Hello Spring! 🌷 Check out a few versatile makeup and clothing picks that are perfect for LA Spring (and Summer)!
Here a few must-have clothing and makeup pieces that will enhance your Spring wardrobe!
It’s that time time again, where the weather feels like it’s getting warmer, flowers are out, and Summer feels like it’s on the horizon.
I picked out a few clothing pieces that are perfect for Spring or Summer 2021, and can be worn with so many different looks. You’ll definitely get a few wears out of them. The quality of the materials are also on point, so the pieces will last for a long time. Shop the exact clothing I’m wearing in this post by clicking the clothing pieces linked above and below.
I also picked out a simple, fresh and fun makeup look that is versatile— it can worn day or night. The makeup combination is simple, but feminine and fun. This Spring/Summer makeup look includes a blush by Cle de Peau, which means “key to skin” in French. Shop the exact makeup shades and products by clicking the makeup linked above and below.
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The spring/summer clothing pieces
BLOG LOCATION: Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills and Beverly Hills Gardens.
The new Gucci Rubber Slide sandals in Wild Rose are definitely one of my favorites. I love how easy they are to wear, and how they can be paired with so many outfits—Spring or Summer!
The Emilee Angelic Skort is a versatile skirt, it can be worn with sandals, over the knee boots or heels.
The white crop is by Zara if you want to shopt it here: https://www.zara.com/us/en/seamless-crop-top-p01014323.html?v1=93611630
The Simple Spring Makeup Look
The Cle de Peau powder blush in 102 is so pretty, the pigment has a great payoff and does not have a sheen or sparkle. This makes the pigment a great everyday addition.
The Creamy, sheer lip + cheek color in Berry by Milk Makeup is another one of my go-to lip colors. It appears that the color is purple, but the way that the lip color wears, it is like a deep berry. Since the formula of this multiple stick is creamy and sheer and hydrating, the color is perfect for day (and even night). I love the hydrating ingredients in this tint: mango butter, peach nectar and avocado oil.
The Satin Matte Foundation by Alima Pure Cosmetics is my favorite mineral makeup foundation year round. You are guarenteed a perfect shade match since you can order multiple mini samples on their website for about $1.50 each.
I also tried the new Lash it out Loud mascara by Elf Cosmetics. I like how this formula isn’t too heavy and simply enhances your lashes.
The Nars bronzer in Laguna is my go-to bronzer for years. I love how this pigment is “flat” (no sparkle or sheen), so it’s perfect for everyday looks.
This white top that I’m wearing by BCBG is from a few years ago (3 years) so I could not link the exact white crop by BCBG. However another white crop by BCBG with the same material makeup (86% rayon, 13% nylon, and 1% spandex) is linked below. I love this material since it has held up for a few years and still looks like new. I also like the way it fits, a tiny form fitting, but casual for day. Also…you could wear this at night. :)
I hope you had fun with this Spring 2021 blog post and picked up a few Spring pieces and ideas along the way!
XX,
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7 Beauty Products I Love Right Now
Here are 7 essential beauty products you need to know about. Each product deserves a separate blog post, but here is one summarized post of all the must-have beauty essentials just for you! #timeless #classic #beautifulshades
I can’t wait to share with you 7 beauty products I love right now. However, to be honest, these are 7 beauty products I have loved for a longgg time! I keep buying them because these beauty essentials are timeless staples. At the very bottom of this post you’ll find each product linked so you can grab one (or each) of these products yourself!
Pictures wearing the products :)
1) Alastin Skincare Regenerating Skin Nectar with TriHex Technology
Alastin Skincare Regenerating Skin Nectar with TriHex Technology
WHY I LOVE IT: My dermatologist recommended Alastin Skincare Regenerating Skin Nectar with TriHex Technology. The TriHex Technology is a proprietary blend of peptides and other key ingredients that help clear away damaged and aged proteins in the skin’s ECM.
The day after our appointment, I opened New Beauty Magazine’s Summer 2019 edition and noticed Alastin’s TrasFORM BODY TREATMENT with TriHex Technology was listed as #1 in their article “Power Duos.”
