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Free Yes to Cucumbers Facial Towelettes at Drugstore.com

September 27, 2011 By Whitney Leave a Comment

One of my favorite beauty products is my Yes to Cucumbers Facial Towelettes, which I’ve mentioned a bunch here on Mommies with Style! There’s nothing more refreshing than using one of these to wipe your face clean at the end of a long day.

So I was psyched to see this deal on Drugstore.com.  Spend $75 and you can receive a free pack of Yes to Cucumbers Facial Towelettes!  Plus there’s free shipping on orders over $25.  Stock up on your drugstore needs and get this product for free – you’ll love it.

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Beautisol: Self-Tanner That Smells As Good As It Looks!

September 7, 2011 By kate Leave a Comment

For me, there are three elements that can make or break a self-tanner: streaks, orange cast, and stink. I’ve tried ones that have great color, but are a pain to apply. I’ve used ones that are a breeze to apply, but whose aroma announce to the world, “HEY EVERYONE! I JUST SELF-TANNED!” But then I discovered Beautisol. And it just might be my holy grail of self-tanners.

The first thing you’ll notice is Beauitsol self-tanner smells great. Not just ok. Not just cloaked with a stronger fragrance to cover the self-tanner smell. Granted smell is a very person thing, but this stuff actually smells really good. Good enough for my husband to comment that I smelled nice when I got into bed wearing the stuff.  It’s not sweet, not flowery. More like a mild musky smell. (Musky in a good, perfume-language kind of way, not B.O.)

Beautisol is also really easy to apply. The lotion-like formula didn’t seem that different from others I’ve tried, but it definitely rubbed in easier and didn’t leave any streaks.

Finally, and of course most importantly, the color is fabulous. Natural. Realistic. Golden without an orange hue. Check out their before and after photos. I tried the Dark Tan which made me look golden. Not like I’d been whisked away to the Bahamas for the weekend because seriously, who are we kidding.  But Beautisol also comes in Medium Tan which fair-skinned folks might like better.

Beautisol also makes self-tanners specially geared for the face. They offer formulas for both oily/problematic skin as well as dry/normal skin.

Want more info? Visit www.beautisol.com. The site has a ton of information, handy how-to videos, tips and tricks and product ingredients.

Summer may be over, but your summer tan doesn’t have to be.

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Note: Beautisol sent a product sample to facilitate this review.

Kate Bayless is a writer, editor and mom of three boys under 5. Her work has appeared in Parents, American Baby, Fit Pregnancy, iVillage, Momtrends and other publications. Visit her at www.katebayless.com or @katebayless.

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All About the TBox: Let’s Talk Periods & Tampons. Oh Yes, I’m Going There.

September 3, 2011 By Whitney 3 Comments

Once upon a time, I was embarrassed to talk about my period, tampon and all things girls.  But that was long, long ago when I was a teenager.  I hadn’t yet given birth to two kids and been in stirrups flashing all sorts of body parts to all sorts of doctors and nurses.

As Moms, most of us have become pretty comfortable with our bodies.  But we can probably all remember a time when we weren’t so comfortable with our bodies and a time when our period was a new (and embarrassing)  part of being a young woman.  I still remember trying to hide my tampons in a conspicuous spot in my locker when I was in high school.

I immediately thought of those days when I saw the TBox.  Admittedly, this is a pretty cool product for any female of any age who uses tampons, but I thought it especially cool for teenagers and those early days.  You can see from the picture that these tampon holders are fun boxes that store tampons.  They adhere to a toliet (or inside of a locker) and hold several tampons.  I love it.  They open easily and come in several fun looking designs.

It’s $11 box and you can get them on TBoxGirl.com.  Great for Moms too, right?  Who wants to stare at the ugly blue Tampax box when you can have this cute box hidden to the side on your toliet?

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eos’ NEW Lip Balm Smooth Sphere Summer Pack $5.99

July 16, 2011 By Whitney 1 Comment

This one’s fun for the girl in all of this: eos’ new lip balm smooth sphere summer pack. You can get it for $5.99 on Amazon.

Love the packaging of these oval lip balms and they smell great! I got the Strawberry Sorbet and Passion Fruit Sphere package.

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Bare Escentuals Comes Out with Skincare Line & #Giveaway

April 20, 2011 By Whitney 82 Comments

More than likely, you’re familiar with Bare Escentuals make-up.  They’ve recently launched a line of skincare called bareMinerals Skincare.  Made out of 100% pure RareMinerals ActiveSoil Complex, these products promise to help you have younger-looking skin and a natural glow.  They had me at younger!

Here’s a bit about the Complex: Extracted from nutritionally dense virgin soil, our proprietary RareMinerals ActiveSoil Complex contains a blend of 72 essential macro and micro minerals that dramatically improve the appearance of skin by increasing cell turnover and providing antioxidants at levels significantly greater than blueberries or pomegranates.

