Category: Skin Care

DAY 1: Holiday Gifting Tour on Seattle New Day Northwest

It’s that time of year when we often face the challenge of buying for those elusive individuals on our lists—those who, perhaps, haven’t sent Santa a wishlist. Fear not; for today, we’re here to share some glam, functional, and fun gift ideas for those hard-to-shop-for on your list on New Day Northwest!

The Gift for Kids that Gets Them Outside and Off Their Phones
First off, let’s talk kids! When they sent me this toy to test out, I thought, “Oh, this looks fun”, but I had no idea how much fun it truly was going to be. Plus, it’s easy, mess-free, non-toxic, and the charge lasts. The accessories are great, and it doesn’t break the bank to restock the gels. It’s meant for kids, but I have had fun blasting a few other parents, too.

GEL BLASTER SURGE
PRICE: $39.99
SHOP: @amazon
Get outside and experience play in a whole new way with our original blaster—the Gel Blaster Surge! Surge uses water-based Gellets®. Rechargeable, mess-free, non-toxic, and safe for kids! Semi- and Fully-Automatic Blaster modes. Comes with 10,000 Gellets®. Gellets® disintegrate upon impact and evaporate in the backyard, meaning no tedious cleanup!
Get up to 4 hours of play on a single charge via USB-C.

Fragrance is still the #1 selling beauty gift in department stores, but they are getting so expensive.
This set is such a deal at $50; it smells great and is super versatile. I know because my sister wears it, and I have watched people stop her and ask her what perfume she is wearing. It’s just one of those universally liked scents at an affordable price for the holidays.

JLO Fragrances Promise Gift Set
PRICE: $50.00
SHOP: Amazon, JCP
Fresh and captivating top notes of Italian tangerine, pink berries and nashi pear, give way to a heart of floral orris, jasmine sambac, and honeysuckle and powerful base notes of wood with crystallized amber. Stunning multifacet glass bottle, luxuriously crafted with rose gold detailing.
The Promise Gift Set contains an Eau de Parfum 50oz, Luxury Miniature 10oz, and Body Lotion oz – the perfect gift for anyone on your shopping list this season.

Acne products are another big spend for families this time of year.
If you’re a teen or a tween and have breakouts, chances are you’ve asked for a remedy for the holidays. These resurfacing pads just won the People En Español Star Beauty Award 2023 for Acne Innovations. One step makes it much easier for young and mature alike to follow through.

Theraderm Brilliance Boost Resurfacing Pads
PRICE: $50.00
SHOP: @Theraderm and Amazon
Discover the secret to radiant, rejuvenated skin with Brilliance Boost Resurfacing Pads! This jar of 50 pads is enriched with a blend of Lactic and Mandelic acids for a smooth texture, ethyl ascorbic acid for a youthful glow, Arbutin for complexion clarity, and alantoin for a soothing touch. Witness a visible transformation as your skin adopts a smoother texture, a clearer complexion, and an enviable luminosity with every application. Elevate your skincare routine with this luxurious, gentle, yet effective solution suitable for all skin types!

The following three products are splurge items, and most of us can’t afford to drop the cash on ourselves, BUT WE ALL WOULD LIKE TO GET THEM AS A GIFT!

They sent me this robe, and I honestly live in it as soon as I get home. It’s like wrapping yourself in washable fur. My son loves it, too, and snuggles me up when we watch TV on the couch.

PeachyMink™ x PeachSkinSheets Luxury Robes
PRICE: $300
SHOP: @peachskinsheets.com
Available in black & white on Peachskinsheets.com
Inclusive sizing range (S-5XL)
Luxurious ultra-plush faux fur exterior – Can be worn indoors as a robe or outdoors as a coat; it’s that beautiful!

The science behind this skincare is game-changing. It’s shaking up the whole world of aging. So, if you want to splurge on someone obsessed with their skin or looking youthful, this will bring them joy!

ELEVAI infinity
PRICE: $299
SHOP: @elevaiskincare.com
ELEVAI Skincare is the first exosome product developed specifically to be used topically and the first shelf-stable exosome skincare formulation.
ELEVAI’s proprietary exosome technology mimics the skin’s natural regeneration process, optimizing outcomes after in-office procedures like laser treatments and microneedling, and helps to maintain the lifelong health of skin by supporting collagen and elastin production.
ELEVAI products can penetrate deep into the skin, supporting the skin’s natural repair and rejuvenation process.