Alastin’s Skincare Regenerating Skin Nectar with TriHex Technology is listed as #2 in New Beauty’s 13 Powerful Skin Care Products Dermatologists Wish Their Patients Used at Home.
HOW TO USE IT: Apply this serum every morning to face and neck. Then, apply your favorite sunscreen.
Hourglass Cosmetics Makeup Brushes
WHY I LOVE THEM: Oh my gosh. I looooveee Hourglass Cosmetic’s makeup brushes! I have tried so many different makeup brushes from several brands….
Hourglass’s makeup brushes are sooo soft, dense, and do not pull on your skin when applying makeup. The tug and pulling on my skin is something I’ve noticed from most makeup brushes (even high end brands) that I’ve used, especially if it has denser bristles. These brushes are dense, yet STILL so soft with NO tugging and pulling. They also last for years so they’re worth the investment!
HOW TO USE THEM:
No1 Powder Brush (top brush on the right): This brush works great for application of liquid foundation or mineral foundation. I applied Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet Smooth-Effect Makeup Foundation with this brush. The bristles are made of Taklon hair, which is more hygienic and kinder to animals (since Taklon is not sourced from animals).
Retractable Foundation Brush (middle brush pictured) This brush is amazing for traveling. It can be used as your regular foundation brush, or bronzer, etc.. This brush is also great for blending in your makeup after application, if there are any harsh lines left over. Also uses soft Taklon bristles.
Ambient Powder Brush I applied my blush with this brush, right under the cheek bones. Also uses soft Taklon bristles. Compact, softttttt, dense bristles and beautiful.
Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet Smooth-Effect Makeup
WHY I LOVE IT: I’ve tried sooo many foundations and Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet Smooth-Effect is my favorite by far! The color blends in seamlessly, no orange tone, and is lightweight, yet still buildable. The finish IS soft like velvet. It’s a great foundation during the day AND going out at night. This works great over sunscreen, bare face, or at night—over a serum or primer. Absolutely love this foundation.
HOW TO APPLY IT: Use an Hourglass foundation brush No1 or their Retractable Foundation Brush to apply, or, your favorite brush, beauty blender, etc.
Alima Pure Lip Tint in “Paprika”
Alima Pure Lip Tint in shade “Paprika”
WHY I LOVE IT: Alima Pure Lip Tints are like beneficial lip balms transformed into rich lip tints. This lip tint is like a skincare makeup hybrid. I love the lip benefitting ingredients in this formula, cocoa butter, jojoba oil, pumpkin seed oil, camellia seed oil, olive oil, punica oil, coconut oil, and more. It’s also preservative free.
HOW TO APPLY IT: I apply this tint with my finger for a lip color enhancing shade. The shades of the lip tints are very rich, and depending how you apply it, it can be worn as a lipstick or a lip enhancing tint.
Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils #04 Fascinating Violet
Yves Saint Laurent’s Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils in shade #04 Fascinating Violet
WHY I LOVE IT: Most of the time when I wear this mascara, someone compliments the color and asks me where I got my mascara. Yves Saint Laurent’s formula in Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils is buildable to create a dramatic lash or can be applied lightweight with one or 2 coats. HOWEVER—the deep violet purple shade is what keeps me loyal and so excited for this mascara year after year. It’s such a deep beautiful shade. It’s a dark deep purple, so the color purple is only noticeable if someone stares closely at your eyelashes in direct sunlight. (This happened a few times while I was wearing this, and in a good way, ends in compliments and asking “what mascara is that?”)
I also mention Yves Saint Laurent’s Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils in shade #04 Fascinating Violet in my blog post “Packing Light for a Girls Trip! Which Essential Products I Picked!”
HOW TO APPLY IT: If you have blue or green eyes you will LOVE this shade. The purple shade enhances blue eye colors. If you have brown eyes, try the burgundy shade. It will enhance your brown eyes.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
Enjoy these makeup finds! These beauty products are all timeless, classic, and you will be happy with them!
