Neutrogena Ultra Gentle daily cleanser: just in case you forgot sunscreen and are now sunburned

Hello Purty!
Checkin' in on you with the Melanoma Monday story-I shared earlier about the importance of wearing, using, applying and re-applying sunscreen!
I really like the Neutrogena brand of sunscreens and just in case you got a sunburn-they make a new ultra gentle daily cleanser that has a light amount of foam.

The Neutrogena Ultra Gentle daily cleanser is dermatologist developed for sensitive skin and rinses clean without over drying. That's great.
 
I don't have the most sensitive of skin, though I live in the desert and I swear I get a sunburn sideways while driving! the sun is very intense here!

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Your Spring Beauty Refresher

These expert tips will help you update your makeup, nail, and skin care routine for the new season

This is a TotalBeauty.com video article Spring is finally here! The changing season not only means warmer weather and a lighter wardrobe, but it also means that your beauty routine needs a makeover to match. Spring is the perfect time to brighten up with a new lip color or bold polish and to finally show off some skin. To help you get ready for the new season, we talked to celebrity makeup artist Cyndle Komarovski, who gave us expert tips on how to update our makeup, nails, and skin for spring. Click ahead to revamp and refresh your beauty routine now. See tips

Melanoma Monday with Neutrogena dermatologist recommended sunscreens

Hello Gorgeous! Happy Monday! Melanoma Monday to be exact.

Did you know... the sun is actually brighter now than it was four centuries ago?

 

The sun is getting brighter, there is less protective ozone and people are spending more time outdoors. And, due to global climate changes, the spring season starts earlier and fall arrives later. This means we are exposed to more dangerous UV rays now than in earlier decades. 

 

Melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, is the most preventable type of cancer but is still on the rise.  Help raise awareness by wearing ORANGE on “Melanoma Monday,” Monday, May 6, and encouraging your readers to do the same.

 

Not all broad spectrum sunscreens are created equal. Check out these six sunscreens our dermatologists recommend for surviving the summer season and beyond.

 

 

1.       NEUTROGENA® Beach Defense™ Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30: Provides beach strength broad spectrum UVA/UVB sun protection in a lightweight, fast absorbing formula, ideal for outdoor skin protection of the active family.

2.       NEUTROGENA® Ultra Sheer® Body Mist Sunscreen: Stabilized with Helioplex® Technology, providing superior balanced broad-spectrum protection against UVA-aging and UVB-burning rays in an ultra-light, non-greasy finish.

3.       NEUTROGENA® Wet Skin Kids Lotion Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 45+: Developed with a technology that is designed to cut through water to apply directly to wet skin with minimal whitening or dripping off.

4.       NEUTROGNA® Clear Face Liquid Lotion Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 55: Specially designed to provide superior sun protection without causing breakouts on acne-prone skin.

5.       NEUTROGENA® Age Shield™ Face Lotion Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 110: Skin conditioners hydrate and replenish skin as the lightweight lotion absorbs quickly for a fresh, non-greasy feel, protecting your face and helping to maintain a youthful appearance every time you wear it.

6.       NEUTROGENA® MicroMist® Airbrush Sunless Tan: For those looking to avoid the rays, this one-touch continuous spray works at any angle to tan hard-to-reach places--even your back. It dries fast and won't clog pores.

 

 I love the Neutrogena brand for my family-white dog with a pink nose included! You can get these products at the Walmart, Targret and major drugstores everywhere.

Remember to reapply! Often!

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8 Trendy Workouts Ranked on Our Sweat-O-Meter Scale

Find out which workouts will leave you drenched in sweat and which will keep that pricey blowout looking perfect

This is a TotalBeauty.com Fitness article It's important to fit that daily workout into your schedule, but when you're juggling so many appointments, dates, and commitments, it often gets moved around. Some days it makes sense to have a full-on sweat session, since you're headed back home to hit the shower, but on other nights, you need to skip washing and completely re-doing your hair in order to meet your friends for drinks in time. That's why we ranked the trendiest workouts by their sweat level, where one is barely a glisten and 10 is I-look-like-I-fell-in-a-pool drenched. Click ahead to see where these workouts fall on the sweat-o-meter scale! See workouts

Beauty Addicts gets you Cinco de Mayo party ready

 Hola Bonita!
Today is Cinco de Mayo and there are lots of parties to be attending and enjoying.
I seem to remember that it's  more of a made up holiday like Valentine's day than one that really honors Mexico independance?

