New Victoria’s Secret: Wild Scarlet

There is a brand new line of yummy, fruit-scented body care products at Victoria’s Secret. If you love Victoria’s Secret lingerie, clothes, shoes, perfume, hair products, cosmetics, and beauty care…you will absolutely love this brand new scented product from the “Secret Garden” collection called “Wild Scarlet.” Not only does this smell so great, but provides a very luxurious, moisturizing effect on your beautiful, soft skin.

I was shopping something nice for myself for the holidays and happened to make a rather, short trip to the Victoria’s Secret store. I was so lucky to have found this amazing, fruity-smelling scent packed with moisturizing yummy ingredients of juicy apples, lilies, and a very light sheer musk scent. Don’t worry ladies; it does not smell like men’s cologne or deodorant at all. When it comes to certain musky ingredients in women’s fine perfume, beauty, or body care products, it can provide a very strong, empowering scent. I am not a big fan of very strong, thick, and heavy scents. I tend to shop for women’s fragrances that are a bit on the soft, fresh, and light-scented side. Not only does my preferred type of favorite soft, scent still linger with a touch of light, soft perfume on my skin and clothes, but on my body as well.

Victoria’s Secret always has amazing, great deals on beauty, hair, and body care products. The “Secret Garden” collection is packed with a fun, wide array of colorful scents to choose from. The new “Wild Scarlet” scent is packed with hydrating ingredients to help soften your skin from harsh weather. I test-tried the new “Wild Scarlet” from the “Secret Garden” collection before purchasing my final items at the check out counter. When I instantly tried on the new scented formula, I completely fell in love with “Wild Scarlet.”

The ingredients in “Wild Scarlet” includes:

  • Natural, conditioning aloe
  • Oat
  • Grape Seed extracts
  • Vitamins E and C

The new “Wild Scarlet” by Victoria’s Secret “Secret Garden” collection also makes a great, fabulous massage lotion over aching parts of the body where it is needed most. It also comes in a variety of different types of uses for your body care from- body washes, misting sprays, perfumes, hydrating lotions, body creams, whipped butter creams, and much more! If you looking for great holiday gifts or something extra sweet, special, and nice for yourself at this time of year…now is the time to splurge on fun, playful scents to add to your beauty collection! Indulge yourself in some luxurious, beautiful, and fragrant scents from the famous brand name line of the new “Wild Scarlet” scent by Victoria’s Secret “Secret Garden” collection! There is also a sale going on now at all Victoria’s Secret store and online shopping for 7/$35! This is a great deal you cannot miss on.

 

 

L’Oreal Professionnel Paris: Texture Expert infinium 4

So I have a new favorite hair spray now. I was at my favorite hair salon this late afternoon for a “deep conditioning” hair treatment. It had been awhile since I have last visited my hair salon…so I needed some major hair therapy treatment, pampering, and relaxation. I had booked an appointment a couple days before coming in for my hair service. As I checked into the salon at the front desk, I waited in the guest lobby for my name to be called. I was admiring all the hair care products the salon had in retail stock at the guest lobby area. My name was finally called by a gorgeous, blonde hair stylist. Her name was Adeline.

As my stylist had me seated at her salon chair, she did a brief consultation on my deep conditioning hair treatment. During my hair service with my stylist, I asked her about the new L’Oreal Professionnel Paris Texture Expert infinium 4 hair spray they had in retail stock at the front guest lobby. My stylist Adeline had told me that the new hair spray I was referring to was indeed a very great hair care product. She also personally uses this type of hair spray for a finishing, glossy touch for her hair after styling. During my deep conditioning hair treatment with my stylist, she gave me a brief description about this amazing hair care product.

The new L’Oreal Professionnel Paris Texture Expert infinium 4 works great on all hair types. This wonderful light, musky scent is especially wonderful on medium to coarse hair. If you want a strong hold, this is an amazing glossy, finishing spray after an “updo” style, frizzy, curly, wavy, and even nice, straight hair. How wonderful is that? This amazing new hair spray is also great for women who have perms as well.

