Summer Bodies Are Made In The Winter!

Have You Always Wanted Legs Like Carrie Underwood?

With these 4 Easy Tips From Celebrity Trainer and USANA Health Sciences Ambassador- Now You Can!

As we all know, nothing can be done or changed over night. This includes your summer body goals! Erin Oprea, celebrity fitness trainer and USANA Health Sciences Ambassador (https://www.usana.com/), reminds us that Summer bodies are made now- during the Winter. Having trained many celebrities, those including Carrie Underwood, she knows what she's talking about!

Oprea shares with us 4 tips to get firm and sexy legs like Carrie Underwood's by Summer in the latest article from HollywoodLife.com: http://hollywoodlife.com/2017/01/23/carrie-underwood-legs-trainer-tips-fitness-routine-how-to/ . Head over to the article for the full detailed exercises. 

Happy training!

Have You Done Your Holiday Shopping Yet?

MORE Holiday Gifting Ideas-

That are Travel Friendly!

Many of us travel during the holidays to go see loved ones from all around. Isn't it hard enough packing all your warm winter clothes into a suitcase then on top of bulky gifts gouging into your precious available space? Fox 5 Las Vegas recently had a segment specifically for those who struggle with finding room in their suitcases on a regular basis!

1. reVive Light Therapy: These essential devices are perfect for traveling as well as for those who travel as it is small enough to fit in your purse. The travel-friendly USB charger makes it easy to plug into any source- even your laptop for you busy working ladies! This device comes in two lights for different skin concerns: acne and anti-aging. Can't get much better than that. These devices can also help reduce packing 10 other skincare products on quick trips. https://revivelighttherapy.com/ ($49)

2. Zoella Beauty: These adorable gingerbread shaped Bath Fizzers make the perfect stocking stuffers. 3 of them come to a pack- so you can even split them up. Two as a gift then one for you to help you relax after the busy holidays! These are only available during the holidays- so be sure to get yours while you can. (available at Target http://www.target.com/p/zoella-beauty-300-g-bubble-bath/-/A-51183799, $12) 

3. Pixi Beauty: Their holiday collection is adorable- just the packaging alone will make you want to pick it up! These products are available at Target and make the perfect gifts for anyone who loves makeup! The Ultimate Beauty Kit 3rd Edition has everything any makeup lover could want- all in one small palette that is easy to pack. Want to also glow a little extra this season? Pick yourself up the Rosette Palette for glowing highlighters and blush to make you stand out at any festive gathering! http://www.pixibeauty.com/

4. USANA Health Sciences: These nutritionals and vitamins will keep you and your loved ones going strong through any holiday festivities. They're a must to add to any trip to help boost your immune system and keep the energy going. https://www.usana.com/

Skin Freaking Out Due to Seasonal Changes?

It is officially Fall- Hello pumpkins, PSLs, leaves, and Halloween! If you're one of the many people whose skin tends to get scared during Halloween season- don't fret! C2 California Clean has the answer to help your skin out through this season, as well as the other three year-round.

According to a recent article in +Bustle, founders of +C2 California Clean , Dr. Clarissa Shetler and Dr. Christine Falsetti shed some insight into why our skin is breaking out right now; "The primary reason that skin issues erupt is pollutants that interact with the toxic chemicals commonly found in beauty products." 

Clean beauty has been a booming industry the past couple years and +C2 California Clean is making their mark. They believe nature provides the purest and most effective ingredients for our daily skincare needs- so they created just that! 

The two doctors combined their backgrounds in chemistry and pharmacology to create a skincare line that isn't just effective but also doesn't compromise your health. They are proud to be EWG (Environmental Working Group) certified, so they have gone through rigorous research to make sure their products are healthy for us and our environment. 

Their line has 4 products and that is all you will need! Pretty easy- here's how it works:

1. Advanced hyaluronic hydrating primer- supercharged hyaluronic acid hydrating primer instantly lifts, plumps and firms your skin for a dramatically smoother, tighter and hydrated appearance. An oil-free moisturizer that will increase moisture retention in the skin and reduce trans-epidermal moisture loss.

