Restore Your Hair While Traveling

By Bridget Hudzik, Beauty Guru

Hotel shampoos from summer jet-setting and plain 'ol beach hopping in the sun can really do a number on your hair. Oribe The Collection Travel Set has sample sized hair care to get your hair back in shape without breaking a bank. These lil packets are perfect for a shot of healthy to your delicate mane. The set includes 7 dual packets: Signature Shampoo and Conditioner (x1); Signature Shampoo and Masque (x1); Shampoo and Conditioner for Beautiful Color (x1); Shampoo and Masque for Beautiful Color (x1); Ultra Gentle Shampoo and Conditioner (x1); Shampoo and Conditioner for Moisture & Control (x1); and Shampoo and Conditioner for Brilliance & Shine (x1). Formulated without parabens or sodium chloride, shampoos are non-stripping, and ultra-gentle cleansing. Weightless and ultra-moisturizing conditioners are color and keratin treatment safe. All of them also provide UV protection for hair. I color my hair, so I'm always on the hunt for color-safe hair care that's sulfate-free. Oribe clearly understands hair wants and needs. Their formulas contain Coconut, Corn and Oat Derived Cleansers, Lychee Extract, Edelweiss Flower Extract, Watermelon Extract, Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract, Amber Extract, Sunflower Seed Extract, Macadamia Nut Seed Oil, Wild Mango Butter, Baobab Tree Extract, Bioflavonoids, Phyto-Ceramides, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Pro-Vitamin B5, Vegetable-Derived Protein, Cetrimonium Chloride, Japanese Root Extract, Apigenin, Oleanolic Acid & Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 Complex, Silk Amino Acids, Vegetable Derived Humectants, Pearl Protein, Sweet Almond Protein, and Grape Seed Oil, full of Vitamin E. Take care of your hair and let Glam Spot NJ dress it up all purrty! From curly to straight, we have each have 2 free hands to do the work. Let us style you glam!

Aerin Lauder

By Bridget Hudzik, Beauty Guru

A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School of Communications, Aerin, granddaughter of Estée, began her career at Estée Lauder in 1992. She has held several executive positions including Senior Vice President and Creative Director. She continues her role as Style and Image Director for Estée Lauder, all while starting the AERIN Essentials Collection and the AERIN Color Collections to launch in the fall. "AERIN is a global lifestyle brand inspired by the founder’s signature, effortless style.  The brand’s goal is to enable women to feel confident and beautiful by creating high quality products, reflective of Aerin Lauder’s personal ease and sophistication, in the beauty, fashion accessories, and home décor categories. AERIN has a distinctly modern feel that speaks to women with busy lives who are inspired by fashion and creativity." Products include all things she absolutely cannot live without. The lines neatly outline must-haves and colors by weekday and weekend. Props to Aerin for organization! The pink floral and gold compact packaging is completely classic girly and show-off worthy. I'm super excited for her nourishing Rose Lip Conditioner. This perfect nude gloss contains powerful skin conditioners to help moisturize and comfort lips all day long, and her signature rose scent has super calming properties.

Tattoo Aftercare

By Bridget Hudzik, Beauty Guru

I have one, single, solitary tattoo. More to come eventually, but, for now, one is perfect for me. I remember the pain (not much tolerance for this girl) and how I was uber careful with the area during the healing process, listening to everything my artist told me to do. Ink Butter is an anti-inflammatory cream that will reduce redness and swelling and let your skin breathe as it heals. This all-natural lotion has essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to nourish, moisturize, and speed up the healing process for your tattoo. It's lightweight, non-comedogenic formula improves skin health and provides the ultimate absorption to help your new tattoo maintain its lasting color. Of course, follow what your artist tells you to do and leave the bandage on for however long they say. Clean it however they tell you to clean it after you remove the bandage. Air dry it. Then, apply a thin layer of Ink Butter gently on to your new ink, allowing it to absorb. Repeat 2 - 3 times daily. And always avoid direct sunlight and NO tanning when your first get your tattoo. Zero swimming or soaking also applies. Tight clothing is a serious no-no. And please, please, do not, under any circumstance, pick or scratch at your new ink no matter how much your body wants it. That will cause a nasty infection and money waste and more money spent to heal. Love and caress new ink, it's with you forever. And just as yourself, you always want it to look its best.

