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  • Last-Minute Gift Ideas: Thoughtful Presents in a Pinch

    Last-Minute Gift Ideas: Thoughtful Presents in a Pinch

    If you’ve waited until the last minute to check off your holiday gift list, don’t panic—this article is just for you! We share some top picks for thoughtful and speedy solutions, including Amazon Prime finds and gift certificates that show you care. 

    AMAZON to THE RESCUE:
    If you haven’t seen Medicube on social media, I’m shocked. The testimonials on this device are filled with love. If there is one device that works for every age and skin tone, it’s this one. 

    Medicube Age-R Booster PRO
    PRICE: $228.00
    SHOP: @amazon.com
    All-in-One Glass Glow Device: Achieve your glass skin goals with innovative technology. All-In-One device offers Enhanced Absorption, Radiance, Elasticity, Pore Care, and Customized LED Care. Perfect for all skin types and concerns, it helps you get clean and glowing glass skin. Maximize Your Results with the AGE-R App: Enhance your skincare routine with the AGE-R app, featuring custom guide videos, a tracking calendar, visual progress tracking, and personalized device settings for an optimized experience.
    No Conductive Gel Required: Use with your favorite skincare products! Booster Pro is a game changer, making your skin healthy and glowing. Embrace the full potential of your skincare routine by following expert guidelines. Individual results may vary, so consistent and correct application is key for optimal outcomes.
    Proven Clinical Benefits: Unlock transformative skincare achievements with the Booster Mode, enhancing skin permeability by 785%, and the Air Shot Mode, boosting it to an impressive 791% after just one use. Individual results may vary.

    The Ideal gift for anyone who drives with so many tools in one smart device. I want this, and I don’t even have a car!

    JumpSmart -10-In-1 
    PRICE: $99.00
    SHOP: @amazon
    Perfect to keep in any vehicle for safety and security, especially in the colder months when a vehicle’s battery is weaker and may not start. Jump Start most vehicles from a V8 5.0L Gas, all the way up to some 4.0L Diesel Engine. Also, light up your area with the powerful 330 Lumen Flashlight w/Red Flashlight light for safety, and power up your mobile devices in a pinch w/2-USB Ports on board. Use independently and safely without another vehicle. Easy-to-use with 3-step directions printed on the storage bag

    Nothing beats Chocolate in the stocking and this gift is perfect for anyone! 

    Hu Kitchen
    SHOP: Whole Foods  and Target
    Hu’s organic, Fairtrade dark chocolate is made with just 3 simple and familiar ingredients – cacao, unrefined coconut sugar, and cocoa butter. Hu avoids ingredients like refined sugar, lecithins, sugar alcohols, and palm oil. Hu just launched three new, limited-edition holiday bars just in time to get in the holiday spirit. Available in Very Merry Raspberry + Hazelnut Butter, Cozy Sea Salt + Almond Butter, and Peppermint Mocha + Almond Butter, Hu’s holiday bars are designed to make your snacking extra special this season, whether you’re baking, indulging, or enjoying a sweet treat on the go. Available nationwide at Whole Foods and Target, Hu’s bars are the perfect addition for holiday gifting and baking, delighting any chocolate-lover in your life —or a well-deserved treat for yourself. 

    I mean, who doesn’t drink coffee? And TRADE is even offering a discount!

    TRADE
    PRICE: 3 mo @ $54, 6 mo @ $108, 1 Year @ $216
    SHOP: @www.drinktrade.com
    Trade is perfect if you are looking for a last-minute gift that doesn’t feel last-minute. With Trade, you can send a coffee subscription directly to someone’s inbox in minutes. It’s fast, easy, and guaranteed to impress. No other gift gives them something to look forward to every single morning.
    Trade is offering a special last-minute deal on their gift subscriptions: $10 off a 3-bag subscription, $20 off a 6-bag subscription, and $50 off a 12-bag subscription, including free shipping.

     This is my favorite gift for new moms and possibly dads:
    If you know ANYONE who is suffering from thinning or falling hair, this product is a miracle. I know because I’ve used it and since have religiously recommended it to my clients. Plus, it lasts for up to 90 days and is drug-free. It’s a great gift for any new moms, thinning dads, and ladies like myself who are peri or menopausal. BEST GIFT EVER! 

