The Beauty365 team with Hope Solo

The UK’s top facial skincare line has crossed the pond and launched their brand in the US and Canada. Last week, they were kind enough to invite the Beauty 365 team to a press event to learn more about their products.

Simple Skin Care was established over 50 years ago in the UK with the aim the provide quality skincare products for sensitive skin. Simple has no dyes, artificial perfumes or harsh irritants that can upset skin. . . By offering a skincare range suitable for all skin types, especially sensitive skin, Simple has helped generations of women look and feel beautiful.

Simple’s new North American line is gentle yet effective enough to treat the needs of the 58% of women that have sensitive skin.[1] Their products include facial cleansers, moisturizers, cleansing wipes, and eye care. All of their products are fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, and pH balanced.

During the event, we spoke with Dr. Jennifer Segal, a board certified dermatologist and consulting dermatologist for Simple, who gave us sound advice about skin care. We also met Simple’s spokesperson, US National Soccer Team Goalkeeper, Hope Solo. Hope uses Simple products for her sensitive skin on and off the playing field. Her motto is “Look good, feel good, play good.” Gotta love it!  Check out Simple’s Facebook page for a chance to win a trip to Los Angeles to meet Hope.

Photos from the Event

Do you have sensitive skin? If so, how do you deal with it?

by Dr. Uzoma for Beauty 365

I am usually very loyal when it comes to exfoliators.

When I was a teenager, I was an avid user of St. Ives Apricot Scrub. I was in my price point (e.g. CHEAP) but very rough and harsh on my skin. . .Later, Beauty 365 introduced recommended Self-Adjusting Exfoliator by Cosmedicine ($35), which I loved. I was truly disheartened when I went to my local Sephora and found out that it was discontinued. I have been in search of a replacement ever since. Beauty 365 gave me a chance to review Caudalie’s Gentle Buffing Cream, so I jumped at it.

According to Caudalie, the scrub ‘eliminates imperfections, dead cells, and excess sebum, all while stimulating cellular renewal. The complexion’s radiance is gently awakened, and the skin is left soft and clean.’ Sounds good to me!

I am happy to say that I enjoy using this exfoliator. It has a lovely smooth texture and a great clean smell. The buffing spheres are soft and do an effective job of smoothing my skin. My skin felt quite soft after the first use and it is still effective after continued use.

Even though it is a bit pricey, I would definitely recommend it.

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Yep, we can’t believe it either.

Chances are if you have any hint of curl in your hair, you’ve seen these products around town or online.

We happen to be obsessed with Coconut Sublime Moisturizing Conditioner ($16). It works wonders for co-washing and smells like heaven, coconuts, and lime!

But, we digress. . .

Starting off as a small local business CURLS is now a multi-million-dollar company that is distributed in over 3000 salons and is also available nationwide in Target, CVS, Sallys, Rite-Aid and Walgreens making it more accessible than ever.

CURLS features a 4 step hair care product regimen for each of the three curly hair types: wavy, curly and kinky.

And, talk about inspiring, founder and CEO Mahisha Dellinger launched the brand from her very own kitchen after growing frustrated with in-store offerings for her curly hair. Talk about tenacity!

Anyhoo, to celebrate the 10 year Curliversery, we’ve partnered with the good folks at CURLS to sponsor a wonderful giveaway.

Up for grabs is…

a 6 month supply of CURLS products

There are a total of THREE ways to enter. Please enter each way only once…

1) Leave a comment below answering the question “Why do you like YOUR curls?” Please also include your email address! 

2) “Like” Beauty 365 on Facebook and leave a comment answering the question “Why do you like YOUR curls?” Existing fans can just leave a comment for their entry.

3)  Follow both @Beauty 365 and @frizzfreeCURLS on Twitter and tweet your answer to “Why do you like YOUR curls?” Existing followers can just tweet for their entry (must follow both!)

Contest ends April 17, 2012 at 5pm!

Laters!

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Hi Beauty Pies!

There’s a new curly girl salon coming to NYC on March 12th (Monday).

The good folks at Miss Jessie’s are excited to present CurlBar™, a new salon experience that focuses on curls and conditioning only – no chemicals or no color services here. . .

Prices are generally in the $100 range (see below) for a wide range of services and you can walk in or make an appointment, whatever suits your fancy.

So, what do you guys think? Will you be visiting this new establishment?

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Image credits: MissJessiesCurlBar.com

As you already know, we heart Burt’s Bees.

So, we were very excited to learn about the newest addition to The Hive, a new line of natural beauty goodies called güd By Burt’s Bees. . .

The Güd line features 8 new body, skin and haircare products  in 4 awesomely-named scents, like Vanilla Flame  (vanilla and rice milk mix), Orange Petalooza (blood orange and hyacinth),  Floral Cherrynova (cherry blossom and almond milk) and Pearanormal Activity (pear and acai berry).

Check this line out at GudHappens.com or Soap.com. Prices start at 5 bucks!

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Naomi Campbell!

Continue reading for juicy interview snippets, pics and more. . .

On her diet: “For me, carbs are a treat now.” Campbell, 41, is vigilant about her beauty routine too: steams, facials—“everything I can to keep my skin elasticated.” She says plastic surgery is fine “for those who do it for themselves and not to please someone else,” but she isn’t fazed about getting older. “I don’t worry about a number, I’m fine with aging.”

