First Impression - Earth Kiss sheet masks with Lets Make Food From Food

Hi ya Gorgeous!
Thanks for joining me today - and - before I go any further, it's time for introductions!
Meet Michelle Ullmann from the Lets Make Food From Food channel
Her latest video is here: https://youtu.be/JFFUBTGazus

We happen to be on holiday for my birthday in Las Vegas. It has been an epic adventure.

Shindiggery has been afoot and had and more is desired. We are now looking ahead to the future and what our next trip can be. In YouTube land we are known as MakeupUniversity and Let's Make Food From Food - but - our alter egos are Lions Rest Productions and Bored Puppy Productions. 

We are waiting at Battista's - hole in a wall - a hidden gem in Las Vegas for amazing Italian food. I highly recommend it!

MakeupUniversity received samples from the 7th Heaven family of face masks, called Earth Kiss.

These single use sachets are packed with vegan, cruelty free and natural plant ingredients for maximum beauty effectiveness. These are perfect for travel!

I've been a fan of the 7th Heaven line of products for a while and these masks are top of the line. Light scent, great feel, effective and nurturing. Love it!  Enjoy the video and please check out Michelle's YouTube channel! 

 

 

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This Amazon link will take you to some Earths Kiss masks for you! https://amzn.to/3bvCjuX
*affiliate link*

NOTE: we talked about the Shakespeare in the park, Much Ado About Nothing play - here is the details:

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare and presented by Lakewood Theatre Company May 28th- June 13th. Shakespeare in the Park w food trucks and concessions each night. 1106 Hadley Ave in Old Hickory. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 and Sundays at 2:30 (come early and eat, bring a lawn chair or blankets to sit on). Tickets only available at the door for $15. We accept Square, Venmo and cash.

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New Year's Eve party looks with the new Surya Brasil

Hi ya Gorgeous! 
Squee! It's almost time for the new year! I am so excited for 2018 - there are so many amazing things on the horizon, just waiting for January to begin!

I think, now a days, it's more than just making a resolution, I think it's about starting with the calendar and carving in to it the 90 day plan with action steps daily. 

Ok, time to meet Surya Brasil! The best pigment and color load in a vegan beauty product!

The Exotic Animals Nail Polish collection is inspired by nature's wonderful colors to leave your nails beautiful and healthy. There are many vibrant and bright colors, each one dedicated to a specific exotic animal from all over the world.  

The Peacock is one of the most exuberant animals in the world. It brings the bright metallic blue shade of its feathers to the Surya Brasil Nail Polish collection. 

7-FREE: 

• NO Camphor
• NO DBP
• NO Formaldehyde
• NO Parabens
• NO Toluene
• NO ingredients of animal origin
• NO animal testing

Volume: 9.5mL / 0.32 fl. oz.

Ingredients: Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin, Alcohol, Tributyl Citrate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Solum Diatomeae, Isopropyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Maleic Acid, Benzophenone-2, CI77510, CI77891, CI77019 (MICA).

Surya Brasil's 100% Natural, Vegan & Kosher Tinted Lip Balms are an organic and cruelty-free lip treatment for smooth, soft, hydrated lips. Surya Brasil tinted lip balms nourish, moisturize and restore elasticity, and are the perfect middle ground between lip care and lip color. Flavors available are Blood Orange, Coconut Nectar, Pink Grapefruit, Pomegranate, Sugared Fig and Vanilla Dragon Fruit.

• NO parabens
• NO pretrolatum
• NO animal ingredients or animal testing
• NO artificial coloring
• NO artificial fragrance
• NO beeswax
• NO synthetic preservatives
• NO gluten
• NO mineral oils or GMOs

Ingredients: *Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, *Fair Trade Certified™ *Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Fair Trade Certified™ *Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, *Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil, *Flavor, *Bertholletia Excelsa (Brazil Nut) Seed Oil, Virola Sebifera (Ucuuba) Butter, Astrocaryum Murumuru (Murumuru) Butter, Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E), Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide, Mica.

*Certified Organic Ingredients

If you need a green beauty gift for the vegan in your life, these new beauty products from Surya Brasil! I have received samples of both the nail polishes and tinted lip sheers and in this video I demonstrate and introduce them! Find Surya Brasil at Whole Foods Markets , Pharmaca and Thrive Markets or online at http://suryabrasilproducts.com

 

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Meet Dreamworks TROLLS PUR Minerals palette and then some

Hi ya Gorgeous!