    Kilgour MD Bundle
    $150 HOLIDAY2DAY for FREE 2-Day SHIPPING
    SHOP: @kilgourmd.com
    Experience the power of our dual-action system, combining both a defensive and offensive solution for hair thinning. Firstly, The Prevention Scalp Serum shields your scalp and acts as a protective barrier for your follicles to prevent hair fall. This step is followed by The Treatment Scalp Serum, which works to stimulate and stretch the follicles, activating the growth of thicker, glossier hair. The fusion of these two technologies addresses all three types of threats to scalp health: hormonal, environmental and age-related. In clinical trials, the joint action of these products outperformed minoxidil–and without the side effects.

    For the GLOW AND GLAM SEEKERS:
    Have a makeup Diva on your list? This palette is so versatile and a favorite of makeup artists and anyone you know who loves a good Glow UP! I can pretty much gift this to any age and skin tone!

    IT Cosmetics Celebrate Glow Makeup Palette 
    PRICE: $45.00
    SHOP: @ULTA
    IT Cosmetics Celebrate Glow Face & Eye Makeup Palette is your essential palette featuring multitasking, matte, pearl, and shimmer shades. With four flattering shades for all skin tones, it’s all you need to effortlessly mix, match and blend glowy makeup looks worth celebrating. This 4-in-1 powerhouse makeup palette compliments the other IT Cosmetics Holiday sets at Ulta, that include everything you need to create your holiday beauty look.

    BEST GIFT CERTIFICATES THAT DON’T LOOK LIKE YOU WAITED UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!
    This website sends the cutest gift cards via text or email; they have something for everyone. Even the doggy!

    Sugarwish
    PRICE: Starting at $25.00
    SHOP: @www.Sugarwish.com
    PROMO CODE: ChicagoWish for $10 OFF your first order
    Looking for last-minute gift that delivers the magic of the season? 
    With Sugarwish, you can send a thoughtful, customized gift via email or text  that THEY get to choose in an instant! The best part? 
    With Sugarwish, your recipients choose their favorites, so you know everyone will love their personalized gift.  Perfect for colleagues, friends, and family—no guessing, just impressing! 

    Do you know an avid reader or someone who has a long commute?

    Book of the Month 
    PRICE: Starting at $59.99 (3 month)
    SHOP: @bookofthemonth.com
    BookoftheMonthClub.com is a subscription-based service that delivers curated books directly to your door. Each month, members choose from a selection of new and noteworthy titles across various genres, handpicked by literary experts. It’s a convenient way for book lovers to discover great reads and build their personal library, making it a thoughtful gift for any avid reader.

    Everyone loves Masterclass, and these classes can inspire for any resolutions on the horizon. 

    MASTERCLASS
    PRICE: $120 annually (50% off until 12/24)
    SHOP: @masterclass.com
    MasterClass is the streaming platform that provides access to the world’s best so that you can become your best. With an annual membership, you get unlimited access to 200+ instructors, like Joanna Gaines, Mindy Kaling, Martha Stewart, Ava DuVernay, Gordon Ramsay and more.  MasterClass is the gift that keeps on giving – offering the opportunity to learn new skills all year long. If you’re looking for the perfect gift , visit masterclass.com to send them a subscription.

  • HOLIDAY GIFTING in Chicago

    HOLIDAY GIFTING in Chicago

    The holidays are here, and it’s time to wrap up that gift list! We headed back to Daytime Chicago with some top picks for all the divas and devos you’re shopping for this year. Let’s get shopping!”

    Wellness and Resolution Gifting

    Know a Diva embracing the digital detox in 2025? 

    HMD Barbie Flip Phone
    PRICE: $129
    SHOP: @amazon
    Human Mobile Devices teamed up with Mattel, Inc. to launch the HMD Barbie™ Phone, a cute, pint-sized feature flip phone designed for less browsing and more fun. The phone features a retro design with calls, texts, and no social media – perfect for taking a smartphone break and staying in the present moment this holiday season. In recent years more and more Gen Z and young people have embraced the digital detox movement, and across the globe they’re actively choosing to limit their screen time and disconnect. In response to this growing interest, the HMD Barbie™ Phone was designed with simpler, sweeter days in mind. Priced at $129, the device comes with two additional trendy back covers, a pink battery, a pink USB Type-CTM charger, stickers and gems, a beaded lanyard, attachable charms, a cleaning cloth, and a quick setup guide.

