Have You Tried Serendipity Skincare?

Hi ya Gorgeous!

Oh this 2018 is a real go getter! I've been on the go since it started and I kicked off the year with a DJ gig on New Year's Eve!  So fun!  After that it's been one amazing event after another and I'm so looking forward to what February has in store for me!

Now, that cold snowy but dry Utah weather did a number on my skin!  Good thing I came home to a sample of Serendipity Serenade repairing night cream!

I've used it a couple of nights now and love the rich and creamy texture, very light scent and how hydrating it feels on my skin. Join me on the Makeup University Facebook page for a Facebook Live where I will be showing you the product close up!

Here's a little note from the Serendipity website:

A potent yet gentle blend of invigorating natura ingredients including cotton thistle and palm tree extract gives your skin a boost in the battle against dry, damaged skin. Use overnight for a visibly radiant and refreshed complexion.

$75.00  for 1 ounce.

It's important to take care of your skin with a good regimen of cleaning, treating and moisturizing! So no matter who's brand you use, just be sure and use it daily!

Now for comparison, I have used a different brand for a long time, and it is a 1.7 ounce tub for the same price, and can be found at Ulta Beauty for a little bit less in price. So, I'm expecting this cream to out perform my normal brand for selling at the same price point while providing less product.  Stay tuned!

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Top 3 things you need to tote around this year with Girls Knock Life Tote

Hi ya Gorgeou!
The first month of the year is almost half way in - how ya doing on your goals? Are you checking the list twice and doing something daily to get towards your goals? Don't go easy on you! you can do it! When it gets tough, keep going!

To be prepared this season, you may want to have these 5 things in your tote bag: wait, need a new tote bag?  Get this one from Girls Knock Life!

Now put these 3 items in your tote and get ready to conquer your fears and get your dreams!

1. Phone charger battery pack and a plug in with cord

Put this in a ziploc bag or an old makeup bag, but most of all, don't get caught with no juice on your phone just when you need to make or receive an important phone call, text, or respond to an email right away! I recommend bringing one wee charged battery and a plug in with cord with you at all times. Why? Because you just never know!
Find on Amazon here:  http://amzn.to/2iImKTc

2. Collapsible Water Flask with filter
You need to drink water if you want to keep your brain hydrated and thoughts moving. Drink water for good looking skin and hair! How do you know if you are drinking enough water? Take your body weight, and divide it by 2, then whatever that number is, drink it in ounces of water. Example: Weight 150 / 2= 75 ounces!

This flask is amazing and a must have for the whole family. It collapses. It has a filter in the neck so you can refill it with tap water and it's incredibly sturdy. So no excuse saying you don't want to lug around a bulky water bottle. Fill it. Drink it. Stuff it in your bag. Easy peasy!

Get it on Amazon here http://amzn.to/2ii0O0h

3. A red lip - whether you pack a red lip liner or red lipstick, the one item that will take you from work to play in your makeup is a deep lip tone. I'm a rabid fan of the Burt's Bees brand due to their commitment to healthy cosmetics - the pigment load is high in the crayon and it's moisturizing too!

Find Burt's Bees at mass retailers nationwide or online at Amazon here http://amzn.to/2ilIw1r

Now, these 3 key items in your bag are going to take you far this year! Remember to get your new tote bag from Girls Knock Life here!


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Top Tank Tops to Keep Your Gym Commitment for New Year's Resolution

Hi ya Gorgeous,

Did you make any New Year's resolutions this year? I did not. I made a top ten list of things that I am going to do this year come heck or high water!

I usually re-commit myself to fitness and then book a couple of marathons or triathlons to keep that commitment! After all, you must know, there is no race day magic. Either you put the road miles in or you don't, and that is what shows up on race day!

So who needs a fun, positive encouraging tank top to wear to the gym for some zumba, kettle bells or treadmill time?

Check this out from Girls Knock Life, there are several choices, this one being my favorite and they come in a variety of sizes so you can get one for yourself and one for a friend.

