Maine Chaga Products For Collagen-Boosted Complexion And Smoother Skin

Chaga might not sound too pretty, because it's a medicinal mushroom growing on decayed birch trees, but it's been found to be FULL of precious antioxidants, which makes for more beautiful skin when added to skin care formulations.

Wild Chaga found in Maine happens to be one of the more potent varieties out there, so this appears to be the BEST chaga around.

So, I asked my New England friend Rebecca Webster what all the beauty hype was about the chaga mushroom and learned plenty at her company website MyBerryOrganics.com.

The company believes in + sells natural, organic skin care products, teas and supplements. And they've been receiving a lot of BUZZ lately and with good reason.

If we look at the beauty science of the Chaga mushroom without getting too complicated, we find it contains a valuable component known as betulin. When that is converted to betulinic acid, the skin care rewards are there.


That means:  Improved skin tone + clarity with the stimulation of collagen production, making for a younger-looking, smoother complexion and wherever else you apply it to the body.

Who doesn't want more amazing + supple skin?




Rebecca Webster was generous to send me a couple of  her wonderful + exclusive Maine Chaga products:

1. Maine Chaga Age-Defying Face Serum.($38). This quick-drying serum contains 200-plus antioxidants with Melanin, Vitamins + Minerals + Amino Acid Complexes.

2. Maine Chaga Face + Body Cream.($35). This rich yet lightweight cream contains the full Chaga benefits with Green Tea, Chamomile, Cucumber, Shea Butter, Aloe, Jojoba, Coneflower, Grapeseed, Safflower, and Sesame.'

I found the serum + cream work EXCELLENT together. I LOVE the serum on my face + neck. It makes for an effective facial primer, smoothing the complexion and adding a perfect layer for foundation + other makeup with a pore-less look.

The face + body cream is terrific for areas that need extra hydration like on my decollete. I am hoping, this can soften the sun spots I have accumulated over the years. It feels like silk and leaves your body + face feeling ultra-smooth.

And you can be assured that the chaga her company is harvesting and processing is the real deal:

" Our processing facility is registered with the FDA, registration #18195837554.
My Berry Organics/Maine Chaga has been inspected and licensed by the State Of Maine..." 

If you're looking for better skin tone + texture, I would definitely, try these Maine Chaga skin care products.This is nature at its best, These are authentic, healthy face + body formulations that have been carefully prepared.

I've been using both products for almost 3 weeks now, and my finicky skin has responded WITHOUT irritation.

I think you will LOVE Maine Chaga products.

Copy RHONYC Bethenny Frankel's Caged Arena Gladiator Sandals For LESS!

Whether you like it or not......GLAM gladiator sandals are TRENDY HOT for Summer 2016!

We LOVE straps and ties, but we're on the fashion fence about the gladiator style.

Still-----It's ALL over the street and the caged arena gladiator look is HOT once again.

Check out Real Housewives of New York City star Bethenny Frankel strutting her $450 pair of Stuart Weitzman gladiator sandals in Manhattan on Wednesday.

The flat style + silver studs make these TRES chic.

You can COPY the Skinny Girl CEO's style with a CHEAPER pair.

Check out our super saver here at ShoeSpie.com on SALE for $78.39 and studs included!

Fab DUPES!

If you don't mind, I'm going to SKIP this one, but you go right ahead, because it's a trend on fire this season.

Plus White XTRA Whitening Toothpaste--Cheap + Decent Brightening!

You've read my review before on the Plus White 5 Minute Speed Whitening Gel, because darn it----it works GREAT for LESS than 10 bucks. See my BeautyTipToday post here.

 If you sneak into my medicine cabinet, you will find that I ALWAYS have a tube of the Premier Whitening Gel on hand when I need to "up my game," so to speak. I already own the mouth tray from purchasing the first kit.

My humble advice: Keep the bleaching agent on your teeth for 20 minutes, instead of 5, for BEST results each time.

This cheap, poor man's bleaching kit DOES WHITEN teeth at least -- 1 to 2 shades brighter.

Okay....NOT Hollywood, but still a NICE improvement after coffee, wine, sodas, cigs, whatever your habits happen to be.