Thanks for visiting Makeup University today! This week's digest is a feature of the eye shadow palette from PUR Minerals featuring colors inspired by the Dreamwork's movie Trolls that has fellow beauty blogger Kandee Johnson as a voice for one of the characters!

 This palette of eye shadows has a lot of pigment and blend beautifully! They easily work into a liner with a little bit of water. It's $29.00 for the palette and currently out of stock on the PUR Minerals website.

But, if you see it in Ulta Beauty, snap it up because you will love it and the versatility of the palette!


I have a product introduction and review of True Naturals self tanner. If you like vegan and cruelty free products you will love this product!

 These products do not have the usual DHA smell of self tanner in fact, it's actually light and citrusy! They texture ranges from a thick cream to a milky lotion and absorbs easily onto the skin.

True Natural is a premium brand of natural sunscreens, self tanners and anti-aging products, all made specifically for the North American market from the finest natural and organic ingredients! Only 100% natural and high quality ingredients are used as well as sustainable ingredients and packaging. All products are 100% biodegradable and never tested on animals. Certified organic ingredients are used whenever possible. True Natural continues to receive new awards every year! A few of the most recent awards are from Elle Magazine, Healing Lifestyles & Spas Earth Day Beauty Awards, Surf Channel Best All Natural Sunscreen for Surfers, Delicious Living Beauty & Body Award, and on and on!

Prices range from $20-$30 per bottle.

Finally, I am a voracious reader and this week's book is a return to a standard and favorite in my library, the Be Empowered For Destiny book by Barbara Wentroble!

 Find this book and more great resources on the author's website https://barbarawentroble.com/

Now enjoy this video review with a makeup look and then some!

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How to be Barefaced & Confident with Palmetto Derma

Hi ya Gorgeous,

Holidays are upon us! Photos and selfies and portrait sittings are here. How to get skin glowing when you desire natural and cruelty free skincare?

Try the Stay Glowing! Set from Palmetto Derma

Good Earth Beauty and the best stocking stuffer for a fragrance lover!

Hi ya Gorgeous,
SEMA time!

So while I spend the day with the newest in automotive advancements, I have this bit o'beauty news for you!

 It's no  secret that I love fragrance and I received a sample of the M.O.D. Perfumery Spiced Pumpkin Brulee made exclusively for Good Earth Beauty.

I love a perfume oil because sometimes fragrances can have some funky toxic ingredients. Not this goody from M.O.D. Perfumery for Good Earth Beauty!

It's a rich, warm, Fall scent and it lingers a bit and dries down to a nice spicey note. I'm loving it!

If you need a stocking stuffer for the beauty lover in the family, get some of this now!

Perfume - Spiced Pumpkin Brûlée

Starts off with top notes of sweet, creamy pumpkin cake batter, mixed with an underlying rich vanilla caramel, ending with hints of spice. ..35 oz roller bottle.

Mod perfumes are highly concentrated (they contain no diluting agents like alcohol or water)  You only need to use a small amount - it should last throughout the day. 

vegan, organic, cruely free and gluten free 

by Mod Perfume for Good Earth Beauty

Ingredients: 

Organic Olive Squalane, Organic Jojoba Oil, Organic Grapeseed Oil, Natural Orchid Extract, Pure Essential Oils and/or Natural Fragrance Oils.

Price: $22.00

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Teen Choice Awards: and Derma|e skincare!

Hi ya Gorgeous!
Happy Monday to you!
I love Mondays. I get so much accomplished.

Now, who watched the Teen Choice Awards last night?

 Brittney Spears won a fashion award and I don't agree with it. From one Mom to another; Brittney put your private parts in a private place.
I don't agree with her look because millions of young women were watching and now that they see she wins an award for lewd and vulgar dress, they too, will copy her style.


Meanwhile, another young lady chose to wear a gorgeous dress with color, texture, a bit of sparkle and a whole lot of style. I'm loving Nina Dobrev and her look in this modest is hottest dress! Go Nina!

So enough about Teen Choice Awards. I have a comeback to all of the vulgarity: join me on Periscope tomorrow, Tuesday August 18th at 4 pm for a style /beauty/fashion chat through the Project Inspired book written by Nicole Weider.

Moving on, let's meet what's new in the Derma|e skincare line.

