Simply Organic Beauty Review



Simply Organic was founded in 2001 by professional beauty industry visionary Gene Martignetti. After watching his five-year-old son battle childhood Leukemia, while also dealing with health issues of his own, Martignetti became inspired to create a company committed to one simple principle:

“In the pursuit of health and beauty, what you put on your hair and skin is as important as what you put in your mouth.”

While researching tirelessly to help his sick child, Gene came across information on the harmful effects of synthetic ingredients found in many of the top salon and spa brands used today. What he learned motivated him to create an alternative line of products that used only natural, organic ingredients but resulted in great-looking, healthy hair and skin. That company is Simply Organic.


Renew and re-hydrate with olive leaf extract, organic honey and nature’s essential oils. The Moisture Rich Shampoo ($28) won the Natural Solutions - Beauty with a Conscience Award in 2008, which hardly comes to no surprise since it is very gentle and effective on my hair. It's a bit hard for me the find a shampoo that's right for my hair, even if it is organic and/or the best shampoo on the market. Therefore, I am very pleased that this one doesn't strip my hair of it's natural oil and making it drier than the Sahara Desert in the process. The smell is a great pick-me-up in the morning since it has a fresh lemon scent.

The Moisture Rich Conditioner ($30) is the icing on the cake since it locks in moisture, which is really beneficial for dry and damaged hair. While it is a tad expensive, it's truly worth the price if you're looking for a high quality organic conditioner. Most shampoos and conditioners that are "budget-friendly" are swimming with chemical "muck", which can be really harsh on your hair. Plus, they have a potential to cause health problems ranging from allergies to cancer.

Halle Berry Reveal Perfume Review

Halle Berry recently launched her third fragrance, Reveal by Halle Berry ($12.50 - $35). It's the perfect balance of timeless sophistication and easy elegance. Reveal is truly reminiscent of what it means to be naturally glamorous - an intriguing blend of confidence, charisma, realness with a hint of mystery.


This voluptuous fragrance is composed with top notes if Mimosa Flower, Juicy Peach, Honey Dew Melon, and Red Berries; middle notes of Iris Blossom, Plumeria Flower, and Neroli Petals; and base notes of Vetiver, Cashmere Woods, and Skin Musk. I honestly haven't smelled a fragrance this beautiful in a long time. I'm not fond of scents that are too earthy or heavier and I like that this isn't the case at all with this perfume. It's perfect for me since it is light, yet delightfully intoxicating at the same time. I love how it lingers on throughout the day without pulling a disappearing act. It's the scent that I choose first whenever I go out on a date. The Iris is the special part of the composition of this perfume, which can be a bit dark or woody. However, Halle chose facets of it to make feel velvety soft and airy.

The Reveal bottle design is an exquisite vintage-esque bottle with a contemporary twist. Taking inspiration from the art deco era and Halle's fond memories of a beloved object d'art, the flacon is curvaceously shaped like a four-sided teardrop, with ridges that make it beautifully tactile, The heavy glass is transparent to let the light golden juice inside shine through, and is topped with a jewel-like cut cap.

You can buy this fragrance at Target.com, Kohl's, and Sears.com.

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Introducin​g Patyka Organic Beauty


Patyka Beauty Trotters travel the world and in particular Central Europe. In Paris, they joined together for PATYKA the fruit of their research and their meetings.

These years of research made possible to discover hundreds of rare plants and jealously kept or forgotten formulas. These natural ointments and vegetable decoctions with family, botanical or apothecaries origins, these rare perfumes, constitute the eclectic and single heritage and inspiration of PATYKA.

A selection of the most invaluable formulas is permanently worked over again, adapted and optimized with a single aim: to reveal the beauty of each woman thanks to a right balance between pleasure, innovation and effectiveness.

From the alliance of French know-how and an aesthetic, qualitative and responsible step was born the Beauté Remarquable™, a unique and self-confident (free of inhibition) experience.

The Beauté Remarquable™ devotes the desire for giving pleasure today for tomorrow, for feeling beautiful and for taking care of oneself while affirming its own ethical and environmental sensitivity.