On her past: “Look, you have to make mistakes. That’s how you learn and that’s how the world works,” she says. “I’ve made a few.” 

“What makes a person is the ability to look at themselves and deal with their own lives,” Campbell says. “How you deal [with your actions] is what defines you.”

While she’s made headlines for her antics and activism off the runway, Campbell, at her core, is still a supermodel. “But I would never call myself that,” she says, laughing. “I don’t have any superhuman powers.”

“I still love what I do,” she says. “It’s a new challenge to see how people can change your look. I like words like transformation, reinvention, and chameleon. Because one word I don’t like is predictable.”

Click here to check out the full interview, photos and more. . .

So, what do you guys think of Naomi’s look?!

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Image credit: Karim Sadli for Harper’s Bazaar

by Stephanee for Beauty 365

Yellow diamonds seem to be all the rage this season with Rihanna singing about yellow diamonds in the sky (I wouldn’t mind having a yellow diamond on my finger!!!) and more importantly the Versace launch of their new fragrance, Yellow Diamond.

Not long ago, Versace invited us to the launch of their new fragrance Yellow Diamond at the Versace Boutique on 5th Ave. I was more than excited to be present in an exclusive area that Victoria Beckham and Donatella Versace herself frequent. How cool is that?!

It was a pleasure meeting Alessandra Giansanti, Executive Director of P.R. and marketing for EuroItaly who introduced us formally to the fragrance and broke down the scents that encompass Yellow Diamond.

This scent is meant to invoke a sunny day and does just that with notes of Diamante, orange blossom and amber wood. The aroma brings visions of summer days on a yacht with my Versace gown dripping in yellow diamonds (a girl can dream can’t she?!).

Versace brand might be too opulent for my salary, however with the launch of Versace for H&M and their fragrances anyone can indulge and have a taste of the lavish life.

If you can’t own yellow diamonds at least you can smell like you do.

xo,
Stephanee

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by Dr. Uzoma

Burt’s Bees invited Ugochi, Stephanee, and me to a holiday party earlier this month. It was truly a lovely experience. We were able to see the myriad of Burt’s Bees products in various rooms throughout a beautiful New York City loft.

Burt’s Bees has some exciting gift sets for the Holiday Season. They have combined some of their most popular products in adorable containers and bags…

For example, they have their popular beeswax lip balms in a keepsake tin and a manicure set with some of their nail and hand products in a cute yellow bag.

PICS FROM THE EVENT

Hand Cremes

 Bathroom goodies

 Holiday festivity!

Another great thing that Burt’s Bees is doing is their Tacky Sweater Campaign. Burt’s Bees has partnered with One Warm Coat to help provide warm coats for those in need. Join Burt’s Bees on Facebook (www.facebook.com/burtbees) from now to December 31 and add a tacky sweater to profile picture. When you do, $1 will be donated to One Warm Coat (up to $25,000).

Ugochi in all her Tacky Sweater-ed Glory!

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I don’t know about you, but the last time I heard the name “Amway” it was in the late 80′s and one of our more eccentric neighbors would try to convince us to buy random household products bearing the Amway name.

Well, well, well…Amway’s beauty brand, Artistry, is not only one of the top 5 largest  selling beauty brands worldwide but a pretty extensive and high quality line.

If you keep an eye on my tweets, you’ll know that Artistry hosted a FAB blogger event for NY Fashion week.

Stephanee and I popped by in between shows and had a blast! Check out the pics below…

Steph enjoys her back and shoulder massage. It was so good, I think she drooled a little

Here I am getting my makeup done by an Artistry Artist. I asked for a super bold look…

That I didn’t end up liking when all was said and done – doh! Don’t mind my slightly lumpy afro, it got smushed in the massage chair

All in all it was a fun event. Check out Artistry online and be sure to contact your local Amway rep so you can check the products out. They’ve got just about everything you could ever want!

And, don’t forget to tell ‘em we sent ya!

xx,

Ugochi & Stephanee

by Stephanee, for Beauty 365

What do you get when you combine one of the most prestigious cosmetic companies with some of your favorite social media sites? The new and improved Smashbox.com!

Integrated with Facebook, Twitter and Youtube, Smashbox.com has created an innovative and insightful way to browse and shop by the name of Social Shop.

Not only can you browse and purchase your favorite products, but you can connect via social media networks to see what your friends and other shoppers love, like and want. Genius!

Ugochi and I had the pleasure of being pampered like princesses with professional hair, makeup and a professional photo shoot to document our makeovers.

The view from the photo studio

Now, Smashbox sure knows how to treat a lady…

Ugochi chatting it up with her Bumble & Bumble stylist

The art of the bobby pin!

Stephanee’s hair before her stylist from Bumble & Bumble worked his magic

Stephanee’s spirals are taking shape!

Professional photos from our shoot

Good times!

Later that evening I connected through Social Shop on my Facebook and “liked” sooo many products (kinda got carried away LOL).

My personal favorite on the site is the “Get The Look” section, which is full of pictures and video tutorials on how to create gorgeous looks with your Smashbox products and kits.

Make sure you “like” Smashbox on Facebook and connect through Social Shop today!

What’s your favorite Smashbox product?

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