Happy Easter: use WET brush for detangling ocean soaked curly hair

Hello Gorgeous,
Sunrise service for Easter was so awesome. Now, after a wee bit of nap time we are back to the beach. In this chilly foggy weather-but it's worth it.

There is one good sideways blessing about going to the beach in cold spring time weather, and that is we seem to be the only few people there. Finding parking is ample and easy too!

So, in July, when it's crowded, pinch me and remind me of this time! Now I'm going to put my swim sweat pants on and go!

This is the WET Brush and it's been doing a great job on detangling my ocean water tangled curls.  The bristles are a flexible substance called Intelliflex. What ever that is must be the reason why the brush gently pulls through gnarly wet curls on my tender head.

Here's a bit more detail about the WET brush which sells for about $14!

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Not only does The Wet Brush easily detangle your hair but it also massages the scalp! This brush can be used on wet or dry hair and is perfect for all hair types. It features a soft, rubberized non-slip grip for a secure, comfortable hold and the flexible bristles detangles hair with ease.

Features

• Ouchless detangler and massager
• Works great on wet and dry hair
• Perfect for men, women and kids
• For thick, curly and straight hair
• Soft flexible bristles detangles hair with ease
• Soft,rubberized non-slip grip for a secure, comfortable hold

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The 12 Best Eyeshadows

You never have to face annoying creases again thanks to these top-rated eyeshadows.

This is a TotalBeauty.com Makeup article The routine is always the same: You blend and blend and finally create the perfect smoky eye, only to have it melt off your lids after a few hours. Why? You've been using the wrong eye shadow. It's as simple as that. Get a budge-proof look with these top-rated eye shadows. See eyeshadows

NO. 12: L'OREAL PARIS HIP CONCENTRATED SHADOW DUO, $7.09

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.5

"L'Oreal's HiP line consistently proves that good things come in small packages."

NO 11: BOBBI BROWN SHIMMER WASH EYE SHADOW, $20

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8

"This velvety-smooth eye shadow has an ideal amount of shimmer that's not at all glittery."

NO 10: NARS DUO EYESHADOW, $32

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.5

"This modern compact will be with me if I'm ever stranded on an island."

Want to see what was the No.1 Best? Click Here!

Maynard the Easter cat

 Happy Easter Beautiful! Happy Resurrection day! Oh how I love this day. We are out of sunrise service, and having an egg hunt in between church services. That's how I came across Maynard the Easter cat.

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Legoland Waterpark with Neutrogena Wet Skin for Kids sunscreen

Happy Easter to you!
I hope you and your loved ones are enjoying an amazing Resurrection Sunday!

We are on our way to church, though here is an update on the adventures at Legoland Waterpark.

Seems my Arizona blood is thin because I think the 68 degree weather is cold! My son didn't care, he got in the water and would not get out until the park closed!

The Neutrogena wet skin for kids is a good sunscreen. It held up for hours under strong chlorine water and cloudy skies that still gave a hint of pink on his nose because filtered sun can be just as damaging as straight sun.

 We used the Neutrogena Wet Skin for Kids and Beach Defense. Both have high spf and are a light weight cream that doesn't run or drip into eyes. For those moms who have kids and have tried to reapply sunscreen onto a wet face know exactly what I am talking about here.

I really liked the Wet Skin for Kids on my son and he liked it too. I prefered the Beach Defense on my self though I did not get wet at the water park because it was just too cold.

Overall, I have always been happy with a Neutrogena skincare and suncare product. These two don't disappoint and for under $10, possibly less if you have a coupon are worth the price you pay for the results you get.

Now here is a bit more about each from the Neutrogena website:

Wet Skin for Kids:

No dripping or whitening,

even on wet skin

Being at the pool, beach or in humid climates make applying sunscreen difficult since ordinary sunblock drips and whitens under wet conditions. Wet Skin Sunblock with Helioplex is the first line of sunscreen specially formulated to be applied to wet skin.

• Sweatproof and waterproof
• Oil-free, PABA-free
• Hypoallergenic
• Continuous spray
• Full strength sun protection
  
  Wet Skin spray technology instantly cuts through water to form a broad spectrum UVA/UVB protective barrier.
  
  
  
  Neutrogena Wet Skin Sunblock Spray features Helioplex, a breadth of stabilized sunscreen technologies that deliver superior protection from the sun. When you choose a sunblock that contains Helioplex, you can be certain that you are using one that was specifically engineered to deliver superior UVA/UVB protection that is broad spectrum and photostable

 AND:

Beach Defense:

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Neutrogena® Beach Defense™ Sunscreen Lotion provides superior skin protection from harsh summer elements, clinically proven to help defend the signs of sun + water damage.

