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If you have sensitive skin, you probably avoid bath and body products with fragrance. You don’t have to. The new line of Aveeno Positively Nourishing body care is gentle enough for sensitive skin but also smells great! All of the body washes are formulated to be extra-moisturizing and the coordinating lotions help seal in the softness. Aveeno is my go-to line for body care products to treat dry, sensitive skin because their use of oats really does calm and moisturize upset skin (without use of steroids like cortisone) and the products are affordable (under $10 each) so you’ll feel free to slather your feet in the delicious smelling Ultra Hydrating Whipped Souffle every night. They’ll need it this summer to recover from long days in sandals.

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Earth day is only once a year, but let’s keep in mind that it’s also great to make earth friendly decisions every day. So what better way to celebrate mother nature than an eco-friendly brand of beauty products by KORRES. Korres focuses on highly natural ingredients so there’s none of that ethyl-propyl-something or other found in a lot of the products out there. If you’re looking to make a small change to help the earth this year switch up your beauty drawer and try a new Korres lip balm or moisturizer, or whatever you might happen to be running out of and need to buy soon. All of Korres’ products are natural and well priced, so you can feel good about your purchases while feeling great about all the delicious and nutritious all natural vitamins going to work on your skin. (Not to mention the gorgeous packaging and colors everything comes in.) Mother nature never looked so pretty. Wild rose, evening primrose, white tea, quince, need I say more? I can smell all the pretty products already. Here are some of their best sellers:

Moisturizing shea with a tint of color to keep your lips pretty. Comes in a wide variety of shades and scents. Korres Quince Lip Butter, $10.00.

I have an extra sensitive eye area, as most of us do, so I only trust the best and most natural of liners to put around my eyes. Try this one with natural cedar and vitamin E.
Korres Eyeliner Pencil, $16.00.

Can’t say no to anything guava scented, and everyone always needs a good moisturizer. Nourishing and packed with rich avocado oils.
Korres Guava Body Butter, $15.50.

As the weather heats up, we begin to hear the siren call of the beach. While you are shopping for a cute new bikini and sunglasses (I’m currently loving these Betsey Johnson Wayfarers), grab a sunscreen for your hair. The sun’s rays will wreck your highlights and chlorine from pools can give hair a green cast. Apply one of our picks to hair and dab some of your regular face or body sunscreen on the scalp along your part for extra protection.

Phytoplage
All of the Phytoplage products are formulated to protect hair from sun, salt and chlorine. Castor Oil moisturizes while UV filters keep hair from getting brassy. Try the Protective Sun Veil ($20) or Protective Beach Spray ($18).

Kerastase Soleil
Kerastase Soleil Creme UV Defense Active ($29) has an ultra-moisturizing formula that coats hair to block out environmental hair foes. Silicones and ceramides keep color true. This is the perfect leave-in treatment year-round for redheads, whose color fades fastest.

Oscar Blandi Sun Shield, $20

Oscar Blandi Sun Shield is light and non-greasy. Great for curly, colored hair since it detangles damp hair, helps to preserve the curl and protect color.

Warren-Tricomi Organic Hair Shield, $15
Warren-Tricomi Protect Organic Shield contains extracts of organic Sea Algae, Cactus, Chamomile, Comfrey, Nettle and Lavender along with Panthenol to moisturize hair while SPF shields hair and scalp from harmful rays.

If you are going to be spending an entire day in the sun or are planning a beach vacation, you should grab a pretty hat or two to make sure your scalp and hair are fully protected. They’re also a great way to protect skin when you are in a rush. We like this Eugenia Kim floppy hat and this Juicy Couture wide-brimmed hat.

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We all know cargos are hot this season, but the J Brand Houlihan Cargos are scorching! Let’s do a simple comparison: the J Brand cargos are to pants what iphones are to cellphones. I’m not sure which is the better seller….you get the picture. Everyone is sporting these sexy, skinny cargos, even celebs such as Khloe Kardashian & Rhianna. If you don’t have a pair already, I suggest you get some now! Wear with a pair of leopard print pumps or a peep toe bootie and you’ll be super stylish!

JBrand Houlihan Skinny Cargo Pants as seen on Khloe Kardashian

J Brand Houlihan Cargo Twill Pants in Vintage Navy

3 Easy Ways To Freshen Up Your Makeup Right Now

Everyday around 3 or 4 o’ clock in the afternoon, my face starts to look and feel like it could use a little freshening up. I desperately need a quick pick-me-up to help me get through the day but with a few more hours to go before I can free myself from the daily grind, I need something that requires practically zero effort. The fix? I reach for my makeup bag that holds 3 essential beauty Secret Weapons. Here are 3 tried and true quick fixes to a fresher face in a snap!

Oil Blotting Sheets
Every makeup bag needs a handy packet of oil blotting sheets to pick up that layer of oil and grime that has built up throughout the day. Try one of Mai Couture’s Blotting Papiers to give your face a fresh revitalizing glow.

Mai Couture Blush Papier, $28

Peachy Lip Gloss
Lip gloss will almost always do the trick when it comes to brightening up your face. Give your lips a punch of color in a sheer peachy pink shade like Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in Nude Lustre.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in Nude Lustre, $6.99

Facial Spray
For a face deprived of moisture, replenishing with a refreshing spritz of a facial spray will work wonders. Choose one with packed with antioxidants and minerals like Evian Mineral Water spray to keep you looking fresh throughout the day.

Evian Mineral Water, $10

The Comforter Bubble Bar from LUSH

They recently reported research that found that when we take showers, water isn’t the only thing coming out of the faucet.  Bacteria is also living in your showerhead. Well, we’ll still be showering in the A.M. but baths are still a great way to relax and take some time for ourselves.

Maybe you’ll be inspired to fill that tub up more often.  Try some bath salts to soften the water.  We like Ahava’s products.  If you want some bubbles, try Sephora’s bubble bath or LUSH bubble bars.  Both come in amazing scents and LUSH’s bubble bars are solid so you can take them with you on vacation.

With all these delicious products, you won’t mind skipping the shower.