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More Summer Essentials in Tampa

Mickey

May 25, 2023

Florida always tends to be hot, but when it comes to the summer season, it can get steamy too. Sharetheglam is back on Tampa Bay Morning Blend to share some of her favorite summer essentials, and she even has some new trends!

Let’s face it, we need both antiperspirant and deodorant, but this brand works even on stress sweat!

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. Available at Target and mass retailers for $12.95 in 2.6oz size.

This could be the most refreshing way to get the day off your face, AND it has hyaluronic and aloe in the formulation. THANK YOU, GARNIER!

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water with Hyaluronic Acid + Aloe
PRICE: $10.49
SHOP: @garnierusa.com
America’s #1 Micellar Brand* This all-in-1 replumping micellar cleansing water is a facial cleanser and makeup remover that is surprisingly powerful, yet gentle on skin. The Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water with Hyaluronic Acid and Aloe cleanses and removes makeup, while making skin look re-plumped. Like a magnet, micelles capture and lift away dirt, oil, and makeup without harsh rubbing, leaving skin perfectly clean without over-drying. Gentle on the skin, the cleanser is formulated without alcohol, oils, or fragrance and, is free from parabens, sulfates, and can be used to remove face makeup and eye makeup. Vegan and cruelty-free, approved by Cruelty-Free International under the Leaping Bunny program.*Source: based on Nielsen sales data, units sold, FY 2022

When looking for a full body scrub, you simply cannot find a better formulation than Face Reality, and it is safe for acne or sensitive-prone skin.

Face Reality Antioxidant Scrub
PRICE: $31.00
SHOP: FaceRealitySkincare.com
June is Acne Awareness Month! Keep your skin clear with this acne-safe scrub that can wash off grime, self-tanner, and SPF at the end of a long Summer day! This product can be used on both the face and body. A sulfate-free scrub cleanser formulated with a potent complex of antioxidants to help support acne-prone skin. Natural cellulose beads gently exfoliate the skin to remove dead skin cells and improve penetration of active treatment products. It contains Green Tea, Licorice Root, and Mushroom Extracts. Viewers in the Tampa area can visit local Certified Acne Experts at H|K Plastic Surgery & MedSpa located on Madaca Lane, to get visible results in 90 days with a personalized treatment plan for clear, healthy skin.

Hair can be oily at the root and dry on the ends during summer months leading us to wash more. This JUMBO, clean brand is soooo good, affordable, and back by popular demand at Costco.

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

Okay, let’s talk trends! Whether it’s red light for glowing skin without sun damage or blue light for a bright white smile, light therapy is all the rage.

HigherDOSE Red Light Face Mask
PRICE: $349
SHOP: @HigherDOSE.com
Inspired by the elements of nature and powered by advanced biohacking technologies, HigherDOSE’s offerings are designed to ignite well-being through the glowing benefits of Infrared light therapy. In 2016 HigherDOSE was founded by two female entrepreneur bio-hackers, Lauren Berlingeri and Katie Kaps. Mimicking the sun’s rejuvenating rays, HigherDOSE’s Red Light Face Mask enhances your skin’s natural processes while giving that same feel-good effect you get from laying in the sun – without the harmful UV rays. Loved by celebrities: Gwenyth Paltrow, Helena Christensen, Carmindy Beauty, Lily Alridge, Gucci Westman

GO SMILE BLU Brushing & Whitening Device
PRICE: $118.00
SHOP: @GOSMILE.com
*It comes with Foaming & Whitening paste
*It comes with a brushing mouthpiece and a whitening tray
*Hands-Free Device
*The powerful blue light kills bacteria and accelerates the whitening

and…. it’s time to swap out your fragrance, ladies. Summer is calling for a fresh and bright scent. The two top-trending fragrances of summer are simply intoxicating!

Vince Camuto Bella Notte
PRICE: $92.00
SHOP: @Macys
• Bella Notte is inspired by her favorite fragrance Bella but intensified & perfect for bringing her into the night.
• Category: Floral Woody
• Intense and alluring, for the woman is exhilarated by what the night offers.

Tommy Bahama Seascape for Her
PRICE: $75.00
SHOP: @macys
Escape to the tropics with St. Barts Seascape, a new fragrance by Tommy Bahama.
Category: Floral Fruity Musky.
Intoxicating and addictive to capture the feeling of relaxing on the sand.

Summer Essentials on Daytime Chicago

Mickey

May 19, 2023

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

First off, you mentioned taking kids on vacation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mother’s Day Gifting on Daytime Chicago

Mickey

May 10, 2023

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

Make mom and star or rather superhero at brunch! This shirt says it all, and it was on Amazon!

Super Mom Shirt
PRICE: $23.00
SHOP: @Amazon
Superman Super Mom is 100% authentic, officially licensed Superman apparel that comes in t-shirts, tank tops, long sleeves, pullover hoodies, sweatshirts, and styles! Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The timeless story of an alien baby sent to Earth from the dying planet Krypton, Superman has appeared in countless DC comics, cartoons, movies, and much more, fighting for Truth and Justice. Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve, and bottom hem.