Beach Defense™ Sunscreen Lotion provides beach strength broad spectrum UVA/UVB sun protection in a lightweight, fast absorbing formula, ideal for outdoor skin protection of the active family.

• Water resistant (80 minutes)
• Lightweight, fast absorbing
• Oil free, PABA free

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KISS My FACE Natural Active Life deodorant: a review

Hello Gorgeous!
I pray you and the fam are making memories right now in this Resurrection Sunday weekend! We just did our Passover Seder on the beach. Fun, but gritty.

I'm busy, trying to relax, and enjoy the festivities though if you ask me it's just as busy now as it is in our regular school week!

It's warm here, but not nearly as hot as Arizona, so a big thank you to San Marcos for that! Though I must admit we are the only people at the beach in winter fashions.

 I'm using KISS My FACE Natural Active Life aluminum free deodorant, the fragrance free version as a test this weekend for transitioning myself from super duper anti-persperants that keep Arizona wetness and scent at bay but are not the best health choices for me.

Now, before we all lemming pile off the edge of a cliff, this is just my opinion and what I've read and studied on the effects of aluminum on the body. (Aluminum being a main ingredient in anti-persperants)

I really enjoyed this take on it from a fellow blogger: Kitchen Stewardship
" antiperspirants (not deodorants) have aluminum as an active ingredient.  Aluminum has been pegged as a contributor to Alzheimer’s Disease, and there’s a chance it has an impact on breast cancer as well.  (See this post for aluminum factoids.)  Because antiperspirant goes on skin that has often just been shaven, it’s going to be absorbed even more quickly than other products you put on your skin.  Which, consequently, have as great an impact on your system as what you put in your mouth.  Your skin is your largest organ, and one of its jobs is to absorb.

Read more at http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2009/08/25/analyzing-aluminum-in-antiperspirants-hazard-or-hoax/#sBEiZ403T346hRdi.99

Okay, so with all of that said, and especially since I am such a firm believe about the skin being the largest organ and it's time to pay careful attention to what you put on it-because remember, what you put on gets absorbed in!  Like lipstick ( love the stuff!) the average woman who wears lipstick five days a week for work will eat it ( that's why it wears off) and the total is about 8 pounds per year. Of lipstick. That's the size of a baby!

So back to KISS My FACE aluminum free deoderant, here in 68 degree balmy San Marcos it's working great, though it may be a whole other story when I return home to 98 degree Arizona! More on that later.

In the meantime, visit www.kissmyface.com for more information on the brand and product and if you want to buy some for yourself, it's about $5 online and in health food stores!


Here are few fun details about the KISS My FACE Natural Active Life deodorant:

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Ingredients

Propylene Glycol, Aqua, Sodium Stearate, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel), Zinc Ricinoleate, Steareth -100, Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit Seed) Extract, Sucrose Cocoate, Glycerin, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Seed Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Leaf Extract, Sodium Bicarbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica

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Is This The Cure For Dry Skin?

500 Women Tried Vaseline's New Lotion. Here are their reviews

If you suffer from dry skin, rest assured that you're definitely not alone. It's a common problem that worsens during the cold, dry season and continues to be annoying throughout the rest of the year. That's why we asked more than 500 women to try Vaseline Intensive Rescue Repairing Moisture Lotion and tell us what they thought about the product. Could this be the cure for dry skin? Watch now

Prom looks with mark touch & glow shimmer cream cubes and more!

Happy Friday Gorgeous!
Let's #FF on Twitter today! I'm @Cherelynn - what's yours?

Today let's look at a haul of prom perfect mark by Avon makeups!

 This is a whole smackerel of goodies to create a prom perfect look as well as use in everyday looks and special occassions.

My fave products are the:
1. touch & glow shimmer cream cubes all over face palette in warm glow
2. set of i-mark wet/dry eye shadows in tiki and barista
3.just pinched instant blush tint in peachy

Why do I like them? Because the shimmer cream cubes are perfect for doing eyes and cheeks! Talk about portable beauty! I like using the cubes and individual colors and as an all over bronzy warm look.

The 2 i-mark eyeshadows make a modern and spring trend of bronze smoky eye, they don't smudge or crease and make great eyeliners when used wet.

