Happy Valentines! Here is an Easy Valentines Day Look!
Bronze, pink, and pearls.
A SIMPLE VALENTINE’S DAY LOOK:
Pink, Bronze, and Pearls.
Happy Valentine’s Day 2020! Posted below are the steps to recreate the look that’s posted. You can pull this pink and bronze-y look off in a few easy steps.
HERE IS WHAT I’M WEARING IN THE PICTURES:
FOR THE FACE: YOUR FAVORITE FOUNDATION AND BRONZER.
Apply your favorite foundation and your favorite bronzer. I used liquid foundation CHANEL PERFECTION LUMIÈRE VELVET SMOOTH-EFFECT MAKEUP BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 15 SUNSCREEN. This foundation gives a velvety and dewy finish. I applied a bronzer (without shimmer) right underneath my cheekbones, along my jawline and the two outer corners of my forehead,
FOR THE CHEEKS: PINK BLUSH. Julie Hewett Cheekie: Cheek and Lip Shine Pot - Posie.
Next, dust pink blush onto your cheeks. Choose a pink blush color that is in a similar hue of pink and “strength” of pink as the pink lip color. I dusted Julie Hewett’s pink blush in “Posie” from her “Cheekie Pot” collection. This “cheekie pot” is actually multi-use, so you COULD use this “Posie” on your lips, too.
FOR THE EYES: BLACKEST BLACK BUILDABLE AND VOLUMIZING MASCARA. Then, WHITE SHIMMER ON BROW BONE AND INNER CORNERS OF THE EYES. Le Volume De Mascara - # 10 Noir.
Next, I dusted on a white shimmer cream onto my brow bones and inner corner of the eyes. No eye shadow was used. Then, simply apply the blackest black and buildable mascara you can find. I love Chanels Le Volume De Mascara- #10 Noir because this formula allows you to build and volumize your lashes until they literally look like fake lashes (but healthy).
FOR THE LIPS: PINK LIP BALM. Julie Hewett Los Angeles camellia ruby lip balm.
Apply a pink lipstick or balm, in the same “strength” and hue of pink as the blush. I used Julie Hewett’s Ruby Lip balm, this lip balm includes Camellia oil, a hydrating and moisturizing ingredient for the lips.
FOR THE BODY: BRONZEY BODY OIL. NUXE Huile Prodigieuse OR Multi-Purpose Dry Oil.
Don’t forget your body! Swipe on a dry bronze body oil for a subtle shimmer and color.
I chose NUXE Huile Prodigieuse OR Multi-Purpose Dry Oil. I originally found this oil in the pharmacy of France, but you can actually order this product from NUXE off Amazon! NUXE Huile dries onto your body with a DRY finish—not with sticky oil finish. The finish also leaves a subtle bronze-y hue with gold flecks, and it smells like perfume. NUXE Huile contains botanical oils, such as Camellia oil and Borage oil. It is also a multi-purpose oil, which means this product serves more than one purpose. You can dust this bronze-y gold oil into your hair, or even mix a few drops into your foundation.
Check out my post Raiding Products in the Pharmacy in France! to read more about NUXE Huile.
FOR THE HAIR: MIRACLE FRUIT OIL. MIRACLE FRUIT SEED OIL TREATMENT.
After my hair air dried, I applied a few drops of MIRACLE FRUIT SEED OIL TREATMENT to smooth my hair out and strengthen it. Check out this study and read about the effect miracle fruit seed oil has on the hair! Miracle fruit seed oil helps repair damaged hair AND helps it grow.
FOR THE HAIR: “PEARL” HEADBAND. LONEEDY 4 PCS Pearl Beaded Headbands, Bridal Hair Accessories Party for Women and Girls.
Finally, I stacked some “pearl” headbands to finish my Valentine’s Day 2020 Look. I found these stackable “pearl” headbands on Amazon!
FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE PICTURE TO THE TOP:
(BOTTOM): a swatch of JULIE HEWETT POSIE CHEEKIE.
(TOP): a swatch of Julie Hewett Los Angeles camellia ruby lip balm.
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PRODUCTS USED:
LIPS- "Camellia RUBY BALM"
BLUSH- "POSIE"
HAIR
BODY OIL
EYES-"10 NOIR"
HAIR: MIRACLE FRUIT OIL.
LINKS:
SHOP MORE JULIE HEWETT LA AT WWW.JULIEHEWETT.NET
Happy Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day!!
Xx,
Laura
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I am not a doctor, physical therapist, dermatologist, or nutritionist. My blog posts are not meant to give advice but purely to share my own experience and to entertain. I cite references taken from my own online research and post them to routines that I choose to move forward with. What I use may not work for you. We all have unique health conditions and concerns. Always do your own additional research.
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Spa Night at Home by Yourself Essentials
#relax #restore #rejuvenate
Spa Night At Home by Yourself Essentials
photo by Christian Mackie
Full Body Spa Night from the Inside Out
One of my favorite things is a spa night at home. Below, I will go over a 3-step day spa routine and the long-term benefits backed by research of each step in this at home spa experience. The spa essentials recommended for each step are linked at the very bottom of this blog post. This 3-step spa routine is a simple way to bring the spa home.
photo by Marks of Mana
Here’s How We Will Bring the Spa Home
Step 1: Stretch.
Bullet points taken from International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy’s article and this pubMed study. Physical benefits of stretching include:
photo by Laura Stone. Using a stretch strap.
Increases muscle length.
Aligns collagen fibers during muscle healing.
Increases connectivity in muscles that are aged.