Xx,
Laura
INSTAGRAM: @ooohlalastone
Vital Proteins Beauty Collagen Lavender Lemon Powder with Vitamin C
There are lots of exciting collagen beauty, collagen powders, collagen gummies, and more, now in the beauty industry. One way you can benefit from collagen is by adding collagen powder peptides into your water with slices of lemons, pink grapefruits or limes!
Vital Proteins Beauty Collagen Lavender Lemon Powder with Vitamin C
Collagen powders and collagen beauty waters are all super popular in the beauty industry at the moment. Cool collagen waters, collagen gummies, collagen supplements, collagen face masks, collagen dissolvable tablets, collagen serums, collagen deep creams, and collagen infused lip masks can all be found in Sephora, Whole Foods, boutique beauty brands, and even Costco.
Vital Proteins Beauty Collagen Lavender Lemon Powder contains 120mg of hyaluronic acid already in it, and it also contains 1,246mg of Proline. After you mix the collagen powder into your water, add vitamin C into it, this will help your body absorb the collagen even more. Some vitamin C options to add into your collagen water are lemons, limes, and pink grapefruits. The lemon flavor of Vital Proteins Beauty Collagen Lavender Lemon Powder is already nice to work with for adding some extra vitamin C into.
According to this study by Nutrients, COLLAGEN POWDER health benefits include:
Improved skin laxity.
Decreases the appearance of wrinkles.
Repairs collagen fibers and helps reorganize the collagen fibers that became disorganized.
Oral administration of collagen peptides increased the collagen content and ratio of type I and type III collagen in the skin.
Skin benefits and effects take about 6-12 weeks to notice the effects.
Collagen taken with hyaluronic acid can have a beneficial effect on chronologically aged skin.
BONUS: Vital Proteins Beauty Collagen already has 120mg of Hyaluronic Acid in it :)
According to this same study by Nutrient, EATING OR DRINKING PROLINE (which is abundant in collagen) also improved skin laxity. Proline also has these health benefits:
Proline has a beneficial effect on chronologically aged skin in terms of skin laxity.
Proline has a beneficial effect on collagen content and ratio of type I to type III collagen.
Collagen could increase the collagen synthesis of fibroblasts
Proline intake has a beneficial effect on chronologically aged skin by increasing the collagen synthesis of skin fibroblasts.
BONUS: Vital Proteins Beauty Collagen already has 1,246mg of Proline in it :)
According to this journal by Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, the health benefits VITAMIN C:
Vitamin C accelerates bone healing.
Vitamin C accelerates tendon healing.
Vitamin C increases type I collagen fibers and scar tissu formation.
Vitamin C increase type I collagen synthesis.
Four of 5 studies found that vitamin C was effective by stimulating biochemical pathways associated with collagen synthesis.
TIP: Add lemon, limes, pink grapefruit, or another fruit with high vitamin C to your collagen beauty water :)
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
There are lots of exciting collagen beauty and health products now in the beauty industry. One way you can benefit is by adding collagen powder peptides into your water with a slice of vitamin C! It’s a refreshing and effective way for your body to absorb the benefits of collagen. Enjoy your collagen beauty water!!!
Xx,
Laura
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
Insta: @ooohlalastone
Raiding Products in the Pharmacy in France!
Scroll through and see my French pharmacy product picks! :)
One of my favorite parts of France is visiting their pharmacy.
French FDA regulations for cosmetics in France are different than in the United States. So, certain skincare ingredients are found in French products, but these ingredients are not found in the U.S. version of the same product.
Here are the products I picked and why….
La Roche Posay Sunscreen, Anthelios line
Star ingredients: Mexoryl, other names for Mexoryl…. Mexoryl SX (Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid or ecamsule), Mexoryl XL (drometrizole trisiloxane)
In Europe, skin care manufacturers have the option to choose out of 7 UVA-ray filtering ingredients that deliver better performance advantages than UVA filters available in the United States. The sun’s UVA rays cause premature ageing while its UVB rays cause sunburn. Mexoryl, protects against both UVA-1 and UVA-2 rays.
Zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and avobenzone are UVA-ray filters used in the United States which don’t compare to the UVA protection offered by Mexoryl. **Mexoryl is a safe ingredient as far as I know, and is currently under FDA review in the United States **
“Research data has shown that Mexoryl in particular is more effective than either zinc oxide or titanium oxide alone in blocking UVA/UVB rays, and in fact blocks in a similar range to zinc oxide and titanium dioxide in combination. Mexoryl, available as SX (water soluble) and XL (lipid soluble), is very effective for two reasons: one, it is very stable [as a benzylidene camphor derivative], and two, because it absorbs light at a broader range of UVA wavelengths than many other chemical sunscreens. ”
My first choice for the La Roche-Posay, Anthelios line was Dermo-Pediatrics SPF50+ since its formula is sensitive enough for children, while still containing full UVA protection. I just prefer sensitive skin formulas in sunscreen.
The second choice was Anthelios XL 50+ since it contains Mexoryl XL and Mexoryl SX, and nice for everyday use, but also still perfect for the beach since it’s waterproof. It also comes in a 250ml bottle as opposed to the smaller bottle!!
Caudalie Vine[Activ] eye cream
Star ingredient: Resveratrol
Caudalie uses the antioxidant found in red wine, resveratrol, which is the highly coveted anti-aging antioxidant found in red wine. Researchers have found that topical resveratrol has a 17-fold greater antioxidant content than idebenone, which is also an expensive and powerful antioxidant used in anti-aging products. What better way than to invest in some anti-aging resveratrol when it’s sourced right from one of the main wine regions in France, Bordeaux and is at a bargain price when compared to the price sold in the U.S.!
Vine[Active] is amazing because it uses a high concentration of grape polyphenols, I like to apply this antioxidant defense in the morning lightly patting under my eyes, under my eyes and under my brow bone.
Caudalie Masque Purifiant
Star ingredients: Kaolin clay and Bentonite clay
I love Caudalie’s Masque Purifiant because it’s purifying with Kaolin (the second ingredient used) and Bentonite clay and also delivers a high concentration of antioxidants from plant origin. You can use this mask 2-3 times a week, and I like to apply to my face and décolletage. **All the ingredients are the same in this formula as in the United States’ formula, but the price is lower!
Nuxe Paris Huile Prodigieuse, a shimmering dry oil
Star ingredients: Camellia Oil, Argan Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Olive Oil, Rosemary extract, Tomato fruit extract
The next product I had to snag is by Nuxe Paris, Huile Prodigieuse. Not only does the bronze/gold oil contain shimmering gold particles, but it contains skin benefitting ingredients to nourish your skin at the same time. The finish is non-greasy and the scent is like wearing a perfume in itself. Definitely a favorite of mine, and of course, the price is unbeatable and cheaper than in the U.S.! The application is via a spray glass bottle accentuated by a beautiful gold cap. I love to apply it to my legs, arms, and décolletage when I’m wearing a dress or shorts on a night out. It can also be applied to your body or hair.
Savon Liquide de Marseille a’l’Huile d’ Argan
Star ingredients: Argan Oil, Rose essential oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Coconut Oil
The last product I grabbed on my pharmacy haul was Savon Liquide de Marseille a’ l’ Huile d’ Argan, for only 5 euros and at a 500ml bottle. With Argan Oil, Rose essential Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E) AND Coconut oil, the price for this body wash is a steal. I saw this product as I was checking out and was amazed at the price for the amount in the bottle and the quality of ingredients within this. What’s great about body washes like this is that they are moisturizing enough to use as a shaving gel.
Tip—> If you aren’t headed to France anytime soon, check pharmamundi.com or frenchcosmeticsforless.com to order products overseas. The shipping time could be up to a month.
XO
Laura
Packing Light for a Girls Trip! Which Essential Products I Picked!
Packing light with only a carry on is no easy task when you like to bring a separate little luggage just for your wellness and beauty products. BUT—Here is what I chose and why!
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Cabo San Lucas! yesss
For a ladies trip to Cabo San Lucas, a friend and I decided we would pack one carry-on piece of luggage for our 4 night, 5 day trip instead of checking the big bag. Both of us love our products, but we were up to the challenge of fitting our chosen products into a 1-quart-sized-bag for TSA.
