• Beauty,  Los Angeles,  New York,  WorldWide

    New Spring, New Beauty – IT Cosmetics’ NEW Must-Have Super Creams

    IT’s your super creams to the rescue!

    IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Rosy Tone and Confidence in a Neck Cream are here to save your skin from dryness and fine lines. Infused with skin-loving ingredients, these products work to moisturize, revitalize and transform your face and neck for a more youthful appearance! Both creams cater to all skin types and concerns to address these issues and help you feel like your most confident you!

    NEW Confidence In A Cream Rosy Tone Moisturizer ($48.00)

    Confidence in a Cream Rosy Tone Moisturizer is your quick-absorbing moisturizer that’s enhanced with rosy tone pigments to revitalize skin with the look of instant vitality, which diminishes with age. Perfect for all skin types and an ideal moisturizer for aging skin, this rejuvenating cream gently exfoliates and stimulates surface cell renewal to make your skin look younger.


    Infused with iris root, peony extract, aloe leaf juice, squalane, chickpea extract, lipohydroxy acid and other skin-loving ingredients, this intensely hydrating moisturizer transforms dull skin with each application by boosting its natural surface cell turnover, smoothing uneven skin texture and helping to revive your complexion for a lifted, less tired look. You’ll see powerful results instantly and more dramatic results over time!

    • Quick-absorbing moisturizer enhanced with rosy tone pigments to revitalize skin with the look of instant vitality
    • Gently exfoliates dull skin and stimulates surface cell renewal for a more youthful appearance
    • Infused with iris root, peony extract, aloe leaf juice, squalane, chickpea extract and lipohydroxy acid

    NEW Confidence In A Neck Cream Moisturizer ($52.00)

    Confidence in a Neck Cream is your groundbreaking moisturizer that transforms the appearance of your neck, décolleté and chest! Perfect for all skin types, this quick-absorbing super cream is clinically tested to reduce the look of horizontal neck lines and improve firmness, smoothness and elasticity.

    Featuring fucoidan seaweed extract, shea butter and a Tri-Structural Complex composed of elastin, collagen and hyaluronic acid, this firming moisturizer instantly revitalizes the look of skin for a supple, smoother appearance and provides a tightening effect with continued use. It’s truly your must-have moisturizer for younger-looking skin!

    • Quick-absorbing and firming super cream transforms the appearance of your neck, décolleté and chest!
    • Reduces the look of horizontal neck lines and improves skin’s firmness, smoothness and elasticity
    • Infused with Tri-Structural Complex, shea butter, ceramides, fucoidan seaweed extract and niacin

    Let us start the beautiful May with IT Cosmetics’ NEW Must-Have Super Creams!

  • New York

    A Primer on Anti-Aging Tools and Treatments

    Aging is a process that occurs naturally for everyone. Your skin is outside your body, so it takes
    ongoing damage from chemicals, sunlight and other environmental elements all the time. It also
    takes damage from internal forces. For example, smoking can damage it, as can a poor diet.
    Naturally-occurring hormonal changes also affect the health of your skin. With all of those
    influencing factors, fighting back may sound impossible. However, you can fight back against
    Mother Nature a bit using certain anti-aging tools and treatments.

    The Best Ingredients in the Anti-Aging Battle
    To begin the process of restoring health to your skin, you must make sure any applicable
    procedures you undergo or skincare products you use contain the best anti-aging ingredients. For
    instance, several acids are used in the skincare industry to exfoliate the skin. Among them is
    salicylic and glycolic acid. Antioxidants like Vitamin A and vitamin C are also essential for skin
    health because they promote collagen growth and strengthen existing collagen bonds that help
    tighten the gaps between your skin cells.

    Exploring Laser Treatments for Various Skin Issues
    If you have skin problems requiring clinical treatment, chances are lasers can help you. A laser is
    a focused light beam that also produces hear. Depending on the type of laser, the intensity and
    purpose of the treatment can vary. The skincare industry has used medical-lasers to help rejuvenate skin for years. They can dos o by getting rid of sun spots, treating
    broken blood vessels and stripping away debris that clogs skin pores. There are also lasers that
    can perform specific treatments like a scar, wrinkle or tattoo removal, as well as generalized and
    widespread revitalization.
    When signing up for laser treatment, there are a few things you need to know. For instance,
    different lasers have different purposes. For widespread revitalization, a non-ablative laser not
    affecting the surface of your skin is a good option. For surface treatment, an ablative laser that
    can perform a laser peel may be a better choice. You also have to talk to a clinician to make sure
    you can have laser treatment. Your skin type may make you more prone to side effects, in which
    case you may want to pursue alternative treatments.

    Chemical Peel and Microdermabrasion Procedures for Quick Results
    When you are looking for quick treatment of a surface or near-surface skin problems, peels are
    often the best options. They come in several forms aside from the previously mentioned laser
    peels. Two top options are chemical peels and microdermabrasion.
    Chemical peels use specific combinations of acids approved for safe use on the skin. Those acids
    get rid of dead skin cells. They also remove other foreign materials that may be irritating your
    skin. Acids used, such as salicylic acid, influence the depth and strength of each peel.
    Microdermabrasion performs a similar service of revitalizing the surface of your skin. However,
    that procedure only uses a hand-held tool that “sands” the skin. No chemicals are required.