Three Whishes Body Butter in Labor Day Weekend travel sizes

Hi ya Gorgeous,
 I'm in Santa Monica at the Ipsy Open Studios today creating a new video series for you!

 I'm traveling with these Whish body butter purse sizes! Or are they back pack sizes? Or are they simple travel sizes?

Tara Smith Haircare: for red carpets, LBD and BTS

 Hi ya Gorgeous!
Happy Hump Day.
It's the middle of the first week back to school. Oy. Do I ever miss summer!

So August brings many things such as BTS (back to school) and LBD (Labor Day, the end of summer as September begins) and Teen Choice Awards and MTV Video Music Awards.

Now meet these beautiful and fun hair care products from stylist to the stars, Tara Smith.

Hynt Beauty for Lollapalooza and end of summer adventures

Hi ya Gorgeous,
TGIF!
 I am a big fan of organic cosmetics that have concern for all the ingredients that go into and onto the skin!

 Meet Hynt Beauty!

Organic Male Step 2: Purifying pH Balancer

 Hello Gorgeous!
This post is for the guys in your life-are they taking good care of their skin? Now is the time to get exfoliating, moisturizing and prepping the skin to be ready for close up holiday photos!

I am a fan of the Organic Male brand, and today I have a wee review of the Step 2 in the 4 step skincare regime recommended by Organic Male.

Peace Soap by Kiss My Face is a perfect cure for summer fun filled hands

Hello Gorgeous!

 Oh the fun of summer! My house is busy and on the go, and getting the family to stop and wash properly to combat germs and bacteria is a battle! Though, the light scent and fun foam of these Kiss My Face Peace Soaps keeps the kids washing! Thank you Kiss My Face for making natural, healthy and cruelty free products!

Castile Peace Soaps

BETTER SOAP

Simple is definitely better. All it takes is a few natural ingredients to make up this perfect soap for body, bath, hands and more. We adore the incredible natural scents and so do the hundreds of consumers who compared us to other leading castile soaps.

BETTER WORLD

10% of profits support Seeds of Peace, bringing together teens from countries of conflict to foster a new generation of leaders. Plus Peace Soap is biodegradable for a healthier planet.

These sell for $6.49 for 8 ounces and there are several scents to choose from! Get one for each bathroom because kids love 'em!  Get some on their website!




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VAULT lip gloss: push pump click your way to beautiful lips

Expert-Approved Solutions for Your Winter Beauty Woes

Bundling up during the chilly season isn't enough to prevent cracked nails or a scaly scalp. Get to the root of the problem with these solutions for your biggest winter beauty bummers

This is a TotalBeauty.com skin care article Let's face it: When you're enjoying beautiful fall weather, the last thing you're thinking about is stocking up on heavy-duty moisturizing products for the winter. Then, before you know it, winter arrives and you're left with flaky, itchy skin. To help you make it through the skin-sabotaging winter season, we asked top nutritionists and dermatologists for the best solutions for a variety of winter beauty woes. See solutions

Hello Gorgeous!
Listen here, I love innovative products and the lip brush lip gloss is not new-BUT the Vault lip gloss with lip brush that snaps in and out easily and nearly hands free is!

I'm wearing triple espresso and the "push pump click" application is fun! Vault is made in the United States and is cruelty free and in my opinion the easiest application of lip product while half way down the mountain in snowy conditions!

Below I have posted a wee bit more about the product and a discount code too! It's only $16.00 but you can save even more! Visit www.vaulticon.com to find out how!

Lip Gloss

$16.00

Blogger & facebook friends use code first kiss at checkout to get 50% off your order.

 

 

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LaROCCA 24K mask! Awesome way to start the weekend!

Hello Gorgeous!
Oh just in time for the holiday party season! Oh wait-maybe it's just my local Costco that already has Chistmas decorations out that makes me feel like it's holiday party season.

Or maybe it just is! I just got samples of LaRocca skincare and immediately put on the Cocoa Gold Vitamin Clay mask. 24 karat baby!






It is soft and supple on the skin, spreads easily, dries down to a taught feeling but not uncomfortable tight.

The results afterward on my face, neck and the back of my hands was glowing healthy looking skin! I admit, I have been in the sun too much lately!

I love that LaRocca is from Studio City California because back in the day my production friends and I used to go to this wee bar called Residuals and it was just fun. Now I can reminisce in environment friendly and effective anti-aging skincare too!