And the Queen of LUX and CLEAN has her number #1 selling liners all together in the “greatest hits” collection.

Victoria Beckham Beauty Satin Kajal Liner: VB’s Greatest Hits
PRICE: $210
SHOP: @victoriabeckhambeauty.com
Elevate your holiday glamour. For Victoria Beckham, no festive look is complete without an accent from her favourite eye pencil. Satin Kajal Liner: VB’s Greatest Hits offers a collection of 8 unique shades — all easy to apply, universally wearable and exquisitely curated by Victoria herself — presented in a lightweight cylinder case, ideal for travel. Shades included: bestseller Cocoa, classic Black, Sea Grey, Olive, glimmering Sequin Green, Bronze, Night Flash, and Cinnamon, a warm brown shimmer debuting this winter. Whether your preferred style is winged, smoked or tightened, there’s a shade and look for every holiday fete. OVER 10,000 5-STAR REVIEWS. Bestselling and beloved, Satin Kajal Liner is a creamy, smudge-free, and essential eyeliner. Share the ready-to-gift Satin Kajal Liner: Greatest Hits Collection with someone inspired.

December 12, 2023
Carry-on Essentials for Holiday Travel on Daytime Chicago

It’s almost time to pack your bags for the holiday travel season! ✈️☀️ Whether you’re craving a solo escape with your besties or a family adventure, STG is back on Daytime Chicago with some of our favorite packable essentials to take right on board!

Let’s start with the bag! It needs to be lightweight so we can stuff it, and multi-pocketed to keep us organized. Lo & Son’s won us over!

Lo & Sons Catalina Deluxe
PRICE: $215
SHOP: @loandsons.com
Our OG best-selling weekender bag that’s available in eco-friendly sustainable materials, and is extremely versatile and durable. It comes with helpful features to keep your travels seamless—a bottom shoe compartment for dirty shoes, multiple interior pockets, and a luggage sleeve. Designed for travel, but can work well as a gym bag or in any situation where you have a lot to carry. It’s hard to keep your beauty routine in check when you don’t want to check a bag! I have seriously tested these next two brands, and I have even started using this fabulous bar on my son at HOME!

These next two brands have made life easier when trying to stay glam while on the go! I’m so obsessed with the shampoo bars that I now even use them at home.

Davines Shampoo Bars
PRICE: $27.00
SHOP: @us.davines.com
-Up to 60% more washes (up to 40) than the liquid version
-Each family in the Essential Haircare line contains an active ingredient from a Slow Food Presidium farm that features the story, face, and name of the farmer who grew it with care and passion
-These active ingredients are naturally obtained and broken down using sunflower oil which is a sustainable alternative to traditional chemical solvents.
-Silicone, sulphate and preservative-free.
-B Corp

35 Thousand Beauty Sleep Set
PRICE: $155
SHOP: @35thousand.com
All products are multi-tasking, making it super easy to travel light. All products are formulated with OTG7 Complex, a combination of ingredients that the brand created. The 7 ingredients are: Red Algae Extract, Pea Protein, Prebiotic Chicory Root, Extract of Frankincense, Wild Indigo, Tripeptides, Korean Bush Cover. 35 Thousand used research from a Harvard study on flight attendants ‘ skin to figure out exactly what the needs of skin are when traveling
Designed to end the compromise between traveling light and traveling beautifully, 35 Thousand’s scientifically formulated products contain only plant-based ingredients, are cruelty-free, noncomedogenic, dermatologically tested and sustainably packaged, and are designed to address the effects of flying on the skin to keep it glowing whether at altitude or at home. Because if it works up there, it’ll work anywhere.

This brush set is beyond fabulous if you apply makeup on the go! It even has a built-in light for times when your hotel room or plane is dimly lit.

Travel Makeup Brush Set Foundation
PRICE: $16.99
SHOP: @amazon

This one is perfect for the Diva, Divo, or even if you travel with kids! I even put my son’s swim goggles inside!

SunGlass Roller
PRICE: $26.00
SHOP: @amazon
Innovative folding sunglasses case with 5 slots to provide maximum storage capacity with minimal space. You can store your sunglasses and prescription glasses in one place without having to carry multiple different cases.