Wax On, Wax Off

By Bridget Hudzik, Beauty Guru

On occasion, or always, we want it Completely Bare. Yes, the nether region jungle-free. Not everyone is willing to show it all to a professional, so Completely Bare has the next best thing in home waxing kits. The Salon Quality Bikini & Body Wax Kit contains low temperature wax designed to remove the deep and coarse hairs. The results leave you with smoother skin, less redness and irritation, and minimized bumps. Kit includes: Salon quality strip wax [7 oz (200 g)]; 10 non-woven strips; 5 applicators; gloves; no mess mat; 2 completely off towelettes. They even have jewels made especially for that area so you can style it up after you've calmed it down. Completely Bare also offers a spray for use both pre and post hair removal, to cool, soothe and numb your skin. And after it's all over, make it never grow back with their Don't Grow There body moisturizer and hair inhibitor cream. Proven results after using 2 times a day for 28 days. Just as long as our in-between cycle...

Bleeding Heart Cosmetics

By Bridget Hudzik, Beauty, Guru

Gluten Free - Paraben Free - Fragrance Free - Animal Cruelty Free
Love reading that about a beauty brand. Bleeding Heart Cosmetics prides themselves on those 4 simple statements. And they have all of the major categories covered with their all-natural products:

Baked by Italian artisans with natural sunlight in Terra Cotta pots, their long-lasting Baked Mineral Eyeshadow provides the perfect color trio. Formulated with natural minerals and ingredients such as Lavender Flower Extract, Safflower Seed Oil, Thyme Extract, Rosemary Leaf Extract, and Magnolia Bark Extract to create the smoothest, gentle combination. Anti-Oxidants Jojoba Seed Oil and Green Tea Extract, pampers the tender skin around the eyes. Can be used wet or dry for different affects.

Their "Fairy Dust" Loose Mineral Wet/Dry Shimmer work as a quadruple action Shimmer Eyeshadow, Eyeliner, Nail Polish, and Lip Color!  Mix over any with some “Fairy Dust” and, along with an all over shadow, you have a matching ensemble.

Panthenol in their "The Magic Wand" Mineral Mascara will condition and lengthen lashes without clumping, breakage, or dry-out. Made especially for sensitive eyes, without harmful chemicals or toxins.

Create voluptuous, kissable lips with their "Fat Lip" Volume Lipstick. This mineral lipstick moisturizes and conditions while adding color and enhancing volume. Rich color offers the purest mineral ingredients and the healing benefits of Shea Butter, Avocado Oil, and Jojoba Seed Oil.

The sheer, multi-tasking Organic cream-to-powder "La Vie En Rose" Organic Lip & Cheek Veil blends onto cheeks and lips for a natural glowing complexion and berry stained pout. It provides the softness of a powder with the smoothness of a cream formulated with Shea Butter, Jojoba Seed Oil, Olive Extract, Rosemary Leaf Extract, and Magnolia Bark.

Another product baked by Italian artisans with natural sunlight in Terra Cotta pots, "After Glow" Sheer Swirl Blush combination provides a highlight to cheeks formulated with pure minerals and nourishing oils which will not dry out or irritate your skin.

"One Love" Baked Mineral Mosaic Blush gives the perfect hints of color exuding sheer beautiful highlights.

Unlike other color correctors that use a single color focusing on one problem area, "Totally Baked" Mineral Correcting Powder has the perfect blend of green, lavender, beige, yellow, and pink to hide a multitude of imperfections. Formulated with pure minerals and nourishing oils which will not dry out or irritate your skin. It is also baked by Italian artisans with natural sunlight in Terra Cotta pots. Bleeding Heart calls this "a melodic mélange of colors" that hopes to rid complexions of redness, dark circles, and blotchiness resulting in a flawless finish.

"Totally Baked" Mineral Foundation can be used either by itself as a full coverage foundation, or to set and smooth after applying liquid foundation. It is marbleized light and dark shades which automatically detect what needs to go where. Baked by Italian artisans with natural sunlight in Terra Cotta pots, and formulated with pure minerals and nourishing oils which will nurture, not dry out or irritate your skin.