LaRocca Skincare products are biodegradable and we do not use synthetic fragrances, mineral oil, DEA, TEA, parabens, PABA, urea, phthalates, nylon, aluminum or animal derived ingredients.

This mask is $50.00 for a 2.03 oz jar. Visit the website and find out more about LaRocca!


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Eco Tools: giveaway and product review with Makeup University

Why You Need A Daytime Retinol

These aren't your grandma's retinols. The newest in anti-aging technology allows you to fight wrinkles all day, everyday. See why experts say you need to add it to your beauty arsenal now

This is a TotalBeauty.com anti aging skin care article It's time to throw out the old retinol rulebook. This new crop of retinols have a lighter (but just as effective) formula mixed with antioxidants, SPF, and moisturizers to make them safe to use during the day. See the seven daytime retinols experts say you need to start using now. See retinols

 
Hello Gorgeous!

Before I get to the free giveaway-let me tell you a bit about Eco Tools. Affordable, and accessible-Walmart has a great selection of them! You can also order them online at http://www.ecotools.com/

They are 100% cruelty-free, have incredibly soft bristles made of synthetic taklon and have handles made of bamboo and recycled aluminum ferrules. And to top it all off-1% of sales goes back to the environment! EcoTools is a member of 1% for the Planet®, an alliance of businesses that support environmental initiatives. Each member donates 1% of annual revenue to environmental causes.

EcoTools' annual donation goes to both EarthShare® and Wildlife Alliance. EarthShare is awarded 1% of sales from a majority of EcoTools products, while Wildlife Alliance receives a donation from the sales of our EcoTools by Alicia Silverstone collection. With our love for the environment and Alicia Silverstone's love for animals, we are so excited to continue our membership this year.

Now-to get your free set of Eco Tools just like what you see in the video: Subscribe to the YouTube channel : www.youtube.com/makeupuniversity Say something nice in the comment section Follow @Cherelynn on Twitter Contest runs from 9/5-9-25/2012 Good luck! Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!

Get some GUD by Burt's Bees: you need it!

7 Best and Worst Sugar Substitutes

Sugar substitutes can cut out the calories, but are they killing you? Find out which ones to sweeten your tea with here

This is a TotalBeauty.com weight loss diets article The promise of a shot of sweetness without the calories makes it hard to pass up a pack of Equal or Splenda. But researchers have found that these go-to sugar substitutes can not only make you hungrier, but even cause cancer. Avoid the carcinogenic culprits and stick to the healthful ones with this roundup. Get facts

Hello soon to be sweet smellin' Gorgeous!
I've been playing with my samples from the new
GUD line of natural body care by Burt's Bees.

Love it! So rich and thick-moisturizing, good smelling and happy feeling! woo hoo!

Best of all-these products are all paraben, phtalates, sulfates, free as well as cruelty free and made right here in the United States of America! Burt's Bees GUD is good!

Enjoy this short video reveiw then get to the Targets and get you some!

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Get ready to travel with Essential Burt's Bees kit

How to Wake Up Looking Gorgeous

Softer hair and clearer skin can be yours overnight -- see how

This is a TotalBeauty.com beauty tips article Let's face it: Nobody wakes up looking like Rachel McAdams or Halle Berry (even they don't look flawless first thing in the a.m.). Yet movies still perpetuate the myth of women waking up with perfect hair and skin. But what if we were to say it's not a myth? That there are ways to clear your skin, soften your hair, and even look younger overnight? See the 9 tricks to wake up prettier now. Get tricks

Hello Gorgeous!

In February we celebrate both Abraham Lincoln's birthday who is the 16th president of the United States and George Washington, and also the first president of the United States on February 20th.

It's called President's day-and most businesses close for the day-unless the business is the ski lift in Flagstaff!

I'm traveling over the holiday weekend-and yes, I will be celebrating the birthday's of 2 fine presidents-and I'll be doing it with my Essential Burt's Bees kit!

The kit contains 5 essential pieces: deep cleansing cream, hand salve, body lotion, lip balm and foot cream. It's sold for about $10 online and at the Walmarts and Targets.

If you have never tried Burt's Bees before-this is a great way to start! If you are traveling like me-it's perfect and compact for the suit case. The Burt's Bees brand is made in the United States of America, cruelty free, recycle as a company and create great natural products.