    Injections to Make Your Skin Look Plump

    Injections are also popular skincare methods. However, some techniques, such as laser
    treatments, are useful in many parts of your body. Injections are primarily used only on the face.
    If you have wrinkles and fine lines, you can use injected fillers to make your skin look more
    plump, round and smooth. Some injected materials also contain collagen or other skin-
    strengthening agents to help repair your skin internally.

  • New York

    Taco Tuesday Accessories by Prepara

    We celebrated Cinco de Mayo in style this year with Prepara’s amazing Taco Accessories. Prepara has everything you need to make your taco meal a state of perfection!

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    We have taco’s at least once a week in our household because it is fast, yummy and so much fun to make your own. Using the Single and Multi Taco Holder to fill your tacos changes everything. No longer are all the contents squished or falling out.

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    First, the Taco Spoons to help load up your tacos, the 3 Section Taco Tray for piling up the fillings, and the Taco Savor for keeping the tortillas warm. Every day is taco day with Prepara’s Taco Accessories.

    We made ground beef and poke/avocado tacos using Prepara accessories 🙂

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    Prepara’s brand mission is to create high-quality kitchenware products that are ingenious, novel and utilitarian: each one designed for the enjoyment of people looking to eat and prepare healthier, tastier food while embracing a lifestyle of well-being and longevity.

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    The Single and Multi Taco Holder has a beautiful soft shape for cradling your yummy tacos. The decorative holder has the look of traditional ceramic with a durable melamine construction. Works with both soft and hard taco shells. Available in blue, red and yellow with unique graphic patterns. (Single $3.99 and Multi $6.99).

    The Taco Spoons (Set of 2) are uniquely designed and make filling and packing tacos easy. Perfectly sized to fit between shells, these spoons ensure less mess and more taco enjoyment. Available in yellow, blue and red ($4.99).

    The 3 Section Taco Tray has connected bowls for serving all the taco fillings. Perfect for passing around the table and pairing with Taco Spoons. Made from melamine construction. Available in blue and yellow with unique patterns ($24.99).

    The Taco Savor is great for tacos, burritos and fajitas. The Tortilla Savor keeps your warmed wraps ready to eat. Holds up to 24 corn or four tortillas. ($26.99).

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    Learn more about Prepara Taco Accessories on InstagramFacebook and Pinterest.

  • Beauty

    Hot Mama from the Lip BAR

    Making your Monday a little brighter with a new release from The Lip Bar.
     
    The new shade Hot Mama is a spicy, fire-engine red and it’s bringing all the heat. Made with our signature liquid-matte formula, this fierce hue is fully loaded aka there’s no need to worry about feathering or fading. So Busy Moms, no need to reapply.
     
    As the name suggest, Hot Mama is an ode to motherhood and a celebration of one of the most impactful roles a woman can have, being a mother. The color red has often been identified with “power” and we salute and intend to further solidify the power that lies within each women who has given life. One of the biggest challenges of motherhood is finding time to take care of yourself amongst all the roles and responsibilities required to take care of their families and household. At the core TLB’s mission is to not compromise health and we want to further encourage and empower our customers to take time to fill their cups so that they can be the best versions of themselves for their loved ones. Taking an extra minute to put on Hot Mama has the potential to impact someone’s entire day.
     
     
    You can shop Hot Mama at thelipbar.com, $13
  • food,  Health,  Los Angeles,  New York,  WorldWide

    5 Seed Butter – Award Winning Seed Butter

    I believe almost all the people love the taste of peanut butter. But a lot of people can’t have it because of the peanut allergy. That sounds sad for a lovely breakfast when the other people enjoy their peanut butter spread.

    Don’t worry any more, you have 5 Seed Butter now – a high nutritious good replacement!

    5 Seed Butter is an allergy friendly peanut butter alternative made from chia, flax, pumpkin, hemp, and sunflower seeds. The butters are free from the top allergens including peanuts, tree nuts, soy, and sesame. 5 Seed Butter won the sofi Award for Best New Product in the Nut Butter and Seed Butter Category at the 2018 Fancy Food Show. 5 Seed Butter also boasts 8g of protein and only 5g of carbs.

    • GREAT FLAVOR AND SUPERIOR NUTRITION: 5 Seed Butter is delicious— it never sacrifices on taste. It is packed with 8 g of protein and contains only 5 carbs. The butter is non-gmo, gluten free, keto, vegan, and allergy friendly. Chia, flax, and hemp all add nutritious Omega 3’s, antioxidants, and fiber.
    • ALLERGY FRIENDLY: 5 Seed Butter is manufactured in a facility free from the top 8 allergens and contains absolutely no peanuts, tree nuts, or soy! 5 Seed Butter is a great safe option for offices, schools, or any other public place where allergens might be an issue.

    • SUPERCHARGED INGREDIENTS: 5 Seed Butter’s ingredients are simple—seeds, brown cane sugar, salt, natural flavors, and natural vitamin e. Sunflower seeds create a wonderful base butter while chia, flax, hemp, and pumpkin seeds add a nutritious superfood punch and lend to a luscious creamy texture.
    • ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY: It takes about 85% less water to make a jar of 5 Seed Butter than a jar of almond butter!

    Beyond the Equator began on the lush farmlands of South America as a superfood growing operation specializing in chia, quinoa, and beans. Unsatisfied with the prevalence of superfoods in the American diet. The company began creating products with superfoods as the focal ingredient.

    Beyond the Equator’s mission is to bring superfoods to consumers by integrating them into everyday products without sacrificing on flavor. The company develops products safe for everyone to eat by using clean ingredients that are free from today’s top allergens.