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 You know me, a complete lip gloss addict! Not only do I like having shiny lips but I love the feeling of gloss on my mouth. When I’m home, however, I am constantly licking my lips. And that habit inspires chapped lips which are so uncomfortable, not to mention unattractive.
Enter Dr. Kiss by VanityMark. This little bullet shaped lip product tastes and smells delish, like a vanilla! It keeps lips ultra-hydrated and imparts a natural pink tint to your mouth. Its small shape fits perfect in your purse or pocket. Slip it into your fanny pack if thats the way you roll. So convenient! Perfect for all ages too.
Dr. Kiss contains Kukui Nut Oil as well as vitamins A, C, and E. Your lips will be so smooth and soft after applying Dr. Kiss. Not only do I wear it around the house but I use it as a base for under my lipstick or lip gloss. Dr. Kiss is also a celebrity favorite!
For more information, pucker up and head on over to the VanityMark site!
 Let me put this in layman’s terms: most cosmetics, body care products, nail polishes and removers, deodorant, hair dye, hair products etc etc are made with harmful , sometimes toxic, ingredients. You will find things like lead, which is bad bad bad, in your everyday lipstick. Your body absorbs 60% of whatever you put ON it.
This is what I knew before I began reading No More Dirty Looks which was a scary, if very enlightening read.
It all started when I heard the Brazilian Blowout contained formaldehyde (which it does not, thanks to several hair dressers who quickly proved me wrong). Prompted by curiousity, I lauched a full on investigation of ingredients. My head is still spinning with the fancy chemical terms I learned to avoid.
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 Happy September 1st! For the month of September, I will be highlighting natural and organic beauty. Yes, I’ll feature other non-organic items too, but the focus is going to be beauty products that do not contain any harmful ingredients, products you can use knowing the ingredients are good for you!
And to kick off Hello Dollface’s Natural Beauty Month, I’d like to introduce you to Four Truffles.
What is Four Truffles? I’m so glad you asked. Read on:
“Four Truffles works directly with women-owned Argan Forest collectives in Morocco and Shea processing collectives in western Africa to get the best ingredients possible while simultaneously helping improve the social and economic status of rural women. All our products are natural, organic, 100% vegetarian, paraben free, dermatologist tested, never tested on animals, hypoallergenic, ideal for sensitive skin, made in U.S.A, eco-centric, contain indigenous ingredients that support women4women.”
I tried the Tangerine Lavender collection which included a body wash, scrub and lotion. The body wash was thick and the scent is amazing. Im happy it does not contain any sulfites and the moisturizing ingredients include argan oil, shea butter, olive and coconut oils.
The Body Smoother is so delicious, I want to use giant handfuls of this scrub to buff and exfoliate every day. Its rich, with a sugary texture to gently slough off dirt and dead skin. Leaves skin smooth as silk.
Last is the Body Butter which features “olive oil-based liquid crystals that mimic the lipids on the skin surface” and the feeling of this body butter on your skin is nothing short of heavenly. Argan, coconut and olive oils combine to give your skin a silky feel and the scent is wonderful.
I love the fact Four Truffles uses organic ingredients, the products are hypoallergenic and they are really luxurious. Find out more here!
this review comes to us from Caroline Leavitt
I’m obsessed with ginger and the fabulous new nature-inspired Kenzoki line uses ginger plant water in their products which is especially cultivated for them in the Chinese province of Shangdong. What’s so special about ginger? It enhances your natural radiance and healthy glow and it reinforces anti-radicals. The deliciously intoxicating Kenzoki fresh jelly and gum drops exfoliates and purifies the skin, and is naturally rich in essential oils, trace elements and mineral salts. Even better, you use this beautifier just twice a week.
Even more gingery was the nightshift creme which regenerates skin cells and boosts cellular breathing while you sleep. I chilled it the way the box advised to maximize its properties, which made it smell even more delectable.
Both of these products have an intoxicatingly fresh, gingery scent, making them terrific skin cocktails not just for the body, but for the soul. The Kenzoki Euphoric Ginger line launches in September (thats tomorrow already!) Find out more here.
Do you find yourself longing for a trip to Hawaii? Would you like to take a deep breath and smell not car exhaust and garbage, but sweet smelling island flowers? Then you are in luck because the perfumes of Saffron James are made with Hawaii in mind. Creator Kate Growney’snatural oil based perfumes are inspired by her time spent in Hawaii, growing up among the island florals. There are four scents to choose from:
‘Ume ($85) — Ginger absolute, waterlily, gardenia, yuzu, and mousse de chene.
Pūnono ($85) — Ylang ylang, pikake, carnation, vanilla, and Tunisian opium.
Nani ($110) — This scent, an homage to the Pîkake flower, pays tribute to the last crown princess of Hawaii, Princess Ka’iulani.
LE’A – Contains notes of Pink and White Plumeria, Pineapple Leaf, Passionflower and Hibiscus.
These smell amazing, with none of that heaviness some people associate with perfume. My favorite is Ume. I am so happy that they are phthalate-, paraben-, and formaldehyde-free.