I have two products suggestions to help you get gorgeous for the Cinco de Mayo parties:
1) Beauty Addict Mineral SheerTINT, GlimmerSHEERS and SweetLIPS lipgloss
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The Beauty Addicts Mineral SheerTINT  is super hydrating, oil free, hypollergenic and give a flawless and radiant look. I'm using it and it's perfect for getting makeup in fast in the morning-plus the dry down is quick and leaves a semi-matte finish.

I am loving the GlimmerSHEERS! I have Express and I use it in many places on my face before and after applying makeup. It's a great cream highlighter and the sheer balm makes dewy finish. So, if you had to many margaritas-the next morning, put some Express sheer balm around your eyes and no one will notice!

The Beauty Addicts SweetLIPS is hydrating, has a hint of vanilla and high shine. I'm wearing Grace and it's a superb shade of dark pink. 

Get your Beauty Addicts favorites online here.

Next-get Cinco de Mayo party ready with John Frieda brilliant BRUNETTE colour protecting moisturizing shampoo and conditioner.

Why use? Because it gives tired color a boost and creates a depth and texture of shine to natural hair. It's win win-plus, easy to get and affordable.

It retails for about $5 and can be easily found at Walmart or Target or drugstores.

For the pocket change-why not change up your hair for the parties!
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All-Star Beauty Products

Ready to take your beauty arsenal to the next level? Check out these award-winning products and learn how to get the most out of these awesome finds

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article We all have our favorite beauty products. Some are favorites because we've used them for so long, and others still have a place in our makeup bags because the thought of branching out just seems too overwhelming. That's why we rounded up a group of All-Star beauty products. These are the cream of the crop -- products that have won multiple awards and are sure to become your new favorites. Click ahead to see which award-winning products you should add to your beauty arsenal, and learn from readers and experts how to get the most out of them. See products

Roux Maison Sport in Ambrosia for post Cincobilly in Lake Havasu fun

Hello Purty-
I'll see you lakeside in Havasu for Cincobilly today. Be sure and put lots of sunscreen on and be ready for heat. Now, when you get home and have sweaty, smoke filled, corn dog stained clothes-try some  
Roux Maison Sport Laundry Detergent in Ambrosia. 

Why? Because it's a good for the Earth and better for your clothes detergent that is gentle but effective and safe for HE machines!

Roux Maison Sport Laundry Detergent: 

Our specially formulated Sport Detergent eliminates the dirt, odor and bacteria that can thrive in your dirtiest and sweatiest technical and workout gear, regardless of fabric composition, without leaving anything else behind in its place.  Many detergents use harmful chemicals that leave behind a residue that coats the fibers of your fabrics.

These chemical residues inhibit optimal performance of your  technical/performance fabrics by causing them to retain moisture, instead of wicking it away as they were intended to do.  This retained moisture creates additional odor and bacteria in your clothing, which other detergents continue to mask with more chemicals, making your clothes smell good without ever removing the oils, odor and bacteria living in and on them.  As a result, your hi-tech and performance wear stops wicking away moisture, breathing, insulating and generally performing its best, while the fabrics deteriorate faster than they should because all of these chemicals literally eat up their fibers.

In addition, these chemicals are often allergens, irritants and toxins that are harmful to all of us regardless of our level of sensitivity.

