I am definitely a fan girl of Blake Lively and her stunning head of hair. Not to mention, I’ve always been team Ryan Reynolds (versus Gosling – I know… don’t shoot me). I’ve always admired her work and I have certainly become a L’Oreal fan over the years. In fact, I just featured my new favorite hair styling product from them last week.
Women are always evolving their hair routine. I know the last year has totally transformed how I style and treat my hair. First, I learned how to round brush my hair. After the novelty of that wore off, I mastered the rough dry for messy volume. Most important was learning that I needed way more hydration than I thought. And if I doused my hair in moisture, I could actually air dry my hair!
But it wasn’t just moisture that made this possible. It was an introduction to L’Oreal Paris Ever EverStyle Texture Tousle Crème. While I used to think creams were suited for curly hair, this just isn’t true. I can use a quarter-sized amount of this and air dry for a messy, piecy and tousled look. The scent is great and it doesn’t leave my hair crunchy or sticky. Waves are soft and touchable.
With this colder weather, I sometimes don’t want to go out with wet hair. You can alternatively work it through strands before bed. Or rough dry and use fingers to encourage the tousled waves.
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I’m drawn towards luxurious rich creams no matter the season. My parched skin drinks up heavy doses of moisture. If I have been diligent (or indulgent) in hydration, I can really see an increased radiance in my skin. While I use these richer moisturizers year round, I know some of you might be rotating in a winter-friendly heavier cream. If you are in the market, here are my six favorite rich moisturizers for dry skin:
Kate Somerville Age Arrest Anti-Wrinkle Cream
Not only does this cream cure dry skin, but it also works against aging with a revolutionary technology. Based on scientific research into telomeres, it is proven to effectively reduce the appearance of wrinkles, increase skin firmness and elasticity and improve the appearance of skin discoloration. It also plays well with sensitive skin. Use morning and night.
Hada Labo Tokyo Skin Plumping Gel Cream
This Japanese brand, wildly popular in Asia, is now available at Ulta and drugstores here in the US. With a compelling price point, this formula focuses on a super-charged Hyaluronic Acid. While it has a gel-like texture, don’t underestimate its hydration power. It contains the highest concentration of Hyaluronic Acid out of the entire product line. Skin is left plumped and soft, but not greasy. Fragrance free and non-irritating. Use morning and night.
Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Repair Moisturizer
Another rich moisturizer with anti-aging benefits, Juice Beauty’s version uses fruit stem cells to infuse the formula with vitamin C and resveratrol. This blend repairs damage to the skin on a DNA level. Plant oils provide hydration. Juice Beauty products are free of loads of nasty ingredients like parabens, petroluem, sulphates, GMO, silicones, pesticides and artificial dyes. Use morning and night.
L’Oreal Youth Code Texture Perfector Day & Night Cream
Youth Code targets women with younger skin but I was happy to discover this formula packs a moisture punch. Crafted to improve pores, texture and fine lines, this cream has a silky texture. It absorbs quickly with a velvet finish. Plus, you can’t beat the drugstore price point.
myHERO™ Ultra Rich Anti-Aging Growth Factor Cream
myHERO is particularly formulated for dry, mature and sensitive skin. It also targets redness along with other signs of aging. Ingredients stimulate collagen production while comforting irritated skin. Over time, this can help boost skin’s immunity. Use in the evening.
Kiehl’s Since 1851 Super Multi-Corrective Cream
The long-standing skin care powerhouse, Kiehl’s, designed their newest cream to reduce signs of aging with beech tree extract and jasmonic and hyaluronic acids. The formula is also friendly towards sensitive skin. The rich cream has an element of gel texture, allowing for quick absorption. Paraben and fragrance-free. Use in the morning and evening.
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Now, I am three for three. Every single year, I somehow manage to miss my blog birthday! On September 15th, Belle Belle turned three years old! In fact, this is the 836th post. Whoa – that is a lot of chatting about beauty. In honor of the (belated) celebration, I’ve teamed up with CVS for a red-hot giveaway. And I am going to share some of my favorite drugstore buys from the last couple of weeks.
L’Oreal Revitalift Miracle Blur is like nothing I’ve tried before. Technically a “finishing cream” this magical stuff actually blurs lines and uneven texture. The gel-like texture finishes skin with a matte finish, prepping it for tinted moisturizer or foundation (of which amazingly I find I need less of). Meanwhile, Rivitalift goes to work smoothing and lifting skin over time.
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick Pearl Black Cherry was a purchase inspired by my friend and blogging buddy, Opinion Nothing. When we had dinner last week, she was rocking a bold, dark and rich lip. While it wasn’t this exact shade, I love the berry, purplish stain of Black Cherry. It gives my skin a little bit of a fancy Snow White / goth look that I love for fall.
L’Oreal Colour Riche Eyeliner in Violet and Cobalt are both great budget ways to play with color. These liners have a rich and soft pencil with vibrant pigments. I like layering both over darker liquid liner for a little twist on a cat eye look. The smudging tool on the opposite end is perfect if you wish to work the color further up the lid for a bolder look.
Speaking of liquid eyeliner, I am finally trying out Covergirl Line Exact Liquid Liner Pen – I had been hearing rave reviews. At first, I was so mad that I had accidentally bought brown rather than black. But I actually like the softer look it gives. The felt pen feels far more luxurious than the drugstore price point. And the ultra-pigmented liquid dries fast and stays all day.
Revlon Lash Potion Volume & Length Mascara by Grow Luscious in Black just might have been inspired by those gorgeous Emma Stone ads. While the effect isn’t as “false-like” like other formulas, I love that it contains strengthening proteins, amino acids and essential vitamins – which all work to improve the look of lashes. I get tons of product on the soft, classic and large wand. And natural full lashes ensue.
Now for the good part. CVS and I have teamed up together to giveaway! I am a huge fan of CVS Beauty Club and thanks to my (frequent) beauty purchases, I can’t tell you how much I love those loyalty benefits like $5 ExtraBucks for every $50 spent on beauty. I also love shopping there because you can return any beauty product and get a full refund within 60 days of purchase. (sign up here) So now here is your chance to win a $50 CVS Gift Card. Just enter using the widget below. I can’t wait to hear how you’d spend yours if you won! (US Only)
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Rite Aid has recently launched one of the coolest beauty events I’ve seen in a while! Rite Aid’s Eye Extravaganza began July 27th and will run through September 28th with tons of contests and discounts. Here are some details on your chances to win!:
First up, let’s get creative. Enter your best eye design and vote for three winners. Lucky victors will receive a $250, $150, or $100 Rite Aid gift card and beauty bag!
Then, head over to Rite Aid’s Facebook page for L’Oreal’s Sweepstakes and a chance to win $50 Rite Aid gift card and beauty bag! There will be three chances to win so make sure to enter during each contest period listed above.
Lastly, don’t miss Eye University and coupons at Eyes.RiteAid.com. Eye University offers expert tips and tricks from L’Oreal, Rimmel, Almay and many others.
That’s not all… make sure to stay tuned on Twitter and Instagram for more chances to win.
And now for my favorite part! I get to giveaway one of these awesome beauty bags (contents pictured at the top of this post) with you, readers! Enter using the widget below. US Only.
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How does this beauty junkie celebrate? Naturally with a patriotic manicure! Hope you all enjoy the holiday and God Bless America!
L’Oreal Jet Set to Paris with accent nail in Essie Geranium. I can’t remember the white my manicurist used for the heart, but isn’t it cute?!
