One Week to Happy Healthy Nails with Sally Hansen 18K Gold

Hi ya Gorgeous!

It has been a whirlwind of traveling and it feels so good to be home! There is so much going on with everything in every which way!

I've completely blown and gotten off track from my Weight Watchers plan- traveling and staying on my points was really hard and there were too many temptations that I gave into!  So, back to square one tomorrow for me!

The Makeup University Holiday Gift Guide starts today on Youtube and there will be a second post today to launch! 

Now, it's "Mani Monday" and I'm wearing the new Sally Hansen 18K Gold Hardener and cuticle eraser. 

I painted my nails and used the cuticle tool before I left for the American Film Market, and then wore it for ten days straight and it still looks good! I love the light gold flecks and plan to re-do my nails this week and wear it over the top of a color.

On me, I have cuticles that are like callouses due to my Hashimotos. So, the first few applications did not dazzle but then again, there is a lot for it to work with! I'm going to start using it again today!

You can find these at mass retailers and drug stores nationwide as well as online for under $10!
Which makes these a perfect stocking stuffer!

Sally Hansen 18K Gold Hardener
Gold-infused strengthener treats & beautifies nails in 1 step
Instantly hardens & fortifies nails to prevent breaking, chipping and splitting. Gold shield forms a protective barrier to lock in moisture, nails grow longer & stronger.
Our eye-catching treatment combines real 18-karat gold with peptides and amino acids, ingredients known to promote healthy growth. The breakthrough complex envelopes the gold, creating shatter-proof shield that protects nails so they grow stronger and longer.
Wear it under or over nail color for a hint of sparkle, or on its own for pure strength and light-reflecting shine.

 Sally Hansen 18K Gold Cuticle Eraser

All-in-one exfoliating treatment with rich gold formula that nourishes dry cuticles Instantly smooth cuticles and trap moisture into skin
Quartz granules buff and exfoliate cuticles. 18K Gold Cuticle Eraser is a must for healthy-looking, smooth cuticles. Exclusive gel texture combined with real gold trap moisture and nourishes cuticles.
Features an innovative applicator with a built-in cuticle pusher cap, for a luminous, healthy-looking, beautiful nails and cuticles!

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How to not stink at holiday parties: BAN Deoderant

Hi ya Gorgeous,

What a whirlwind week the travel to Santa Monica for the American Film Market has been and then dipping down into San Marcos for the Fire and Glory Revival meetings - whoa - really needed that!

So the holidays are here and so is the stress. Have you tried BAN Deoderant yet for a healthier alternative to aluminum filled anti-perspirants?

Do you get stressed during the holiday shopping season? You’re not alone! According to a poll by the American Psychological Association, 69% of people are stressed by the feeling of having “lack of time” during the holidays. Avoid the holiday rush and stress sweat that comes from it thanks to the Ban Brand Experts!

Ban Roll-On Deodorant ($4.99) offers an outstanding 24 hours of invisible protection against odor causing sweat! The formula that glides on easily contains Ban’s breakthrough technology, which specifically targets and virtually eliminates (not cover up) stress odor that other antiperspirant/deodorants may leave behind! No matter your mood, Ban has a scent that fits for you:

• Regular for a light and clean floral fragrance
• Powder Fresh for a classic powder scent
• Satin Breeze for a feminine touch with green and citrus notes
• Fresh Cotton for a refreshing floral heart with a hint of fruit
• Simply Clean for fresh and powdery amber notes with hint of peach nectar
• Unscented for sensitive skin

Ban Roll-On Deodorant is available at Drug and Mass Retailers nationwide for $4.99. 

 Get some and get ready...the Makeup University Holiday Gift Guide begins tomorrow ....woot woot!
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INTRODUCING 100% ORGANIC INLIGHT SKINCARE : GIVEAWAY FOR YOU

Hi ya Gorgeous!
Today - I have a fun and fast giveaway for you! Who wants to win some free skincare to kickoff the holiday season?

If you love natural and organic skincare, then get in on this asap!

To enter to win:  please have a mailing address in the continental USA, please be 18 years of age or over and simply like the Makeup University Facebook Page! For an additional chance to win, comment! To get another chance to win share the post!  Good luck Beauties!

Click on this link to enter!

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The Giveaway Opportunity:

Selected winner receives one of the following Inlight trial kits valued at $29.99, $32.00 and $39.00 FOR FREE!!