Speaking of friend, it's true what they say about a buddy for a fitness program. Someone to be held accountable to and someone to hold you up  to the mirror and be sure you are staying on track helps the fitness effort go forward more smoothly!

So get a Girls Knock Life tank top and hit the gym already!



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How to use the Acne Free Sonic Advanced Cleansing Duo to remove long wearing foundations

Hi ya Gorgeous!

How is your new year treating you so far? Mine? It's going by as fast as ever and it's only the third day!

So there is a lot of events, and travel and hullabaloo coming up in the next few months and I'm ready for it with my face primers, long wearing foundations, setting powder and finishing sprays.

BUT!
You know what all of that means? That my makeup removing skincare routine needs to up it's ante, right now!

So here's a lil ditty on how to use the Acne Free Sonic Advanced Cleansing Duo to remove long wearing  foundations and a look that was meant to look fresh and last all day but now needs to be completely removed to let the skin breathe and regenerate over night.

This is what I do:

I tend to wash my face twice: first with an oil or a purifying cleanser to deeply clean and remove all of the product. I wet my face, massage a small amount of the cleanser into my skin, and then wet the AcneFree Purifying Facial Cleansing Brush  which is more of a silicone nubby wash pad- and then use it to massage my face with the cleanser on it.

Rinse well.

Follow up with my moisturizing or hydrating cleanser for a deep clean that removes all traces of makeup!

For me, it's working great. For those of you who may have full blown acne, this may be a great tool to help clear up skin. For the rest of us who get an occassional breakout but use long wearing products, this is an excellent resource for keeping the skin clean and healthy!

You can find this at mass retailers nationwide!

ADVANCED CLEANSING BRUSH DIRECTIONS

• Use once a day.  Dampen skin, rinse brush head and pat dry to remove excess water before attaching to brush unit. 
• Apply any AcneFree cleanser to the brush head, spreading a dime size amount evenly over brush surface; this will avoid product from splattering on to clothing while brush is in motion.  (Cleansers with Benzoyl Peroxide may bleach clothing/towels.) 
• Gently massage over face for approximately 60 seconds, concentrating on troubled areas.  Avoid the eye and mouth areas.  Be careful not to press too hard; this will limit the motion of the brush and reduce its effectiveness. 
• Rinse face, remove brush head and rinse thoroughly.

- See more at: http://www.acnefree.com/acne-treatment/acnefree-advanced-deep-cleansing-duo#sthash.ejqXg8Y4.dpuf

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G.M. Collin Hydramucine Optimal line:what New Year skin needs

Hi ya Gorgeous!
And hello 2016!

I'm home from adventures in southern California and a relaxing  new year's eve celebration. As a young woman, I enjoyed rowdy club events and parties. Now I prefer to stay home and enjoy a good meal, great friends and watch the fireworks and celebrations on tv!

Gong forward in the new year, one of my self care golas is to really up my skin care game. Like, K spa level of at home skincare!

I'm starting with G

Whole Foods and You: NYE adventures await!

Hi ya Gorgeous!

Woo hoo! There are less than 2 days left in 2016...and Whole foods has you covered for going into the new year.

 I've got some fun samples from Whole Foods that are going to be just what you need for your NYE adventures!

2015: the new year and resolutions

Hello Gorgeous!
I love making new year resolutions!
I keep the majority of them in some form or another! I think a list of resolutions is a great way to help shape your goals!

 What has closed out for the year 2014-no drinking pop and going the 2nd mile for others.
I went about a week without Coke Zero! Though finished the second mile campaign with a beach fire with friends.

Now-let's talk about 2015 new year resolutions and goals!

1. Complete 2 fitness events: Tempe Triathlon and Las Vegas Rock n Roll marathon. I love training and this year I'm going to play with this app. Do you use it?
 
https://www.zombiesrungame.com/

2. Partner on 2 women's empowerment events: part beauty and part brains! I'm interviewing beauty brand sponsors now-so excited!