The peachy blush tint works on cheeks and lips-ask me how I know!  All of these products are around the $10 or under-so you can get your prom makeup, plus keep wearing the colors through the summer!

Now, there were a few funkies in the bunch:
The mascara is not a big thick voluminous effect like I prefer to wear. BUT, if you like a light feathery lash look, it would be a good fit for you. 

I found the Foxy Brown no place to run longwear eye liner to be very firm, I mean VERY firm and was difficult to apply. True, I could have gone super old skool and burned it with a match and then applied it, but I have since learned not to do such dangerous things when applying my makeup!

This photo has the item that I was super interested in and possibly just got a burnt one on accident.
The mark keep it going longwear eye liner & shadow duo in exposure/revelation is a cool package. The two colors are in a compact that has a mirror, and blending palette below the shadows. But mine are so hard that scraping it didn't even make the product budge, let alone using a shadow brush or wet eyeliner brush.

So, let's chalk that one up to a slip up in production and one mistake and probably not how the product really is. Pretty colors, though I can't really say how they wear!

Can you? If you are using mark makeups, tell me about it!

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Go From 'Cute' to 'Drop Dead Gorgeous' in 7 Steps

Sure, there's nothing wrong with being adorable, but sometimes you want to look smokin' hot. These tips will help you get there

This is a TotalBeauty.com Makeup article You finally have a steady hand with your cat eye and you've mastered keeping red lipstick on your lips rather than your teeth … but where do you go from there? Even if your everyday look is great, that special wow factor you were hoping for is still missing. To put an end to this less-than-perfect makeup frustration, we got celebrity makeup artists to reveal their best tips to take your 'meh' makeup look to flat out ah-mazing. Try these expert tweaks stat and get ready to be floored. See tips

Prom fingernails with Sally Hansen Mermaid's Tale & Blue-Away

 Hey Gorgeous!
Have you tried Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Mermaid's Tale? Ooh-it's so pretty with floating multi blue colored confetti in a shiny base!

Nevermind the nail polish on my cuticle or the big hand nail gash that is quite sore!

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri fast dry nail color #425  Blue-Away is on all nails except the fourth and that has a nice thick dollop of Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Mermaid's Tail. Oh I love the color! Doing my toes in this next!

For prom this is a gorgois (that's a Mally'ism!) look for any dress you are wearing. If not your manicure, definitely your pedicure. Be quick in finding it though because word is its super popular and flying off shelves!



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8 Freshly Picked Spring Makeup Products

Spring is blooming with new makeup launches. We chose the prettiest of the bunch just for you

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article What images come to mind when you think of spring? If Easter-egg colors, French macarons, and pretty flowers are on the list, then you're in for a treat with spring 2013's new makeup launches. They've packed all the delightfulness of the season into nail polishes and makeup palettes by pumping up the flower power. We're talking eyeshadows embossed with lilacs, rose-stamped blushes, and nail art covered in petals. Click ahead to see what's in bloom this spring! See products

Nighty Night with Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Night moisturizer

 Hello Gorgous!
I'm getting ready to do my nightly skin care routine, to get all the days makeup and sunscreen off and wanted to share a product I am testing. The Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Night moisturizer. 

Some initial thoughts: I love a pump so I don't have to put my fingers in the jar of product. I also like the spreadability and thickness of the product. I've noticed a slight change in my skin, it seems firmer.

It's about $20 for the product, so keep your eyes open for a coupon or sale. If you are looking for a new product to try, I think you will like this one for the simple fact it's convenient to use, easy to get and it's effective!



You can find this in Targets, Walmarts, Ultas and most mass retail drugstores for about $20.00. It's a great value for a product that does great things!

Neutrogena® Rapid Tone Repair Night Moisturizer targets dark marks to help brighten and even skin tone FAST! Clinically proven to improve the look of discoloration and dark spots in just 1 week!

With Accelerated Retinol SA plus an exclusive booster that accelerates skin's surface activity to help smooth wrinkles and diminish the look of age spots. Plus, Vitamin C gently helps diffuse the look of brown spots and even out skin tone.