"Foreplay" Tinted Primer should be applied before foundation for a silky smooth sheer color base. It aims to minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines, all while helping to avoid blotching and buildup for flawless results. It makes foundation lasting longer, and reduces fading to stay fresh throughout the day. It also contains healing and anti-aging properties.

Get sheer moisturizing coverage with "In the Buff" Tinted Moisturizer and SPF 15. Wear it alone or as a base for under foundation. It's perfect for everyday makeup when full coverage isn’t what you're looking for. You can also apply it on your legs for a smoother even tone.

Their all over "The Glow Job" Mini Face & Body Glow provides sun kissed warmth and a moon-kissed highlight. With a subtle shimmer, this powder draws light to beautify the décolleté, cheek bones, shoulders, and legs. Made of pure mineral ingredients, and milled extra fine for maximum softness and a smooth application.

Great products, right? Their mission is to raise awareness of gluten allergies and the effect it can have on health, and to rid the products applied to our skin from harmful toxins. A big thanks to Bleeding Heart for recognizing these important factors and doing something about it.

Deodorgram

By Bridget Hudzik, Beauty Guru

I have no words. You just need to read and check it out for yourself.

"Introducing G.B. Proudfoot's "Deodorgram"

Ever hold your breath when high-fiving your best friend? Do you find yourself secretly cracking the window in the car? Would you rather take the next elevator than ride with your shirt over your nose? We’ve all had our encounters with a smelly someone. Now, we've figured out an extra-odor-nary solution that won’t cause a big stink.

For the first time ever, you can send your stinky loved ones a thoughtful "Deodorgram". This tastefully gift wrapped stick of our hard working For Pits’ Sake Natural Deodorant can be sent anonymously or as a gift. Have one of our  messages included with the gift, or choose no message at all:

Message A: "You've always been such a cute little stinker, now you can just be cute and little! Please enjoy this hard working natural deodorant sent to you from a caring friend."
Message B: "For Pits Sake! Throw out your current deodorant and give this one a try. You deserve a natural deodorant that works!"
Message C: "There's no need to sweat it, but if you do, try this natural deodorant that works!"

Choose your message option in the drop down "Product Options" menu during checkout.

Our For Pits Sake! Natural Deodorant works so well the lucky recipient will thank you for it!"

Egg-cellent Balm

By Bridget Hudzik, Beauty, Guru

Eggs not only provide protein in your diet, but they're also good to put on your skin! Egg Pore Silky Smooth Balm from TonyMoly is a balm type of primer that hides large pores, wrinkles, and scars, giving skin a smooth, soft, and silky glow. The porous power and Selemin AN combination manages excess sebum and is excellent at hiding larger pores and managing oil. Spread it on after you moisturize and before you apply foundation for it's primer effects. Additionally, Camellia Flower Extract and Skin Growth Complexs manage dead skin cells and excess sebum, strengthening skin's elasticity for tightening effects. Founded in Korea in 2006, TonyMoly is a popular beauty and skin care brand which brings a new beauty experience with top quality and affordable products. The all-natural and organic products, with no animal testing or specimen contents, come in chic and stylish packaging. Tony Moly has a strong presence in South Korea, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Myanmar, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam and now Singapore. It's slowly making its way into the United States!

"Painting the Roses RED"

By Bridget Hudzik, Beauty Guru

You've been asking, so I'll get to telling.

Red lipstain.

No, not STICK - STAIN.

Yes, you can wear it any time of the year, during any season, and any time of the day. 

