Category: makeup

  • Holiday Gifts For Her, Him, and All on Tampa Bay Morning Blend

    Holiday Gifts For Her, Him, and All on Tampa Bay Morning Blend

    We stopped by Tampa Bay Morning Blend today to show off some of our fave gifting ideas for the holidays. We even have something for the Ultra Lightning fan. Yep, that guy 💙❤️💚


    It’s the holidays, and nothing says I ❤️ you like a fabulous gift that you’d want for yourself. These Collection Trios are amazing for anyone who loves clean beauty and a gorgeous lip look.

    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.

    I was recently treated to a mommy makeover courtesy of a Davines Salon and I fell in love. 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 Holiday sets 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!

     

    If you’re mom, dad or bestie isn’t the salon type, no worries. We love these curated, take-the-guesswork-out kits from Better Natured. The at-home hair color kits are so cool. Plus, you can subscribe and save for that special someone for the whole year. 

    Better Natured Hair Color
    PRICE: $25.00
    SHOP: @JCPenney.com
    • Better Natured® Liqui-Creme Hair Color delivers salon-quality, radiant color. 100% of women who tried it agree!**
    • It provides rich, dimensional, vibrant color that lasts for up to 8 weeks. Better Natured’s vegan product formulas are completely free from animal-based ingredients!
    • And, the gray coverage? Impeccable! In fact, 94% of women who tried it agree.**
    • Our precisely calibrated technology allows YOU the freedom to mix shades for a customized result. That means that if you mix 1 ounce 6G with 1 ounce of 8G your result will be an exact 7G. Just be sure to follow our mixing instructions and always mix in equal parts color + developer.

    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. Aura frames are an easy, personalized gift for every life moment.

    And last but not least, we can’t forget about him…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!

  • Beauty Gifting on Arizona Midday

    Beauty Gifting on Arizona Midday

    We all love a gift of beauty. Whether you’re looking for the makeup diva or the perfect essence for your skin-care-loving bestie, we have gorgeous ideas on Arizona Midday Today!

    Call me selfish, but I wanted this essence for myself. I’ve heard so much about this J-Beauty brand and how precisely curated the ingredients are. It’s really a gorgeous gift for anyone who is obsessed with skincare like me.

    ALBION FLORA DRIP
    PRICE: $70
    SHOP: @albiongarden.com

    This luxurious all-purpose essence delivers powerful benefits for timeless beauty via five tried and true herbs transformed using a unique fermentation process to address a multitude of concerns like the appearance of firmness, elasticity, wrinkles, and sagging, by hydrating the skin.

    Another gift that says I REALLY REALLY LOVE YOU is a whole skincare system. This AZ-based brand is literally the whole kit and caboodle. Everything from wash to bedtime hydration is in here along with plant-derived oils, retinol, peptides, fruit extracts, and even hyaluronic. Literally, the whole kit and caboodle of skincare.

    TreCeuticals TreComplete Kit
    PRICE: $399
    SHOP: @TreCeuticals.com

    TreComplete is the whole kit and caboodle of TreCeuticals products. The TreComplete kit includes our Priming Cleanser, Infusing Hydrator, Sunday Peel, Everyday But Sunday, Mist Me Baby!, PLUS Eye Love for a full skincare experience.

    These masks are the new DIY treatments and the ones by Lustre work on the whole family. Fine lines and wrinkles for mom and banishing acne for the kids. Plus 40% off is insane!

    LUSTRE ClearSkin Renew Pro Facewear
    PRICE: $545
    SHOP: @LustreClearSkin.us

    Deal: 40% off until 12/4
    LUSTRE ClearSkin Renew Pro Facewear, $545.00
    • LED Light Therapy uses varying wavelengths of light which penetrate deep into your skin.
    • The LUSTRE ClearSkin Renew Mask offers a natural, lasting transformation for fresher and more youthful looking – in the comfort of your own home. The Renew Mask is fully customizable and a fit for the whole family while the Revive Mask focuses on treating acne and fine lines and wrinkles,
    • The mask will be featured on the LustreClearSkin.us website for 40% off from 11/14-12/4 (no code needed)

    And the Grande Dame of beauty has released her new advent calendar for the holidays. Literally, these will sell out so fast! So get one now before the rest of the world is looking for a gift for their fave makeup diva!

