Tag: Elemis

Elemis Pro-Radiance Illuminating Flash Balm Pink Edition

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Today I am sharing a little “look good, feel good” beauty gem in honor of October’s awareness and Breast Cancer Care. I hadn’t previously tried this fan favorite product, but was glad to use the good cause as an excuse to finally get my paws on the Elemis Pro-Radiance Illuminating Flash Balm Pink Edition.

We can all agree that radiance is in. Especially when the seasons turn and the colder air starts sapping hydration out of skin. This balm is the solution with vitamins packed in to add hydration and radiance back into our complexions. At first I thought this was a primer and I was half correct – it really does prep skin for seamless makeup application.

While it is definitely a two-in-one for some, I like to layer above my moisturizing sun screen. The citrus-spa scent is delicious – something Elemis does so well. Available at elemis.com and dermstore.com. I also understand that this is available at Nordstrom even though I can’t seem to find it online.

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide on FOX 23’s Great Day Green Country

Valentine's Day Gift Guide on FOX 23's Great Day Green Country on Belle Belle Beauty

Despite my bit of a curmudgeon attitude, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. And honestly, these little gems have me cheered up. I guess this post might be more geared for the guys, but I am all for a “to me, from me” gift next week if you are single or taken. From scents to decadence, these all will thrill anyone on your shopping list:

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What’s In His Shower

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All these beauty products aren’t just for ladies. Today, I am taking a peek into his shower to let you know what he’s loving lately.

L’Oreal EverStrong Thickening Shampoo

This drugstore shampoo isn’t specifically for men, but the rosemary scent and strengthening action makes it perfect for a guy facing thinning hair. The formula works to strength fibers and prevent breakage. It also is great for the scalp, gently removing build up of excess oils and environmental pollutants.

Peter Thomas Roth Anti-Aging Buffing Beads For Face and Body

This gentle exfoliator can be used for both the face and body – men love a good multi-tasker! The formula works with both jojoba beads and active ingredients like glycolic acid complex and salicylic acid. Not only will skin look better and smoother, but can also smooth the look of fine lines.

 Anthony Logistics For Men Invigorating Rush Hair + Body Wash

I’m loving the alpine wood scent of this body wash. And again, a great multi-tasker – you can use this body wash as a shampoo. The invigorating effect is perfect for the guys who love a good workout or get down and dirty for work or fun.

Elemis Time for Men Energizing Skin Scrub

My tester specifically like this polisher because of its fine granules. It resurfaces, brightens and cleanses. It is particularly helpful in preventing ingrown hairs and blemishes when used pre-shave. The vitamin E base nourishes skin.

Kate Somerville Micro Glycolic Polisher

Again, not a product specifically for men, but certainly a crowd pleaser for the guys. My tester raves about this stuff. While I use this mixed with my moisturizer for an exfoliating treatment, the guy uses this as a spot treatment for ingrown hairs and patches of thicker skin. The glycolic and lactic acid promote cell turnover and blue lotus works as an anti-inflammatory.

If you are interested in more men’s goodies, check out this page.

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Five Favorite Scrubs for Spring

Five Favorite Scrubs for Spring // Belle Belle Beauty

I can rattle all sorts of reasons for scrubbing it up this time of year: self-tanning, time of renewal, glow-y skin, silky legs, and on and on. Yesterday was the first day of spring after all. Down with strep throat this week, I’ve being playing spa at home while I recover. All in the name of research, right? Before you run out and stock up your shower for a new exfoliator or body polish, I wanted to share my five favorite scrubs I am reaching for right now.

Elemis Spa Home Tranquil Body Polish takes me back to an amazing spa (now long gone – RIP) I used to visit that featured Elemis products. The line is elegant and exotic all at the same time. This polish has fine granuals made of natural rice that actually have a pretty active exfoliating effect. There is no greasy residue but the formula does contain Cupuacu butter to smooth and condition. Essential oils of patchouli, mandarin and ginger add to the spa-like effect – absolutely love this fragrance. This scrub is great for prepping legs for a self-tan. Available at here.

AHAVA Smoothing Body Exfoliator also has a to die for fragrance but the formula is slightly different with a gommage texture. I actually like how this prevents the scrub from sliding around while you work it into the skin. The Dead Sea plant extracts and granules, actually quite large, but very gentle, clear skin and improve circulation. I particularly like this for those stubborn bumps on the back of my arms. Available at AHAVAUS.com and Nordstrom.com.

Avalon Organics Lavender Luminosity Exfoliating Enzyme Scrub is what I’m turning to for my mug these days. This enzyme scrub is super gentle but still sloughs away flakey and dull skin. Both fruit enzymes and walnut shells work as exfoliants while botanical extracts calms skin. The formula is made with at least 70% organic ingredients. Available at natural food stores, Whole Foods Market and www.avalonorganics.com.

Alba Botanica Natural Hawaiian Exfoliating Body Wash will send you straight to the South Pacific. We are having a little seasonal cool down this week, so I am counting on this body wash to keep me in the spring mood. As an exfoliating body wash, this is slightly more gentle while still using Pacific seas salts to detoxify and exfoliate. The citrus scent is great for a little boost in the AM. My skin is super soft post-sudsing up thanks to Jojoba, Macadamia, Avocado and Sweet Almond Oils. Available at natural food stores, Whole Foods Market and www.albabotanica.com.

bliss fatgirlscrub provides a little slim down – who wouldn’t want that? While the Himalayan pink salt exfoliates, the peppermint-scented formula tightens skin. The action promotes circulation, reducing fluids that cause lumps and bumps under the skin. And the removal of dead skin preps skin for any other slimming products that you use post-shower. Available here.

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