Category — Cool Products

As a highly visual society, we place a great deal of weight on a youthful appearance.  People who look young and have less wrinkles are considered more vigorous and active by their social peers and business associates.  They are treated differently by friends and neighbors.  They are able to take advantage of many opportunities that unattractive people simply are not offered.

However, Jenu gives everyone an opportunity to accentuate the youth in their appearance with a plethora of anti aging products, chief among which is a wrinkle treatment that has been scientifically proven to reduce wrinkles of participants in clinical trials. When it comes to getting rid of those pesky wrinkles that make you look old, you can trust Jenu to get the job done. Jenu has more treatment for wrinkles than perhaps any other company on the market. Their solutions are also much more reliable as they have been scientifically tested before they go to market.

Jenu is also quickly becoming a leader in its field because of the integrated nature of many of its products. Purchase one Jenu product and you will see results, but if you commit yourself to the Jenu philosophy and system, you will find that the sum adds up to much more than its parts. Peruse the Jenu website if you have not and take a good look at the incredible product lines that this company has to offer. When it comes to beauty and youth, Jenu definitely has a lock on the market.

Admittedly, not all of us are the girliest of girls, but all of us need some basic beauty products to keep us looking and feeling great. So no matter if you’re are a princess or a tomboy, here are some musts in your beauty supply:

Start with a good exfoliating scrub in the shower for your face and body. There are a lot of great products out there so give some a try and see what you like best.

In the mornings, follow your scrub with a moisturizer of SPF 15 for your face and a hydrating body lotion with antioxidants for the rest of you.

At night, apply an anti-aging product after cleansing. Even the younger of us can start adding extra vitamins and nutrients to our skin. Which ever product you use on your face, apply to your hands before bed too.

To cleanse at night, makeup remover is a must-have for getting all of the mascara off and really clearing those pores of excess dirt and oil from the day.

Dry shampoo is a beauty essential many have never tried. Not only can it be used in a pinch to help remove excess oil from hair and freshen it, it can also be used to help add volume to your luscious locks. Try the got 2B Rockin? It Fresh Dry Shampoo for an inexpensive trial product.

Tweezers are a must because unwanted hair popping up is not attractive and well-framed eyes always look better. Tweezerman slanted tweezers are a great choice! Finish the eye look with a quality eyelash curler and waterproof mascara.

Not matter what makeup look you want, a little mascara and curled lashes improve your appearance.

Finish off your must-try’s with a tinted lip balm. Adding a little shimmer and color to the lips helps complete any look and the balms with vitamins and nutrients provide an extra beauty bonus!

It is amazing how far the beauty world has come in the last few years. It seems like there is a short cut for just about everything and the world of wipes is a fantastic one! Not only are there great products out there to remove makeup, cleanse, and exfoliate skin (like Simple’s line of all natural cleansing cloths), but there are also whole new lines of wipes and sheets hitting the market for all of your beauty needs.

L’Oreal is now among the many offering self-tanning sheets that eliminate the excess globs and patches that our sunless tanners use to leave on us. But if you decide you would actually like to soak up some real rays, try the Shady Day or MD Moms sunscreen wipes in a variety of SPF levels. Hair sheets by Tom Gibson or Chic can help tame fly-away’s and give your hair a more finished look.

You can also remove polish with worrying about spills and where the cotton balls are now with Cutex’s nail polish remover pads.

Not only do all of the wipe options work, they wipe out the clutter and refuse from bulky plastic bottles and packaging. So you can look good and feel good about your eco-stamp too!

Have you ever considered the amount of your investment in your makeup? No matter what you typically spend on a particular beauty product, you probably don’t realize the total amount of your overall investment, until you start to add it up. Whether use discount products from your local drug store, mid priced products from beauty supply stores, or high end products from department stores, it’s important not to waste your products and to take good care of them. Keep beauty items sealed carefully when not in use so they don’t dry out. Keep your beauty tools such as makeup brushes in good condition so they don’t waste your product.  Store your items at proper temperatures, and not in the glove box of your vehicle in the hot sun.

Consider other places to purchase your products, especially online. If you are in Australia, you might try a store like Napoleon Makeup.  They are a great example of how you can find the same products for discounts if you order them online.  The only downside to this is that you don’t get to try them first. I usually buy a product for the first time only after trying it, but then I look for a great discount store online to reorder my favorites.

No matter what the cost of your makeup, be sure you value your investment!

No matter your style, color, or texture, we all would like hair that is healthy and looks good, plus most of us would prefer not having to spend a lot of time getting our hair that way. Here are some hair must-haves that will shorten your styling time and keep those luscious locks looking and feeling good:

*Goody Quik Style Paddle Brush – For around $12, this easy-grip paddle brush will cut down on drying time for your hair. The key is the tiny bits of towel that are imbedded between the bristles and help to speed up the drying process.

*Nexxus ProMend – This is a must have for most of us. This wonderful serum helps to seal split ends caused by daily styling, heat processing, and coloring. A small amount worked into dry ends will make the split ends disappear and help to heal some of the past damage.

