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April 30, 2022

Products To Boost Your Beauty Routine

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Boost your beauty routine with these amazing products and tips from the beauty spotlight team

Whether you have acne or hormonal breakouts, if you have considered a device, rather than topicals, then the FOREO ESPADA Blue Light Acne Treatment is the perfect tool for the job. Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog tested it, and it is quite impressive in its efficacy.

Barbie's Beauty Bits has some great beauty items for anyone you call mom, whether they're your mom, sister, grandma, mother-in-law, stepmom, or work-mom!

This year, chain belts and strappy belts are having a moment. Angie at Your True Self Blog has style tips for how to wear belts in interesting new ways with all of your outfits!

Is your skin looking dull? Allison from Never Say Die Beauty recommends DefenAge 2-Minute Reveal, a quick and gentle combination physical and chemical exfoliating mask, that will bring back your glow!

Looking for a clean beauty hydrating serum that is an all around fabulous one? Marcia from Never Say Die Beauty recommends Fleur & Bee Just Dew It Serum that also gives back to women and girls in need.

When many think of bold lipstick, they usually think of a red lip. But beauties, many stunning bold lip colors, not just red, will look fantastic on you, just ask Courtney from the Makeup Drawer

So, if you want to find out how to "Rock A Bold Lip Color," continue reading The Makeup Drawers ultimate guide to wearing a bold lipstick.

 

April 29, 2022

7 Unconventional Nightly Skincare Tips

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  From Pantry To Pretty With 7 Unconventional Nightly Skincare Tips, Barbie's Beauty Bits

By now, everyone knows the traditional nighttime skincare routines: remove makeup, gentle cleanser, face oils, toners, serums, night creams, eye creams, spot treatments, mi-cellar water, a double cleanse for washing your face, and more from skincare brands and skincare products with active ingredients.-WOW that was a mouthful! 

But did you know there are some unconventional ways to boost the health of your skin and prevent the signs of aging?

While I could open my own boutique with the skincare products I have. Today, I had a flashback of where all of this began, which was from my "Pantry to Pretty Beauty Routines," where I would share skincare tips for protecting the skin and skin barrier and other DIY beauty tips with unlikely products found in your kitchen or home.

So if you ever tried honey to banish a zit, bananas for shiny hair, or an DIY oatmeal face scrub. I have some more unconventional nightly skincare tips just for you and the health of your skin. So continue reading.  

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Drink A Dose Of Reishi Mushroom Tea Before Bed
When it comes to skincare, mushrooms can be pretty magical! While you may have thought I was going to suggest trying a mushroom facial or mushroom scrub – there is another way to get the benefits from mushrooms, which is a mushroom tea.

First off, these aren't just any old mushrooms; they are reishi mushrooms, adaptogen fungi used for centuries in East Asian medicinal practices.

This shroom, commonly referred to as the mushroom of immortality, is full of antioxidants that help prevent damage to your cells.

The reishi mushroom benefits for skin work best when ingested. These powerhouse mushrooms contain ample beta-glucans, which promote skin hydration (a key criterion for healthy skin). They can also help your body synthesize ceramides, which form a protective layer on your skin to lock in moisture.

As a bonus, studies show that reishi mushrooms can promote stress relief – a must for a restful night's sleep.

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Make A Bedtime Sugar Facial Scrub
Sugar might be one of the worst things you can eat for your skin, but it works a charm externally. It kind of sounds hypocritical, right? But skincare products derived from sugar are actually popular. For example, Glycolic acid is a type of alpha-hydroxy acid (or AHA) that's derived from sugar cane.

And according to Healthline, sugar scrubs work because the fine grains of sugar create a gentle exfoliating buff that softens as you work it.

Unlike other exfoliators, sugar dissolves – meaning that you won't risk micro-abrasions as you cleanse. Sugar is also natural, unlike many micro-beads, making it an environmentally friendly alternative, especially for those with sensitive skin.

Simply mix sugar with a carrier oil (like coconut oil) and a few drops of your favorite essential oil, and you are on your way to brighter, glowing skin.

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A Bedtime Snack Of Guacamole And Coconut Water
This may sound like a super weird tip to add to your nightly skincare routine but bear with me. These snacks you might find at your favorite Mexican restaurant can do more than provide a delicious dose of calories. They also tackle three fundamental criteria of skincare: healthy fats, hydration, and vitamin C.