Since it can be very hard to find the perfect type of hair spray for your hair, this light-scented spray will solve all your hair problems. Whether you have very frizzy, curly, or wavy hair, this amazing hair spray formula provides an even distribution of a light mist on your hair. And don’t worry; this new L’Oreal Professionnel Paris Texture Expert infinium 4 will do the magic mist of solving all your hair issues. And the best thing about this product…it is humidity resistance! This means the elasticity in your hair will hold onto moisture with improving the condition of your hair during wet, rainy weather. Not only does it provide deep conditioning moisture on your hair, but a great spray for every day wear.

For an 11 oz. size bottle of the new L’Oreal Professionnel Paris Texture Expert infinium 4 hair spray, you’re pay about $23. It may seem a bit expensive on the pricey side, but this amazing spray will completely change the way your hair looks. They also come in smaller travel size bottles too for cheap. You can get this fabulous hair spray at many local beauty and hair salons. If you want an extra firm, hold and finishing polish on your beautiful hair, try out the new L’Oreal Professionnel Paris Texture Expert infinium 4 hair spray!

Nivea’s A Kiss of Shine Lip Gloss

I have a favorite “hip” new lip gloss added to my make-up purse. This amazing lip gloss is called…Nivea’s A Kiss of Shine. I had first found out about this special juicy light, baby pink lip gloss while making a cosmetic errand to the neighborhood drugstore late one evening. I happened to pass by the lotion and body care aisle when I saw an array of very colorful, glossy lip care from the brand line by Nivea.

Nivea’s A Kiss of Shine lip gloss is packed with moisturizing nutrients designed to keep your lips moist, tender, and of course, beautifully soft. I know I want soft, juicy lips. Don’t you? I favor this shiny, light pink gloss over any other brand name lip glosses. I have tried many different types of lip gloss brands in the past, but they were not packed with the right types of moisturizing ingredients and nutrients to help soften my lips. In the past, I have suffered from very dry, chapped, and cracked lips. That is not very pretty. I have always been on a hunt for the best lip care brand to help prevent my lips from dryness. It can be very difficult to find a very good brand lip care gloss to solve my everyday lip dryness. And long and behold…I have found the right match for me. I am in love with Nivea’s A Kiss of Shine lip gloss…and this will FOREVER be my favorite lip gloss from now on.

During harsh and cold weather seasons, we may experience sudden dry and chapped lips. The solution? Applying on the best name lip balm, chap stick, or gloss may help do the trick, but are your lips receiving the best care and attention? I highly recommend using Nivea’s A kiss of Shine lip gloss because not only does it deeply moisturize your lips, but helps soften your beautiful lips as well. Why not try it out?

This shiny, baby pink lip care gloss is very convenient to carry on-the-go with you wherever you may be- airport, errands, grocery store, date, movie-night with friends, bar-hopping, clubbing, baby-sitting, drinking, eating…and the list goes on. Nivea’s A kiss of Shine lip gloss will not dry or chap your lips at all. For a 0.35 oz. size lip gloss tube at your local neighborhood drugstore, you’re pay about $4 for a fabulous, natural-looking gloss. Ladies….you can add this amazing, yummy fruit-filling tasting lip gloss to your make-up bag, purse, pocket, clutch, wallet, or anywhere you can easily access your gloss whenever your lips feel dry. You will be very happy with the amazing packed-filled moistures that this sweet, baby pink gloss has to offer for your beautiful lips. So…try the new and improved Nivea’s A Kiss of Shine lip gloss out! You will love it!

Softsoap: Juicy Pomegranate & Mango Infusions body wash

Do you love softsoap? If you have never heard of this amazing body care line….you are totally missing out! My favorite product from this fabulous body care brand is…Softsoap’s Juicy Pomegranate & Mango Infusions body wash. Many types of body washes I have used in the past did not work well with my skin type. So being able to finally find a soothing body wash that can work well with my skin was very important for me. Since I have sensitive type skin, I decided to try out Softsoap’s Juicy Pomegranate & Mango Infusions luxurious body wash.