• Accelerated Retinol SA
• Reduces the look of dark spots and discoloration
• Brighten and evens skin tone
• Smooth fine lines & texture

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8 Freshly Picked Spring Makeup Products

Spring is blooming with new makeup launches. We chose the prettiest of the bunch just for you

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article What images come to mind when you think of spring? If Easter-egg colors, French macarons, and pretty flowers are on the list, then you're in for a treat with spring 2013's new makeup launches. They've packed all the delightfulness of the season into nail polishes and makeup palettes by pumping up the flower power. We're talking eyeshadows embossed with lilacs, rose-stamped blushes, and nail art covered in petals. Click ahead to see what's in bloom this spring! See products

Good Morning with Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair moisturizer with spf 30

Good morning Gorgeous!
Every morning I wake my son up with a wee ditty of a song. True, to the sleeping child it's annoying, but to me the singing mom it's fun!

I'm trying out the Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair moisturizer with broad spectrum sunscreen spf 30. This product contains "accelerated Retinol-SA", well that sounds good to me. I like anything that has retinol and promises to melt away years of sun damage from too many long days playing in the sun and never reapplying sunscreen.

See that's the key. Good for you if you apply sunscreen-NOW the second act is to reapply after:
1. swimming
2. sweating
3. about 2 hours regardless of swimming or sweating!

Now here is a bit more info for you about the product and my fave thing is that it's so easy to pick this up-any mass retailer like a Target, Walmart, or drugstore will do!
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Works Quickly for Visible Results in Just One Week

• Helps prevent sunburn
• Broad spectrum SPF 30
• With vitamin C

An exclusive combination of Vitamin C and Accelerated Retinol SA boosts surface skin cell renewal to brighten skin's tone and help reverse the looks of even the most stubborn dark spots revealing noticeably more even, younger looking skin. Plus, Broad Spectrum SPF 30 protection to help shield skin from future discoloration. You will see increased clarity and more radiant skin in just one week, and see diminished signed of dark spots, discoloration and blotchiness over time. 
Clinically Proven to Help

• Reduce the look of dark spots and discoloration
• Brighten skin
• Improve skin's clarity and radiance
• Smooth fine lines & texture
• Protect from sun's damaging rays

Vitamin C
Gently helps diffuse the look of brown spots, while evening out skin tine.
Accelerated Retinol SA
A unique combination of the following ingredients:
Retinol SA:  Exclusive sustained action works to continuously renew the look of skin throughout the day, helping to smooth wrinkles fast and diminish the look of age spots.  Retinol SA is scientific proven superior to other forms of Vitamin A, such as Pro-Retinol and Retinyl Palmitate, in its ability to penetrate the skin's surface.
Glucose Complex:  A Retinol SA booster that accelerates skin's surface activity for rapid results on the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Hyaluronic Acid:  Adds line plumping moisture to help hydrate, replenish and rejuvenate the look of skin.
Gentle enough for daily use - for all skin tones. 
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Indications

Helps prevent sunburn if used as directed with other sun protection measures (see Directions), decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun.

Warnings

For external use only.  Do not use on damaged or broken skin.  When using this product keep out of eyes.  Rinse with water to remove.  Stop use and ask a doctor if rash occurs.  Keep out of reach of children.  if swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. You may experience mild redness, a warm, tingling sensation or flaking (skin exfoliation).  These are normal, temporary indications that the formula is working.  If effect persist or cause discomfort, limit use to once every other day until your skin adjusts, then revert to daily use.  Protect this product from excessive heat and direct sun.

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Ouidad Frizz & Flyaway Fighter: keep static hair at bay

 Hi ya Gorgeous! Passover officially has started in Israel and I'm so excited! There is such an expectancy in the air! It's electric! Oh, and a bit of static too?

Is it me or is there a serious case of static cling going around Arizona?  I am taming my household's frizzy hair with the new Ouidad Climate Control Frizz & Flyaway Fighter.



I love the scent, the shine it leaves and best of all the calming of static cling in my hair.

For my loves in humid weather or who have kinky curly hair, this product is for you! Get some at Ouidad
or Sephora for just under $18.00

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The Top 25 Best Nail Polish Names Of All Time

From spot-on color descriptors to clever double entendres, we rounded up the best shade names of all time

This is a TotalBeauty.com nails article Sure, the color of nail polish in the glass bottle is a big deal, but the next thing you do is flip the bottle over to read the name written on the bottom. If that name makes you roll you eyes, it's going back on the shelf. If it makes you laugh out loud, there's a good chance it's getting painted on your fingers and toes. We compiled a list of the 25 best nail polish names that are clever, funny, and just simply spot-on. Click ahead to see if your favorites made the list. See polish names

Salon Series by Ouidad Omega-3 replenishing hair treatment to heal spring break hair

Hello Gorgeous!
How many of you are on Spring Break? My family is home and we have the sun burned, wind chapped, sea water hair to prove it!