 Next up we have Halle Berry’s fragrance, Pure Orchid.This is more dramatic, something I wear on a night out. The notes include, jungle cactus flower, lemon, blackberry creme, star anise, masdevallia orchid, giant sequoia and patchouli.
I wonder if Halle wears this one everyday? On me, its slightly tropical learning towards sweet floral so a little goes a long way. You can find Pure Orchidat many mass market retailers (Wal-Mart, Walgreens etc.) and its about sixteen dollars for 15ml.
If you are more of a fragrance purist, may I guide you to Lavanila? Their delicious vanilla perfume is what I’ve been wearing most days. It smells like…vanilla! There’s nothing secretive about the notes, its all vanilla, tonka bean and heliotrope. It contains vitamins and minerals too.
What I like about this perfume, and the brand in general, is that it is created with pure ingredients, no toxins or chemicals to harm the skin or cause major allergic reations. *Im a big fan of their deodorant too.
Mariah Carey’s Lollipop Bling was suggested to me by someone who knows Mariah. This person happened to be hanging out with Mariah and asked what sperfume she was wearing because she smelled so good. And the answer was Lollipop Bling. So rest assured, Mariah does wear her own scent. And these are pretty amazing.
There are three scents in the Lollipop Bling family.The scents are named after songs from her last album: Ribbon, Honey and Mine Again. Let’s break it down:
Mine Again features notes of magnolia, chocolate and raspberry. Ribbon is cool blue raspberry with floral tones. Honey, honey-pineapple blend. I have Mine Again and Honey and I love the way they smell, particularly Honey.
The site is pretty cute, check it out here. And turn up your volume.
Here is the big fashion recap from Emmy night! I asked my pal Beth Bender of Beauty Style Watch to chime in and add her thoughts. Keep reading!
Eva Longoria Parker gives us no big surprises here, she’s always dressed in flattering gowns that accentuate her tiny waist. Ive seen this look before on her but thats okay because its a good look. I’ll give her two thumbs up for a lovely dress and accessories.
I love Claire Danes hair and dress. Please tell me she’s wearing some kind of sparkling diamond earring…to not wear any jewelry at all would be criminal. A cocktail ring or tasteful diamonds would have been perfection. You can’t just wear a gown, does she not watch The Rachel Zoe Project? With that being said, Claire’s dress was my fave of the whole night. I’d wear it (with an accessory).
Beth says: Claire Danes looked just beautiful! Her dress was fabulous and the color looked gorgeous against her skin tone. I actually liked the fact that she had no accessories on and think it was a smart move since her gown was so stunning and has lots of bling. Her skin looked flawless, and I loved the tight chocolate brown eyeliner around her eyes which made the color pop even more.
Tina Fey and Mariska Hargitay look lovely. Im in love with the pale blush shade of Mariska’s dress and Tina often wears black but it looks good on her. Glad to see Tina’s hair pulled back and showing off cool earrings. Love both of these girls. (as a writer I’m kind of in awe of Tina)
Beth says: Mariska Hargitay looked fabulous! I loved her hair and makeup, and those eyebrows were outstanding! Her earrings were perfect for the gown she was wearing and her skin looked dewy, and I loved her soft peach cheeks and nude lip.
Tina Fey, not so good. I just love Tina but her dress did not work for me at all. Uggggh! I hated the pattern and thought it was not flattering for her shape. A few hair extensions and some sexy waves would have been much nicer. Maybe even a few false lashes to open up her eyes. I mean come on people, this is one of the few times you get to play dress up. So have some fun!
Kim Kardashian, or as Joel McHale on The Soup calls her, Kardassian. What can we say about Kim? She looks like she was drawn in the Disney animation studio and has come to life as a real live Princess Jasmine! I like the dress and the cuff, her is done appropriately for the gown. I’m not bowled over but she does look good.
Beth says: Kim Kardashian…hmmmm....not really sure why she got an invite, and did you notice her mom Chris trying to get a few props on the carpet. I didn’t care for her dress at all. I thought it looked like she was going to a toga party instead of a Hollywood Awards event.
I did like her makeup which was actually very soft compared to the very heavy makeup she is usually seen wearing.
Think of how great Kyra Sedgewick’s dress would look with a slim bejeweled belt, hmmm? It just needs a POP of something at the waist, do you agree? I get the hair, all loose and curly but maybe it would have been nice in one of those messy buns. Slim belt, messy bun. I love the color of the dress though.
Let me take a moment to say YAY! JANE LYNCH WON! She makes me laugh out loud on Glee and I can only imagine the fun the writers have coming up with her one line zingers. Im really into the dark purple shade which looks good on almost everyone. Lea Michele’s dress wasn’t my fave, with all those fussy ruffles! I do however, like her necklace and makeup.
Beth says: I loved Lea Michele’s makeup and hair but was on the fence about her gown. It was a little too grown up for my taste, and seemed to swallow her up. I think a different color and not so much fabric would have definitely made a huge difference.