3. Travel: The Arizona Memorial in Hawaii, one international trip with my Mancub, Monterey Bay aquarium, Biosphere tour for Mancub and back to Catalina! I want to do more than 2 fishing trips this year!

I've got more, but this is enough to get started with now!
What about you? Do you make resolutions?

And just for fun and cuteness-here's Abednego. She's a happy cat!

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Happy New Year! Start the year off right with Equitance skincare

Well Gorgeous,
It's offical. It's a new year. 2015.
Happy New Year to you!

Did you make any resolutions?

Did you break any yet?

Going forward, I think it's a good practice to start the new year off with the best intention of taking the best possible care of your health.  That includes skin.

Consider starting the year off right with a skin care system that includes a supplement! Something like Equitance.

Kaeng Raeng Detox: get movin'!

Hello Gorgeous! I love trying something new and I am always looking for something to aid training for triathlons and getting red carpet ready and now, spring break ready!

Moms-has this school year flown by for you too? I can't believe we have a week of surfing and fishing coming up next month-I've got to get into my wet suit!

I did the 3 day detox program with Kaeng Raeng created by Lindsay Reinsmith ( you get this online or at Whole Foods) and it's 3 things in my experience: delicious tasting, bloat moving and refreshing!

The orange packet of Glai Roong is mango peach and pineapple and my favorite. So if you need to squeeze into a dress for the red carpet, get bikini ready for spring break or just move the holiday sludge out of your system-try some Kaeng Raeng!

As New Year's resolutions are in full swing and Valentine's Day celebrations behind, you  will want to recover from post V-Day splurging, returning to their healthy living regimen.

To get back to feeling our very best, high quality products such as Kaeng Raeng that promote healthy living are available at Whole Foods or online and can be delivered quickly straight to your front door - including vegan cleanses for jumpstarting healthier eating.

Products like Kaeng Raeng, a freeze dried, preservative free, gluten free cleanse was designed to provide fresh ingredients to consumers at a low cost - shipped and delivered in just 2 days.

Kaeng Raeng is one of several natural products now focused on the direct to consumer sales channel, which enables entrepreneurs (like the one who created Kaeng Raeng, Lindsay Reinsmith) to offer lower prices and thorough customer service over the pricey and formal protocols associated with mass distribution.

 In our growing age of Amazon Prime, streaming content, and at-home fitness, cleansing and weight loss diets are still largely a time consuming process, plagued by several trips to the grocery store. Kaeng Raeng provides the benefits of cleansing in the 21st century - all you have to do is add water!  You'll receive 3 packets per day (9 or 18 total) of the detox program you choose.
www.kaengraeng.com 

Lose Baby Weight Like A Celebrity

Ever wonder how new celeb moms get unbelievable post baby bodies in record time? We got the dirt on how they get fit fast

This is a TotalBeauty.com health article When it comes to Hollywood’s starlets, the cycle is always the same: The tabloids notify us of a bun in the oven, we start to see baby bumps on the red carpet, and after the unique (read: bizarre) name of the child is finally revealed, we see the same celeb emerge with a flat tummy and svelte figure. The turnover time between being 9 months pregnant and having an enviable post-baby body is so minimal that it’s downright hard to believe. What’s the secret behind rapidly dropping the baby weight? We got the dirt on the health and fitness regimens of our favorite celeb mommies. And while we can't afford a live-in trainer or personal chef, there are a few tactics that everyone can try. See secrets

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Free Giveaway: New Year New You fragrance with Playboy VIP

8 Anti-Aging Resolutions For The New Year

Ready to finally achieve a younger-looking you? Get started with these head-to-to anti-aging resolutions you'll actually be able to keep

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair article Another year draws to a close but that doesn't mean you have to look any older! We've rounded up completely doable anti-aging resolutions. (Translation: You won't abandon them by January 15). Consider this guide your cheat sheet to fighting the signs of Father time. See resolutions

Oh hello Gorgeous!

