Tag: Chicago Beauty

  • Best Targeted Beauty Products for Winter Skin and Hair ❄️

    Best Targeted Beauty Products for Winter Skin and Hair ❄️

    Winter is approaching, so it’s time to update our hair and skincare routines! We head back to Daytime Chicago to share some of our top picks for recovering from summer damage and keeping your hair and skin healthy and hydrated through the colder months.

    Are you noticing more hair fall? This shampoo delivers proven results with every wash.

    Nioxin Hair Fall Defense Shampoo
    PRICE: $29.00
    SHOP: @ULTA
    Just like you’d go to a gym to get healthy and strong, Nioxin does all that – but for your hair. Their new Hair Fall Defense Shampoo does the heavy lifting as a shampoo unlike any other – this simple swap to your washing reps is all it takes to grow stronger hair. Nioxin Hair, Fall Defense Shampoo, removes build-up and grows stronger hair from the root for visibly less hair fall in 12 weeks – in fact, 93% of people reported less hair loss. It is formulated with powerful ingredients that really work it like Niacinamide, Biotin, Caffeine, and Sandalore™. 

    Looking for a product that protects your hair from heat styling and eliminates frizz for up to 100 hours?

    Garnier Hair Honey Milk
    PRICE: $8.49
    SHOP: @Walgreens and other mass retailers
    • Introducing Hair Honey Milk, a 450-degree heat shield infused with sustainably sourced Acacia Honey and Beeswax.• In a single application, Hair Honey Milk unleashes a transformative experience, granting you up to 100 hours of anti-frizz protection and nourishment, reinforcing your hair’s strength while preventing those dreaded breakages – all without burdening your locks. • It works its magic by visibly reducing split ends, taming unruly frizz, and making your blow-drying sessions a breeze. This formula is formulated without sulfates, parabens, phthalates, artificial dyes, or mineral oils.

    Want to lean into retinol but scared of the irritation?  

    Fig.1 Retinol Night Cream Level 1
    PRICE: $44.00
    SHOP: @fig-1.co

    A non-irritating, hydrating retinol night cream to support collagen production and cell turnover. Improve the look of fine lines & wrinkles, brighten uneven skin tone, and unclog pores. Featuring encapsulation (time-release) technology to minimize sensitivity. Level up to level 2 after 4-6 weeks of nightly use without sensitivity (approximately 1 bottle).

    Vitamin C is essential for radiant skin, but how can you be sure you’re using the most potent and safe product?

    Pharmaceris C-Capilix Vitamin C Dermo-Serum
    PRICE: $34.99
    SHOP: @walgreens

    The active concentrated 12OO mg vitamin C enables the active ingredients to permeate deeper into the skin, increasing its anti-oxidative potential for daily protection against free radicals.• It actively promotes collagen synthesis and corrects the signs of aging.• Both fine and deep wrinkles are evened out, while skin elasticity and firmness is restored.• The serum boosts skin regeneration mechanisms and strengthens the capillaries, reducing redness and over-reactivity.• It regulates melanin production and prevents skin pigmentation.

    Want a fix to dry winter skin? 

    Hempz Beauty Actives Ocean Breeze
    PRICE: $19.99 and up
    SHOP: @ULTA

    Hydrate and protect your skin this season with Hempz Beauty Actives Ocean Breeze Body Moisturizer & Body Serum. Lock in moisture by applying your body serum first, followed by a rich layer of body moisturizer after your shower for beautifully hydrated skin. Formulated with Hyaluronic Acid and Hempz Seed Oil to replenish the skin barrier for smooth, plumped skin. With notes of Hibiscus, Palm Grass, and Sugary Watercane to transport you to paradise. 

  • BEST OF BEAUTY Spring 2024 Edition on Daytime

    BEST OF BEAUTY Spring 2024 Edition on Daytime

    Spring has sprung, and with it comes a fresh wave of must-have products already flying off the shelves faster than you can say ‘blossom.’ We head back to the studio on Daytime Chicago to dive into the must-have, sell-out, and celebrity-favorite beauty products of Spring 2024. 