What’s new in organic skincare for holiday 2016?

Anyone looking for true 100% organic skincare to address acne, anti aging, wrinkles, cellulite, cracked heels, dark circles, eye area, hands, joint muscles, oily, sensitive, or dry skin, sundamage, rosacea, rashes, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, peeling, skin issues during pregnancy, stretch marks, scarring and shaving irritation, Inlight Skincare is the real deal.  

The Inlight line of 100% Organic Skincare takes only the finest, ethically-sourced, natural, and organic ingredients and harness them at their most potent to create a gourmet, artisan, sublimely luxurious diet for your skin. Inlight organic skincare contains the finest and most effective organic food-grade and cold-pressed oils, herbs, the purest essential oils and beeswax. That’s it.

Using only certified organic ingredients, with 100% organic accreditation from the Soil Association as a further guarantee of quality and integrity; Inlight trusts their uncompromising standards, and their ethical principles reflect our own. Inlight is also proud to be the very first UK skincare company accredited under the new European-wide standard, Cosmos, streamlining the various national standards under one umbrella.

Dr. Spiezia - Co-founder and Formulator

Medical herbalist and skin expert at The Walsingham Natural Health Center in Turo, Italy, Dr. Mariano Spiezia has been considered the father of the organic beauty movement in Britain and was voted one of the Top 25, “Who’s who in natural beauty” in 2012 and 2013, 2015 and again in 2016. Dr. Spiezia graduated in Medicine and Surgery in Italy in the early 1980s, and has since worked on combining orthodox medicine with the extraordinary power of nature.

The Bio-lipophilic Matrix ®

For years Dr Spiezia has studied these connections with the idea of empowering the ingredients he uses with a higher frequency to gain a positive resonance on people’s skin and overall health. The result of this research is the Bio-lipophilic Matrix®, which is now at the core of each individual Inlight skincare product.

The Bio-lipophilic Matrix® consists of a specific blend of pure organic, cold-pressed oils selected for their high bio-chemical affinity to the lipidic human skin layer. Prior to production, they are energized by Dr. Spiezia’s bespoke techniques, which combine ancient traditions with modern science. These techniques heighten the oils’ vital force and help re-attune the skin to harmony, health and beauty. This enhanced blend of oils forms the heart of every Inlight product.

The core feature of Inlight’s formulations lies most importantly in the synergy between the individual ingredients. Other key factors are Dr. Spiezia’s medical expertise and Inlight’s carefully designed manual production, including its herbal oil, the base of all INLIGHT products, obtained by infusing the selected herbs in oils. The resultant herbal oil is extremely rich in beta-carotene, antioxidants, and pigments such as chlorophyll.

Entirely Plant Based, Inlight Skincare is suitable for vegetarians and Inlight oils are suitable for vegans. In addition, all Inlight products are microbiologically and nickel tested in the high tech labs of the Centre of Homeopathic Medicine in Naples (CeMON).

Inlight proudly displays the BUAV accreditation to demonstrate that none of our products or their ingredients has ever been tested on animals.

Environmentally Mindful Packaging

o   Inlight packaging is all recycled (glass jars up to 98% recycled), recyclable or biodegradable, and Inlight only uses vegetable-based inks. Even maize filler is GM free and will biodegrade over time.

o   Inlight stunning eco-glam boxes contain no extra insert, everything we want you to read is printed on the beautiful interior. Just open the glue-free box and enjoy reading!

o   Every new material is subject to intense scrutiny to ensure we make the best environmental choice.

o   The use of plastic is minimal, and strictly where no realistic alternative exists. Where possible a recyclable plastic is selected (eg. our ointment labels).

o   Inlight re-uses packaging wherever possible.

o   Nothing is wasted, even herb pizza, left at the end of a production cycle, is fed to the cows on Roskilly’s organic dairy farm where Inlight has a workshop.

o   Inlight recycles or composts all office waste, including print cartridges and tea bags.

o   Inlight turns off electric appliances whenever possible.

o   All but one of Inlight's team walks to work.

The Try Me Collection ($29.99):

Our essential trio of products in miniature to cleanse, tone and moisturize for beautiful, radiant skin.

o   Face Cleanser 0.17 fl. oz.

o   Floral Face Tonic 0.17 fl. oz.

o   Daily Face Oil 0.17 fl. oz.