Specially formulated for all types of washing machines, including High Efficiency HE.
Machine washing:  Add 2 capfuls (6 pumps) of detergent per full load for any type of machine.
Hand washing:  Add 1 capful (3 pumps) of detergent.
To mxzimize product in bottle, measure 2.4 teaspoons (.4 oz) of detergent per full load for 40 machine loads or use 1.2 teaspoons (.2 oz) to hand wash 80 times per 16 ounces.
Caution:  Keep away from children, do not consume and avoid contact with eyes.
Ingredients:  purified water, non-hazardous biodegradable surfactants, non-hazardous biodegradable salts, 100% pure essential oils.
No artificial fragrances, additives or dyes.  Color and consistency may vary.
Renewable natural ingredients

• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) Free
• Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES) Free
• Formaldehyde Free
• Pthalate Free
• 1,4 Dioxane Free
• Paraben Free
• Phosphate Free
• Readily Biodegradable
• Optical Brightener Free
• Neutral pH
• Not A Marine Pollutant
• No Harmful Chemical Residue
• No Animal Testing
• Vegan
• No Genetically Modified (GMO) Ingredients
• Safe for Sensitive Skin
• Ingredients Classified as Non-Hazardous
• Low Sudsing
• Safe for Septic Tanks 

For added benefits, please use the entire family of Roux Maison products.

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The Best Organic Shampoos and Conditioners (Really!)

Going green is better for the environment and better for you -- but it can be tough to find organic products that work. These organic shampoos and conditioners will wow you

This is a TotalBeauty.com Hair care article Hate to break it to you, but conventional hair care products are secretly sabotaging your 'do. They're often full of harmful silicones and synthetic chemicals that strip hair of natural oils. The result? Dry and damaged hair that's going to stay that way as you try to remedy the problem with the same conventional shampoos and conditioners. Want to break the cycle? It's time to switch to an organic shampoo and conditioner, which are designed the cleanse and nourish hair with all-natural ingredients. The added bonus? They also contribute to a cleaner environment. Click ahead to see the top organic hair care products you should try now. Trust us: Your hair (and the planet) will thank you. See organic products

DOUBLE EGO mascara by Pur Minerals

Hello Gorgeous!

I recently tried a new mascara by Pur Minerals called Double Ego 2 in 1 Dual Action Mascara.
Now, in my world, mascara is the one makeup product that I would have to have if ever stranded on a deserted island.
 
This product reminds me a lot of the old Maybelline Dial-a-Lash.
 It's just $21 and available at Ulta and online.  Pur Minerals does not test on animals!

Now, I do like the wand, especially with the cool twisty brush effect for choosing either long lashes or thick lashes-or, both even if you want to apply one coat with the length and the other with the volume.

The lash color is really a glossy black and I love it. On my eyes it did require a makeup  remover to get all traces of product off my lashes.

Description

Pür’s limited-edition dual-action mascara features a unique adjustable wand that lets you dial up the amount of volume and length you want with a simple twist of the barrel. Featuring a water-resistant, fiber- and clump-free formula with lash-conditioning vitamin E, Double Ego lengthens and thickens like never before, in dramatic jet black.

Application Tips

Twist cap to expand wand (for lash lengthening) or contract it (for building volume). Comb wand through upper and lower lashes using slow, delicate, repeated strokes.

Ingredients

Aqua, Copernica Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Beeswax (Cera Alba), Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Glycol, Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Hydrolyzed Rhodophycea Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin. May Contain: Black 2 (CI 77266)

 Now-before I wrap this post up-look at the Gorgeous Ms. Lily Collins- her face is made up entirely with the Pur Minerals makeup- and she looks gorgeous and so can you!




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7 New Skincare Ingredients To Get Excited About

Retinols and glycolic acids are so yesterday. Get updated on the new buzz-worthy skin care ingredients

This is a TotalBeauty.com Skin care article When it comes to the beauty products we use everyday, skincare is where the science is. New skin care ingredients and skin care advancements are being discovered practically every day. The tried and true concoctions should still hold a place in your skin care regimen (don't skimp on the SPF and don't give up on retinol just yet!), but there are new and exciting skin care ingredients that you should introduce into your regular routine. Click ahead to get the 411 on the special skincare ingredients you should try. See ingredients