Absolis Face & Body Serum $70

Absolis Spearmint Body Wash $45

Biokaliftin Radiant Eye Contour $85

Absolis Tea Tree Combination Skin Face Creme $55

Biokaliftin Radiant Exfoliating Mask $90

butter LONDON No More Waity, Katie

butter LONDON No More Waity, Katie $14


In celebration of the upcoming Royal Wedding, butter LONDON is excited to announce the NEW "No More Waity, Katie" Limited Edition Nail Lacquer. Designed by Founding Creative Director, Nonie Creme, this exclusive color transforms nails with the perfect amount of sparkle for a royal touch.

"No More Waity, Katie" is a soft, elegant greige shade with a splash of lilac glitter for the perfect marriage to combine fashion and fun. This edgy, on-trend lacquer is packaged in a small, sophisticated square bottle with a chunky cap that offers an easier grip and more control when painting, so finally, anyone can paint like a pro! A stunning nail accessory of its own that will snag any prince and make wedding bells ring.

FAIRYDROPS


Inspired by the desire to enhance her eyes both on and off camera, a Japanese TV personality created FAIRYDROPS, a mascara that features a unique wand and luxurious formula that work together to create dramatic, doll-like effects. Now one of Japan's bestselling mascaras with a beyond-loyal following, FAIRYDROPS' conditioning ingredients, colorful packaging, and unique, patented wand are now available in the United States — exclusively at Sephora. Whether using this winning formula on or off camera, this dreamy brand will create a lasting impression.

Scandal Queen Mascara $24

This do-it-all mascara is blended with fiber to give you lush, doll-like lashes. The unique brush catches even the tiniest lashes, defines, lengthens, and provides all-day curl.

The People Are Talking:

I'm in love with this mascara. My lashes are long in moderately thick. This mascara is just crazy. I honestly have had friends ask if I was wearing false eyelashes. I haven't had a problem with flakes, smudges or raccoon eyes. It stays on, yet removes easily. - odessa60

This is my new favorite mascara, it really does give you doll like lashes! Amazing curl and length as promised. The wand's shape is really interesting and catches even the tiniest farthest out lashes.

This has replaced DiorShow and UltraFlesh as my top favorite mascara currently. Plus is it really easily removed which for me is a big deal maker. The only reason I didn't give it a full five stars was I was hoping for a bit more volume as well, but this mascara is just such a gem. I adore it so much, would love to see it in a dark navy.

Another plus is, my lashes remained soft, didn't get that brittle feeling and no flaking.
- piratefly

There has been a lot of hype about this mascara. I am usually wary and don't believe everything I read. I asked a make-up artist that I know and she said it was one of the best she ever tried. She was a loyal Dior Show fan before switching to Scandal Queen. So, I bought a tube. When I first saw the brush, I wasn't sure what to think. Bottom line - it really does make your lashes longer and thicker. I did not notice any curling properties, but my lashes were thicker and longer. They were also soft and very natural looking. I really like this mascara!
- minimaker

Ms. & Mrs.

Founded by a mother and her two daughters, Ms. & Mrs. is the ultimate purveyor of beauty, fashion, and personal care survival kits. Their portable and affordable assortments are packed with solutions for everyday emergencies. Whether you're prepping for college life or equipping a bride-to-be with essentials for her big day, these colorful kits contain must-haves for any personal care predicament—and are packaged in stylish cases, making them as chic as they are comprehensive. Let's face it: Emergencies suck. Luckily, the survival gurus at Ms. & Mrs. are here to help.

Minimergency® Kit for Her $13
Available in Gold or Silver


This Minimergency® Kit is an all-inclusive set designed to help women survive beauty, fashion, and personal care predicaments. Fix flyaways with a teeny-tiny hairspray. Stop runs in your hose with clear nail polish. Mend a fallen hem with double-sided tape. This kit does it all — and it comes in a cute metallic bag to boot.