    My favorite gift for anyone on a quest for mental clarity and immunity in 2025, or a new mommy!

    Mushroom Coffee Superfood Blend Mocha
    PRICE: $49.99
    SHOP: @morewellbeing.com
    Comprehensive Wellness with Vitamins and Superfoods: This blend goes beyond mushrooms, incorporating essential vitamins and superfoods for well-rounded health, energy, and focus. Boosts Immunity and Mental Clarity: Featuring a powerful mix of seven mushrooms, adaptogens, and added vitamins, it supports cognitive function, immune health, and provides steady, natural energy without the jitters. Indulgent Mocha Flavor with Clean Ingredients: Enjoy a rich mocha flavor crafted from premium, natural ingredients, free from fillers and artificial additives, for a delicious and functional coffee alternative.

    For the GLOW AND GLAM SEEKERS

    Have a makeup Diva on your list? This palette is so versatile and a favorite of makeup artists and anyone you know who loves a good Glow UP! I can pretty much gift this to any age and skin tone!

    IT Cosmetics Celebrate Glow Makeup Palette 
    PRICE: $45.00
    SHOP: @ULTA
    IT Cosmetics Celebrate Glow Face & Eye Makeup Palette is your essential palette featuring multitasking, matte, pearl, and shimmer shades. With four flattering shades for all skin tones, it’s all you need to effortlessly mix, match and blend glowy makeup looks worth celebrating. This 4-in-1 powerhouse makeup palette compliments the other IT Cosmetics Holiday sets at Ulta, that include everything you need to create your holiday beauty look.

    For the TikTok #obsessed and it comes with a FREE Lip Oil. 

    Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF50 Tint
    PRICE: $38.00
    SHOP: @us.nakedsundays.com
    This innovative foundation combines SPF50 sun protection with the nourishing benefits of skincare ingredients, offering a flawless, natural-looking finish while caring for your skin. These non-nano Mineral-based, peptide-infused SPF50 Foundation Tints are available 13+ blendable beautiful shades that give you a skin-like finish. This second skin, lightweight foundation tint is filled with skin-boosting peptides and antioxidants while also protecting against UVA, UVB, Blue Light, & Infrared. 

    Who doesn’t want gorgeous hair? It’s the ultimate gift that keeps on giving! 

    LOCKS & MANE
    PRICE: $115 – $195
    SHOP: @ULTA
    Available at Ulta Beauty in 10 multi-dimensional shades for a perfect match.  100% human hair that can be cut, colored and styled to suit any look. Easy-to-use two-piece system with upward facing clips for an all day hold.

  • BLACK FRIDAY/CYBER MONDAY DEALS 💰

    BLACK FRIDAY/CYBER MONDAY DEALS 💰

    Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner, so it’s time to snag some incredible deals. We headed to Tampa and Chicago back to share our favorite picks to get ahead of holiday shopping for the whole family- from educational gifts to the best beauty BOGO around!

    I’ll make this deal about me and all the parents who have kids learning or striving to make reading easier! This is the biggest sale Reading Eggs has had. We’re talking 64% OFF!

    Reading Eggs
    BFCM DEAL 64% OFF ($59.99) Friday Nov 29-Dec 1
    SHOP: @ReadingEggs.com
    Reading Eggs is an award-winning app with optional workbooks designed to help kids ages 2 to 13 build their reading skills through engaging and FUN activities. This Black Friday, save 64% and get a year’s subscription for just $59.99! Perfect for up to four kids—no ads or in-app purchases. Use it throughout the school year to keep children on track!

    Do you know someone who loves coffee? Yeah, exactly… 99% of everyone you know LOVES coffee, and this is the best gift at the best price we’ve seen on the best coffee! 

