Author: Lindsay

Wednesday On The Web

Dreams and Purpose on Belle Belle Beauty

Apologies for a brief post! Super busy (and fun) week. Tonight calls for pizza, cuddling with the pups, and pondering dreams/purpose. Here are some finds from around the web:

Loving this tomboy style.

Modern manners – please friends, no phone at the dinner table.

This scent and its story has me captivated.

Can’t wait to get my paws on this cleansing treatment and cloth.

I love this series on Hitha’s blog – especially this recent post.

While not totally aligned with the events of my life, many similarities in this piece – love her voice and message.

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New From Burt’s Bees

New From Burt's Bees on Belle Belle Beauty

Burt’s Bees in not only a favorite drugstore brand but my definite pick when it comes to budget natural goodies. They hit shelves before natural was an official buzzword (over 30 years ago). And each of their products is carefully crafted from their iconic lip balm to their newest products.

The newest collection is designed to fight wrinkles with Hibiscus and Apple Rejuvenating Complex. I am dying to try the whole line, but for now I can report on the Renewal Refining Cleanser. I actually prefer this as a scrub – a creamy base has larger granules so make sure not to apply too vigorously. The ingredients work to plump and hydrate skin and after using my face is calm and incredibly soft. And I love the refreshing apple scent, especially for the coming summer!

Also new from the brand, Sheer Body Lotion is lightweight and not heavily scented. The formula contains Safflower Oil to smooth skin. I like to spray on right after the shower and let it soak in before I towel off. I can envision this being perfect on hotter (stickier!) days this summer.

Of course, my favorite launch was promptly chewed by my two (lucky they are adorable) puppies. I couldn’t find my new Squeezable Beeswax Lip Balm for a couple days. Lo and behold, it was located in Tink’s bed slightly gnawed on but a goner nonetheless. Sigh.

A version of my favorite original lip balm, Squeezable Beeswax Lip Balm uses the same beeswax and vitamin E but is slightly more nourishing. The slanted tip made it a breeze to use. And the peppermint left the best, subtle tingle.

All products available at burtsbees.com.

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Tata Harper Volumizing Lip and Cheek Tint

Tata Harper Volumizing Lip and Cheek Tint on Belle Belle Beauty

While many skin care products have excited me in the past couple of months, things have been fairly quiet on the color cosmetics front when it comes to the Belle Belle review pipeline. All that changed when this beauty from Tata Harper arrived. I attribute my glee to the fact that this product simplifies my routine and provides skin care benefits.

Tata Harper Volumizing Lip and Cheek Tint, like her other products, is made with natural ingredients and pigments. The formula blends moisturizers and minerals with Spanish Lavender and Lipoamino Acid Technology to plump and volumize skin and lips.

I’ve heard great things about all the shades but I am using Very Vivacious. I love the coral/bronze shade – it looks most natural on my redness-prone skin. The shade looks rich in the pot, but blends flawlessly on skin for a very sheer application. I suppose you could layer for more color, but I like natural flush.

I first apply my foundation or tinted moisturizers. Then I apply Very Vivacious using my fingers to the apples of my cheeks – just above where I’d normally use bronzer. And then I take what remains and apply to lips for a wash of color.

Next up, I am going to invest in Very Sweet – a peach that looks like it would be perfect for a summer dewiness.

Samples generously provided by Neiman Marcus as part of the Beauty Ambassador Program. I consult for Neiman Marcus which is affiliated with the Neiman Marcus Group, but as always, opinions are my own.

RéVive Fermitif Hand Renewal Cream + Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Sunscreen

ReVive Fermitif Hand Renewal Cream + Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Sunscreen on Belle Belle Beauty

My hand cream game seriously just got upgraded. This week at work, I cleaned out all the odds and ends and replaced my hand game with this MVP. So why is it so good? Let’s just start with luxury.

RéVive Fermitif Hand Renewal Cream + Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Sunscreen is powered by a firming hand complex to smooth and strengthen skin. A brightening agent works against sun damage. And those long-term benefits are great.

But my favorite part is the very delicate rose scent – what is it with me loving rose all of a sudden? And the texture is long-lasting without being greasy or cloying. And of course, SPF 15 is an always important layer of protection. I reach for it each time I wash my hands because I love using it so – but the hydration does soak in a last all day.

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Samples generously provided by Neiman Marcus as part of the Beauty Ambassador Program. I consult for Neiman Marcus which is affiliated with the Neiman Marcus Group, but as always, opinions are my own.

New From L’OCCITANE

New From L’OCCITANE on Belle Belle Beauty

I’m kind of in a nervous state due to this drought in California. Not only is it a state I call (one of my many) homes, but I have an Alma Mater and many friends and family that actually live there. I’ll be doing a rain dance but in the meantime, I am also worried about my beloved almonds. California is the source of many – maybe most – of the almonds Americans nosh on every day.

Without surprise, my almond obsession spills over to my beauty obsession. And it was many years ago I first fell for L’OCCITANE Almond Hand Soap (which I sadly cannot find anymore). So when I got a chance to try out the new Almond Velvet Youthful Body Serum and Balm, I was elated.

The serum is truly unique – the concentrated formula contains nourishing almond with vitamin C to heal and energize skin. It hydrates but doesn’t feel heavy or greasy. Skin is left velvety smooth. I can’t think of a better moisturizer for summer. The balm is a heavier cream that soothes skin – but it still sinks into skin quickly leaving a powdery finish. I prefer using this at night and might just be the ticket after a day at the pool.

Also new from L’OCCITANE is the Divine Immortelle 28 Day Renewal Program. I was new to the Divine collection and quickly fell for the Divine Youth Oil – gentle and plumping aka everything you could ask for in a face oil. The Renewal Program took a little more time to review and digest. Over four weeks, I used specifically designed seven capsule strips. The process is crafted for renewal and exfoliation. The capsules are generous in size and I was able to cover my face, neck and decolletage. At the end of the month, I found my skin clearer, refreshed, less red and calmed. It definitely made a difference in my no-makeup experiment. Well worth it to infuse skin with ingredients like Rosemary and Carrot. And bonus points for an (accidental) accountability system to make sure skin care is part of your daily routine.

All products available at usa.loccitane.com.

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Wednesday On The Web

Spring White Jeans on Belle Belle Beauty

I’m so in the mood for white jeans. Especially on one of our last “cool” evenings with a slouchy top, scarf and booties like above. Granted it was 90 degrees here today so not sure that “one last evening” will happen until the fall, but a girl can dream. I pulled out my only pair of white jeans a couple weeks ago. And while I loved the look – worn with my new Rag and Bone tee and a very old DVF moto jacket – there was an issue. My sweet, always tactful friend let me know my jeans were too big. Please, this was a problem I didn’t mind having. First, my jeans were actually too big. And I had an excuse to shop. I have these Rag and Bone jeans in a casual, denim wash and always get tons of compliments. So thinking I need to invest in the white version (especially since this sale is happening). Meanwhile, I was digging up these finds from around the web – happy Wednesday!

Phrases even smart people misuse – sad to admit I am guilty of a few of these.

My girl seriously has dating rules DOWN. Boys and girls, pay attention to these first date rules.

I’m still in major de-cluttering mode – these tips can help.

I’m an adventurous traveler (I went to Russia by myself) so don’t put it past me to rent one of these.

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