Includes

- 0.017 oz Blistex® Lip Ointment
- Dental Floss
- Ice Drops Breath Freshener
- Emery Board
- 0.8 oz Clear Nail Polish
- 1 Nail Polish Remover Pad
- 0.1 oz Hair Spray
- Clear Elastics
- Earring Backs
- 1 Stain Remover Towelette
- Double-Sided Tape
- Mending Kit
- 1 Deodorant Towelette
- 1 Small Latex-Free Bandage
- 1 Regular Tampon
- 1 Packet of 2 Tablets of Advil®

h.wood.beauty Review


Inspired by Hollywood's casually cool h.wood Tea Room, h.wood.beauty is an eclectic line of cosmetics. Like the aromatic teas brewed from nature's finest organic tea leaves, h.wood.beauty uses only the purest of ingredients combined with healing essential oils. A holistic tea-inspired beauty line. Only in L.A., and now h.wood.beauty brings chic boulevard gorgeousness to the everyday woman.


Besides her lips, Angelina Jolie made the matte nude look highly-coveted in the beauty world. Using a matte lipstick can be a bit tricky. However, nude mattes are a bit trickier since they can look overly dry. Thankfully, h.wood.beauty has a line of Nude Matte Lipsticks with Moisture.

The Nude Lipstick in Topanga ($20) can be layered, worn alone, worn with their European beach-inspired lip liners, or with your favorite lip gloss for a more beautiful and sexier look. I love how well this color compliments my skin tone. It is a beautiful and intense shade of deep mauve nude. The flavor is also yummy - yes flavor (a hint of warm vanilla caramel)! Plus, it is well moisturizing, glides on smoothly, and dries to a beautiful matte finish without over-drying or flaking.

You can also buy the Nude Lipstick in Malibu (deep rosy nude), Zuma (mauve nude), Newport (rosy nude), Laguna (light nude), and Venice (coral nude).


Their Eye Shadows ($16) in Beverly, Melrose, and Cahuenga are highly pigmented, long-lasting, and feel soft as a Cashmere sweater! You can wear them alone or mix and match them with other eyeshadows to create a fun combination. I've already mixed the Beverly eyeshadow with my favorite bright green mineral eyeshadow and came up with beautiful results (pale green with a hint of gold)! I don't do swatch reviews, but you can trust me on this one since I am eyeshadow fan and will not steer you in the wrong direction - their eyeshadows rock! I wouldn't mind trying out their other colors such as: Fairfax, Doheny, Olympic, Robertson, Pico, Rodeo, Highland, Mulholland, and Wilshire.


Their Lip Gloss ($16) in Vegas is a beautiful shade of shimmering gold without the gaudiness. Besides being well moisturizing, it has the right amount of shine and shimmer without being sticky in the least. Great alone or paired with any h.wood.beauty lip stick. This ultra-moisturizing vanilla-caramel flavored lip gloss is also available in Cabo, Maui, and Napa.


Their Mineral Powder Foundation ($28) in Fair is normally the shade I'd use with most brands, but theirs was a bit lighter than I expected it to be. I have to use a tiny, tiny amount along with an organic liquid foundation that I use so I won't look ghostly. It includes good-for-your-skin ingredients: Green Tea Extract, Lavender, Sandalwood, Geranium, Ylang Ylang, Patchouli, Rosemary, Sage, Cedarwood, Palmarosa to help promote healthy skin. I do like how smoothly it goes on, but I'll remember to order a shade darker next time!


I'm normally not a fan of cream blush, but their Cream Blush in Azalea ($22) is the best cream blush I've used so far! I even like it better than the Tarte Natural Beauty Cheek Stain that I normally use, which I've grown increasingly disenchanted with since the staying power is far from being strong! This weightless blush gives cheeks a sheer, velvety, and matte finish. It flawlessly blends into the skin, making it appear more natural. . Wear on the cheeks for a clean wash of sheer color, or apply to lips for a quick fix. Their Cream Blush is also available in Snapdragon and Marigold.


Their Illuminate Shimmer ($22)
gives the perfect amount of all-over shimmer without you looking like you took a walk on the wild side on the Las Vegas Strip. It's also a great way to accent, contour and highlight the eyes, cheeks and body with flawless sheen. Their Illuminate Shimmer is available in Sunshine or Moonlight - your choice!