Here are 5 excellent options to choose from:

1. Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Romantic: A indulgent balm fused with a lightweight lipstain in a retractable chubby crayon - no need for a sharpener. This Balm Stain will instantly give you softer, smoother lips with a perfect flush of color that lasts hour after hour. The unique gel formula comes in 12 great shades that match any look or mood. Apply to clean, bare lips and build color and coverage as you like. Reapply as needed for moisturizing shine throughout the day.
2. Benefit Benetint Pocket Pal - This double-ended, portable duo has benetint - a rose-tinted lip and cheek stain on one end and shiny clear lip gloss on the other. Buyer beware! benetint is a stain, so be sure to open with benetint on the bottom and close nice and tightly. Apply benetint to your lips and let it dry. Then layer on the crystal clear gloss for a sexy shine! It's beautiful on all complexions and perfect for on the go.
3. Yves Saint Lauren Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain in Rouge Philtre - A new lip product by YSL, Rouge Pur Couture Vernis à Lèvres Glossy Stain combines the texture and shine of a gloss with the long-wear of a stain. It has a lightweight texture that immediately melts on to your lips. Rouge Pur Couture Vernis à Lèvres Glossy Stain provides brilliant glossy color for a long lasting new kind of shine. The applicator’s slanted tip and short soft bristles allow for simple and easy application with perfect precision.
4. Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain in Strawberry Kissed - This high-coverage lip product contains avocado oil for a silky texture that transforms as you wear it: when applied, the initial cream texture becomes a smooth, lightweight stain. Lips achieve beautiful color as it dries, leaving them feeling soft and supple. It is available in many shades including both matte and satin finishes, with intense color that stays put. 
5. e.l.f. Essential Lip Stain in Crimson Crush - This full coverage stain lasts for hours with a long-wear formula. Wear it as a silky matte color or layer on the moisturizing clear gloss for a shiny look. With essential Vitamins A & E, lips stay smooth all day long.

Various options in various ranges.

It all depends on your preference.

What will you stain your lips with?

What Makes You Different, Makes You Beautiful

By Heather Polyi, Owner of Glam Spot NJ and Bridget Hudzik, Beauty Guru

There is nothing quite like the joy on a child’s face when you have made them feel special.

The team at Glam Spot NJ volunteered their time for Camp Fatima’s Talent Show to make-over any girl who wanted.

Each counselor brought over their camper at scheduled appointment times for a little glam.

Through many forms of communication – verbal and body language – the girls told the team exactly what they wanted, and they wanted it all.

Foundation, eye shadow, mascara, blush, and don’t forget the lipstick!

Some even wanted big, teased hair, or a head full of curls.

Any way they wanted, the team was more than happy to help.

One look in the mirror and faces magically lit up as if they were seeing themselves in a complete different light.

They actually were, and Glam Spot NJ was responsible for it.  What a feeling!!!!!!

to view the album of pictures,
click HERE

For over 4 decades, Camp Fatima’s Summer Camp has provided an exclusive place for children ages 5 -19. There is no charge for campers to attend Camp Fatima, and all staff members from the Board, to the secretary, to the nurses and lifeguards, and the Directors, are volunteers. The Camp is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian organization created for children and adults with developmental disabilities. The Camp is funded by private donations and fundraising activities, and does not receive any government funding. Each camper is assigned his or her own counselor who provides individualized care for the entire week, with the help of a team of registered nurses, lifeguards, counselor support and administrators, as well as kitchen, arts and crafts, and activities staffs. All children need a safe and desirable environment in which to meet friends, play games and spend time in the sun, irrespective of the challenges of his or her disability. Daily schedules include holiday themes such as Valentine’s Day, The Fourth of July, and Christmas.

The physical aspect of make-up application includes the use of brushes, sponges, and machines of all types. The emotional aspect of make-up application come first from the client, dictating how the artist will react and ultimately feel when the session is complete. When the reaction is anything in the negative, the artist needs to stay positive and not let the client see that their pessimistic attitude is talking a toll on them. When the reaction is anything positive, sometimes the artists needs to hold back on emotion, and give a smile with encouraging words to accompany it.

“You are beautiful, no matter what they say. Words won’t bring us down…” as Christina Aguilera sings in her hit song “Beautiful”. And that’s what make-up application is all about, making someone, or yourself, feel even more beautiful then you, or they, already are. To cover up dark spots, under-eye circles, puffiness, blemishes, to even skin tone, to add color, depth, dimension, to be transformed into a character or disguise even if for just a moment in time.

However you choose to classify it, that is up to you.

How Glam Spot NJ applies it, is an entirely different story.

Play Red

By Bridget Hudzik, Beauty Guru

Glam Spot NJ may be mainly about make-up, but we also love to smell good too!