The avocados and lime juice in guacamole provide lots of healthy fat and Vitamin C (respectively) that your skin needs, regardless of skin type for anti-inflammation and oil-barrier regeneration.

Hydrate as you hibernate with coconut water. Coconut water is one of the most hydrating liquids on earth, chock full of electrolytes that help keep your dry skin hydrated. If you're looking for a late-night healthy snack, make it guac and coconut water.

Get Your Beauty Sleep
Sleep Wrinkles And Beauty Sleep
Guess sleeping beauty knew something as beauty sleep is a real thing! Sleep may be the closest thing to a fountain of youth when it comes to your nightly skincare routine as no one likes waking up with dark circles, puffiness, and bags in the eye area.

Our skin repairs itself and recovers while you snooze, leading to a long list of benefits for your skin. The key is to get enough shut-eye -- 7 to 9 quality hours each night. While you can invest in the best skin care products and makeup removers, your beauty sleep is one of the best things for your skin.

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Sleep With Anti-aging Beauty Pillow
What is an anti-aging beauty pillow, you may be asking? Well, did you know that your pillow can be aging you? What? Yes, for starters, when sleeping on a traditional pillow, you apply about 8 lbs of pressure to your face causing your face to crease on your pillow.

So what is the big deal?

Constant compression to the face from your pillow for hours every night causes puffiness and creases, aka sleep wrinkles. While these fine lines and wrinkles may appear to disappear in the morning, these creases and puffiness become permanent wrinkles over time.

But don’t worry. There are ways to prevent sleep wrinkles with a Sleep & Glow Omini Pillow. This pillow's shape helps minimizes face distortion, morning puffiness and provides neck support.

Special material adapts to the shape of your face, reduces asymmetries for habitual side sleepers, and helps you get more out of your moisturizers by minimizing facial contact. SO you are not wasting those expensive nighttime skincare products on your pillow. 

This pillow is a must in my book as not only does it provide comfort while sleeping on your side or back, but also an anti-aging cosmetic effect! Now that is some beauty sleep if you ask me! 

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Anti-wrinkle Bra For Sleeping
You're kidding me, Miss Barbie. No, I'm not. I told you I would share some unconventional skin care tips for your nightly routine.  

There’s nothing like waking up, ready to seize the day, and you walk into the bathroom to take a shower, and what do you see... Boobie Wrinkles! Yep, those unsightly chests and decolletage wrinkles called cleavage rhytides. That appears on the upper check between the neck and the upper abdomen.

These wrinkles start as dynamic lines and creases over time from certain sleep positions, like sleeping on your side from the weight of your breasts creases the skin of your chest and neck, forming wrinkles. Eventually, these wrinkles stop fading away in the morning and will become permanent wrinkles.

But fret no more beauties as I share with you the Pillow Bra, an anti-wrinkle bra for sleeping that naturally and safely prevents the formation of creases and wrinkles on the cleavage.

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This little pink beauty will help reduce cleavage wrinkles, AND it has also been proven to help eliminate existing ones.

The Sleep&Glow pillow bra comfortably supports and separates the breasts while you sleep, helping to

  • Gently hold your chest in place while you sleep on your side.
  • The skin of your neck and chest stays smooth, and wrinkles don’t form.
  • Has adjustable bands fitting women up to US size 2X

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So there you have it beauties, 7 Unconventional Nightly Skincare Tips. 

Do you have any unconventional or DIY skincare beauty tips? If so let me know below.

April 27, 2022

Best 2022 Beauty Finds For Mother's Day

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Who's ready for some Mother's Day finds? If you are, check out these last-minute deals that mom will love!

While moms deserve to be celebrated every day, there's nothing wrong with spoiling her with some at-home beauty items!

And Barbie's Beauty Bits has some great beauty items for anyone you call mom, whether they're your mom, sister, grandma, mother-in-law, stepmom, or work-mom!

Mother's Day Beauty Offers

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Anti-aging Pillow: 10% OFF
I made this first as this is at the top of my list for mom!When you sleep on a regular pillow (no matter the pillowcase material), your skin may become stretched and compressed, creating creases and morning puffiness. Over time, they turn into permanent sleep wrinkles.

Code:  barbie10 for 10% off.

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But not with SLEEP & GLOW anti-aging pillow. This anti-aging pillow provides comfort while reducing contact between the face and pillow, preventing and fighting sleep wrinkles and morning puffiness. 
 