In honor of the launch of Playboy VIP Fragrance for Her and Playboy VIP Fragrance for Him, and the many weddings that happened on New Year's Eve 2013, including the wedding of Hugh Hefner-I am excited to give one lucky winner the following gift pack!

Prizes will include: 

• A Set of Champagne Flutes (2)
• Small Pyramid Stud Earrings
• $50 Music Gift Card
• Playboy VIP Fragrance for Her and Playboy VIP Fragrance for Him
• $50 Gift Certificate to a lingerie store / website

 To enter to win please
1. Follow Makeup University on Blogger
2. Tweet "@Cherelynn-pick me to #win the #PlayboyVIP him & her prize pack!

Contest runs from January 7-14,2013. Winner selected at random from all entries.
Open to anyone 18 years of age or older. Must have a continental United States mailing address to receive prize. Winner will be notified by email.

Playboy VIP for Her is a joyful fragrance full of floral contrasts and sparkling ingredients that surprise, thrill and exude sensuality with a playful touch. A scintillating mélange of subtle musk and sandalwood, Playboy VIP for Her delivers a lingering, tempting scent for women with luxurious taste. ($17)

Playboy VIP for Him captures the undeniable charisma and magnetism of the modern man. With fresh top notes of bergamot and delicious accents of white chocolate and rich sandalwood, Playboy VIP for Him provides an overall decadent experience, which excites the senses – leaving anyone who wears it irresistible. ($15.67)

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D-Tach brush and how to use it with "Let's Talk About Your Hair"

Never Have Another Junk Food Craving Again

Do you regularly finish the Pringles can? Or make it to the bottom of your Chunky Monkey carton? Decode your cravings and find out what your body really needs

This is a TotalBeauty.com diet article Bet you didn't know that binging is your body's cry for help. Instead of beating yourself up after every late night snack, find out why you're having that sweet or salty craving in the first place. This guide's got the answers, plus the healthier alternatives. What is your body telling you?

 

 Hi Gorgeous!
I have got the most lovely sample to share with you about. It's a D-Tach ceramic ion brush ($29.00 at www.ltayh.comhttp://www.ltayh.com)  You know how when you are at the salon getting a blow out and the stylist ( Star Flores from Arizona Hair Co Tempe Marketplace does mine! ) rolls the hair on the brush and then let's it set a moment while working on another section of hair with another brush? The stylist can do it easily, but at home trying to recreate the look is difficult at best! Until now with the D-Tach! It's genius!

The handle detaches! So blow dry a section, then when you are ready to move on to another section, simply detach the handle and grab another D-Tach brush from your drawer and keep drying while the other section cools on the brush to form a full bodied smooth curl!

Now here's a goodie for you! Want your own D-Tach brush? (of course because you need it!)

Use this code to save money on your own set from the www.letstalkaboutyourhair.com site

MUUDTACH5 will save your readers $5 on a single D-Tach brush at LTAYH.com

MUUDTACH10 will save your readers $10 on the 3 brush set

Enough from me, now let's hear from the professional. Enjoy this video featuring Peter Anthony Wynn and then there is some more information below that.

A new Professional brush called D-TACH, the brush combines Via Crystal Ion technology and ergonomic grip, anew ‘race track’ hot air distribution system plus an amazing new feature. Have you ever noticed in this world the simplest ideas are the best? Designed by hairdressers, we have devised a system using magnets and friction that allows the handle to detach just when you need it too and then to complete the brush we have add a integrated sectioning pick, to make blow-drying easier.
Available in three sizes: 34mm, 38mm and 53mm.

HOW DOES CRYSTAL ION TECHNOLOGY WORK:

D-TACH conditions your hair as you brush with the Crystal Ion technology. Tourmaline, is a semi precious crystal that is piezoelectric. This means when it is heated or compressed a different electrical charge will form on the crystal. The bristles of the D-TACH brush are made with this semi precious material and when brushed over hair, negative ions are released to protect and restore the hair and scalp – minimising split ends, adding volume and reducing brittleness. Natural oils and moisture are sealed in, hair dries faster and the anti-static properties of the brush control flyaway hair Leaving hair shinier, smoother and healthier.

