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Kiehl’s Limited Edition Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque

My face has been acting up lately. Not sure if it is the bonkers Oklahoma weather, stress or the chaos of skin care that I am constantly reviewing. Either way, I was up for a sort of “reset”. Even though it is designed for oily to combination skin, I am loving the Kiehl’s Limited Edition Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque.

Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque is made with fairly-traded Amazonian White Clay from the Marajo Island. This “magic earth” is said to detoxify skin. Unlike other clay masks, I never feel like my skin is tight or dry. I apply a thin layer and leave on for 10 minutes. After, my skin is cleared and super softened. Because pores are unclogged, my skin has a renewed radiance.

So what makes this clay so special? Sourced on Marajo Island, the largest island surrounded by freshest water in the world, this clay is nourished by leaves, fruits and seeds from the rainforest. It is known as “magic earth” because the native inhabitants of the land have used this clay to protect skin against insect bites and even snake poison.

And now in honor of Earth Day, Kiehl’s has launched a limited edition art edition of the masque. The Limited Edition Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque series features Earth-inspired designs by socially conscious influencers, depicting their vision of social responsibility including Ashley Judd and Anthony Mackie. 100% of net profits up to $50,000 from the fourth Earth Day campaign will benefit Recycle Across America. RAA is a not-for-profit that works to educate and stimulate the environmental economy. These funds in particular will be used to create 65,000 standardized recycling labels to offer to select K-12 schools in the United States.

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Sally Hansen Triple Shine

I’ve been hooked on gel manicures for the last couple months and have come to really appreciate the shiny finish, not to mention the awesome staying power. But I wanted to give my nails a little break from the damaging gels so I’ve been back to regular polish the last couple of weeks. But I haven’t been missing the shine!

The new Triple Shine from Sally Hansen keeps a shiny finish for a solid couple of days. That’s huge for me when a regular manicure usually chips on me after a day or two. Thanks to the Ultimate Shield Complex, exclusive to Sally Hansen, polish stays on no matter how tough you are on nails. Especially handy since we are on our way to pool and pedicure weather! And the natural crushed pearl keeps color bold and glossy.

There are 29 awesome shades. I’ve been playing with the cheerful Kelp Out, Red Snapper, Vanity Flare, Dive In and Reef-Raf (from top to bottom in the above image). I think my favorite is Red Snapper as a classic and sophisticated red. But I can’t wait to use the more playful Kelp Out and Dive In during pool weather!

Find all 29 shades here and share in the fun on Sally Hansen’s Facebook and Twitter using hashtags #TripleShine, #Shineon and #TurnUpTheShine.

Sally Hansen sent me this product to try out but, as always, opinions are my own

Wednesday On The Web

I think I have the opposite of seasonal affect disorder sometime. While the warmer weather and brighter makeup shades have me slightly giddy, I do mourn the end of holiday season and layered, cozy outfits. We had a cold snap on Monday (and even some snow) and I relished every minute of it. But ya know… spring is here to stay so I took the opportunity of Shopbop’s Friends and Family sale to stock up on some warm weather dresses and sandals (see my picks below).

As my 35th birthday approaches this summer, I realize that I can’t fight my own personal style. You won’t find me in floral prints or loads of pastels. I will always love Jill Sander, All Saints and Alexander Wang. Architectural basics and soft fabrics win me over every single time. And while I’ll play around with makeup, I also have found personal style there too – soft bronzer, black eyeliner and a nude lip. While I have finally mastered the self-blowout, I still can’t resist an up-do just like the one above.

I never dread a birthday (at least not yet), and there is something new to appreciate every single year. So while we continue to reinvent ourselves, I am reminded to celebrate landmarks and each of our unique choices. Please don’t miss Leandra’s post about why she doesn’t wear makeup – it really struck a cord (A thoughtful discussion about why women don’t always wear makeup). And at the same time, seize the day and pick up a new treat during Friends and Family season! Lots of sales to be found here:

Shopbop‘s Friends & Family SALE offers 25% off the entire site with code INTHEFAMILY14 through 4/17. My picks:

Nordstrom has 10% off some select beauty products through 4/21 along with an online gift with purchase with any $125 purchase. My picks:

Love these beauty professional’s list of tips and tricks

Fascinating: British and Irish Accents

Tips on Spring Cleaning your skin

This post has me feeling good about my largely black wardrobe

Love this round up of problems only the beauty obsessed would understand

Infatuation is my favorite new thing – hope they expand beyond NYC soon – and their list of “banned” words is hilarious

40% off at Gap on select items ends today – no code needed

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NEW Tory Burch Eau De Parfum Spray

I don’t always get super jazzed when a lifestyle brand enters the beauty world. But something told me Tory Burch would do it right. I am so excited to get my paws on her acclaimed lipsticks. But for now, I am indulging in her first ever fragrance. And let me tell ya… she did it right.