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The Pillow Bra... Bye, Bye Chest Wrinkles: 10% OFF
Do you or any mom you know have chest wrinkles? Well, did you know when you sleep on your side, the weight of your breasts creases the skin of your chest and neck, forming wrinkles.
 
Over time, these wrinkles stop fading away in the morning and will become permanent.

The Sleep & Glow Pillow Bra gently holds your chest in place while you sleep on your side. The skin of your neck and chest stays smooth, and wrinkles don’t form. 
 
Code: barbie10 for 10% off. 

Best Hair Accessories For Mom

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CHI AND BioSilk: 25-35% Off
Until May 9th, enjoy 25% off sitewide at using promo code CHIMOM.
 
In addition to this, enjoy 35% off ONLY on CHI The Sparkler Iron ($174.39; now $113.35). Discount is already applied on chi.com.

 
Irresistible Me Hair Extensions - Up to 50% Off + FREE Hair Tool
Enjoy up to 50% off site-wide now until May 12th; Every purchase over $199 will receive a FREE black diamond straightener.

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Mayvenn - 25% Off
Until May 9th, enjoy 25% off select wigs by using code WIGS25 at checkout. Shop available wigs here

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Spongellé: 30% Off
From April 28th through May 5th, spend $50 and receive 30% off sitewide at Spongelle with code MOM30 

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The A Method by Tina Alster M.D. - 30% Off
For two days on Mother's Day Weekend (May 8th & 9th), enjoy 30% off The A Method's 24K Gold + Snail Growth Factor Serum ($196; now $137.20) when using code MOTHERSDAY at checkout 

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How does a discount off your first order at Colleen Rothschild Beauty sound? Use the link below, and once you've shopped, I'll get a reward too.LINK:  http://rwrd.io/nzx890x?p

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Meebak
Hydration, Hydration, Hydration, Baby! This product that doubles as a cleansing pad and toner. A must to protect the skin against free radicals and prepping the skin for better absorption of moisturizers and serums.

 I love this brand, and you can purchase it from their website or on Amazon. So those of you that have Amazon prime can save a lot more on Meebak products.

Offer: 20% Off Coupon

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Itcosmetics Mother's Day Special. One for you. And one for Mom.
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DERMA E -Buy One | Get One 50% Off
Their products are 100% Vegan, GMO-Free, Cruelty-Free, and Free of parabens, sulfates, petrolatum, mineral oils, phthalates, and sodium lauryl sulfates.
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Other Beauty Items For Mom

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Tress Wellness Waxing Kit Under $50 With Amazon Prime
Finding a reliable waxing kit can get a bit, um…hairy. So I searched the web for the best home waxing kits and found one on Amazon!

From your lips to your legs, mom can basically set up a waxing salon at home with this kit full of all the essentials.

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Mom. Mommy, Mother Makeup Bag: $14.99
The Makeup Drawer has the cutest makeup bag for mom! This bag is perfect for storing makeup and other personal items.

It's the perfect gift for mom (or you can treat yourself, we won't tell)

Regular: $25.99

On Sale: $14.99 

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Vegan Ultimate Lash and Brow Spa For Mom: 15% OFF

Restore balance and boost your mom’s beauty routine by giving her the gift of Mayraki Lash & Brow Restoration Growth Solution, a natural topical treatment that improves length and thickness of lashes and eyebrows, as well as preventing premature fallout. Developed by a specialist team of herbalists and hair professionals, this growth solution contains a blend of peptides and botanicals to create a naturally powerful formula that offers maximum strength and proven results. Infused with nutrients vital to lash health, the solution promotes the production of keratin genes in our hair follicles, which is a key structural component of healthy brows and lashes.

Use Code: WEL15MAYRAKI for 15% OFF

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My Gift Stop-Extra 10%-20% OFF Select Items
While they do have some great beauty items,  I love all of their designer watches, bags, and jewelry for cheap.

Extra 10%-20% OFF already reduced prices on selected items just for mom

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Win Mom A $150 Visa Gift Card And MORE! Make mom smile this Mother’s Day by winning her a $150 Visa Gift card or one of 10 Air Scense Natural Air Freshener prizes!⠀

To enter our “Shower Your Mother with Love” contest. Click here

Deadline for the contest is Friday, May 6th 9:00pm (EST.) Winners will be announced on Sunday May 8th in the post and notified by DM at 2:00 pm (EST.) Prizes can only be shipped within the Continental US.

