Back to School Essentials (feat. Gelo, florence by mills, and More)

 While back to school looks a lot different this year than it has in the past, there are still some essentials you and your littles need to get off to a great start this school year. Here are a few recommendations to add to your shopping list. 

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Celebrate Fall with Alba1913, WEN, Bare Republic and The Hollywood Silk Solution

Summer is coming to an end, and it’s time to do a season revamp for your beauty routine. Celebrate Fall with Alba1913, WEN Hair & Body Care by Chaz Dean, Bare Republic and The Hollywood Silk Solution.

VIIcode Eye Masks

While I’ve been diligent with my skin care routine since my teens, one area that I have neglected until recently has been my eyes. And though I still don’t suffer from any of the common problems in the eye area (undereye darkness and bags, crows feet, etc.) these days I’m all about being preventative – especially if I can achieve results easily! So I was happy to accept the offer to try out VIIcode Eye Masks! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

What to Pack from your Medicine Cabinet for Labor Day Weekend

Some of the easiest things we forget to pack before a holiday weekend come from the one place we open up every single day: our medicine cabinet. From toothpaste to tweezers, we tend to forget our every day beauty basics and end up stuck on vacation with our essentials left at home. As a friendly reminder, here are a few products that should make it from your bathroom to your suitcase before you rush out the door for Labor Day weekend and one last weekend of summer fun! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

CeraVe® Declares National Cleanse Your Skin Week!

Did you know that August 1 – 7 is National Cleanse Your Skin Week? 

National Cleanse Your Skin Week was created by CeraVe®, America’s fastest growing skin care brand, to make consumers aware of the importance of cleansing and understanding how ingredients can impact the skin. To gain full insight, CeraVe® conducted a national study, entitled the CeraVe® Skin Survey, with over 1000 adult men and women 18 and over to look at overall awareness and general habits and practices solely focused on facial cleansing. The study reveals that, despite the abundance of skin care products available and information dedicated to the topic, most Americans don’t take proper care of their skin. Also apparent is the huge need for education on ingredients as well as the critical role of proper facial cleansing to maintain healthy skin. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Protect Your Skin with New Botanical Sunscreens from Australian Gold!

Protect your skin from melting in the heat by applying Australian Gold New Botanical Sunscreens! Packed with skin-loving ingredients and a refreshingly vibrant citrus scent, they're the perfect way to stay sun safe this summer! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Summer Travel Essentials from Soap & Paper Factory and More!

Soap & Paper Factory New Classics Collection

Soap & Paper Factory is packaging its bestselling hand creams, soaps and perfume oils into petite, chic, travel-sizes that are perfect for everyday use and look great on display. Soap & Paper Factory’s products are always free from parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals and never tested on animals.

Verbena: Notes of citrus combine with woody undertones and floral notes in this scent to stimulate the senses and gives a feeling of balance. Available in: Petite Rollerball Perfume Oil, Petite Hand Cream, Petite Bar Soap 

Green Tea: The naturally detoxifying scent of green tea is accentuated with crisp citrus in this sweet and uplifting fragrance. Available in: Petite Rollerball Perfume Oil, Petite Hand Cream, Petite Bar Soap 

Jasmine: Heady and intoxicating, the jasmine flower blooms only at midnight, making it ideal for this exceptional scent. Available in: Petite Rollerball Perfume Oil, Petite Hand Cream, Petite Bar Soap 

Gardenia: This warm and alluring fragrance is made from the petals of the gardenia, a flower cherished for its stimulating and exotic scent. Available in: Petite Rollerball Perfume Oil, Petite Hand Cream, Petite Bar Soap 

Lavender: This blossom’s renowned ability to soothe and relieve stress make this scent ideal for application just before bed. Available in: Petite Rollerball Perfume Oil, Petite Hand Cream, Petite Bar Soap 

Price: $5-$16

Available: soapandpaperfactory.com

Celebrate Bastille Day with Vichy!

The 4th of July might have passed, but Bastille Day 2017 is right around the corner! Celebrate by rocking the ultimate, cool French-girl accessory: great skin!

With over 85 years of French heritage, Vichy (a L’Oreal brand) is the #1 anti-aging skincare brand in European pharmacies. Today, at the heart of every Vichy formula is the Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water - sourced directly from the French volcanoes and infused with 15 rare minerals, this 100% pure, untouched water is anything but your basic H20.


The water’s diverse blend of rare minerals possesses proven fortifying, antioxidant benefits to the skin and is a natural solution for boosting skin quality and health. Get your daily dose of Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water with these hero products from Vichy!

Summer Acne Solutions Made Simple

Summer can wreak havoc on your skin – time spent in the sun, heavy sunscreens, and traveling can all cause your complexion to act up. Bioré® has the perfect product for every type of skin, so you can stop worrying about your pores and start relaxing! The new Bioré® Baking Soda and Charcoal acne fighters are a trio of serious #SkinWarriors formulated to get to the root of acne-prone skin, giving you a clearer complexion in 48 hours. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Bioré Baking Soda Acne Scrub:

Got combination skin? This cleansing acne scrub with natural Baking Soda and the anti-acne fighting power of salicylic acid deep cleans and gently exfoliates for clearer skin in just 2 days.