    TRADE
    BFCM: $54 for 3 month, $108 for 6 month, $216 for 1 year 
    SHOP: @drinktrade.com
    Trade is a unique online marketplace that is transforming how coffee lovers discover and enjoy their coffee. Trade brings together over 55 independent roasters across the U.S., offering a wide selection of small-batch, specialty coffees, all roasted to order and shipped fresh to your door. No two coffee drinkers are the same and neither are Trade’s personalized gift subscriptions. Through a quick, interactive quiz, Trade expertly matches each recipient with coffee roasts tailored to their unique taste preferences. It’s like gifting someone an expert-guided tour of the country’s best coffee shops right in their home.
This holiday season, Trade is offering a special Black Friday promotion on their gift subscriptions: $10 off a 3-bag subscription, $20 off a 6-bag subscription, and $50 off a 12-bag subscription, including free shipping,  helping you give a gift that keeps on brewing.

    Now, onto my FAVE Beauty Sales! I’m obsessed with this natural hair care line. They are already affordable, but this BFCM sale is big. You can stock up for yourself or even grab stocking stuffers, AND on top of the sale, they are doing a Gift With Purchase if you spend $100.

    LUSETA HAIRCARE
    BF/CM SALE 11/26- 12/5
    25% off sitewide CODE: BLK25
    30% off on orders over $75+ CODE: BLK30
    SHOP: @lusetabeauty.com
    (Plus Gift With Purchase 4pc Mini Pouch when you spend $100+) not sure if you want to make the Gift with purchase its own lower-thirds. If not possible, I can just say it on air. 

    AND By Far… Our biggest BOGO deal we’ve seen is so good! Solawave is blowing our minds! 

    Solawave
    BFCM: Buy One KIT Get One KIT Free
    www.mysolawave.com
    Solawaves BOGO sale is the perfect gifting opp this holiday season, something for you and someone special in your life. Solawave’s 10x Award winning Radiant Renewal wand is used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, dark circles/spots and rejuvenate the skin. Give the gift of great skin this holiday season with any of Solawaves Red Light Kits. 

    I’m obsessed with Fig.1. We’ve featured them before, and guess what? Right now, they have these fantastic kits that are up to 25% OFF—a fabulous gift for a skin-obsessed friend or yourself. 

    Fig.1 
    SALE: Up to 25% OFF on Select Items
    SHOP: @fig-1.co
    Welcome to Fig.1 —where derm-developed, clinically proven, and refillable skincare meets affordability. Our team is led by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Courtney Rubin and entrepreneurial powerhouse Kimmy Scotti, with innovative and award-winning product formulations brought to life by cosmetic chemist Lizzy Trelstad.


    Let’s face it: Winter is coming, and this BF/CM Deal from Rudsak makes it the perfect time to grab a coat. 

    RUDSAK
    SALE: up to 40% off select styles from 11/29 to 12/1
    SHOP: RUDSAK Stores and @RUDSAK.com
    Canadian luxury outerwear brand, RUDSAK, celebrating 30 years, are marking three decades of unparalleled craftsmanship and style expanding the brand across the US market. Available online at rudsak.com and RUDSAK stores in Hudson Yards, Short Hills, New Jersey, Chicago and Washington, DC (set to open this month!).  When it comes to outerwear, they do not compromise fashion for function. Shield yourself from the elements & brace the cold in style with superior wind protection, water-resistant finishes and RDS-certified down feather fill. Styles are equipped with accessible details such as removable down linings, inner backpack straps, breathable mesh eyelets, storm cuffs, adjustable elements and MORE! With a large selection of outerwear, apparel and accessories, RUDSAK has something for everyone on your holiday list through mens, womens and kids. From luxurious leathers and statement faux furs to weather-proof parkas and apres-ski, RUDSAK has you covered for wherever the holiday season takes you!

    Searching for the perfect luxury gift? 🎁 The Shhh Hair Turban, known for ultimate hair protection and elegance, is 25% OFF from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. Treat yourself or someone special to a touch of luxury this season.