    CHARLOTTE TILBURY DIAMOND CHEST OF BEAUTY STARS
    PRICE: $200 (worth $325)
    SHOP: @CharlotteTilbury.com

    Charlotte’s Diamond Chest of Beauty Stars includes:
    • FULL SIZE Charlotte’s Magic Lip Oil Crystal Elixir (8ml)
    • FULL SIZE Hollywood Beauty Light Wand in Spotlight (12ml)
    • FULL SIZE Colour Chameleon in Golden Quartz (1.6g)
    • FULL SIZE Brow Fix (6g)
    • FULL SIZE Matte Revolution in Catwalking (3.5g)
    • MINI Charlotte’s Magic Cream (15ml)
    • MINI Charlotte’s Magic Serum Crystal Elixir (8ml)
    • MINI Wonderglow (15ml)
    • MINI Rock ‘N’ Kohl eyeliner in Barbarella Brown (0.8g)
    • MINI Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes! mascara in Super Black (4ml)
    • MINI Lip Cheat lip liner in Hot Gossip (0.8g)
    • MINI Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray (34ml)

    With nails being the new go-to accessory, you’ll score big points with this magnetic polish that delivers the latest earthy-shaded swirls on this season’s fingers. And it’s under $10.

    Nails.INC Magnetic Nail Polish
    PRICE: $9.35
    SHOP: @sallybeauty

    Turn your nails magnetic in seconds by using the magnet atop each bottle to customize your nails in swirling patterns
    The wide hugging brush is designed to work with the curve of nails, minimizing the amount of strokes required for each nail. Polishes are free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less that one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also gluten-free and cruelty-free.









  • Best New Beauty on Daytime Chicago

    Best New Beauty on Daytime Chicago

    Today, on WGN we featured some brand new beauty finds that are literally AWESOME. From a milk cleanser that feels like a silk wash, to a french mani hack that is fool-proof, we have it on Daytime Chicago TODAY!

    Products are featured in the order they appeared below:


    AVYA Essentials Daily Milk Cleanser

    PRICE: $28.00
    SHOP: @amazon
    Begin and end your daily face routine with this calming milk cleanser that breaks down makeup and impurities to clean skin without stripping away essential moisture. It is formulated with with ginger root for anti-inflammation and argan oil for moisturizing benefits. In celebration of Diwali, the festival of lights that is considered to be India’s most important holiday of the year, AVYA, whose founders are Indian, is offering a beautiful orange robe with every purchase of $50 or more on avyaskincare.com on October 24th. A one-day-only promotion.

    The Hair Lab by Strands
    PRICE: $2.94- $8.94 
    SHOP: @thehairlab.com and @walmart 
    • The Hair Lab by Strands™ is a new, science-backed, customized hair care brand now available at Walmart stores and Walmart.com that delivers customized hair care based on your unique hair biology
    • There are two ways to test, an online strands test or handheld Strands Smart Scanner in select Walmart stores. In just 2 minutes shoppers can discover their unique hair biology and get a custom hair care routine to match for under $9 per bottle. 
    • The Hair Lab uses science instead of guesswork! By analyzing your scalp oil level, hair texture, treatments, environmental factors, and more The Hair Lab custom recommends the perfect hair care routine. You get one shampoo, one conditioner and up to three dose sets to target your unique hair needs.
    • (More information: You get one shampoo customized for your scalp oil level, one conditioner customized for your hair texture, and up to three dose sets, to add to your shampoo and conditioner to target your unique hair needs.) 

