Fall back Yo!!!! I sure felt my extra hour this morning and woke with a purpose and mission to get everything around here done in a timely manner so I could take some time in the evening to properly plan out the upcoming week, and pamper myself a bit.
I have watched more unboxing videos than I have fingers and toes and I have yet to take the plunge and purchase a subscription for myself. When Cocotique offered to send me their October beauty box I was ecstatic to receive the box, and to have the opportunity to do an unboxing video. Y’all know I low key love Youtube. Here is my unboxing video for the October Coctique box.
I introduce to you Kim Jackson of Pish Posh Perfect!
If you’re like me, you’re ready to punch up your beauty routine with a fresh look and breakout color—after such a long and dreary winter. If you happen to also be minding your budget, don’t think that it has to cost and arm and a leg to refresh yourself and your beauty routine. You can spring into the new season with a few budget beauty buys that will not only cost you less, but show off your modern girl’s knack for combining a love of luxury with financial savvy.
Ardell ‘Curvey’ Eyelash Collection
Have a special spring occasion that might cause you to give some extra eye-batting length to your lashes? At a little over $3, Ardell Eyelashes are a great way to dip your toe into the end of the longer lash pool, without the commitment of having lashes professionally applied. They’re super easy to do yourself, and even if you mess up, you won’t also be throwing away money at the same time. Get them now – $3.99 at Ulta.
M·A·C ‘Candy Yum Yum’ Lipstick
One of my favorite things about MAC Matte Lipsticks is that they are so richly pigmented that the color lasts ALL day long. You can literally go from a daytime romp to a night on the town with barely a reapplication in between, thanks to their ultra moisturizing formula. And what pops more on a spring day than the ultimate power pink?! Shop it now – $16 at Nordstrom.
Essie Nail Polish ‘Turquoise And Caicos’
Transport yourself to the islands with Essie Nails ‘Turquoise And Caicos’, a pastel Easter egg turquoise color that is perfect for channeling warmer weather. Pair it with orange, one of this season’s hottest colors, for a bold and on-trend color combination. Buy it – $8.50 at Kohl’s
Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in ‘Tutti Frutti’
And speaking of the orange trend, go ahead and embrace it with gusto when you wear Revlon ColorBurst lip color in Tutti Frutti. Impossibly moisturizing, Revlon’s Lip Butter in this bright hue will make your lips both kissably soft and impossible to ignore. Shop Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter – $7.50 at Drugstore.com
Sephora Collection Sculpting Trio
Nothing says ‘sun kissed’ better than an amazing bronzer, and Sephora makes several of my favorites. Their sculpting trio, allows a girl to embrace three sophisticated makeup trends at once with a combination luminizer, blush and bronzer, for the ultimate in contouring and sculpting—while still maintaining a natural look. You’ll be absolutely radiant and flawless—as though you just “woke up like this”. Shop the collection – $21 at Sephora.
Kim Jackson is a Baltimore-based blogger, integrated marketing consultant and writer. She has written style and beauty posts for websites including Curly Nikki, the ‘Fro Fashion Week blog, Madame Noire and Carol’s Daughter’s Transitioning Movement. You can find her regularly writing tips for living a healthy, style-savvy and well-organized life at her site, Pish Posh Perfect
A few weeks ago I had the awesome opportunity to visit the new Dermalogica concept store in Atlantic Station for media night.
For those not familiar, Dermalogica is an awesome line of skin care products that are primarily used by professional estheticians. The great part is you can also purchase these products for use at home.
The story of Dermalogica’s start is amazing. The founder of the company Jane Wurwand started the company as the International Dermal Institute (IDI) where she taught estheticians vital skills to be successful in the industry. Eventually her passion for proper skin care evolved into a full fledged skincare line. Talk about working your passion! How inspiring. I even got the chance to meet and chat with her at a private dinner after the event.
Trina and I at dinner
The Dermalogica concept space in Atlanta is primarily a learning space where skin care professionals in Atlanta can come and learn, however they also offer services to the public to include:
Face Mapping: This service is FREE of charge and allows a professional to analyze your skin from your forehead to collarbone identifying problem areas and offering product suggestions for treatment.
Skin Bar: If you have any questions or want to learn more about Dermalogica’s line of products the door is open! Come have a sit and chat with professionals about your skincare concerns and learn how to use the products. You can stay there as long as you like and ask all the questions you want…however there will be no drinks for you. Sorry!
BioActive Peel: BioActive Peel helps reduce acne, pigmentation and signs of premature aging by safely removing dull outer layers of skin and helping the skin underneath regenerate. Skin is left smoother, brighter, and softer than ever.
dermalogica microZone: Take 20 minutes out of your day to get your skin repaired with flash exfoliation, extractions and a moisture boost.
I’ve been faithfully using some of products I was given and I am smitten with them. I will be going in the next week to get my face mapped and get in on some of the services they offer and I’ll be sure to share the experience with you.
Are you using or have you ever used Dermalogica’s products? Do you love them? Do you have a skincare regimen?
*I was provided product and/or compensation. All opinions are mine. You already know*