2. Apple stem cell regenerating serum- The secret key to ageless skin is supplying nutrients and stimulating cellular regeneration. Our revolutionary apple stem cell serum contains active biological ingredients to even skin tone, reduce wrinkles, stimulate collagen production and encourage elastin synthesis for a more youthful appearance. The natural moisturizers nourish and restore a radiant glow to your skin.

PREMIUM CLEAN STEM CELL THERAPY:  Our restorative, anti-aging serum made with revolutionary apple stem cells that repair and delay wrinkles in 100% of women tested. Formulated with stem cells made of a rare swiss apple, this combination of rich proteins, phytonutrients, and bioactive ingredients boosts cell production and protects your skin from environmental stress and UV damage.  Helps skin cells maintain their capacity to build new tissue without dangerous or toxic ingredients.

3. Ultra replenishing oil squalane + vit E- Change your skin’s destiny with our luxurious skin softening moisturizer. This must have 100% pure and clean, powerful plant-derived facial squalane plus Vitamin E oil:

• Improves skin elasticity and moisture retention
• Assists in new cell regeneration
• Diminishes age spots
• Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles 
• Protects from UV radiation and environmental pollutants

Uniquely crafted to melt instantly into your skin and rejuvenate from deep within the surface. The smooth, deep penetration assists in the acceleration of new cell growth. Our replenishing oil leaves your skin feeling hydrated, supple and healthy.

4. Citrus stem cell intense moisture lock creme- A regenerative anti-wrinkle moisturizing creme with advanced botanical stem cells. Crucial skin functions, like collagen production, melanin regulation and hydration are controlled by specific genes. As we age, these genes become less active. Skin cell turnover slows down and moisture is lost, causing skin to wrinkle, form dark spots, and lose its vitality.

The plant based Citrus Stem Stem Cell Moisturizer uses the highest concentrations of world-renowned ingredients to provide superior anti-aging results. Plant stem cells, peptides and other bio-active deliver anti-oxidant properties and improve the skin’s complexion, elasticity, texture and smooth wrinkles.

Interested in trying it out?!? Go online to www.c2caliclean.com for 20% off your first order!

Nutricosmetics? Glow From the Inside Out!

Q: What are Nutricosmetics?

A: The intake of supplements to improve the health and appearance of skin.

We all know that in order to lose weight, reduce our risk of diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, etc. we must eat well. However, there are also more benefits to eating well that don't just impact us internally. 

After all, our skin is an organ and what we put into our stomach influences all of our organ's overall health. So why wouldn't we just eat well or take certain vitamins to improve the appearance of our skin? Fixing your skin concerns can be as easy as popping a simple pill in the morning or mixing a powder into your daily water intake! 

The term "nutricosmetics" has been buzzing since the mid-2014's and recently has spiked with the current health and fitness kick throughout the U.S. Many of us don't follow a strict diet or count our daily macro's- life is about balance after all, right?! So by implementing a supplement strategy into your daily diet and routine it will help fill the gaps in the rest of your nutrition. 

Today there are multiple brands out there that target internal and external health and beauty with nutricosmetics. There has been an upward trend in targeting specific skin concerns: collagen increasing, skin clearing, skin brightening, etc. 

However, if you had to choose only one- you want to look for a probiotic- which is naturally found in dairy products. If you are lactose intolerant, vegan, or just don't like dairy products- taking a probiotic supplement may be best for you. Even if you love dairy but you think it breaks your skin out- probiotic supplement! Think you're about to get sick? Probiotics.

Most probiotic formulas you will find are in a capsule form- except for Usana Health Sciences Probiotic, it's in a powder! But why? Since probiotics are active ingredients versus vitamin A, C, D, etc. they are much more sensitive. Thanks to Anna Park from +Composure Magazine, who interviewed John Cuomo, PhD., Usana executive director of product development and technology has the answer! 