Eating fruits and vegetables are very healthy foods to include as part of your daily meals. Well folks, unfortunately this Softsoap’s Juicy Pomegranate & Mango Infusions body wash is not recommended for eating or consuming. This moisturizing body wash is only great for using in the shower or bath. Not only is this fabulous body wash product great for all skin types, but include moisturizing ingredients of real pomegranate fruits, which is a highly rich, anti-oxidant fruit in our diet. Pomegranate juice is known to cure women who experience cramps or a UTI better known as a Urinary Tract Infection. But a body care trademark brand name line to create real pomegranate fruits for body washes is ridiculously insane…but amazing.

With this fabulous moisturizing pomegranate infused body wash with luxurious natural ingredients of mango infusion extracts, you will certainly be in for a yummy treat! Not only is this amazing product very good for your skin, but includes moisture beads to cleanse and moisturize your skin at the same time. How great is that??

This clean, fresh scented body wash is great for everyday use for both the shower and bath. Bathing myself in this yummy, scented Softsoap’s Juicy Pomegranate & Mango Infusions body wash reminds me of delicious, fresh cut Granny Smith apples during the summertime. If you love biting into a fresh, crisp apple, you will absolutely love this body wash! Not only is Softsoap’s Juicy Pomegranate & Mango Infusions a great smelling body wash product, but is very gentle on your skin too! If you want to bath in a luxurious scented, moisturizing wash, try out this sweet, scented Softsoap’s Juicy Pomegranate & Mango Infusions body wash! This will gently cleanse your skin with moisturizing exfoliating moisture beads revealing beautiful, youthful, and young-looking skin.

I personally love this body wash. For an 18 oz. size bottle at the drugstore, you will pay about $4. Many department stores selling body wash products tend to be more on the expensive side (depends where you go), but why not head to your nearest neighborhood drugstore and buy yourself a simple, but yet cheap, affordable body wash for about the same benefits? Not only are you saving yourself time and money, but a trip to the shopping mall as well.

Tri Professional Hair Care: Aerogel Hair Spray

If you love taking care of your beautiful hair, Tri Professional Hair Care Aerogel hair spray will give you the full finishing touch on your hair! I have been using this amazing hair spray formula for years and fell in love with it ever since. It all started with a very rather, but fun experience to the lovely hair salon one late afternoon. My main important purpose to head to the local hair salon was to book an appointment for a styled “updo” of my choice. Since I have been styling my own self since I was a small girl, I have always wanted to get my hair professionally styled in a very fashionable, “updo” style. I decided to not waste any precious time and called a day ahead to book a hair appointment for my updo service.

From my own personal experiences of visiting the hair salon, the stylist doing your hair will try to sell a hair care product from their array of brand name lines for an added commission sale bonus as part of their job. I am very familiar with this type of selling technique because I have worked as a beauty consultant before in the past. Since many women I know spend a lot of money on hair and beauty products, I was on a strict budget and didn’t want to spend too much.

I instantly caught the attention of the Tri Professional Hair Care Aerogel Hair spray. I immediately asked my hair stylist about my product of interest. My hair stylist went in complete detail about the amazing line of Tri Professional Hair Care. After the brief introduction, my stylist led me to the front of the front desk counter for check out. I bought the Tri Aerogel hair spray too. I was very curious about my product purchase and decided to mist on a light spray on my hair.

A sweet light mist of the Tri Aerogel hair spray made my hair feel wonderful! And the best results? It made my hair feeling beautiful as well. The spray completely placed my hair in perfect shape and form without ruining any areas of my hair. I had my styled “updo” done in soft, wavy curls. The Tri Aerogel hair spray works amazingly well on curly, wavy, and frizzy hair. The Tri Aerogel hair spray is a bit on the pricey side. If you are willing to spend about $16 for a 10.5 oz size bottle of this spray, it is well worth your purchase. This will instantly give you the results you need for boosted lift and desired volume for your hair. If you want to achieve a bit of boost, volume, and thickness on your hair, this is the hair spray for your desired hair needs!