April 26, 2022

Best At-Home Waxing Kit For Silky Smooth Skin

Best At-Home Waxing Kit For Silky Smooth Skin , Barbies Beauty Bits

Are you ready for a smoother you this Spring? If so, get prepared with Amazon’s best at-home waxing kit for silky, smooth skin from Tress Wellness!

Warmer weather is amongst us. And depending on where you live, this could mean cute capris, sexy sundresses, strappy sandals, stylish shorts, and trendy tank tops-at least it does for me.

With this seasonal wardrobe change, many of us will start thinking about going to the gym and personal grooming as no one wants to look like the Grinch from Christmas with that crazy, undesirable body hair in the Spring!

So if you are ready for a smoother you and to wax like a pro in the comfort of your own home, continue reading.
 
Tress Wellness Complete Waxing Kit
Finding a reliable waxing kit can get a bit, um…hairy.  So I searched the web for the best home waxing kits and found one on Amazon!

I was able to take my at-home waxing game to the next level with Amazon's #1 Best-Seller Waxing Kit, the Tress Wellness Complete Waxing Kit!

Yeah, I know waxing can sound a bit daunting, but beauties, it is much easier to remove that body hair than you think with the help of the Tress Wellness spa-level at-home waxing kit.

From your lips to your legs, you can basically set up a waxing salon at home with this kit full of all the essentials, which is why I love this system as they have thought of everything.

  1. A wax warmer that has a digital display and auto shut-off, so it's safe to use
  2. Five 100% cruelty-free different waxing beads (lemon, eucalyptus, lavender, tea tree, and peppermint)
  3. Pre-wax and post-wax spray to cut the oils and soothe after
  4. 20 waxing sticks and ten eyebrow waxing sticks for precise wax application
  5. Transparent cover lid to help you monitor the meltdown of the wax
  6. Removable pot for easy cleaning
  7. LCD temperature display screen for perfect visibility
  8. Five protective rings that fit around the warmer to keep it clean
  9. User manual (very beginner-friendly)

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Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow...Literally
I was initially hesitant about using an at-home waxing kit as I had a horrible experience at a reputable spa with a bikini wax. The bikini wax was a last-minute purchase after getting my hair styled. I later learned the problem was my hair in my bikini area wasn't long enough, and it ripped off skin instead! Guess the technician should have mentioned that.

Hence today, I want to make sure you are prepared, regardless of which body area you are trying to free the fur! Preparation is crucial, so you do not end up as I did from a botched salon wax.

This is another reason I love the Tress Wellness kit, as they provide you with a user-friendly beginners guide that answers all and any questions you might have, allowing you to enjoy hair free perfection! (Plus, now your legs and a cactus won’t be the same texture).

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Ways To Prep Before You Wax

Start With The Right Length Of Hair
This is what got me, so I made sure that I had plenty of hair to spare when I used my new Tress Wellness Waxing set!

Minimum is 1/4 inch hair length, which is about the size of a grain of rice. This will also ensure that the wax has something to grasp. Allowing the hair to get completely removed from the root instead of the skin.

Exfoliate Before Your Wax
You want to remove any dead skin cells that surround the hair follicles. Exfoliating helps loosen existing ingrown hairs and improves your waxing results.

IMPORTANT: To keep irritation to a minimum, avoid chemical exfoliants before waxing. Instead, use something mild like exfoliating mitts or gentle body scrub.

Dial Back On Your Skincare
While above, I did say avoid chemical exfoliants beforehand.  I realize not everyone knows what this means. 

So to be a bit more detailed, you also want to avoid retinol products, chemical peels, and treatments like microdermabrasion.

Start With Clean Skin
Always start your waxing session with freshly washed and dry skin. Clean the area you want to wax, as there should not be any moisturizing cream, oils, deodorant, etc., applied to the place you are planning to wax.

Avoid Tanning
The waxed skin is more susceptible to UV rays, leading to sun damage and hyperpigmentation. So tanning is not recommended before or at least 48 hours after waxing. Plan accordingly if you are waxing for a trip to the beach.

Avoid Caffeine And Alcohol Before Waxing
These zap moisture from your skin, causing your hair to cling more tightly to its dehydrated follicles. Instead, pamper yourself after with a glass of wine, not before!

