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  • VEGAN is the NEW Rizz in Seattle

    VEGAN is the NEW Rizz in Seattle

    Today, we’re diving into the world of clean beauty, and guess what? It’s getting even kinder! With an increasing number of brands shifting towards vegan formulations, the beauty landscape is evolving in exciting ways. STG visits our friends at New Day Northwest to share some of our FAVES in vegan beauty with products that stand out in function and carry that cruelty-free, plant-powered goodness we all love. 

    Jouer Soft Focus Setting Powder
    PRICE: $34.00
    SHOP: @JouerCosmetics.com
    Like an instant blurring filter, this demi-matte powder hydrates and perfects for a magically flawless finish. Never drying, always gorgeous.
    Quote: “Excellence is everything to us. That’s why we formulate from the highest quality, clean ingredients. Everything we make, from skincare holy grails to luxury color cosmetics, is loaded with things that are wonderful for your skin. It’s important to us that every time you use Jouer, you’re going to look and feel better, because we’ve made it a priority to think about the health of your skin. Our commitment: 100% vegan by 2024.”

    Victoria Beckham Beauty The Posh Gloss Trio
    PRICE: $75.00
    SHOP: @victoriabeckhambeauty.com
    Allure Best of Beauty Winner Posh Gloss envelops lips with cushioning, plumping moisture that helps repair the delicate skin barrier and lasts without any residual stickiness.  Perfect for someone who knows how to own a room.
    Quote: The majority of our products are vegan, and every vegan product is called out on the product page. We limit our use of animal-derived ingredients as much as possible. Carmine is of animal origin and is the only bright red pigment allowed by the FDA for use in the eye area.

    Beauty Pie Awesome Bronze™ Gradual Self-Tanning Drops
    PRICE:  – $19 for Beauty Pie Members / $40 for non-members — available ONLY at Beauty Pie. There’s a 60-day free trial, to start shopping immediately as a Beauty Pie member — with no upfront commitment or cost!
    SHOP: @beautypie.com
    Want an instant ‘been on a holiday’ face? These genius sun-kissing drops contain natural DHA with Hyaluronic Acid, prebiotic Banana Flower Extract, resurfacing Red Seaweed (to prevent any streaks), plus super nutrient Spirulina AP, Amino Acids, and Oligopeptides. Just massage a few drops onto a well-cleansed and exfoliated face (we like to do it after dinner) and watch a gorgeous, glowy tan develop. Apply before loading on your serum and/or night cream. Also, I love this page on the brand’s website, which simplifies the brand’s safety and also terminology across the line. I’m not sure if you want to use that as a graphic. 

    Pili Ani Self-care Night Recovery Oil
    PRICE: $80.00
    SHOP: @piliani.com
    An evening face oil formulated with the highest concentration of antioxidant rich and ultra hydrating Pili Oil. It is infused with soothing botanicals, which help to minimize breakouts and redness. It also brightens and moisturizes skin for that clear, dewy, morning glow.
    Owner Quote: Since we champion natural skin care because of our hero ingredient, which comes from the Indigenous Pili Tree, we know that using vegan ingredients has less harmful ingredients that can cause irritation on the skin. 

    GrandeGUMMIES Melatonin Sleep Booster Gummy
    PRICE: $25.00
    SHOP @grandecosmetics.com
    Catching some beautifying Zzz’s has never been so easy! This delicious, blackberry-flavored sleep-boosting vegan gummy is infused with melatonin for enhanced sleep.* Melatonin helps to synchronize the body’s sleep-wake cycle and circadian rhythm to promote rejuvenating, uninterrupted rest*. It’s a great way to make falling and staying asleep easier, so you’ll wake feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day*. Dream on, beautiful!

  • Clean Beauty Favorites on New Day Northwest

    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

  • Multi-Tasking Summer Products on Daytime Chicago

    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.

  • DIY Spa and Salon Treatments on Daytime Chicago

    DIY Spa and Salon Treatments on Daytime Chicago


    Whether you’re a soak-and-lather type spa gal or you like more of a facial overhaul, we’ve got some brilliant at-home SPA ideas that will leave you perfectly groomed and relaxed on Daytime Chicago. 

    DIY Dermaplaning:
    Step Zero, let’s prep skin! These new Flamingo dermaplane razors are excellent! Like seriously wow-worthy, and I’ve tried them all. 

    Flamingo Disposable Dermaplane Razors
    PRICE: $6.50
    SHOP: @shopflamingo.com
    Flamingo is an award-winning body care brand offering essential body hair and care tools, reimagined with your body in mind. 
    They set aside 1% of all sales to support nonprofits working to champion women, their bodies, and their choices. This is their first skincare meets hair removal product, the Disposable Dermaplane Razor. You can think of this as step zero of your skincare routine. This single-blade facial razor sweeps away peach fuzz and exfoliates skin, creating an even canvas for skincare and makeup application.

    Honey, Can You Get Me Some of That Honey?:
    You can add a bit to warm water for a bath, drink or prepare a face mask; we are literally obsessed with this Manuka honey brand. The texture, benefits, and versatility of this brand are mind-blowing.   We made hand and face masks, scrubs, and beverages. All made the spa-at-home experience feel super legit.

