Kareena Kapoor

Five Fun Finds: Summer Products I Love Right Now

1. Milani Lip Mixer in 702. This super hydrating, shimmery nude color gives you come-hither lips for under $7. It's not sticky, it wears for a nice amount of time for a glossy-gloss and looks amazing.




2. Whispering Windz Foaming Sugar Body Scrub. I fell in love with Whispering Windz Foaming Jar Soap and can't fathom using the rest of the bottle of drugstore detergent sitting in the shower. Imagine my excitement when I got my hands on the Foaming Sugar Body Scrub in Coconut Almond Cream Pie. This sugar scrub is not for the meek - it is uber-grainy and will slough away anything that needs sloughing. Be sure not to abuse it's powers! Plus it smells so amazing, I keep catching Mr. Lox trying to eat it.


3. Sonia Kashuk Blending Sponge. This non-latex sponge works wonders on your foundation and concealer. It doesn't seem to absorb product the way other sponges do and the pointy end speeds up the whole liquid foundation process.



4. Mermaid to Order by OPI for Sephora. Gouldylox reader Heather mentioned that these polishes were ultra long-wearing and chip-resistant and she wasn't kidding. Nothing short of sandpaper could have pried that color off of my toes. (Ok. Honestly, nail polish remover worked. You don't really need sand paper.)


5. Bare Escentuals Moisturizing Burst Spray. I love to keep this in the fridge and spritz on when I need to wake up my makeup after a long day, take away the over powdery look when I am a little too heavy-handed with the finishing powder or just relax. It feels great, it's cool (when kept in the fridge) and the RareMinerals complex feeds your skin essential nutrients.

6. Kai Fragrance Perfume Oil. I have recently found so many products I am excited about that I had to add a sixth! Kai Fragrance Perfume Oil is a roll on fragrance that literally stopped me in my tracks when I received a sample from B-Glowing.com. (Technically, I made Mr. Lox pause the television and smell me.) According to the packaging, it smells slightly different on everyone. On me, it reminds me of when I was little, playing near the fence where my Mom grew a bit of honeysuckle. Other perfumes have similar notes, but on me, this is a true honeysuckle, without being too sweet. JULY 31 ONLY - use code PAYDAY at b-glowing when you check out and get 15% off!


What are you loving right now?


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Payot Softening Spray Deodorant

As a blogger, sometimes I get items to review that I wasn't expecting. That was definitely the case with Payot Deodorant Softening Spray. Me? A French deodorant? Clearly someone missed the memo that I am a Suave 24 Hour Deodorant kind of girl. Yup. I'm a shvitzer. (TMI, sorry)

Here is a little background on Payot, since you probably haven't run into them very often.

Payot is the first skincare line developed by a doctor, Dr. Nadia Payot, also known as ‘The Godmother of French Skincare.’ She formulated the line in the 1920s, upon her return from an inspiring trip to New York City. In addition to creating a more pleasing aesthetic, Payot’s products were also developed to enhance the overall health and wellbeing of the woman who uses them. The doctor always approached skincare by keeping in mind that the skin is the body’s first line of defense against bacteria and germs. Payot products are formulated to help preserve the integrity of the skin, therefore, the total body.

As I mentioned, I am a Suave girl. I need odor and wetness protection. Payot promises to keep you smelling fresh by eliminating the oil that bacteria and germs need to thrive (and smell). This deodorant also keeps your underarms soft and irritation free with some help from Almond Extract. That all sounds good, but why should I switch? What is wrong with my regular stuff?

I turned to super friend, Xina, who is a natural health practitioner. Turns out, the big complaint about traditional deodorants is with aluminum, which is used to prevent perspiration. Metals have been linked to cancer and Alzheimer's Disease. However, studies actually proving this link are still in their infancy. If there is a risk, should you chance it?

So I tried Payot deodorant for one week. I didn't have high hopes. As I previously mentioned, I am a shivitzer (that means one who sweats, for those who don't speak Yiddish). I wore it for the first week and the only complaint I had was that there is a little sting if you apply it immediately after shaving. I would expect that with anything, so I can't hold that against Payot. I also wondered if the amazing odor control was due to the fact that my Super Strong Suave was left in my system.

So I wore it for a second week. It still performed perfectly, despite my last use of regular deodorant being more than a week behind me. That week the weather was cool for the summer, so I decide to extend my trial into a third week. I just can't fathom this deodorant is working this well.

During my third week, the weather hit and my stress levels soared. The Payot deodorant still worked beautifully. I'll say it. I didn't expect to, but I really like this! The more I learn about this brand, the more I am falling in love! I wish it were a little less expensive, but I have to admit, if you are looking for a non-traditional deodorant, don't less this pass you by! Plus their products smell SO incredible!


I was sent this product for the purposes of review.

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Sharon Stone

Sneak Peek! Bare Escentuals Insider Eye Liner, Buxom Lip Stick and More!

I love Bare Escentuals and I have the collection to prove it. Recently, I was really excited to check out the Matte Foundation, which didn't make me itch in the summer heat and did make me look fabulous. I am also a big fan of most of their lip glosses, so imagine my delight when I found out they were releasing a Buxom Lipstick/Lip Polish hybrid!





The Buxom Lip Stick features the color of a lip stick, the plumping of a Buxom Lip Polish and a built-in sharpener so you can use it as a liner. I tried the color Milan, which is an apricot color, and falls somewhere between the original lip colors Ginger Snap and Truffle. It goes on smooth with a twinge of Buxom freshness. It also lasts for a really long time.




It's not glossy on its own, but when I added a little Amber Buxom on top of Milan, it looked amazing! (Shown above without gloss.) These lipsticks are also chock full of Vitamins A,C and E, making them hydrating to wear. The new Buxom Lipsticks are available in 6 flattering shades, retail for $18 and are available from Sephora in August.





Bare Escentuals is also releasing a new eyeliner this month; Buxom Insider Eyeliner. This eyeliner is made specifically for the inner rim of your lower lid (the waterline) as well as along your upper lash line. I got my hands on emerald, a silky smooth, long lasting green shade. This eyeliner is infused with a healthy blend of minerals, vitamins and antioxidants to protect from further environmental damage. Since you are applying it in such a small area, I am not sure exactly what it is protecting me from, but that's OK. The color looks great, applies like a dream and is long lasting. It's not waterproof, which I don't really understand. How long can it stay on your waterline without a little help? Mine lasted for about 3 hours on the waterline and about 14 hours along my upper lash line. Here is my best attempt at a photo to show you how great this green is (accept my apologies now, please). The color reminds me a little bit of the shadow color Green Tea, but it is less blue and more green without being an overly dark green or a vibrant jewel tone. It's really pretty and not your typical green liner. Insider Eyeliners are available in 6 colors, including Pearl, which I am dying to try. They retail for $14 and will be available at Sephora in August.



Finally, I was lucky enough to be able to check out bareMinerals Flawless Definition Mascara, which I am also wearing in the snap above and below. I really like this mascara! It gives you a longer and thicker lashes, without smudging or falling apart midday. The best part of this mascara is no doubt the brush - it is full at one end and really thin at the other, which is perfect for getting every little lash.


It is also packed with Jojoba Oil, Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Vitamin E and Shea Butter to condition and fortify your lashes. You really need to check this out! (The picture above was taken at the end of the day and there is no mascara on the lower lashes.) It is available everywhere in August and retails for $18.


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Jennifer Lopez