Do A Patch Test Prior To Waxing

Beauties, nothing is worse than a burning hoo-ha. So make sure to do a patch test before applying hot wax, and I suggest the same if you are doing your upper lip or eyebrows.

Avoid Sex Right After
Oh, how nice to share your sexy smooth body with your significant other. But you need to wait!

So plan accordingly. No day of anniversary waxing! Unless you just want to be cuddling!  

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Real Easy, Real Results,
User Waxing Instructions

Now that you are all prepped, you are ready to eliminate those hairiest concerns! See the steps I took below...

Prepare The Wax
The wax should have a uniform consistency. Kind of like thick honey or molasses. The temperature to heat the wax is around 150-170 degrees. For areas with sensitive skin, you will love the ready color indicators.

Pre And Post Wax
Make sure to apply the pre-spray. I forgot the first time. And make sure it is dry before using the wax, so the wax doesn’t adhere to the skin and only adheres to the hair.

Cool The Wax Down A Little Bit Before Applying
Before applying the wax to your skin, check the wax warmer. It should not be too hot; otherwise, your skin will get burned. Also, if it's too cold, it won't spread properly.

Do A Temperature Test
I applied it under my wrist to check the temperature. NEVER use without doing a test, especially if doing the bikini area.

Start With Small Sections
For goodness sakes, we do not want a Tik Tok waxing fail. So make sure not to put wax on your wax area at once. It'll make the wax dry and hard to pull, plus it won't remove hair from the root.

Instead:
Wait about 30-45 seconds until the wax is not sticky. Also, place pressure when applying to grab onto the hair and remove quickly. THIS is very important.

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To Remove The Wax From Your Body
There are not any strips; the hard wax hardens and acts as a strip. To remove, keep the skin anchored in place, and never pull upward or outward to avoid pulling or tearing in the skin.

  1. The critical step to preventing ingrown hairs is to get the entire hair follicle. The best way for hair removal is by keeping your skin taut with your free hand and removing the wax strip quickly in the opposite direction of the hair growth.
  2. After removing your wax, always apply pressure to freshly waxed skin to immediately reduce any pain or stinging.
  3. After hair is completely removed, make sure to soothe and ease any inflammation with the post-treatment spray.

Barbie's Personal Tips To Make It Better

How Wax Much To Get On The Stick
They call this the bulb amount, which is the accumulation of wax surrounding your spatula produced by twirling wax around like spaghetti on a fork. The bulbs should be the right size for your waxing area.

Your wax shouldn’t drip after about 2-3 seconds of twirling. If it does, your wax may be too hot, or your consistency may be off. If your wax is too thin or too hot, turn down your warmer temperature. 

Practice Before Applying To Sensitive Areas
I removed some hair on my upper thigh to practice before doing my bikini area, or if you plan on using it on your facial hair, I suggest practicing as well. I highly recommend this, especially if this is your first time waxing yourself.

Gripping Piece In The Wax
It would be best to create an area at the end to grab to pull off (like a little lip or log). The first time I didn't do this, it took a bit to grip it, causing irritation.

Missed Some Hairs
The wax strip needs to be removed in the opposite direction to clean up any missed hairs, especially some of the coarse hairs and do it in the DIRECTION OF THE HAIR GROWTH.

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What I Liked About The Tress Wellness Waxing Kit
The first thing I appreciated was the guide that made this system so easy to use. The most important part to me is the preparation, as this is where many fail, resulting in a negative experience.  But not with Tress Wellness. They thought of everything to have you prepped, informed, and ready for your HAIR FREE experience.

Secondly, this is the best-selling home waxing kit on Amazon, and for a good reason. The Tress Wellness kit includes hard wax beans, which grip the hair, not your skin. That means smooth skin with less pain than other kinds of waxing.

Thirdly, it's very affordable compared to going to the salon and oddly satisfying (kind of like that Dr. Pimple, Popper TV show satisfaction), seeing those pesky removed hairs lying on the wax. 

Currently, you can get this waxing kit for around $55. Amazon prime members can save even more as I just purchased one for my mom for Mother's Day and got mine for under $50!

Lastly, no more irritation as the wax is formulated with natural ingredients. And it’s cruelty free!

So there you have it, beauties. Barbie's Beauty Bits tips and experience with Tress Wellness Complete Waxing Kit. Amazon's #1 Best At-Home Waxing Kit For Silky Smooth Skin.

Until next time!