    You’ve seen some of these brands before, and some are brand new. Let’s start with drugstore picks. Did you know this cleanser by Cetaphil has been trending since its creation in 1947? It’s formulated for sensitive skin, and consumers swear by it. It’s also a top dermatologist recommendation.

    Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser
    PRICE: $15.29
    SHOP: @Target
    It is clinically proven to deep clean while effectively removing dirt, excess oils, and makeup without leaving skin dry or tight. It is specially formulated with a dermatologist-backed blend of Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and hydrating glycerin to improve the resilience of sensitive skin.

    Micellar water is a very different type of cleansing, and this product blows my mind when removing eye makeup and all the heavy makeup we wear every day. This one by Garnier is sold every two seconds. Crazy right?

    Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water All-In-1 Makeup Remover & Cleanser
    PRICE:  $10.49
    SHOP: Drug Stores Nationwide
    America’s #1 Micellar Water, with one sold every two seconds, is a powerful all-in-1 cleanser that’s gentle to skin. It effectively removes 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, hydrated, and refreshed without over-drying. Garnier is officially approved by Cruelty-Free International under the Leaping Bunny program. 

    Another product that has been a top consumer pick for over two decades is by Hempz. We’re seeing it trending again with beauty editors because vegan is the new It girl, and it has this amazing flowery banana scent. 

    Hempz Original Herbal Body Moisturizer
    PRICE: $24.99
    SHOP: @Ulta
    Formulated with 100% pure hemp seed oil, shea butter, and antioxidant-rich ginger root extract, Hempz Original Herbal Body Moisturizer ensures long-lasting moisture that can both soften and protect the skin.
    This fan-favorite product is the very first from Hempz, still a top-selling product over two decades later, especially loved for its sweet floral banana signature scent and hydrating properties.
    Vegan, cruelty-free, and available in-stores at Ulta and online at Ulta.com

    We all know Sydney Sweeney is the new celeb gal pal, and she swears by this product. One mention put it on back order, and the good news: It’s back in stock. 

    RapidLash Eyelash Enhancing Serum
    PRICE: $49.99
    SHOP: @CVS
    This RapidLash® formula, which Sydney Sweeney swears by and is a brand fan of, is an innovative HEXATEIN® 1 COMPLEX consists of six highly effective ingredients designed to condition, moisturize, and enhance the overall appearance of more lashes, making this the perfect formula to strengthen/protect your lashes this winter! RapidLash’s Eyelash Enhancing Serum enhances the appearance of lashes with a simple once-a-day application. It is ideal for women and men with brittle, weak, thin, or short lashes, which happens often during the cold months! The high-performance serum boosts the appearance of lashes in 6-8 weeks following consistent use and can be applied to lash extensions.

    This SPF has been toted as the new IRL beauty filter. It’s also branded the quiet luxury product of celebs. We love the texture and are obsessed with the nutrient-packed skincare built-in. 

    SAINT JANE Beaty Luxury Sun Ritual Pore Smoothing SPF 30 
    PRICE: $38
    SHOP: @Sephora
    SAINT JANE Beauty is a luxury skincare brand loved by celebrities and estheticians.
    Three benefits in one: a luxuriously clean mineral SPF 30 with a sheer, invisible texture that beautifully blurs the look of pores—a primer, moisturizer, and SPF in one. It can be used as a last step in your larger SAINT JANE Beauty skincare routine and layers great with the Star Flower Serum and the Hydrating Petal Cream.

    Retrouvé is a gender-neutral skincare brand popular with celebrities like Demi Moore, Ashley Graham, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kate Bosworth, and Zoë Kravitz. These people can spend their money on anything, and they swear by this product. 

    Retrouve Nutrient Face Serum
    PRICE: $170
    SHOP: @neimanmarcus.com
    Retrouve is known for its effective and transformative skincare products formulated with a focus on hydration and nourishment. This water-based serum provides light moisturization and features multifaceted enriching ingredients such as Vitamin C, White Tea, and Pomegranate for a bright, radiant skin appearance.
    It is ideal for individuals with balanced or slightly oily skin who are concerned about or are already experiencing signs of aging.