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Easy & Healthy Glow

Napa Valley on Belle Belle Beauty

I’m fresh off a fabulous trip to Napa Valley which I also like to call my “Happy Place”. There is literally no other place I’d rather be. While a part of it is wonderful wine, I am just as invigorated by great produce, long walks through the vineyards, delicious coffee and (most importantly) seeing my dear and wonderful friends.

While I was out there, I took a break from work-week makeup and went for a fresh and healthy glow. Just a tad of product to even out my skin, some color on the cheeks and a swath of mascara. Here are the products I turned to:

Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Moisture Foundation – With the warm and dry heat, my skin needed a serious dose of moisture and this barely tinted foundation provided just that. The formula is 60% water and 10% mineral pigments in botanical oil. These pigments work to reflect light for a natural luminous finish.

Tata Harper Volumizing Lip and Cheek Tint – Although Tata is from the East Coat, the Napa Valley reflects a lot of what she’s about: natural products, botanicals and a natural look. I use Very Vivacious as a cheek tint for just a hint of flush that wakes up my complexion.

Maybelline Full ‘N Soft Waterproof Mascara in Very Black – This is the only waterproof mascara that I use and I love that I can refresh my stash frequently because it is so affordable. There is nothing worse than a dried out waterproof mascara. The formula lends to full but still soft lashes that aren’t stiff. And there are no worries about messy fallout during hotter or more active days.

This post is inspired (but not sponsored by) Glossier. Another favorite for a healthy glow is their Perfecting Skin Tint which offers just a wash of color and is perfect for those with oilier skin.

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Nutrisystem Week 36

Nutrisystem Week 36  // Belle Belle Beauty

Well, I admit I fell off the wagon a bit. I spent a week on vacation in the Dominican Republic and did not hold back one little bit. While I am naturally drawn to fish and fruits, I threw portion control out the window and indulged on lots of tropical cocktails. So, I probably shouldn’t have been as shocked as I was when I came back with an eight pound weight gain. Whoa! How did that happen?

Partly, I think I was a little bloated from the plane. But either way, it was the wake-up call I needed to get back on track. Just goes to show you how well Nutrisystem works. Last week, I lost six pounds. Hello! While that does leave me with a two pound gain since my last update (for a total weight loss of 35.4 pounds), I’m encouraged by how easy it was to get back on track. So, looking forward to giving you another update this weekend with a total weight loss in a positive direction!

Check out my previous Nutrisystem post here.

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Disclosure: As part of the Nutrisystem Nation Blogger Program, Nutrisystem has provided me with complementary meals in exchange for my honest thoughts on the Nutrisystem plan. The opinions expressed in my posts are strictly my own. No other compensation is being given.

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