I have two sets to giveaway to two lucky Mommies with Style readers.  Two winners will each receive One Deep Cleansing Foam and One Purely Nourishing Moisturizer. ($48 value)

To enter to win, comment below.   For additional entries, tweet about this giveaway.  Be sure to @WhitneyMWS so I know you have done so.  This contest will end on April 24th and one winner will be contacted after that time.

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Evening Exfoliation with the Aveeno Daily Detoxifying Scrub

April 17, 2011 By Whitney 1 Comment

My nightly bedtime ritual has included a new product the last few weeks – Aveeno’s Daily Detoxifying Scrub.

I can’t believe I lived without a scrub before now because I love using this product each night and am noticing a visible difference in my skin since I’ve been using it.  The scrub helps to exfoliate all the dead skin and nasty goodies you pick up all day long from being out and about.

You can get the Aveeno Daily Detoxifying Scrub at just about any drugstore.  Online, the best deal I found was if you want to get a 2-pack you can get two on Amazon at a discount with free shipping for $13.35.

By the way, I’ve also been using it with the Aveeno Smart Essentials Nighttime Moisture Infusion which I’m also really enjoying.

Disclaimer: I received a sample of the Aveeno Daily Detoxifying Scrub when I attended an event with Aveeno in LA earlier this year as a part of the Aveeno Brand Ambassador program.  As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Salon Quality Shampoo at an Affordable Price: Aveeno’s Living Color

March 15, 2011 By Whitney Leave a Comment

I have a new favorite shampoo in my shower.  It’s Aveeno’s Living Color Shampoo.  I got some samples of the product when I went to LA with Aveeno last month.  I love it.

I love the price and I love the quality.  As I color treat my hair, I need to use a Color Preserving Shampoo like this one.  And it smells wonderful.  Get a bottle for $6 at Drugstore.com with free shipping or get it at your local drug store.  I use the Fine Hair one but they also have an option for Medium-Thick Hair as well.

Aveeno’s Living Color Shampoo – $6 at Drugstore.com

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Surviving the Winter with Yes to Cucumbers Soothing Eye Gel (20% off coupon code)

March 7, 2011 By Whitney Leave a Comment

It’s been awhile since I reviewed any products from Yes to Carrots, but they continue to be one of my favorite beauty companies around.  My face has literally gotten through the winter with the Yes to Tomatoes Totally Tranquil Facial Hydrating Lotion and the Yes to Cucumbers Soothing Eye Gel. 

While it looks like the prior is no longer being made (seems they’ve replaced it with a new product!  Ack!  I’m sure it’ll be just as good but I’ll definitely hoarde the product I have left as I love it), you can get the Yes to Cucumbers Soothing Eye Gel on the Yes to Carrots website for $14.99.

These products are Organic and all-natural and I’ve just adored everything I’ve used from them thus far.  Looks like they have a new line of Yes to Blueberries too! 

Right now they also have a promo code going on, 20% off everything with coupon code YESTO.  I’m going shopping!  (And if you’re in-store, they are sold in Target to check them out in the beauty section.)

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“love, kai” for Valentine’s Day

February 8, 2011 By kate Leave a Comment

Skip the flowers and chocolates. This year give your guy a nudge – or just indulge yourself – towards getting the new Valentine’s Day trio from kai fragrance – “love, kai”. What makes this premium fragrance, bath and body care line unique is its single scent basis – the lush, tropical gardenia flower. The fragrance is sweetly floral and feminine yet light and not overwhelming.

The set includes three product to enjoy.

• Perfume oil – the 3.6 ml bottle come in an easy-to-apply roll-on formula and is perfectly sized for your purse or nightstand.

• Body Buffer – a set of two hypo-allergenic sponges to use in the bath or shower. The sponges are infused with the kai fragrance and palm, coconut and olive oil leaving your skin cleansed, exfoliated, moisturized and smelling divine.

• Candle and matches – help set the mood (or just relax) with this 3oz. “nightlight” candle that burns up to 18 hours.

I love the light, flowery scent of the roll-on perfume. It’s easy to use and instantly makes me feel sexier, but my favorite has to be the Body Buffers. Showers are usually a quick in-and-out-before-the-baby-wakes up endeavor but with the kai body buffers, even short showers become a luxurious mini-getaway. My skin feels smoothed, polished and just back from a tropical vacation.

kai’s product line has a long list of celebrity fans including Jennifer Garner, Cate Blanchett, Tyra Banks and Kelly Ripa among others. It even won a coveted nod as one of Oprah’s “Favorite Things” and has been awarded Allure magazine’s “Best Light Scent” in their Best of Beauty issue.

