Beauty Tips

Recently I discovered two amazing products that I wanted to share here with you:

RD Protein Cream

My hair is dyed and after so many coloring, the ends got dried and now I suffer with some frizz. So I was almost buying Moroccan Oil, when I read in some magazine a girl's testimony about the RD Protein Cream and her hair was gorgeous. I decided to give it a try, bought the cream and it's fantastic! It leaves the hair super silky, shiny and no frizz. A winner!


Now, for red lips lovers who, like me, don't remember retouching the lipstick, and get angry when look in the mirror an hour after applying it and realize that half of it has faded, here is the solution of our problems: Sephora Cream Lip Stain

It's the best long lasting lipstick ever! I confess I have not tried that many, but now I don't need it! It was a friend's tip who always has her makeup flawless! During a dinner, I could not resist and asked which lipstick was wearing. To my delight (and my wallet's), it's Sephora! I bought it, tried, and the same day I went out with my red lips, I got three compliments and people asking me where I had bought it. My color is number 01, but I'll go back at the store and buy all the others!

Effective and multi-use moisturizer: Embryolisse

This tip goes to those who, like me, suffers from dry skin all year round: facial moisturizer Lait-Crème Concentré, from the French brand Embryolisse.
During researches for my trip to France, I discovered that this moisturizer is a must for many people because on top of being a super moisturizer, makeup artists and models use it also as a primer (before makeup) and makeup remover as well. I bought it and loved it! And I have - so far - just used it as a moisturizer...
As the name says, it's concentrated, but the texture is very light. Leaves the skin great, neither oily nor sheen. On their website you will find other options of incredible products not only for the face but for the body too.

Always hydrated!

California Baby

California Baby is an amazing line of products for babies (or anyone sensitive to chemicals) 100% natural that started with just one product that is popular even today - the Calming Shampoo & Bodywash - and it pleased so much that the company currently has a extensive catalog ranging from moisturizings and baby powders to aromatic sprays and bath oils.
The company is eco-friendly, uses recyclable packaging only, and its products are biodegradable, organic and totally natural. The prices are very affordable and you can find information about the products on their website which also offers tips and a blog.
They are so concerned about the environment and the products considered "natural" available on the supermarket shelves that the company actively participates in committees and associations that support natural products, sustainable enterprises and regulate the market.
Success well-deserved!

Travel size toiletries

I've already said here that I am totally in love with travel size toiletries (and to confirm it, the photos below are from "my personal archive"), and today I went to Bed, Bath & Beyond and was surprised by the amount of miniatures they carry there! It is by far the best of all stores and drugstores! You can find absolutely everything in travel size: shampoos, face and body creams, toothpastes, deodorants, makeup removers, soaps, powders, oils, shaving foam, hair sprays, hand sanitizers, baby items and many other things that certainly will make your trip more convenient and organized!

No more beauty treatments sacrified when traveling!

Supergoop!

As usual, this summer several cool new stuff appeared on the shelves of drugstores and supermarkets, and one of them was Supergoop sunscreen wipes!
With SPF30, these wipes are very easy to use on a daily basis, on kids, when traveling, vacationing etc.
Supergoop! offers sunscreens in several different - and equally practical - versions: spray, stick, cream, in bulk, with serum, moisturizer etc.

Savon de Marseille Extra Pur

I discovered Savon de Marseille Extra Pur when searching for French cosmetics and now I am a fan. The products are made with plant oils and no fragrances nor artificial ingredients. The packaging is simple and beautiful, and with an amazing smell! The brand also carries liquid and bar soaps, shower gel, moisturizers etc.. If you can only buy one, I would suggest figue (fig). They also have organic, exotic and original collections. Savon de Marseille is on sale at Amazon, a few drugstores or on their website.

In love!

For those who like travel size cosmetics and MAC products, you'll love to know that they've launched a travel size line for the face that is perfect for traveling! The mini collection has wipes, makeup remover, cleanse, lotion... A complete kit to keep you skin beautiful without taking up too much room in your suitcase!

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on

For those who like eyeliner, I recommend Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on. Available in over 15 colors, as the name says, the pencil glides very smoothly on the eye and really stays 24 hours! If you smudge with a brush, it's beautiful! This spring the brand launched a special anniversary kit with 15 colors, but usually they are sold separately or in pairs. They can be easily found at Sephora, Amazon, Urban Decay's website among others.

Tweezerman

Want to know another word for "the best tweezer in the world"? Tweezerman! Its tweezers are number one every year - for a long time - so I decided to buy it. What I can say is that since I bought mine (a slant model), a few years ago, I got rid of all the other tweezers and I don't miss them at all! They are also very stylish and you can find in different patterns, colors, special editions, with crystals etc. In the U.S. they are sold in almost every drugstores, supermarkets and beauty stores.