John Cuomo, PhD., Usana

"Probiotics are live bacteria that need special care in formulation. Tablets and capsules just don't offer that protection, especially once the bottle is opened." 

- John Cuomo, Phd. 

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Simply by stirring in one packet of Usana Probiotic ($30, https://shop.usana.com/shop/spring/shopping/productDetail?ProductID=108.010102#.V9mozJgrLIU) you will get 12 billion colony-forming bacteria per serving which is not just great for your skin but also your immune system with cold and flu season upon us!

We're Obsessed: Multitasking Benefits of Concealer Pencils

We're Obsessed- Multitasking Concealer Pencils!

Learn More About All the Ways to Use a Concealer Pencil

1. Of course the obvious, CONCEALING

We of course had to start with the most obvious use of the concealing pencils first. However, there are new products that target specific skin concerns. Say you are using your concealer to hide a blemish, they have one for that! CoverFX has their Blemish Treatment Concealer ($25) which helps to fight the blemished area (http://www.coverfx.com/blemish-treatment-concealer.html). There are also a number of other various products to help treat your blemishes besides just covering them up and making them worse. 

As the busy women we are- we all understand the struggle of keeping those pesky dark circles away from our eyes. We often resort to concealers to hide our lack of sleep. However, often it is hard to find ones that aren't too cakey, too drying, or too shear. Thankfully, there's a solution for that! Vert Beauty, which specializes in green beauty, formulated their concealer pencils ($20, http://www.vertbeauty.com/products/vert-beauty-concealer-pencil?variant=16429339781) that are the perfect consistency, made with shea butter and vitamin E to blend easily and to smooth and hydrate any fine lines. 

Vert Beauty Concealer Pencils ($20)

This product is great too due to the natural ingredients and essential oils in it. This makes it safe for blemishes as well as sensitive skin. The beauty director of InStyle, Angelique Serrano reviewed the pencils on her I'm Obsessed blog on InStyle.com (http://www.instyle.com/videos/im-obsessed-vert-concealer-pencil?play). Watch the video to see what she says. 

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2. Gotta get that natural glow with HIGHLIGHTING

We've all seen those crazy face charts that look like war paint, and honestly they do help. You can use a concealer pencil that is 1 to 2 shades lighter than your foundation to highlight under your eyes, cusp of your lip, forehead, chin, and bridge of your nose. By simply drawing it on, yes, like a crayon and blending it in afterwards, you will have a complete natural glow to keep your face bright and awake all day. 

3. Get a sculpted face with CONTOURING

Highlighting may seem easier than contouring- which can be tricky at first! However, concealer pencils make it fast and easy to do. Simply choose a shade 1 to 2 darker than your complexion, follow a face chart that best fits your face shape, draw, and blend. Vert Beauty's formula makes it easy to effortlessly blend in without it disappearing or giving off an orange hue. 

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4. Get your EYEBROWS on point!

Just like you can use a concealer pencil for highlighting your face you can also use it to hightlight your brow bone and define your brows more. Thanks to Anastasia Beverly Hills, drawing on the perfect eyebrows has really become a skill. Many brands have followed this recent trend. However, the reality is that it was under our noses the entire time- concealer pencils! They get the job done the same if you're looking for a matte finish to take your eyebrows to the next level. 

5. Makeup/Spot CORRECTING

Overdraw your eyebrow(s)? Slip up on your lip liner? Have too much eye shadow fall out? No problem! Use a concealer stick to correct all these little accidents. Cosmopolitan.com likes to use Vert Beauty's concealer pencil for their beauty hacks (http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/how-to/a62731/time-saving-beauty-hacks/). Concealer pencils are nice for spot corrections due to their blendability and precision tip when sharpened. 

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No need to keep buying multiple products. Try out Vert Beauty's concealer pencil and learn for yourself how versatile they can be. They're super easy for any on-the-go woman. 

Now Trending: Mascara Layering

Q: What is Mascara Layering?