The whimsical bottle and the spicy, lightly floral aroma of Comme des Garçons Play Red are both welcome additions to any perfume collection with cute kitchy bottles.

This 100ml bottle contains a formula of perfectly blended notes of Red Mandarin, Safraleinem, Pink Peppercorns, Red Cherry Accord, Geranium, Cinnamon, Osmanthus, Myrrh, and Balsam of Tolu. Designer Rei Kawakubo is the head of Comme des Garçons, which is now a design empire. Created by Kawakubo in Tokyo in 1969 before heading to Paris in 1981, the often avant-garde and always influential label has garnered both acclaim and controversy with collections of distressed and deconstructed pieces. The modern Comme des Garçons brand, worn by both men and women with an esoteric style stance, encompasses an entire family of sub-brands in fashion and fragrance.

Coral Isn't Just Found In The Sea

By Bridget Hudzik, Beauty, Guru

I. Am. So. Freakin. Excited.

I have a thing for cute packaging for products, but it's even better when what's inside works well too!

Coral lips are pretty huge this summer....

So when I saw that Benefit Cosmetics finally made a lip gloss in a blush color I just cannot get enough of, I literally jumped out of my chair.

I also purchased it immediately, but that's neither here nor there.

During the summer I wear little makeup when I know I'm going to be out in the heat for a long time. Between trips to the pool, the beach, or the gym, I just can't spend every spare minute primping.

Benefit Ultra Plush Gloss in CORALista adds a brightening pop of color to my face.

It's silky & luxurious, and it comes in soft-squeeze tube with a custom tip designed for perfectly even application.

Plus, it smells good and it's definately not sticky at all.

I also pair this gloss with it's matching CORALista Box 'O Powder Blush.

Benefit has such great support on all of their products including a blog, YouTube videos, and a Flickr account.

We are all getting social!

With Love and Glamour

A Little Lychee

By Bridget Hudzik, Beauty Guru

Oh em gee does this smell so yummy!

It's so great when someone tells me I smell great and I enjoy the scent filling up my bathroom - or my unmentionables drawer!

I love all things lychee, and MOR Lychee Flower Soap is def a product I need to own.

With a fresh, fruity scent and rich lather, this soap is a treat for the shower.

The scent is produced with sparkling sweet lychee flowers, combined with ripe Berries, soft powdery florals and just a hint of Green Forest Woods.

Key benefits of the wonderful ingredients include a vegetable based Soapette that is triple milled for a creamier, more luxuriant lather.

It contains Vitamin E to nourish tired skin and glycerin to help protect and hydrate dry skin with nourishing Shea Butter.

It also makes a perfect gift with it's pretty packaging, and, drum-roll please - it is not tested on animals!

The line also includes body wash, body lotion, hand cream, body butter, perfume oil, and candles.

We Likee the Lychee!

With Love and Glamour

The answer is SERUM!

By: Heather Polyi  Owner/Key Artist  Glam Spot NJ

Recently I wrote a blog "What do you use on your skin?" detailing my skincare routine...

I didn't list the Serums...

Your fresh face goes through major changes...

There isn't ONE serum that is perfect for all the season changes, lifestyle changes... etc... that we go through!

So There is not one to discuss there are MANY!

Serums penetrate the skin the deepest, so this is where you get YOUR RESULTS!

Use a  $15 moisturizer but rock it out with a serum!

Don't be fooled by Stem cells in expensive serums...  There is no evidence to support any claims that they do anything topically!

Don't be fooled by topical collagen...  another gimmick!

Here it goes:

First an Eye Serum!

Yes an eye serum! 

PENETRATION!!!!!!

This is the area we show our age first!

Work on it!

Elite Serum...

This serum appeared on the show Dr. Oz which is how I learned about it!

It looks like an injection, but it's not...

the results are RIDICULOUS!

Check this out!

Don't take my word for it try it yourself!

Onto the face! (DAY TIME)

My fave. serum at the moment is pricey!

Christian Dior Totalle

My skin glows, feels firmer, and I saw a difference in 3 days!

at $130.00 It is not gonna be the first serum you try!

The next,

Chanel Hydromax Serum has been one of my faves since I worked for Chanel.