The story of this company is worth reading! Stay tuned for my review of the new 'GUD' line!
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Labor Day travel? Nature's Gate herbal blend hand cream in rose for the road!

6 Workouts for a Tighter Booty

Turns out you can turn that junk in your trunk into the toned, tight butt of your dreams without taking drastic measures

This is a TotalBeauty.com workouts for women article Did you know that your butt is actually the largest muscle in your body? It only makes sense to exercise it as much, if not more, than the other muscles you pay attention to. With these moves, you can get a tighter, more toned butt in no time. See workouts

Hey there Gorgeous!
Here I am on the set of the new web series for Makeup University. I am not travelling this holiday weekend as I continue to work on the episodes for the upcoming production dates.
But-what I do have in my purse that is so sumptuous and luxurious feeling is the new Nature's Gate herbal blend hand cream in rose.

It's paraben free, and 3 oz-so TSA approved for those of you who are jetting away on an airplane, pocket ready for train riders, will fit in the glove compartment on a boat, in the side pocket of a back pack for the hikers or in a purse of a web series producer like me!



Here are a few favorite reasons to try Nature's Gate products:
1. paraben free
2. cruelty free
3. phthalates free
4. synthetic fragrance fee
5. animal derived ingredients and animal testing free = VEGAN approved!
(I"m not a vegan and in fact I'm having an In'n'Out burger right now...)
Finally-the Nature's Gate products are high quality and easy to access for affordable prices-so head on down to the Walmarts and get you some for this Labor Day weekend pool party! Your skin will thank you!
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Back to School with Nature's Gate Acai duo!

Hello Gorgeous and congratulations on completing the first week of the Fall semester here in Arizona!
Now, for your dorm room or your house-try this duo of Acai Velvet moisture body wash and body lotion to keep your skin soft and supple during class time and study hours.
These 2 large sizes are less than $20! They are full of 7 exclusive moisture boosters along with shea butter, apricot kernel oil and vitamin E.
Nature's Gate is a leader in natural products and have formulations that are cruelty free and healthy as well as being Earth loving with recycling and sustainability being at the core of the company. All Nature's Gate products are paraben, phthalate, synthetic fragrance, sulfate, EDTA, animal derived ingredient free!

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Prom got ya nervous? Naturally Fresh Deoderants can help

Spring's Best New Lip Products

These balms, lipsticks and exfoliators do much more than add a little color to your face

This is a TotalBeauty.com lip makeup article Have you noticed that the birds are chirping again? You know what that means … spring is nearly here. That's why we're offering up a must-buy list of the season's best lip products that will exfoliate, soothe and add color for the warmer, cheery days ahead. See new products

Hello Gorgeous!
Welcome to the last day of March! I can hardly believe it has gone by so quickly! Well with the warm weather upon us, it's a good idea to re-evalute your deoderants for the hot summer weather. Check out this short video about Naturally Fresh Deoderants!

To win your choice of scents of the roll on crystal deoderant: please subscribe & LIKE-then comment on the post with your answer to this question:
What year did Naturally Fresh win the Best of Natural Beauty Award?
One lucky winner will be picked at random from the LIKE/subscribe pile and notified by email. You must be 18 years of age or older and have a shipping address in the continental United States. Goodluck!
To get more Naturally Fresh Deoderants just visit your local Walmart!
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Assai cleansing blend-a way to wash your stress away!

How to Get Sexy, Giselle Bundchen-Like Waves

With this easy six-step tutorial, you too can have gorgeous tousled waves

This is a TotalBeauty.com wavy hair article Who doesn't want to have effortless-looking bouncy hair like a certain top model? Well, thanks to Kattia Solano of Butterfly Studio Salon in New York City, we've mastered the steps to copying Giselle's waves -- now we just have to work the whole perfect-body part. See how-to

Hello gorgeous!

The Wembe Assai cleansing blend soap is cruelty free and vegan but best yet it has a strong aromatherapy that is energizing and fights stress and fatigue!

This natural, vegan, ecofriendly and wild product

is a Paraguayan company that formulates all
handmade products enriched with exotic rainforest ingredients that will awaken the Amazonian soul inside you.

These soaps actually have a stamp of date made on, plus a craftmanship signature and a batch number. You can see me pointing to it!

It smells wonderful and since I have never been to the Amazonian rainforest I wonder if this is what it really smells like? Awesome!

They have a lovely website, visit www.wembe.com
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