Cleanse, tone and moisturize with this essential Inlight trio, offering your skin just the right nutrients to keep it well nourished and silky soft and smooth. Make Inlight part of your essential daily regime and see the difference for yourself.

100% organic* (100% of the agricultural ingredients in our Floral Face Tonic are organically produced; however water cannot be certified organic)

How to use: Take up a pearl size of cleanser with the spatula and massage gently into the skin for several minutes, allowing the warm fragrances to soothe your senses. Wipe away the balm using a cotton wool pad dampened with a few drops of tonic and feel the silky soft texture of clean skin. Repeat every evening, and morning also if desired. Apply a few drops of Face Oil onto the face every morning, taking care to smooth from the chin upwards, and from the center outwards. Your skin will stay moisturized and fresh all the day

Indulgence Collection ($39.00)

The cleanser and reviving tonic will delicately cleanse away impurities, whilst the Face Oil soothes and moisturizes and the sumptuous Line Softener, combining 20 different bio-actives, works to plump and hydrate with extra concentrated care.

o   Face Cleanser 0.17 fl. oz.

o   Floral Face Tonic 0.17 fl. oz.

o   Daily Face Oil 0.17 fl. oz.

o   Line Softener 0.17 fl. oz.

100% organic* (100% of the agricultural ingredients in our Floral Face Tonic are organically produced; however water cannot be certified organic)

Body Beautiful Collection ($32.00)

o   Body Oil with Arnica 0.17 fl. oz.

o   Body Butter 0.17 fl. oz.

o   Foot & Leg Balm 0.17 fl. oz.

o   Firm & Tone Oil  0.17 fl. oz.

Embracing the whole body from top to toe, our deeply warming Body Oil will rejuvenate, promoting suppleness and elasticity, whilst its partner the Firm & Tone oil with its high concentrations of active plant oils and astringent plant extracts will leave skin toned and smooth. Restorative Body Butter will pamper, soothe and replenish the skin with its rich formulation and our exquisite Foot & Leg Balm is the perfect answer to revive tired, aching feet and melt away dry, rough skin.

How to use: For the most beneficial effect, apply each of these products after a warm bath or shower when the skin is relaxed, warm and can readily absorb their bio-active nutrients. Massage gently into the appropriate area for long-lasting moisturizing effect.

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Veteran's Day - Remember to say thank you and welcome home

Hi ya Gorgeous,
Today we take a break from our normally scheduled beauty talk to focus on something near to my heart and important.

In the United States, today is Veteran's Day and it's our chance to honor and remember the men and women of the military who have sacrificed their lives in service to our country.

http://veteransday-2016.com/

It's very important, when you see someone, usually an old guy, wearing a Vietnam Veteran hat, that you tell the person, "thank you for your service and welcome home". These boys, when they returned from the war, were met with disdain due to the political climate at the time. It wasn't fair and it wasn't right though it happened.

I do this every chance I get and it's always met with grace and gratitude.

Here's some details from the Veteran's Day website:

Veterans Day is the memorial for honoring American soldiers who served and sacrificed their lives in all the warfare from World War I (WWI). The original name was Armistice Day which marked the end WWI on the 11th hour, 11th day and 11th month of 1918. An anonymous US soldier was laid to rest at the national cemetery at Arlington. Similar events took place in Arc de Triomphe, France and Westminster Abbey in England on the same day. Since 1954 it was renamed as Veterans Day in The US, declaring it as a formal holiday.

Origin 

World War I started on 28th of July in 1914 between the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and Ottoman Empire) and the Allied Forces (Empire of Britain, Russia, France, USA, Japan, Italy, Serbia, Montenegro, Belgium, Portugal, Romania, Greece, Hejaz and Siam). This war took toll of 9 million military personnel and 7 million civilian lives.

And now a lil beauty talk ... Rosie the Riveter how to video

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Throwback Thursday with a Beauty'view created at IpsyOS featuring Atta Girl Entertainment Danai Maraire

Hi ya Gorgeous!

How apropo to post a throwback Thursday video of me being in Santa Monica last year doing a video interview, which I call a "Beauty'view" at Ipsy OS with producer and talent Danai Maraire of Atta Girl Entertainment.

We share similar views on creating positive media for and with women.  Instead of being in Santa Monica for makeup, I am in town with my film Jael: A Western Tale for the American Film Market. Woo hoo!

Enjoy the video! 


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