If you are feeling dehydrated...  use this for a few days or layer with an anti-aging serum and BANG!

AMAZING! $75.00

Caudale'... This is a beautiful serum, it smells good, feels good, and is loaded with antioxidants!

@ $59.00 it may be more on the affordable side for effective serums!  I use this when my skin feels like it just wants a change...

Lastly Borba!

I love this when I am OILY!!!!!  It doesn't add any extra shine onto the skin, your face will just "drink it in" $45.00 It's not my GO TO, because I feel like my skin needs more, as far as prevention for aging!

Onto NIGHT SERUM!

THE ONE AND ONLY!!!!!!!

TRUSTED AND TRUE!

Estee Lauder's Advanced Night Repair Concentrate!

Don't leave home without it, and if you do... Buy one at your destination!

This little bottle is my fountain of youth! I swear by it!

Now........ After the Spring/Summer months, I will be using a "brightening" or whitening Serum to assist in any hyper pigmentation I may have picked up over the summer...

This is not a magic wand to fix sun damage...
(I wear SPF 50-100 everyday, and try to avoid over exposure to the sun.)
With that said, there is no FIX for DAMAGE, just ASSISTANCE!

I do what I can so that the spots that now, disappear in the winter, won't permanently APPEAR one day with a vengeance! 
Oh they WILL one day rise to the surface, but to what degree?
That is where SKINCARE COMES IN!

Day and night I will use this serum SK2's Brightening Derm Specialist $130 and other products from this brightening line to "clean up" my skin from sun damage! 

It will leave you dehydrated, so I layer!  

With either Chanel Hydromax *pictured earlier* or.... Clarins Hydra Quench Intensive Serum $58.

Let us know what you try and how it works for you!

There are soooo many to choose from out there...
These are just the ones I LOVE, after trying SOOO many myself!

Serums are Beyond important!

Do Not Skip This Step!

 With Love and Glamour

Oil Be Gone!

By Bridget Hudzik, Beauty Guru

Oily skin needs a mattifying lotion - not always easy to find.
Luckily Alba Botanica makes a bountiful line that is sold where most health and beauty products can be found.
Their Hydrating Oil Control Moisturizer is rich in Tiger Nut extract, and helps build skin's natural resilience, all while soothing Rainforest plant powders absorb excess oil giving you a natural, healthy glow.

After you massage a small amount onto your clean face and neck, remember to allow to absorb before applying any make-up.

Added bonus: it's 100% Vegetarian, not tested on animals and contains no: artificial colors or fragrances, parabens, phthalates, sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium methyl sulfate.

They have several lines for all skin-types: Hawaiian Facial Skincare, Hawaiian Body Care, Natural ACNEdote, Natural Even Advanced, Natural Very Emollient, Rainforest, Un Petroleum, TerraTint/Gloss, and Hawaiian Hair Care. If your uncertain about what to use, they have a nifty 'What's Your Worry?' section in each category to figure out what you need most.

With Love and Glamour,

Shielded from Disaster!

By Bridget Hudzik, Beauty Guru

I'm gonna say it! 

This is GOLD!

Other companies have made them but this one is priced right and ROCKS!

Eyeshadow fallout.

We all dislike it, especially from our darker shadows when it really shows.

Have no fear, there is a cure!

The e.l.f. shield offers a simple solution; you place it under your eyes while applying mascara and shadow, and you'll end up with the look you originally were going for. e.l.f. says, "Apply eye makeup flawlessly with this innovative and mistake-proof Mascara & Shadow Shield.

The silicon flexible and convenient design works to shield your skin against mascara smears and eyeshadow fallout.

The reusable and reversible design works on both eyes, under eye or over eye, for easy makeup application.

The ideal tool for achieving gorgeous eye looks without smudges and fallout! Great for makeup artists or aspiring makeup artists."

Here's how it works: Before you apply eyeshadow or mascara, place the shield below the bottom lash line, using the it to guard you against any makeup smears, fallout, or mistakes.

You can also use it above the eye when applying mascara to shield against smudges on the top lashes. Clean it off before you flip it over to repeat on the other eye.

Cleanse regularly with a Brush Shampoo and lay flat to dry.

With Love and Glamour,