    SHHH Perfec10 Limited Edition Hair Turban
    SALE: 25% OFF with Code WGN2024
    SHOP: @shhh.group
    Produced by SHHH, this hair turban is created in collaboration with Asano Nenshi – a prominent yarn spinning expert in Gifu, Japan. “Perfec10” is their latest innovation using their patented “Super Zero” cotton threads that trap plenty of air without unravelling, and was crafted in partnership with Imabari’s prestigious Masaoka Towel, which was founded in 1921. Crafted with high class, long staple organic cotton that was grown without pesticides or chemical fertilisers for at least 3 years, fair trade and hand- picked in India. The long and thin cotton fibres make the hair turban durable and delightfully soft. SHHH’s core philosophy is hair wellness. We are on a mission to make your hair and scalp look and feel better with functional, clean, biotech enabled formulations. Join us on a journey of hair wellbeing – bring beauty and life back to your tresses!

  • Top Beauty Innovations for Fall 2024

    Top Beauty Innovations for Fall 2024

    Beauty has become more innovative than ever, blending science, style, and practicality. From groundbreaking solutions for grey hair to hybrid lip products that deliver a hydrating tint like no other, the industry is evolving to meet every need. Today, we took a trip to the Windy City to highlight some of our favorite beauty finds—both new stars and trusted veterans in the game. Let’s chat about beauty solutions for fall 2024.

    The solution to grey hair: AREY THE SYSTEM, and it’s 20% OFF with CODE:
    DAYTIME20

    AREY THE SYSTEM
    PRICE: $75- $100
    SHOP: @areygrey.com
    • The System is clinically effective to slow grey hair and help with repigmentation at the cellular level
    • In their recently released clinical study, 3X more participants using The System saw thicker, fuller, shinier hair compared to Placebo 
    • 88% of those using The System saw less grey hair growth 

    The solution to hair growth designed for women 45+


    Nutrafol Women’s Balance
    PRICE: $88.00
    SHOP: @nutrafol.com
    Our physician-formulated, hair growth supplement is designed for women 45+ experiencing hair thinning, including menopausal women. We use clinically tested ingredients to target root causes of thinning, such as hormones, aging, and metabolism. The first and only hair growth supplement with published clinical studies in menopausal women with hair thinning4, it’s proven to improve hair growth in 3-6 months. Take 4 capsules, once daily with a meal to experience the benefits of our innovative formula.

    The Solution to immediate volume and fullness for thinning hair: Hidden Crown Fill in Extensions

    Hidden Crown Solution Fill In Extension
    PRICE: $162
    SHOP: @hiddencrownhair.com
    • Available in 15 shades
    • Set Includes: Double Clip: 50g (25g x 2) + Single Clip: 13g (6.5g x 2). Total Weight: 63g
    • Length: 20 inches
    • Purpose: Designed to add volume and frame the face. Our fill-in extensions cover thinning areas or add more fullness where needed. The perfect addition to your hair wardrobe and can be combined with any other Hidden Crown extensions. Our new Solution Fill-Ins are perfect for adding volume to thinning areas, framing your face, or introducing highlights and dimension to your hair without the hassle of chemicals.   Designed to complement your existing Hidden Crown extensions, these thinning hair solutions are ideal for all hair types and are made with ethically-sourced 100% REMY human hair. 

    The solution to Dry Hair: Davines #1 selling Milk and Amy and my FAVE ❤️

    Davines OI All in One Milk
    PRICE: $40
    SHOP: @Sephora and Reverie
    Our best-selling multi-functional leave-in treatment milk controls frizz, hydrates, protects, and softens, leaving hair shiny and silky. This hydrating milk conditioning spray tames and detangles for a smooth, naturally shiny look. Formulated with Roucou oil, rich in beta-carotene and natural antioxidants, it also contains deeply moisturizing provitamin B5 and a functional amino complex that provides resistance to stress and heat protection up to 230°. It is ideal for fine to medium hair and provides hydration for coarse hair. Enjoy your best hair with its delightful, long-lasting sensory scent.

    The solution to Dry Lips… you know I couldn’t leave makeup out… RMS NEW lip Oil

    RMS Beauty
    PRICE: $25.00
    SHOP: @ulta
    • A true multitasker, this lush lip oil provides the benefits of a balm with buildable color and the high shine finish of a gloss that’s never sticky, always nourishing
    • This legendary addition to your lip wardrobe is naturally flavored with a hint of Organic Vanilla Extract and is formulated with lip-loving clean ingredients like Organic Jojoba Oil to help lock in moisture, RMS Adaptogenic Herbal Blend to balance and soothe, and Bitter Cherry Seed Oil to revitalize, hydrate, and condition lips.
    • Available in 8 memorable shades all created by our founder and master makeup artist, Rose-Marie Swift, and named after the legendary supermodels in her own life and launching exclusively with Ulta.com.