I was sitting on my bed with a pile of products the night before my flight with my roommate, where I begrudgingly had to eliminate most products in order to fit into that TSA-1-quart-sized-bag. How could I leave my Hyrdro-Peptide serum behind? or rosewater with hyaluronic acid spritzer? Well, it had to be done, for the sake of traveling light for our girls trip to Mexico!! As we sat on my bed laughing at my pile of product, I picked out my product essentials. The chosen ones had to go in little plastic bottles.
Here’s what I chose to bring!
Products I picked!
*Scroll down to the bottom of the post to purchase products I mentioned
1. Face Wash. Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask with benzoyl peroxide. I’ve used this face wash since high school and it does its job by keeping my skin clear. It’s super easy to restock with, and I believe spending more on serums, etc. is more beneficial than a face wash that washes off in a few seconds.
2. Eye Makeup Remover. Beauty 360 Gentle Eye Makeup Remover (CVS brand). Again, nothing fancy, but it does its job of taking off my eye makeup. I picked this up at CVS when I was heading to the premier of Fifty Shades Darker. I worked at the Sisley Paris “Which Shade are You?” lipstick booth. This eye make-up remover did its job of removing all lipstick shades efficiently off everyone’s hands and mine, so who could ask for more?
3. Shampoo. Enjoy Professional Hair Care Sulfate-Free Luxury Shampoo. I love this shampoo because it keeps the integrity of my blonde highlights and it’s sulfate free. Even though, depending on the hotel, they may have shampoo that is sulfate free and suitable for color treated hair, I didn’t want to risk it!
4. Conditioner. Big Sexy Hair Volumizing Conditioner sulfate free. My hair is very fine and color treated, so with the right conditioner I can leave my hair de-tangler spray. This conditioner brings my hair volume and makes it easier to brush out when wet–yay, two products in one!
5. Retinol. Tretinoin. Prescription only. This is a strong retinol cream that I apply every other night. This is an essential to me since retinol is one of the few proven anti-aging ingredients in today’s current world. I started using retinol when I was 18 or 19. Also, I would never attempt to take Tretinoin and put it in a smaller tube. (Thankfully the tube is under 3.4 ounce anyway). The packaging of Tretinoin keeps the active ingredients safe, so this product should never be removed from its packaging.
6. Night Under-Eye Treatment. Replenix All-Trans-Retinol Eye Repair Cream. This is another product I’ve been ordering for years. It has 90% green tea polyphenols to neutralize free radicals, retinol, vitamin K and vitamin E. This product’s retinol can also be seen by the color of the product (retinol is a yellowish color in its true form and green tea is a brownish/green). Again, I would never separate the formula from this packaging since it keeps these ingredients stable inside. Luckily, this eye cream is 0.5 ounces.
7. Oil and Blemish Control. Mario Badescu Drying Lotion. I chose to bring this product because during these summer months with the combination of sweat, sunscreen, and how active I am, I’ve found that an oil absorption and blemish control underneath sunscreen helps my skin stay clear. This product uses Zinc (great for oily skin), Sulfur (great for oil absorption) and Salicylic Acid (great for blemishes). A little goes a long way, as it does dry slightly pink.
8. Mascara. Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils-Luxurious Mascara in Purple 4. I will normally only wear this mascara for eye make-up. I’m in love with this deep purple hue, it’s fun and makes eye color pop even more.
9. A wide brim hat. A must. Tans are beautiful, but smooth skin for years to come is even more beautiful! Protect your gorgeous skin! No TSA questioning necessary.
10. Blush, bronzer and pressed powders do not need to pass for TSA inspection!
11. Sunscreen…I decided to buy sunscreen at the hotel market. I use so much sunscreen and especially during a vacation out in the sun, pool and ocean, that 3.4 ounces would not cut it, and a full new bottle just for the trip would work!
Ladies in white in Mexico
oooh…this pool…
1. Digestive Enzymes. I was recommended by a nutritionist in Los Angeles to take 2 enzymes before every meal. Although I don’t follow that all the time I will definitely take 2 before dinner when it’s mixing all sorts of tasting things and drinks.
