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Posted by on Jan 29, 2014 in Beauty | 0 comments

Renee Rouleau AHA Smoothing Serum 20%

Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) is a little miracle worker, chemically exfoliating the piles of dead skin cells you’ve been collecting without shedding, and breaks up the sebaceous mess that congests your pretty little pores. AHA is so effective, people sometimes do odd things, like order it off of eBay and burn themselves past recognition with enthusiastic application.  AHA is generally best applied in a pure form by a professional.

Enter the layman’s version.

Renee Rouleau AHA Smoothing Serum (in varying percentages) puts control in the power of the product.  This product is to be used overnight, 2-3 times a week without fear of dosage damage.  Blended in a clear gel, it has a pleasing viscosity, allowing a pump to fully cover the face and jawline.  It also manages to stay on while you sleep, penetrating and working away to clearing up the most congested of skin.

I have thicker skin that easily congests, and the 20% blend was perfect for me.  A slight tingling occurred during initial applications, but has since subsided.  Tingling is no indication of a product working, and if the irritation is too great you should go down in formulation.  Also, if you experience no tingling at all, it is not an indication of efficacy. What you’ll find, if you’re at the right dosage, is an easy maintenance program that leads to incredibly improved texture, tone and color.

AHA can increase your sensitivity to the sun. It is very important to wear a high dose sunscreen and effective moisturizer to protect the new skin from sun damage.

Renee Rouleau AHA Smoothing Serum is available in different concentrations.  Find out your recommendations from Renee Rouleau.

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Posted by on Jan 28, 2014 in Beauty, Nails | 4 comments

CND – 2014 Discontinued Product


Read it and weep.

The list for CND discontinued products for 2014 has surfaced, and the whittling down of Shellac colors have begun.  The strangest choice?  Silver VIP, used almost daily by every tech I know, and loved by clients.  I can’t even wrap my head around how the chunky, multi-colored Zillionaire is a suitable replacement.

Moonlight & Roses and Iced Coral were both great for layering, but I’ve seen this color phased out in other lines and wonder if it is a situation with the materials needed for these types of colors.

Mother of Pearl gave a nice, small grade, multi color glitter effect.  You can find a dup in Glitter by Gel II.

Go out and grab your favorites before they are all gone.  You can see that many were phased out beginning last October, and have hit sold out status.Whatever you find at the distributor will be the dregs of the barrel.

What will you miss most?

DISCONTINUED CND PRODUCTS

CND Brisa Gel

  • Pure Pink Sheer 4oz
  • Soft White Opaque .5oz

CND Liquid & Powder (Acrylic)

  • Perfect Color Pure White Opaque 16oz
  • Perfect Color Powder Clear 16oz
  • Perfect Color Powder Soft White Opaque .8oz and 32oz
  • Perfect Color Powder Neutral Pink Opaque 3.7oz
  • Retention + Powder Bright White Opaque

CND Scent

  • Citrus & Green Tea 2oz
  • Lavender & Jojoba 2oz
  • Mango & Coconut 2oz
  • Tangerine & Lemongrass 2oz
  • Birch & Mint 2oz
  • Vanilla Shimmer 2oz

CND Shellac

  •  Moonlight & Roses
  • Iced Coral
  • Mother of Pearl
  • Silver VIP Status

CND Shellac Remover Wraps

  • New Design coming

CND Spa Manicure

  • Citrus Soothing Creme 2.6
  • Almond Soothing Creme 2.6
  • Cucumber Heel Therapy Display

 

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Posted by on Jan 27, 2014 in Beauty | 0 comments

Vitabath love is in the air! 15% code

 

Vitabath Body Wash, Fragrance Mist, and Hydrating Lotions make a great Valentine’s Day gift, and now you can score 15% off with online orders! With new products and an abundance of fragrance choices, this longtime favorite is not your mother’s body wash, but will be loved just as well.
Go to www.vitabath.com and use coupon code VALENTINE15 for 15%  off of your order.  For delivery by Valentine’s Day, make sure your order is placed by February 3rd. Mmmmm, everything is coming up Noubeau Rose, and Asian Orchid & Coconut, and…and…

 

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Posted by on Jan 27, 2014 in Beauty, Celeb-essence | 0 comments

Grammys 2014: Queen Latifah

Want to recreate Pantene Brand Ambassador Queen Latifah’s GRAMMY Award’s coiffure?  Iasia Merriweather, her “hair-person-in-charge” shares how:

 

 

Glamming-up Queen Latifah’s fresh, new bob for the GRAMMY Awards began, as always, with a gentle shampoo followed by a moisturizing conditioner- “my GRAMMY winners, Pantene Pro-V’s Smooth and Sleek Shampoo and Conditioner – both must-haves along with frequent maintenance and deep conditioning to maintain hair’s moisture, elasticity, and promote growth.  With the Queen’s hair prepped and primed, GRAMMY make up and wardrobe choices reviewed, I set out to create what I called the ‘GRAMMY Glam-Bob!’ The result: a FLAWLESS, yet minimalistic, bob with a hint of shape-defining volume to highlight layers and add direction!”

 

 GET THE LOOK

1.       Prep dampen hair for blow-drying by applying Pantene Pro-V Smooth Blow-dry Crème.  Once hair is dry, apply Pantene Pro-V Smooth with Argan Oil Shine Serum and begin working from back to front, in sections, flat ironing hair straight. Once hair is straight, side part and brush to smooth.

2.       Starting at the crown of the head and working in sections, position flat iron at the base of each section and move flat iron in a semicircular or curved motion to create large loose bends in hair. Work from top to bottom and repeat process for each side of part.

 

3.       Gently hand comb loose curls then brush to smooth being mindful of maintaining volume and defining shape. Finish with Pantene Pro-V Stylers Anti-Humidity Maximum Hold Hairspray for a wow-worthy GLAM SLAM!

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