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Supergoop! Forever Young Hand Cream Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++

Tis’ the season and for me that means loads of hand cream. Working in an office, I am borderline nutso about washing my hands – I really really don’t want to get sick this winter. So you can imagine my little paws get really dried out. While I had been using some more stronly scented versions, I kinda wanted something more work appropriate.

Supergoop! Forever Young Hand Cream Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++ does it all – not a huge fragrance bomb but it smells good nonetheless. It also packs a protection punch. This has been on the forefront of my mind as I am trying to pay more attention to my hands and signs of aging.

I have a dear friend who deals with sun damage on her hands, and I feel like I have stumbled on a perfect holiday present for her. She has always taught me to remember the damage sun can do while we are driving, and this high-powered SPF is perfect to protect against photoaging while on the road.

Above and beyond that, the formula contains antioxidants to keep skin looking young. Sea buckthorn works against sun damage and spots that have already made their way to your hands. And meadowfoam seed and argan oil keeps skin moisturized without being greasy – crucial as I pound away on my keyboard.

And that subtle scent – it includes cardamom, eucalyptus, and tangerine. But to me it just smells natural and clean.

Cruelty-free. Available at Sephora.

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Spring Color on FOX23’s Great Day Green Country

It is Friday and you know what that means… I’m back on Great Day Green Country and it is time to ring in spring. After a frigid and icy weekend, we have 60s and 70s for the next four or five days (yes, there is a patio in my near future – likely around happy hour today). And what better way to celebrate the warmer weather than some spring shades. Today, I am rounding up the six products to warm things up on your vanity:

Summer Lip MVP’s on FOX’s Great Day Green Country

I’m back on Great Day Green Country this morning to chat about the hottest lip products for the summer. These three gems are the ones I keep reaching for, no matter what look I am going for. Make sure to pick up one of these Summer MVPs!

bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lipstick: This buttery formula is ultra-rich and super pigmented. You get great color payoff while still hydrating your pout. Not to mention, this lipstick comes in such vibrant and great shades, perfect for the warmer months.
mark Glossworks: The newest from mark comes in eight shades pigmented and long lasting shades. The formula is hydrating and glossy. And there is an ever so slight sweet scent. Major bonus: contains SPF 15 to protect lips during the day.
supergoop SPF 30+ AcaiFusion Lip Balm: This balm is the ultimate in sun protection for while you are at the lake or the pool. The rich formula has such a great scent and the sheer pink tint keeps you looking polished. It also soothes dehydrated lips while Acai works as an antioxidant.

Dad’s Day Gift Ideas

This weekend, it is time to fete all those great dads out there! I know my dad and I have a lazy day at home planned, with a yummy dinner and some games of catch in the yard. For those last minute shoppers, here are some of my favorite men’s products I’ve come across lately.

Kiehl’s “Heavy Lifting”Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer for Men is a super powered version of one of my father’s favorites. Formulated especially for men’s thicker skin, this works to battle signs of aging.

Molton Brown SPORT Collection is for the sporty father. My tester used it from head to toe and reported stellar performance as a shave gel, shower gel and shampoo. I love the convenience of one product, especially for a gym bag. The fragrance blend – cassia bark, nutmeg and lime – helps soothe tired muscles.

My neighbor friend has been sporting the Gucci Guilty Black Pour Homme – dare I say… swoon worthy? And frankly, I wore it myself for a couple days – ladies, this is worth stealing from the boys. The Patchoili gives it a sensuality while orange and lavender leave it feeling not to heavy.

Supergoop! Continuous Mist Broad Spectrum SPF 50, one of my favorite SPFs this summer, has also been a hit with the guys. For the outdorsman father, you can’t go wrong with this great smelling spray. Natural oils add a unisex citrus scent and leave skin nourished.

One of the products my father praises most is his Clarisonic. Men love gadgets so I don’t know why I am so surprised. The Clarisonic ‘Aria – Black’ Sonic Skin Cleansing System is a sleek masculine color and will leave his skin smooth and exfoliated.

Brand Spotlight: Supergoop!

Supergoop just does it right. On the search for a good, clean and well made sunscreen? Look no further. These guys really do everything they can to make it right. Primarily, their UV protector meets the highest and most advanced European and Australian standards for suncare. Then their formulas are clinically approved for all skin types – even infants and sensitive skin.

