Spring Break Travel Essential!

By Bridget Hudzik, Beauty Guru

 

This Voyage kit is Free of toxins or synthetic compounds... PERFECT, cuz GOD ONLY KNOWS the toxins your putting IN your body on Sprin Break....

Just kidding, I'm sure all you Spring Breakers are drinking water, and eating salad lol.

 

Earth tu Face is here for you!  Their focus is on creating a purely plant-based 100% natural skincare line. It's all home-grown from the ground up, intentionally choosing plants that heal, restore and rejuvenate skin cells. We are coming into travel time and their Voyage! Travel Kit is the perfect way to keep your skin healthy while away from home.

 

This 3-piece kit contains Hydrate + Nourish Body Butter with Virgin Coconut Oil + Cardamom, Gentle + Pure Face Wash with Palma Rosa + Aloe, and Nourish + Balance Face Serum with Blue Chamomile + Carrot Seed. Bags that contains the products are available with the Earth tu Face logo in Black, Aqua or Red.

All of their products are made from 100% plant-based, food grade ingredients chosen to heal your body and our planet, and contain non-GMO, plant derived Vitamin E, organic beeswax, organic, virgin cold-pressed oils, and plant extracts hand chosen by herbalists. All products are free from alcohol, added Water, cosmetic grade ingredients, chemicals, fillers, fragrances, genetically modified ingredients, palm oil or derivatives, preservatives, synthetic ingredients, toxins (any kind), and refined oils.

 

They've got a great glossary of all the good stuff they use in their formulas!

The Packaging is even reusable, compostable and recyclable made in the USA.

They use glass that can be repurposed, (labels peel off easily and can hold spices, herbs, jewelry after your Earth tu Face product is gone), recycled or even composted.

 

Huge plus - no animal testing. They believe you should never put on your skin what you would not put in your mouth.

 

Hope this introduction is just in time for your travels...

Or for your at home routine!

 

With Love and Glamour

Glam Spot NJ

Stuff Beauty Junkies say!!!

By Heather Polyi Owner/Lead Artist Glam Spot NJ

I had to write this Blog...  We say some funny things!

I told the girl that does my Brazilian wax, how I cancelled my Dr.'s appt. because I booked it the same time as my Brazilian!  Listen, I'm not missing that appointment! LOL
 

This morning I open Glam Spot NJ's Facebook page, and I see this quote byBitterstarlite Makeup

"Covered my feet in lotion and sleeping in socks tonight in an attempt to have soft feet! Oh the weird things beauty will make you do ;)"

 

Recently a friend of mine, was going through a bad break up. In the midst of her crying, she paused, while wiping away her tears...

She said, "this MF is gonna give me wrinkles!".

We both laughed...

She added, "I'm gonna have to use serum and eye cream all day tomorrow!!!"
 

(painting by Sas Christian)  Amazing Artist!
 

While watching a serious movie, I exclaimed, "wow, how much liner did they pile on that guy?"

Only I would ruin a movie with an eyeliner comment!!!

Or, is it only me???

No!

It's every Glam Girl I know!

We notice the news anchor with one eye completed! (True story) 

We steam our pores, exfoliate, and mask our blemishes!

We highlight and contour to go to the grocerie store!

 

My friend (That shall remain nameless, makes sure her gloss is poppin to drop her daughter off at school in the morning)

We are Beauty junkies!

Stuff we say....

Someone will ask, "What color is on your eyes?"

The smile we make before we answer is the real answer!

"what color don't I have on my eyes?"

It's usually like 6!!!

(Same with lips!)

Never one color, always a combination and always something limited edition and discontinued.

"who lied to her?"

That is what we say to the girl that says "I don't need makeup!"

"I use bar soap to wash my face!!!"

I literally, turn into Chris Rock!!!

I look at you like a Betamax, like, "they still make you?"

"For real though, have you ever thought about your skin?" "Have you ever read one article regarding its well being?" "It's the largest organ of your body!!!"

I digress but, they are all things we say!

"If one more person tells me they can't wear shadow with any shimmer because they are too old, my head might pop off!"

Excuse my eyes rolling... I apologise in advance!

"It's Glitter that looks ridiculous, shimmer is fine depending on where you put it!"

"there are no rules to makeup."

"if someone tells you rules, run screaming in the night!"

"there's a cure for dark circles!" "Really?!!! Your a liar, tell your story walking'"

"a good makeup artist is like a tatoo artist! The cheap ones aren't good, and the good ones ain't cheap!!!"

"I need a good peel!"

"I know a Dr. that does injections for $300!"

"I need a change, so I cut my hair and now I need new lipstick!"

"you have to try this new_______ I found! It's incredible". (fill in the blank)

You look so pretty today! "really? I don't even have any makeup on!"

"they discontinued my favorite ________."

(fill in the blank)

There are so many more...

I will update more as the scenarios arise!

In the meantime...

Don't follow anyone's makeup rules!

Don't believe the hype...

And remember, you get what you pay for!

If you can't tell the difference, don't pay the difference...

*There is a difference!

With love and Glamour

Glam Spot NJ

Liposome??? What??????

By Bridget Hudzik, Beauty Guru

 

Lables on moisturizers is getting ever more sophisticated.  This moisturizer sounds fancy, but what is a liposome, and why do we care about it?

 

According to the ever-trusted Wikipedia, "A liposome is an artificially-prepared vesicle composed of a lipid bilayer."

 

Right.

 

Sure.

 

Now we get it... (LOL) 

 

All that really matters is, that now liposomes are being considered for use in certain dietary and nutritional supplements, and Michael Todd True Organics is utilizing them!

 

 Liposome Antioxidant Moisturizer with DMAE and Hyaluronic Acid has been developed as a moisturizing and firming cream that fights premature skin aging. It is made with organic ingredients and liposomes to transport antioxidants deep into the skin to restore and maintain a healthy glow. This moisturizer also counteracts sun damage and fights premature wrinkles.

 

It is best to apply it twice a day to your face and neck. Organic ingredients include aloe, coconut oil, rose water, jojoba oil, rooibos tea, pomegranate extract, acai pulp, and vitamin E. Hyaluronic Acid (humectant) is included to attract moisture to your skin  to restor optimal moisture balance, while DMAE firms and improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Unfortunately, those with oily skin should not use this, but never fear, there's a whole humgo line of other products for oily skin to choose from including an Antioxidant Carrot Multivitamin Serum.

 

Something else that's really cool about this line, it was founded by Lewis Hendler, who also co-founded scunci International, the world's best known hair accessory brand. Plus, they have an amazing satisfaction guarantee, no-hassle return process. You use the product, find you don't like it after 2 weeks or 3 months, and return it for a full refund - no questions asked.

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