Here are a few more of my latest product
finds…included in this edition are mineral makeup, skincare, mood enhancers,
and green cleaning aids...whether you want to enhance your looks or save the
environment, you’re bound to find some new favorites…I
know I did!
~ Mineral
Makeup ~
La Bella Donna Mineral Eye Shadow Quad and
Mineral Light Lip Color ~ I loved
using these
beautiful mineral products.
The colors were rich and representative of a crisp fall day; each color
aptly captured the seasonal transition of summer’s brightness to fall’s
richness. Mineral Light Lip Color in Mindful Red was creamy;
the color was rich in pigments, and its intensity brightened the face and left
my lips super-hydrated. Key ingredients
include Ceramide 2 and vitamin C; both of these ingredients nourish
and condition the delicate lips, while providing UV protection. Mineral Eye Shadow Quad in Papa Giovanni pays honor to founders Kathy Tracy’s Father and Nicole’s Grandfather, Giovanni! The
palette reminded me of a gorgeous fall landscape of turning colors; included
were beautiful colors like loden green,
subtle bronze, soft gold, and deep brown;
each color has delicate flecks of gold, which add just the right amount of
shimmer to the eye area without appearing garish; these beautiful colors can be
used alone, or combined to accentuate, highlight, or rim; they can also be used
dry or wet; colors won’t fade or flake and go from neutral to glam. Be sure to get current application tips on
their website, or at YouTube. http://www.labelladonna.com
~
Skincare ~
Whenever I test skincare products,
I attempt to test the products over a three to four week period in order to
gauge product efficacy. Sometimes
companies only send me sample packets or limited travel sizes, which don’t
fully cover my targeted test period.
With that being said, the following two lines fall into the
sample/travel size category, and as such, I’m not able to fully comment on the
product’s performance and efficacy; in general, however, the products were non-irritating
and provided some levels of hydration. Domina
Skin Care ~ Product samples included Radiosa Skin Cream, Filler Gel, 24 Hr. Filler Cream, and Concentrated
Hyaluronic Acid. http://md.dominaskincare.com Maylan
Skincare ~ Product samples included Natural
Herbal Cleanser, Natural Botanical Toner, Face Firming and Moisturizing Daily
Cream, and Silk & Honey Overnight Cream. http://www.maylanskincare.com
~ Mood
Enhancer ~
Moodies ~ These colored “cozies” slip over a CFL or LED bulb and transform
a room’s lighting and aura, or mood.
These are also a nice alternative to candles and a less expensive
alternative to purchasing colored bulbs.
Color is known to impact the visual sense, where any sensory impact will
represent different things to different individuals; in the case of color, for
example, particular colors will be pleasing or unsettling to others depending
on their sensory conditioning. Color is
also an integral component to lifestyle fields like Feng Shui, Ayurveda and the
Seven Chakras. The psychology of color
and color therapy are also believed to be integral in how individuals function.
Moodies
comes in eight colors and are made from heat resistant silicone. http://www.buymoodies.com/ - moodies
~ Green
Clean ~
StarFiber ~ Eliminating toxic cleaning supplies has a definite
positive impact on upper respiratory results.
Trying these, I was less prone to sneezing and clogged nasal
passages. The non-treated StarMop Fiber Cloths are great for dusting; dust clings to the washable fabric
and leaves the dusted surface free of dust.
The Floor Duster has a
removable and washable cover; attracts dust like a magnet; works even on
carpeting, especially along floorboards.
http://www.starfibers.com
~ In
Closing ~
Be sure to visit the websites to
learn more about these products, and also checkout their social media
listings. Lastly, I’m currently working
on my annual Holiday Gift Guide, so
stay tuned!
That’s it for this edition. Until the next one, remember to take care of
yourself and those you love.
By Terry Herman
TERRY HERMAN is a recognized expert in the
industry, and regularly covers issues that include business, management,
operations, customer care, treatments, products, and trends. In the 1990s, she
authored an extensive "Glossary of Spa Terminologies" and holds two
copyright registrations. Consumer and trade publications have also
interviewed her as an expert. She also
conducted an extensive nationally broadcasted interview tour on aspects of
creating an at-home spa, interior design, music, stress and time
management. Her work has been published
extensively in print and digital in both consumer and trade publications.
In addition to writing, reviewing and being interviewed as an expert, she is
also a management consultant and motivational speaker. She also served on the International Advisory
Board for the former EXPERIENCE | PREMCHIT Journeys In Retreat To Wellness; the
Advisory Board was comprised of ten international experts in various fields of
wellness and spa. She also served as a
Group Manager for the popular LinkedIn group, The Spa Buzz. Her social
media outreach includes Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Cision Seek or Shout,
Plaxo, Red Room, Pinterest, and Tripatini.
Be sure to read her
food, wine and culinary digital magazine, TERRY’S
SECOND HELPINGS. You
can email her at terrysspabeautywellness@gmail.com.
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