Available at exclusive boutiques, resorts and spas, you can find the Valentine’s Day “love, kai” trio here for $83 (a $20 savings off of retail).

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Great New On-the-Go Product: Suave’s Dry Shampoo

February 2, 2011 By Whitney 1 Comment

On a normal weekday, we have to be at the bus stop by 7:30 to get my oldest on the bus.  Two years in, you would think that getting up early comes easy for our family… it doesn’t.  While I don’t have a problem waking up early, it’s always a hustle and bustle to get the kids dressed, fed and out the door by 7:30.  At least half the time, I don’t shower until later in the day.  I plan on getting to the gym – or just doing it later. Because I just don’t have the time in the morning.

So I was intrigued to hear about Suave’s new Dry Shampoo Spray, which seems like an awesome thing for someone on the go like me and every other harried Mom in the world.  It’s designed to do exactly what you can’t do when you don’t have time to shower – revive your hair, refreshing it and giving it lift when you can’t otherwise shower and style.  You spray it right on like hair spray.  It smells nice too!  I received a sample from Suave and am really liking it thus far.

It definitely seems like a great product for when you’re on the go.  Brand new and it will be available this month in store so look for it!

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Get Your Skin Holiday Ready With AmLactin

November 28, 2010 By kate 2 Comments

Holiday party season is just around the corner, and this year I’m helping my skin get dress-ready with AmLactin. Whether it’s dry, flaky legs, those annoying little bumps on the back of your arms (keratosis pilaris) or rough, winter heels, AmLactin has a product to get your skin smooth, soft and silky. With its special formula of lactic acid alpha-hydroxy, AmLactin’s lotions and body creams work to gently but efficiently exfoliate and hydrate your skin.

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I’ve been using the AmLactin Body Lotion for the last week and have been impressed with the impact it’s had on my arms. Softer? Yes. Smoother? Yes. Sleeveless dress at next weekend’s holiday party? Definitely.

Learn more about AmLactin at http://amlactin.com.

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Note: AmLactin sent samples of their products for the review.

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Stay Tuned: Tomorrow I’m starting the all-juice BluePrintCleanse

September 20, 2010 By Whitney 2 Comments

A couple of weeks ago, I was out to lunch with my good friend Colleen from Classy Mommy.  We were talking about our eating habits and she mentioned that she’s been considering doing one of those juice cleanses.  She had me at cleanse.  I’ve been wanting to do one myself for awhile – just out of sheer curiosity and a need to be healthier and get rid of some of the nasty toxins in my body for a few days.

After chatting, we settled on the BluePrintCleanse.  It’s pricey but after reading the reviews, it seemed legit and like the kind of thing I was looking for.  Plus, it’s no maintenance on my part – I make nothing.

I’ll be doing the 3-day Cleanse and all of my juices should arrive via overnight FedEx tomorrow morning.  I’m excited and nervous.  Probably a little more nervous since it’s tomorrow and I’m having that “holy crap, what did I get myself into feeling.”  But it’ll be worth it.  And I’m not one of those die-hards who will feel horribly sick doing this.  If I feel sick, I’ll stop.  Or I’ll “cheat” with one of their “allowed” foods like cucumbers or avocados.

You guys will probably get sick of hearing me talk about it but I’ll post updates on how it’s going.  Ever since I decided to do this, it’s been a big topic of conversation.  Everyone seems very curious and everyone apparently thinks about doing one at one time or another.

I’ll be doing the Renovation Cleanse.  While I’m no cheeseburger eater (I think I’m actually moderately healthy in my food choices compared to the average American), I read this was considered the “beginner” stage and thought I’d start here.

I predict I’ll be whining for my coffee by 10 am.  Stay tuned.

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Motherlove Herbal – Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Products

September 13, 2010 By nancy Leave a Comment

Image and video hosting by TinyPicMotherlove Herbal is ideal for anyone who’s pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding, as well as babies. This company uses certified organic ingredients that are certified cruelty free and without preservatives, artificial fragrances and petroleum-based additives (such as mineral oil). All of their products are safe for baby’s skin. As a mama who’s now 4 weeks postpartum, I have been testing out their More Milk Plus capsules and their nipple cream.

While I was familiar with their products, I had a very positive experience testing out their More Milk Plus capsules ($23.95) — which contains their more milk plus alcohol free liquid concentrate in vegetarian capsules. This herbal formula is designed to quickly increase breast milk production (don’t use if pregnant). It contains fenugreek seed, blessed thistle, nettle, fennel seed, non-GMO soy lecithin, modified vegetable cellulose, and coconut oil. All of the herbs are Certified Organic. The capsules does not contain any milk, dairy, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, or gluten.

