Get Summer Face + Neck Skin In Shape With Tingling Nighttime Glycolic AHAs

Summertime is a blast for sure, but it's also the season where we probably do MOST damage, namely because we're in the SUN a lot.

You can wait until autumn to repair your skin, but I say to focus on healthy complexions NOW.

If you want FAST, noticeable results, then go for the AHAs or alpha hydroxy acids.
One of my FAVES---glycolic acid. Yes...it tingles, stings, even burns at times, but it WILL in time:

1. Clear complexion.
2. Smooth and balance skin tone.
3. Soften texture of face + neck.
4. Minimize appearance of pores.
5. Diminish appearance of spots, scars, fine lines + wrinkles.
6. Add a bit of firmness to skin.
7. Exfoliate well to get rid of dead skin cells.
8. Brighten and add a radiant glow.

What's NOT to LOVE about a beauty routine you wear to bed at night?

I am going to give you 2 brands to consider, one high end, the other low end. Both glycolic-based nighttime skin care products are impressive.

 I LOVE glycolic acid, even MORE than Vitamin C serum. Works BETTER for my skin.

Let me add this little piece of advice:

Go slowly when starting a beauty routine with AHAs, like glycolic acid, lactic acid, etc. They can be tough on the face + neck.....and should be used sparingly, until your skin gets used to the product's power.

OLE HENRIKSEN Invigorating Night Treatment™ ($48, at Sephora).

This amazing product features a light gel full of 12 AHA complexes, with glycolic acid topping the list of ingredients.

Reviva Labs, 10% Glycolic Acid Cream ($18.85, at iHerb).

This inexpensive nighttime glycolic acid cream is another excellent choice. It also comes in a 5% glycolic base for those who might wish to begin their routine gently.

Like good glycolic formulas, this one also offers fine texturizing benefits for aging, sun-damaged, or blemished skin.

I'm an AHA believer.....How about you?

J'Adore Dior! Lip Glow And Rosy Glow Blush For Summer Sizzle

PINK LIPS + PINK BLUSH equal summer sizzle and look FAB on every skin tone.

Sure, you might have to adjust the pink to fit your unique complexion, but it is a universal shade that flatters every woman's skin, when it comes to makeup.

Dior makes gorgeous makeup, and no, it isn't the cheapest, but if you have the $$$ to splurge, then we think the stuff is splurge-worthy.

We, especially, LOVE the Dior GLOW line, like these two:

Rosy Glow Healthy Glow Awakening Blush in Petal.
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I know, $44 for a blush compact sounds crazy BUT----it's really pretty + made beautifully. We found it here at Sephora.

Dior Addict Lip Glow in Pink.

Also at Sephora, for $33.

It's a nice, soft, sheer pink with a satin finish.

Wanna Try Boots No7 ? UK's Best Selling Anti-Aging Serum!

Do you ever wonder what other women put on for smooth, clear, youthful skin?

Get this--- The UK's Best Selling ANTI-AGING SERUM is Boots No7.

And you can get it here in the USA from ULTA beauty stores.

It's BOOTS' Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum for UNDER $30!

It happens to contain an advanced peptides + patented anti-oxidant complex that deliver a younger, more radiant complexion in just 2 weeks!

Okay.....maybe a stretch, but if it's working in Great Britain, then maybe it's worth the beauty buy here.

You can learn more about Boots No7 at ULTA.com.

374 ULTA reviewers gave the skin care serum 4.6 **** stars out of 5 stars *****.

Not a bad rating. Actually, impressive.

New Coppertone Clearly Sheer Faces 50 SPF: Won't Clog Your Pores!

Let's be totally honest.

It's SUMMER.....hot....sunny.....breezy.....beaches.....lakes......mountains......backyards.....

You know you're gonna DO it....You ARE going to be in the SUN.

So-oooo....You might as well PROTECT your face + neck from the DAMAGING UVA + UVB rays.

I like sunscreens that are kind to the complexion, and designed ONLY for faces, when that's where you want to apply them.

Coppertone has launched a NEW sunscreen with a whopping 50% SPF:

Coppertone CLEARLY SHEER Faces 50.

It's so POPULAR, it's SOLD OUT online at CVS.com at the moment.

LOVE this formula:

• Won't CLOG pores.
• Great UNDER makeup.
• Light-weight SHEER formula.
• Super BEACH protection.
• Cheap, too. LESS than $10.

Found a bottle here at JET.com for $6.97 + FREE shipping.

This one sounds like a great summer beauty buy!

Every Beach Beauty Queen Needs A Pair Of Sassy Sliders This Summer

If you're headed to the beach this 4th of July, you are NOT alone, ladies.

Make sure you pack your FAVE protective sunscreen, nice big hat, gorgeous swimsuit, juicy paperback.....AND.....

A pair of sassy sliders. You know....half flip flop, half sandal.

We like these by the WhiteBrand, and found them here at ASOS for LESS than $30!

Super cute! And got the cool nautical vibe going on.

Plus, LOVIN' the bad a** pedi.

We suggest LICORICE by ESSIE ($8.50).

Now, go on with your bad self and say HELLO to Summer!

Ripped Knee Thigh-Baring Jeans Still Hot Trend

For some strange reason, I happen to LIKE the ripped knee, thigh-baring jeans trend.

The look has been around for about 2 years now and is STILL HOT, because supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio was showing off the ripped jeans just 2 days ago as she left the Balmain fashion show in Paris with her daughter Anja.

Take a look. And she's wearing that classic military-syle Balmain blazer ($1,677), this time in Nude.

I think it's a SEXY style, but I know lots of people who hate disheveled, ripped jeans, especially baring the knees and thighs.

Balmain's little darling, Kim Kardashian  was ALREADY sporting this fashion trend back in Spring 2014, and I LOVED it then.

Model Gigi Haddid has also worn the look with a simple white blazer + white trainers.

 

Now, you can make your OWN ripped knee, thigh-baring jeans with a pair of scissors + a little imagination.

And no, the big holes do NOT have to match perfectly.

 And if you can afford to purchase an authentic 6-Button, Double-Breasted Balmain Blazer, then good for you,  and click here.

Let it RIP, ladies!

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara Really Delivers For All Women

I'm ALWAYS on the hunt for mascara that REALLY defines the lashes.

I got lucky yesterday; my friend Nina who LOVES all makeup---especially mascara, gifted me with an adorable pink tube of lipstick packaged in a cute pink box.

Hmmm. It read in gold lettering:

Better Than SEX.

Yup....That's the name of Too Faced's mascara, and it comes with a unique, wide hour-glass-shaped mascara brush.

Nina promised me AMAZING lashes.....and she was right!

Better Than Sex mascara TRULY delivers for All the ladies:

Longer, thicker, separated lashes.

Take a look at the model wearing it:

A very build-able mascara and one that LENGTHENS beautifully, in the same sense of L'Oreal's Telescopic mascara.

I found a pretty pink tube of Too Faced Better Than Sex here at ULTA ($23).

It's worth the splurge, ladies.