    Dickinson’s Clearing Toner + Serum
    PRICE: $10.44
    SHOP: @amazon
    • The new Dickinson’s Clearing Toner + Serum with Eucalyptus removes oils and visibly improves skin’s texture with the power of a toner and a serum in one multi-benefit product.
    • With the concentrated power of a serum coupled with the highest grade of witch hazel facial toner, this gentle, effective skincare essential is packed with multiple benefits.
    • Powered by a blend of Eucalyptus, Salicylic Acid, and Niacinamide, it cools as it gently resurfaces and detoxifies, unclogging pores for balanced, clearer skin. Combined with Dickinson’s 100% naturally distilled witch hazel, you get added toning benefits.
    Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel Clearing Toner + Serum with Eucalyptus

    Bio-Oil Body Lotion
    PRICE: $14.99
    SHOP: @walmart
    You might be familiar with Bio-Oil’s ever-popular #1 dermatologist-recommended skincare oil for stretch marks and scars, but allow me to introduce you to their new Body Lotion. It’s light as a feather yet so incredibly hydrating. It brings a new level of lightness in body moisturization and is power packed with natural plant oils, vitamins, and antioxidants. The liquid texture absorbs so quickly and instantly leaves a soft, smooth feeling. It’s a perfect lightweight daily moisturizer, great for keeping skin hydrated this fall. Simply shake before each use to get the best out of this new product. 

    Nails.INC French Mani Hack
    PRICE: $16
    SHOP: @Sephora
    Create a salon-worthy, fool-proof French mani in seconds from the comfort of your home. Set includes white and light pink 45-Second Speedy Gloss Shades, plus a silicone tip tool to create the easiest French tips – all you have to do is dip each nail. Polishes are free of parabens, formaldehyde, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also gluten-free and cruelty-free.

  • Seattle ❤️s Clean Beauty on New Day Northwest

    Seattle ❤️s Clean Beauty on New Day Northwest

    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 â€œVerified 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. â€œI 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.

  • Summer Essentials on Daytime Chicago

    Summer Essentials on Daytime Chicago

    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.

  • More Clean Beauty on Tampa Bay Morning Blend

    More Clean Beauty on Tampa Bay Morning Blend

    National Clean Beauty Day is TODAY, and of course, we had to make one more stop on this beauty tour and visit our besties at Tampa Bay Morning Blend.

    Starting off with the OG of Clean Beauty:
    MyCHELLE DermaceuticalsThe OG of Clean Beauty, MyCHELLE has been 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 â€œVerified 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.

    FAVES:

    MyCHELLE Sun Shield Liquid SPF 50
    PRICE: $27.99
    SHOP: @amazon and WholeFoods
    Sheer-tinted, oil-free formula with 100% mineral broad-spectrum protection. Blends weightlessly and seamlessly, giving skin a fresh, healthy glow with a smooth, matte finish.
    DOES NOT CONTAIN: Retinyl Palmitate or chemical UV absorbers including Octinoxate, Octisalate, Oxybenzone or PABA.

    MyCHELLE Renew Remarkable Retinal Eye Cream
    PRICE: $37.99
    SHOP: @MyCHELLE.com
    Advanced, high-performance moisturizing cream with Vitamin A (patented-process Retinal), Plant Stem Cells and Ceramide 3 to promote skin renewal and reduce the signs of aging. Non-irritating. Dermatologist and Allergy tested.

    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 and that a short ingredients list is a good one.
    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 PEG’s. No animal cruelty. No more dry skin.

    Lanolips 101 Ointment
    PRICE: $16.99SHOP: @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!

    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 silky and clean, but the Prime and Protect SPF 40 is the most amazing multitasking product I’ve met. Alone, It creates a golden glow on the 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 Philosophy: 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.
    CŌTZÂŽ STANDS FOR: Contains Only Titanium & Zinc CōTZÂŽ 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 phthalates.Sheer SPF 40 Broad Spectrum reflects UV rays. Sheer tint primer. Reef-friendly. Water resistant 80 minutes.

    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 beauty 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 prevent the water-loss that can lead to dryness, fine lines, and discomfort. It also contains sugar-derived Aquaxyl, 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 helps 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.  


  • Good Day Sacramento Celebrates National Clean Beauty Day

    Good Day Sacramento Celebrates National Clean Beauty Day

    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.