    New Zealand Honey Company
    PRICE: $11 and Up
    SHOP: @newzealandhoneyco.com
    Manuka honey is rare and prized for its many health benefits.  New Zealand Honey Company produces 100% authentic, pure, traceable Manuka honey. Produced on the wild landscapes of New Zealand, it is an excellent natural wellness partner with endless benefits for beauty, immunity, gut health, and vitality. Manuka honey is perfect in smoothies, baking, drizzled over foods, or simply taken as a spoonful daily.  Great for skincare, wound healing, and many more topical uses as well. Check out NewZealandHoneyCo.com to see suggested uses and various product options to enhance your well-being.

    I’m in the bath:
    Now that you’re in the mood and have the honey-lemon water in hand let’s go soak! Team shower seems to prevail over team bath, but either way, add some eucalyptus to your steam or soak. Then once you get out, adorn that skin with some Soap & Glory Peach Please. This stuff is so buttery and soft. It’s perfect for leg and foot rubs. So good!

    Soap & Glory Peach Please Body Lotion
    PRICE: $8.00
    SHOP: @walgreens
    Soap & Glory is thrilled to introduce their first-ever limited-edition bath and body collection, Peach Please, which has intoxicating and indulgent notes of juicy peach and soft musk – inspired by a luxury peach fragrance without the luxury price tag. The collection has something for everyone looking to reinvigorate their skin this spring and indulge their extra side: Peach Please Body Wash, Peach Please Body Lotion, Peach Please Body Scrub, and my favorite, Peach Please Body Butter. Available in the US for only 12 months! For $16 or less, this peachy fragrance collection is vegan & cruelty free. You can buy NOW on Walgreens.com and in Walgreens stores. And in April it lands on Amazon!

    BRING THE SALON HOME:
    These two products make keeping your color, texture, and style effortless at home. 

    Hair Biology Color Sealing Mask
    PRICE: $9.99
    SHOP: @Target
    Hair Biology’s Color Sealing Mask seals damaged hair surfaces with a biotin-infused conditioning technology. The mask, specifically designed for women with color-treated gray hair, protects from fade-out while keeping hair color vibrant 2x longer than an average hair conditioner. Free of sulfates, parabens, and dyes, the Color Sealing Mask is the ultimate weekly treatment to maintain nourished and vibrant hair. 

    The Beachwaver B1 Rotating Curling Iron
    PRICE: $99
    SHOP:@beachwaver.com
    The Beachwaver Co. Beachwaver B1 Rotating Curling Iron – Midnight Rose ($99 at Beachwaver.com): The award-winning, viral Beachwaver is trending on TikTok. It was invented by a celebrity hairstylist, Sarah Potempa, and is a women-owned brand, based in Chicago! Designed for you at-home – you control this one-inch, self-rotating curling iron, which rotates in both directions for the perfect curls/waves to create many glam looks, and is great for all hair types. Also features: three heat ranges, a home button to reset the clamp, an ergonomic handle and beveled no-kink clamp. For a limited time only, they’re offering all of you amazing viewers at-home 20% off using the code:
    Code: WGN 20% off entire order
    PROMO CODE: WGN

  • Summer Essentials on Daytime Chicago

    Summer Essentials on Daytime Chicago

    We’ve all got our favorite summer dresses and products to keep us cool and glam in the hot temps. Today, we share some trending ideas that you might want to add to your daily routine on Daytime Chicago.

    So, just to get the Tonya essentials out of the way, I brought more Vitamin C for her, BUT I also brought the newest launch from Olay since we are talking essentials for summer. The new Niacinamide + Peptide 24 Face Moisturizer creates stronger skin, evens the complexion, and provides weightless hydration. Anything lightweight that helps get rid of the summer sun spottiness is welcomed here! 

    Olay Niacinamide + Peptide 24 Face Moisturizer
    PRICE:  $46.48 for a pack of 2
    SHOP: @Samsclub.com
    With 3 benefits in 1 jar, Olay Regenerist Niacinamide + Peptide 24 Face Moisturizer strengthens skin*, evens complexion, and visibly corrects wrinkles. This hydrating moisturizer, with a delightful, light fragrance, absorbs quickly with no greasy residue, so it can be worn seamlessly under makeup. It’s crafted by our top scientists with our clinically proven technology, with 99% pure Niacinamide, to improve skin’s moisture barrier for 2x stronger skin***. This face cream is also formulated with Dermatologist recommended Peptides, to support skin’s natural renewal process. 

    Makeup? Who wants to wear makeup? Find a hybrid, clean tint that protects your skin from the sun damage but also seamlessly veils the skin.

    MyCHELLE Sun Shield Liquid Tint SPF 50 
    PRICE: $27
    SHOP: Whole Foods and @amazon
    ●Sheer tinted, oil-free formula with 100% mineral broad-spectrum protection. Blends weightless and seamless, giving skin a fresh, healthy glow with a smooth, matte finish.
    ●3-in-1 SKIN CARE BENEFITS: This multi-functional sun protection can be worn alone for a fresh and healthy glow, layered for a sheer coverage foundation, or as a protective primer under make-up to create a flawless matte finish. Color mirroring mineral technology allows for universal coverage on a wide variety of skin tones.