Another iconic gift that won’t break the bank and has been passed down from generation to generation. Lotion and not just any lotion!

Jergens Original Scent Moisturizer with Cherry Almond Essence
PRICE: $8.79
SHOP: @jergens.com
Jergens Original Scent Moisturizer with Cherry Almond Essence is a great gift for mom! The signature cherry almond scent is an unmistakable fragrance that has catapulted the Original Scent Moisturizer to iconic status in the beauty world and is a favorite in so many households. In fact, this lotion has become a nostalgic beauty secret that has been passed down from generation to generation. The Cherry Almond Moisturizer provides dry skin with long-lasting moisture to soften and visibly improve skin’s tone and texture, and it leaves skin lightly fragranced with JERGENS® classic Cherry-Almond scent.

If you want to spoil mom with a new fragrance, I have such a gorgeously clean brand that is so perfect!

Rosy & Earnest
PRICE: $125
SHOP: @rosyandearnest.com
This NEW woman-owned and operated brand makes exceptional fine perfumes that meet the highest health standards and are vegan. (launched in March 2023)
An EWG Verified brand, their perfumes are free of any known chemicals of concern for non-toxic fragrances. They’re only the second ‘Eau de parfum’ brand worldwide to be EWG Verified. And they were created by an award-winner perfumer. Talk about exceptional perfumes! Fragrance without compromise is possible with Rosy & Earnest. Explore their flagship scents: Be Rosy and Be Earnest.

Of course, I‘m going to add a little bit of skincare in the segment! I love Theraderm, and this Mother’s Day Special is FAB!

Theraderm Mother’s Day Bundle
PRICE: $210 ($325 value)
SHOP: @Theraderm.net
This Mother’s Day, Theraderm is partnering with PeachSkinSheets (aka the coziest sheets ever) to bring moms the ultimate self-care-at-home bundle. This limited offering includes Theraderm’s award-winning OPC Serum and Eternox Peptide Crème, plus the divinely comfortable.
PeachSkinSheets pillowcases!

MOTHER’S DAY ON TAMPA BAY MORNING BLEND

Mickey

May 9, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Part Two: Best-Selling Beauty on Tampa Bay Morning Blend

Mickey

May 1, 2023

We’re back on Tampa Bay Morning Blend with another round of best-selling and award-winning beauty products.

This invigorating fragrance takes your senses away to the ocean with a salt-rimmed cocktail. Of course, it’s from Tommy Bahama.

Tommy Bahama Maritime and Maritime Voyage
PRICE: $84.00
SHOP: @macys.com
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. Maritime Voyage blends refreshing citrus, cooling spices, and dewy aromatics with salted solar woods for a unique new offering.

Jergen’s Natural Glow is like the glow you wish the sun would give you without destroying your skin. It’s a daily magic potion of hydrating and tint, and that is why it continues to win awards and be on our best-seller lists!

Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizers
PRICE: $10.99
SHOP: @walmart
Giving your skin a flawless, natural-looking glow can be as easy as applying your daily body moisturizer. Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizers provide a gradual, sunless tan while maintaining moisture and are available in Fair To Medium and Medium To Deep. Applying at least once a day will enhance your natural skin tone, and in about one week, you’ll have beautiful, natural-looking color. They are made with a blend of hydrating antioxidants and vitamin E, so they’re deeply hydrating as they give you sun-kissed color. Jergens Natural Glow + Firming Daily Moisturizer is infused with collagen, elastin, and coconut oil to gradually create firmer skin and reduce the appearance of cellulite while giving you color.

Another hydrating miracle potion is BIO-OIL. Chances are, if you’ve had a scar or a pregnancy, you’ve been introduced to the brand. Now, the iconic body oil has branched out to a silky fast, absorbing lotion, AND WE LOVE IT!

Bio-Oil Body Lotion
PRICE: $17.99
SHOP: @Amazon
Bio-Oil is best known for the multi-use skincare oil that is clinically proven to help improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks, and uneven skin tone. Developed in South Africa in 1987, Bio-Oil has become the #1 dermatologist-recommended brand for stretch marks in the US. Bio-Oil (makers of the #1 dermatologist-recommended skincare oil for stretch marks) found a way to create a body lotion that’s light as a feather and incredibly hydrating. Bio-Oil Body Lotion offers a new level of lightness and efficacy in body moisturization. It absorbs quickly and moisturizes instantly, leaving a silky, soft, and smooth feel on the skin. The high-oil formula is a non-greasy, ultralight fluid lotion, power-packed with natural plant oils, vitamins, and antioxidants. It’s a perfect lightweight moisturizer for summer body care

Dark spots and uneven skin tone are a huge concern for Floridians with all the constant sun exposure. Have you met USTAWI? The gel is incredible and even works on sensitive skin.

USTAWI Niacinamide Dark Spot Corrector
PRICE: $55.00
SHOP: @ustawi.com
Say goodbye to dark spots and hello to even, luminous skin with USTAWI’s Niacinamide Dark Spot Corrector. The effective, gentle, featherweight cream-gel formula actively improves skin texture, minimizes the appearance of dark spots, and brightens the complexion. Featuring Niacinamide, Baobab Fruit, and Licorice Root extract, skin is left protected, nourished, detoxified, and more luminous.