November 6, 2023
Sell Out, Must-Have, Award-Winning Beauty on Daytime Chicago

It’s time to celebrate the best in beauty, so it makes sense to head back to Chicago and visit my favorite beauty babes on Daytime TV.

Award Winning Drugstore:
AWARDS:
-PEOPLE 2023 10 Best
-Cosmopolitan’s Reader’s Choice Beauty Awards 2023
-Allure Best Of Beauty 2023
-Good Housekeeping Best 2023
-New Beauty Best 2023

Garnier Waterproof Micellar Cleansing Water
PRICE: $10.49
SHOP: @garnierusa.com
America’s #1 Micellar Water, with one sold every two seconds, is a surprisingly powerful all-in-1 bi-phase cleanser that’s gentle to skin. It effectively removes even waterproof makeup, cleanses skin, and refreshes. A multi-purpose cleanser that contains Micellar technology. Like a magnet, micelles capture and lift away dirt, oil, and makeup without harsh rubbing, leaving skin perfectly clean and refreshed without over-drying.

Sell-Out, RED CARPET Approved, Skin Care:
Protéger Dermal Sérum

Protéger Dermal Sérum
PRICE: $115
SHOP:@protegerdaily.com
For award-winning, radiant skin, try Protéger Dermal Sérum. It is loved by models and celebrities alike. Protéger is an eco-luxe skincare brand that creates unisex, botanically derived skincare. Dermal Sérum is a facial-grade serum that can be used from head to toe. It’s formulated with Vitamin C, Organic Coffee Seed Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Organic Coffee Seed Extract, and Organic Aloe Vera Extract. It helps neutralize free radicals, calms skin, reduces redness, and leaves skin soft and supple. It’s hydrating, helps even skin tone, improves texture, brightens dull skin, reduces redness, and neutralizes free radicals. It’s designed for all skin types.

MUST-HAVE, Lashes and Brows:
Skin Research Labs neuLash

neuBROW and neuLASH
SHOP: @skinresearchlabs.com
If you are looking for longer-looking lashes and fuller & thicker-looking brows, neuLASH & neuBROW from Skin Research Laboratories are must-haves for your beauty routine. neuLASH lash enhancing serum is trusted by millions to improve the weak appearance of their lashes in just 30 days. neuBROW brow enhancing serum® is an award-winning brow serum developed to promote fuller- and thicker-looking brows in 4-6 weeks.

Award Winning Face Tool:
SOLAWAVE
AWARDS:
– InStyle: The Best Skincare Products of 2023
– Women’s Health Beauty Award 2023
– Cosmopolitan 2023 Holy Grail Beauty Awards
– Marie Claire Game Changer Awards
– Prevention 2023 Beauty Awards

Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand
PRICE: $169
SHOP: @solawave.co
Spa-like facial at home with Red Light Therapy to rejuvenate skin and smooth fine lines, Galvanic Current to promote better absorption of skincare products, Therapeutic Warmth to soothe skin and reduce the appearance of dark circles, and Facial massage to reduce puffiness and boost skin’s radiance. To use, turn on the wand and glide across your face in an upward and outward motion, covering your forehead, cheeks, underlies, jaws, neck, and upper lip. Relax and repeat for at least 3 mins/day, 3x a week, for optimal results.

October 24, 2023
Trending for ALL AGES in Seattle

As Gen Xers reach middle age, there’s a growing investment in creating products tailored to this solution-seeking consumer. For fall, trends are shifting towards comfort, balance, and preserving youth, which ironically is also a priority for the Gen Y and Z community. Fragrance is back, and we’re seeing major upgrades to rain boots and lipgloss. Skincare is more sensitive and smarter, and menopause has taken over supplements. We head back to Seattle and the set of New Day Northwest to share some insight on what products are trending from Gen X to Z.

Gen X ers wore a lot of cologne and perfume back in the day; a lot of it was UNISEX. Then everything simmered out with millennials and fine fragrance. Well, I don’t know if you’ve gotten a sniff, but fragrance is back. According to the top perfume hub in Seattle, A.K.A Macys, this scent designed for men still leads sales. It’s fresh, light, and popular with all ages and genders.