Beauty Essentials You’ll Want for Your Next Road Trip

Whether you’re hopping in the car, on the train or on a plane, Kneipp and Masque Bar make it easy for you to pack your vacation bag. With these mini packable products, your bag will be light and you’ll have everything you need while you’re away. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Kneipp Mini Body Wash in Almond Blossom

End Dry Skin In Time for Summer Confidence

Love the summer weather, but hate how your dry skin looks and feels in shorts or dresses? Curél has the solution – Curél Hydra Therapy Wet Skin Moisturizer is activated by water on freshly-showered skin and penetrates deep into the surface to heal dryness for soft, healthy skin that will give you the confidence to step out in style this summer! Gone are your worries about dry, flaky skin this summer – Simply apply this product in the shower and you’ll be hydrated and ready to go in no time! It's activated by water to provide hydration while skin is still wet - the best time for your skin to capture hydration! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Protect Yourself Against Mosquitoes That May Carry The Zika Virus With Avon’s Skin So Soft Bug Guard Lotions

With warm weather season in full swing, the prime season for mosquito-borne illnesses like the Zika virus is back. This summer, proper protection is even more important as the threat of mosquito-borne illness continues to be on the rise.

Public health officials worry that the number of Zika infections will continue to climb in 2017 – a concern supported by a recent U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Vital Signs report highlighting the need for ongoing vigilance and sustained measures to prevent and manage cases of Zika. According to the CDC, the best way to prevent Zika is to protect yourself from mosquito bites with a regimen that includes using an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect product tested for repellency against mosquitoes that may carry the Zika virus, like Avon SKIN SO SOFT BUG GUARD PLUS lotions. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Summer Beauty Essentials

Summer is here and travel season is in full swing, so make sure to pack your bag with the below essentials to make sure that you stay beautiful and breezy even on the go! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Scünci Heathered Knotted Ponytailers

Protect your Image - with IMAGE Skincare!

Summertime is here, it’s time to get smart and #ProtectYourImage! IMAGE Skincare’s new Prevention+ Sunscreen Sprays feature built-in broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection and offer SPF 30 and SPF 50. Their ultra-sheer, light weight spray absorbs quickly for a non-greasy finish. Formulated to help protect against the aging effects of the sun, both the Prevention+ Pure Mineral Sunscreen Spray and the Prevention+ Sport Sunscreen Spray are paraben free, so you can protect yourself from the damaging ray of the sun, smarter! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Stay Hydrated and Happy this Summer!

Summer is FINALLY here – time to head to the beach and start soaking up the sun. But don’t let all of that time outside dry out you skin, hair and body. Smashbox, Sun Bum, Sophia Gushee and Wink Brow Bar have all you need to stay perfectly hydrated and happy this summer! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Vichy's Biggest Launch of 2017

The breakthrough formula of Vichy's new Mineral 89 is comprised of 89% Vichy Thermal Water, proprietary to Vichy and naturally rich in 15 minerals. Derived from volcanic territory in Vichy, France, this water is integrated in EVERY Vichy product, but until Mineral 89, the highest concentration of the Thermal Water in any Vichy product has been 10% (aside, of course, from their hero product Thermal Spray :). {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

With Skincare Solutions From Biore - The Choice is Yours!

Bioré Charcoal Pore Minimizer ($8.99)

Everyone likes to have choices: Chocolate or vanilla, hot or iced coffee, sleeping in or waking up early – and your skincare is no different. Luckily, Bioré’s pore cleansing, acne fighting products come in liquid, bar, scrub, and strip forms to keep your skin clean and healthy – no matter what your style is! And the best part - they can be combined to tailor to your specific needs, or on their own once you find a favorite! Biore has powerful products (no matter what form) –  so you're sure to find a solution for your specific skin type and issues! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Let Dad Feel Invigorated this Father's Day with Kneipp!

After all of his hard work, Kneipp’s “Men’s Only” Collection will give him the chance to feel relaxed, restored and refreshed. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Father’s Day Gifts for Busy Dads from ZIRH

Whether he is a working or stay-at-home dad, chances are they have minimal time to take care of themselves. Give the gift of ZIRH this Father’s Day with the perfect portable skincare kit for dads always on-the-go! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

2 Easy Steps to Control Combination Skin!

Bioré’s Baking Soda Pore Cleanser and Baking Soda Cleansing Scrub solve the eternal combination skin conundrum — how can you get your oily T-zone super clean and, at the same time, gently exfoliate the dry, flaky area that surrounds it? To crack the code, Bioré® Skincare turned to an unexpected ingredient: baking soda. Formulated precisely for use on skin, these two new products take all the natural cleansing and exfoliating properties of baking soda while also being gentle on skin. See below for the two products that will help you tackle your combination skin once and for all {Product provided for review/feature consideration}