The benefits of using Tri Aerogel hair spray includes:

  • Great for all hair types.
  • Works well on very fine hair or sensitive scalps.
  • A great root-booster.
  • Creates volume and a strong, polished hold during damp, weather conditions.
  • Creates no stiffness.
  • Smells light, clean, and fresh!

 

Got2b fat-tastic: Instant Collagen Infusion Spray

I am in “love” with a new type of hairspray. Yep folks, this spray is the new and improved hair styling product from the famous hair care line by Got2b called, Got2be’s fat-tastic Instant Collagen Infusion Spray. Ever since I purchased this fruity-smelling spray just recently, I instantly fell in love with how light-weight, complex, moisturizing, and very satisfied with the root-boosting results as well. Not only did this amazing spray satisfied my hair needs, but worked extremely well for my hair type. I have medium-to-coarse type hair, so applying a very moisturizing root-boosting formula on my hair completely solved all of my hair care issues. As a result, the Got2be’s fat-tastic Instant Collagen Infusion Spray made me a very happy, satisfied loyal customer…and consumer as well. This fabulous root-boosting hair spray solved all of my personal hair problem needs. What an amazing hair formula to solve daily hair issues!

The fabulous hair care line by Got2be offers very great hair styling products specifically created for most hair types. I have personally been using Got2be hair care products for many years. I have enjoyed using their trademark hair and beauty care line for years and been a very loyal customer ever since. My hair type is considered very medium-to-coarse, thick-volume hair. Not only does my thick hair works suitably well for most hair care products, but it is very easy for me to maintain a very thick root-boosting effect on my hair as well. Got2be’s fat-tastic Instant Collagen Infusion Spray not only works amazingly well on my hair, but gave me the full root-boosting results I needed to create depth and volume to my very own hair. And I must say…I am extremely pleased with the results.

I am sure you are wondering what the benefits are by trying this product. Eh?

Well…the wonderful benefits of using Got2be’s fat-tastic Instant Collagen Infusion Spray includes:

  • Lifts volume.
  • Boosts flat to fine hair.
  • Creates instant “thickness.”
  • Very “light-weight.”
  • Light, scented fruity smell.
  • Works great for most hair types.

For a 6 oz. size of Got2be’s fat-tastic Instant Collagen Infusion Spray, you will pay about $6 at the local neighborhood drugstore. This is very cheap, affordable, and very convenient to use on your hair. So enjoy!

If you believe in good-quality care for your hair, the new Got2be’s fat-tastic Instant Collagen Infusion Spray works wonderfully well on most hair type. Not only will you be fully blown away with the results, but this root-boosting spray will instantly lift volume and thickness on your beautiful hair whether it is straight, curly, or wavy. For any type of design or style you create on your hair, this hair care product will instantly make you a very happy customer. Seriously..it will. Nothing sounds better then creating a big, thick voluminous effect for your hair care needs. Doesn’t it? You will be amazed with the instant volume it does on your hair. Try out the new and improved Got2be’s fat-tastic Instant Collagen Infusion hair spray!

For more information on other Got2be hair care products, please click here.

 

 

My Top Two Picks for Hair Management

A couple months ago I remember getting ready before going barhopping that night around parts of Seattle at a good friend’s house. She was doing her makeup while I was fixing my hair. She showed me this amazing hair management product that her mother gave her for Christmas last year. The product was called Loma Pearatin Fortifying Repairative Serum (right)—long name, good product. I put a dime size drop on my fingers and rubbed my hands together, then smoothed it through my dry hair. The result was amazing.