You can have frizz-free hair, even in Florida humidity. And this new tool by Sarah Potempo and her crew makes smooth, straight hair easy breezy!

Beachwaver Co. Coast Pro Ceramic and Titanium Flat Irons
PRICE: $149
SHOP: @Beachwaver.com
Code: “TAMPABAY” for 20% off entire order
The NEW! Beachwaver Co. Coast Pro ceramic and titanium flat irons provide easy, professional quality results in minutes; The ceramic iron has floating one-inch plates that protect and smoothly glide over the hair, and the titanium flat iron is perfect for curly, coarse, and thick hair as it evenly distributes heat, resulting in even faster styling and maximum frizz reduction. Both have three heat ranges and LCD temperature displays.

Best Selling and Award-Winning Products on Tampa Bay Morning Blend PART 1

Mickey

April 27, 2023

We all have a product we simply cannot live without. Today, on Tampa Bay Morning Blend, we’ll share the glam and highlight some of the consumer, editor, and viewer faves!

Now, you’ve definitely seen or heard of this first product, but I want to tell you why it’s the #1 toner out there.

Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel Pore Perfecting Toner
PRICE: $5.99
SHOP: @amazon.com
Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel Pore Perfecting Toner is powered by the highest grade of 100% natural distilled Witch Hazel available to cleanse, tone, and naturally purify the skin. It’s suitable for even the most sensitive of skin. Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel Pore Perfecting Toner has a gentle, non-drying formula and is made with naturally distilled witch hazel to remove excess oil and impurities while refining pores. Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel is the only choice for the highest grade of witch hazel and has been providing purity and effectiveness for over 150 years. The pure power of Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel offers your skin many benefits, including removing impurities, refining skin, balancing complexion, and dissolving excess oil all while referring to and nourishing the skin.

Another name or brand you’ve seen pretty much everywhere is OGX. The brand has so many award-winning products in its catalog. However, the OG of OGX has been its best seller for over 10 Years! Plus, a beauty editor favorite!

OGX Extra Strength Argan Oil of Morocco Shampoo & Conditioner
PRICE: $8.00
SHOP: @Amazon
An OGX best-selling duo for over ten years, the Extra Strength Argan Oil of Morocco Shampoo & Conditioner repairs and hydrates dry, damaged hair.
OGX was the first mass haircare brand to use Argan Oil of Morocco as a primary ingredient to give hair a natural boost. The Shampoo & Conditioner is blended with water-based silk proteins to help smooth hair and provide a silky, shiny finish. Get up to 5x stronger hair in 2 washes and lock in moisture for gorgeous, salon-worthy hair!

Now the next brand is newer and maybe a new one for you, but this cleanser has become a GO-TO for anyone with breakouts or blemishes. It’s also a #1 best-selling and award-winning product.

Face Reality Ultra Gentle Cleanser
PRICE: $30.00
SHOP: @facerealityskincare.com
#1 best-selling and award-winning product. It’s a sulfate-free and fragrance-free gel cleanser that is safe for all skin types, including skin prone to blemishes, making it the perfect daily cleanser for all skin concerns:
Antioxidant-rich (green tea, licorice root, and mushroom extracts
Conditions and soothes skin with panthenol
Removes makeup (and is a great makeup brush cleanser)
Cleanses without drying
Viewers in the Tampa area can visit local Certified Acne Experts at H|K Plastic Surgery & MedSpa located on Madaca Lane, to get visible results in 90 days with a personalized treatment plan for clear, healthy skin. https://www.hkplasticsurgery.com/med-spa/skin/face-reality/

Now, we mentioned yoga mats, and wow, is Gaiam the GO-TO. They have so many styles, but what really keeps consumers coming back is texture, thickness, nonslip grounding, and price. You can’t beat Gaiam when it comes to mats.

Gaiam Premium Spiced Bouquet Yoga Mat
PRICE: $34.98
SHOP: @Gaiam.com
Lean into your best yoga self this Spring with this beautifully printed yoga mat. This particular yoga mat from Gaiam is 6mm thick to offer plenty of cushioning, while the textured surface helps keep you grounded during that morning stretch. It’s durable and lightweight to make it easy to get your wellness routine in no matter where you are.

And last but certainly NOT least, this next company is everywhere! After this segment, you can literally look anywhere, and somebody will have one of their baggs. What makes them so amazing are design, lightness, styles, and affordability! Plus, they are incredibly durable, washable, and also made from recycled materials.

Baggallini Baggs
PRICE: $60-$110
SHOP: @baggallini.com
Chic and functional, Baggallini’s on-trend baggs are thoughtfully designed organizational features to help you feel prepared for wherever life takes you, sustainably crafted with lining made from recycled water bottles. Crafted to be clean, all Baggallini bags are water-resistant and antibacterial and crafted to protect you and your bagg. Female founded by two global travelers, Baggallini stays committed to creating functional, stylish baggs to enhance the lives of women in this ever-changing world.

Earth Day Favorites on Daytime Chicago

Mickey

April 12, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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