2. Vitamin B-12. I follow a mostly vegan diet and so gotta have that B-12!
3. Maxi Hair Plus. You can order these on Amazon, or get them at Sprouts. I take this every morning with breakfast, it’s recommended to take another at dinner. My hair stylist Anush told me to take these and my fine hair has finally been growing!
4. Nuun Tablets. Electrolyte tablets you can stick into your water. I love love love these! You can buy these at Whole Foods, Sprouts or (of course) Amazon!
Wellness Lifestyle DIY Tip—>
You can wrap supplements in little tin foil pouches <3 Easy to throw in your purse!
Water
It’s so important to drink a lot of water every day, but especially while traveling. I used to drink diet coke or other sparkling drinks on the plane and now refrain and only drink water. A habit that was very hard to break, but am so glad I did. Try it next time you travel. Just drink water the whole travel day, and lots of it, and see how you feel.
Wellness Lifestyle DIY Tip–>
If you are staying at a hotel you could buy the biggest sized water bottle and re-fill it at the hotel gym. Hotel gyms (most) always have complimentary water. I drink two of those a day.
Travel-Friendly Work Out/Wellness Gear
1. Stretch Strap. (the pink strap) I ordered this off Amazon. This long pink rope is a life saver for me while traveling. I am a person that is constantly moving, and I especially like to walk and check out the city all day.
You can put your foot in the padded part and stretch your legs or arms any way you like. There are tons of Youtube videos on this, for now I’ll give you an idea with a little chart. It feels amazing and gets your lymphatic flow going and your body feeling all stretched out and relaxed!
2. Resistance Loop Band. I also ordered this off Amazon. This is great to travel with and barely takes any space. There are many types of toning exercises you can do with this in your hotel room. Again, there are so many Youtube videos and charts to follow and choose from. Here is one of my favorite positions!
What are your must have products when you travel light???
XO
Laura
Laura Dern of "Big Little Lies" Shares Her Beauty Truths!
Laura Dern, of “Big Little Lies,” “Twin Peaks” and “Star Wars: Episode VIII—The Last Jedi,” sits down with the New York Times and shares her beauty truths. Dern has access to the best-of-the-best in beauty tips, secrets, insights and treatments from around the world in her career as an A-list actress …..
Laura Dern’s interview in NY Times
Julie Hewett’s Organic Camellia Oil- Industry staple
Laura Dern, of “Big Little Lies,” “Twin Peaks” and “Star Wars: Episode VIII—The Last Jedi,” sits down with the New York Times and shares her beauty truths.
Dern has had access to the best-of-the-best in beauty tips, secrets, insights and treatments from around the world in her career as an A-list actress for the past 40 years! It is safe to say that she is qualified to be one of the beauty influencers in Los Angeles. Dern says that Julie Hewett’s Camellia Oil is one of her secret weapons in her beauty arsenal! Let us explain the magnificence of this beauty secret of the Geishas—Camellia Oil.
In the NY Times interview, Dern says that Julie Hewett’s Camellia Oil, alongside Crème de la Mer and iS Clinical, is part of her nightly routine.
“At night, I might use this really beautiful camellia oil by Julie Hewett, the makeup artist.”
A few of the long list of benefits of this “nutritional powerhouse” Camellia Oil include:
anti-aging benefits,
anti-inflammation properties, and
skin healing benefits.
Due to camellia oil’s high antioxidant content of polyphenols and Oleic Acid (almost 82% of its fatty acid composition!) it helps slow DNA damage of the skin and protects from aging free-radicals.
Julie Hewett’s nourishing Camellia Oil pictures among Dern’s other favorites!
How can you wear Camellia Oil?
Camellia Oil can be worn any time and is multi-purpose beauty product. SHOP JULIE HEWETT CAMELLIA OIL HERE!
Julie Hewett’s Organic Camellia Oil- Industry staple
Camellia oil is an emulsifier, which means it can easily be mixed and added to other creams, oils or sunblock and deliver an added punch of antioxidants and nutrients.
Camellia Oil can be applied to the hair, a few drops applied through the ends to add shine and hydration, or a few dabs to fly aways to slick your hair back.