  • MULTI-TASKING Beauty Starting at $5 Dollars

    MULTI-TASKING Beauty Starting at $5 Dollars

    Whether you’re hunting for multi-tasking beauty buys under $10 or ready to indulge in a little splurge, I’m back on Daytime Chicago to share some of my top picks for getting your glam on. And guess what? The first one is just $5!

    If you haven’t been to PRIMARK, you seriously need to go. There were too many things to bring today, but these two are so awesome—but only in-store.

    PS…Pro Instant Bronzing Drops
    PRICE: $5.00
    SHOP: @ PRIMARK Stores
    Get a natural, sun-kissed glow with a little help from the PS…Pro Instant Bronzing Drops! With TikTok virality and 23M+ views, this lightweight bronzer is formulated with hyaluronic acid and marula oil. It can be mixed into a favorite moisturizer or foundation or even used alone to give an effortless, bronzed glow.

    AND, our new favorite blush is only $6.00

    PS…Pro Cream Blush
    PRICE: $6.00
    SHOP: @ PRIMARK Stores
    This Primark blush from the PS…Pro range delivers a rosy tint to the cheeks and is the perfect addition to your everyday makeup look. Compared to powder, this cream blush offers a lighter, dewy texture for a smoother-appearing finish that brings out that radiance!

    This mascara multi-tasks as an eyelash-enhancing serum all-in-one

    RapidGlam Mascserum
    PRICE: $34.95
    SHOP: @ulta
    The world’s first lash enhancing mascserum; a perfectly balanced blend of the proven RapidLash® Eyelash Enhancing Serum and smooth,  fiber-infused primer and mascara.
    RapidGlam™ amplifies your lashes instantly and coats them in hair-loving ingredients that condition, fortify, curl, and enhance for a stronger, fuller and longer appearance in as little as 3-4 weeks. This creamy, clump-free blackest black pigment goes on smoothly with a unique brush that separates and defines individual lashes, drenching them in intense black color. Fiber primes and builds volume, taking them from elegant to electric in fewer coats.

    This moisturizer moonlights as a mask (but it does so much more, and I love it for 40-plus skin)

    Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask + Moisturizer
    PRICE: $49.00
    SHOP: @sephora
    An enhanced, fragrance-free formula that nourishes, hydrates, and calms your skin with niacinamide, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants. – Niacinamide: Reduces the appearance of fine lines and pores, visibly brightens, and promotes even-looking tone and texture.

    This hair color device has reprogrammed our at-home hair-dying experience, but it also has many benefits for those who need to hit our roots bi-monthly.

    L’Oréal Paris Colorsonic
    PRICE: $29.99-  $124.99
    SHOP: @Target
    Colorsonic is the first hair color device of its kind with over 29 patents. It makes hair coloring easier by automatically mixing and depositing formula right at the root to deliver long-lasting salon inspired hair color at home. Colorsonic delivers the freshest formula possible by automatically mixing dye and developer in a perfect 1:1 ratio at the moment you press the button. Along with the device, Colorsonic brings L’Oréal Paris’ first multi-usage hair color cartridge – that delivers up to 3 applications per cartridge (3 root touch-ups or 1 full head application). What you don’t use, you can save for the next time.  These cartridges come in 20 expertly crafted shades powered by a system of high-performance formulas free of ammonia, silicones, parabens, SLS, SLES, and phthalates. TARGET DEAL: August 25 – 31: 25% OFF DEVICE; 

  • Summer Glow Up from Florida

    Summer Glow Up from Florida

    Florida summers are hot and sticky, and they can really take a toll on your glam and overall energy. Not a worry, because we’ve got everything from perky hydration to products that hold back your summer slouch.

    Are you tired of the heat slump? We found these clean energy packets that you can easily pop into your purse. 
    Why did we pick these? Natural energy sourced from Yerba Mate and Green Tea keeps you clear of spikes, and the taste is incredible. Oh, and it’s loaded with immune boosters. YES! YES!