Tommy Bahama Maritime
PRICE: $84.00
SHOP: @Macys
Drawing inspiration from the pleasure of sailing, MARITIME is an ode to the dynamism and power of the sea. A fresh, invigorating fragrance for the spirited explorer, this fragrance blends aromatic botanicals with intriguing complexity for a scent that evokes warm trade winds over crystal-clear waters. Tommy Bahama Maritime is an invigorating scent that layers herbaceous notes over sandalwood, musk, moss, and ambergris. It’s an intriguing fragrance with a fresh, warm scent for the spirited explorer.

Every decade, our skin takes on a new challenge, and I’ve never met anyone who has looked in the mirror and thought I wish I looked older after 30. Whether it’s hormonal acne or menopause, chances are you’ve used Cetaphil to aid your sensitive skin. Now, the brand has just launched its first-ever collection of anti-aging products. THEY ARE PHENOMENAL!

Cetaphil Healthy Renew Face Serum
PRICE: $22.99
SHOP: @Target
Navigating physical signs of aging with sensitive skin can be a challenge, as common ingredients like Retinol can be too harsh for sensitive skin. This is why Cetaphil created their first anti-aging line, Healthy Renew. The entire line harnesses Retinol alternative, Purified Peptides, to deliver clinically proven results, helping to defend against visible signs of aging, while being gentle enough for sensitive skin. The Healthy Renew Face Serum absorbs quickly and visibly improves skin’s firmness, texture, and tone while boosting skin’s luminosity and hydrating for 24 hours.

LIPGLOSS is here to stay for another season, with everyone from teens to grandmas rejoicing. Leave the lip oils to the youth (they have time to reapply all day), and if you’re 30 and up, look for a gloss with benefits. This clear gloss is soothing, lightweight, and helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles. OH, and it has a non-sting-y Atelcollagen complex to help lips firm and plump. Yep, it’s amazing.

Theraderm Lip Complex
PRICE: $31.50
SHOP: @Amazon
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.

Shifting gears to fashion, we all love a fabulous rain boot, but these by Merry People are all the rage right now. They’re designed for an active lifestyle and built for an eco-minded consumer who prioritizes comfort and style. I mean, that covers any age. Even my 4-year-old.

Merry People Rain Boots (Bobbi style featured)
PRICE: $129.95
SHOP: @us.merrypeople.com

The perfect everyday rain boot. The Bobbi seamlessly blends fashion and function with natural rubber and a neoprene lining. Our best-selling boots are designed for utmost comfort. Easy to dress up or down, wear from day to night, the Bobbi comes in a range of colors to match your style and individuality.

And yes, last but not least, we’ve seen the growth of holistic health in everything from sleep gummies to hair vitamins over the years. The industry really made a shift in 2023, and thank goodness for us Gen Xers. Peri and Menopause products are now the fastest-growing investment in everything from skincare to supplements, and this brand has been leading the wave with safe and effective products since 2014. Plus, they are affordable.

pH-D® Feminine Health Holistic Menopause Support
PRICE: $29.99
SHOP: @amazon
1.pH-D® Feminine Health Holistic Menopause Support is a holistic option to help women who are experiencing the uncomfortable symptoms that accompany menopause, including hot flashes, irritability, mood swings, and night sweats.
2. pH-D® Feminine Health Holistic Menopause Support contains Black Cohosh to reduce vaginal dryness; Sage and Rhubarb Extract to help reduce night sweats, hot flashes, and mood swings; and CON-CRĒT® (concentrated creatine) and Rhodiola to promote cognitive function.
3. Many women suffer through uncomfortable menopause symptoms with no relief – just one capsule of the pH-D® Feminine Health Holistic Menopause Support per day can help alleviate these symptoms.

October 3, 2023
Clean Beauty Favorites on New Day Northwest

A shift towards cleaner and greener products is taking center stage in the evolving beauty world. From the meticulous crafting of formulations to the sustainable innovation in packaging, every aspect is now under scrutiny and conscious consideration. Today, we’re back in Seattle on New Day Northwest to share the latest finds and show what makes them stand out as exceptional gems in the clean beauty mega sphere.

Garnier has stood out for over a decade as a maverick in cleaning up all aspects of their products. These shampoo bars are brilliant. They create shine and are easy to use and rinse. Plus, they are clean and green from formulation to packaging and are even 97% Biodegradable.

