Month: December 2022

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I pay so much attention to the skin on my face, but not nearly enough attention to that of my tush. I realized at the beginning of quarantine (when I had endless time to think about such things), that I had been neglecting my butt’s complexion. Nothing crazy happened—I just couldn’t remember the last time I gave it any form of nourishment, which it so clearly deserves. As I went on a hunt for a new butt firming cream, I had a few qualifications that had to be met.

First, it had to be affordable—I didn’t want to buy one expensive jar of miracle cream and never get around to purchasing more. Compliance is the most important rule in adopting a new skincare step.  I knew I wanted to maintain the habit of hydrating my skin so it stayed tight and smooth. Second, it had to work; I knew there had to be some kind of fix consumers were raving about that I merely hadn’t discovered yet. And lastly, I wanted my peach skin to feel as smooth and soft as my face skin…because why not?

After perusing copious reviews, I decided to try Advanced Clinicals Collagen Skin Rescue Lotion. One reviewer wrote: “Don’t bother paying $50 to $150 for moisturizer and anti-aging products. These are the real deal at a fraction of the price.” With so many more reviews like this one, I decided to give it a try. Plus, anything you buy on Amazon is totally returnable, so I figured there was a limited risk. 

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Advanced Clinicals Retinol Body Cream & Collagen Body Lotion Skin Care Set

Unlike other creams out there, Advanced Clinicals collagen cream has zero smell, but you can get two 16-ounce tubs for just $24.99 total. One of the tubs is a retinol lotion, which I love using on my arms and legs to keep my skin tone looking even and to tighten things up a bit. Key ingredients like hydrolyzed collagen (broken-down collagen that absorbs faster), aloe barbadensis leaf juice (an anti-inflammatory), and Camellia Sinensis leaf extract (green tea antioxidant) work together to get the job done. I purchased my first tub in May of this year, and I’m still using it. I use it on my bum every time I get out of the shower, so that’s a lot of uses over a now two-year period.

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If you don’t want the retinol lotion that comes in the two-pack with the collagen one, you can go collagen all the way with a jar of the collagen cream plus collagen oil you can use on your face.

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Advanced Clinicals Collagen Body Cream Moisturizer Lotion + Collagen Body Oil

Within about a week of slathering on this collagen cream and body oil after every shower, I noticed my butt was looking better. The appearance of cellulite and overall sagginess was going down, but perhaps the most noticeable improvement was that my butt finally felt as soft as my face. I’ve literally started rubbing it (yes, my butt) in bed at night, and I’m soothed by how soft and supple my skin feels. No, that’s not weird! It’s self-love!

Though my 16-ounce tub is still going strong, I’ll definitely be purchasing this again as soon as I run out. Since it’s long-lasting and affordable, I’m more likely to keep up with the routine which is what I was after from the beginning. Now that I’ve started moisturizing my butt there’s no stopping me. Just wait until June when the world can (hopefully) see her again in all her glory.

Kathy Hilton’s White Embellished Tweed Dress

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills 2022 Instagram Fashion

The Beverly Hills beauties were out this weekend celebrating the holidays and we’re loving the peek we got at their outfits, even if we’re a little jealous Sutton Stracke left us off her guest list (and we’re totally clocking who else seemed to not be in attendance).

In signature Kathy Hilton fashion, she rocked a pricey designer white embellished tweed dress and bag for the perfect winter white look. And while few of us were good enough for Santa to bring something quite so spendy our way, our Style Stealers are perfect for those of us who did our best this year to be similarly stylish.

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Click to Shop Kathy Hilton’s Valentino Tweed Dress

Click Here to Shop Kathy Hilton’s White Embellished Valentino Bag

Click Here for Details on Sutton Stracke’s Red Fringe Dress

Click Here for Details on Garcelle Beauvais’ Black Embellished Set

Click Here to Shop Crystal Kung Minkoff’s Plaid Suit in Limited Sizing

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Originally posted at: Kathy Hilton’s White Embellished Tweed Dress

Lisa Barlow’s Blue Satin Shirt and Pants

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 3 Episode 12 Fashion

While Lisa Barlow definitely doesn’t want us to talk about her business(es!), I think she’d be okay with us talking about her crush-worthy blue satin shirt and pants as it’s all complimentary. It’s the perfect cozy, chic look that I’m a little obsessed with. Although I mayyyyy just need to crowdfund to afford it.

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Click Here to Shop Lisa Barlow’s Alexander Wang Silk Off the Shoulder Shirt in Black

Click Here to See it in Blue

Click Here to See her Sold Out Alexander Wang Pants

Originally posted at: Lisa Barlow’s Blue Satin Shirt and Pants

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Niacinamide is the buzzy ingredient of the moment — and for good reason. But it doesn’t need to be in literally every single product. Niacinamide in concealer? Eh, you can pass. But in a leave-on skin serum? Yes, please! Say hello to Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum. The brand-new product from the cult-fave brand just hit Sephora shelves and it’s already making waves.