First, as expected, her packaging has the preppy elegance and sophistication she’s known for. I love how she incorporated her logo in a hefty and luxe fretwork top.

At first sniff, I find the fragrance to be more floral (peony and tuberose) that I am usually drawn to, giving it a feminine flare. But as it dries down, the middle notes are more refined and masculine – likely the vetiver. The fruity grapefruit and neroli make it perfectly light for spring months. And as expected, I swoon for my beloved sandalwood.

And now at Neiman Marcus, earn up to a $500 gift card with your select online purchase of $200 or more and code APRILGC.

Samples generously provided by Neiman Marcus as part of the Beauty Ambassador Program, but as always, opinions are my own.

What I Wore

I’m thinking about changing things up when it comes to posting my weekly TV segment clips. I wanted to share some specific favorites that I wore while on the show. You can find yesterday’s segment here (please excuse my friend and host, KC, being scary with the illuMask Anti-Acne Light Therapy Mask – haha) and details about my outfit below:

First and foremost, I am loving my new Stella & Dot goodies. My necklace was the Sutton in Blue/Green. I love the layers. One chain comes off to be worn alone. But all the strands together were perfect with my cobalt shirt.

I love great statement earrings for television. The Reverie Chandelier Earrings were monotone but filled with detail. The worn gold finish makes them perfect for summer – I can’t wait to wear this throughout the warmer season.

My outfit details: Rag & Bone The Legging Jeans, Pleione Mixed Media Roll Sleeve Top, Manolo Blahnik BB Pointed-Toe Pump and Soft Joie Blazer. Shop The Outfit:

And we can’t end without some sale announcements:

Anthropologie is having a great sale on dinnerware!

Club Monaco is offering 50% off clearance items with code SPRING50.

Friends and Family is happening at DVF – get 25% off with code SPRING25 through tomorrow.

And last but not least, J. Crew has an extra 50% off sale items with code FRESHSALE.

Go Go Gadget Beauty on FOX23’s Great Day Green Country

After a little break last week, I’m back on FOX23’s Great Day Green Country this AM. This time – being a gadget nerd myself – I am so excited to be talking about all the new tools out there to ensure summer beauty. One reason I love this industry so much is all of the technological innovation, so this subject really gets me excited. Four favorite new gadgets on the market:

Clarisonic Pedi Sonic Foot Transformation

I’ll be honest… my feet are not ready for summer. And I have had my eye on this device for months. As a fan of the original Clarisonic (hope everyone reading this already is on the bandwagon), I knew Clarisonic would do well with a foot version. The handle comes with two heads, a Pedi Smoothing Disc and a Wet/Dry Buffing Brush Head. While you can use this in the shower, I find this works best on dry skin. The exception is the Pedi-Buff, perfect for gentle removal of dead skin. The Pedi Balm is super hydrating. And the Pedi-Boost amps up the process of getting rid of dry skin. Every day, my feet are more and more pool ready.

GO SMiLE Sonic Blue Teeth Whitening System

GO SMiLE has long been my choice to whiten teeth and their latest and greatest is really taking it a step further. The brush has a LED sonic action that can increase whitening efficiency, kill bacteria and reduce plaque. You can use the brush with your regular toothbrush or new GO SMiLE Teeth Whitening Gel. The best part? This replaces your regular brushing so you don’t have that annoying second step. Huge when you are lazy like me in the evenings.

bliss fabulips ‘pout’-o-matic

Has been in my shower for a month or so. At first, I was nervous if the rotation was going to be too rough on delicate lips. But the soft massaging head actually buffs away without irritation. Also helpful is using it with bliss’ fabulips sugar lip scrub which has a huge nourishing effect. Bottom line: my bold lip colors look better and I am more apt to care for my lips during shower time.

illuMask Anti-Acne Light Therapy Mask

One of the best ways to fight acne is to use LED light therapy. Usually used during facials, the blue and red light fights inflammation and kills bacteria. But now available for at home use, this tool uses a combo of wavelengths to clear skin. Just use once daily for thirty days. Yeah, you look kinda silly. But clearer, smoother skin is worth it right? Say goodbye to those breakouts!

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