Got Juice?

Took another trip to Sephora (my playground) this past Friday. I was looking for a new skin care line to test out and had heard rave reviews about Juice Beauty so I decided to give it a try.
If you've never heard of Juice Beauty, it's a skincare line of products that are 95% certified organic in a 100% organic juice base. The creators of JB, believe that a healthy, organic lifestyle not only applies to what we eat but also, what we put on our face and bodies.
I have combination/oily skin so the Organics to Clear Skin 30 day kit was the regimen of choice. The kit includes Cleansing Gel (for am & pm use), Sensitive Green Apple Peel (for use once a week), Blemish Clearing Serum (for am & pm use) and an Oil-Free Moisturzer (am use)(Oh, and an eco-bamboo headband).



It's important to remember that because these are organic pproducts that most will be more potent that your normal products and can affect everyone differently.
I used the kit for the first time last night and when I woke in the am, my skin looked refreshed. I am excited to see how JB will work for me. I'll do a check-in in 30 days to let you guys know how things turn out with me and JB.

Bacon Flavored-Lip Balm? Really?

Apparently, J&D think "Everything should taste like bacon", but I don't think I'd go this far.

J&Ds bacon flavored lip balm is probably the looniest lip balm Ive seen in forever. In fact, its probably even loonier given the current swine flu pandemic. (bet Oprah didn't expect this when she featured the product on her show a couple weeks ago)

In any event, I thought it was pretty funny...The things people come up with.

Prepped & Primed

A few posts ago, I let you all in on one of my affordable oil control secrets. Well, while on my latest play date with Sephora, I decided to try Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer. I must say, I'm in love.

Photo Finish provides the perfect canvas for makeup application. I was amazed at how smooth my concelaer/foundation glided on. It's a little more expensive than the Iman primer (I still love this product too), but its also oil-free and gives you the matte, photo-ready finish, so I think, its well worth what I paid.

Erickson Beamon makes a Statement for Target

I went to Target the other day to pick up a few things and was surprised at what i saw. Target has partnered with Karen Erickson and Vicki Beamon to launch a limited-edition jewelry collection, Erickson Beamon for Target.
Erickson Beamon is known for adding bling to such celebs as Madonna and Nicole Kidman. Erickson Beamon jewelry usually has a $400 plus price tag, however the Target line is equally adorable but at a more wallet-friendly price.
The collection is full of statements but you'll only have until June 26, 2009 to make yours.

Christian Siriano on Beauty

Remember Christian Siriano, Project Runway's Season 4 winner? Since his win, he's created a clothing line with Bluefly.com, a cheap-chic (???) shoe line with Payless and now he's decided to delve into the world of beauty

with a signature makeup collection with Victoria's Secret. Christian Siriano for VS Makeup limited edition collection includes five shadow shades, black liner, three gloss colors, a bronzer-highlighter, makeup brush and a chic ruffled cosmetic bag.

Stiletto Workout...Love It

Ladies,

June Ambrose, celebrity stylist is responsible for the looks behind many of today's artists, but has decided to come out of the wardrobe closet for a min and introduce the Stiletto Workout!

I tried the nine minute version that is posted on youtube.com and I'm happy to say I didn't break my neck or any other bones. It was a nice "lil" workout...felt a bit of a burn in my thighs and buttocks but I can imagine what the full length version will do.

I love the concept bc you can still look sexy (if you can manage to keep our balance) and still strengthen all those muscles necessary to strut your stuff.

June is my new workout partner! Check it out.

Smashbox Halo Hydrating Perfecting Powder

I'll admit, April snuck up on me...apologies for not posting sooner.

Anyway, this morning as I put on my face, I realized just how much I love my Smashbox Halo Hydrating Perfecting Powder (I briefly mentioned it in the makeup bag must haves post). So much so that I'm making it April's product of the month (oh, i think I'm gonna TRY to have maybe a product of the week, bc there are lots I'd like to share). Ok, I'm done rambling...back to Halo.

I love this powder, first because it does not scream "look at me, I have on makeup!". Second, it gives you a completely breathable, natural look that doesn't feel like you've got stuff caked on. It does a great job with giving your skin an even tone, too. You can put as much or as little as you like for sheer to nearly full coverage. It'll give you a nice glow.

Oh, and it comes with a mini kabuki brush...great for touch-ups or for people like me who never have enough time to finish the routine before heading off to work.

I suggest you try it yourself. If you have, post your comments or reviews. We'd love to hear what you think.