Author: Lindsay

Deals and Steals – Simple Skincare

If you are itching to try out Simple Skincare but haven’t gotten around to it… now’s your chance! Safeway is having a stellar “Buy 2, Get 2” promotion – buy two Simple Skincare products, get $2 off. What a great chance to get on a new summer regimen!

My two Simple Skincare picks with the warming weather? I keep reaching for the Oil Balancing Cleansing Wipes. They seem to do an even better job at cutting through sunscreen and summer buildup. And, at the same time, Zinc PCA refreshes and helps control shine. The Vital Vitamin Day Cream SPF 15 also helps balance me out. Somehow, it manages to keep my skin moisturized without becoming greasy in the warm weather. Not to mention keeps those clogged pores away. It also provides that crucial UVA and UVB protection.

Don’t know if you have a Safeway near you? Based on where you live, Safeway is also known as:

Dominick’s
Vons
Randalls
Tom Thumb
Carrs

This post was created in connection with my appointment as an Influencer in the Simple® Skincare Program. Visit www.facebook.com/SimpleSkincare to share your story on sensitive skin.

New Global Body Serum from Lina Hanson

Way back in January 2012, I was swooning over Lina Hason’s Global Face Serum. It was one of the first face oils I tried, and I was instantly sold on the way the formula worked wonders on my dry skin. It is no wonder. As a celebrity makeup artist based out of Hollywood, she would have a pulse on what really works, particularly in conjunction with makeup.

To follow up on that launch, today Lina is launching her Global Body Serum. (By now, you guys probably know that I am a body oil fanatic). This is no accident that today marks the availability of Lina’s latest and greatest. June 5th is World Environment Day. For Lina, this is a cause close to home – the Global Body Serum is a 100% blend of sustainably harvested oils. To celebrate, Lina is giving 15% of her net proceeds of Global Face Serum and new Global Body Serum to the International Refugee Committee from June 15 to August 15.

This light and quickly absorbing oil is perfect for just out of the shower. My dry skin drinks it up quickly, so there is no greasiness. Yuzu and pink grapefruit work to improve circulation. Vanilla works as an antioxidant. Argan and Brazil nut moisturize, improve elasticity, and give a natural sheen. Overall, the scent is light and refreshing – balanced between citrus and vanilla to my nose.

I applaud the purity and process of Lina’s oils:

No animal ingredients/no animal testing
Completely free of parabens, artificial fragrance, silicone, petrochemicals, synthetic fragrances or any other chemical ingredient.

Global Body Serum and Global Face Serum is available at LinaHanson.com.

Brand Spotlight: Supergoop!

Supergoop just does it right. On the search for a good, clean and well made sunscreen? Look no further. These guys really do everything they can to make it right. Primarily, their UV protector meets the highest and most advanced European and Australian standards for suncare. Then their formulas are clinically approved for all skin types – even infants and sensitive skin.

Supergoop‘s UV protection comes in every form you could ask for. For me, my beloved sprays. Also, pumps, sticks, lotions and towelettes. And they are all enviromentally friendly, water-resistant and free of fragrances, synthetic dyes, and sulfates. Sold yet? I’ve been trying out three of Supergoop‘s latest and greatest… here are the details:

First, not wanting to mess around with sub-par protection, I’ve been reaching for the Sunscreen Mist With Vitamin C Broad Spectrum SPF 50. It has been giving me reliable and complete, not to mention easy to apply, protection lately. I’m usually sensitive to chemical sunscreens (aka Avobenzone), but this mist keeps my skin happy with 35% less alcohol than other sprays. The anti-oxidant rich formula is amazingly nourishing but without being oily. Vitamin C works longer term to improve the look of skin’s texture. The citrus scent keeps it light, but pleasant.

Supergoop! makes a fabulous lip balm in both mint and acai flavors. I can’t quit reaching for my tube of AcaiFusion’ Lip Balm SPF 30. I can rest assured at the pool that my lips get the sun protection they need with this stuff – the high UV-protection is fairly unique for lip products. In addition, the formula has the super berry acai to work as an anti-oxidant and repair damage. Shea butter hydrates. Lastly, vitamins E and C protect from free radicals and renew cells.

And naturally how could I not check out one of the hottest products to hit the beauty scene: CC Creams. Supergoop came out with their version recently and it is already a favorite. Supergoop! ‘Daily Correct’ CC Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 35 is powered by the physical sunscreens my sensitive skin loves, but without any white cast. I can use this as my foundation – it has a fairly substantial coverage. I’ve been wearing the light/medium and it is virtually a perfect match. Light-difussing mica helps disguise lines and wrinkles.

All Supergoop! products are vegan, hypoallergenic, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

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Prairie Hive Summer Issue – Summer Beauty Picks

I am so thrilled to be in the Prairie Hive’s summer issue! This local digital publication is always such a joy to read – these girls know their stuff from home to fashion to family. Not to mention, it is beautifully designed. Head on over so you don’t miss a page. You can find the full issue here.

Also, make sure you don’t miss Neiman Marcus’ Camp Gorgeous. Spend $85 and get this tote full of fun samples.

Anastasia Beverly Hills ‘Hypercolor’ Brow Gel & Mascara

Colored mascaras are everywhere for summer. But these aren’t just another variation – these guys from Anastasia are bold. If you want color to be noticed, Hypercolor is your cup of tea. Anastasia Beverly Hills ‘Hypercolor’ Brow Gel & Mascara comes in three shades: Electric Blue, Ultra Violet and In The Pink.

My good friend and I wore these out for brunch last weekend – she chose pink, I wore blue. And I can’t tell you how much fun we had with the surprising use of color. I loved how the blue accentuated the green in my eyes. And her light green eyes popped even more with a touch of pink.

Originally designed for brows, I actually prefer it as a curling mascara. I don’t think my group of friends is quite ready for purple eye brows. That’s not to say I don’t think it could potentially look really cool.

The intensely pigmented formula dries quickly. As a second step, use the Mini Lash Genius Clear Waterproof Topcoat to instantly set and waterproof your lashes. While it was still on my lashes the next day (I didn’t use eye makeup remover – just washed my face), the pigment isn’t hard to remove.

Belle Belle On I Heart Heels!

Hey readers! Today, you can find me over one of my dear blogging buddies blog, I Heart Heels. Julie and I don’t live too far from each other – she’s just down the road in Arkansas. And we’ve bonded over fashion, beauty and living in this great part of our country. Hop on over to see what I can’t resist for the summer months here.