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Not Soap Radio Review


Good-bye to phones, traffic, noise. Wrap me. Detoxify me. Reiki me, make me swoon from Shiatsu. Book facials, reflexology, yoga, hikes. I will be peeled, polished, buffed, aromatherapied. Stress melts away. I am glowing, healthy. All is in balance, my yin realigned with my yang.

Sugared Body Polish, $22:
This body scrub is highly addictive, indulgent, and the results make it well worth the price. I like that it isn't messy (slippery or too oily) in the least. It makes the skin feel soft, moisturized, and well pampered!

Body Souffle, $22:
This body souffle has a subtle and pleasant fragrance that blends well with just about any perfume that you're wearing. It has an incredibly smooth, rich, luxurious texture. I like how well it moisturizes the skin without leaving an icky, greasy feeling behind.

Foaming Body & Hand Wash, $20:
This body and hand wash is thicker than most of the body washes I've used in the past. I like that it doesn't dry out my skin like some I have used in the past. While the scent from this body wash doesn't last long after you've taken your shower, it's great to use the body scrub and/or body souffle to make the scent last.

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Skin Delicious Body So Fine My Mojo Exotic Hair and Body Oil Review


Due to this fluctuating weather (bitter cold snaps and unseasonably warm spells), my hair has been in dire need of extra nourishment. Luckily, I came across a product that has been a tremendous help that will get me through snow, rain, and sunshine! The Skin Delicious Body So Fine My Mojo Exotic Hair and Body Oil ($5 - $20) is a mixture of 15 different hair and skin loving oils & butters all in one bottle. It de-frizzes, softens my hair and gives it a gorgeous sheen without being greasy at all! Even though I prefer using it in my hair, it also makes a great body oil!

Ingredients: Organic Coconut Oil, Shea Butter (Fair-Trade), Avocado Oil, Mango Oil, Jojoba Oil, Aloe Vera Butter, Wheat Germ Oil, Organic Cocoa Butter (Fair-Trade), Sweet Almond Oil, Certified Organic Pomegranate Oil, Hemp Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Sun Flower Oil, Essential Oil Lemon, Natural Scent.

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Valentine's Day Gift Idea: ghd Midnight Collection Gift Set Review

ghd Midnight Collection Gift Set $225


I'm no stranger to ghd flat irons. I've searched high and low for the best flat iron and ghd remains to be the best. They are the Ferrari of flat irons. Even T3 doesn't have anything on this brand! The T3 is a Ford compared to ghd!

The ghd Midnight Collection is a more advanced take on the classic ghd styler. The professional 1" gold styler uses ghd’s latest heat technology. You can buy the new and stunning ghd Midnight Collection Gift Set ($225), which includes a sleek new ghd Gold Professional Styler, an exclusive styler pouch with heat resistant roll mat, and two ghd sectioning clips.

The ghd Gold Professional Styler heats up in no time with the perfect amount heat that will not fry and / or dry out your hair in the process. My hair is wavy and it is pin-straight within minutes! It can even create pin-up worthy waves or voluptuous curls if that is what you desire. I like that I don't even have to use a flat iron spray since this flat iron makes my hair silky and shiny without it! Most flat irons have a tendency to break off my hair, but this isn't the case at all with this flat iron.

Another great thing about the ghd Gold Professional Styler is that it goes on Sleep Mode if not used after 30 minutes. This is good for me since I have a tendency to forget to shut off a flat iron after using it. ghd's new Gold Professional styler is the most luxurious styler in the range to date. Boasting a sleeker design and plates that have been smoothed, contoured and given a high gloss finish, it glides through hair effortlessly to give a beautiful and shiny result.

ghd flat irons may have a hefty price tag, but sometimes you have to pay the price when you want the best....and you will truly get the best with this brand!