 The Ouidad Salon Series Omega-3 replenishing hair treatment provides hydration, superior shine and rejuvenate hair. In this Passover and Easter season it's more like my hair needs a resurrection!

I use a wee glop through all of my wet hair that I have lightly towel dried and let it sit in a baggie on my head while I'm in the shower. For those of you who want a deeper conditioning and healing apply heat from a hair dryer. When you get out of the shower of course!

Get some Ouidad for $36  at a salon near you and find one by visiting the website here.
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5 Unexpected Lip Colors To Try This Spring

Bored with the totally expected pink and red pout? Switch things up with these new spring lip shades

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article Your wardrobe definitely brightens up with the weather, so why shouldn't your makeup? Makeup artists are predicting that new lip shades will be all the rage in the coming months -- and the best part is that they're not the usual pinks and reds. Click ahead to see the surprising shades you need to add to your beauty routine. See lip colors

Twitter for Tans free webinar March 28th 10:30 a.m. (pst)

NEWSFLASH! Ladies! We have to reschedule ( so sorry!) and will be moving the webinar from this Thursday to next! See ya then!
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Happy Monday Hot Stuff!
Quick note to share about a "coffee break" webinar I'm hosting this Thursday March 28th at 10:30 a.m. on how to get targeted Twittter traffic to help build your spray tan business!

What I'm sharing can be used in any type of beauty business that you are in.

Would you be so kind as to register? Thanks!

Please register for Twitter for Tans: how to gain targeted followers for your spray tan business on Mar 28, 2013 10:30 AM PDT at:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6308535174784323584

Attention: are you using Twitter to gain targeted followers for your spray tan business? If not, learn how to in 3 easy steps!

Cherelynn from Makeup University and Kelly Richardson from Be Bronz will be demonstrating the simple steps to start getting targeted traffic and followers.

Be sure and join in for a coffee talk and business building!

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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The Soap & Paper Facotry hand cream in Geranium: a lovely Easter gift

Hello dear Gorgeous!
Passover is nearly hear and Easter fast behind it! Have you made plans so far? I hope you have something lovely coming up to make memories at. If you are giving a gift consider the Geranium scent of The Soap & Paper Factory hand cream. It's all natural and in a shea butter base.

I know the eggs will be filled with candy and treats though in my basket I would rather receive perfumes and lovely creams!
 

.....oh Geranium!  Take me away!!  Calming and relaxing to your skin, as well as your mind, body and spirit, this very beautiful fragrance will sneak up and totally Rock Your World!! With a hint of Patchouli and Ylang Ylang---well, we say just get ready to be dazzled!

 Our pure, velvety hand cream is beautifully perfumed and loaded with the finest oils available in nature. Carefully selected, these oils will sooth and protect, leaving your skin silky smooth and bursting with vitality. Free of paraben, phthalate, and petroleum. Not tested on animals. 

Just $18.00 at the Soap & Paper Factory website, or on Amazon, Anthropologie and in Vitamin Shoppes.

For however you choose to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ I pray it's a good one!
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Kids Choice Awards lip look with Smashbox Megatint in Cerise

Hello and Happy Palm Sunday to you Gorgeous!

The KCA's -or Kids Choice Awards were this weekend and there were quite a few looks to be seen on the purple carpet.

This one is interesting, I like the jersey shirt style that is part of Jaden Smith's clothing line Msfts and is being worn by his girlfriend Kylie Jenner. I think this outfit needs pants?

Well, it wasn't the outfit that caught my eye, it was the makeup. The red lipstick is perfect and the bit of metallic shadow on the lid is a real eye popper.  I don't know what product Kylie Jenner is wearing, but it sure looks a lot like Smashbox Megatint lipstick in Cerise.  These are super smooth on the lip, long wearing and not drying, plus it doesn't feather.  A good spring and summer lip look for $20 at Sephora!






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The Ultimate Guide To Fashion Week Hair

From must-try new products to hairstyle how-tos, here is everything you need to recreate your favorite looks from fashion week

This is a TotalBeauty.com hairstyles article Sure, you have to wait another 6 months to actually access the amazing clothes that walked the runway at New York Fashion Week…but the hairstyles on the other hand? You can recreate all of them right now. Our guide to fashion week hair will give you everything you need to know (products, trends, how-tos) to get all the runway-worthy looks at home. Why wait for fall? Get started now! See products