Author: Lindsay

CEW Beauty Insiders’ Choice Awards

Recently, the organization, Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) selected the breakthrough beauty products at the 19^th Annual CEW Beauty Insiders’ Choice Awards. These accolades were awarded from the most experienced insiders. I have to say, I love their choices. I’m certainly making many of these my summer “must haves”. Here are the winners:

BATH AND BODY

Bath and Body Mass: Eucerin – Professional Repair Lotion Extremely Dry Skin Lotion
Bath and Body Prestige: Bliss – Fatgirlsixpack

SKINCARE

Acne Treatment: GLAMGLOW, Inc. – Super-mud Clearing Treatment
Anti-Aging Mass: Avon – Anew Clinical Pro Line Eraser Treatment A-F33
Anti-Aging Prestige: philosophy – Full of Promise Treatment Duo for Uplifting Days and Volumizing Nights
Cleanser & Scrub: Fresh, Inc. – Rose Cleansing Foam
Eye Treatment Mass: L’Oréal Paris – Revitalift Triple Power Eye Treatment
Eye Treatment Prestige: Lancôme – Génifique Eye Light-Pearl
Lip Treatment: Fresh, Inc. – Sugar Lip Treatment Advanced Therapy
Moisturizer Mass: Neutrogena Corporation – Naturals Multi-vitamin Nourishing Moisturizer
Moisturizer Prestige: Clinique – Moisture Surge Intense Skin Fortifying Hydrator
Skincare Tools: NuFACE – Trinity Skin Boosting System with Microcurrent and Red LED
Sun Product: Elizabeth Arden – Prevage Triple Defense Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 50+++

HAIR

Hair Care Product: Ojon™- Rare Blend Oil Total Hair Therapy
Hair Coloring Product: Rita Hazan New York – Foaming Color Gloss in Tones Down Brassiness
Hair Styling Product: Ojon™ – Super Sleek Restorative Blowout Perfector

MAKEUP

Eye Product Mass: Maybelline New York – The Mega Plush Mascara by Volum’ Express Mascara
Eye Product Prestige: Dior Beauty – Diorshow New Look Mascara
Face Product Mass: Sonia Kashuk for Target® – Chic Luminosity Bronzer in Goddess
Face Product Prestige: Smashbox Cosmetics – Photo Finish More Than Primer Dark Spot Correcting
Lip Product Mass: Sonia Kashuk for Target® – Satin Luxe Lip Color with SPF 16
Lip Product Prestige: Dior Beauty – Addict Extreme Lipstick

MEN’S GROOMING

Jack Black – Dry Erase® Ultra-calming Face Cream

NAIL PRODUCT

Sally Hansen – Salon Insta-gel Strips™

SCENT

Men’s Scent: Viktor & Rolf- Spicebomb
Perfumer- IFF
Women’s Scent Mass: Coty – Closer by Halle Berry
Perfumer- Firmenich
Women’s Scent Prestige: Coty Inc. – Dot Marc Jacobs
Perfumer- Firmenich

INDIE BEAUTY AWARD

Julep™

ECO BEAUTY AWARD

Nourish | Organic Food For Healthy Skin

QVC BEAUTY QUEST AWARD

Neydharting Moor

BEST SELLER MASS

L’Orèal Paris Colour Riche Nail

BEST SELLER PRESTIGE

Estée Lauder Perfectionist [CP+R] Wrinkle Lifting/Firming Serum

BEST SELLER FRAGRANCE

Lancôme La Vie est Belle

Lovely Reads

I’ve been catching up on my favorite blogs lately – might have had a little bit too much fun the last couple of weekends for my regularly scheduled blog reading. Here are some of my favorites – don’t miss these gems:

finally… BB and CC Creams decoded

before and after shots you’ll swoon over

the best of the best in drugstore mascaras

great video from birchbox on easy contouring

grace shares how to make a blowout last seven days!

make sure to check out my pretty lovely pinterest board

don’t miss sales at Net-a-Porter, Shopbop, Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus

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Nutrisystem Week 27

This week, I lost 0.2 pounds for a total weight loss of 34.2 pounds. But the real victory here was on the running trails. Ten years ago, fresh out of college, I ran quite a bit. I was never a speed demon, but I could pound out four miles in 36 minutes. Not too shabby. After gaining weight, breaking my foot, etc. etc. (excuses, excuses)… the running shoes were retired. Well, I broke those puppies out a couple weeks ago and couldn’t believe I ran for 30 minutes straight without stopping. Granted, it was a snails pace. But I kept at it. And after three runs this week, I have official carved off a minute and a half of my mile time. I know find myself craving the headphones and a run along the river. Feels good to be back!

Check out last week’s Nutrisystem post here.

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May Favorites

Can you believe it is already the end of May? Time flies! To mark the end of a month, I am starting a new series of monthly favorites from around the web. Over the last 31 days, here are my favorites. Would love to know if any are on your shopping list!

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Lustful Luxury Friday: Darphin Body Scrub and Lotion

There is something about Darphin that just immediately transports me to Paris. The sleek, oh-so-French typeset and beautiful (not cloying) scents are very European spa-like. This little bath and body duo is an indulgence. But not as big of an indulgence as flying yourself over to spa in the French countryside.

Darphin Aromatic Nourishing Smoothing Body Scrub is actually a gomage – a thicker and translucent gel that whips itself into a nourishing milk when it connects with water. The natural and organic ingredients like natural cranberry extracts, bamboo particles and silica powder work on lots of different levels to exfoliate and soften skin. One plus side on this scrub, in the shower it doesn’t just slide off of you so no wasted product!

And naturally, followed up by Darphin Silky Moisturizing Lotion we get the whole Darphin skin experience. This formula is used by beauty therapists at Darphin’s Paris Institute. It zaps skin with immediate and intense hydration, leaving skin smooth. The gel formula is perfect for the hotter months, particularly with its fast-absorbing properties.

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First Aid Beauty Gentle Cleansing Wipes

What did we do before cleansing wipes became popular? They come in so handy during hot days, removing loads of makeup, and saving the evening when I am just too darn lazy to full-out wash my face. But so often they can be abrasive and be tough on especially gentle skin like around the eyes. After hearing my fellow beauty junkies rave about FAB (or First Aid Beauty), I know I wanted to explore the line and what better way than those cherished wipes?

These wipes are generously sized and super soft. They have plenty of product – enough to do the job but not so much they get messy. While you can use these anytime for a general refresh, they do an outstanding job removing makeup – even stubborn eye makeup. They also work against surface oils making them idea post-workout.

A unique blend of chamomile, aloe, and bisabolol calm and soothe the skin. The FAB Antioxidant Booster (Licorice Root, Feverfew, and White Tea) prevents free radical damage. The thoughtful combo of ingredients along with the super soft material make these a winner in my book. Even at $15 for 30 wipes, you get what you pay for. I’d especially recommend these for those with ultra-sensitive skin.