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mark Coconut Treat Collection

The last throws of summer call for something beachy. And so I am gobbling up the Coconut Treat collection from mark. I’ve already gotten tons of compliments on the scent (guys love it!). The blend is totally tropical with coconut water and mandarin layered with hazelnut and coconut cream. The culinary spiciness also makes it great to transition into fall! The collection includes:

Hand It Over Super Moisture Hand Cream in Coconut Treat
Get Misty Coconut Treat Body Mist (hydrated and leaves the perfect amount of fragrance)
Whipped Up Coconut Treat Body Butter (all day hydration)
Sheen Stealer Coconut Treat Dry Oil Body Spray

I’m also loving the 3-in-1 cleanser in Coconut Treat, although it appears to be sold out on line. You can use these as a body wash, bubble bath or gentle daily-use shampoo and they all leave behind a delicate scent. There are lots of other fragrances available in this multi-talented body wash here. Shop the Coconut Treat collection here.

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Back To School Beauty Favorites on FOX 23’s Great Day Green Country

So excited to be back on FOX 23’s Great Day Green Country this morning to talk all about Back to School beauty. These picks are perfect for a natural but fun look for teenagers. But they are equally favorites for my own use as the seasons change. I’m getting my hair back in tip top shape, keeping skin clear and letting that last bit of summer glow shine through. Here are the products I’ll be chatting about (Tulsa folks, tune in at 10AM!).

Laura Mercier Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20

Truly one of her iconic products, Laura Mercier just does tinted moisturizer right. There are a couple different formulas but the oil free version is buildable and works on all skin types. The lightweight formula controls oil while still hydrating and providing that crucial sun protection.

eos Smooth Lip Balm Sphere Fruit Basket 4 Flavor Multi-Pack

These adorable, spherical lip balms are scattered all over my house and car (the SPF version is a pool time must have for me). This new set has the same great nourishing formula in four fruity, juicy flavors:

Fresh Watermelon
Strawberry Sorbet
Summer Fruit
Pomegranate Raspberry

eos Smooth Lip Balm Spheres are natural, organic and gluten-free.

New Limited Edition Maybelline Great Lash Colored Mascara (at your local drug stores)

The same classic mascara is out in six new limited edition shades. They might sound daunting but actually can accentuate eye color and bring a fun pop for a new fresh look. Available colors:

Wink of Pink
So Very Berry
Green with Envy
I See Blue
Teal Appeal
Vision in Violet

I’ve been loving the Violet, which looks almost black, but at the same time brings out the green in my hazel eyes.

Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Foaming Daily Cleanser

Even acne and oil-prone skin can get irritated and it is crucial that we control moisture while treating breakouts. This new cleanser from Neutrogena will clean pores without stripping. It leaves no pore clogging residue and gets rid of makeup in a cinch.

Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Collection

My hair is seriously fried from sun and heat styling. To get it back to healthy and shiny, I love the new nourishing set from Suave. Using argan oil, I get conditioning and shine without any greasiness. The color care collection is great for those rocking a new shade for the fall.

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A Fragrance To Steal From The Guys: POLO RED

I’ve discovered another scent to steal from the boys! Launched just this month, POLO RED is a sexy, woody scent that has citrus and spice notes, making it the perfect balance. Just as you’d expect from Polo, their newest scent reminds me of a fun loving, athletic and adventurous (and obviously preppy) man or woman.

The iconic red glass bottle is designed to evoke curves of an automobile. And it is that same sporty feel that this nuanced fragrance offers. Notes include:

Top Notes: red grapefruit, Italian cedrat, red cranberry
Mid Notes: red saffron, lavandin, red sage
Base Notes: red cedarwood, amber, coffee berry

While initially very masculine with lots of cedarwood, as the fragrance dries down on me, I get more of a herbal fruitiness, making for a perfect fall fragrance. For either a man or a woman. And it certainly looks like it will be my everyday fragrance this fall!