Garnier Whole Blends Shampoo Bars  
PRICE: $8.99
SHOP: @garnierusa.com
The nourishing formulas cleanse and lather like a liquid shampoo. They soften, repair, and revitalize hair, resulting in shinier and healthy-looking strands. Formulated with 94% plant-based ingredients, the shampoo bars are blended without silicones, preservatives, soap, or dyes. The fast-rinsing formulas are 97% biodegradable and dermatologist-tested for safety. To use wet hair and the solid shampoo to make foam, hold the bar and lather from roots to tips, massage the scalp, and rinse. Each easy-to-use bar lasts up to 40 washes.
Garnier is Approved by Cruelty-Free International – Garnier is committed to creating a world where no animals suffer in a laboratory.

Another brand you’ll want to take to the shower is EC30.

EC30 Clean Body Wash
PRICE: $19.00
SHOP: @EC30Clean.com
Want to know what it’s like to wash your body with a lighter carbon footprint? Our body wash strikes a perfect balance we all want: efficiently cleans your skin of sweat and dirt yet leaves your skin moisturized and soft.
*Carries luxurious, lasting perfume.
*Fluffy bubbles lather at your fingertips.
*Leaves skin supple and moisturized

If you haven’t heard of this next product, I’ll catch you up. Editors tout this cream by Comfort Zone as being better than LeMer and as clean as a product can be.

Comfort Zone HYDRAMEMORY RICH SORBET CREAM
PRICE: $71
SHOP: @amazon
Vegan formula that is enriched with SKIN-ADAPTIVE HYDRATION technology: Prickly Pear Extract from regenerative organic agriculture and Macro Hyaluronic Acid,, combined with biomimetic sorbet texture, gives comfort and intense hydration to the skin, which is immediately softer, smoother and more radiant. Its refillable packaging is a sustainable solution to reduce the use of materials and CO2 emissions. Contains 98,4% natural-origin ingredients

Recently, in my editor community, there’s been a lot of pushback on which lash serums actually work and which are meh. As someone who religiously applies one at night, I was surprised to find out that many of the products on the market are merely an oil derivative, and some of the ingredients are not even suitable for the eyes. I can attest, and many a TikToker that Nulastin works and the formula is clean. I haven’t tried the brow serum out yet, but it’s also a fan favorite.

NULASTIN® LASH and BROW Dual System with Elastaplex®
PRICE: $139
SHOP: @nulastin.com
Notice up to 60% longer-looking lashes & 120% fuller-looking brows. If you have short, thin lashes or sparse brows, our proven LASH & BROW Dual System with Elastaplex® Technology visibly boosts the length and density of eyelashes and eyebrows — regardless of your age, gender, or health. Made with skin-safe, ethically sourced, naturally derived ingredients and backed by five issued U.S. patents, our groundbreaking formulas have been proven to support the body’s natural ability to stimulate the replenishment of elastin. In a 12-week clinical evaluation, participants experienced up to 60% longer-looking eyelashes and up to 120% fuller-looking eyebrows.

I was sent Naked Sundays to review while I was in Florida. So, let’s say I really got to test out the SPF aspects of the brand, but I also loved the makeup. Because the product is so clean, I didn’t hesitate to use the blush sticks on my young nieces. I think we will be seeing a lot more from this brand.

Naked Sundays SPF50 Sheer Glow Balm Sticks Trio
PRICE: $55
SHOP: @NakedSundays.com
Makeup meets SPF with these multi-tasking mineral SPF sheer makeup sticks Trio includes three shades: Rosé, Champagne, and Espresso Martini – a rosy pink, a shimmering highlighter, and a subtle bronze that can be used as blush, highlighter, eye shadow base, lip color, and contour To use, apply your usual SPF onto your clean face. Then, swipe balms onto cheeks, lips, and eyelids for layered SPF

September 6, 2023
National Relaxation Day is August 15th

Tomorrow is National Relaxation Day, and yes, it falls on a work day, but it never hurts to take a minute to breathe and relax, even if at your desk. Besides, relaxation is about taking care of yourself, and we visited our Gal Pals at Daytime Chicago to ShareTheGlam and some self-care products that have a decompressing effect.

Nothing beats a good book, and this one is from a Chicago Author and is all about checking in with yourself and your mental and physical health.

