OK Ladies-this blog is for you. Anyone who knows me, knows that skin products and jewelry are my two passions. I just can't get enough of either one-ever. Whether the makeup or jewelry is inexpensive or pricey, I am always intrigued. So when the Today Show reviewed the top drugstore recommendations, I spent two days chasing the items down. Here we go.
Best Cover Up-Revlon Photo Ready Instafix-I actually liked this a lot. It comes in a fat stick form
and you can fit it in your purse. It works well as a foundation or concealer. At CVS. (A GO)
Best Foundation-Maybelline SuperStay better skin. It does stay all day, but it has no oil/moisture in
it so it is very drying. If you have oily skin, you may like it. I was not a fan. At CVS. (A NO)
I still think Covergirl + Olay CC Tone Rehab is fabulous and Loreal's Blur foundation is a close
equally good. Try both of these instead.
Best Eyeliner-Sonia Kashluk's twist up longwear liner. It's not waterproof, but stays on ALL
day and doesn't smudge. It's an amazing product. Comes in 4 colors and is hard to acquire. At
Target. (A GO)
Best Nail Topcoat-Essie Gel Setter Top Coat. This can be used on top of any polish. It extends the
manicure by at least a week with no chipping or peeling. It is extraordinary-love it. At CVS.
(A GO)
Best Blush-Flower is a powder to cream blush. It is Drew Barrymore's new line. Interesting con-
cept but it works best, in my opinion, over another blush. So I am not sure if it's worth the effort
of finding. Try her lip glosses though. I think they are a home run.
At Super Walmart locations-don't even ask where I had to drive to for this item! (A NO)
That's it for the Today Show List. Now for some Expensive Items I use and recommend, or I want to try.
ALL TIME FAVORITE SKIN CARE LINES
Nutrabisse-anything they make is luxurious and effective. Rob a bank and try their moisturizers.
Available at Neiman Marcus.
Jurlique-their superior retexturising facial serum is the best product I use. It changes everything
about your face for the better in a short time; your tone, less wrinkles, radiant skin appears and
fine lines disappear. Again this is a luxury item but worth the price. At Sephora.
SKIN AND HAIR SUGGESTIONS ON MY LIST TO TRY
1. Touch and Glo-an at home face lift for $100. After 30 days, skin is more toned with fewer lines.
Hamptonsacupuncture.com
2. TRIA age defying line remover for $249. This is getting a ton of buzz. It is a lazer to remove
wrinkles. People are raving. I am skeptical.
3. Dr. Brandt's Needles No More 3D filler mask. This, too, is a product to reduce fine lines and
wrinkles. It supposedly fills in the cracks. He produces (produced - now deceased) excellent
products, so I am excited to try it out.
4. MD Solar Science evening facial repair. This is a night only cream. My theory any cream is great
as long as you routinely use it.
5. Amazing Cosmetics Amazing Concealer-used by makeup artists on the stars. Supposedly erases
dark circles, broken capillaries, etc. $28 at Sephora.
SOME NEW PRODUCTS THAT ARE GREAT FOR TRAVEL
1. Blingbrush 18-an on the go jewelry cleaner you keep in your purse. How many times do you
look down at your rings and see a soapy film on them as you exit the ladies room? This does
the trick. By Baublerella for $18.
2. Hadaki Jewelry Pouch. This travel pouch has 8 separate compartments for earrings, rings,
and necklaces. No more tangling. It's a fabulous idea. Fits right in your purse.
$32 at Hadaki.com
3. Balance Bead- a bead that comes in small or large size to place at the catch of your necklace. It
is an ingenious idea which prevents the catch from rolling to the front of the necklace. Buy it
on Balancebeadshop.com.
4. Pom Pom ID Luggage Tag-no more rainbow striped straps wrapped around your luggage. This
new item you tie to the handle of your suitcase and you instantly know that black suitcase is
yours! It's only $5.99 at Bed and Bath.
5. Fitkicks-a footware you can leave on at security or just walk around in the comfort of your
home without slipping on wood floors. A sock with a rubber sole. It's great for yoga too.
fitkicksshoes.com
Wishing all of you safe travels, beautiful skin, and a Happy and Healthy New Year! xo, One B
(And to my precious daughters-don't purchase any of the above items-hint, hint!)
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