Available at Ralph Lauren, Sephora and Bloomingdales

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O.R.G. Organic Mineral Peel and GIVEAWAY

A real thrill as a beauty editor is coming across a brand or product that isn’t quite mainstream yet. But nonetheless exciting, unique and just plain awesome! This peel from O.R.G Skincare is making my skin sing!

First, a little about this indie brand. O.R.G Skincare’s inspiration is Asian skincare and methodology. They also focus on natural ingredients will still maintaining efficacy. A specific ancient ritual from Korea inspired the Organic Mineral Peel:

Silla, one of the three kingdoms that occupied the Korean Peninsula, developed a culture of bathing purposes of ritual purification in bathhouses called Jjimilbang, meaning heated bath. After an individual would soak themselves in these infused baths, an appointed person would ‘massage out’ all the remaining dead skin cells and impurities from the body.

O.R.G. Organic Mineral Peel Face does the same thing, gently exfoliating the skin with all-natural enzymes and brightening the complexion with Milk Thistle and Aloe Vera. The exfoliating action actually creates beads as seen below – one of my more rewarding skin care experiences. I spray on dry skin generously and use tips of your fingers in a circle motion. The formula doesn’t have any scrubbing agents, so it is great for acne-prone or sensitive skin. Just work it into the skin until it dissipates and then rinse.

I’ve found that any skincare steps I take after using the peel are amplified. My moisturizer seems smoother and it feels as if active ingredients work even better. The formula has no scent and is extremely gentle on my easily irritated skin.

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Organic Mineral Peel is alcohol, parabens, sulfates and petroleum free and retails for $44.00 at www.orgskincare.com.

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Moroccanoil Root Boost

I’ve always loved the concept, scent and packaging of Moroccanoil hair products. On one visit to the DryBar, a stylist used their products to make my hair look bombshell with waves and hold. But at home, I always felt weighed down and greasy. I guess I didn’t have the magic touch. Until now…

Moroccanoil recently launched Root Boost, part of their volume collection. Working from the roots, it provides a texturized foundation. What I love most about Root Boost is the easy application and formula. Picture a less fluffy mouse that comes out of a small nozzle. I am able to get product right where I want it and it easily and evenly disperses to the parts of my scalp I need extra volume. The real testimony was when, not only did I get volume, but it lasted! My hair received that nourishment Moroccanoil is known for and I still got non-greasy volume without crispy strands.

For more body away from the roots, I’ve also been testing Moroccanoil’s Volumizing Mousse. I use a golf ball size amount of product from halfway down my strands to the ends. I get hold and volume with still lots of movement and softness.

You can find both of these products in fine salons or at www.moroccanoil.com.

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Five Late Summer Favorites

So, today marks the official back to school here in my city. Time to face the music and start thinking about prep for those cooler months ahead. I’m focusing on stretching out this tan, staying safe in the sun, repairing sun damage and nourishing my dried out hair. Among other things! Here are five favorites that I keep reaching for to do just that:

RéVive ‘Sensitif’ Oil-Free Lotion SPF 15 is the most gentle SPF I have come across and the oil-free formula finishes matte and won’t clog pores. Plus, it works fabulously under makeup.

Kate Somerville ‘Somerville 360°’ Tan Maximizer is helping me milk this summer glow for all that it is worth. I love the smell and how nourishing it is on my skin. Natural oils add so much hydration that this might be my go-to lotion all year long!

Herbal Essences Body Envy Volumizing Shampoo basically transports me back to high school with its fruity scent (how appropriate this time of year!). But what really impressed me was the effect – I use this at night and sleep in a wet braid – the next morning I have full and bouncy waves!

Coola TotalBody Organic Moisturizing Suncare with SPF 30 is keeping me sun safe these last couple of pool days. The scents can’t be beat (my favorite is Plumeria). And I feel even better staying safe in the sun using an organic product.

Essie for the twill of it from their fall collection was high on my wish list. But now that I have it in (or on) my hot little hands I’m swooning so hard I almost fell over. The opaque shade is as nuanced and special as any luxury polish. Fall signature mani sold!

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