Supergoop‘s UV protection comes in every form you could ask for. For me, my beloved sprays. Also, pumps, sticks, lotions and towelettes. And they are all enviromentally friendly, water-resistant and free of fragrances, synthetic dyes, and sulfates. Sold yet? I’ve been trying out three of Supergoop‘s latest and greatest… here are the details:

First, not wanting to mess around with sub-par protection, I’ve been reaching for the Sunscreen Mist With Vitamin C Broad Spectrum SPF 50. It has been giving me reliable and complete, not to mention easy to apply, protection lately. I’m usually sensitive to chemical sunscreens (aka Avobenzone), but this mist keeps my skin happy with 35% less alcohol than other sprays. The anti-oxidant rich formula is amazingly nourishing but without being oily. Vitamin C works longer term to improve the look of skin’s texture. The citrus scent keeps it light, but pleasant.

Supergoop! makes a fabulous lip balm in both mint and acai flavors. I can’t quit reaching for my tube of AcaiFusion’ Lip Balm SPF 30. I can rest assured at the pool that my lips get the sun protection they need with this stuff – the high UV-protection is fairly unique for lip products. In addition, the formula has the super berry acai to work as an anti-oxidant and repair damage. Shea butter hydrates. Lastly, vitamins E and C protect from free radicals and renew cells.

And naturally how could I not check out one of the hottest products to hit the beauty scene: CC Creams. Supergoop came out with their version recently and it is already a favorite. Supergoop! ‘Daily Correct’ CC Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 35 is powered by the physical sunscreens my sensitive skin loves, but without any white cast. I can use this as my foundation – it has a fairly substantial coverage. I’ve been wearing the light/medium and it is virtually a perfect match. Light-difussing mica helps disguise lines and wrinkles.

All Supergoop! products are vegan, hypoallergenic, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

CEW Names Best Beauty Products of the Year

Today, in New York City, the Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) recognized the most innovative beauty products of the year. The winners were selected by beauty industry insiders (over 4,600 of em). Since these ladies are literally the pulse of cosmetics, I trust their judgement imensely. And this is a huge honor for the winners. It is quite an endorsement!

They also awarded an Indie Beauty Award for the brightest new start-up in the world of beauty. I’m thrilled Supergoop won! I am addicted to their City Sunscreen Serum. It is ultra-light, broad spectrum (block both UVA and UVB rays) and hydrating.

The 2012 CEW Beauty Awards winners are:

BATH AND BODY

Bath & Body Mass: Burt’s Bees® Richly Replenishing Cocoa & Cupuaçu Butters Body Lotion
Bath & Body Prestige: Shiseido Cosmetics America Replenishing Body Cream

FACIAL SKINCARE

Acne Treatment: Kate Somerville Skin Care 24-hour Pimple Punisher
Anti-Aging Mass: L’Oréal Paris Youth Code Serum Intense
Anti-Aging Prestige: Shiseido Cosmetics America Future Solution LX Ultimate Regenerating Serum
Cleanser & Scrub: Fresh Sugar Lip Polish
Eye Treatment Mass: Garnier Ultra-lift Anti-wrinkle Eye Roller
Eye Treatment Prestige: Estée Lauder Idealist Cooling Eye Illuminator
Moisturizer Mass: RoC® Multi Correxion® Lift Anti-gravity Day Moisturizer with SPF 30
Moisturizer Prestige: StriVectin TL Tightening Neck Cream

HAIR

Hair Care Product: Ojon Instant Restorative Hair Serum
Hair Coloring Product: Rita Hazan Salon Temporary Color Root Concealer
Hair Styling Product: Bumble and bumble Bb. Texture Hair(un)dressing Crème

MAKEUP

Eye Product Mass: L’Oréal Paris Voluminous False Fiber Lashes Mascara
Eye Product Prestige: Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara
Face Product Mass: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer
Face Product Prestige: Smashbox Cosmetics Photo Finish Hydrating Foundation Primer
Lip Product Mass: COVERGIRL Blast Flipstick
Lip Product Prestige: Fresh Sugar Passion Tinted Lip Treatment SPF 15

NAIL PRODUCT

Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips

MEN’S GROOMING

Lab Series Skincare for Men Max LS Overnight Renewal Serum

SCENT

Men’s Scent: John Varvatos Fragrance and Skincare Star USA
Women’s Scent Mass: Coty Beauty Heidi Klum Shine
Women’s Scent Prestige: Prada Candy Eau de Parfum Spray

SUN

Neutrogena Corporation Wet Skin Sunblock Spray SPF 50

ECO BEAUTY AWARD

Neutrogena Corporation Naturals Purifying Facial Cleanser