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New from Aveeno: Positively Ageless Correcting Tinted Moisturizer

February 20, 2012 By Whitney 1 Comment

I’m excited to announce that I’ll once again be an Aveeno Ambassador for the upcoming year. Periodically throughout the year, I’ll be receiving Aveeno products to test out and review, if I want to. Meaning, I’m only blogging about the ones I really love. Which truthfully is most of them as I’ve long been an fan of Aveeno’s products since before I started working with them.

Aveeno uses a lot of natural ingredients in their products and everything is very gentle on the skin – which is great for my family because we all have sensitive skin.

My latest shipment from Aveeno included several different products but I had to call out my favorite new product – Aveeno’s Positively Ageless Correcting Tinted Moisturizer ($17.82, Amazon). I was only turned onto the idea of a tinted moisturizer maybe a few years back. Wish I had discovered the merits of using a tinted moisturizer in the morning sooner than only a few years ago!

That said, there are a lot of great products on the market but some of them can be pricey. With a price point of $17.99 for a 1.7 oz bottle, Aveeno’s Positively Ageless Correcting Tinted Moisturizer is affordable. Plus LASTING – you only need a tiny drop of it to cover your entire face. I got mine in “sheer tint” and the color is great. Plus it has SPF 30 it in so you’re also getting sun protection with it.

Read more about Aveeno’s Positively Ageless line on the Aveeno website and look for the Positively Ageless Correcting Tinted Moisturizer to hit the shelves in your local store soon.

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I’m Obsessed with Moroccan Oil

February 9, 2012 By Whitney 3 Comments

Last fall, I bought a small vial of Moroccan Oil from my hair dresser. She was always putting a little bit into my hair when she was styling it and always going on and on extolling the virtues of using Moroccan Oil in your hair.

So I brought this small vial home and did nothing with it for months. But lately my hair’s been really just… nasty. I thought a cut would cure it but after a recent cut and color, I still wasn’t loving it.

I decided to try the Moroccan Oil and I am now completely obsessed with it. It is doing WONDERS for my hair. This vial pictured is the one I have. I only put a small drop of it in my hair when it’s wet after I’m out of the shower – I brush it through and I swear it’s like some sort of magic potion, people. My hair is smooth, silky and full of body.

And my biggest concern? That it would be oily and nasty? Totally unfounded. RUN to your hairdresser and get yourself some Moroccan Oil – or order it online. You can get the 3.4 oz bottle of Moroccan Oil (this is the one I have, it lasts as you only need a small drop!) from Beauty Collection for $16.

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Tested: Sally Hansen Salon Effect Nail Polish Strips

February 1, 2012 By Whitney 1 Comment

Last March, I wrote about Sally Hansen’s new Salon Effect Nail Polish Strips in Yay or Nay on Fingernail Denim?. These new nail polish strips seemed like something cool and different and I’ve been wanting to try them out every since.

So on a recent trip to Rite Aid, a big display of various Sally Hansen Salon Effect prints caught my eye. I decided to pick up a kit and test it out. I selected Sally Hansen’s Salon Effects in Sweet Tart-an for $9.99 (Target apparently has them cheaper and for sale for $8.54)

Here’s what the box looks like:

Here’s what comes inside of the box. 16 strips, a cuticle stick and a mini nailfile:

Here are the nail strips:

The strips are obviously really long, I had to file this down:

Here was the end result. I’m a little bit skeptical it’ll last 10 days as you can already see that it’s a little bit tired around the edges of my nails. But to be truthful, that could have been me – I had noisy kids and I was trying to do it in a hurry. (Which, by the way, the entire process took longer than I thought. It was about 20 minutes for me to get all of these strips onto my nails.)

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Overall, for $10 I’d do it again if I have a fun event and wanted to try one of the blingy-looking strips for a little pizzazz. (See the entire line of Salon Effects Nail Polish Strips on the Sally Hansen website)

Find them at Target, Rite Aid, Amazon or any local store that carries nail polish. And if you get them, let me know what you think!

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Fashion Friday: Handbags Under $50

January 13, 2012 By Whitney 9 Comments

Seeing as I like to change my handbags up pretty regularly, it’s always nice to find affordable bags that won’t break the bank. So without further ado, several handbags under $50:

Orange Imitation Leather Bag, H&M – $24.95

Urban Expressions Hobo at Baghaus.com, on sale for $53.55, use coupon code 15off to receive 15% off your order

Melie Blanco Remy on Piperlime for $48.99

Old Navy Women’s Faux-Leather Belt Purse, normally $26.74, on sale for $8.97

BCBGeneration Handbag, on sale for $56.99 then use coupon code SUPER for an additional 15% off

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Dual-Purpose Makeup Stick: Josie Maran Argan Color Stick ($22)

January 2, 2012 By Whitney Leave a Comment

A friend had this Josie Maran Argan Color Stick recently and I’ve added it to my list of makeup I must have. You just gotta love the all-purpose makeup.