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Valentine's Day Gift Idea: LaLicious Collection Gift Set Review



LaLicious Collection Gift Set, $95


4 Full Size LaLicious products in a beautiful chocolate brown, reusable gift box!

Included in the gift set:
8oz Whipped Soap, 16oz Sugar Soufflé Scrub, 8oz Body Butter, 8oz Body Oil


Body Oil - This body oil has to be one of my top favorite body oils out there! It has a delightful and sugary smell that is addictive. I love how it locks in moisture, which lasts for hours. I also like that a little bit of this product goes a long way. It leaves my skin glowing and satiny smooth without any greasiness. I truly feel well pampered when I use this product! You can buy it separately for just $24. Besides the Sugar Kiss, they have several tantalizing scents to choose from - Vanilla, Lily Mango, Peppermint, Passionfruit Lime, Coconut Cream, Island Guava, and Tahitian Flower.

Macadamia nut oil is a luxurious oil known to also moisturize and protect the skin. Almond and vitamin-e oils condition, moisturize, and smooth you to ultimate perfection!

Whipped Soap - This soap contains Coconut Oil and Safflower Seed Oil, which will help your skin stay soft and supply after cleaning. It doesn't create a lather like most soaps out there since it is Sulfate-free. Therefore, you don't have to worry about your skin drying out in the process. You can buy it separately for just $18.

Sugar Soufflé Scrub - I think I have made it quite clear in the past that I am a huge body scrub fan and this one certainly doesn't disappoint! It's great for all skin types, including for those who have sensitive skin since it is non-abrasive. With a delightful combination of Vanilla, Citrus and Rose; the scent is intoxicating. It will even layer nicely with your favorite perfume after you've pat yourself dry! The results are amazing - beautiful and healthy looking skin. You can buy it separately for just $34.

Body Butter - The moisture is intense, but delightfully so without giving your skin an icky, greasy feeling. It is great for dry skin during this Winter season. It puts most lotions out there to shame! You can buy it separately for just $25.

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ClickR Skin Care Review


clickR Skin Care is here to answer your young skin's call of distress. Created by a cosmetic chemist to help his son's acne issues without overwhelming amounts of chemicals, clickR includes natural plant- and mineral-based ingredients to create gentle, yet effective formulas that deliver real results. This breakthrough brand is also 100% vegan and committed to never testing products on animals. Banish blemishes and save the drama.


I've tried out "hot masks" before and wasn't too thrilled at the idea of trying out the Hot Face Mask ($32) at first. However, the experience wasn't anything like I was expecting it to be. I get a slightly warm sensation whenever I apply this mask, but never to the point where it gets so unbearable and uncomfortable that I am tempted to wash it off immediately. Therefore, I will have to add it to my list of favorites, especially since my skins looks healthier whenever I use it. I've been using it twice a week since I've received it and I've noticed a tremendous difference. I was starting to get breakouts for the last few months, but it is much less now since I've been using this product and an organic facial cleanser.

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Instantpeel Natural Exfoliant Review




The Instantpeel Natural Exfoliant ($50) is a very gentle and effective at-home facial home. While the price may be a bit steep for some, it is worth the price opposed to getting a facial peel at a salon. It is much more effective when you use it in the shower, which also makes it easier to remove dead skin cells without irritating your skin in the process. I love how soft and smooth my face feels after I use the Instantpeel Natural Exfoliant. Each box comes with 6 single-use packets. I think I've been getting the most out of it by using one a week. I highly recommend this brand if you'd like to have more youthful and healthier skin!

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Limited-Edition Dark Chocolate Truffle Scrub from The Body Deli


Experience the rare and pure treat of Real Chocolate. Made with Raw Certified Organic Ecuadorian Cacao beans, this decadent scrub polishes away dull skin while leaving a delicious aroma on the skin. This unique and very special body scrub is formulated with rich organic African Shea, organic Cocoa and organic Virgin Coconut Butter. These amazing butters soften and leave the skin feeling hydrated, soft and buttery. Extra fine grain sea salt is used to create a gentle exfoliating skin polish that refines and smoothes the skin. Nutrient rich precious oils further enhance this spa quality experience. Pure all natural therapeutic essential oils are used to impart the healing essence of true aromatherapy.

This is a limited edition scrub that is only sold during the month of February.