I am a HUGE soda freak, so Coke can knock your whiteness down over the years.

Results from the Plus White 5 Minute system last about 3 months, then you can do it again.

In between, I like using Plus White's XTRA Whitening Toothpaste.

I found a TUBE here for CHEAP at Walgreens on SALE for just $2.99!

Using just the toothpaste alone, is as good as those other whitening brands like Rembrandt, etc. Plus, it has a nice, minty taste. Really.

Give it a try. It won't hurt, and you can only GAIN in a little whiteness!

Beauty Buzz: Cool Peel-Off Lip Stain That Lasts 10 Hours!

We like when beauty products make it EASY for the lazy chicks.....like me and invent bizarre makeup items that really work.

Take CailynCosmetics.com. They have this AMAZING PEEL-OFF Lip Stain that takes just 10 minutes on, and when you PEEL it AWAY.....You're left with lips wearing a soft popsicle pop of color.

 And the COCOON Lip Stain LASTS for 10 hours...... not bad for a $22 lip product.

We LOVE the pretty popsicle shades:

How the heck does this peel-off lip stain work?

Beauty science. Best of all----Cocoon Lip Stain is kiss-proof + water-proof.

This is how you put it on, says Cailyn Cosmetics:

1. Apply Cocoon Lip Stain with a small lip brush making sure the product is evenly distributed.
2. Wait 10 minutes, or until dry, for Cocoon Lip Stain to set.
3. Starting on the corner of the lip, slowly peel mask.

Sounds like a great product to try!

Magical New Top Coat: The ESSIE Gel-Setter

My nails need help, ASAP!

And maybe I've found a great helper. If this works, then for 10 bucks, it's WORTH it.

I'm talking about this:

This is NEW from ESSIE, the nail experts.

It's called the GEL SETTER at Kohl's.

Just brush it OVER your FAVE manicure and watch the high GLOSS take over.

It creates a nice gel-like shield for days

NO lamp time. NO gel curing time.

And the public response has been GOOD.

I LOVE a gel manicure, but HATE spending $$$ on my nails, so hoping that a bottle of Gel-Setter can mimic the thick high gloss of a gel manicure.

Gotta Love the Facial Masks! New Charcoal Pudding By Boscia

I LOVE facial masks, because they EXFOLIATE, BALANCE skin tone, CLEAR UP pores and DELIVER a nice glow to your complexion.

This new clay/charcoal masK is NOT cheap at $38, for a small jar, BUT....I have a girlfriend who shelled out the $$$, and she says it's incredible for her oily skin + once-in-awhile break-outs. It's also hydrating for . Good all around.

Charcoal Pore Pudding Intensive Wash-Off Treatment by BOSCIA 

Sephora.

You can use this Boscia mask as a FULL treatment or SPOT-ON treatment

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I would like to try this one. Anything to REDUCE my enlarged pores is ALWAYS welcome.

Have you tried the new Boscia Charcoal Pore Pudding Intensive Wash-Off Treatment?

Our 3 Favorite Drugstore Mascaras

Yes, I LIKE drugstore beauty products, and so do many beauty YouTube stars.

Today, I'm talking MASCARA, one of my must-have makeup items.

ZERO mascara means an off-day for Beauty Tip Today.

I've mentioned these mascara winners before, but I looked at my mascara stash today, and these 3 are ALWAYS with me.

I ADORE big a** lashes, LOL.

Here we go. You CANNOT fail with a double-blend of these.

In other words, MIX + MATCH 2 of them for the longest, fullest lashes, EVER.

1. L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara (Carbon Black, at ULTA, $9.99)

And WORTH every penny.

This formula creates LONG, THIN, DOLL Lashes.

2. Maybelline Great Lash Curved Brush (Blackest Black, at ULTA, $5.99). The CLASSIC, never fail mascara for thick, dewy lashes.

3. L'Oreal  Voluminous Volume Building Curved Brush Mascara (Black, at ULTA, $8.49).

This STUFF rocks! FULL, luscious lashes. Almost look FAUX.

All 3 = excellent mascara.
I like mixing Telescopic with either Great Lash or Voluminous. Try it!