The first thing I noticed was her cat eyes of course and I loved them. Her makeup was beautiful and red carpet appropriate. Her skin looked luminous and her hair looked gorgeous with soft cascading waves that framed her face.
Heidi Klum would like you to know that a mother of four in her late 30’s can still rock a micro mini dress, just don’t try this at home. A little self-indulgent, as Simon Cowell would say, to wear a short dress to the Emmys, I think. Its not the MTV Awards! If that dress came to her knees, I’d be fine with it.
Nina Dobrov is a goddess here! I love the hair, makeup, earrings, one shoulder, the gathering at the waist, the length, the color, everything.
Angela Kinsey from one of my favorite shows The Office. I like her hair and makeup, love the black simple dress. Note the sparkly earrings and single bracelet. Not too much, just enough.
Everyone’s favorite 88 year old, Betty White. She looks like a delicious scoop of Baskin Robbins sherbet in this pastel two piece.
Jayma Mays in that popular navy shade. I like it. I think she is just adorable! The dress fits like a glove, her hair is amazing and the gold accessories highlight the gold in her hair. Well done Jayma!
Head to toe gorgeous! Sofia Vergara (am I the only one who remembers her and Tom Cruise dating for a quick minute several years ago?) looks perfect. Hair, awesome! Makeup, stunning! Accessories, perfect!
Photos from JJB and OHNOTHEYDIDNT
First things first! Suave ran a campaign for fans to decide on Sofia Vergara’s hair style and the winning look was Glamorous Waves which happened to be my favorite!
Here is the official scoop from Suave:
Vergara turned heads on the big night with her glamour waves style by Suave Professionals Celebrity Stylist Jenny Cho, the winning look voted for by thousands of Americans.
Sofia’s entire award show look – the dress and the Suave Professionals products used to create the winning look – will be auctioned by the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation (www.clothesoffourback.org/suave) to benefit children’s charities across the globe starting Monday, August 30 at 8:00 a.m. EST.
I headed over to Beverly Hills to watch the Emmy’s, courtesy of Suave at the Lukaro Salon. You might know Luke O’Connor from styling the tresses of the most beautiful and glamorous actresses in Hollywood like Julia Louis Dreyfuss, Debra Messing, Brooke Shields to name a few. And don’t those women have great hair?
Luke worked on my own measly locks a few years ago when I attended the Glamour Magazine Reel Women event. I never forgot how expertly he wielded those scissors and by snipping a little here and there, literally transformed my hair.
I was beyond excited to see what Luke would do…and using very little product and not a lot of heat, once again he made my hair look incredible. If you find yourself in Beverly Hills, do yourself a favor and go to his salon! Not only is it welcoming and luxurious, but Luke is the best in the business. Seriously he is a miracle worker!
We watched the Emmy’s on big screen tv’s, ate delish appetizers and relaxed a bit. I met Theodore Leaf who you will be hearing a lot about in the coming years. Theodore is ultra talented and has come on board with Suave to be one of their consulting hair professionals. He is also adorable and fun.
You can find Suave everywhere, their products are worth your time to try out. And you can find out more about the Lukaro salon here!
I’m sure it doesn’t take much to get Christina Hendricks ready for anything. She probably wakes up looking fantastic. For her Emmy night look, makeup artist Vanessa Scali created this soft, etheral look to match Christina’s Zac Posen gown. Here is all you need to know:
Face: Vanessa prepped the skin with Lancôme’s La Base Pro. To perfect Christina’s already luminous skin, Vanessa used Lancôme’s new Teint Miracle Lit-From-Within Makeup. “It has an amazing transparent quality that leaves the skin looking flawless and luminous without being shiny,” said Vanessa. “I applied it with a brush and then blended with my fingers.” Blending with her fingers heated up the foundation a bit, allowing for a seamless finish. Vanessa followed with Effacernes Concealer under the eyes, her “all time favorite concealer.”
Cheeks: For a fresh pop of color I used Lancôme’s Blush Subtil Shimmer in Pink Pool on the apples of her cheeks. Dabs of Giorgio Armani Beauty’s Fluid Sheer #2 highlighted Christina’s cheekbones.
Eyes: The eye shadow was mix of YSL’s Ombre Solo Eyeshadow in Cashmere Brown and Midnight Black. “I applied these all over her lid, under the bottom lashes and blended it out past her natural lash line to softly elongate the eye,” reported Vanessa.
Eye Liner: To define and elongate the lash line, Vanessa lined the eyes with Lancôme’s Le Crayon Khôl in Black. “I used a touch of liner under her bottom lashes but smudged it for a softer look,” said Vanessa. For added depth, Vanessa used Artliner Precision Point Eyeliner in Noir at the very base of Christina’s lashes.
Mascara: Several generous coats of Lancôme Définicils Waterproof Mascara in Black were used on the top and bottom lashes.
Lips: Christina’s lips were a mix of Lancôme lip colors for an effect that Vanessa described as “red with a little dash of pink.” A sheer coat of Color Design Matte Lipstick in Corset was topped by La Laque Fever Lipshine in Cyber Coral.
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