My hair was instantly shiny from the roots to tips. It was tangle-free and this serum had eliminated virtually all of my split ends in a matter of minutes. I was instantly hooked. The product was smooth and glossy, not oily and greasy. From the product description: “Leave-in, time released keratin and apricot protein repairative serum that mends dry hair while imparting texture, shine and managability. Enjoy healthier, shinier hair instantly!” It smells amazing and it’s been formulated for all hair types! I highly recommend it. You can pick it up at specialty salon stores all over or online. It retails for $15.99 for 3.4 ounces, which isn’t much. Just goes to show, you’re paying for quality that works rather than quantity that’s so-so.

My other top hair management product is Aveda Brilliant Damage Control (left) hair serum. I love this product; I usually spritz it on after I get out of the shower, while my hair is still damn. It smells like a delicious concoction of flowers. It is formulated specifically to handle heat stress on your hair. So if you’re a blow-drying or flat ironing queen. Rejoice! I recommend using it on freshly washed hair and then following your styling routine with a blow dryer or flat iron as usual. It will add volume to fine and medium hair and texture to short hairstyles.

It’s also a protectant against UV rays that can cause hair breakage. It strengthens your hair follicles so you’ll lose less hair when combing out your lovely mane. The main ingredients are all natural, with the quality standards you’d expect from Aveda. These ingredients are: aloe, black tea, calendula and chamomile. All of these ingredients are certified organic. It too, is formulated for all hair types. This is an excellent product. You can pick it up at Aveda beauty salons or online. It retails for $15.00 for 8.5 ounces. You get a considerable amount of product for the price.

Facial Moisturizers: My Top Three Picks

Fortunately, I don’t suffer from face acne too often. It does pop up in the form of a whitehead or blackhead, from time to time. Sometimes a few pimples appear here and there, but overall I consider myself pretty lucky. I credit my luck party to my face moisturizers. Over the years, I’ve spent countless hours doing research on beauty products. My motto: Know before you buy.

So I’ve done my research and these are my top three picks for facial moisturizers. All share a commonality: they are all oil free. In the past, I have attributed moisturizers containing oils in the ingredients as the source of my breakouts.

My first pick is Aveeno Positively Radiant (left) daily moisturizer. This moisturizer has an SPF of 30 (it’s also available with an SPF 15) making it great for daytime use. Remember, even on a cloudy day, rays of sun can still reach your cheeks and burn them. On the bottle it says “evens out skin tone & texture”, which I have found to be true. After washing my face with a cleanser, I’ll step out of the shower and rub this in all over my face and find myself looking back at dewy skin in the mirror. This moisturizer contains an active soy complex and natural light diffusers making it my top pick.

My second pick is Jergens Natural Glow (right) healthy complexion tinted moisturizer. I’m not a fan of foundation. When I attended modeling school in my teens I was forced to wear it. I hated it. I felt like I was wearing a mask. These days I reach for tinted moisturizer, which has just a slight tint that gradually creates natural looking color. I like the natural Glow, because it contains a UVA/UVB SPF of 20, making it another ideal choice to put on before heading outside. It also works to prevent premature aging, which is a concern for women in their 20’s like me. It comes in Fair to Medium and Medium to Tan so it’s customizable, regardless of your skin tone!

My third pick is Clean & Clear Night Soft (left) oil free moisturizer. It works through the night to soften and clarify skin. I use it at night before bed and wake up to find my skin is peach soft and smooth. It has no SPF, making it ideal only for night time use. The ingredients contain nutrients found naturally in your skin, but without any oil. This makes it an ideal choice for those with skin prone to breakouts. I have learned that Clean & Clear is discontinuing this, so snatch it up online while you still can!

SLS Free Shower Gels

I bet you don’t like the idea of showering and lathering your body with something that’s been known to cause skin corrosion as well as a host of other issues. The culprit is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS). This is a common additive used in bath and body products. Unfortunately, the FDA regulated it for wide-spread use, because it’s cheap.