Glow: 90 Days to Create Your Vibrant Life from Within
PRICE: $20.69
SHOP: @Amazon
Transform your health with morning and evening meditations grounded in Chicago-based Dr. Stacie Stephenson’s holistic approach to physical and mental wellness that centers around a VIBRANT lifestyle. No matter where you are pursuing a healthier life, in just minutes each day, you can shine like never before! In this powerful book of meditations, inspirations, and motivations, functional medicine expert and bestselling author (and Chicago local!) Dr. Stacie Stephenson provides an accessible and exciting plan to incorporate mindfulness practices into your mornings and evenings to enhance your mindset, health, nutrition, and quality of life.

Now, you know I love my beauty products, and two things that resonate with me that make me feel like I’m taking time for myself are skincare and a good long bath or shower. First off, let’s talk about relaxing skincare. Nothing beats a good scrub, followed by a mask.

RapidRenew® Skin Perfecting Polish
PRICE: $34.99
SHOP: @CVS
From the makers of RapidLash Eyelash Enhancing Serum, comes RapidRenew® Skin Perfecting Polish, a highly advanced exfoliating polish for face, neck and décolleté that instantly reveals a smoother, brighter, more youthful-looking complexion.
Plus, it delivers long-term benefits that keep working even after rinse-off!
Key Ingredients Include:
Magnesium Oxide Crystals, Polypeptidess, Lime Pearl, Bromelain, Sodium Bicarbonate, Vitamins (A, C, and E).

As Of Today R-Peptide Renewing Mask
PRICE: $30.00
SHOP: @asoftoday.com
Award-winning CLEAN BEAUTY skincare brand, featured in Vogue UK, Harper’s Bazaar, called “AS OF TODAY” – as in, “AS OF TODAY, your skin starts to get better!” Better than yesterday, AS OF TODAY! AS OF TODAY’s R-Peptide Renewing Masks – should become an essential part of your weekly spa day! These masks: are for wrinkle care, rejuvenating skin vitality, soothing, restoring the skin barrier, improved skin tone. You will feel this difference with just one application! Softer skin instantly! It’s been clinically proven to improve hydration by up to 83 percent and wrinkle depth shortened by 58 percent! Relatively, we can say that the one-sheet mask contains the full bottle of R-Peptide ampoule, which has 1% R-Peptide in the bottle. The hero ingredient is the R-Peptide! It’s the latest scientific innovation in clean skincare. It’s a naturally derived, neuro-calming peptide that reverses signs of stress aging. – (R-Peptide Clinical Results in 2-8 weeks: Hydration 83% up, Wrinkle Depth 58% down, Smoothness 30% up).

Next Stop: Bring on a long hot shower. This next product makes washing your hair a spa experience. I know that sounds insane, but the tea tree oil makes your scalp and your senses feel invigorated, and add a bit of massage, and you are a new person.

Renpure Tea Tree & Aloe Refreshing Shampoo and Conditioner
PRICE: $7.48
SHOP: @walmart
Renpure’s Tea Tree & Aloe Refreshing Shampoo and Conditioner cleanses hair gently, soothes dry scalp, invigorates the senses, and leaves hair feeling soft with a healthy shine.
Formulated with Tea Tree Leaf Oil and Aloe Leaf Juice, the Tea Tree & Aloe duo boasts invigorating and refreshing qualities, providing a spa-like experience right in the comfort of one’s own home.
Each product in the Renpure lineup is free from over 1600 harmful ingredients, and the brand’s dedication to sustainability extends to 100% recyclable packaging and fully recyclable pumps.

And last but not least, I’m obsessed with this next product. Summer makes my legs and feet so dry and ashy. I use this product right after the shower and massage my calves and feet. It’s amazing and makes dry skin glow.

Amopé Radiant Skin Leg & Foot Daily Hydrating Serum
PRICE: $11.99
SHOP: CVS, CVS.com and Amazon
Specially formulated to instantly enhance your skin’s appearance, revealing a beautiful glow. Enriched with ingredients like shea butter, collagen, Vitamin E, and fruit extracts. The nourishing, concentrated elixir that is light as a feather provides all-day moisturization and leaves your skin feeling silky smooth, soft, and glowing.

August 14, 2023
Multi-Tasking Summer Products on Daytime Chicago

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors and have fun in the sun. To ensure you look cool and stay comfortable while doing so, here are some multi-tasking products that save time without compromising your glow or glam.

First off, let’s get your skin protected for all that fun in the sun. You know, I am obsessed with finding clean, clear, non-sticky formulas, and I have found such a ROCK STAR product! Or rather, Block Star! It’s so easy to work with and has kept me and my son’s skin protected in even the Florida SUN!