Image and video hosting by TinyPicNext, I tested out their Nipple Cream ($9.95).  This soothing salve does not contain lanolin or vitamin E and really relieves sore, cracked nipples. The ingredients are extra virgin olive oil, beeswax, shea butter, marshmallow root, and calendula.  All the ingredients are safe for baby and it doesn’t need to washed off before nursing.

Also notable is their Diaper Rash and Thrush Cream ($9.95), which is an all-natural salve for diaper rash. Contains extra virgin olive oil, beeswax, oregon grape root, myrrh, yarrow and calendula.

Thank you to Motherlove Herbal for providing product samples for review purposes.

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38 Weeks Pregnant: Basq NYC Skin Care is Heavenly

August 12, 2010 By nancy 1 Comment

At 38 weeks and a few days, I’m at the “I wish this baby would come already” phase of my pregnancy. Some great products I’ve been testing from basq Skin Care have really perked up my spirits (and my skin). basq’s Energizing Body lotion ($22), which contains a blend of green tea, aloe vera, lavender, eucalyptus and cucumber has brought some sweet relief to my poor, swollen ankles. It feels utterly delicious and I like that it absorbs quickly. It’s definitely a pregnancy must-have!

I haven’t been sleeping very much, so my eyes have been puffy — I’ve been applying basq’s Cucumber Tea Eye Gel ($22) to take care of that. Cucumber is a natural coolant that fights swelling and puffiness. The company recommends keeping it in the fridge for an even more intense, cooling pop.

One thing that I’ve been applying nightly to my huge, pregnant belly is basq’s Advanced Stretch Mark Butter Intensive treatment ($34). This intense treatment is terrific for recent stretch marks throughout pregnancy, especially the ones I’ve been getting during my second and third trimesters.It contains Essential Oils (for scar prevention), rich butters like Shea and Jojoba butters (to provide rich, creamy nourishment) and Borage, Rosehip and Grapeseed Oil to hydrate the skin to “strengthen the essential fatty acids deep within the dermis layer”. It’s amazing!!

All basq products are rigorously tested for ZERO skin allergy and irritancy and is paraben, phthalate and animal-testing Free.

Exclusive for MWS Readers: Use code: MommiesWithStyle for 20% off. Shop basq,

Thank you to basq NYC for sending samples for review purposes.

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10 lbs down with MyFitnessPal.com

August 12, 2010 By Whitney 3 Comments

This is one of those reviews I’m writing out of profound thanks and love.  No one pitched me about this website or product.  No PR folks cold called my cell to tell me I have to sign up.  This is a, “I’ve used this service and it’s awesome and I have to tell you about it” post.

So it was my sister and family who tuned me into MyFitnessPal.com, which is shocking in and of itself as I’m the social media one in the fam who had never heard of this website.  Nevertheless, my sister and parents convinced me to join the “family diet” but joining what we’ve dubbed the Facebook of dieting – MyFitnessPal.com, a totally free calorie counting, diet & exercise journal. 

Last May, I got sick of feeling like I wanted to lose a little weight but doing nothing about it.  I joined this site with my family.  I’ve been very healthy and reasonable about it but I’m proud to report that I’m officially 10 pounds less than when I started in May!  It’s been slow and steady and it’s involved a lot of calorie counting and getting into a work out regime.

You create a profile, input your weight, height and how fast you’d like to lose.  MyFitnessPal.com will give you a daily calorie goal.  You’ll gain extra calories to eat the days you work out.  And there’s a whole community aspect (boards) where you can find other users for support if you’d like. 

I’ve really enjoyed the interface – it’s simple to use.  I do it online but when I’m in a pitch, I use the iPhone app to login (also free).  Check it out – whether you have 5 lbs or more to lose, it’s a great tool.

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My new favorite beauty product company: Yes to Carrots (and 15% off coupon code)

July 31, 2010 By Whitney Leave a Comment

I have a new company I love – it’s called Yes to Carrots.  Lately I’ve been using a product from them called Yes to Cucumbers Soothing Eye Gel.  I have some serious bags under my eyes – I have since I hit about 21.  This product is seriously amazing – when I use it regularly, it diminishes both the purple bags and the swelling around my eyes.  I’m really not one to ooh and ahh over a beauty product but this is definitely one I’m enamored with.

I’ve also been using and loving their Yes to Tomatoes Facial Hydrating Lotion.

Yes to Carrots uses all natural and organic fruits & vegetables in their products.  Other ingredients are natural items that come from the Dead Sea.  They donate a portion of the proceeds from their sales to the Seed Fund, a non-profit, 501(C) 3 organization helping to make a difference in people’s lives through sustainable agriculture.

Get free shipping on orders over $35 on the YestoCarrots.com website, and use coupon code YTSTYLE – to get 15% off your order!  You can also find them in-store at Target.

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