    Plexus Worldwide
    PRICE: $41.00
    SHOP: @plexusworldwide.com
    Plexus Active™ Peach Mango is a clean, energy-supporting supplement that’s perfect for summer as it helps you power through your day. Active is formulated with green tea and Yerba maté to provide a natural source of caffeine for energy* With a refreshing Peach Mango flavor that tastes great, experience immune function support, enhanced performance, less tiredness and fatigue, and mental alertness in each sip.*

    Are you seeing that crepey skin all over your face but scared of retinol?
     Photosensitivity shouldn’t hold you back from fresh cellular turnover on your face, baby. This alternative is your new skin BFF. 

    DefenAge BioSerum
    PRICE: $198
    SHOP: @defenage.com
    DefenAge BioSerum (8 serums in 1 bottle) is your anti-photosensitivity alternative, perfect for summer and all skin tones and types. It delivers all of the benefits of retinol (skin rejuvenation, boosting brightness, epidermal thickness, and cell turnover) without any of the side effects or sensitivity. Clinically proven and study-backed, DefenAge works by activating the dormant LGR6+ stem cells in the body to create fresh new skin without wounding existing skin. The key ingredient, Age-Repair Defensins, naturally activates these stem cells to target global signs of aging, such as visible pores, wrinkles, loss of firmness, texture, clarity, and more.

    Wavy, big hair is the new trend of the season, but is all that fluffing drying it out?
    This new hair care product utilizes peptide technology to build big, wavy, healthy hair. 

    V&Co. Beauty Wavy Hair + Peptide
    PRICE: $8.00
    SHOP: @target
    V&Co. Beauty is the new leader in peptide-infused hair care, having launched this spring and already winning a Marie Claire beauty award! V&Co. Beauty is all about embracing your natural beauty and your natural hair type to be the true authentic you. This one-of-a-kind collection caters to the needs of all hair types to level up every routine – from Curly and Wavy to Straight and Thickening options. V&Co.’s unique Proprietary Peptide Blend features peptides, amino acids, proteins, and vitamins – penetrating deep within the hair follicles to boost hydration & strength as well as increase volume & shine. All the products are free of sulfates and parabens and are cruelty-free, vegan, and color-safe. V&Co. Beauty Shampoos & Conditioners are available at Target, Walmart, & Amazon for around $8 each. 

    And my new favorite eye product is so good.
    These little masks stay perfectly in place and literally transform the skin underneath after each use. BRAVA, Molly Simms. 

    YSE Beauty The Overachiever Eye Masks
    PRICE: $36.00
    SHOP: @www.ysebeauty.com
    Our latest ritual is designed with your busy lifestyle in mind. These small but mighty must-haves deliver an instant cooling effect to the eyes with no-slip, hydrogel technology that comfortably grips the skin. Packed with powerhouse ingredients like Vitamin C, Peptides, and Allantoin, these masks brighten dark circles, reduce puffiness, smooth fine lines, and minimize the appearance of crow’s feet. Made to be worn – anywhere, anytime. Six pairs per box.

    SPF for the whole family, and this is just so elegant! 
    And it actually works in the Florida sun.

    Fig.1 Mineral Sunscreen SPF50
    PRICE: $36.00
    SHOP:@fig-1.co
    Cosmetically Elegant: It melts easily into the skin without a white cast, providing an invisible, lightweight, and hydrating finish on all skin types and tones. It is ideal for daily use and works well under makeup. High Protection: This SPF 50 sunscreen, featuring almost 20% zinc oxide, offers broad-spectrum protection and is safe for children and those pregnant or nursing. About Fig.1 BeautyHigh-quality derm-developed skincare that’s priced for daily use – $42 and under on its core collection – and delivers results.

    Summer and Taylor have us all sitting up straight!
    We’ve heard about this brand as a Taylor Swift go-to for her extensive Era’s tour rehearsals, but did you know Forme is available to all of us? Yes, the science-backed/posture-correcting performance apparel is meant for all.