    GLOSS is BACK! But who wants a mucky mouth in this heat. This lip gloss is literally pumped up with anti-aging benefits but also leaves a lacquer that is glowy and NOT gooey! 

    Theraderm Anti-Aging Lip Complex
    PRICE: $27.50
    SHOP: @Theraderm.net
    This daily lip treatment contains a peptide designed to reduce the appearance of wrinkles around lips, while Atelcollagen increases lip volume without unpleasant stinging. Infused with soothing avocado oil and vitamin E, this product helps hydrate and rejuvenate for smooth, luscious lips.

    and if you are breaking out from all that summer sweat, Theraderm’s Reversion Clay Mask is like a Friday night ritual at my place! 

    Theraderm Reversion Clarifying Mask
    PRICE: $26.00
    SHOP: @Theraderm.net
    This multi-tasking mask treats existing acne breakouts by exfoliating dead skin cells to unclog pores. The kaolin clay, charcoal, salicylic acid, and lactic acid formulation eliminates excess oil and shine, prevents acne blemishes from forming, and tightens pores. Reversion Clarifying Mask leaves skin looking clean, clear and shine-free.

    Thank you, summer fashion, for getting rid of the mini-purse and bringing back the CARRY ALL bag! Yes, we know a big bag can get heavy, so we brought you the coolest ever carry-all backpack from Caminito. AND we couldn’t imagine not throwing one of the brand’s washable, packable handmade beach blankets in the mix too.

    Caminito Mercado Collection – BACKPACK CANASTA
    PRICE: $92
    SHOP: @caminito.co
    Our long awaited Backpack Canasta is here! After many prototypes and lots of your feedback, we landed on a design that offers the secure closure of a zipper as well as the flexibility of an open top bag. Use one or both closures for your different needs. Show off those market goodies or keep it all tucked away. Adjustable leather shoulder straps and a woven carrying handle give you two ways to carry your new favorite bag. Perfectly sized for a full day outing or a trip to the farmer’s market.

    PEZ AZUL – Blanket Roll
    PRICE: $86
    SHOP:Caminito.co
    Woven fish playfully swim along colored bands in our new Pez Azul blanket. The blue tones in the blanket along with a sunny golden band recall warm days spent at the seaside. We hope this blanket brings some summery goodness with you anywhere you go. 
    Our Animales Collection features a variety of woven creatures, each hoping to bring a little joy to your day. This collection makes a great gift for those hard to shop for loved ones in your life. They are big enough for a 2 – 4 person picnic and roll up in thirds for easy transport. The blankets are designed by us at our home base in San Francisco and hand woven in Mexico by skilled artisans. Our leather straps are hand-made by us out of vegetable tanned leather that ages nicely with use.
    Blankets are machine washable on cold gentle cycle, lay flat to dry.

  • Top 3 Products for Hair, Face and Body of 2021

    Top 3 Products for Hair, Face and Body of 2021

    We visited the set of Suncoast View today to share my top 3 product picks for 2021. If your looking for healthy skin and hair, we’ve got you covered from head to toe…literally.

    Still! Always my go to skincare year round. You can’t beat Lubriderm and now free of parabens and fragrance and infused with Omega-3.

    Lubriderm Advanced Therapy Moisturizing Cream
    PRICE: $8.97
    SHOP: @walmart, Target, Amazon
    In 2021, Lubriderm introduced its Advanced Therapy Moisturizing Cream which is fragrance and paraben free. The moisturizing cream helps transform extra-dry skin into healthy-looking, more resilient skin in just one week with twice daily usage. The Advanced Therapy Moisturizing Cream offers a thicker hydration formula and is enriched with Vitamin E, Pro-Vitamin B5, and is infused with Omega-3 for additional moisturizing benefits.

    Another product that I am obsessed with, and certainly hooked every friend and client on is Theraderm’s NuPeel. It’s like magic for getting off that crepe-y, dead layer of skin that sits on top. I use it on my face, neck, knees, hands. EVERYWHERE that looks old. 

    Theraderm NuPeel Natural Enzyme Peel
    PRICE: $30
    SHOP: @theraderm.net, Amazon
    This micronutrient-rich enzyme exfoliating gel gently removes dead skin cells to promote glowing, radiant skin appearance. Utilizing papaya/papain enzymes to naturally exfoliate, and packed with a number of botanical extracts like aloe, pineapple, grape seed, green tea leaf and cucumber, NuPeel is like an at-home, natural facial peel in a bottle.

    And finally, hair…I’m a true believer that a healthy scalp leads to healthy strands. This scalp and hair serum kind of does everything in tandem. It’s really great on super dry ends and works in just a few days. 

    Kerastase Initialiste Scalp & Hair Serum
    PRICE: $53.00
    SHOP: @Sephora
    Transforms your hair in 7 days. Reduces hair breakage. Illuminates shiny hair. Adds substance to thicken hair. Creates strong hair. Delivers soft hair.