Tuck this all natural make-up stick into your purse when you’re on the go and you can touch up your cheeks or lips. Get it at Sephora for $22.

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Artistry Skincare Set ($680 value!) Review & Giveaway #AmwayArtistry

October 18, 2011 By Whitney 129 Comments

Designed to make your skin look and feel younger, Amway’s Artisty Skincare line is a skin care line I hadn’t heard of before but have been recently checking out. Of course I had heard of Amway but didn’t know that they are one of the top five largest selling skincare brands. They are dedicated to making sure their products take care of your skin and let’s face it ladies, we aren’t getting any younger and can use all the help we can get!

Not sure what you need skincare wise, they have a Skincare Recommender on their website where you can answer questions to find out what products might be best for you! I also love the Virtual Makeover which is a little addicting. Pick a model’s face whose skin is similar to yours and you can play around with the different products online to see how they will look on you – check it out, it’s actually kind of fun!

My favorite product thus far has been the Artistry Creme LuXury. Here’s a bit of info about it: Creme LuXury gives women the power of CellEffect, re-energizing skin for optimum performance and a revitalized appearance. Look forward to firmer, softer, smoother and more radiant skin that acts up to 15 years younger.

Giveaway: One Lucky Mommies with Style Reader will win The Amway Artistry Skincare Package, worth more than $680. It includes the following products:

o Polishing Scrub

o Intensive Skincare Renewing Peel

o Microdermabrasion System

o Skin Refinishing Lotion

o MicroExfoliation Cloth

Time Defiance System:

o Cleansing Treatment

o Conditioning Toner

o Night Recovery Cream

o Day Protect Cream

o Creme LuXury

To Enter:

Comment to enter.

For additional entries, tweet about this giveaway. Please @WhitneyMWS and follow me so I know you have tweeted, and use #amwayartistry in your tweet.

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Fashion Friday: Fall Nailpolish Colors

September 30, 2011 By Whitney 1 Comment

Going for a manicure and not sure what color to pick? This past summer, bright colors were hot like vibrant pinks and reds. It’s time to go darker for the fall. Here are some fun fall suggestions:

The affordable pick:
love & beauty Imperial Blue from Forever21.com for $2.80

The Girls Night Out pick:
OPI’s Miss Universe, $7.65 at BeautyStoreDepot.com

The goes with anything pick:
Love this stunning color from essie for the fall, it’s called very structured by essie & you can get it on Amazon for $4.20 with $2 shipping. From the essie Fall 2011 collection.

You can’t go wrong with red pick:
China Glaze, Salsa – $6.50 on Drugstore.com

The neutral pick:
Also from essie’s Fall 2011 collection, Glamour Purse. $4.20 plus $2 shipping on Amazon.com.

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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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Save 50% on Sheer Cover Mineral Make-Up Kit, Plus Free Shipping

September 17, 2011 By Whitney 1 Comment

Love this Sheer Cover Make-Up Kit that’s currently on sale 50% off. Get it for $29.95 with free shipping. There’s pretty much one of everything in here including foundation, eyeshadow, lip gloss and more.

I’m a big fan of mineral makeup – I don’t like a lot of cream based makeups and I always think mineral makeup gives such an even look. This is a great starter kit or gift!

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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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Labor Day Sale at E.l.f Cosmetics: Free Shipping On Orders over $15 (TODAY ONLY)

September 5, 2011 By Whitney Leave a Comment

Use coupon code LABORDAY to receive free shipping on all orders over $15 at EyesLipFace.com. Love this affordable makeup company that offers eyeshadows and lipsticks for only $1.

It’s never too late to start your holiday shopping and there’s some great stocking stuffers to be found here!

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Eyeshadow MUST HAVE for Fall: Urban Decay’s Naked Palette Eyeshadow ($48, but sooo worth it.)

August 30, 2011 By Whitney 3 Comments

Hold me, people. I never thought the day would come that I would be so obsessed with make-up. But the more time that goes on (in part due to this website, the other getting more wrinkly I age), the more I appreciate decent make-up products.

And I gotta give credit where credit is due, my 13-year-old niece and my sister-in-law. When we were all up in New York City recently, I realized I had left my makeup bag in the car. In the parking garage. Like 34 floors down. I was in a rush to get ready so I knocked on the hotel room next door to borrow from my sister in law and niece. They handed me the Urban Decay Naked Palette to use for my eye shadow. Abbie (my niece) had learned about it from one of the YouTube makeup stars she follows and they had tracked down the product in a local Sephora store.