    Forme Power Bra
    PRICE: $188
    SHOP: @forme.science
    The Power Bra by Forme® is an FDA-registered functional posture-correcting bra designed to immediately improve your body alignment for lifestyle and daily function. The Forme bra is engineered to activate and support key muscle groups, helping guide the body into proper alignment naturally, without any discomfort. Our best-selling lifestyle improvement posture bra has patented technology consisting of 6 varied tension fabrics and 8 powerful double-fabric panels. The FormeTech® construct transforms your body to develop muscle memory and biofeedback, allowing you to run, sit, stand, travel, and sleep with great posture and recover quickly without conscious effort. Using muscle memory engagement and proprioception training technology, Forme keeps your shoulders back and down, training your body’s muscles to stay aligned. An innovative solution for enhanced performance and easier recovery. Designed by an orthopedic surgeon to help his mother battle poor posture and compressed lungs from cancer, Forme® will transform your whole body alignment, giving you posture that allows you to perform, think, and live at your highest potential.

    And if you haven’t met Oka-B, you need to. These shoes are literally popping up EVERYWHERE! 

    Oka-B Shoes
    SHOP: @oka-b.com
    Oka-B is a footwear brand designed for women based on the belief that good health starts from the foot up. Some of the brand’s most loved features include arch support, slip resistance, non-marking, and easy cleaning. All Oka-B products are made with love in their factory in Buford, Georgia, wusingvegan bio-based material Mmadein the USA. Unlike traditional disposable flip-flops, they are built to last and be enjoyed season after season.

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  • American-Made Brands That Keep You Looking Glam

    American-Made Brands That Keep You Looking Glam

    Today on Daytime Chicago, we featured some of our favorite American-made brands that keep you looking and feeling glam during July.

    We’ve featured this potent, clean skincare brand on the show before, and you loved it then. But, did you know it’s made here in the USA? We ❤️ PURDORI, and this eye cream is magic 🦄

    Purdori Nourishing Eye Cream
    PRICE: $73.00
    SHOP: @purdori.com
    The skin around your eyes is particularly delicate and enjoys a little extra nurturing. Rich Nourishing Eye Cream reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Provides an intense nourishing that surpasses regular skin care routines. Daily under-eye wrinkle cream can be used in combination with all other Purdori face care products. Absorbs quickly and can be applied immediately prior to putting on your make-up.


    Badger Sunscreen is so good. Not only does it have a formulation for every age in your household, but it also covers every activity you’d need protection for. And the cleanest, reef-safe SPF you can find.

    BADGER Mineral Sunscreens
    PRICE: $15.99 – $23.99
    SHOP: @amazon
    All sunscreens are made in the U.S.A. with mineral zinc oxide (the safest active ingredient) and in a custom manufacturing facility 100% powered by solar energy to reduce carbon footprint. Sunscreens are safer for coral reefs (chemical-free), water resistant for 40-80 minutes, hypoallergenic, cruelty-free, and gluten-free. Women-owned, second-generation leadership, and located in the small town of Gilsum, NH, since its founding in 1995.

    Imagine gathering all the best skincare science from around the world and cultivating a brand that is made in Carlsbad, California. Defenage has literally changed the way we look at aging and the regenerative aspects of our skin. And it’s made right here in the USA.


    Defenage Skincare 150K Hair Follicle Serum
    PRICE: $197.00
    SHOP: @defenage.com
    The DefenAge 150K Hair Follicle Serum works by revitalizing the environment surrounding the hair follicles, creating an optimal ecosystem to help the follicles to flourish.

    We love Oka-B for their shoes and sustainable aspects, but have you seen the new Tori bag? She’s so fabulous. Made from recycled materials. Super versatile. AND made her in the USA! She’s perfect for your 4th festivities 🏝️

    Oka-B Tori Everywhere Tote Bag
    SHOP: @oka-b.com
    Meet Tori! We call it the Everywhere Tote because that’s where it’s best used—everywhere! It’s perfect for the beach, poolside, the classroom, tailgating, soccer games, and more. Oka-B is a footwear brand designed for women and created based on the belief that good health starts from the foot up. The brand’s most-loved features include arch support, slip resistance, non-marking, and easy cleaning. All Oka-B products are made with love in their factory in Buford, Georgia, using vegan bio-based material made in the USA. Unlike traditional disposable flip-flops, they are built to last and be enjoyed season after season.