A: The trick to getting full eye lashes without all the glue.

Huda Beauty, House of Lashes, Velour eye lashes- the list goes on! All these eye lash brands have popped up recently due to the high demand of full, long eye lashes. Eye lash extensions have also become a huge craze for the easy, time freeing, "no makeup makeup" look. 

Now you can get the look without gluing eyelashes on everyday or spending $50 every two weeks thanks to mascara layering. Pixi Beauty has recently brought this trend forward as an alternative solution- and beauty junkies are loving it!

The first step is to apply the Black Lacquer Lash Primer which helps to strengthen and protect the lashes. Not only is the formula going to help build mascara layers, but the brush shape also aids in adding volume- making it the perfect base coat! I mean, would you paint your nails without using a base coat first? No...

The second step is to use the Lash Booster Mascara, which is a waterproof formula to help curl your lashes. This prevents the use of any possible damaging eye lash curlers. The formula is long wearing and will last all day. This mascara is the, as Pixi Beauty says, "hairspray for your lashes." 

The third step is to help add even more drama to your lashes by adding tiny fibers onto each lash. By using the Lengthy Fiber Mascara this will really create a lush, feathered look. What is great about this fiber mascara too is that it doesn't flake off like most fiber mascaras tend to do. Grace from @damselflavored, love this product because she doesn't "look like a raccoon at the end of they day."

The last and final step is to help out those pesky lower lashes finally get a good coat of mascara on them. These ones always are the trickiest to get. However, thanks to the Lower Lash Mascara it is now possible. The slim applicator allows for just the perfect amount of product to coat those mini lashes. 

What's even better is that you can now buy all four of these together online for only $45.00! The online promotion goes until September 12, 2016. By getting in on this offer you are saving 20 percent- you can't beat that! You can barely even buy two mascaras from other competitors at that price. Check it out while you can: http://www.pixibeauty.com/eyes/mascara/mascara-bundle   

I mean- just check out the results from only using two of the products (Lash Booster Mascara & Lengthy Fiber Mascara) from +Elle Leary Artistry! Imagine if she had used all four. 

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We would love to hear what you think! Comment below on your thoughts as well as your experiences with #mascaralayering. Look forward to hearing from you all. 

POP Beauty Walks Red Carpet at VMAs with Holland Roden

MTVs Teen Wolf Star, Holland Roden, Walks Red Carpet at VMAs Wearing POP Beauty

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A Perfect Duo- Combing Matte & Glitter 

The gorgeous Teen Wolf star, Holland Roden, was styled by the amazing celebrity stylist, Karen Raphael, for MTV's Video Music Awards this past Saturday on August 28. Her beautiful makeup look, which complemented her stunning hair color perfectly, was completed by celebrity makeup artist, Elle Leary. 

Leary did a great job of incorporating both the use of glitter and matte products to really set this look apart and stay on top of beauty trends. 

The slight glitter found on the outer edges of Roden's winged liner paired perfectly with the use of POP Beauty's Pure Pigment glitter at the base of her part. This was a  very unique yet easy touch to Roden's slick yet classy hairstyle that fit her outfit perfectly. The Pure Pigment from POP Beauty comes in eighteen different shades ranging from matte to glitter finishes for only $10 (http://www.popbeauty.com/products/pure-pigment). 

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POP Beauty Pure Pigments ($10) 

Let's not forget about this perfect lip on her! Liquid lipsticks are all the rage right now due to their long-lasting, non-greasy, and matte formulas. Leary used POP Beauty's Permanent Pout in Razzle Rose ($14; http://www.popbeauty.com/products/permanent-pout). This product has become their best seller because of its lightweight, matte, and nondrying formula. Not to mention- Razzle Rose is that perfect "Kylie Jenner lip color" that everyone keeps looking for!

  

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POP Beauty's Permanent Pout ($14)

Check out http://www.popbeauty.com/ to learn more about all the fun products they have to offer- Elle Leary sure seems to love them for her Red Carpet looks!

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