The oil can be lightly dabbed to the under-eye area for an intensive hydration treatment and can supplement any other eye treatment or is outstanding and healing on its own.
Some beauty enthusiasts like to cleanse with camellia oil, remove make-up, apply the oil to stretch marks or wounds.
Wear it under makeup, for a dewy base and added skin protection.
The molecule size of Camellia oil is small enough to penetrate the skin’s Natural Moisture Factor (NMF) in the Stratum Corneum Layer. This means that not only does Camellia Oil contain all these awesome long-lasting benefits for the skin, but its molecule is small enough to penetrate the pores and deliver them to the deeper layers! Furthermore, the Camellia Oil molecule is stable, which means that its beneficial, precious qualities will not break down to heat. (Thank goodness Camellia Oil properties stay intact during our long steamy spa sessions in the bathroom and hot Summer-time rays!)
SHOP JULIE HEWETT CAMELLIA OIL HERE.
XO
Laura
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?
*This* Ruby Balm Still Woos Mandy Moore
Mandy Moore mentions one of her all time favorites. Camellia Ruby Balm by Julie Hewett, in a Refinery29 interview, even 10 years after Moore discovered the Camellia Ruby Balm on the “Because I said so!” set! Camellia Ruby Balm has a sheer red tint…..Multi-Use Beauty Product Ruby Balm is Still a Favorite of Mandy Moore’s!
Golden Globes, 2017
Mandy Moore mentions her love for Julie Hewett’s Camellia Ruby Balm in an interview with Refinery 29 on January 9th, 2017. In the interview with MI-Anne Chan, “The Weird Thing That Makes Mandy Moore Break Out– & How She Deals,” Moore says that Julie Hewett’s Camellia Ruby Balm is a product that she discovered on the “Because I said so!” set in 2007, and that she likes so much, that she has kept it for herself and mentions it in the Refinery29 interview 10 years later!
“I am obsessed with Julie Hewett’s Camellia Ruby Balm. It looks bright pink, but gives the perfect tint on the lips and it’s pretty much all I wear for my character in 1988, but now I use it in my day-to-day life, too.”
Moore’s favorite—shop it here ->Camellia Ruby Balm by Julie Hewett
Camellia Ruby Balm has a sheer red tint that is perfect for every day casual use, or natural enhancement of the lips. At the same time, the main ingredient base of this balm is camellia oil and makes up 70% of the tinted balm stick. Camellia oil is touted for its high content of vitamins A, B, C & E and other minerals like Potassium, Zinc, Calcium, Iron, Manganese and Magnesium. It’s non pore clogging and the molecule of Camellia oil is small enough to penetrate the deepest layers of the skin, more so than other plant oils.
Camellia Ruby Balm also contains rose oil and grape seed oil and orange oil. This balm promotes healing of imperfections, contains natural UVA protection is rich in anti-oxidants and anti-aging polyphenols.
The Julie Hewett team is ecstatic that Mandy Moore still continues to use their Camellia Ruby Balm as a staple in her beauty arsenal since she discovered it on the movie set “Because I said so!” back in 2007.
Mandy Moore looked astounding at the 2017 Golden Globes on January 8th. Clearly, she is doing something right!
OXO
Laura
Cheekie pots! An Instant Face Lift with a Creamy Hue!
These multi-use Cheekie Pots by Julie Hewett are little pots full of creamy pigment also infused with Camellia Oil. The rich pigment in the Cheekie Pot is multi-use and can be swiped on your lips, cheeks, and/or lids. Hewett’s personal favorite is in shade “Destiny.” Cheekie Pots
Julie Hewett’s multi-use beauty product Cheekie Pots are little pots full of creamy pigment, infused with skin enhancing Camellia Oil. The rich pigment can be swiped on your lips, cheeks, and/or lids. This is a multi-use cosmetic with high antioxidant content via Camellia Oil!
Thandie Newton wears Julie Hewett’s cheekie pot in shade “Rosie.” She mentions she wears “Rosie” on the apples of her cheeks.
