5 Secrets To “Ditch The Dull!” Adios Bleh, Hello Sexy!

by on Sunday, September 25th, 2016 with

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON… How many times have you been admiring a celebrity like Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez or say Kerry Washington and wondered how the heck they look so glowing and equal parts flawless? I’ve pondered this more times than I care to comment on in this blog… LOL! So this promoted me dig a little. I’ve asked around town and my beauty industry colleagues all concur it’s a combination of a few working parts:

The consistent help of a “Glam Squad” (think… makeup artists, hairstylists, airbrush tanning artists, nail techs, personal trainers, nutritionists, personal chefs and wardrobe stylists at their disposal)
Having access to the best personal care products to use when the glam squad has a night off
Having help with housekeeping, childcare and chores. The translation is they have less responsibilities stacked up and less overall stress so they can focus more energy on themselves. Well, okay… hmmm… awesome for them but it sure does, at certain moments, suck for us!

So naturally and understandably you’re sitting over on your side of your phone or computer screen thinking… “Must be nice.” I know, I know, I’m muttering the very same 3 words over in my mind too. But lets NOT go hopping down that rabbit hole gang. It never winds up a healthy road to travel down. So I say we go down another road all together… one that’s definitely more fun and satisfying! I researched some awesome Hollywood beauty scoop to share that will up level each one of us and shed some light why these celebrities look so polished at all times.

5 SECRETS TO UP LEVEL YOUR GAME:

FRIZZ FIGHTER, HAIR STRAIGHTENER, SHINE ENHANCER & TANGLE UN-DOER ALL IN ONE!

1. PRODUCT: Luma Brush PRICE: $79 SHOP: lumabrush.com

All the major beauty magazine editors from InStyle to Allure have been in heavy rotation reviewing this hairstyling hybrid. Think of a Luma Brush as a mash up between a styling brush and a flattening iron. It was created to solve a common problem many women face every day – a lack of time to do their hair. So they created a device that could do what a flat iron does but be gentler on hair and more effective in a fraction of the time it normally takes. If it takes you about 20 minutes to flat iron hair, with a Luma Brush, it will take you approximately 2 to 3 minutes! Without needing to section hair and have to go over the same parts again and again, without using clips, without burning your scalp in order to get close to the roots (I’ve done this with a straightening iron countless times). The plastic heat-insulted bristles contour your head so inadvertently it’s pretty much delivers a scalp massage-like sensation that feels down right soothing as you use it. Luma Brush is safe for all hair types and is such a quick and easy alternative to achieving straight, frizz-free hair fast I had to get this one on your radars!

IF HAVING SKIN RESEMBLING A BRAZILIAN SUPERMODEL SOUNDS APPEALING THEN READ THIS:

2. PRODUCT: Teadora Brazilian Glow Revitalizing Scrub & Clay Masque PRICE: $36 SAVE 20% OFF NOW- 10/2 CODE = NBC20 SHOP: teadorabeauty.com & select local salons & spas

RECENTLY FEATURED IN: Elle, Better Homes and Gardens & Refinery29

WOW Teadora was featured in the issue the First Lady was the cover model for! Not too shabby!

I’ve had Teadora on my radar since I discovered them back in 2014. They’re a Seattle based company with Brazilian roots. I love the healing and beauty benefits of Red Clay. It’s a total work horse/dual function product… delivering an exfoliating scrub & replenishing masque benefits all in a single product for geared for face, neck and body. The secret is in the application and also the ingredients! Apply it on your treatment area of choice before you start your bath or hop in the shower… leave it on for 5 to 10 minutes to get the most benefit from the Brazilian Red Clay, and wash it off in circular motion to scrub off impurities with the Organic sugar. There’s NO synthetic fragrances involved, the brand is cruelty free and vegan friendly. Plus with a global mindset they donate a percentage of proceeds to Amazon Rainforest Conservation Efforts.

3 Standout Ingredients:

o RainforestYouth Elixir: A proprietary blend of sustainably harvested anti-oxidant rich superfruits sustainably harvested from the Amazon rainforest: Açaí, Andiroba & Maracujá.

o RedAmber Clay Complex: An amazing Brazilian red clay for which clinicals show 172% improvement in elasticity and 34% improvement in firmness. So it detoxes while providing anti-aging benefits and Organic sugar to exfoliate away impurities.

o YouthSpark: An anti-aging actives complex formulated with extracts from Açaí, Babassu, Maracujá and Rice Bran, for ultra-hydrated, young-looking skin (I really like the sound of this one! You?)

MADONNA, GWYNETH PALTROW AND HALLE BERRY REPORTEDLY MAKE THIS SO-CALLED FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH PART OF THEIR HIGH PROFILE LIVES, BUT WHAT IS KOMBUCHA ANYWAY?