Before we get into how B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum stands out in the crowd of niacinamide-infused products, first let us remind you what makes the ingredient so great. It’s a form of vitamin B3 that can be a miracle for all skin types, even sensitive ones. It does so many things, it’s hard to choose a favorite. Those with oily and/or acne-prone skin love the way it reduces the appearance of pores, controls excess oil and reduces inflammation and redness. That makes it especially great for those with skin conditions such as eczema and rosacea.

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And that’s not all. Fans of niacinamide swear by its brightening properties, reducing hyperpigmentation and post-acne marks. It’s even an anti-aging powerhouse, helping to diminish the look of fine lines, wrinkles and age spots, boosting collagen production. OK, what can’t it do?!

According to the brand, Sunday actually formulated this product for her 14 year old daughter, India, struggling with acne. Her skin issues were damaging to her self-esteem so she created a serum anyone could use, including India. The name, B3 Nice, was inspired by the negative things people say to those with skin conditions.

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The most common percentage for niacinimade is 4-6 percent but Sunday Riley’s new serum boasts a whopping 10 percent. To be honest, I was afraid of the higher percentage at first because it can be irritating on sensitive skin. Luckily, Sunday Riley also included what they call “Brightenyl,” a “biotechnologically created molecule” activated by the skin’s microbiome to brighten the overall look of skin and soothe the signs of sensitivity like redness. There’s also trans-resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant, and Boswellia Serrata (Indian Frankincense), Curcuminoids, Madecassoside and Asiaticoside soothe breakouts and support natural collagen production.

I have pretty sensitive skin so I started with a small amount every other day. After about a month, I noticed less hormonal breakouts and less dullness in general. I’m going to move on to every day for help with reducing some of these 30-something dark spots I have all of a sudden. I waited until I knew for sure but I’m happy to say, I haven’t noticed any increased sensitivity or redness. Success! The brand says you can use it every day, especially if you skin isn’t as dry and sensitive as mine.

Don’t forget to use a good moisturizer on the days you use B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum, especially if you’re adding other actives to the mix. (But no more with niacinamide, please!) And grab what’s sure to be a new favorite now at Sephora.

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If your brush accumulates a nest of hair after every few uses, you might want to rethink your routine. Are you using a gentle brush? Are you giving your scalp a quick massage? Are you using products that promote healthy strands? What you put on your hair and scalp is important, so don’t go with the first bottle you see at the drugstore, especially when you have a specific concern like hair growth, thinning or breakage. If you’ve been scratching your head (both literally and figuratively) at how to solve these concerns, you’re in luck because we found an oil that’s about to transform your strands.

Mielle Organics’ Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil is a biotin-packed treatment that promises to prevent damage, increase scalp circulation, restore shine, stop dandruff, get rid of itchiness and strengthen hair. That sure was a mouthful, but this product has all of the ingredients needed to back up these claims—30 essential oils, to be exact.

Rosemary, castor and peppermint oils are known to promote hair growth, and this formula contains all three of them (*chef’s kiss*).

Fortunately, this product is on major sale during at Amazon ahead of the holidays. Its price tag is down from $10 to $8.60, so act fast! And be sure to sign up for a Prime membership, since this is a Prime-exclusive deal.

Shoppers love this product so much that it has claimed the crown as the No. 1 bestselling hair treatment oil on Amazon and also has a 4.6-star overall rating. 

“I put this on my hair in the evening, and by morning it’s all absorbed. I just started using this, but my hair does look fuller and silkier already,” raved one reviewer. 

Based on the ingredients and shopper reviews, we have full confidence in this oil that’s about to give you amazing and quick results. Grab yours for 14 percent off at Amazon and kick your thin, damaged hair to the curb for good.

RELATED: Reviewers Say This Body Cream ‘Practically Eliminates’ Crepiness While Tightening Loose Arm Skin

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One of the best parts of this oil is that you can apply it in a few different ways. To use it as a scalp treatment, divide your hair into four parts, exposing the scalp. Then, massage a small amount of oil and comb through your ends. Be sure to leave the oil in (a.k.a. don’t rinse it out). For daily use, apply a small amount to your scalp and comb through your ends. Lastly, to smooth split ends, rub the oil into your ends, put on a processing cap for 10 minutes and then rinse and shampoo.

If you need even more persuading, we’ll leave it to this product’s passionate stans.

“Slowly but surely helps with hair growth!” wrote one five-star shopper. “Been noticing so many more baby hairs and my wide hair part is looking so much better. I put it on either on my scalp right before I hit the gym so it’s in my hair longer before a shower or I put it on for 15 minutes all over my scalp down to my ends before a shower.”

Did we mention this game-changing formula is suitable for all hair types, especially types 3A to 4C, chemically-treated hair, braids and waves? This is your green light to purchase it ASAP.

“This product works. I had thinning areas where I could see my scalp. I am now on my third bottle. I could see a difference within a couple of weeks,” another reviewer wrote.

Give your scalp and hair a complete makeover with the Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil. It should be a total no-brainer for you, since it’ll only ring you up for $8.60 at Amazon. Add it to your cart and prepare yourself for healthy, smooth, shiny strands.