura app. Aura’s lineup of WiFi-connected picture frames make it easy to enjoy all your favorite photos and videos, beautifully displayed at home. Aura allows you to easily add photos in the Aura app from anywhere, and you can invite your close family and friends to contribute in the app – it instantly becomes your own private social network.


    And last but not least, if you’re looking for the perfect gift for a host, teacher, or pretty much anyone, you can never go wrong with a scented candle. I like to gift candles that burn clean and come in a festive or colorful casing. I love these candles by Neom. They are packed with loads of essential oils for a well-being focus and to destress the mind. 

    NEOM ESSENTIAL OIL CANDLES
    PRICE: $36.50 and up
    SHOP: @us.neomorganics.com
    Our much-loved candles have been hand-poured in the UK and expertly blended with 100% natural fragrance and naturally derived wax. They’re also filled with super pure essential oils to help give your wellbeing a boost by harnessing the therapeutic powers of aromatherapy. Our bestselling 3 wicks contain up to 3 bottles of essential oils, contain absolutely no paraffin or synthetics for soot-free burn. 100% natural fragrances and the purest essential oils set apart all our NEOM candles. Expertly blended by our artisan team, these long-lasting candles will fill your room with beautiful, well-being-boosting aromas, scents, and fragrance. The specially formulated natural blends will release fragrances and scents that not only smell wonderful but also can have a positive impact on your overall well-being. By only using naturally derived waxes such as soy, rapeseed, and beeswax, this range is the ultimate go-to choice in luxury aromatherapy candles. 

    And if you want a gift that will make your mom tear up… this is amazing!

    Mom, I Want to Hear Your Story
    PRICE: 11.95
    SHOP: @Amazon
    Mom, I Want to Hear Your Story is the best-selling and acclaimed way for you to discover everything from your Mother’s childhood memories to the profound turning points in her life. Featuring expertly crafted questions in an easy-to-use layout, each intentional section gives your Mom a place to share and reveal her life story and memories with you while creating a lasting legacy.