Vibrating Beauty!

By Heather Polyi, with research by Bridget Hudzik, Glam Spot NJ's Beauty Guru!

 

There are plenty of jokes I could make but I will refrain, as much of the world is hooked on these VIBRATING crèmes!

 

We have seen vibrating Mascara wands, hand-held face washing tools, and now a "buffer".

 

Japanese and Korean products currently utilize this type of tool with their BB and CC creams, but it hasn't become the rage in the US yet.

 

Currently vibrating beauty, is appearing State side as a "buffer"...

(AHEM... excuse me I cleared my throat...)

 

 The UK based brand pop beauty introduces the Buzzing Beauty Buffer.

This tool allows you to blend whatever you want into your skin.

(insert joke here... LOL)

 

 liquid, cream, mousse or powder blend perfectly onto your skin while de-puffing and improving circulation. It is specifically designed to be used with POP’s CC Cream, but it's uses are numerous.

 

The kit includes an auto vibrating applicator with anti-bacterial sponge, lithium battery, and a refill sponge.

 

Using the buffer is quite easy - simply dip the sponge into you favorite formula, (or apply the makeup directly onto your face first) next, press the button to activate the buffer, then follow the included face chart, showing you the correct circular motion, to massage cosmetics onto your skin.

Don't forget, to make sure to turn off, and replace the cap after each use.

 

*Of course it's easy to clean, simply twist the base of sponge to remove it and wash with a mild shampoo and warm water. (note: use baby shampoo or baby wash.)

 

POP Beauty is sold in Ulta stores throughout the USA

Let us know if you try this new "vibrating" beauty tool!

 

 

With Love and Glamour

Glam Spot NJ

BB Cream?????

By Bridget Hudzik, Beauty Guru

What in the heck is BB CREAM?

The "BB" Stands for Blemish Balm, or Blemish Base.

(The Blemish being anything imperfect, not acne as you would think)

 

They seem to be popping up everywhere!
 

Even MAC makes a BB Cream! 
MAC re-named the first "B" for the US market, its been titled "Beauty Balm". 
Focus on the positive, not the negative!

 

This sector of the beauty world however has a tendency to offer 3 shades, this has been our contention with them... 

because one size does not fit all!
Our client base is too diverse to recommend products with limited color selection.

 

We are loving this new one!!!!!!!!!!

Grace Choi realized the shade issue and created a line offering 10 shades and even two finishes, matte and dewy.

 

This is the ultimate mineral based hybrid that incorporates a primer, tinted moisturizer, foundation, an oil-free formula, and is anti-aging.

It covers like a foundation, but is as light as air to smoothly apply with just a little dab.

Bonus that she'll send you a sample set you can pick your shade before you commit.

And no worries, the sample set price is deducted from your purchase.

 

BB creams were originally formulated first in Germany by dermatologists for the scars related to laser skin surgery, and popularized in South Korea.

 

These are great if you are not a huge fan of the feel of foundation or if you have Hypopigmentation...

The areas of your skin that are lighter then the rest will look natural and blended with BB cream.

 

With love and Glamour

 

You must see... CC Cream!!!

By Bridget Hudzik, Beauty Guru

You've heard of BB Cream, but have you heard about CC Cream? "CC cream, also known as Color Control cream, is an improved and refined blemish balm cream created and developed in Korea" (Wikipedia). Rachel K Mineral CC Cream Mineral Color Control Blemish Balm is formulated to retain skincare benefits while providing coverage but with added nourishing ingredients for superior skincare. You can even use it to substitute foundation with its lighter texture that gives a smoother, radiant yet matte finish. While BB cream was manufactured primarily as a skincare product, CC cream was developed to retain all of the skincare benefits of BB cream with added nourishing ingredients and the aim to provide more effective skin coverage. CC cream is the newest miracle beauty product available in a limited market, and was formulated with technology originating in Japan and further developed in Korea. There are other natural ingredients in CC Cream such as White Tea extract, which contains antioxidants that absorb, weaken, and neutralize free radicals and also provide protection from harsh environmental factors such as pollution, dust, and chemicals in the air. Green Tea Leaf extract, which is also rich in antioxidants, has anti-inflammatory and natural disinfecting properties. Macadamia Nut Oil, an anti-aging supplement in cosmetics, due to its high content of Palmitoleic Acid, is an essential component of human sebum, which diminishes with aging. Vitamin E protects body tissues from breakdown and signs of photo aging, but it also aids in reducing the appearance of stretch marks and age spots, while maintaining skin's oil balance and reducing trans-epidermal water loss from the skin, strengthening skin's barrier function. With SPF 35, CC Cream is worth investing in.

BB in mask form?

By Bridget Hudzik, Beauty Guru

We don't always remember to take care of our skin.

So when a surprise function comes up that our face isn't ready for, we need a quick fix fast.

From the Korean pharmacopeia, Erborian has selected in priority energizing and detoxifying herbs, to stimulate the metabolism and speed up microcirculation. The result is natural anti-fatigue and strong anti-aging properties.

Korean medicinal herbs have a double advantage; they are highly effective because they are pure and concentrated in actives, minerals, antioxidants, and they are very well tolerated because they are natural.

Traditionally, Korean people take it in the form of powder, pills, or ointment, according to the prescriptions of a traditional doctor.

Enter their quick fix that we are looking for.

The Erborian Sleeping BB Mask, according to Bliss, uses a formula of these age-old Korean medicinal herbs to give stressed skin a soft, velvety, flaw-free finish by morning.

The rich yet non-greasy formula hugs your skin while you sleep, simulating the effect of a spa wrap to hydrate, revitalize and erase signs of weariness. Gives a whole new meaning to the term ‘slept like a baby’.

Use it two or three times a week to revitalize over-stressed skin.