*Neutrogena Triple Moisture Mask – Once a week, work this into your hair after shampooing and squeezing as much excess water out as possible. Leave in for about 10 minutes while you finish the rest of your shower and then rinse. This amazing mask will help repair damaged hair, restore vital vitamins and nutrients, and leave hair feeling silky soft.

You can find all of these or similar products at Amazon for discounted prices.  With the help of these three amazing products, you will do less damage to your hair while styling and repair past damage over time.    Remember that healthy hair is beautiful hair!

Mineral makeup is not a new phenomenon, but it does seem to be gaining in popularity since it first hit the market in the 1970′s. Although some people have pooh-poohed the mineral makeup craze, it does have some benefits and should be considered by most of us as a great makeup alternative. Mineral makeup seems to be more natural looking on most of us as long as it is applied correctly. Any makeup will looked caked on if it has been.

The most popular application method is the tap, swirl, and buff approach. Dip your brush into the powder, tap off the excess, swirl brush onto skin, and then buff to smooth and remove any excess. For more coverage, try using a flat top brush instead of a round one. For many, mineral makeup wears better than liquid makeup and feels lighter on their skin. Don’t be confused into thinking that mineral makeup is some all natural product.  Along with all other makeup, it contains minerals like zinc oxide which is synthetic and not natural.

Both zinc oxide and titanium dioxide (another ingredient in most mineral makeups) block sun physically so mineral makeup does offer some sun protection for days when you’re just running around. Zinc oxide also can help to calm irritated skin because of its anti-inflammatory properties. The key to mineral makeup is actually what it doesn’t contain like oils, dyes, and fragrances. For this reason, it seems to be a better choice for those with sensitive skin and is often recommended by dermatologist.

These missing ingredients mean that is doesn’t normally irritate skin like some cosmetics. Thanks to the boom in popularity of mineral makeup, it now comes in more products than just face powder and foundation. It now also comes in bronzers, blush, eye shadows, and even lipsticks.

Mineral makeup is definitely worth a try the next time you restock your cosmetics drawer.

Some of the best and most cost-effective skin and hair products are natural ingredients that are also environmentally friendly. Instead of using a harsh astringent to clear out pores after you wash your face, try using witch hazel instead. It is much less abrasive but provides the same cleansing and antiseptic properties. Once pores have been thoroughly cleaned, whip up an egg white and chill it for 5 minutes. Then apply it evenly to skin for a few minutes and feel those pores tighten and shrink.

To keep hair looking bright, add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to lukewarm water for an after-conditioning rinse. If it’s been a long day and the eyes are looking tired soak a couple green tea bags in cool water then apply to eyes while you relax for a few minutes. The naturally-occurring caffeine will tighten under-eye skin in no time.

A little baking soda on your toothbrush can whiten teeth as well as fingernails with a gentle scrub. Be sure to rinse well though. These quick and easy fixes already exist in most homes, we just forget to give them a chance in a new role sometimes. Give it a try!

A smile may be one of the most attractive facial features we as humans have. It’s also one of the first things that people notice about you when you meet and greet. In order to have a dazzling smile, start with a healthy mouth. Brushing, flossing, and rinsing should be daily habits for everyone both at morning and at night. Choosing products with whitening agents such as baking soda or peroxide can help to reduce discoloring and prevent further stains. In addition, there are several products out there to help whiten teeth for all budgets. From $5 gels like 5-Minute Whitening to $40 Crest Whitening Strips, you can find an at-home product to use regularly. Be sure to follow the instructions and discontinue use if sensitivity occurs.

Once the inside of the smile is healthy and happy, make sure the frame is in good shape as well. When brushing your teeth, gently brush over lips to remove any dead skin cells. Even if you do not wear lip color, be sure to protect lips with a gloss or chapstick that contains an SPF of 15 or higher. Blistex has a great line of lip protection that offers a tiny bit of natural color, a little sparkle and even age-defying nutrients. Once your smile is prepped and ready to go, use it often and with everyone you meet.

Eye primer (also eye brightener) can be used to lighten dark circles under and around your eyes, and also on your eyelids to better prime the skin surface for your eyeshadow color. It will make your eyeshadow color last much longer without clumping into the crease of your eye.  Eye primer will also protect your tender eye skin from sun damage which can cause even more darkening that you want to avoid.

I have been testing this product recently: Revlon Photoready Eye Primer & Brightener.  The product it self seems to do the trick, but for correcting dark circles, I prefer a spongy applicator rather than the brush type applicator this one provides.  However, if you are using it just for a primer on your lids, this applicator is perfect and does a wonderful job. For brightening you will need to dab carefully with your third or fourth fingertip being careful not to smear or you’ll have to start all over.   So go ahead, give your bright eyes a chance with this one.
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You have to admit this is kind of funny.  What’s even funnier is that my friends and I actually all wore these one day.  They were quite comfortable to wear.  My favorite was the “Manly Missus” mustache.   Luckily my friends have a good sense of humor and our fuzzy pink “mustaches for girls“  were a hit! 

Not exactly a “beauty” item, but they did get us a lot of attention.  Sometimes you just have to be funny if you want to stand out in a crowd.

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