Bliss Block Star Sheer Liquid Daily Sunscreen SPF 50
PRICE: $28.00
SHOP: @blissworld.com
Featherlight, 100% mineral daily sunscreen with a silky sheer, fast-absorbing liquid texture that glides on and blends in quickly for a barely-there feel. With 80-minute sweat & water resistance, the formula is unscented and, has no tint, and is nearly undetectable on the skin, so you can SPF every day.
Bliss products are free of Parabens, Phthalates, and SLS/SLES. Always Clean, Cruelty-Free, + Dermatologist-Tested. B Corp Certified. 

Summer gives us a whole new reason to grab some new activewear. I mean, it makes us feel more confident at the gym, right? YES, Losano is celebrity adorned, but it’s also sustainable, super sheer for the heat, and incredibly smoothing and chic.

Losano
SHOP: @losano.com
At Losano, we seek to create beautiful, high-quality products made from sustainable fabrics that are both good for you and for our planet. We are woman founded, we are creators, we are a team, and we are family. Manufacturing in LA is just the beginning. We’ve thought through every aspect of our process to be more mindful. It’s a conscious design for people and the planet!

We’re talking about activewear, so let’s discuss your sweaty pits! It’s summer, so we bring in the clinical strength. A quick tip: Put it on before bed at night. It works better.

Secret Clinical Antiperspirant/Deodorant
PRICE: $12.95
SHOP: @Target
The Secret Clinical Antiperspirant/Deodorant provides 72 hours of clinically proven sweat and odor protection.
The Secret Clinical Antiperspirant/Deodorant has 3X the stress sweat protection versus the wetness protection required of an ordinary antiperspirant.
The Secret Clinical Antiperspirant/Deodorant is made with advanced odor fighters and pH-balancing minerals for incredibly long-lasting protection. Available in Completely Clean, Clean Lavender, and Stress Response.

This next product is designed for tattoos, and if you have one, you know summer is a time you want to show them off but also protect them from fading and the skin from drying out. This next product has over 22k 5-star reviews, and we tried it out on my sister’s new tattoo, and she is obsessed.

Hustle Butter Deluxe
PRICE: $22.99
SHOP: @hustlebutter.com
As moisturizing as it is lavish, Hustle Butter Deluxe is the #1 rated tattoo aftercare product amongst artists with amazing value when tending to both new and older tattoos.
It can also be used even if you don’t have tattoos! It’s the ideal addition to your daily skincare routine, providing instant relief to dry skin and leaving skin soft, smooth, and glowing day after day. Cruelty-free, vegan, and made with natural ingredients. The best part? The addicting fragrance smells like a tropical vacation.

And while we are talking about skincare and LUXURY, I am obsessed with this skin-quenching, heat-activated, clean, waterless moisture bar for your face.

OPULUS Beauty Labs Daily Moisturizing Concentrates
PRICE: $105 (2.5 Months Worth)
SHOP: @opulusbeautylabs.com
OPULUS Beauty Labs just launched its Daily Moisturizing Concentrates, comprised of waterless, preservative-free, multi-benefit moisturizing bars. It’s super easy to use. Place two squares into the Activator, add water, press the button, and the ingredients are heated and blended to create a fresh skincare treatment that is warm, lightweight, and packed with a potent dose of vitamins and antioxidants for the best results possible.
There are three types, each with hydrating properties plus other key benefits:
*Brightening with Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Ferulic Acid
*Soothing & Calming with a quadruple dose of Vitamin B
*Clarifying with Azelaic Acid

Tonya and I both know the beauty of a clip-in pony! It’s the easiest way to guarantee a sleek hairstyle without worrying about what your REAL hair looks like underneath. Plus, it’s so easy to pull back sweaty, oily hair into a pony.

UNice Clip-In Hair Extensions
PRICE: $48.25 – $70.50+
SHOP: @unice.com
· UNice Clip-In Extensions are made of 100% remy human hair and come in a wide variety of colors and textures from off-black to ash blonde and straight to curly and everything in between!
· The extensions feature secure clips that allow the product to blend naturally and seamlessly with natural hair and provides extra length and thicker locks in seconds.
· You can purchase UNice Clip-In Extensions and UNice’s full portfolio of wig and extension products at UNice.com.

July 24, 2023