Carmex Healing Cream is a winner!

I know I have been delinquent in posting. But between teaching and a toddler, it's hard to find time to write about beauty products, let alone use them. But I recently received some new Carmex products in the mail, including their Healing Cream. I have very dry skin. My fingers crack in the winter. I get little paper cuts all the time, so I am always looking for a good cream. Trouble is, I hate greasy lotions that leave a slick residue. Carmex' Healing Cream is great. It's very thick and absorbs immediately. It smells like Carmex + vanilla, nothing offensive. I would definitely recommend this cream. I will keep a tube in my powder room for a quick fix.

Miami Peach!

Winter, Winter go away. Spring please come my way! Bring me peaches, bring me plums, bye bye winter doldrums.

I saw Miami Peach today at NM. Gorgeous sheer coral color for spring -- that is, if spring ever arrives! This would look succulent with a tan.

jo Malone: Honeysuckle & Jasmine

Ever wonder why companies choose to discontinue or "retire" your favorite scents? Jo Malone is retiring my Honeysuckle & Jasmine perfume. It's very popular. I don't know why the company is ditching it. I've tried French Lime Blossom and it's nice. But it's not the same.

There's also Nectarine Blossom and Honey, but no Honeysuckle.

Oh well!

On a positive note, the company is offering complimentary shipping.

Color's Colure

Apologies for my delay in posting. Been busy.

I wanted to talk about hair. My hair. I finally had my highlights redone. I also had my roots touched. Good thing. I was beginning to look a wee bit tired. Man are highlights expensive! Glad I waited.

Anyway, my hair is a lot longer than it used to be. I've really taken to using Moroccan oil to keep it frizz free.

I also use Colure's StraightHair BlowDry Creme. I mix them together in my palm. Or I use the Moroccan oil and then add the creme. I like this product because it's color-safe, (no fading!) keeps my hair frizz-free and doesn't weigh it down. (It's not heavy or greasy) It also protects hair from blow-drying.

Colure is free of parabens, SD-40 alcohol,  petrolatum, perfumes, dyes, irritants and wax.

I'm curious how this product will work come summer when the heat and humidity set in. I would definitely try other products from this line.

It's a Boy!

I tried BOY. Nice. Very nice. Creamy color. Long (ish) lasting. Not drying. Forgot to take a picture. I know it is expensive, but it's a very nice formula.

Love, Chloe!

Please indulge me. I was going to write about Chloe's new perfume, Love, Chloe. I've sprayed it a few times at Saks, and it's lovely. But tonight, when I was googling the perfume, I came across a website for a foundation for children with terminal brain tumors. The foundation was created in memory of a child, Chloe, who succumbed to cancer. What can you say about a child who dies of cancer? I am so grateful for my son, Henry. He is healthy. He kisses me on my lips. I can't imagine losing a Chloe.





Consider making a donation to the Love, Chloe Foundation.

Crazy for Krazy Glue?

As the temperature dips and dips, my hands and fingers get drier and drier. I often get small fissures, or cracks on my thumbs. I've tried intensive creams, healing gels and products like New Skin. But this weekend was a first for me. I tried Krazy Glue. Our family dermatologist recommended it. Turns out it actually works. Not sure I want to rely on this tactic, but if it helps with the healing and pain, I'll overlook the weirdness of it all. By the way, I had no idea how many variations on krazy glue exist. I went to CVS to buy some and was overwhelmed by my options.

Beauty Addicts

Has anyone else tried lipgloss from the BeautyADDICTS line? I kept reading about it so I asked the company for a sample. (They also included a mascara for me to try out).

I'm trying the Lilac-colored gloss. It looks kind of dark in the tube, but it is sheer and very pretty. It is more of a nude pink on me. The lip gloss tube looks about the same size as one from Bobbi Brown. But this gloss is creamier, and not tacky. It's made with vitamin E and jojoba butter and a hint of vanilla. Also, it tastes like Carmex. I really like this product and hope to sample more of the line.


$17; beautyaddicts.com

Girl Talk!

Girl Talk: An Interview With Bobbi Brown

Montclair resident Bobbi Brown talks about makeup for teens.

By Jaime Bedrin | 11:40am

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Bobbi Brown, the internationally renowned makeup artist, New York Times best-selling author, and founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, has sold her products in more than 900 stores around the world. Most recently, Brown, who lives with her husband and three sons in Montclair, has written "Beauty Rules." The go-to guide for all girls was published in August 2010.
Why did you write this book?
I wrote my first teen beauty book, Teenage Beauty, in 2000, and realized that so much has changed in the last 10 years. Teenage girls are constantly exposed to unrealistic standards of beauty that they see in magazines, movies, and on the Internet. I wrote Beauty Rules because I wanted to give teenage girls the tools and knowledge they need to be their most confident selves. This book also contains more step-by-step beauty tips, and more information about healthy living, as beauty is not only what you look like on the outside, it's what you put inside your body as well.
For the budget-conscious teen—which beauty and skincare products are worth splurging on?
These are the things worth splurging on: Concealer; it's the secret to the universe instantly making you look more refreshed; Blush, a pop of pink blush on the apples of your cheeks instantly lifts the face; Lip Gloss, a swipe of gloss will instantly polish off your look and, of course, a smile!
When purchasing makeup, department stores and drug stores are both great places to find products for different needs. Drug stores are a great place to get your basics such as cotton balls and q-tips. When going to the beauty counter at your local department store, you have access to makeup experts and are able to try on colors to ensure you're getting the best shade and product for your skin.
What about trends? Teens like to follow trends (Uggs, anyone?) but not all trends look good on everyone. In fact some trends may not be appropriate for high school students. What advice do you have for a teenage girl who can't pull off a blood red lip color?
Have fun and experiment with your looks. It's about doing what makes you feel confident and comfortable. Remember, though, you want makeup to enhance your features not hide them. Also, nails are a great way to experiment with color. The dark purples, muddy browns, and khakis that are out right now will always look good on your nails even though they may not be the best shade for your lips or face.
Know that it's OK to look different from everyone else; you don't have to look like a Barbie. When I was younger everyone had blond hair and blue eyes or tried to achieve that look. I was 5 feet tall with brown hair and brown eyes. It wasn't until I was older that I realized I too was beautiful. Confidence is key to looking and feeling your best. Any makeup, no matter the color/texture/etc., can look great if worn with the right attitude.
What makeup habits (practices) should teens (and their moms) avoid?
Not wearing the right color foundation. Foundation should blend seamlessly into the skin. Your neck should NEVER be a different color then the rest of your face.  Your foundation should be made up of yellow undertones (not pink) as all people, no matter what color their skin is, have yellow undertones. To find the best shade for you, swipe a line onto the side of your cheek and step into natural light. The color should disappear into the skin.
What are your go-to beauty products—in other words, say you're spending the night in a Manhattan hotel—what would I find inside your makeup kit?
Whether you're 15 or 40, I always suggest this quick 5-minute basic makeup routine:
1.       Even your skin tone with a tinted moisturizer with SPF all over your face.
2.       Cover problem spots with foundation and concealer as needed.
3.       Add color with blush on the apples of your cheeks.
4.       Add shine with a sheer color across your lips.
5.       (Optional) Define your eyes with a coat of black mascara.
If I want a more dramatic look, I play with darker colors on my lips and eyes or stronger makeup such as eyeliner to define the eyes. Just remember to keep your lips neutral if you're doing a strong eye and vice versa.

(This story originally ran in the Patch 11/19/2010)

http://montclair.patch.com/articles/girl-talk-an-interview-with-bobbi-brown