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New Year: New You-Dermatude the facelift alternative

8 Anti-Aging Resolutions For The New Year

Ready to finally achieve a younger-looking you? Get started with these head-to-to anti-aging resolutions you'll actually be able to keep

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair article Another year draws to a close but that doesn't mean you have to look any older! We've rounded up completely doable anti-aging resolutions. (Translation: You won't abandon them by January 15). Consider this guide your cheat sheet to fighting the signs of Father time. See resolutions

Hello Gorgeous!
Now that the holidays are behind us and New Year's Eve is quickly coming upon us-it's time to start thinking of a "New Year New You" regime to over haul the parts of your life that could use some attention!

If taking better care of your skin is on the list then look no further than Dermatude Extreme Lifting Complex facial cream.
 I am loving my sample-it's light, virtually no scent, I feel like I can feel it lifting and I only have one wee concern and that is I feel like i need to add moisturizer over it-so I do.

You can get yours from a Dermatude distributor or spa-find it on their website www.dermatude.com under Contact Us.
Now, enjoy this short video!

Day and night care based on a cocktail of the vitamins A, C and E. Vitamin A which rejuvenates mature skin; Vitamin C that protects the skin and neutralises free radicals and Vitamin E which is an important antioxidant which delays the external effects of ageing.


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Cocktail recipes for New Year's Eve celebrations!

8 Anti-Aging Resolutions For The New Year

Ready to finally achieve a younger-looking you? Get started with these head-to-to anti-aging resolutions you'll actually be able to keep

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair article Another year draws to a close but that doesn't mean you have to look any older! We've rounded up completely doable anti-aging resolutions. (Translation: You won't abandon them by January 15). Consider this guide your cheat sheet to fighting the signs of Father time. See resolutions

Hello Gorgeous!
Sigh, the sweet times of Christmas are over for 2012, now onto the fun and revelery of ringing in the New Year of 2013. Which I am fairly sure is going to be the best year ever! Now, to help you ring it in, here are some tasty cocktail recipes-the warm winter margarita looks to be my fave. Special thanks to Rundown USA newsletter for sharing these with me! Enjoy and comment on which is your fave!


WARM WINTER MARGARITA

• 4 shot glasses Sauza Blue Silver Tequila
• 3 1/2 cups apple juice
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 cups dried fruit of your choice
• 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar

Combine apple juice and cinnamon in a heavy pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick carefully. Add sugar, dried fruit, and tequila. Mix well. Serve warm. Serves 4.

TOASTED MACAROON

• 1 oz. coconut milk
• 1-1/2 oz. coconut rum
• 1/4 oz. Licor 43
• 1/2 oz. Partida Blanco Tequila
• 1/2 oz. Frangelico

Combine ingredients in a shaker and shake with ice. Strain into a glass filled with ice and garnish with toasted coconut shavings on top.

BAILEY’S PEPPERMINT CREAM
Served at NYC's Haven Ski Chalet at The Sanctuary Hotel

• 2 ounces Baileys Original Irish Cream with a hint of Mint Chocolate
• 4 ounces hot chocolate
• 1/2 ounces of crème de cacao
• 1/4 ounces of crème de menthe
• Fresh whipped cream
• Candy cane
• Mint leaf

Crush candy cane with the back of a spoon. Pour hot chocolate and Baileys into a coffee mug. Top with a dollop of whipped cream. Sprinkle crushed candy cane on top. Garnish with mint leaf.

CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT COOKIE

• 3/4 oz. Partida Blanco Tequila
• 1 oz. Peppermint schnapps
• 3/4 oz. Godiva liqueur
• 1-1/2 oz. cream

Rim martini glass with chocolate syrup and crushed candy canes. Shake ingredients in a shaker with ice and strain into martini glass. 

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