Ouai with CBD Oil

Ouai with CBD Oil

As everyone knows, CBD oil is on the climb with benefits stemming from oral solutions, candies, and now in beauty products.  You will have a choice in one scrub with CBD and one scrub without.

This new creation is called OUAI SCALP & BODY SCRUB and is both a hair and body scrub.  It contains exfoliating sugar crystals that are paired with a probiotic blend to balance out and defend against harmful bacteria.

Lastly, there's fatty acid-rich coconut oil to replenish skin's natural oils and nourish the scalp, all while conditioning and treating hair. Plus, when utilized on the skin, you get the added moisture benefit all over. And for those with more sensitive skin, there's a second, on-trend version formulated with CBD oil to naturally calm inflamed and irritated skin.

Both versions of the scrub have the delectable OUAI scent of bergamot, rose, lychee, cedarwood, and white musk.  These will be available on August 21, 2018, when both scrub options hit OUAI and Sephora.

Psst  ~ the CBD oil scrub is only available at OUAI!

Dupes for Laura Mercier Setting Powder

Dupes for Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder

Set, Bake, and Brush!

When the highlighting technique "baking" began sweeping the beauty community, one product was in front of it all— Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder. The powder, which is the number one ranked finishing and translucent powder on Influenster, was piled on top of the concealer and allowed to sit on the face for five to ten minutes—enough time for the baking process. The results? A flawless, creaseless complexion that prolonged makeup wear. 

But with a $38 price tag, beauty junkies were quick to find some dupes of their favorite setting powder. Get ready to bake your makeup with these inexpensive finds that beauty lovers can't stop raving about!

Here are some that are great competitors to the Laura Mercier:

• e.l.f. High Definition Powder ~ $6
• Coty Airspun Loose Face Powder ~ $5.99
• Maybelline Facestudio Master Fix Setting & Perfecting Loose Powder ~ $8.99
• NYX Mineral Finishing Powder ~ $10
• Covergirl Professional Loose Powder ~ $6.50
• RCMA ~ $12

What is Microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion

If you have noticed how refreshed a stone building looks after a thorough sandblasting, you are on your way to understanding the results that may be achieved with microdermabrasion. Microdermabrasion, with microcrystals, results in taking away the dead skin layer and stimulating the rest of the skin to reproduce and replace what was taken away. That creates a perfect situation for adding things to the skin that can get in deeper because the skin is now more permeable. Topical products can penetrate through the surface layer of the skin more easily.  If you are frustrated with blackheads, blemishes, scars, stretch marks, or an uneven, dull, tired looking complexion, a microdermabrasion treatment is a proven way to improve the quality and texture of your skin - you can finally have the soft, clear, healthy-looking skin you have always wanted.

What to Expect Following Microdermabrasion Treatment:

After the first microdermabrasion professional treatment, the complexion will have a pink or red glow, which typically fades after a day. Redness may last slightly longer after more aggressive dermabrasion treatments. The skin may feel as though it were sun- or windburned, but this sensation should subside fairly quickly. During microdermabrasion recovery, patients generally experience immediate improvements, but optimal results will not be visible until the patient has completed all recommended treatments. A typical course of treatment ranges from five to twelve sessions spaced a week or two apart.

Post Microdermabrasion Skin Care:

To maximize microdermabrasion recovery and results, it is important to follow all post-procedure instructions, which will include keeping the new skin clean and moisturized. It is also important to avoid sun exposure and wearing make-up immediately after a microdermabrasion treatment in order to allow the skin to heal. Although some peeling may occur in the treated areas, moisturizer should help to minimize this effect. Patients who absolutely cannot avoid sun exposure should use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher.

Additional Treatment Sessions:

Most patients require more than one microdermabrasion treatment session to achieve the most beneficial results. Sessions are generally performed one to two weeks apart, and about five to twelve treatments are typically necessary. Some patients may need additional maintenance, or "touch-up," microdermabrasion sessions after the initial treatment cycle is complete.

Microdermabrasion Results:

Microdermabrasion results are usually immediate and noticeable. Fine lines, enlarged or clogged pores, mild acne, and complexion issues, and a host of other skin problems can be treated with microdermabrasion. In addition, most patients experience dramatic improvements in the color, tone, and texture of treated areas.  In general, microdermabrasion results in thicker, healthier, more youthful looking skin. Over the course of a full set of treatments, the body will produce new layers of skin containing higher levels of elastin and collagen. This, in turn, improves the complexion and gives the skin a more radiant, vibrant glow.

Pretty Vulgar Cream Eyeliner

Pretty Vulgar

In my May Boxycharm box, I received the Pretty Vulgar cream eyeliner. I was so excited to try it out. The first thing I noticed was the amazing packaging.  It is a heavy weighted bottle with cute lettering.  The top is a screw on lid that also has a little weight to it.  Upon opening and trying it, I noticed that it applied smooth and really pigmented and it was so much easier to apply than any other cream eyeliner I have used before. The disappointing thing to me was that it transferred badly after application.  I might give it another go and update the results when I do.  But for now, it is no.  

July's Boxycharm

I received this in my July's box from Boxycharm.  It has cream on one side and a sturdy brush on the other.  It is perfect for traveling!  The cream goes on smoothly and it is very pigmented.  I highly recommend you trying this product from this brand.

Introduction

Hi Beautiful!

I want to introduce myself to you and give you a little information about myself.  My name is Barbara Scarboro and I am the mother of 3 wonderful boys.  I am a  licensed Master Cosmetologist with over 25 years of experience and in the last 10 years, I have focused more on skincare & makeup and it has become my passion!  I started blogging because I was getting questions all the time about products and services.  So, I began to write about things I have tried or offer in my salon. 

There are so many brands now that it becomes overwhelming sometimes.  I am starting out slowly and giving information on products and services that I already know about or own and will gently introduce new things as I acquire them or after researching them.  

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