I was devastated when I realized my seemingly all natural shower gel contained SLS. Read labels and check out these suggestions for SLS-free bath and body care below:

Avalon organics is a company that is dedicated to organic agriculture and creating a cleaner environment for its consumers. They seek to help you obtain healthy benefits by creating bath and body products that are pure and safe. They use quality organic ingredients from science-based nutrients and natural botanicals. Avalon organics offers a wide range of shower gels that are free of harsh preservatives, synthetic fragrances, artificial colors and, most importantly, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).

My favorite is their Grapefruit & Geranium Bath & Shower Gel (left). It has an uplifting scent that really serves to rouse me from sleep when I lather it on during my morning shower. The organic grapefruit and geranium extract purify and replenish dry and tired skin.

Avalon organics says “Our products are created with organic agriculture and long-term sustainability in mind. Choosing ingredients like organic essential oils, organic plant oils and organic botanical extracts serves a two-fold purpose: creating the best natural products available and producing a measurable expansion of organic acreage cultivation.”

 

Nurture My Body is another company dedicated to providing products that have no toxic chemicals and are SLS-free as well.  From their website: “Our calling is clear. Love our body, love our Earth, and take care of both because they each demand respect and care.” They feature an Organic Skin Care, Organic Body Care, Organic Hair and Organic Baby Care line.

From their Organic Body Care line, my favorite body wash is their Ginger Body Wash (right). I love using it after hitting the gym, because the ginger works to soothe achy muscles. The blend also includes sweet orange to tone your skin and energize your mind. This body wash also contains the extract of cinnamon leaf creating a warming sensation that stimulates your skin cells.

Nurture My Body says, “Our body washes are premium quality washes that use a rich formula of natural botanicals and vitamins to clean and condition your body in one easy step. They respect your skin's natural balance thanks to their SLS-free cleansing base enriched with moisturizers that make your skin silkier, healthier and more beautiful.”

You can purchase products from both of these companies online. I have also spotted Avalon organics at QFC and Whole Foods in the natural foods section.

The Dangers of Sodium Laureth Sulfate

I was using my favorite obsessively natural Active Athletic shower gel by Kiss My Face while I was in the shower one day, post gym workout. I had never taken a look at the ingredients, trusting the fact that they were naturally derived since I had made the purchase at my local Natural Food Co-op: PCC Natural Markets.

As I was lathering up with the shower gel, I picked up the bottle—curious. One glance and I frowned. The second ingredient used in my supposedly all natural shower gel was “Laurylsulfate de sodium”. This is just a fancy way of saying Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. I had heard of this before: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. It was mentioned as a chemical to avoid in a health magazine I frequently read. Unimpressed, I went online after my shower to do some research.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is commonly used in shampoos, conditioners, shower gels, detergents and toothpaste. It is an incredibly effective foaming agent, chemically referred to as a surfactant. SLS achieves the foamy, rich lather that many companies and manufacturers seek to achieve with their products.

Unfortunately, SLS has been reported to be highly dangerous, toxic and a skin irritant. There have been countless reports of children and infants going blind when SLS made accidental contact with their eyes. SLS was originally introduced into the Hair and Body care industry for the purpose of a chemical to be used in wash-off products only.

However, SLS is cheap. Therefore, it’s been accepted as O.K. for endeavors beyond its original purported use. As a result, SLS is widely found in leave-on products as well. The FDA has received numerous reports of negative reactions consumers have had to the chemical. The most recurring reports include eye irritation, skin irritation and arms, hands and face swelling.

According to the Journal of The American College of Toxicology, a report conducted in 1983 showed that concentrations of the chemical where the percentage is negligible: 0.5% or less could still cause irritations. Even scarier, concentrations of 10-30% could cause both irreversible damage to bodily organs and skin corrosion.

As was the case with my so-called obsessively natural shower gel, even companies that tout themselves as a natural brand should be kept under a watchful eye. My best advice for you is to read labels. Scan the ingredients list and if Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) or any of its cousins are listed, such as: “Laurylsulfate de sodium” or ”Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)”, stick that bottle back on the shelf and keep looking. Your body will thank you.

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