You may simply use your (clean!) dainty fingers to apply this rich pigment straight out of your Cheekie Pot. Or, you can dip Julie Hewett’s Perfect Chubby Cheekie Brush into the pot and apply to your cheeks. Hewett recommends applying it above the cheekbones in an “apostrophe” shape for a slimming and “face lift” effect! For lips, you can use a lip brush to dab onto your lips, and for eyes, a compact natural or synthetic bristle eye shadow brush for a smooth finish.
Gabrielle Union mentions Julie Hewett’s product and Julie Hewett’s cheekie pots once again! Love ya girl. So, what’s Gabrielle Union’s camp talking about now? Julie Hewett’s beloved Cheekie Pot in the shade “Destiny!” featured in InStyle’s March 2017 issue, make-up artist Malika James mentions that she has “found Union’s perfect neutral by matching the tawny-rose hue of the inside of her lip” with shade Destiny.
InStyle issue March 2017, Gabrielle Union mentions Julie Hewett’s cheekie pot in shade “Destiny”
Kristen Stewart wears “peachie” cheekie
Cheekie pot in shade “Posie” is a truly light and feminine shade in light pink. It reminds me of the color of ballerina shoes. “Posie” is a great burst of peony pink and is used to polish your cheek. “Posie” can be applied above the cheek bone all the way to the hairline in an apostrophe shape.
Thandie Newton, from Westworld mentions that she wears “Rosie” on the apples of her cheeks. “Rosie” is a vibrant raspberry hue that looks gorgeous on all skin tones. It’s a guaranteed “freshen-up-your-look” shade. It’s great on bare skin, and when you go to the gym you can apply some to your cheeks and lips for a lift.
Cheekie pot in shade“Jami” is a shy, tender, pink for those days you want to wear dramatic eyes or lips.
Try celebrity favorite Cheekie Pot in a hue that matches you! SHOP IT HERE!
OXO
Laura
Anti-Aging Mist from Italy You Need to Know About!
SKINUP is a device that mists an anti-aging and hydrating mist. It is formulated in Italy, and is now finally hitting the U.S. beauty market. SkinUp….the magic in the Mist
SKINUP is a compact, futuristically designed device that mists anti-aging and hydrating ingredients. Hyaluronic acid, CoQ10, alpha lipoic acid, soy and aloe stream out of the SKINUP device where you then mist the elixir all over your face and neck.
This is a multi-use beauty product with quality skincare ingredients!
You can mist this anti-aging and soothing mist over makeup, at any time of the day.
You can mist this anti-aging and soothing mist on top of your skincare routine.
You can mist this anti-aging and soothing mist any time you’d like hydration or a skin boost.
SKINUP is so easy to throw in your bag. It’s small and the face plate keeps the hole that the elixir mists out of clean and safe.
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Let’s break down the ingredients in SkinUp’s “Starter Kit”…
Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA): The antioxidant highly tauted by Dr. Perricone, alpha lipoic acid has the ability to slow down the degeneration of collagen production. It is a fat soluble and water-soluble antioxidant, which means it can work not only on the cell membrane to protect it from damage, but also within the cell. ALA also works synergistically with other antioxidants such as vitamin C or E.
Hyaluronic Acid: Hyaluronic acid holds 1,000 times its molecular weight in water and is like a magnet for water, which in turn helps your skin stay hydrated. Hyaluronic acid also plays well with other ingredients, it can be used with retinol. Vitamin C, and AHA’s.
Coq10: Coq10 (or ubiquinone) is another powerful antioxidant that helps slow down the aging process of skin. Coq10 aids elastin and collagen production. Coq10’s molecule is also small enough to penetrate the skin cell’s membrane and deliver its benefits within the cell.
Soy: Soy is known to maximize the benefits of hyaluronic acid, so this is definitely a plus! Other benefits include brightening the skin, decreasing redness, boosting collagen production and improving skin tone.
Aloe: A very calming, soothing, anti-inflammatory ingredient that also contains vitamins such as vitamins A, B, C, D and E, as well as magnesium, potassium and zinc.
SKINUP is super easy to put together. SKINUP arrives fully charged, and you just pour “Hydrating Elixir” into the device, and you’re ready to spray and throw it into your bag.
Colors are also available in black and blue. *Men approved, too!
XO
Laura
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