3. PRODUCT: Brew Dr Kombucha PRICE: $2.99-$3.99/bottle WEBSITE: http://brewdrkombucha.com

FLAVORS: 1) Citrus Hops 2) Clear Mind 3) Just Ginger 4) Lemon Ginger Cayenne 5) Love 6) Nutritonic 7) Spiced Apple 8) Superberry 9) White Rose

SHOP IT LOCALLY IN SEATTLE: Viewers can find the product at the following retailers: QFC, Safeway, Fred Meyer, Whole Foods, Haggen, PCC, Metropolitan Market OR click here to do a local area search

If you go to any local health food store, you will likely see the shelves lined with Kombucha, specifically Brew Dr Kombucha – and there’s lots of great reasons why this is the perfect “a-ha” drink for any lazy gal or guy this fall. So exactly what is Kombucha? It’s a refreshing beverage full of gut-healthy probiotics with only 35 calories per serving, Brew Dr. Kombucha is a delicious, accessible and affordable way to get your probiotics in daily, AND hydrate in one shot (pun intended)
You might not be aware that Kombucha has a ton of beauty enhancing properties – in fact, Kombucha in general has been known to help keep your skin looking fresh and give you a younger, healthier look. Authentic raw kombucha helps detoxify the body and helps maintains excellent gut health. Born out of Townshend’s Tea Company, Brew Dr. Kombucha is 100 percent raw kombucha, brewed and bottled in Portland, OR by Matt Thomas and his crew. Dedicated to sourcing local, sustainable, and certified organic ingredients, Brew Dr. Kombucha is renowned for its clean-label and crisp flavors across their full line of nine unique, USDA Certified Organic, gluten-free and non-GMO kombuchas varieties. FALL TIP: Spice things up with their Spiced Apple flavor in some delicious and unexpected new ways by creating healthy cocktails at your next party since this October is National Apple Month.

I’m holding/drinking the “White Rose” Flavor.

THIS BEVERLY HILLS DERMATOLOGIST HAS A FACE WASH BEAUTY SECRET!

This is Dr. Luftman dressed in the black & white

4. PRODUCTS: Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes, Dual Effect Eye Makeup Remover & Hydrating Cleansing Oil PRICE: All 3 Under $10 SHOP: Mass Retailers Nation Wide & To Learn More… simpleskincare.com

This past July, I attended a Simple Skincare event in L.A. and was introduced to 3 of their new products, which I’m already loving! I was most excited about their fan-favorite Cleansing Facial Wipes because they have been improved and are even better than ever – if you can imagine. The actual wipes are now made with a new combination of fibers, so not only are they softer and gentler on skin, but also stronger and tougher on makeup. Plus they also revamped their packaging with Aqua-Lock™ technology, which locks in moisture to ensure that every wipe is fresh and effective, down to the very last one! Simple also launched a couple other feel-good skincare products that shouldn’t be missed – this new Dual Effect Eye Make-Up Remover dissolves stubborn make-up (even waterproof) and their Hydrating Cleansing Oil instantly hydrates as it cleanses for incredibly soft skin. The doctor I alluded to in the header is dermatologist Dr. Debra Luftman. I got to interview Dr. Luftman while at the event, and she had such an interesting tip about the wipes. So get this: there’s a right and wrong way to use them! PRO BEAUTY TIP: Dr. Luftman recommends using your wipe from the forehead down to the jaw, so that you don’t end up redistributing oil and bacteria around your face and causing breakouts. Finish wiping at your nose, as it’s one of the grimiest parts of the face. Also use a wipe to get the initial eye makeup off THEN do a second cleanse of your eyes and face with the Hydrating Cleansing Oil (Who knew?).

Simple’s New Cleansing Trifecta! Improved Cleansing Wipes, Dual Effect Eye Makeup Remover and Hydrating Cleansing Oil

A HAIRCARE BRAND THE KARDASHIAN’S HAIRSTYLIST, JEN ATKINS, SAYS IS FABULOUS!

5. BRAND/PRODUCT: Color Wow Color Security Shampoo PRICE: $22 & $9 SHOP: UTLA.com & Ulta Beauty

Color Wow is all about solving hair care problems, the brand wants to give women the means to achieve the thick healthy hair and vibrant color that really makes them look and feel great! Over the years, shampoos have been packed with ingredients like silicones, conditioning gums and pearlizing agents that “stay behind”, do not rinse out easily and are actually counter-productive if you’re trying to get your hair clean. They can build up, which not only weighs the hair down and dulls the color, but can actually clog the hair follicles, impacting growth, and lead to damage and thinning. The Color Wow Color Security Shampoo is a 180-degree departure from typical shampoos. Formulated with no sulfates, silicones, conditioning gums, or pearlizing agents, it’s non-stripping, gentle as water, designed to remove dirt and oil and leave your hair sparkling clean with no threats to thinning. It does what a shampoo should do…..clean your hair, and keep your color wow!