I’m not gonna sugar coat it – this palette is ahhhh-mazing. The colors are so fabulous for the fall and work with just about every skin tone! Plus I love that there are 12 different shades for me to change it up to suit any mood, day or night. Most of the colors are pretty neutral but the last couple are fun and will definitely pack a little zing to your look!

The Urban Decay Naked Palette is tough to find. I got it at Sephora.com for $48. As they offer free shipping when you spend over $50 (and shipping would have cost $6 on my $48 order), I also put a $5 Body Shop Body Butter product in my cart. And also used coupon code FAUXCILS, which got me a free Yves St. Laurent Mini Mascara (eligible coupon for any order over $25 at Sephora.com)

If you get it, let me know what you think! I can’t wait for mine to arrive!

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Fashion Friday: Remington Launches the Wrap to Waves Styler #StyleSchool

August 26, 2011 By Whitney 1 Comment

Last weekend, I had the chance to check out Remington’s new Wrap to Waves Styler at Style School in New York City. Love this new tool that makes it easy to turn your straight hair into a mane of fabulous curls.

Designed to give you faster styling with the double barrel shape (you weave your hair in a figure eight style and can get a big lock of hair in one turn), the Wrap to Waves makes styling your hair on the go quick and easy — two qualities that are must-haves for Moms who are always in a rush!

My 13-year-old niece was a big fan of it too. Here’s a picture of her hair being wrapped in the Wrap to Wave by one of the stylists – I think it shows how easy it is to do the figure 8 with your hair:

The Wrap to Waves tool is coming soon and will retail for $27.99. You will be able to get it at Remington.com for free shipping or at your local store that carries other Remington hair products.

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Feathers In Your Hair: Are you Yay or Nay?

July 20, 2011 By Whitney 8 Comments

The first time I ever saw feather extensions in someone’s hair was last spring in the hair of Romy from Romy Raves. I remember thinking, wow those are totally awesome looking and I could never pull that look off at the same time. It seemed so LA and so trendy and while I admired them, my conservative self figured it was not for me.

These days, the feather extension is becoming mainstream. I see them all of the place now and I’m thinking about trying some of these Sultra Feather Hair Accents – $25 at Sephora.com. They’re clearly flying off the shelves – you can get them at Sephora but only one available right now is the Blaze, which looks cool but I may go pink! What do you think? Fun or not you?

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Summer Fun with Clinique Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss

July 19, 2011 By Whitney Leave a Comment

Lots of shine and color in this refreshing lipstick from Clinique. While I’m great with suntan lotion, every summer I do the same thing: I forget to protect my lips. Undoubtedly by mid-June I’ve managed to burn my lips at least once.

After that, they remain dry for most of the summer. Because of that, I’m always looking for great moisturizing and light lip glosses for the summer. Unfortunately a lot of lip glosses go on too sheer, too liquidy and never really do much of anything for me.

Here’s one to check out that provides lasting color and moisturizes too: Clinique’s Superbalm Moisturizing Lip Gloss. You can get it in several different colors at Sephora for $14.

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Fashion Friday: Fab Facial Care Products

June 10, 2011 By Whitney Leave a Comment

Over a facial scrub last night, I realized I have some evening ritual products that I just adore and wanted to share.

I’ve been using Aveeno’s Smart Essentials Daily Detoxifying Scrub for several months now. I just love it. It’s a scrub but it’s not too harsh – just enough to get all the daily toxins off your face and make it nice and soft and prepare it for your moisturizer.

The best deal I found was for $6.47 at Walmart.com with free shipping to your house for one 5oz tube of the Smart Essentials Daily Detoxifying Scrub.

Last year, I went to the Lilith Fair Reunion. While there, I nabbed a sample of these Visine Total Eye Soothing Wipes in the bathroom. (They were giving out entire tub samples. I grab some used eye wipe, as that kind of sounded!)

I adore these wipes for make-up removal. While they are intended for the eye area, I use them for my entire face after a night out. They remove all my make up with no sting and no extra soap and nonsense that is often left behind by other make up removers. Can’t recommend these enough. You can get a container of the Visine Total Eye Soothing Wipes on Amazon for $5.92.

For a total face wipe down on days I don’t have much make up on, or just want to refresh my face, I use Yes to Cucumbers Natural Towelettes. These are so soothing and refreshing and they are fabulous when it’s hot in the summertime.

The best price I found online was $5.97 with fee shipping to your house for the 30ct container of Yes to Cucumbers Facial Towelettes.

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