Belle Belle Beauty

H2O Plus Spa Sea Lotus Collection

In an effort to save some pennies, I’ve been skipping on massages and pedicures in favorite of at-home treatments. I actually like the solitude and relaxation when I turn my own bathroom into a mini-spa. At the top of my list is a treatment that sloughs off dull, summer debris and infuses skin with nourishment and marine botanicals. Just use all three of the H2O Plus Revitalizing Sea Lotus products together for a luxe effect right in your home.

H2O Plus Spa Sea Lotus Skin Smoother uses sea salt as a gentle exfoliator. Sea sourced water lotus and bamboo extract work to improve the look of skin while sweet almond and macadamia nut oils nourish and moisturize. The same botanicals packed with vitamins and minerals are infused in the H2O Plus Spa Sea Lotus Body Wash. Mineral-rich brown and red algae blend with aloe and vitamin E to soothe and nourish the skin. Last but certainly not least, slather on H2O Plus Spa Sea Lotus Body Lotion, which is surprisingly light. Vitamin E and Provitamin B5 soothe and revitalize. And moisturizers including mango and cocoa butters are quickly absorbed, leaving soft and radiant skin. Skin is left with an aquatic floral scent that is revitalizing, yet subtle.

Available at Ulta.com and H2OPlus.com

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Belle Belle in Verily Magazine

I was so excited to be asked to share my favorite fall finds with Verily Magazine. This new magazine is all about taking a new, honest approach. The tone is modern and real – I can’t tell you how excited I am for the work they are doing over there. So pop on over and get all the dirty details here about what’s new and noteworthy in beauty.

Febreze Sleep Serenity Collection

File this under random. You’ll understand if you love sleep as much as me. I’m one of those people that needs nine hours of sleep. I’ve tried to fight it, but that is just how I function best. Naturally, my bedroom and bed are incredibly important to me. After all, I spend a huge chunk of time there.

So when I come across something that can make that time and space more beautiful or enjoyable, it grabs my attention. I snagged a bedroom mist from the Febreze^® Sleep Serenity™ Collection on my last trip to the grocery store and am totally hooked. I chose Warm Milk and Honey which is a cozy, yet not too sweet scent. Also available: Quiet Jasmine and Moonlit Lavender. All scents are blended to help relax and soothe. It is even endorsed by the National Sleep Foundation. I can’t wait to pick up a bottle of the Bedding Refresher and Bedside Diffuser on my next trip to the store.

FYI: This post isn’t sponsored.

Rich Moisturizers For Dry Skin

I’m drawn towards luxurious rich creams no matter the season. My parched skin drinks up heavy doses of moisture. If I have been diligent (or indulgent) in hydration, I can really see an increased radiance in my skin. While I use these richer moisturizers year round, I know some of you might be rotating in a winter-friendly heavier cream. If you are in the market, here are my six favorite rich moisturizers for dry skin:

Kate Somerville Age Arrest Anti-Wrinkle Cream

Not only does this cream cure dry skin, but it also works against aging with a revolutionary technology. Based on scientific research into telomeres, it is proven to effectively reduce the appearance of wrinkles, increase skin firmness and elasticity and improve the appearance of skin discoloration. It also plays well with sensitive skin. Use morning and night.

Hada Labo Tokyo Skin Plumping Gel Cream

This Japanese brand, wildly popular in Asia, is now available at Ulta and drugstores here in the US. With a compelling price point, this formula focuses on a super-charged Hyaluronic Acid. While it has a gel-like texture, don’t underestimate its hydration power. It contains the highest concentration of Hyaluronic Acid out of the entire product line. Skin is left plumped and soft, but not greasy. Fragrance free and non-irritating. Use morning and night.

Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Repair Moisturizer

Another rich moisturizer with anti-aging benefits, Juice Beauty’s version uses fruit stem cells to infuse the formula with vitamin C and resveratrol. This blend repairs damage to the skin on a DNA level. Plant oils provide hydration. Juice Beauty products are free of loads of nasty ingredients like parabens, petroluem, sulphates, GMO, silicones, pesticides and artificial dyes. Use morning and night.

L’Oreal Youth Code Texture Perfector Day & Night Cream

Youth Code targets women with younger skin but I was happy to discover this formula packs a moisture punch. Crafted to improve pores, texture and fine lines, this cream has a silky texture. It absorbs quickly with a velvet finish. Plus, you can’t beat the drugstore price point.

myHERO™ Ultra Rich Anti-Aging Growth Factor Cream

myHERO is particularly formulated for dry, mature and sensitive skin. It also targets redness along with other signs of aging. Ingredients stimulate collagen production while comforting irritated skin. Over time, this can help boost skin’s immunity. Use in the evening.

Kiehl’s Since 1851 Super Multi-Corrective Cream

The long-standing skin care powerhouse, Kiehl’s, designed their newest cream to reduce signs of aging with beech tree extract and jasmonic and hyaluronic acids. The formula is also friendly towards sensitive skin. The rich cream has an element of gel texture, allowing for quick absorption. Paraben and fragrance-free. Use in the morning and evening.

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Soft Pink Lips

Sure, we are in the throws of autumn’s dark and vampy lips. And don’t get me wrong, I am really starting to love wearing a bold shade. But sometimes you just want a soft, feminine and easy-to-wear pink. Rounding out my six favorite pinky neutrals (in the above photo, starting top left going clockwise and top to bottom in the swatches below):

Jouer lipstick in Sophia is a shade launched for fall. I fell hard for this formula at New York Fashion Week when I stopped by Birchbox’s pop up shop for a little mini-makeover. While I wore the shade Grace that day, I knew Sophia was going to be the one I reached for over and over again. Actually part of their new “Find Your Perfect Red” collection, this creamy rose is their pick for warmer complexions. The formula has loads of hydration and a buttery finish that makes it easy to wear.

MAC Mineralize collection finally delivered a foundation that played well with my drier skin. And it also offered creamy and rich lipsticks that hydrate my ultra-dry lips. I picked up Grande Dame, a slightly darker rose with just a hint of shimmer and frost. The color is relatively opaque with great lasting wear.

NARS Larger Than Life Lip Gloss in Viva is my pick if shine is your goal. I love the tiny applicator brush which allows for maximum precision. While Larger Than Life is a true lip gloss, you can expect a ton of pigment. And natural voluminizers work to plump lips.

Flower Kiss Stick Velvet Lip Color in So Gladiola is rose with a hint of orange and a matte finish. The pigment in these lipsticks are luxury at a drugstore price point. Despite the finish, the formula contains an emollient so my lips stay hydrated and the color stays smooth.

Probably one of my all time favorite gloss formulas, bareMinerals marvelous MOXIE in Party Starter has a pop of coral. But because it is a gloss, the effect on me ends up being fairly rosy. Shea and avocado nourish lips and a minty effect gives a bit of a tingle.

NARS Satin Lip Pencil in Isola Bella is ultimately so wearable. The shade is a rosy nude with a creamy, shiny finish. The pencil packaging allows for precise application, important with the pigment-packed formula. Expect lots of wear time from this twist on a lipstick.

DETOX Dry Shampoo for Brunettes from drybar

Alli Webb, drybar founder, really hit the nail on the head when she launched drybar’s own product line (initial review here). Today, she adds another gem to the collection – one I couldn’t be more excited about. My beloved dry shampoo, DETOX, now comes in a formula just for brunettes! This dry shampoo smells great, but not too artificial, and adds the perfect amount of volume and lift to my fine strands. And this new version promises to be completely undetectable on my brown hair!

Available at shop.thedrybar.com.