Will allow blood to flow to the areas that are stretched. *This will prepare you for the next step, step 2 in your spa night at home (BELOW).
Recommended Spa Essential: A stretch strap. *Spa essential linked at the bottom of this blog post.
A stretch strap will give you an even deeper stretch. Stretch straps are super easy to travel with after a long day of sitting in a car or plane. Here, I also mention a stretch strap in my blog post Packing Light for a Girls Trip! Which Products I Picked!
Step 2: Infrared Sauna Blanket Treatment.
Bullet points taken from this study from the National Institute of Health , this study by Mackay Medical College and this study by Dr. Cheng-Lung Lee, the health benefits of an infrared sauna blanket include:
photo by Laura Stone
Far infrared sauna heat penetrates deeper into fat and the neuromuscular system than traditional warm sauna air.
Decreases cortisol levels (stress levels) in the body.
Growth hormone (HGH) increases during and after a sauna session (this is an anti aging hormone).
Reduces inflammation in the body.
Far infrared sauna’s are effective in “scavenging superoxide anions in blood.” This means it has an anti-oxidative effect in the human body, even through the blood.
Step 3: LED light therapy facial mask. Listen to your favorite music while enjoying the many benefits of benefits of LED phototherapy.
Bullet points taken from The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology and this study at the Department of Dermatology at the National Medical Center , LED phototherapy has many benefits and has an “excellent safety protocol.” Some of the benefits of LED light therapy include:
photo of Dermashine PRO 7 Color LED Face Mask
Acne clearing.
Wound healing.
Psoriasis.
Skin rejuvenation.
Collagen synthesis.
Growth factors.
Extracellular matrix production by activating cellular mitochondrial respiratory pathways.
Lifting and tightening of the skin.
No adverse effects were reported with LED lights.
Brightened skin tone.
Improved skin texture.
Recommended Spa Essential: Dermashine PRO 7 Color LED Face Mask. *Spa essential linked at the bottom of this blog post…..This is the LED face mask I have. My review on the Dermashine PRO 7 Color LED mask is I love how there are 7 options of wavelengths to choose from, and this mask so easy to use.
Bonus Recommended Spa Essential: Alpha Lipoic Acid 5% (30ml) by The Ordinary. *Product linked at the bottom of the blog post.
Apply Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) on your skin before your LED phototherapy session. According to The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, “Photodynamic therapy with ALA has been used to treat a range of conditions, including from pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions and photoaged skin.”
THE SPA ESSENTIALS. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
I hope you enjoy your spa night at home by yourself and enjoy how you can bring the spa home with these spa essentials. This 3-step spa routine is very simple, yet delivers research-backed and long-term results. Cheers to your spa night!
Xx,
Laura
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DIY Coffee Body Scrub!
3 ingredient DIY coffee scrub
~Lavender, Coffee and Coconut Oil Body Scrub~
I love this body coffee scrub and it’s so easy to make! It’s definitely an easy, lazy DIY coffee scrub. We’re going to approximate the amount of the 3 ingredients used. Play around with the consistency you like! If you’d like a more moisturizing scrub, add more coconut oil. If you prefer it like a sugar scrub, add more coffee grounds. It’s really that easy!
If you’re a coffee lover, this will put to use the leftover coffee grounds that are left in the coffee filter after you make your morning coffee!
The coffee grounds exfoliate, and the caffeine content in the coffee promotes blood flow.
The coconut oil moisturizes your skin.
The lavender essential oil adds an aromatherapy and relaxing experience to your scrub.
If you would like to stick with organic skincare, simply keep your 3 ingredients organic! :)
What you’ll need:
Organic coconut oil
Organic lavender essential oil
Organic coffee grounds
Coffee Maker
Jar
Directions:
Brew your morning coffee.
Add leftover coffee grounds to your jar.
Add about 1tbsp - 2tbsp of Coconut Oil to the jar with coffee grounds.
Add a few drops of lavender oil to the coconut oil and coffee grounds.
Mix all 3 ingredients together.
Each time you make coffee, keep adding the coffee grounds to the jar, and continue replenishing your coffee scrub jar.
I especially love the smell of coffee, lavender and coconut oil while I’m exfoliating with this scrub in the shower.
That’s it! Enjoy!!! :)
X O
Laura
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How to Rock a Dark Lip a la Julie Hewett
Dark lips are a sure way to amp up any night out with a sexy, seductive tone. What other shades will help accentuate a dark-lipped-look? Really, makeup application is supposed to be….
Coco Noir lipstick by Julie Hewett Los Angeles
Dark lips are a sure way to amp up any night out with a sexy, seductive tone.
What shades will help accentuate a dark-lipped-look on your other features? Makeup application is supposed to be fun and about the exploration of your own style– wear what works for you and you feel most confident and beautiful! However, Julie Hewett does have a few pointers and tips if you would like to reference.
In the picture of Julie Hewett’s gorgeous Tiah, she is wearing the Coco Noir lipstick in the Luxe Creamy Matte Lipstick collection.
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She pairs this dark shade with a rose color blush shade with a brown undertone. Shop this exact shade in “Destiny” cheekie pot by Julie Hewett. Shop it HERE.
Hewett then used her Breathless Palette to accentuate her eyes with a burgundy/wine color mix. Shop this palette HERE.
Finally, Hewett topped the lid with a shimmer along Tia’s brow bone with a light colored shimmer using Julie Hewett’s very own shimmer in her Shimmy line in shade “Goldie.“ Shop “Goldie” HERE.
So, where are you going to rock this dark lip seduction?